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    BESHOCK Ramen - Carlsbad

    4.3 (624 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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    Vegetable Gyoza, Salmon Poke Bowl, Garlic Edamame, Lychee Spritz, Salmon Avocado Roll
    Michelle S.

    I love Beshock and have been here more than a dozen times. It's my favorite restaurant at the mall and somewhere I keep finding myself coming back to. Parking is usually pretty easy, and while the restaurant is small, there is both indoor and outdoor seating. One of the best deals is their happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. I especially love their cocktails, and they're even better at happy hour prices. My go to order is the katsu chicken curry ramen. It's so good! I'm also a big fan of the poke bowl and their specialty sushi rolls. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and I've consistently had great experiences here. Good food, good drinks, and great service. I'll definitely be back again and again.

    Hot ramen pls ..
    Bel H.

    Met up with friends. First time here. Everyone loved what they ordered. Service was also excellent, very attentive, very friendly and patient . Took the empty plates in a timely fashion to make space. Tables get crowded at times fast when there are a lot or orders. The Old fashioned drink tasted yummy, actually ordered 2 . Bowls of ramen came in a good portions. The place is not big but plenty enough to accommodate larger grp. Relaxing ambiance, moderate noise, still able to make conversation easy across the table. Place only has chopsticks . They will provide training piece to attach to your chopsticks. Good place to also start learning-how-to-use-chopsticks 101. Place is part of a mall, lots of parking. Check out the place if you have not been here yet. Good place to replenish those calories burned while doing your shopping. Or, get those nutrients to sustain you while shopping after enjoying your meal. Ask for Alyssa when you stop by.

    Nevin A.

    I was craving ramen for dinner. It was after a long day at The Flower Fields. We ordered from Beshock Ramen through Uber Eats. Everything was well packed with many utensils. We ordered the following; - Pork Bowl 5/5 Seared pork chashu, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and garlic chips with eel sauce and mustard mayo. It was very tasty, rich with juicy ork chashu. - Vegan Ramen 5/5 Creamy vegetable broth with shio koji and soy milk base, sesame oil, tofu, grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, broccolini and green onion. I loved this order. It was creamy and rich, in addition to large portion. -Nagoya Karage 5/5 It included rice, Nagoya Karage, and spring mix. The chicken was crispy, juicy and very flavorful. -Pork bun 5/5 Seared housemade pork chashu, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and garlic chips with eel sauce and mustard mayo. We had such a fantastic meal. Next time, I will try to stop by the restaurant to have the full experience and get more of their delicious food.

    Sapporo Miso and Vegan Ramen.
    Audrey B.

    This place is literally one of my go-to ramen spots and for good reason! The moment you walk in, every staff member greets you and it honestly gave me the best Japan flashbacks. The inside has this cool modern vibe with Japanese elements throughout which I loved. We started off with takoyaki for the app and omg the presentation was so cute. I'm a total sucker for photogenic food so I was already obsessed before even taking a bite. And the taste? Crispy and chewy on the outside, soft on the inside. Easily a 5/5. For my main I went with the Sapporo miso ramen and wow, the broth was so rich and flavorful. The noodles were thick and chewy and you could totally tell they were made fresh. The pork chashu was super tender and the grilled corn?? Loved it so much. I finished the whole bowl which honestly says everything. My friends got the vegan ramen and the tonkatsu ramen and they were both big fans too. Our server was super attentive and helpful the whole time which made the experience even better. Oh and the prices are really reasonable for the quality you're getting! This location is right by the mall too so it's the perfect stop before or after some shopping. Highly recommend!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Sylvie C.

