Noodles near Kailua, HI

“A Bowl of Comfort: Rai Rai Ramen
Rai Rai Ramen in Kailua is a must-try for ramen enthusiasts. The rich, flavorful broths, perfectly cooked noodles, and tender, juicy chashu pork elevate the classic ramen experience.
What I Loved:
* Gluten-Free Ramen!!
* Rich, Flavorful Broths: The tonkotsu broth is a creamy, pork-based delight that coats your noodles and warms your soul. The shoyu broth, a lighter soy sauce-based option, offers a clean, refreshing taste.
* Perfectly Cooked Noodles: The noodles are cooked to al dente perfection, providing a satisfying chew with every bite.
* Tender Chashu Pork: The chashu pork is melt-in-your-mouth tender and incredibly flavorful.
* Plentiful Toppings: Each bowl is generously topped with a variety of ingredients, including soft-boiled eggs, nori, and spring onions.
A Few Tips:
* Peak Hours: Be prepared for potential wait times during peak hours, especially on weekends.
* Limited Seating: The restaurant can get crowded, so consider dining during off-peak hours or opting for takeout.
Overall, Rai Rai Ramen offers a truly satisfying ramen experience. Whether you're a seasoned ramen connoisseur or a newcomer to the dish, you're sure to enjoy the delicious food and friendly service.

Dietary restrictions: I was really excited to hear they were happy to prepare a gluten-free bowl of ramen for me using rice noodles!

Parking: Parking directly at the restaurant is very limited, but just a couple of hundred feet up the street is an O'Reilly's with plenty of parking that they are happy to share with Rai Rai Ramen visitors.“

“Photos of the food looked good but when we walked to the restaurant we didn’t go in because it had bad look, chairs pilled up outside and empty carton boxes also pilled up at the entrance, we went to Whole Foods and we got even more hungry but we all wanted ramen so we decided to give it a chance since there was a couple eating so we ended up liking the ramen a lot, big portions for a reasonable price, quick service and delicious. I guess they just need to make the place more inviting :)“

“Every time I want to try Pho at another place, I'm disappointed and come back to Saigon Noodle in Enchanted Lake. Their Pho is the best, has tasty broth, generous portion, fresh vegetables and the service is superb! The owner has the memory of an elephant. He remembers names, what you ate etc. Amazing! The other dishes are tasty and generous too. Prices are similar to other places, but when you add up quality, speed with which you get your food and service, this one tops it all. Love this place!

Vegetarian options: Most protein dishes can be made with tofu, which is my protein.

Parking: Parking is shared with Safeway and other eateries. It's a large parking area.“

“Food is tasty and fresh. Tried the Dim sum options. Egg tarts are very good. Will try more items on my next visit.

Parking: Only has a couple of spots on property. Parking mostly metered street parking or metered parking lot down the street“

“The food was amazing and everything we expected after we saw the video on You Tube. The prices and portions are good and filling.“

“My favorite place to get freshly made Pansit, Miki soup noddles, and Won Ton Wrappers. They also make various noodles and wraps such as Chow mein, Chow funn, Saimin, Mandoo wrap, Udon, Suimai wrap, and their new: Kaigushu noddles. Each items are fairly priced per pound. Recommend coming here for freshly made noddles/wraps.“

“Okinawan NEW YEARS and there are no Soba Noodles in North Carolina. Thank you NORMA that works at the Sun Noodle in Hawaii. Just ordered a case. Ships tomorrow be here in two days. Okinawan New Years just got saved!!! thanks to you!!! If anyone that reads this knows NORMA. GIVE HER A HUG AND TELL HERE THANK YOU FROM NORTH CAROLINA!!!“

“Great Chinese noodles and Won Ton wrappers. I especially like their Egg Chow Mein noodles. Much better than what you can find in the supermarkets. I buy 3 pounds of noodles at a time. It lasts a couple of weeks in the refrigerator and can be frozen if you need it to last longer. Prices have gone up a little but always a good buy.“

“Everything I have had here is so ono! Love the fresh noodles made with local ingredients can't beat it so worth the wait!!“

“We had a lovely experience during our visit. The food is amazing, the sushi was very fresh and the fried rice was also very good. And the service was spectacular! Highly recommended!!

If you are a Korean and are traveling to Waikiki, definitely stop by!! It's really delicious and the owner is very kindㅜㅜ“

“I love Marugame Udon! The location was great, there was no line, and the food was made instantly. I got the BK sauce ontama with an extra egg and it was only $10! So filling, yummy, and decently priced. As a broke college student struggling with the prices of O’ahu, this restaurant is a blessing. Will be back 100%.“

“My husband was passing by and said we should go there because there were a lot of people, so we went without thinking much, but it was really, really delicious!

