Hold on rockstar lets not forget that man was a japanese. He will say nice things up front then say the worst shit when your back is turned. I take it you don't know much about Japan huh
People tend to forget that the Michelin Star is for the branch of the restaurant it was awarded. We have Tsuta in the Philippines and it was really terrible. Having a Michelin Star doesn’t mean the restaurant branch you have will have the same quality.
Even though Philippines is surrounded by Asian countries that eat so much ramen or noodles . I find it In the Philippines not obsessing it. I’m actually not a fun of it.
People need to understand that Michelin stars are a simbol of "quality", but as the same way could be the Oscar's awards. Flavors, techniques and display can only be judged by people, everyday, and in a particular way. Japanese food as a whole, same as any other country, has a lot of top contenders who are not measured by regular standards or "awards". The only way to know those pieces of art, is to go there and try them. I have not doubt that the "best ramen" is not even publicly shared by media. The best ramen for anyone is their best ramen. There is one for you, there is one for me. As you can see here, the fact that this place has a Michelin star and other amazing places don't, means nothing when you know the deepness and richness of the food, experiences and traditions.
This place has mediocre reviews on Yelp for a very good reason. The food here simply does not compare to the other ramen establishments in San Francisco.
Some people are confused the name of "chuka soba" as "ramen", so I explain it 1 Just a single word "soba" means "buckwheat as a plant or noodle meal made from it" 2 "chuka soba(chinese soba)" is same stuff as "ramen", but the common noun of the dish is "ramen" now 3 "chuka soba" was the old common noun of "ramen" and some ramen restaurants use "chuka soba" as product name because of that remnant even now 4 As derived type of that, some ramen restaurants use product name like "shoyu soba(soy source soba)" "shio soba(salty source soba)" "tori soba(chicken soba)" etc 5 Nowadays, "chuka soba" is not common as a common noun
@@jesuswasasausage9262 and actual Japanese expats, like the elderly gentleman who'd been in Japan 15 years, approve of this place, so personally I wouldn't be so picky as long as it's *that* good...some people might feel that needing a reservation adds a level of snootiness that makes the meal less enjoyable, anyway...but that's just me. You certainly don't have to try this place if you don't want to 🙂
Jesus was a Sausage Let me rephrase people came to that restaurant because of the Michelin star given to the restaurant in of the same franchise in Japan so yes they still got the star.
Their style of watery translucent ramen is good for a quick lunch or during the hot Summer but when it comes to Ramen thickened Pork Base Broth is where it elevates. I get that Chicken Broth is trendy and very popular in Tokyo so it's the one that get's the most attention from foreigners and thus becomes their idea of what a Ramen should be and it's good but there's not a soup on earth that tastes better than a Pork Broth Shoyu Ramen that has been simmering for a week and developed a depth of flavour and thickened texture from all the collagen that will satisfy you better than your favourite soup that your mother would make you as a child during the cold days of Winter. That stuff is life changing.
I had tsuta ramen almost 10x here in philippines since 2017. Its their first branch outside japan i think. As far as the noodle goes, its good but there are better local ramens available at a lower price point
Infrared (IR) thermometers are actually less accurate than thermocouple (resistance) thermometers. The advantage of IR is they are non-contact, and impress people who think it is "High Tech". Honestly, that is all for show since water boils at a fixed, stable temperature of 100ºC [212ºF] and so a simmering pot of water is the least variable part of cooking and the important thing is the noodles that go in the pot, how long they are cooked and what they are mixed with down the line. I've been to some great Ramen restaurants in Japan and never seen the cook measure temperature with an IR thermometer, that is just showmanship for Americans in San Francisco that don't know a steaming pot of water is 100ºC.
I remember when I visited SF in 2016 there was a big line in front of it, evantually I had asked some people on line '' is it worth it for a ramen'' they said '' it is awesome'' :)
At San Francisco's current rate this place will be open for another 6 months before the cost of operating, homelessness, and overall poor quality of city infrastructure forces them to close or move to a better city.
Wow, i pass by this spot atleast 15 times a month & ive never payed attention to it, guess i gotta try it out. I’ll let yall know if its just as good as she made it sound
Walked by yesterday at 6pm. Only one or two table of customers. Either the hype is definitely over or it’s due to the Coronavirus scare that’s impacting the economy.
