excellent service and ambience, loved the decoration! Ramen was delicious and noodles were fresh!

My bestie and I decided to come here after a long day of work and Service was great! Food was Delicious! Will definitely be coming back!

Great service! We were seated as soon as we got in and orders were taken pretty soon after. The food came out fairly quickly as well and was very fresh and hot. Our server was super attentive as well and checked in pretty often. Would definitely recommend coming and I will be returning again soon! read more

The ambiance is good for couples and small groups. The service was very adequate and efficient. The gyoza didn't taste ordinary at all. It has its distinct, standout flavor. The takoyaki was legit as it did have octopus. The veggie fried rice tasted as if the butter used has some secret recipe. We were also craving for eggs that day, and since we haven't tried a yakisoba omelette, we tried the omusoba. It's a perfect dish for someone that's a sucker for noodles like me. The sauce, the thickness of the noodles blended well with the eggs. The xiao long bao's soup was flavorful and at the same time blends well with the ginger toppings - and vinegar. And finally, the ramen. We always order tonkotsu black, but of course we also have to try their special version of black ramen. Both were tasty with flavorful broths. I like how the black Tajima's broth was very garlicky. Overall, they serve the food flavorful, with fresh tender meats, and just warm enough for the tastebuds and tummy. read more

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-1 Got rid of my favorite creamy chicken ramen. -1 Server forgot to input my order that I repeated. -1 Took too long. read more

Food: my kids love their ramens. Service was great. Our waiter was super nice. Ambiance: couples and families. read more

I came for a visit with some friends. As expected since it's a popular location, the parking was a little difficult to find and there was quite a wait. The staff provided great service and offered plenty of recommendations. Inside the restaurant, it's very spacious and warm with wood accents and a full bar. For appetizers, we ordered the Takoyaki, Karaage, and Pork Gyoza. The Takoyaki was very hot and incredibly soft and gooey it practically melts into your mouth. The kaarage was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and paired nicely with the sauce. A hint of lemon made it taste so much better. The Pork Gyoza was a good starter and a great way to begin a meal. For our main dishes, we had the Traditional Tonkotsu Ramen, Carnitas Ramen, the Chicken Ramen, and the Chicken Katsu Curry. The Tonkotsu Ramen stood out the most. It's very flavorful and balanced nicely without an overly rich or heavy taste. The Carnitas Ramen was very interesting since it's a unique fusion-style dish which surprisingly works well. The Chicken Ramen on the other hand was decent. The chicken itself was a bit dry and salty, making it the least favorite out of the three we tried. As for the Chicken Katsu Curry, the katsu is crunchy, soft and was great to have. It's not overpowering and the curry flavor was spot on. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a satisfying bowl of ramen. It's a great spot for friends, family, and groups. Only downside is having to deal with the wait and limited parking so plan accordingly. read more

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Kool little spot with a nice vibe inside. Had the curry ramen which was very good. Had rich smooth flavor and the right amount of spice. And they had a beer tower special for 20 bucks. Definitely will go back to try other options...service was solid, they were attentive enough. Parking is terrible in the area so b mindful of that read more

Tajima Ramen Convoy - Curry Ramen. - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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My friend and I came during their anniversary special. The server was friendly, and explained the specials and answered all our questions. The garlic edamame was yummy, I was not a huge fan of their chicken ramen, I felt it was missing something... idk maybe more veggies, we were suppose to have extra noodles but mine didn't seem to have that. My friends seem to have all the noodles and their ramen seemed balanced. Maybe I just made the wrong choice.... I'd probably comeback to give them another try. read more

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The price to proportion ratio is so worth it. Each ramen bowl has so much noodles. The broth is also extremely flavorful but a lil oily read more

Tajima Ramen Convoy - yah - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

I really wanted to like this place, especially given the reviews but the food fell short. My broth felt bland while the edamame were too salty. Staff was nice and the place is cute; there was a short wait when we got there on a weekend night. read more

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Ordered the Tajima Black ramen, and had a great balance to the broth, not too oily and heavy, anf the garlic flavor was nice. The pork had a great flavor and texture, and the egg was yummy, not too runny but still soft and slightly sweet! The noodles were thin and chewy, which is my preference, so I enjoyed them a lot! Friendly and attentive staff, and the interior was very warm and inviting yet cool vibe to it. read more

