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Ramen Ryoma

4.1 (379 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Deluxe Ryoma Ramen and Trio Bowl
Hannah B.

Had friends staying in town and this was down the street from their hotel making it a really easy dinner spot. We had many different ramens and the trio bowl which was slices of fish over rice. Honestly everything was solid. The spicy ramen is pretty spicy with a late kick to it. And the miso broth is spot on, thick and rich. The only thing is it felt like the wait staff was over it. Our waiter seemed annoyed when we asked questions. The place is nice for a family sit down, but the high tops by the door, the bench seating is quite uncomfortable. The food is solid and would return.

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Takayo I.

My favorite ramen spot. I always get the miso ramen, and the staff is super friendly. They also have occasional Wagyu events, which is what keeps me coming back!

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Marcus C.

Visited Ramen Ryoma for the first time after hearing glowing recommendations, and the experience was a pleasant spin on a classic ramen night out. Kicked things off with the karaage chicken, which really nailed it, crispy, flavorful, and clearly a must-try on the menu. For the main event, I went with the butter corn ramen in a shoyu broth. It was a smooth and warming bowl, though it didn't quite deliver a standout moment compared to some of the other ramen shops I've tried over the years. Service was friendly and moved at a good pace, keeping the vibe relaxed and comfortable, even if nothing particularly memorable stood out. While I have to admit I've had ramen with a bit more wow factor elsewhere, Ramen Ryoma still offers a cozy atmosphere and satisfying flavors that make it a solid spot for a casual meal. I may not have found my new go-to, but it's a nice option for anyone on the hunt for good comfort food and great fried chicken in town.

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Nicole C.

This has been a staple in Pacific Beach for years. We decided to try some where new and ended up here. The decor is amazing, they even have a male Transformer like statue made of metal(check out the pic!). I ordered the Mayu Tamago Ramen. The roasted garlic was black and made the entire dish taste burnt. It was not edible. My companion ordered the Spicy Ramen and added the roasted garlic and again destroyed the flavor of the dish. We tried the salmon loves lemon roll. It was good but I must say the salmon on top of the roll was paper thin. The best best part of this place is the service! Staff kind and accommodating. Helped us throughout our experience and made all the difference in the world. Five stars for the staff and decor zero for the food.

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Yelen P.

Enjoyed all my food here: fire cracker sushi, Deluxe Ryoma Ramen, and Mayu Tamago Ramen. Employee was friendly. The staff greet each customer that enters. Ambiance is comfortable, chill, laid back. Found another favorite spot in PB. Would definitely return.

Garlic edamame Spicy miso ramen lives
Shannon D.

I would eat here every Sunday for 6 years and I still cannot find a comparable broth or perfect thicker noodle that holds a light to Ryoma's. The spicy miso ramen and garlic edamame live rent free in my mind, especially when I try other ramen spots. Please open one in Philadelphia - I'll run it! Best ramen to date - most comparable to Japan I've had The service is also phenomenal there and feels like a welcoming family. Wonderful place to go with a group of friends or solo!!

Justice Y.

I never write reviews but this place was amazing! My daughter and I walked up right from the beach and staff was so welcoming. Food was AMAZING. I live 2.5 hours away but will definitely eat here again once in the area. SO FLAVORFUL. You can even SEE the flavor. They even gave my daughter "trainers" for her chopsticks. We've been to many ramen spots, even lived in Japan, and have never seen such thing. 100% recommend! I ordered the spicy ramen with miso broth. The only thing I will say is meat wise they only have pork for the ramen. There is a veggie ramen though if you prefer no meat.

Miso is as advertised... In shop crafted and super delicious!
Ed J.

First off the service was par excellence! Standard Japanese greeting upon entering any reputable ramen shop. I'll say it now... I'm biased towards shoyu ramen and this place delivers. Normally when in town we DoorDash it.... But since we were in PB this time we walked right up. Being from the SGV it's very difficult to find shoyu ramen. Everyone is making tonkotsu. Wife had the miso ramen and I had the shoyu.. Both deluxe style... The chashu was the best we have all had in a long time and the shoyu delivered as always. Same with the miso. As is, this is a must have if you appreciate ramen.

This is their ramen - not worth the time or the money, especially when served in plastic.
Nathan S.

Plastic ramen. Was super excited to try this place for the first time ever after passing by this place maybe 100 times. I ordered and left a tip and they actually served this to me in plastic container. This is 100% not Japanese and not authentic Ramen. Avoid this place at all costs. Gross disgusting plastic noodles. Guessing it's very likely there food also has parasites.

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Food was great, service was great, ambiance was great. I would go back in a New York minute.

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Thank you so much Leon! Great service! Amazing food and location! We will come back, Leon took really good care of our group!

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Friendly service and good food. Kitchen open late which is hard to find in this neighborhood. Highly suggest

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Food was okay. Nothing special. They don't provide utensils if you do delivery or pick up.

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My go to for late nite ramen cravings. Taste exactly the same as the other location up in Portland that I had a chance to try.

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Are any of their broths vegetarian? The vegetable ramen appears to still have the pork-based broth?

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Coming from Fukuoka, I'm pretty picky when it comes to tonkotsu ramen. I have my go to for that,…read morebut would go to Beshock from time to time for the very great sake selection. Honestly hard to find a place with so many choices and very reasonable pricing. My most recent visit I saw that the menu was changed completely and that they were serving tori paitan. I never had it before so I had to try it and it was delicious! You still get a very similar mouth feel of a creamy tonkotsu ramen, but it just doesn't sit as heavy. I think scrapping a menu that they've had for years is a bold move, but I see the vision. They're bringing a different style of ramen that you won't really find anywhere else here in San Diego. Would highly recommend being open minded and giving it a shot. Also would recommend ordering it with hard thin noodles. Workers are also always very friendly and knowledgeable about the sake so definitely ask for a recommendation to pair with your food.

This spot is our neighborhood go to! I'd say we stop in at least every other week and every single…read moretime it hits the spot. We are typically sat and served right away, and inside is very cute and clean. A bowl of their ramen will never do you wrong and we are a sucker for their appetizers as well. The spicy garlic edamame is a must, as well as the spicy tuna crispy rice. They also have an array of delicious and special sakes, great for a night of sampling and enjoying.

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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!

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