Great place in Escondido when you are craving Ramen and all the other go-to places are busy or too far. Busy parking lot, but they share with many other businesses, so you will find one if you are willing to get some steps in. In the same parking lot as McDonald's. We ordered: Mik's signature ramens-Me So Delight, Cock-a-noodle-doo, and Show you. Katsu curry. Order of fries....(pictured) and yes they are good! Cute place with Japanese decor. Inside is small, but we didn't have to wait that long. Then again its a rainy day, so might be a slower day. read more

I usually get the Spicy Miso Ramen here but this time I tried their new Tokyo Style Shio Ramen. It's a decent bowl. Noodles are nice and bouncy. Broth is simple and clean. Got my order fairly quick. It's a small restaurant and pretty popular during lunch time. Decent Ramen for North County. read more

Ramen Mik - Ramen Near Me - Escondido, California

A delicious ramen place all the way in Escondido! The inside has great wall art, and the staff was accommodating to our large party. If I was craving ramen in North County, I would come back again! read more

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If you're craving a soul-warming bowl of ramen in North County San Diego, Ramen Mik is a must-visit. From the moment the steaming bowl lands on the table, you're greeted with an inviting aroma of rich broth and perfectly cooked noodles. The miso broth I ordered was outstanding--deeply savory with a balanced, slightly creamy texture that clings to every strand of noodle. The noodles themselves were springy and perfectly chewy, a true sign of a kitchen that cares about technique. Generous toppings of crisp vegetables, tender slices of pork, and a marinated soft-boiled egg elevated every bite with layers of flavor and texture. Service was quick and friendly, and the modern, casual atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy every slurp. Portion sizes are generous without being overwhelming, and the ingredients taste fresh and thoughtfully prepared. read more

Ramen Mik - Ramen Near Me - Escondido, California

I heard about this place from Instagram. The food vlogger raved about their ramen here, so I had to try it while I was in the area. We ordered the brussel sprouts, onigiri, katsu curry, and the Me So Delight ramen. The brussel sprouts are deep fried, but it wasn't crispy like I had expected. Flavor is good though. The onigiri was good too. I can't remember which one we got, but it was pretty basic. The katsu curry was delicious. The meat was tender and juicy, and the curry was perfect. It's one of my favorite comfort foods, and it did not disappoint. The ramen was so good. It was probably one of the best I've ever had. The noodles are handmade and had a good bite to them, not overcooked and mushy. The broth was so good, not overly salty. I was sad I couldn't finish my entire bowl. Overall, great food at reasonable prices. Definitely a place to try! Finally, an Instagram review that wasn't just hype! read more

Ramen Mik - Katsu Curry Rice - Ramen Near Me - Escondido, California

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I didn't think there would be a good Japanese restaurant in Escondido but I was wrong. The place is nice but beware when asking for anything extra, we got the bad experience that we noticed the ramen didn't have enough soup so we asked the waitress if they could add more, she didn't know and said she would ask then, a few minutes later she came with more soup and said nothing. To our surprise she charge the extra soup and it was 60% of the price of a full ramen dish, that is unacceptable specially considering she didn't mention that it would cost extra and the price is so high. If you come be careful and ask if anything they bring has an extra cost. We ordered: ME SO DELIGHT RAMEN KATSU CURRY Ginger Pork For the bad experience I reduced a star but the food was good. read more

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Delicious ramen joint in Escondido! Finally, I do not have to travel all the way to Convoy for good ramen. Located in the McDonald's shopping center. The restaurant is colorful & casual. They serve a variety of ramen flavors & they have a chicken & vegetarian options too. They also serve other Japanese dishes such as Katsu Curry, Onigiri, Gyudon Bowl (which I am planning to get next time!) & more. BST: My fav ramen! Super flavorful & creamy, & a generous portion too. read more

Ramen Mik - BST - Ramen Near Me - Escondido, California

Very good Japanese ramen spot in Escondido! Our favorites are Me So Hot and Me So Delight Ramen. The noodles, ramen egg and sliced pork were all perfect and good quality. The miso-based soup is rich and flavorful but a little too salty for me. The soup had a bunch of cabbage pieces, but I like cabbage so I didn't mind. The soup and pork didn't smell like pork at all and very easy to eat. They have THE BEST gyoza! (pork dumplings) I like them well-done and crispy outside. So good! I crave their gyoza and want to go there just for gyoza. Karaage fried chicken was overwhelmingly garlicky but tasty otherwise with crispy outside and juicy inside. Nice and fast service. Clean, simple and modern decor. The tables were too close to each other so it's not a place to talk about your secrets. ;) read more