Tajima Ramen Convoy - Tajima Black - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Pretty good spicy sesame ramen. I do wish it had some more noodle. If I came here again, I'd probably order a noodle refill, but I don't see it on the menu. In my not humble, entitled opinion, the cultured customer should ask for more noodles rather than more toppings. After all, that's ubiquitous in Japan, but you rarely see it here. I don't think I can downvote them for it since I didn't ask, but if I had asked for extra noodle, and they said my only option was to order a second bowl, I probably would've subtracted a star. Lol Broth had a nice meaty flavor and the mix was good. I definitely like the kikurage. I kinda wish there was more meat of some kind, but this style is closer to a tantanmen, which normally doesn't have the chashu, so that complaint is also invalid. If I have to find justification to subtract a star, it's mostly for the curry, which is more of an "extra" on the menu when compared to the ramen. Even then, while the curry was mediocre, partly due to the lack of spice, I thought the texture of the cutlet was quite good, probably better than the fake Coco Ichibanya down the street. As a further nitpick, I thought the cutlet pieces were way too big, quite unwieldy to eat with the spoon. read more

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The food was incredible I got the tonkatsu it was soo flavorful and great complex flavors with the chili sauce Service was great! Very polite and speedy Ambiance was epic so pretty at the center table all the pretty lights, chandler incredible read more

Tajima Ramen Convoy - Soup dumplings chili sesame ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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Fav thing was the crispy rice with tuna appetizer! strawberry matcha - 7/10 Ramen 8.5 / 10 . not memorable but still delicious read more

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We came here for our last dinner in San Diego. I wasn't sure how authentic the ramen would be, but the reviews looked good, so we decided to try it. We waited about 15 minutes and were seated at a large communal table. Orders were taken quickly, and everything seemed fine at first. Our first ramen arrived about 20 minutes later, followed by fried rice and another ramen. We were a party of six, and my daughter's ramen didn't arrive until roughly 40 minutes after we ordered--long after most of us had already finished. Guests who arrived well after us were served much faster, so I'm not sure what happened, but the pacing of service was definitely slow. The ramen itself was decent--not amazing, but not bad either. Nothing particularly memorable. We still enjoyed our conversation and time together, but if all of our dishes had come out around the same time, the experience would have been much better. read more

Tajima Ramen Convoy - Tahima Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by Tajima Ramen in Convoy for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. *Entire party must be present to be seated* I checked in before hand so the host already had our table set up and even let us pre-order so the food would be ready - saving us from hangry kids (and adults). Service was excellent throughout, with friendly and attentive staff. While the food itself landed around 3.5/4 stars, the strong service pushed the overall experience up. Karaage ($8): Seasoned, deep-fried chicken served with a side of mayo. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the mayo paired well. Each order came with about five small pieces. Pork Chashu Fried Rice ($14.50): Stir-fried rice with egg, onion, green peas, carrots, corn, chashu, and baby bok choy, served with chili oil on the side. The fried rice was okay on its own and definitely needed the chili oil for added flavor. Carnitas Ramen ($17): Egg noodles in a spicy pork bone broth topped with carnitas, half a ramen egg, diced onions, radish, and a lime wedge. Tasted similar to birria ramen, with decent flavor and a noticeable kick in the broth. Portions were on the smaller side. Like most plazas in Convoy, parking is a challenge. The lot is limited, so street parking may be necessary, especially during peak hours. read more

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This was a cool spot to visit if you want to winsome fusion ramen. I got the carnitas ramen in the last visit. It was a blend of carnitas flavor with broth of ramen. The staff were friendly and attentive.They offered the holiday special to get some discount of ordering their gift card. The ramen shop was busy and packed when we visited. The store was decorated in holiday decor. One down side about this location was the parking was limited. I was barely able to find a spot which was also super tight. Good luck to all who are trying to find parking there. read more

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Tajima has a lot of cool fusion flavors and the ambience is very hip and trendy. We got the carnitas ramen which was very flavorful and Hispanic flavor profile which was different from the usual Japanese ramen style. The truffle ribeye ramen was also a very interesting concept. The broth was light but robust in flavor. The tonkotsu ramen was on point with Japanese flavors. The staff was very attentive and explained things in detail. The parking lot gets very busy so it's hard to find parking in this plaza but we got lucky and found a spot. read more

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This place is so good, I always hit this spot up for good ramen & appetizers. And they gave my baby a lil ice cream. Thank you for the hospitality!! read more

Tajima Ramen Convoy - Vegan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

All ramens are good. My family got the chicken broth, traditional tonkashu and Tajima black. We love all of them. The other dishes (egg omelette yakisoba and salmon poke) are delicious as well. Be warned the portions are huge! Parking can be limited as the parking lot is small. Have to use Park Mobile app read more

