Great food, good serving size, plenty of menu options and great prices! We're from GA and it's our 2nd time here in 2 days! Love their ramen choices! read more

Some of the most fantastic ramen I've had in recent years! The restaurant was relatively slow with its dine in customers when we went, but a lot of pick up orders seemed to be coming through the door, granted it was a Tuesday evening. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior was nothing exceptional, it just felt a lot like most Asian/ramen restaurants inside, though there was certainly nothing bad about it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The ramen at this place is truly fantastic, hot, and fresh. I ordered the kimchi ramen with pork belly. The fermented veggies with the spicy ramen broth hit the spot, and the pork belly was nice and crispy. If you're in the Kona/Waikoloa area, I'd definitely say it's worth the trip! read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Kimchi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Spicy chicken ramen was very flavorful, broth is too good didnt expect to find a good ramen place in kona, must try Vegetarian tantanmem ramen broth is very satisfying Must have ramen place, not sure why its rated less, this place should have more stars Prices are very minimal and such a good place read more

We ordered the cha siu ramen and shrimp tempera, both are good! The cha siu is cooked to perfection! Family owned business with generous portion, give it a try! read more

So, ramen huh!!! Let's get into this review. I am going to keep it 100 with y'all! Let's get started on the service. Immaculate! They greet you, get you comfortably seated, and take good care of you! Ambiance is very laid back and feels like Japan! They designed the interior pretty well! I ordered the spicy seafood ramen and it was one of the top ramen's i've had, andI love some delicious ramen! Filled with flavor and delicious heat + lots of noodles & the broth was seasoned to perfection!!! read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Spicy Seafood Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Usually a picky eater, but my daughter approves. Enough said. Ramen was great along with the roast pork. read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Usually a picky eater, but my daughter approves. Enough said. Ramen was great along with the roast pork. - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

3.5/5 Honestly it was alright. Obviously it's hard to compare to Japan, but even comparing to other ramen on Oahu it didn't really meet any expectations. We had a spicy seafood ramen, chicken katsu curry rice and chicken katsu ramen. Remarks around the table was that it was alright. Although the food was meh, the service was super friendly and attentive!! Realistically I think I'd only come back if I wanted to satisfy my ramen cravings, without cooking at home. read more

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SO YUM! Super quick and friendly service, delicious ramen at a good price point ($15 for so much food)! read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Wonton ramen! - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Food slightly mediocre, has serious service issue, really no ambiance--felt like the Soup Nazi Episode of Seinfeld, but while seated at a numbered table. Would not recommend but understand there's not many options for decent ramen on the island, so guess for ramen it's a go. On the positive side--portions were very large, pricing good for specialty cuisine/good value and loved the combo options--got ramen, fried rice and gyoza. read more

Get the chicken curry ramen bowl the chicken is to DIE for. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very calm environment perfect food to get right off the plane and heading to the hotel[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Chicken Katsu Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Me and wife originally came to the lot and opted for L&L bbq but then we came across this spot that the lunch special. I was impressed with the portion size on food because I eat A LOT and this for sure satisfied my hunger while also satisfying my tastebuds too. The spring roll was okay. I initially thought it was going to be the veggie roll that the Vietnamese do but that's my fault. Aside from that, the service was pretty good. The server was nice and they were welcoming and accommodating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was also clean and the place was pretty spacious[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If I lived in Hawaii, this place would be my go to lunch spot read more

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Excellent Raman and even better owners. Wonderful service and lots of care put into each meal they serve.

