Came in today and got the Akuma and nishiki fries with my girlfriend. the food was amazing, we sat outside and the service was amazing! Susy was very attentive and personable. Will be coming back for sure! read more

This place has the best vibes, and the best Ramen ! The service by our waitress (Punya) and her staff were absolutely ! Would highly recommend !!! read more

Took my girlie friend out to eat for ramen!!! we absolutely loved the food, atmosphere and service here!!! Bryce was our server and he was a delight, he made sure we were taken care of greatly! love love love, we'll absolutely be coming back again soon! read more

Nish The ramen was good! The restaurant wasn't busy when I arrived, which made for a relaxed dining experience. The service was attentive, the dining room was clean, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming. I'll definitely keep coming back! read more

Jenny, is an outstanding waiter! I'm really impressed by the kindness and attitude. Definitely coming back. By the way this location is Kerny Mesa! read more

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

Nishiki Ramen - GGG Garlic bomb - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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

Nishiki Ramen - Atleast 5-6 open tables and waitlist is only 4 groups - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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Best around! Bryce was super friendly and had the best service here. My favorite ramen for that reason. My ramen was amazing read more

Punya was an amazing server. Kind, easy to talk to and great server. Food arrived fast and was hot and delicious. Broth was rich and had depth of flavor. Drawbacks are the required 15% service fee they charge. It feels underhanded like a hidden fee as I didn't see it till I noticed the bill didn't match what I ordered. That's the only reason I didn't give a 5 star review. Other drawbacks are that their menu looks like they have a lot of options until you spend the time to look at the ramen and realize that the only difference for most of the options is the broth. Otherwise it is the same 5 ingredient/toppings. They really only had less than 5 different ramens and 16 different broth choices I will be going again but only because my server Punya made the experience unforgettable. read more

Punya is UHMAZING. If you get chance to have her help you here tip HER EXTRA. The staff here work so hard and they're all really nice!

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

Nishiki Ramen - Ring of Chashu but made it spicy and added an egg - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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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

Nishiki Ramen - GGG ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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

Nishiki Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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

Nishiki Ramen - Akuma Ramen w/Egg - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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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

Nishiki Ramen - Nishiki Fries (Takeout) House Cold Sake - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Good food! Service was okey, took a while for the food to come but overall yummy! Love read more

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

Nishiki Ramen - Spicy chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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

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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

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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

Nishiki Ramen - Akuma (Takeout) - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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best ramen in SD I got chicken ramen and nishiki ramen amazing and staff are super nice too read more

Nishiki Ramen - chicken ramen and nishiki ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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

Nishiki Ramen - #2 & #6 - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

I haven't been to a Nishiki in awhile and it is just as good as I remember. I got the 6 piece pork gyoza appetizer (perfectly crispy and delicious), and the Nishiki ramen with an additional slow egg and extra chasu. Everything was delicious and I'm glad to have leftovers for later. Our server, Punya, was attentive and kind, always making sure we had everything we wanted and keeping our waters full during this heat/humidity. read more

Food here was great! Got great service from our server Bryce! He was helpful with suggestions and recommendations!

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

Nishiki Ramen - Vegan Soy Karaage Delight Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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

Nishiki Ramen - Over cooked and inedible part of The Big Kakuni Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Yummy food! Portions are big. Right in the heart of hillcrest next to bars. Indoors is intimate so prepared to be within arm length from other diners. Food is great and service is quick! read more

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

Nishiki Ramen - Spicy ramen ! And beautiful Ashley - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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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

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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

Nishiki Ramen - Vegan Soy Karaage Spicy Ramen (Takeout) - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Ramen was goood, service was very good Punya took care of my party, friendly and attentive

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

Nishiki Ramen - Akuma Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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Amazing food and service as always Jasmine was so friendly very good ramen never miss read more

Nishiki Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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

Nishiki Ramen - spicy ramen with pork belly - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Miso soup; yummy!! Punya and the host gave us good recommendations. Thank you! Thank you it's always amazing coming back here and the service never fails to please! :) read more

Great Ramen or a reasonable price. An easy Austy parking in the Ralphs, Trader Joe's shopping center.

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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Always been my favorite location for years. It's great to see more people enjoying it now. It's a solid close to hawaiis ramen. Its location is super cozy. read more

Was craving ramen and wanted to try somewhere new and found Nishiki Ramen! We were quickly sat and ordered. The food came out quickly and was hot and fresh. I ordered the Chashu Chicken Ramen. The broth was amazing! Very creamy and flavorful and not too salty. The noodles tasted great and the chicken wasn't bland. I was very happy with my ramen! read more

Nishiki Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California