Send me noods! Got the black garlic tonkatsu from here. The broth was pretty good, and I enjoyed the garlic crisps. Portion was just right after a long day of hiking. The egg was more hard boiled than soft though. Came here pretty much right when they opened on a Sunday and there weren't that many people who came in the hour afterward. Free parking at meters on Sundays yay! Service was pretty good and price was cheap compared to the ramens in Waikiki. Not sure I'd come here especially for the ramen, but it is a good choice if you're unsure where to go for dinner. read more

This was the first time my hubby and I have been to Noods. It was selected by our son and his gf. We found parking across the street at a metered stall, which is free on weekends. It was an early Sunday evening and wasn't crowded. The staff was friendly and efficient. The place was clean and quiet. The decor was cute. One side showed Godzilla. The other side had noods and things. My hubby had the Creamy Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, and I had the Regular Tonkotsu Ramen. They were very tasty. Not salty, good price for portion. We also ordered edemame (salt) and gyoza. Just a note that the gyoza sauce has a little spice. The food came out quickly. read more

Ramen is the best comfort food on a rainy day and noods has a great selection for that. I enjoyed their black garlic miso ramen which has a very rich and flavorful broth and pieces of garlic inside. Only complaint would be that that the pork belly was kind of small and my egg came more cooked than soft boiled. My friend had their tsukemen which he said was a bit too watery. We both got level 1 spice which added a kick to the broth but wasn't making my mouth burn. Spice comes on the side so you can add however much you want to your broth. They don't take reservations so expect to wait if you come during peak dinner/lunch times or do takeout if you don't want to wait. Service was quick but I felt rushed to finish since they do have people waiting to be seated. There is street parking if you are lucky to find it, or there is paid parking in the lot next to via gelato. They also have plastic surrounding all the tables to comply with the pandemic rules. Overall this restaurant has tasty ramen for a decent price, and I can see myself coming back for more. read more

Noods Ramen Bar - Black garlic miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Not sure what happened at Noods because when I went a year ago, it was pretty good. First off, service was lacking. We had to wait 15+ minutes to order (maybe more, luckily conversation distracted us). We had to flag down a server to ask if we could order. They seemed understaffed. I don't recommend the garlic chili gyoza. The garlic bits were hard instead of crispy. The gyoza was good and the oil is decently spicy but it was unpleasant to eat because of the hard garlic. I got the black garlic tonkotsu. Noodles and broth were solid. The tonkotsu broth was creamy and not too heavy. But the black garlic oil...it tasted like burnt bits of charcoal :( and had a gritty texture. Next, the chashu pork...it's not warm. Maybe room temperature. Plus it had the unpleasant pork taste that I thought I could tolerate at first, but then got so intense I began to doubt whether it was actually safe to eat. The egg was jammy but it was cold inside. The menma tasted off too. Sorry :( Unfortunately it seems like I got 2 items on the menu that are not that great. My friends who ordered the plain tonkotsu and yuzu shio ramen seemed to enjoy it. I would advise against getting the chili gyoza and anything with black garlic, and maybe even giving their vegan options a shot. read more

I went out to lunch with a few of my old coworkers... we used to work in Kapahulu together where there are NO good lunch options. They all asked that I drive us somewhere and I was more than happy to oblige (my one coworker who couldn't make it would have probably said Zippy's... so good thing he didn't come). Anyway, got here at 12:45 on a Wednesday after fighting everyone in the lot for a parking spot. We were originally going to eat at Tight Tacos but with the weather, everyone wanted ramen. I was down since only my son has been here (with my parents and not me). We all ordered different ramen - black garlic tonkotsu (for me), shoyu ramen, shoyu vegan ramen, and miso ramen with 3 lunch add ons (kim chee gyoza and garlic fried rice) and one takoyaki. I got the black garlic tonkotsu but it wasn't very garlicky. I love garlic so the garlic fried rice was the perfect amount of garlic but the ramen hardly had any garlic flavor. If you told me it was tonkotsu with a bit of black oil, I would have believed you. The noodles were cooked perfectly but again, no garlic flavor. The char siu was tough and chewy, not soft at all. My coworker who got the vegan ramen said you couldn't tell it was vegan but it had shitake mushrooms instead of the char siu. The garlic fried rice add on was worth it but the gyoza was just okay. Not much flavor but they were also tiny. The takoyaki was good but not what I was expecting. All in all, I'd come back. The server was friendly and on it. He was constantly checking in on all of us. Lunch is cheaper than dinner by a few dollars so if you are on a budget, come during lunch. read more

