GONZO! Menu – Carlsbad, CA

Type : Ramen restaurant

Location : Carlsbad, CA

Low-key restaurant whipping up classic Japanese noodle soups, plus bowls, takoyaki & gyoza. Based on 532 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

GONZO! 92008

Address:
300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Phone: (760) 672-5111

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Hours

Friday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11:30 AM–8:30 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM

Menu

Ramen – 拉麺
Gonzo Black – Black Garlic Oil + Tonkotsu Ramen
House-made black garlic oil adds smokey undertones and dramatically enhances the flavor of our premium tonkotsu bone broth. Bean sprouts and beni shoga (pickled red ginger are added toppings to balance it all out.		 $16.95
Gonzo Red – Spicy Chili Oil & Paste + Miso Ramen
House-made chili oil and paste add a flavourful spicy kick to the already bold, hearty bowl of miso (fermented bean paste) flavored tonkotsu bone broth base. Our fragrant chili paste is a proprietary blend of rayu chili oil, Szechuan peppercorn, cayenne pepper powder, fried onion and garlic (and a secret ingredient) to produce the unmistakable condiment that goes with just about everything. We dress the Gonzo Red with robust toppings that include sweet corn and bean sprouts to match the rich broth. We offer a super spicy option made with Carolina Reaper with unrelenting, face-melting heat for those who favor the bold.		 $16.95
Gonzo Green – Vegan Ramen
Our umami-rich vegan ramen is made with vegetable broth that combines konbu seaweed, shiitake mushroom is served with noodles made with spinach and wheat. The noodle maintains a similar texture and flavor to the egg noodle, a perfect alternative that can be enjoyed by vegetarians/vegans. The most savory vegan broth is topped with tofu, sweet corn, green onions, bean sprouts, spinach, kikurage mushroom, mushroom oil, and skinny chili. We offer rice options to substitute noodles.		 $16.95
Tonkotsu Ramen
Tonkotsu ramen is a Japanese noodle soup made with a hearty pork bone broth base—ton means pork, and kotsu means bone. Gonzo’s tonkotsu broth is made of collagen-rich pork parts simmered in water over high heat until the collagen in the connective tissue transforms into gelatin, which gives the bone broth its silky texture. Gonzo’s premium tonkotsu soup combines our pork bone broth with chicken broth and dashi made with kombu seaweed and shiitake mushroom, adding the layered depth of umami. We pair the broth with freshly made thin, straight egg noodles, then topped with house-made pork chashu, marinated egg, green onions, and kikurage mushroom.		 $15.95
Miso Ramen
Our premium tonkotsu broth base is flavored with miso, Japanese fermented bean paste. Combined, it delivers a bold, hearty, and satisfying bowl of soup that is topped with pork chashu, marinated egg, green onions, and kikurage mushroom.		 $15.95
Rice Dishes
Chicken Karaage Rice Bowl
Japanese fried chicken served over steamed rice. Karaage is a staple in Japanese home-cooked meals; bite-size chicken thighs are marinated, dusted with potato starch flour, and deep-fried in hot oil until it’s golden brown and delicious. Freshly steamed rice is topped with the tender, juicy chicken coated in a crispy light coating are topped with our original karaage sauce and served with green onions and Kewpie mayonnaise for dipping. IYKYK!		 $14.95
Pork Chashu Rice Bowl
Chashu rice bowl is one of the most fulfilling rewards for you pork belly lovers out there! Chashu is a Japanese pork belly dish braised in a sweet and savory sauce. Our melt-in-your-mouth tender slices of chashu pork belly are served over freshly steamed rice topped with green onion and marinated egg.		 $14.95
Gonzo Katsu Curry
The hearty and scrumptious dish combines panko breaded pork cutlet served over freshly steamed rice smothered in our original creamy curry sauce. The crunchy texture of katsu mixed with the flavorful curry sauce is the ultimate comfort dish that combines the best of the two worlds!		 $15.95
Side Menu
Chicken Karaage
Karaage is a staple in Japanese home-cooked meals; bite-size chicken thighs are marinated, dusted with potato starch flour, and deep-fried in hot oil until golden brown and delicious.		 $9.00
Shrimp Pop
Skewer of succulent shrimp coated with panko breadcrumbs, deep-fried till golden brown and delicious. This Japanese fried shrimp called Ebi Fry (Ebi Furai) is a popular dish in Japan. Serve our shrimp pop with sweet and tangy tonkatsu sauce.		 $9.00
Edamame
Delicious young green soybeans are often served in Japanese restaurants and izakaya, Japanese tapas-style pubs before entrees and main courses. The pods are boiled and are simple but addictive.		 $5.00
Spicy Garlic Edamame
We kick up the humble edamame flavors with plenty of garlic and our house chili paste.		 $6.00
Pork + Chicken Gyoza
Juicy on the inside, crispy and golden brown on the outside, these Japanese fried dumplings are as ubiquitous as ramen in Japan. Ours is filled with ground pork and chicken. Like French fries to a hamburger, they are a match made in heaven to go with your ramen.		 $7.00
Veggie Gyoza
The vegetarian version of our gyoza is full of flavor and all so satisfying, you might not miss the meat at all.		 $7.00
Calamari Karaage
Karaage is a staple in Japanese home-cooked meals; here, the squid is marinated, dusted with potato starch flour, and deep-fried in hot oil until golden brown and delicious. Served with togarashi pepper blend, and Kewpie mayonnaise for dipping.		 $9.00
Takoyaki
Takoyaki, aka “Octopus Balls,” is one of Japan’s most popular Japanese street foods that originate in Osaka. The little round balls are made of dashi-flavored batter containing octopus pieces—served with aonori, fish flakes, takoyaki sauce, and a squirt of Kewpie mayonnaise. The dish goes well with beer and other adult beverages.		 $9.00
Rice
Freshly steamed Japanese short grain rice.		 $4.00

