“Convoy strip-mall ramen counter where fresh-daily noodles and punchy miso broth earn the Michelin nod, extra toppings come excessive.”
Reviewer ordered extra mushrooms and green onion, received overwhelming portions: 'so much I was starting to regret it.'
One review specifically notes Haruyokoi wheat ramen noodles made fresh daily, a Michelin-recognized practice.
Top review praises Negi Miso Ramen as 'garlicky and very tasty' with perfectly cooked eggs.
One review explicitly states 'Michelin recognized Japanese traditional ramen shop.'
Google summary describes it as 'snug, understated destination in a busy strip mall' — classic Convoy Street no-frills setup.
“Menya Ultra stakes its reputation on Haruyokoi wheat noodles made fresh daily and broth that earns Michelin recognition without the typical omakase theatrics.”
Where Woomiok commits to beef bone soup and EE NAMI fixates on tonkatsu, Menya Ultra goes all-in on ramen as craft — importing specific wheat from Japan, pulling broth in-house, and treating noodle texture like it matters more than Instagram lighting. The **tonkotsu** is the anchor: porky, rich, and built to handle aggressive customization. When they offer extra green onion or mushrooms, they mean *extra* — the kind of volume that turns your bowl into a vegetable situation with noodles underneath. The **negi miso ramen** leans garlicky and sharp, with soft-boiled eggs that nail the jammy yolk every time.
The **Nagoya fried chicken** runs sweet and heavy in a way that divides the room — if you grew up on teriyaki-glazed karaage, you'll get it; if you want crispy and neutral, stick to the ramen. Beer selection skews Japanese lagers, the kind that cut through tonkotsu fat without overthinking it.
Service follows the now-standard digital waitlist system that regulars tolerate and first-timers find confusing. Weekday lunches move fast; weekend waits can stretch. The strip mall location on Clairemont Mesa means plenty of parking but zero atmosphere — this is snug, functional, and built for the bowl, not the vibe. Michelin's nod isn't about white tablecloths; it's about doing one thing obsessively well in a neighborhood that rewards consistency over concept.
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8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd M, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
2 months ago