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Izakaya Masa

Sushi Restaurant, Sake Bar, and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Mission Hills, San Diego
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    Timothy H.
    "Ramen comes in 3 sizes - I got the Hakata and it was awesome!"(5 Tips)
    Curateur M.
    "3 different sizes, authentic ramen will make your belly full & warm."(34 Tips)
    Scott M.
    "Best chicken karage, awesome ramen."(3 Tips)
    Ti W.
    "Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen"(2 Tips)
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  • Zhannaheart icon on user image
    ZhannaOctober 19, 2017
    Nice place, the ramen 🍜 is to die for. Worth visiting to try it - take big portion. The curry is average.
  • Timothy H.heart icon on user image
    Timothy HongOctober 3, 2016
    Ramen comes in 3 sizes - I got the Hakata and it was awesome! Not too salty like a lot of other ramen places. Definitely try the tuna carpaccio and fried chicken (not labeled karaage on the menu).
  • Curateur M.
    Curateur MagazineFebruary 20, 2013
    Great late night stop if not in the mood 4 Mex rolled tacos. 3 different sizes, authentic ramen will make your belly full & warm. Get there BEFORE midnight. They will close doors if too slammed.
  • Michael C.heart icon on user image
    Michael CabotJune 25, 2022
    Very traditional Japanese food. The hokke or Alta mackerel were on point. The karaage where a bit strange. The agedashi tofu was also authentic.
  • Kyle M.heart icon on user image
    Kyle MaceyDecember 16, 2017
    Have an Asahi beer and a bowl of ramen in this authentic Japanese restaurant. Everything we had was delicious.
  • Kimberly Q.heart icon on user image
    Kimberly QOctober 29, 2014
    The hakata ramen is a must try. The broth is so amazing it almost brought me to tears when I first tasted it. Chicken karaage is pretty bomb here too!
  • Fon T.
    Fon TaboApril 4, 2012
    ramen can come in small or regular size. Come with a friend and try some of their side dishes like ankimo, jellyfish, steak tofu (black pepper sauce on tofu) and a side of Asahi beer!
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    LizzyNovember 29, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the eggplant appetizer; it's small, but so delicious. Also, the Katsu-don is made perfectly. Don't get the bento box with the mackerel - it takes a loooooooong time.
  • Ti W.heart icon on user image
    Ti WuSeptember 19, 2016
    Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen: good broth(+), noodle is soft and thin, chashu is not fat(-), but I like fried garlic. Chicken karaage is juicy(+). Don't order sushi nor ochazuke, totally not authentic (-).
  • Ron V.
    Ron VerhoornFebruary 3, 2014
    Takoyaki is best in town! Just be careful it is skin burning hot! Watch out! Always a good time! Ramen is spectacular!
  • Fran
    FranJuly 31, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    The best & most authentic Hakata ramen & tonkatsu curry in San Diego! Definitely a gem.
  • Danielle L.heart icon on user image
    Danielle LeahMarch 9, 2015
    The miso soup is a great deal, try the rainbow roll they are generous with avocado!
  • Alex H.heart icon on user image
    Alex HennesseyNovember 11, 2015
    Great authentic Japanese food. Try everything-- scallop carpaccio, sliced roast pork, noodle dishes are all great
  • Luis S.heart icon on user image
    Luis Silva OrnelasFebruary 17, 2014
    Have to go back! Hakata ramen and gyu don are amazing! Good rolls too :)
  • Javier G.heart icon on user image
    Javier GuerreroJuly 9, 2016
    Ramen bowls are very tasty, obvious use of the freshest ingredients available
  • Roger M.heart icon on user image
    Roger MaMay 5, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Craving for late night ramen? This is the place to hit up!
  • Ellen S.
    Ellen SutjiartoSeptember 23, 2013
    Awesome ramen and agedashi tofu with reasonable price. Love this place...
  • Pei 👻 W.heart icon on user image
    Pei 👻 WenJune 7, 2016
    I would skip the ramen. Instead, order a bunch of small bites to share with your friends!
  • Cynthia D.
    Cynthia Del RosarioJanuary 9, 2010
    Fresh sushi but it's pricey. I would love to splurge at this place. This is the only sushi place that I know of to carry DARK Japanese beer and it's very good!
  • Kate B.heart icon on user image
    Kate BoersmaSeptember 8, 2014
    Incredible fish, ramen, appetizers. We loved it all.
  • Catherine T.heart icon on user image
    Catherine TorelliMay 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Holy cow brand new addition and looks amazing!
  • Amy B.
    Amy BernerAugust 5, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Favorites: Veggie Green Gyoza & Tofu in Black Pepper Sauce. Sushi-eating friends swear by San Diego Dream roll.
  • brian p.
    brian penaDecember 9, 2011
    Try the ramen here. One of the best hole-in-the-wall ramen places
  • Adam B.heart icon on user image
    Adam BesachioNovember 27, 2017
    Ramen is great, love the garlic
  • Will P.
    Will PowersFebruary 17, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Japanese restaurant in San Diego. Not sushi, but Japanese food.
  • Josh G.
    Josh GardnerMay 2, 2014
    Tuesday to Sunday, 6PM till 1AM. Closed Mondays
  • Bernie Z.
    Bernie ZamoraNovember 30, 2014
    Having dinner w Chad and Shannon (visiting from Austin TX).
  • Dan F.heart icon on user image
    Dan FleischerJuly 28, 2021
    They don’t have vegetarian ramen. Sushi is solid
  • Jayne B.
    Jayne BNovember 18, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Love the Shoyu Ramen! The Hakata Tonkotso Ramen is good too!
  • Scott M.
    Scott MersyMarch 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best chicken karage, awesome ramen. Good price!
  • Marie P.
    Marie PatinoSeptember 6, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Arrive after 9pm, order Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen and enjoy! (Open 'til 1am)
  • Bernie Z.
    Bernie ZamoraOctober 24, 2014
    Having dinner w Chad and Tony
  • Edwin R.
    Edwin RealJune 20, 2011
    Small place, hidden from view. A good find, though. Read more
  • ᴡ D.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ DelgadoAugust 7, 2014
    Udon is my favorite
  • Aliza C.
    Aliza CarpioJune 9, 2012
    The combination box is a good deal
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Paul McCabe, chef of T Cooks, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Shumai. Read more
  • Justin
    JustinDecember 2, 2010
    I don't know what's in the ramen broth but its amazing
  • Leah L.
    Leah LipsonMarch 28, 2014
    Ramen. Just do it.
  • joonspoon
    joonspoonDecember 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    ramen til 1am except on mondays
  • Cindy M.
    Cindy MercadoApril 1, 2012
    So is the black sesame ice cream.
  • Ken
    KenSeptember 30, 2011
    Love, love, love the house's cloudy sake.
  • Sunny L.
    Sunny LuApril 19, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome ramen and best takoyaki!
  • Cindy M.
    Cindy MercadoApril 1, 2012
    The ramen is awesome.
  • Cecy M.
    Cecy MOctober 13, 2014
    Ohhh the ramen!!!
  • Bernie Z.
    Bernie ZamoraAugust 16, 2015
    Having dinner w Chad and Dave
  • Aldo B.heart icon on user image
    Aldo BustosNovember 12, 2014
    Try the ramen.
  • Aldo B.heart icon on user image
    Aldo BustosNovember 12, 2014
    Try the food.
  • Lydia B.
    Lydia ButynskiApril 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Note to self: opens at 6pm
  • Jayne B.
    Jayne BJuly 11, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Order the shoyu ramen but only 9pm
  • Stephanie Z.
    And the veggie gyoza is awesome. ;)
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