it was an alright experience. The dipping sauces--black tonkotsu and tonkotsu--were flavorful and definitely the best part of the meal. The soft-boiled egg was perfect, with a creamy yolk that was spot on. The kakuni, however, was a letdown. The pieces weren't as tender as they used to be, and the quality of the meat wasn't great. It didn't live up to what I remembered from previous visits. Overall, it was okay, but not as impressive as it used to be. read more

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Menya le Nood is a hidden gem serving up the most special tsukemen. I tried their black tonkotsu broth that was so rich and flavorful with the most tender kakuni pork belly I've had in a long time. The noodles were thick and cooked perfectly al dente with that chew I wish all noodles had. The ajitama egg had the best runny yolk and paired with the tsukemen broth was an insanely delicious bite. I ordered this value set with ramen, three pieces of gyoza, and a beer for $27 not including tax or tip. The portion was large and this was such a great deal. The service was fast and I loved the ambiance of this spot with their simple decor and paper lanterns. I can't believe it's taken me so long to discover this place and I'm so happy I finally did! read more

Menya le Nood - Menya Tsukemen Value Set - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I guess my husband wanted to try this ramen place located on Pensacola street before you get to chan wah Kam manapua luckily we found street parking because we have a handicapped plaque right on Pensacola street. We're the 1st one there because they opens at 11am. Decided to eat something than ramen but what I wanted only comes a combo whether you choose ramen or bowls. I wanted a Mini chicken karage bowl with 3 piece gyoza. She said can't have it have to be a ramen or a full size bowl to get the combo or order separately. So I opt to eat a basic ramen with shoyu broth and ordered the 3 piece gyoza to make it a combo. My husband ordered their menta special ramen with tonokatsu broth. My ramen was ok the noodles were little on chewy side and the broth mild shoyu taste but ok. The gyoza was good. Though my husband said it seems to be garlicky or onioney taste. He's ramen came with egg, 2 pieces of thick pork belly slices he said was good. All in all was ok. read more

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Best pork kakuni I have ever had hands down it's perfectly salty and moist (some places it's still dry in the broth even). Service is always nice and lunchtime combos are awesome. It's also a really cool kitchen and you can watch them while they cook! read more

Came here on a whim last Monday evening and had an awesome experience! The food was delicious, and the service was great. It's a cozy little spot--perfect for a casual date night. The portions were generous, especially the noodles (which I love). Everything tasted fresh and made in-house which is a major plus! As with most ramen places, you can customize your bowl, and the total came out to $38 before tip. Here's what we ordered: "Basic Ramen" with Black Garlic Tonkatsu Base Comes with a piece of charsiu and noodles. - This was my order, and while it was "basic," that's exactly what I wanted. The black garlic flavor really came through, the noodles tasted so fresh, and the charsiu was better than most I've tried. "Menya Ramen "with Tonkatsu Base Comes with charsiu, egg, nori, and noodles. - My boyfriend said the noodles were perfectly al dente, and the broth was flavorful yet simple. The charsiu was tender and juicy, and the egg was, in his words, "eggin'." He also got a 3-piece gyoza on the side, which he enjoyed. I asked how it was, and he gave me a thumbs-up and a nod, so I'm taking that as a win! If you're looking for a lighter option, I'd recommend trying the vegan bases. The tonkatsu base is a bit heavier compared to others I've tried--kind of like a French dip in texture (if you know, you know). Overall, the employees were friendly and welcoming, and the vibes were great. This is the perfect pau hana spot to relax and enjoy a meal with friends. They also offer beer and lunch specials, which you'll see advertised if you dine in. Oh, and there's street parking available! read more

Menya le Nood - Menya Ramen (Tonkatsu base) - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This was another staple in college when it was Menya Musashi, but even though the name changed, the flavors haven't Menya prides itself on its tonkotsu broth, probably the richest broth I've ever had but that's what makes it so addicting. The thick noodles, menma bamboo shoots, nori, and tea egg all add different elements and bites to enjoy with the uniquely rich tonkotsu. However the star of the show is their slow braised kakuni pork belly, that is the richest, melt in your mouth piece of pork I think you'll ever eat It's a small area so unfortunately parking is extremely hard to get unless you're lucky, but the service is fast and I've always left satisfied read more

