The best Ramen in San Diego | Sluurpy updated in April

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Mary “Mom's Travel Team” Loeza

"We went to this ramen place with high expectations as it has all the awards in previous years. But the food is okay not as good as we expected. The..."

Dongjing He

"Very tasty ramen! Still salty for my preferences (that’s why I like the places you can adjust the salt level) but lots of things you can..."

Lili Gao

"One of the best places to get ramen in San Diego. You know it’s good when there is a line outside the place before it opens! Try their braised..."

Tony Stark

"Visited Jan 22, 2023 Great: Despite waiting 2 hours, the food came very quickly once we placed our orders. My boyfriend said it was the best ramen..."

Joyce Lok

"My favorite ramen restaurant. Their noodle is tasty without using Kansui(lye..."

Ryo Vavrunek

"Amazing ramen and it's 5 minutes from my house! I never finish the whole thing and drink the soup, but I did it here--could be because I was hungry...."

Landy Lin

Underbelly

85/100 (2043 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have been to both locations now and can confirm that it is the best Ramen in Southern California (in my humble opinion). The wings and mixed drinks..."

Thaddeus Tague

"Family friendly, We enjoyed our entire experience here, We chose to sit outside(shaded and cool). The drinks were made strong and tasty, large square..."

Amanda Barcello

"Not bad! Good noodles, good toppings, and pretty flavorful tonkotsu broth. I tried the chicken confit ramen and it was pretty good. Not the best..."

Patricia Curry

"The service here is amazing, especially considering that this is not a traditional seat down style restaurant. Our food was brought out quickly. The..."

T Jay

"The ramen is absolutely divine! I had the Farmer's Market with an added egg and shrimp and it was *chef's kiss*, though it would be great without the..."

Lisa Kaats

"Really enjoyed the Spicy & Sweet Chicken Wings, Underbelly and Belly of the Beast Ramen. The atmosphere is nice, especially in the summer. There were..."

Alicia Ji

"Delicious foods with a chill vibe to enjoy your meal, either inside or out on the patio. The restaurant has a nice shady area and the outdoor patio..."

Art Map

"I had such a nice late lunch here today. The person who helped me was so kind and helpful, given my annoying sesame seed allergy which can make..."

Briana Sguera

"Really great place, awesome ramen, full bar, cafeteria style seating! Hot sake, fire sauce for $1, this place is serving up soul food everyday,..."

Nick Smith

"Amazing Ramen and the servers and other employees were very kind and on things. I would say the seating could be a bit better, there were only very..."

Nemesis

"If this place was in LA, my husband and I would be here a few times a week, I'm sure. I really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, and the music and..."

Kelli Monkawa

"It’s a nice place to hangout I just hope they can offer more convenient form of ordering for take out. You need to order and pay before getting..."

Love Vasquez

"Pretty solid spot! Service was quick, the ramen was delicious/flavorful, and the guy who brought my food today was really nice. We ordered a..."

Bradley Vb

"I like to the vibe and the outdoor seating. Nice setting. The bowl of ramen is good enough. The short rib is soft and tasty. The oxtail dumplings..."

Justin Lee

"Absolutely delicious Ramen! Cute and classy atmosphere, waited just about 15 mins on a weekend..."

Anusha Balusu

"There always seems to be a line out the door, but it moves fast! We only waited 10 minutes. You order first and then seat yourself. The service is..."

Min Sun Kim

"This is a small outside sitting restaurant, I like the setup of it. You order inside then you choose a place to sit outside, I ordered a bento box..."

Maria Flores

"Quick service and the food was amazing. Good portion sizes too. Enough that you can easily take some home for later. The pork belly bao was..."

Carina D

"This establishment was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint. The chicken confit ramen was delicious as well as the beef gyoza. Really..."

Sheila Sullivan

Tajima Japanese Restaurant

85/100 (3227 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing place for super tasty ramen!! We originally planned to try a different ramen shop in the neighborhood, but the wait time was 70mins which is..."

Sumira Ling

"Best ramen in San Diego? A lot of ppl say so, so I had to see for myself! I got the creamy chicken ramen and it was so delicious! I added the spicy..."

Cero Grubs

"This was my second time visiting Tajima and they did not disappoint, again. They were in their last week of taking orders at the counter due to..."

Jeremy Funes

"I came here a few times already but today we decided to order for take out for the first time, and it was awesome! Same quality as dine in and all..."

Bruna Marchetti

"Great spot to get a super solid bowl of ramen - pictured is my bowl of the spicy sesame. Also the garlic edamame was great and had some solid local..."

Forrest Bashaw

"Great quality and selection! The broth was so well-made and the dishes felt like they were the right portion size. Love the unique selection of ramen..."

