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It was a rainy night last night and my fiance and I were craving ramen! We ordered for delivery and we're really impressed with how great the quality was! You just never know with delivery how things may travel. I ordered the spicy me so ramen, we also ordered the fried chicken, gyoza, and the Showa Fries. This is my first time trying this place, but my fiance has had it a few times, although this is his first time ordering for delivery. We are both really impressed, for me it being my first time eating here and for my fiance's first time having it delivered. The quality was unmatched, I was really surprised how tender and crisp the Fried Chicken was, the show of fries were insanely tasty! I can't believe this is my first time trying pork belly on fries. This is a great place for ramen and other tasty treats. I will definitely be a returning customer!
Showa Ramen has opened in the new cluster of eateries near the Ridge Walk Academic Complex on the UCSD campus. The ownership group also operates other restaurants in town including The Taco Stand. Seating is available inside the suite and on the front patio adjacent to the main entrance. All of the chairs and tables had a light colored wood grain look to make the ambiance feel bright. Ordering is done through a touch screen located in a kiosk in the center of the room. A bottleneck is created if there is a line waiting to enter an order into the system. It would be prudent to set up a second kiosk, maybe outside on the patio. The menu offered seven appetizers, two salads, three donburis, and six types of ramen. The prices were about average for a ramen shop in SD although they would dent the budget of a college student if he/she ate here regularly. At least this place will allow those on campus to get their ramen fix without having to travel off-site. I picked the Gyoza and Tonkotsu Ramen for my lunch. The former came as five pan-fried, pork and vegetable dumplings with a spicy dipping sauce. The latter was a noodle bowl of light pork broth containing a piece of pork belly, half egg, bamboo shoots, nori, green onions, and sesame seeds. I asked for an extra portion of noodles, however what I received should have been the quantity for a standard serving. Both items were prepared fairly quickly by the kitchen. The flavors were decent but nothing memorable.
Showa Ramen opened recently on UCSD campus. According to their website, they are inspired by the Shōwa era in Japan. "Old school meets new school with the mix of authentic flavor and a clean modern design that emphasizes simplicity and the highest quality ingredients." Shōwa Hospitality is the group behind popular eateries including The Taco Stand and Himitsu Sushi. I tried the following: - Tonkotsu Ramen - Cucumber Sunomono - Gyoza Pretty good for an on-campus eatery and for the price. ENJOY!! #JapaneseLove
Decided to finally come here after seeing it opened and all of the UCSD social media were advertising it! I think their ordering method is wow interesting, but I can anticipate lines getting quite long due to only one ordering kiosk. I think the strongest point of this restaurant is its location. Because it is right on campus, it is very easy to schedule meals with my friends there. However, this is where the strengths end. I don't think the taste is particularly great, so if you are a ramen purist, I'm not sure this is the place for you. Taste: 2/5. I think the taste of the food itself is average at best for the price. The noodles feel kind of chewy, there isn't that many toppings, only one piece of meat for the base bowl, and only half an egg. The broth is unmemorable. The Gyoza seems like they fried some frozen gyoza and served it. Maybe I have too high standards comparing to specialty ramen stores on Convoy. Ambience: 5/5. Overall, I think new sixth is great, everything is super new and fun to be around. Everything is definitely very clean, and while the restaurant itself is a bit small, the sunny SD weather allows for some excellent outside seating. Service: 4/5. I think all of the ACTUAL service is great, they call out your name and deliver the food to your tracks. However, I don't believe that having only one kiosk to order is very wise. To get in you have to wait for people to decide what they want since there's no menu available to look at while in the line. It seems pretty odd. BIG shout-out to Mimi, she is very cool!! I think this is a great place to casually eat ramen while chatting with your friends, or to get average ramen to go. The convenience factor makes this place worth it, but if you are looking for ramen to impress you, look elsewhere. 3/5
I wanted to try this spot out on the UCSD campus and went with some coworkers. The place is owned by the folks from The Taco Stand and recently opened here at UCSD as a push for alumni and locally-+owned businesses. The place has a kiosk ordering system, which I thought was convenient and great for indecisive folks like myself. I liked the general atmosphere of the restaurant, where there's plenty of indoor seating with outlets and USB ports and outdoor seating. I decided to try the Tonkotsu ramen, which is my usual barometer to try new places out. I thought the bowl looked a little sad for $13. I thought the quality of the meat and the texture of the noodles were great but the broth seemed both bland and salty at the same time. For on-campus food, I'd say this is above average from your typical Panda Expresses and dining halls, but I think there's better places to try out
On the campus of UC San Diego, this ramen place offers a limited menu that's decent and satisfying. Because it's catered to students, there isn't much ambiance, and it can get quite busy at lunchtime. The campus offers a number of interesting food offerings, so if visiting UCSD, this is a nice place to grab lunch if you're not in a hurry.