Man this Ramen looks so good but I wished all the other Ramen makers legend in Japan also have that Michelin Star as they have perfect the technique on how making a nearly perfect Ramen as well.
I was disappointed when I tried their ramen at the Metreon. I guess I can’t judge it unless I go to the original restaurant. Best ramen in SF hands down is Mensho in TenderNob (Lower Nob Hill).
.... Okok I’ll try it that way then lol. I usually cut it in half and swirl the yolk into the broth. But next time I will bite it at the end just like that
Tavi Lyfe Of Music do you have to make a reservation or is there always a line and they sell out each day? I want to make a trip but would hate to not get to eat it!
Jake I just saw this video and went to try...don’t go. As a SF fam...I would love to make sure mensho Tokyo lines are shorter by recommending here but....I just can’t lie. This is not a one star place. It’s negative 2 star - so salty you drink more water than broth. I was so excited but wasted $40 on 2 shitty ramen bowls that we couldn’t even finish half.
Ivan Abano ramen and soba are kind of interchangeable. the original Chinese dish of soup and noodles that was brought to japan is called “chyuuka soba” which means Chinese soba. The Japanese just changed the dish into ramen. There are tons and tons of restaurants that serve the chyuuka soba. it’s basically a shoyu ramen with Chinese components
The smoky flavor is from the barrel aged ingredient. I've had issues with sticky noodles before. Now I know why. You have to ladle in the chicken fat and mix the noodles with it, and then the broth. Thanks Food Insider for leveling up my ramen knowledge.
....I saw this video and came to try it....do not believe this video!! It is so salty that I drank more water than broth. I say mensho Tokyo in Geary is 10X better. Idk how they got a star....waste of my $16+tip/tax
The owner’s answer or should I say convoluted word salad to the question : what is the difference between soba and ramen, made me want to rip my hair out. How hard is it to answer that question with a factual response? Soba are noodles made from buckwheat whereas ramen is from regular wheat.
harkmi3 ramen and soba are kind of interchangeable. the original Chinese dish of soup and noodles that was brought to japan is called “chyuuka soba” which means Chinese soba. The Japanese just changed the dish into ramen. There are tons and tons of restaurants that serve the chyuuka soba. it’s basically a shoyu ramen with Chinese components
Ramen and Soba are not used interchangeably. He's the executive chef and he doesn't know the difference?! The biggest difference between ramen and soba noodles is the flavor. While soba noodles are made mostly with buckwheat, ramen is usually made with wheat flour. They are not the same thing
I’m guessing the Japanese location didn’t want to change the noun of “soba” to ramen because chyuka soba is the original Chinese dish of amen. The Japanese just changed that to ramen. And since it’s a franchise, they just carried the noun “soba” to SF
Michelin Star or not, it all boils down to is how does it suit to your taste? I like a ramen restaurant in West Los Angeles called Tsujita. A very thick tonkotsu broth with a strong pork flavor. However, my friend does not like it because he does not like the strong pork odor coming from the broth. I am not putting this place down, however just because a place has a Michelin Star, does not guarantee it will great.
Never heard the word soba used interchangeably with ramen since soba is made with buckwheat and ramen noodles made from wheat flour.
I think that they mean Chuka-soba.
Welcome to America, where they use the word soda to mean every type of fizz.
You have probably heard of yakisoba, and that doesn't mean the buckwheat noodles either. In some contexts, soba can mean noodles of other varieties.
Exactly
@@JohnEisenman not in the context of ramen
2:04 This is the perfect customer to review a restaurant like this. Who better than an old man from Japan to really sell this product?
I am sold!
That is me in 30 years. I love your 10 best ramen list in LA! So close to SF, man.
@@shinznakamura902 Legit list. Glad it helps!
Hold on rockstar lets not forget that man was a japanese. He will say nice things up front then say the worst shit when your back is turned. I take it you don't know much about Japan huh
I just went to eat and left 90% of my bowls since it is so salty. SF Bay Area has lots of great ramen and this is not even top 10.
What really scares me is Americans cherry picking cultures beyond their own, looking at only the specks of paint and not the whole picture.
