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Mission Hills
Chef Masayoshi Tsuruta was among the first to bring Hakata-style craft ramen to San Diego, and his bowls remain a masterclass in rich, silky pork broth. Arrive early: this cozy izakaya fills fast and doesn't take reservations.
Hakata-style ramen
Creamy tonkotsu broth
Family-owned izakaya
Authentic Japanese atmosphere
Tips
🍜"creamy, delicious elegance in a bowl" (San Diego Magazine)
🦀Soft Shell Crab Tempura is a sleeper hit
⏰get there right at opening, no reservations
€€€€
Izakaya Masa
Mission HillsOpens Friday at 5:30 PM










Chef Masayoshi Tsuruta was among the first to bring Hakata-style craft ramen to San Diego, and his bowls remain a masterclass in rich, silky pork broth. Arrive early: this cozy izakaya fills fast and doesn't take reservations.
Hakata-style ramen
Creamy tonkotsu broth
Family-owned izakaya
Authentic Japanese atmosphere
Tips
🍜"creamy, delicious elegance in a bowl" (San Diego Magazine)
🦀Soft Shell Crab Tempura is a sleeper hit
⏰get there right at opening, no reservations
€€€€