We had the Charsui Shio medium ramen and the Toroniku Karashio medium ramen. $36. We have been here many times. This is currently the best place to get Ramen in Hawaii and had been for the last 5 years or so Normally we get the Pork Cheek (Toroniku) but today we wanted to compare against their Charsui. They are somewhat similar since this Charsui is pretty tame. But the (Toroniku is a little better. The broth we got was the Shio, which is rich and full bodied and compliments the meats very nicely. And the Karashio which is the spicy version. It's very different from the regular Shio. I would recommend the Shio. This is still the second best ramen we have ever had and a must visit any time we are nearby. The service here is also top notch! read more

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It's been a while since I've eaten at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka which is located in the Kaheka Don Quijote food strip...court...hall...mall? It's a Japanese ramen shop franchise that began in Hokkaido during the 1980's. They have several shops in the US with three in Massachusetts of all states. The Kaheka shop is the only Hawaii franchisee. If I recall correctly...I've dined-in on two occasions...before their renovations and shortly after. Walked in to order takeaway after deciding while looking at menu option on their window. Greeted by an employee at their POS. Requested the Toroniku Miso Ramen, medium bowl, for takeout. Toroniku is a prized pork cheek topping. The pork was tender and the ramen broth was good. I tasted some dashi in the akamiso broth...okay. Noods tasted like the Sun Noodle brand...also, fine. Open daily from 1100a till 1000p. Lots of stalls in the DonKi lot...also lots of customers. It was the Fourth of July, after all. This is how patriotic I am in 2026...I visit a tamen chain on Independence Day. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I found this place on yelp and it was nearby where I was staying so I was able to walk over with my parents. It was close to 9 PM when we arrived and were seated quickly. There were two staff members working and waiting tables. The service was.. okay. The female server was not too attentive or responsive. The male serve on the other hand was super nice and attentive. I ordered the toroniku shio (pork cheek) medium and my dad ordered the char siu shoyu ramen. For appetizers, we started with the gyozas. Overall, the ramen was pretty good. The soup didn't taste too salty or overpowered with MSG. My dad was super hungry so he ordered the large and was satisfied with his order. The pork cheek was pretty good when dipped into the soup before eating. The noodles were perfectly cooked and had the perfect bite. The prices were decent and the ambiance was nice for a family dinner or date night. The restaurant is not too spacious so I would not recommend this for large groups. read more

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Opened on Sept 2013 just outside of Don Quiote on Kaheka St, Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is one of 50+ franchised locations in 10 countries founded by Hitoshi Hatanaka with his original location in Mar 1988 in Hokkaido, Japan. Santouka's specialty is its white tonkotsu soup, made from simmering (never boiling) high-quality pork bones for 16 to 20 hours until the broth is pearly white, and veggies, dried fish, kelp, and other savory ingredients are added and then drained. Santouka's signature dishes are its Toroniku Ramen, or pork cheeks and toppings served on the side, and the diner adding them in when ready; and its Shio (salt) ramen that is a blend of pork and seafood stock with ume to reduce the richness of the stock. It also serves a miso sauce (regular and spicy) and a shoyu sauce; char siu ramen; tsukemen (dipping); hiyashi (cold) ramen; and tantan ramen. In addition to ramen, Santouka serves rice bowls (salmon ikura, char siu, natto); sides (gyoza, salad, ajitma, boiled veggies, corn & butter, kim chee, french fries). We ordered the following on our recent visit to Santouka's: * Toroniku Miso Ramen. There were four thinly large-size pork cheeks, six small-size pork cheeks, green onion, bamboo shoots, wood ear fungus, char siu, kamaboko, sesame seeds. The pork cheeks were very soft, tender, and tasty! * Shoyu Ramen. Generous amount of char siu slices, green onion, nori, kamaboko, ajitama egg, nori, sesame seeds. * Side Order Gyoza. Five pieces of perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy veggies/pork filling in the inside that were delicious with the dipping sauce. The broths for both ramen were creamy and flavorful, with shichimi seasoning used for an extra kick. Noodles were perfectly chewy. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, efficient, and attentive. They took our orders quickly, served our orders within a reasonable time, refilled our water glasses as needed, and processed our bill accordingly. No complaints. The restaurant interior is modern with drop ceiling fixture lights. There is an open kitchen where one can view from outside the restaurant of huge pots cooking the broths. Nice Japanese ambiance. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka holds a number of promotions each year, including its anniversary in mid-Sept of each year and gives away free coupons for ramen. They also celebrate Santouku Day, with "San" means 3 in Japanese, "tou" means 10, and "ku" means day; the date 3/10 or Mar 10 is a special day for the restaurant chain, and the HI location recently offered a BOGO ramen for dine-in customers, which was the reason for our visit. Hours of operation are daily 11a to 10p. Free parking is available in the adjoining lot that is shared with the main Don Quijote Store and other vendors; there is also another free parking lot located across the street. It may be difficult to find available spaces during peak dining periods. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka has become a mainstay for Don Quijote Kaheka for the past 13 years and its only location in HI. Whenever we have a craving for tonkotsu ramen, and especially pork cheeks, we look forward in returning, knowing that this is their specialty. We wish them continued success as a Santoka franchise in HI. read more