We visited Ikkyu during our vacation in Kona. The staff is very polite and friendly. You will find lots of parking in the shopping complex. We came like at 3pm since we drove from Hilo and they still were open for lunch. Tried many dishes and loved all of them. Ramen and shrimp fried rice were my favorite. My son enjoyed the wings and loved the Ramen, it was his first time having Ramen. read more

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Oh my. This place was found on whim. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Typical decor for a ramen house. Japanese style decor with the Hawaii location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had the combo A. I had the spam with rice katsu as my option. So good. I couldn't finish my meal. The price is about $18 which I find on the higher side of average. You'll see by the pictures. The staff were nice and professional. Our food came in short order and tasted so good. read more

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We are on vacation, staying nearby in Kailua-Kona. Shocked by the prices on this island paradise. Anyhow, after adjusting to the price shock, one must still eat. We stumbled across this establishment wanting to try some noodles. The price was not too bad. However, do not expect it to be authentic Japanese. There is absolutely nothing Japanese about it, whether it be ramen, curry or gyoza. This place does not taste anything like Japanese cuisine. The service was pretty quick and attentive. The establishment is in a shopping center along with other restaurants. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside needs a cleaning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But then, some of the restaurants here on the island are in Third World conditions. There is abundant parking in this large shopping center, which is pretty dead looking. read more

Prices are super reasonable here. I got a mini ramen, mini chicken katsu curry plate and 4 gyoza for less than $20. Everything was just as good as home (and we have so many ramen places). Curry was good and flavorful. Shio ramen was so good with the char siu. Noodles were nice and chewy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was empty on a Tuesday which I just do not understand.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Under $100 for four of us made it even better. Don't hesitate coming in to have ramen or curry. read more

Good ramen! About 15- 20 minutes from airport and open until 10 pm - so we were able to grab dinner when we arrived at 9 pm. There aren't many restaurants open beyond 9pm in Big Island. Broth was flavorful and tasty! read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Chicken Katsu Tantan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

This should be the standard for ramen. 4 LARGE and THICK cuts of char siu in their char siu ramen bowl. Incredibly tender and falls apart with my chop sticks. Servers were so kind and the food came out quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice little dining area a bit away from the local resort.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Char Siu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Oh I was just a little hungry so ordered a mini miso ramen. It's the noodles that makes the difference. Perfectly andante. Flavor was just right. Not to salty but not bland. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was nice also.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Clean quick service. This is now our go to ramen place read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Mini miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

On the fence on this place. The service is fast and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining area is very spacious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Same vibe as a Daiichi or Ramen-Ya. The food...I got the Katsu curry to go. Curry was in a side dish container with another container of Katsu sauce which I loved. The curry was thick. Not runny like I'm used to. The katsu was crunchy and still on par with everybody else. What I'm trying to say is maybe the curry is why I'm on the fence. Either way it did the job. read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Chicken katsu curry plate - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

After a few drinks at the local bar, some ramen sounded good so tried this place out. Ordered the char siu ramen with a side salad. The ramen came out steaming hot, lots of pork slices and veggies. Broth was tasty. Service was good. Really no complaints, I'd eat there again for sure. For $16.99 it was a good value given the size and quality. read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Big, filling bowl of ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Amazing Ramen here ! Got the spicy beef ramen ! Has the perfect spice ! Thought it'd be overly spiced but they make it just right !! Also their Gyoza was really good! read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Spicy Beef Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Tonkatsu ramen broth is very creamy and tasty. Noodles are chewy and bouncy Pork is a little salty Price is great read more

Great food and service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and bright with pleasant staff![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They offer an array of choices for reasonable prices! The Gyoza were nicely cooked, prefer mine seared a bit more but very good! The edamame were perfectly cooked and salted. The Potato Croquettes had a perfect crunch on the outside and soft flavorful potato on the inside. The Chicken Katsu also was well seasoned, perfect crunchy outside and moist chicken on the inside. The curry for both was good but prefer mine with a little more zip but still delicious. The Miso Ramen was delicious! The flavors were spot on and the noodles were perfect. Only good things to say about this bowl of goodness! Definitely supports the name of the business! Ramen is their thing for sure!! Give them a try, worth it for sure! read more