Rachel Wang

"I got the creamy chicken ramen. It was delicious and filling. It came with three pieces of filleted grilled chicken breast. I cleaned the bowl. If..."

Jon C

"The Tajima Ramen and Veggie Ramen were wonderfully tasty and worthy of praises. The broths were different for each of the Ramen dishes, both were..."

JH Nonomura

"It was somewhat difficult to locate the spot as it is hidden in a not so noticeable parking lot next to a small massage spa but it was worth it...."

Jan Maxwell

"Came here on a whim because the place nearby that we wanted to go to had too long a line. Rainy Saturday night and ramen was just perfect for the..."

Haylee Jane Monteiro

Tajima Japanese Restaurant #2

85/100 (4389 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The ramen here was decent. They have slightly different takes on classic ramen recipes and have a full bar. Definitely more of a modern style ramen..."

Andrew Jaru

"Food was delicious, and the service was decent. It took quite a long time for the food to come out, especially our appetizer, which came out 20 min..."

Sam Button

"I have been seeing this place pop up on my feed very often, so I definitely needed to come in. It was definitely a sign! And I was so happy that I..."

Hong Torrez

"I gave Service 4 stars bc we had to ask for water refills, their table bussing was on point so it wasn't like they didn't come to the table...."

Sarah Schiff

"Tajima Ramen 🍜 it's a really good place to get ramen. The prices were good. The staff was friendly. The only reason I can't give it five stars is..."

Andrew Soliz (Andy)

"The ramen was okay, but we waited a little longer than usual compared with other ramen restaurants. The service was..."

Fernando Uribe

"The spicy Ramen was good but not spicy. The waitstaff was nice. The karaag chicken wasn't the best, I think it was the seasoning. I really liked the..."

Jessica

"Tajima Ramen 23 is absolutely delicious definitely mouth savoring! The place is amazing the vibe is great the food is great over all an amazing..."

Princess

"Great service. Taste Food. 1st time here...."

Santago Fregoso

"Charming ramen spot with hearty bowls of ramen. Ordered the spicy sesame ramen during this visit and it had a comfortable spice level, broth wasn't..."

Ron Deo

"I like how this place has all the key elements of a good Japanese restaurant, but in a limited menu where everything is kindof like a signature dish..."

Shane Snyder

"So the food is definitely bomb. Everything was yummy. The Susie roll is pretty medium. We ordered Ramen, excellent. Garlic edamame, excellent...."

John Brooks

"First of all, let me start with the people who work there. They're so awesome and super friendly! Great customer service! I wish I got their names..."

Jigsters

"This place is always packed everytime we try to go. Finally, we got to go for dinner but had to wait for 45 minutes out in the car. This place does..."

MILLZ D.

"So my review is based entirely on the vegan ramen I had, which was delicious! Normally I hate tofu, but this time around it actually seemed to catch..."

Aysha Mati

Pokirrito

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great new concept but the prices are high. Granted my poke bowl was delicious, it would have tasted better if I only paid around 10 bucks. For a..."

Todd Clemmons

"As far as fusion dishes go this was pretty great! We got two options : the salmon and the original. The nori wasn't salty and while the sushi rice..."

Duke

"This place is awesome. My husband and I got a poke bowl and a pokirrito. It's kind of expensive but I feel that their fish and ingredients are..."

Dianasaurus

"If wasn't for such difficult parking, I'd come here more often. Anyone that loves poke and sushi but wants a hearty meal, this is your place. Good..."

E Sap

"Thought this was a cool new idea for sushi and it tasted great! Tried poke and sushi burrito and both were delicious and..."

Rose Santos

"Raw fish in a burrito seems a bit weird when you first think about it, but when you wrap a bunch of tasty poke into a burrito with seaweed instead of..."

Joe Connector Kennedy

"Oh now this is a very unique and delicious places to eat at. You can get a huge sushi burrito or a poke bowl, all of which you can build yourself or..."

Eric Horn

"Happily surprised at amazing eats! You gotta check it out. Try Kauai Sands or Poipu......"

sdpaddler sports

"Worth the time you wait in line, this place has brought what you'd expect from a trendy sushi restaurant to a quick and easy eatery, awesome!! Stop..."

Cesar Sosa

"This place is amazing. I’m surprised it took me so long to finally come here. Parking is horrendous, but it is so, so worth it! The fish was super..."

Taylor Draper

"This poke is fresh, tasty, well priced, and beautiful. I can't ask for..."

Patrick Utz

"Everything is amazing. You can't go wrong with the Pokirrito Classic or any of the bowls. The poke is fresh and..."

Derek Escalante

"Great, fresh ingredients. A hip atmosphere to eat. I tried the seasonal udon. It came in a gigantic..."

Betty Trinh

"The food is great, and the wait is decent. However the parking in this Plaza is a little outrageous. And the price is up..."