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Santouka is a spot that isn't trying to be flashy, but still puts out solid ramen. It's one of those places where you'll leave satisfied 9 out of 10 times. The inside is very small, with around 10 tables and some bar seating, so expect to wait outside to be seated during busy hours. It shares a parking lot with Don Quijote, so parking is never really an issue. The vibe is super casual, nothing fancy, just good, reliable ramen. read more

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Had a great meal at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka! I tried the toroniku shoyu ramen. Its a unique experience in that it doesnt use the traditional chashiu rather uses slices of pork jowl. It was nice to try something different and i appreciate that about it. Portion wise its pretty filling and especially because of the creamy broth. It can feel a bit heavy but that is a style of ramen i do enjoy a lot read more

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After a long and tiring day, this ramen was just what I needed. The noodles were chewy and the broth was flavorful. The delicious bowl of ramen was so comforting. This is in the same plaza as Don Quijote so it was the best of both worlds with ramen and shopping. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Last week's Thursday dinner. We were in the area and just decided to pop in for a quick dinner. It has been a while since we been there. The miso broth was spot on. My wife liked her shio broth as well. The noodles were cooked well, and gyoza was as expected. Service was quick, and the place was clean. read more

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Came in right after the lunch rush (2pm) and there were a handful of seats available. I sat at the first table next to the door and the AC was blowing directly on me so I was desperate for my ramen. I got the Toroniku (beef cheek) Miso Ramen. It was good but just a little too sweet for me. I got the small but I wish I got the large so the ratio of noodles were even with the meat. They do give a lot of meat with your order so that's a major plus. Noodles were good and chewy and stuck with the broth really well. I've heard this is the closest to Japan quality ramen we have. I've been and tried Japan ramen and I can agree, it's pretty close. I think I'll get the shoyu next time. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Small Toroniku Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's been a minute since I've eaten here, but I needed to go to Don Quijote and still hadn't eaten lunch, so here we are. I got the Small Shoyu Ramen ($1 less than regular) and my son got the Karamiso Tsukemen. We also got a side of gyoza. The shoyu ramen was just enough for me, but it definitely is a small size. It was tasty and didn't seem too salty. My son wanted to try something spicy, and this one had a little kick but not too much where it's unbearable. The gyoza was really good. Service was so quick and our food came out in no time. The servers were very attentive and I'm pretty sure we were in and out within 25 min. Overall good meal and I will be back! read more

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I'm writing this in real time as I'm sitting here eating and leaving a review because it's that good. If you're reading this and you're looking for ramen this is the place you want to go. I wish more people explore this part of Waikiki cause just two blocks from the Hotels. There's all these local restaurants and they're all really good especially a place like this. The staff is amazing on top of everything super clean and authentic. I would highly recommend this place. One of the best ramen shops I've ever been to and one of the best broth noodle combos I've ever had. Very authentic very cheap compared to Waikiki prices so if you're reading this, save yourself the money and get the quality food off strip two blocks away 10/10 would recommend. I got the 12) Toroniku Kara Miso Ramen large Gyoza read more

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Ramen is go to dish when I don't k ow what to eat. This ramen shop is the best , very good prices. But , parking is very hard to find. So gotta be prepared and patient. Very good staff working here. Everyone is very friendly good service people. I really like the decor inside this restaurant. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - 3) Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Will forever be my go to place for ramen on island! It's the consistency for me: flavors are always on point every time. I always get the karamiso ramen with charsiu and a side of gyoza usually. But recently, they have sets now where you can get it with mentaiko rice, salmon ikura rice, or fried rice. More carbs, yay. The service is decent and ample parking because it's right by don que ote. The best thing is, the food comes out fast. Highly recommend 100% :) read more

