Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen – Japanese
Steam rises from bubbling cauldrons of broth in this vibrant, high-energy space where the art of the noodle meets bold, modern Japanese street food. Playful creations like honey-glazed "lollipopper" wings and oversized, crispy gyoza offer a crunchy counterpoint to rich bowls of ramen, while savory takoyaki and tender kurobuta rib buns burst with smoky, umami-rich flavors. It is a spirited destination where traditional techniques are reimagined with a contemporary flair, inviting guests into a sensory celebration of Japanese comfort food.
Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen, Ted Williams Freeway, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92129, United States +18583657072 https://www.rakirakiramen.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb
Diet fit at Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen
Dairy-Free at Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen
Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen in San Diego has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Miso Ramen and Spicy Garlic Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen
Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen in San Diego has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Takoyaki, Extra Crispy Crunchy Roll and Ikageso Calamari. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen
Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen in San Diego has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Takoyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen
Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen in San Diego has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Local Craft Beer and Spicy Garlic Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen
Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen in San Diego has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Vegetarian Miso Ramen and Local Craft Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen
Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen in San Diego has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Teriyaki Donburi and Spicy Tuna Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen
Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen in San Diego has 4 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shredded Kurobuta Baby Back Rib Buns, Teriyaki Donburi and Local Craft Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen
Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen in San Diego has 5 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shredded Kurobuta Baby Back Rib Buns, Teriyaki Donburi and Spicy Tuna Roll. 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 Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Takoyaki | 24.9 g | 76.6 g |
| Super Jumbo JCK Chicken Karaage Curry | 55.1 g | 33.2 g |
| Oxtail Ramen | 62.4 g | 32.9 g |
| Curry Kurobuta Tonkatsu Donburi | 16.3 g | 32.4 g |
| Stuffed Jalapeño Tempura | 55.1 g | 26.3 g |
| Caterpillar Roll | 20.7 g | 25.8 g |
| Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen | 21.6 g | 23.8 g |
| Vegetarian Miso Ramen | 16.5 g | 23.2 g |
| Classic California Roll | 0 g | 22.8 g |
| Extra Crispy Crunchy Roll | 55.1 g | 18.7 g |
| Tsukune Buns D.X. | 21.5 g | 18 g |
| Extra Crispy Veggie Green Gyoza | 10.1 g | 17.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Lollipopper Karaage Wings Inside Out - $12.99: Choice of sauce: Original KEWPIE Mayo & BBQ Sauce, Fiery Red, or Fiery Mild Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tsukune Buns D.X. - $11.5: Organic chicken crispy soboro steak, shiso leaf, green leaf lettuce, KEWPIE mayo, BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Kurobuta Baby Back Rib Buns - $13: Braised X.O Kurobuta, Dijon mustard coleslaw, green leaf lettuce, chimichurri sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okonomiyaki with Yakisoba - $14.5: Japanese savory pancake topped with stir-fried noodles, homemade sauce, and KEWPIE mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super-Jumbo Crispy Gyoza - $9.95: Triple-pressed X.O. kurobuta pork, organic garlic, Japanese ginger, organic sesame oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Crispy Veggie Green Gyoza - $8.95: Spinach gyoza skins, minced tofu, vegetables, house ponzu dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Garlic Edamame - $6.5: Sautéed garlic and Ichimi chili powder 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
- Ikageso Calamari - $10.5: Crispy deep-fried delicate squid legs served with house special sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Jalapeño Tempura - $11: Fresh Jalapeños, imitation crab meat, Philadelphia cream cheese, pickled radish, spicy Japanese mayo, eel sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $8.5: Crispy battered octopus, mustard mayo, okonomiyaki sauce, katsuobushi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi
- Classic California Roll - $9: Crab meat, cucumber, avocado, sesame seed Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Crispy Crunchy Roll - $14: Shrimp tempura, avocado, cream cheese, Jalapeño, eel sauce, spicy Japanese mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rakiraki Roll - $13: Crab meat, cucumber, avocado, spinach crunch bitz, spicy Japanese mayo Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $12.5: Spicy tuna, spinach crunch bitz, spicy Japanese mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caterpillar Roll - $15.5: Unagi fish, crab meat, cucumber, avocado, eel sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
- Black Edition Ramen - $17.95: Mochi noodles, tonkotsu broth, fermented organic garlic oil, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, pickled egg, garlic chips, green onions, kikurage, sesame Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Edition Ramen - $17.95: Mochi noodles, tonkotsu broth, fermented spicy takano-tsume red chili pepper, paprika, sesame oil, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, pickled egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen - $16.5: Mochi noodles, deluxe tonkotsu broth, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, pickled egg, garlic chips, green onions, kikurage, sesame Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail Ramen - $24.95: Mochi noodles, premium hakata tonkotsu broth, 12oz jumbo braised oxtail, ginger ponzu, red miso pepper paste Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Miso Ramen - $16.95: Mochi noodles, 6 organic vegetable miso broth, tofu cutlets, bamboo shoots, green onions, corn, cabbage, sesame, kikurage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Donburi & Curry
- Teriyaki Donburi - $14.5: Rice bowl with setagaya soboro, chicken teriyaki, pepper threads Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Kurobuta Tonkatsu Donburi - $16.95: Rice bowl, setagaya kurobuta tonkatsu curry sauce, pork cutlet, pickled radish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Jumbo JCK Chicken Karaage Curry - $17.5: Crispy chicken karaage, setagaya kurobuta tonkatsu curry sauce, rice, pickled radish, 12-spice tonkatsu dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Sake Selection - $12: Assorted Japanese Sake Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Local Craft Beer - $8: Selection of local San Diego craft beers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Non-Alcoholic Drinks - $3.5: Assorted sodas and Japanese soft drinks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen
- Is Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Miso Ramen and Spicy Garlic Edamame.
- What can I eat at Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegetarian Miso Ramen and Spicy Garlic Edamame carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Non-Alcoholic Drinks and Local Craft Beer.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen?
- Takoyaki, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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