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Junpuu you are just what a ramen-loving, no-land animal eating lady needs! You satisfy all my cravings for soft noodles swimming in steaming broth with not one, not two, but THREE vegan ramen choices. Yay!! (They also have a cold vegan ramen) I waited until I tried all three of the warm vegan ramens to post this review. Each one has a different broth but all are topped with charred fresh vegetables that remain crisp yet melt in your mouth. Mmmmm! Love that they have eggplant and kambocha, simply brilliant! And the noodles are medium with a slight curl. They have great texture and a bouncy bite. But let's get to the broths. The first one I tried was the clear broth. It was light yet complex, fresh yet savory. The next one was the tan tan. It was creamy and nutty, rich but not gritty (like some tan tan ramens). The last one was the tomato broth, so unique and distinct. It was tangy yet sweet and aromatic. (note: they serve this with a shaker of Parmesan cheese to use as a topping, makes culinary sense, but I also don't consume dairy so passed on the topping). Now you're probably wondering which was my favorite. I don't have one. They are all different and delicious! No complaints. Only praise for three impeccably crafted dishes cooked with care. I adore that I can come back and eat whatever suits my flavor fancy. They also serve a vegan karaage. Crunchy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside but enough texture to make it feel 'meaty.' They do a great job with this dish serving it with a small salad tossed lightly with a goma-ish dressing. There is also a side sweet chili dipping sauce. I also am in love with their chips. Seems like a quirky item for a ramen menu but once you have it you realize how much sense it makes. Cut thin like air, the potatoes are cooked to golden perfection and sprinkled with Himalayan sea salt. It's a great crunchy starter before a bowl of warm sumptuous ramen and something other than your typical gyoza... Speaking of gyoza, they don't have a vegan option but my hubby tried it and always orders a side. They have options with cheese and garlic toppings too. Hubby has also tried their tonkatsu and shoyu ramen and slurped it ALL up. He was especially impressed with the shoyu ramen. All this deliciousness is enjoyed in an air-conditioned restaurant with an industrial steam-punk vibe. High and low tables accommodates seating for couples to groups. They also have a lovely lanai if you prefer eating outside. Street metered parking is easy to find, and they also have validated parking in the small lot. Junpuu is right across the Blaisdell Center so it is a great option if you're there for a fair, concert, or other event. The servers are courteous and efficient, and I give their playlist 5 plus stars. I usually find myself tapping my feet or humming along to the well-curated songs, classic and retro. If you are Gen-X you will totally understand! I came to Junpuu looking for a warm vegan ramen, I found three. And I'll keep coming back and rotating through their stellar selection of amazingly tasty noodle soups. Well, that and the karaage and chips. If you are vegan or vegetarian this is a MUST-try place. But you don't have to be to enjoy the bowls of culinary comfort that comes out of the kitchen of Junpuu.
This place was deceiving from the outside, but the ramen here is amazingly delicious. The place is small inside and a few tables on the patio. The menu is short, simple and reasonably priced. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen with vegetables and it was really tasty! The vegetables were fresh and locally farmed. The staff were friendly and the service was great. I'm definitely coming back for more!
Junpuu is a Japanese style ramen restaurant on S King St, across from Neal Blaisdell concert hall. I've heard about this place and always wanted to go, so decided to treat myself to their ramen for dinner after a long work day. Their tantan men was fantastic (4.5/5) with rich, semi-thick, savory broth thats almost like a tonkotsu base. What really impressed me was the chicken karaage (5/5), as it really had a strong garlic flavor that melded well with the crispy batter and Himalayan salt topping. Overall, this place is a very authentic Japanrse ramen experience and I was very impressed with their food. Would 10/10 recommend and can't wait to go again soon.
Recent update. I think the eggs, pork, broth isn't as good anymore. The egg seems less marinated and not perfectly cooked. Egg was more runny rather than jammy and the white part seems slightly undercooked. It's like they just put the egg in the marinade within the last hour and took it out. It was mostly white and just the outer part has the marinade compared to last time where it really seeped in. It was inconsistent during my last 2 visit during the last 2 months. My last 5 star review was based on my multiple visits during the 1-2 years ago. The egg seems inconsistent, the broth isn't as flavorful/creamy anymore, and same with the pork. Noodles are sun noodles but it would be more tolerable if the toppings and broth can be done right. Also, there were flies/insect flying around which was bothersome. It's ok/decent ramen now or just maybe it was just today. I don't know what happened. It def dropped out of the top 3 ramen spot now unfortunately...
