Super Yummy! I'm always craving this Ramen!! Wait is worth it! It's a small I mean tiny place but,…read moreit's well worth it! Decorated nicely. Always clean & staff is nice. Love the fried chicken too!! Gotta try it! My kids love it & we get extra noodles even though it's probably too much but, it's sooooo yummy we just skip lunch that day! Epic Ultra Ramen for sure!!

Ramen here is excellent, but not the best I've ever had. Amazing service and a nice clean…read morerestaurant. We got sat within 20 minutes and for the amount of people waiting, I'd say that was great. The menu is small with only a few choices for a few types of ramen. I got the Miso with added corn and seaweed, but no mushroom. The broth was so rich and flavorful, the pork was mediocre, but those noodles are by far the best and freshea ramen noodles I have ever had. They were so soft and delicious, I was blown away. It really stole the show of the bowl. I just wanted more and more of the noodles. Overall I have had better broth and pork elsewhere but these noodles are by far the best I've ever had. I can't wait to try more of the ramen types and see how they rank.

I got the shoyu ramen with chicken instead of pork and it was delicious!!…read more The broth is light and super flavorful (it's also pork free, made from chicken). The ramen noodles were also perfectly cooked and bouncy which I loved. This was one of the best ramens i've had in san diego hands down. Usually, it's pretty hard to get ramen when you don't eat pork because you have to get either the vegan option or the creamy chicken option which is not my favorite. This chicken ramen was so light and flavorful I could have it every day!

WOWOWOW!! Okay so to…read morestart, I have been searching for real, authentic ramen since we moved from Japan. I actually think I may have found it! The style of the restaurant is so peaceful and quaint - personally it is exactly what I want when I am craving a nice warm bowl of ramen. The best surprise about this place though came on their menu - CRISPY RICE!!! The flavor of the tuna was extraordinary, it melted in my mouth like butter it was just insane. The shoyu ramen is flavorful, the meat is tender, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. It is a must to add the garlic and spicy sauce on the side - for no extra charge might I add! The tonkotsu was also delicious, I simply prefer the thinner broth!

Found this place when looking for some good Japanese food downtown! I love sushi and they have…read moregreat hand rolls. They have a great happy-hour menu that offers small bites such as gyoza and spicy tuna crispy rice. I have never tried the ramen here but it looks so good. Service is great and the inside of the place looks cozy and is clean! There is parking along the streets.

Went in after a padres game. Server was attentive & they…read morehad the game specials on a flyer on the table. Got a orion beer & sake for $16 We had a larger group & they were fast with the food & checked on us for drinks several times. We were visiting from out town but apparently they had a katsu ramen that lots of people liked but its no longer available I got some sushi My boyfriend got the sesame ramen. They were helpful w his allergies & made sure his food was allergen free It was fairly quiet that evening not alot of diners. The restaurant itself had some nice decor. I enjoyed the wall describing the sake

Raki Raki on Convoy is most importantly Consistent. What stands out to me is the connected The…read moreYasai kitchen. It features a completely vegan menu and separate kitchen for zero cross contamination. On the regular Raki Raki menu there are plenty of options for anyone with dietary restrictions including but not limited to Vegetarian and Gluten free. The vegetarian options are flavorful, I personally add the Akadama spice ball for a needed kick. As a life long vegetarian I love the ability to go to a restaurant not traditionally vegetarian and still have multiple options while not losing out on flavor. The staff is attentive, and the restaurant is beautiful on both sides. The RakiRaki side offers some open airflow which is great at lunch. The lunch special and happy hour really can't be beat for cost, flavor, and options. get a vegetarian ramen and tofu donburi for $15. The vegetarian ramen is not listed on the lunch special options but they will always do it if you ask.

