Ramen Mik

Japanese restaurant · San Marcos

Ramen Mik

Japanese restaurant · San Marcos

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157 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd UNIT 132, San Marcos, CA 92069

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Authentic Sapporo-style ramen with rich broth and chewy noodles  

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157 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd UNIT 132, San Marcos, CA 92069 Get directions

ramenmik.com
@ramen.mik

$10–20 · Menu

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157 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd UNIT 132, San Marcos, CA 92069 Get directions

+1 442 515 3917
ramenmik.com
@ramen.mik

$10–20 · Menu

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Sapporo-Style Ramen Restaurant Launching Several Shops in North County - Eater San Diego

"Expanding the availability and variety of ramen in San Diego County is a new entry, Ramen Mik, that’s conveyed the most famous style of ramen from Sapporo, the capital of the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, to San Marcos. Veteran restaurateur Noriyuki ‘’Nori’’ Mori, whose uncle owned a ramen store in Japan, tells Eater that Ramen Mik’s broth is made of mix of pork, chicken and beef bones with vegetables, flavored with imported miso, or fermented soybean paste, and tare, a seasoning sauce. Its noodles, a variety made especially for miso ramen, are from Sapporo’s Nishiyama Seimen Co. which has been in business for over 50 years." - Candice Woo

https://sandiego.eater.com/2022/7/12/23205251/sapporo-hokkaido-japanese-restaurant-ramen-mik-san-marcos-north-county
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Rich Lopez

Google
Ramen Mik had exceptional service. They always greet you with a smile they always walk through your table. They’ve been very kind and are always eager to give their suggestions and their favorite plates. Their chicken broth ramen is delicious and I enjoy their chicken teriyaki is great I recommend getting it hot as it does bring out more of the flavors it is the right amount of heat. Their dark beer is good too if you like malt flavor. Plenty of parking and they have pretty generous hours operating half day on holidays always a great place to stop by for a quick bite.

Drisana Moss

Google
We love Ramen and have tried a lot of places. This one is good but I wouldn’t say great. Toppings selection is a bit limited. The atmosphere was cool but it’s pretty basic. They do have several beers and sakes to choose from. Overall really yummy!

SHOTA KAKIBATA

Google
Best Ramen ever in SD. I highly recommend “ Miso Ramen”. It taste a real Hokkaido style. The chef said, noodle from Hokkaido, Japan. Their fried rice is how amazing taste. Gyoza is also handcrafted, super juicy. Can’t wait to go there til next time. Thank you so much for everything.

Ethan Spitz

Google
Food was absolutely amazing, we got the brussel sprouts and takoyaki as appetizers which blew us away, we also tried the Animal Lovers ramen which was a vegan option as well as the ramen which I can't remember the name, but it was like BTL or something and it was on the specials menu. I'll definitely be going back.

Dominic Burns

Google
Can’t say enough about the goodness here at my first visit. My son who is 7 took one bite of my me so hot and it was his. The noodles were cooked perfect and the broth was to die for. A bit out of my way but I found my new ramen obsession!!

Genevieve Martinez

Google
Great tasting ramen. Service was excellent. Appetizers are tasty. We had the sprouts, shishito pepper and edammame..yum

Haruka Takahashi

Google
I’m from Hokkaido and lived in Sapporo in the past. I would say Ramen Mik is the best for offering the real Sapporo Miso Ramen in San Diego area. The most remarkable point is that they are using the Nishiyama noodle, which is made in Sapporo. Nishiyama noodle is a curly yellow noodles with a stretchy and firm texture and it is a great combination with their miso ramen soup. Their offering soup temperature is perfect, enough warm. I would also recommend the pork gyoza, which looks made in the restaurant and it is juicy and tasty. Since their speciality is not Tonkotsu, currently it is not as crowded as some of the famous ramen restaurants, but if you want to eat the authentic Japanese ramen, you should try this restaurant. I can recommend as a Japan-born Japanese.

Edgar Garcia

Google
This is our third time dining here, different times of day and we are SOOOO happy we finally have a delicious Ramen place in North County! The service is great and the food is tasty. Menu is a limited to “just” ramen and some delicious apps, but then again, that’s what we come for! Love this place, hoping they do well!

Madeline W.