Andrew Kim

"Good food for reasonable price. Just the poke is overpriced in my..."

JC

"It is everything I've ever wanted from sushi. I don't eat raw fish so it's great that they have other..."

Samantha Devenport

"They lunched new Food UDON NABE gosh tasty to the last drop of the..."

YuAndy Feng

Kula Revolving Sushi Bar

84/100 (3504 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was so yummy! They had a lot of options and I could try a little bit of everything. It was an entirely different experience. I decided to go..."

hanna :3

"Quick service supported by technology. Check out the videos. I’d rate 3/5 for food as we have had better Sushi for the same cost. The sushi rolls..."

archana mittal

"Absolutely LOVE this place! Sushi was fresh and delicious. Family friendly with a large selection and variety. There's something for everyone here...."

Rashanda Dunn

"It’s one of my favorite sushi restaurant, when I am visiting in San Diego. Everything so fresh, one of my favorite item is the Sierra nigiri with..."

Michael Chahin

"Wow! This was my first time here with some friends and wow what a fun experience! It is exactly as it sounds, sushi is constantly moving around the..."

Matt Wittkopp

"This place is so neat I wish we had one closer to STL. Everything you need is at your fingertips from drink orders to specialty items. The atmosphere..."

David Senter

"This place is awesome but be prepared to wait. You can easily wait 30-90 minutes for a table, but if your willing to wait it's worth it. The food..."

Taelyr v

"Best, revolving sushi bar in San Diego hands down. The entertainment factor was awesome. Daughter loved..."

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"This sushi restaurant is great if you don't like telling people your order! Once you get in, you really only have to talk to the people at your..."

Derek Cantor

"Came back for a second time. Had signed up for their waitlist ahead of arrival through their app. The fish selection and quality is better than..."

Gil Corpuz

"Me and my husband went here for my 21st birthday, and it was the most awesome place I’ve ever been too! The sushi was fresh and super good, I’d..."

Jordan Shotts

"Awesome experience. This was my first time at a revolving sushi place Even though we had to wait about an hour and a half to be seated, it was well..."

Mark Young

"JOIN THE WAITLIST FROM HOME! delicious, fun, and yummy. You can join the waitlist via the app. The restaurant isn’t very big so the wait around 7..."

Melissa Mifsud

"My brothers and I come here on a weekly basis. Not only do they have great Sushi but also tasty Ramen. The staff here is very nice they also have..."

Karlee Bodon

"Been regulars for a year. We dine in at least once a month. Please download the app and join the virtual queue. We enjoy the seasonal specials!..."

Syukri Shukor

"Amazing revolving sushi place. Service was excellent, food was fresh and tasty and the place was clean and fun for the family. Usually sushi boat..."

Jay Schimke

"This was such a fun experience. I will say… the service gets a C. The staff didn’t seem happy or excited to be there. But the food was tasty, the..."

Cameron Johnson

"Went here for dinner, added our party through their app from home to avoid the ridiculous wait times while there (1-2 hour estimated wait). We still..."

Abdullah

Steamy Piggy

84/100 (5598 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Positive- 10 stars on the food, it is absolutely the best and the bulgogi fries, there are no words. Everything we ordered was the absolute best..."

Anna Hard

"The customer service is on point. We were welcome with a smile. Food is always good every time we come here to eat. Never a disappointment always..."

JIMIN BTS

"Id probably rate somewhere between 3.5 and 4. Food was good. Noodles were a little salty. The wrap or roll had a yummy casing !!The flavor was good..."

Mel Itz

"First time here. Our server Christine was friendly and very helpful. We ordered the soup dumplings, chili wontons, salt and pepper wings, and the..."

R. A. (Ruby)

"I love this place! The shrimp dumplings are great and the Chow Fun is so delicious! The service has also consistently been solid. Cam served us..."

Lora Fleming

"Steamy Piggy offers dumplings, bao, and noodle or rice bowls. We come here during happy hour so we can have some soju cocktails with our meal for..."

Sheila Dulay

"Everything we got here was good! The service was quick and everything came out HOT which I always love. The atmosphere is great with their outdoor..."

Kristina Bolt

"Had a great experience on our first visit to this place. My wife and I enjoy good dimsum and Steamy Piggy didn't disappoint. The Piggy Bao was served..."

Eduardo Hernández, Jr

"The food (beef chow fun, piggy rice bowl, soup dumplings, shrimp dumplings, bulging roll) is very good. The atmosphere is great. The plant theme is..."

Dominic T

"The outdoor patio is enclosed, has heaters and comfortable chairs. The pot stickers are homemade, large and tasty. The dipping sauce has a nice..."

