one of the most elusive

Richmond, US · $$ · casual

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Critic Consensus

What People Like

Critics praise the restaurant's exceptional technique, particularly in its ramen dishes, which rival those found in Japan.

+Superior technique in ramen dishes
+Quality rivaling Japan's best

What People Don't Like

The small size and high costs of the restaurant have raised concerns about its sustainability, causing stress for the owners.

−Unsustainable due to small size and high costs
−Stressful for owners

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Individual Reviews

SF ChronicleCritic

one of the most elusive — Everyone wanted to eat at this S.F. tasting menu restaurant. So why did it close?

“with a monthly drop that was often snapped up in seconds. At least 10,000 hopeful customers never made it off the waiting list before Noodle in a Haystack quietly closed last month. Why close a restaurant named by both the New York Times and Bon Appetit as one of the best in the country just a year after it opened —…”

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