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Tajima Ramen East Village is an Authentic Japanese restaurant located in the heart of San Diego, serving up delicious and traditional Japanese cuisine. As a highly-recommended Ramen restaurant, our menu features a variety of mouth-watering ramen bowls made with rich, savory broths and fresh ingredients. But that's not all - our Sushi restaurant also offers an extensive selection of sushi rolls, sashimi, and other Japanese favorites. At Tajima Ramen East Village, we're dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience that will transport your taste buds to Japan. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to craft dishes that are both authentic and innovative. Whether you're in the mood for a steaming hot bowl of ramen or a delicate piece of sushi, we've got you covered. Visit us today at 901 E St, San Diego, CA 92101 and indulge in a culinary journey that will leave you wanting more. With our commitment to quality, freshness, and authenticity, Tajima Ramen East Village is the perfect destination for anyone craving a true Japanese restaurant experience in San Diego.

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Vishnu Nair
Vishnu Nair -Local Guide
3 years ago
Got the Tajima ramen, Spicy Seseme Ramen and the spicy tuna hand roll. They have changed(gotten worse) since the last time I came here in Feb 2021. Or maybe my ramen standards have increased. The broth was nice but the noodles were horrible. It was...Read More
Melinda
Melinda -Local Guide
a year ago
We came in around 5:30pm on Sunday. You order as you enter, so it's good to pull up the menu on your phone so you can figure out what you want ahead of time. No one was behind us so we were able to take...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
M Mach
M Mach -Local Guide
10 months ago
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...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Chewbacca Bustillos
Chewbacca Bustillos -Local Guide
11 months ago
One of my favorite places Downtown, I enjoy eating here with my lil dog who loves Ramen! Great food (Spicy Sesame Ramen and house Negori Sake is my Favorite!) indoor and outdoor seating available. The servers/staff are always friendly and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
John Durkin
John Durkin -Local Guide
9 months ago
Very acceptable ramen! Taste is fine, equal to a typical ramen place in Japan. Ingredients are good and don’t recommend any addition toppings. The chashu would be odd in Japan, it’s very thick like not a thin slice. Takenoko topping is not worth the order...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
J Okada
J Okada -Local Guide
2 years ago
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 $3Chicken karage 5/5 - perfectly fried. The...Read More
Sunaina
Sunaina -Local Guide
11 months ago
we ordered the black tajima ramen, spicy sesame ramen, chicken fried rice, kimchi, and serrano peppersblack tajima ramen - 4.5/5spicy sesame ramen - 4.5/5chicken fried rice - 5/5kimchi - 5/5serrano peppers - 4/5
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Alex Uribe
Alex Uribe -Local Guide
a month ago
Damn good ramen! We found this place a few blocks away from Petco park. We started with edamame and dumplings. Really good starters. Dumplings were tender and really tasty. Edamame was soft and good garlic flavor. For the ramen my son had the cream chicken...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Matthew L
Matthew L -Local Guide
a year ago
Solid ramen. More cafeteria style than full service, order at the bar and grab a table. Food came out pretty fast and was super delicious. Full bar, some wine, and a decent beer list with local stuff.Fried chicken was excellent and a great appetizer to...Read More
Allyson DeFoor
Allyson DeFoor -Local Guide
3 years ago
Nayeli
Nayeli -Local Guide
5 months ago
Went for a quick visit, theVegan ramen at the time was nothing special but over the last few days I've been thinking about it! Also had the tofu taco, that was different.Vegetarian options: I only saw 2 vegan options, the ramen and taco.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Mel Bick
Mel Bick -Local Guide
5 months ago
***UPDATED JULY 21, 2024***Visited again, ramen was a great as we remembered the first time. Expanded menu from last visit in 2022. More alcoholic beverage choices and new food items.AMAZING RAMEN! Deliciously fresh noodles! Staff is super nice and accommodating! You order upon...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Mayan R
Mayan R
4 months ago
This place was alright but it didn’t quite live up to the expectations we had had based on the other reviews. For starters, the service is extremely slow! We are just two people and we waited easily close to an hour for our two ramens,...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Yinan Liu
Yinan Liu -Local Guide
10 months ago
Good ramen. Very hot soup and fresh noodles. Pork was excellent.Peppers were also great.Service was decent. Had to wait a bit for the check, but it was good otherwise.
