Born in Tokyo, Japan, Junya Watanabe is the owner and executive chef of Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen in San Diego, California. Watanabe came to the United States as a teen and pursued his education at UCLA where he received a Master’s degree in Economics. Watanabe always held a keen interest in the culinary arts and had frequent cravings for ramen. After noticing that this staple Japanese dish could become a popular trend in the states, Watanabe broke into the culinary world to pursue his passion for ramen and Japanese cuisine.
Traditional Japanese starters with San Diego flare and jaw-dropping tastes that will leave you craving more.
Two Crispy Karaage Sliders with Japanese sesame super coleslaw, crispy julienne red onions, KEWPIE base cilantro parsley sauce in a sweet Hawaiian slider bun. Includes a side of honey butter fries and Japanese super coleslaw
JCK's signature crispy chicken paired with RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen's famous curry.
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