Yelp
Tried this place this week and it was great. Love having a classic Japanese restaurant in San Marcos.
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Dan A.

Yelp
I went to visit some cousins in North County, and I heard about this little Ramen spot that specialized in Hokkaido style Ramen. Which is a region in Northern Japan. There's plenty of parking. There's a fun little ambience inside the restaurant when you walk in with some interesting art on the walls. You can also watch the cooks put your ramen together. The servers are very polite, and informative about their menu. If you have any questions at all they're right there to help. I definitely recommend keeping a sharp eye on their seasonal specials menu, because wow, I am very impressed. I tried the BTS ramen, INCREDIBLE BROTH, noodles, toppings, presentation. It really hit all the check marks and then some. My cousin ordered the menchi Katsu Curry. Super delicious!! I'll post the menus in the photos with the details. All I have to say is I highly recommend this place, and I wish they had one in Central San Diego or East County!!!!
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Brandon Y.

Yelp
Found this restaurant because it was walking distance from the hotel I was staying at. I honestly wasn't expecting much since I've had a number of well known ramen places throughout California, but I loved this BST ramen that I ordered. The noodles were cooked perfectly, which is often my main criticism of ramens I try. The broth had a perfect balance of the black garlic oil and tonkotsu flavor. The dashi egg and chashu were also cooked perfectly and had great flavor. The service was also excellent. We were greeted and seated right away. The waitress was friendly and gave helpful recommendations from the menu when I asked what the popular ramens were. The establishment was clean and looked nice as well. I would definitely come back again if I'm in the area and recommend it to anyone who loves ramen.
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Johnny S.

Yelp
10/10! Was actually able to meet with the owner. If you see a guy wearing a blue artist hat, its probably the owner himself. Nori was pretty fun to chat with and definitely made my experience great. I was able to visit both stores around the area. Both did not disappoint. I would recommend the Spicy Miso if your looking for a kick of noodles! They do also include vegetarian options as well, so your not outta luck there.
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Anna L.

Yelp
Another great ramen spot we found near us. We had the Me So Hot ramen and Katsu Curry Rice- both recommended! The ramen had such a good spicy kick to it (if u like spicy). Comes with green onions, cabbage, onions, seaweed, slices of pork, soft boiled egg, no bean sprouts (FYI if u like beans sprouts, I don't so it was perfect for me lol). The noodles were perfectly al dente . Curry rice was good too, the pork was surprisingly not dry even though it was on the thicker side. Great spot for ramen!
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Rachel C.

Yelp
What a find we stumbled across! To be totally honest I was not expecting anything super authentic, especially a Japanese ramen place, seeing as a couple doors down was a large Japanese restaurant that was busy, but totally didn't strike me as authentic either. It was San Marcos after all, right? But I was wrong, and so very glad we came in here. Turns out this is as authentic as it can get, the Japanese owners were actually there, working and training staff, which made me actually excited! According to their staff, they were getting ready to open another location in Escondido!! The place had a chill vibe, casual and fun, with J-pop playing in the background. The murals on the walls were totally awesome too, especially the one with Godzilla in the background, lol! Staff here were welcoming and friendly, so I'm not sure what the other review meant about poor service! They were helpful in answering questions, they checked in on us, as well as other customers, and were efficient and fast! The menu was quite funny too, they definitely had a sense of humor! I ordered the "Show You" ramen, and my husband ordered their pork ginger, which came with a rice bowl as well as some miso soup. We also ordered the gyozas, and that did not disappoint - Well done, crispy and the flavor was right on the money from those we've tasted in Japan! The ramen noodles had a great chewy texture, and the broth was tasty. I personally would have liked menma or seasoned bamboo shoots, but they didn't have that. They had a GREAT Dashi egg though, and onions and a little cabbage, plus seaweed. Very glad we stopped in here - when we are in the SD area again, we plan to stay out here, and will stop in for a bowl of authentic ramen! People around San Marcos, you've got to stop by here, worth!
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Annette L.

