Ucsd Food

Takes reservations

Full bar

such a fun lunch with fabulous friend Cathy! Most amazing artist! She's off to France in a few…read moredays for a bit and we decided to meet for a quick lunch before she s off on her next adventure! True foods is a go to place. Food is consistently good and the service always great! i had the watermelon haloumi salad with chicken and Cathy had the chopped salad which also looked amazing. ambience is always great too! Very relaxed vibe. had a fun time and lots of laughs! Can't wait to come back again soon!

Since I couldn't get into Chef Fei, I decided to give this place a try since it wasn't very busy. I…read morewas warmly greeted when I arrived, and because I had my dog with me, they seated us outside and even brought over a water bowl for him. Unfortunately, that was the best part of the experience. It took about 10 minutes for my server to come out and take my order. My steak arrived well done even though I ordered it medium, and after that, my server disappeared. Two more tables were seated outside, and they were left waiting with menus as well. After about 15 minutes, I finally went inside to ask the host for help. A different server eventually came out and explained that my original server had gone on break. I was surprised that no one had communicated this or arranged for someone else to take over her tables. At that point, I asked for the check and a to-go box. To their credit, they removed the steak from the bill, but the overall service had already left a bad impression. Maybe I caught them on an off day, but between the overcooked steak and lack of communication, I don't see myself returning anytime soon. I will stick to Urban plates for a healthy option with great customer service.

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De Nunno

4.2(114 reviews)

1.7 mi•University City

Such a hidden gem! I stepped inside the food court at UTC with no expectations, and this place just…read morecaught my attention right away. Fresh food prepped daily, multiple options to choose from, everything on the menu sounds amazing. I got a Creamy Mushroom and Sausage, add a side of meatballs, with a tiramisu. All of them deserve a 10/10. - Meatballs: Super soft, sauce is amazing, would melt in your mouth. - Creamy Mushroom and Sausage: I got spaghetti, but would love to try a different kind next time. The sauce is very good on its own though. - Lastly, tiramisu: THE BEST, I have never had a better tiramisu in San Diego. 100% would come back.

Their food is surprisingly good! I was skeptical since they are located at the UTC mall court! I…read morelove their prosciutto sandwiches and their pastas are made fresh! You can even watch them make their own pastas! The spicy carbonara with shrimp is one of my favorites, but you can't go wrong with any of their options! You can also customize your bowl to your liking! Don't forget to save room for dessert! I love both their cannoli and tiramisu!

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Signage

Ramen Nagi

4.4(745 reviews)

1.5 mi•University City

Fun Fact: Ramen Nagi started in Tokyo and became known for its bold, highly customizable ramen. And…read morehonestly, the customization is one of my favorite parts about coming here. I've been to Ramen Nagi a handful of times, and it's one of those places I know I can count on when I'm craving a really satisfying bowl of ramen. In facts, its probably my favorite ramen spot ever. First, the must-order for me is the potstickers. They come connected, so you literally get to break them apart yourself. It sounds like a small thing, but it's actually pretty fun, and the potstickers themselves are delicious. Crispy on the bottom, juicy inside and perfect for dipping. But the ramen is really where Ramen Nagi shines. I love how customizable it is. You can choose your broth, richness, noodle texture, spice level and all the little additions, so you can really build the bowl exactly how you want it. I usually like having the ability to control the richness and spice because sometimes I want something comforting and rich, and other times I want something a little lighter. You can also control how chewy you want the noodles to be. The noodles have a great texture and the broth is flavorful without needing a ton of extra toppings to make it interesting. There is also plenty of variety, so you can come back and try something different each time. I also appreciate that the portions are filling without feeling like you're just getting a giant bowl of noodles. Don't leave without ordering the potstickers. And definitely take advantage of all the ramen customization options.

Honestly. Worth the hype. Worth the wait (it's fast) I had…read morethe number one with some extras. I've also had the red one but the king broth is exceptional. Ramen up.

The amazing Cooks

Limited Garlic King

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Black king

Micheline's Pita House La Jolla

This is one of my favorite places. Food is delicious! Food is always fresh! And service is…read morealways great! Love it!

