the food was amazin as usual. i recommend the gyu tan. haha they changed the name to beef tongue. the waitress jiang was goregous! read more

I still like this place a lot and would recommend! My friends don't have any dietary restrictions and have always enjoyed their menu. Since I'm pescatarian, I love that they have solid vegetarian options. I went again recently and tried their third vegetarian option, and I want to give them more kudos for having three distinct veggie options! The spicy one is still my favorite but if not in the mood for it I would definitely go for one of the others. My friend got their signature Isshido ramen and also enjoyed it. The service was also friendly and the food came out quickly. read more

Isshido Ramen - Sapporo Vegetarian Ramen with thick noodles - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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I tried this place today.....in a semi busy mall. Parking is large but usually busy. I ordered the Black Mayu Tonkotsu ramen and I added fried garlic and crispy onions and a side of Kimchi. All of the food was really good. I'm not sure about the service though. The server was nice but as I was halfway done she asked if I wanted a to go box?? No....Im still eating! Came back to give me the check (while eating) and stood as if to wonder if I'd like to pay right then.....um no!....soon as I finished......can I take your bowl.....sure. Seemed as if she wanted to get that table wiped down and for me to leave. I'm not sure but it was annoying. I sadly will not go back because of how awkward it made me feel. Inside is pretty comfortable seating....i felt rushed. read more

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The Sapporo vegetarian ramen was delicious here, they also had a vegan options too. The veg Italian broth was very creamy and the portion was a good size plus they had a good amount of toppings too. The noodles were the perfect texture as well, not too firm not too soft, had a bit of a chewiness to it. I was also excited to see that they had a gluten free noodle option! The service was great, the staff was friendly and the ramen came out fast. I wouldn't say this place was anything too special but it is still a pretty good ramen spot. read more

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Came in and was greeted right away then directed to sit at any table we would like. There was only 1 server but she handled her crowd well. When we arrived there was only a couple other tables occupied but as the evening got a little later most of the tables were taken. Spacious, casual, family friendly restaurant. We got our usual Spicy Miso Ramen but this time you could adjust the spice level. Extra spicy was perfect. Not sure if I could handle their ghost level. They also recommended the wider thick noodles which we really enjoyed since the texture is chewy and stayed al dente. Broth is flavorful but I thought it was a bit more salty this time. My daughter said it tasted fine to her. read more

Isshido Ramen - Spicy Miso Ramen(Kazann) & Black Mayu Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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While the food is ok the service training for this restaurant is SO BAD!! Went in to place an order for take out.. there was only ONE two party table occupied at the time.. there was no greeting, when I walked up to the register still no acknowledgement.. I wasn't even sure she was ready for my order... Once she did take the order there was no "Thank You" no mention of how long it might take, basically NO gratitude. The. When the order was ready she plopped it down on a table and yelled out "here's your food"!!! REALLY??? "Here's your food"???? WOW these people need service training badly!!! For a "Japanese" restaurant it does not appear any Japanese people work here!! There is no common courtesy... HIGHLY disappointing. Terrible!! So shame!! read more

Came here on a Sunday for dinner and there were good amount of people dining in and for take out. The place looked decent and open with good seating. The food came out very quick. We ordered spicy miso and black garlic ramen and black garlic chicken karaage. Black chicken karaage was just that, black. Not much flavor. My husband liked his spicy miso ramen but the black garlic didn't taste like black garlic at all. The customer service was lacking and could hear the male server cussing when talking to another server. With the quality of the food I tried, I don't plan to return. read more

Just ate here tonight and the food was good, but they were planning really loud prayer music..... just super strange for this type of restaurant. I don't know, I just don't want to hear repetitive religious songs playing while I go out to eat. Felt super awkward. read more

Wife loves coming here for their curry, and it never disappoints. Daughter always orders their tonkatsu ramen with yellow chewy noodles. I normally get the black mayo ramen, but this time around I decided to get the squid karage curry and that was delicious as well. The one thing that always brings us back is the excellent customer service from our waitress. She is usually the only one taking everyone's order, but still manages to be so personable and polite. This time around she kept refilling our tea with hot water just so it didn't get cold from the AC. One thing especially I like it here is that she doesn't allow you to pack your leftovers, but she does it herself ,just so its perfectly placed in your To-Go container. That extra added touch of customer service is why we are regulars here. When you do the small stuff to take care of your customers, it goes a long way with us. read more

