This ramen chain is huge in Japan and when they opened their first American location in Kearny Mesa in 2017, people lost their minds. These days, there’s still a line whenever you go, but their house-made noodles continue to be the best in town. Both the Tonkotsu and Miso options are great, but they also serve Tantanmen (ramen topped with a pork or chicken cutlet), which is perfect for when you get bored of their other options, assuming that’s possible.
The San Jose/Santa Clara area is a melting pot of quality from a variety of regions. Here are the best restaurants in the area.
Little Lion Cafe is an all-day restaurant in Sunset Cliffs that's the perfect stop before, during, or after a trip to the beach.
Corazon de Torta is a food truck in Barrio Logan that serves the best Tijuana-style tacos and tortas north of the border.
Mariscos Mi Gusto Es is a food truck in East Village that serves our favorite fish tacos in town.
Yakitori Taisho is where to go in Clairemont for really good grilled chicken and cheap beers in a small, friendly space.
