My friend Nguyen is starting up a new business producing chili oil sauce and gave me a few prototype samples to try. This sauce is similar to the kind that you find...
Ramen
Kari Kari Chili Crisps, Fuji Ramen San Diego, and Homemade Filipino BBQ Plate
08/15/2020 - 9:12am Kari Kari Chili Crisps Preview
Supporting Local - March Roundup
03/28/2020 - 2:29pmHey friends, it's Dennis (the quiet one behind the camera). I don't write often but wanted to share a few local business that I support. Let me know in the comments what other places I should...
Wokou Ramen & Yakitori - San Diego, CA
09/17/2018 - 8:46pmIt's already been a year since Wokou Ramen & Yakitori opened its doors in The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch. Having a ramen spot in the northern area of San Diego meant residents didn't...
Tajima Ramen Bar (East Village) - San Diego, CA
01/10/2018 - 1:12pmTajima has been expanding its business over the last few years and now has five locations in San Diego plus two more in Long Beach and Tijuana. The newest SD locations have all been ramen bars so...
Shin-Sen-Gumi (Fountain Valley)
12/02/2014 - 10:36pmMy cousins and I were trying to find a place to eat in Fountain Valley and we decided to get ramen at Shin-Sen-Gumi. I have tried their special event edition ramen at the Ramen Yokocho Festival in...
Underbelly Ramen House (Little Italy)
11/13/2014 - 7:10amA couple months ago, my nephew flew into San Diego for comicon. He wanted to grab some food nearby so we headed to Underbelly Ramen House in Little Italy. The restaurant is on the smaller side...
Izakaya Masa
05/02/2014 - 10:50amIzakaya Masa is Dennis's favorite ramen noodle place in San Diego. In the past they used to only serve ramen after 9pm! Thankfully, they began serving it during regular meal times for us impatient...
Ramen Yokocho Fest 2014 recap
04/05/2014 - 2:24pmI saw a friend post a facebook link about Ramen Yokocho Fest 2014 and I immediately knew Dennis would want to go! He is, after all, the ramen expert of our household! Not to mention, we'd also get...
Yakitori Yakyudori & Ramen
02/23/2014 - 10:48amYakitori Yakyudori & Ramen is where I go for yakitori and ramen together. When they are cooking up the skewers, a heavenly smell of searing meat fills the dining area and makes me impatient...
Ramen Yamadaya (Clairemont) revisit
01/06/2014 - 11:13amI was really itching to try a new japanese restaurant in Hillcrest but there was a 40 minute wait for a Saturday lunch. Hungry Dennis wanted food right away so we decided to revisit Ramen Yamadaya...
Hamura’s Saimin
07/08/2007 - 11:13am
This hole-in-the-wall place is very popular among locals and tourists because you can get a bowl of noodles for about $7 or less. There is limited seating at various counters....