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    Ramen Station

    4.3 (16 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dusk in Kyoto (Hojicha Lager, left); Yuzu sour (right)
    Alyanna M.

    Came during happy hour to try some drinks. They have a DIY instant ramen station, where you can cook your own ramen & add toppings of your choosing. Then they also have a little bar with beers on tap & some cocktails. They have a happy hour deal of $5 pints & $8 for the cocktail sours, not bad for a deal but drinks weren't fully topped off. The place was pretty empty. Overall, a decent spot if you want a diy ramen & some drinks.

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    Emmett T.

    The owners of Matcha Cafe Maiko in Kearny Mesa have taken over the next door space that used to be a shoe shop and opened up the wall between the two suites. Ramen Station debuted at the beginning of this month with a do-it-yourself (DIY) ramen concept. There were tall display racks to the left when you walked in. Instant ramen packages from China, Japan, and Korea were available. To the right were six small round tables for dine-in seating. Menu screens described the process in which you began by picking up a plastic tray and then selecting a noodle package. A packet of green onions was a free add-on to an order. Additional toppings and side dishes could be selected for a surcharge. Drinks and snacks could also be purchased when you paid at the service counter. There were half a dozen cooking stations next to the counter. You emptied the dried contents into a round cardboard bowl and then pressed the appropriate cooking button based on standard, thick, or fried noodles. Hot water was dispensed into the bowl, and a preset timer began its countdown. I picked a Japanese brand of Tonkotsu Ramen that contained regular noodles and white chicken broth seasoning. The green onions were sold out so I was allowed to choose the minced white onions as a replacement. I also chose the fish cake as a topping for my bowl. The cooking time was about four minutes for my selections. As the hot water collected in the bowl, I used a pair of chopsticks to stir the contents. When the process was finished, I transferred the bowl back on the tray and walked over to a table to consume my order. While I enjoyed the novelty of the DIY ramen, the $7.99 base price was expensive. The taste of the broth and quality of the noodles were as expected for instant ramen. The best aspect was the overwhelming variety of package choices. You can buy them for much less at an Asian grocery store, however the display racks made it easier to glance at the options. The worker on duty was very helpful in not only making suggestions on which package to select, but she also walked me through the cooking steps. Her assistance brought my rating to three stars for my Ramen Station experience.

    Javier B.

    Ramen DIY Large selection Ramen around the world Shared space with Matcha Maiko Indoor seating Parking available Amex accepted Restrooms inside Matcha beer coming soon Friendly staff Fast service Vegetarian options

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    Judy G.

    Such a fun spot! Feels like the ramen convenience stores in Korea/Japan but right here in SD. Tons of instant noodles to pick from, easy DIY setup, and it was actually really good. Super chill, great for a quick bite or late-night noodle craving. I'll be back

    Ysabel was so friendly and showed us how to operate the ramen machine. They have a lot of varieties. They have plenty of areas to sit and eat. Best part desert is right next door. It's a fun experience!

    Ramen making station with clear instructions next to the machine

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    Super overpriced. I had these options from Amazon. Only upside was the social factor.

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    I really like the customer service. Specifically the worker named Kent. He was very respectful and positive energy.

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    7 months ago

    Staff very helpful and friendly. Good selection. A little expensive. Great matcha next door. Coming back.

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    The ramen is surprisingly GOOD! Would definitely come back again. Great for late night snacks.

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    Ask the Community - Ramen Station

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    Yes we have Tonkotsu instant ramen - I do not have a picture as I'm not in the establishment currently.

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    Review Highlights - Ramen Station

    They have a DIY instant ramen station, where you can cook your own ramen & add toppings of your choosing.

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    Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen - Original Chicken Ramen

    Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen

    3.8(5.2k reviews)
    0.7 miKearny Mesa
    $$

    Raki Raki on Convoy is most importantly Consistent. What stands out to me is the connected The…read moreYasai kitchen. It features a completely vegan menu and separate kitchen for zero cross contamination. On the regular Raki Raki menu there are plenty of options for anyone with dietary restrictions including but not limited to Vegetarian and Gluten free. The vegetarian options are flavorful, I personally add the Akadama spice ball for a needed kick. As a life long vegetarian I love the ability to go to a restaurant not traditionally vegetarian and still have multiple options while not losing out on flavor. The staff is attentive, and the restaurant is beautiful on both sides. The RakiRaki side offers some open airflow which is great at lunch. The lunch special and happy hour really can't be beat for cost, flavor, and options. get a vegetarian ramen and tofu donburi for $15. The vegetarian ramen is not listed on the lunch special options but they will always do it if you ask.

