Been going here for years, and it still (on balance) continues to be the best Ramen in SD…read more And for reasons I cannot explain, this location continues to be better than the Mira Mesa location, I don't think they make the most exciting noodles, soup, or toppings; yet somehow as a whole package, I think it just WORKS. Ambiance and service are both great, but you're here for Ramen, and it's the best.

Have you ever been disappointed by the actual food that was served to you? What came out doesn't…read morelook like the picture on the menu? It happened to me here at Menya Ultra... I ordered Nanbanmen, seasonal special, thinking "a whole lot of negi!" looking at the menu picture, but what came out had a tiny pile of negi instead. The chashu was thinner than before... sad sad world we live in If you like straight ramen noodles, this is the place for you.

Ive been coming here for years. Love it here. Staff supper…read moreawesome and friendly. It is small inside but nice and simple. We always get the TONKOTSU RAMEN . I add the broccolini and order it with no spinach. But you can leave the spinach if you'd like. The broth is creamy and smooth and you can choose thick or thin noodles. lately I've been going at night with my daughter when she gets out of work. After a long day it's nice sipping some ramen and hanging out.

The crispy rice with spicy tuna was easily my favorite. The combination of crispy rice, tuna,…read moreavocado, and eel sauce was ‍ The ramen was good, but the broth didn't have enough depth to compete with some of San Diego's ramen heavy hitters. Noodles are great and homemade. The real standout? The pork belly bowl! This place might need to be known for its pork belly more than its ramen ‍ Overall: 8.5/10 Worth the hype!

Coming from Fukuoka, I'm pretty picky when it comes to tonkotsu ramen. I have my go to for that,…read morebut would go to Beshock from time to time for the very great sake selection. Honestly hard to find a place with so many choices and very reasonable pricing. My most recent visit I saw that the menu was changed completely and that they were serving tori paitan. I never had it before so I had to try it and it was delicious! You still get a very similar mouth feel of a creamy tonkotsu ramen, but it just doesn't sit as heavy. I think scrapping a menu that they've had for years is a bold move, but I see the vision. They're bringing a different style of ramen that you won't really find anywhere else here in San Diego. Would highly recommend being open minded and giving it a shot. Also would recommend ordering it with hard thin noodles. Workers are also always very friendly and knowledgeable about the sake so definitely ask for a recommendation to pair with your food.

This spot is our neighborhood go to! I'd say we stop in at least every other week and every single…read moretime it hits the spot. We are typically sat and served right away, and inside is very cute and clean. A bowl of their ramen will never do you wrong and we are a sucker for their appetizers as well. The spicy garlic edamame is a must, as well as the spicy tuna crispy rice. They also have an array of delicious and special sakes, great for a night of sampling and enjoying.

Craving for ramen on a Saturday while in Kearny, so we tried Raki-Raki…read more Lot of menus offered, but we ended up ordering: Original Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen - creamy white soup broth. I guess we're used to other tonkotsu ramen tastes, more seasoned than this one. Chashu pork was overcooked and too lean. Not a big fan of their ramen toppings. Noodles were good. 4/5 RakiRaki Bento Box - great portion. Gyoza, Takoyaki, RakiRaki roll were all good. Karaage was just crispy, missing seasoning, it was just bland. I guess adding salt and pepper before breading or with the breading probably makes taste better. 4/5 Staff were attentive and nice. Will try their other ramen if we ever comes back and hoping for a better taste experience Parking was still good at 1055 a.m. but when we were done around 11:45 a.m., cars were waiting for parking. Complimentary 2 hrs parking when doing business at this plaza.

I would have liked to give them more stars. Although this is a ramen place, we did come to try…read moretheir other menu items. We got the karaage rice bowl and two of their rolls. It hurts to say it was mid. The rice bowl was okay but the chicken didnt have too much flavor and i feel like the rice to chicken ration was a little off. For the rakiraki roll, there was just too much rice. When you look at the rolls sure theyre big but its mainly rice. I think for the price, you could go somewhere else for better rolls. The other one had too much cream cheese too. All i tasted was rice and cream cheese. The staff were very friendly and attentive though. We didnt notice that we had dropped something on the floor and one of them picked it up for us. The restaurant itself is nice but as introverts, the two seater tables are very close to each other. Its fine though I understand the need to maximize space. Overall I would come back for their ramen but I probably wont get the rolls or rice bowl again.

Food and service were exceptional as always. Chicken paitan DX is my go to. I always think it…read moreis a duck dish because it is so rich.

When you see lettuce/greens and a lemon served with a tantem ramen you know the place is either not…read moregood or is trying too hard. Average at best when compared to Menya Ultra.

The cuisine was absolutely exquisite, and the service was truly phenomenal. As my inaugural ramen…read moreexperience, it was an unqualified and memorable success.