Menya le Nood - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best karaage chicken that I've had since coming back from Japan! They ramen is also on point! I will be back to try more things. I really want to try the tsukemen. I've heard it's really good. I had the super Kenya ramen last time and it was awesome. The service is fast and can get busy during normal lunch and dinner times so if you can go earlier the better. Also parking can be an issue. Not much can be done on that one. It wasn't too noisy or busy that's why I like going when they open. read more

Menya Le nood, always satisfies.... Stopped in for a quick lunch on Town side and ordered the Signature Menya Tsukomen ($19.50) with Tonkotsu broth and a Large size Noodle (+$1). Great flavors, and textures of noodles (sun) , 2 thick pieces of cha sui and a perfect made Ajitama. Let the slurping begin ! Crispy Chicken Karaage (5pcs) ($7.50) was also ordered, with such a large portion, I almost didn't finish.... But success! Broke da mouth good ! If you're in town, Menya is a must .... Follow me on Yelp, Facebook & Instagram @noodlesoupr Limited street Parking Seats 34 Walking distance from Ala Moana & Waikiki. read more

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Today's journey - Menya Le Nood. I admit, I walked past the entrance a few times before realizing it's between the smoke shop and the beauty shop. We did a 5:15 walk-in with no reservation. Easily seated our group of 4. There's a few happy hour deals we took advantage of. Ordering the ramen/tsukemen seemed complicated at first, but in hindsight, it was not too hard. Start with broth (and either Tsukemen or Ramen), toppings set, and then quantity of noodles and/or extra toppings. My meal consisted of the following: Tonkotsu Super Menya Ramen Large - 4/5. The broth was nice, and the kakuni pork was very tender with the nice layer of fat to give it a nice flavor. It was not salty at all, and the egg was perfectly cooked. The noodles were surprisingly thick for ramen. The portion was pretty good - I was quite satisfied with the ramen, gyoza, and a drink. Pan Fried Gyoza - 3.5/5. They were decent texture pan-fried gyoza and freshly prepared to order. They were decent sized and definitely better to order during Happy Hour. The only downsides was that you are not able to make your own gyoza sauce (from shoyu, vinegar, chili oil, or other ingredients), and the gyoza had a slight sesame oil taste. I personally like a 50% chili oil, 35% shoyu, 15% vinegar mixture so, sadly the gyoza were the weaker part of my meal. Mio Sparkling Sake - 4.5/5. I personally have not had a sparkling sake before, so I was pleasantly surprised to taste this. It was very smooth, and the fizzy bubbles gave it a little more body. It was actually a perfect drink to go with the tonkotsu broth. I will honestly have to see if a store carries it locally. All in all, this visit was good. I'll have to try their tsukemen next time and partake of their Karaage chicken or soft Shell shrimp. Perhaps, I'll try their goma pork broth! read more

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Get the kakuni!!!! Best kakuni ever! The ramen has two huge pieces of kakuni and it's fatty but so tender and flavorful! I got the black tonkotsu broth and added garlic shrimp to make it a combo. I love the shrimp too! Doesn't have much garlic flavor but still tasty. I didn't use the dipping sauce since it tasted like salad dressing. We also ordered the gyoza but it tasted like cinnamon which threw me off and I didn't finish it. I will be back for kakuni though. Either the tonkotsu ramen or kakuni donburi! Must try if you love pork belly! read more

Menya le Nood - Black garlic tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My Favorite Ramen so far! This is the definition of hole in the wall with people waiting outside no mater how long because you know it's going to be delicious! It's such a cute little Ramen shop, literally you eat and get out. You can smell the umami goodness from outside which is mouthwatering and yet torture if the line is long for indoor seating. The broth omg the bone broth...they could open up another shop and just sell that with nothing else. I got the Black Tonkotsu Broth ramen bowl. I wish I lived in Hawaii, someday I'll be back! read more

Menya le Nood - Black Tonkotsu Broth: savory roasted garlic pork broth ramen bowl. - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very nice restaurant!Delicious and very fresh food! Beautiful ~ .clean and tidy restaurant .Good food and great service . read more

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Amazing. Everything was executed perfectly. Chicken karaage: light, fluffy batter. Chicken was tender and flavorful. Tonkatsu ramen: the pork broth had depth. The chashu and egg were cooked to perfection. Tsukemen: got the sesame pork broth. The flavor was complex and complimented the chewy, wide noodles really well. read more

