Visited there again but this time, did not stay. I eat out so that I can enjoy the experience of sharing time with someone in a nice place over food. This time, they had a customer right in the middle of the place who had his food spread out all over the table, feet up on the chair, and watching something on his phone very loudly. There was no place in the restaurant where that person's loud phone audio was not a distraction. It was just plain rude and narcissistic. That the restaurant did not address that left me feeling like I would not want to visit ever again. If you do take out, that won't matter.
Lisa L.
First and probably last time. Service was great - very nice and friendly. Food was awful. Ordered the "H" combo of gyoza, mini ramen and chicken katsu curry. Gyoza was obviously not homemade; mini ramen was supposed to be spicy - broth tasted like chicken broth; chicken katsu was fair. Too bad cuz I'd like to support small business but if the foods not good, I can't justify paying $16.
Akemi O.
Good place to go in a pinch. Near safeway, so choke parking. Not high quality food, but good enough. They aren't friendly, but are always polite. I don't like going to places that I come out smelling like cooking oil though. So that's probably the worst part of it. Always more than enough food for me, but not quite enough for my hubs. This past time I ordered for Ma the Katsu, Fried Rice, Gyoza Combo. She liked it. And she had enough for another meal. Hubs outa town so I had to over order so I wouldn't have to worry about next couple meals. Got the Ramen, Fried Rice, Gyoza Combo. Ramen okay...nothing special. Little heavy on the salt. Rice tasty but a little oily. Or maybe the gyoza oily? Or just both? Either way, it was oily for my taste. Also ordered 2 orders wings since only 4 in 1 order. They aren't very good. Cooked well, but a little on the sweet side and other than that, not much taste. Won't get those again. Ate 2 wings with my ramen for 1 meal, rice and gyoza for another, and then wings for another. So 3 meals. Total I spent about $45. For the amount of meals I made of it, that's good...
Eugene Yi
Traditional local style ramen dishes. I love the way yakisoba (ramen noodle) is done which is no longer easy to find in the area any more. I love the mapo tofu yakisoba. Not as good as the late Dairyu but close enough!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer H.
Hm...this restaurant has ramen in its name, but I'm confused why after trying out their ramen. Located in the same plaza as Safeway and Long's Drugs. I love ramen so was hyped to see a ramen shop here. Seafood Ramen | $14.50 Ramen with shrimps, scallop, squid, and vegetables. This dish came with 3 shrimps, 2 tiny scallops, and a few curls of squid. The shrimp was good, the scallops were small and rubbery, and the squid was very chewy. Veggies were chopped up pieces of a long leafy vegetable and carrots. All of the inclusions were immersed in a thick cornstarch-y gravy on top of the ramen. The noodles were soggy and overcooked. They didn't seem like ramen noodles - more like a Chinese style egg noodle gravy dish. There was a separate container of soup, but that soup was salt heaven. So so incredibly salty I couldn't fathom pouring it into my "ramen". Portion was also on the smaller side, so not the best if you're hungry looking to get full on one entree. Overall this is not a good Japanese ramen shop. The food seems more like Chinese-Hawaiian style cooking. Make sure to come with the right expectations if you do stop by here. Unfortunately I would not come here again for any type of ramen.
Rachael Y.
Their combo is amazing for people who want to try different things. My friends are always so indecisive. And the pricing for their combos are also so cheap, I was surprised!!
Cara M.
Always get the house fried rice for breakfast to go. It's the same and good every time. Have never eaten in the restaurant, but I call ahead to order and it is always prepared on time.
Scott K.
Ok service was good but the resultant was empty when I got there but still I've been to worse they constantly came to table to refill waterOrdered the charsiu ramen and the Tuesday special fried rice and gyoza ramen wasn't that tasty charsiu was hard And chewy the fried rice wasn't bad comparing to local style the gyoza not sure might of been frozen but I had better frozen gyoza overall for a local style ramen shop not bad but far from a Japanese one
Alexandra Wilson
I love this place. I come here anytime I want some tasty ramen. I like the katsu as well. Easy to get a table or take out. They even remember customers and their orders which is very nice! Clean area and refreshing AC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Craig Paul
Great lunch sets! Bottom: Unagi, small ramen, and gyoza. Top: Curry croquettes, small ramen, and gyoza!
I always walk out with a full stomach and happy heart! Their options are very reasonably sized and even large enough to share amongst two people if you order one of their sets. Great and attentive service, never rushed when looking at the menu or when you've finished your meal. Overall a great experience (especially great for the college students nearby).
Mari A.
Love this ramen restaurant in Manoa marketplace! Very quick service and the food never disappoints. I love their mapo tofu crispy noodle and gyoza!
Ivan Weird dude
First time trying ramen and my girlfriend brought me here. So glad she picked this place. Food was Amazing!
Rich Anderson
Good food at a resonable price. Service was good, but not much on the looks of the restaraunt. No fountain drinks (soda).
