best authentic japanese ramen in san diego

House-Made Hokkaido Premium Wheat Noodles & Rich Tonkotsu Broth

MICHELIN Guide California Selection

2021 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · 2026

 

 

CONCEPT

House-Crafted Premium Hokkaido Wheat Noodles

–Exclusive 3-Wheat Blend from Hokkaido, Japan-

We make our noodles in-house using a custom blend of three premium Hokkaido wheat varieties: Haruyokoi, Kitahonami, and Yumepirika.

Our noodles are made with wheat flour, water, salt, and traditional kansui, with no added preservatives. We carefully rest and roll the dough before cutting it to the precise thickness we want, creating an exceptional chew, a silky-smooth texture, and the rich, natural aroma of Japanese wheat.

Our dedication to great noodles starts with carefully selected ingredients and continues through every step of our noodle-making process

Rich High-Pressure Tonkotsu Broth

–Deep, Naturally Developed Umami — No Added MSG–

Over 20 years ago, Chef Takashi Endo developed our signature tonkotsu broth using a high-pressure cooking technique.

By cooking carefully selected pork bones under high pressure, we draw out a deep, rich flavor and silky texture that define our signature broth.

Made with carefully selected ingredients and no added MSG, our tonkotsu broth delivers a rich, satisfying flavor with a smooth, balanced finish.

Every bowl reflects our dedication to the craft of authentic Japanese ramen.

The philosophy of Menya Ultra

– Wholesome, Honest & Crafted with Heart –

Having personally navigated food allergies, Master Chef Takashi Endo founded Menya Ultra on an unwavering principle: food should always be prepared with the same care, honesty, and devotion as a meal made for one’s own family.

We carefully select quality ingredients and prepare every dish with attention to detail, respect for tradition, and a commitment to consistency.

For us, authentic ramen is about more than rich flavor. It is an expression of craftsmanship and passion — creating a deeply satisfying bowl that brings people together.

 

LOCATIONS

CLAIREMONT

8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste M San Diego CA 92111
(Located in the same mall as Daiso)
858-571-2010

HOURS:
Open 7 days a week
Lunch:11:00am-2:00pm
Dinner:5:00pm-9:00pm

 

Westfield utc 

4577 La Jolla Village Dr Unit 1231 San Diego, CA 92122
  (Located Behind of Blue Bottle Coffee West field UTC)

858-352-6336

HOURS:
Open 7 days a week.
Sun: 11:00am – 7:30pm (LO)
Mon-Sat: 11:00am – 8:30pm

 

Mira Mesa

8141 Mira Mesa Blvd San Diego CA 92126
(Located in the same mall as Target. Next to Music Central)

858-397-2247

HOURS:
Open 7 days a week
Lunch: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm – 9:00pm

 

History

1994

Opened 1st Ramen shop in Odate, Akita, Japan.

1997

Opened 2nd Ramen shop in Odate, Akita, Japan (Nishiki Diner is the Headquarters).

2003

Opened 3rd Ramen shop in Kitaakita, Akita, Japan.

2007

Opened 4th Ramen shop in Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan.

2008

Opened 5th Ramen shop in Akita, Akita, Japan.
Sold out the Collanb Instant Ramen with Circle K.

MICHELIN Guide California Selection 2021,2023,2024,2025, 2026

This Japanese import, whose first shop was opened in Akita Prefecture before spawning numerous offshoots, has been a local hit since day one. The first stateside location, it is set in a Clairemont strip mall and yet attracts a crowd; two more recent spin-offs, in Mira Mesa and Hillcrest, are similarly popular…

New Arrival Menya Ultra Might Be San Diego's Best Ramen

It’s the Japanese transplant’s first U.S. shop.
Ramen master Takashi Endo has arrived in town from Japan bearing his award-winning ramen, which just might be San Diego’s best yet…

お店の活気と美味しいラーメンに大満足

旨い麺を追求した店こだわりの自家製麺と良質な豚骨・魚介・野菜からうまみを引き出した豚骨白湯スープでいただく一杯。こだわりの自家製麺は北海道産の小麦「春よ恋」を使用。スープにも麺にもMSGは一切使用していません。

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POLICIES

No Phone
PHONE ORDERS: Phone is busy during business hours.
Online Orders
ONLINE ORDERS: We take online orders for take-outs and deliveries.
Take Outs
TAKE-OUTS: Schedule order from the link below and pick up later.

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No Reservations
NO RESERVATIONS
Waiting List
WAITING LIST: Sign in on our tablet/online. I will text you when your seat is ready. Tablets outside 30 min before opening.
Party Size
PARTY SIZE: We cannot accommodate parties larger than 6 people.