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07/15/2026
🌈 PRIDE PARADE DAY SPECIALS ARE HERE! 🌈
Celebrate San Diego Pride with us at Nishiki Ramen Hillcrest and enjoy our one-day-only $6 Parade Day Specials! 🍜🍻
✨ $6 Specials
🍺 Sapporo Draft Beer
🥣 Pork Chashu Bowl
🥟 Pork Gyoza
🍟 French Fries
🫛 Sea Salt Edamame
🌶️ Sriracha Salt Edamame
Our patio is one of the best spots to watch the San Diego Pride Parade! Grab a seat, enjoy the celebration, and fuel up with your favorite ramen and bites.
📍 Hillcrest location only
🌈 Patio dining only
🍽️ All patio guests must order at least one menu item
⏰ First come, first served — no reservations
🍺 Alcohol available to guests 21+ only
Come celebrate Pride, enjoy the parade, and take advantage of these special offers! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
09/08/2025
Our Hillcrest location will be closed Monday - Friday, September 8 - 12 for dining room renovation. We’ll reopen on Saturday, September 13 with a newly renovated dining room. Our Kearny Mesa and Mira Mesa locations remain open as usual. Please visit us there during the Hillcrest closure.
Thank you for your understanding!
📍New location
■ Plano location
109 Legacy Dr. Ste 140
Plano, TX 75023
Mon-Sun: 11am-9:00pm (Last Call: 9:00pm)
📍3 Locations in San Diego
■ Kearny Mesa
8055 Armour St, Ste 201A
Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm (Last Call: 9:30pm)
Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm (Last Call: 10:30pm)
■ Hillcrest
1040 University Ave, Suite B-111
Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm (Last Call: 9:30pm)
Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm (Last Call: 10:30pm)
■ Mira Mesa
9460 Mira Mesa Blvd, Suite E
Mon-Sun: 11am-10pm (Last Call: 9:30pm)
04/01/2023
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📍3 LOCATIONS IN SAN DIEGO
■ Kearny Mesa
8055 Armour St, Ste 201A
Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm (Last Call: 9:30pm)
Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm (Last Call: 10:30pm)
■ Hillcrest
1040 University Ave, Suite B-111
Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm (Last Call: 9:30pm)
Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm (Last Call: 10:30pm)
■ Mira Mesa
9460 Mira Mesa Blvd, Suite E
Wed-Mon: 11am-10pm (Last Call: 9:30pm)
Tue: Closed
04/10/2022
Thanks to all the participants for taking on the DEATH RAMEN CHALLENGE!
JAMES ALLISON came in first place with a time of 7 minutes and 28 seconds.
Second place was DEREK HILDEBRANDT with 10 minutes and 56 seconds.
Only two participants were able to complete the challenge.
Special thanks to for stopping by!
04/08/2022
Think you can handle spicy? One bite was enough for our employee. Friendly reminder the Death Ramen Challenge is this Saturday, 4/9, at 2:30 pm at our Hillcrest location. For more info, please visit our website. 🔥 🔥 🔥
04/04/2022
Feeling hungry? Try our Ring of Chashu with one of our new alcoholic beverages! Please drink responsibly.
🍜 ❤️
04/01/2022
It’s Friday everyone! Come enjoy some new additions to our menu. We added Modelo Draft, Matcha and Vanilla Ice Cream, Mango White Claw, Pineapple Pulpy Sake, and a half size Nishiki Fries. Come by this weekend to give our new items a try! New menu is only available at our Hillcrest Location.
03/28/2022
Notice anything unusual? Coming soon… 🤫🤫
03/17/2022
Death Ramen is Back💀🍜. We are hosting a Death Ramen Challenge on April 9 at our Hillcrest location!
We also have a very special guest , who will participate.
1st Prize: $300 Visa Gift Card!
If you dare to take on the challenge, please sign up on our website at nishikiramen.com.
03/08/2022
Nishiki original Akuma spicy ramen 🍜.
Address
1040 University Avenue Suite B-111
San Diego, CA
92103
To get to the ramen restaurant on University Avenue in San Diego, you can take the Green Line trolley and get off at the Park Blvd stop. Then, walk east towards University Avenue and turn left. The restaurant will be on your right.
If you are driving, take the I-5 S and exit onto Washington St. Follow signs for University Avenue and turn right onto University Ave. After a few blocks, you should see the restaurant on your left-hand side.
Parking is available along University Avenue or nearby side streets with metered parking spots available as well. Additionally, there are several paid parking lots within walking distance of the restaurant.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9pm |
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What people say
Ramen restaurants are known for their delicious and comforting bowls of noodles, broth, and toppings. And when it comes to authentic Japanese ramen, Nishiki Ramen Hillcrest in San Diego is a must-visit spot. With three locations in the city, including one on University Avenue, this restaurant offers a truly authentic experience that will transport you straight to Tokyo.
One of the highlights of Nishiki Ramen Hillcrest is their Death Ramen Challenge. This spicy challenge is not for the faint of heart, but those who complete it are rewarded with bragging rights and a sense of accomplishment. It's just one example of the fun and unique experiences that this restaurant offers.
But even if you're not up for a challenge, there's plenty to love about Nishiki Ramen Hillcrest. Their Ring of Chashu is a must-try dish that features tender slices of pork belly arranged in a ring around the bowl. And if you're looking for something to wash it down with, their selection of alcoholic beverages is sure to please.
Overall, Nishiki Ramen Hillcrest is an excellent choice for anyone looking for authentic Japanese ramen in San Diego. With friendly service and delicious food, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become such a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.