    Beshocked by the small portions, lukewarm broth, and sad chashu from this ramen joint. I visited right after the restaurant opened on a sleepy Sunday. The service was friendly and efficient. The food didn't really satisfy my ramen cravings or make me feel full afterwards. My dining companion ordered the tantan noodles and I got the spicy miso ramen. The chashu included in my ramen was sad and pathetic. The spinach and egg made everything taste even more tepid as both items were ice cold. The noodles were nice and springy but the portions were small. I ended up finishing my meal in less than 4-5 bites. I wouldn't mind eating here again but wouldn't recommend it or go out of my way to return. Parking is free but it can be a challenge due to the mall being perpetually crowded.

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    Elizabeth N.

    First off I want to thank Eliza our server for being so welcoming and nice. I feel like lately the service has gone downhill everywhere, so you kind of forget what it's like to have genuinely nice and pleasant service. I've been to the downtown location when they first opened, but never to this one in Carlsbad and it was my bfs first time too. I was kind of hyping it up beforehand and hoping it will live up to it, in front of his eyes lol. The food was really good, Eliza recommended I add spicy pork to my ramen and it was perfect - this is going to be my new go-to. The karaage was fresh and crispy, the tea they used was actual loose leaf, and it all came out at a decent time. I kind of want to go back to try some of the cocktails, they all sound really good. And you can walk off all the calories at the mall after!

    Kelley L.

    While heading back to Orange County, we wanted ramen, and Carlsbad was along the route back home. Beshock is located at the mall, so there is a lot of parking, which makes sense how busy it was on a Sunday evening. Interior is very modern and chic. Sat at the bar, but they did not attend to us and attended to other patrons who sat at the bar after us. After 10 minutes, someone finally took our order. Food took a long time to come out. Their ramen and karaaage were okay, nothing noteworthy and definitely not worth the wait. They could definitely improve on their service. If we were not anticipating an hour's drive and were locals here, we would have left after waiting a while to be acknowledged.

    Spicy tuna hand roll
    Jennifer C.

    This was a good spot for a quick sit down dinner after spending a day at the mall. Service was fine, but nothing too memorable. My daughter loves ramen and wanted to come here. I liked that they had a sushi selection to choose from. Everything was fresh and came out in a timely manner. I'd eat here again when I'm in the area.

    Nghi T.

    My partner and I were visiting friends in Carlsbad and we wanted to eat something quick but filling. It was quite late and we drove around to many places looking for something to eat but most places either had an extremely long wait or they were closed. Stumbled across this ramen shop on Yelp and thought we would give it a try. Upon entering, we were told by the host that there was no wait for the bar so we opted to sit there and we were seated immediately! There are some tables too but I think it was a few minutes wait. While we were seated, it was clear that it was a very busy Friday night but the staff here are extremely efficient! We ordered some pork chashu buns (not pictured) as well as ramen. The food came out piping hot. Honestly, the food was pretty standard in terms of taste-it got the job done with what we were looking for. But again, shout out to the staff for their hard work and efficiency during our meal. :)

    Addy W.

    I came here for H/H with a friend. The staff were pretty friendly and attentive. The drinks were surprisingly good. I didn't try the ramen but based on my friend cleaning the plate, I'd have to say it was delicious. The prices were decent, so I'd most likely will be back soon.

    Spicy miso ramen and Nagoya chicken karaage
    Angel R.

    This place is on the outside of the mall, it took me awhile to find it because I was walking around inside looking for it. LOL. Went on Christmas Eve expecting it to be busy but found a spot at the bar as I was dining by myself. Super friendly and attentive staff, which I loved. I got a delicious cocktail to start while I browsed the menu. The waitress recommended the spicy miso ramen and I got the Nagoya karaage chicken. Both were so delicious and the spicy miso wasn't as spicy as it sounds, just had the perfect amount of kick. The Nagoya chicken had a sweet and spicy sauce that was mild and not overpowering. Overall I would recommend this spot to any ramen lover out there.

    Black Ramen.
    Ricardo M.

    Tried out this ramen place at the mall for the first time during my lunch break. The service was very fast which helps when you're in a time crunch. I got the black ramen and it was pretty good. I really liked the broth flavor but the noodle texture was a bit too chewy for my preference. They have multiple other things on the menu that looked tasty so I will definitely be back.