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
chunyao chen
chunyao chen -Local Guide
8 months ago
the ramen is a highlight, offering a rich and flavorful broth that is both satisfying and comforting. The warm sake is a pleasant accompaniment, enhancing the overall dining experience. Additionally, the kimchi is above average, providing a nice balance of spice and tanginess.However, it's worth...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Alan Tan
Alan Tan -Local Guide
2 years ago
Good place for a nice bowl of ramen. The broth is rich, flavourful and on point. The noodles are firm and tangy too. I like the pork meat, there's fat on it and that elevated the taste. There are also others staple side dishes available,...Read More
Samantha Morris
Samantha Morris -Local Guide
a year ago
Decent and authentic flavors with terrific price. Feel a bit bad about the neighborhood- kinda surrounded by homeless...Ramen's broth balance is perfect- not too salty. The pork was very well done. To have with a small hot sake on this overcast new year's eve- gorgeous!...Read More
Dillon Sailer
Dillon Sailer -Local Guide
a year ago
Flavorful ramen with plenty of care on ingredients. Vegan options are available.Pokémon Sake flight for Comic Con was a lot of fun and a great value.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Athiwat Tripipitsiriwat
Athiwat Tripipitsiriwat -Local Guide
a month ago
I like the vibe of the location. Went there during the happy hour and enjoyed the good deals of Sapporo beer (They also have karaage and edamame).Brussel sprout tempura was good, but can be better. The dipping sauce was not for tempura.Ramen was delicious!! My...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Steve DeBellis
Steve DeBellis -Local Guide
4 months ago
Great spot for ramen! We got a tip to try this place out during comic con weekend, this location was running a few specials and wasn't too far of a walk from Gaslamp.I had the spicy sesame ramen, which honestly was top 3 that I've...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Anton Yudin
Anton Yudin -Local Guide
4 months ago
The vegan ramen was delicious! The place wasn't busy at all. Thank you, guys, for your excellent service. I'll be back for sure!Vegetarian options: Vegan Ramen
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
MM
MM -Local Guide
8 months ago
Thanks for asking about the service. Your food is very good, and service is good in general. But the issue is, we ordered a fried rice besides the two ramens, and for some reason the kitchen team forgot about this dish. We asked for check...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Lina Nguyen
Lina Nguyen -Local Guide
a year ago
Food is very good. Recommend little chiles. I wish they have more variety of Ramen. Drinks menu need a revamp asap.Sadly area is getting crowed by homeless so.eating in the patio is very unpleaseant bc u have to listen them arguing and you dont kmow...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Kev C
Kev C -Local Guide
a year ago
As a world traveler, love to check out Asian food whenever I go! This one is a good one!Pork is great size and full of flavourEgg is perfect!The veggie making this diet balance!Broth is yummy!Last but not least, noodle is average.
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jesse Stewart-Austin
Jesse Stewart-Austin -Local Guide
4 years ago
Took an old friend here for dinner. The staff was very helpful since I don’t really eat Japanese cuisine. They answered any and all questions I had and in general, gave me good vibes. The restaurant is nice and well spaced for the size. The...Read More
Art Lee
Art Lee -Local Guide
a year ago
It was cold in San Diego so ramen seemed like a good option. The Tajima ramen was excellent along with the gyōza. The karrage was very tasty but not as crisp as it perhaps should have been. The ramen broth was rich and the chicken...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Elisa Obedoza
Elisa Obedoza -Local Guide
a month ago
Restaurant itself is a vibe. Ordered garlic edamame (not pictured) and the tajima Red. The edamame was tasty, good amount of garlic flavor. I was a little disappointed in the Ramen though. The broth wasn’t as tasteful as I was expecting. I was expecting more...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Victoria Carmina
Victoria Carmina -Local Guide
4 months ago
As a constant traveler to sandeigo for work. I found myself in luck! Ramen is a personal favorite food for me and I am incredibly picky. I arrived around the same time as comicon and they had a naruto special, which honestly blew my mind....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
JLR
JLR -Local Guide
2 months ago
I ordered food from this restaurant through Uber Eats. The delivery driver kept apologizing for the long wait because he needed to wait for other orders. All the food items arrived 45 minutes later from a half a mile distance. The restaurant didn’t bother to...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5
Robert Heath
Robert Heath -Local Guide
7 months ago
This was a nice option for Ramen just a couple blocks further away from the more busy gaslamp district. The spicy sesame ramen was the real star here. Get an extra half egg. The cold house sake is good for sharing. The food was great.The...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Steven C
Steven C
a week ago
We waited 40+ minutes for two bowls of ramen and an order of gyoza.The food was okay. The pork cuts weren't really that tender, they seemed a little bit too thick. The egg was cold.Beer was a good price...Overall a 3/5..
Food: 3/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Blake M
Blake M
a month ago
Amazing Ramen!!Creamy Chicken Ramen; double noodles, add more egg, garlic paste, salt & pepper 🍜🔥🔥🔥Paired well with warm green teaHospitality above & beyond!!There is a fan near the ceiling in the front room, a back room for warmer climate, and an outdoor patio option for...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Katrina Tyler
Katrina Tyler -Local Guide
3 months ago
Service is poor, but their ramen is good. Came once to try their other options (was hoping for their pork chashu or poke bowl) and was told a few minutes after I had ordered that they were out of rice. So I was stuck there...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5

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