Junpuu doesn't disappoint. It's a convenient stop before or after a visit from the Honolulu Museum of Art or the Blaisdell Center. The food is always delicious, the service is great and the desserts are always fun and sweet.
I want to be greedy and not share this spot, but it's just too good not to share! In my opinion, this is the best Ramen on the island. Food is delicious and they have vegetarian options. They are also pet friendly. It can be a little difficult with parking, cause it's just metered street parking. But that shouldn't stop you from trying out their delicious dishes.
Haven't been to Juupuu in a while, and my partner had never been before, so it felt like the perfect spot to bring him since he's a total noodle head. Also just found out they have parking in the back!!! Every other time I've come here I've been street parking, so that was a nice surprise. We ordered a few of my favorites: the spicy cheese gyoza and the tomato ramen with the special (egg and extra chashu). My other half went with the spicy tonkotsu with the special as well and added extra noodles. Everything came out hot and flavorful, and it definitely hit the spot. The spicy cheese gyoza is always a must for me...crispy, savory, with just the right kick. The tomato ramen is rich and comforting, and the extra chashu makes it even better. My partner really enjoyed the spicy tonkotsu too; the broth had a nice depth and the noodles were perfect. Service was great and the ambience is super chill. It's very low-key and simple, which is something I really appreciate, especially after a long day when you just want good food in a relaxed spot.
TL;DR Good, but not great, ramen. ----- I'm a little surprised by the current 4.5 rating for Junpuu. It's a solid ramen spot, but there is stark competition in the Honolulu ramen space, and I'm not sure if Junpuu is quite S-tier. I arrived on a Thursday afternoon for lunch and was able to find street parking right outside the entrance. There's validated parking for the building as well. I ordered the Potato Salad, Gyoza, and Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, all of which were satisfactory but not standout. My only direct knock is that my ramen dish did not come with an ajitama by default; I had to order one ala carte. That's unfortunate. While the food was relatively good, I don't see myself returning to Junpuu when there are so many great other options nearby.
Hard to find based off the address, stay on the street and it is in the corner on the main road. The directions on here take you to a paid parking lot. The restaurant is small, but plenty of additional training outside. The menu is simple and the are quick to serve you. I took my food to go, not sure what the presentation would have been eating inside. Once back, the chicken was still crunchy and soup hot. The Karaage Chicken was a 5, it came with a small side of salt which it did not need. The Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen was a 4, very favorable but noodles could have been cooked longer and toppings were minimal. I will be going back and highly recommend stopping by and trying them out.
Small ramen plane located on King St with a choice of good noodles. Noodles came out hot,variety of spice levels 1 and 2 are the most popular noodles cooked perfectly. They have limited parking.Always crowded.
It's been nine years since my last review, but not nine years since I've last eaten here. I just did not realize my review was so old. The place still exists which speaks volumes. The pricing has definitely changed though. I always get the vegetarian tantan which was $10.50 nine years ago. It is now $18.95. It's still very flavorful for a vegetarian broth. It's almost hard to believe as it's very rich and hearty. I also love that they have actually added a real mix of vegetables such as kambucha, eggplant, spinach, bell pepper, zucchini and not just the standard cabbage, corn or bean sprouts like other places. I got spice level three which was just right. The mister got the regular tan tan with spice level five. He said any higher and it would not be doable lol. The kid had the miso and ate it all up. I love that this place still exists and we'll keep coming back.
6/11/26 1:00 pm Two other tables so not crowded Validated free parking Good COLD A/C perfect for slurping down some Hot Ramen Juicy Gyoza was okay Make sure to ask for Chili Oil if you like spicy Recommend their Tonkotsu Ramen w it's rich tasty broth, chewy curly noodles, crunchy menma (bamboo shoots), raw purple onion slices, green onions n fatty tender char siu... Next time I'll order extra meat Also added an Ajitama Egg w it's gooey yolk! Shout out to the all women crew who cooked n served us well = Tasty Ramen n Service w a Smile!
