Clark Rankin

I dined here on the recommendation of a friend. The service was quick and courteous. The atmosphere is very authentic. I had a pork ramen dish that was the special for the month. The egg with the ramen was slightly sweet and the broth was great. Overall a good option for ramen/Asian food in San Diego.

+1

J Okada

Ramen - 5/5 - spicy broth was lightly spicy, very thick and creamy. The noodles had a slightly thick feel to it. The ground pork was very flavorful. Ordered extra pork belly for $3 Chicken karage 5/5 - perfectly fried. The meat was tender and juicy. Battery was crispy. Service 5/5 - everyone was super polite and service was quick. My only "complaint" is I'd rather not order and pay as I enter the store, but that's a preference. It forces you to tip before you've eaten, tasted the food, or actually gotten service.

+2

We had a great lunch here. We had the Carnitas Ramen and the Chicken Ramen. Both were great and budget friendly. Recommended!

Liane Liou

Pork tonkotsu ramen was just ok, we think the meat is much less than we thought and the soup wasn’t that salty, which was good. And personally, the pork rice was amazing and performed better than the ramen so I would recommend try the pork rice, it had a bit sweet sauce flavor.

Sun Lee

Tried the tajima red ramen that comes with a beautiful onsen egg, sesame seeds, beautiful chashu, shredded green onions and Bokchoy Priced beautifully at $15-$17, quick and easy fast dinner in a quiet dining area a bit of an extra walk from the Gaslamp area. Also tried the crispy tuna rice, solid presentation but without the sweet sauce. The rice was charred and crispy and the tuna was of good quality. Also priced around $8 was a nice little appetizer. Thanks to Mark for attending to me this evening 2742 bathroom code

Chase

I went here years ago and had a life-changing vegan ramen with truffle and tofu katsu. I came back recently and was sad to see these flares gone from the vegan ramen. However this ramen is still great: flavorful, good portions and essential woods ear mushrooms.

Zianne Agustin

Had the carnitas ramen and the spicy tuna crispy rice! Both were delicious so I definitely recommend, and I’d say it’s also quite a hearty serving (I dined alone and ended up taking half the ramen home) 😋 The service was also great. Overall a nice and casual dining experience, I’d come back!

DESMONT

As a huge ramen enthusiast, I decided to give Tajima Ramen East Village a try and ordered the Carnitas Ramen. This spicy ramen was a delightful experience! The flavors were rich and the spice level was just right for me. The industrial-chic design of the place added a nice vibe to the meal. I’d rate it 4 out of 5 stars—definitely worth a visit for ramen lovers!

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Wesley Uykimpang

Tajima is a solid lunch spot for ramen, but don’t expect to be blown away by the flavors. I come here regularly with my coworkers, and I think lunchtime is when they shine most. The ramen broth is creamy but leans light on seasoning. For example, the Tajima Red had a nice umami and spice profile, but not much salt, which might explain why they provide salt on the side. It seems like they intentionally underseason. The pork chashu was a standout, nicely charred and slightly sweet, which added a great contrast to the broth. I wouldn’t choose Tajima if I were craving the best ramen in San Diego, but it's a reliable and consistent choice for a midday meal.

CC

The ramen here was great and their matcha drink was really good as well. I also tried some of the appetizers but wasn't a huge fan. I would stick to ordering ramen from here! My coworker had the vegan ramen and was so in love with it!

It’s definitely nice to have a ramen spot in East Village and the location is close enough to the Gaslamp, but distanced enough to give you some peace from the hectic crowds. I’ve eaten here many times over the years, and have not had any issues with finding street parking. It’s unfortunate the adjacent streets are riddled with so many homeless people, but they stay on the other side of the street. The interior is charmingly decorated and cozy, much preferred to the other Tajima locations. Service here is overall good, but not as good as it used to be pre-pandemic. The ramen is pretty good, but the temperature of the soup is inconsistent. There have been times where it’s nice and hot, but sometimes it’s like warm. No ramen is enjoyable when the broth isn’t hot. My usual go to is the original Tonkotsu ramen, which they’ve now named: Tajima Ramen ‘23. My partner ordered the Creamy Chicken Ramen, which is pretty good considering it’s chicken broth based. The noodles have a good bounce and bite to them. I always order a Chili Bomb to accompany my ramen for that lovely kick of spiciness. Chicken Karage is usually a fave of mine, but the Karage here is just alright. Its seasoning is on the light side and the spicy mayo is bland. Overall a decent ramen restaurant that you can always get a quick ramen fix at.

Kathy Rivers

Cute little joint, great atmosphere but the ramen is just ok. I am a flight attendant and on most of my layovers I look for Ramen places. I may try this place again and try another Ramen because I really did like the ambiance. I had the Spicy Ramen and the spicy cucumber appetizer (the app was really good)had to add salt.

+3

M. M.

Waited nearly 30 minutes for a disappointingly small portion of tonkotsu soup, on an obviously slow (Monday) night. Nearly non-existent pork meat (~1-1.5 oz); I will go to bed feeling hungry again. Service was polite, but insincere. Won’t return - just too many other ramen places, with far better value.