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Blue Ocean/Harumama

4.0 (1.3k reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago
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Seyla T.

We got a table near the windows to check out the seals. Nice view of the ocean and the seals!! We ordered all 3 savory buns - my favorite was pork, beef, then chicken but all were amazing! The bunny one was delicious of course. The poke was a nice and refreshing option and a filling portion. Boyfriend loved his ramen, especially the brussel sprouts in it lol. One of my fave meals while on vacation.

Pork Pig Bun
Sushant Z.

The pig buns are so fun! Pork inside is ground up with spices. (Not like a pork bbq bun.) I thought that it was tasty and nicely salted. Not the best pork bun I've had but it was so cute that I don't think that I cared. :) Also picked up a rainbow roll. Very heavy with the filler of crab meat and rice. Thin slivers of fish on top. I'd skip this one next time and get a different roll. I still enjoyed the takeout food at sunset by the park and would order from here again.

Dynamite Roll
Shaista M.

I went to Blue Ocean/Harumama today and sadly was a bit disappointed. The service was extremely slow and the waitress would hardly stop at my table to ask if I needed anything. It took them almost 30 minutes to take my order. It also took them a long time to bring me a glass of water after the start of the service. I ordered the dynamite roll and matcha cheesecake. Dynamite roll tasted okay and matcha cheesecake was very stale. The cheesecake also did not have an emphasis on the matcha flavor. Ambiance was standard and the lights were dimmer than expected. It was difficult to see. I had high expectations based on the pictures and reviews I saw online. Unfortunately, I may not be returning.

Tito R.

Beautiful breath taking views! The food here is fantastic! Service is great! Probably some of the best sushi I've ever tasted!

Cow Bun!
Allen C.

Amazing view. Got to watch seals on the nearby beach while we waited for our dinner Service is great. We asked for the server's recommendation, she was so stoked about all the options, it felt like she recommended the whole menu by the time she was done We went with the Sushi and some appetizer, it was great. The Cow Bun, I was skeptical at first but flavor was pretty good.

Salmon Teriyaki
Kelly K.

The salmon teriyaki and ramen bowl were delicious! The hostess service was not good at all. There was no communication. But our waitress was great. The ambience doesn't give upscale, but I'm not sure if that's what they were going for. It felt like a casual spot to me with a nice coastal view if you sit by the window. I would go back for the food and the view but not for the ambience.

Marthin M.

Food was truly amazing and high quality and the sauce on the sushi weren't too smart nor too salty. The cow bun was what surprised me because of how tender the beef was. The poke bowl was really filling. Service was amazing and decently quick with the ambiance of the beautiful ocean that we got placed nearby to look at.

Kathy B.

Stopped by for dinner the atmosphere was awesome and the service was great and the food was amazing will definitely visit again when I am back in town

Chicken Bun
Net A.

044/2026/Feb This is an Asian fusion eatery offering sushi, ramen and a trendy bao buns !! A Valentine Date with hubby plus daughter and grandkids! Was a busy day so just decided to utilize the valet parking ...$20 /3 hrs and $2/hr after! Was still few hundred steps from valet to the restaurant! The wait was about 40 minutes upon checking in @3:56!!! So we went for a walk to the Coast Walk Trail! Upon getting back to the restaurant it took another 30 minutes wait from the 40 minutes ?????Really ?? We got seated at 5:15!!!! Service was great ! Hubby and I shared a Bulgogi Udon, fried pork potstickers and the Crab Rangoon!! We had sharable of sushi rolls, and we ordered the animal buns as well. Bulgogi Udon served with beef broth, bulgogi beef, caramelized onion topped with green onion, and sesame seeds... was very tasty and flavorful!!

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Chinyere E.

The view at this place is amazing. My friends and I watched the sunset by the window, and it was everything. The atmosphere alone made the experience so special. We got our food in a timely manner, and our waiter was honestly the best. He was attentive, made jokes with us, and kept the conversation going, which made the whole night even more enjoyable. I really appreciate experiences where the people around you, including other guests, are kind and open to sharing recommendations. Our waiter also gave great suggestions and was very hospitable to me and my friends. We had a party of seven, and he still accommodated us really well. The food came out quickly, and the appetizers were amazing. I definitely recommend the calamari rings. The only thing I would note is that the wait was a little long, but that was mainly because of where we wanted to sit, and it is a pretty popular spot. We waited about 30 minutes, but it worked out because we walked down to the beach and had a really nice late night walk. Overall, it was such a great experience and definitely worth it.