The food is good here! You have about 2-4 servers waiting on you. Free drink refills are a plus. The place is rather small so there's outside seating. It's fine but I'd rather sit inside. All in all I still very much like the place.
Stopped in after a hair appointment for a quick snack. I ordered the chicken karaage and garlic gyoza. Both came out pretty quickly. Chicken was crispy and flavorful. The gyoza were loaded with crispy fried garlic and really delicious. Service was very friendly. I have heard great things about their ramen so next time I will have to try. read more
1 year ago
Today I got to try the spicy miso ramen and it was good. The thin chewy noodle was great with the spicy miso soup base. Moreover, the servers were helpful and friendly to make everything better. read more
2 years ago
Pretty good variety of ramen that comes with many toppings and other unique pupus. I don't often get ramen, but this is one of the best spots that I've heard that opens a little later! *PARKING* - plenty street parking - parking lot, but may be limited in a busy afternoon **SPICY LOVERS ALERT** What's pretty cool is that this place offer difference spicy levels that is adjusted to your liking, but beware, they do charge on how spicy! Plus for their ramen, you can choose regular, large, or extra large! - Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen ($15.95) is so scrumptious with all the bamboo shoots, char siu, and garlic oil. With all those toppings, it definitely makes this a meal since it makes you pretty full! - Spicy Cheese Gyoza ($8.50) is not really spicy, but taste like there's tomato instead like a pizza instead. - Charsiu Quesadilla ($8.50 half portion / $14.95 full portion: pretty good and unique from the type of fusion quesadillas that I've had. I would definitely recommend giving it a try! read more
If you're craving a local style ramen, definitely check them out! I love the spices they added on the spicy ramen, so if you love spicy food, definitely go for the spicy tonkotsu ramen! Service was really fast, considering how crowded it can be! The vibe is pretty chill, so it's a nice place to just get a quick ramen and get your cravings in! The portion is pretty big, so for its price, it's definitely worth to check out! The line can be pretty long during peak hours, so just watch out for this! Overall, really good local ramen place to check out! read more
My mom and I attended an event at the blaisdell across the street and we decided to walk here for lunch as i remembered this place had great ramen and hadn't come in a while. We both ordered the miso ramen ($14.95) and shared a five piece gyoza ($6.95). This place is so convenient if you have something at the Blaisdell and need a short break for food. The miso ramen broth was really good. I feel like i could taste some butter in the broth but Im not sure but whatever was in the broth, it was a yummy broth. The gyoza was also home made and tasted fantastic. This place was crowded on a weekday lunch which is a good sign that they have a lot of customers. This is my favorite spot to come to when i have something to do at the Blaisdell and need a quick lunch where I can just walk across the street. This place continues to be yummy and can't wait to go back the next time i'm in the area to try something new. read more
My favorite Ramen in Honolulu! This hidden gem consistently serves excellent quality food at a great price. The service is quick with courteous and attentive employees. The ambiance is warm, great for a date, networking meal, or with friends. There is one large table inside that can fit groups of 8 comfortably. Other tables seat 2 or 4. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. I like to go here to celebrate my birthday, when I want something warm to eat, and when I don't want to think too hard about where to go. They are a participant in the Fivestars reward app. Type in your phone number at the iPad near the register when you dine to earn points towards free food. The app occasionally has promotions like B1G1 ram50% off. There is a large parking lot behind the restaurant as well as street parking. I have never had any trouble finding an empty space. From the parking lot to the restaurant is ADA accessible. read more
6 months ago
Me and my sister randomly went here on our morning walk. They allowed us to bring our dog in the outside seating area, our server even gave her a dog bowl! I was worried we wouldn't be able to find a spot that allows pets so that was a huge relief. Service was quick, pleasant, and our host was very nice as well. The food was so yummy. The crisp on the Gyoza and the tenderness of the char siu in the tonkotsu ramen was to die for. There's also a cute little coffee shop next door. read more
