BESHOCK Ramen East Village

Was here visiting San diego... during the trip we made a stop here ... upon arrival, ( at about 815pm) we (a group of 6) were seated immediately on a Thursday night and 2 minutes after being seated we were greeted by one of the waitresses. She gave us all waters within 5 minutes and took our orders. I did not get her name but she was very helpful, being that it was our first time visiting a place like this... I ordered the "basic" California roll. But let me tell you, IT WAS AMAZING! I also tried the eel as well... very delicious. I give the California roll a 10/10. That was easily the best sushi I've ever had . The eel I give an 8/10. The environment was very chill as there is music being played with nice lighting and the location is great. The place is near a city mart and it's surrounded by many apartment buildings. If you're ever in the area, and are looking for Ramen and sushi... this is definitely the place to go.

Really a great place. We had multiple sushi rolls and appetizers all of them were delicious. Yellow tail, salmon avocado, black tiger rainbow , and shrimp tempura. It was all so good that we ordered a bowl of ramen. I do highly recommend that you go here.

What's crazy is I've lived in the East Village for nearly three years and had never tried Beshock until now. But I'm so glad I did. Service was excellent (thank you, Chris!), the food was delicious, all set in a rustic, modern, charming dining space. I went for lunch and was blown away by their lunch sets. You basically pick an entrée and then choose a side, pork bun, curry rice bowl, or temaki hand roll, priced from $15 to $25. Of course, this is plenty for lunch, but me being me, I ordered a few extras. I started with the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice. Delicious, although the rice could have been crispier (it was kind of gummy). The Yellowtail Crudo was excellent. Their dressing was so light it let the taste of the fish shine through, and it did. Rounding out the appetizers were their stellar Housemade Pork Gyoza, so plump and oh-so juicy! Almost on par with a soup dumpling, just incredible. For lunch, I chose the Tonkotsu Black Ramen and a Mini Pork Chashu Bowl. In hindsight, I shouldn't have done this, it was just too much pork. Both were delicious on their own, with bouncy noodles and a perfectly cooked egg in the ramen. But together, it was overload. Next time, I'll choose something lighter to pair with the ramen. In any case, both dishes were expertly made. After skipping most of the mini bowl, I ordered a Black Tiger Rainbow Roll, and I'm glad I did. Rainbow rolls are my favorite, and this one was up there in terms of freshness and execution. What really stood out was how crisp and crunchy the cucumbers were. Usually, they're slimy and flavorless, but here they excelled and were a major player, rather than just supporting cast. Beshock also has a rotating IPA tap, which is great if you like trying new beers. I had the Tarantula Brewery Hazy IPA, smooth with a surprisingly low IBU for a hazy. I hope it's still available next time I visit. Now that I know Beshock is only a few blocks from my place, I'm happy to say I'll probably become a regular. I'm looking at you, happy hour!

Noodles were excellent. Broth was on point. Lots of topping options. One of my new favorite ramen spots in SD. Definitely give them a try....you wont be disappointed.

The ramen here is solid. It’s better than average, but not exceptional. The broth is flavorful and avoids the bitterness you sometimes find at other spots, which I appreciated. I tried the Tonkotsu ramen, and while it was enjoyable, it didn’t leave a lasting impression. This is a reliable choice if you’re in the area and craving ramen. I’ve definitely had better elsewhere, but I wouldn’t mind coming back if a friend suggested it for lunch.

I enjoyed my time here! The restaurant is pretty chill and laid back, but very clean and cute. I ordered the Ube Mai Tai. It was very different. The foam had a very sweet/vanilla taste and it paired well with the liquid part of the drink. Once the foam dissolved into the drink, it all blended well. I ordered the Chicken Paitan and requested a medium spice level be added. It was all very delicious. I didn't love that the chicken didn't have any seasoning. It didn't sit in the broth long enough to have any flavor. I could've done without it. The broth was super flavorful though. I would've enjoyed it better with no chicken. I also ordered the California Roll. It has real snow crab so I couldn't pass on it lol and I'm glad that I didn't because it was delicious. I'd come whenever I'm back in town

Tried their beef rib ramen and it was good. Interested to see what a more traditional ramen is like here. They have some great cocktails and a wide selection of Japanese whiskey. Made a return visit just for their drinks

This was a great experience. Sushi and ramen were fresh and flavorful. A very chill environment. The place is very clean and the waitresses were so attentive, joyful and helpful. Hibiscus margarita was delightful.

