we were so hungry after arriving to the island, we stopped here first. we both got a ramen combo, the tonkatsu and the tan tan ramen with fried rice and gyoza. the broths were rich and sultry, the gyoza was seared nicely, and the fried rice was so hot and flavorful. everything was super fresh and tasted great. thanks for the nourishing food, we loved it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Tsang
This place makes hands down the best Japanese curry on island. I've tried a couple, authentic ones, cheap ones, fancy ones, the flavor here is the best! Yeah you wouldn't think a ramen spot got great curry right!? Especially the staff don't look like Japanese? But hey, if it's good food, great service and friendly prices, I'm there. We would drive to Kalihi just for this.
Why their curry? Flavorful, great consistency, carrots and onions inside, got a bit of kick to it, perfect balance of saltiness and sweetness. Also their oysters are well fried with a good crunch. Just so glad they got the oyster option! (5 pieces for their oyster curry). Then they got their good tonkotsu going for their ramen. I usually prefer the black garlic oil, but their plain tonkotsu is bomb. Rich and flavorful with noodles with good texture.
Great prices because a combo with chicken katsu curry comes with a bowl of ramen and 4 pieces of gyoza for $18.50. On top of that they gave us complimentary delicious fried sesame mochi balls.
The place has enough tables to not have people waiting outside, although I do think they deserve to have a waitlist. It's clean, simple and comfortable to dine in.
This place deserves 7 stars I think. I hope they do well for a long time because I wanna keep coming back. It's so rare nowadays to have restaurants like this! Mahalo for being a gem to the community! I love Chef's Ramen. See you next week lol.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Tonkotsu Ramen, Deep Fried Mochi Balls, Oyster Curry, Mini Ramen
Bernard Johnson
Great folks serving great Ramen. The pork belly is like biting into a rich porky cloud. The black truffle is delicious 😋
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
isaac ortiz
First off let me say the customer service is the top experience I have had in a very long time! Young lady was by herself and was very attentive and very sweet! Amazing food! Char siu is so soft and not overly fatty. Prices are amazing as well. Definitely going back when on this side of the island!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisha W
Everything was great. I would definitely recommend the curry combo. It came with mini ramen, gyoza, and curry. Great portion. The chicken katsu was crispy and so tasty. Every dish came out hot and fresh. Prices were really reasonable. Parking was convenient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Kennedy
Great ramen shop. Small but otherwise perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa
I love this place! Small, intimate seating area. The service is FAST, and the food is really good. Both times I've visited, they have brought out a free side of sesame fried mochi balls. Such a nice touch! I will definitely be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Tonkotsu Ramen
MCY
Had the tonkatsu miso ramen and an order of gyoza. It was very good. Prices were very reasonable and portions are generous. They even gave us sesame balls for dessert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Tonkotsu Ramen
VJ
Very tasty ramen, here. Very nice waitress even ran my phone out to me after I accidentally left it on the table after eating every last drop
Dave Riendeau
Local spot great food hidden gem in honolulu. Tantan ramen the best. Yum fried rice. Lots a food at low $.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Deep Fried Mochi Balls, Garlic Beef Fried Rice
It's a small restaurant and upon entrance it screams mom and pop store, which for me is a good thing due to giving comfy vibe.
Food was great! Service was great and they give you red bean machine balls as dessert upon your completion of your meal! Try this place and you will not be disappointed!
We had the mabo tofu ramen and the mini tan tan ramen set that comes with 4pc gyoza and fried rice, which also is really good! Will be back again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Kwan
Mochi sesame balls were free with our lunch order today.
we were so hungry after arriving to the island, we stopped here first. we both got a ramen combo, the tonkatsu and the tan tan ramen with fried rice and gyoza. the broths were rich and sultry, the gyoza was seared nicely, and the fried rice was so hot and flavorful. everything was super fresh and tasted great. thanks for the nourishing food, we loved it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place makes hands down the best Japanese curry on island. I've tried a couple, authentic ones, cheap ones, fancy ones, the flavor here is the best! Yeah you wouldn't think a ramen spot got great curry right!? Especially the staff don't look like Japanese? But hey, if it's good food, great service and friendly prices, I'm there. We would drive to Kalihi just for this.
Why their curry? Flavorful, great consistency, carrots and onions inside, got a bit of kick to it, perfect balance of saltiness and sweetness. Also their oysters are well fried with a good crunch. Just so glad they got the oyster option! (5 pieces for their oyster curry). Then they got their good tonkotsu going for their ramen. I usually prefer the black garlic oil, but their plain tonkotsu is bomb. Rich and flavorful with noodles with good texture.
Great prices because a combo with chicken katsu curry comes with a bowl of ramen and 4 pieces of gyoza for $18.50. On top of that they gave us complimentary delicious fried sesame mochi balls.
The place has enough tables to not have people waiting outside, although I do think they deserve to have a waitlist. It's clean, simple and comfortable to dine in.
This place deserves 7 stars I think. I hope they do well for a long time because I wanna keep coming back. It's so rare nowadays to have restaurants like this! Mahalo for being a gem to the community! I love Chef's Ramen. See you next week lol.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Tonkotsu Ramen, Deep Fried Mochi Balls, Oyster Curry, Mini Ramen
Great folks serving great Ramen. The pork belly is like biting into a rich porky cloud. The black truffle is delicious 😋
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
First off let me say the customer service is the top experience I have had in a very long time! Young lady was by herself and was very attentive and very sweet! Amazing food! Char siu is so soft and not overly fatty. Prices are amazing as well. Definitely going back when on this side of the island!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was great. I would definitely recommend the curry combo. It came with mini ramen, gyoza, and curry. Great portion. The chicken katsu was crispy and so tasty. Every dish came out hot and fresh. Prices were really reasonable. Parking was convenient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great ramen shop. Small but otherwise perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place! Small, intimate seating area. The service is FAST, and the food is really good. Both times I've visited, they have brought out a free side of sesame fried mochi balls. Such a nice touch! I will definitely be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Tonkotsu Ramen
Had the tonkatsu miso ramen and an order of gyoza. It was very good. Prices were very reasonable and portions are generous. They even gave us sesame balls for dessert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Tonkotsu Ramen
Very tasty ramen, here. Very nice waitress even ran my phone out to me after I accidentally left it on the table after eating every last drop
Local spot great food hidden gem in honolulu. Tantan ramen the best. Yum fried rice. Lots a food at low $.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Deep Fried Mochi Balls, Garlic Beef Fried Rice
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a small restaurant and upon entrance it screams mom and pop store, which for me is a good thing due to giving comfy vibe.
Food was great! Service was great and they give you red bean machine balls as dessert upon your completion of your meal! Try this place and you will not be disappointed!
We had the mabo tofu ramen and the mini tan tan ramen set that comes with 4pc gyoza and fried rice, which also is really good! Will be back again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mochi sesame balls were free with our lunch order today.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Deep Fried Mochi Balls, Garlic Beef Fried Rice, Pork Belly Tonkotsu Ramen
Ramen was so good. Best we’ve had on island. So happy to find this spot. Service was great as well.
Kid-friendliness: Keiki friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got the kimchi miso ramen and it was fire🔥. Service was very kind and all of the appetizers were really good especially the kimchi.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Tonkatsu
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