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The restaurant was full during lunch. I ordered a toroniku Kara miso ramen and a tukemen kadamiso ramen with an extra ajitama and charsiu to-go (around $43 total). Customer service was efficient and friendly. The ramen was tasty but a little bit salty. The charsiu was perfect. They have stamp cards, so don't forget to ask for one. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - 12/28/25 - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Classic spot for ramen. My first experience with this chain was actually in Costa Mesa in Mitsuwa Marketplace. I did not realize it was a chain for a long time. My most recent visit we just got a large ramen for my niece and nephew to eat. I've been here once more before. The ramen is always good here - I can't remember the specific one we got, but I think the portions are good and my niece and nephew enjoyed it! Service is fast - I think they can get pretty busy. We got take out for this visit and sat in the outside tables to eat the rest of the food we got from Don quijote. I think the ambiance inside is pretty casual and cozy. Good spot for a casual date night or hangout with friends and family! read more

Food: medium shoyu ramen, green salad and gyoza. This is the same chain in the Mitsuwa in San Jose, CA. Everything was consistent with the San Jose location and fresh and delicious. Service: we sat at the bar seating and service was fast and efficient. Ambiance: a few small tables and bar seating. Clean, nothing fancy. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Gyoza and green salad - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Yummy ramen. The place was tiny but we were seated with a little bit of a wait. Service was good! Lots of parking!

We visited for a late lunch/early dinner, which turned out to be perfect timing - it wasn't busy, and there were plenty of open tables. The restaurant itself is on the cozier side, so I can imagine it feeling a bit snug during peak hours when every seat and counter spot is taken. Fortunately, we were seated immediately, and our server promptly brought over menus, water, and utensils. Having dined here a few times before, I realized I hadn't yet shared a review to reflect the amazing food they serve. Today, we ordered the Salmon & Ikura Rice Bowl, Gyoza, and Karamiso Ramen, and as always, everything was delicious and beautifully presented. The Salmon & Ikura Rice Bowl had the perfect protein-to-rice ratio, with generous portions of both salmon and ikura. The Gyoza were crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, and paired wonderfully with the ramen. Speaking of the ramen, the Karamiso Ramen was rich, flavorful, and not overly spicy. I added a dash of shichimi seasoning from the table for an extra kick. The noodles were cooked to perfection, and the toppings - bamboo shoots, pork slices, kikurage mushrooms, and an ajitama egg (additional add-on) - were well-portioned. The egg added a creamy element that tied everything together. Absolutely delicious! This spot is a fantastic choice if you're looking for a meal before or after shopping at Don Quijote. We'll continue to be loyal customers - Highly recommend! read more

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3.75* Not my favorite ramen shops but decent. Like the combos. Gyozas not very good. Service is not memorable. Relatively clean. read more

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Good food, easy access, service is quick. Casual place. Price is affordable. People in and out quick. Perfect for quick and easy meal. read more

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Not bad prices. Ramen is winnah. Almost as good as tenkaippen. But its well worth it. Food came out fast!!!

The lady server seems rude shoving all my plates in one area the left side of me was open. When she give me the bill hit my glasses. The service before was good. But seems like service going down hill the food always good. Very quiet place just bad service. read more

Okay, time for me to admit that lunch here has become my almost-weekly habit. The small miso ramen with pork cheeks plus their delicious gyoza always hits the spot. Portion size: perfect. Service: always fast & friendly Price: extremely reasonable read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - 11) Toroniku Miso Ramen & 36) Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Shio ramen broth was rich and so satisfying when eaten piping hot! So good on a rainy day!!!!

I see why this place is so popular. It's nestled next to the shops near Donquijote and I never stopped by at this spot! We were seated right away and it's a small space. Guests started arriving and sat next to us and the tables are really close. Not the type of place if you wanna have serious conversations. The broth is a lot oilier than I normally like so that's why the one less star. It's just a preference but it has a lot of depth in that Tonkotsu flavor. Noodles were delicious also! Just the parking situation sucks around this location. read more

