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Tajima Ramen

Japanese ramen / izakayaSan Diego ramen institutionmulti-locationConvoy Street originalJapanese izakaya

Tajima Ramen is a San Diego ramen institution with six-plus locations across the city, established in 1994 by Japanese owner Sam Morikizono on Convoy Street, where authentic Japanese ramen and izakaya-style dishes have been served for over 30 years.

Price
¥
Area
Kearny Mesa / Multiple locations
Since
1994
Owner
Sam Morikizono
Tajima Ramen — authentic japanese ramen / izakaya restaurant in San Diego, Kearny Mesa / Multiple locations
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About
Japanese owner Sam Morikizono transformed a Convoy Street restaurant into Tajima Ramen in 1994, launching what would become one of San Diego's most enduring and widely distributed Japanese restaurant groups. Today Tajima operates more than six locations across the city, from Kearny Mesa to East Village and beyond, each serving the ramen and izakaya menu that built the brand's reputation over three decades. The broths are slow-cooked and robust, the gyoza is handmade, and the izakaya menu alongside the ramen makes Tajima a complete Japanese dining destination rather than a single-dish stop. For many San Diegans, Tajima is the gateway Japanese restaurant — approachable, consistent, and deeply rooted in Japanese ownership and tradition.
Neighborhood & visiting

Tajima Ramen sits in Kearny Mesa / Multiple locations, one of San Diego's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Over 30 years of Japanese-owned ramen tradition — one of San Diego's most storied restaurant groups
  • Six-plus locations for maximum accessibility while maintaining consistent quality
  • Izakaya menu alongside ramen — a fuller Japanese dining experience
  • Approachable pricing and hours make it an everyday Japanese dining destination

Multi-location chain. Flagship Kearny Mesa / Convoy location used as primary entry: 4609 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111. Phone listed is for the Convoy St location.

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Frequently asked

About Tajima Ramen

Is Tajima Ramen an authentic japanese ramen / izakaya restaurant in San Diego?
Yes — Tajima Ramen is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese ramen / izakaya in San Diego: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
Where is Tajima Ramen located?
Tajima Ramen is located at 4609 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, San Diego, USA in the Kearny Mesa / Multiple locations neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Tajima Ramen?
Tajima Ramen does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in San Diego we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Tajima Ramen?
Tajima Ramen sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese ramen / izakaya of this format in San Diego.
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