This ramen place is delicious, and has a simple menu where you know what you're getting and they deliver exactly what you would expect. You get what you pay for in this place. Went mid afternoon so service was quick and the ramen came out hot and fast. There were a lot of people getting take out, so that's a testament. The tonkatsu had a nice, deep flavor, and I would definitely want to try the other broths. The place is a typical ramen bar with a calm and casual setting, and it's clean, right, and parking is relatively easy with street parking and parking behind the shop. read more
1 year ago
My favorite ramen spot !!! The veggie tomato ramen is always my go to ! Always delicious and always cooked perfectly ! I've never been disappointed in the service or food . I've tried all appetizers, and they're all super good ! And they have the best gyoza sauce ! I was told it's very simple , but it's still so delicious! Love this place ! It's also BYOB read more
I've seen this small restaurant when I've seen doctors in this building and heard it had good vegetarian offerings. We love ramen so we thought we'd give it a try. I had the garlic tonkotsu ramen spicy level 1 and added ajitama egg and extra char sui. Others had the cold vegetable tan tan men and the garlic tonkotsu spicy level 2. SInce we LOVE garlic, and gyoza we ordered 2 garlic gyoza. We did take out. I liked the packaging where there was a tray that set on top of the broth with the noodles and other condiments. Made it easy to put it together when we were ready to eat. My tonkotsu was fine in that it was not too spicy but the level 2 spicy was really hot and the broth was bright red so it was almost inedible for that person. The veg tan tan seemed like it was good. The garlic on top of the gyoza was dry and reminded me of sawdust. I thought it would be like slices of fried garlic. An okay meal, but it might be awhile before we try it again. I was surprised since it had such good ratings. Maybe I just need to try something else here. read more
First time experience. Restaurant at the corner with indoor and outdoor dining. Parking in the same building. They validate for 1 hour free, after that I believe is $2 for 30 minutes. Smaller menu option. I heard that the garlic gyoza is popular here. Ordered that to share and had the spicy tonkotsu ramen. The gyoza comes with 5 piece and covered in deep fried crunchy garlic. I find it too excessive. Can't taste the flavor of the gyoza and the filling, mouth was mainly garlic chips. The spicy tonkotsu was spicy, but flavor was really good. Noodle was chewy and soup was tasty. Attentive service. I would definitely be back for the ramen noodles. read more
1 year ago
Food is amazing! Staff is very friendly as well. Fast service and food came out fast. Tonoktsu is awesome. The garlic gyoza is awesome. Fresh potato chips and on Wed they have oxtail. Go and try there. Worth the price. read more
1 year ago
Definitely one of the best meal I had in Oahu! Their ramen broth was so flavorful and rich. Their curry was fantastic too! Friendly service, excellent location, plenty of street parking available. read more
Service is so good and quick here! First off, it's byob, and they will very nicely supply you with glasses. I've had several of the menu items by now... where to start? For pupus, I've had the gyoza, spicy cheese gyoza, and chicken karaage. All of them were really good. I am probably most fond of the karaage. The spicy cheese gyoza is good too, but on the heavier side -- there's a lot of cheese and meat! The garlic tonkatsu ramen was really tasty and garlicky! I loved it but haven't had it again because the oil was kind of hard on my old lady stomach. Otherwise, I'd get it again in a heartbeat! The Tantan men is really good too. It different from goma tei. I think the broth is thicker, almost crunchier? It is more complex. Really recommend. I've been here about 4 times now, and will be back! read more
8 months ago
Stopped by with visiting family on a Saturday evening. Not busy at all, and they quickly accommodated our party of four with seating on the patio outside. The inside of the restaurant was nice and cozy, and restrooms are made available to customers. Our server graciously answered all of our questions regarding the menu, and he checked in frequently during our meal. The food itself was phenomenal. A family member and myself have a gluten sensitivity, so we were happy to see that they can alter seemingly any of their ramen dishes to have gluten free noodles. Overall a very peaceful and enjoyable experience. read more
Junpuu is still my favorite ramen spot. Service is fast and friendly, broths are all excellent without being overpowering, and noodles and accompaniments are all delicious. It's amazing comfort food and absolutely hits the spot when you want ramen! read more
4 months ago