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I come to Donquijote all the time, but never ate at this place. So glad that decided to stop by for lunch. There were a lot of people waiting in front of the restaurant and most people came from the convention center. We put our name and waited for about 15 minutes. These people ended up not showing up when they were called, so we didn't have to wait too long. We had Charsiu Shio Ramen with Ajitama, Charsiu Karamiso Ramen with Ajitama, and Gyoza. The Ramen noodles were cooked just right and broth was tasty. And the amount of Charsiu was generous. The gyoza was decent. It was like eating ramen in Japan. The last but not least, the service was very fast and attentive. I'd like to come back here again. read more

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Ordered karamiso with lunch set C: fried rice and 3 piece gyoza. Gyoza was okay. Karamiso was enjoyable spicy. Think chewy noodles, 2 piece chashu was okay. Bamboo was good, wood ear mushroom good. Added soft boiled egg on side. Next bowl of Shio ramen with the white broth. Comes with Naruto fish cake. Since I had spicy before it, i can't do a fair opinion on flavor of broth. Service was responsive and prompt. Parking plentiful. Very limited seating tho. read more

My updated review from 3 years ago - times have changed, a lot of new restaurants have opened BUT this is still my fave ramen shop. Yes I love restaurants that serve alcohol, but because of how good this place is, I made an exception. I've been religiously coming here everytime I'm craving for good ramen that I know won't disappoint. Customer service, wait time & food is just ON POINT. IYKYK. They don't do any extra crazy dishes to bring customers in but be true to their food - offering Japanese quality ramen & dishes. When I have a favorite - I always stick to it. My staples are always the Karamiso ramen with salmon ikura rice bowl. Like in my previous reviews, if you like spicy ramen this is for you! But my husband opted for a non spicer ramen and a new food item - shoyu ramen + fried rice. The shoyu ramen was CREAMIER than most shoyu ramen. And tell me why after being a die hard karamiso fan I converted to a non spicy ramen? The fried rice was SOOO good! I truly enjoy and love the food here. I hate writing reviews bc I want to gatekeep so it doesn't get busy but this place truly deserves it! read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place is definitely a solid, reliable ramen spot. I've eaten here a few times now and the food and service are consistently good. It's also conveniently open late - as of this review, until 10pm daily. Their menu is simple in a good way in that you pick from 15 or so ramen options, then pick the size, add any side goodies, and you're done. You will not be waiting long, and your tummy will be happy :) Many folks love the toroniku, and it's very good, but I often get the char siu too. The gyoza is also tasty. Service is consistently excellent and parking is in the same lot used by the Kaheka Don Quijote and next-door businesses. read more

Located near Don Quiote in Kaheka, then be outside restaurants. They share the parking lot. Nice, small , clean, restaurant with very helpful staff . I like that you can choose small, medium, or large amount of Ramen . It's very tasty filling and the salmon ikura bowl was my favorite "side". You can add it with your Ramen of your choice. The broth is very tasty as well as the meats . You've got a selection to choose from. This was our first time here and my family that loves noodles were impressed with the broth and noodles. Definitely will be coming back again read more

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Currently my favorite ramen restaurant! Three reasons for this: (1) the food is really good, (2) it is open late (as of the date of this review, until 10pm), and (3) the convenience (lots of parking, never too long of a wait, and an easy to understand menu). This is a no frills ramen place with only one type of nude in your bowl (no options for udon or other types of noodles). I usually order the Toroniku Miso Ramen. It comes with a miso base, and the pork, green onions, fish cake, and black mushrooms on the side. You add those ingredients to your bowl yourself (good for someone like me who likes to add less green onion than the average bear). I also like the gyoza, and sometimes order the Tantan Men. When ordering the Tantan Men, I get a side of extra char siu because the Men does not include the delicious slices of swine. They also have a few rice bowls, but I haven't been able to skip on a nude opportunity to try the alternative starch (LOL!). The service is always good and the restaurant has a good amount of tables and low bar seats. If you sit at the low bar, you can pretend you are in Japan and watch the chefs prepare the food. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Miso hungry for toroniku miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Another good ramen find!  Tasty miso broth.  I like that you can choose the amount noodles you want (of course there's an upcharge for more noodles and a discount for less noodles). Gyoza were also good. Service was lackluster.  We had to request water and it was never refilled. We were given the bill but the server never bothered to come back.  Weird read more

