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UnderBelly

UnderBelly

Gastropub and Ramen Restaurant$$$$
Little Italy, San Diego
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    Chris L.
    "Excellent Underbelly Ramen and excellent interior design."(9 Tips)
    Kirti D.
    "Get the Belly of the Beast, the oxtail dumplings are superb."(6 Tips)
    Laura D.
    "For buns, the pork belly and fried chicken buns are the best."(3 Tips)
    Kris E.
    "Get the tonkotsu ramen and add vegan noodles to it!"(3 Tips)
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  • JCheart icon on user image
    JCNovember 25, 2015
    "sous vide pork belly" soo tender👌🏼& delicate😋 & for the ramen, get the "belly of the beast" & pls. pls. Add extra char-siu👍🏻 that way it's like gettin' a taste of 2 ramen bowl🍜
  • Ben P.heart icon on user image
    Ben PriesterFebruary 7, 2018
    I had the Underbelly Ramen and the Belly of the Beast Ramen and they were both very tasty and loaded with Ramen and meat. Plus, the service was awesome.
  • Andrekka L.heart icon on user image
    Andrekka LanierNovember 21, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Delicious cocktails, great atmosphere and I loved the shrimp gyoza and fried chicken bun. I was not a fan of the ramen. It tasted bland, I tried the Belly of the Beast and Veggie w/chicken.
  • Andy W.heart icon on user image
    Andy WangNovember 28, 2015
    Hipster ramen joint. Very friendly service and great selection of beer. Noodle was awesome and al dente. Broth is not bad but not nearly as good as Ramen Dojo in NorCal. Worth a try
  • Hudson Sutler
    Hudson SutlerJuly 20, 2017
    Right in the heart of Little Italy is...the best Japanese comfort food in town. For ramen, it's expensive, but if there's a chill in the air you'll definitely be glad you stopped in. Read more
  • Brea S.heart icon on user image
    Brea SimpsonJanuary 15, 2022
    The ramen with the dumplings…perfect for those cold SD nights. Just watch out for those chairs outside! They’ll throw you right to the ground. Oh yeah and bring your own spoon.
  • Ben P.heart icon on user image
    Ben PriesterMarch 8, 2018
    So far everything! I've had the Underbelly Ramen and Beast of the Belly Ramen and both were excellent. You can't go wrong choosing this place to eat.
  • Jeremy J.
    Jeremy JacobowitzMarch 1, 2015
    One of the collest spots over ever been to! Have to try the buns and all the different ramen options! Asian fusion to the next level!
  • Tim E.heart icon on user image
    Tim ErdmannFebruary 28, 2018
    Belly of the beast ramen is fantastic. If you get anxiety in close, crowded spaces, this location may not be your best choice at peak hours.
  • Demi J.
    Demi JohnsonMarch 19, 2018
    Great local option if you're in the Little Ital in downtown area of San Diego. Surprisingly good, firm and chewy ramen noodles,yum. I had the oysters too but wasn't as impressed.
  • Toreya S.
    Toreya SheaMay 25, 2016
    I'm a late night eater, so this place is perfect. Don't complain about the flies or lack of spoons, suburban folks. Put your big girl pants on and act like a downtown girl. This place is sexy.
  • Kris E.heart icon on user image
    Kris EstradaDecember 30, 2015
    Get the tonkotsu ramen and add vegan noodles to it! Pork belly and pulled pork add to as well! They have a really great beer list too!
  • Oliver A.
    Oliver AsisNovember 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the Belly of the Beast and sit outside and do some awesome people watching while you eat your amazingly delicious noodles. If you are on the hot and wild side, get the ghost pepper sauce.
  • Curateur M.heart icon on user image
    Curateur MagazineFebruary 20, 2013
    Great unique design makes the #foodie experience one of the best. Have the belly of the beast ramen if you have a big appetite or want to share. It's big but DELICIOUS.
  • Kristen H.
    Kristen HaasSeptember 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    So far the flies are roaming all over, probably cause its hot but worth trying the ramen anyway. I've only had it once so excited to try the veggie ramen substituted with pork broth(server suggestion)
  • Alejandro P.heart icon on user image
    Alejandro PortelaJune 10, 2015
    Skip the ramen and order as many pork baos as you can eat, that's all you need. They are perfect.
  • Wil R.heart icon on user image
    Wil ReynoldsMarch 9, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Belly of the best ramen, do it. No beers outside remember. Speak stairs upstairs are tough of you are bringing anyone over 50.
  • Adam B.heart icon on user image
    Adam BesachioNovember 27, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Seedy side ramen and I usually add an egg and the oxtail dumplings or broiled unagi
  • Matt M.heart icon on user image
    Matt MarcinMay 18, 2015
    Solid ramen. Not authentic but scratches that itch. Belly of the beast with extra oxtail, truffle oil and scallions is the way to go!
  • April O.
    April OrdonezNovember 12, 2011
    The vegetable ramen is quite possibly the best veg ramen I've eaten—outside of my home. The mister really liked his oyster appetizer (w/watermelon and sake) and tonkatsu ramen.
