Menya Ultra,

8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd M, San Diego, CA 92111, United States

"Prepare for a long wait if you haven’t reserved in advanced. The ramen was worth the wait though. The broth is decadent and rich. Left my cap here though. Lol."

"We waited for 40 minutes and unfortunately, the ramen lacked flavor. My friends agreed that their dishes were bland as well. However, the service was good."

"This is the very best ramen I’ve had. I’ve eaten at ramen restaurants up and down the West Coast, but only a few times in Japan, but this is the best I’ve experienced. We ordered an Ajitama Tonkotsu Ramen ($15.95) and two Tonkotsu Chashu Ramen ($18.95). The noodles are thin and slippery but satisfyingly chewy with excellent bounce and texture. The broth is rich without being greasy. The chashu is so tender that I thought it must be because they cut theirs extra thin, but we also got some thick slices and they were also super tender. The phrase “melt in your mouth” is overused, but perfectly describes our chashu. Their ajitama eggs were perfectly cooked with the whites about as delicate as I’ve ever had and the yolks in that perfect custard state with the flavor being just right (many places have overpowering seasoning where the ajitama egg competes with the broth) Braised Chashu ($5) - This is a limited item that they usually run out of within an hour of opening We ordered at 6:05pm and got the last one of the night. The chashu is thick cut and grilled. The flavor is strong and the texture was amazingly tender without any chewy bits. Definitely recommended. The only detractor from the evening was the persistent smell of cigarette or tobacco smoke. We couldn't identify the source as none of the people outside the restaurant appeared to be smoking. None of the staff or the nearby customers looked like they had been smoking either. Whatever the source, after we left the restaurant our jackets and outer clothes smelled of cigarette smoke which was a bummer because we expect they'll continue to smell until we have an opportunity to wash the jackets."

"I’ve had ramen throughout so cal, NorCal, and New York City and have some amazing ramen. This place is still in my top 3. It’s also been 3 years since I’ve came back and they gained a Michelin star. Got the tantan men and negi miso ramen. Both rich in flavor but I’m always on board for the rich/semi spicy flavors of the tantan. I do the paiko version so there’s a deep fried pork cutlet. Staff super friendly and generally the place can be busy. I recommend going right when they open for both the lunch or dinner shift. If not go online and stake your place in line via the wait list."

"Menya Ultra lives up to the hype, let me tell ya! The noodles, broth, and toppings were so good I felt like a cloud flew in, picked me up and hugged me. The fried chicken was moist, fried to perfection, and so tasty that I became one with it. Don’t you skip on the dessert either now!! We ordered the ice cream and on that first bite my eyes rolled back so far I thought they left me. On top of that, the service was immaculate and quick! It felt like they knew what I wanted and needed before I did. Do yourself an amazing flavor and check them out, you won’t be let down…Seriously that cloud still got a hold on me. And Michelin, they deserve a few stars over here!"