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Stopped by before picking up some groceries at Don Q for a quick dinner. I used to come here a lot but haven't been in awhile so I got the Kara Miso Tsuke Men and saw the menu had been updated and they no longer offer combos! The tsukemen was good! The noodles were nice and chewy and the broth was rich. The egg was perfect too! The gyozas were crispy and light and service was good. It wasn't super busy so we were seated quickly and the food came out fast. The restaurant was very clean and bright and the food is always consistent. Prices are reasonable and it's a cozy spot for some ramen! read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - 91) Kara Miso Tsuke Men - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Congratulations on your 10th anniversary! This is one of mom's favorite place she frequents with friends and what do they do to celebrate their 10th anniversary...dedicate the entire weekend to a $10 deal on all ramen and that enough of a reason to secure me some of my favorite food groups...ramen! Yes their entire ramen items were $10 and you bet many lined up for this yummy feast! I didn't get there early enough for the first seating so had to wait for about 40-45 minutes which really isn't too bad considering it's a pretty small place though a party of one I got a seat on the bar counter that wraps around the open kitchen which is pretty cool though being short I really couldn't see very much though makes a great semi-personal seat. I ordered the Toroniku Karamiso Ramen and a side of gyoza cause they just go together and this is my first time here so I just couldn't resist. The presentation here is different as all the toppings came on the side, honestly I really like it so my ramen came in a donburi sized bowl with just the soup and the soup was wicked hot (temperature) which was so nice and I really loved that and the spice level wasn't crazy but did have a slight heat that was just right for me. A separate plate with six slices of charsiu, menma, green onions and I think a type of seaweed which I'm not sure but it all was wonderful! Gyoza came with five pieces with a very sad amount of sauce especially in a takeout ramekin that made it difficult to dip was a bit frustrating though it really tasted okay nothing that I'd really go out of my way for. Service was great considering how insane it was the gentleman held it all very well and even dropped my check in a timely manner as I ate and left knowing many are waiting for their turn as well, thank you for the generous deal as I really did enjoy it all. Thank you! read more

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This is my mom's favorite ramen place when we're in town. She used to visit this often with my aunty after church or shopping. Service is fast and ramen is always delicious. Love the chewy noodles paired with the perfect broth and tender char siu well keep coming back for our favorite comfort food in Hawaii. read more

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terrible service, mediocre ramen at best. tried their famous kara miso ramen and it had a very strong pork odor and not the good kind. it was pretty foul to say the least but the worst part was the service. the asian lady up front (host/cashier) had a terrible attitude. they were busy and i could tell that she was stressed but please, don't make it so obvious on your customers. she gave the check while i was not even halfway done with my food. so when i took some time to pay (since i was still in the middle of eating) she pretty much snatched the check away when i finally did so. when she handed me the receipt there was not a single thank you or a good bye, just silence. she made the whole experience very uncomfortable. as an asian, i know there's a good amount of asian establishments that aren't known for great customer service but man, do better. this is unacceptable especially when you're serving mediocre ramen in the middle of hawaii. read more

This is my go-to ramen place. WHY? The Good: * Open all day -- it doesnt close in the middle of the day like all the other ramen shops, so I can literally eat my noodles whenever... you know how important this is to me ?! LOL * I always order the spicy broth, and I switch between the Toroniku Karamiso Ramen and the Charsio Karamiso Ramen weekly, depending on the moon and my mood * There's always a table available * Conveniently located next to Don Quiote * Service is fast, simple * The ramen is served consistently. Meaning, heat, proportions, etc. The Bad: * This place is bad for my wallet! The Weird: * Seen the ramen dishes mounted onto the mirror walls? Crazy cool! * The ramen sign in the shop says ramen backwards in Japanese, I am not sure why... read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Pretty solid ramen, rich flavorful broth that always comes out hot! The noodles were al dente too. It's hard to stand out when there's so much competition just within town, but santouka is a standard and is a name that ramen eaters all recognize. Parking lot is big as it's next to Don Quijote, so it can be easy or challenging depending on the time of day you go. Seating was enough even for regular dinner hours. read more

Located in the Don Quijote area, it is a small restaurant with some tables. Menu is mostly ramen with some other items. Staff is friendly. Price is reasonable. Portion is good. Food is tasty. read more

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Just a quick review. First time at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka. It's along a very busy walk space in front of Don Quixote. A nondescript storefront but a surprisingly inviting dining area. The service was quick. Very attentive. The food is very good. I had the Karamido Tsukemen and a side of gyoza. Both very tasty. The dipping broth was rich and flavorful. The noodles were done right, not over cooked. Recommended just to sit in and enjoy the setting. read more

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