Met up with a friend here at BESHOCK Ramen, and it came highly recommended. Parking can be challenging, but we got lucky with street parking. The staff was super friendly and ensured we had water or anything else we needed. Ambiance was casual and spacious. As for the food, everything was delicious. We started with fries, calamari which were both crispy and tasty. Also started with really good takoyaki. I ordered the Black Ramen. All the ingredients blended perfectly. It was the right amount of Ramen. The best part was the seasoned egg. I definitely recommend BESHOCK Ramen for an all-around good experience, delicious food, and customer service.

Food: I was so excited to try the beef rib ramen but unfortunately they had ran out by the time I got there (around 8pm). I decided to go with the tonkostu ramen which was yummy but barely had any pork. Portions seem to be smaller compared to other ramen places I've been to but the quality was better. Definitely want to come back and try the beef rib ramen! Service: We were seated quickly and our server was friendly and attentive. Ambience: Nice n clean! They have indoor and outdoor seating. We also got lucky with parking but it can suck to find a good spot.

This place was amazing!! We were seated almost immediately and every single staff member was so attentive to my group. I walked around the front entry area and I love the decor they have up as well as their merch. Interior design team did a great job. For food, I loved how expansive the menu was without being too overwhelming. I always try to order a place's signature dish as well as at least one thing I can't usually get anywhere else and my order did not disappoint. The sweetness and saltiness was evenly balanced out without one or the other being too overpowering. - Nagoya umami ramen: 9/10 creamy broth but could be a bit thicker - dirty fries: 9/10 I loved all the add-ons in there but it felt like it only covered the top layer - chicken karaage: 9/10 good crispiness but could use more flavoring I visit San Diego often and I will make sure that this is a stop on my list again next time!

We came here for dinner on our last night in SD. Parking was very difficult due to the Padres game. The place looks established (been here a few years) but clean and with character and there was nice alternative music in the background. The waitress was nice and helpful. My wife and Mom felt that the broth came out lukewarm but were too polite to say anything. I told the waitress and she brought out piping hot broth. The broth had a strong pork flavor but overall the ramen was underwhelming. My La Jolla roll also lacked flavor.

Absolutely AMAZING! My husband found this place and we decided to give it a try. Parking is a bit tricky but not too difficult since it was kind of an early dinner. Nice restaurant with plenty of seating.. our waitress Monica, was an absolute gem she was great, attentive and super friendly. Monica made our dinner so much better, we loved her and her service. The food came out pipping hot, portions were huge and everything was good. This ramen spot is an absolute must try. Food was 10/10 service was 100/10 and drinks were 10/10.. we will definitely be coming back, especially because I forgot my hat there.. Monica deserves a raise!

AMAZING RAMEN! Great beer, great menus, great vibe. Totally loved the food and would absolutely crush another ramen here any day. Wow.

Wow, I just received my Miso Ramen with Chicken via DoorDash and I see that they have essentially omitted the protein, even though I paid nearly $20 for the bowl. See picture below. It's like a quarter of what they used to put into their bowls. See my many older photos, which I have uploaded previously. This is totally unacceptable.

The food is perfectly delicious--my chicken was so tender it melts in my mouth. The ambiance is clean, modern, and music is at a level that we can still talk. The service is friendly, fast, and fantastic. They never disappoint us we look forward to coming here every single time we are in town.

Amazing sushi here, very authentic and definitely would come back again! Ordered the California, Philadelphia, shrimp tempura and spicy tuna rolls. Friendly staff as well!

I visited Beshock Ramen and had a mixed experience. The karage was impressive, crispy and sizable, while the pork bun was decent, though the bun was a bit sticky. Unfortunately, there was a mix-up with my order; I asked for umami ramen but received miso instead. Despite mentioning it, I settled for the mistake. The old fashioned cocktail was excellent. Service seemed a bit understaffed but managed well. Overall, I'd rate it 3 stars--decent, with room for improvement in ambiance and order accuracy.

Nice ambience, modern decor. The staff was very attentive. Overall flavor of broth And texture of noodles: 4/5! Chicken Karage was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. We'll def be a spot to re-visit.