    Alfred R.

    A must-stop every time we're in San Diego!!! After a letdown at a hyped-up ramen spot in Century City; Beshock once again reminded us what flavorful broth should taste like - whether it's the rich Nagoya Tonkotsu, the bold Tonkotsu Black, or the kick from the Spicy Miso. The noodles? Yummy texture every time. It's easily our go-to favorite in-state, just shy of our top out-of-state pick. Not to forget the Nagoya-style karaage - juicy, tender, and exactly how traditional Japanese fried chicken should be... The gyoza? Delicious with a savory filling accented by the sauce. And of course, a shoutout to Alyzza, our server, who somehow remembers us even though we only swing by once a year. Service like that deserves an extra tip - gladly given!

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    Great happy hour, great crew and great food at a great price - the terminators, we'll be back!

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    The service was really wonderful and the establishment was clean. I had the spicy miso ramen. It was fine.

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    The food is great! Just expect long lines when it rains, but honestly it's worth the wait.

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    Do they have kids menu?

    Yes they do have a great kids meal that my little one loves.

    Do they have robots?

    Delivery robots? I have not seen any robots. I've been there twice during happy hour.

    Is there still outdoor seating?

    Yes!

    Do they do All you can eat?

    No they do not

    Does the vegan ramen have noodles in it?

    Yes it does

    Are there gluten free noodles?

    Yes! They are really yummy too.

    When do you open?

    Currently they are running their Soft Open. Grand Opening will be March 1, 2020.

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    Harumama Ramen + Sushi - Carlsbad

    Harumama Ramen + Sushi - Carlsbad

    4.0(1.6k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    We came in for a late dinner while in the area. I've had it bookmarked for a while so it was…read moreserendipitous that we happened to be in Vista for a birthday party just around the corner. The restaurant is small, cozy, welcoming and aesthetically pleasing. It isn't well suited for larger parties as most tables are tables for 2 unless tables are pushed together. They do have patio seating and heaters outside, but it didn't appeal to me being so close to the street/loud traffic. Gabriel checked us in, seated us, took our order, served our food and waited on us for majority of our visit, I would give him 10 stars just on his impeccable service. The food though? The food was AMAZING!! Everything we ordered was the best we have ever had anywhere. The buns were very kawaii (and we ordered ever single one to try). The fillings were savory, but we also loved their seasonal panda bun with ube filling while the kids preferred the nutella bunny. Best chicken karaage we've had by far, the coating almost tasted like it was rolled in kinako powder. The ramen broth was "chef's kiss" with so much flavors, the crab rangoon were jumbo and the filling was delicious, but the chicken katsu was also the best we have had anywhere (including Hawaii). The breading was just top tier crunchy while the chicken was thick and juicy. There isn't one bad thing I could say about this place, from the service to the food, I would make the drive out here again. Super duper, highly recommend, don't sleep on this little place, you'll regret it!

    Okay, I found out Harumama Ramen + Sushi was in my neighborhood so I had to check it out. I wanted…read moreto see if it's the same as another one I've been to about 20 minutes away. Since I'm a lover of information, I looked up "Harumama". It's a combination of two words: the Korean word haru, which means "day," and "mama". Together, it translates to "mom's daily food". The name reflects the restaurant's mission to serve dishes prepared with the same love, care, and attention that a mother gives to her family's everyday meals. How lovely is that?! Anyhow, I was able to find street parking and walked into a clean dining space with a nice atmosphere. It wasn't too busy. Again, the staff was very attentive and provided stellar service. My food came out pretty fast. I loooved how my Drunken Noodles had the right amount of chicken and peanuts. Overall, another fun flavorful time. I'm still a Harumama fan. I can't wait to try more dishes. I highly recommend this location to the Yelp Community!!

