I've always eaten here and it dawned on me that I never did a review on them, which is well deserved. Anyway, the noodles are amazing-actually, almost everything they serve is amazing. I tried almost everything they have to offer. The place has its own sitting, which is highly satisfying since it's always so difficult to get seats here in Al Moana food court-mezzanine. It's a great location and the restaurant bar is different from everyone else. The lady who serves and takes your order is always so pleasant; she is a delight to visit. read more

Kamukura Ramen - #1 Oishii Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Located in the Lanai Food Court of Ala Moana. I've heard many good things about this place, so I decided to give it a try. There weren't any seats available at the countertop as they were all taken when we got there around 715p on a weekday. Thus, we opted for a table nearby within the food court. The gentleman taking our order was very kind and helpful in navigating the menu selections with us. When you ordered they give you a buzzer that goes off when your food is ready to be picked up. I decided to grab one of the Hawaii exclusive flavors - the Creamy Chicken Ramen. My friend grabbed the cold ramen and BBQ Cheese Gyoza. The Creamy Chicken Ramen came out piping hot, which I appreciated. Although because it's being served in a disposable type of bowl, it doesn't hold its temperature for very long. The soup base started to separate halfway through the meal and wasn't as appetizing as the first few bites. It's the gritty texture for me that I can't get over. The noodles on the other hand were cooked to perfection with just the right amount of chewiness. I tried a piece of the BBQ Cheese Gyoza and I personally will not order that particular flavor again. The gyoza was fantastic and flavorful. However, the cheese was a little too gritty and the bbq sauce was a little too sweet for my liking. I would like to try the countertop service to see if that changes the experience. If the items are served in bowls as opposed to disposables and if there weren't numerous amounts of flies flying around (the food court) it would be a more pleasant experience for me. read more

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I love that they offer a half ramen! I almost never finish a full ramen so this is my go to when we're at Ala Moana or if we are at the convention center for a volleyball tournament. Order the deep fried gyoza you will not be disappointed!! We eat ramen weekly and this is by far the best gyoza on the island. read more

It was 11:45am so busy lunch hour. Ordered a BBQ beef cheese bowl to go sincei Diane want to eat at their counter and hubby was waiting at a table outside. Server was nice. Took about 5 minutes for the buzzer to go off. Bowl was nice and hot. Beef had some stringy pieces but ok overall. Not enough cheese. I mixed the cheese into the beef and it was not enough to flavor all the beef. Beef to rice ratio was very good. Not as much bbq flavor as expected, appeared to be some sauce on the rice, not on the beef. read more

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It's in the Ala Moana food section on the lower level, and they've got some really good ramen. It's a staple around here, and it looks like a family-run spot where you can watch the chef make your order. The staff was super nice, and there are a few seats at the little table. It can get pretty loud with all the people walking by, but they try to make it feel more private while you eat. read more

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It's been awhile since we ate our favorite ramen shop. We both ordered half-ramen and gyoza. Their gyoza a must have plumbed juicy plentiful of nira or chopped chives! If not having ramen must have their gyoza as a side dishes to order that will taste great to go with any meals at the open space food court at Lanai! read more

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Tried their half-order of ramen and were pleasantly surprised! Broth was richer and more flavorful than expected, and noodles were bouncy in texture. Food came out hot, and a half-order was the perfect size for our mid-afternoon snack. Know they also have a Waikiki location with specials - will try them next! read more

I went to this restaurant in Osaka Japan, and the portions here at ala Moana is the exact same. The food was just as good, albeit the menu isn't the exact same as the Japan location but either way I loved it. I did have to order my Tan Tan Men without peanuts bc they add it ontop. When you sit inside they give you cups of ice water, and carry your bowls to you at the counter. Super quick and great service and the food was amazing read more

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The ramen is pretty good, but this review isn't about the food. The service here, even though it is a restaurant within the food court is very subpar. The cashier/ front of the restaurant worker prioritizes and favorites Japanese speaking customers and will actively ignore and give bad service to locals who are trying to get a counter seat. She is very unprofessional and because of this makes the dine in experience quite poor. She needs better training and needs to work on providing quality service to EVERYONE and not just to Japanese speaking customers. read more

The ramen shop was located in the Lanai food court at Ala Moana Center. I ordered the #2 Seasoned Egg Ramen as it was one of the recommended items. I was given a pager to let me know when my food was ready. It was decent bowl of ramen. It was a light, clear, French-inspired consommé broth, a nice break from the more popular greasy tonkotsu broth. I wouldn't mind coming back to try their other flavors. read more