we had the best experience !!! I discovered junpu before I moved to Maui and I thought about the garlic miso for years !!! back in honoulu and near our house !! Rika was so kind to my dog who had a really bad day and was being rewarded with char sui ! he also got a lot of hugs and affection !! Super friendly staff and delicious ramen ! noodles perfectly cooked thin style, garlic miso so delicious you will crave it !!! Favorite ramen spot for sure ! read more
Their ramen and broth are so legit, definitely more legit than their Supreme bootlegged logo! Seating is very cozy and more ideal for parties of two to four people, however they will work to get you seated if your party is bigger. We ordered their Vegetarian Tantan Men and Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, which both came out at reasonable times. I did want to caveat that it's a must to add their Ajitama egg because it's good, but sadly none of their ramen dishes include an egg. The former dish had a nice amount of veggies-spinach, eggplant and zucchini, while the broth had a distinguishable, umami nutty taste! Pro tip: You can get free spice levels until you hit 10+! read more
10 months ago
Was my wonderful wife (yeah, she is) and I first time eating here! Was recommended by one of the staff next door at Invision (had appointment after dinner). We had really pleasant dining experience. The place is warm and inviting. Initially, had a difficult time getting through as my wife and I had entered through a "side/front door" that was on the parking lot side. There was some highchair's that made my path rather narrow and difficult to maneuver (I'm disabled and in wheelchair). However, a really sweet woman who was dining with I believe was her son, saw what was happening and attempted to move them out of the way. BIG MAHALO's to that kind and thoughtful woman. Almost immediately after, a younger woman who's one of the staff took the highchair's from the kind woman. Another staff member, a very kind gentleman, removed a few chairs so my wife could position me at the end of the long, center table. Was the PERFECT height too! The young woman brought us out some waters, napkins, and share plates. Started out an appetizer, the Garlic Gyoza and it was "buried" in a mound of SCRUMPTIOUS and CRUNCHY Fried Garlic YUM YUM YUMMY. As for our dinner, my wife ordered the Garlic Miso Ramen w/ Extra Green Onions. She LOVED it!!! I "sampled" the broth and it was pretty TASTY. She could finish all of it. So, I had the pleasure and joy of finishing it :) I had the Tonkotsu Ramen and the broth was smooth, silky, and OH SO... AWESOME!!! I was savoring every sip of it ;-) The noodles were PERFECT and the Chashu Pork Slices were mouth-watering tender and juicy. Unfortunately, my phone had updated and my camera was having issues and didn't check when I took photos. Was unable to get a "clear" picture my wife's Garlic Miso Ramen before she started eating, it came out blurry :'( I managed to capture the Garlic Gyoza, plus an advertisement on the "chalk" wall about Oxtail Soup is back on Wednesday. Too bad it's only Monday :'( next time! Was able to capture my Tonkotsu Ramen. BTW, I also did take a picture of the Tonkatsu Ramen with the leftover CRUNCHY Garlic that I put on the side of my bowl only "after" tasting the broth. The Garlic just added texture and enhanced the broth a little more! Unfortunately again, that picture came out blurry too :'( Overall, we had an AMAZING dining experience. ALL the Staff were very attentive, kind, and really down-to-earth :)) When we were leaving we had gone out the wider door that led to outdoor seating. Attempted to open go back inside to go to my Invision Appointment. Unknowingly, found out the door was locked. Luckily, there was either the Owner or Manager of Junpuu who was out there too. He informed us that they lock the main door at 5pm, Good to know! He kindly unlocked the door for us to go back in. SO AWESOME!!!!! Above and Beyond Service all the way!!!!! We'll most DEFINITELY dine here again, when we make it into town. Mahalo nui loa!!! read more
9 months ago
I'm notoriously selective when it comes to Ramen , but trying their Miso Ramen completely wowed me. It brought back memories of a cozy family-run restaurant in Japan. Absolutely delicious!! read more
11 months ago
5 months ago
Stopped by here with family and would definitely want to come back again to try some of the other options - I ended up getting the classic spicy ramen and the portions/soup were something to savor for quite some time, I left feeling very full and open to trying more on the menu for next time - Miguel Morales Photography read more
3 years ago