I think this is a michelin recognized ramen restaurant, so I've been wanting to try to for a while…read morenow and so glad I got the chance to! This was the best smelling ramen I've ever had. I actually don't know what they put in there to get it to smell like that but it tingled all my senses wow. I got the butter & corn shoyu ramen with egg and mushrooms and it was insanely delicious. Very very tasty and noodle firmness was good. Highly recommend!! Portion size was super filling as well. I want to come back to try their other options! I came on a monday evening, and we were able to get seated right away :)

I've been here a few times and loved it EVERY time. My daughter and I were shopping at UTC and…read moreshe's never tried this ramen place before so we went for lunch. We went around 2pm (weekday) so it wasn't crowded at all, we got seated right away (if you come around lunch or dinner time, expect a wait). Weekdays they are open 11am-2.30pm and then re-open from 5pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 11am-9pm It's not too big, but there's seating inside and out. Since she's never been here before she wanted to try their signature ramen so we got the Tonkotsu with pork belly (we shared since she wasn't very hungry) and gyozas. The broth is very rich and flavorful and the pork belly was fatty and very tasty (exactly how I like it). She really liked the gyozas with the crispy skirt... although she said they were a bit "small". I've been here a few times and have also tried the spicy and black king ramen and loved all of them. The flavors are all different but all rich and very good. Their ramen is good perfectly, soft and with a little bounce. I would say this is one of 2 of my favorite ramen places so far!! And it's super convenient if you are shopping around UTC. They have a beautiful koi pond to enjoy if you are sitting outside or waiting in line.

Garlicy, milky smooth Tonkatsu broth. One of the best in SD!!! There Cha su is lacking tho! ChaSu…read moreis too thin and because of that, it loses its flavor in the Tonkatsu broth. You get an order form to customize your own Ramen. I chose the thin noodles which were good but the thick noodles is where its at. Fresh and with a slight chew and not starchy!! Also tried the Spicy Ramen - Red King - which had a meatball which I would describe as a bulgogi meatball. Very good. The broth is red and can be as spicy as you choose!!! Service was fast and friendly. The inside is nicely decorated Japanese style and very small similar to Japan. All in all, Nagi is in my top 3 and I will continue to search out the best Ramen in SD.

Harumama Ramen + Sushi in Little Italy delivered another stellar five-star dining experience! From…read morethe moment you walk into this lively spot on Columbia Street, the fun, welcoming ambiance and efficient, friendly service set the stage for a great meal. The highlight was easily the ramen. Served steaming hot, the rich, savory broth was packed with incredible depth and layered flavors. It came generously loaded with fresh toppings, including sweet corn, bamboo shoots, scallions, and roasted Brussels sprouts that added a fantastic charred texture to every bite. Resting right over the bowl on a wire rack was a perfectly fried, golden-crisp katsu cutlet. Keeping it elevated off the broth was a brilliant touch, ensuring the panko coating stayed wonderfully crunchy until the very last bite. Between the vibrant atmosphere, attentive staff, and thoughtfully presented, delicious food, Harumama continues to prove why it's a must-visit destination in Little Italy. Highly recommended!

Love this place Service was exceptional and the menu has…read moreeverything if you are craving some Japanese Ramen sushi baos and more Great concept

I've been coming here since probably 2016-2017, and it used to be the best unknown place for…read moreauthentic Japanese food, like if you close your eyes tight and eat your food. You feel like you're in Tokyo. Alas, right before COVID social media blew it up and now there is always a line and a wait, I'm sure the business is happy but I miss my local late night after work izikaya. None the less. I still frequent as much as possible. The wait is the biggest deterrent if I'm hungry hungry. I'd suggest, especially if a party bigger than 2, showing up early to put your name on the list. The decor- classic traditional izikaya, if you've been to Japan, you know. Beer, sake, and tons of options for small plates and sushi to share, and of course some amazing ramen. Service- we've always had great service here, the staff is Japanese so for those looking for the "American" style service, may be a bit off putting. No large smiles and how is your day, it's more what would you like to eat and let me get it for you. The food, the food always brings me back. Jelly fish salad- always a must to start Negi Hama - we ordered 2 this time to share cause it was so good Hamachi Kama- because duh, it was perfectly cooked and tasted AMAZING!! Player 2 got the Hakata ramen and I got the Shoyu. I always go back and forth, honestly you can't go wrong with either. If you like the thicker more rich broth though I'd say stick with the Hakata. Eel donburi- we are big backs and like to eat, don't skip on this one. It is amazing All and all, if you enjoy authentic Japanese food, served unabashedly in a Japanese setting, this is the place for you.

Absolutely enjoyed this restaurant! It is located in a small plaza with limited parking. We came…read morearound 9 and waited about 20 mins before we were able to get a table. We ordered drinks first. Their green tea was soooo delicious! I also enjoyed their alcohol options. Each dish is sooo delicious and definitely worth the money! A must get here is definitely the tuna carpaccio!! it's soooooo good! We ended ordering it twice. There were still a good amount of people when we finished. A lot of people catching up. Vibes were great!

Underbelly is a super cool spot and the ambiance inside is beautiful. It took a minute to get sat…read moreon a Friday evening and parking was very difficult. We sat upstairs, the stairs are so cool and upstairs is cute but small/packed. The neon lights created a really interesting and unique atmosphere for a ramen spot. The vegetarian ramen I got was really good and so was the chili edemame. The buns are also so soft and pillowy.

Overall, I thought the ramen was ok, pretty standard for tonkotsu. We ordered the Underbelly Ramen…read morewith pork belly and the Adobada Pork Ramen. Both were flavorful, though I found the broth a bit saltier than I prefer. It was enjoyable, but nothing that really stood out or made me want to come back specifically for it. The ambiance has a trendy, nightlife vibe, with dim lighting and a lively atmosphere. Seating is open window facing the downtown streets so it can get pretty noisy and chilly, especially in the evening.