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Always my go to place for good tasting Ramen late at night. A lot of locals come here in order to go because it's in the neighborhood. The service is usually pretty quick and on point. Punja was the sweetest server. She answered all our questions and was attentive. The area inside has gotten a little bit dingy but I guess that happens with time and being in the heart of the bars lol. Yet, I still come back for the food often!
UPDATE: the staff here is atrocious. Roy the manager was extremely rude and unhelpful. They wouldn't update the waitlist, they wouldn't sit us when there were 5-6 open tables and kept arguing with us. We were already on the waitlist. The staff here didn't want to work at all and management and owners should be aware of this. We are boycotting this location and will be telling all our friends the same because of how poorly we were treated despite being regulars here. We had to leave hungry just the way we came in because the servers refused to take any people on the waitlist. Older review: Amazing food! We got the spicy curry and spicy tofu ramen with regular noodles and a side of slow cooked egg and extra spicy on both. I don't think the extra spicy did anything but add on $4 to our order tbh. Everything was delicious and generous in portions. Tofu was marinated and cooked perfectly for ramen as well. We were very full when leaving. Service was a bit slow and confusing. Place was almost full on a random weekday night so come early. Typical noisy and college crowd inside. We'll be back but skip the spicy $4 surcharge next time.
Haven't been to Nishiki since 2021 and it's much different, we were sat right away and pleasantly greeted at the door. Well lit and seats are nice and clean. Music is played but it's not loud so you can have conversations. Definitely could hear other people chat but we came here to eat so it's all good. We were served rather quickly. The menu was the same with amazing ramen and side selections, rather simple but delicious. They also had an additional Japanese Curry menu which my daughter was excited about. Would definitely try and eat here more often but it definitely love the ramen noodles and the broth (tonkatsu) is savory.
I usually order my ramen spicy with extra meat, no questions asked. But the ring of chashu got me this time So I did that, made it spicy, and added an egg. My boyfriend got the regular tonkotsu (#2 I think?) and added an egg too. The broth and overall flavor were on point...rich, comforting, and legit. The chashu was tender and that full ring presentation was worth it. It wasn't as spicy as I personally like, but I added the $2 house sauce and fixed that real quick. Super solid spot. Definitely coming back whenever we're in SD.
The GGG ramen was genuinely to die for. Rich flavorful broth perfectly cooked noodles and toppings that actually felt intentional and well balanced. You can tell care goes into the food and it absolutely shows in the taste. That said it is a bit overpriced. Two bowls of ramen and a Diet Coke came out to around $60 with an automatic 15 percent gratuity which felt steep for a casual ramen spot. Overall the food itself is excellent and definitely worth trying if you are craving high quality ramen just be prepared for higher prices than expected
Vegans beware do not order the Vegan Karaage Ramen. The broth was bland. The Ramen Noodles were very soggy. The Karaage tasted like a donut for some odd reason but has the texture of a sponge. My jaw was hurting so bad at the end of my meal. It was a work out eating this Karaage. I pointed out to my server and she agreed that this vegan option she wouldn't recommend. She did mention that the Karaage was gross. Too bad I wasn't aware before I finished my meal. There was also a slice of tomato in it that didn't add anything to it, it just didn't make sense. I would not come back to this place, this is by far the worst ramen I've ever had.
Me and my gf had just landed to san diego and our hotel was surrounded by 4 different ramens out of all of them we chose this one . We had been traveling since 6am and arrived to eat at 2pm. We got sat down and the staff was very welcoming and friendly and the ambiance was very sensory friendly and perfect and peaceful after a long day of travel. The edmame was delicious and when we got our ramen ! Lord it was so goood! As me and my gf ate our food we even talked abt leaving a good review with how satisfied we were with the ramen , as i got towards the bottom of my ramen .... THERE WAS A BLACK CURLY HAIR IN IT . WRAPPED AROUND MY NOODLES . I fished it out of disgusted to show the waiter , to which he apologized. I let him know the food was really good but that was NASTY AND KILLED MY APPETITE. he called the manager and he never showed his face . The waiter said i can " have a free ramen to go" for the inconvenience but there was no point since i was in a hotel with no microwave. The issue here was their customer service on trying to make the thing right. I have ginger hair and had no hair ties on my wrists for an romotely close hair to be in there bc of me . That hair was tightly wrapped around my noodles!! They could have removed my entree and left my partners or took off my appetizer but they didnt! It kinda sucked. :( food was good but experience not so much:(
We came in on a saturday afternoon. Was concerned about service but Punya, Roy and Susy were so attentive despite having full house. It was so busy, we were not expecting any water service or conversation, but Punya was so sweet and helpful throughout the entire night. We ordered the sake, nishiki fries, akuma and smoke bomb. Food was so on point, we only had pictures of the fries and fries. Would recommend coming any day of the week, and we'll definitely back.