People tend to forget that the Michelin Star is for the branch of the restaurant it was awarded. We have Tsuta in the Philippines and it was really terrible. Having a Michelin Star doesn’t mean the restaurant branch you have will have the same quality.
She did state that. That it was restaurant specific - not for all of them. Thank you for sharing...=)
Talaga? hindi sarap?
Even though Philippines is surrounded by Asian countries that eat so much ramen or noodles . I find it In the Philippines not obsessing it. I’m actually not a fun of it.
And so?
True I experienced this situation first hand as well. Was quite dissapointed...
3:25 turn on caption lol
😂😂😂
get my a** LMAO
Rofl haha
Brilliant.
It says *Not Available*
People need to understand that Michelin stars are a simbol of "quality", but as the same way could be the Oscar's awards. Flavors, techniques and display can only be judged by people, everyday, and in a particular way.
Japanese food as a whole, same as any other country, has a lot of top contenders who are not measured by regular standards or "awards". The only way to know those pieces of art, is to go there and try them. I have not doubt that the "best ramen" is not even publicly shared by media. The best ramen for anyone is their best ramen. There is one for you, there is one for me.
As you can see here, the fact that this place has a Michelin star and other amazing places don't, means nothing when you know the deepness and richness of the food, experiences and traditions.
It's trash. Literally as soon as the head chefs went back Japan quality went down the drain. Its a shame
Yah, the one here in the Philippines sucks. Super overrated ramen. Mendokoro Ramenba is so much better.
@@awsomeraidenboy Mendokoro is the best Tonkatsu ramen I have ever had. We have to go to Tsuta in Tokyo to get the real thing.
Welp, not going to Tsuta BGC then. Yushoken/Ramenba still one of the best, also Hakata Ikkousha at Festival Mall.
Yeah the one we have here in the Philippines is terrible.
Yep agree. Its thrash in its Singapore outlet as well. Its also really misleading. Soba? I was really wanting Soba but the menu was all Ramen.
College student or anybody from the hood “thats not the top ramen”
It sure aint the top ramen
Lmao
Bro u fucked me up lmao
Indomie all the way
you sprinkle some of those broken parts in the bag on top to get extra crunch
lol using Michelin Stars to judge Asian food... is like using a thermometer to meaaure an earthquake.
This should be the top comment😂
Ok Brian
What does that metaphor even mean?
@@afraidcomet He's saying Michelin Stars don't define Asian food because of how good it is
Being an Asian (yes, India is in Asia), I completely agree.
This place has mediocre reviews on Yelp for a very good reason. The food here simply does not compare to the other ramen establishments in San Francisco.
what ramen shops would you say are better?
3:40 YeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaHHHHHHH
"Oh man i go weak in the knees for eggs like these" 😂
2:50 You can tell by the custom hand-made pots they are using during the cooking process that they know what they are doing.
Some people are confused the name of "chuka soba" as "ramen", so I explain it
1 Just a single word "soba" means "buckwheat as a plant or noodle meal made from it"
2 "chuka soba(chinese soba)" is same stuff as "ramen", but the common noun of the dish is "ramen" now
3 "chuka soba" was the old common noun of "ramen" and some ramen restaurants use "chuka soba" as product name because of that remnant even now
4 As derived type of that, some ramen restaurants use product name like "shoyu soba(soy source soba)" "shio soba(salty source soba)" "tori soba(chicken soba)" etc
5 Nowadays, "chuka soba" is not common as a common noun
What? So is it Ramen or Soba? Japanese wise
@Sara Winardi It's "ramen" or "chuka soba" but "ramen" is more common
And it's not "soba"
Me: i want go to a vacation for the first week of *2020* 😐🧐
*1st Michelin star ramen restaurant pops up*
Me : i guess I’m going to San Francisco ! 😄
😩😩😩😩
The Michelin star restaurant is in Japan, not in San Francisco. The title of this video is misleading.
Go to the GayArea and walk in homeless poop. lol A great vacation.
Vernel Thomas how about no
Lol downtown kinda sketchy at night but I’m going to the restaurant today cause I’m close lol
Damn it, I was just in SF, would’ve been nice to know about this sooner!!
oh my goodness
A RUclipsr I see
Wow, that face she made ? , "YeAHHhhhhh..."
