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06/01/2026
🔥 MAZEMEN FEST IS HERE! 🔥
Starting TODAY, dive into our limited-time Mazemen lineup at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai! 🍜✨
🔥 The Original Mazemen
A savory favorite featuring our special shoyu-based sauce, loaded with umami and delicious toppings.
🌶️ Mentaiko Cream Mazemen
Rich, creamy, and packed with the bold flavor of spicy mentaiko. A perfect balance of comfort and kick!
📅 Available for a limited time:
June 1 – July 31, 2026
🍚 Includes Oi-Meshi (rice) to soak up every last drop of flavor
⬆️ Make it LARGE for just +$1.50
✨ Upgrade to DELUXE for only +$2.50
Which one are you trying first? 👀
The classic Original or the creamy Mentaiko?
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy Mazemen season before it’s gone!
05/30/2026
This is almost goodbye. 😢🍜
Jiro-style Ramen — our thick-cut pork, bean sprouts piled high, and bold garlic broth — is here for ONE more day only.
May 31st is your last chance. Don’t let it end without you.
05/26/2026
🔥 MAZEMEN FEST is HERE! 🔥
Get ready to mix it up with our LIMITED-TIME Mazemen lineup at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai! 🍜✨
🌶️ Mentaiko Cream Mazemen – Rich, creamy, and packed with spicy mentaiko flavor
🔥 The Original Mazemen – Bold shoyu-based sauce with savory toppings and umami goodness
📅 Available: June 1 – July 31, 2026
🍚 Comes with Oi-Meshi rice to finish every last bite!
⬆️ Make it LARGE for +$1.50
✨ Upgrade to DELUXE for only +$2.50
Which one are you trying first? 👀
05/22/2026
Even on the hottest days or the coolest nights, a bowl of Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai always hits just right 🍜✨
Light, flavorful, and deeply satisfying — perfect comfort food for any season.
Because great ramen is always a good idea.
05/18/2026
Ending soon ⏳🍜
Our limited-time Jiro-style Ramen will be gone before you know it!
Big flavor. Big garlic. Big appetite required 😎
Available in Miso or Shoyu, with options to go LARGE or Mashi-Mashi for an extra punch.
Come get your bowl before it disappears at the end of the month! 🔥
05/15/2026
Happy Friday 🍜✨
Nothing hits like a hot bowl of ramen to start the weekend right.
Come through to Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai and treat yourself to rich broth, curly noodles, and all the comfort you deserve. ❤️
05/12/2026
🍜 TEMPORARY CLOSURE NOTICE 🍜
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai – San Diego (Kearny Mesa) is currently closed for maintenance until Sunday.
We’ll be back and ready to serve you on Monday, May 18.
Thank you for your patience and support. See you soon! ❤️
05/11/2026
New week, same ramen obsession 🍜🔥
Start your Monday with a bowl of Kitakata ramen.
Because Mondays deserve something delicious ❤️
05/09/2026
🍜 Weekend cravings start here at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai!
Warm up with our rich, savory ramen and slow-braised chashu that melts in your mouth 🤤✨
Bring your friends, bring your appetite — we’ll take care of the rest.
See you this weekend! 🍥🥢
05/07/2026
Slurp-worthy noodles, rich savory broth, and melt-in-your-mouth chashu 🍜✨
A bowl of Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai is always a good idea 🤍
05/05/2026
Have you tried our Jiro-Style Ramen yet? 👀🔥
BIG flavors have arrived at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai — loaded with thick-cut pork, piles of bean sprouts, rich broth, and that bold garlic kick 🤤
Choose your vibe: Miso or Shoyu 🍜
Go LARGE if you’re extra hungry (+$1.50)
And don’t forget to go “Mashi-Mashi” for double garlic or back fat goodness 💥
⏰ Available for a limited time only (through May 31)
Come hungry, leave happy.
05/02/2026
Late nights just got better 🌙🍜
Join us at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai – Costa Mesa for our NEW Late Night Happy Hour!
🍺 50% OFF drinks
⏰ Friday & Saturday | 10 PM – Close
🍜 With purchase of any food item
Plus, we’ve updated our business hours!
Come wind down with ramen, drinks, and good vibes ✨
📍891 Baker St B21, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
05/01/2026
We’re officially OPEN! 🍜✨
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai is now serving in Glenview!
Find us inside JB Plaza:
📍 610 Milwaukee Ave Suite 140, Glenview, IL 60025
We opened our doors today at 11AM—and we’re just getting started!
🎉 3-Day Grand Opening Special (May 1–3, 2026)
Dine-in guests who order any entrée (ramen, curry, or regular rice bowl) will receive FREE 2 pieces of our juicy fried chicken!
Come celebrate with us, enjoy a warm bowl of ramen, and be part of our new community spot 🍥
We can’t wait to welcome you!
04/28/2026
Grand Opening on May 1st 🍜✨
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai is finally coming to Glenview!
