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Menya Ultra brings truly authentic Japanese ramen from Akita, Japan — exactly as it’s served in Japan, without any American adaptation. Every bowl reflects the craftsmanship and spirit of traditional ramen making: fresh noodles made in-house, a perfectly balanced broth simmered for hours, and ingredients prepared entirely from scratch. We never use preservatives or MSG — just pure dedication to quality and flavor. Our goal is simple: to serve the same ramen we proudly offer in Japan, right here in San Diego. Come experience the real taste of Japan — crafted with precision, passion, and respect for tradition.
Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 8141 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126
Phone: (858) 397-2247
Website: http://menya-ultra.com/
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Reviews
Sasquatch
Menya Ultra in Mira Mesa didn’t just serve a great bowl of ramen it genuinely brought us back to living in Japan. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels authentic without trying too hard. It’s focused, no-nonsense, and centered on doing ramen the right way.
The tonkotsu broth is the star. Rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful without being overwhelming, it tastes like it’s been simmered with care and patience. You can tell this isn’t rushed food. The noodles have that perfect bite firm, springy, and clearly chosen to match the broth instead of just filling the bowl. Every component feels intentional.
The pork is tender and well-seasoned, not overly fatty, and it melts the way good chashu should. The soft-boiled egg is spot on, with a jammy center that adds depth instead of just decoration. Even the green onions and toppings feel balanced, enhancing the bowl rather than distracting from it.
What really stands out is how consistent and respectful the food feels. This is ramen made by people who understand the culture behind it, not just the recipe. It reminded us of late nights in Japan, ducking into small ramen shops, ordering quickly, and being blown away by how much flavor could fit into one bowl.
Service is fast & efficient and friendly, exactly what you want in a ramen spot. Menya Ultra isn’t trying to reinvent ramen they’re honoring it and that’s what makes it exceptional. If you’re looking for ramen that feels authentic, comforting, and genuinely memorable, this place delivers every time.
… moreThe tonkotsu broth is the star. Rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful without being overwhelming, it tastes like it’s been simmered with care and patience. You can tell this isn’t rushed food. The noodles have that perfect bite firm, springy, and clearly chosen to match the broth instead of just filling the bowl. Every component feels intentional.
The pork is tender and well-seasoned, not overly fatty, and it melts the way good chashu should. The soft-boiled egg is spot on, with a jammy center that adds depth instead of just decoration. Even the green onions and toppings feel balanced, enhancing the bowl rather than distracting from it.
What really stands out is how consistent and respectful the food feels. This is ramen made by people who understand the culture behind it, not just the recipe. It reminded us of late nights in Japan, ducking into small ramen shops, ordering quickly, and being blown away by how much flavor could fit into one bowl.
Service is fast & efficient and friendly, exactly what you want in a ramen spot. Menya Ultra isn’t trying to reinvent ramen they’re honoring it and that’s what makes it exceptional. If you’re looking for ramen that feels authentic, comforting, and genuinely memorable, this place delivers every time.
Bonnie Ye
I don’t go to ramen restaurants often because the broth is too salty for my taste. This one is no exception. We ordered a kids meal, #3 Tonkotsu Chashu and spicy Miso. The noodle texture was good but the broth was salty and spicy (spicy level was ok but too salty). The kids meal came with chicken katsu and fries. We had to send them back in because they were cold and looked like have been sitting there for a while. They brought us fresh ones later after i asked.
We waited for 20-30 min to get in and then waited just to get some drinking water to start. The check came pretty quickly though! Unfortunately this is not the Michelin restaurant standard that I expected.
… moreWe waited for 20-30 min to get in and then waited just to get some drinking water to start. The check came pretty quickly though! Unfortunately this is not the Michelin restaurant standard that I expected.
Mari
join the waitlist before you go!! my friend group loves ramen and we’ve come here before so as always food was great but the service was meh at best this time, took a while for our order papers to get picked up and then no one came back to our table until we asked for the check and to go boxes. will come back but maybe just to order to go.
… morePualani Whitney
12/17/2025 – I love that Menya Ultra has a live-waitlist. We planned on going to an early dinner at 6:30pm wait list was 55-63 min wait. No problem so we decided to drive around Poway to check out Christmas lights. We arrived at Menya Ultra 8:30pm no wait we got sat right away. Ordered, fast service I love ramen especially Tonkotsu it has lot’s of flavors delicious and were out by 9:03pm. Leftovers was great for breakfast 🙂
… moreKakuBites
Japanese ramen noodle shop specializing in serving fresh, homemade wheat noodles. Their ramen noodles are made at a local San Diego offsite location and they are thin with a delicate / smooth texture. Accompanying the noodles are three excellent variations of Menya’s pork broth (e.g., tonkotsu, miso, and tantan). Friendly service.
The tonkotsu ramen had a rich and creamy broth. It was accompanied by a soft boiled egg, sliced green onions, a nice taste of chashu pork, and thinly sliced mushrooms. The standard serving size was quite filling.