It's a taste that you'll always remember once you go there.
It was my favorite meal of all the things I ate in Hawaii. The meat is so good~ The fish balls are so delicious. My husband also said it was the best. ^^ I'm going to go again before I go back. The staff are very friendly and remember me when I go back.

I need to come to Hawaii again to eat this haha.“

“Please support your local businesses! This is a hidden gem and the food is delicious. The lady that waited on me was wonderful and informative. I had the Salmon Donburi (poke bowl) with the Miso soup (about 1/2 cup). For those of you who like the aesthetics of a meal, it was prepared in a delightful and beautiful manner. I felt bad that I had to eat the beautifully prepared dish. The soup was good and the Salmon donburi was salted to a perfection and the rest of the bowl (avocado, cabbage, greens) complemented it well.“

“Our family LOVES Junpuu! Our favorite restaurant ❤️“

“This is a great traditional local store we've been going for a long time. We already have our regular orders, but most foods here are good and very affordable. Nice and attentive staff. The place does get hot inside and there is no AC.

Kid-friendliness: There is one high chair inside. No keiki menu. They usually bring smaller water cups for keiki.“

“I was ono for some sushi and soki soup combo. So good.. just like baban used to make.?“

“Best tsukamem! Large portion of noodles with excellent dipping sauce. Neighbors eating fried chicken and fries which looked delicious. One wait staff took care of the entire place with great efficiency. Would go back again.“

“Awesome and tasty Vegetarian food, and I'm not vegetarian 😁“

“The food was absolutely delicious! I love everything and how it was in such a good price for hot pot. The service was quick and got seated in minutes. The server was sweet and checked on us to make sure how everything is. I saw how quick our food came out. The food was hot and fresh and the chicken was crispy. The soup was very flavorful. Each plating was so unique and beautiful. And how we didn’t had to wait that long for our service. I will definitely come back and highly recommend others to come.“

“The Best! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌴 Vietnamese’s Crispy Chicken Wings With Lemon Wedges, Salt Pepper, Sautéed Onions On Top! Are My Favorite Here, Always Great Food, Mommas Broths! & Open Until Midnight!!“

“Excellent Ramen and friend rice“

“A really respectable Japanese curry at a great price. The server was super attentive even during the lunch rush (I'm pretty sure my drink was never empty). This place is all about the fundamentals and is really no frills, but it does those fundamentals really well and doesn't charge you out the ass which is pretty rare in downtown.“

“Great service. The refills came without asking. We ordered two kids meals, it came with a perfect sized ramen for the kids and a spam musubi.
We ordered combo B which was a large serving of ramen, we chose the Tonkotsu ramen ! With two other “mini” dishes. A chicken katsu on a bed of rice with delicious curry and a 4 piece freshly made gyoza (extremely filling). The finishing touch for everyone was their pineapple chicken katsu fried rice. Amazing!

The quality of the food combined with the generous hospitality made this experience memorable for us. We are eager to come back.“

“Went there earlier today and got the wafu steak with the sashimi, tempura(5pcs), and miso soup(included). And lemme tell you they have the most ono wafu steak. You could tell that steak was marinated. It was tender and juicy. You know when your order is ready when the whole restaurant smells like steak. I would definitely recommend trying the wafu steak. It feeds a family of 3 for 30 bucks.“

“お蕎麦はもちろん今回は雲丹、いくら、帆立の海鮮丼がとても美味しかったです。 ランチセットがリーズナブルです👍“

“Visited about 15 minutes walk from Ala Moana Center.
I ordered a small size of stir-fried water spinach with garlic, crab curry, and French bread, but I think there are about 3 servings of water spinach and crab curry. That was the amount.
It was delicious, but since I visited alone, I ended up leaving a little behind.“

“Great place for Ramen as evidenced by the number of Japanese nationals slurping up shiryu here. It's all about the food here. Service is fine, tho they are always busy and seem understaffed. Same for atmosphere. This place is for serious slurpers only!!“

“Order by app. Space is small, like a neighborhood vibe. Service is friendly and accommodating. Order these and thank me later:
1. Dry Double Cooked Pork (flat noodles or rice)
2. Wu Wei Spicy Beef Noodle (the beef!)
3. Booed Fish with Pickled Cabbage (broth)
4. Shredded Pork Green Pepper
5. Any noodle soup“

“I like their Hainanese chicken but their pork hash is the best! my friends love the pig ear.“

“The service is amazing so is Jimmy very friendly and courteous. Their food is delicious I have my favorites the house fried rice, bean curd roll, I try various items and never disappointed!! Highly recommended!! ❤️

Vegetarian options: They are able to meet any customers request.“

“Our first time here and wished it was at the beginning of our visit because we would make sure we ate there again. This will definitely be our go to place when we visit the island again.“

“Very good find in keeaumoku. We were very surprised with the value and the food served here. I have my favorites as far as vietnamese restaurants go in Hawaii, but I think I will add this to my go too.

