Torraku Ramen

A San Francisco mainstay, Torraku started serving vegan ramen in 2016, at its SoMa Streat Food Park truck. Now, at permanent locations in Potrero Hill and on Lombard Street, diners can find a vegan ramen, $14, featuring a flavorful miso broth, with add-ons like tofu, bamboo and bean sprouts. Soy chashu, a vegan tofu patty with a ham-like texture, is also available, as well as an umami-rich black garlic topping.

Owner Benny Ng says the broth became a hit when it was introduced at the food park during a vegan pop-up series and has remained a steady addition on the menu. “Because we put a mix of ingredients such as celery, shiitake, carrots and kombu (edible kelp), it ends up giving deeper complexity to the vegan broth,” Ng says.

Provided by Benny Ng S.F. mainstay Torraku has been serving up vegan ramen since 2016.