Japanese · Ramen
One of Kearny Mesa's most anticipated ramen openings, though Roger's first visit was a letdown: a sold-out menu limited to their signature Tonkotsu-style bowl, which he found a bit bland.
The documented visit included signature Nishiki ramen (Tonkotsu-style). This record does not turn that order into a recommendation.
From Roger’s camera roll
From Roger’s Foursquare
Way overhyped for mediocre ramen....must be intentional "hype" as they always seem to sell out of ramen within 2 hours after opening.
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Checked in 7 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Feb 2, 2019. See the check-in log
“each one of us in our group left quite disappointed”
One of Kearny Mesa's most anticipated ramen openings left Roger's group disappointed: after two failed attempts to get a table before nightly sellout, they finally ate at 7pm, choosing from a limited menu topped by the signature Tonkotsu-style ramen, which he found a bit bland. He planned to return to judge the miso broth.
Stay in the neighborhood
A Convoy District spot Roger rated among the better local options for xiao long bao and pan-fried sheng jian bao, with better-than-typical service to match.
A Kearny Mesa Vietnamese spot Roger praised for freshly made, generous portions — nothing mass-ordered frozen — plus made-to-order coffee and wings he ranks among the only two worth ordering at an Asian restaurant in town.
A low-key Convoy-area grocery Roger called a one-stop shop for a Chinese household: herbal remedies, dried seafood, nostalgic HK/China/Taiwan sodas and whole-leaf teas, tucked in a warehouse half a block west of Convoy.
Keep exploring
Browse the Japanese page, or continue to another place with a matching cuisine.
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