It was delicious, but if I were to nitpick, the pork belly chunks are kinda bite size. The flavor is still good, but definitely not the most impressive I've had. The additional pulled pork does help augment, but is not very Japanese, and I don't think fits ramen quite as well in my personal preference. The seaweed was in one giant blanket for some reason. Normally, you would cut this up more. The broth was tasty and super well balanced with the amount of sesame and saltiness. The noodles were also pretty good. I also liked the fried chicken in the bao, not the best I've had, but definitely quite good for a joint around here. read more

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great spot for a calm random night either by yourself or with others. food & drinks are simple and taste great, you cannot complain about it. the service is great and friendly, always attentive and willing to meet your needs. read more

Hands down one of the best meals we've had in San Diego. The food at Underbelly is absolutely outstanding -- every dish was packed with bold, creative flavors. The quality is top notch from start to finish. Their ramen is especially impressive -- the rich broth is made in Japan and flown over, while the noodles are handmade right here in the San Diego area. The service was on point too. Our server was super knowledgeable, friendly, and made great recommendations. Honestly, the food and service were both excellent. If you're in Little Italy, Underbelly is a must. We're already planning our next visit! read more

Thai curry ramen is spectacular, unique flavor profile and something out of the ordinary. The cucumber salad was delicious as well as a person that loves pickles/vinegary foods. Ambiance was cozy with fire pits and niche lighting choices. It was difficult to find parking but that's just North Park. Would definitely recommend! read more

Underbelly - Thai curry ramen, chicken karage, bao buns - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Wow! Consordium holdings you did it again. Such a cute aesthetic. I knocked one star because the ramen was kind of cold but besides that, everything else was perfect. I would come here again. read more

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Where do I start? This place is overly hyped all over social media. I had high hopes for this place because friends have raved about it, but I was gravely disappointed. The broth was room temp at best, no flavor. The noodles have an egg-y taste and all clumped up like they were sitting there in the fridge overnight and didn't even bother to untangle them, definitely off-putting. Chashu was not packed with flavor like other places I've been to. The service was great and the ambiance is great as well. But the food is just not good. read more

Underbelly - Tonkotsu Underbelly Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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The best Ramen in northpark. I go here often and I like to get the belly of the beast ramen. It's one of my favorite spots.

I really enjoyed the outdoor seating with the fire at the table. It was a nice touch. I ordered the Belly of the Beast bowl. The meat was a little tough and overcooked i think, but the noodles and broth were really delicious and had a great texture. I also ordered a melon-y cocktail that was very refreshing and not too strong or overwhelming. Overall, a good dining experience. read more

Underbelly - Melon-y cocktail - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

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I wanted to like you, underbelly. I will say, the ambience was ambiencing, that's one thing consortium always gets right. But the jfc had me on the toilet the next day for hours, I was lucky I didn't have to work. Another issue I had was that this seemed like a fairly nice restaurant, but they don't offer wait service. Like imagine you're sitting at a huge, communal concrete table, having to ask every member of your party to let you out to get up and order another drink from the cashier. And then they ask you for a tip. It's a major turn off for me to be asked to tip when you order from a counter/cashier. Restaurants need to stop doing this fr I'm not tipping the cashier read more

Walked in on a busy night and the wait wasn't too long. Friendly staff. Cute vibes and aesthetics at night. We got our food togo, loved the packaging. Details matter. Ramen and wings super flavorful. Im sure all their items are worth a try ! Love. read more

Underbelly - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

I'll be honest -- my last visit during lunch a while back left a bad taste in my mouth. I waited forever while the cashier was running around delivering food and wiping tables, even though there were already people in line(and I don't think they were short staff) . Felt pretty chaotic and I left kinda annoyed so I ended up leaving. Gave it another shot on my lunch break and wow, total 180! It was still a little busy, but the cashier was super friendly, took my order quickly, and my food came out lightning fast. Got the Japanese corn dog and it was so tasty! Also grabbed the Tonkotsu ramen and the broth was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor -- exactly what I was craving. Especially with the San Diego weather lately. Super glad I came back. and I'll definitely be returning more often now. Worth checking out if you're in North Park and want some solid ramen or tasty Japanese corn dogs! read more