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I remember back when they built Mira Mesa Mall there was a Radio Shack here.  I looked forward to visiting once a month for my free battery.  Now Isshido Ramen is here. Short rib steak ramen with thin noodles.  Broth had a nice flavor.  Noodles had a snap and a mild flavor.  Loved how the tender steak was marinated.  Very good tasting dish. Chicken pot stickers were crispy on one side and soft on the other.  Chicken filling was nicely marinated.  Very good tasting dish. Pork deep fried gyoza was very crunchy.  Would have been perfect with a minute or 2 less cooking time as parts were cooked more than I like as the flavor was close to burnt.  Pork filling was delicious. Short rib appetizer was thin strips of beef.  Looked like a beef and broccoli dish without the broccoli.  Loved the kalbi like flavor.  Beef was very tender and juicy.  High quality beef here.  This is my fav dish so far. Service was fast and friendly. read more

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Isshido ramen is now our go-to ramen shop in San Diego because of their rich tonkatsu broth, seared tender chashu slices, QQ wavy noodles, and generous portions size for a reasonable price. See my prior reviews for more details, as they are still applicable, and I come here basically monthly. I decided to order different ramen today so that my fellow yelpers will know which ramen to choose from in the extensive menu. Although the isshido miso ramen and the isshido truffle ramen were good, they do not compare to the Isshido signature ramen and black mayu ramen. So I think I am going to stick with my favorites and not try any other ones. I am not a fan of cabbage in ramen (like with the miso ramen), and the truffle flavor plus the small mushrooms didn't appeal to me as much as the garlic in the black mayu ramen. I couldn't help but order another black garlic karaage. It really is just a very addicting appetizer. I am always licking the dipping sauce dish at the end. Service is friendly and professional as always. Tons of parking in free lot. This is a great place for a casual outing, date night, or family feast. read more

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Black oil tonkatsu: love how they roast/sear the chasu, gives it an extra smoldering unique taste. However the broth tasted off - sort of watery and oily. Service was great, presentation was well done too and there was no wait. I really wanted to like this place, but I'm pretty sure I got mild food poisoning- about an hour after eating here I had the worst upset stomach ever and had to spend the rest of the evening and night on the good old bathroom. My husband also had a queasy stomach afterwards but not as bad (he had the regular tonkatsu, so perhaps it had something to do with whatever black oil they put in mine). read more

Isshido Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Been coming to this place for years and always had a good experience although the servers seemed stressed (only one server for the whole place). Food is pretty good. The service lately has been terrible. It seems like a lot of turnover recently and the new male server is so rude!! He was arguing with me about my order after he got it wrong and I finally had to say I'm not going to argue with you and waste my time. He just stood over the table staring at me. Is this how you treat customers?! Insane read more

What a great spot for lunch. The reviews were mid but I decided to give Isshido a try as Menya has been declining in taste and service since their reopening. Everything we had was delicious. The black garlic tonkotsu and miso tonkotsu with the thick noodles were excellent. They were very garlicky, porky, and flavorful. The chashu were nicely charred, although a bit too thin. Made for great leftovers too. The small side of chashu rice bowl was so good! The meat was so smoky and tender. At an additional $2.99 for lunch, it was so worth it. Their fries were also excellently crispy and came out piping hot. Service was very friendly and they were great in providing our toddler with everything he needed to dine without us asking. There never seems to be a wait here but it definitely deserves more hype. Very good all around! read more

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Came here to try a nearby business for restaurant week. The uni udon was unique but the display wasn't as appealing as the image and the sauce wasn't nearly as creamy as one would expect. The karaage was a little more interesting than expected, but ultimately just felt slightly more elevated than a normal karaage. The ramen was flavorful and solid, but wasn't a standout or unique. Arguably in San Diego, with all the various ramen shops both big and small, I was hoping for something more unique in preparation or content. Overall would try again, but likely driven mostly out of convenience. read more

Isshido Ramen - Uni udon and the black garlic karaage - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great ramen place without having to wait for long line. Tasty soup and noodle. Big dining hall as well l. read more

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First time here with some friends! Decided to get the Isshido Signature Paitan ramen since it was the first ramen item. Ramen was alright, nothing particularly special. I like how the meat was roasted on the sides though! Not something I come across a lot in other ramen places. Got the Chijire (wavy) noodles that the waitress recommended. It's like any other pack of noodles. Broth was not too salty with a hint of flavor, which is cool. I tried a bit of my friend's kaarage which was really fresh and juicy! Her set includes a lot of sides too. Orange was fresh! If I come back, I will definitely try one of the bento options! Service is nice! Food took longer than I thought but there was only one person on the floor. She was extremely nice! I usually care more about the taste of the food, but she definitely made this experience a 4/5 rather than 3/5! Ambiance is on the quieter and peaceful side as we were one of the few tables seated. Definitely a nice place to catch up with friends. read more

