Wokou

Name: Wokou
Address: 5965 Village Way, San Diego, CA, United States, 92130
Telephone: (858) 779-2620
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

27 Reviews

$30 and under

Asian

5965 Village Way, San Diego, CA 92130

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups
Lively

A modern ode to the rich history of the iconic Japanese bowl of noodles, Wokou is far more than a traditional ramen spot – we’re urban, unique, unexpected and rooted in culture. Sip and slurp up elevated comfort food with warm, fiercely flavorful noodles alongside sizzling plates of Japanese yakitori. From our bright, full-sized airbrush wall illustrations to our one-of-a-kind twists on classic menu items, Wokou promises an exciting eating experience that is anything but typical.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Asian, Seafood, Ramen
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 779-2620
Website
http://wokouramen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
5965 Village Way, San Diego, CA 92130
Neighborhood
Carmel Valley
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Edamame$7.00
Gluten free soy, sesame oil, furikake
Bok Choy 'Caesar'$10.00
Tofu Caesar dressing, parmesan, garlic panko, anchovies
Seaweed Salad$10.00
Sesame, cucumber, radish, togarashi
Blistered Spring Vegetables$8.00
Spicy miso dressing, ponzu, gomasio
Chilled Monkey Brains$18.00
Avocado, tuna, spicy mayo, seaweed, fried tempura pearls, cilantro
Yellowfin Tuna Aguachile$15.00
Jalapeños, yuzu kasha, cucumber, radish
Kurobuta Pork Katsu Sando$17.00
Sunomono slaw, spicy aioli, milk bread
Chicken Karaage$9.00
Lemon, spicy aioli, pickles, togarashi
Pork & Chive Gyoza$7.00
Ponzu, green onion, sesame seeds
Edamame Hummus$8.00
Tapioca, puffs, chili oil, hemp seed
Chicken Wings$10.00
Choice of korean, fried garlic rub or sweet chili
Tokyo Tots$9.00
Nori, bonito flakes, okonomiyaki sauce, pork belly, fried egg, spicy sauce, green onions

Robata & Yakitori

Chicken Breast$3.00
Wasabi, tare
Chicken Thigh$3.00
Meyer lemon, togarashi
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus$4.00
Herb butter, spicy kewpie mayo
Black Angus Beef$8.00
Pickled mushrooms, green onion
Pork Belly$4.00
Togarashi butter, scallions, tare
Lemon Grass Sausage$4.00
Ponzu, Meyer lemon zest
Grilled Shrimp$6.00
Togarashi butter, garlic

Ramen

Black Garlic Ramen$16.00
Chicken broth, black garlic, chicken katsu, ramen egg, katsuobushi
Tonkotsu$15.00
Pork broth, pork belly chasu, menma, kikurage, ramen egg, green onion, nori
Spicy Carnitas$15.00
Pork broth, spicy miso, sprouts, corn, ramen egg
Vegan Curry$15.00
Coconut broth, fried tofu, sprouts, corn, enoki, mushrooms, nori

Ramen Add-Ons

Kimchi$1.00
Kikurage Mushrooms$1.00
Soy Sauce Egg$1.00
Menma$1.00
Spinach$1.00
Garlic Chips$1.00
Nori$1.00
Corn$1.00
Spicy Paste$1.00
Onzen Egg$1.00
Miso$1.00
Chicken$2.00
Tofu$2.00
Butter$2.00
Extra Noodles$2.00
Black Garlic Oil$2.00
Spicy Ground Pork$3.00
Springs Vegetables$3.00
Bacon$3.00
Spinach Noodles$3.00
Chicken Katsu$4.00
Seared Shrimp$4.00
Carnitas$4.00
Pork Belly Chasu$4.00

Rice & Special Noodles

Dan Dan Noodles$16.00
Spicy pork, thick noodles, spicy sesame sauce, bok choy, peanuts
Drunken Noodles$16.00
Chicken, bacon, beef, spring vegetables, drunken noodle sauce, furikake, lime
Wokou Fried Rice$15.00
Chicken, bacon, beef, spring vegetables, furikake, lime
Kimchi Fried Rice$16.00
Sweet sausage, shrimp, kimchi, mushrooms, fried egg

Chilled Noods

Chilled Udon$15.00
Onzen egg, nori, fried shried, shrimp, scallions, yuzu broth
Buckwheat Soba$15.00
Spring vegetables, spicy miso dressing, sprouts, cilantro
Tsukemen Ramen$15.00
Rich chicken shio dipping sauce, scallions, pork belly, egg