Underbelly - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

I really love this spot. I actually used to live down the street, so it started as a convenient go-to, but I still come back because the ambiance is great and the ramen is consistently good. I also appreciate that I don't get that heavy MSG aftertaste that I get at some other ramen places. The noodles are flavorful, and they're very generous with the toppings. I've ordered the Farmers Market ramen a few times, and my boyfriend usually gets the tonkotsu -- both are always solid. Overall, for San Diego, I think this place is a great ramen spot. read more

Overall had a great experience. Came here the a freind. The atmosphere and the music is good. Most seating is on an outdoor patio, but there are outdoor heaters. It was a bit windy for us so we sat at the bar next to the kitchen. You order at the front and then they bring your food to you. It's open seating and if you have a large party it can be hard to get a table big enough for the whole party if you don't get there before the rush hits. The food was quick to come out. I had the Underbelly Ramen and I enjoyed it but the pork chashu was under seasoned and I wish they had chili oil to add to the broth. Spicy edamame and freind dumpling were good too. It's definitely a spot I would consider coming back to. read more

Underbelly - Underbelly Ramen Spicy Edamame Beef Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

The house favorite/most popular was the Underbelly Ramen - so good! Tonkotsu Broth, an egg, Chashu Belly and Adobo Pulled Pork! The pulled pork was my favorite! Next time I'm ordering the Tonkostu Ramen, my usual go-to. Fast and friendly service although counter service isn't my favorite. Ordering another drink wasn't too hard, I just don't like having to leave my spot in order to get something else. Staff walks around pretty often making it easy as well. Loved the interior, open outdoor, the fire strip on the community table. Great for friends get together or date night (or eating solo like me)! Scored on parking but I could see it being a bit hectic on busy nights. People were out and about on a Friday. This is going to be in my top three ramen spots for San Diego for sure! read more

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I've been here twice, years apart from each visit, and have to say not much has changed! The casual method of ordering upfront and little to no service gives you context of how the atmosphere is here. Totally underwhelming the first time I ever came and on my recent visit. I love the vibes and hidden feeling of this place here in NP, just not a big fan of the food. I got their Belly of the Beast ramen, and everything was completely off. The seaweed and short rib tasted old, the noodles were soggy, and their concept of an oxtail dumpling just didn't work for me. I did like their marinated egg, but that was just about it. Overall, I came hungry, left hungrier and I didn't finish the food. Definitely one of the older spots for ramen that has lasted and has even scored a second location. But if you are looking for a fast casual experience of enjoying ramen, this is your spot to be. My overall rating for Underbelly would be around 2.5 stars. read more

Underbelly - Belly of the Beast Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

I seriously cannot eat ramen anywhere else because it's just too good here. Anything else disappoints! They're dog friendly which was a huge plus for us recently. I thought I was going to have to give it up forever because we just got a new puppy. I prefer this location over the Little Italy one because of the communal seating. I love the atmosphere, the vibes are just always good! Such a cool spot. One of my favorites that I recommend to everyone! read more

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Stopped by there on New Year's Eve for a lunch snack. It was raining that day so it was the perfect opportunity to have some delicious vegetarian Ramen. The staff was thoughtful paid attention and checked inon us to see if we needed anything else. The Ramen was so delicious. I will definitely be returning to this spot and I would suggest it to anyone who is looking for a tasty meal. The chairs at the bar are a bit uncomfortable so maybe grab a different seat than I did. read more

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5 stars for vibes alone. I never thought I would hear a D Savage song playing at a restaurant. I came in to dine by myself on a Saturday night & this was the exact kind of spot I was looking for. You order at the counter, find your own seat, and food is brought to you. There is bar seating and normal tables as well. Music was great. Ramen was good, nothing spectacular or mind blowing. read more

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Amazing service by the night crew and the ramen was delicious, the habanero sauce is must for your ramen if you like spicy ramen! a little fire pit at night was really nice and set the mood. lovely spot! read more

My absolutely favored ramen spot I have ever been to. The food is incredible so flavorful and at such a great price!! The underbelly is my favorite as it comes with both pork belly and shredded pork. The belly of the beast comes with dumplings in the ramen. It is order as you walk in and they bring you your food. They are so fast less than 5 minutes and you get your meal. On a rainy day they are very busy. They are great for eating there with lots of outdoor seating and fireplaces and super fun festive cocktail glasses. They are also great for take out and they separate the noodles from the broth so that it does not get soggy. Portions are also very large lasts me 2 meals. read more

