Ordered the tonkatsu curry that had a generous amount of curry and rice. The pork cutlet itself was…read morethick and tender with a crispy breading. Frank(If I remember correctly, brother with the wavy hair) was attentive. Would return for lunch.

Quick dinner because the husband wanted ramen, while parking was a pain it didn't deter us from…read moremaking our way to Monsta Ramen! The restaurant is small and tucked away in a small shopping center. 2 hours of parking is complimentary since many of the lots on Convoy are now paid lots which is such a bummer. We were seated quickly and given the option to order through the server or scan the QR code for quick order and pay situations. We opted to go with the QR code which was so easy to be able to order, pay and leave as soon as we were done with our meal. We ordered the black garlic ramen and miso ramen. Both were good, I really enjoyed the flavors of the miso ramen. I like how the broth was light but still carried a bold miso flavor, and the ramen eggs were cooked perfectly!

One of my favorite Ramen spots in America. Consistent broth, great noodle texture and premium char…read moresiu hits the spot. While parking and finding a seat may be challenging, spaces open up relatively quickly. Pro Tip: Get the Tokusen Toroniku, premium pork.

Seating can be hard to find at this popular ramen spot. I ordered the shrimp wontons, as every…read moresingle ramen option has a pork broth base and I don't eat pork. The wontons had thin skin, were quite small, and were served with green onion, thinly sliced fungus and some dipping sauces. Overall, the texture was good but the shrimp could have been seasoned better. My companions enjoyed their ramen but were not wowed.

The ambiance was nice and cool we were able to move tables since sun was directly at us. Tan was…read moreour server and made sure to check on us throughout our time there. As for our ramens it came out quite fast and was delicious!!

Some of the best ramen I've ever had! I can't believe I haven't been here before. Jenny was…read moreamazing! Definitely coming back!

Quick lunch today my wife suggested that we try this place. More like a restaurant/convenience food…read morestore. They had tasteful music going on. Some tables off to the side but most of the tables and chairs were outside. Perfect since we brought our corgi. Service was good and relatively fast. I got their curry bowl with pork cutlets and my wife got oyakudon bowl. Both hit the spot. For drinks my wife got the lychee matcha, and I got the Ramu Bottle in original flavor. Price was right, close to our home in Mira Mesa, and our dog was happy to come along. A Win-Win for us! Yes we'll fit them in our round table of places to eat.

Ok. It was decent but…read more I ordered katsudon. The katsu was bit overcooked. I was happy it was made to order but finished product was a bit of misfire for me. With the price I paid for, I can get same katsudon from a place in San Diego that already have my 5/5 approval. Katsudon here, 4/5. Karaage was good though. 5/5. Gyudon. It sort of works, but there was too much oil for me. 4/5.

Raki Raki is a place I been to many times but never reviewed. The ramen is the star of the show as…read moreexpected of a ramen shop. My go to is spicy miso tonkatsu with chasiu pork and I add an extra egg. Really like that theirs has toppings included and don't have to add much. This is not an ala carte type of ramen and you add items. Spice level is good and you can add more chili if you want it I have tried several is the other types they have but just prefer this ramen. Beyond that usually get chicken karage which theirs is the standard I rate most other places against. Great texture and fry on it closest to what I had in Japan. Sometimes we get takoyaki as well which is good and comes out piping hot. I prefer the Mira Mesa location over the original convoy one mostly because it is less crowded and parking is much easier. I don't go to many places multiple times but been here probably 20+ times. Service is usually pretty good and food comes out quickly. Friendly staff in general who take care of you.

Visit May 2026 My brother thinks highly of Rakiraki and…read moreasked to meet there for a dinner date with our mom. Arrived on a Friday night about 6:30p. Surprisingly there was no wait and my brother had already secured a table for us. There was already water at the table and within a minute of sitting down a waiter came to take our order. First time for me and my mom so needed a few minutes. Quite a few choices from ramen,tsukemen, curry, rice bowls, and sushi. I opted for the Setagaya Tonkatsu Curry. This was a thick curry, chicken, and pork broth sauce. Tasted fantastic with a rich velvety texture. The tonkotsu on the other hand was a let down. Overcooked. Thin. Dry. My mom ordered a miso ramen with pork belly. She liked the pork belly a lot. Said she liked the broth. Hates egg so gave it to me lol. I thought it was solid. My brother got the All-Star Ramen which came with two crispy curry gyoza and tempura ribs. HEFTY meal! Big bro must have seen my disappointment in my tonkotsu and gave me a rib. That was really good! Juicy on the inside with a slight crisp outside. Surprised considering the tonkatsu let down. Average experience.

Bring back the Ban Nai Curry! The delicious homemade Japanese curry with pork and carrots. Served…read moreover fresh steamed rice, made my long work day worth it! Unfortunately, it wasn't as popular as I hoped and was taken off the menu. I miss it so much! ***Katsu version doesn't hit the same***

We stopped by after shopping at Costco. We arrived around 6 p.m., and it wasn't too busy. The ramen…read morewasn't really like the ramen I've had in Japan. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't particularly memorable either. After we finished eating, we wanted to stay and chat for a few more minutes, but the waiter cleared away all of our dishes and even our water before we were ready to leave. It made us feel like we were being rushed out, which was a bit disappointing.

Special shout out to Joy, amazing waitress with a great sense of humor and service! Would come…read moreagain just for her!

First time visiting and on a Wednesday evening. No wait for a table of six. There is a QR code to…read moreplace your order but we didn't know it was limited to four separate checks. So the two of us left trying to place an order had to find someone to double up and place our order. I ordered the fried oysters and it was done well. I also ordered the Mixed Tempura which was okay. It was on the limp side - especially the shrimp. But the portion of shrimp was generous and tasty. I would rather have a potato instead of two eggplants in the mix. They also included onions and green beans but I always look forward to the potato which was lacking in this mix. Service was prompt, attentive and friendly. I would comeback to try other menu items. My party of six seemed to enjoy their food and it all looked yummy

First time eating here, visited on a Monday around 11 am and was seated right away. Plenty of…read moreparking in the plaza but it does share with a few restaurants and I can tell it does get busy during peak hours. Server was friendly and attentive. Husband got the hot stone bulgogi and I got the galbi and white rice. Both so good! The hot stone made the rice and veggies crispy, the galbi was so tender I could use the chopstick to split it. Very flavorful and fair price. Unlimited side dishes as well I believe. Would come back again!

The food was incredible. The bulgogi in the hot stone was especially delicious. It comes out…read morepractically boiling, as you can see in the video, so it will absolutely burn your mouth if you're not careful. My mouth was sore for a few hours afterward, but honestly, it was worth it. The major downside is the ventilation. The restaurant was extremely smoky, and both my daughter and I were coughing nonstop after leaving and continued coughing for almost 24 hours. There doesn't seem to be enough ventilation or air purification for all the cooking smoke. I would genuinely love to become a regular because the food is that good, but the air quality makes it difficult to come back. They really need to improve the exhaust and ventilation system.