Since all the openings of new restaurants in Sixth College, I've been excited to try some. Today, I decided on Showa Ramen and I was not disappointed. After a long day of classes, a bowl of ramen sounded really really good. You order on a screen when you walk on, which is super convenient and quick. I went with the tonkotsu ramen and garlic edamame. Can't go wrong with garlic edamame, and the ramen was pretty good. Definitely hits the spot if you're looking for a ramen place on campus. Service is great, too, they're very attentive and make sure you get all of your order. This was a great start to the newly opened restaurants on campus.
Showa Ramen is a pretty good ramen place for being on a college campus. The aesthetic inside the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous and it has a nice vibe to it. I prefer my ramen broth light and not too fatty, and Showa Ramen does a good job of making light yet umami ramen. However, if you like fattier broths, then you might not satisfy your ramen craving here. The tonkatsu ramen was perfect for me, but it definitely was not as rich in flavor as other higher-end ramen restaurants. It's a nice ramen place to go for lunch with friends after class or dinner with visiting parents/friends. You might have to wait a bit for ramen as they can get crowded sometimes, but off rush hours have less of a wait. Also, if the weather is nice I recommend the outside seating (:
I'm someone who doesn't eat ramen very much because it's just not something that I like all that much, but my friend brought me here and let me just say that it was one of the best ramen bowls I've ever had. I loved how light the broth was and the proportion to the noodles was perfect! The chashu pork was perfectly cooked and for the price of the bowl (about $13), I'd say you're getting a solid meal. It's a really tiny ramen shop where you order on a screen instead of through a person, which I thought was pretty unique. Definitely a place to check out!
Came here after studying with my girlfriend, she got the spicy miso ramen. Was expecting to dish out a fortune here because ramen is usually expensive. However it turned out to be decently priced I believe it was $26, I forgot. I don't have anything much to say, but I was satisfied; if you want ramen around UCSD, just go here to get your fix. I have a low standard for food, so take this review with a grain of salt
5 months ago
This ramen shop is popular among UCSD students. The food is just average, but it's convenient and consistently decent. The interior blends Japanese style with modern minimalism, and self-order kiosks make ordering a breeze. Their fried chicken is said to be tasty, but you'd better skip the ramen. Overall, it's a handy pick for students nearby. It's worth a try if you're on campus, but not worth a special trip from far away. I'd highly recommend Menya Ultra, Ramen Nagi and Nishiki instead. read more
The ramen is alright but their karaage is so good. I'd only just get the karaage if I were to come back! The service is normal but they do have an ordering tablet which is convenient, but to use triton cash, you'd need to do it at the front. read more
UCSD's local on campus ramen! Showa is very convenient for students to get restaurant style ramen without having to go off campus. Their tonkotsu and shoyu is pretty solid and the broth tastes great. I wouldn't say it's mind blowing or amazing but it's a classic. They have two tablets set up if you are doing contactless payment, but if you want to pay with triton cash you have to order at the counter. A common issue is when they say your order number it's too loud and it's hard to hear, make sure you ask again what your number is so you can grab your food later. A downside about an on campus restaurant is it's PACKED. If you go during normal lunch and dinner hours you will not find a table. They have outside seating but it gets pretty chilly at night so make sure to bring a jacket to stay warm. Overall, if you are on campus and craving a ramen Showa is a good choice. If you're not on campus I suggest you venture out to Convoy for higher quality ramen. read more
It was a rainy night last night and my fiance and I were craving ramen! We ordered for delivery and we're really impressed with how great the quality was! You just never know with delivery how things may travel. I ordered the spicy me so ramen, we also ordered the fried chicken, gyoza, and the Showa Fries. This is my first time trying this place, but my fiance has had it a few times, although this is his first time ordering for delivery. We are both really impressed, for me it being my first time eating here and for my fiance's first time having it delivered. The quality was unmatched, I was really surprised how tender and crisp the Fried Chicken was, the show of fries were insanely tasty! I can't believe this is my first time trying pork belly on fries. This is a great place for ramen and other tasty treats. I will definitely be a returning customer! read more