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    Ichitaru Ramen - Mushroom Bomb

    Ichitaru Ramen

    3.7(196 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    Conflicted between 4 star and 5 star. Here is why…read more Fried chicken amazing. Fried jalapeno poppers, high satisfactory. Fried rice good. Noodles high satisfactory. Chashu, amazing. Only problem was the ramen soup. My wife tried the chashu miso Tonkotsu. I tried the tsukemen. First of all, the salt content of the soup was not properly adjusted. Like I don't think it was intentional because some people prefers low sodium. It was way out of the range low. Second, the soup felt watery. Like when I eat tsukemen, I need the soup to get better entangled with the noodles and it fell off thy noodles. And my wife's soup felt a bit flat. I still settle for 5 stars cuz everything else except the soup was awesome. But soup just fell short for me.

    Located in Poinsettia Village, this place successfully satisfies those Ramen cravings…read more Went for dinner tonight (Thursday) around 5:30. Only 2 small parties dining in. Was greeted when we walked in. The black walls & somewhat contemporary design made the place a bit warm. The server who seated and helped us was friendly & helpful. There were many various dishes on the menu, aside from the good array of Ramen, to choose from. But tonight we were craving Ramen. We ordered the Spicy Garlic Edamame, Garlic Bomb Ramen, Ichitaru Ramen, and the Tsuke Men Ramen. The Edamame came out in a timely manner but we had a much longer wait for our Ramen. We were glad that we didn't have any plans afterwards. When our Ramen finally arrived, it was wonderfully presented and we all enjoyed what we ordered. The Ramen was delicious. Hearty, warm, full-flavored. The noodles had the perfect bite. This place is a good addition to Poinsettia Village.

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    Ten Gu Ramen - Spicy Pork Ramen

    Ten Gu Ramen

    4.5(171 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    They have good ramen. The soup was balanced / flavorful, and not super rich or salty. Noodles are…read morelegit. Chashu was tender. Great portion, I'm a heavy eater and I'm full. Takoyaki came out hot and steaming. Very attentive and nice service. Will come back.

    Yelp! review #15 of 2026 Visit on 16 March…read more Dropped in around 7pm with a party of 9, including several meat eaters and one vegan friend. The place wasn't too busy but had decent reviews, so we decided to give it a try (for the win!). They were able to accommodate our large group with seating, which was really appreciated. Once we sat down and placed our orders, things initially seemed fine. But then the service slipped. When I asked for water, they only brought out three cups, just for the kids. We had to ask multiple times before my wife and I finally got ours. Most of the food arrived, but my eldest daughter's meal was completely missing. After we inquired, it took another 15 minutes for it to come out. It really felt like they had forgotten half our order. The fried rice and broth arrived even later. On the positive side, the food tasted fresh and was genuinely good overall. What really stood out negatively, though, was the staff's response every time we said "thank you." Instead of "you're welcome" or "no problem," it was always just "Yep!" It came across as dismissive and disrespectful. While the food was solid, the service and basic human interaction need real improvement. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll probably look for other options.

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    Tabu Shabu - Carlsbad - Scottish Salmon and Angus Rib Eye

    Tabu Shabu - Carlsbad

    4.5(435 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$$

    I wholeheartedly agree with a lot of the yelpers on here. I got to take the team out for a great…read morelunch here today. It was absolutely amazing. For $25 you get a starter (think edamame, marinated cucumbers, dumplings, etc.), a choice of Chicken, Pork or Beef, and a soft drink. It also includes all the dipping sauces, broth, rice and vegetables. Everyone loved that you could customize it to their own liking and it was just a fun experience cooking together with everyone. Definitely will come back and it was an awesome value at only $25 a person.