Michael Hampton

Santouka Ramen

83/100 (2361 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"This place offers indoor dining! Great place to buy some groceries have some lunch and even has crepes! This store has all the authentic Japanese..."

Irene Oshiro

"Nice little ramen spot located inside Mitsuwa Market. Ordered the Shoyu Ramen with Ikura rice bowl. The broth was rich and flavorful. Noodles were..."

Artie C

"Santouka ramen has some of the best ramen in San Diego. Rich, tasty, with good temperature, texture and firmness. While the atmosphere is not..."

John W

"Good, fast ramen. Can be busy during lunch hour and so it might be hard to get a seat, but overall good place to get a quick and decent meal. Ramen..."

Kirsten Nguyen

"Located inside the Mitsuwa grocery store, the inviting glass case menu display helped make ordering easier. Pretty standard ramen, order at the..."

G T

"Their charsiu pork bowls are LEGIT. Ramen is solid, too — my husband always raves about his, but the couple times I’ve had their ramen, the egg..."

Jess Tounzen

"Solid 4/5 for the spicy miso ramen. Not a heavy base and mild on the spiciness. A good meal, leaving you satisfied. If you are trying to recover from..."

Vic

"Nice ramen shop inside the Mitsuwa Market. Really excellent broth, some of the best I've ever had! I'd definitely recommend ordering extra Tokusen..."

Blah Something

"It's one of the best and tasty ramen for an affordable price. I got the spicy miso Chasu large ramen and it's so..."

Chris Sa

"I like the spicy miso ramen, good flavor, right quantity, and very good. Inorder the combo #62 and it came with the salmon rice bowl, simple flavors,..."

Cristina J.

"Absolute staple in the ramen scene. Simple, affordable,..."

Timothy Trun

"Great ramen especially for the price. I like the spicy miso. It's in mitsuwa market, just look left when you..."

hansub

"The ramen is always good here, never had a complaint. Everyone is super nice and helpful as well. They have different sizes of ramen as well as..."

Sammy Joe

"Best stateside location. Food is super consistent, seating is average as it’s just a food court but the guy who cleans the tables is always..."

Michael Fenska

"By far the best place to go when visiting California. They had a variety of bentos and ready-to-eat food options. From poke bowls to triangles to..."

Chaslyn Betiong

"This is the go-to spot for ramen. It’s so good! Highly recommend the pork rice bowl..."

Andrew Kennedy

"Really really good ramen. As good as many ramen restaurants at half the..."

Chris Underhill

"Ramen is delicious and the pork rice bowl is also yummy! The egg is all the way cooked, this restaurant is old school ramen. Shop is inside the..."

Christina De La Pena

Ramen Yamadaya

"Ordered the Yama ramen with extra noodle and Chashu side bowl with salad. Salad - below average Chashu bowl - very nice, plenty of meat. Ended up..."

Hancock Chan

"This is a favorite spot to go to when we visit San Diego during Comic- Con. The service was not the best this time around but they made it up by..."

Miguel Vasquez

"This place was great! Can’t think of anything I would improve upon. I got the spicy noodle soup with chicken. It was very delicious. I added..."

todd zwissler

"If you’re staying in downtown SD this place is a must. The pork tonkotsu ramen was the most authentic I’ve had in tha states. It was so good I..."

Cara S.

"Came around 2-3 and there were 3 different groups of customers already seated. We were greeted immediately and seated fast. Drinks came out fast. We..."

Minh Pham

"Great ramen and sake. Loved the Vegan Ramen, had delicious fried garlic slices, leeks, and a bunch of other yummy..."

Blaise “Mr Meowington III” Sewell

"A little pricey but the salad was delicious and the ramen was fantastic. Great, tight, lunch spot where you can get in and out in under 30 minutes...."

Mauricio Medina

"3 meals. Affordable for college students. They also give u a large bowl of rice for free with Id. Their food is amazing, filling. Lots of food...."

Alea Sokashi

"Spicy ramen bowl was very good. The pork melts in your mouth. Friendly..."

Brett LaCues

"Great service. Delicious food. Vegan ramen available. Really..."

Chris Crowley

"Delicious pork belly ramen. Friendly waiter. Comfy and intimate feeling..."

America Lover

"I came here a couple weeks ago 3 days after they had opened. The menu was limited, and was only a Soft Opening menu, but the service was fast. The..."

Carlos Bielma

"Had the Ramen and Curry and I loved it. While the part of town it's located in was a little more..."worn"...The establishment staff was kind and..."

Pocket C.

"Came during lunch about a week into their soft opening. Got the Yamadaya Ramen with the Kotteri broth.. Finally a good Ramen place in downtown, the..."

Dave Brian Garcia

"I've never liked ramen restaurants. I've tried 6 or 7. I was outvoted as where to eat by the fam and we saw this tiny place of the beaten path. It's..."

