My second visit was overall a good experience. The only disappointment was the chicken karaage, which was a bit dry. The black garlic karaage tasted very similar to the regular karaage--I couldn't really taste the black garlic. The ramen, however, was on point. The cucumber salad was fresh and crispy with great flavor, and the takoyaki was also very good. Service was attentive and friendly, and the restaurant was clean and well-maintained. Overall, it was still an enjoyable visit. read more

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I've been here plenty of times for both dine-in and takeout, and I've always had a great experience. This time, my girlies and I met up after a long day of class for dinner, and we had such a fun time! The service was fast, and the restaurant is spacious with lots of beautiful wood accents. The noise is average so you can definitely have yap sessions. They have plenty of menu options to choose from, and there's also a lot of parking outside, which is always a plus. We started off with the Fried Chicken Wings as an appetizer, and they were so tasty! They were super crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and very filling. The hint of lemon made them even better and paired really well with the dipping sauce. For our main meals, we ordered the Isshido Signature Paitan, Black Mayu Tonkotsu, and Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl. Each ramen was super flavorful, and the meat was so soft and tender that it practically melted in your mouth. The black garlic oil added a delicious smoky, garlic flavor that really stood out. We all sampled each other's meals, and everything was delicious! Overall, another great experience. I'll definitely be coming back again and would highly recommend this place for dining with family, friends, or even for a casual date. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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We always like going here when we're in a pinch for dinner. My little one loves their Tonkotsu Ramen as well, so we've visited this ramen place quite a lot. The place is generally clean and always bright. We love the recent addition of the tv screens--makes dinner just a bit more entertaining and enjoyable. Staff and service are a bit of a hit or miss these days. We had a favorite server who was just the best and so friendly, but it's either she's left or we just haven't caught her during one of her shifts lately. Food is usually good and yummy. I love how their ramen is always so tasty and creamy without being overly salty. The noodles are cooked al dente and their tonkotsu slices are soft and tender. Their other dishes are pretty good too, but their ramen is always our go-to at this place. read more

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We are frequent visitors to Isshido, and we brought our new baby here for the first time. I can't wait till baby tries the ramen, then there will be 3 Isshido addicts in the family. The restaurant is baby friendly with sufficient space for a stroller, and multiple high chairs were available (although we did not use any, because our baby does not know how to sit yet). Our go-to ramen is the Isshido signature ramen with wavy noodles. I already tried a number of the other ones (isshido miso ramen and the isshido truffle ramen), and this is my favorite. The chashu slices are always tender, seared, and flavorful. Don't forget to order the black garlic karaage. The chicken is very tender, and it is a great appetizer to share or you can easily take home the extras to reheat in the air fryer. Single bathroom that was clean. Luckily the restaurant was not crowded. Plenty of free parking in the large shopping center lot. Service is always fast and courteous. 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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Super yummy ramen with perfectly seasoned broth and tender chashu. The noodle texture was also perfectly bouncy. Def would return! Great service as well read more

Isshido Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Food is amazing I love this place! I'm from LA and I drive down to SD just to eat here!

I enjoyed this place for a quick bite for ramen since it's relatively empty and no wait. I liked the flavor of the ramen broth and the chicken katsu is decent. read more

Isshido Ramen - Spicy Tan-Tan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been eating here for a while now, and out of all the ramen places I've been to this one is definitely up there! Absolutely love it here. Whether it be take out or me eating in, the food has been consistently great. The ramen has a rich broth, the portions are just right, and I always leave satisfied. Food is served quickly, and the place itself is very cozy. Lots of parking too which is always a nice bonus. read more

Isshido Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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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Very fresh and delicious food Ramen large selection Good appetizer selection Very popular local cuisine read more

My first time having ramen in a restaurant. I got the signature paitan with udon noodles. It was made with bone broth I could tell because my leftover broth coagulated the next day. Broth was savory and tasty with unami flavor. The meat was sliced thin and had a slight smoky char taste. I loved the fresh corn it went well with the soup. Large portion it was enough for 2 servings. Very authentically flavor I highly recommend! read more

A really, really solid ramen spot in a dense plaza with a lot of other competition and places to go. I've had both the Isshido Signature and Short-rib Steak Ramen, with the short rib being my slight favorite of the two. It's not quite my favorite ramen spot in Mira Mesa, but it's one I keep coming back to all the same for how convenient, quick, and tasty it is. Especially given the EV car chargers in the same plaza, it's a great place to stop and eat while you're charging your car and running groceries. I've gone here many times by now and I'm sure I'll be back many more. Easy to recommend. read more

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

Terrible service. Went in with my family and was seated right away. We looked through the menu and after 5 minutes, the waiter still hadn't brought us water or taken our order. Instead, the waiter decided to take the order for party of 6 that was seated well after us and even brought them water. Wife wanted to say something but I didn't want to give them our business so we left to grab ramen elsewhere. Never coming back. 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

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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Really good food. Nice staff good service .. nice little place that focuses on the art of delivering delicious ramen..

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

Great food, great service. Sadly, it has recently been brought to my attention that the "To Go" packaging is not recyclable: black plastic cannot be processed by recycling facilities which rely on a laser sorting mechanism. Therefore, despite having the symbol, most recycling facilities throw out black plastic. I sincerely hope that Isshido considers using a recycle friendly carry out container soon as my family discontinued our weekly meal and really miss it. We had really great service in the past! It's just not as feasible with our kids schedules to dine in person, so take away was awesome while it lasted. read more

it's hard to find a decent bowl of vegan ramen and this place did deliver. i have tried A LOT of vegan and amen in SD. for vegan broth, my first choice out of all of San Diego is BeShock Ramen BUT Isshido has way better tofu. if i didn't know about BeShock broth this place would hands down be my fav. if i could merge the two there would be no competition thank you for listening, hope this helps lol read more

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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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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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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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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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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Just got done shopping in the mall here, I tried calling this spot to place an order for pick up 40 minutes before closing and called 4 times, all 4 times which whom I watched the server go up to the phone and decline the call. ALL 4 TIMES. I was in my car in the parking lot watching him go up to the phone and decline the calls and walk away. I could not believe my eyes. Terrible customer service. 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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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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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

Excellent service. I'd like to give credit to our server Tina! Food was ready super quickly.

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

Honestly love the food however: they frequently forget items for take out I recommend doublechecking if items like sides are actually in your bag before leaving the restaurant 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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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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Extremely slow service. We waited around an hour for our food, and the restaurant wasn't even full. The food was just okay, but the long wait makes it hard to recommend. read more

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