I will never never come to their branch in SM Pampanga I…read morecomplain about the bad after taste of their pork soup... they did not do things ... the manager said ohhh I will talk to our chef. That's it... that will be my first and last... NOT very highly recommended

Located along the very busy MacArthur Highway, next to Max's restaurant . Eventhough online they…read moreare suppose to be open at 4pm, they actually start taking orders at 4:30pm; but the ramen takes another 20 minutes after that to prepare. Every day they put up the tents and folding tables then take them down at closing time. You order at the front, then have a seat: you pay afterwards. Staff work as a team: they come to your table to verify your order, prepare your food, then bring it to your table. Staff aren't very sociable but they're willing take pictures for you. Food arrived nice and hot. WE ORDERED - Shrimp tempura - Some parts are soggy with a few spots that are crispy. I'm used to having tempura with a nice light crispy coating. - Spicy (imitation) crab roll was overloaded with sauce (typical in the PI). It was missing the pickled ginger. - Aka ramen - my favorite part was the delicious tender chasu. This was spicy! The broth was complex and had nice depth of flavor. Noisy and busy because it's an open air eatery: cars zooming by, cars being washed and vacuumed at the business next door, the prep work being done in the kitchen, plus music in the background. Their strength is in their ramen; sadly, you can't order their ramen to go nor for delivery because they don't have the containers. If you don't want to eat outside; but can't wait to get home to eat your food, you have the option for the staff to bring your food to your car: roll up the windows, turn on the aircon and radio, then enjoy your food in peace.

This was the first ramen place that we've tried when we arrived in Pampanga two years ago, and it…read morehas ended up to be our go to place for ramen and bao sandwiches. We always get their Spicy Kara-Miso Ramen. The broth is rich and complex: a very soothing and satisfying bowl of noodles. Their combos are a great deal because they come with a side dish, rice, salad, fruit and hot tea. I love getting their bao sandwiches with their fluffy bread and savory fillings. It's a nice break when we get tired of having meals with rice.

The food and serving here are all good... the price for there food is reasonable. I highly…read morerecommend this place to dine in.

I've been eating Philippine cuisine for a week and decided to take a break. I was dying for some…read moresushi, and this place was recommended. It did not disappoint. The menu is very extensive, if you want Japanese anything - it's here. But, I stuck to the sushi side. The service is incredibly attentive, you never need to summon help, they're always ready to refill your tea or ask if you need anything else. I had some Nigri octopus and uni, both exquisite. (I actually ordered the uni again because the price was so low and it tasted so fresh) I went with two Maki rolls that were suggested, and they were great too. I cannot imagine a better Japanese menu selection in the area and loved the whole experience.

Angeles cities run of the mill average sushi restaurant. Decent food, decent service, fun vibe.read more

Great ramen that comes in a pretty big size! The service was pretty quick and I split my ramen with…read morea friend since we also ordered some apps. There was a bit of a wait but that's because it's an awesome spot for lunch or dinner. The gyozas were also huge and I'm so glad I shared everything because there's so much to order. Will definitely be back!

Best ramen I've ever had! I live in California. I always…read morelook forward to going here when I come to Manila! Friendly staff, the service always great every time!

Tucked along the busy strip of restaurants and businesses under the Mezza Residences is probably…read moresome of the best ramen I've had in Metro Manila--and that's saying something, because ramen is a big deal in these parts! It doesn't have the international recognition of Ippudo or Santouka or the creativity of Nagi, but the ramen here feels as though someone is treating you for a nice dinner at home. There are only three flavors available of the ramen, the shiro (classic), kuro (garlic), and aka (spicy). I've had both the kuro and aka, and I can say that they are extremely satisfying. Neither the garlic nor the spice was too overpowering. The broth was also extremely well-balanced. Not too fatty but still smooth enough to make you want to slurp the bowl once you've finished. The pork cuts weren't as tender as I've had at other places, but still very well done. The tamago was also well done. Love the runniness! But what puts this place over the edge into 5-star territory is the price. You can get a super filling bowl of ramen here for only 230 pesos! And that's for the larger size! I wager that's basically half of what you'd pay at the more upscale mall places for nearly the same quality. I was also able to try one of their sets featuring a bowl of ramen of your choosing, their gyudon rice don on the side and a bowl of fresh fruits for only 360 pesos. I was stuffed after. So so worth it. The gyoza was also really well made, and a steal for only 100 pesos. The staff here is always super attentive and accommodating, even when we've come in with a larger group, and they do accept all major credit cards, which is a huge plus for me. Definitely worth a try. I don't have to venture out to the more upscale parts of the Metro to enjoy a well-curated bowl of ramen anymore!

Some of the most delicious ramen I've ever tried. The broth was very rich and creamy and they're…read moregenerous with the amount of protein they given. This location does have a vegan option for those who are looking. While the taste was exceptional, the limited space in the restaurant did lead to a bit of a wait before getting seated. However, they convieniently have a sister location just across the street which allows you to compare wait times between the two spots and choose the one that could accommodate you first.

The wait is long but worth it. They do not allow taking the food or any leftovers home and when I…read moreasked why it was because they want to sell you the "experience" and taste the ramen as fresh as it can be. So no taking home leftovers but you can do frozen ramen take out where they also have instructions on how to make it. We had the tantanmen ramen with extra charsiu and egg and it was phenomenal. No wonder they don't have you take it home. We also ordered gyoza which was a little too oily for me and also their Japanese fried rice and chicken karaage now the chicken was great but the rice was passable at best. The rice tasted like they old rice which would be perfect for your usual fried rice as that's what I use but this was too brittle. I paired the chicken with an Asahi beer which hit the spot perfectly. All in all I would say reserve seats first so you don't have to wait long. They make you order and pay ahead of time before eating which is worth noting. Oh and there don't have a lot of seating capability.

Just a few days ago, my friends and I talked about our favorite ramen restaurant, and all of us…read moreagree that Ippudo is the best among those we've tried. Although that's the case, I still enjoy exploring cheaper ramen places, and I am so annoyed right now because apparently, Hikojyu has been around for a year and a half already, yet I learned about it only 2 weeks ago! Bummer! Anyway, my boyfriend and I are so glad of this discovery! Unlike other ramen restaurants, Hikojyu's ramen choices are limited to just 2 kinds: shoyu and tonkotsu. Naturally, we ordered both! When they were served, I was a bit apprehensive because they didn't look hefty. However, on my first sip of both broths, I knew we have found the best affordable ramen shop in Marikina! They are rich in flavor, minus the umay factor that others have! Of course, given the price, the toppings were understandably limited to a few pieces of pechay, egg halves, and a chashu slice, which could still be made more tender, IMO. If you want your ramen to be spicy, use any of their authentic Japanese condiments. For our sides we tried their gyoza and potato salad. I was never a fan of gyoza save for Ippudo's deep-fried gyoza, and now, I have a second favorite! This one doesn't have the yucky mashed old veggie taste that most gyozas have! But if I had to pick just one side, I'd order their potato salad more often! It's perfectly seasoned! Wish it came in a bigger serving, though! On one corner of the restaurant is a table with magazines, both English and Japanese, plus an album filled with the owners' pictures in Japan. We met one of them, the wife, Tita Tess, and she's really nice and accommodating! Never a dull moment! Her husband is Japanese, so we know that Hikojyu's dishes are authentic! I can't wait to go back and try their rice meals!!!