Incredible food, incredible service, spoke with our chef and he was such a pleasure to speak with.

We had a bad experience dealing with the owner with a bday party I had a planned for my husband bday and at the end he didn't say Thank for even considering my place to hold your party since I paid $2k for 4 hours. That's what I get for helping him out since a mutual friend advised me to help him out. I wanted to spare people with the detail. This was a lesson learned. read more

Rosewood Kitchen has been serving the downtown Oceanside area for over 3 years and they've come a long way. They were part of the strategic business partnership that kept many of their neighboring alcohol-based establishments opened during the quarantine of 2020 (by serving food to their customers) Originally, Rosewood Kitchen had a very diverse menu that ranged from Italian to European. They were known for their pizzas, lasagna and similar dishes. Actually, their menu was probably too diverse and lacked focus, making it difficult to keep up with the cost of maintaining qualitative ingredients. So, as of September 2023, Rosewood now is focused on more concise menu that is Japanese-inspired. This also resonates deeply with the owners roots in Japan and that the downtown area is lacking a proper destination for ramen. Playfully called Rosewood Ramen, this small-owned food destination now has a chance to shine with their menu price-points, with entrees all under $20 and appetizers under $10. They've also got $4 beer and wine specials. Located on Mission Ave and also serving neighboring establishments like Booze Bros and Coomber's, you can choose outside patio-dining or you can enjoy the earth-artsy interior that has plenty of couples seating and for groups as well. On Mondays they have live music from talented local DJs who keep the vibes mellow with Lo-Fi music, which compliments the ambience well. I love their gyoza appetizers, which comes either steamed or fried; they also have garlic edamame, katsu chicken, a cucumber salad (made with local veggies from our farmers market) or tempura brussel sprouts and more, all under $9. For dinner I had their black garlic Tonkotsu Ramen and it was amazing! The flavors were incredible and I love their use of duck confit fat in the broth. The portion size was also huge for being under $16 a bowl and I was completely & pleasantly stuffed and barely had room with my appetizer. Overall, I am REALLY love these new improvements to Rosewood Ramen and I appreciate that they've focused their menu on ramen and kept the prices so low! Their drink specials are great and I also love that they support local farmers & businesses too. I highly recommend giving them a shot for your next ramen craving or just to enjoy an affordable dinner-date. read more

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What went well? Basically....everything. Joshua and team are amazing, get the J3 to start for a bev. Steamed gyoza and cucumber salad to follow. Birria ramen for the win. Anyone that rates this anything less than 5 stars has zero idea on what they are talking about. A+++. read more

Amazing food and experience. Ignore Irene, real ramen and excellent staff. I'm coming back and this is the real deal. Come and get it

Aside from the very nice staff, the food was not good. We started with the spicy garlic edamame. It had zero flavor and no spice at all. The garlic seemed to be from a jar and the chile flakes had no heat. No salt was used either. There were 4 of us and we each ordered an entree- chicken katsu fried rice, miso ramen, black garlic ramen, and birria ramen. Literally each entree had ZERO flavor. Eating the ramens was like eating water with noodles, that's it. The pork in the ramen was mostly fat, which did give the pork some flavor, but the pork itself was NOT tender, and rather chewy. The black garlic was not the traditional black garlic oil, but rather looked like black pepper, and had no flavor whatsoever. It was so odd. Do not be fooled by the good reviews for this place, we left so dissatisfied and hungry. No wonder we're the only people there at 7pm. The one star is for the staff, but the cook needs to learn how to use seasoning. read more

This has to be bother the worst pizza and worst ramen I've ever had. I think the pizza was frozen pizza. Sever was very nice, but we asked if there were any peanuts in the food due to peanut allergy because nothing has a description. He said no. Got to spend half the night in the ER due to allergy from the ramen. Very disappointing. Save your money cup o noodle is better ramen. read more

