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Yakyudori Ramen & Yakitori is a Convoy spot ranked #3 of 7 in our Best Ramen in San Diego list, scoring 87/100. Order the tonkotsu ramen plus yakitori skewers. The best value bowl in Convoy, and the yakitori grill makes it a full meal.
We scored Yakyudori Ramen & Yakitori 87/100 in our full editorial review.
Read the full Yakyudori Ramen & Yakitori reviewYakyudori Ramen & Yakitori is in Convoy, San Diego. Give yourself a few extra minutes for parking on weekends — Convoy fills up early on sunny days.
Explore ConvoyOn our Best Ramen in San Diego list, Yakyudori Ramen & Yakitori lands at #3 of 7, just behind Tajima (87/100) and ahead of RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen (85/100). Menya Ultra holds #1 with 91/100, so the gap is 4 points.
See the full Best Ramen in San Diego rankingYakyudori Ramen & Yakitori 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 3rd of 7, and the category leader is 4 points clear.
Judged criterion by criterion, Yakyudori Ramen & Yakitori separates itself most on value (94/100 versus a 85.1 category average). Its softest showing is atmosphere at 80, 1.4 points under the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for value, not for a clean sweep of every category.
| Criterion | Yakyudori Ramen & Yakitori | Category avg. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste | 88 | 87.7 | +0.3 |
| Consistency | 86 | 85.7 | +0.3 |
| Value | 94 | 85.1 | +8.9 |
| Atmosphere | 80 | 81.4 | -1.4 |
| Uniqueness | 82 | 82.3 | -0.3 |
Scores are Sandi Spots editorial judgments, compared against every other place we ranked in best ramen in san diego.
Convoy is dense enough that Yakyudori Ramen & Yakitori rarely needs to be a standalone trip. We have scored 4 other ranked spots in the same neighborhood, so it is easy to stack a visit with Pokéwan (87/100 in our best poke in san diego list) or Mothership Karaoke (87/100) and turn one stop into an afternoon.
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Yes, if you are in the neighborhood or nearby.
Yakyudori Ramen & Yakitori scores 87/100 in our Best Ramen in San Diego list (#3 of 7). It is strongest on value (94) and taste (88). The best value bowl in Convoy, and the yakitori grill makes it a full meal.
Skip it if atmosphere matters most to you — that is its weakest category (80/100).
Yakyudori Ramen & Yakitori is a good fit for ramen. Because it ranks #3 on our best ramen in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in Convoy 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: Order three or four skewers with the bowl — the negima and bacon-wrapped tomato are the standouts.
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Score 87/100 · Order: Tonkotsu ramen plus yakitori skewers · $13–17
Yakyudori's broth leans lighter than Menya Ultra's but the price and the yakitori grill make it the best all-around meal in the neighborhood. The room is loud, cramped, and fun, which is exactly right for a shop that also serves beer and skewers.
Local tip: Order three or four skewers with the bowl — the negima and bacon-wrapped tomato are the standouts.
Scored with our ranking methodology — ramen.
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