Medium sized restaurant with simple decor and competitive street parking. Came her for dinner and it satisfied our need for a hot dinner after meals of poke and sushi. Portions are adequate but pricy for ramen. The broths were just right but be sure you know what you can handle for the night as the tonkatsu broths can feel very rich, especially paired with very fatty pork belly. The ramen noodles were chewy and springy while the food salted and savory at the right levels. Karaage chicken is served immediately after deep frying so it's crunchy and piping hot. read more

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First of all, this restaurant's name is interesting, isn't it? I came here late at night, with not many options left. However, I was actually glad I came here because their tsukemen was delicious, albeit the broth could be better. The restaurant was clean and cozy. Customer service was great! The food: - Chicken Kaarage (10/10): This dish was great! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The seasoning was spot on, as well! This is definitely recommended if you are going to get an appetizer to go along with your meal. - Menya Tsukemen (8/10): The noodles were great but the broth has room for improvement. The noodles were mildly chewy and thick in texture. The portion was also reasonably generous! Now, I felt that the broth could be thicker, it was a little watery for my liking. Perhaps their traditional ramen might be better? Overall, like others have mentioned, this place doesn't make you go, "ok, I want to come back to that restaurant again". Nevertheless, if you are in the area and would like to have tsukemen, then Menya le Nood might be able to satisfy your cravings! read more

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Well it was my nephew birthday so he wanted to eat Menya Le Nood. Located on Pensacola and it was my first time there . Parking is a challenge if your not lucky enough get parking right in front of the restaurant you need to look for street parking. I ordered their garlic shrimp Donburi on their website the pictures of the Donburi looked good . I was disappointed because their Donburi sauce they used is overly soaked on the garlic shrimp and rice . Although i ordered a side of garlic shrimp that was very crispy The side of Gyoza was ok and my other family members ordered their Menya noodles and different broths and they said it was tasty . The service was not up to par I ordered take out and when I got there only 1 table of customers was inside .My order was ready and it was packed in a big box . Upon leaving I had to use my side of my body to open the doors . You'll think the waitress would have come to help open the doors for me . Support local and upon exiting read more

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Omggg one of my favorite meals during my trip. I love tsuekemen and this was one of the best I had. The pork belly was insane and so tender and perfectly fatty. The soft boiled egg was perfect. I got the large noodles which were chewy and perfectly cooked. I chose the goma broth which was well balanced and not too salty. I made it a combo and added the 3 pc soft shelled shrimp which was literally one of the best fried shrimps I've eaten. The portion of the noodles was so much I only ate half. Will be back again. read more

Menya le Nood - Menya tsuekemen with goma broth and thick noodles - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I have had Menya bookmarked forever. For whatever reason I kept putting this place off. Total regerts cuz they're amazing! Parking might be a challenge since the building has multiple businesses and out front theres just a handful of parking spaces. Definitely street parking but even that is far and few in between unless you take a walk. The space is on the smaller side. No big parties. Maybe 5 groups of 4 if even that. The food was so good and came out quick. We'll have to come back for happy hour and to try the baos. Ramen broth was super rich and flavorful. Thick pcs of pork belly were fall apart soft. Noodles had great chew. Chicken was crisp, juicy and flavorful. Garlic shrimps were so good! Gyoza def on point. Everything was seriously amazing. Very decent pricing too. Alcohol available as well. Overall I'm kicking myself for not visiting sooner. This is another nood spot to add to my list of go-to's. Solid 5 star joint for sure! read more

