Hokkaido Ramen Santouka – Japanese
Steaming bowls of rich, velvety broth take center stage at this bustling ramen destination, where the comforting aroma of slow-simmered tonkotsu creates an immediate sense of warmth. The experience is defined by the legendary Tokusen Toroniku, featuring exceptionally tender, melt-in-your-mouth roasted pork cheeks served alongside springy noodles and golden, jammy-centered eggs. Every meal feels like a soul-satisfying journey to Hokkaido, complemented by the satisfying crunch of golden yaki gyoza and the savory brightness of green onion-topped rice.
4240, Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA, 92111 +18589741101 https://www.santouka.co.jp/en/shop-foreign/usa/foreign01-0050Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, whole30, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, atkins, clean-eating, south-beach, low-cholesterol, carnivore, aip, low-fodmap, tlc, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Menu
- Shio Ramen - $12: White tonkotsu pork bone soup, red pickled plum Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shoyu Ramen - $12: Soy sauce flavored soup with a hint of fish, roasted pork fillet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Miso Ramen - $12: Tonkotsu soup blended with akamiso (red soybean paste) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spicy Miso Ramen - $13: Miso sauce based on a secret recipe with three kinds of chili peppers Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Char Siu Ramen - $15: Ramen with extra roasted pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tokusen Toroniku Ramen - $18: Plain ramen served with roasted pork cheeks on a separate plate Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tokusen Toroniku (Roasted Pork Cheeks) - $8: Tender pork cheek meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Negimeshi (Rice with Green Onion) - $4.5: White rice topped with katsuobushi, nori, and diced green onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Hanjuku Tamago (Soft-boiled Egg) - $1.5: Standard ramen topping with viscous texture Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Yaki Gyoza (Fried Dumplings) - $6: Juicy dumplings fried to a crisp Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free