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My wife and I stopped here on a chilly evening for what we hoped would be a cozy ramen date night. Unfortunately, it turned into a very disappointing (and honestly gross) experience. We ordered the chicken karaage as our small plate and two bowls of ramen -- Me So Hot and Me So Delight. The karaage came out first, which is usually our go-to appetizer. We've had this dish many times at other places and never had an issue... until now. The chicken was pink on the inside. Not slightly underdone -- visibly raw. The batter was also thick, slightly wet, and the chicken itself wasn't even hot. I was so disgusted that I forgot to take a photo before calling the server over to ask if I could speak to a manager privately. What I was told made the situation even worse. The server said they've had several complaints about the chicken being undercooked and that the owner told them to tell customers that they "use baby chickens." What?? That explanation makes absolutely no sense. Deep-fried chicken should never be pink, regardless of the size of the chicken. Yes, they did compensate us for the karaage, but that doesn't change the fact that it was unsafe to serve and extremely off-putting. As for the ramen, the broth was very light compared to what we're used to. I understand it's miso-based, but it lacked the depth and richness we expected. Overall, this experience left us uncomfortable and disappointed. Food safety should never be questionable, and the explanation we were given was unacceptable. We won't be returning. read more

Ramen Mik - Ramen Near Me - Escondido, California

My first go to for soup and noodles. Nori-san is now serving a Tokyo version of ramen my fav! See you all tomorrow!

Ramen was decent. Comes with one piece thin pork chashu and egg. I wish the egg was jammy or soft boiled but both of ours were already hard boiled and I even took it out of the ramen as soon as it came (to give to my son). The noodles were nice and chewy. I LOVE extreme/tons of garlic and liked the BST at first but this flavor was overpowering after a while. I didn't like the gyudon. It was just sweet and more so than the beef flavor. (For reference I never liked Yoshinoya here too much but I loved Yoshinoya in Japan.) The geso karaage was delicious and I wish we had 2 orders of it. We tried their other location a while ago and didn't have the best experience (both food and service) so we wanted to give it another chance. Service was friendly here and quick, but not sure we'll be back. read more

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Ramen Mik located in Escondido in a shopping center where parking is ample. Customer service was good and food was good as well. Noodles were cooked to perfection and broth was good. I liked the fact if you order the "Me So Hot", the heat factor which is the (spicy bomb) is on the side so you can control how hot you'd like your ramen. We ordered: Me So Hot ramen - DELISH Me So Delight ramen - DELISH Geso Karaage - AMAZING squid legs cooked to perfection with a light crispy coating. Mik's fry - good Onigiri Rice Ball (salmon) - Delish read more

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Authentic ramen spot in Escondido, specializing in Hokkaido-style ramen, known for its rich miso-based broth and stir-fried vegetables. The owner, Sachi, was incredibly sweet and our waitress Bella, took the time to explain the menu. I brought my friend Chi, who lived in Yokohama, Japan, for over 25 years to put it to the test. Her verdict? Legit. The broth was flavorful, hearty, and authentic! Sorry ate too fast didn't take the before photo. read more

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Visiting for the second time, everything still tastes good. The fried burger is surprisingly good. read more

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I've tried their location in San Marcos first, but when they opened this spot, I went to check them out, since it's a bit closer. This location has more options like onigiris! We shared a bowl of ramen, a bunch of onigiris, spam musubi, the tonkatsu/pork cutlet, and an order of gyozas. For drinks, we enjoyed the ramune and bottle matcha. I loved everything we ordered! The food is delicious and authentic. I heard they might be opening up another location down south, so I'll be waiting hehe. read more

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OMFG Ramen Mik is hella bomb!!! Ordered the Shoyu Ramen and the fried squid legs -- flavor explosion in every bite The broth was rich, savory, and absolutely soul-warming, and those squid legs? Perfectly crispy with the juiciest bite. Joanna, our server, was the absolute sweetest and made the experience even better. Highly recommend this gem if you're in the Escondido area Came straight from an epic Lotus Moon Gathering up in Temecula and this was the perfect way to close the night #FoodieHeaven #EscondidoEats #RamenLove #ShoyuRamen #FriedSquidGoals #LotusMoonVibes #SupportLocal The space is hella cute and I'm going to try the matcha next door next! read more

Ramen Mik - Yummm - Ramen Near Me - Escondido, California

Was waiting for my vehicle being serviced at a nearby dealership and decided to grab some lunch. Highly rated on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Impressive decor and very clean/organized. Service was very friendly. All off to a great start. Decided to try a healthier option with Jidori chicken and a warm comforting broth. It was just that and the portion was perfect as well. Attention to detail + attentive and friendly service. If you are looking for ramen in Escondido, I recommend Ramen Mik. read more