Customer service was really good. It was pretty empty as I went on a Monday around 5pm. It was pretty quiet but they played some music in the background. I ordered the Akuma ramen, kimichi, and the chicken karaage. The ramen was phenomenal and well kimchi is kimchi lol. The chicken was pretty decent. Everything was fresh and made to order.
We used to love coming to Nishiki, but over time we drifted away. Today we decided to give it another try since ramen sounded perfect for the cold weather, but unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. As soon as we walked in, there was a strong smell of urine, which was really unpleasant. The staff saw us but didn't greet or acknowledge us for about five minutes. Even though it seemed a bit busy, there was no sense of urgency or attentiveness. We ordered our usual Nishiki ramen, which used to come out piping hot, but this time it was just warm. By the time we got halfway through the bowl, it was already room temperature. The homemade hot sauce also seemed off. It used to turn the broth a nice reddish color and give it a good kick, but this time it barely changed the color and had almost no spice at all. We also ordered kimchi, but it never came out. After reminding the server, he apologized and removed it from the bill, which I appreciated. When it came time to pay, I asked about using my $5 birthday reward. The server explained that it would prompt for my phone number at checkout, so I followed his instructions. After paying, I asked if it was applied, but he said it would only work for my next visit. I clarified that I was already a rewards member, and he stated there would be a QR code to scan to apply the discount, but by then it was too late since we had already paid. Overall, the service and food quality just weren't what they used to be. It's disappointing because Nishiki used to be one of our favorite ramen spots.
It was my first time trying Nishiki and it did not disappoint! The broth is very tasty, noodles are thicker than other ramen places which I loved ! Not only is the food amazing but the servers are very friendly and welcoming. Bryce in particular went out and beyond helping my friend and I with the menus and gave us great recommendations. Definitely will be coming back!
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Spicy Noodles always hits the spot; Service was okay, we sat outside so definitely a vibe. read more
1 month ago
Always my go to place for good tasting Ramen late at night. A lot of locals come here in order to go because it's in the neighborhood. The service is usually pretty quick and on point. Punja was the sweetest server. She answered all our questions and was attentive. The area inside has gotten a little bit dingy but I guess that happens with time and being in the heart of the bars lol. Yet, I still come back for the food often! read more
UPDATE: the staff here is atrocious. Roy the manager was extremely rude and unhelpful. They wouldn't update the waitlist, they wouldn't sit us when there were 5-6 open tables and kept arguing with us. We were already on the waitlist. The staff here didn't want to work at all and management and owners should be aware of this. We are boycotting this location and will be telling all our friends the same because of how poorly we were treated despite being regulars here. We had to leave hungry just the way we came in because the servers refused to take any people on the waitlist. Older review: Amazing food! We got the spicy curry and spicy tofu ramen with regular noodles and a side of slow cooked egg and extra spicy on both. I don't think the extra spicy did anything but add on $4 to our order tbh. Everything was delicious and generous in portions. Tofu was marinated and cooked perfectly for ramen as well. We were very full when leaving. Service was a bit slow and confusing. Place was almost full on a random weekday night so come early. Typical noisy and college crowd inside. We'll be back but skip the spicy $4 surcharge next time. read more
22 days ago
Haven't been to Nishiki since 2021 and it's much different, we were sat right away and pleasantly greeted at the door. Well lit and seats are nice and clean. Music is played but it's not loud so you can have conversations. Definitely could hear other people chat but we came here to eat so it's all good. We were served rather quickly. The menu was the same with amazing ramen and side selections, rather simple but delicious. They also had an additional Japanese Curry menu which my daughter was excited about. Would definitely try and eat here more often but it definitely love the ramen noodles and the broth (tonkatsu) is savory. read more
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I usually order my ramen spicy with extra meat, no questions asked. But the ring of chashu got me this time So I did that, made it spicy, and added an egg. My boyfriend got the regular tonkotsu (#2 I think?) and added an egg too. The broth and overall flavor were on point...rich, comforting, and legit. The chashu was tender and that full ring presentation was worth it. It wasn't as spicy as I personally like, but I added the $2 house sauce and fixed that real quick. Super solid spot. Definitely coming back whenever we're in SD. read more