Rocky Flowers

"I love this restaurant because of it's location, atmosphere, and quality Japanese cuisine. It's a small restaurant with seating for about fourty, the..."

Andrew Manning

Sushi Deli 2 Restaurant

82/100 (2720 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I like the stateside crazy sushi rolls and this place has a lot of great one to chose from. You order first at the front counter and pay then you..."

Anthony Michalski

"I grew up in San Diego going to Sushi Deli and could not wait to take my wife here while we were on vacation. First of all, the value is incredible...."

Justin Newell

"My wife and I ordered a couple of bento boxes and some drinks while visiting Comic-con Special Edition. We love the flavor, from the chicken teriyaki..."

Rafael Buelna (Rafael)

"Very slow to sit for no clear reason and made us choose all food and lay before sitting down. Sushi was good but not great. Miso soup and tempura..."

Brett Sanders

"They do appear to have raised the prices on their happy hour fairly recently, only $1 more per item, but good to know. $14 for 3 rolls is pretty..."

Percy Lee

"Wow, Sushi 2 has affordable food and taste amazing. The staff are young yet courteous and very attentive to all the guests. Upgrade and order the..."

Gilberto Vazquez

"Just came for a Vegan snack. This was the third stop of my S.D. Vegan food tour. I had the House Brussel Sprouts and Vegan Karaage Chicken. The..."

Frank Paulin

"We were craving Japanese food after a day touring the San Diego harbor and Waterfront Park. This was one of the closer restaurants to where we were..."

Tommy Mah

"Great atmosphere. Huge selection to choose from. Great food! Awesome service! Huge thanks to Manny on 2 different occasions for being patient and..."

Marc Jean

"Cannot be beat! For the price of their happy hour, the quality and portions are exceptional! It is NOT the place for High Brow sushi. If you are..."

OuttaTownTony

"This place is great! Kid friendly! Came here for the first time in February 2020. I got the February sushi combo and the February roll. I will be a..."

Wes Johnson Visuals

"I am from out of town and decided to eat at Sushi 2 just by chance as I was walking through the downtown area. I was incredibly impressed! The staff..."

Alicia Cera

"I stopped in for lunch on a Thursday and there was a small line waiting for tables. The wait was about 5-10 minutes. Once seated, the service was..."

T Bushnell

"Nice, casual sushi place. Tasty dishes. However, if you're a sushi aficionado, then, this place is probably not the best choice. Great prices &..."

Eileen S

"The sushi here is really good and has beautiful presentation. We got in quickly for a late lunch on a Friday (no reservations- you write your own..."

Elizabeth Sowles

"Very fast and Friendly service. Cool location in the gaslight district. We enjoyed everything they prepared for us. Atmosphere was quality by..."

Kent Cypert

"Had a 10 minute wait last night. That went quicker than originally told. Only downer was I wish were there from 12-3:00 for all you can eat. Had..."

Zach Zeilinger

"Great location. Big restaurant. Great servers. Drinks were perfect. The food was awesome .prices were average but overall terrific first time..."

Cassie Misa

Rakiraki Ramen & Pokirrito

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"The believer Roll is amazing. I eat actual sushi all the time and this roll is amazing. Love having vegan options for..."

REB

"Not quite like they make it in Japan, but not bad! It’s definitely over priced, but most things are these days. The noodles were a good size &..."

Samantha Wolkoff

"This is not the first Ramen spot I’ve been to but this place is cool. Was recommended by my nephew and he was right about the food it hits the..."

Jemellee Manaoat

"Great little ramen spot! — Go with a little time to wait for a table but know that you can request it and then go to nearby bar to relax for 20-30..."

Jeremy Caldwell

"This is a very decent little corner shop. As far as Ramen goes, not too bad. It's right outside of Little Italy, so not many other ramen places in..."

Joseph Kataya

"Food was delicious, flavors were great, and service was fairly fast. 4 stars because I feel the ramen bowl could have been a bit bigger for the..."

Alfredo Soria

"Delicious ramen and sushi. Good deal to go during lunch hours (11 - 2). Trendy decor in the inside and delicious food. Cool that you can see the..."

Isaac DeLaCruz

"Great place for vegetarian sushi lovers. Ordered sushi and ramen... everything was..."

Mohit Mamodia

"Never having eaten ramen before I don't have anything to compare it to, but the service was great, the food was amazing, and the restaurant was very..."

Chip

"If I could give this place 6 stars I would. They were nice enough to serve me at 1015 when they close at 10. The ramen was super. They have a black..."

Matt Spencer

"Fun place to grab some ramen. They have a lot of unique options that I haven't seen other places. I can't remember the exact name of what I got, but..."

A C

"Very interesting place. Visited during my vacation in California. I would love to try more items from their menu next time, food is great, open..."