Came here to get some takeout since I wasn't feeling too well. Ramen is slowly starting to become my go to for when I'm feeling off. This sadly only gets a 3 star. I ordered the shrimp ramen and the spicy miso. The spicy was definitely better than the shrimp which sucks because of the higher price point I paid and because shrimp is always really good. I think for me the broth didn't really match the shrimp and it didn't enhance the flavor of the bowl. The noodles were a bit underwhelming as well. The spicy miso is pretty much good wherever you go. So no complaints there. I ordered online and got to the restaurant 15 minutes later and it was ready to go which is really good and speedy service. That I will always be happy about. Although I didn't eat in this time, I've been here once before. The ambiance leans more modern. Perhaps it's in response to its location in east village. The noise level is moderate and there's always at least one seat open for walk ins.

Service: this place does offers happy hour but I got here just right when it ended. We were seated right away. What I ordered: Lychee Tini: lychee pure, vodka, umeshu (plum wine), sake Katsu Curry Ramen: Japanese curry broth, chicken katsu, grilled corn, green onion, half egg Crispy tuna roll: deep fried crispy roll, avocado, spicy tuna, Serrano pepper, and eel and Sriracha sauce My thoughts: Lychee Tini: super fruity and refreshing. Definitely recommend for people who like their cocktails on the sweet side. 4.5/5 Katsu Curry Ramen: the broth was a lot thicker than I was expecting. I did ask for the katsu on the side so I would stay crispy. The katsu was cooked perfectly, I would have preferred for it to be salted just slightly more but was perfect with the ramen broth. The noodles were thick and chewy, which I love. Super flavorful!! 4/5 for the thick broth texture though. Crispy tuna roll: this is a must if you love spicy tuna. The rice was crispy but soft on the inside!! The tuna was super fresh and paired so well with the crispy rice, pepper, and eel sauce. This is a 5/5!!

I visited Beshock Ramen on 1st January 2024 with my husband for dinner and I am so glad we made the decision to visit this place. The restaurant is actually huge and has a nice modern vibe to it. Their menu is quite interesting with tons of options for food as well as drinks, the cocktail menu looked really good. We decided to order the Black Ramen and the Pork Chashu bowl and this meal made us really happy on the first day of the new year. The Black Ramen was a true masterpiece, the broth was so rich and creamy. The ramen noodles were perfectly cooked and each spoonful was a journey through layers of amazing taste. The Pork Chashu bowl was also decadent, the tender pork would melt in your mouth and the Chashu had been masterfully seasoned. The pork was so succulent, loved every bite. Overall, it was a great experience and I would truly recommend this meal for a delicious meal. Would definitely be back here!

My wife loves ramen, so she always tries a new ramen place whenever we go to a new city. We didn't have alot of time, so we had to choose one ramen place and we picked Beshock Ramen around east village. They had lunch special from 11:30-3pm Mon to Friday so I ordered the umami ramen lunch set with temaki handroll and sapporo draft. My wife ordered the spicy miso ramen. The server was very kind and explained the menu for us very well before we ordered. The ramen was very delicious, but temaki roll wasn't all that impressive to be honest. Nagoya Umami ramen was super good! Next time I would get just the ramen, and if you are a ramen enthusiast, give this place a try!

Have had this spot on my list for a long time and finally was able to check it out on a Tuesday night with the gf. Food: We ordered the Umami Ramen and the Beef Rib Ramen along with the Nagoya Karaage. Each piece of karaage is HUGE and had great flavor. Definitely recommend for sharing. The umami ramen had great flavor and pretty standard for what was in it. The beef rib ramen was really good and the rib had a good amount of meat on it. All in all worth the try but would only get the karaage again. Will definitely be back to try the other stuff on their menu! Service: Got seated right away and our waitress was really nice and came back frequently to check in on us. Ambiance: Big open space and great for groups. The lightning and decor give solid downtown vibes. Didn't get to sit near the bar area but it looked like a cool spot to drink so will have to try some of their cocktails next time. Water: Solid water service; no complaints!