Came here for lunch with friends and family, 6 total. They open at 11:00 a.m. so we got there a few minutes before since they didn't take reservations. Lots of parking in the rear upper parking deck, wide open on nights/weekends. There's a back door into Junpuu from the rear so you don't have to go around. They gave us the large picnic-style table dead center inside, perfect for our group of 6 (it would've been comfortable for up to 8). We started with appetizers of the garlic gyoza, potato chips, and vegan karaage for my vegetarian son. The gyoza was heaped with a large pile of dried garlic chips, which add a great zing to the crispy gyoza. Garlic lovers, rejoice! The potato chips came warm and crispy, though it wasn't as salted as I thought it would be. The vegan karaage was a soy "meat" product that was really good, with a crispy crust and a nice chili dipping sauce. For my main course I had the tomato ramen and added a medium-boiled & flavored egg for an extra charge. I've had the miso ramen here...the tomato ramen is a nice contrast to the miso. Instead of char-siu pork slices this one comes with ground pork. The tomato broth is a great way to enjoy the ramen; though unorthodox I love the taste. I could've used a little more bamboo and vegetables, but I could've order extra for a charge. I want to try tan tan or tonkotsu next time! read more
Junpuu is tied for first place in my book when it comes to garlic oil tonkotsu ramen! I had read raving reviews about it, so of course I had to check it out. They're located in the Medical Arts Building on S. King St. There's a shared parking lot with plenty of open spots. I went for lunch a little past 11am and there were already customers inside, but it wasn't fully packed. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. I sat outside and they gave me a mini fan which is meant to keep the flies away. I enjoyed people-watching from their patio. I ordered the garlic oil tonkotsu ramen for $13.95 plus I added an ajitama egg for $2. I thought the ramen was very reasonably priced. As soon as I took a sip of the broth, I was in heaven! It was rich, creamy and full of flavor! The noods were chewy and had the perfect texture. There weren't a lot of extra garnishes, but it really didn't need it. When you have a tasty broth and perfect noods, you don't need to add extra stuff. The only thing I added was an ajitama egg, and it was perfect - not too runny, not overly cooked. Service was outstanding. The food came out fast and they checked on me often. I'd highly recommend this place if you're craving an outstanding bowl of ramen! read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
My friend and I came to this place around 8, and there were pretty much no cars in the parking lot. When we arrived, I was wondering did we go to the wrong place since it looks nothing like restaurants but more office space. Once I walked in I was like wow it is a restaurant and it's such a cute and fun hang out spot. I asked can they do Spicy Miso and Garlic Miso together and they allowed it, so I got spicy garlic miso ramen. I got 2 stars spicy but I highly recommend more if you can eat spicy, it might look really red and scary but it's actually doesn't taste spicy at all. At least for me I couldn't taste the spicy, maybe just a tiny baby kick but that's it. The spicy cheese gyoza was okay, I don't really like those red stuff on top of the gyoza and it made it so salty for my liking and I feel like it cover the taste of the gyoza. The service overall was great, she was really sweet and she tried to explain the spice level to me by comparing with Bulak ramen. read more
2 years ago
The 5 star reviews on here say it all! Found my new favorite ramen spot! Flavorable broth, perfect textured noods - I find myself salivating thinking about their ramen and gyoza - holy moly! The service also impeccable! Metered street parking available. Will be back again soon! read more
11 months ago
3.5 stars for solid ramen. What to order: - Favorite between the garlic tonkatsu, spicy tonkatsu, and shoyu, was the spicy tonkatsu. Flavorful and spicy! Pros - The area is a bit dodgy but they have their own parking lot and plenty of street parking. - They don't take reservations but at 5pm there was no wait and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. - I heard a lot of take out orders but the food came out quickly. - Also the service was super friendly! Cons: - The meat was a bit firm and I prefer more garnish. - I didn't like the garlic gyoza - I think it was the flavor I'd the meatball and the sauce, but loved all the crunchy deep fried garlic pieces. Would come back especially because of the great parking but not my #1 ramen spot. read more