Bunny Bun
Yolanda G.

What a wonderful and unique place that makes dinner memorable! We loved that they offer offered Ramen, sushi, and buns. And not just any buns, but shaped in what you're eating for the meat selections. The dessert is shaped like a bunny. The location is beautiful. You have a nice view of the ocean. Our server was incredibly helpful with our choices, especially for my husband who has a fair amount of allergies. The food was incredible! The cherry blossom I had was good, but not memorable. I do look forward to trying other drinks and items on the menu.

Crispy Crab Wontons and chicken Karraage
Naz Z.

This location is BEAUTIFUL! We went for happy hour and were seated right by the huge windows that overlook La Jolla cove and the sea lions. It was a breathtaking and relaxing place to sit. We went for happy hour, which was a great deal. I thought their crispy crab wontons were perfection, there were green onions and other things in there that made it a textural adventure (in a good way, love some crunch in my crab rangoons!). Wish we were hungry enough to try the character bao buns, those looked so fun!

bunny bun (with nutella inside!)
Sarah C.

LOVEDDD dining here!! i was looking for ramen spots to try out in san diego and so many people recommended blue ocean / harumama! we were seated at a booth by the window -- since we came at night, we couldn't see the ocean, but i'm certain the view would be beaaautiful during the day or at sunset. such a cute date night spot :3 overall, the atmosphere was super modern and spacious. waiter was polite, meh service was just average. the me so hot ramen was yummy, but would probs get less or no peanuts next time. hawaiian roll had a yummy sauce and was DELISH, i was honestly surprised at how many rolls there were!! i was most looking forward to the cutie character buns hehe. chicken bun = soft and plush, texture inside reminded me of a tuna melt bunny bun = perfect, chef's kiss, no notes if you don't mind a short walk, skip the valet and find street parking (we found spots along ivanhoe ave on a weekday).

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Do they take reservations?

Last I checked a couple months ago they don't. Only thing close to a reservation is if you want a table by the window and have to wait for it, they'll put your name on the waitlist, but only if you're there in person.

Is this on the ground floor?

Yes you walk downstairs

Do they accommodate for a gluten allergy?

Yes, they have gluten-free noodles as one of their ramen options.

Is there parking?

There is street parking that's impossible to find during lunch/dinner hours, even during weekdays. But there is valet next door at George's.

Can they accommodate a peanut allergy?

I have a peanut allergy and was able to eat here comfortably. I was very clear to the server what allergies I had and she was able to let me know if any of the items I wanted contained those allergens. As I always tell those with allergies… 

How can we seated nearest to the ocean view ? Do we need to make reservation or call ahead?

There's limited seating outdoor with ocean view. It's best go when they first open since they don't take reservation.

What's a good place to have a picnic nearby this restaurant since it is now takeout only? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

There is a large grassy area overlooking the ocean at scripps park which is right around the corner from there . Bring a blanket and enjoy… 

Does this place take reservations?

I'm sorry, we unfortunately do not take reservations. I recommend calling ahead of time, and asking host/hostess for an estimate of the wait time.

Is the patio dog friendly?

We love fur babies but are only allowing service dogs in the restaurant/patio area .

Are gluten free noodles and/or broth available?

We do have a gluten free noodle available on the menu but our veggie broth base used in the vegan ramen, does have components of yeast in it.

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Ramen Nagi

4.5(746 reviews)
3.8 mi•University City
•$$

Fun Fact: Ramen Nagi started in Tokyo and became known for its bold, highly customizable ramen. And…read morehonestly, the customization is one of my favorite parts about coming here. I've been to Ramen Nagi a handful of times, and it's one of those places I know I can count on when I'm craving a really satisfying bowl of ramen. In facts, its probably my favorite ramen spot ever. First, the must-order for me is the potstickers. They come connected, so you literally get to break them apart yourself. It sounds like a small thing, but it's actually pretty fun, and the potstickers themselves are delicious. Crispy on the bottom, juicy inside and perfect for dipping. But the ramen is really where Ramen Nagi shines. I love how customizable it is. You can choose your broth, richness, noodle texture, spice level and all the little additions, so you can really build the bowl exactly how you want it. I usually like having the ability to control the richness and spice because sometimes I want something comforting and rich, and other times I want something a little lighter. You can also control how chewy you want the noodles to be. The noodles have a great texture and the broth is flavorful without needing a ton of extra toppings to make it interesting. There is also plenty of variety, so you can come back and try something different each time. I also appreciate that the portions are filling without feeling like you're just getting a giant bowl of noodles. Don't leave without ordering the potstickers. And definitely take advantage of all the ramen customization options.

