Karami Ramen

"The signature ramen of this Convoy Street spot incorporates the shop’s own tori paitan chicken broth. More unique offering on the menu lean toward the spicy side like the habanero miso, Thai shoyu and aka oni, a bowl that incorporates all the spices in the shop for maximum heat." - Darlene Horn

"The vintage charm of Karami Ramen veils the fiery bait waiting at each table. Pots of India and Korean chili paste stew next to garlic chips and chili oil. Applied lightly or in globs, the heat accents the mildness of the vegan seaweed and soy milk broth. In it swirls tofu, cabbage, corn, carrots, cherry tomato, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, green onion, and a waving sheet of nori over spinach noodles." - Kelly Bone

"Karami Ramen has arrived on Convoy offering spicy ramen. This is the first U.S. eatery for Yumiko Kuroda and her husband. The couple have remodeled Karami’s Kearny Mesa space, installing a row of fans above the dining area and ramen bar to cool overheated diners. The spicy ramen is offered in several varieties, including shoyu ramen with beef and pork curry and shio ramen with pork chashu. The chicken-based broth gets spiked with either chili pepper from India, chili pepper from Korea, or fresh habanero. Karami Ramen also offers milder ramen options, including miso tonkotsu vegetable ramen and seafood shio ramen with shrimp, mussels, squid, and scallops, as well as other dishes ranging from chicken karaage or eel over rice to snacks like gyoza and takoyaki. The eatery is open for lunch Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. Dinner service starts at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and at 5 p.m. on Sunday." - Candice Woo