1740 Buchanan St
San Francisco, CA
(415) 346-7132
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| Description: Tan Po Po Japanese Restaurant is a Japanese, Noodle Shop, and Noodles restaurant where most Menuism users came for a family meal, paid between $10 and $25, and tipped between 15% to 18%. | Tags: | |
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April 5, 2009
There is piping hot ramen that hits the spot at Tanpopo in Buchanan Mall in Japantown. They have assorted shoyu (soy sauce) and miso ramen as well as some non-noodle dishes like broiled mackerel and gyoza. You can eat at the counter and watch Japanese TV. The only unusual thing about this place is that they don’t serve hot tea unless you order it from a can or bottle which is displayed on the counter. They will heat it up for you and serve it in a teacup. It’s odd, but I can overlook it since the ramen is so satisfying. Service is hit or miss, they are friendly but some servers are better than others. It seems at most places in Japantown, you go mostly for the food than the service.
I crave this dish now that I’ve tasted it. The broth is so flavorful, and I love the bits of pork with all the veggies like bean sprouts, shredded carrots, bamboo, green onion, yellow onion. It comes with a piece of pretty fishcake and half a hard boiled egg. Very filling, large bowls. I’ve had the shoyu and Kyushu style varieties too but am convinced the miso is the best. If service was more consistent and they
had regular tea service, I would give this place four stars in a heartbeat.
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