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TLDR: It's good ramen at a respectable price. I think they understand what people want in ramen, the items outside of ramen, and what they're willing to pay for. Tantanmen: As a person who isn't a big tantanmen fan, I was shocked that I enjoyed this. The spice level was tolerable, and the saltiness level was okay, until you get to the bottom 3rd of the bowl. You get good portions and meat to noodle ratio, so it's worth it. Tonkotsu Ajitama: Creamy with a touch of saltiness. I love a good tonkotsu ramen, and I think this is a good introduction to tonkotsu. I'm glad that they have a bunch of options so people can customize how they want their tonkotsu ramen. Pork Paiko: It's not a katsu, but it gives that vibe. I think this is a good thing to pair with the ramen. I think the vibe is different enough from the chashu, where it's worth ordering. Chicken Paiko: it's chicken katsu with a different vibe. The batter has more body and is a different vibe compared to their fried chicken (karaage). Although I think the pork paiko is better, people who prefer chicken can rest easy knowing this is good as well. Fried Gyoza: I don't know what to say. It's a fried dumpling. It's not remarkable enough to be considered amazing, but it wasn't bad either. The good kind of average in general. Fried Chicken: It's a decent fried chicken at a good size. I just hope they can maintain the size, since many establishments have a hard time maintaining chicken quality after a while. Service: You pay first before being seated, and most of the stuff is self-service, so the interaction is really just when ordering and when they drop off the food. Ambiance: Classic ramen shop. Well lit, smells good, and located in an upscale mall.
Menya Ultra was the first ramen shop I tried when I moved to San Diego so it has a special place in my heart. I was very excited to see that they had opened at UTC! I swung by recently for a casual dinner with friends, and we were seated with no wait. I ordered the spicy miso tonkotsu with an egg, and our food came out quickly. The broth is silky and rich without being too fatty, and I think that is what sets Menya ultra apart from other bowls of tonkotsu-broth ramen. The spicy is SPICY, I was red and sweating but couldn't get enough. The noodles were nothing to write home about, and I do prefer the bouncier mochi noodles from other SD ramen shops, but they were cooked well. The egg was super flavorful, though the yolk was cooked just a tad more solid that I like. The pork was incredibly thin but flavorful, with a similar marinade to the egg. We also ordered the negipon karaage which is one of my favorites. So juicy, flavorful, and perfectly tender. The green onion and mayo are a perfect pairing with the crispy chicken! Menya ultra is still a solid place for tonkotsu ramen in San Diego, and I am glad I got to try out their UTC location!
Menya Ultra at UTC La Jolla is a great addition to the burgeoning food scene at the mall. The convenience of this location was great for a quick lunch. With seating outside and inside, the menu is simple with their signature ramens and sides. This visit I went with the highly recommended Ajitama Tonkotsu Ramen and a side of Nagoya style 3 piece fried chicken Karaage. The fried chicken was well battered with a good crunched served hot and juicy. Each piece was a good portion and dressed with a sweet sauce glaze with black pepper. Highly recommend getting this side as a good appetizer. When I think ramen I automatically go to a good tonkotsu and Menya Ultra's signature is the Ajitama Tonkotsu ramen a delicious bowl of a creamy pork broth, fresh noodles, boiled egg, green onions and a slice of pork chashu. This salty creamy broth with its thickness fills you up quickly. I was definitely satisfied with my meal and will definitely come back when at UTC mall.
food: spicy miso (8/10) - rich and comforting with a solid depth of miso flavor. the spice blends in better as you stir it through the broth because it's pretty powdery and overpowering in the broth. the portion size is decent and it doesn't taste overly salty. tantanmen (8/10) - nicely balanced with a bit of spice that adds flavor without overpowering the dish. you can customize the spice level with the ramen here though. it comes with a generous amount of minced pork and vegetables chasu (8/10) flavorful with a slightly smoky seared taste. it also came out as a thicker cut than expected making it satisfying though it does lean toward the fattier side service: friendly helpful and efficient throughout the visit ambiance: cozy and inviting with comic style artwork on the walls the space has a relaxed casual vibe with subtle Japanese decor. it is on the smaller side but well kept and comfortable
Yumm I love menya ultra! I have visited their Mira Mesa location a bunch but I visited this location with my family since we were at the mall. We visited on a Tuesday night and it was empty. Small shop, clean and lots of sauces for self serve. It is a more casual dining experience compared to the MM location, good for a quick meal at the mall. I ordered a regular tonkatsu with an egg. Sooo delicious, same quality as the other locations. I'd visit again!