Menya le Nood - Wanted to sample a bit of everything but they were out of baos... - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Continuing on my search for the best ramen in Honolulu, I came across Menya Le Nood. They're located right off of Kapiolani Blvd. and Pensacola. Unfortunately parking is an ish, as they only have a few spots in front of their restaurant, and that's shared with the other establishments in that area. I was lucky enough to grab a spot, but I got there about 10 min before they opened at 11am. They have a fairly spacious interior, with at least a dozen tables inside. You can see the cook making the ramen, as he's perched slightly higher than where the tables are. My server was very nice, friendly and efficient. I ordered my usual black tonkotsu ramen. You can choose your toppings and I selected the Menya, which includes 2 pieces of Kakuni. Ajitama Egg. Menya, Negi and Nori for $16.50. Next you choose your broth, and I got the Black Tonkotsu, described as Savory and Seasoned Roasted Garlic Pork broth. Last of all you can choose your spice level, and I got level 1 (mild). I also added 3 gyoza to make it a combo for $3.25 more. The ramen came in a regular sized bowl and my eyes immediately went to the kakuni (braised pork belly). I had never seen such thick pieces! It was very flavorful and tender. The ajitama egg was perfect - just runny enough. The broth was thinner than I like it to be, and it didn't really have that rich flavor. The gyoza was very juicy and because of that, the wonton wrapper fell apart easily. It was very tasty, though. Overall, this is a decent place to grab a bowl of ramen, and I would come here again if I were in the area. read more

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Incredible soft shelled shrimp. I have never heard of soft shelled shrimp before and it was absolutely beautiful. Their other dishes were good too and with the happy hour, the prices were great. The restaurant was in an alley a few blocks away from the ala Moana's foodland. read more

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Really enjoyed my recent experience at menya le nood! I'm a diehard fan of Junpuu and Kamitoku but decided to give this spot a try since we were nearby. We tried the tsukemen with 2 pieces of tender pork & I got their summer special- the hiyashi chuuka, which is a Japanese summer dry noodle, kind of reminded me of the Korean naengmyeon. The tsukemen was very savory, the pork was fatty and tender, the broth was rich with pieces of pork and fat, the noodles were thick and perfectly al dente. I still think Kamitoku is my #1 tsukemen spot but this is a close second. Now, the summer special hiyashi chuuka was a revelation! I love a good cold noodle and usually am a cold soba person, but this vinegary light dish really hit the spot on a hot summer day! the wheat noodles were slippery and thin, the bowl was filled with crisp veggies, crab meat, and a big tender piece of pork, there was a slightly sweet but vinegary broth at the very bottom to give the entire bowl a light, refreshing, savory flavor. So good! Service was fast and polite. read more

Love. This was one of the best ramen places I've had!! Instantly slapped us into a food coma and they had huge portions! We both got the baos on the side which came with a huge tender pork piece and was absolutely delicious with the sauce. I got the tsukemen because I preferred the thickness of those noodles with black tonkotsu broth, and my partner got the ramen with regular tonkotsu broth. I'll have to say both are great but I preferred the regular tonkotsu broth, so will be getting that next time! Each dish again came with a perfectly cooked egg and giant pieces of pork. We were very full and satisfied. Will be coming back and trying other appetizers too! read more

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Great food for a super quaint resto. Parking is tight, but worth it when you get in. The staff was great and friendly! Great for a late night dinner. Will be back again! read more

Menya le Nood - Menya Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

***This re-review is based on a post-COVID dining experience. So you know we're back, back, back again after the 'rona and I've been eager to get back to my favorite spots within walking distance before everything locked down and everyone gained weight from eating too much peanut butter pretzels. Wait, was that just me? Anyway, I visited Menya a few times for take out and got my fix -- the taste was consistent and what I craved for my weekly fix. Somehow, something changed over the past year. You know when you see your favorite actor at the Golden Globes and it looks like it's a version of them, but just different? Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. Menya's changed something about their ramen and noodles, which gives it a different sort of kick. Here's to hoping they bring back their spice and minced garlic at the table. I know people can't be trusted not to violate condiments at the table, but there's got to be a compromise so I can garlic up my ramen. There are oddly vampiric looking people in the neighborhood and I'm counting on Menya to fire up the body-odorous defense to make sure they don't sink their teeth in. read more

Cute little noodle shop with small dining area but food with big flavor. Was recommended to me by a friend and did not disappoint read more

Menya le Nood - Black Tonkatsu - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food quality was very good. The tsukemen noodles were delicious and had great texture but the pork was a little too fatty though very good overall. The gyoza & karaage chicken were very tasty. Limited drink menu but was able to try their own Yuzu chu hai beverage that had a little spice to it. Not too bad. The Server was very pleasant and the service was very good. The food came out very quickly after we ordered. Small place but very comfortable for an early evening dinner with friends. Parking is a challenge but was able to find Street parking near by. Will definitely eat here again. read more