I have seen the subpar humble beginnings of this restaurant and swore I would never come back after…read morea lukewarm experience with painfully mediocre food from an uncreative limited menu, not to mention being charged at an obscene level. About a year ago, some friends want to try the food out here and I was pleasantly surprised to see how much it had improved! So imagine my surprise where I came in this evening and was completely floored with how abysmal it has somehow become again with only the last few months. The service has been insultingly, rude; we had a talk with our server and even pass along a compliment, it was shocked with how unkindly they responded. Every single item of the menu has been absolutely terrible; the sushi was a quarter of the size it usually is and tastes terrible, the edamame is cold and feels like it was scraped off the floor, and the karaage chicken is now covered in a glaze that is making our stomachs absolutely sick. And the food is even more expensive than it was before! I absolutely do not want to pay for any of this and it makes me sick to my stomach to have wasted our time here this evening.

After my first visit here almost 2 years ago, the Paitan Ramen has been on my mind and there has…read morebeen nothing that has come close to this experience with this particular broth. It is absolutely fantastically amazing. Maybe that's too much use of describing words, but I could actually say more. Paitan broth is a very interesting broth. It is a rich, creamy, and opaque Japanese soup base, most commonly made from chicken (tori paitan). I understand that the preparation takes a lot of time with painstaking patience to create and ultimately serve this particular broth. Marufuku does it right! The Ramen noodles that they use and the toppings that they add just enhance the already amazing taste, and depth of the soup itself. I also like that you can choose your spice level and they also have options to add other additions to truly make this your own Ramen experience. They have other dining choices as well, such as the chicken Katsu Bento, which stands very highly on its own, and I would order that again. Crisp and flavorful chicken, fried to perfection served along with rice, vegetables, and gyoza, even a little corn on the cob, so cute! The service has been excellent with each visit and the staff even spent a little time chatting with us, which was very nice. I also love that this location is within the beautiful setting of the Skydeck. They have their own special, unique ambience, architecture, and lighting to make this just an exemplary experience. I cannot wait to return and I hope I have some time left on this particular trip to come back. In any case, I will be back soon.

I've tried this ramen place at their location in San Francisco's Japantown, and I was so happy when…read moreI found out that they were coming to the Sky Deck in Del Mar! I ordered the Hakata Tonkotsu DX, and it was amazing. Super rich in flavor, and the pork was exquisitely cooked. The egg that I ordered with it was also the perfect jammy consistency. Super quick and convenient service with the tablet that they bring directly to your table to pay the check. I love coming to the Sky Deck because of all of its food options, but this one takes the cake for me!

Amazing weekday lunch special! $15 will get you a ramen, fried chicken or chashu rice, and a drink!…read moreMy coworker made this great pick for a workday lunch. I got the shoyu ramen, chashu rice, and a cold oolong tea. The ramen was fine in texture and al dente. The broth was flavorful, without being oversalted. I was very impressed by the chashu: it was carefully cooked and just melts in your mouth. Extra tender. The oolong tea really hit the spot too. The food came quickly, and service was good. I just came back from Japan last month, and this place in San Diego did not disappoint. I would definitely come back again to try their other items. Sorry no pictures this time, as I was famished. Parking lot was small, but we were able to find a space at 1pm on a Friday

We tried the spicy ramen, tonkatsu ramen, curry, and while all were tasty and good, I'm not sure…read morethis would be at the top of our ramen list. The serving was a bit smaller than what we are used to when we order ramen but overall we enjoyed our dinner and our 9 year old gave it a 6/4 stars. Service was very nice once we were seated and the wait for the food was not bad. It is a really cute place, feels authentically Japanese inside, but also authentically small, so I recommend reservations for a larger group: we were a party of 7 on a Saturday evening around 5:30 with no reservation and we had a wait of around 40 minutes. Definitely worth trying at least once.

Not a big ramen person but this place definitely up there for me! This is our second time coming…read moreand the wait can get pretty long but luckily we made it before the rush on Saturday. The interior is a little small but the staff are sweet and pretty attentive. As for the food, we really like their noodles! Not too soggy or firm and we loved how it wasn't too thick. The chashu wasn't my favorite but the pieces are big. I got the standard tonkotsu ramen with chef recommendations and we also got the bonito fish king special which we liked but it was a bit salty. The portions are on the smaller side but it was enough for us to feel content. Karaage was also great. Would come again!