The manga walls are a cool touch and having counter service for ramen is a nice option. I personally feel there is a lot of competition in the ramen dining space and it felt a bit uninspired. Nothing bad but it just didn't stand out! My main gripe is that the ramen does not come with the usual fixings. You either sacrifice chasu slices, egg, or other accoutrements (or pay ala carte) I got the 5 slices of chasu tonkotsu ramen - the meat WAS tasty and very umami but overall I felt like something was missing. In a perfect world a dish has to succeed as a whole and be more than a sum of its parts and I'm not sure Menya accomplished that!
Came on a weekday lunch and it was great! Plenty of seating as they have indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of parking as it is located at UTC. Great service. Clean restaurant. All the food looked super yummy too. Would definitely come back!
Huge portions, but super super fatty and rich broth. It was good, but it was a lot heavier than I anticipated. It was nice they had a condiments bar with garlic and ginger-- cause man, the ramen really needed those condiments to balance that richness. I got the one that came with a meat cutlet too, and whoa, it honestly should've been a ramen bowl shared with a friend! The char sui was okay. Broth was pretty salty as well. Place was clean. You order at the front, pay and seat yourself. Staff was friendly. You also self-serve drinks/water too. Definitely come on an empty stomach.
With UTC's parking garage, this is a convenient option for ramen. Order at the counter, take your seat and be served within minutes. The ramen is pretty standard in my mind, the noodles a little more chewy than some places. I don't have the most discerning palate when it comes to ramen, but the broth was flavorful and there was plenty of veg and meat in the bowl, so I was content.
Im at repeat customer. Service is always good and friendly. The Ramen ruins pretty much any other ramen you will try. This is one of the Final Bosses of Ramen. Any variant is good. Get the egg and get the clbraised chashu if its available. Then relax in a chill and fun environment.
Update: I did enjoy the karaage chicken over rice and the fact that they had all these different sauces on the side that you could help yourself with basically there is a mix of self serve, and service that is really indicative of the sit down Ramen type of spot. This is trying to be. I updated my review because my kids did really enjoy their Ramen. It did taste salty for me and I would say the overall flavor of the broth was rich. That many would say they enjoyed that type, but for me a lighter broth would just be preferable. They give plenty of noodles and the service was attentive at 5pm today. I honestly returned because I had a gift card but I'm glad I did try it again because it is a four out of 5 Star place.
4 months ago
I have been to another Menya location before and was looking forward to trying their UTC location. For this location, you go up the counter to order then grab a table. Our group tired the Tonkotsu Ramen, Miso Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen, and the Nagoya Fried Chicken. Out of everything we tried, the fried chicken tasted the best - we could've ordered a few more servings! It is so flavorful and juicy. The ramen were overall just ok - I had the Tonkotsu Ramen and the flavor of the broth was too bland for me - I added quite a bit of side sauces to add some more flavor. The meat was also very minimal. Overall it was a decent experience, but I probably would go to other restaurants at this mall first before coming back here. read more
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Hi Lorraine,…
4 months ago
Menya Ultra, Many of my friends are frequent visitors here and I have seen so many posts on IG, TikTok and YouTube. This is my first visit and I'd like to point out a couple things; * The serving of Chashu (5pcs) is very good in size and portion. * The noodles are very well cooked. * The broth very light and rich, but not to my personal liking. * Spacious seating. It isn't a ramen I would be inclined to have often. Maybe 1 or 2x a year. The service is great though, very friendly! Can't give them more stars because it isn't nearly as good as Ramen Nagi which is in the same shopping mall. read more
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Takashi E.