Isshido Ramen - Isshido Signature Paitan - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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Their food is great. Tonkatsu Ramen and their Unagi Bento are what we typically get. However, they need to fix their website. I've told them multiple times that it is broken. Great food...Open one up in Rancho Bernardo, please! I don't want to drive all the way to Mira Mesa. read more

My fiance and I visited this restaurant for our Wednesdate. It wasn't too crowded for dinner! The service was super quick! We got a vegetarian ramen, the signature ramen, and the karaage. The chicken karaage was bland, however the ramen was super flavorful! The vegetarian ramen was just as good as the signature ramen! Overall, it was a really good experience! read more

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2nd time around was not as great -- I would stick with the appetizers we ordered last time. Kimchi agedashi tofu was too salty - didn't have the milder flavor of light agedashi soy sauce. Better to just have kimchi and agedashi tofu dishes separately elsewhere. Cucumber salad was also a miss - didn't have the crisp texture of what a cucumber salad should have. It was also warm, not refreshing. Ramen - meh, it was ok. As I mentioned in my prior review of this place, it's hard to compete with all the other solid ramen places around SD. Service was great, though. :) read more

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How did I missed this gem?! The beef tongue is delicious! Love the chard on the meat in the ramen. And boy do the workers hustle here! read more

Isshido Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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If you are a ramen lover, this is perfect place with so many different varieties of ramen, also have vegan options. All the ramens were so good and flavorful, they also have lunch combos which include ramen and choice of appetizers. Price is pretty decent and quantity is also good. read more

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First time here, ordered the tofu steak, chicken paitan and cucumber salad, oh wow it so delicious. The Tofu steak was made to perfection. The cucumber salad, it was so good. The chicken paitan in a bowl, was a lot and you can feed two hungry kids with that. The soup so delicious. The service was excellent, they were friendly. The inside is clean, ambiance so amazing. Good for family and friends. read more

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The ramen here is always so good. I don't love pork broth, and this chicken ramen is the best one I've tried in San Diego! The service is always great as well - fast and friendly! read more

Isshido Ramen - Chicken Paitan - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Food: Ultimate Chashu Ramen - delicious. Broth was excellent, the 8 pieces of chashu were delicious, ramen noodles were yummy. No complaints here! Beef curry *restaurant week deal smaller size - yummy! well seasoned Chicken karaage *restaurant week deal smaller size - can't go wrong with fried chicken Location: In a bustling shopping center. Lots of parking but also lots of people. Ambiance: Cute ramen bar styled restaurant. Table and bar seating. Service: 10/10. Our server was lovely, the food was hot and fresh, and we were waited on immediately. read more

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I am ramen-spoiled. I live in California so I have had my fair share of ramen all throughout this beautiful coast (even though I actually am not a huge fan of ramen). I ordered the Isshido Signature Paitan w/ thick noodles($14.95). It was good, but not Susuru Ramen Bar or Ramen Nagi or Tsujita level. My favorite part of Isshido Ramen were the employees and I think the owner (although I did not confirm if she was the owner, but she acted like the boss). Also, they have this cute and vibrant floor-to-wall mural which we started to take a picture in front of, and one of the employees (or owner) immediately came to us and offered to take the picture for us. I appreciated that because we had come to Scripps for my very belated birthday celebration so at least we had a memory of that day. read more

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Sooooo excuse the lack of pictures, just imagine in your taste buds how good the food is San images. We were greeted right away as we stepped in, and sat immediately. We were a party of 6, and our server immediately brought us iced water, it was also a hot day. Not sure what water they use, or if Mira Mesa just has good tap water but didn't have that yucky taste. We ordered some edemame and gyoza to start off. They were yummy, the gyoza was kinda pan fried? Not sure but the pieces were stuck together, like one big giant gioza, shad a good crisp and amazing savory flavor. Loads of different ramen bowls and everything was very good, the only reason I'm taking away a star, even though the flavor was really good and everyone savored their ramen, the protein was one of the smallest portions I've ever had at any ramen place, really good taste, just need a tad bit more meat. I had the miso ramen, the miso broth was perfection! Not overly hot that you can't eat it right away, just right and ready to dig in as soon as it hits the table! There was just one in our party that didn't have ramen and went for the karage bento, from the miso soup, the salad, rice and karage it was so perfectly put together. I snatched a bite of the karage and it was like heaven melted in my mouth. Hmmmm. Outside of that the restaurant is very clean and pleasant. Didn't have to wait long for our food to come out. Our server neatly packaged our left overs, and we were on our way. Very decently priced as well, great value! read more