I got the hummus bowl because I already had lettuce and rice at home, and I was taking this togo. I…read moreloved the flavors, but it was a little too saucy which made it too salty imo. Also they gave me so little chicken that at first I thought they forgot to give me any :/ Pita bread was really soft though and tasted so good with everything mixed together. Loved the flavors! Interior has seating and tables, but it gets busy and cramped sometimes. Service is quick.

Combo Plate

Falafel Cobb Salad

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Regents Pizzeria

4.0(2.2k reviews)

1.2 mi

My wife and I have been eyeing this place for a while and one night we finally decided to go…read more We came in on a busy night but the server helped us out with the menu. We took his recommendation, one slice of the Meat Lovers Deep Dish, and a half/half pizza with the Brooklyner and the Mother in Law. This place has probably one of the best pies we've had in a while. We loved that the same server kept checking in on us to see how we liked the pizza, and just loved the overall vibe of the place. We ended up coming back a second time to try the Master Deep Dish (one of the same server's recommendations) and we loved it. Definitely worth a try if you're looking for a good pizza in La Jolla!

There's a reason this place is an institution--the pizza is good, but the vibes are fun. There are…read morealways people, ucsd crowds, and a good energy. Chicago-style deep dish or NY-style thin crust are both tasty! Lots of combos and to order. The wings were good too. I liked the lemon pepper better than the gochujang. The gochujang had a nice kick, but I expected it to be a little sweeter. I love that you can buy pizza by the slice, and you can even get a combo of 6 individual slices with a large salad and garlic knots--great idea! The fries were good too, almost garlicky like the ones at Gordon Biersch. I like this place and imma try the pasta next time.

Interior

Rotating Flavors (Havana Slamma and Juanito)

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The Pizza Taproom

4.3(310 reviews)

1.1 mi

best pizza in all san diego and cold beer Good customer…read moreservice Mu favorite pizza mushrooms and chiken

I wanted to try lemon pepper wings from a new place, so I ordered the wings and a pear Gorgonzola…read moresalad to go. The lemon pepper wings were crispy and tasteful, with the flavor leaning more towards "lemon" rather than lemon-pepper. The salad was good and a generous portion. However, I did find myself searching for more Gorgonzola cheese. I know The Pizza Taproom has great meal deals with seasonal/limited specialty menu items. Looking forward to trying their pizza (AND DESSERT PIZZA) next time.

My favorite wall in the world

BBQ chicken pizza

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BBQ chicken pizza

Din Tai Fung

Exceptional service and such a great experience! We waited about two hours for a table with kids,…read morewhich was definitely challenging, but Maya was incredibly kind and helpful throughout the process. We had two people drop from our party, and she didn't hesitate to help us get seated as quickly as possible. The entire staff was on top of everything, and the food was absolutely delicious. I completely understand the hype now! Despite the long wait, the experience was well worth it. Thanks Maya!

The food and drinks were amazing, fresh and delicious. I had the pork Xiao long bao, sesame noodle…read moreand I took the tarot steamed buns with me for dessert. I also had a lychee Martine which was very good. My server JoJo was great, explained the menu well and was attentive

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Mendocino Farms

4.2(969 reviews)

0.9 mi

After my appointment at the Veteran Affairs we passed by here at Mendocino Farm La Jolla…read more Our first time here so we just picked which one looks good and sounds good on the menu board. We picked PERUVIAN STEAK SANDWICH, a seared steak tossed in Spicy aji amarillo sauce, then their CHIMICHURRI STEAK BACON; it's a seared steak and applewood-smoked bacon, and also got their SMOKEY BBQ BRIOCHE SANDWICH , this one is a smoke Pork burnt ends with BBQ sauce. Every sandwich we had tasted good, but i like the most the Chimichurri Steak & Bacon, it's more to my palate, not too sweet or not too spicy. Service was quick our sandwiches were done quickly, plenty of staff go around checking the tables and greeting the customers. Parking is easy, with lots of spaces.