  • Erikaheart icon on user image
    ErikaFebruary 5, 2015
    Great beer selection and if you like ramen, its decent. A friend of ours recommended it and we enjoyed the drinks with the relaxed atmosphere.
  • Ben P.heart icon on user image
    Ben PriesterFebruary 7, 2018
    I had the Underbelly Ramen and the Belly of the Beast Ramen and they were both very tasty and loaded with Ramen and meat.
  • Laura D.heart icon on user image
    Laura DolanApril 2, 2017
    Try the Tonkotsu ramen with oxtail dumplings. For buns, the pork belly and fried chicken buns are the best.
  • Caroline D.heart icon on user image
    Caroline DengAugust 18, 2015
    Wow the Kimchi ramen with tonkotsu base and oxtail dumplings is amazing!
  • Josh T.
    Josh ThompsonMarch 24, 2013
    I love ramen, and having lived in Japan for quite some time, I can say that this is the best "American" tonkotsu ramen I've had.
  • Pavel B.
    Pavel BozdogAugust 8, 2014
    Local beers and great ramen. A little on the pricey side, but great ambiance!
  • loran j.heart icon on user image
    loran jonakJuly 7, 2016
    Small spot in Little Italy with outdoor seating and a very respectable beer selection. Friendly staff also.
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistNovember 10, 2011
    Add char-su belly, applewood bacon, and kurobuta sausage to make the signature UnderBelly Ramen. Do it. Read more
  • Donghuan F.
    Donghuan FDecember 28, 2014
    Very good americanized ramen! Great service! If you are a beer person, try the I love IPA!
  • Steve S.heart icon on user image
    Steve StrezaJuly 20, 2019
    The pulled pork in the Underbelly Ramen, oh my god, genius and incredibly delicious
  • Ann A.
    Ann AMarch 26, 2012
    Mushu appetizer was amazing! Negative part of my experience was inhaling the large amounts of bleach as they cleaned which made my ramen experience less than satisfactory.
  • Danieka E.heart icon on user image
    Danieka ErasmusApril 10, 2019
    The oxtail dumpling 🥟 were amazingly yummy! The bacon wrapped mushroom too!
  • Shay B.heart icon on user image
    Shay Ben YacovSeptember 13, 2017
    Amazing cool Ramen Asian restaurant in downtown San Diego
  • Lindsay N.
    Lindsay NaderFebruary 23, 2014
    The vegetarian ramen is hands down one of the best dishes I've eaten in the last year. Mushroom heaven!
  • Bernie Z.
    Bernie ZamoraJanuary 22, 2019
    Had lunch on Saturday, 1/19 with Josh. That place is one of the best ramen place in SD
  • El Doostyheart icon on user image
    El DoostyAugust 9, 2014
    Kimchi Ramen. Add Egg, Dumplings & Pork Belly. Maybe Short Rib too if you're really hangry.
  • Michelle
    MichelleNovember 9, 2011
    big portions and generous with the meat. counter seating all around. probably tough to squeeze in a big group. awesome draft beer selection!
  • Kirti D.
    Kirti DOctober 16, 2013
    Want something rich & decadent? Get the Belly of the Beast, the oxtail dumplings are superb.
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    LizzyApril 25, 2013
    Look like a regular - the bathroom is hidden. Go to the back where there's a white brick "wall" - notice there's a door handle.
  • Luke W.heart icon on user image
    Luke WhiteSeptember 16, 2014
    The tonkatsu ramen with custom toppings can't be beat. Great pork buns too.
  • Jerry H.
    Jerry HongOctober 6, 2013
    Not the best ramen but pretty good (too much meat). The egg does rival that of orenchi's. That said, they have unparalleled service, since they offered to replace our ramen after a fly flew in.
  • Perriann H.heart icon on user image
    Perriann HodgesAugust 23, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Have to get the trio and the ramen. I highly recommend the belly of the beast!
  • Kyra K.heart icon on user image
    Kyra KilianNovember 25, 2018
    Wings were really good but the sun was was too intense to enjoy. (The sun hits most of the seats)
  • Tylerheart icon on user image
    TylerAugust 23, 2015
    Ask the homies behind the counter for tips. They can seriously spice up your ramen.
  • Jeffrey L.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey LambkinFebruary 13, 2015
    Ordered a couple ramens & apps to split, prepared well, nice outdoor community seating
  • Ben P.heart icon on user image
    Ben PriesterMarch 8, 2018
    Everything is super deliciousness!
  • Chris L.heart icon on user image
    Chris LeeDecember 1, 2015
    Excellent Underbelly Ramen and excellent interior design.
  • Solario
    SolarioAugust 10, 2015
    Sit at the streetside bar during warm nights. Excellent set-up.
  • Roger M.heart icon on user image
    Roger MaMay 14, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Underbelly ramen is where it's at! Pair it with a Hitachi White Ale and you're good to go!
  • allisonheart icon on user image
    allisonJanuary 13, 2020
    Yummy ramen & pork belly
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