    I want to start by saying that I very much enjoyed eating at Tabu Shabu. It's very fair to state…read morethat my three star experience is mostly my own doing more so than the restaurant itself. Our server was fantastic, the setup clean, and the menu was fairly easy to navigate. Where it fell apart for me all came after that. This is not my style of cooking. So many places I've been to, where you cook your own food on a grill or hot plate at your table, you're mainly dealing with thin cuts of meat, salt and pepper, and possibly a dipping sauce. This makes the cooking simple, a quick sear, a light crust on the beef or pork, and the finished product is basic and delicious. Shabu, though ... it's boiled meat. That's not to say that Tabu Shabu isn't good, but unless you're really adept at making soups, it's easy to be completely out of your element. And I can safely say I was a bit over my head at this restaurant. You start with your broth, where I am ashamed to admit that instead of opting for the Tonkostu with its deep and rich fatty flavor, I chose the basic umami of the White Miso. Because of that, I spent most of my meal mistakenly chasing flavors I would normally find in a Ramen Shop. They give you a plate of chopped herbs to add and some basic instructions ... I like garlic, so I added the whole thing, radish sound alright, so add in the whole ball, what was the last thing I put in? They give you a few squeeze bottles of oils with paper labels ... this one makes it more sour, this one makes it more spicy, this one has sesame, and I'm too timid to add enough of any to truly add to the flavor of the broth, so it just keeps that basic umami flavor without being as salty as it should be. Then you have a plate of vegetables to steep in your creation. Cabbage, broccoli, spinach, bok choy, tofu ... all of it serves as a way of soaking up that broth you've made. Other options, like the carrots, mushrooms, and squash, become sweet and tender after taking their turns in the pot. And they're nice as they offer a different flavor other than that umami. And then there's the meat. A wide variety of options ranging from salmon, to chicken, to pork, all the way down to multiple versions of beef. But, all of the meats we ordered seem to differ only in texture after spending some time in that broth. Some fell apart on the tongue, some still had a nice chew, but all shared that umami from the pot, with an aftertaste of beefy flavor before swallowing. After a few initial pieces, I found myself thankful for the dipping sauces to distract me from how boring I had made my broth to be. You also get a choice of rice, which I don't think you really need. You get a choice of noodles, which they give you a good amount where it doesn't fill you up with carbs. And anything left over is readily bagged up to eat at home after the flavors mix together and mature. In the end, it's a very filling and fairly healthy meal. I think it's difficult to not compare this to eating a bowl of Pho or Ramen. All the ingredients are there, just instead of eating it with a spoon, you pull out the individual bits with some chop sticks and pretend you're not eating boiled beef and spinach. If I were a better cook, or had another ten visits worth of practice, Tabu Shabu could easily be 4-5 stars. As it is, though, I think I would rather just go to GONZO and get another chef's creation to be sure of the flavors I want. Regardless, I want to come back here and try again one day. The variety of options and the wait staff alone are enough for me to learn more and expand my Shabu options, as well as recommend this place to others.

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    Ramen Mik - Me So Delight Ramen

    Ramen Mik

    4.4(216 reviews)
    10.0 mi
    $$

    Such a friendly experience! We came in after a rainy morning soccer game, looking for somewhere…read morewarm and cozy near Cal State San Marcos. We had three bowls of ramen, gyoza, edamame, and a chicken teriyaki bowl for my son. He likes his food very plain--no sauce, onions, or extras--so his order was a little different from ours. His meal came out separately, a little late, and the owner was genuinely bothered that everything hadn't arrived together. She kept apologizing. We kept telling her it was totally fine, but she really cared about making sure we were taken care of. The restaurant is small and cozy; the food was good, the service was very friendly, and the restroom was clean. We'd definitely come back if we're in the area again. Recommend!