Hi Francisco,…
4 months ago
TLDR: It's good ramen at a respectable price. I think they understand what people want in ramen, the items outside of ramen, and what they're willing to pay for. Tantanmen: As a person who isn't a big tantanmen fan, I was shocked that I enjoyed this. The spice level was tolerable, and the saltiness level was okay, until you get to the bottom 3rd of the bowl. You get good portions and meat to noodle ratio, so it's worth it. Tonkotsu Ajitama: Creamy with a touch of saltiness. I love a good tonkotsu ramen, and I think this is a good introduction to tonkotsu. I'm glad that they have a bunch of options so people can customize how they want their tonkotsu ramen. Pork Paiko: It's not a katsu, but it gives that vibe. I think this is a good thing to pair with the ramen. I think the vibe is different enough from the chashu, where it's worth ordering. Chicken Paiko: it's chicken katsu with a different vibe. The batter has more body and is a different vibe compared to their fried chicken (karaage). Although I think the pork paiko is better, people who prefer chicken can rest easy knowing this is good as well. Fried Gyoza: I don't know what to say. It's a fried dumpling. It's not remarkable enough to be considered amazing, but it wasn't bad either. The good kind of average in general. Fried Chicken: It's a decent fried chicken at a good size. I just hope they can maintain the size, since many establishments have a hard time maintaining chicken quality after a while. Service: You pay first before being seated, and most of the stuff is self-service, so the interaction is really just when ordering and when they drop off the food. Ambiance: Classic ramen shop. Well lit, smells good, and located in an upscale mall. read more
Menya Ultra was the first ramen shop I tried when I moved to San Diego so it has a special place in my heart. I was very excited to see that they had opened at UTC! I swung by recently for a casual dinner with friends, and we were seated with no wait. I ordered the spicy miso tonkotsu with an egg, and our food came out quickly. The broth is silky and rich without being too fatty, and I think that is what sets Menya ultra apart from other bowls of tonkotsu-broth ramen. The spicy is SPICY, I was red and sweating but couldn't get enough. The noodles were nothing to write home about, and I do prefer the bouncier mochi noodles from other SD ramen shops, but they were cooked well. The egg was super flavorful, though the yolk was cooked just a tad more solid that I like. The pork was incredibly thin but flavorful, with a similar marinade to the egg. We also ordered the negipon karaage which is one of my favorites. So juicy, flavorful, and perfectly tender. The green onion and mayo are a perfect pairing with the crispy chicken! Menya ultra is still a solid place for tonkotsu ramen in San Diego, and I am glad I got to try out their UTC location! read more
Menya Ultra at UTC La Jolla is a great addition to the burgeoning food scene at the mall. The convenience of this location was great for a quick lunch. With seating outside and inside, the menu is simple with their signature ramens and sides. This visit I went with the highly recommended Ajitama Tonkotsu Ramen and a side of Nagoya style 3 piece fried chicken Karaage. The fried chicken was well battered with a good crunched served hot and juicy. Each piece was a good portion and dressed with a sweet sauce glaze with black pepper. Highly recommend getting this side as a good appetizer. When I think ramen I automatically go to a good tonkotsu and Menya Ultra's signature is the Ajitama Tonkotsu ramen a delicious bowl of a creamy pork broth, fresh noodles, boiled egg, green onions and a slice of pork chashu. This salty creamy broth with its thickness fills you up quickly. I was definitely satisfied with my meal and will definitely come back when at UTC mall. read more
food: spicy miso (8/10) - rich and comforting with a solid depth of miso flavor. the spice blends in better as you stir it through the broth because it's pretty powdery and overpowering in the broth. the portion size is decent and it doesn't taste overly salty. tantanmen (8/10) - nicely balanced with a bit of spice that adds flavor without overpowering the dish. you can customize the spice level with the ramen here though. it comes with a generous amount of minced pork and vegetables chasu (8/10) flavorful with a slightly smoky seared taste. it also came out as a thicker cut than expected making it satisfying though it does lean toward the fattier side service: friendly helpful and efficient throughout the visit ambiance: cozy and inviting with comic style artwork on the walls the space has a relaxed casual vibe with subtle Japanese decor. it is on the smaller side but well kept and comfortable read more
Yumm I love menya ultra! I have visited their Mira Mesa location a bunch but I visited this location with my family since we were at the mall. We visited on a Tuesday night and it was empty. Small shop, clean and lots of sauces for self serve. It is a more casual dining experience compared to the MM location, good for a quick meal at the mall. I ordered a regular tonkatsu with an egg. Sooo delicious, same quality as the other locations. I'd visit again! read more
The manga walls are a cool touch and having counter service for ramen is a nice option. I personally feel there is a lot of competition in the ramen dining space and it felt a bit uninspired. Nothing bad but it just didn't stand out! My main gripe is that the ramen does not come with the usual fixings. You either sacrifice chasu slices, egg, or other accoutrements (or pay ala carte) I got the 5 slices of chasu tonkotsu ramen - the meat WAS tasty and very umami but overall I felt like something was missing. In a perfect world a dish has to succeed as a whole and be more than a sum of its parts and I'm not sure Menya accomplished that! read more
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Takashi E.