    I have seen the subpar humble beginnings of this restaurant and swore I would never come back after…read morea lukewarm experience with painfully mediocre food from an uncreative limited menu, not to mention being charged at an obscene level. About a year ago, some friends want to try the food out here and I was pleasantly surprised to see how much it had improved! So imagine my surprise where I came in this evening and was completely floored with how abysmal it has somehow become again with only the last few months. The service has been insultingly, rude; we had a talk with our server and even pass along a compliment, it was shocked with how unkindly they responded. Every single item of the menu has been absolutely terrible; the sushi was a quarter of the size it usually is and tastes terrible, the edamame is cold and feels like it was scraped off the floor, and the karaage chicken is now covered in a glaze that is making our stomachs absolutely sick. And the food is even more expensive than it was before! I absolutely do not want to pay for any of this and it makes me sick to my stomach to have wasted our time here this evening.

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    Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen - Inside seating area

    Inside seating area

    Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen - Kurobuta Spare-Rib Ramen

    Kurobuta Spare-Rib Ramen

    Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen - Spicy Tuna Roll

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    Baikohken Ramen

    Baikohken Ramen

    4.3(211 reviews)
    5.9 miHillcrest
    $$
    Kid friendly
    Large group friendly

    Amazing weekday lunch special! $15 will get you a ramen, fried chicken or chashu rice, and a drink!…read moreMy coworker made this great pick for a workday lunch. I got the shoyu ramen, chashu rice, and a cold oolong tea. The ramen was fine in texture and al dente. The broth was flavorful, without being oversalted. I was very impressed by the chashu: it was carefully cooked and just melts in your mouth. Extra tender. The oolong tea really hit the spot too. The food came quickly, and service was good. I just came back from Japan last month, and this place in San Diego did not disappoint. I would definitely come back again to try their other items. Sorry no pictures this time, as I was famished. Parking lot was small, but we were able to find a space at 1pm on a Friday

    We tried the spicy ramen, tonkatsu ramen, curry, and while all were tasty and good, I'm not sure…read morethis would be at the top of our ramen list. The serving was a bit smaller than what we are used to when we order ramen but overall we enjoyed our dinner and our 9 year old gave it a 6/4 stars. Service was very nice once we were seated and the wait for the food was not bad. It is a really cute place, feels authentically Japanese inside, but also authentically small, so I recommend reservations for a larger group: we were a party of 7 on a Saturday evening around 5:30 with no reservation and we had a wait of around 40 minutes. Definitely worth trying at least once.

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    Baikohken Ramen - Heart Melt Ramen - Valentine Special 
Stretchy torched cheese over rich miso broth.
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    Heart Melt Ramen - Valentine Special Stretchy torched cheese over rich miso broth. Limited time only!

    Baikohken Ramen - Shoyu Ramen- It is classic Ramen in our restaurant.

    Shoyu Ramen- It is classic Ramen in our restaurant.

    Baikohken Ramen - Hand rolls are here! Pick your base & topping--tuna, salmon, scallop, ikura, or tako wasabi. Build your perfect bite!

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    Hand rolls are here! Pick your base & topping--tuna, salmon, scallop, ikura, or tako wasabi. Build your perfect bite!

    Ramen Nagi - Original ramen

    Ramen Nagi

    4.4(713 reviews)
    4.6 miUniversity City
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    We recently brought friends here who requested a good place to eat and of the list of choices we…read moreprovided, they picked Ramen Nagi. My husband and I have been here several times before as it is both mine and my husband's favorite ramen eatery in San Diego. This is the best ramen in San Diego. After going on my own little ramen crawl around SD, this is the top of them all, bar none. If you really are craving something close to ramen in Japan, try this place. Everything is fantastic here but my favorite of all the ramen choices is the Red King (the spicy tonkotsu). The Black King is also good (squid ink) and has a nice umami punch to it with a good helping of garlic to seal the deal. The karage (fried chicken) is great as well. The texture is perfect and I think the sauce provided really added to the overall bite. The gyoza is also fantastic as well and they provide a dipping sauce that is not the standard dip but something better. If I recall, it is a lightly sweet pear-esque sauce with the consistency almost like apple sauce. It's very very good, don't knock it till you try it! The service is always quick and top-tier. They always have a jug of water with lemon slices and cups available to use at any time. Seating is both indoors and outdoors. Inside it can be a little cramped if you have a large group but outside has full tables next to the pond which is quite nice. This is not a traditional restaurant so there are a few things to keep in mind: 1) There are no reservations. 2) There is a dedicated queue outside and you need to wait in that to line to be seated. 3) They will not take you to be seated until your entire party is readily available so just be cognizant of that. 4) Everyone in your party will receive a red marker and a paper form to fill out your individual orders while you are in this line. If it is your first time, check the Chef Recommendation box at the top to make it easier. Sides are at the bottom (most ramen do not include an egg so if you want an egg make sure to mark it). 5) Your party may be seated at the same table as another party and share the space. If this is an issue for you, sit outside. 6) You get your receipt from your sever and pay at the register.

