Fodor's Expert Review Tajima East Village
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East Village
Japanese
With four other locations in the city—Hillcrest, North Park, and two outposts in Kearny Mesa—Tajima has become a favorite source for ramen-hungry San Diegans. Climb into a cozy booth and order a Japanese craft beer or sake before diving into one of the five types of ramen—all of which come in hefty portions with affordable price tags—including an excellent vegan version with spinach noodles. Add-ins include kimchi and fried garlic. Nonramen options span sushi, rice bowls, and karaage, a Japanese-style fried chicken served with mayo.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Spicy sesame ramen with spicy ground pork and fried garlic
- Affordable and hefty portions
- Karaage fried chicken