The tantan men also had a rich pork broth with miso, sesame paste, chili oil, and other ingredients. The chili oil brought a nice heat that would be perfect for cooler winter weather. The sesame flavor throughout the dish was a nice touch. Enjoyed the noodles and broth with minced pork, an optional order of three chashu slices, green onions, mushrooms, and other goodies.
The fried chicken and pork gyoza was a nice appetizer. The outer wrapper was slightly crisp and chewy. The ponzu sauce had a medium body / thickness and a slight sweetness.
Menya offered a nice Japanese beer selection. The Sapporo and Orion beers were crisp and refreshing as we enjoyed the ramen dishes.
… moreThe tonkotsu ramen had a rich and creamy broth. It was accompanied by a soft boiled egg, sliced green onions, a nice taste of chashu pork, and thinly sliced mushrooms. The standard serving size was quite filling.
The tantan men also had a rich pork broth with miso, sesame paste, chili oil, and other ingredients. The chili oil brought a nice heat that would be perfect for cooler winter weather. The sesame flavor throughout the dish was a nice touch. Enjoyed the noodles and broth with minced pork, an optional order of three chashu slices, green onions, mushrooms, and other goodies.
The fried chicken and pork gyoza was a nice appetizer. The outer wrapper was slightly crisp and chewy. The ponzu sauce had a medium body / thickness and a slight sweetness.
Menya offered a nice Japanese beer selection. The Sapporo and Orion beers were crisp and refreshing as we enjoyed the ramen dishes.
Jayson Chen
Checked out this ramen spot recently only vegan option on the menu is the miso, which is… decent. Not life-changing, but solid enough to scratch the ramen itch without feeling like a sad salad substitute.
Noodles are legit though nice and chewy, exactly how they should be. Texture on point. Would love to see more plant-based options in the future, just to mix things up a bit.
Now, if you’re not vegan? You’re in luck. My friends went all in on the tantan and were raving about it. Also heard people around me hyping up the chashu like it was a concert headliner.
So yeah if you eat meat, you’ll probably love this place. If you don’t, it’s still worth a visit… just maybe not your new go-to.
… moreNoodles are legit though nice and chewy, exactly how they should be. Texture on point. Would love to see more plant-based options in the future, just to mix things up a bit.
Now, if you’re not vegan? You’re in luck. My friends went all in on the tantan and were raving about it. Also heard people around me hyping up the chashu like it was a concert headliner.
So yeah if you eat meat, you’ll probably love this place. If you don’t, it’s still worth a visit… just maybe not your new go-to.
Iman Hamidi
Wow, this place is NOT good. The portions are tiny and the value is awful. The spicy miso ramen came with literally one super thin slice of meat. I paid $2 extra for an egg, and honestly, if I hadn’t, this wouldn’t even qualify as a meal. That’s how little food you get for a $21 bowl of ramen.
I’m seriously disappointed after wanting to try this place for weeks. The taste is fine, maybe a 7/10, but nothing special at all. Barely a step above packaged ramen. How this place is rated so highly is beyond me.
… moreI’m seriously disappointed after wanting to try this place for weeks. The taste is fine, maybe a 7/10, but nothing special at all. Barely a step above packaged ramen. How this place is rated so highly is beyond me.
LULU LIVE Art
My husband loves ramen and we came here to have lunch on a Sunday. It had a line but we joined waitlist so we didn’t need to wait. The ramen itself is fine, I couldn’t tell the difference between it and other restaurants. It’s not bad, but not amazing either. The fried chicken is nice, pretty juicy. The dumplings are skinny, not my favorite. Overall, my husband enjoyed it.
… moreO M
One of the best authentic ramen joint in San Diego. They do a good job of consistently delivering a good bowl of ramen. They recently got rid of touchpad ordering system which was tedious task.
I’m just deducting a star for their above average menu pricing and servers asking 20% plus tips which is wild since all they do is bring a bowl of ramen. I suggest kitchen serving ramen for customers dinning at the counter for ease and cut servers all together. Or get the vending machine ordering system most ramen restaurants have in Japan and shift towards self service.
4.0/5 ⭐️
… moreI’m just deducting a star for their above average menu pricing and servers asking 20% plus tips which is wild since all they do is bring a bowl of ramen. I suggest kitchen serving ramen for customers dinning at the counter for ease and cut servers all together. Or get the vending machine ordering system most ramen restaurants have in Japan and shift towards self service.
4.0/5 ⭐️
Azadeh R
The staff were super friendly, energetic, and cheerful, and they were very helpful in choosing what to order. They were also very polite, and the food was great. Although I’m not a big fan of soups and my chopstick skills aren’t the best, I’d definitely go back for the appetizers. The atmosphere was enjoyable, and despite the long wait, it was worth it! There are several branches in our city, and this visit was based on a friend’s recommendation. Overall, there’s not much difference between the branches.
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