BigPeace Music
First time trying ramen and my girlfriend brought me here. So glad she picked this place. Food was Amazing!
Visited there again but this time, did not stay. I eat out so that I can enjoy the experience of sharing time with someone in a nice place over food. This time, they had a customer right in the middle of the place who had his food spread out all over the table, feet up on the chair, and watching something on his phone very loudly. There was no place in the restaurant where that person's loud phone audio was not a distraction. It was just plain rude and narcissistic. That the restaurant did not address that left me feeling like I would not want to visit ever again. If you do take out, that won't matter.
First and probably last time. Service was great - very nice and friendly. Food was awful. Ordered the "H" combo of gyoza, mini ramen and chicken katsu curry. Gyoza was obviously not homemade; mini ramen was supposed to be spicy - broth tasted like chicken broth; chicken katsu was fair. Too bad cuz I'd like to support small business but if the foods not good, I can't justify paying $16.
Good place to go in a pinch. Near safeway, so choke parking. Not high quality food, but good enough. They aren't friendly, but are always polite. I don't like going to places that I come out smelling like cooking oil though. So that's probably the worst part of it. Always more than enough food for me, but not quite enough for my hubs. This past time I ordered for Ma the Katsu, Fried Rice, Gyoza Combo. She liked it. And she had enough for another meal. Hubs outa town so I had to over order so I wouldn't have to worry about next couple meals. Got the Ramen, Fried Rice, Gyoza Combo. Ramen okay...nothing special. Little heavy on the salt. Rice tasty but a little oily. Or maybe the gyoza oily? Or just both? Either way, it was oily for my taste. Also ordered 2 orders wings since only 4 in 1 order. They aren't very good. Cooked well, but a little on the sweet side and other than that, not much taste. Won't get those again. Ate 2 wings with my ramen for 1 meal, rice and gyoza for another, and then wings for another. So 3 meals. Total I spent about $45. For the amount of meals I made of it, that's good...
Traditional local style ramen dishes. I love the way yakisoba (ramen noodle) is done which is no longer easy to find in the area any more. I love the mapo tofu yakisoba. Not as good as the late Dairyu but close enough!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hm...this restaurant has ramen in its name, but I'm confused why after trying out their ramen. Located in the same plaza as Safeway and Long's Drugs. I love ramen so was hyped to see a ramen shop here. Seafood Ramen | $14.50 Ramen with shrimps, scallop, squid, and vegetables. This dish came with 3 shrimps, 2 tiny scallops, and a few curls of squid. The shrimp was good, the scallops were small and rubbery, and the squid was very chewy. Veggies were chopped up pieces of a long leafy vegetable and carrots. All of the inclusions were immersed in a thick cornstarch-y gravy on top of the ramen. The noodles were soggy and overcooked. They didn't seem like ramen noodles - more like a Chinese style egg noodle gravy dish. There was a separate container of soup, but that soup was salt heaven. So so incredibly salty I couldn't fathom pouring it into my "ramen". Portion was also on the smaller side, so not the best if you're hungry looking to get full on one entree. Overall this is not a good Japanese ramen shop. The food seems more like Chinese-Hawaiian style cooking. Make sure to come with the right expectations if you do stop by here. Unfortunately I would not come here again for any type of ramen.
Their combo is amazing for people who want to try different things. My friends are always so indecisive. And the pricing for their combos are also so cheap, I was surprised!!
Always get the house fried rice for breakfast to go. It's the same and good every time. Have never eaten in the restaurant, but I call ahead to order and it is always prepared on time.
Ok service was good but the resultant was empty when I got there but still I've been to worse they constantly came to table to refill waterOrdered the charsiu ramen and the Tuesday special fried rice and gyoza ramen wasn't that tasty charsiu was hard And chewy the fried rice wasn't bad comparing to local style the gyoza not sure might of been frozen but I had better frozen gyoza overall for a local style ramen shop not bad but far from a Japanese one
I love this place. I come here anytime I want some tasty ramen. I like the katsu as well. Easy to get a table or take out. They even remember customers and their orders which is very nice! Clean area and refreshing AC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great lunch sets! Bottom: Unagi, small ramen, and gyoza. Top: Curry croquettes, small ramen, and gyoza!
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I always walk out with a full stomach and happy heart! Their options are very reasonably sized and even large enough to share amongst two people if you order one of their sets. Great and attentive service, never rushed when looking at the menu or when you've finished your meal. Overall a great experience (especially great for the college students nearby).
Love this ramen restaurant in Manoa marketplace! Very quick service and the food never disappoints. I love their mapo tofu crispy noodle and gyoza!
First time trying ramen and my girlfriend brought me here. So glad she picked this place. Food was Amazing!
Good food at a resonable price. Service was good, but not much on the looks of the restaraunt. No fountain drinks (soda).
First time trying ramen and my girlfriend brought me here. So glad she picked this place. Food was Amazing!