Ramen Restaurants near La Jolla, CA

“We went here for lunch on a weekday so that it's not so busy in LaJolla. Parking was still an issue and we ended up parking in a lot for $20.

We were seated at the last table by the window. Yes! Gorgeous view of the ocean, the many varieties of birds, and sea lions sunbathing on the beach below.

We took advantage of their great lunch special. You get to choose an appetizer and entree. We both chose the pork belly bao and a full size ramen combo for $18. The Me So Hot ramen was delicious with a nice heat. Delicious!“

“Such an awesome place with great food and an awesome beach setting! Whenever I come to San Diego to visit family, I will always come here after a great day on the water.“

“The staff at Haru were very hospitable. Carlos, our server, was very kind and made our experience at Haru one to remember, striking us with great conversations and the best attitude. I wouldn’t go for sushi anywhere else. Thank you Carlos and the entire staff for your warmth!“

“This is the best ramen place in San Diego I love it!! Perfect portions delicious food great customer service. My favorite dishes spicy rice and spicy ramen 🌶 🌶 🌶 I recommend this 2 dishes if you like spicy food .“

“our first time was really good, we ordered ramen. husbad said we will go back for sure. i want to try the bento ❤“

“Amazing authentic Ramen. Service and food was excellent. My new favorite in Lombard!“

“I ordered pickup through doordash and walked in with my family to pick up our food. We decided that we wanted to just eat there at the restaurant and we were led to a table and brought waters. I had my toddler with us and he started getting restless. One of the staff members noticed and brought him a Halloween gift bag, it distracted him for a moment but we did leave shortly afterwards since I didn't want to disturb other diners. The Ramen was amazing, the staff was friendly, and the restaurant overall was both clean and refreshing.“

“Fast casual Japanese eatery specializing in ramen and small rice bowls. Go-to place for the family to pick up takeout or eat in the common food court area within the Mitsuwa grocery store.

A family favorite is the char siu rice bowl (side dish #45). It is simple comfort food with warm and plump short grain rice, topped with tender pork and freshly sliced green onions. The shichimi (seven flavor chili powder) offered at the counter is a nice complement.

The Hiyashi ramen is a cold noodle summer special. Two slices of tender pork, green onions, red pickled ginger, thinly sliced cucumber, and other goodies. Santouka offers three types of sauce - tried the spicey sauce, but felt the mala overpowered the dish a bit. Would recommend the shoyu or sesame sauces and then adding shichimi for more heat.“

“This was my first time there and the ramen is delicious“

“Quality of their Ramen, the flavor, and variety.“

“Vegan ramen is amazing! Went there twice during my trip down there! Highly recommend!“

“Excellent food and friendly, helpful service. The ramen is fantastic and the crispy rice appetizer is delicious. Highly recommend going here for the food.

Message to the Tajima team, however -- the vibe killing FanDuel TV nonsense playing on all the TVs was frustrating. It made the restaurant feel like a betting parlor. Please reconsider what you show on those TVs. Thanks!“

“Our server Cam was awesome and food was great! Got to try it. Great dumplings!!!“

“It was my first time visiting Menya Ultra at this location. I had the vegan miso ramen.
Wow—it was better than I expected! It was full of vegetables, the soup was creamy, and it was easy to eat. The only thing that disappointed me a little was that there were some tough pieces of onion skin, I think. But other than that, the atmosphere and the staff were great.“

“Love the service concept here. They give you a piece of paper in line and you decide which ramen you want and how you want it prepared. I highly recommend the green king - it's definitely different, but so delicious! They also have gyoza, which is not on the menu, but you can just ask for it.

They do not serve any alcoholic beverages. But honestly, it's probably why everything else is so quick. You don't have people sitting at tables longer than necessary, so waiting in line goes quickly.“

“The ramen is delicious, but if you're thinking of adding on broccolini skip it. They charge $1 for literally the smallest piece I've ever seen and when I called to voice my concern about feeling ripped off, they didn't care. I feel like if you're paying $20 for a bowl of ramen you should get what you pay for“

“Friendly and fast. The food was great!“

“Food are delicious. Good customer service.“

“my order was ready on time, ramen is amazing and those pork umamis are just delightful ❤🤤 it almost melt in your mouth“

“Great service! Jas and Deanna were so nice and friendly. Gotta try the Brussel sprouts.“

