Osaka-born restaurateur Isamu "Sam" Morikizono helped ignite San Diego's ramen culture when he opened the first Tajima in Kearny Mesa in 2001, long before the city's current wave of noodle shops arrived. Tajima Ramen Crown Point, the brand's seventh San Diego location, opened on December 14, 2024, at 3782 Ingraham St in the 92109 ZIP code, replacing a breakfast spot called The Menu that had served the neighborhood since 1976. The Crown Point build-out features warm wood finishes, garage-style doors that open to an ocean breeze, and a ramen bar counter designed for solo diners. Visitors who enjoy noodle culture along this corridor can also try Phõ Time - Vietnamese Fusion nearby for pho and banh mi in a complementary Southeast Asian style. A commissary kitchen connected directly to this location prepares tonkotsu broth daily over a 12-hour simmer, ensuring consistency across every Tajima branch in the city. Noodles are made from scratch using multiple flours and water calibrated to a precise pH level, and the seasonal izakaya menu rotates small plates based on available ingredients. Signature bowls include the Tajima Black, Spicy Sesame, and a vegan option built on savory miso broth with fresh vegetables. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering specials on sake, Japanese beer, and matcha spritzers alongside pork gyoza and garlic edamame. Morikizono also operates locations in Tijuana and has partnered with Japanese restaurateur Setaro Takashi, who runs more than 30 restaurants in Japan, on the Cloak & Petal concept in Little Italy. Post-ramen drinks are an easy walk to Sandbar Sports Grill on Mission Boulevard for games on the big screens. The Crown Point location is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. with online ordering available through the Tajima website.