Incredible views. Worth the wait to sit near window or balcony. Food was delicious and very fresh.read more

I've been to Blue Ocean / Harumama a few times, and it never disappoints. On this visit, we chose…read moreto sit outside, and it was absolutely beautiful enjoying our meal with an ocean view. We ordered the sake flight, the Omakase Box, and the Beef Udon, and every single dish was delicious. This has become my go-to spot whenever I'm in La Jolla.

Best Chinese Food ! The critic was right... very good very…read moretasty very delish Food was made to order and on point Service was very nice and friendly shout out to Jenny she's so sweet Ambiance is nice clean and organize. Def coming back again Thank you

I ordered from DoorDash so can't speak much for the restaurant vibe itself, but the food is…read moreridiculously good. I love that they offer lunch portions that contain a main, rice, and the chefs choice of salad/greens, and chefs choice of app. I went with the spicy honey and sesame chicken which was fantastic and probably my favorite item overall. I also tried the tangerine beef which was great. I ordered the potstickers and cream cheese wontons and really enjoyed both. The wontons had the perfect crunch and just the right amount of filling. Definitely will be ordering from here again in the future.

I got the mazesoba, very solid! Has a good balance of flavors, not too salty and the right amount…read moreof umami kick. Wasn't too oily either. The noodles had a good amount of Q. Would come back again!

As soon as we arrived, we were seated and attended to. Everything we ordered was given to us in a…read moretimely manner, and the servers were very attentive. The food was so delicious and filling, all of the portion sizes were large. The drinks in particular were scrumptious, the Lychee 101 was our favorite. The ambience of the restaurant was very cozy and personable. All in all, a wonderful experience !!

I have been sleeping on this spot, i never really had the desire to try it but we decided to go and…read morei was wrong!! Everything we ordered was soo flavorful and the portions are huge! My only complain is that some of the soup dumplings didn't have soup in them. But the meat filling was really tasty. The service was okay, they had a short wait and a few open tables , they were a bit slow but it wasn't too bad to where we felt forgotten. Definitely will be a go to spots i really loved the orange chicken but i will say i wish rice was included with the meat dishes.

The food here is worth parking lot nightmare, you'll probably have to park nearby and walk, which…read moreisn't so bad because the waddle back will help with the fullness! The menu is so long it's almost overwhelming in the best way. The Walnut Honey Shrimp was addictive and my favorite dish! The shrimp was huge, fried perfectly, and the sauce was sweet. The beef rib noodle soup had a broth that tasted like it could heal your soul. The orange chicken was the perfect sweet and spicy protein! The house seafood chow mien was not good because the basil was overpowering and the noodles needed more sauce. They were too chewy and bland. The soup dumplings were the second best thing we ordered and they were a close second. The dumpling filling was literally bursting with flavor and made me forget everything wrong with my life. The pan fried bao buns had too much sesame for my taste personally, so I wasn't a fan. I'm letting all the bad stuff slide because of how delicious the honey walnut shrimp was 5/5 fasho

I first fell in love with Marugame back in 2004 in Waikiki. The long lines to get a piping hot…read morebowl of udon in the blistering sun had me hooked. Then came the DTLA location pre-covid and my excitement that I was only a few hours away from a bowl of goodness. I've been to the UTC location at least 20 times since it opened and am so glad it's in my backyard. I've never gotten anything other than the regular kake udon with scallions and tempura flakes and a piece of shrimp tempura and sweet potato on the side. My husband is also a creature of habit and has never gotten anything other than the curry with a seasoned egg, adding a big fried chicken cutlet, fried cheese, and sweet potato on the side. Their self service station to pour your own tempura dipping sauce and adding a touch of ginger is a hit along with their soup spoons, chopsticks, katsu packets, and water station. It's cafeteria style so grab your tray, noodles, pick out your fried tempura goodness, eat, and hand the tray to the employee at the drop off station when done. It's delicious, affordable, and moves quickly. My only request is to add spam musubi to the UTC location so I can pretend I'm in Waikiki.