Hi Sean,…
Came on a weekday lunch and it was great! Plenty of seating as they have indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of parking as it is located at UTC. Great service. Clean restaurant. All the food looked super yummy too. Would definitely come back! read more
10 months ago
Huge portions, but super super fatty and rich broth. It was good, but it was a lot heavier than I anticipated. It was nice they had a condiments bar with garlic and ginger-- cause man, the ramen really needed those condiments to balance that richness. I got the one that came with a meat cutlet too, and whoa, it honestly should've been a ramen bowl shared with a friend! The char sui was okay. Broth was pretty salty as well. Place was clean. You order at the front, pay and seat yourself. Staff was friendly. You also self-serve drinks/water too. Definitely come on an empty stomach. read more
1 year ago
With UTC's parking garage, this is a convenient option for ramen. Order at the counter, take your seat and be served within minutes. The ramen is pretty standard in my mind, the noodles a little more chewy than some places. I don't have the most discerning palate when it comes to ramen, but the broth was flavorful and there was plenty of veg and meat in the bowl, so I was content. read more
2 months ago
I got the low sodium version which I initially thought was a little bland, but it's actually the perfect saltiness when enjoyed with the broth. I might ask for some pepper or chili oil next time. Service was excellent! read more
3 months ago
Im at repeat customer. Service is always good and friendly. The Ramen ruins pretty much any other ramen you will try. This is one of the Final Bosses of Ramen. Any variant is good. Get the egg and get the clbraised chashu if its available. Then relax in a chill and fun environment. read more
Update: I did enjoy the karaage chicken over rice and the fact that they had all these different sauces on the side that you could help yourself with basically there is a mix of self serve, and service that is really indicative of the sit down Ramen type of spot. This is trying to be. I updated my review because my kids did really enjoy their Ramen. It did taste salty for me and I would say the overall flavor of the broth was rich. That many would say they enjoyed that type, but for me a lighter broth would just be preferable. They give plenty of noodles and the service was attentive at 5pm today. I honestly returned because I had a gift card but I'm glad I did try it again because it is a four out of 5 Star place. read more
2 months ago
Okay food. Poor service. Had to wait at the door for a while when dude was taking orders. There was o my two types of beer and dude had to ask again what it is. Super long wait for a bowl of ramen at 4:40 in the afternoon. At least two groups of people ordered after got there food before. Food is not worth the wait for 25 minutes for sure. read more
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Takashi E.
Hi Eli,…
With so many ramen places at UTC, Menya Ultra stands out with a casual ambiance. They have a selection for everyone (including vegan options) and their ramen broths are bold and rich in flavor (I got the TONKOTSU AJITAMA RAMEN). The wait usually isn't busy and their service is quick making a nice stop during your shopping session for a filling lunch or dinner. read more
I was really looking forward to trying this Michelin-level ramen joint, but here's how things went down. For starters, this wasn't quite what I expected. The place was much smaller and more casual...and you had to order in line, which I found a bit hard to do since choosing the ramen can be complicated (especially if you're adding toppings). I just wished this was a normal ramen joint...with a wait staff. My husband ended up ordering this Miso Ramen with Paiko Chicken (add-on)...and I got this Black Sesame Tan Tan Ramen, with Eggs and Corn (add-ons). Well, my husband seemed to like the ramen...but not exactly enthralled. He didn't particularly like the dark-meat chicken, and didn't feel that it was any better than the non-Michelin-level ramen he last had. Surprisingly, I felt the same. I actually loved the Black Sesame broth, but the thing that peeved me off was their stinginess with the pork. My ramen had maybe 2-3 droppings of pork. For a 24-dollar ramen, it was sure skimpy on the meats. Overall, I was quite disappointed. I just expected a better ramen experience...and certainly some decent amount of meat in my ramen. Frankly, I felt a bit ripped off at the end of our meal. I'll probably try them at least one more time before giving up on them...and maybe try one of their other locations next time we visit San Diego? read more
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Takashi E.
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1 year ago
I visited Menya Ultra earlier this week to try their vegan miso ramen. The person who took my order gave me a complimentary side of chili paste to add to my ramen to make it spicy, which I appreciated. She was very kind as well. Unfortunately, the wait was very long even though there were not too many other customers around. I did notice other people who ordered after us receive their food relatively quickly, so we were worried they had forgotten about our order. After checking in to remind them, we received our food around 10 minutes later, about 30 minutes after we had originally ordered. The ramen was good, not the best vegan miso I've had but still tasty. I appreciated the free sauces they have out and used a few. I wished the ramen had more of the miso flavor and perhaps some tofu or inari for protein instead of just vegetables. I will probably continue to go to other places when having ramen, but I'm glad I tried it. read more
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Takashi E.