I'm not one of those people who crave ramen, but this recent rainy weather calls for it. A block up from Bar Kamon where we had drinks, this seemed like the perfect place to have a late dinner. My friend and I started with the crispy spicy tuna with six rectangular pieces which were delicious and stayed intact, which seems silly but sometimes you get it at other places and it falls apart. Also, thank you to the places that give you an even number of pieces in appetizer so you're not figuring out who gets the last one. We both splurged to get the ramen with the bone-in hunk of beef. Though the beef was a little tough to get off the bone, it was well-seasoned. I loved the healthy serving of garlic chips on top and I added the spicy oil on the side to mine - all in all everything we wanted. The service here was excellent. Quick, friendly, attentive - we were enjoying everything so much we didn't realize they were closing until I looked around and saw chairs on the tables. This place made me want to eat ramen more, so I think that really says something. Everything I had made for the perfect meal, but they have a pretty extensive menu with apps, ramen, and sushi so I'll have to try other menu items next time.

If you're anti social like me, this is a great spot for you. Many individuals come here and sit at the bar, I was pretty surprised with the amount of parties of 1. Also, as you walk in, the first thing you'll notice is the very heavy door. This place is downtown so it's pretty gentrified, in this case don't expect authentic ramen. A lot of aesthetic looking drinks but they really specialize in their different sake bottles. The ramen was really small, the bowl deceives you to make it look big. The noodles came really hot but the broth and all the other toppings were lukewarm. But I will give it a star for their fast and friendly service. Although I think I'd prefer them to make sure the food was at the right temperature. The other star is for the crispy rice tuna. It was so good, but it was weird how it came in different sizes. The squares of rice were not cut up the same way. It also came out after the ramen. Overall, my spicy miso ramen is a pass but maybe if you're into rolls this is good for you. A lot of people were getting sushi rolls. One additional star for very clean bathrooms. In conclusion, I'd recommend going to menya ultra

We love having BESHOCK as our neighborhood ramen joint. The ramen is delicious, and so are the appetizers. They have a great sale selection as well. Don't skip out on their ramen specials - I had their duck ramen and the broth was so good I wish they gave more duck!

This place is fabulous!! The menu doesn't specify allergens but our waitress was able to confidently answer my questions in relation to my gluten allergy. I modified a roll with her help and I was pleased with the variety of options. My husband had the miso ramen and really enjoyed it. Service was great and it's a cute ambiance! Would totally come back if I was a local!

Visited San Diego for Comic-Con this weekend and friends of mine were interested on eating something Asian instead of other options shared. Found this spot and was curious, it was a bit of a walk to here but it was nicely secluded and about a mile-ish away from the convention so not many people would come here. But actually I was truly surprised at the great service we got when we came in and sat down. The ambiance inside was very clean, casual and nice! Very "royal" in some areas too. The front door was a bit of a stretch to open though. Our waiter was so informative and knew exactly what to suggest when we had questions. My friends got a sushi roll and Umami Ramen and enjoyed those a lot. I got the Black Ramen because of the garlic oil and tried the Dirty Fries because of the pork chashu, avocado, French fries, green onions, eel sauce and spicy yuzu aioli. These were really worth the price and so delicious. I would definitely come back here again next time and try the other ramens and sushi rolls!

Food is so darn good here. The people working here are fantastic Prices fair for what you get Just wish they would put an automatic door opener in. Really hard to open these doors

Such amazing food and awesome service. Been coming here for about four years now and it never fails to amaze the many people I show this place to. Their ramen is exceptional and so is their sushi and other menu options. Definitely stop by if you're in downtown!!

we got lunch sets on a weekday. tan tan ramen: 3.5/5. flavorful and spicy. gets too salty and heavy when trying to eat the whole bowl. vegan ramen: 3/5. good but lacks depth and body. more interesting with spicy oil but still, eh. good to trade with tan tan ramen in between. yellowtail rolls: 4.5/5. good! Sapporo beer: it is what you expect! satisfying. service: 5/5. nice staff and food came out fast. thanks! would try the other ramen if I come back.

Fresh noodles! Great broth. Nice location. We stumbled across this restaurant and it will now be our "go to" Ramen restaurant. Delicious!

Decent ramen place. They also have sushi if you're craving for sushi. I decided to get the spicy miso ramen. It wasn't super spicy but good amount of spicy to drink the borth. The ramen itself was good. Thought that the bowl were more on the smaller size. Also got the the black tiger rainbow roll. Average rainbow row. Their door is pretty heavy which makes you think the restaurant is closed but you actually have to the pull the door hard in order to open it. The place is very mordern which doesn't look like a ramen place but still clean. The staffs were nice. Luckily the restaurant wasn't super busy so the food came out at reasonable time.