You can find us inside JB Plaza:
📍 610 Milwaukee Ave Suite 140, Glenview, IL 60025
🕚 Doors open at 11AM on May 1st!
Join us for our 3-Day Grand Opening Special (May 1, 2, 3, 2026) 🎉
Dine-in guests who order any entrée—like ramen, curry, or a regular size rice bowl—will receive FREE 2 pieces of our juicy fried chicken!
We’re excited to become a spot where the local community can gather, enjoy great ramen, and feel at home.
We look forward to serving you! 🍥✨
04/27/2026
How about a steaming hot bowl of Kitakata ramen for Sunday night? 🍜✨
Nothing hits better than rich broth, springy noodles, and that first comforting bite to end the weekend right.
04/23/2026
✨ Nothing warms the soul like a hot bowl of ramen. Come slurp with us today! 🍥🍜
04/20/2026
You’re not sad—you just need ramen. A steaming bowl @ Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai can turn your day around! Noodles, broth, and joy—all in one spoonful.
04/10/2026
Friday calls for a bowl of comfort 🍜✨
Start your weekend right with rich, savory Kitakata ramen and perfectly chewy noodles.
Good vibes, great broth, and even better company. See you 😉
04/08/2026
Ramen with me 🍜 Let’s make your feed steamier 😏🔥
Rich broth, perfect noodles, good vibes only.
04/01/2026
It’s HERE 🍜🔥
Jiro-style Ramen has officially landed at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai.
Loaded with thick-cut pork, mountain-high bean sprouts, rich savory broth, and that punchy garlic kick 🤤
Choose your vibe:
Miso or Shoyu
Feeling bold?
Go LARGE 👀
Go Mashi-Mashi 💥 (double garlic or back fat!)
🚨 Available starting TODAY
Limited time only — don’t miss it.
03/26/2026
San Diego ramen lovers 😍 this is your spot.🥢🍜
Craving authentic Japanese ramen in Kearny Mesa?
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai serves up rich pork broth, spicy miso, vegan bowls, and dipping tsukemen — all crafted the Kitakata way.
And yes… the sides hit too 🤤
Crispy karaage, juicy gyoza, and takoyaki you’ll keep coming back for.
Perfect for lunch, dinner, or your next ramen run.
👉 Save this for your next food spot
👉 Tag your ramen crew
📍Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai – San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
7951 Othello Ave suite 103
03/25/2026
✨ Last chance for our seasonal MIZORE RAMEN! ✨
Our signature Kitakata-style shoyu ramen, topped with freshly grated daikon and yuzu pepper 🍜
Choose your favorite:
🍜 Mizore Original
🍜 Mizore Deluxe – with seasoned egg & seaweed for a richer bite
⏳ Available until March 31 only — don’t miss out! ❄️🌸
03/23/2026
🔥Monday mood: powered by Kitakata ramen. Light broth, big flavor, zero stress.😊🍜
03/19/2026
Even on the hottest days, a bowl of Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai hits just right ☀️🍜
Light, flavorful, and deeply satisfying — because great ramen isn’t just for cold weather.
Come cool down the delicious way.
Address
14370 Culver Drive Suite C
Irvine, CA
92604
To reach the ramen restaurant located at Culver Drive in Irvine using public transportation, you can take the Orange County Line to Irvine Station. From there, transfer to Bus 86 towards Alton and Admiralty. Get off at the stop near Culver Dr and Barranca Pkwy, which is a short walk away from the restaurant.
If you are driving, take the I-405 S and exit onto Culver Drive heading north. Continue on Culver Drive for approximately 3 miles until you reach Barranca Parkway. Turn right onto Barranca Parkway and then turn left into the shopping center where the restaurant is located. There is ample free parking available in the shopping center parking lot.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 3pm |
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5pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 3pm |
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5pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 3pm |
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5pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 3pm |
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5pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
11am - 3pm |
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5pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9pm |
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What people say
According to a recent review in Orange County Register, Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai offers an "excellent traditional Japanese ramen experience." The reviewer noted the rich and flavorful broth as well as the deliciously tender noodles. The article also mentioned the restaurant's attention to detail, specifically their homemade toppings and seasonings. This review was published on October 15, 2021.
Another review from OC Weekly in September described Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai as having "some of the best pork belly" they've ever tasted. They also praised the restaurant's generous portion sizes and fresh ingredients. The article warned that lines can get long during peak hours, but overall had glowing things to say about the dining experience.
Online customer reviews seem to echo these sentiments. One Yelp reviewer wrote, "This place is legit! I've been craving good ramen for a while and this exceeded my expectations!" Another said, "I can see why this place has some of the highest ratings in SoCal. Everything was perfect."
Overall, it seems that reviewers are consistently impressed with Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai's authentic Japanese flavors and high-quality ingredients. While wait times may be a concern for some diners, it appears that most agree that it's worth it for a delicious bowl of ramen.
