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Convoy / multiple · $14–18 · Ranked in 1 list
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Tajima is a Convoy / multiple spot ranked #2 of 7 in our Best Ramen in San Diego list, scoring 87/100 in our Best Ramen in San Diego. Order the tajima ramen, black garlic oil. The reliable San Diego ramen standby, open late, with locations across the county.
We scored Tajima 87/100 in our full editorial review.
Read the full Tajima reviewTajima is in Convoy / multiple, San Diego. Give yourself a few extra minutes for parking on weekends — Convoy / multiple fills up early on sunny days.
Explore Convoy / multipleOn our Best Ramen in San Diego list, Tajima lands at #2 of 7, just behind Menya Ultra (91/100) and ahead of Yakyudori Ramen & Yakitori (87/100). Menya Ultra holds #1 with 91/100, so the gap is 4 points.
See the full Best Ramen in San Diego rankingTajima scores 87/100 against a best ramen in san diego field that averages 85.6, running from 82 at the bottom to 91 at the top. That puts it 1.4 points above the category average and ahead of 4 of the 6 other places we scored. It lands 2nd of 7, and the category leader is 4 points clear.
Judged criterion by criterion, Tajima separates itself most on consistency (90/100 versus a 85.7 category average). Its softest showing is atmosphere at 78, 3.4 points under the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for consistency, not for a clean sweep of every category.
| Criterion | Tajima | Category avg. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste | 90 | 87.7 | +2.3 |
| Consistency | 90 | 85.7 | +4.3 |
| Value | 88 | 85.1 | +2.9 |
| Atmosphere | 78 | 81.4 | -3.4 |
| Uniqueness | 80 | 82.3 | -2.3 |
Scores are Sandi Spots editorial judgments, compared against every other place we ranked in best ramen in san diego.
Tajima is the only place we have ranked in Convoy / multiple so far, which makes it a destination stop rather than part of a walkable crawl — plan the trip around it.
If Tajima is booked or closed, these score closest at the same $14–18 spend in the same list:
Yes, if you are in the neighborhood or nearby.
Tajima scores 87/100 in our Best Ramen in San Diego list (#2 of 7). It is strongest on taste (90) and consistency (90). The reliable San Diego ramen standby, open late, with locations across the county.
Skip it if atmosphere matters most to you — that is its weakest category (78/100).
Tajima is a good fit for ramen. Because it ranks #2 on our best ramen in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in Convoy / multiple rather than build a day around a long cross-town drive. Check live hours and availability before leaving, especially for a weekend visit.
Best tactical tip: The Convoy location stays open past midnight — the best post-bar ramen in the city.
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Score 87/100 on this list's criteria · Order: Tajima ramen, black garlic oil · $14–18
Tajima is the shop that taught San Diego to eat ramen, and it still holds up. The black garlic oil version adds a bitter, roasted edge that keeps the tonkotsu from feeling heavy. It is not the most refined bowl on this list, but it is consistent, affordable, and open when nothing else is.
Local tip: The Convoy location stays open past midnight — the best post-bar ramen in the city.
Scored with our ranking methodology — ramen.
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