We took our two grand-babies with us to enjoy some ramen and BESHOCK Ramen is one of our SD favorites. Our server is the true reason for the five stars. Lucia made the babies so happy and she was so attentive and helpful to us. Also, the bowls of ramen were so delicious! Broth was full of flavor and bright. Their signature wavy noodles also so perfectly tender and good. For the portions, the price point is fair and you can always add to your order should you desire extra " fixing's" as my hubby would say. The kids meal was a great option for our littles to share. All in all we loved our ramen date at BESHOCK.

It was cold weather so my friend and I wanted to try a new ramen spot outside of the chains around SD. This spot is located in DTSD around the arts district. Ambiance was chill, and we enjoyed the friendly service from the staff. We ordered the lunch special. High quality food, noodles, and broth with a selection of meats other than chashu to order.

Would have rated higher if the sushi roll was bigger. Flavor was alright, but definitely not filling. Service was really friendly and helpful, and others enjoyed their ramens so I would choose that over their rolls.

Have visited here a couple times now and always has great food and selection on the menu has everything you could want. Service is quick and happy hour menu is incredible value. Definitely recommend for a quick bite or drink.

Took my mom for dinner and had such a good experience! We sat at the bar and the drinks where so good. Still trying to make time to come back soon , everything we had was tasty

Beshock is one of the best ramen shops in the East Village of San Diego. The ramen was satisfying and perfect for cool weather. They also have sushi and a large array of sake. I didn't realize Beshock was such a hotspot in this part of town. The staff was very efficient at getting my order and food. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.

I would give the Ramen five stars , I had the black garlic Ramen was very delicious. The waitress who helped me suggested some additional items which I ordered it did make a big difference and tasted delicious. But she didn't include that it would cost more so I wish she had said that with her presentation of offering those suggestions. I also ordered the pork Bao buns which I was very excited to try. I would give it three stars. It tasted good, but the pork was very thinly slice so in my experience I was used to having a thicker piece of pork belly in the baos. I wouldn't order it again. Overall, though I would totally try this restaurant again, and other items on the menu .

The staff were soooooooo nice to three ladies and three kids under age 5. You can imagine how messy we were. But the staff were sooooo kind! I liked our meal but did find the Pork Chashu Bowl salty. The portion was amazing but just too salty for my personal preference. My husband enjoyed it; he likes salty food haha. The rolls were also good sizes. Would highly recommend this place. Nice 20min walk from Manchester Grand Hyatt.

This place turned out to be a great gem to stumble upon. We were here recently just because we were in the area and went to the first ramen place we found and it turned out pretty great. Food: Their chicken karaage was my favorite and the MIso & the Tan-TanRamen was great. The sushi options looked great, I'll try that for sure next time. They seemed to have a full bar and many cocktail options, which would be great for Happy Hour. Service: Nice and friendly staff. We were seated immediately on a Sunday evening and the food was brought in pretty quickly. Our server was sweet and attentive. In-all: a pretty good ramen joint and great for hanging out.

Beshock is fight to me when I want Ramen and some finger foods service here is always nice and fast

Delicious ramen with aromatic soup base and perfectly cooked noodles. Very friendly service and casual atmosphere. Easy walk from the Gaslamp area. I would be back again when in SD.

Beshock was a great treat! This is hands down the best spicy garlic edamame I've ever had, it was so spicy, flavorful, and warm! I'd return just for the edamame. The ramen was tasty. The pork was perfectly cooked, the broth was savory, and that egg was just the perfect addition. We will definitely be back!

First timer at BESHOCK Ramen and it was great. I came on a Monday night for dinner and just missed happy hour but still had a good experience. We ordered a hibiscus lemonade, regular lemonade, pork buns, and black ramen with extra broth and noodles on the side. The pork buns and ramen were okay. I wasn't a big fan of the flavors and thought everything was a little too fatty. My partner said his stomach felt uneasy after eating the pork belly. I'd come back to try other menu items during happy hour though. The dinner portions are pretty generous for the price in a downtown restaurant so that was a plus. The service was really fast. We were greeted by the hostess as soon as we opened the super heavy front door. We were sat in a booth immediately and served. Service is definitely a 5/5. The area has plenty of street parking but most of it is taken by 6pm after people get off work and arrive in downtown for dinner.