10/10 for food. My first time coming here, and my first time trying this "dipping" noodle. I got the SUPER MENYA TSUKEMEN Topped with 3 pieces of Kakuni, Ajitama Egg. Menma. Negi and Nori $18.99 and my other half got the regular. The difference is one less Kakuni "the meat" we both decided to make it a combo, I added in the mini chicken donburi for $5. She added on the kakuni bao for $3.75. Both was really good but I would skip the mini donburi as it was to small for my liking, however the bao is a must try! They offer a happy hour on 3 of the appetizers. Service for us was 1 server for everyone and they had rubber duck that acted as a call button. Very hands off service, but was a good experience with the rubber duck.Over all go there and get yourself a tsukemen and the kakuni bao! read more

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I enjoyed the tsukemen a lot. The meat was a bit too thick for me, but overall, it was super good! I also enjoyed the spice they provided at the table a lot; it gave a numbing kick to the meal. Everything tasted great together, but if you try the broth by itself, it's a bit salty. The service was great and quick. The store is small but cozy and clean. read more

Menya le Nood - Spices - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Most unique and delicious ramen experience. First time I had ramen served with noodles, egg, and pork on the side. For each bite of ramen, you take a helping of noodles or egg or pork and dip into the bowl of soup before your mouth. Each bite full of ooomammi flavor! Felt like the most authentic ramen experience I've had. read more

Finally a ramen shop that can accommodate a seafood allergy! (Epipen holder) I got the standard ramen that comes with pork and my god it just melts in your mouth. First come first serve but you come and go so quick we were there for a half hour. 10000/10 if i could rate higher I would. Definitely coming back if im ever back in honolulu read more

Menya le Nood - Standard Basic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My partner and I have a favorite tsukemen place in LA and so we were on the lookout to find a spot that could fill that void until we're back in LA again. We decided to stop by this place with low expectations since we've been to a few other places that just weren't as good but to our surprise it was actually quite tasty! Make sure to put your name and number down on the clipboard at the door! We arrived around 6PM on a Tuesday and it wasn't too busy but while we were there a line started to form. I got the Menya Tsukemen w/ black tonkatsu broth, level 3 spicy, w/ an additional ajitama egg, and made it a gyoza combo. The kakuni was so juicy and the broth had a really great flavor. We were also pleasantly surprised that the level 3 was actually a decent level of spice! I did take off one star though because their ajitama eggs were more like hard boiled rather than jammy eggs but other than that we will definitely be back future! read more

Menya le Nood - Menya Tsukemen w/ black tonkatsu broth, level 3 spicy, and an additional ajitama egg - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I came w a party of about six and we were seated right away. It was a good spot to sit and talk and staff was very attentive to our needs. Food was awesome, so satisfying everyone at our table was silently eating and we paused and everyone commended how good the food was! Loved the space, the ramen really hit the spot and the staff was more than happy to help out when we asked for another order or when they poured more water for us. Mahalo ! read more

Menya le Nood - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

my first time having tsukemen and I think I'm converted??? I'm never having ramen again if all the tsukemen I eat is like the one at Menya Le Nood. The noodles were sooo thick and chewy, the black garlic broth was so flavorful, and the HUGE pieces of pork were so tender. I also tried the fried shrimp app and was surprised to see the whole shrimp covered in batter, but it's all edible! head too! now that I've tried the basic level of tsukemen, I can't wait to go back and see how I can keep upgrading my bowl to create my perfect dish. maybe add an extra egg next time? more pork? yummm read more

Menya le Nood - black garlic tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I was last at Menya 2 years ago and I haven't stopped thinking about it since! It was on our "must" do list when we came back to HNL this trip. We lucked out, got a parking spot right in front and the place was empty. My husband I both ordered Tsukamen Regular and upgraded to large noodles. Prices have really come up since the last time we were here! Once again, the broth and noodles were perfect, so tasty, not too salty and plentiful. The cha siu was HUGE, but a little tough and not as soft as I remember. We also ordered chicken karaage. Each piece was very large. It had 5 pieces in it. Service was excellent! read more

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Hands down my favorite ramen shop in Hawaii! Meat always melts in your mouth and the broth is so rich read more