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So delicious! The service was great too. They have a combo with dumplings + a small ramen + chicken curry rice for only $19.99--such a great deal. The spicy chicken ramen was really good, and the Thai tea is only $4.99. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was clean and looked new.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were a steady flow of patrons, which was reassuring.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were greeted right away and drink orders taken quickly. Our food came relatively quickly too. There were healthy portions of noodles. I had the Tan Tan. It was not too spicy, but you can definitely add spice to taste. The pork was tasty, I liked the crispy parts (it was cut thin). The price was about $110 for 5 people and a tip, but could go higher depending on your order and drinks. Kind of pricey for ramen, but the family was happy. read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Mini Gyoza Curry - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

We've been waiting for so long this place was under construction over a year. We living in Hilo side and passing by many times when we going to Kona side and always wondered when will this place to be open. And finally they opened a month ago. It was Chinese owned Japanese Ramen shop. Exactly same as "Daiichi". Menu also very similar as Daiichi. Two waitress working but it's hard to communicate with them because they don't much speak English. Two of us tried one appetizer, two main noodles and one side dish. Food was pretty bad ( I'm not surprised ) Salty, No flavor at all. I'm sure I able to make instant noodles much better. L&L and another Chinese place next each other and I think pretty tough business for them. I also not expecting to get good service from them. Oh well..... Good luck !! read more

We are from the mainland and wanted to try a ramen place here. Highly recommend if you want true ramen! The service was fast and welcoming. read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu Ramen (made spicy) - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

I've had better ramen. This was mediocre. Small bowls. It tasted more like last food than the ramen I was expecting read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Completely forgot to add broth to my takeout order. Now they're closed and I am supposed to eat dry noodles? Thanks a lot. Hope someone gets some training or fired because this is so basic I can't even believe it. read more

Beware, the Kimchi Fried Rice is basically Pork Fried Rice with a little kimchi, which wouldn't be so bad if not for the three pieces of bone I've already found read more

Nice new find this trip! Menu similar to Ramen Ya. They have good lunch special options at very reasonable prices. Food & service was very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Spacious restaurant with a couple of tables outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]One uni-sex bathroom though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back when in the area. read more

Food is okay, nothing special really. Macaroni was the one thing that they need to change, literally a jug of mayo in 1/4 lb. of pasta, it's just tastes like mayo. Fried rice was good. Price is more of like $1 more than Daichi ramen place. Service was fast though, as it should be in ramen places. read more

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I recently visited IKKU Ramen in Kailua-Kona, and I was thoroughly impressed! The restaurant has a clean and well-lit dining room, making for a pleasant dining experience. I ordered the combination meal, which included Ramen, Gyoza, and pork fried rice. The food was fresh, tasted of high quality, and was incredibly satisfying. The ramen broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles were cooked to perfection, and the Gyoza had a delightful crispness. The pork fried rice was a great addition and complemented the meal perfectly. The service was friendly and quick, adding to the overall positive dining experience. The staff was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. IKKU Ramen also offers carry-out and will soon provide delivery through DoorDash, making it even more convenient to enjoy their delicious food. Overall, I highly recommend IKKU Ramen for anyone looking for a great meal in Kailua-Kona. I will definitely be returning! read more

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It's Chinese ramen house. The mein was good. Lots of good toppings. Quantity was plenty. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Scenery is amazing, got outlets for phone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is so authentic!!! Waiter deserves a raise read more

Amazing food, generous portions, great prices, delicious flavor, and excellent service -- super fast too! read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Absolutely delicious! Got the kimchi ramen and the tonkatsu ramen. Definitely would come back again read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Kimchi ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

The Ramen doesn't do it justice, so many good things on the menu. I can't wait to bring my crew here for lunch. It has an open contemporary feel so we'll be comfortable in there. read more

IKKYU RAMEN - Store Front - Ramen Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

My goodness this place was amazing. I would highly highly recommend stopping during your trip to Kona. The most flavorful ramen I've ever had and the price was wonderful; especially because most things are so expensive on the island. read more