The GGG ramen was genuinely to die for. Rich flavorful broth perfectly cooked noodles and toppings that actually felt intentional and well balanced. You can tell care goes into the food and it absolutely shows in the taste. That said it is a bit overpriced. Two bowls of ramen and a Diet Coke came out to around $60 with an automatic 15 percent gratuity which felt steep for a casual ramen spot. Overall the food itself is excellent and definitely worth trying if you are craving high quality ramen just be prepared for higher prices than expected read more
2 months ago
Vegans beware do not order the Vegan Karaage Ramen. The broth was bland. The Ramen Noodles were very soggy. The Karaage tasted like a donut for some odd reason but has the texture of a sponge. My jaw was hurting so bad at the end of my meal. It was a work out eating this Karaage. I pointed out to my server and she agreed that this vegan option she wouldn't recommend. She did mention that the Karaage was gross. Too bad I wasn't aware before I finished my meal. There was also a slice of tomato in it that didn't add anything to it, it just didn't make sense. I would not come back to this place, this is by far the worst ramen I've ever had. read more
11 hours ago
Me and my gf had just landed to san diego and our hotel was surrounded by 4 different ramens out of all of them we chose this one . We had been traveling since 6am and arrived to eat at 2pm. We got sat down and the staff was very welcoming and friendly and the ambiance was very sensory friendly and perfect and peaceful after a long day of travel. The edmame was delicious and when we got our ramen ! Lord it was so goood! As me and my gf ate our food we even talked abt leaving a good review with how satisfied we were with the ramen , as i got towards the bottom of my ramen .... THERE WAS A BLACK CURLY HAIR IN IT . WRAPPED AROUND MY NOODLES . I fished it out of disgusted to show the waiter , to which he apologized. I let him know the food was really good but that was NASTY AND KILLED MY APPETITE. he called the manager and he never showed his face . The waiter said i can " have a free ramen to go" for the inconvenience but there was no point since i was in a hotel with no microwave. The issue here was their customer service on trying to make the thing right. I have ginger hair and had no hair ties on my wrists for an romotely close hair to be in there bc of me . That hair was tightly wrapped around my noodles!! They could have removed my entree and left my partners or took off my appetizer but they didnt! It kinda sucked. :( food was good but experience not so much:( read more
1 month ago
This Ramen is one of the best outside of Japan! The service is always amazing, Roy, Punya and Isis are very nice. Bathroom and place always are clean! read more
13 days ago
We came in on a saturday afternoon. Was concerned about service but Punya, Roy and Susy were so attentive despite having full house. It was so busy, we were not expecting any water service or conversation, but Punya was so sweet and helpful throughout the entire night. We ordered the sake, nishiki fries, akuma and smoke bomb. Food was so on point, we only had pictures of the fries and fries. Would recommend coming any day of the week, and we'll definitely back. read more
13 days ago
Customer service was really good. It was pretty empty as I went on a Monday around 5pm. It was pretty quiet but they played some music in the background. I ordered the Akuma ramen, kimichi, and the chicken karaage. The ramen was phenomenal and well kimchi is kimchi lol. The chicken was pretty decent. Everything was fresh and made to order. read more
11 months ago
We used to love coming to Nishiki, but over time we drifted away. Today we decided to give it another try since ramen sounded perfect for the cold weather, but unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. As soon as we walked in, there was a strong smell of urine, which was really unpleasant. The staff saw us but didn't greet or acknowledge us for about five minutes. Even though it seemed a bit busy, there was no sense of urgency or attentiveness. We ordered our usual Nishiki ramen, which used to come out piping hot, but this time it was just warm. By the time we got halfway through the bowl, it was already room temperature. The homemade hot sauce also seemed off. It used to turn the broth a nice reddish color and give it a good kick, but this time it barely changed the color and had almost no spice at all. We also ordered kimchi, but it never came out. After reminding the server, he apologized and removed it from the bill, which I appreciated. When it came time to pay, I asked about using my $5 birthday reward. The server explained that it would prompt for my phone number at checkout, so I followed his instructions. After paying, I asked if it was applied, but he said it would only work for my next visit. I clarified that I was already a rewards member, and he stated there would be a QR code to scan to apply the discount, but by then it was too late since we had already paid. Overall, the service and food quality just weren't what they used to be. It's disappointing because Nishiki used to be one of our favorite ramen spots. read more
14 days ago
It was my first time trying Nishiki and it did not disappoint! The broth is very tasty, noodles are thicker than other ramen places which I loved ! Not only is the food amazing but the servers are very friendly and welcoming. Bryce in particular went out and beyond helping my friend and I with the menus and gave us great recommendations. Definitely will be coming back! read more
