5 to Try: Noodle Shops

by Erin Chambers - Citysearch Editor - 9,287 Reviews - 164 Lists

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Updated: July 20, 2009

Because it's fun to slurp your dinner. Because there ought to be more late-night dining options than just greasy pizza and monster burritos. Because they authentically evoke that feeling of traveling through Asia. These are the reasons to worship the noodle shop. They may not be clean and they may not be local, sustainable or organic, but our favorite five restaurants dedicated to the noodle are reliably cheap, filling and undeniably comforting.

5 San Diego Noodle Shops to Try

  1. 1 3 Star Rating: Average Dao Son Noodle House
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    2322 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    El Cajon Boulevard's large, bustling noodle house has been attracting hoards of Normal heights foodies for over a decade.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Noodle Town
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    4647 Convoy St Ste 105, San Diego, CA 92111 (map)

    Korean and Japanese traditions come through in the beef bulgogi (with kimchi, bean sprouts, broth and all the fixins') and dozens of traditional ramen noodle bowls.

  3. 3 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Chow -- CLOSED
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    540 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

    Pan-Asian rice dishes, noodle soups, and sake martinis come in a modern, family-owned Hillcrest Thai spot.

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    2218 Cable St, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    It's OB's go-to noodle shop, with all the traditional ramen and soba bowls, plus other Japanese and Korean specialties.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Teri Cafe
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    7305 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111 (map)

    Kearny Mesa location of a local noodle shop chain does Japanese classics like ramen and soba all in a Hawaiian-inspired dining room.