Den P

"Ramen so good! The atmosphere is nice and service to (not the best rainbow..."

Karina Lee

Underbelly

81/100 (3399 ratings)

"The place is out of sight from the main street. It can be a place you run into if you walk around. The first thing you notice, at night, are the neon..."

Burrito

"Definitely some of the most flavorful Ramen I've had! I like that they allow you to customize and add additional items to the Ramen to ensure you can..."

Kyler Nyhagen

"Such a San Diego experience! Walking up from downtown, this place was hard to miss. Bright decor on the outside but a moody atmosphere on the..."

Taylor Gardner

"Before getting an extra plate of noodles and sides, order your desired dish (my friend and I bought the belly of the beast ramen) first and see how..."

K.M.A.

"Exceptional food and vibes. Ordering process pretty similar to ramen shops in East Asia that I’ve gone to- you order at the counter/bar and take a..."

Stephanie Sikes-Mitchell

"Came here for a date night with my lady on a Friday. Considering all the positive feedback I have heard, I thought we would have to wait longer to be..."

David S

"When you get ramen this good you can’t do no wrong. Everything we ate there was fantastic. Bao buns were warm and fluffy, gyoza was fried..."

Brandon Smith

"I usually order the belly of the beast and I can’t stop ordering it. I know I can’t go wrong with that ramen. Thank you chef for the delicious..."

Anie Mari

"Gluten free ramen was SO good. I'm gluten intolerant (non celiac) and the waitress made sure to tell me the broth has soy sauce, which was very much..."

Harley McCall

"Might be too cool for it’s own good. The location is great, lots of cool vibes here, neon, dark. Clearly a play at a dreamy Japan. Counter service..."

Anshuman Bhatia

Rakiraki

81/100 (4017 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"It’s my first time coming to this store and I got to order two vegetarian/vegan noodles; tomato and tantan noodles! I prefer tomato based noodles..."

Mr. No Tengo Dinero

"Instead of bragging about how good the food tastes, I will say that raki raki's investment is mostly in their staff and service. I have been there..."

Dani

"We always see the long wait list here and avoided going for the last 3-4 years. Finally decided to give it another try after 5 years as the wait was..."

Arashk Mahjoubi Amine

"Noodles is fresh and soft with delicious broth. Portion size is big😋. Also sushi is..."

Smiti Shakya

Ada C

"Came here on the suggestion of a friendly bartender and it did not disappoint. Frickin delicious. Enough said. Also feel like the prices are super..."

Kyle Ledoux

"Love this place! Great food and people. Highly recommended for any Ramen lovers! I was not sure till I went in and tried it. Now we can't stop going...."

Mario Martinez

"Right off the bat, Brandon was super cool super chill, helped clarify happy hour drinks and led us in the right direction for all our choices. We got..."

Karen Prieto

"My favorite ramen restaurant, Rakiraki never fails to impress. Their ramen is a work of art – from the savory broth that's simmered to perfection..."

Bruna Marchetti

"The ambiance was special due to its inviting decor, soothing lighting, and overall welcoming atmosphere, which added a memorable touch to the dining..."

Ibrahim Khalil

"First time eating Ramen and it was DELICIOUS!! The experience and the service are really good. It is not expensive and portion are big. If you party..."

diego tames

"One of my favorite ramen places! I recently visited home and reunited with friends and enjoyed some delicious ramen together once again like old..."

Jacks

"A solid recommendation, came here because no other ramen shops were open at 2pm. Easy and efficient parking. No line to get in, but still very busy..."

Monica Serena Nguyen

"I was in the Convoy area around 4pm so I dropped by Raki Raki Ramen for quick lunch/dinner. I found parking immediately and was elated. It’s..."

Olive T

"A Convoy classic. Came in a group of eight in the pouring rain just to try this place out. The wait was pretty long since we didn’t make a..."

Tony Wu

"The food was delicious and tasty, the place was cool and the staff were friendly, but they can improve their customer service with hiring more staff!..."

Hesam Abedini

"I've been in SD for 4 years now and have tried many ramen places. This is genuinely one of the best one around. Tested times and times again, they've..."

Xiaoxing Qin

Rakitori Japanese Pub & Grill

81/100 (4819 ratings)

Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Instantly felt the welcoming vibes from the staff once we walked through the door. Service was good especially from our server Johnny and everything..."

Stephanie Le

"I saw their sign passing by and I thought it was a fun idea, and it came up in my mind on the next day when I was choosing what to eat for the..."

Hyemee Yang

"Food is delicious and they have good deals. The staff is super welcoming and fats at serving. The atmosphere is super cute. Would recommend for dates..."