Yelp
We recently had the pleasure of dining at a small and organized ramen spot, and we must say, it was a fantastic experience. We typically go down to Convoy area for ramen, but didn't feel like making the drive and decided to give this place a try. The broth was rich and packed with layers of savory goodness. Each spoonful was a burst of flavor that left me wanting more. The noodles were cooked to perfection - firm and chewy, just the way I like it. Topped with tender slices of pork and fresh vegetables, the bowl was a delight to the senses. Not only was the food outstanding, but the service was also commendable. The staff were attentive and friendly, making sure that our dining experience was enjoyable from start to finish. She was knowledgeable about the menu and offered helpful recommendations. The cleanliness and organization of the place also deserve mention. The atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming. Also enjoyed the mural. Overall, we can confidently say that this ramen spot exceeded our expectations. From the flavorful and robust ramen to the attentive service and cleanliness, I would highly recommend this place.
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Christina H.

Yelp
This place was a amazing! I got the vegetarian ramen and the broth was so rich and creamy! Plus the noodles were cooked to perfection, I loved the thickness and texture of the noodles. Plus all the veggies that we in the bowl tasted very fresh. I really liked how all the flavors mingled together. My friend got the Me So Hot bowl and they were also very satisfied with their meal! As for the service, the wait staff was friendly and the food came out very quickly! I would definitely come back for more ramen
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Minji W.

Yelp
I love this place!! For some reason this place feels so warm and homey to me. The service is always great, and I always leave feeling super stuffed. I've come multiple times before for the ramen, but this time I went for the tonkatsu. I didn't know they had it, but I called ahead and they said they did! I was really craving tonkatsu that day, and this definitely hit the spot. It was just a solid tonkatsu, nothing less nothing more. And in San Marcos? That's all i can ask for ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Savanna V.

Yelp
First time here and it did not disappoint! Our server was friendly and attentive for our group of 6. I ordered the Show You ramen. I figured I can't go wrong with one of their most popular dishes, which I can confirm is worth the rave reviews. Overall can't complain - I'd definitely be back if I'm in the area and in the mood for ramen!
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Craig W.

Yelp
This is a very small ramen joint in a strip mall but the ramen is darn good and the decor is pretty cool. The service is meh but whatever. We tried the chicken karaage appetizer and, while it was deeply fried, it was plenty flavorful. The menui is filled with corny luns. It's nice to see they don't take themselves too seriously. The Show You ramen has a soy sauce base and it's very good. The Me So Hot is spicy. In fact, it's very spicy. It's a great dish for heat-lovers but your nose may run a little. They've got lots of soft drink choices and they also have beer and sake. And everyone gets a big vat of San Marcos's finest tap water. I drank almost the whole bottle to avoid third degree burns from the spicy Me So Hot. The parking lot can get a little busy but it's free so no complaining. Very nice ramen can be found here.
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Stan S.

Yelp
Tried this spot out for the first time and it didn't disappoint. Good location and has their own parking lot so it's easy to find parking. The service here was on point. The waitresses accompanied our party and got in our order quick. I got the Me So Hot Ramen. The broth and the ramen tasted good. The best part was the egg. They cooked it just right where it was still a little runny. Definitely recommend this spot will be back for sure when I'm in the area.
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Jackie T.

Yelp
Cute ramen spot. Love the mural on the wall. The inside was nice and clean. The service there was amazing. I got the Me So Delight the broth was tasty, wasn't too salty. The egg was cooked perfectly. I thought the noodle was delicious loved out chewy it was. This bowl was of ramen was cooked perfectly. So glad we tried this spot out. Can't wait to come back and try something else.
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Eleni P.

Yelp
Went in on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy but the restaurant was still pretty packed. The restaurant itself is nice, clean, and very modern-looking. I ordered the Me So Delight ramen, while others at my table ordered their two other specialties: the Show You and the Me So Hot ramen. Me So Delight: The broth was delicious! It was very light compared to the tonkotsu broths that I usually get while still being flavorful. It wasn't too salty either. I tried some of the Me So Hot broth and it's very similar, just a spicy version of the Me So Delight. The egg was cooked nicely so that the yolk was jammy. The green onions were topped liberally, and the garlic paste on the side of the bowl incorporated nicely into the soup. The chashu we as fatty, rich, and melts in your mouth. The only part that disappointed me were the noodles. I'm not sure if Hokkaido style ramen has a specific noodle they use, but it was slightly gummy and doughy. It seemed undercooked, but everyone at our table had the same comment so it's possible that's just the style of ramen they use. Other than that, the ramen is pretty solid. I would come here again if I were ever in the area.