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We went here a couple weeks ago. I ordered a creamy chicken ramen and risotto because that's wildly different and may be worth the try. The order I asked was entered wrong and was a cheese tomato chicken ramen and honestly very strange. Couldn't figure out how to eat it with a cup of rice and cheese on the side. Still, tomato in ramen is strange that I went home with the mostly vegetables and soup left. I repurposed it to make sinigang. The gyoza ordered were good though! We will be back one more time after they realized my order was wrong and I'm hoping to produce a better review. read more

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March is National Noodle Month... Cheers that it has 31 days to celebrate the one carb that I love...and here at Kamukura Ramen a place that's been on my list for quite some time that I finally get to give a peek as I've heard so much about them and the choices they have from their Grand Menu of Oishi Ramen to Hawaii Special Menu of Cheese Tomato that I actually really wanted to try but did notice the "Chicken Char Siu Ramen" as it consists of Yuzu Lemon Flavor that I love. I really wanted to sit one of their counter seats but since it was thirty minutes to closing I was denied which I totally understand but what a bummer as it was a much comforting vibe. Once I found one of many seatings available in Lanai Food Court packing was nice as they separate the noodle and soup which was okay as the yuzu was like a yuzu pepper paste you need to mix in with the soup and had more of a sharper pepper flavor than yuzu which was disappointing but their gyoza was quite huge with five pieces in an order had a nice chewy wrapper filled that was a generous serving along with a packet of sauce for their convenience but was an inconvenience for me as it was impossible to dip. Keeping the kama'aina in mind with giving a free 1/2 seasoned egg with a proof of Hawaii State ID is nice to keep us coming back for more to support this gem located in the Lanai Food Court. Thank you! read more

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The portion were huge and it was nice dining in so it felt like eating at an authentic ramen shop. The staff also spoke Japanese and English as well. I would eat here again if I felt like eating ramen. read more

Kamukura Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This one probably one of the best ramens in Hawaii. They make a clear but hearty broth, super flavorful broth with cabbage and juicy cha sui meat. The noodles are perfectly cooked. One of my favorite places to eat. They're fast and efficient and clean! read more

Kamukura Ramen - Oishi ramen with egg - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

KHON2 featured this restaurant in their news segment a couple of years ago and I've been wanting to try it out since. I've visited The Lanai Food Court many times afterwards, but I kept ending up with steak, burgers, Korean food or musubis. It took me a little over two years, but happy I finally got around to it! I ordered their Aburi Char Siu Tan Tan Men and BBQ Beef Fried Rice. Both were absolutely delicious, but the prices were pretty steep. read more

Kamukura Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hungry for ramen? We tried Kamukura Ramen inside one of Ala Moana's food court by Macy's side. The staff was friendly and even tried to help me decide on what to try from their menu. Be prepared to enjoy your ramen in a food court area with lots of people which means loud noises. We tried the Tan Tan Ramen with Deep Fried Gyoza. The Tan Tan Ramen is seasoned perfectly with the perfect temperature with every bite. The Deep Fried Gyoza was yummm too! I'd probably ask for more sauce next time ;) One packet sauce was not enough. I'd say try them. For a ramen place in a food court area, Kamukura Ramen will have you coming back for more of their food. I know I'd definitely be back to try the other ramen and other sides dishes like the fried chicken or their pesto gyoza! As always, thank you for reading my review. Have a great week! read more

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Great service, made to order dishes. We ordered fried rice, gyozas, and chicken karaage, they were all delicious. Especially the fried rice was made with Japanese rice that were more round and had a firmer texture, was especially enjoyable. We can see the chief making our dishes after we ordered, he even said hello and goodbye to us. People working here are very nice. read more

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Whoa delicious ramen in the food court? Yesssss This place is located in the Ala Moana mall food court near the Macy's side. As you walk into the food court it's on your right side when you walk in Ambiance is cheery, clean and bright with a seating area if you decide to dine in lol rather than sit in the larger food court I ordered the oishi ramen for that light broth with napa cabbage and some gyoza. Ramen was yums and exactly what I wanted. Wow let's talk about the gyoza . It's packed with veggies and protein wrapped in a thin skin panfried till golden crisp. The chefs and staff are wonderful and welcoming here! Check it out read more

Kamukura Ramen - Oishi ramen light broth - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The oishii ramen had a light flavour that was refreshing. The noodles were cooked perfectly, too! While the char siu was as powerful as I would have liked, it went well with the lighter broth. I really enjoyed the cabbage in it, too. Service was fast, and the noren screen kept the sound out pretty decently. The price is a bit high, but the ramen for now is the best ramen I've had on island in a while. I even drank the broth, which I usually leave. O would 100% go back. I shared the bowl with my husband, and we just ordered extra noodles. The server gave me a separate little bowl and spoon to use. Very nice. read more

