Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai – Japanese
Steam rises from deep bowls of hand-crumpled, wavy noodles bathed in crystal-clear broths, inviting diners into a space where the comforting traditions of northern Japan come alive. From the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of signature chashu to the vibrant heat of green chili shio and spicy tan tan, every dish celebrates a masterful balance of rich umami and delicate textures. Whether diving into a steaming bowl of savory miso or enjoying the refreshing dip of chilled tsukemen, guests find a soulful sanctuary dedicated to the art of the perfect slurp.
7951, Othello Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92111 +18584928588 https://www.ramenbannai.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
Dairy-Free at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai in San Diego has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Rice, Edamame and Crispy Cucumber Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai in San Diego has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese French Fries, Takoyaki 12pc and Steamed Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai in San Diego has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pan Fried Gyoza 5pc, Takoyaki 12pc and Takoyaki 6pc. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai in San Diego has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Housemade Matcha Latte (Iced) and Yuzu Green Tea (Iced). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai in San Diego has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese French Fries, Housemade Matcha Latte (Iced) and Coca-Cola. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai in San Diego has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Rice, Edamame and Crispy Cucumber Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai in San Diego has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese French Fries, Steamed Rice and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai in San Diego has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Rice, Edamame and Crispy Cucumber Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tonkotsu Ramen | 59.5 g | 34.5 g |
| Spicy Miso Ramen | 0 g | 28.8 g |
| Small Juicy Fried Chicken Bowl | 16 g | 25.7 g |
| Chashu Ramen | 69.8 g | 24.9 g |
| Cubed Chashu Bowl | 86.9 g | 22.7 g |
| Pan Fried Gyoza 5pc | 0 g | 20.8 g |
| Green Chili Shio Ramen | 51.1 g | 19.9 g |
| Mixed Boiled Vegetable Shio Ramen | 51.2 g | 19.6 g |
| Takoyaki 6pc | 0.8 g | 19.6 g |
| Takoyaki 12pc | 0.8 g | 19.6 g |
| Tsukemen Dashi Shoyu (Cold Noodle) | 37 g | 17.8 g |
| Tsukemen Miso (Cold Noodle) | 37 g | 17.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Ramen
- Kitakata Ramen - $14.95: Pork Broth, Shoyu Base, Toro Chashu (5), Bamboo Shoot, Green Onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chashu Ramen - $20.45: Pork Broth, Shoyu Base, Toro Chashu (13), Bamboo Shoot, Green Onion Dietary tags: Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Miso Ramen - $18.25: Pork Broth, Spicy Miso Base, Toro Chashu (5), Green Onion, Carrots, Spinach, Bean Sprouts, Cabbage, Spicy Garlic Oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rich Miso Ramen - $16.45: Pork Broth, Miso Base, Toro Chashu (5), Bean Sprouts, Corn, Green Onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Chili Shio Ramen - $16.95: Pork Broth, Shio Base, Toro Chashu(5), Green Chili, Nappa, Asian Chives, Green Onion, Sesame Oil Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tan Tan Ramen - $18.25: Pork Broth, Spicy Tan Tan Base, Cubed Toro Chashu, Bean Sprouts, Green Onion, Asian Chives, Spicy Garlic Oil, Red Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, Sesame Seeds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $17.45: Tonkotsu Broth, Toro Chashu (5), Bean Sprouts, Green Onion, Red Ginger, Sesame Seeds Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Boiled Vegetable Shio Ramen - $16.45: Pork Broth, Shio Base, Toro Chashu (5), Cabbage, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Spinach, Asian Chives Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tsukemen Dashi Shoyu (Cold Noodle) - $16.45: Pork Broth, Dashi Shoyu Base, Toro Chashu (5), Bamboo Shoots, Bean Sprouts, Green Onion, Lemon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tsukemen Miso (Cold Noodle) - $16.45: Pork Broth, Dashi Shoyu Base, Toro Chashu (5), Bamboo Shoots, Bean Sprouts, Green Onion, Lemon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tsukemen Tonkotsu (Cold Noodle) - $16.45: Pork Broth, Dashi Shoyu Base, Toro Chashu (5), Bamboo Shoots, Bean Sprouts, Green Onion, Lemon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Miso Ramen - $17.45: Vegan Broth, Miso Base, Seasoned Tofu (5), Cabbage, Nappa, Carrots, Spinach, Fried Onion, Sesame Oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