Menya le Nood - Menya tonkatsu ramen and the vegan ramen always hits good on a rainy day - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I got take out from this authentic ramen restaurant before but this was my first time eating in house. I felt like I was in Japan. The tonkotsu broth was creamy and rich. It tasted what I imagine days of mixing and blending the broth. The waitstaff was efficient and polite. The kitchen is open and u can see the three other workers making ur food. As usual, I wanted everything that came out of the kitchen. There r only about 10 tables in the restaurant but it was easy to be seated since we arrived after the lunch hour. The place is clean and neat. There r about 6 free one-hour parking spaces right in front. read more

Menya le Nood - Menya Ramen + gyoza combo - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I came here with my boyfriend on a Sunday night, wasn't too busy, and we got seated right away around @6pm? Im personally a lowkey kind of person so I kind of like how the restaurant felt kind of dim and non active, if that makes sense lol. My bf ordered the kakuni tonkatsu ramen with chicken karage (+$4). He said it was very nice and creamy just too his liking and he loved the breading of the chicken karage. I ordered the kakuni shoyu tsukemen. I will always order tsukemen over ramen just because it's more fun to eat personally. I LOVE the noodle, it was super thick which I love over ramen noodles. The broth that you dip your noodles was really flavorful and not too salty. The portion of food was way more than enough to eat that I was pretty much full half way through but we still forced fed ourselves . Our bill come out to be about $43 for everything which was pretty good for all the food read more

BF had been talking about wanting to try out Menya le Nood for some time now, so we had the perfect opportunity a couple days ago. We got parking right out front (the neighboring restaurant was closed, so that really helped), and walked right in. They have partitions up and tables very nicely spaced, plus hand sanitizers right at the front door so we felt comfortable. There is a QR code at the table so you can pull up a menu on your device--I love technology & hope they never stop doing this, it saves paper and germs--and a funny little rubber chicken that you can squeeze if you need help. Yes, I had to squeeze it to just see. The server said I could, lol. Anyway, we had heard that they have really good tsukemen (dipping ramen), so BF tried that, and I was tempted by the goma (sesame) ramen. We also tried out the karaage chicken, and it's the best one that we've had since being in Japan, so big points there! BF really liked his tsukemen that came with thicker noods than my ramen. I tasted the dipping soup and it had a good strong shoyu flavor. I enjoyed my sesame ramen, but since I've never had it anywhere else, I don't have anything to reference it to. It was really tasty. Both noodles came with kakuni (thick sliced braised pork belly), which was a treat and different from the chashu that we are used to getting. The karaage was SUPER hot, so even at the end of our meal, it was still toasty. I think next time we need to get a double order. I love when I am not even done eating and am thinking about other things I'd like to try at a place. We will definitely go back! They have Happy Hour at both lunch and dinner, so I am looking forward to going to try all the HH munchies!! Check out Menya le Nood...it's so fun just to say their name, how can you not go? And bring a Sharpie if you want to leave your mark on their walls. It's looking kinda bare...next time I hope I'll remember to bring one! read more

Menya le Nood - When you need help... - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I typed into Yelp: Noodles. Menya le Nood came up, and its been bookmarked after I walked by it a while ago. So, we went for date night on Saturday night. FOOD: I ordered the Menya dipping noodles (regular size, heat #1) - perhaps a little too much in quantity for me, but I got to take food home. The pork cut was fantastic; it was thick, more meat than fat, and had a bit of crunchiness on the skin. The dipping broth was fine but I wish it was thicker. I ordered the Tonkotsu and I usually like this broth to be thicker. I also ordered the Menya salad - totally unnecessary but I was craving a salad. I was delightfully surprised with the dressing, it was like a peanut-y style dressing. SERVICE: Friendly, quick service. We waited about 10 minutes for a table for 2 on a Saturday night around 7pm. LOCATION: Small, pretty underwhelming but I feel like it has character. Theres drawings and writing on the wall from guests? or local artists? They also write their specials directly onto the wall, never seen that before. Like I said, it has character. Minimal parking, youd need to find street parking. There is no sign outside so you can definitely miss it. Will we return? Absolutely! read more

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Wow! What a hidden gem! First time visiting Hawaii and we were craving aunthentic ramen. Happened to find this spot while scrolling through yelp and it indeed did not disappoint. I got the OG standard tonkotsu ramen and didnt expect the broth to be so rich! It was a challenge to find parking since there were only few available out in the front so you might have to find street parking in a busy street, but its worth it! read more