Kamukura Ramen - Oishii Ramen large - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Easy selection of choices. Decent serving portions. Reasonably priced. My bowl of soup was served hot. It hit the spot after taking a sip with the soup spoon. read more

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This place is amazing! Was here over the summer had the Roasted Pork Ramen and they give you the biggest juiciest Roasted Pork ever! Also had the gyozas which were also excellent! I'll definitely be coming back here multiple times next time I'm in 808! read more

#30 of 52 (weeks of trying a new restaurant at least once a week). Looking for something to eat after visiting Made in Hawaii and since we were parked at the mall we checked out the small food court located near Macys. My honey and I enjoy trying different ramen restaurants so once we same Kamukura Ramen it was an easy decision. We both refuse to eat ramen without egg in it so we got the same dish, Seasoned Egg Ramen for $17.98. Ramen was ready in a few minutes. It doesn't look like other ramen as the broth is clear. The taste though blew us away. Where does all that flavor come from? The noodles were nice and chewy and the egg was good. I was not a fan of the cabbage though. It just didn't seem like the right veg with the ramen. Different bowl of ramen from other places we've tried but pretty flavorful. read more

Kamukura Ramen - Seasoned egg ramen $17.98 - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Kamukura Ramen is located at the Lanai on mall level at Ala Moana Center. What I liked about this place was the ambience and exclusivity it offered despite being in a public eating space. They had these beautiful, flowy curtains that gave their own ramen bar seating an exclusive feel. If there was space open you could "eat in" at the bar. We got lucky as two people just left as we ordered. Otherwise you have to find a seat among the rest of the open food court (good luck). Kamukura has a variety of ramen. We ordered the half portions of the Tan Tan Ramen and the Aburi Char Siu Ramen. Both the tan tan and aburi char siu were good (solid 7.5/10). Both half portion ramen bowls were the perfect size as we also ordered the gyoza, which was huge, delicious, and the REAL star of the show guys! Be sure to order the gyoza when you come here! Service was friendly & pretty quick. I'd definitely come here again! read more

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Kamukura Ramen at Ala Moana was such a pleasant surprise. It was super tasty and full of umami flavor. The broth is lighter than typical tonkotsu but still really flavorful, and the noodles have that perfect chewy texture. I got the house special and added an egg, and everything came out fast and piping hot. It's a great spot if you want something comforting without feeling too heavy. Definitely worth a stop if you're shopping and craving a solid bowl of ramen! read more

Ramen in the moment was tasty and flavorful, however may be too salty or use MSG. I got a headache when I got home. The service was standard for a food court. I liked the seating area felt a little like Japan. read more

Okay. I was in the mood for ramen and had come back to try it out since I didn't last time. We sat at the bar, a little private dining from the rest of the food court. Watching the chefs prepare your perfect bowl of ramen, trying the broth to ensure it's desired taste, was something I appreciate. When it came out piping hot, I couldn't help but drool a little in my mouth. My first bite was just "Wow. This is so good." Another with some tender, sliced pork belly and a few pieces of chopped napa cabbage was so refreshing (as most ramen places give you the standard Bena sprouts). The broth though...it was piping HOT (like you don't understand how much J appreciate piping HOT broth in my ramen noodle soup). It tasted very pure, not fatty at all, nor did it leave my mouth with a salt taste or coating on my tongue. My DD usually doesn't like a lot of soup, preferring more noodles but she actually asked for MORE soup after tasting a few spoonfuls. The ambiance reminded me of having ramen at a bar in Tokyo. The counters were clean and modern. The staff were friendly and you could tell they took pride in their work, crafting each bowl per order. Yes, I'm going to be coming back here. Oooo...we also ordered a side of nicely pan fried gyoza that didn't need any sauce. Yummm read more

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I've seen this ramen stall at The Lanai Food Court many times and decided to try it today. I got their most popular ramen bowl #2 Seasoned Egg Ramen $17.98. It had white cabbage, pork, roasted pork and ajitama. I also tried their five piece gyoza $7.99. As with any ramen it's the broth that makes the dish. The broth that I got today was fantastic. It was light, clean, non greasy and tasted great. The dashi really came through. The pork was tender with the right amount of fat. The ajitama was cooked to perfection. I love a perfect ajitama. The gyoza was alright. It had a nice amount of pork and veggie filling. It came with a packet of gyoza sauce. Don't forget to check in first when you come here. You get a dollar off any bowl of ramen. read more