Ramen Mik - Jidori chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Escondido, California

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The best ramen in Escondido, without a doubt! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Ramen Mik. Katsu Curry as an appetizer, washed down with a Japanese craft beer, and wrapped up with ultra-rich ramen! Great service, chill vibes. Highly recommend! read more

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Authentic. The katsu Curry is the best comfort food!! Try everything! I have almost eaten my way through the whole menu! Cute establishment, ambiance is casual. Table service always great read more

This your normal, casual ramen place. Seating is available at the bar or at tables of 4. I placed an order to-go and it was ready in less than 15 minutes! Location * Off the 15/78 freeway in the McDonalds / Petco shopping plaza. * Next door to the Matcha Cafe and Teriyaki Bros. Ramen * I tried the "Me so delight" which is their original Hokkaido style miso ramen. The broth seemed to be more than just miso, perhaps their own twist on miso with other ingredients, but it wasn't my favorite.. it's almost like there was sake in it? * The egg is served whole. It would've been great if it were cut in half so it's a little more edible, like how it's cut in half in the menu photos. * They also have a chicken and vegan ramen as well. Other Food. * The Karaage is generous with 4 big pieces and cabbage. It's delicious! * The ginger pork special comes with rice and miso soup. This one is pretty good!! If you like yoshinoya bowls, this almost hits that same spot - with the exception that it's ginger pork vs. the need of course. Salmon onigiri * The seaweed wasn't quite wrapped well around the rice, but the salmon portion is generous. It's really neat to see ramen places pop-up in north county, but if I ever came back I'd probably stick to their hot food. read more

Ramen Mik - Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Escondido, California

Are you a ramen Lover like Max? If you're looking for authentic Japanese ramen, you gotta try @ramen.mik Ramen Mik is the best for offering the real Sapporo Miso Ramen in San Diego area. The most remarkable point is that they are using the Nishiyama noodle, which is made in Sapporo. Nishiyama noodle is a curly yellow noodle with a stretchy and firm texture and it is a great combination with their miso ramen soup. Their offering soup temperature is perfect, enough warm and comforting! Recommended dishes we tried: Pork Gyoza Brussels sprouts with sweet soy sauce cock-a-noodle do Ramen BST Ramen with Black Garlic oil read more

Ramen Mik - Ramen Near Me - Escondido, California

Food: Ramen Mik is a delicious spot to get dinner on a cold today. My friends and I ended up eating here after visiting the Carlsbad flower fields. We both ordered the Miso Ramen with double chasiu which made the soup extra rich. I would highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for something homie. Service: Great service! Very friendly and tentative to customers. Ambiance: Fairly sized space~ crowded during dinner hours. read more

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Food was ok. Menu options ok. Probably a better lunch option than dinner. Ramen was good, not Menya Ultra or Nishiki good; but it was good. Dining room small and prices were high. This will probably be a better option if Rock-n-Jenny's is packed. read more

Ramen Mik - Miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Escondido, California

Saw a few reviews online about Ramen Mik, mainly the San Marcos location, but we were in the Escondido area and found out they had a location here as well. We decided to give it a try since it's much closer to us. - PARKING - Shares a parking lot with other businesses, so there's plenty of spaces available. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Not a huge restaurant so I'd be wary if you have more than 4 people in your party. Once we ordered, it took less than 10-15 minutes for us to get our food. There were only 2 waitresses working at the time but they were fairly attentive to all tables. - FOOD - Me-So Hot Ramen: We like spicy miso ramen at other restaurants so we decided to give Ramen Mik's a try. We felt like the spice was too overpowering and you couldn't really enjoy the Miso broth. I did like how chewy and al dente the ramen was though. The egg was hard boiled whereas most ramen shops have theirs soft boiled. Chicken Katsu Curry: The Chicken Katsu was nicely fried and pretty juicy. I felt like the curry was a bit underwhelming though - didn't have much flavor. Portion size was decent. - OVERALL - Glad we tried at least once but I think I'll be going to my regular ramen shops still. read more

Ramen Mik was excellent. We tried Mik's Signature Ramen, and it truly delivered--rich broth, well-balanced flavors, and everything came together perfectly in each bite. You could really taste the depth and care put into the dish. A great spot for ramen, and we'll definitely be back. read more

