Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen

Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen is an authentic Japanese ramen restaurant on Carmel Mountain Road in San Diego, founded by Tokyo-born Executive Chef Junya Watanabe. Inspired by the Izakaya-style street food culture of Tokyo, Watanabe brought concepts from his restaurants Yuboku and Hachibei to San Diego, including karaage donburi and Japanese curry blended from 27 spices. The restaurant is known for its handcrafted mochi noodles, a Watanabe original that incorporates mochi for a uniquely springy texture. Guests rave about the Spicy Miso Tonkotsu, and the cultural atmosphere suits solo outings, family meals, and group hangouts alike.