Welcome to Tajima Ramen College Heights, your go-to spot in San Diego for bold, flavorful ramen and authentic izakaya dishes. Our menu blends traditional Japanese recipes with modern twists, offering everything from rich tonkotsu and spicy sesame ramen to savory karaage, gyoza, and other small plates perfect for sharing. Guests love the open kitchen, where our talented chefs prepare each bowl to order, ensuring the perfect balance of broth, noodles, and toppings every time.
Seasoned deep fried chicken with spicy mayo on the side
Tajima Fries
10
French fries, minced pork, and onion, topped with mozzarella cheese and spicy mayo
Tebasaki Wings
8.5
Crispy chicken with chili and teriyaki sauce
Edamame or Garlic Edamame
5
Boiled soy beans cooked with garlic
Pork Gyoza
7
Pan-fried pork dumplings served with Gyoza sauce
Crunchy Cucumber Salad
4.5
Chopped crunchy cucumber topped with house made fried chili oil and sesame seeds
Cream Cheese Wontons
8
Deep-fried cream cheese in wonton skin
Chicken Katsu Bun
5
Steamed bun with crispy chicken cutlet glazed in a house sauce, shredded cabbage, and mayo mustard
Spam Musubi
4.5
Grilled spam on top of rice with sweet sauce wrapped with nori
Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
7
Crispy rice topped with avocado, spicy tuna, and jalapeño slices drizzled with a sweet sauce
Ramen
Tajima strives to create quality authentic ramen, our original Tonkotsu soup is a pork based broth that takes up to 12 hours to cook and results in a rich, cream taste. Pairs perfectly with our ramen egg noodles and toppings.
Substitute Egg Noodles for Spinach Noodles +1. Add extra toppings for an additional cost.
Traditional Tonkotsu Ramen
15
Original pork bone broth, egg noodles, thin sliced pork chashu, wood ear mushrooms, green onions, topped with sesame seeds and red bomb
Tajima Red/Black/White
17
Original pork bone broth with egg noodles, pork chasu, ½ ramen egg, corn, baby bok choy, green onions, and sesame seeds
Carnitas Ramen
17
Original spicy pork bone broth, egg noodles, housemade carnitas, ½ ramen egg, red radish, cilantro, diced onions, lime wedge, and dried oregano
Spicy Sesame Ramen
17
Original spicy pork bone broth mixed with special sesame paste, egg noodles, seasoned ground pork, ½ ramen egg, corn, wood ear mushrooms, baby bok choy, diced onions, sesame seeds, and dried chili pepper
Chicken Ramen
16.5
Original chicken bone broth, egg noodles, chicken chashu, ½ ramen egg, braised takenoko, green onions, baby bok choy, and sesame seeds
Vegan Ramen
16
Creamy soy based broth, spinach noodles, marinated tofu, braised takenoko, wood ear mushrooms, baby bok choy, corn, green onions, and sesame seeds
Truffle Ribeye Ramen
⭐ Seasonal Item
18.5
Original Chicken Bone Broth with Truffle Oil, Ribeye, Sliced Onions, Broccolini, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Fried Garlic, and Sesame Seeds.
Rice Dishes
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Salmon Poke*
16.5
Salmon with sweet shoyu sauce, avocado, seaweed salad, wonton crunch, and furikake over steamed rice
Pork Chashu Fried Rice
14.5
Pork chashu, rice, egg, green peas, carrots, onions, corn, and baby bok choy with fried chili oil on the side.
Chicken Chashu Fried Rice
14
Chicken chashu, rice, egg, green peas, carrots, onions, corn, and baby bok choy with fried chili oil on the side
Vegetarian Fried Rice
13.5
Grilled marinated tofu, rice, egg, green peas, carrots, onions, and baby bok choy with fried chili oil on the side.
Chicken Teriyaki
11.5
Stir fry chicken with teriyaki sauce served with white rice, broccoli, and mixed vegetables.
Pork Chashu Bowl
8.5
Sliced pork chashu with sweet sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds on top of white rice.
Dessert
Matcha Panna Cotta
6
Creamy gelatin matcha pudding topped with mixed berries
Drink Menu
Beers On Tap
Mother Earth Brewing Co.
7
Craft Beer. Cali Creamin’ (Nitro), 5% ABV
Latitude 33 Brewing Co.
7
Craft Beer. Blood Orange IPA, 7.2% ABV
Embolden Beer Co.
7
Craft Beer. Midnight In Tokyo, 7.5% ABV
Stone Brewing Co.
7
Craft Beer. Delicious IPA, 7.7% ABV
Harland Brewing Co.
6.5
Craft Beer. Japanese Lager, 5% ABV
Coronado Brewing Co.
7.5
Craft Beer. Weekend Vibes, 6.8% ABV
Blue Moon Brewing Co.
7
Craft Beer. Belgian White, 5.4% ABV
Harland Brewing Co.
7
Craft Beer. Hazy IPA, 6.5% ABV
Societe Brewing Co.
7.5
Craft Beer. The Pupil, 7.5% ABV
Coors Brewing Co.
7
Craft Beer. Coors Banquet, 5% ABV
Modern Times Brewing Co.
6.5
Craft Beer. Orderville Hazy IPA, 7.2% ABV
Grupo Modelo Brewing Co.
7
Craft Beer. Pacifico Clara, 4.5% ABV
Ballast Point Brewing Co.
8
Craft Beer. Sculpin, 7% ABV
Sapporo
6.5
Japanese Beer. 5% ABV
Asahi
7.5
Japanese Beer. 5% ABV
Hard Kombucha, Cider, & Seltzer
Strawberry Mojito
7.5
Local Roots Kombucha Co. 6% ABV
Mighty Dry
8
Golden State Cider Co. Hard Cider, 6.3% ABV
Pacific Pineapple
7.5
2 Towns Ciderhouse Co. Hard Cider, 5% ABV
Bludacris
8
Newtopia Cyder. Hard Cider. 6% ABV
Truly Wild Berry
8
Boston Beer Co. Seltzer, 5% ABV
Sake
Hot Sake
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House hot sake.
Cold Sake
7
House Sake
Cold Sake
7
House Nigori Sake
Flavored Sake (Filtered)
8
Choice of Strawberry, Honeydew, Lychee, Passionfruit, or Mango
Flavored Sake (Unfiltered)
8
Choice of Strawberry, Honeydew, Lychee, Passionfruit, or Mango
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Flavored Matcha Refresher
3.5
Choice of Mango, Passionfruit, Lychee, Honeydew, or Strawberry
Calpico*
3.5
No refill*
Ramune*
4.5
No refill*
Apple Juice*
2.75
No refill*
Hot Matcha
2.75
Iced Matcha
2.75
Soda
2.75
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Fanta Orange, Pink Lemonade, Ginger Ale
Raspberry Iced Tea
2.75
Happy Hour Menu
Join us for Happy Hour at Tajima Ramen Bar College Heights, Monday–Friday, 11:30 AM–5 PM. Enjoy specials on beer, sake, and select izakaya bites like karaage, edamame, and chicken katsu buns—perfect for an early dinner or after-work stop.