Honestly. Worth the hype. Worth the wait (it's fast) I had…read morethe number one with some extras. I've also had the red one but the king broth is exceptional. Ramen up.

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Ujin

4.1(163 reviews)
4.0 mi•University City

My new favorite ramen spot of all time and it's not even close. Came here after a friend…read morerecommended and I'm recommending all my friends to go here now too!!! FOOD: 9.8/10 What we ordered: Chicken Karaage | 9.5/10 When you first bite into it, you are met with a mildly sweet soy bbq sauce paired with a crunchy fried exterior, the batter shatters into crumbly bits that add a light crunch. My only note is that it could be crunchier, but idk I'm just a crunch fiend Classic Tokyo Shoyu Ramen | 10/10 Every single bite of this ramen was insanely full of flavor and the texture of each ingredient was perfect. -- Standout ramen ingredients: the Noodles were the perfect level of al dente for me and the deep umami flavor of the broth clung onto the noodles nicely. the Chashu had this sweet char-grilled flavor and my jaw actually dropped after the first bite. The marbling of the fat was a good ratio which made the meat soft and juicy. It melded really well with the broth that was infused with a rich sesame oil aroma. And then every bite after still blew our minds. the Broth had a deep flavor with a sesame aroma that coated the tongue and clung to the noodles. It came with black pepper garnish that added just enough brightness to the soup. I enjoyed how the broth was not too salty yet every sip was so rich. I finished all of the soup down to the last drop! (Picked up the bowl and chugged it ngl)

Tried this hidden gem for dinner last night and it did not disappoint!…read more There were plenty of tables and we were quickly seated. We were seated at the long table in the center and the table was huge. We were having a bit of trouble reaching for our appetizers (short people problems). There was only 1 server, but we didn't have to wait for our food for very long. I did receive a dirty glass for my drink, but she quickly replaced it with a clean one. I ordered the truffle edemame, potstickers, and chicken karaage. I couldn't really taste the truffle in the edamame, but I like edamame regardless so I ate it. The potstickers were delicious! The juices squirted all over my face when I took my first bite, but I didn't even care. The chicken karaage was divine! It was drenched in sauce and I would've loved to eat it with some plain rice. Next time, I'll have to order with rice. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen with chashu pork and chicken and my husband ordered the Tokyo shoyu ramen. I didn't mind the chicken, but it didn't seem to match. It was pretty tender. It was thinly sliced and kind of reminded me of deli meat. The chashu pork was chef's kiss! It was thick and flavorful! The broth was brothing! It was flavored just right! I tried the Tokyo shoyu and almost wanted to switch with my husband. It was also flavored perfectly. One thing that did throw me off was that the broth wasn't hot, but I honestly didn't mind because it was THAT delicious! I highly recommend this place! I'll definitely be coming back!

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Sushi Mori

3.9(534 reviews)
1.0 mi•La Jolla, La Jolla Shores
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this place rocks, great patio, great prices, great service and delish sushi definitely recommendread more

This restaurant was one of several just steps away from our hotel, and it had a very impressive…read moreexterior, with its all-grass hedges (if that's what you call it?) instead of the usual. However, I noticed that its ratings were much lower than others on this street. Still, we decided to check it out... For some reason, we decided to order the same thing...the Chicken Katsu Bento. In addition, we ordered a side of Shrimp Tempura. Their Shrimp Tempura was really good...and generous in size. However, the Bento was very underwhelming. It even came off as an Americanized version...in that it completely lacked any Japanese sides like most Bento Boxes. It only had a huge portion of a salad with Japanese sauce. It didn't even have any Spring Rolls. Just the Katsu, a few Tempura pieces, and Rice that seemed at least a day old. Katsu and Tempura tasted good, but the rest of the items in the Bento was just bad. Then the worst part? Their Miso Soup was totally bland. In fact, mine was a totally clear broth with ZERO flavor! I added a ton of Soy Sauce to make up for it, and still tasted horrible. I hated to do it, but mentioned this to the waitress, and she brought out another cup of Miso Soup...and it, too, was terrible. WAY too clear and tasteless. At this point, I understood just why the ratings were so low here. Of all the restaurants I've been to in San Diego, this had to be the worst. It's a pity for such a beautiful looking restaurant (at least on the outside...inside was much more casual-usual) to have such sub-standard foods and portions. Sorry...but 2 stars are all I can muster for this substandard Bento Box.