As I've gotten older, I've become a big udon person. And Marugame consistently does it well. I've…read morebeen to several locations over the years, and it always does the job! Recommendations: * Nikutama udon: my favorite. It's more noodle-focused, with that concentrated savory-sweet sauce coating the chewy udons * Sweet beef udon: what I get when I'm in a more soup moody. The dashi broth with sweet, savory beef is simple but comforting. * Bolognese udon: I tried this recently and was pleasantly surprised! You still the meaty and rich flavors of a Bolognese, just wrapped around thick udon. Fun to try if you want a sauce-forward dish. And I almost always grab some tempura on the way down the line. The shrimp and dark meat chicken are my favorites. Overall, nothing fancy, just solid udon served fast and efficiently. There's a reason I keep coming back here when I'm shopping at UTC.

Our server James was very nice and attentive. The restaurant itself was very cute with cartoons on…read morethe TV and Polaroids on the wall. We got 2 short rib pho. The meat quality was tasty and the noodles were not overdone. Unfortunately the broth was not our favorite, not as deep or balanced as we would expect. This was the least expensive pho option at $18, which is pretty steep compared to most other pho in San Diego.

Delicious pho in a cute little shopping center. Not a lot of range on the menu (would prefer some…read morepork spring rolls) but what's there is good and I definitely recommend! There's a small lot you can park in outside and we found a space no problem. It's small inside the restaurant so you might have to wait a little bit I thought this was a perfect little place for a date lunch!

Really sad this place is closed…read more Came here for a weekday lunch with some coworkers. The service was decent. Our food came quickly and relatively together. The inside was large but there weren't many customers. There were plenty of seats for us. I got the sizzling steak bowl and really enjoyed it.

Found this place by chance since I was in the area. The service was excellent and they were very…read moreinformative. It was very clean inside and loved the art on the walls. We got soju and the bulgogi rice bowl which had lots of flavor and the pot it comes in keeps it sizzling too. My husband got the udon and he truly enjoyed and we would come again.

Came on a Saturday afternoon and added myself to the waitlist. It was busy but I didn't have to…read morewait long for a table. They do QR code and in person ordering (whatever you prefer). I opted to order by QR code to get my order in faster. My boyfriend and I both got biang biang mian but he got the version with cumin lamb. The portions are large and super filling. I honestly think one bowl is two meals worth of food at least. The noodles were chewy and bouncy. I love the flavor just make sure to properly mix the noodles - all of the good stuff sits at the bottom of the bowl! The chili oil is fantastic as well and I loved the spice level of these dishes. Service was pretty quick which was nice. I am excited to come again to try the other dishes! Highly recommend and was authentic - it can be hard to find authentic and delicious Chinese food in SD County.

Adds a 18% tip to takeout orders automatically without informing customers first…read more Beef noodle soup was extremely salty. Restaurant dining area cleanliness itself was below par when we dined in. For example, the tables weren't wiped clean. The chairs sometimes had food bits on them.

My favorite Korean spot in San Diego. Every meal I've had here hits the spot!…read more Recommendations: * Premium bossam: tender and flavorful. The small is perfect for two people to share. * Original yukgaejang with ramyun: rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. You can ask for mild if you're sensitive to spice. * Brisket cold buckwheat noodles: refreshing and especially good on a hot day. The food is consistent, and the banchan is solid too, with their kimchi being a standout. Service is always nice and super efficient. Definitely one of my go-to recommendations for food in the Convoy area.

ORDER; Bulgogi Platter, Korean Army Stew…read more Highlights: - good amount of food, the bulgogi was good but did not have a defining bulgogi flavor. - the army stew was hot but missing flavor - Good variety of ingredients in each dish Cons: - both the bulgogi and army stew needed some more flavor, I think it was a tiny bit bland. Overall: I would come back but would try a different dish!