I was instantly disturbed in a good couple of ways
Lmao while the egg yolk is dripping
Not happy seeing that
Reminded me of the Joker when she did that
Disliked when i heard her:/
Did she just call it soba after calling it ramen in the same sentence?? That’s a completely different dish.
Thats not Michelin Star class,People don't line up for Michelin Star food people reserve their seats.Thats just a normal Ramen Place
gum drop Well they got the star sooooo
#15 burger king foot lettuce the place in Japan got the star, not this place...
@@jesuswasasausage9262 and actual Japanese expats, like the elderly gentleman who'd been in Japan 15 years, approve of this place, so personally I wouldn't be so picky as long as it's *that* good...some people might feel that needing a reservation adds a level of snootiness that makes the meal less enjoyable, anyway...but that's just me. You certainly don't have to try this place if you don't want to 🙂
In Tokyo there is restaurants that awarded Michelin star and people still can enter without reservation
Jesus was a Sausage Let me rephrase people came to that restaurant because of the Michelin star given to the restaurant in of the same franchise in Japan so yes they still got the star.
Their style of watery translucent ramen is good for a quick lunch or during the hot Summer but when it comes to Ramen thickened Pork Base Broth is where it elevates. I get that Chicken Broth is trendy and very popular in Tokyo so it's the one that get's the most attention from foreigners and thus becomes their idea of what a Ramen should be and it's good but there's not a soup on earth that tastes better than a Pork Broth Shoyu Ramen that has been simmering for a week and developed a depth of flavour and thickened texture from all the collagen that will satisfy you better than your favourite soup that your mother would make you as a child during the cold days of Winter. That stuff is life changing.
Wait, did she just say 'soba'? 0:33.
yeah watch the video, they serve soba
Yeah, it’s confusing because the title says Ramen, and another comment section had a debate on it
3:40 when she bit the egg 😂👍🏾
I had tsuta ramen almost 10x here in philippines since 2017. Its their first branch outside japan i think. As far as the noodle goes, its good but there are better local ramens available at a lower price point
Wow, it looks like really TOP Ramen!
Broth-er, please!
nah
Had it once. IMO, Ichiran is better and slightly cheaper. A bowl is around 1100 yen (roughly $11), with chashu and a half-boiled egg.
You are telling me that in Japan they have thousands of ramen restaurants and no Michelin stars while these fellas do have one... C'mon
Michelin stars aren’t really a thing in Japan so I’m not surprised. The really good restaurants dont really need to do any more promoting anyway
3:41 wtf was that 😂😂😂
That egg was perfect!!!! Can't wait to try this restaurant soon!
Tsuta is just okay IMHO, I prefer Santouka or Ippudo overall flavor wise.
Yep, Ippudo is wayyyy better
I love me some Ippudo; I've never had Tsuta as I live in New York.
she’s my fave host! bring her back please
Infrared (IR) thermometers are actually less accurate than thermocouple (resistance) thermometers. The advantage of IR is they are non-contact, and impress people who think it is "High Tech". Honestly, that is all for show since water boils at a fixed, stable temperature of 100ºC [212ºF] and so a simmering pot of water is the least variable part of cooking and the important thing is the noodles that go in the pot, how long they are cooked and what they are mixed with down the line. I've been to some great Ramen restaurants in Japan and never seen the cook measure temperature with an IR thermometer, that is just showmanship for Americans in San Francisco that don't know a steaming pot of water is 100ºC.
I remember when I visited SF in 2016 there was a big line in front of it, evantually I had asked some people on line '' is it worth it for a ramen'' they said '' it is awesome'' :)
At San Francisco's current rate this place will be open for another 6 months before the cost of operating, homelessness, and overall poor quality of city infrastructure forces them to close or move to a better city.
3:41 i don’t know what emotion that is but I understand it
Looks oh so good.
Wow, i pass by this spot atleast 15 times a month & ive never payed attention to it, guess i gotta try it out. I’ll let yall know if its just as good as she made it sound
So, how's it?
Did u try it
@@serenayeager3111 pretty good. Showed my friend & we went there pretty often up until covid
Tried it on soft grand opening. Was not impressed but may give it a second chance to confirmed. The wait line has all quickly vanished.
Walked by yesterday at 6pm. Only one or two table of customers. Either the hype is definitely over or it’s due to the Coronavirus scare that’s impacting the economy.