“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 & texture and the right portion for me, but some ramen lovers might be left wanting more noods. The spicy miso broth was good and not too greasy and the meat had a delicious charred taste. The soft boiled marinated eggs were also surprisingly good. We also got the garlic edamame and some sushi.“

“Visiting California me, my son and his girlfriend came here. The atmosphere is wonderful and so comfy. Food delicious!! Our waiter was amazing unfortunately I forgot her name but her service was Top Tier. I will definitely come back to eat when I visit again.“

“one of the best ramen I ever had...my two son's bring me there on my last Birthday celebration March 4 this year. the Ramen noodles and soups, toppings are so good and delicious. I recommend this restaurant.“

“Loved it. It was my first time in this place. The server was very nice, the service was prompt, and the food was delicious! My nephew treated me to this! We started with sushi, then had something like a rice 🍚 bowl--and it was delicious, and the server brought us some fried chicken to try--a whole order! I wanted to try their desserts 🍨, but i just didn't have any room. So, that's another trip I have to plan. And the only thing I didn't like, which they have no control over, is the noise level. But there's nothing to be done about that. Over all, it was a lovely experience!😍🪷“

“Good but very chaotic inside. Long waits for service. Team trying to keep up but the food was good. If you go in knowing it's a bit like that you'll be fine. If you're the type of person who is personally insulted if water isn't brought immediately or ever refilled, then it might not be your jam. Still they get 5 stars because it's good and they tried.“

“Friendly and fast. The food was great!“

“Delicious food…all of it, the Ramen, the sushi, everything!“

“Food was great, ambiance was fantastic!“

“Service is good and food comes out hot and fresh and right away! We’ve eaten at many ramen places but we have NEVER had broth like this before !
So much flavor it doesn’t need any of the extras! The noodles are perfect the way it is as well. The Tonkatsu was delicious as well. 20 out of 10 we HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!“

“My new favourite in mission hills!! Everything about this place is great!! Authentic, welcoming and delicious. It’s also fantastic value for money. I highly recommend.

Note - reservations not accepted, you have to put your name on the list and wait to be called. Recommend arriving early :)“

“We stopped in and went for the veggie ramen, and let me just say… it did not disappoint. The broth was rich and flavorful, the veggies were perfectly cooked, and the whole bowl just… came together. Great vibe, great service, great food. If you’re anywhere nearby, it’s definitely worth popping in.“

“My sister and I were craving Japanese food, so she suggested Kumi Sushi Grill. I ordered a bento box with chicken teriyaki, yellowtail sashimi, and mixed tempura. My sister also got the chicken teriyaki bento box with mixed tempura, and fried gyoza. The Bento boxes come with miso soup and we also ordered Green Tea.
All I can say is everything was excellent. They give you 3 big pieces of yellowtail sashimi that melted like butter and their tempura was awesome.The portion sizes are huge. We should split a box. You can swe hiw much food my sister had in her to-go box. Mine was just as much food but not as pretty. I highly recommend this place.“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining here and was thoroughly impressed, especially by their outstanding curry rice dishes.
My dining companions and I sampled a good variety of their offerings. The pork cutlet curry rice and gurobuta curry rice were both absolute standouts. The curry itself was rich and flavorful, perfectly complementing the tender, crispy cutlets. If you're a fan of Japanese curry, you seriously need to try Monsta Ramen Curry – it easily surpasses other well-known curry establishments.
Beyond the curry, their teriyaki skewers and spicy mayo skewers were delicious additions, perfectly grilled and packed with flavor. We also enjoyed the potato shrimp and takoyaki, both of which were perfectly cooked and satisfying.
What makes Monsta Ramen Curry even more appealing is the very reasonable price point. You get incredibly delicious food without breaking the bank.
In short, if you're craving authentic, delicious, and affordable Japanese curry rice, Monsta Ramen Curry is an absolute must-visit if you’re in Convoy Streer. You won't be disappointed!“

“Some of the best Japanese food in San Diego. I wish I had known about them sooner.“

“Great place to grab some sushi and ramen for the kids! They have the Japanese soda's the kids loved as a "special" drink. This is a must try secret sushi spot! You gotta have the amazing fried rice. Cheers.“