Our TACO TUESDAY took a left turn into Ramen Mik! After me and hubby ate the PUPUSAS, my hubby had a craving for RAMEN?!? YES: The ramen is delicious! The broth is flavorful!! YES: The service is excellent! Our server was very nice and beautiful!! YES: We ordered the spam musubi, BST ramen and menchi curry rice Togo! It was better than what I expected!! The spam MUSUBI took me to Hawaii! I was in PARADISE for a moment... WOW, I learned my lesson to never judge a book by its cover. Definitely judge it by It's TASTE! I'm so happy and my belly is Happy too! Go Ramen MIK! We love you!! read more

Ramen Mik - BST ramen for the win! - Ramen Near Me - Escondido, California

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I was curious about this place so figured we could check it out. Parking is plentiful and it shared parking within a plaza. We arrived during rush hour (when everyone else was driving home) on a weeknight. There wasn't much patrons besides us and two guys. It was a clean, modern, decorated place. We ordered the chicken karaage, Show You Ramen, and Chicken Katsu Curry with Rice. When the chicken karaage came out, I didn't realize there was a side of mayo with it, and it was hidden on the side with the cabbage. I found out after eating 2-3 pieces and making a comment it was kind of dry that there was sauce to compliment it (husband was like, there is sauce!). The chicken katsu was okay, had a bit of fatty pieces inside the breaded crust. Curry was nice. My husband chose the Show You Ramen, but wasn't a fan of the dish due to the heavy soy sauce taste. We had quick service, place looked very nice and clean, but thought the food was just okay. read more

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My hubby and I came here for the first time to have dinner. We drove by and it smelled really good so we decided to give it a try. We were immediately greeted and sat as soon as we walked in. We ordered shishito peppers, Me So Hot Ramen (spicy pork ramen) and Cock-a-Noodle-Doo Ramen (chicken ramen). We were very pleased with all our food. We ate everything! read more

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My husband and I wanted some yummy ramen while we were visiting family. So we stopped in here. The service was excellent. The server was very friendly and smiling. Our food was so delicious and reminded us of place we like to eat back home in Hawaii. However I was a little sticker shocked to see the prices were the same we also pay in Hawaii. Not all places being back home I felt were Hawaii prices when going out to eat. But this place was just like being back home. I would come here again as I would want to try other ramens that they offered. I got the Black Garlic Ramen, which was super tasty. Hope this place stays successful so we can come back here. read more

Ramen Mik - Black garlic ramen - Ramen Near Me - Escondido, California

My daughter and I have been to their San Marcos location several times and I've been wanting to try their new location last night (Sat, 6/8). Got there at 7:30pm and not too busy. What's great is if they're not busy, they let you pick a table. My waitress recognized me from the other location so that was great. I ordered the Beef Bowl. If you've eaten at Yoshinoya back in the day and had their beef bowl, it's very similar. It comes with a Miso Soup. Delicious as always. My waitress, Erika (or Erica) kept checking on me. I did order a To Go Curry Rice for my daughter. Menu is very simple which sometimes, that's all you need. One of the things they can't serve at this location is Chicken Teriyaki Bowl as it's right next door to Teriyaki Brothers. That says a lot for this business to honor their request of not selling that item. If you haven't been, give it a try. Bring your friends and family. read more

Ramen Mik - Miso Soup with the Beef Bowl (not pictured) - Ramen Near Me - Escondido, California

I don't think I'll ever go back to this place. The food is ok, but the service is really not so good. We were hungry and in the area so we stopped in. My husband was grabbing some pet to supplies next door, so I went on to grab us a table and start our order. I sat down at a table for four - there were two of us to eat there, and we were bringing home takeout to our kids. I had just had Major surgery and this was one of my first meals out.. They immediately and rudely tried to move me to a table for two people. I explained that I had just had surgery and asked if we could we just sit in the corner away from the other tables at the table for four. Note: the restaurant was not very busy at this time They said that no we couldn't sit there , so we left. read more

This ramen spotbisba good find. Overall, the menu is pretty basic, but with 5 of us. We got a pretty wide variety of menu items. The ramen was really good. I got the special ramen with black garlic, it was delicious. My main critique was that they had some sort of garnish in the fries that were seaweed flakes or something that made the flavor a little offputting, as well as tue house sauce they came with. All in all, good good, good service and a cute little ramen spot trying to give a semi authentic feel. read more

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Went here today with friends for lunch. Friendly greeting, seated right away and drinks and appetizers (edamame and 2 orders of pork gyoza) were brought out quickly. I had the Me So Delight, my husband had the Show You ramen and my friends each had the Cock-a-Noodle-Doo ramen. Everything was fresh and tasty! I tried all 3 broths and I liked mine the best. The waitress checked on us often and was very pleasant. Total was $97 (no drinks - 2 Cokes) which was pretty reasonable for all we had. Will definitely return! read more