Liz W.

Yelp
The food was good but service is vice versa. We ordered 2 miso hot and 4 katsu curries at the beginning then added 1 more miso hot and 2 miso delight with 1 egg and chasu as a side . While we were ordering, the server informs us that they ran out of steam rice so, we ask if we could switch to fried rice instead. She said yeah sure! At that point she had not mention anything about extra charges.( At that point I knew in advance that there gonna be some extra charge for sure coz there are more ingredients in fried rice than just steam rice but I was expecting to be 2-3 bucks extra) She went back to the kitchen and talked to the chef and came back and told us that there gonna be some extra charge. At first, I was like yeah should be fine so I told her okay. However, in 2 mins my boyfriend just came back from the restroom and ask me did she tell you in detail how much they gonna charge you so I was like yeah I didn't know because she didn't clarify with us so I called her again before they start cooking and ask for details she was like it gonna be all separate order( 6.25 for fried rice and ~6 for kutsu ~5for curry sauce) which the price jumped from ~11.5-to~18 In my opinion it is really overpriced so, we told her that we just gonna take the fried rice. Since then her face started to be really moody and especially, at the end when we ask if we could split the bill in 6 ways.... she said no I cannot do it. So we decided to tips about 9.5% to let her know that it's not okay. We have a restaurant as well and used to be a server too. We never treat my customers like this especially with frowning face. I feel like we are polite to her we should be treat better or is it because we are just foreigners you guys don't have to treat us as nicely. So far this is the first restaurant ever that I tips this little. The lowest tips that were ever given to our server was 15% before we met this restaurant.
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Laurel C.

Yelp
Neat little ramen place right off the 78. Small menu, I had the animal lovers with green onion added. Good ramen, big portions, a few veggie appetizer options. Service was super friendly and very attentive, greeted us as soon as we came in. No trouble finding a table on a Saturday night, and plenty of parking right in front. Clean, modern, minimalist design with lots of natural light.
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Kelly K.

Yelp
Had to try this Japanese ramen place that I saw on Instagram. Parking was easy. Restaurant was clean including restaurant. Service was meh... Ramen was simple yet authentic, miso based broth with full of umami flavor! Dashi egg was a huge plus for me!! Felt like I was somewhere in Japan. But chicken karaage.. what had happened? May be they were trainng a new chef or were in rush but it was undercooked! I could taste the wet corn flour/coating inside. It was just awful. I told the waitress about it but she did absolutely nothing about it. No apolgy, no refund, just took my dish away and give me the bill. Yes, they still charged me for chicken karaage, fine. Wish they handled it more professionally. Well, thankfully I didn't get sick from chicken yet.. (crossing my fingers) I was so excited to check this ramen place out in San Marcos area but never again... I drove 30+ miles all the way from Balboa Park and was very dissapointed by their food quality & service. Guess I will stick to Rakiraki for now.
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Eric B.

Yelp
I've become a regular at this place. The Ramen is Yummy, you gotta come try the Me-So-Hot. The staff is always professional and the place is super clean.
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Jizzelle S.

Yelp
I'm new to the area and my coworker recommended it to me. The staff are friendly. The food was delicious we got the seasonal specials. Ended but going back to more times within the same week with family
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Lydia L.

Yelp
The ramen is so good. The broth was full of flavor and rich. The location is bright and cheery with fun Japanese art. The server was quick to bring us our menus and served us water and brought us our soup spoons and chopsticks. The menu had a wide variety of options to select. The small bites (pork gyoza) were amazing. I loved the seat on those little things. The noodles of our ramen tasted fresh. The only things that I would have changed is the egg. It could have been a little more marinated. Plus, the pork chashu was just one piece. It was so good I would have loved two. Take time to stop by this place. You will leave full and happy!
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CJ L.

Yelp
The food and the ambiance is great and chill. The food was wonderful especially the friend rices The meat on my ramen was bland and the noodles was perfect. The eggs are also perfect. The service was subpar- I couldn't find her and I had to stand there to pay and took awhile to get her attention.
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Forest R.

Yelp
This place is amazing. Excellent ramen and katsu curry. Welcoming and chill atmosphere with attentive wait staff. Good beer selection and reasonably priced. If you're in the mood for ramen and a cold beer, this is the place.
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Dan G.