“Covid-19 take out can be a hit or miss with food tasting like it's container. This place did not disappoint. I ordered the Vegan Ramen for a late lunch. Inside the restaurant is following proper protocol and is very clean. I have always ordered Vegan Ramen anywhere I visit outside of California, and have ordered all over San Diego. This by far is the BEST Vegan Ramen out there. The coconut milk, chili and miso broth is well balanced and buttery, the noodles and added ingredients are well proportioned, the tofu is not at all mushy or greasy..The noodles are fresh and delicious. for a couple dollars more you can add more noodles.. Definitely a stop for some comfort food!“

“it looks delicious never tried it I live in Puerto Rico USA used to live in California and ate sushi twice a week so I know west coast sushi, sashimi, miso etc. are the best your pics sure make me hungry thanks for sharing I would eat the entire tray 🍣🍤🍣🍤🍣🍤🍣“

“Everyone who works there is friendly With excellent customer service food was delicious 🤤“

“This place is absolutely delicious! We had sushi, miso soup, and veggie tempura. We highly recommend the Crispy Crunch roll. we went here early in the week and our daughter asked to go back to this place for her birthday since we all loved it so much. the restaurant was clean and the decor was cool- very nice sushi restaurant! All ingredients were fresh and filling.“

“Good service, great variety, cooked for perfectionists!“

“FABULOUS LUNCH ! Hey I have never been inside a Japanese restaurant in my life. On the other hand my wife has traveled to Japan many times for her work and loves Japanese food...her fav is Chicken Yakitori. NOTE ! I saw a video a few days ago of Chicken Katsu Curry posted by my mate Jack...one of my best friends on Yelp. It looked so delicious that I had to have it. TODAY ! My wife and I were down in La Jolla taking care of business. I had previously looked up URBN Sushi and knew they served Chicken Katsu Curry and Chicken Yakitori. After a slow 10 minute drive due to roadworks...we arrived here at around 2pm. A friendly server named Henry greeted us with a big smile when we entered. Glasses of iced water came out quick followed by COMPLIMENTARY bowls of Miso soup and Edamame Beans. My wife ordered a Chicken Yakitori Starter and I had to have the Chicken Katsu Curry of course. A few more customers trickled in while we waited for our lunch order to arrive. WHOO HOO ! My wife's Chicken Yakitori Starter...2 skewers arrived first followed soon after by my beautiful looking Chicken Katsu Curry. TOTALLY DELICIOUS ! There is a first time for everything and now I know I love this dish. MORE ! My wife loved her Chicken Yakitori skewers but needed more food so a Vegetable Tempura Starter came out within a few minutes. And I pinched a few pieces...so delicious. THE MENU IS HUGE ! We were more than happy with our first lunch visit but there is so much more to try on the menu. TOP SERVICE ! Our server Henry was great the whole time answering all my questions about items on the menu. WE LOVED IT !“

“Amazing sushi and noodles at Ayu Sushi & Noodles in Pacific Highlands Ranch in Carmel Valley. We loved everything, the tempura udon, the yume, sachi, and anata rolls, the bluefin crudo, and the salmon hand rolls. Great selection of species on the menu, next time will need to get more nigiri and sashimi. Great service, friendly and quick. We sat on the dog friendly patio. Recommend!“

“II have to say it was so bussy and the cashier did a fantastic job in making sure we got our order asap ..! congratulations the service was spectacular the place was spotless the atmosphere was so inviting and the food was out of this world good I RAQUEL HIGHLY RECOMEND IT👏 YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED 👌 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Great food 😋 and friendly atmosphere 🥰.“

“The best yakitory I've found in the US so far
Just like in Japan the restaurant is set up for single eaters of groups. The flavor and food always take me back to adventuring across Japan. It's so good my wife and I have to mark on the calendar when we go because we blow so much of our food budget here. So worth it!“

“I would 100% recommend these sushi. No but seriously, is there any negative I can point to about the sushi rolls I've had numerous times at this place?? NO! I even drive from Carlsbad to get them. which would maybe be a negative??“

“II have to say it was so bussy and the cashier did a fantastic job in making sure we got our order asap ..! congratulations the service was spectacular the place was spotless the atmosphere was so inviting and the food was out of this world good I RAQUEL HIGHLY RECOMEND IT👏 YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED 👌 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Food and service was amazing“

“My friend and I went in today to try their poki and let me just say, someone who helped us out her name was Hannah I believe, kindest, most amazing soul ever. Was very sweet, amazing customer service, honestly best employee that has made my food. The poki was amazing! We loved it here.“

“Great place to go when you’re craving ramen. They are very generous with the pork portions.“