Karami Ramen – Japanese
Steaming bowls of artisanal ramen take center stage in this vibrant noodle shop, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of slow-simmered broths and toasted spices. From the citrusy brightness of yuzu shoyu to the fiery, soul-warming heat of habanero-infused miso and signature Tantanmen, each dish offers a masterclass in balance, layering silky noodles with indulgent touches like melting butter corn or rich, velvety Tori Paitan. It is a sanctuary of comfort and bold innovation, where every spoonful captures the essence of traditional techniques reimagined for the modern palate.
3860, Convoy Street, San Diego, CA, 92111 +18584306300 https://www.karamiramen.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Ramen Specials
- Tantanmen - $16.5: Spicy creamy sesame broth, ground pork, green onion, egg, corn Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuzu Shoyu Ramen - $16.5: Vegetable broth (onion, garlic, ginger), Yuzu-Kosho, chicken chashu, egg, cabbage, bamboo shoots, green onion, shredded nori Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Corn Shio Ramen - $16.5: Tori-Paitan Shio ramen, salty butter, sweet corn Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Ramen
- Karami Ramen - $15.95: Tori paitan chicken broth, special spice blend, 2 slices pork chashu, seasoned boiled egg, cabbage, bamboo shoots, green onion, corn, red ginger Available at: dinner, lunch
Classic Ramen
- Miso Tonkotsu - $14.95: Chicken broth, tonkotsu, soy bean paste, pork chashu, egg, cabbage, bamboo shoots, green onion Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tori Paitan Shio - $14.95: Chicken broth, salted base, chicken chashu, egg, cabbage, bamboo shoots, green onion Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tori Paitan Shoyu - $14.95: Chicken broth, soy sauce base, chicken chashu, egg, cabbage, bamboo shoots, green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
Spicy Ramen
- Habanero Miso - $15.95: Chicken broth, habanero paste, pork chashu, egg, cabbage, bamboo shoots, green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Shoyu - $15.95: Chicken broth, Thai chili & garlic paste, pork chashu, egg, cabbage, bamboo shoots, green onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aka Oni - $16.5: Chicken broth, extra hot spices, pork chashu, egg, cabbage, bamboo shoots, green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
Special Ramen
- Kuro Truffle - $17.5: Black truffle, chicken broth, 2 slices pork chashu, egg, cabbage, bamboo shoots, green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Special - $15.95: Spinach noodle, creamy soybean soup, tofu, cabbage, corn, tomato, bamboo shoots, green onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Shoyu - $15.95: Soy sauce broth, house curry, pork chashu, egg, cabbage, bamboo shoots, green onion Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Summer Specials (May-September)
- Hiyashi Chuka - $15.5: Cold noodles, soy sauce & vinegar dressing, pork chashu, shredded egg, red ginger, bamboo, tomato, green onion, seaweed Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Ramen (Rei-men) - $15.5: Cold soup, firm noodles, pork chashu, seasoned boiled egg, bamboo shoots, green onion, corn, nori, sesame seeds. Choice of Shoyu or Miso-Tonkotsu Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Dishes & Add-ons
- Fried Rice - $8.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kara-age Don - $8.5: Fried chicken over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Rice - $8.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chashu Don - $8.5: Pork chashu over rice Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza (4pcs) - $5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kara-age (4pcs) - $5: Japanese fried chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki (4pcs) - $5: Octopus balls Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cutlet (4pcs) - $5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
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