After a long and tiring hike, my family friends and I came by to have some lunch. We all ordered a variety of things, so it was nice to try a little bit of everything. It's safe to say that everything tasted really good and was super satisfying. I personally got the Cha siu quesadilla and it was so good! The flavors are super great, and went well with all of the other ingredients. I also like the garlic gyoza, which is super garlicky, and I loved it. All of my other family friends so that the Roman and noodles were super tasty so I hope to try it next time I come back. We were able to park in the back which I think you do have to pay for. We also didn't wait long considering we had a party of eight and took up the big table in the middle. The restaurant is self is relatively small probably for groups around four people but if they're not busy it can work. They also have a restroom inside the restaurant. read more
My family of three decided to have dinner on Wednesday night at 6:30 pm. At this time it was pretty quiet with the restaurant only 30% full. After our meal was over the capacity had increased to 70% indicating how fast it can fill up. We opted to eat on their outdoor patio which was perfect. Indoor seating was bright and clean with a variety of large and small tables. The outdoor seating has high top chairs and can be a little dark. They had a variety of food items to choose from with several pupu (appetizers) options. My go to ramen of choice is usually Tantan Men so I immediately decided on that after seeing it on the menu. The flavor was satisfactory and not too salty for my taste. Much more sesame taste with a hint of spice. The noodles were amazing! Not overcooked and the texture was perfect. There was a few greens (spinach that day) and bamboo shoots. If I do come back I would order the tantan men again without the bamboo shoots. Junpuu is located on the corner of Victoria and Beretania. Street parking is readily available if there isn't any activities happening in the park. We were lucky enough to get parking immediately in front of the restaurant. The staff was friendly and made conversation leaving us with a smile on our face. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: It is Bring Your Own Booze read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Delightful surprise at Junpuu on King Street across from Blaisdell Center concert hall. Seating inside and out. Cold and hot ramen and drinks available. We had light wonderful gyoza with Tonkotsu garlic ramen plus a tan tan ramen for good measure. The broth of both were substantial and flavorful. The pork slices were large and delicious. Sun noodle supplies a custom made noodle for this traditional ramen shop. One variation from tradition is a chicken ramen with yuzu that is new on the menu. Staff was professional and courteous. Although the pace is brisk, you never feel rushed. Music choices were great as well. Hands down excellent! read more
It was a rainy day and I felt like eating ramen, so Junpuu was my choice. We were lucky to get the last seats inside - it was a full house. Well, ramen is what I had but had the cold Tantanmen; spice leve 1. Ordered the large with extra noodles for an add'l $3.50 charge which gives about 50% more noodles than the regular size, I also added additional items for additional charge(s). The cold Tantanmen comes with noodles, minced meat, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and a sesame sauce drizzled over everything. The extras [ajitama egg, bamboo shoots and mix (red) onions] added to the texture and flavor of the dish. Suggest that you mix all the ingredients to incorporate the sesame dressing (?) into all the ingredients. The combination of the chewy noodles, slight crunchiness of the lettuce and bamboo shoots paired with the sesame flavor complimented each other. The slight spice at the end enhanced the flavor of this cold noodle dish. I loved the ajitama egg with its ever-so-slight semi-cooked yolk. What can I say; you just can't go wrong with this, if this is your kind of food. I wasn't that hungry when I sat down and thought that maybe, I'd be taking a little left-over home, but I just couldn't stop eating. Ended-up finishing everything. It was just right. It's a toss-up between the cold Tantanmen and Tonkotsu ramen. And, I saw that they have a new item on their menu - Yuzu Chicken Ramen; that might be a possibility on my next visit... read more
2 years ago
More info about Junpuu
1010 S King St
Ste 108
Honolulu, HI 96814
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Do I need to make a reservation?
I've never had to yet though they do get busy when there's an event at the Blaisdell Concert Hall and Arena. Sometimes you may have to stand in line and wait.
Are there any gluten free options or dishes that CAN be made gluten free?
We can make Tan tan men and tomato ramen both regular and veggie GF. Also We can make Shoyu ramen GF without Cha-shiu. thank you!!
Do they use MSG in their broth?
yes we do but we can take it out. Please ask when you order. thank you!!
Are there any of the broth's vegan?
Both Vegetarian ramen is vegan. No animal or seafood products.
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