We just noticed that last THURSDAY we spent our day at EAST VILLAGE. In the morning we were at this BAKERY that just recently opened, and for dinner we were at BESHOCK, and then we were also at the SPEAKEASY BAR that also just recently open, all in same street and Area ;) We kept seeing BE SHOCK when we are on our way to eat at Steak houses, but never got a chance to try it due to the difficulty of finding a parking in the area. But on Thursday for dinner we got a chance to try it, and we are glad we did 'coz the food was good. We ordered the Following: *PORK CHASHU BOWL - Housemade pork chashu, green onion, seasoned half egg, red ginger, with teriyaki sauce on top of white rice. *SHISO SHRIMP ROLL - Deep fried wrapped black tiger shrimp with shiso leaves and rice. *TONKOTSU BLACK RAMEN - Pork broth with a soy sauce base, black garlic oil, seasoned half egg, green onion, Pork Belly Chashu, and bamboo shoots. *CHICKEN KATSU CURRY RAMEN - Japanese curry broth with chicken katsu, green onion, grilled corn, and a seasoned half egg. *BEEF RAMEN - Homemade beef broth noodles with bone-in braised beef, seasoned half egg, asparagus, green onion, garlic chips, all topped with truffle oil. * MOCHI ICE CREAN - Strawberry, Mango, chocolate, and green tea. *FALLING FOR UBE COCKTAIL - Bacardi Coconut Rum, Ube syrup, coconut milk, lime Juice, and Fresh mint. Our food was delivered fast to our table. My SON had the BEEF RAMEN soup, there is a Big Beef rib on his soup. It's a simple soup, nothing much extraordinary on the taste about it, but just the Ribs part is the one we like 'coz the broth on this is very simple, but the noodles on it were good, not soggy, its just perfect, aldente. My Husband's CHICKEN KATSU CURRY RAMEN was good, the KATSU CHICKEN itself is already good, then the Flavor of the KATSU and CURRY together in the Soup was good! My order was the TONKOTSU BLACK RAMEN and the PORK CHASHU BOWL. OMG, both were Delicious!!! The SOUP that I got had this good taste of black Garlic on it and the Pork Belly Cashu on the broth was wow, and I love that the noodles are good and al dente. And even before ordering my PORK CASHU BOWL, I already knew that it would be delicious 'coz I had them a lot at other restaurants that I went to, the one thing that surprised me was that I didn't expect it to be the most yummy Flavored Pork, the Pork Chashu was so good with the white Rice! And my drink is a must-have if you like Ube flavor, you guys are gonna love this, the Ube in this one is very strong, it's so good! For our dessert, there wasn't a lot of selection, we just chose the MOCHI ICE CREAM, nothing much to say about it, but they were good too. The service from our server was great, the food was good, and I liked their TONKOTSU BLACK RAMEN and their PORK CHASHU BOWL so much that we already came back twice to eat here within a week :)

BEST NOODLES YOU WILL EVER HAVE. I am a huge ramen lover and Beshock has the most delicious noodles. I'm not sure what makes them different than the rest but they are amazing. Our server was super friendly and knowledgable. We order gyoza to start and they were very delicious. For our entrees, we ordered the black ramen and the spicy miso. The black ramen was phenomenal like so much flavor omg. The spicy miso was just spicy enough and also amazing. I regret not ordering extra noodles because i'm telling you there is no other place that has noodles like here! Overall, amazing place, amazing food, great atmosphere with good music. If I'm in the area again I will definitely be stopping by.

Tried their dumplings & yellowtail roll, both were a 3/5. Dumplings were a bit soggy and yellowtail roll was just lacking a bit of flavor but I will say the rolls were nice & small, didn't fall apart, and the garlic soy sauce was 5/5. Service was also really great here - kind and knowledgeable wait staff.

