Robert Cubberly is a culinary professional known for his role as Director of Culinary at Munchery, a meal delivery service. In this capacity, he was responsible for developing menus and overseeing R&D for both...
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Last updated: 7/15/2026, 3:54:39 AM
Key Information
Petite Robert (also referred to as Le Petit Robert) was a restaurant located in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was owned and operated by Executive Chef Robert Cubberly, who has since retired.
Customer Perception
No customer reviews specific to Petite Robert were found in the provided search results. The Google reviews provided are for a different restaurant, Marufuku Ramen SF, which specializes in Japanese ramen.
Additional Details
The name 'Petite Robert' suggests a focus on French cuisine, though specific menu details were not available in the provided information.
Best Times to Visit
The restaurant is likely no longer operational, so there are no best times to visit.
Worth the wait time! We tried the pork bao bun, tonkatsu ramen, and the spicy tantan men. Everything was great! I especially loved the spicy tartan men, the broth was complex and the chicken added just the right hint of spice. We waited around 30 minutes for a table for 2 around 8pm. We added our name to the waitlist and they texted us once our table was ready, which is nice because we could walk around the mall while we waited. Once seated, our server took our order (which we were ready for since we waited), and the food came out so fast.
Ramen bowl with pork belly. Very hearty, delicious ingredients. Asked for medium spicy, it wasn't spicy at all. The whole soft boiled egg in the soup was amazing. Overall the soup was excellent except for not being spicy when it was supposed to be medium spicy. The chicken karaage was good not great. Really good quality chicken meat, the coating could definitely be better. The dipping sauce with lemon was very good. So stuffed I couldn't finish my soup. Service was very good. Great place for a date night. I recommend this business
5
Marufuku Ramen SF absolutely delivers! The tonkotsu broth is rich and silky, the noodles have that perfect bite, and the chashu melts in your mouth. Even when the place is busy, the staff is friendly and efficient, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. The karaage chicken is a must‑order side, and portions are generous enough to leave you satisfied but wanting to come back. Easily one of the better ramen spots in San Francisco!
5
I’ve heard about this place for a while and finally had the unexpected opportunity on Christmas Eve. A friend and I decided to meet at Japantown for dinner. We walked around and I remembered this place. We decided to eat here. We didn’t even have to wait 5 mins and we were called to our table! Our waitress was SO nice! She was above & beyond! Gave us recommendations and answered our questions; and staff was so attentive!
I ordered the vegan creamy broth ramen. It was good; however, I liked Hinodeya’s better as theirs was more creamy and I liked the taste better. Marufuku’s was still good though.
My friend had the Hankata Tonkatsu DX (The DX just means it has extra toppings). Apparently, this is one of the popular dishes. He said it was really good. We both finished our ramen so highly recommend.
We ordered the chicken Karaage as well. I have to say this was SO good!!! For those wondering, I know I ordered the vegan ramen but it’s because I don’t eat that much meat (obviously not 100% vegan or vegetarian).
Street parking can be tough but you if you’re lucky, you can find free residential parking or metered parking. Otherwise, there is an underground paid parking garage. If you take public transportation, the 38-Geary or 22-Fillmore (you’ll have to walk a few blocks, not bad as there’s plenty of shops & restaurants along the way).
I highly recommend this place!
5
Absolutely worth the hype. The ramen was so good. Flavors were really developed. The service was quick and fantastic. It was a little loud but we didnt mind so much. Everything we had was beautiful and delicious. Worth every penny.