I like the Mendocino Farms concept and we had a good experience at the first one we visited (it was…read morenot this one) so I was disappointed with our long wait for three to-go sandwiches and a cup of soup. I think I was sitting in the store for at least 30 minutes while a family member waited in our car and watched several people park, get their orders and leave. Two people who ordered after us received their food before we did. I finally stood up and only then did an associate crabbily pack up our order and give it to us. When we first arrived, no one even showed up at the counter for at least five minutes. There was another customer waiting behind us as well. My sandwich (Happy Hippie) was not very good...insubstantial and put together in a blah manner. A family member who had the "not so fried chicken sandwich" said it was too salty. I paid $62 for this order (with a tip, which I had added before the long wait...) It obviously wasn't a good value, This is a beautiful and clean store but a general lack of enthusiasm from the associates, inconsistent customer service, high prices, and mediocre quality food will dissuade me from making any future visits to this location.

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Urban Plates

4.4(2.2k reviews)

0.9 mi

Avengers Assemble! We ate here a total of three times over a…read morefour day stay in La Jolla. It's so modular and easy to order from the table through our phone app,, it honestly felt as high-tech as Tony Stark commanding F.R.I.D.A.Y. from his suit tbh. Although this was not our first time eating here, they must have changed the business model, as the last time we went was almost a decade ago. Their menu has changed significantly, and although they were excellent before, I think they are even better. We tried pretty much all of the proteins, from the steak, chicken, pork rib, ribs, and they were all excellent very fresh ingredients. The meats were so perfectly cooked and tender they basically fell apart easier than Thanos's army at the end of Endgame lol. We especially love the side dishes. The broccolini was excellent with the sesame sauce. We loved the brussels sprouts as well. And I really loved the beef and mushroom soup. It had such a comforting and rich flavor that it felt like Scarlet Witch used some chaos magic in the kitchen to get it exactly right. French fries were pretty good, and pretty standard. That was the only dish that was average, but everything else was excellent. Good service and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We even brought our pups! The patio was so spacious and chill it basically felt like relaxing at the Avengers compound after a mission. Parking is super easy. It was such a breeze we didn't even need to use Pym particles to shrink our car to fit into a spot. Five out of five stars

If I could give zero stars, I would. Terrible experience - Food and safety issue here - serving…read morefood at room temperature is a breeding ground for bacteria and someone will get sick. I ordered the chimichurri steak with Brussels sprouts and macaroni and cheese, and the experience was disappointing from start to finish. The first plate came out with cold sides, so I sent it back. The replacement was still barely lukewarm, and neither plate even had the chimichurri sauce that was supposed to come with the steak. The manager admitted they were having trouble keeping the food warm and offered a refund. Looking back, I wish I had just taken it and left. The meal was completely inedible and a waste of $27. I ended up taking the steak home for my dog and leaving the sides untouched. I went to Mendocino Farms instead, where I finally had an enjoyable lunch. I won't be returning. What a waste of money!!

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Seared Aji plate

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Flourless Chocolate Cake Slice

Amardeen Cafe

4.3(746 reviews)

2.0 mi•University City

Ordered too much food for our family of 5 dining here. We love the different meats and appetizers…read more We love trying all the different lambs, chicken beef dishes and the dipping sauces. We ordered family style do everyone got to taste a big of everything. Baklava was a big hit for the family. They even have pizza which I thought was odd but heard it was delicious. So maybe next time I will try it. The location is in a parking lot so parking is easy.

Today was my last time at Amardeen. The food is great. The staff are great. The prices have been…read morestupid high for a while now and we had moved them from everyday to special occasions. Picked up just a regular chicken kabob plate for lunch today... and they've raised their prices yet again. $32! That's just insane. Bye, Amardeen. Love you, but you've lost your minds and it's time to part ways.

Chopped Chicken Salad

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Lentil Soup

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Elena C.

Elite 12

121

16 years ago

The Food Co-op is one of the few reasons I don't hate UCSD. They're the most accepting, wonderful people ever AND have (I think) the cheapest bagels on campus. They don't always have coffee, so they loose a star, and not all of my favorite hot foods are always available. But still, there are almost always samosas and now the Hare Krishna guy is working with them on Wednesdays so it's even more convenient to get a micro-brew, high-fructose corn syrup-free root beer! read more

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