This was my fifth visit to Ramen Nagi at UTC, and it continues to be amongst the ramen spots in San…read moreDiego. Consistency is often what separates a good restaurant from a great one, and Ramen Nagi has delivered a fantastic experience every time I've visited. On this visit, I ordered the tonkotsu ramen with a seasoned egg and braised pork belly, along with a side of karaage. The broth was rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful, with the kind of pork-forward depth that tonkotsu lovers crave. Despite its richness, it remained balanced and drinkable from the first spoonful to the last. The noodles had an excellent texture, and the toppings were spot-on. The pork belly was tender and succulent, while the ajitama egg was beautifully marinated with a perfectly jammy yolk. The karaage was equally impressive - crispy, juicy, and seasoned just right. Served with shredded cabbage, a lemon wedge, and a creamy tartar-style sauce, it was the perfect accompaniment to the ramen. One of the small details that keeps me coming back is the jar of seasoned bean sprouts on every table. Tossed with sesame oil and black pepper, they provide a refreshing crunch and a subtle nutty flavor that pairs wonderfully with the rich broth. I find myself adding them throughout the meal, and they elevate an already excellent bowl. The only disappointment is that Ramen Nagi appears to have discontinued its pickled mustard greens. Longtime customers will likely understand why that's unfortunate. Their tangy, salty bite provided the perfect contrast to the richness of the tonkotsu broth and added another layer of complexity to the meal. The ramen is still outstanding, but I definitely miss having them as an option. What I appreciate most about Ramen Nagi is the balance of flavors and textures in every bowl. Fresh green onions, wood ear mushrooms, tender pork, springy noodles, and that signature creamy broth all come together beautifully. The ability to customize noodle firmness, broth richness, garlic, and spice level makes it easy to tailor the experience exactly to your liking. If you're looking for authentic Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen in San Diego, Ramen Nagi remains one of the best choices in town. Even after five visits, I'm still finding reasons to come back. The quality has been consistently excellent, the karaage is a must-order, and the ramen continues to justify the wait during busy hours. Bottom line: Five visits in, Ramen Nagi still delivers one of the most satisfying bowls of ramen in San Diego. I only wish they'd bring back the pickled mustard greens.

046/2026/FEB Decided…read moreto try this other location ! So lucky we got a table of 5 without reservation! This location has capacity of 56 diners only ! A stellar service from Matthew ! Food was great ! So famished that when food came didn't get to take picture! Crab Wontons had generous filling and very delicious as well!! Grilled Salmon served on a sizzling plate with rice and topped with furikake and teriyaki sauce!

Would not come here. They did discontinue the chicken bao bao but they still have all the…read moreingredients. I go to ocean beach and La Jolla for the karrage bao bao. I called today @3:42 to the little Italy location and the woman in the phone was very combative and just rude. I went into harumama in both La Jolla AND ocean beach. They were so lovely there and made me the karrage chucken bao bao. I was told no, they don't have it; but they have the ingredients and can make it for me, at BOTH locations. I always get two or more orders of them. I have photos from two days ago from the other location. However at THIS little Italy location I was told "it's policy they cannot do the the karrage chicken on the bao bao and it's against policy". I did inform her Ive been going to both other locations they never have a problem and told me it wouldn't be one as they have the ingredients (still sell karage chicken, and still sell bao bao), & that they just took it off of the menu. This employee at the little Italy locations response was " yea that's the OCEAN beach one. WE are the little Italy location. WE have different owners" She was rude and my ask/request isn't out of question. I'll solely stick to the other two locations in La Jolla and ocean beach due to their service and clear higher abilities and comprehension skills. Both other locations happen to be further away, I'll just go there to avoid this horrible service I received at the little Italy location. As seen in the photo we are at the La Jolla location and were given exemplary service. The ladies were so nice and explained it would be no problem, and that their cooks had no issues doing it. So disappointed as I'm a creature of habit so once a restaurants employees disrespects me I'll never go again. I'm lucky there are two others still open to go to. Just not this one.