Hi there,…
1 year ago
This is a good ramen spot but not nearly as good as ramen nagi which is on the other side of the mall. There is never a really long line compared to their location in Claremont and the service is pretty fast. I got the spicy miso ramen with an egg - extra spicy. It was a good level of spice but they forgot my egg so I had to go back to the counter and ask for it again. The egg had a good runny yolk but was not as marinated as I prefer. They also put way too many bean sprouts and mushrooms as toppings, it kind of felt like i was eating a huge mouthful of both in every bite! Of course I'm sure you can ask for less or none but I didn't know it was going to be so much when I ordered it. The broth was good though, very rice and creamy! And the noodles were well cooked. My only complaint was that I had asked for no fish oil but I still tasted it when I was eating so I think they forgot to not put it in. read more
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Takashi E.
Dear Elizabeth,…
First time here at this location since we weren't satisfied with the one in Convoy. Not sure which dishes earned its Michelin Star because Tonkotsu Ramen or Karage Don sure didn't gave me the 5 star flavor/ Wow factor. I've been to numerous Ramen restaurants and Menya Ramen is just average. Broth was okay. Tonkotsu Ramen ($17.95) didn't have enough decent chasu pork (only 1 slice) so order Tonkotsu Chasu Ramen which is $3.00 more if you expect 3 slices at least. I prefer the karage on the crispy side. My wife had to ask me multiple times if the chicken was done because we're not use the way it's cooked. Gave another shot at Menya Ultra and probably our last one. Service was great but we were expecting more! read more
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Takashi E.
Dear Chris,…
2 months ago
Always so nice. Noodles are so fresh. Everytime I am in San Diego. It's a must have. My picture says so. read more
Been to all 3 locations, they all hit at 100% This location is larger. The ramen is exceptional and very authentic, they offer braised Chashu ends to add in which are a must. Service is swift, and I believe all locations have Sapporo on draft and a selection of beer and sake. Definitely my #1 spot overall for SD county. read more
2 years ago
I guess this was a highly rated ramen shop so we decided to try it! Perhaps we didn't get the right things, but also I'm not a fan of dandan style ramen. I thought the broth and noodles were okay. My husband enjoyed his bowl tantamen with pork katsu? I learned later on, we should have probably gotten the chicken karaage and this black sesame tantanmen. Ah well! Next time! The service and restaurant itself was very clean and friendly. No wait on a friday afternoon. read more
MICHELAN STAR RESTAURANT! Menya Ultra has been on my list to try, and I'm a huge ramen person. This location is conveniently located at UTC La Jolla, right by the parking lot, next to other restaurants such as Board & Brew and Somi Somi. The service lost a star from me, no one greeted my group and I as we walked in and had to order right on the spot. They weren't super helpful if you ask questions, it's more like you need to read the menu yourself. There are no servers or waiters, you order your food at the register, pay, then find a seat. Luckily my group and I got there at around 5:25, 25 minutes after they opened. They provide water cups and do indeed bring the food to you. People also left their bowls and everything at the table, pretty inconvenient because there aren't many chairs and tables in the place, so those workers need to clean immediately. The ambiance was however bright and welcoming. It felt like I was in Japan again with all the small details they created. The environment was beautiful, and the food it was delicious. It is not worth Michelan Star, it tastes quite like allot of other ramen places i've had. I decided to get the Tonkotsu Ramen for a whopping $15. Pretty solid place. read more
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Takashi E.