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Reviews

Robin
Food (the most important part!) and drinks:

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Jackman Tse
Nice casual setting surrounded by the vibes of Carlsbad. We had three Ramen bowls. The black was garlicky and yummy. The tonkatsu was lighter miso broth with hints of ginger. And finally, the red was spicy with a thick hardy and cream like silky texture. 3 yummy bowls eaten and definitely a must try for Ramen enthusiasts.

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Christopher Moore
Hype = truth. Gonzo is all you hope for and more. The food is absolutely outstanding, and the atmosphere is unique and extraordinary. Full disclosure: you might have to wait an extended period of time to get to the counter to order, but it’s well worth it. The fried chicken and gyoza were so flavorful and delicious. The Gonzo red ramen hit all the right notes. There are a lot of terrific Japanese treats as well. The decor is very dynamic walls filled with classic Japanese ads. Make this a must stop for deliciousness. And if you hit it on a rainy day, all the better.

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Jason Laughman
Love this place it has such a cool vibe and the ramen is delicious. The experience was pretty cool you wait in line to order and by the time you order they have a table ready for you. I don’t usually like this but the experience was different and executed well. You can chat with your group while you wait and they even serve beer while you wait in line. nice touch! By the time you get your food you’re hungry and and ready to eat like I said it’s delicious!

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Suishmitaa Srianand
Ordered gonzo red (super spicy) with chicken and tonkotsu (super spicy) with tofu. Both the broths were very flavourful. The egg was cooked perfectly.

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Lee Devo
Had the Tonkotsu Ramen Soup ! Very good! This is a very popular place in the Carlsbad Village area! There was a line but it moved and we got served quickly ‍♂️ Highly recommend you visit. The owner, Jamie, even came by our table to say hi Thanks Gonzo!

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Kevin Rodosta
If you like ramen, this is a fantastic place. If you don’t know if you like ramen, this is the place to learn and love it!

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Jose Aguirre-Perez
The most authentic and delicious Ramen I have ever had in north county San Diego. I ordered the Gonzo red and the chicken karaage appetizer, it was an amazing dinner in a great environment.

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Scott Waite
Some of the best Ramen and curry I’ve had in San Diego county. The kimchi was crunchy and perfectly spicy, went well with the chicken karaage. Wish I lived closer I would go often. We went on a Monday afternoon and it was medium busy so I’m sure this place gets busy. Order at the counter and they’ll bring it out to you.

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Christian Reed
Came here for dinner on Easter, was crowded but the service was excellent! Gonzo Red with chocked was very good as well as the gyoza! The atmosphere vibe is really cool inside! I would recommend this restaurant, and will come back here if I am back in the area!

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