I come here waaaay to often, to spend this type of money for a meal for ONE. I ordered cuc salad and katsu noodles. and when you ask for a 2oz cup of some sauce (katsu; or their delicious melon sauce); they(he) still comes back with the "it's a dollar extra." Well; sir, Josh; the owner; you already charge enough for your mediocre food. And if a regular, like myself, wants 2 squirts of sauce, you should prob just give it to me, or them. Also something else bothersome last night, there was an obvious problem with a transient, smoking fent on the patio. But Josh was too busy with his loud music and hip hop "show" to give a F. She was smoking fent and fading out infront of EVERYONE. But Josh was just so so busy to realize what was happening infront of his establishment; at the very tables he set on the sidewalk recently.. Anyways, if I have any advise coming from someone in the industry prob longer than Josh., it is this: 1. Be nice to your regulars, we keep you OPEN and making $. 2. Pay attention to your surroundings. 3. Quality of food vs the price = laughable. 4. Entertainment like rappers and Djs don't bring you business; they bring you trouble. Best luck, not ordering here again, nor my friends. Come here only if you'd like to be robbed, don't you dare ask for 1oz of katsu sauce. read more

As someone with celiac disease, a child with celiac disease, and another child with gluten intolerance, I made our dietary needs very clear to the server, whom I believe was the owner, Joshua. I mentioned that two of us have celiac at least three times, mentioned gluten intolerance at least twice, and gluten-free even more times. I noticed that my son's menu had gluten-free labels with yellow circles next to at least two items, while mine did not. When I asked Joshua about this discrepancy, he quickly brushed it off and dismissed my concerns without providing any clear explanation, stating they were updating the menus. This raised concerns about the restaurant's commitment to gluten-free safety. So because of that concern, I continued to reiterate our celiac and gluten-free dietary needs to ensure they weren't being lackadaisical about it. Our friend who lives in the area recommended this restaurant for its ramen, so I ordered the veggie ramen that I was told was my only gluten-free ramen option with its rice noodles. Joshua stated that I could not have tofu or tempura with it because they contained gluten, so the dish was served with beef. However, when the meal arrived, after several bites, I realized the yellowish noodles tasted, looked and felt like wheat noodles, not gluten-free rice noodles. So I waved to the server to confirm my suspicion. He said they were wheat noodles and removed the bowl from the table. He also said he didn't know how that happened since he flagged our order as gluten-free. Neither the chef nor he noticed the mishap, though it passed both their hands. Before my remade ramen order came out, I did also ask if the rice noodles were cooked in the same water and pot as the wheat noodles and the server told me they use separate pots. Additionally, I was disappointed by the lack of follow-up and Joshua's dismissive attitude throughout the evening. Even after the issue was identified, there was no genuine follow-up that reassured us or beckoned us to ever return. Ultimately, while the ramen charge was waived for only my dish on our entire tab, the overall experience left much to be desired in terms of care and attention to gluten-free safety. Despite repeated confirmations and careful communication, I ended up consuming gluten, leading to significant discomfort and digestive issues and muscle aches for several days. I could not have been more clear or diligent in expressing our needs and the restaurant could not have been more sloppy in serving up our allergens. In conclusion, I would not recommend this restaurant to others with gluten sensitivities, as the lack of thoroughness and genuine care or knowledge concerning food allergies is very concerning. read more

Rosewood Kitchen - Rosewood Kitchen Male Server at back left of image. - Ramen Near Me - Oceanside, California

Cute atmosphere and nice service. The shaken beef fries were tasty The black garlic Ramen lacked flavor. Quite bland and not very hot (temperature and spice). Bit disappointing. Will try again another time. read more