Daniel Rivera

"This place is probably the best sushi bar in Hilcrest! 🍻 The service was great, the food was amazing, service was also very fast as well. The vibe..."

Mark W. Johansson

"Really a 4.5. Everything was pretty good. Some portions a little small for the price, but all tasted good. Ramen noodles were a bit undercooked and..."

Kelly McNeill

"Absolutely the best ramen we have ever had! So delish! Start to finish, we were blown away. The salmon tartare, the strawberry nigori, the poke bowl,..."

Taylor Clark

"Great quality all around! Our server John was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu and sake. The quality of the sushi was top..."

Sid Quezada

"Real deal little ramen spot. Broths were flavorful and the spicy options are delicious. Cute interior and wonderful green tea ice..."

Sam Jones

"My new favorite restaurant in the area. We had great service and conversation with our server March during our visit. The food was also delicious..."

Maya Garcia

"Man. I usually don't like Ramen, my wife loves it. This place changed my mind. If we lived in the area I would come back to here hands down. My..."

Matthew Leib

"Came here on a Sunday to celebrate a birthday that happened earlier this week. Got the tonkatsu Ramen and the takoyaki and it was very good. I'd come..."

Dakendra Kopelke

"Thank you for the tonkatsu ramen and the bulgogi. It was absolutely delicious. Also our waiter was so nice and attentive. A great dining experience..."

emmanuel marquez

"Yakitori was really good especially the bbq pork belly. Also really liked the seaweed salad with ahi. And make sure you try the ice cream macarons..."

Jonathan C

"Exceptional service! Incredibly attentive staff. The cuisine is truly outstanding, especially the tonkotsu ramen, which I adored. Wholeheartedly..."

Alfonso Dingo Torres

"Fantastic service from John! Me and my family were visiting San Diego as a trip, and he made sure to accommodate, great food and great..."

Manu Alveyra

"This place was so tasty and this place did not disappoint. I absolutely loved the beef tongue and garlic. My favorite was the perfectly cooked baby..."

Madison “Murray” R.

"Good Japanese very tasty 😋 and service was wow high ..."

ricardo munera

"The servers were nice and very helpful, answering questions we had concerning the menu. Ramen tasted good, and had a lot of flavor. Apparently the..."

Austin Cole

Isshido Ramen

Yakitori Yakyudori And Ramen

80/100 (2055 ratings)

Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were blown away by the food at Yakyudori tonight! Karaaga, Tamagoyaki, Chicken Katsu, Tsukune, Takoyaki... I can't recommend these fun izakaya..."

Gabrielle Cioffi-Dinkel

"This is really an excellent Yakitori restaurant. I love the fact that they have a self order electronic system on your table (an iPad with the menu..."

John W

"I recently tried the ramen at Yakyudori, and it was a truly delightful experience. The broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles perfectly cooked,..."

Bruna Marchetti

"Like their other location, Hinotez, this place does not disappoint. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and excellent authentic Izakaya type food...."

Louis Canedo

"Great late night place to go for Yakitori, Ramen and Sushi. Staff were all friendly and..."

Ria L.

"Dropped by here for a wuick early dinner to wait out traffic before driving back up. Their ramen were delicious! Ramen tend to be on the salty side..."

Belle

"One of those places where you can get an "authentic" (without sounding pretentious) izakaya experience - very good service and order delicious,..."

T “Iguana” C

"We were a party of 3 and went last Friday night around 6 pm. They don’t take reservations, and it was busy. We waited over 30 minutes. They..."

Catherine Hunt

"Solid place. They had humorous waiters, and also fun deals for Padres gear and Padres games going on. Deep fried oysters, takoyaki, eel skewer and..."

Alan Frazier

"This place imo is known for yakitori so their small grilled items. Their ramen and currys are standard. Yakitori 10/10: good selection, flavor...."

Jason Tang

"Excellent ramen, up there at the top. The restaurant is wedge between a starbux and a glasses place so might be tough to spot but it's well worth if..."

Sam Root

"I love this yakotori place in Convoy st. The skewers were well flavored and super tender and delicious. We definitely recommend if you're near the..."

Chris Sa

"Amazing food, service, and it was cool that we can order through an iPad whenever we wanted more. Loved the eggplant, katsu chicken, and beef. Was my..."

Unending Entertainment

"Awesome Ramen, always busy, Johnny the server made the night a lot better after our food took a while to come out. It was just super busy and they..."

Nguyen Pham

Nara Sushi

"Super friendly staff and incredibly fresh sushi!! My lunch special bento box was absolutely delicious and a great deal - one of the best sushi meals..."

Chef Chrissie Lapidow

"Great quality fish and great attention to detail. Loved the little bursts of flavours each dish had! The price was extremely reasonable for the..."

