The Best Ramen in San Diego

Often referred to as America's Finest City, San Diego boasts gorgeous beaches, a mild climate, and sunny skies. Now locals and tourists alike can add the city's amazing food selection onto that list! Tons of new restaurants have opened up in the last few years, and diners can indulge in everything from casual tapas and elegant sushi to authentic Indian cuisine. Japanese chefs have started cooking up savory noodle soups, contending for the best ramen in San Diego. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to our Tastemaker Lists. We've looked at thousands of restaurants to find the favorite places among OpenTable's expert, seasoned diners. Book a table at one of these restaurants to taste the best ramen in San Diego.

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3 Restaurants

Updated 26 February 2020

Restaurants:	Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo, Izakaya Hachi Costa Mesa, Sushi Ota - San Diego…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	International, Japanese, Sushi…
Neighborhoods:	North Park, Costa Mesa, Pacific Beach…

Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo

$$$$

International

North Park

4.4

2227 reviews

Albert’s Restaurant is located in the heart of the San Diego Zoo and is a great place to stop off for a relaxing bite after touring through the best zoo in the country! It’s a full-service dining experience with deck seating that offers views of a tropical waterfall! The menu focuses on unique dishes for all ages and they have an extensive selection of craft beers, fine wines and cocktails galore. Try one of their wonderful noodle dishes like spaghetti or linguine. They also serve exotic salads and plenty of seafood, chicken and beef specialties!

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Izakaya Hachi Costa Mesa

$$$$

Japanese

Costa Mesa

4.5

191 reviews

Originally the location of Artisan Bento, Hachi now focuses its attention on ramen - some might say the best ramen in San Diego! The restaurant takes up a small, cozy space in Bankers Hill and, though it gets crowded, that doesn’t stop anyone from waiting in line for this delicious noodle soup. Try the Cheezu ramen for a real flavorful experience. It’s a tonkotsu broth with American cheese melted right on top of thick noodles, sweet corn, mizuna greens, scallions and freshly grated Parmesan to top it all off.

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Sushi Ota - San Diego

$$$$

Sushi

Pacific Beach

4.9

219 reviews

For diners who want sushi along with other Japanese specialties, head to Sushi Ota in Mission Bay. Open since 1990, it’s one of the city’s old standbys when it comes to quality Japanese food. It’s a casual yet elegant dining spot that showcases the flavors of fresh fish in traditional Japanese preparations. Try one of the Chirashi dishes of fresh fish along with appetizers like tempura, edamame and teriyaki for a filling, flavorful meal.

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