I was very impressed with the menu. There was a wide variety of broths, noodles and options for adding toppings to your ramen, as well as many spice levels. The hostess/waitress was very friendly and helpful, and considering she was the only one on the floor she did great being attentive to all the guests. I ordered the spicy tan-tan, as this style is generally one of my favorites -- and they didn't disappoint. At the "very spicy" level I had plenty of heat, but not too much to be overpowering. The flavors came through strong, and the noodles (thin al-dente-ish) were really nice. I ordered chicken katsu with my ramen, and it was good, though a little different from what I'm used to. Not as crispy of a breading, and a lot of sauce on top... which had an interesting tangy citrus flavor to it. I also had a taste of my wife's spicy miso with pork chasu... it was really good as well. She got the thicker noodles that our server recommended, as she was quite pleased with them. Overall a great experience, tasty ramen, and plenty of heat. By the time we left the restaurant was packed, so definitely plan ahead and prepare for a bit of a wait if you come during peak meal times. read more

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Solid Japanese food. The stand out was the black garlic chicken. It was very tender! The dry ramen was great. The curry katsu was legit as well. Fairly priced for Japanese food as well. Service was awesome. read more

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Best ramen ever! My daughter had been coming here for the past 3 years and had never been disappointed. This is so far my daughter's favorite place to get ramen nothing tops this place. The broth is creamy the meat just melts your mouth and the noodles taste fresh. Customer service is amazing. YiLei is a wonderful server and always remembers my daughter's order when she comes here. read more

Okay happy hour with $1.00 chicken wing Karage style. Just be sure to order an appetizer or even a entre before you get 6/12 wings karage style! Sapporo Beer all day!!! So so so freaking gewd! Okay so, my homie and I got appetizers, he got this Japanese style pancake so crispy and soft in the middle has those Asian flavors that been a cultivated to make you go back for a second bite. I ordered the tuna (sorry) Tataki? Has wasabi and a sweet salty sauce that accentuates to level two. If you want level three spritz that lemon! They know what they are doing! After taking our time on this clean and welcoming environment, bathroom is spotless by the way, the reason we came arrived. The wings were fresh and crispy. I decided to wait for the wings to cool off a little. My friend said it was so hot and delicious. I took my first bite maybe five minutes later, and it was still hot! Hahaha. You know when you bite something and your mouth is open and you're making an open mouth heavy breathing technique. Yeah, I did that, only way to eat this well prepared happy hour dish. The. Spritz lemon on it and dip it in the sauce. I felt like a Shogun being served my last meal I was so happy. Come hungry and rest to spend about $35.00 for two cold glass of Sapporo, 6 karate wings, and tuna appetizer. You will be glad that you came, and if you're not, maybe you ate it when you were not that hungry? (Oh secret, clean your palate with water before taking a bite or sip!) read more

Isshido Ramen - I tuna tataki I think and a cripsy pancake. Bruh, it is sooo gewddddd!!!! - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Wow, I dunno how someone can rate this place less than 5 starts. This place is underrated. It's funny because I've seen this place before but never thought to try it, then one of my friends recommended me to try it out. So I did today, we were like 6 people so we ordered many different appetizers and everything was so good! I ordered the short ribs ramen and it was amazing! Service was great! Food came out pretty fast. I really liked this place. I will come back many time for sure. read more

Isshido Ramen - Short-Rib Steak Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

It's my first time trying Tori Paitan and I'm pleasantly surprised! I liked how creamy the broth was without the feeling of it being too greasy or fatty. Portion sizes were standard and I like how this bowl included a full egg instead of half. Their service was quick and they were able to accommodate 25 of us split between two tables! We were surprised that we didn't need to wait on a Sunday around noon! They offer both bar seating and many tables that can be combined for large groups like us. They're located in a big plaza with plenty of parking. read more

Isshido Ramen - Isshido Signature Paitan - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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Just reviewing some of their appetizers. Their pan fried gyoza were actually really tasty and paired well with the sauce. The black garlic Karaage looked really cool on the menu and was only a little more expensive than the normal ones, but they were pretty dry and to me the garlic coating didn't add too much to the flavor. Still made for some cool pics! read more