My Pahtner, our son, and our son's pahtner had a planned outing watching Ridley Scott's movie The…read moreDog Stars. After finishing the entertaining and riveting apocalyptic movie, we weren't sure where we were going to eat for dinner because our first restaurant choice Ramen Nagi closed at 9pm. My son's pahtner mentioned that the Ramen Nagi in San Jose had a last seating of 9pm, so we walked briskly to the restaurant and I learned that as long as you're in line before the closing time of 9pm, you'll get served. Three of the four members in our party talked glowingly about Ramen Nagi, so I was excited to grub here for the first time. After eating their Original King ramen, the chicken karaage, the gyoza, and receiving quality customer service, I wholeheartedly concur with my family's positive reviews and understand now why the restaurant was packed at closing time and why Ramen Nagi is highly rated with 4.4 stars and 738 reviews. Ramen Nagi is located within the shops of the University Towne Center (UTC) La Jolla mall. The restaurant is located towards the west end of the mall where you'll find Raised by Wolves, new spot Chef Fei, it's across from Katsuya Ko and Alo, and it's next door to Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. Parking is paid parking at the mall, but the first hour is free. There's bright indoor seating and minimally lit umbrella covered outdoor seating. Being the foodie that I am, I prefer indoor seating, so that the lighting would be conducive to seeing the food and taking pics. Look for the banners with Japanese verbiage and a large red lantern in front of Ramen Nagi. Adjacent to the outdoor seating, there's a water feature that gives off relaxing vibes. The customer service from all of the staff we interacted with was outstanding and is probably why it's such a popular eatery. To be completely transparent, I'm not a fan of having to make my food selections on the provided sheet of paper while waiting in line. I don't know if that's normal SOP and maybe it was because we were one of the last diners and they just wanted to speed along the process. I'd rather take my time, peruse their menu, and order what I desire. Luckily for me, my Pahtner had eaten at Ramen Nagi, so I just trusted her choices with a personalized deviation. What I ordered, through my wife's recommendations, was the following: Original King ramen flavor, normal strength of salt, normal richness in oil, normal garlic, chashu pork, green onions for vegetable, #4 for my spiciness, normal thin noodles, tamago (egg), and for appetizers, chicken karaage and gyoza. I felt rushed to pick my selections. For my spice level, #4 made me sweat, so be cautious when choosing spiciness unless you can handle a lot of spice. I really enjoyed the taste of the broth and the components I chose, but the chashu was not as tender as I would have liked. The ramen was a satisfying bowl that I consumed delightfully. Make sure to order both the chicken karaage and gyoza. The karaage was succulent, tasty, and would have eaten well with white rice. The gyoza was unique as it came out not looking like the dumplings I'm accustomed to. It came out flat and covered in a crunchy texture. That too was memorable and yummy. My family and I had quality time enjoying The Dog Stars and dining at Ramen Nagi. I understand now why my family recommended eating here and now I recommend everyone try out this delish ramen restaurant.

Our Date night done right by this cozy noodle shop. We went with the black garlic ramen (that…read moretonkotsu mayu broth is no joke with that deep, rich, and almost squid ink from the burnt garlic oil) topped with a perfectly jammy soft-boiled egg, tender chashu, wood ear mushroom, scallions, and crispy garlic bits. The broth had that long-simmered pork bone depth without being overly heavy, and the garlic oil gave it a smoky, almost umami-bomb finish plus a touch of seafood with that 燻 and 鮮. We also grabbed an extra chashu plate on the side which melts in our mouth, lightly charred at the edges. The space has a fun, energetic izakaya vibe exposed brick, big fabric noren banners hanging from the ceiling (the "Universal Noodle Creator" branding is a nice touch), and an open kitchen where you can watch the cooks in action. It gets loud and communal, which made for a lively date night rather than a quiet one good to know going in. Service was quick, water and shichimi/pepper grinders were on the table, and the seating (bench-style, close quarters) has the casual ramen-shop energy. It's just missing Naruto walking into this shop. If you like bold, funky, garlicky tonkotsu broths, this is a must-try. Will be back for the other flavors on the wall menu. This place doesn't do take out but takes your order as you wait in line. You can order the takeout after you sit and pack the food yourself.