Good food but disappointing service. We were looking forward to ramen on a cold evening after we found Beshock on Yelp. The restaurant is located in the Carlsbad mall alongside other eateries. The restaurant looked cool inside where we were seated. The server came in fairly quickly and we placed the order. Because we were ordering very spicy ramen we enquired on the spiciness levels first. Since the spiciness levels were high we were advised that the spicy oil can be ordered on a side which we agreed to. The ramen came in with the spicy oils inside the broth. When we mentioned to the waiter that we were told that the oils supposed to come separately, the waiter replied that that he never told us that and instead the meat was given to us on a separate dish. We were not offered replacement and the waiter didn't own up to his mistake and simply lied to us. Very unprofessional and disappointing! I don't recommend this establishment at all. read more

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"Beshock Ramen in Carlsbad is a noodle paradise! From their flavorful broths to perfectly chewy noodles, every slurp feels like a hug for your taste buds. " read more

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I headed down to Carlsbad to catch up with a dear friend of mine, and she suggested this place for lunch. Neither of us had been before, and we had an awesome dining experience! We arrived shortly after they opened (perfect timing), greeted with a friendly smile (plus points), and seated right away (yay!). The modern interior had a bar on the left side (cool sake bottles displayed up top), and linear table seating to the right. They have a few tables in front of the resto as well, but we opted to sit inside. Our server was so kind, attentive, and took our order right away. We started with the beautifully presented Takoyaki, as well as, Pork Buns, which were bursting with umami! We both ordered Miso Ramen, which came out shortly after the appies (efficient!). I always do the customary thing and taste the broth as it is, and WOW, it needed absolutely nothing else! Too good! The pork belly just melted in my mouth, and the egg had the most perfectly seasoned jammy yolk! (my fave). Their noodles had the perfect chew, and the added corn niblets were a treat (other places charge extra for that, like why?!?). Our table was full and so were we, but wait, there's always room for dessert! I've had mochi ice cream countless times before, but theirs had the cutest presentation ever! The texture of their mochi was perfectly soft and chewy, which came in 4 pieces of mango, strawberry, green tea, and chocolate! Perfect ending to our meal! Arigato Gozaimasu, Beshock! CHEERS till next time... read more

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Happy hour review: Drinks are actually a great detail with 4 dollar pints and 7 dollar cocktails. Our pork bun was alright with the bun being pretty fluffy and moist but the pork was uninspiring. Black (garlic) ramen was flavorful and the pork nice and tender. Umami ramen was a lot more bland with a more Mido soup tasting broth (a lot less umami than the black ramen surprisingly). Noods were fine and as usual Tldr: Good happy hour drinks but food is so so. Might come back just to drink next time Food: 5/10 Service: 7/10 Vibes: 6/10 Value: 5/10 read more

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A great place to hit if you are in the mood for a quick ramen meal with bomb drinks and apps. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed, especially the bar, but it is quite small overall. The hostess and our server were welcoming and very attentive. We were seated right away this time, but there is usually a wait time on the weekends. Outdoor seating has heaters as well. The drinks are always yummy and my go-to is the lychee tini. Not too sweet but definitely has a nice lychee kick to it. I also love the hibiscus margarita! The spicy garlic edamame is spicy but not overly so. I have enjoyed the ahi poke chips and takoyaki in the past as well. I always go for the black garlic oil tonkotsu ramen, at any ramen place if available. I wasn't impressed with it here, but it was still good. I was craving ramen in general so it hit the spot. Noodles could be fresher and the broth itself seems watered down. The pork belly and egg were cooked perfectly though. A great vibe overall. Definitely great for 2-6 people groups. read more

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Ambience and service was great!! And the food was delicious!!! I would definitely comeback here again to get my dose of ramen here in Carlsbad!!! read more

Best Ramen hands down. Stephen our server was on his game. Recommended non alcoholic cocktails were off the charts. The Nagoya karaage like panda orange Chicken on steroids. Got the spicy Miso ramen. Fat noodles. Great spice noodle egg and chashu. Yummoliciousness. read more

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Went for a quick day trip to Carlsbad and decided to give this spot a try. Arrived at 2:30pm on a Monday and place was pretty empty as missed the lunch rush. Happy hour started at 3pm but was hungry so ordered a few items. Crispy rice was tasty and ramen was decent. Nothing that blew me away. I was hoping for more options considering I thought it was a tapas place. It was mostly ramen options. read more