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Came here for a quick eats because wifey is hungry and just came out from her procedure which requires her to fast for 12hrs. Luckily no long queue so we immediately got our order. I'm not that hungry so I just got an appetizer for myself. Fried chicken it is! It was good but not the best. Crispy from the outside and juicy from the inside but it was kind'a bland. I love how the chicken doesn't feel really oily while munching on them. Wifey is kind enough to share her ramen which is tasty and delish. Love the broth bruuuh! I'm gonna come back here to try their other ramen. One ramen place at a time... read more

Kamukura Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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First time I ate ramen that broth was SWEET. Not good I don't know what made it sweet. It was tantan with charsiu First bite was what???? Tried to finish it. But couldn't plus it was $17 for half portion read more

Food : Twice enjoyed the ramen and guava here. Quick and tasty. Friends like the fried chicken. Good fast food ! Ambience: Casual food court at the A La Moana mall. Facility :Minimal, multiple tables in a noisy food court Would definitely eat here on repeat read more

I love Kamukura ramen. With 100 restaurants, this being the 100th and the first one in Hawaii. The Original Oishi ramen's broth is consommé base, it's a light mild and a hint of sweetness from the cabbage. Similar to an old school ramen place that your grandparents use to take you to. So if you want something simple and comforting this is your bowl ... and all the pork slices are tasty and tender. If you want a more robust flavor, you might want to consider their Tantan ramen served either Hot or Cold. And if you want it Spicy, they are releasing their New Volcano Ramen! Starting July 1,2024. Only served here in Hawaii. It reminds me of a premium spicy Kimchee Shin ramen. Note: All of their soup base, ramen noodles, and gyoza wrappers are all from Japan. Soooo you know the quality is really good. The ambiance is in the Lanai Food court in Ala moana, and they are nestled in the corner with a beautiful white curtain. Once you pass thru the curtains, you will be transported to Japan and met with such a friendly happy Japanese Staff. Pro Tip: if you want a "Real" bowl and utensils, sit at the counter. I like it, it really feels like I'm back in Japan. PS. Make sure to get the gyozas, they are so Big and Delicious. read more

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Fast food ramen at its best. If you are on the go and hungering for a quick bite then this place is definitely a tasty option. At 7pm we were happy to visit and sample the warm broth on a cool night. The miso ramen has a thicker type of broth with seasoned pork and green onion. We ordered the smaller portion but next time will go bigger. The egg ramen was so good..I think this was my favorite. The noodles and the salt broth hit the spot with the meat tenderly cooked. The best part of the meal was the gyoza. The dumplings were a nice size and plump with filling definitely hand made. We also ordered karage and that was just okay and seemed a little too dry like it was prepared earlier and reheated so maybe won't order that again. The seating at the bar was closed so we opted for the open seating at a small table at the food court. It wasn't too busy and so atmosphere was quieter than normal. Food took a little bit longer but that's a good thing because that means it's made to order. read more

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They were giving out 15% off coupons outside of the Honolulu Marathon expo. I wasnt able to go before the marathon but the coupon was good for the whole week. I made there the day after the marathon and the noodle soup was great. The broth is much lighter and less fatty than other places. The noodles were cooked just right with a chewy texture. When we were in Japan last summer I saw Kamakura Ramen places all over. read more

Wow this place just keeps slipping lower and lower. But I think this was the tipping point. For $9 all we got was some burnt, dry left over bits of chicken. Looks nothing even close to what it used to be. read more

Amazinnggggg ramen . I just realized I have never wrote a review but have been eating here forever! This is my favorite ramen spot hands down. Today was the first time I got cold ramen and to my surprise it was delicious and I mean the flavor was there in every bite. They gave me a pager to wait for my food maybe 5minutes everyone is always so nice I have never had bad customer service here and you really get your bang for your buck . It's a cute place to sit and away from the pigeons which is good ! Love it here so much ! read more

Kamukura Ramen - Cold Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Being the loyal creamy, rich, tonkatsu ramen broth fan that I am, I seriously surprised myself at how much I LOVE Kamukura's broth. Humble in appearance (a light, thin, clear broth), it is anything but humble in flavor. The ultimate comfort broth that is so flavorful and rich, it's delicious. I love the cabbage that they pair with the broth, it's a perfect bowl of ramen. The regular size is a generous portion. Their karaage chicken is delicious, as well. The service is always polite and quick and we love being able to watch the cooks while we eat. We have been multiple times and have no intention of not coming back again very soon! read more