Yelp
We go to the one both in San Marcos and Escondido. The food is delicious. The ambiance is great. Always a great experience.
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Mindy O.

Yelp
3.5 for food for this visit We ate here last week for weekday dinner. We had our usual, Miso Hot and Miso Delight. Both of us felt the noodles were very undercooked. Please cook the noodles more. The undercooked noodles have been an issue with this place but it has been OK, but this time it was a bit on the borderline, not so OK... Also the miso broth was too thick and salty to my liking. Surprisingly, the best part of the meal was a cup of steamed white rice I ordered on the side. I was surprised by the quality of rice they use, white and shiny, when they just make fried rice with it. Good quality shiny cooked rice tells something about the restaurant... that they don't settle with less!
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Arielle M.

Yelp
Food: 3 Service: 4 Ambiance: 3 I've tried a TON of ramen since I've moved to San Diego. Unfortunately, this isn't a spot I'd return to for its ramen. The broth was salty, the noodles seemed undercooked, and there were only about 2 pieces of pork on top. However, given how cheap the bowl was, the pork portion was reasonable. Not pictured was my friends curry katsu plate. Chicken was crispy and delicious but I felt the same way about the saltiness of the curry as I did for the ramen. However, the curry is something I would try a second time. In regard to the restaurant itself, it's nothing special in terms of decor, but I do love a restaurant that lets me choose my table AND has a customer bathroom. Service was okay. Food came out very fast. Nothing bad but nothing outstanding either. Overall, was an okay visit for a rainy day.
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Melissa L.

Yelp
Ramen Mik is some of the best ramen down south that I've ever had! My biggest regret is having not tried them sooner. Let my review assure you that if you've been on the fence about giving this spot a try then to stop reading this and head down there ASAP. Okay, we'll maybe finish reading this BUT then head down there ASAP! Ramen Mik is an unassuming restaurant as it's off to the corner in a busy strip mall. Thankfully there was parking near the restaurant but it's a definitely a popular and busy center. When I arrived there was only one other table with customers on a weekday night around 5pm. I was surprised it wasn't busier but still wanted to give them a try. I did notice while sitting here that they get a lot of take out business which was good to see. Also as it got later more parties came to dine. The restaurant itself is pretty big and spacious for a ramen restaurant. It's super bright inside, clean, and welcoming. I loved the fun and vibrant murals on the wall. The service here was fanatic A+. My waitress was super friendly and on top of it. She brought me water right away and as soon as I placed my order I swear the appetizer was put in five minutes and another five minutes after my ramen followed. This is definitely a great spot to dine if your coming with limited time or during your lunch break as they can get you in and out, but at the same time I never felt rushed. The waitress and cooks just seemed to be super on top of it here. I am pleased to say that Ramen Mik has some of the best gyoza I've ever had! When it comes to gyoza I feel like most places taste relatively similar and it's hard to surprise me but the gyoza here is so much better then anywhere else. You have to get this appetizer, trust me. I can't explain it but I'll try - the gyoza were so wonderfully crispy yet super delicate and soft in the middle. The dipping sauce that accompanied it was also delicious, some type of light soy sauce and chili oil mix. Heavenly and I've been craving this ever since. Next came the ramen, I ordered the Me So Hot. The ramen was also a 5/5. I loved that the broth was piping hot (temperature wise) so handle with care! But there is nothing better about a chilly night and a super hot bowl of ramen. The flavor of the broth was rich and delicious. Super flavorful and just overall an impressive bowl of ramen. The egg was cooked to perfection and the meat was good. I have to say the food here is just super good and if your a ramen fanatic like me you have to stop here. Ramen Mik delivers amazing food and stellar service. I've been dreaming about their gyoza that I really hope I can make it back here soon.
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Elizabeth P.

Yelp
Everything here was so good, and the prices are really good too honestly. We got 2 ramens, karaage, gyoza, and two drinks, and it came out to about $64 with tip. The ramen is great quality and the gyoza were incredible. The service was fast and friendly! The restaurant's decor is nice and looks incredibly clean. Overall I'd definitely recommend this place. It's up there with Menya Ultra for us! The noodles are soooooo chewy and perfect.
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Tommy O.