2 years ago
Showa Ramen has opened in the new cluster of eateries near the Ridge Walk Academic Complex on the UCSD campus. The ownership group also operates other restaurants in town including The Taco Stand. Seating is available inside the suite and on the front patio adjacent to the main entrance. All of the chairs and tables had a light colored wood grain look to make the ambiance feel bright. Ordering is done through a touch screen located in a kiosk in the center of the room. A bottleneck is created if there is a line waiting to enter an order into the system. It would be prudent to set up a second kiosk, maybe outside on the patio. The menu offered seven appetizers, two salads, three donburis, and six types of ramen. The prices were about average for a ramen shop in SD although they would dent the budget of a college student if he/she ate here regularly. At least this place will allow those on campus to get their ramen fix without having to travel off-site. I picked the Gyoza and Tonkotsu Ramen for my lunch. The former came as five pan-fried, pork and vegetable dumplings with a spicy dipping sauce. The latter was a noodle bowl of light pork broth containing a piece of pork belly, half egg, bamboo shoots, nori, green onions, and sesame seeds. I asked for an extra portion of noodles, however what I received should have been the quantity for a standard serving. Both items were prepared fairly quickly by the kitchen. The flavors were decent but nothing memorable. read more
Showa Ramen opened recently on UCSD campus. According to their website, they are inspired by the Shōwa era in Japan. "Old school meets new school with the mix of authentic flavor and a clean modern design that emphasizes simplicity and the highest quality ingredients." Shōwa Hospitality is the group behind popular eateries including The Taco Stand and Himitsu Sushi. I tried the following: - Tonkotsu Ramen - Cucumber Sunomono - Gyoza Pretty good for an on-campus eatery and for the price. ENJOY!! #JapaneseLove read more
Decided to finally come here after seeing it opened and all of the UCSD social media were advertising it! I think their ordering method is wow interesting, but I can anticipate lines getting quite long due to only one ordering kiosk. I think the strongest point of this restaurant is its location. Because it is right on campus, it is very easy to schedule meals with my friends there. However, this is where the strengths end. I don't think the taste is particularly great, so if you are a ramen purist, I'm not sure this is the place for you. Taste: 2/5. I think the taste of the food itself is average at best for the price. The noodles feel kind of chewy, there isn't that many toppings, only one piece of meat for the base bowl, and only half an egg. The broth is unmemorable. The Gyoza seems like they fried some frozen gyoza and served it. Maybe I have too high standards comparing to specialty ramen stores on Convoy. Ambience: 5/5. Overall, I think new sixth is great, everything is super new and fun to be around. Everything is definitely very clean, and while the restaurant itself is a bit small, the sunny SD weather allows for some excellent outside seating. Service: 4/5. I think all of the ACTUAL service is great, they call out your name and deliver the food to your tracks. However, I don't believe that having only one kiosk to order is very wise. To get in you have to wait for people to decide what they want since there's no menu available to look at while in the line. It seems pretty odd. BIG shout-out to Mimi, she is very cool!! I think this is a great place to casually eat ramen while chatting with your friends, or to get average ramen to go. The convenience factor makes this place worth it, but if you are looking for ramen to impress you, look elsewhere. 3/5 read more
I wanted to try this spot out on the UCSD campus and went with some coworkers. The place is owned by the folks from The Taco Stand and recently opened here at UCSD as a push for alumni and locally-+owned businesses. The place has a kiosk ordering system, which I thought was convenient and great for indecisive folks like myself. I liked the general atmosphere of the restaurant, where there's plenty of indoor seating with outlets and USB ports and outdoor seating. I decided to try the Tonkotsu ramen, which is my usual barometer to try new places out. I thought the bowl looked a little sad for $13. I thought the quality of the meat and the texture of the noodles were great but the broth seemed both bland and salty at the same time. For on-campus food, I'd say this is above average from your typical Panda Expresses and dining halls, but I think there's better places to try out read more
