Harumama Noodles Buns Carlsbad

Great spot for a quick lunch. Be aware- the lunch special is only Monday-THURSDAY! It is the first thing on their menu so I went to order it on a Friday and said it wasn’t available- so I did the next best thing and ordered it anyway. This did not disappoint. I got the chicken ramen and the pig (BBQ) buns and they were so good! Quick turnaround makes it a doable daytime lunch spot during work and matched the vibe.

First time trying this place, and I LOVE it! The food is soooo good. And the staff is amazing! The buns are very cute but the ramen was the star of the show for me, it was phenomenal!! The food cokes pretty quick! Highly recommend!

Even with their bigger location, there is always a wait! It’s worth it though. We went on a Wednesday night have waited for 1.5 hours. Not to worry. We went over to Oak Elixir for a drink and they texted us when our table was ready. You can also check your place in line virtually. Friends say this is their absolute favorite ramen and their is no denying the cuteness of the animal buns. I get the vegan option and they were out of chili oil this time so it wasn’t super flavorful but I’d still go back.

The entire menu looked delicious so we definitely over ordered in all the right ways. Bulgogi fries are excellent with a mix of fries, cheese, sauce, and veggies all very flavorful. We enjoyed the spice of the kimchi ramen; also ordering pork and duck buns. Things arrived promptly and very fresh! We did stop by Friday night but it was too busy where as coming back for opening the next day meant zero wait.

I really enjoyed this place and really had a good time. We ordered: Karaage Veggie pot stickers Cucumber noodle salad Eggplant and duck bao Cow character bun Fat duck ramen Feedback karaage was standard, but didn't come with any lemon. This was unusual for me, since nearly every other place I've been to always provided a wedge Cucumber noodle salad was drenched in dressing. The bottom of the dish was a pool. the fat duck ramen was outstanding save for one thing, the noodles were a little soft. Next time I'd ask to see if I can get them as firm noodles or as al dente as possible. Standouts: Veggie pot stickers actually had good heat to them. Eggplant bao was delicious according to the wife.