1:48 Isn’t that the guy from Worth It Ramen?
Yeah he's the first ramen maker who got awarded Michelin in Tokyo just so I heard
Man this Ramen looks so good but I wished all the other Ramen makers legend in Japan also have that Michelin Star as they have perfect the technique on how making a nearly perfect Ramen as well.
first michelin starred doesn't mean they can keep the star, that is a misleading
I was disappointed when I tried their ramen at the Metreon. I guess I can’t judge it unless I go to the original restaurant.
Best ramen in SF hands down is Mensho in TenderNob (Lower Nob Hill).
Who eats an egg like that? What the heck 😂
Best part
Me!!!!!
You're missing out
.... Okok I’ll try it that way then lol. I usually cut it in half and swirl the yolk into the broth. But next time I will bite it at the end just like that
forreals, all slurpin and shit. have some decency esp when ure on tv, and swallow before u start talkin again
Why do these videos of delicious looking restaurants always have the most annoying hosts?
This place reminds me a lot of the Kizuki Ramen chain in Seattle. Perfect eggs, great broth, and yummy noodles
Not as good though
The difference between soba and ramen is the type of flour used soba is primarily made of buck wheat and ramen is normally made with wheat flour
The restaurant I went to probably lied about their Michelin Star ramen
Maybe they had a Michelin spare tire out back.
update 2022 it's closed and apparently only 3 out of 5 stars
I'm mad been passing this place and never knew...new adventure of food to try in my city!!! 😍🔥💜👑
Tavi Lyfe Of Music do you have to make a reservation or is there always a line and they sell out each day? I want to make a trip but would hate to not get to eat it!
Jake I just saw this video and went to try...don’t go. As a SF fam...I would love to make sure mensho Tokyo lines are shorter by recommending here but....I just can’t lie. This is not a one star place. It’s negative 2 star - so salty you drink more water than broth. I was so excited but wasted $40 on 2 shitty ramen bowls that we couldn’t even finish half.
u really need to get out more, where have you been? under a rock?
@@chuckiee11 I noticed a lot of of ramen places are soooo salty that I can't even finish it. Thanks for the heads up.
Why was she so impressed with the thermometer?
theres so many new ramen restaurant in downtown nowadays. san francisco is turning into san fransokyo. not that im complaining
Beautiful and the noodles
0:33 i just hit pause and ran away...
From this video she called F*ing ramen soba...
I just can’t even.. The Audacity!!!
The noodles from tsuta are actually soba noodles. not your traditional ramen noodles.
Yolomcswag made from buckwheat? Interesting. Thanks
@@ivanabano7892 yep i tried it once. It was better than i expected.
Ivan Abano ramen and soba are kind of interchangeable. the original Chinese dish of soup and noodles that was brought to japan is called “chyuuka soba” which means Chinese soba. The Japanese just changed the dish into ramen. There are tons and tons of restaurants that serve the chyuuka soba. it’s basically a shoyu ramen with Chinese components
Thumbs down for misleading title. Their Michelin rating was in their Japanese location, instead.
No, it is not misleading. If you *read* the title is states "The World’s First Michelin-Starred Ramen" not restaurant.
Tsuta doesn’t even make my top 10 ramen restaurants in SF
Awarding stars to this is weak. This wouldn't class as the best taken place on my block.
3:41 The way she eat that egg though 🤣
RIGHT
Wow that looks great... as I watch this video and eat my depressing package of Maruchan.
3:39 xD hahahahahaha awesome.
🤣🤣🤣
The smoky flavor is from the barrel aged ingredient. I've had issues with sticky noodles before. Now I know why. You have to ladle in the chicken fat and mix the noodles with it, and then the broth. Thanks Food Insider for leveling up my ramen knowledge.
Didn't get a chance to try this place when I was in SF, looks really good.
Add that to my bucket list ❤
Me too but there is only one little problem that is im live in Istanbul :(
oh yeah ' i get weak in the knees dor eggs like this ' 😅😂
that is not char siew.
I went to ippudo in berkley. 20 bucks for noodles and soup. Still needed to add meat, veg, and egg...
Very delicious, delicate taste no need to put anything with it. Light you might need 2 servings.
....I saw this video and came to try it....do not believe this video!!