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Food (5/5 stars): I'm obsessed with Black Garlic Oil Ramen and BESHOCK satisfied my craving. The broth was super flavorful and I recommend adding chili oil. The ramen egg was cooked perfectly and the chashu was so tender and delicious. Overall, I highly recommend! Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: reasonable * Wait Time: minimal on a Friday night * Service: very good and friendly * Parking: there's a parking lot * Ambiance: it's a very nice, modern restaurant read more

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This is my favorite ramen place. The Carlsbad location has always been a pleasant experience, the inside is a nice style and the staff is always very kind. I'm not sure where they find all these nice people to work ! read more

Been to the BESHOCK Ramen in DTSD, and saw that there's one at the Carlsbad Shoppes mall. The dining area is pretty small, but there's also a bar seating and small patio area with heat lamps. The service was very friendly whenever there was interaction, but there was a little lack of follow-up. Maybe it was inexperience, overall very friendly though. Tried the Miso Ramen, and although it's the basic ramen.. still runs nearly $17, so this place isn't super great value. The portions and offerings are also not very big. I cleaned the whole bowl of every oz of broth and noodle. The flavor was pretty basic, nothing spectacular. The ramen was pretty nice and thick/bouncy. I normally don't like thick ramen noodles, but these were good. The food was okay, the restaurant has nice decor/vibe but I'm not sure it's worth the price tag. read more

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Came here on a Friday night, there was an estimated 20 minute wait, took my # and said they'd text when a table was ready, took maybe 10 minutes of walking around the mall when I got the text our table was ready. Hostess was kind gave us a warmer option to sit at the bar where we couldn't feel the cold coming in from the front door. Server was knowledgeable, helpful and attentive even though it got pretty busy in there every seat even outside in the cold was full. My BF ordered their monthly special, I ordered their spicy miso ramen with chicken. We both really liked our meals, the server said a lot of people don't believe him when he warns about the super spicy ramen, so I only ordered the spicy, I love spice and after tasting it I would try to super spicy next time. We would totally come here again, the serving was huge but delicious! read more

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It was a great experience that was enhanced with the great service and recommendations from Alisa with the ube mai tai. The Nagoya tonkostu ramen was savory and filling, the takoyaki is warm, soft and also savory I recommend getting it. To finish it off the time machine offers a uniquely delicious and light sake with plain vanilla. The simplicity off the vanilla makes the sake even more pleasant! read more

Might be the best Ramen I've had north of convoy. Really surprised to see such excellence in North County. It's a small restaurant but I didn't have trouble getting a seat. I'll definitely be back here. At the time, food was a little bit slow to come out but I'll just chalk it up to a fluke. I'll update if it's a pattern because I will definitely be back. I won't say it's the best Ramen in San Diego. I keep hearing people say that but they need to head down to convoy st, SD's mecca of Asian foods. That said, I think it's the best ramen I've had in North County which is great because I'm sorry but I'm not driving 45+ minutes for ramen (even if I do love it). They say it is Nagoya style ramen but they also do your typical ramen varieties. I got their Nagoya though and it was awesome. Could've done a little spicier but A+. read more

Wow, what a cool place! I've eaten here 3x so far and was really impressed. My friend ordered the Crispy Spicy Tuna, so I had to try it. OH MY ... now I have cravings! The crispy rice was a deal-changer. This was a first for me, I love sushi, but have never experienced the rice like this. My husband is Filipino and loves the bottom of a pot of rice - you know, the crispy/burnt part. Haha, this reminded me of this delicacy. Anyway, apart from this, I had the lunch special. I chose the Pork Bowl Set with Chicken Koji ramen. It was super. Good price too. I also suggest the Beshock Roll. The fried onions piled on top really make this dish. SO good, so fresh. Each time I've been here, the waitress/waiter have been accommodating, as well as willing to answer my questions. Each one have had great personalities - I can tell they love their jobs. This says something. I didn't get any alcohol - I don't drink, but they've got a myriad of sake and other mixed drinks. Something for everyone. Try it next time you're by the mall! read more

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Located at the Carlsbad Mall. Entrance is on the outside NOT inside the mall. It was lunch time when I arrived and it was quite busy inside but luckily they had outdoor seating with shade so we didn't have to wait for a table. The ramen here is "ok" nothing that shouts out incredible to your pallet. The broth was decent. Ok flavor but more on the watered down side for a Tonkotsu. The noodles were ok, nothing really special. Nice alternative to have in the area but a lot of other places to checkout. read more

