Tajima Ramen Convoy
Where Tajima began in 2001, and still the chain's flagship: a big wood-and-bar room with sports on the TVs, noodles now made in-house, bowls until 11:30pm on weekends and one of Convoy's longest happy hours. Come for the carnitas ramen, the Tajima Black and a table of izakaya plates.
- Ramen $16–18
- Parking: Medium: use the paid lot at Daggett and Convoy or the garage behind the plaza
- Happy hour 11:30am-6pm · details
- Details checked Oct 2026.
4681 Convoy St Ste H, San Diego, CA 92111
Tajima Ramen Convoy is a mid-priced ramen spot in Seoul Plaza on Convoy Street in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. Regulars order the Carnitas ramen — the Mexican-Japanese bowl reviewers rave about most and the Tajima Black or Tajima Red. Parking is medium.
Parking at Seoul Plaza
Medium- Fills up: Fri–Sat 6–9pm · Easiest: weekdays 11am–1pm
- Shared with: Handoo Korean BBQ, Jomaru Hot Pot, Steamy Piggy, Cake De Partie and 3 more
Small shared Seoul Plaza lot that fills at dinner, and Convoy street parking is now paid through the ParkMobile app — use the paid lot at Daggett and Convoy or the garage behind the plaza.
Park once, walk to
- Boba Bar and Desserts Boba · 1 min
- Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon Chinese · 1 min
- Happy Lemon Convoy Boba · 1 min
- Jasmine Seafood Restaurant Dim Sum · 1 min
- Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Sushi · 1 min
- DJK Korean BBQ Korean BBQ · 2 min
Seoul Plaza 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
Runs Mon-Thu 11:30am-6pm, Fri 11:30am-6pm and 10-11:30pm, and Sat 10-11:30pm (none Sunday); cheap starters, $3 Sapporo and a $20 beer tower.
Every happy hour and lunch special on Convoy
Deals change often — confirm with Tajima Ramen Convoy before you go.
Good to know before you go
Diet & allergies
- Noodles are now made in-house daily; ask to swap in spinach noodles (+$1) for an egg-free bowl, and the vegan ramen comes with them
Cost & paying
- Happy hour runs Mon-Thu 11:30am-6pm, Fri 11:30am-6pm and 10-11:30pm, and Sat 10-11:30pm (none Sunday) — cheap starters, $3 Sapporo and a $20 beer tower
- No substitutions, and a bill can be split across at most four cards
Waits & timing
- Dinner brings a 15-30 minute wait, but mid-afternoon and Sunday lunch are usually walk-in
At the table
- A monthly special bowl rotates in (birria ramen and Naruto ramen this summer)
- Skip the chicken ramen and the wings — reviewers find the chicken dry and the wings bland
- Big shared tables and a bar make it easy for groups and solo diners; it gets loud on game nights
Dessert or tea after Tajima Ramen Convoy
- Cake De Partie Get: Souffle pancakes — creme brulee and ube are the favorites; tiramisu, strawberry and seasonal mango too
- Sunday Ice Cream Get: Split scoop of pandan and Thai tea — the most-ordered pair
- Happy Lemon Convoy Get: Bubble waffle — original or cheese, with the salted cheese dip
Tajima Ramen Convoy vs other Convoy ramen
| Spot | Order | Price | Latest close | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tajima Ramen Convoy | Carnitas ramen | $$ | 11:30pm | Medium |
| Menya Ultra | Tonkotsu Ajitama | $$ | 9pm | Medium |
| RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen | Oxtail ramen | $$ | midnight | Brutal |
| Nishiki Ramen | Smoke Bomb Black | $$ | 11pm | Medium |
Tajima Ramen Convoy: quick answers
What should I order at Tajima Ramen Convoy?
Regulars order the Carnitas ramen — the Mexican-Japanese bowl reviewers rave about most, Tajima Black (black garlic) or Tajima Red (spicy), Spicy Sesame ramen.
Is parking easy at Tajima Ramen Convoy?
Parking is rated Medium for this lot at peak times. Small shared Seoul Plaza lot that fills at dinner, and Convoy street parking is now paid through the ParkMobile app — use the paid lot at Daggett and Convoy or the garage behind the plaza.
What should I know before going to Tajima Ramen Convoy?
Happy hour runs Mon-Thu 11:30am-6pm, Fri 11:30am-6pm and 10-11:30pm, and Sat 10-11:30pm (none Sunday) — cheap starters, $3 Sapporo and a $20 beer tower. Noodles are now made in-house daily; ask to swap in spinach noodles (+$1) for an egg-free bowl, and the vegan ramen comes with them. Dinner brings a 15-30 minute wait, but mid-afternoon and Sunday lunch are usually walk-in.
Where can I get dessert or boba near Tajima Ramen Convoy?
Cake De Partie (bakery, same plaza, 1 min walk, open until 9pm (10pm Fri–Sat)); Sunday Ice Cream (dessert, same plaza, 1 min walk, open until 11pm (midnight Fri–Sat)); Happy Lemon Convoy (boba, 2 min walk, open until 11pm (midnight Fri–Sat)).
Does Tajima Ramen Convoy have a happy hour?
Happy hour runs Mon-Thu 11:30am-6pm, Fri 11:30am-6pm and 10-11:30pm, and Sat 10-11:30pm (none Sunday); cheap starters, $3 Sapporo and a $20 beer tower.
Does Tajima Ramen Convoy have any deals?
Noodles are now made in-house daily; ask to swap in spinach noodles (+$1) for an egg-free bowl, and the vegan ramen comes with them.
Does Tajima Ramen Convoy take reservations?
Yes, Tajima Ramen Convoy takes reservations.
Tajima Ramen Convoy hours
| Mon | 11:30am–10pm |
| Tue | 11:30am–10pm |
| Wed | 11:30am–10pm |
| Thu | 11:30am–10pm |
| Fri | 11:30am–11:30pm |
| Sat | 11:30am–11:30pm |
| Sun | 11:30am–10pm |
How to find it
Details checked October 2026. Wrong hours, closed, or changed? Report a problem