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One of my favorite spots in San Diego!! The carnitas ramen piqued my interest when reading the menu, and it was recommended by my server!! I was genuinely pleased by the taste of the carnitas and it paired with the ramen so well!!! The carnitas was soooo soft and tender and I loved the addition of onion and cilantro. The chicken karaage is always a hit here as well! Seating options are a little limited, we had a group of 6 and we sat at the table in the middle which was a little awkward. The parking lot if also really small but if you wait you can probably find a spot. read more

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Came here because my best friend said their Katsu Curry Rice is really good but I ended up like the Chashu Bowl with Tamago better. The food was good but I'm lowkey feel sad because didn't try their ramen even though this is a ramen place...maybe next time lol. Service was alright and attentive, our food came out quick too. The store is cute, they have small and large tables next to the wall and windows that fit party of 2-4 people and an island table in the middle for people who want to dine-in solo. Overall it was a good experience. read more

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Loved the curry ramen! Great service & great employees. Decently priced. Parking is a bit difficult but it's in Convoy so that's a given. Nice ambience. read more

Tajima Ramen Convoy - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Came on a late Friday night, and they were still quite busy. The parking lot is kind of small and it's usually hard to find an open spot. They serve more than ramen here but not many dishes for vegetarians, vegans or ones that doesn't eat pork. Our order didn't take long to arrive to the table. Each person ordered a different type of ramen bowl: traditional Tonkatsu, spicy sesame, chicken, and vegan. The broth were light but enjoyable. The chashu were thinly sliced, easier to eat than having it overwhelming fatty and thick cut. It's all personal preference. The only downfall was I thought the servings were quite small. Was it the best ramen? No, but it's ok. It wouldn't be a place I would stress to find parking for if a spot wasn't already open. read more

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Great music selection! Spicy Sesame Pork Ramen was absolutely amazing. Service 10/10, always coming to the table make sure everybody was in good hands and had drinks and all that read more

Second time here, I've tried the Katsu Curry, Pork Chashu Bowl and the Jalapeño Bomb and everything has been amazing! Also great service everyone is always very welcoming and friendly. Totally recommend it read more

Tajima Ramen Convoy - Jalapeño Bomb - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

It's been a while since I've been to this location. Luckily the bf and I scored a coveted parking spot in the lot and since it was an earlier dinner (around 6:30pm), we also got seated pretty quickly. I spotted a new item that I haven't before, the shrimp wonton ramen and decided to give it a try. It has a chicken based broth, with bok choy, wood ear mushrooms and a few shrimp wontons. The bf got the traditional ramen with extra char su. I decided to get a half egg. For appetizers we got the kaarage and the spicy tuna on crispy rice. The chicken was a bit tough and was somewhat difficult to eat. It had a good flavor but I ended eating it by hand so that I could separate it. The crispy rice tuna was indeed crispy. The tuna was masked by the mixture and wasn't as fresh as I expected. I think I'll skip on both those apps next time. The ramens were good though. I hadn't had their chicken broth before and it has a very nice and clean flavor. The bok choy was tender with a good bite. The egg was nice well. The service was very good. Once we got our order in, food came at a good pace and they were all friendly and helpful. They told us that if you provide a review on Yelp before you leave, you can get a free ice cream. I decided to decline this time as I was too full from the meal and took some noodles home. Next time, I'll leave room because who doesn't like ice cream?!? read more

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Went in on a lunch whim and was meet by two of the nicest staff. Great food recommendations and had no long waits even with under staffing. Food was amazing and the restaurant was very clean and well lit. read more

Tajima Ramen Convoy - Traditional Tonkotsu Ramen. - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

I was looking for a place to have lunch and I saw this off the street; I pulled in and checked Yelp reviews. Seeing that it had 4.5 starts with close to 5,000 reviews I told myself "I gotta try this"! Sat inside (no outside dining area), the friendly server told me about all the specials but I chose their traditional Tajima Ramen with their traditional white pork bone broth even though I love Black Garlic oil. It came quickly and it was simply amazing. The broth has this creamy texture and amazing taste, the pork belly was not dry like in many other places, it just melted on your mouth. The egg noodles were cooked to perfection. Overall, one of the better ramen soups I have had in a very long time and the service matched it. Highly recommend it. read more