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No public WiFi 4pm on a Thursday during happy hour and no draft beer They are charging us 18% gratuity sitting on the bar top and 3 of the 6 are a two year old and two five year olds. This place is crap read more

Yum ! Yum !!! The food amazing ! Drinks lovely ! Vibe was amazing as well . Our Server Josh knew what he was talking about regarding food and drink - Thanks Josh We will most definitely be back !!!! read more

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First time trying the Ramen and the drinks here I would definitely be going back. The Ramen has such a good flavor.The ube mai tai was so good i'm not sure what shochu they used, but the Ube foam mix together was a perfect combination of sweet and tart from someone who has never tried shochu before this was a pretty good drink for a first timer. read more

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Have been here many times and I like the spot, but I was completely shocked the last time I went about how little and thin the pork meat they give you is in the Ramen. It was almost nothing. And like, the ramens come with very few ingredients unless you add them individually. Disappointed read more

Best chicken ramen ever! I don't eat pork so I can't eat at a lot of ramen places. However, the chicken ramen here is really creamy and has a great flavor. I've tried quite a few places in the area and I keep coming back to this one. read more

Nice spot for ramen at the mall, but small space. We were able to be seated indoor, but they do have some tables outside. The menu is a good size and service was quick. The tables are a little squished because it's a small space. We were pushed up against a diving wall and we barely could fit our two bowls of ramen and two servings of gyoza plus our waters. Ramen was tasty and the gyoza was super delicious! It wasn't too loud and while we were next to the bathrooms we didn't experience nothing bad. The ramen is reasonably priced so if you're looking for a good place to get some ramen and are at the mall give it a try! read more

Came here on a weekday night for table of 6 with no wait. They were almost full house. The service was great and food arrived promptly. We got the ahi tuna nachos and karaage for appetizers. I was expecting fried wonton skin as the chips but it came with default chips. That was a bit disappointing, the poke mix was a good, large chunks for tuna and the sauce had a little bit of heat, but not too much. The karaage was a hit, large think thigh meat battered and sauced with great flavors. The Nagoya ramen came with really great textured noodles. Tonkotsu soup base had great umami. Overall this was a fantastic place to get ramen. FYI: They charge 18% gratuity. read more

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SPICY MISO RAMEN Noodles were great and soup was delicious Was able to eat on it twice! First day I ate mostly soup Second day I ate the leftover noodles read more

BESHOCK Ramen - Carlsbad - Spicy Miso Ramen 2 pictures are from the 1st time I ate the soup and the second pic is the delicious leftover noodles - Ramen Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Good but overrated, someone said that this was the best ramen in San Diego. I've been to better places. Kids are running the place, no grownups available at any point. Better options anywhere else, in Carlsbad try Gonzo! Way better product. read more

Nice Ramen place with rice bowls. Located outside the mall, theater side... dining el fresco available... maybe a bit windy and loud with passing cars Service staff is very friendly. THANK YOU ALYZZA!! We were in search of a mall that was dog friendly and had decent food choices (non food court). We discovered The Shoppes at Carlsbad. Here is what we ordered, but I will only review the food that I actually tasted. Chicken Ramen (white meat) $13.95 Curry & Ramen Lunch Special $15.95 Nagoya Karaage Rice Bowl $13.95; you get a couple of good bite size portions of chicken thighs that have been battered and deep fried. A sweet karaage sauce is drizzled on top. The chicken is tender and juicy. The sauce goes well with the rice. Charsu Pork Rice Bowl $13.95; this is not the charsu that comes with your ramen. This is actually chopped pork belly that has been glazed and browned on the flat iron. Its crispy, juicy and over yummy. The sweet sauce is caramelized on the pork so there is some smoky notes. Who does not love pork belly!! Beef Rib Ramen $21.95; you get a beef rib over ramen. There is plenty of fried garlic chips and fresh asparagus. The ramen is in a garlicy broth, but that could have been caused by the garlic chips. The beef rib had plenty of meat on it for those that love to gnaw. My suggestion is to dip the rib into the ramen broth and let it sit for a few minutes. The rib by itself was a bit on the dry side and the garlic chips really overpowered the broth... but if you love garlic this is the dish for you. ***NOTE Quantity for this dish is limited read more

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The BeShock Ramen (+corn) is good! The pork belly is tender, the broth full of flavor, and the veggies so good too. The homemade gyoza was perfectly crispy in the outside and full of tender meat filling inside. The BeShock Sushi was just okay, go for the ramen. For cocktails I has the Japanese 75, it taste like a light and refreshing boozy lemonade. The Ube cocktail is gorgeous and delicious!! Highly recommend both! read more

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Came here on mother's day and we were so happy to stumble upon this ramen spot after checking out the ninja xchange. It was around 2pm and they were able to get us seated pretty quickly with 4 people and 1 baby. The ramen itself was delicious! I loved that they had corn on the ramen. The curry katsu was so good as well. I would definitely come again. They had comfortable seating for a family and I would definitely come again! read more

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Solid ramen shop in north county. The tonkotsu ramen was solid. The salmon collar app was excellent and service was good.