A lovely oasis in Oceanside, we ate in the outside arena and had a mighty tasty lunch. The beer selection was fairly extensive. I enjoyed a hazy IPA. We had a vegan in our midst, who got a plate full of toasted veggies and a "side" salad of substantial proportion. Other son had a seafood spaghetti which disappeared with alacrity. Mama enjoyed the soup and salad, and my fish tacos were wonderful, with a really delicious frijole refrito and salsa. Service was great; checking in frequently and keeping the water flowing. Great reggae playing softly in the background. I wish we lived closer! Recommended for the family! read more

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Very chill vibe - choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Delicious food, unique combos like the tempura Brussels sprouts with Thai sweet chili sauce, pizza with a crispy thin crust, and steamed gyoza. read more

We went here for my birthday when we dropped by Oceanside and were disappointed, we thought from the great reviews that it would be good. I ordered the apple salad and I'm pretty sure that some of the greens were rotten. I had a really bad bite and just didn't finish the rest. We also ordered the fried rice balls as an appetizer and these were super gummy, the frozen section of Trader Joe's has better quality. My husband's chicken parmesan was good, so I would recommend that dish. Luckily, the gelato next door is amazing so we went there and enjoyed the rest of our night. read more

Rosewood Kitchen - Chicken Parmigiana and Apple Salad - Ramen Near Me - Oceanside, California

Amazing Food, service and Decor!! Josh, the owner is so Gracious and Worldly!! Can't wait to go back to have the Surf & Turf Ramen! I had the Birria Ramen!! Wow!! read more

Rosewood is a local legend - combining art and music, masterful cuisine and genuine customer care to create a unique and memorable experience any day of the week. 15/10 recommend! read more

I just went to rosewood and had the gyoza. It was so delicious and full of flavor. I also had the pizza and ramen. It was sooooo good. The service was great. The server was named Edwin! He was the best. He had the best recommendations and the food lived up to it. 10/10 place to be ! read more

The staff are friendly and attentive, it's a great small crew that are very personable and kind. I really enjoy the Chicken Katsu at Rosewood. Sometimes I get it over noodles, and sometimes I just get the appetizer version with a nice cold beer. It really is the best Katsu around here. Always delicious and crispy, it's my go to. Also in case you weren't aware, they make a great pizza! Any of the pizzas go great with a glass of wine. They have a Cabernet and a Pinot Noir that I enjoy too. read more

So... we found this restaurant on Yelp while looking for a kid friendly restaurant in Oceanside, California. All the photos posted portrayed a wide variety of dishes that the kids would like such as pastas and pizzas; however, when we got there, the menu was very much limited compared to what we found online. We were limited to the typical Asian appetizers, Ramen and a couple pizza options. The Karaage was a bit bland/dry. We loved the gyoza -- it had a crisp outside and warm on the inside. The cucumber salad had a nice sesame flavor. The Shogun black pepper salad was okay. It came with a dressing that helped to enhance it a bit. My family had a couple of different ramen options which I tasted. The Birria Ramen was unique (not pictured) but I found adding the lime flavor was too strong. They used brisket rather than goat which was pretty tasty. read more

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The food was delicious & fairly priced for being in downtown Oceanside, which is the best! The live music was great as well. Customer service is 100/10. Will definitely return. read more

Absolutely stunning experience, great aesthetic and even better food. Katherine is an amazing waitress as well, her politeness and attitude are admirable and unmatched compared to anyone else I've met! Truly a 10/10 and will definitely be back again:) read more

Rosewood Kitchen - Filet Mignon and Fried Rice - Ramen Near Me - Oceanside, California

Wow! Absolute culinary treat! Love the diversity of offerings and the twist they put on each dish... Pairings of flavors I would never have thought of. Steak and cucumber salad was both savory and refreshing. I'll be back! read more

The venue is an experience with beautiful art and an open yet cozy atmosphere. The service by Joshua (owner) was amazing. The food was super delicious with flavor bursting through every taste bud during each bite. Go and check it ou read more

The owner was so warm and friendly! The restaurant has such a cool vibe and the service and food were both excellent. We had a great experience and highly recommend! read more

So this spot is our new favorite restaurant! Popped in because our son wanted ramen + pizza. He found it!! The food was amazing and then the music so surprised us. The dj was hot there were two incredible dancers who started giving lessons. We felt so welcomed by this incredible community. As we left, the owner Joshua introduced himself. This was the perfect restaurant experience. Cannot wait to go back. read more

Great place to eat andNice mixture of Japanese ramen and Mexican cuisines. Great beers on tap and the customer service by Josh and his staff was excellent. They also had live music which was very cool read more

The food and vibes here are amazing!! Love the environment and the owner is very welcoming and friendly!