What 27 people are saying

Wokou reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

27 Reviews

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MommyMay VIP
San Diego41 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 30, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Carter was wonderful getting us situated with extra heat lamps outside since we called about an hour before for a table for 8 inside and were met with a different waiter not willing to accommodate us despite us being told they could on the phone. Food was yummy and service from Carter top notch. Drinks were very good too.
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cl85
San Francisco12 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 5, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was fine. We chose this restaurant to be able to eat ramen while sitting outdoors due to covid. The gyoza was good, all of the other food was just “fine”. I think it would have been passable had it not been priced so high for what it was.
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KyleW
San Diego15 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent spot for a family dinner. Kids loved the wings, ramen and sushi selections. Great ramen!
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FredK VIP
San Diego13 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 20, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tasty ramen, noodle, and rice dishes. Friendly service in a lively setting. Great patio area as well
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Diego8 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I like their trendy sushi and spicy options the atmosphere the service and the variety including the various sake options were really enjoyed we will definitely be back
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Anonymous
Los Angeles12 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 3, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Went for lunch. This is Asian-inspired cuisine. The ramen broth was initially bland but it grew on you. The dan dan was flavorful but only because random pickled cabbages were inserted, without a sense of organization. Happy we tried it. They appear to have a good Japanese whisky menu though.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and a great atmosphere! We all loved everything, and even though our drinks and food took a while to be delivered, everyone was wonderful! We understand that since COVID, you might need to be more patient overall-and it was worth it!
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Playaman
San Diego25 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 3, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Went to this restaurant based on the menu posted on OpenTable. The menu at the restaurant was less. They were not serving (until next week, we were told)the food choice we had gone for. The staff, though at times somewhat disorganized, were friendly. The music within the restaurant at arrival was loud. It was difficult to hold a conversation with my wife. Then they turned off the music and the street musician outside began his program. The sound was louder than the music had been inside earlier. What food we did order was alright, but nothing to rave about. Most likely we will not return to this establishment.
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LaurenceS
San Diego11 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 19, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
They have update their menu but the soups are still on the bland side, even the spicy soup didn't have a rich flavor, just mainly spice. The happy hour selection is pretty varied and fun to choose from on the food side, limited on the drink specials. The kiddie menu has been reduced and no more the PB&J Bao they had that my little one enjoyed.
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anonymous
Phoenix9 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 12, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was extremely slow. Took 10-15 minutes to receive a drink after waiting 10 minutes for the server to greet us. The server didn't check on us after the food was delivered. Food was lacking flavor/salt.
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Wokou offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 779-2620.

Wokou is rated 4.5 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

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5965 Village Way, San Diego, CA 92130

Additional information

Neighborhood
Carmel Valley
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Asian, Seafood, Ramen
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://wokouramen.com/
Phone number
(858) 779-2620

Wokou

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Starters

Edamame$7.00

Bok Choy 'Caesar'$10.00

Seaweed Salad$10.00

Blistered Spring Vegetables$8.00

Chilled Monkey Brains$18.00

Yellowfin Tuna Aguachile$15.00

Kurobuta Pork Katsu Sando$17.00

Chicken Karaage$9.00

Pork & Chive Gyoza$7.00

Edamame Hummus$8.00

Chicken Wings$10.00

Tokyo Tots$9.00

Robata & Yakitori

Chicken Breast$3.00

Chicken Thigh$3.00

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus$4.00

Black Angus Beef$8.00

Pork Belly$4.00

Lemon Grass Sausage$4.00

Grilled Shrimp$6.00

Ramen

Black Garlic Ramen$16.00

Tonkotsu$15.00

Spicy Carnitas$15.00

Vegan Curry$15.00

Ramen Add-Ons

Kimchi$1.00

Kikurage Mushrooms$1.00

Soy Sauce Egg$1.00

Menma$1.00

Spinach$1.00

Garlic Chips$1.00

Nori$1.00

Corn$1.00

Spicy Paste$1.00

Onzen Egg$1.00

Miso$1.00

Chicken$2.00

Tofu$2.00

Butter$2.00

Extra Noodles$2.00

Black Garlic Oil$2.00

Spicy Ground Pork$3.00

Springs Vegetables$3.00

Bacon$3.00

Spinach Noodles$3.00

Chicken Katsu$4.00

Seared Shrimp$4.00

Carnitas$4.00

Pork Belly Chasu$4.00

Rice & Special Noodles

Dan Dan Noodles$16.00

Drunken Noodles$16.00

Wokou Fried Rice$15.00

Kimchi Fried Rice$16.00

Chilled Noods

Chilled Udon$15.00

Buckwheat Soba$15.00

Tsukemen Ramen$15.00

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