Isshido Ramen - Pan-Fried Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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We've been here twice and it was very good. This time we came for restaurant week, all ramen was 15% off and each order came with a free small appetizer. I had the Black Mayu tonkotsu ramen this time; the flavor was good and flavorful, but not as smoky as the black garlic ramen I've had at other places. The broth was also too salty. The regular tonkotsu ramen is also good, I like that the chashu is thinly sliced and not too fatty. There is usually lots of seating, quick service, and the prices seem slightly lower than other ramen restaurants in the area. read more

Isshido Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

A few reviews raved about the Vegan Spicy Tan-Tan noodle so I ordered. Initial thought was the greens kale, which I love as most ramen or noodle dishes lack of vegetables. I was expecting it to be spicy and worried it would be tongue numbing spicy. It was fine as it was not that spicy at all. BUT it ended being way too salty. I would not recommend it as the flavor was good but the salt had over power the experience. It might be one off or it could be that is how the chef makes it. read more

We've been on a Ramen run recently!!! Must be the cold weather. Isshido Ramen has been in our neighborhood for a while now, and we finally went to check it out. It's in the Mira Mesa mall in the old "Quiznos" spot, a couple doors down from Chipotle. I drive by this location several times a week, and I have never seen a line waiting outside, but there is always a good number of people inside. We arrived about 8pm on a Tuesday evening, and as expected there was no wait. The staff was quick to get us seated and bring us water. Everyone we encountered was friendly and professional. Both my wife and I ordered the Ultimate Chashu Ramen. It was fantastic!!! The broth was a creamy tonkostu style soup. The top it with scallions and corn along with 8 pieces of pork belly chashu. Each ramen bowl was $19.95...which I thought was expensive, but when I compared it to other Ramen places, it is not to bad. It's about the average cost. I will say, the bowl was very filling. I might add more noodles next time, just because I had a lot of broth remaining and it was so good I didn't want to waste any of it. More noddles would have just added to my over eating!!! I can't believe I waited this long to check this place out. It will definitely be a place I frequent more often. No read more

Isshido Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Been going here for about 3 years and have visited dozens of times. By far the best ramen spot I've ever been to, and even heard from a friend who deployed to Japan that she prefers this restaurant over the ramen in Japan. Over all the times I've been there they have never missed. Not once. Even though I don't live in SD anymore I still crave this spot and will go out of my way to visit anytime I'm in the area. My go to is the Isshido Truffle Ramen and the Short Rib Steak Ramen. I usually pair it with the squid karaage and the pork gyoza. This place legitimately may be my favorite restaurant I've been to. The service is always nice and friendly. I genuinely cannot commend this place enough. This spot will always have a special place in my heart and my stomach. Anyone who loves ramen should give this place a try! read more

Isshido Ramen - The truffle ramen with pork, mushrooms, and egg. 5/5 every time for me. - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

It may be that I wasn't very hungry when I tried it but I felt that their ramen was a little underwhelming. On first taste the soup tasted almost gamey? The more I drank the soup though the less I noticed that taste. It started to taste more rich & pleasant. So maybe the first taste was just a fluke. The egg was okay, wish it could've been a bit more marinated. The cha shu was a bit too torched for my taste. Some people might prefer the taste of char but I didn't like the slight bitterness it added to the meat. Overall the ramen was fine just not my favorite. The store itself is nice and spacious. During peak hours we were quickly able to get a seat which we really appreciated. The service was good and we got our food quickly. read more

I am surprised I didn't find out about this place sooner because I got to that plaza all the time for Hmart. We chose this place because the other restaurant that we originally plan had a huge waitlist and we put our name down to both to see which one we would get first. I'm glad that we got this because it was a pretty windy day so hot soup is always a go to. I got the takoyaki and the short ribs steak ramen for my meal. The takoyaki was okay, it felt like it was the ones that you get from the freezers because it was not as crunchy as I like it. The stuffing was more of the dough than the octopus so that was one Takoyaki that I would probably not get again. The ramen was the opposite because of how not oily and flavorful it was. I have never gotten a short rib in my ramen before so I wanted to try it and it works. The ribs was not marinated too much that it took away from the flavor of the soup but it was flavor enough that you can eat it by itself and still taste great. read more

Isshido Ramen - Short Ribs Short-Rib Steak Ramen and Isshido Signature Paitan - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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