Kirimachi Ramen – Japanese
Steam rises from deep bowls of savory broth in this vibrant noodle house, where the air is thick with the tempting aroma of golden chicken kara-age and sizzling gyoza. The experience extends beyond the ramen to a colorful array of small plates, featuring everything from the earthy crunch of fried Brussels sprouts to the cooling brightness of seasonal beet and spring salads. It is a lively urban sanctuary that balances the soul-warming comfort of traditional Japanese soul food with a fresh, contemporary energy.
Clay Street, San Francisco, California 94111 http://kirimachi.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its consistently fresh ingredients and standout main courses, guests frequently highlight the inviting atmosphere that makes every visit feel special. Loyal diners praise the courteous and professional service, noting that the seamless experience from appetizers to the final course keeps them returning time and again. Reviewers recommend making a reservation to enjoy this welcoming space, which is often described as a top choice for a high-quality and reliable meal.
Menu
Appetizers
- Fried Brussels Sprouts: cauliflower puree, lemon, bonito Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Spicy Tofu Salad: arugula, cabbage, seaweed, pickles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Kara-age: deep-fried chicken, spicy mayo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Tako Kara-age: deep-fried baby octopus, spicy mayo Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Homemade Kimchi: pickled cabbage made in-house Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Wakame: seasoned seaweed salad topped with white sesame seeds Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Gyoza: chicken and pork dumplings
- Edamame: lightly salted soy beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Salads
- Beet Salad: organic mixed greens, seaweed, pickles, tamari vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
- Spring Salad: organic mixed greens, seaweed, pickles, tamari vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Ramen
- Tsukemen Pork (Dinner Only): dense gyokai tonkotsu-based broth, dipping ramen, chashu, menma, kikurage, soy-marinated soft-boiled egg, scallions, nori
- Ramen Special: unique ramen created daily
- No. 1 Ramen: soy-based gyokai tonkotsu, chashu, menma, kikurage, soy-marinated soft-boiled egg, scallion
- Shio Tonkotsu: salt-based gyokai tonkotsu broth, chashu, arugula, kikurage, soy-marinated soft-boiled egg, scallion
- Miso Ramen: chicken-dashi-based broth, chashu, arugula, corn, soy-marinated soft-boiled egg, scallion
- Vegetarian Miso Ramen: umami-infused vegetable-based broth, menma, corn, kikurage, arugula, cabbage, nori, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Shoyu Ramen: soy-based chicken broth, chashu, arugula, menma, soy-marinated soft-boiled egg, scallion
- Hiyashi Chuka: chilled ramen noodles, ham, egg omelet, tomato, kikurage, scallion, tare dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Donburi + Bento Box
- Tuna Poke Bowl: soy-marinated tuna, salad, seaweed, pickles Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Unagi Bowl: barbecued eel, homemade teriyaki sauce, nori, pickles Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Sesame Chicken Bowl: deep-fried chicken breast pieces, homemade teriyaki sauce, coleslaw Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Beef Donburi (Gyu Don): thinly sliced, slow-cooked sirloin, onions, scallions
- Japanese Curry: beef curry, carrots, potatoes
- Chashu Don: chopped chashu, arugula, kewpie mayonnaise Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Bento Box: changes daily Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Renal, Macrobiotic
Dinner Specials
- Uni Risotto: California sea urchin, shiitake, Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
- Uni Tartar: California sea urchin, avocado, Japanese sea salt, seaweed, special sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Sides + Add-ons
- Add Kuro - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Add Spicy Miso - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Add Potato Croquette to Curry - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Add Small Chashu Don to Ramen - $3.5
- Extra Chashu
- Soy-marinated Soft-boiled Egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Nori Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Menma Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Corn Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Cabbage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kikurage Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Extra Noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Desserts
- Yuzu Pair: Japanese yuzu cheesecake paired with yuzu sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Creme Brulee: House-made
- House-made Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Yuzu Sorbet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Asahi Draft: Brewed in Japan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ozeno Yukidoke IPA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Kujukuri Ocean Weizen Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Orion Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Anchor Steam
- Kirin Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Ballast Point IPA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
- Yuzu Iichiko: Citrus-flavored shochu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- One Cup Sake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Nigori Sake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Daiginjo Onikoroshi Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mionetto Prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hidden Crush Chardonnay Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Five Rivers Cabernet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Coke
- Bundaberg Ginger Beer
- House-made Mint Lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Oi Ocha Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Iced Milk Tea Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
Happy Hour (Mon-Fri 2:30-5:00)
- HH Ramen: chashu, kikurage, scallions
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