Jo Mac

"I’m a novice sushi eater, but this sushi is bomb AF. 🔥🔥 The fish melts in your mouth and leaves it watering for more. Friendly and attentive..."

Mauricio Medina

"This place has the BEST sushi. While there may be Cheaper places "around the corner on Broadway" that serve your marginal grade for convenience, Nara..."

Michael J

"Korean running Sushi restaurant low the bar but pleasantly good sushi. Service is quick and with lots of..."

k ueh

"Sushi was great, however don't chit-chat with the sushi chef unless you want to worry about becoming a human..."

Chris J

"The beef and chicken that my friends got were really good. I was unsatisfied w/ my fish. But everything else was good. The staff was super..."

Brittany Libby

"Enjoyed quality food. The owners were very friendly and service was good as..."

Ashley Bush

"Amazing, the people there were very friendly and I recommend this place for people who love..."

stvcts

"Good fish, no waiting at all when I was there (around 12..."

Fangzhi Yan

"Great sushi and friendly staff. I would give 5 stars but my girlfriend and I were seated directly next to another group on a bench seat when the..."

David Strauss

"Passed up a super busy sushi joint to try out this place that was almost empty and was so surprised! Some of the best sushi and food I've ever had...."

Ken Witham

"The lemon salmon roll is awesome! Like no other roll I've ever had, and I've had them all. Service is great. It's a family run business with lovely..."

Roselinn Lee

"Wasn't sure what to expect when I got here since it was mostly empty and none of my friends have ever heard of it. Once we got our food we knew that..."

Sandro Cetic

"I was in during the afternoon lull and had a fantastic meal. Very fresh and properly prepared sushi, cold beer and a great location in the Gaslamp..."

Guy Fawkes

"Great hole in the wall. Fantastic alcoholic options offered, try the bok bun ja (Korean raspberry wine) if you haven't had it before. You don't see..."

Susan Poon

Nishiki Ramen

80/100 (3033 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic ramen. So tasty, rich broth, delicious ingredients, and big noodle taste. Also ordered the Russian roulette octopus balls for an appetizer...."

The Craic Pirate

"First time eating at this Ramen place, and I gotta say, the food was Delicious!! The ramen had tons of flavor and they were perfectly made, they..."

Mrs. Natalie Sotelo

"This was my first introduction to San Diego ramen and boy was I NOT disappointed. They have a special for a large kakuni ramen and I could not pass..."

DOXO love

"The restaurant has a decent number of tables. Parking is alright during weekdays. The ramen noodles in general are good (broth, noodles) but very..."

Hiep Huynh

"Kat was awesome and food is always very good. Ramen comes out hot, delicious, and quick! Pro tip…get the Big Kalani Ramen..."

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"Been going to this location for years. Literally the best Ramen in California I have tried. Been to places from Northern California to LA and Inland..."

Jonathan Najar

"We were a large party walk-in and the staff were INCREDIBLY accommodating and kind to us throughout our dinner. Our server, Alex, especially treated..."

Leilani Mills

"The Nishiki Ramen bowl was very creamy. The egg was really good. The noodles were fine. Not the best ramen bowl I've had here but good. A bit on the..."

Hungry Pengu

"Food was delicious! Best spicy pork ramen I have had since living in Japan. Most places I have tried in the US have excessively slimy noodles and..."

Jennifer Curtis

"I liked this place but not quite a 5 star. Ramen was good. I liked the vibe of some semi-loud and upbeat music. The House Sake is something to stay..."

Alexander Voets

"Great food, amazing service from waitress Jessica. Jessica had amazing energy and was so attentive and kind. Just one restroom stall for this place,..."

Nicholle Willis

"I visited this place on a Wednesday evening, there was no waiting queue and we easily got a table for four. This was around 8pm. I ordered their..."

Saba Farooqui

"I had the Akuma #3 with an egg added. My date had the Notorious GGG, egg also added. The Akuma is pretty fiery, tough the next day 😂. Delicious..."

Dan Page

"I've made a review for Nishiki before, but I got a notification for another one. Favorite place to get ramen, and gyoza. I always get Ring of chashu..."

Th3Dumb Gam3r

"Always a pleasure when I come into town to get Raman. It is the best in..."

Anthony K

"After having gone to many ramen shops up and down So Cal, Nishiki is definitely top 3. It is more on the Americanized side of things but the quality..."

Sol

"Solid ramen place. The tonkotsu broth is rich and creamy without being heavy. The spicy and garlic themes set this place apart from other ramen..."

Andrew Jaru

"Incredible ramen, we got the #1 and #2, both were delicious! Service was excellent, Alexandre couldn’t have been better.! Highly..."

JEFF

"I’ll start with the best: no “cost of living” surcharges and a flat, no-nonsense 15% tip. Sad that this is unusual for San Diego, but here we..."

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