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I love the chicken confit ramen here (trust me!!) and would come more if it were not for the single file line/ordering situation. I think it is by design to control the customer and kitchen flow, but waiting for 30 minutes to order at a counter at full service prices is not ideal. Even the beers take a long time to arrive because it's all ticketed upon ordering upfront. Like other Consortium spots, they know despite the flaws in user experience, people will wait and pay top dollar to order at the counter for a cool vibe. If they change the set up, I'd come more, other wise a cool spot to take guests during off hours to avoid a 30-40 minute line to order. Also agree the bar chairs are literally designed to make you not want to stay for beer #2 (trust me!!) read more

Really enjoyed the environment of Underbelly. The food however wasn't very memorable. The Thai curry ramen came with 2 pieces of shrimp, however it was still pretty good. The chicken wings were nothing special as well. The bao buns however were very good. It is a very cool atmosphere though and I would recommend trying it at least once! read more

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The place itself is aesthetically pleasing, but service was not good. It was our first time going here and nobody explained how the seating worked. It was pretty dark so it was hard to see where things were. We asked the server for water and we were told it was self serve but didnt tell us where it was. All while giving us attitude. Food was below average. read more

Underbelly - Teriyaki Chicken - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

I love underbelly for the ambiance and vibe they have going there! It is so cute inside and drinks are super good (try Sakura falls). If you are looking for authentic ramen though this is probably not the place for you. It is definitely more fusion cuisine so if you're okay with that I would definitely recommend! read more

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One of the best ramen spot... for taste, options, speed, and ambiance. The North Park location is a lot bigger than the Little Italy location, with a similar urban and hip vibe. Casual spot for a small or big group. They have a bar to sit at with beer on tap, and fire pits. Love their underbelly ramen with the spicy bomb and their belly of the beast ramen. read more

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Amazing ramen! I've been here twice and will continue to return The atmosphere is very zen. The staff are very friendly and the food comes out fairly fast. You order all your food before choosing a seat in their restaurant. They offer bar top and fireplace seating. Everything on the menu is priced affordable. My favorite is the Thai Curry Ramen with extra shrimp read more

CH DONT MISS Look, you don't need me to convince you or tell you that's gonna get you to go here. This place if for people who like good food period. The CH (Consortium Holdings Group) if you Dont already know then go find out, they always know how to make an impression on me, from Ambiance to Food.... They always have these two things in place as top priority in all there establishments. Underbelly with the unique experience of ordering first before you was in, but sitting down almost like a HIGH END LUNCH ROOM with good musics and beautiful scenery. So.....go find one of there restaurants and go make a good impression on that girl or guy that you have eyes for. We Love Underbelly!!!!! read more

Underbelly - Ox Oxtail Dumplings and Mo! - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

This is the best Underbelly location in San Diego. I really dislike waiting in lines but I will always wait for Underbelly! Their ramen is always amazing and the serving sizes are perfect. The ambiance at this location is also very cool and they are always playing good music. Open seating throughout the whole restaurant. read more

Underbelly - Tonkotsu Ramen, added bokchoy and spice bomb - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

當我們無法討好全世界時，也許我們先取悅自己就好～ 來到聖地牙哥的小旅行，這一家拉麵店是我們停靠的第一站，其實裝潢是蠻漂亮的，我覺得他們的拉麵味道沒有太濃郁，麵也還可以，最好吃的應該是他們的糖心蛋，但是如果說跟真正的達人的拉麵做起來，還是有落差，炸雞也還行，所有的食物應該在3.5分到4分之間 read more

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Long day. Late night. First time at Underbelly. Walked in hungry, tired, ready for a comforting bowl of ramen... and instead got greeted by pure darkness, both in lighting and energy. I'm all for moody ambiance, but if I need night vision goggles to read the menu, we've gone too far. Asked for a little help choosing and got... a finger pointing at the text. No explanation, no guidance, just "read." Cool. Got it. No water offered. No mention it's self-serve. Just vibes. (Dry ones.) Shoutout to the one kind staff member who noticed and stepped in, brought us water, explained things, and basically saved the experience. Give that man a raise. Seriously. He was the only one who remembered where he was and what he was doing there. Because everything else felt like we were inconveniencing someone by simply existing. The ramen looked good, but it's hard to enjoy a meal when the service makes you feel like you should've eaten somewhere else. Yes, I tipped -because I'm not that person, but let's be honest: the service didn't earn it. Underbelly, your kitchen deserves better than the front-of-house energy we got that night. We didn't dine. We completed a task. Would I come back? Hmmmmm. No. There are more hospitable ramen houses. Respect the food you are serving. If you cannot be courteous to the late night diners paying your hourly wage. read more