11 months ago
What we ordered | takiyaki | ring of Chau Taste | ramen and takoyaki were solid. Taste was similar to their other chains in San Diego. As a bit disappointed that the takoyaki was just barely warm. Broth could have been a bit warmer too. Service | servers were nice and quick Parking | plaza Notes | no outdoor seating read more
5 months ago
best ramen in SD I got chicken ramen and nishiki ramen amazing and staff are super nice too read more
It was a sprinkly night and we were in downtown. Our daughter was craving ramen. Her favorite spot for ramen in SD is Nishiki Ramen. We usually dine at the Kearny Mesa location. We were greeted right when we walked in and seated within a minute. We ordered our usual for apps: salted edemame, and chicken karaage. Then #2, 6 and 8 with added soft eggs. It hit the spot. However, for me the broth from the Kearny location was much better. But good nonetheless. read more
1 year ago
Went on a Saturday evening a little after 5 and it wasn't busy, we were able to be seated right away! More of a casual ramen place for sure. The staff weren't the most friendly but they were still attentive! I got the vegan soy karaage delight ramen. The noodles were cooked well, the broth was flavorful and it was a good portion size! The best part was definitely the soy karaage. I'd guess it's made from gluten. They have 8 pieces and it was a nice savory protein option. It helps to let it sit in the broth for a little so it can soften because it is chewier due to it most likely being made from gluten. Originally, they got mine and my boyfriend's orders incorrect. So we did send it back and the "new" order came out quickly, but I did feel they just replaced the tofu with the soy karaage because there was some tofu left in the bowl. They did apologize too. read more
I would consider us pretty regular customers and typically everything about our visits were great until more recently. We came in August and I ordered the Big Kakuni Ramen and they served me this incredibly overcooked, tough piece of meat. The server seemed to know because she would avoid just our table when asking if everything was okay. Today we came looking for them to redeem themselves. The food tasted different and lo and behold, a fly in my wife's bowl of ramen. Used to love Nishiki, hope they can fix their quality issues. read more
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Located on 1040 University Ave SD CA. It's in the Hillcrest Pub Market; same shopping center as Trader Joe's, Handels, Miniso etc. Limited parking and street parking is available but limited as well. Fast, good service from the staff. I had the Akuma and my cousin had the Smoke Bomb Black with death sauce on the side. Both ramen dishes were tasty. It doesn't have much meat in it so if you're more protein focus, add extra protein to the ramen (it'll cost $3-5 more). It makes the ramen so much better; the broths were flavorful. It came with a lot of noodles. They served beer, soft drinks and sake. Restroom for customer use only. 18% tip automatically applied to the bill. read more
5 months ago
Holy moly ! Best ramen I've hade in yrs ! Please check out this spot , late night hours , great service by the best hospitality by Ashley & crew. Totally worth the experience . We will def be back read more
26 days ago
We had the best service from our waitress, Punya. We were going to take a picture of the Vegan spicy ramen, but then we ate it all. read more
22 days ago
I happened to be in the Hillcrest area and had a craving for ramen so I decided on Nishiki Ramen. I got fried gyoza as an appetizer and it did not disappoint. It was fried very nicely and had a nice flavor. As far as my ramen I decided on the Akuma. It was delicious. I wish there was a little more of the pork in the bowl but the flavors came together. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other ramen bowls. read more
3 months ago
There are plenty of ramen spots around Hillcrest and most of them are pretty good, but few of them are great. Nishiki is one of them! I walked in during busy hours but I was taken cared of, immediately. As someone who grew up in a restaurant, I can immediately spot when there's communication between staff, and this place has it. I really liked the way I was treated! My server made a recommendation that I appreciated it, and although she was always checking in on me, the whole staff was making rounds, making sure everyone was being assisted. You rarely see that in restaurants. I ordered a spicy ramen with pork belly, and I loved it! I didn't even have to ask for extra chili sauce! read more
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genuinely incredible ramen and great service by punya! she was super funny. hope the photos below describe the fun we had will def come again. :)) read more
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Are ramen really $24 now? That's doubled from 2 years ago. 😮
I'm not really sure the prices you see on their Yelp are accurate. I just checked their actual website and the prices are around 15-17 for most of their ramen. Hope this helps (:
$$$ is $20 a high price point for base ramen?
No, the base ramen price starts at $13.95.
Are there any alternative noodle options? I couldn't quite find anything online or through pictures
they have varieties of noodles; thin, thick, soft, hard, gluten, vegan and regular noodles.
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