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On the campus of UC San Diego, this ramen place offers a limited menu that's decent and satisfying. Because it's catered to students, there isn't much ambiance, and it can get quite busy at lunchtime. The campus offers a number of interesting food offerings, so if visiting UCSD, this is a nice place to grab lunch if you're not in a hurry. read more
3 years ago
Since all the openings of new restaurants in Sixth College, I've been excited to try some. Today, I decided on Showa Ramen and I was not disappointed. After a long day of classes, a bowl of ramen sounded really really good. You order on a screen when you walk on, which is super convenient and quick. I went with the tonkotsu ramen and garlic edamame. Can't go wrong with garlic edamame, and the ramen was pretty good. Definitely hits the spot if you're looking for a ramen place on campus. Service is great, too, they're very attentive and make sure you get all of your order. This was a great start to the newly opened restaurants on campus. read more
Showa Ramen is a pretty good ramen place for being on a college campus. The aesthetic inside the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous and it has a nice vibe to it. I prefer my ramen broth light and not too fatty, and Showa Ramen does a good job of making light yet umami ramen. However, if you like fattier broths, then you might not satisfy your ramen craving here. The tonkatsu ramen was perfect for me, but it definitely was not as rich in flavor as other higher-end ramen restaurants. It's a nice ramen place to go for lunch with friends after class or dinner with visiting parents/friends. You might have to wait a bit for ramen as they can get crowded sometimes, but off rush hours have less of a wait. Also, if the weather is nice I recommend the outside seating (: read more
4 years ago
I'm someone who doesn't eat ramen very much because it's just not something that I like all that much, but my friend brought me here and let me just say that it was one of the best ramen bowls I've ever had. I loved how light the broth was and the proportion to the noodles was perfect! The chashu pork was perfectly cooked and for the price of the bowl (about $13), I'd say you're getting a solid meal. It's a really tiny ramen shop where you order on a screen instead of through a person, which I thought was pretty unique. Definitely a place to check out! read more
4 years ago
Came here after studying with my girlfriend, she got the spicy miso ramen. Was expecting to dish out a fortune here because ramen is usually expensive. However it turned out to be decently priced I believe it was $26, I forgot. I don't have anything much to say, but I was satisfied; if you want ramen around UCSD, just go here to get your fix. I have a low standard for food, so take this review with a grain of salt read more
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I ordered extra noodles AND STILL felt unfulfilled after this dish. The broth was..lackluster. topping choice was decent but its not the best in san diego. read more
4 years ago
Kinda salty :') But for campus food, it's not bad. I got the tonkatsu ramen, and I think the egg was my favorite part LOL BUT THERE WAS ONLY HALF :( read more
4 years ago
Super good for on-campus ramen! Their spicy miso is the best, and definitely the most flavorful out of every other ramen choices. Apparently the chicken is great, but I haven't tried it yet. Would recommend! Yummy yummy in my tummy read more
2 years ago
you order from a kiosk, get a number, and then when it's ready your number is called. service wise it's pretty smooth and no frills, if you need anything you go to the counter and ask the food was decent- i got the vegan one and it was pretty tasty. i added an egg (i'm not vegan, just like vegetables lol) to it which made it better. tbh i wanted gyoza but they didn't have it on the ordering kiosk. i tried a friend's fried rice which was actually pretty good. another friend got a ramen with a black soup that looked pretty good but quickly developed a film over the top if left alone for a bit (which is normal for food but just kinda icky to see). we went with a party of like 8 which we managed to squeeze in the back (a lil cozy but we didn't mind). i wouldn't come here for ramen or recommend it considering how much better ramen there is in SD but it's definitely fine if you're on campus and hungry. read more
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This is the veggie ramen ($12.00). It's originally vegan but I added egg (+$1.00) and made it spicy (+$0.75). The photo on the self-ordering machines showed the ramen with a piece of corn which was missing. All in all, the broth was tasty and there was enough noodles to fill me up. The thinly sliced beets were crunchy and it's juices added to the vegetable taste of it all. Wish they added more variety of veggies. read more
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