Thank you for big compliment on our ramen! We will enhance our staff…
4.5 stars rounding up to 5 because I felt it was a little bit pricey but I also don't frequent ramen places enough to know for sure. I got the basic tonkatsu ramen and I thought it had great flavor. It was perfectly salted so that all the flavors melded together and came through in a cohesive way and the broth itself was very rich. I feel comfortable saying the broth itself was the best I've ever had, although the meat held the overall experience back from being perfect. Will definitely be back if I ever have a hankering for ramen again! read more
I was interested to try the UTC location of Menya Ultra. You order at the counter and then they give you a number to take to whatever table you want. I went early during dinner so it was pretty empty and service was fast. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Despite being empty, the tables were still a bit dirty from the previous customers I assume. They're currently running a promo during the first half of this month where you can get extra noodles for free (usually extra $2). They also have a low sodium option which I feel like wasn't an option before so I thought I would try. The broth is still pretty strong in pork flavor by itself despite the low sodium, but I feel like when combined with the noodles, it was a bit too weak in flavor for me. The eggs and chashu are still regular salt levels though which is nice. Probably wouldn't get the low sodium again and just stick to the regular options. read more
I was so excited to try this place as a ramen lover and was a little disappointed by the quality of the ramen and service. Despite it being a Michelin Star restaurant, I felt like it was nothing particularly special. The pork was very fatty and the toppings were not my favorite. However, the broth was very good, hot, and flavorful. The service was decent. You order at the front and find a place to sit. We got there 20 minutes after 5pm (opening) and to our surprise was already busy. Overall, the service could have been better and the ramen was pretty comparable to other ramen restaurants. One bowl was $17, making it more on the pricey side for ramen, so I would rate the value for the your money as low. read more
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Takahashi E.
Thank you for big compliment on our fresh broth! We make fresh…
Prior to coming here I didn't know that Menya Ultra had Michelin recognition. But it definitely lives up to it! I got the tonkotsu ramen and it was mouth watering. The noodles were very smooth and the broth was rich in flavor. My friends and I really enjoyed it. The service was good too, you order up front and then they bring your ramen to the table you're sitting at. Additionally, the food comes out relatively fast. The ambiance is nice, well decorated and interesting wall art. The only issue is if you try and come during the regular eating hours, finding a table is a PAIN. You should definitely come and try this place out. They are Michelin recognition for a reason, if you want to avoid traffic then come earlier in the morning or non busy eating hours! read more
2 years ago
Went for lunch on a Friday and were able to immediately order and sit. Service was friendly and quick on taking our order and getting our food. I got the regular Tonkotsu ramen (#1) which came with a piece of chashu, green onions, and wood ear mushrooms. I thought that the noodles were nicely cooked and the broth had a nice pork flavor. The chashu was very thin and tender. The flavor basically was the same as the broth and so it was good. We also got the Miso ramen (#5) which is a lighter flavored style but we both also enjoyed that one as well. I really enjoyed the Nagoya Style Fried Chicken! The flavor was amazing on these and they were extremely juicy and tender. Very black pepper-forward but I think these are definitely a must-get. Overall Menya Ultra is a solid bowl of ramen. We are lucky to have an abundance of great ramen spots in California and so I think for a first-timer, this is a great introductory bowl of clean tonkotsu flavors. But personally there's not that special depth of flavor or "wow" factor that only few ramen places can truly capture. read more
This is some of the best ramen I've had since I left Tokyo. I had the black sesame ramen ( with spicy pasted added for $1), and my daughter had the tonkatsu chasu ramen. They were both delicious, the ramen was fresh, and the portions were standard large bowls full of deliciousness. They have a combo option for lunch so we opted for that, it comes with the ramen, 2 pieces of karaage, and a fountain drink. We placed our orders at the counter got our number and sat down. The service was super fast, and very friendly. Our chicken and soups were out in just a few minutes. The walls are decorated with some fun manga style artwork. I actually got a little swept up into reading all the fun quotes all over the walls. It was very entertaining. I loved my entire experience. It was VERY, VERY authentic. I will be back for lunch again soon, and often. Oishikatadesu yo! read more
1 year ago
Fast service for good ramen. The broth is delicious and they give you lots of mushroom, pork, and onion. It's a busy place, but I got my food in a few minutes. read more
2 years ago
Menya Ultra's UTC location is a good spot to get ramen, however, in my opinion, there is nothing that stands out too much to me about the food here. I ordered the Tonkatsu Ajitama Ramen ($19.50) and I thought it had a good flavor, but it was lacking that "something" that differentiates Menya Ultra ramens' from other ramen shops. The portion size was good, however I had better ramen for a lower price. The service here was nice and friendly, but the layout of the establishment was more of a fast food experience. You order at the counter and they will call your number when your food is ready. You then take your food to your table, so interaction with workers are limited. The seating area was nice, resembling a fast food ramen spot. Overall, Manya Ultra is a nice spot to go to if you're looking for ramen as a mall food. read more
Two orders of Spicy Miso level 1, edamame, plus another ramen arrived by grubhub. One order of chicken karaage not received. Level 1 was plenty enough spicy for me so I'm pretty sure probably level 2 and 3 would feel the burn the next day. Texture of noodles were different and good almost like bo bun hue noodles. The edamame was also cooked perfectly. read more
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