Kamukura Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

SUMMARY * Taste is good but what flavors this broth? * Broth should be super murky and not very clear at all * Price high for ingredients provided * Ingredients sparse * Fried Chicken serving deceptive * Not many noodles in a regular serving Located in the food court (mountain side) next to Macy's where the first former Shirokiya used to be and opposite HiTEA Café (ocean side). They'll take your order very near to closing (755pm; Ala Moana now closes at 8pm instead of 9pm)! Me to cashier: I've never tried your food. What shall I try first? Cashier: Well, most popular is the #2 Seasoned Egg Ramen and the #11 BBQ Beef Ramen. Me: Would I be able to substitute the bean sprouts for extra cabbage (referring to #11)? Cashier: Let me check..(asks the chef then returns)...yes, we will give you cabbage in exchange for beansprouts. Me: Okay, I'll have the BBQ Beef Ramen...and a side order of chicken. ... Cashier: ...Gives me a buzzer that alerts me when my order is ready ... Me: I walk to the restroom and back, and shortly upon returning, the buzzer rings. I grab my order and find a table nearby. What do I think? I like it! :thumbs up: (1) BBQ BEEF RAMEN The up: The $21.99 ramen is so pretty with the BBQ meat stacked upon the ramen. The broth is mildly murky and delicious. The BBQ meat is soft and smokey. The ramen is al dente, perfect. The bean sprouts that I can't eat are non-existent replaced by cabbage. Garlic chips add a nice flavor to the dish. The down: I did wish there were more noodles and that the serving was much larger considering the high $22 price. (2) SIDE ORDER OF FRIED CHICKEN The up: Very tasty, fried chicken morsels. The down: The overall look of the $7.99 dish as pictured is fantastic but upon closer inspection of the actual order, most of the heft is fried skin fried in such a way that the skin are longer fried strips of skin that create the illusion of a dense side dish which are really just small pieces of chicken surrounded by large pieces of battered skin. So, not many chicken pieces for the price and the pieces are oily. On my second visit, I ordered: (3) SEASONED EGG RAMEN The up: Delicious! Similar to the BBQ Beef ramen above but instead, just with a couple pork slices and an egg. The down: Same as the above ramen. Not much in there for the price. Wished I had known to add the $1.99 1.5x ramen upgrade but that would have increased the price to $20 just for mostly noodles. (4) SIDE ORDER GYOZA Contains chives which was a pleasant surprise. They are sort of large, puffy creations filled with the herb. The up: Pretty good taste; a bit spicy; enjoyable to munch on. The down: $7.99 for a set of 5 gyoza is quite expensive. read more

Kamukura Ramen - Side order of fried chicken - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

When you been craving ramen a week, you're willing to pay $25 for a bowl! Was it worth it? Jury is still out... Got there little before 9am, after my dentist down the street. My hygenist even looked up what was open and found Kamakura for me. Most places open at 11, so big plus already. Examining the menu. Everything sounded good...after Googling "aburi" I decided on that. I still had a few minutes and Chef (?) came to tell me not open yet...but girl came right over from behind and said she would take my order. I was more than happy to wait, but that was very nice of her. Another plus! Got to my office and the dilemma...do I eat it at 9:15-ish or wait til lunch. I decided to sneak a sniff and wait til lunch. Soup separate so everything stayed good...I just had to reheat the shiru. Pretty good. Char siu soft and not super fatty. 4 thick slices. Ramen cooked well and had a good taste. Broth was a little sweet and oily for me, but not a biggie. A lot of food for me with a small snack worth leftover...I can see the local boys needing side chicken and gyoza to fill up. So worth $25? I'd say on occasion I'd pull the trigger. Maybe $20 is a little easier to stomach for a bowl of ramen... but I'll be back. read more

Kamukura Ramen - Aburi ... yum. - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fried rice I ordered was too oily and small portions. It was not even half of small brown box. Tastes bland and too greasy. Never go back again. read more

Kamukura Ramen - Not even half of small brown box of fried rice $9.99 - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I tried Kamakura at recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint. Kamakura is located at the food court next to Macys. I recommend eating at the counter because the ambiance is a lot more relaxing than at a table in the food court. I tried a special tan tan half size ramen for $9.99 and a side order of gyoza. The tantan ramen was good, noodles at the right texture and the tantan broth was really good. Their home made gyoza was fantastic too, lots of filling and tasty, The half size was a good size for a quick lunch. My mom also ordered the same thing and she said wow the broth was really good, she felt like she was eating in Japan. I'll definitely be back and want to try the Oishii ramen the next time, it seemed like everyone was ordering the Oishi dish while i was there. read more

Kamukura Ramen - Half size tan tan ramen and gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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