Parking: Parking sucks here and the stalls are very small. Find street parking, you will thank me later.“

“Super delicious rice noodles with the juiciest, most flavorful lemongrass chicken. Just such a delight to eat crispy veggies and herbs on a hot day here. The owner was so sweet too and chatted with us. This spot has been around for ~20+ years, too!“

“Went here for lunch, the food was super good (and that’s coming from a Vietnamese person), all the food came out really fast, there was a short wait to get in though. The only issue I have is that since it is in china town it is super hard to find parking. Other than that it is a great Vietnamese restaurant and I highly recommend it.“

“I love the spring roll vermicelli here (pictured) and I also highly recommend the Vietnamese iced coffee. You get a lot of food for the price and it is all very high-quality. They have free parking in the garage off Beretania street :)“

“Hamamatsu style gyoza is awesome delicious! Ramen is great. Love those tonkatsu bites! Sapporo on tap. This is going to be our new favorite ramen joint!“

“Very good and authentic Hongkong comfort food as in fan, rice and noodles. The food came quickly and the sitting area was small, but clean.

Parking: Most of the time, parking isn’t an issue.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Very friendly and good food! Best dish I had during my 8 day stay.“

“Delish fast inexpensive casual fresh food served with love. My hubby and I love this little ´hole in the wall’ family run resto. Fantastic house made noodles. Wonderful broth. Healthy and clean food in simple surroundings in the heart of China Town.“

“Nice small place owned by a couple. The owners are really sweet.I had the lemon grass chicken vermicelli. Based upon other reviews, I had high expectations, but I have certainly had better vermicelli bowls at a few other places in the USA. I intend to go back and try the bahn mi due to praise for it in other reviews, and will update my own accordingly.The owners are really nice, but after asking for more water, they seems to forget as I never received any more. Therefore, I can't give this place 5 stars.“

“Friendly and good service! Delicious oxtail soup!“

“Lee Ho Fook is a fantastic spot for authentic flavors! The fish cake soup was absolutely delicious—rich and flavorful, making for a comforting start to the meal. The mini chicken cake noodle with gravy was also amazing, with perfectly cooked noodles and a savory gravy that ties everything together. Highly recommend for anyone craving satisfying and well-prepared dishes!“

“Siam Garden Cafe holds a special place in my heart as my favorite spot from when I was stationed in Hawaii over 10 years ago, and it’s just as incredible as I remember.

I order the Jungle Curry, prepared medium with chicken, and Sticky Rice. It is vibrant and packed with flavor—the perfect blend of coconut milk, carrots, cabbage, lime leaf, and basil made for an incredibly smooth and comforting dish. I wish I knew the recipe because I haven’t been able to find Jungle Curry, or any Curry for that matter, that comes anywhere close.

Consistently delivers authentic, flavorful dishes that transport me back in time. If you’re in Hawaii and craving Thai cuisine, this spot is an absolute must-visit!“

“I got the yummy cold ramen with spicy sesame broth. It was delicious and had some fresh salad and tomatoes on top. The noodles were bouncy and chewy and the charsiu was tender. It was a great meal. Their eggs are delicious, too. Very healthy and savory ramen.“

“Excellent Korean BBQ! It was recommended by a local- great service and delicious food, great quality, decent portions at a decent price! Need reservations by calling restaurant.“

“Their bento is really good on the go and the food is fresh and great. Luv it!“

“Good food. Great people. Been here 3 days straight for lunch because of my picky son. :-) And my Mom and Aunt are vegetarian. If you are here visiting and want good Vietnamese food. Give them a try.“

“This little ramen place has the best broth! We got kimchi and cucumber appetizers, and two kinds of ramen. The meat, we had both pork and chicken, was so so but the broth was absolutely delicious and made this absolutely worth it. Would definitely go back.“

“The only thing I didn’t like were the metal chairs and the noise. Service, food, and even the wait time were incredible. (We didn’t make a reservation and they still got us in quickly.“