Nishiki Ramen – Japanese
Steam rises from deep bowls of long-simmered broth in this vibrant noodle house, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of slow-braised meats and aromatic oils. Guests find comfort in indulgent creations like the "Big Kakuni" with its tender pork belly or the "Smoke Bomb Black," which balances charred, smoky depths with the silky richness of a perfectly soft-boiled egg. Whether seeking the fiery intensity of the "Akuma" or the classic, sea-kissed notes of "Gyokai Tonkotsu," every slurp delivers a masterclass in texture and soul-warming flavor.
9460, Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92126 +18583016111 https://www.nishikiramen.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Nishiki Ramen
Dairy-Free at Nishiki Ramen
Nishiki Ramen in San Diego has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Nishiki Ramen
Nishiki Ramen in San Diego has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Gluten Free Ramen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Nishiki Ramen
Nishiki Ramen in San Diego has 29 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hot Green Tea, Moshi Yuzu Unsweetened and Nishiki (w/Egg). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Nishiki Ramen
Nishiki Ramen in San Diego has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Gyoza, Smoke Bomb Black (w/Egg) and Spicy Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Nishiki Ramen
Nishiki Ramen in San Diego has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hot Green Tea, Unfiltered Nigori Sake 375ml and Iced Oolong Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Nishiki Ramen
Nishiki Ramen in San Diego has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hot Green Tea, Smoke Bomb Black (w/Egg) and Unfiltered Nigori Sake 375ml. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Nishiki Ramen
Nishiki Ramen in San Diego has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Nishiki Ramen
Nishiki Ramen in San Diego has 27 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hot Green Tea, Moshi Yuzu Unsweetened and Moshi Yuzu White peach. 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 Nishiki Ramen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke Bomb Black (w/Egg) | 12.8 g | 82.4 g |
| Curry Pork | 2 g | 43.1 g |
| Gluten Free Ramen | 16.1 g | 26 g |
| Vegan Tofu Delight | 58.6 g | 23.4 g |
| Ramune Melon | 7.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Spicy Chicken | 0.1 g | 20.8 g |
| Vegan Tofu Spicy | 0 g | 20.3 g |
| Iced Oolong Tea | 0 g | 20.1 g |
| Vegan Soy Karaage Curry | 5.9 g | 19 g |
| Chicken | 37.9 g | 17.8 g |
| Pork Gyoza | 0.5 g | 17.6 g |
| The Big Kakuni (w/Egg) | 14.8 g | 16.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Ramen
- The Big Kakuni (w/Egg) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Smoke Bomb Black (w/Egg) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Nishiki (w/Egg) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Akuma Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ring of Chashu Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Spicy Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Curry Pork Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Gyokai Tonkotsu
- Shoyu
- Notorious GGG Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Miso
- Vegan Soy Karaage Delight Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Vegan Soy Karaage Curry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Vegan Soy Karaage Spicy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Vegan Tofu Delight Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Vegan Tofu Curry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Vegan Tofu Spicy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Gluten Free Ramen Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Kids Ramen Meal
Appetizers
- Chicken Karaage
- Nishiki Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Russian Roulette Takoyaki Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Chicken Katsu & Rice
- Soy Meat Karaage
- Pork Gyoza Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- French Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Edamame Sea Salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Edamame Sriracha Salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Kimchi Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
Beverages
- Coke
- Diet Coke
- Sprite
- Orange Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ramune Strawberry Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ramune Melon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Iced Green Tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Iced Oolong Tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, 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
- Hot Green Tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Kids Yogurt Drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- 100% Apple Juice 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, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Moshi Uji Matcha Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Moshi Uji Matcha White strawberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Moshi Yuzu Original Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Moshi Yuzu Unsweetened Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Moshi Yuzu White peach Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sapporo Draft 16oz
- Asahi 12oz Bottle
- House Cold Sake 7oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- House Hot Sake 7oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Unfiltered Nigori Sake 375ml Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pineapple Sake 180ml Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Matcha Sake 300ml Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Nishiki Ramen
- Is Nishiki Ramen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Nishiki Ramen has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries.
- What can I eat at Nishiki Ramen on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Nishiki Ramen have vegan options?
- Yes. 27 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hot Green Tea and Moshi Yuzu Unsweetened.
- Is Nishiki Ramen gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 Nishiki Ramen?
- Smoke Bomb Black (w/Egg), at roughly 82.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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