Underbelly - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Underbelly is definitely a ramen place you have to try! Their food is just delish! Service is pretty quick, even for pick up. The vibes always feel like I'm partying while eating ramen. What a vibe! read more

Food: Underbelly Ramen was pretty good! Came in with mid-expectations, but they were surprisingly generous with the meat, which is always a good thing. Broth was slightly above average, noodles were okay. The meat is where it really shined. Service: Waiters did a good job of checking in once in a while but not bothering us much either. Ambiance was casual, but not too casual. Vibe was pretty chill (we went on a week night). Seating: Both indoor and outdoor. Only took a few minutes to get seated. Something to note is you order at the cashier before you get seated, so have your order ready to go as you enter. Parking: It's North Park, so plan to street park a few blocks over. read more

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So this was my first time here, but my gf is very familiar with their menu. Let me say this place is amazing, like line out the door amazing. Plan your visit as you seat yourself, so you might be dining with some new friends. The menu offers a lot and I love the tapas option as ramen is not for me. The chicken wings were amazing and so flavorful. The fried chicken was moist and perfectly fried. We also got some edamame and we destroyed them. Everything we ate and drank was delicious and I fully understood why this place is so popular. The only reason I makes this down was because a place this big couldn't possibly have only one bathroom for that many patrons, but there is. The line does ebb and flow so time that as well. read more

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Great environment, go up and order, and quick. Staff was nice and the vibe of this spot is cool. There is a bar in the middle with self serve seating. Food came out quick so that was a perf, as we were pretty hungry. We got the short rib bao and the short rib was tasty. Was a little disappointed in the bun itself, not as fluffy as I wanted. We got the spicy fried chicken with the sauce and the sauce was too much. The chicken ramen was flavorful. There could've been more chicken but overall tasty. read more

Underbelly - Chicken ramen and short rib bao - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

This location is very modern and created to be a communal place where you could get tasty bites of food with the option of open conversation. The decor is inviting and presents as a calming place. You order indoors, but sit outside. I enjoyed the long tables. The fire center pieces were so pretty. The bar area was large and very beautiful. The bao bao buns were so good. The sauce was perfect with the soft buns. Yum! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Love the food, this is an old standby for us. We got about 2-3x a month and it is always consistent. Particularly like the indoor / outdoor vibe a the north park location. read more

I base my review solely on taste and quality of the food. Ordered on line and dashed in and out. I arrived a little early but the good was ready and piping hot. Didn't get a chance to review the inside of the restaurant but it was crowded, which is another sign something is going right. I had the pork ramen and it was fantastic. Ramen, fantastic, yes indeedy. Try them out and judge them for yourself. read more

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The service and ambiance is a 5 but the food was a 3 :/ North Park's Underbelly has such a great atmosphere! Walked in to them blasting Kendrick, the vibes were high. All the seating is very cool, with a partially outdoor/indoor bar and plenty of heaters. Unfortunately, the ramen was... dare I say.... a bit.... bland. I was very underwhelmed by the Thai Curry ramen, there was no depth or intensity of flavor you get from curry and the whole bowl just fell really flat. Very unfortunate since I've heard so many good things about this place! Will maybe go again to try another ramen, but this one just didn't hit. read more

Underbelly - Thai Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

We should have gone with our gut and turned around when we heard the music was as loud and as horrible as the little Italy location--starting with 'Hey Motherf*cker' (Google the lyrics, leave the kids at home) and moving on to 'No Shave November,' with the de rigueur irregular loud drum. (See my previous review.) But memories of the soup brought us in and so we tried but failed to find a quiet corner. Then my favorite ramen was brought to the table...beef like shoe leather--not the tender brisket it used to be--a tasteless egg, a different kind of noodle, and worst of all, the legendary ox tail dumplings were gritty and over salty with none of the buttery sweetness and texture from before...and probably no oxtail. What a fiasco. The good news? I'm moving away. Too bad they ruined this memory for me for all time. Ciao SD. read more

Underbelly - Belly of the Beast - Ramen Near Me - San Diego, California

Loved the ambiance and food was at a great price point. Whoever was on the aux cord on a Thursday night, shoutout!