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Pro: Clean tables, quick service Con: Lazy and dirty ramen Was told by a buddy that a ramen place opened up in Esco and just happen to have time to try it out. Oh boy, what a mess. The tonkatsu was just a mess, one little slice of pork I can live with, this Esco, not J town in LA where there are high expectations and competition. But the dirty broth that formed on the edge of the bowl was just completely unacceptable... lazy cooking process without draining out the floaters. The broth also use small chunks of ground pork, it's just a greasy mess. Noodle was over cooked and slightly too firm. This may fly for Esco, but absolutely not anywhere else where people know what good ramen taste like. I would take a 3 day out fridge pulled Shin-Gen-Gumi over the tonkatsu here. read more

Ramen Mik - One little chunk of disappointing pork - Ramen Near Me - Escondido, California

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Wow, I am shocked at how good this place is! This is my new favorite ramen place! When we walked in, the first thing I noticed was how cute it was inside. They have beautiful art murals on every wall. Then our server, Aaliyah, showed us our table. My wife and I have really never been to a ramen place before, so we asked for recommendations. Aaliyah broke down the menu quick and easy for us to understand, and our party of three all ended up ordering the Animal Lovers Ramen. We also ordered a side of fried rice and two sides of Brussel sprouts. The Brussel sprouts came out first and they were HEAVENLY, WOW. If I could eat an entire meal of just Brussel sprouts, I would be so estatic! Our fried rice and then ramen came next. I didnt get to try the fried rice yet, but all of us LOVED our vegan ramen! Im not vegan, but it was delicious! I 100% recommend this restaurant! Our server, Aaliyah, was so nice, too! Even the cooks said goodbye to us as we were the last guests leaving the building for the night. You definitely NEED to try this place!!!! read more

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Food: - lots of options to choose from - tasted delicious ! - served aesthetically pleasing - prices were really cheap as well compared to similar food from where i'm from! Service: - only seemed like one waitress at the time & she was super friendly, nice, and hardworking - immediately got seated - food came out pretty quick Ambiance: - really neat and clean establishment - sat at the bar with my partner & it was very comfortable - the place looked really nice overall! Overall: Traveled out of city about 8-10 hour drive out & wanted to try this place with my partner since he loves ramen. My partner and I both agree that the food was good compared to other ramen places we've visited. My partner doesn't eat ramen a lot either but he said the ramen was tasty to him. A great place to visit and worth! read more

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As a north county local, it's so hard to find a good ramen place. I have been waiting for this spot to open up for the last couple months! Even though the options are limited the options are delicious. Wouldn't compare it to ramen in convoy by any means but it's tasty. I always go for the Me So Hot ramen and my sister always gets the animal lover. I enjoy the Ramen Mik in San Marcos and I enjoy the Ramen Mik here in Esco now too! The place itself is rather small, so it can get pretty busy around dinner time. The service was good- and our waitress was sweet. Overall it's an easy and quick dinner spot if you're craving ramen. read more

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Food is amazing and the service excellent. We had the soft shell crab with a good serving of crab (2 whole crabs) and flavorful noodles and their pho. We came on a Sunday and not aware of the all day Sunday brunch so not everything in their regular menu was being offered. There's still a lot to choose from, though. My favorite...the sea salt foam jasmine tea!! read more

No wait for a ramen place?!?! Sounds weird right?? This place is a hidden gem tucked inside a plaza in Escondido. I can't believe others don't know about this spot! We ordered: -Show you ramen - very authentic and broth was flavorful, noodles are cooked well, meat was tender -Me so hot Ramen - not spicy enough for me but I will get it spicier next time, but everything else was delicious -Takoyaki - one of the best i've ever had and they were big! -Geso karaage + chicken karaage -Pork Gyoza - Home Made Pan Fried Pork Gyoza - YUM!! If you like ramen and hate long lines - GO HERE! Service was A+. Ordering and receiving our food was on-time. Our drinks were refilled when almost empty, and we were checked on regularly. Place is clean, as well as the bathrooms. Will be back soon! SUPPORT LOCAL!!! read more

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very surprised to find pretty good ramen in escondido! we came during lunch and were seated right away. we tried the bok choy and a show you ramen. both were really good. the bok choy had a great flavor while the ramen noodles had a great texture. the ramen came with an egg and some veggies. the waiters were super attentive and quick! read more