Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
Fukushima-style Kitakata ramen in the Costco Business Center and Target plaza on Othello Ave — a light, clean shoyu broth with thick, chewy hand-crumpled noodles, plus spicy miso, tan tan, dipping ramen, a real vegan bowl and some of the best fried chicken around. Huge parking lot. Card only.
- Ramen $14.45–19.95
- Parking: Easy: reviewers call it the easiest parking near Convoy
- Details checked Oct 2026.
7951 Othello Ave Ste 103, San Diego, CA 92111
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai is a mid-priced ramen spot on Othello Avenue in the Convoy District in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. Regulars order the Kitakata ramen — the light, clean shoyu signature and the Green Chili Shio ramen, the most-praised bowl. Parking is easy.
Parking
Easy- Cost: Free for customers
- Fills up: Fri, Sat, Sun 7–9pm · Easiest: weekdays 1–3pm
Huge free lot shared with the Costco Business Center and Target — reviewers call it the easiest parking near Convoy.
Park once, walk to
- Yakitori Tsuta Izakaya · 3 min
- Yonny Mini Hot Pot Hot Pot · 4 min
- Harmony Cuisine 2B1 Sushi · 5 min
- Kanpai BBQ & Shabu Hot Pot · 5 min
- Karami Ramen Ramen · 5 min
- Mekong Cuisine Lao & Thai Thai · 5 min
Fill times estimated from Google's Popular Times for the spots in this lot. Walk times are estimates.
Good to know before you go
Diet & allergies
- Gluten-free noodles are available, but no broth is gluten-free
- The vegan ramen is a real option with its own broth — but only the creamy vegan and miso bases are vegan, and the "vegetable" shio ramen uses pork broth
Cost & paying
- Card only — they don't take cash
- Weekday lunch deal (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, not holidays): add a mini cubed-chashu bowl, 2 fried chicken or 2 gyoza to any ramen for about $3, and an egg for $1.20. No sharing
- Eggs are a $1.70 add-on, not included in most bowls
Waits & timing
- Closed 3-5pm on weekdays; weekends run straight through
- Lunch and weekend dinners get a wait (20-30 minutes at peak); join the waitlist on Google, or take a counter seat to get in faster
At the table
- Ask for firm noodles if you like more bite — you can choose how they're cooked
- "Spicy" bowls run mild — order the green chili or add chili if you want real heat
- A seasonal special changes every month or so (Jiro-style ramen, mazemen dry noodles, wonton ramen)
- Very kid-friendly: a dine-in kids' ramen set for under-12s (small ramen with fried chicken, edamame and fries), high chairs and a kids' utensil set with noodle scissors. Strollers have to be folded at the table
- Takeout keeps the noodles chilled and separate, with reheating instructions — or order them uncooked
- The AC runs cold — bring a layer
Dessert or tea after Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
- Yuki Yuki Handcrafted Beverage & Kakigori Get: Coconut mango kakigori — passion fruit custard and mango hidden inside
- K Bakery Get: Sausage curry croquette
- MNGO Cafe Get: MNGO kakigori — mango snow ice, fresh mango and pudding inside; use both sauces
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai vs other Convoy ramen
| Spot | Order | Price | Latest close | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai | Kitakata ramen | $$ | 10pm | Easy |
| Menya Ultra | Tonkotsu Ajitama | $$ | 9pm | Medium |
| Tajima Ramen Convoy | Carnitas ramen | $$ | 11:30pm | Medium |
| RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen | Oxtail ramen | $$ | midnight | Brutal |
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai: quick answers
What should I order at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai?
Regulars order the Kitakata ramen — the light, clean shoyu signature, Green Chili Shio ramen, the most-praised bowl, Spicy miso or spicy tan tan ramen (flavorful, not very hot).
Is parking easy at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai?
Parking is rated Easy for this lot at peak times. Huge free lot shared with the Costco Business Center and Target — reviewers call it the easiest parking near Convoy.
What should I know before going to Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai?
Card only — they don't take cash. Closed 3-5pm on weekdays; weekends run straight through. Weekday lunch deal (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, not holidays): add a mini cubed-chashu bowl, 2 fried chicken or 2 gyoza to any ramen for about $3, and an egg for $1.20. No sharing.
Where can I get dessert or boba near Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai?
Yuki Yuki Handcrafted Beverage & Kakigori (shaved ice, 5 min walk, open until 10:30pm); K Bakery (bakery, 6 min walk, open until 8pm); MNGO Cafe (shaved ice, 6 min walk, open until 10pm (11pm Thu & Sun; midnight Fri–Sat)).
Does Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai have any deals?
Weekday lunch deal (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, not holidays): add a mini cubed-chashu bowl, 2 fried chicken or 2 gyoza to any ramen for about $3, and an egg for $1.20. No sharing. Eggs are a $1.70 add-on, not included in most bowls.
What payment does Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai take?
Card only; they don't take cash.
Does Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai take reservations?
Lunch and weekend dinners get a wait (20-30 minutes at peak); join the waitlist on Google, or take a counter seat to get in faster.
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai hours
| Mon | 11am–3pm, 5pm–9pm |
| Tue | 11am–3pm, 5pm–9pm |
| Wed | 11am–3pm, 5pm–9pm |
| Thu | 11am–3pm, 5pm–9pm |
| Fri | 11am–3pm, 5pm–10pm |
| Sat | 11am–10pm |
| Sun | 11am–9pm |
How to find it
Details checked October 2026. Wrong hours, closed, or changed? Report a problem