I liked the customer service but the food is just not worth it. My husband and I thought it would be top tier since we always saw a huge crowd here but the noodles in my husbands "ramen" was overcooked and would turn into mush in my mouth, his egg was unseasoned, and a tiny strip of seaweed. The broth tasted more like diluted cream of mushroom and I couldn't keep myself from gagging. I ordered something I think called Dirty Bird Fries and it wasn't terrible but it's not worth $16. Again, the drinks were fine and the customer service was great but this was truly the only time I felt like we got a little screwed over. read more

management is the best in town I recommend. if you are in the area you have to stop by it feels like home.

AMAZING. tried the chicken katsu, CRISPY HEAVEN. beading, CRUNCH FACTORY. sauce, LIFE-CHANGING. flavor, OUT OF THIS WORLD man. service, CHEF'S KISS. every bite had me questioning my loyalty to any other meal. 20/10 i'm coming back here idc. TRUST me on this one bro. read more

Rosewood Kitchen - my boyfriend in the gallery hall inside the restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Oceanside, California

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My sister and I ventured into this location two weeks in a row. The first visit was 5 star, the second visit was not. We were some of the only people at the location just before 4pm on a weekend and the owner was great. He came over while we were waiting for Booze Brothers to open up (it was late) and let us know about his beer options. $5 beers? Yes! They have a small beer list, but all good choices. We also got the birria ramen, which was amazing. It was such a nice visit, we came back a week later. The second visit was on New Year's Eve at about 5:30pm. The restaurant was not full, so we thought great! We ordered gyoza, two beers and a main dish. The beer and gyoza came out quickly. Very good stuff. The main dish? After waiting an hour, we canceled that order and paid for what we did receive. We were then told by the staff a large order was called in before us, and that's what delayed our dinner. I would love more communication next time or before we order. I will think about giving this place one more try as the food is great when you get it. read more

Great place for kids, outdoor seating area, chill staff, a piano they can play and food comes out fast - chicken katsu and garlic edamame are fantastic!! read more

Great vibe, cool bands (I think daily), friendly service.... however if you are well versed in Ramen be prepared to be underwhelmed. It's not terrible but it ain't great.... read more

This restaurant was an amazing find! We loved the Sangria and the spicy miso and ramen bowls. Food was amazing and would definitely love to go back when we visit California again. read more

Rosewood Kitchen - Ramen Near Me - Oceanside, California

Rosewood Kitchen is an O'Side gem! Tonight I had the steak and fries with shrimp (surf and turf), it was amazing! Nice atmosphere, knowledgeable pro server, fair prices. Our table also had ramen, pizza and few different appetizers. We all loved it! read more

Rosewood Kitchen - Steak and fries with shrimp (surf and turf) - Ramen Near Me - Oceanside, California

