Musashiya – Japanese
Musashiya invites diners into a serene sanctuary where the comforting steam of simmering dashi fills the air, signaling a mastery of traditional Japanese noodle craft. Silky udon and earthy buckwheat soba serve as the heart of every bowl, topped with everything from sweet, simmered kitsune tofu to the satisfying crunch of golden shrimp tempura and lacy vegetable kakiage. Each slurp offers a moment of pure, uncomplicated warmth, providing a soulful retreat defined by the timeless harmony of perfectly balanced broths and hand-crafted textures.
4240, Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA, 92111 +18582929200 https://www.musashiyasd.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Musashiya
Dairy-Free at Musashiya
Musashiya in San Diego has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Salad, Cabbage Salad and Pickled Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Musashiya
Musashiya in San Diego has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Salad, Cabbage Salad and Pickled Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Musashiya
Musashiya in San Diego has 31 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sansai Udon, Zaru Plain Udon and Agedashi Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Musashiya
Musashiya in San Diego has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Agedashi Tofu, Takoyaki and Shrimp Tempura Side. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Musashiya
Musashiya in San Diego has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickled Vegetables and Ice Green Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Musashiya
Musashiya in San Diego has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cabbage Salad, Pickled Vegetables and Ice Green Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Musashiya
Musashiya in San Diego has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Salad, Cabbage Salad and Pickled Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Musashiya
Musashiya in San Diego has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Salad, Miso Soup and Cabbage 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 Musashiya
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Takoyaki | 24.9 g | 76.6 g |
| Oyako Don | 81.5 g | 47.5 g |
| Katsu Curry Rice | 43.3 g | 42.5 g |
| Shrimp Tempura Side | 14.7 g | 27.3 g |
| Chicken Katsu Set | 34.6 g | 22.2 g |
| Agedashi Tofu | 0 g | 13.6 g |
| Vegetable Croquette | 35.8 g | 11.7 g |
| Teriyaki Chicken Set | 39.9 g | 11 g |
| Cabbage Salad | 41.9 g | 9.1 g |
| Curry Udon | 0.9 g | 7.6 g |
| Katsu Don | 9 g | 7.6 g |
| Assorted Tempura | 10.6 g | 6.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Friday - Tuesday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Menu
Hot Udon & Soba
- Plain Udon - $10.9: Udon noodles served in warm dashi broth and green onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Soba - $10.9: Soba noodles served in warm dashi broth and green onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kitsune Udon - $12.7: Udon noodles in warm broth topped with seasoned fried bean curd Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kitsune Soba - $12.7: Soba noodles in warm broth topped with seasoned fried bean curd Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Udon - $17.5: Udon noodles in warm broth topped with assorted crispy tempura Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Soba - $17.5: Soba noodles in warm broth topped with assorted crispy tempura Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura Udon - $18.3: Udon noodles in warm broth topped with 2 large black tiger shrimp tempura Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura Soba - $18.3: Soba noodles in warm broth topped with 2 large black tiger shrimp tempura Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Kakiage Udon - $17.5: Udon noodles in warm broth topped with a shrimp and vegetable fritter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Kakiage Soba - $17.5: Soba noodles in warm broth topped with a shrimp and vegetable fritter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Niku Udon (Beef) - $18: Udon noodles in warm broth topped with slices of beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Niku Soba (Beef) - $18: Soba noodles in warm broth topped with slices of beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sansai Udon - $15.5: Udon noodles in warm broth topped with a mix of mountain vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sansai Soba - $15.5: Soba noodles in warm broth topped with a mix of mountain vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Udon - $19.5: Udon noodles in spicy curry broth with sukiyaki beef and green onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Soba - $19.5: Soba noodles in spicy curry broth with sukiyaki beef and green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
Cold Udon & Soba
- Zaru Plain Udon - $11.4: Chilled udon noodles served with cold dipping sauce, wasabi, and green onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zaru Plain Soba - $11.4: Chilled buckwheat noodles served with cold dipping sauce, wasabi, and green onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Zaru Udon - $17.5: Chilled udon noodles with cold dipping sauce and assorted tempura Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura Zaru Udon - $18.3: Chilled udon noodles with cold dipping sauce and 2 large black tiger shrimp tempura Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Kakiage Zaru Udon - $17.5: Chilled udon noodles with cold dipping sauce and shrimp/vegetable fritter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
- Ten Don - $16.5: Assorted tempura shrimp and vegetables over rice with tempura sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ten Don - $17.5: XL black tiger shrimp tempura topped rice bowl Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Don - $15.95: Pork cutlet and egg simmered in broth over rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyako Don - $14.95: Chicken and egg simmered in broth over rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyu Don - $15.5: Simmered beef and onions served over rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Combination Sets
- Teriyaki Chicken Set - $16.95: Served with cabbage salad, potato salad, rolled egg, pickled veg, miso soup and rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Set - $16.95: Panko crusted chicken served with cabbage salad, potato salad, rolled egg, pickled veg, miso soup and rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Katsu Set - $17.5: Panko crusted pork loin served with cabbage salad, potato salad, rolled egg, pickled veg, miso soup and rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger Steak Set - $17.5: Japanese-style hamburger steak with demi-glace, cabbage salad, potato salad, rolled egg, pickled veg, miso soup and rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Curry Plates
- Beef Curry Rice - $14.5: Beef curry sauce over rice with fukujinzuke relish Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Curry Rice - $17.5: Curry sauce over rice topped with pork tonkatsu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger Curry Rice - $17.5: Curry sauce over rice topped with a hamburger steak Available at: dinner, lunch
Mini Bowls
- Mini Katsudon - $8.5: Mini rice bowl topped with tonkatsu and egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Oyakodon - $7.5: Mini rice bowl topped with chicken and egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Gyudon - $7.95: Mini rice bowl topped with beef and onions Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Rice - $2.5: Steamed white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $2.5: Traditional Japanese soybean paste soup Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Tempura - $10.5: Crisp tempura battered shrimp and vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura Side - $8.5: Crispy black tiger shrimp tempura Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Kakiage - $7.5: Shrimp and vegetable tempura fritter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rolled Egg - $4.5: Atsuyaki Tamago Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pickled Vegetables - $3.5: Tsukemono Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabbage Salad - $3.5: Sliced cabbage salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $4.5: Japanese style potato salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agedashi Tofu - $7.5: Deep fried tofu in dashi broth topped with grated daikon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $7.5: Octopus fritter balls topped with sauce and mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $6.5: Japanese dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Croquette - $5.5: Vegetable Korokke Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soda - $2.5
- Ice Green Tea - $2.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Water - $2
Frequently Asked Questions about Musashiya
- Is Musashiya dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Musashiya has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Salad, Cabbage Salad and Pickled Vegetables.
- What can I eat at Musashiya on a dairy-free diet?
- Potato Salad, Cabbage Salad and Pickled Vegetables 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 Musashiya have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cabbage Salad and Pickled Vegetables.
- Is Musashiya gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Musashiya?
- Takoyaki, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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