Love the outdoor and indoor seating options. Ramens were tasty and reasonably priced. Walk it off afterwards to make room for boba next door

On a recent Wednesday date night, we decided to try somewhere other than our usual nearby sushi spot. I was feeling sushi and my date was feeling ramen, so this was a great compromise. Although BESHOCK is located at a mall, the experience didn't feel like it. We sat on the patio, which had a fire pit table, heater towers, and speakers, and the server brought out a cute little lamp to provide some extra light. Service was attentive, prompt, and friendly. I ordered the summer cocktail special, which had tumeric in it, and was delicious! My date ordered the Falling for Ube cocktail, which he enjoyed as well. For food I ordered the Baja Blast sushi roll that must be a newer menu item than those on other Yelp reviews/menu photos - it had tuna both inside and out, topped with avocado and micro greens and little dried bits of citrus - yummy! My date ordered the Black Ramen, which he demolished but said the pork was a little dry and wished there was another topping included (would've liked corn but cost a whopping extra $1.50)! Overall a nice experience! A shame I didn't take photos of the menu because the Yelp ones all seem at least a few months old. Next time I will! read more

BESHOCK Ramen - Carlsbad - Summer cocktail special (orange) and Falling for Ube (purple) - both tasty and not too sweet! - Ramen Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I don't usually write Yelp reviews, but this place is so disappointing. The service seemed overwhelmed and our food took quite a long time to arrive. The tables were noticeably sticky and unstable, which made the dining experience uncomfortable. The service was okay but the servers seemed to not be trained and were standing around talking rather than checking on customers. The sushi rolls were bland and lacked flavor and creativity. The ramen was actually decent, but for the same price point, GONZO! ramen is so much better. read more

Great food and service! The food came out pretty quick, I will be returning. I also got the hibiscus lemonade which was yummy read more

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AMAZING! The food and the service were all a 10/10! We got the spicy tuna crispy rice, Baja Blast Roll, Spicy Miso and Beef Rib Ramen. Everything came out fast and hot. Will be returning soon! read more

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Every time I come here, the food is somehow cold. I always have to ask them to reheat my ramen. Last time I came, the broth was so salty and inedible. It had a weird taste. The wait was really long and sometimes they forget. The bar seats are uncomfortably close together and you have to sit elbow to elbow with people. Not sure if they are new, but the staff seems untrained, scattered and frantic. Several staff members were gathered in the dining area chatting. read more

Everything was perfect. Delicious and quick. This was my second time here and I will be back.

Rating is 1,000,000/10. Starting with appetizers, my husband and I have already decided to come next time to the bar and have a cocktail and like ten orders of spicy garlic edamame. Don't think twice, it's DELICIOUS. Pork gyoza was also very good. I loved my spicy miso. Service was super quick, and it was a cozy atmosphere. Run, don't walk to beshock ramen!!! read more

Found this ramen place on yelp and the reviews were spot on! Definitely can get crowded but we didn't have to wait long for a free table. Service was amazing too and we were definitely taken care of. I got the spicy miso ramen, the noodles and broth were amazing read more

LOVE this ramen place. It doesn't top Convoy, but it's the best one in North County. I've had their Tonkotsu Ramen, Beef Rib Ramen, and Tan Tan Ramen - all so good! In the picture we have their Spicy Garlic Edamame and Spicy Miso Ramen. They were both delicious! Especially after coming back from vacation. read more

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I've been here for Ramen in the past, and it was delicious. I most recently went for happy hour, and the deals were unbeatable! Monday through Friday happy hour until 6 PM. All cocktails were $7! Their cocktails were so great, the falling for Ube was my favorite. Their little outside patio area had heat lamps and a cute little fire pit in the middle of one of their tables. It was very nice to enjoy being outside. Service was also great, and our server was very helpful in ensuring that we made the most of our happy hour read more

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