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Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen - Original Chicken Ramen

Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen

3.8(5.2k reviews)
7.0 mi•Kearny Mesa
•$$

RakiRaki has been a regular stop for me when I'm in San Diego, and while the ramen is excellent and…read morethey offer some very good sushi rolls, I have to start with the real reason I keep coming back: their karaage chicken! This is hands down my favorite karaage chicken anywhere. Crispy and beautifully seasoned on the outside, juicy on the inside, and dangerously easy to keep eating long after you know you've had enough. In fact, whenever I eat here, I almost always order an extra karaage to go specifically to take back to my hotel and enjoy a day or two later. That probably says more than anything else I could write about it! There's also a pretty interesting story behind RakiRaki. Owner and executive chef Junya Watanabe was born in Tokyo and eventually spent about 20 years in the fashion industry before changing directions and pursuing ramen. He traveled back to Japan to learn the craft and trained under respected Japanese ramen chefs before opening the original RakiRaki right here on Convoy Street in 2012. It turned out to be a pretty good decision! RakiRaki became one of the restaurants associated with a newer generation of businesses that helped transform Convoy into the incredible Asian dining destination it is today. Watanabe subsequently expanded into other locations and Japanese food concepts, including ventures focused on vegan Japanese cuisine, sushi, and, appropriately enough considering my obsession with it, Japanese karaage. The ramen here is also excellent and absolutely worth coming for. They offer everything from tonkotsu and chicken ramen to tsukemen, along with some seriously flavorful specialty bowls. If ramen isn't what you're after, their sushi rolls are another good option, and the presentation can be really impressive. This location is in the Convoy Street area, so parking can be an adventure. The restaurant sits in a very busy center with several other restaurants all competing for the same limited number of spaces. Give yourself a little extra time, especially during peak dining hours. Service has always been pleasant, although I don't think it's quite as good as what I remember from their former Little Italy location on India Street. Nothing bad by any means, just not quite the same level of attentiveness and overall experience I remember from that location. Still, the food keeps me coming back. Great ramen, beautifully presented sushi, an interesting San Diego success story, and karaage chicken that I literally order twice during the same meal just so I can have it again later. A solid four stars and definitely worth a stop when you're eating your way through Convoy. Just be prepared to hunt for parking!

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.

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Marugame Udon - Curry Nikutama

Marugame Udon

4.3(716 reviews)
3.7 mi•University City
•$$
Locally owned & operated
Vegan friendly

I first fell in love with Marugame back in 2004 in Waikiki. The long lines to get a piping hot…read morebowl of udon in the blistering sun had me hooked. Then came the DTLA location pre-covid and my excitement that I was only a few hours away from a bowl of goodness. I've been to the UTC location at least 20 times since it opened and am so glad it's in my backyard. I've never gotten anything other than the regular kake udon with scallions and tempura flakes and a piece of shrimp tempura and sweet potato on the side. My husband is also a creature of habit and has never gotten anything other than the curry with a seasoned egg, adding a big fried chicken cutlet, fried cheese, and sweet potato on the side. Their self service station to pour your own tempura dipping sauce and adding a touch of ginger is a hit along with their soup spoons, chopsticks, katsu packets, and water station. It's cafeteria style so grab your tray, noodles, pick out your fried tempura goodness, eat, and hand the tray to the employee at the drop off station when done. It's delicious, affordable, and moves quickly. My only request is to add spam musubi to the UTC location so I can pretend I'm in Waikiki.

As I've gotten older, I've become a big udon person. And Marugame consistently does it well. I've…read morebeen to several locations over the years, and it always does the job! Recommendations: * Nikutama udon: my favorite. It's more noodle-focused, with that concentrated savory-sweet sauce coating the chewy udons * Sweet beef udon: what I get when I'm in a more soup moody. The dashi broth with sweet, savory beef is simple but comforting. * Bolognese udon: I tried this recently and was pleasantly surprised! You still the meaty and rich flavors of a Bolognese, just wrapped around thick udon. Fun to try if you want a sauce-forward dish. And I almost always grab some tempura on the way down the line. The shrimp and dark meat chicken are my favorites. Overall, nothing fancy, just solid udon served fast and efficiently. There's a reason I keep coming back here when I'm shopping at UTC.

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