This spot was gas once again I had to double back fasholy 2nd time around & yes this is the same…read morespot where you had to wait and put my name on the paper as everybody will too but the food is worth it!!! I ordered once again the same thing as last time which were the Spider Special Roll (Soft Shell Crab Tempura, Avocado, & Caviar). Lobster Dynamite Special Roll. (Lobster, Avocado, Caviar & Spicy Mayo W/ Green Soy Paper) Hakata Ramen (Sliced Pork 2pc, Fried Garlic, Green Onion, Dried Seaweed, And Red Ginger). Donburi (Over Rice) Salmon Teriyaki

How have I not been here before! This not-so-hidden gem is probably one of the best sushi spots…read moreI've been to in San Diego. My friend and I met up for dinner and put our names down at 5:15pm. We were there 15 minutes before they opened. Although, we were eighth in line, we were seated first since no one else was around. Once we were seated, our server came around and took our order for drinks and appetizer. We started with seaweed salad, fried gyoza, and tuna carpaccio. The tuna carpaccio was delicious and I loved the garlic. I wanted to order everything on the menu, but was sold on the rolls. I ordered the spicy hamachi roll and the cherry blossom roll, which was recommended by the server. Both rolls were the freshest sushi I've had in a long time. The flavors were perfect and they weren't flashy rolls. They were classic rolls that showcased the fish so well. The service was incredible, everyone was so friendly and I really enjoyed the whole experience. I can't wait to come back, especially on a colder day to try their ramen!

This is the BEST ramen spot to stop by, especially after a long flight. 8 minutes away from the…read moreairport! There are no parking lots, so please plan accordingly. You will be driving in San Diego downtown near Little Italy, where parking is limited, and parking meters are available. The underbelly ramen was $14 that consists of tonkotsu broth, soft-boiled egg, chashu belly, & adobo pulled pork + corn add-on. The drinks I tried were the $11 whisky highball made from toki, sparkling water, & lemon essence + the $12 calpikachu made from peach nectar, calpico, lemon, & vodka. 10/10 on the food. 10/10 on the drinks. Once you walk in, you order at the cash register & they will give you a # & ask where you prefer to sit. There are seats inside the restaurant, but if it's fully booked, there are available seats outside. Since San Diego has the best weather, sitting outside was lovely even during dinner hours. I would definitely come back anytime I visit this city.

Some restaurants become part of your travel memories & Underbelly is absolutely one of those places…read morefor us. When we visited San Diego back in 2016, we ate at Underbelly twice because it was just that good. Returning this trip felt a little like revisiting an old friend. And I'm happy to report... it was every bit as awesome as we remembered! The best part? The staff affectionately called us "O.G.'s" when they heard we had been longtime fans, which immediately made us feel welcome & set the tone for a fun dining experience. We started with the kimchi because some traditions simply should not be broken. Tangy, punchy, spicy & full of flavor, it was the perfect opening act before the ramen arrived. I opted for the Tonkotsu Ramen: rich tonkotsu broth, soft boiled egg & chashu pork. The broth was deeply savory & comforting, the pork tender & flavorful, that perfectly soft egg tied everything together beautifully. It was exactly what ramen dreams are made of. Hubby went with the Underbelly Ramen, extra spicy: tonkotsu broth, soft boiled egg, chashu belly & adobo pulled pork. The extra spice brought serious heat & he was thrilled with every fiery bite! There is something incredibly satisfying about returning to a restaurant years later & finding that the magic is still there. Underbelly delivered the same bold flavors, cozy ramen comfort & cool Little Italy energy that made us fall in love with it the first time around. Not every restaurant earns a repeat visit nearly a decade later & even fewer live up to the memory. Underbelly absolutely did. We will be O.G.'s forever! NOM NOM NOM #YUM