Karami Ramen
A tiny, family-run ramen shop styled like an old Showa-era Tokyo stall, tucked in a corner of Sunrise Towne Centre. Creamy tori paitan chicken broth in bowls from the mild signature Karami to the extra-hot Aka Oni, plus a real vegan soybean ramen on spinach noodles, curry rice and some of Convoy's best karaage. Rarely a wait, and parking is easy.
- Ramen $16.50–19.50
- Parking: Easy: spots are usually right out front
- Happy hour 1-2:30pm · details
- Details checked Oct 2026.
3860 Convoy St #118, San Diego, CA 92111
Karami Ramen is a mid-priced ramen spot in Sunrise Towne Centre on Convoy Street in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. Regulars order the Karami signature ramen — creamy chicken broth with a mild kick and the Thai Shoyu if you want real heat, or Tori Paitan Shoyu for none. Parking is easy.
Parking at Sunrise Towne Centre
Easy- Cost: Free for customers
- Fills up: Thu, Fri, Sat 6–9pm · Easiest: weekdays 3–5pm
- Shared with: Yonny Mini Hot Pot, Yuki Yuki Handcrafted Beverage & Kakigori, Mekong Cuisine Lao & Thai, Yokohama Yakitori Koubou and 9 more
Big shared, free lot at Sunrise Towne Centre (Nijiya plaza, Convoy at Ostrow) — spots are usually right out front.
Park once, walk to
- Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Ramen · 3 min
- Phuong Trang Vietnamese · 5 min
- MNGO Cafe Shaved Ice · 6 min
Sunrise Towne Centre guide Every lot on Convoy
Fill times estimated from Google's Popular Times for the spots in this lot. Walk times are estimates.
Happy hour
Tue-Thu 1-2:30pm and 5-6pm, Fri 1-2:30pm: $5 Sapporo, Asahi, plum wine or cold sake, and $5 gyoza, takoyaki or small curry rice.
Every happy hour and lunch special on Convoy
Deals change often — confirm with Karami Ramen before you go.
Good to know before you go
Diet & allergies
- The vegan ramen uses its own soybean broth and egg-free spinach noodles
Cost & paying
- Happy hour Tue-Thu 1-2:30pm and 5-6pm, Fri 1-2:30pm: $5 Sapporo, Asahi, plum wine or cold sake, and $5 gyoza, takoyaki or small curry rice
- Every full bowl comes with one free spice: Korean chili, Aka Oni chili, chili oil or garlic flakes. Habanero and Thai chili cost extra
- Parties of 6 or more get an 18% gratuity added
Waits & timing
- Closed 2:30-5pm between lunch and dinner, and all day Monday — check the time before you drive
- The lunch combo pairs a half-size ramen with karaage, fried rice, curry, a don or takoyaki — the best-value way to eat here
At the table
- Heat runs gentler than the names suggest — several reviewers add the Aka Oni chili even to the spicy bowls
- Seats about 20 in wooden booths with a call button and often a single server, so it's better for pairs than big groups
- Cold summer specials (hiyashi chuka and cold ramen) run May to October
Dessert or tea after Karami Ramen
- K Bakery Get: Sausage curry croquette
- Yuki Yuki Handcrafted Beverage & Kakigori Get: Coconut mango kakigori — passion fruit custard and mango hidden inside
Karami Ramen vs other Convoy ramen
| Spot | Order | Price | Latest close | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karami Ramen | Karami signature ramen | $$ | 9:30pm | Easy |
| Menya Ultra | Tonkotsu Ajitama | $$ | 9pm | Medium |
| Tajima Ramen Convoy | Carnitas ramen | $$ | 11:30pm | Medium |
| RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen | Oxtail ramen | $$ | midnight | Brutal |
Karami Ramen: quick answers
What should I order at Karami Ramen?
Regulars order the Karami signature ramen — creamy chicken broth with a mild kick, Thai Shoyu if you want real heat, or Tori Paitan Shoyu for none, Chicken karaage, often called the best in San Diego.
Is parking easy at Karami Ramen?
Parking is rated Easy for this lot at peak times. Big shared, free lot at Sunrise Towne Centre (Nijiya plaza, Convoy at Ostrow) — spots are usually right out front.
What should I know before going to Karami Ramen?
Closed 2:30-5pm between lunch and dinner, and all day Monday — check the time before you drive. The lunch combo pairs a half-size ramen with karaage, fried rice, curry, a don or takoyaki — the best-value way to eat here. Happy hour Tue-Thu 1-2:30pm and 5-6pm, Fri 1-2:30pm: $5 Sapporo, Asahi, plum wine or cold sake, and $5 gyoza, takoyaki or small curry rice.
Where can I get dessert or boba near Karami Ramen?
K Bakery (bakery, same plaza, 1 min walk, open until 8pm); Yuki Yuki Handcrafted Beverage & Kakigori (shaved ice, same plaza, 2 min walk, open until 10:30pm).
Does Karami Ramen have a happy hour?
Happy hour Tue-Thu 1-2:30pm and 5-6pm, Fri 1-2:30pm: $5 Sapporo, Asahi, plum wine or cold sake, and $5 gyoza, takoyaki or small curry rice.
Karami Ramen hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm |
| Wed | 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm |
| Thu | 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm |
| Fri | 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9:30pm |
| Sat | 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9:30pm |
| Sun | 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm |
How to find it
Details checked October 2026. Wrong hours, closed, or changed? Report a problem