    First time I tried this place I wasn't surprised and was irritated because of the long wait…read more But this second time around it was no line to get in, and the food was absolutely delicious. Ordered the original king ramen with an egg. Broth was so good, it reminded me of the one I had in Tokyo. The thin noodles are also my favorite. Spicy level at 1 for extra flavor. The gyoza on the other hand are decent and very small. I will definitely be coming back for more ramen.

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    Ramen Nagi - Inside

    Inside

    Ramen Nagi - Limited Garlic King

    Limited Garlic King

    Ramen Nagi - Red king ramen

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    Harumama Ramen + Sushi - Little Italy

    Harumama Ramen + Sushi - Little Italy

    4.0(2.2k reviews)
    7.6 miLittle Italy
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    046/2026/FEB Decided…read moreto try this other location ! So lucky we got a table of 5 without reservation! This location has capacity of 56 diners only ! A stellar service from Matthew ! Food was great ! So famished that when food came didn't get to take picture! Crab Wontons had generous filling and very delicious as well!! Grilled Salmon served on a sizzling plate with rice and topped with furikake and teriyaki sauce!

    The first time we came, there was an empty table, but we were told it would be a 20-minute wait. We…read morewaited, came back, and it was still the same table sitting empty, which was a bit confusing. That said, the waitress we had was very kind and attentive, and the food was decent, so we decided to give the place another try. After a long day at Legoland, we returned around 6pm and I had called ahead to make a reservation for four. The person on the phone took my name and number, so I assumed we were all set. When we arrived, the restaurant wasn't even full, but no one greeted us for several minutes. Eventually, a waiter came over, and when I mentioned our reservation, he seemed confused and said they don't take reservations for parties under six. I tried to explain that someone had taken my information over the phone, but he interrupted me multiple times and didn't let me finish. He then walked over to another group behind us and asked if they were there first, even though we had arrived before them, which was frustrating. We were eventually told there was space available at the bar seating (bar stools) instead of a table. At that point, we were tired and hungry, so we accepted. Unfortunately, the service didn't improve. The waiter seemed rushed and disorganized--he couldn't remember our order and had to ask us which dish belonged to who when the food came out. As for the food, it was okay but not memorable. My ramen was just average--the pork was dry and the egg was overcooked. Overall, the food is decent, but the service really needs improvement. This particular waiter clearly needs more training, or possibly a different role, as the level of service did not meet basic expectations for a restaurant. Our second visit left a bad impression, especially since it was our last night in San Diego. Sadly, we won't be coming back.

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    Harumama Ramen + Sushi - Little Italy
    Harumama Ramen + Sushi - Little Italy
    Harumama Ramen + Sushi - Little Italy

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    Izakaya Masa - Ochazuke

    Izakaya Masa

    4.2(1.5k reviews)
    5.8 miMission Hills
    $$

    How have I not been here before! This not-so-hidden gem is probably one of the best sushi spots…read moreI've been to in San Diego. My friend and I met up for dinner and put our names down at 5:15pm. We were there 15 minutes before they opened. Although, we were eighth in line, we were seated first since no one else was around. Once we were seated, our server came around and took our order for drinks and appetizer. We started with seaweed salad, fried gyoza, and tuna carpaccio. The tuna carpaccio was delicious and I loved the garlic. I wanted to order everything on the menu, but was sold on the rolls. I ordered the spicy hamachi roll and the cherry blossom roll, which was recommended by the server. Both rolls were the freshest sushi I've had in a long time. The flavors were perfect and they weren't flashy rolls. They were classic rolls that showcased the fish so well. The service was incredible, everyone was so friendly and I really enjoyed the whole experience. I can't wait to come back, especially on a colder day to try their ramen!

    They do have a list outside where you put your name down. We came a little early knowing there…read morewould be a line. I genuinely thought people were exaggerating how great this place was, especially when it came to authenticity. They were not. Not one item we ordered was bad and we ordered about 20 dishes. The ramen was the absolute winner. Best ramen I have had in San Diego. I was blown away by the broth and the noodles. The sushi was great, including the spicy tuna. Everything tasted fresh and fairly priced. You really can't beat these prices. The fried chicken and tuna carpaccio were standout appetizers. Honorable mention to the chicken katsu roll. It was insanely massive and so good. We will absolutely be back to try more appetizers and the ramen. We recently went to Japan and this ramen has been the closest we have had to what we experienced there. I didn't even take a picture of it before it was in my stomach!

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    Izakaya Masa - Green tea mochi

    Green tea mochi

    Izakaya Masa - Green tea mochi

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    Ramen Station - ramen - Updated May 2026

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