Yelp
Ordered the Me So Delight. Broth was very rich, noodles springy, chashu was nice mix of meat and fat. Portion was smaller than some other ramen places and the default toppings was spares. Still very tasty in the end. They also had a chalk painting of Stocking with their non-alcoholic drink menu, which was very cute. The place has around 14 small tables and the service was fine for the early afternoon.
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Caleb T.

Yelp
When my son was less than a year old, I watched him stand up on his own and push a big, foam log at a Gymboree class when other, older kids were unable to do so. That overwhelming sense of pride I had while watching his accomplishment has been mirrored over and over during the course of my now nine years in being his father. And when he eagerly agreed in coming with me to try Ramen for his first time at this new spot in San Marcos, I felt that same, familiar feeling well up and I couldn't help but smile as I watched his eyes go wide when they set that huge bowl of Mik's spicy Me So Hot in front of him. I just wish I could have done better by him and brought him to a better shop for his first outing. Ramen Mik opened a few months ago, the shop on my radar as it's in a center I pass by often. When it finally unlocked the front doors, I was able to convince the family to give it a try. A few weeks prior I had sampled Harumama in Carlsbad and was an immediate fan, trying to find similar fare closer to home. Sadly, this shop doesn't even come close. I had their Show You, the pork option off their Signature Ramen selection. The Chashu was bland, mainly flavored by the broth, with no charred crispiness and little saltiness to it. The noodles were thick and plentiful, at least, giving a nice fullness to the dish. And the Dashi Egg was well made, with the yolk being soft and gelatinous, and having a nice overall color and taste. But, the broth itself was exceedingly disappointing as it lacked any depth of flavor or richness; it honestly wouldn't surprise me if it had simply come from a foil packet tossed into some boiling water. Which was a shame considering how good it looked when it hit the table. The same went for my wife's Cock-a-Noodle-Doo. She chose the chicken option so our daughter could enjoy some of the noodles. Loaded with Bok Choy and beautiful Chili Pepper Strings, it shared that lack of depth and flavor to the broth. When I mentioned it tasting like a dry pack of Top Ramen, she very much agreed. Our daughter did eat most of her noodles, however. Our son was unable to eat much of the Me So Hot, the spice a bit too much for him. I took over his bowl and gave him half of my own; he was thankful for something he could swallow and I was thankful for something with at least some heat to cover up the lack of taste. My stepson shrugged at the leftovers later that night. We also had an order of Mik's Fries on the table, a safe option for the kids. Sadly, they weren't fried well as they arrived cool and limp with no crispiness to the chew. The dipping sauce did help to cover up the flaws a bit, though. And last we had the Takoyaki appetizer. This was the true saving grace of our meal and the best thing we had all night. The meat had been cut into decent sized chunks, allowing it to be easily eaten without much effort, but still keeping the nice chewy texture you'd expect from octopus. The batter was delicious, not too overpowering in seasoning, and the blend of mayo and the sweet takayuki sauce with benito flakes on top was fantastic. I enjoyed two of them while my son greedily devoured the rest. Ultimately, a very underwhelming dinner where the main fare was bland and disappointing with only one of the appetizers worthy of any praise. Topped off by higher prices than other, much better ramen shops, and I'm left with a below average view of Ramen Mik.
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Scott P.

Yelp
It's rare that I come to a restaurant and genuinely don't want to finish my food. That happened today at Ramen Mik. Service was friendly, seating was quick, not super crowded inside. We got our food quickly but the flavor was just completely unappetizing. First offense was the pork gyoza which was overwhelmed with the flavor of some herb or spice. We couldn't finish these. We tried the BST ramen and the Me So Delight, broth was nasty in the Me So. The meat in both was dry and tasted almost "chemical-y". We left quite a bit of food on the table. I really wanted to like this place, but I guess the search for decent ramen in Escondido continues.
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Irma E.

Yelp
Love, love, love, Mik. Great ambiance, food, and service. We've had ramen, curry, bok Chou, dumplings, fries. Honestly, anything you get is delicious. We got delivery and ate there.
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Zemn G.

