Homemade noodles & rich broths, try the paiko tantan men


























8141 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126 Get directions
$10–20

"Kickstarting a ramen boom in San Diego, Menya Ultra introduced local diners to steaming bowls of properly balanced tonkotsu broth filled with springy housemade noodles (they’re still one of the only local ramen brands to have its own noodle kitchen)." - Eater Staff


"After a temporary closure, I saw Menya Ultra Ramen reopen its Mira Mesa location, continuing to leverage its central kitchen that makes noodles and soups and offering a relaunch special of $3 off all ramen (June 14–17) plus other discounts on Father’s Day." - Candice Woo

"The springy wheat noodles, made every day with only salt and lye water, are the enticing ingredient that makes this ramen restaurant crave-worthy. The original ramen shop opened in northern Japan in 1994 and has been expanding ever since; its first location in the U.S. opened in San Diego in 2017. Customers can opt for the healthier, low-sodium broth that doesn’t deter from the flavor. The popular tonkatsu soup is cooked with high heat to optimize the savory taste." - Helen I. Hwang


"Chosen as Eater San Diego’s restaurant of the year in 2017, Menya Ultra stormed into San Diego to rave reviews and monstrously long lines. It became so successful another was opened in Mira Mesa in 2018 and the newest spot in Hillcrest open just this year. Everything is made from scratch: the broth, the noodles and many of the condiments. Try the Paiko Tantan Men with a pork cutlet and spicy sesame chili oil." - darlene-horn

"To celebrate its third anniversary, Menya Ultra Ramen is running specials at both Clairemont Mesa and Mira Mesa March 17–22 including $10 gift cards for the first 50 customers (lunch and dinner), stickers, and limited-edition t-shirts, and a special edition menu spotlighting a shoyu ramen made with a special chicken broth and housemade soy sauce topped with a seasoned egg, pork chashu, seaweed, and menma." - Keri Bridgwater