Silverlake Ramen

My food was good, being the Naruto's classic ramen. It's just the Classic ramen they have on their regular menu, but with two Naruto fishcakes added to it. It has a really big portion size for me so I think I got my money's worth. The karaage chicken was okay. Not really crispy but at least it was somewhat juicy. Ambiance is also really nice, being pairly clean and having modernized decor that I personally enjoy. I tried my girlfriend's truffle oil ramen and I thought it was really good on the first bite, but she thought it was a little too much to eat the whole thing. To that point, after trying another bite made me realize that I wouldn't be able to eat the whole thing either. The flavor is pretty overwhelming and for that, it's kind of a shame that's what it came to.However service was kind of lacking. Server forgot my diet coke that came with the combo and then when the check finally came, I mentioned that and all she said was she'll take it off the tab. However, it already came with the price of the combo, so I still just never got the soda and paid the same price. We were also never offered refills on water. I'd feel bad bringing my review down to 3 stars cause they don't deserve that rating as a whole, but that's what the service felt like. Food was good to kind of counterbalance that fact.

For ramen, Silverlake is pretty mid. Location is convenient, which is their big plus. And noodles aren't bad. But otherwise, I don't seek them out, not with all the other better ramen spots around SD. It was unfortunate their AC was out the day we went, and we happened to get ramen on a warm day (our mistake!). Service was also pretty slow / subpar that day too, despite it being fairly empty. Unless I'm nearby or it's chosen by someone else, I'm not likely to return.

Every time I go to the mall always walk by Silverlake. I've wanted to try it ,and tonight I did.We had a short wait when we got there but, not too long. The place was packed so I knew it would be fire.Vibes were pretty good after getting seated and looking around.A few TV's, cool signs, and art on the back wall.We ordered a couple combos, Chicken shoyu and karaage, and Veggie ramen and edamame. Im so sorry to say they were both terrible. I mean, the Karaage was good ... loved the sauce it came with but the Chicken ramen was rather bland and I wasn't feeling the noodles. As for the veggie ramen, my gf didn't even want to eat it. The broth so was miso forward it just tainted the entire bowl. She didn't not want to eat any of it... only thing she ate was the avocado she fished out before mixing the bowl up to eat. They actually had some good lemonade tho. Service was good, but Im pretty sure I will never return.I really like ramen but this spot wasn't it for me. Thanks anyways guys.

Nice decent spot. I wouldn't say it competes with Underbelly or Tajima. What it is is some nice home cooked food with an extra touch of flave.All we ordered was the chicken appetizer and broccoli. Both hit a 7 out of 10. What brought it up to an 8 were the sauces. They add some nice spice, some nice seasoning. Service was efficient as well. I wouldn't say this is a destination spot, but it is a decent spot to go to if you're shopping at The Valley. I'd definitely take the other restaurants over this one but this is worth trying out. Decor is nice, it wasn't too crowded, the bathrooms? Slightly weird. Good spot though.

We usually come in for a quick meal before or after a movie upstairs. The service is quick and you cannot beat the timing. The space is cute and though it doesn't feel huge they are able to get you in and out quickly!The food is always solid. I usually pick the tonkotsu. I've had every protein over my many visits. I love the tofu. The pork and chicken are also good but sometimes I am craving something meatless (with the meaty broth). The broccolini is yummy but the serving felt huge. I've had the crispy rice with spicy tuna. It is very spicy!!! Today I have the impossible bun. Holy heck that was SPICY. Very good though. The impossible Mapo tofu was my first foray with this dish. It was LESS spicy than the mapo! Which wasn't expected. I totally didn't realize how much rice would be in the bowl. Even a reg portion was very filling.

What I ordered | classic tonkatsu ramen with pork + chicken karageTaste | broth was solid. a bit surprised it just came with one chashu piece. karage was soft and crispy and stayed warm longer than I expected.Service | our server was good. there were a few folks who had checked up on us and when I requested additional add on items for the order, it came out pretty quick. Parking | fashion valley mall garagesNotes | they have a waitlist option. came here during lunch on new year's day and no wait.

Nice people good food! We've been here 4 times already. We love the ramen- super tasty. We're in love with the fried gyoza. The servers work as a team! We were so pleased with this Filipino server that we gave him a personal tip. Instead of keeping it, he put it in the tip jar. Aren't they allowed to keep it?? We added a tip to the bill. We just wanted him to get more for the good service. We keep coming back here.

had high expectations for this place but disappointed myself by ordering tsukemen instead of ramen. I've been on the hunt for a good tsukemen in san diego so when I saw it on the menu, I thought it'd be as good as what I heard about their ramen.the tsukemen dipping broth was way too salty. I know it's supposed to be salty, but wow this was overpowering. and although it was salty, it was also so bland...and had a weird miso taste? not sure. the noodles were all stuck together, and raw bean sprouts piled into the bowl. the chicken was probably the worst part. it looked and tasted like prefrozen Tyson grilled chicken breast.the only positive thing was how great the server was. he was very attentive, chatty, and sassy with us. we had fun talking to him. probably wouldn't go again unless I was invited as part of preexisting plans, and I would definitely get the ramen instead.

I was so excited to bring my husband here, because he's been craving tsukemen ramen for a long time now, and it's not easy to find in San Diego. So of course, the first chance we got, we stopped in for lunch.They weren't super busy but it took a hot minute for them to take us to a table. The first girl who met us at the door told us it'd be just a second while she went to clear a table for us, then a different girl took us in a totally different direction, all those minutes later. It wasn't a terrible wait but did seem a lot longer than necessary.And you know - I suggested this so my husband could scratch his tsukemen itch, so of course he went with something completely different. Of course.We both decided to try their lunch combo, which offered a ramen and an appetizer. I went with the Blaze Tonkotsu with the fried gyoza; my husband got the Blaze Tonkotsu (super extra spicy) and the karaage. Each combo was $19. I also ordered a hot green tea ($2) and my husband got a Coke ($2.50 for a can).It didn't take very long for the food to come out, but when they delivered the ramen, we asked the guy which one was the extra spicy version (because there is no world in which I want to experience the spiciness that my husband thrives off of.) He didn't know. He first pointed to the one in front of me. Then paused, kind of tilted his head, then pointed to the one in front of my husband. We were both staring at him like, really? He finally just kind of shrugged and walked away, leaving us to poke through the bowls for signs as to which belonged to whom. The ramen was okay - certainly not the best bowl I've ever had, but neither was it the worst. It was just a bit...uninspired? Not exactly flavorless, but not flavorful, either. I'm not doing a good job at 'splaining why I didn't make yummy noises over this bowl of ramen, am I?The gyoza was deep-fried, which I hadn't expected. It also wasn't warm all the way through, which for something deep-fried was quite confusing. They served it with a mayo-based dipping sauce - again, unexpected - that did nothing to add flavor to the semi-warm gyoza.My husband didn't walk away singing the praises of this restaurant, either, but he's at least willing to give it another go. I think he wants to try the tsukemen next time, and maybe if we do go back, that's what we'll both order.

By far the best ramen I've ever had. SilverLake Ramen is an absolute gem! From the moment I stepped in, I was blown away by the incredible atmosphere. The ramen was simply outstanding, and the service was top-notch. The prices were reasonable, making it a fantastic value for the quality of food and experience. I can't wait to go back and indulge in their delicious offerings again. This place is a must-visit for any ramen lover!