It is so salty that I drank more water than broth.
I say mensho Tokyo in Geary is 10X better.
Idk how they got a star....waste of my $16+tip/tax
Unfortunately they need QA checks every few months. The bowl was amazing the first few weeks of opening when the Japanese chefs were in town.
I could eat Ramen every day.
Good stuff food truck delivery service and catering with restaurant.
Wow must try!
Definitely gonna have to go here.
Sad it's only San Francisco tho.😥
I'm the best judge of what's delicious for me.
Precesion craftsmanship ramen. oh My God, I know that's FuK#n Good!
Simply, just yummilicios!
How come the caption is not available for this video? Accessibility is important.
Lmao who tf bites a ramen egg like that Jesus Christmas
The owner’s answer or should I say convoluted word salad to the question : what is the difference between soba and ramen, made me want to rip my hair out. How hard is it to answer that question with a factual response? Soba are noodles made from buckwheat whereas ramen is from regular wheat.
harkmi3 ramen and soba are kind of interchangeable. the original Chinese dish of soup and noodles that was brought to japan is called “chyuuka soba” which means Chinese soba. The Japanese just changed the dish into ramen. There are tons and tons of restaurants that serve the chyuuka soba. it’s basically a shoyu ramen with Chinese components
The chef didn’t answer the difference between soba and ramen. I honestly don’t think he knew the answer at the time of the interview.
I just left San Francisco and I find out about this now. Dear god I want to do this so bad
Ramen and Soba are not used interchangeably. He's the executive chef and he doesn't know the difference?! The biggest difference between ramen and soba noodles is the flavor. While soba noodles are made mostly with buckwheat, ramen is usually made with wheat flour. They are not the same thing
I think they mean Chuka-soba.
I’m guessing the Japanese location didn’t want to change the noun of “soba” to ramen because chyuka soba is the original Chinese dish of amen. The Japanese just changed that to ramen. And since it’s a franchise, they just carried the noun “soba” to SF
I wouldn't be surprised if some shmuck at the Michelin guide had shares in this chain lol
3:27 you can see chumlee from pwnstar at the back.
Won't be around much longer like the other 400+ restaurants in SF... -_-
Lol
It's 3am.
Don't make me do this
i've tried it before the first week they opened and it's not that good, don't waste your time ppl
The word's first michelin starred ramen is 10 years ago in japan in hongkong.
Yes, we Jews have long known that schmaltz is key to a great dish. Now I want Ramen!
he sounds competent. DJ KHALED VOICE: I like that!
Dear Lord, thank you for these noodles..
Ramen..
Are you sure Soba can be used in this context? You might be throwing words for nothing here. I am no expert, but this seems odd.
I love ramen or any kinds of noodles... 👍
Been there, to have such high quality ramen in the heart of California is a great joy. Glad to see people doing it the proper way.
a michelin star is biased in favor of french cuisine or what a french thinks your food should be
Yeah. Say that to the small Japanese restaurant that serves Unagi (Eel) which received a michelin star.
@@ceej2198 you don't get it? a michelin star is when u accept what a french thinks about you
@@lifes40123 Alright, the company might be french but they might have hired critics aside from a french person. Who knows?
The same way an oscar is what north americans think of what a movie should be?
lifes40123 the critics are people from all over the place it’s not just French ppl
so they dont make the noodles fresh but yet this is gourmet?
Michelin Star or not, it all boils down to is how does it suit to your taste? I like a ramen restaurant in West Los Angeles called Tsujita. A very thick tonkotsu broth with a strong pork flavor. However, my friend does not like it because he does not like the strong pork odor coming from the broth. I am not putting this place down, however just because a place has a Michelin Star, does not guarantee it will great.
I'm so tired of hearing Americans use the word "umami". Most haven't a clue what it means.
THANK YOU
@@BLOSSOMxCHARGER Glad I'm not the only one!
Michelin star noodles, it's laughable, so many better noodle shops all across Asia with less recognition.
Was eating here and some random guy come in and takes a shit in the middle of the restaurant. Wtf
michelin star is basically the apple in the food industry unnecessarily raises the price. JUST FOCUS ON THEM TIRES.
when he talked about mouthfeel 😏
my mouth felt that...
I like this host, she's cool