Yelp
The atmosphere is very nice and modern. Cool wall art. The second you walk in, the chefs greet you and it gives you that comforting homey feeling. Service is fast, friendly and attentive! I've tried many ramen spots from traditional to modern. This ramen is incredible. We tried two different ramens, the chicken and vegan one. Absolutely delicious! You don't feel heavy or gross after. Very flavorful. I recommend getting the spice bomb which comes on the side and add it to your ramen! If you're looking for something that comforts you with bursts of Asian flavors and a bit of kick to your desire, I recommend this spot. 10/10.
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Hillman Z.

Yelp
I've been wanting to try this new ramen spot as there aren't many nearby. I dined in and tried the Me So Hot ramen and the squid karaage. The noodles were thick and chewy which is my preference. I wish there was an extra noodles option on the menu but they may accommodate if you ask. I thought the toppings were a bit light on the veggies and with only one piece of meat. The soft boiled egg was perfect. The broth was flavorful. The squid karaage was too oily and chewy for me, I've had better at other places. The service was attentive and friendly. The restaurant is very clean and was pretty empty at dinner time but seems like they had a lot of to-go orders. I would come back the next time I have a ramen craving and don't feel like driving down to Convoy.
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Christian O.

Yelp
Great food and service.. the fam loved every dish we ordered.. And I love how their egg yolk was oozing out!!
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Joriene M.

Yelp
Food (4/5 stars): I usually get Tonkotsu Ramen, so it was nice to mix things up and get a Shoyu. It was pretty good, but I still prefer Tonkotsu. I recommend the spice bomb to enhance the flavor of the broth. They gave a surplus of noodles! Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: pretty reasonable * Wait Time: minimal on a Sunday for lunch * Service: very good and friendly * Parking: there's a parking lot * Ambiance: it's a nice small restaurant
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Deisy A.

Yelp
Food was amazing! Our server was very polite and nice! Not too busy on a Tuesday evening. Quiet . Was great! 10-10.
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Nicholas G.

Yelp
We were all craving Ramen, so we went to the closest spot and scored. We ordered two appetizers; baby bok choi and Mik's fry. The bok choi was very tasty, it's lightly seasoned. Mik's fry came with ketchup and a white sauce, that white sauce was delicious. We ordered two meals; katsu chicken and the cock-a-doodle noodle. My wife loved her katsu chicken. She let me have half a slice LOL, I can confirm that it is delicious. I got the cock-a-doodle noodle and it was really good, it pretty much comes with a small chicken's breast worth of chicken. The broth was very good, as were the noodles. The place is very clean as they recently opened a few months ago (I think back in March), there was plenty of parking, and the staff are very nice. This is one of those places where you can see the kitchen from your seat. When we were sat we were greeted with a cravat of water. The waitress answered a few of our questions with a smile. Our food came out very quick. There was only one cook, but he is quick! The place had four other people in and a few to-go orders leaving. We really enjoyed our meal.
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Laura G.

Yelp
I love Ramen Mik! The gyozas here are AMAZING and the ramen is extremely delicious. They also have wholesome and yummy appetizers like baby bok choy. The decor is open and modern and very comfortable, and service is always great. I'm excited to go back soon!
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Holly M.

Yelp
This place is really good. Usually my only problem with ramen is that the meat is usually tough, but the meat was very tender at this place and it had really good flavor! I love the art on the walls on the inside. The staff were friendly and the service was fast!
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Katherine F.

Yelp
We came to Ramen Mik on a Wednesday night and it wasn't busy so we were able to choose our own table. It's a very cute and simple place with a few ramen choices on the menu (appetizers & dessert as well). I ordered the Show You Ramen, the broth was good, the pork belly was very soft, egg cooked perfect. The only minor complaint I have is that the broth was not hot enough so the noodles were just a tad undercooked (but not enough to make me not want to come back and try again). We also ordered Chicken Karaage, which I thought was very light and crispy and whatever sauce was on the side, it was . They only have a few choices as far as beer & sake go, which I was a little bummed out that they didn't have hot sake, but we did try one of their cold sakes. Overall great experience, the place is cute, the waitress that helped us that night was also very kind, will definitely be coming back.

Kiyoshi K.

Yelp
Staff was super friendly, food was delicious. Excited about a new location opening soon!
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Jason N.