Another stop on the ramen tour. I am glad I came because the ramen here was unique, but I was not wowed by the flavors in any particular way that would make me return. Service 5/5: Service was excellent. Both the greeter and waiter were friendly and just the right amount of attentiveness. Food: Given how wonderful the staff and atmosphere are, I really wish I could have liked the food more. The noodles were QQ but the broth was much lighter and less flavorful than I expected from other ramen experiences. - Beef ramen 3/5: Beef ramen was a great value. The amount of meat on the beef rib justified the higher price. However, the ramen was overwhelmed by asparagus flavor in the broth. I was hoping for a more umami note, like mushroom base (or beef or pork to be honest). There was a ton of toasted garlic, but surprisingly not a very noticeable garlic flavor to the dish (I love garlic) - Garlic ramen 3/5: I couldn't actually taste any of the black garlic oil. I am not sure if I tasted any garlic flavor. The chashu portion was generous but not particularly tender and not seared as a final finish. I really enjoyed the contrast of the bamboo, which was perfectly cooked to a tender crisp - Shoyu karaage 3/5: I should have asked for a description; I thought the chicken would be marinated in shoyu and then fried normally. It is karaage but tossed in a very sweet/salty sauce. The flavor of the sauce was somewhat too strong (I thought it was too salty, my partner thought it was too sweet. Clearly our taste buds were just overwhelmed. We saved this for leftovers so we could eat it with rice at home Location 1/5: This is not the restaurant's fault, but it was my first time in this neighborhood. There are a lot of homeless people. We did street-parking approximately 2-3 blocks from the restaurant, right next to a row of tents. There was a lot of poop on the sidewalks, and I sincerely hope it was dog poop. It smelled like urine in many parts.

Nice vibe with some fun menu options, most notably the eye catching beef rib ramen. It was delicious. They also have a very large selection of Japanese beverages which was exciting. They have the greatest selection of sakes but I was in a beer mood and they have more Japanese beers than most Japanese restaurants in Japan would even offer. David at the bar was able to describe the flavor notes of each one and make great recommendations about which would be good with dinner and which would be good when you're chilling after you finish your meal as though be was a beer sommelier. I was impressed. I def wanna come back for happy hour sometime for some drinks and small bites while getting some work done.

Hands down the best spicy garlic edamame I have ever had!!! It was so good it cleared my sinuses. I had time before my haircut appointment and decided to try them out while I waited an hour. I sat at the bar and it was perfect, the service was top notch. Since it is downtown the parking sucks but I managed to find a spot a block away with a meter and it worked out great. Great place to come alone or with a group of friends for sure.

It was so cold, so we decided to warm ourselves up with some ramen! I called and asked, and they said that there was around a 15 minute wait on a Thursday night, but when we arrived there was no wait at all and it was pretty empty LOL? We got the umami ramen, katsu ramen, crispy tuna, lychee-tini and the hibiscus margarita. I kind of wish I got the spicy ramen instead, because I had to request for some chili oil. Once I got it though, I really enjoyed the umami ramen. The chashu was super soft! The person I came with thoroughly enjoyed their katsu ramen as well, and the katsu was cooked to perfection. The crispy tuna was pretty good, but the person I came with thought it was too spicy. You can easily remove the jalapeno though, so I don't think it's too big of a concern. The drinks were whatever. I personally like pretty sweet drinks, and thought the lychee drink was better than the hibiscus, but both were whatever. In all honesty, I feel like the ramen is kind of expensive, but you are getting egg included and I haven't seen other places offer specialty dishes like katsu ramen, so I guess it really depends. -1 for price, but overall decent ramen. I'd skip the drinks and just go to a bar if you really want something.

We stopped by after a rainy day at California Adventure. The wait was long, but the wait was definitely worth it. The food was delicious and even our picky kids loved it. The service was great I would definitely recommend this place.

Monica took care of us! Always 10/10 service. Our go to place weekly. Dirty fries are where it's at.

Food was ok. We had sushi and ramen. Definitely enjoyed each piece. Service was great and friendly. Ambiance is a contemporary setup. Would recommend.

The ramen at BESHOCK is 7/10 compared to my gold standard but with that being said, if you're looking for a good ramen spot that also has a good cocktail list this is definitely the place. Service could be improved. They tried to fit the 5 of us at a table for 4 and it took a while for someone to finally greet our table. We always get the Tonkotsu but our friends ordered the spicy miso, tan tan and curry ramen with katsu and everyone was happy with their order. Even Alex who normally eats like a bird finished his food.