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We've been on a ramen kick lately. We headed out to one of our favorite spots Ajisen. When we showed up it was completely/permanently closed . Our quest for ramen would not be stopped! We ended up at Tajima. This place did not disappoint. The atmosphere was laid back with fun music playing. The servers were friendly and helpful. The meal was served at a leisurely pace. The crunchy cucumber salad was cool and refreshing. I had the traditional tonkotsu Ramen. It was awesome. The noodles were cooked perfectly, the broth was flavorful, and the pork was tender with a hint of sweetness. Don't be confused by my picture LOL...I asked for no mushrooms ‍. I had corn and black garlic oil on the side. They really rounded out the ramen. My husband had the spicy sesame ramen. He loved it. It had just the right amount of heat to have him sweating a bit. The only drawback to this place is the parking lot. It's pretty small. We were able to find parking out of the lot pretty close. It made for a nice little walk after lunch. And this lunch was worth the walk! We will definitely keep this place in the rotation! read more

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I've been coming to Tajima Convoy since 2007. The food is always excellent, it's a unique blend of traditional and unique inspired menu leaves you coming back for more. Service is always top notch and the crew always hooks it up. Music is also vibing here, all in all a great spot for a date or quick bite to eat. read more

Tajima Ramen Convoy - Vanilla ice cream - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

The worst service ever. Came in and waited some time at the front to even be seated but in the meantime we got the chance to look over the menu and decide what we wanted. There were 2 of us and we were sat at a 4 seater by the window. After seating us, two other groups of people were sat and they were BOTH served before we were. After 15 minutes have passed by someone finally came to ask if we wanted any DRINKS and after that he tried to leave but we said we were actually ready to order food. Took another 10-15 minutes to bring out the two ramens we bought; traditional tonkatsu ramen and chicken ramen. The other two groups that got sat after us got their food already and one of the groups even finished and LEFT before we even started eating. Upon receiving the food, I got my tonkatsu ramen first and it was very small and plain considering the amount of time it took to come out. The chicken ramen we got was also about the same but it didn't come with the extra 1/2 egg we ordered so we had to ask for that again. The broth was okay with 2 or 3 pieces of meat. We also got the strawberry matcha refresher and it looked like dookie water and the taste followed. Meal was alright for just under $40. Did not tip for the terrible service. read more

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Tajima is a solid choice for a bowl of ramen on convoy. And they are open late which is a huge plus! The miso broth was really flavorful and the chashu is one of the best I've tried around San Diego. I also tried the strawberry matcha and it was delicious! read more

Awesome food and Ivan provided great service. 10/10 recommend the ramen and karage. The ramen egg was cooked perfectly! Noodles and broth were the universal standout. read more

We came in around 3:30pm, so it was pretty quiet -- which I actually loved because this location can get pretty busy. Our waiter, I believe his name was Brayden, was so sweet and told us we could sit anywhere. Right away, the service felt warm and welcoming. Honestly, every time I've come here, the staff has always been super friendly. The service was awesome from start to finish. They checked on us multiple times and were really attentive without being overbearing. We didn't need to ask for anything because they were already on top of it. As for the food -- sooo good. Ramen just always hits when you're craving it. I ordered the Carnitas ramen, edamame, and a katsu bun, and everything was delicious. The googie egg is amazing (seriously so good), but I do wish the ramen came with two instead of one. That's my only tiny complaint! Their happy hour is also such a deal -- $3 draft beers is hard to beat. I highly recommend the Chai Me a River. It's delicious. Overall, great food, great ambiance, and amazing staff who really take the time to explain the menu and give recommendations if you need them. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the mood for ramen. read more

Tajima Ramen Convoy - Chai me a river! - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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Service was great, food was great! I would definitely come again! Love the tonkatsu ramen!

Fresh, house-made noodles and great flavor. My son gave it a thumbs up, so I knew we had found a winner!

I really enjoyed my sesame spicy ramen. Service was great, restaurant was cute. The noodles itself tasted kind of like instant ramen noodles. We ordered the chicken karaage and I was not a fan. I've had chicken karaage many times at different restaurants and I'm used to a crunchy soft texture. Tajimas karaage felt rough and somewhat rubbery. I had not been to tajima in many years and now I remember why. read more

Tajima Ramen Convoy - Sesame spicy ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

We stopped in for a last minute meal to Tajima. Parking was easy, got seated right away. Brandon was our server and was amazing! Super helpful with the menu and made good recommendations. Went with the Carnitas Ramen and XioLongBao. Broth was good Carnitas still nice and tender. Dumplings came out hot, filled with soup and a great portion of meat inside. Definitely don't skimp on those dumplings. It was clean, music wasn't too loud. Ambiance over all nice! Would definitely be back. read more