AUTOMATIC GRATUITY ADDED: An automatic gratuity (tip) of 20% is added to the bill! This isn't clear on the menu nor is it posted on the table outside. Then the receipt asks for additional tip. So basically, its a 20% uncharge/service fee on top of menu prices plus a solicitation for even more tip. I've seen this at hotels, fine restaurants, and banquets, I read that sometimes restaurants will charge for large parties because they expect to have additional staff on the table. We received no special attention or added service. I met a group of friends here. One of the friends, a vegan, raved about the place because she had visited on a night they served dinner and enjoyed her vegan options. We arrived after everyone was already seated. Anyway, I was expecting to enjoy Rosewood Kitchen but unfortunately that wasn't the case. PROS: Our waiter was friendly and able to give good menu suggestions. I wanted glass of red wine. Since they don't have a drink menu, I was just going to order a glass of merlot. She recommended a Malbec and I did really enjoy it. There was live music which wasn't overwhelmingly loud. We were able to carry on conversation without shouting. Very pleasant. Unfortunately, we went on a day they only offered Tapa's so this review does not cover their main menu. These were all small tapas appetizer size orders I ordered the Rosewood Wings they were flavorful $11 Nice flavor with a little kick but not overly hot. Not overly seasoned or saturated. White dipping sauce was very complementary. CONS: Croquetas $9 came with about 6 little croquette fried balls. They were fried so we gave it a minute to rest at the table before eating one. Still, it was hard to taste anything because they were so hot inside. Finished the wings and came back to have a second one. White dipping sauce was again complimentary - but it could not save the croquettes that lacked any flavor. nothing special. we would not order them again Fried Chicken Fries. $11 x 2 Fries were unseasoned and unsalted. Chicken was okay but the sauce was flavorful. Together the dish was underwhelming and meh. None of the menu items have ingredient list. I really feel there are certain foods, like mushrooms/onions/nuts, that need to be listed or if not listed, mentioned by the staff. My nephew is not a fan of mushrooms and this dish had them. Of course, he wouldn't have ordered it had he known. Lemonade: Not a fan. So to recap: We liked the waitress, wine. music and Rosewood wings We were not fans of anything else we ordered And it's a hard pass for us when automatic gratuities are added without it being posted because its so disingenuous. I'm sure a lot of people don't even realize this and give another full tip. read more

Rosewood Kitchen - Ramen Near Me - Oceanside, California

Mom and I stopped in for a could drinks and light apps. Shared the Cucumber salad, which was a delicious mix of Spinach, cucumber, sesame seeds and a ponzu or shoyiu sauce. Light and flavorful. The fried gyoza were perfectly crispy and soft. Our drinks were our favorite part (what we really stopped in for) the triple j sangria was full of body and the sake spritz was so unique and refreshing. We shared throughout the meal, couldn't settle on one. read more

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Great Ramen. Fun street side cafe with ocean view. Music most nights. You can drink next door and eat Rosewood on their patio.

$20 ramen with half an egg, no yolk..... $9 cucumber salad with soggy lettuce and no flavor...temporara brussel sprouts soaked in sweet chili sauce. $83 and I'm never going back. Nice ppl tho. read more

Food wasn't too bad, we came here after hanging out at Frankie's. We got a bottle of wine to share, they didn't have the ones listed on their menu, so we picked it from the bar. We ordered the Caesar salad and brussel sprouts to start. It was pretty good. For entrees I got the pappardelle with ragu. The pappardelle was cooked right, and the ragu tasted good except it was like cat food, really mushy. The texture was a little too mushy for me, but had good flavors. My husband got the penne with chicken parm. He liked the chicken parm, but the pasta was like box pasta. Overall, not a bad place for decent food. read more

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If you're visiting Oceanside, I cannot recommend Rosewood Kitchen enough. The owner, Joshua, is has a wonderful personality/vibe and his hospitality was second to none...oh, and the food was OUTSTANDING. I had the karage as an appetizer and the house special "Rosewood Twist" Tonkotsu Ramen bowl - both were top tier. Joshua shared stories of his life and his passion, roots, and respect for Japanese culture showed in his food. A wonderful experience all around. Looking forward to my next trip to Oceanside to share more stories over sake with him. This is the type of person/business that deserves support for the commitment to his craft. Kanpai! read more

Rosewood Kitchen - MISO/BLACK GARLIC TONKOTSU - Ramen Near Me - Oceanside, California