    Ramen Mik in San Marcos brings tasty and fresh Japanese Sapporo style ramen to the San Marcos area…read more With this being my first visit I always love to ask the server their most popular dishes that customers love. For small bites she said the Pork Gyoza is the most popular appetizer so I had to try it. The pan fried edges made for a wonderful texture as well as the pork filling. Definitely a great way to start the meal. For the my main entree she recommend I try the BST signature ramen that features a Sio Tonkotsu Base with Black Umami Garlic Oil. For a first timer at Ramen Mik this was an excellent choice with its rich, creamy broth surrounded by fresh garlic, stir fried vegetables, green onion and ginger. The noodles were fresh and had an excellent bite to them. It was a very tasty bowl of ramen and I recommend trying the BST. Overall great first time experience at Ramen Mik as service was great, plenty of seating and parking making it very accessible. Can't wait to come back and try their other dishes such as Japanese curry, beef bowls and tonkatsu.

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    Campfire - Baked Alaska

    Campfire

    4.3(3.1k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    it's saturday night. we don't have a reservation. they tell us the wait is over an hour. what do we…read moredo? we wait. and thank jebus we did, because this ended up being one of the best meals i've had in a while. we started with the prawn. we each got one, and given that they're $10 a skewer, our bill started off STRONG. the prawns were perfectly roasted with hints of mezcal and prickly pear. the candied habanero or whatever garnish of death was on there totally kicked my ass in terms of spice. in true Asian fashion, we ripped the heads off and sucked all the goodness out of them too. no shame. you don't waste the good stuff. then the cornbread showed up. the group collectively agreed we'd pass on this one next time. for me, the goat cheese threw me off, but that's entirely on me because i hate goat cheese and still knowingly ordered something with goat cheese. i played myself. there was absolutely nothing wrong with the dish, but compared to everything else we ate, there wasn't anything particularly standout about it either. but then. the fucking broccoli showed up. it is literally charred broccoli with chermoula, lime, and peanut. that's it. BROCCOLI. and after taking one bite, i learned that broccoli could, in fact, be life changing. suddenly i was a new woman. a woman who wanted nothing more than to sit there and stuff her face with massive amounts of broccoli. unfortunately, i couldn't because we still had dishes to taste. and so i moved on to the pork belly. when people describe something as "melting in your mouth," they are specifically referring to Campfire's pork belly. because that's exactly what it did. just melted all up in my mouth and lit my taste buds on fire. normally, i find pork belly prepared this way a little heavy and can only stomach a few bites, but i could have eaten the entire dish. but of course i didn't, because i'm a lady. and the octopus was about to show up. and show up it DID. i don't like celery, and this dish had plenty of it, but because it was shaved super thin, it was actually super palatable. the octopus was incredibly tender, and there were little bits of chorizo throughout that gave it the perfect balance. also, love me a good chimichurri sauce. and finally, last but truly not least, the chicken. a whole ass half bird, charred to perfection with roasted red pepper, kumquat, and fennel. apparently i like fennel now??? i didn't even know i liked fennel like that, but here we are. if i hadn't already been stuffed to the absolute brim, i could have destroyed this entire dish. the chicken was juicy and tender, and paired with the fennel, you're almost like just having a healthy dish??? LOL. although we went in with every intention of ending the night with s'mores, our bodies simply said no. there was no more room at the inn. see what i did there :P so instead, we left and went on a very long walk to digest all the delicious goodness that was Campfire. i cannot wait to go back. mostly for the broccoli, which is a sentence i never thought i'd write in my life. and this time, i will absolutely be making a reservation.

    This place has amazing food!!! It's one of the few places I've been to that I absolutely love…read moregetting vegetables here! Everything I have eaten here, and I've been multiple times, has been delicious! Great place for foodies! The only thing is it's not super comfortable. The seating is hard and you feel like you are camping, hence the name campfire. I've sat at the bar, the high tops, the seated area, inside and outside. I've always wanted to leave a little early because it didn't feel good. Service is great! Food is epic, seating needs much improvement unless you do want to feel like you are camping and eating Michelin level food ha ha ha!

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    Campfire - I have no idea what this was, but it has plantain.

    I have no idea what this was, but it has plantain.

    Campfire - Broccoli (whole head) delicious!

    Broccoli (whole head) delicious!

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