Nikka Ramen – Japanese
Nikka Ramen invites diners into a vibrant, steam-filled sanctuary where the comforting aroma of simmering broths mingles with the irresistible sizzle of golden chicken karaage and savory takoyaki. The experience centers on a playful harmony of textures, from the pillowy softness of chashu pork buns to the satisfying snap of spicy tuna perched atop toasted squares of crispy rice. It is a soulful neighborhood destination where traditional Japanese street-food favorites are elevated into a spirited, shared feast that warms the heart and satisfies the senses.
5701 Calle Real, Goleta CA 93117 https://nikkaramen.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, 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
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its extensive menu variety and fair pricing, guests appreciate the wide range of options available for a quick and reliable meal. Diners highlight the diverse selection of dishes, noting that the experience offers solid value and a convenient atmosphere for a satisfying bite.
Menu
Appetizers
- Spam Musubi Rice 2pcs - $6 Available at: lunch
- Chashu Pork Bun 2pc - $8 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karaage - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatless Fried Chicken - $6.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Appetizer 5pcs - $10.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza 6pcs - $6.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okonomiyaki - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki 6pcs - $7 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Inari Sushi 3pcs - $4.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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 Edamame - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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
- Shishito Peppers - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choose Your Own Bun Trio - $12.5: Choose 3: Pork Shoulder Bun, Karaage Bun, or Fried Shrimp Bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mixed Green Salad - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $5.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi - $5.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ramen Salad - $17: Choice of protein, green mix salad, sesame dressing, soft boiled egg, and SB craft ramen noodles Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hiyashi Chuka - $17.5: Citrus ginger soy sauce dressing, choice of protein, cucumber, broccolini, tomato, carrot, egg cake, fish cake, corn, pickled ginger, sesame seeds, and SB craft ramen noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
- Chashu Bowl Small - $12: Choice of protein, white rice, mixed green salad, and soft-boiled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chashu Bowl Large - $16: Choice of protein, white rice, mixed green salad, and soft-boiled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Bowl Small - $13: Choice of tuna or salmon, white or sushi rice, green mix salad, avocado, and seaweed salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Bowl Large - $17: Choice of tuna or salmon, white or sushi rice, green mix salad, avocado, and seaweed salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Bowl (Ebi Fry) - $14.5: 5 pieces of fried shrimp over white rice and cabbage, tonkatsu sauce and Japanese mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
- Tonkotsu Original Shiro Ramen - $18.25: Tonkotsu broth, choice of noodle and protein, green onions, cabbage, bean sprouts, kikurage mushroom, seaweed Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkotsu Black Garlic Kuro Ramen - $18.75: Tonkotsu broth, black garlic, choice of noodle and protein, green onions, cabbage, bean sprouts, kikurage mushroom, seaweed Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkotsu Spicy Aka Ramen - $18.75: Tonkotsu broth, spicy paste, choice of noodle and protein, green onions, cabbage, bean sprouts, kikurage mushroom, seaweed Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Ramen - $17.75: Miso, sesame broth, soymilk, chili paste, green and red onions, broccolini, corn, cabbage, tomato, tofu, garlic chips, thin noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Ramen - $18.75: Tonkotsu broth, curry sauce, choice of protein, green onions, corn, soft boiled egg, SB craft ramen noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shoyu Ramen - $17.75: Chicken broth, soy-based sauce, choice of protein, green onions, seaweed, spinach, bamboo shoots, butter, SB craft ramen noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuzu Shoyu Ramen - $18.75: Choice of protein, green onions, bamboo shoots, seaweed, SB craft ramen noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tsukemen - $18.75: Fish and pork dipping broth, choice of protein, soft-boiled egg, spinach, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, green onion, cabbage, kikurage, tsukemen noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ramen Burrito - $17: Choice of protein, SB craft ramen noodles, rice, sour cream, avocado, pico de gallo, kuro broth dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Omakase Experience
- Standard Omakase - $70: Multi-course dining experience Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Premium Omakase - $95: Multi-course dining experience with higher quality fish Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kiwami Omakase - $120: Ultimate multi-course dining experience Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides and Add-ons
- Rice - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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
- Sushi Rice - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Meat - $5.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Soft Boiled Egg - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Spicy Deep Fried Egg - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Extra Noodles - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Gluten Free Noodles Add-on - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Sapporo Draft Glass - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Asahi Draft Glass - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- 805 Bottle - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Union Jack IPA Bottle - $7 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Koshihikari Rice Beer - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Chardonnay Glass - $8
- Cabernet Glass - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Plum Wine Choya - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Gekkeikan Hot Sake - $7
- Ramune - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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
- Boba Milk Tea Can - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Itoen Oi Green Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kona Iced Coffee - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Nikka Ramen
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Nikka Ramen is currently operational, with its website located at https://nikkaramen.com/ and its menu available for diners.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Nikka Ramen has an average rating of 3.0/5, with customers appreciating its extensive menu variety and fair pricing.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Nikka Ramen is a budget-friendly ($) Japanese restaurant that customers highlight for its fair pricing and solid value.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- With a 3.0/5 rating, customers appreciate the extensive menu variety, fair pricing, and convenient atmosphere for a quick, reliable meal.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, pescatarian, high-protein, low-carb, halal, paleo, and whole30.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Nikka Ramen has an official website at https://nikkaramen.com/ which provides information about the restaurant and its menu.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Menu options include vegan rice and vegetable ramen, keto-friendly soft boiled eggs, and gluten-free rice and egg selections.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include chicken karaage, takoyaki, spicy tuna crispy rice, chashu pork buns, gyoza, and various ramen selections.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- With a 3.0/5 rating, reviews focus on the extensive menu variety, fair pricing, and convenience for a quick meal.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Budget-conscious diners seeking a quick, reliable meal with extensive menu variety and diverse dietary options would most enjoy this restaurant.
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