Yelp
I have been waiting for the Ramen Mik location in Escondido to open up for what seems like years, not sure if they are still planning on opening or not! Meeting up with a friend, we decided on hitting up this location in San Marcos (I didn't even know they had one here). I ordered the "show you" ramen with an extra egg, and pork. We also ordered Takoyaki appetizer as well as the Geso Karaage (squid). the Geso Karaage was alright.. not terrible but nothing I would order again... if it happened upon my table, I would eat one though =). The Takoyaki appetizer was actually very very good! It was seasoned well, good sized, chewy but not too chewy and topped with the perfect amount of sauce and bonito flakes. Now to the Ramen, since this restaurant is called Ramen Mik, and not Takoyaki Mik. My ramen was sort of bland, I did order a side of bom sauce, which had really good heat to it. The pork chashu in my ramen was almost tasteless, the ramen noodles while plentiful felt undercooked to me. The Dashi egg was cooked well, the broth sadly again felt a bit flavorless. Since the broth carries the dish, it's difficult for me to want to recommend this place as a good go to Ramen restaurant.
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Patricia C.

Yelp
I am so excited that there is another ramen place in North County! We came here for dinner on a weeknight. I ordered the miso ramen and my hubby had the spicy miso ramen. The pork was thicker than usual which was nice and the noodles had a great chew to them. The broth was light and had rich flavor. The only reason I didn't give five stars is because of the service. Our waitress forgot to put in our order for the gyozas and never checked on us. The staff seemed more interested in talking to one another. I saw other patrons walk over to the staff to get their check. I also wish they cut the egg in half. It made it harder to eat being whole. We will be back because the ramen was good and hope service is better next time.
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Cheyne R.

Yelp
Stopped by here two nights ago and got the "Show You" Ramen and a bowl of the seasonal Ramen. The food was actually pretty tasty, portion size could definitely be bigger being that it's about $16 for a bowl of soup. The service was atrocious. The college girl working there didn't give a single care, barely even said a word to us. It was almost like we had wronged her or something. Anyway she needs to be fired. The ambiance is fine. It looks like a small sushi restaurant. Nothing special. Anyways the food was tasty but I won't be back.
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Jaylene K.

Yelp
I absolutely loved the ramen here! All three of us got the Miso Hot ramen and the spice level definitely lived up to our expectations. The broth was delicious, and I especially appreciated how the noodles were perfectly cooked to a slightly chewy texture. We also tried two sides - the bok choy and brussels sprouts - both were delicious! Although if I had to choose between the two, I'd definitely choose the brussels sprouts since their flavor was more unique. Service was fast and efficient, and our waiter was so kind and friendly! He often stopped by to make sure we were enjoying our food. Definitely check this place out if you haven't already! :)
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Alan K.

Yelp
I stumbled upon this ramen place driving on Twin Oaks. It is a cool little spot with Japanese touches including the employees that wear thematic Japanese shirts. I ordered the Me So Delight Ramen. It came with a nice miso broth, ramen noodles, vegetables, and the soft boiled egg. It was really good!
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Ryan-Sum Dum Gai- S.

Yelp
Ramen Mik is a relatively small place though it seems very clean. The menu is not a large menu by any means, but what they choose to do in terms of offerings, they do well. We tried two different ramen bowls, miso and their spicy miso. Both were fantastic. The ladies that helped us were polite and attentive to any needs we had. It looked like they were doing a good amount of take out orders so the community must know their food is good.
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Jennie C.

Yelp
My two year old loves the fries here. He ate the entire plate last time we were here. This is a great lunch or dinner spot. Lots of great appetizer options like the Brussels sprouts, calamari, fries, etc. They don't have an extensive menu but I love the simplicity of it. Perfect for the cold weather.
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William B.

Yelp
A small, lovely establishment close to Cal State San Marcos with a limited menu selection of ramen options. The Me So Hot bowl was wonderful! It had a ton of taste, plenty of noodles, and a lot of spicy seasonings. The egg and beef were chilly and needed to be dipped into the broth, but other than that, I enjoyed it! Unfortunately this restaurant does not offer a veteran, first responder, or active-duty military discount.

Ben R.

Yelp
Sadly things changed. What was my authentic ramen spot slipped. Seems like management is no longer really on top of quality Control. Just letting whomever make it. I was a regular but doubt I will go back. Make sure the people Who make your food know what it is supposed to be.