- Small Aburi Chashu Bowl - $5.95: Seared Toro Chashu (3) with Aburi Sauce, Green Onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Juicy Fried Chicken Bowl - $5.95: Juicy Fried Chicken (2), House Special Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Cubed Chashu Bowl - $5.95: Cubed Toro Chashu flavored with Sweet & Semi-Spicy Soy Sauce, Onsen Tamago, Green Onion, Rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aburi Chashu Bowl - $17.25: Seared Toro Chashu (10) with Aburi Sauce, Shredded Green Onion, Red Ginger, Soup Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Juicy Fried Chicken Bowl - $17.25: Juicy Fried Chicken (8), House Special Sauce, Soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cubed Chashu Bowl - $17.25: Cubed Toro Chashu flavored with Sweet & Semi-Spicy Soy Sauce, Onsen Tamago, Green Onion, Rice, Soup Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Curry - $17.75: Japanese curry with a crispy chicken katsu filet served over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Pan Fried Gyoza 5pc - $7.75: Pan Fried Gyoza (5pc) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Gyoza 10pc - $14.2: Pan Fried Gyoza (10pc) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Juicy Fried Chicken 5pc - $8.75: Crispy and Juicy Fried Chicken (5pc), House Special Dipping Sauce, Lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Juicy Fried Chicken 10pc - $16.1: Crispy and Juicy Fried Chicken (10pc), House Special Dipping Sauce, Lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Nanban 5pc - $9.95: Crispy Fried Chicken coated with a tangy sauce and a creamy house-made tartar topping Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki 6pc - $9.25: Octopus Balls topped with Sweet Takoyaki Sauce, Mayo, Green Onion and Bonito Flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki 12pc - $17.05: Octopus Balls topped with Sweet Takoyaki Sauce, Mayo, Green Onion and Bonito Flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chashu Bun - $5.45: Thick Cut Toro Chashu, Ban Nai Bun Sauce, Mayo, Green Onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $5.25: Steamed soybeans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Garlic Edamame - $6.25: Edamame tossed with Garlic Chili Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Cucumber Salad - $6.25: Crisp Cucumbers tossed with Garlic Soy Dressing, Sesame Oil, Chili Powder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aburi Chashu Plate - $6.9: Seared Toro Chashu (5) with Aburi Sauce over Shredded Green Onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Furikake French Fries - $6.2: French fries topped with umami nori flakes and sesame seeds Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese French Fries - $6.2: French fries topped with grated cheese and seasonings Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Steamed Rice - $3.75: Japanese Koshihikari Short Grain Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coca-Cola - $3: Classic soft drink Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Diet Coke - $3: No-calorie soft drink
- Sprite - $3: Lemon-lime flavored soft drink
- Ramune Strawberry - $4.85: Japanese strawberry soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Green Tea - Cold - $4: Iced green tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Housemade Matcha Latte (Iced) - $5: Matcha with milk Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Carnivore
- Yuzu Fizz - $4.25: Sweet Yuzu Sparkling Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Yuzu Green Tea (Iced) - $4.25: Sweet Yuzu Green Tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
- Is Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Rice, Edamame and Crispy Cucumber Salad.
- What can I eat at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai on a dairy-free diet?
- Steamed Rice, Edamame and Crispy Cucumber Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Steamed Rice and Edamame.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai?
- Tonkotsu Ramen, at roughly 34.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
Restaurants near Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka — Japanese
- Tajima — Japanese
- Musashiya — Japanese
- Matoi — Japanese
- Karami Ramen — Japanese
- Uncle Tetsu's Cheesecake — Japanese
- Katsu Cafe — Japanese
- Poki One N Half — Japanese
- Sushi Deli — Japanese
- Urbn Sushi — Japanese
- Ichiban — Japanese
- Ryoma Ramen — Japanese