4.5 Stars All the parking around here is metered (and pretty plentiful), but remember that Sunday has free parking! We were eating dinner on west coast time so it was very early for the locals. There were plenty of take out orders being processed, but we were the first patrons and we were seated right away. I really enjoyed the doodles on the wall (which were all noodle themed...duh) which could be a good backdrop for IG photos? Our waiter was very attentive and placed our orders the black garlic miso ramen and black garlic tonkatsu ramen. Our food came out very quickly and we scarfed them down. I enjoyed the clean flavors of the black garlic tonkatsu ramen. There was an expansive layer of black garlic oil floating on top of the broth (be careful if you wear white!) which added additional garlic flavor. The noodles were cooked perfectly and were mixed in with deep fried/dehydrated slices of garlic. In contrast to the tonkatsu, the black garlic miso ramen broth was rich and had a lot of umami flavor (which I preferred). Both bowls of ramen had HARD boiled eggs (no runny yolk) rather than soft boiled eggs....which is the only critique I have! Definitely a great spot to grab a bowl of ramen and I would like to try what else they have to offer! read more

Noods Ramen Bar - Black garlic tonkotsu ramen as of 10/30/22 - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been wanting to come here for a really long time and I finally got to try it! Came here with my sister unexpectedly as our first choice for lunch wasn't serving what we wanted to eat. I haven't been to Kaimuki in a really long time and never noticed all along Waialae Ave there's choke places to choose from! I do like there's paid parking in the Municipal Lot so it's easy to access all these amazing restaurants. When we walked into Noods it's pretty small with about a dozen tables or so. We came in about more than a hour before they closed for lunch. I didn't realize it at the time, but I'm glad we didn't cause too much inconvenience by coming in. It's a very casual restaurant and super quiet. There was only one server working and pretty empty. We were seated towards the back and the server came to tell us their dine-in only lunch special: add on 5 kimchi pot stickers and a mini garlic fried rice to any ramen for just $5. It was such a good deal I needed to try it! My sister ordered the Creamy Garlic Shoyu Ramen and I ordered the Black Garlic Tonokotsu Ramen. I do like that they also offer a Vegan menu too which is nice for those who are vegan. The food came out fairly quickly and our server was friendly. The food taste delicious, but the only thing I didn't like about Black Garlic Tonkotsu was the fried garlic chips. Those chips were so rock solid I avoided eating them. It my hurt teeth. The broth was okay... I don't think I'd order it again. My sister's ramen tasted waaaay better than mines. It was so creamy. When we were ready to check out the server took awhile helping a party that came in just before they closed for lunch. The server took awhile to bring out my takeout containers too. They also had no bags, but she found a random plastic bag somewhere lol. Overall, service wasn't bad and the food was good. The Black Garlic Tonkotsu was just ehhh... the ramen noodles were delicious though. The kimchi pot stickers were so tiny that I couldn't taste any kimchi. The garlic fried rice didn't have much garlic taste either so I'm glad I only spent $5 for that add-on. Other than that, the Creamy Garlic Shoyu Ramen was much more delicious! read more

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I found out about this ramen place after the pandemic started and I was torn because covid was real and I live in Mililani and there was no way for me to try their ramen... yet. Well, I finally got to go in January (and covid is still real). We went there on a Saturday night around 7:30pm and the estimated wait time was about 30 mins. I don't remember how long we waited, but I kept eyeing out CowCow's Tea across the way and I kept telling myself no boba and I needed to eat dinner first LOL. I already knew I wanted to order the yuzu shio ramen and my boyfriend wanted to order the same thing, but he got the tsukemen instead. We also ordered the chili gyoza and chicken karaage to share. Ever since Agu Ramen closed, I was hoping and wishing to find yuzu shio ramen again... but Nood's version was not the same :( it had a slight yuzu flavor, but it wasn't strong enough to be good enough. My boyfriend's tsukemen was bleh lol. The appetizers were pretty good though. Ahh, I was sooooo excited to come here and try their ramen... oh but so sad that idk if I'll come back :( but if I ever do come back, I'd like to try their miso pesto ramen! read more

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Amazing ramen. Some of the best I've ever had. They have so many cool and unique flavors too. I love that most of the options can be made vegan. Many places around the area have no vegan vegetarian option so it's nice that there is a whole vegan section here. The only thing that annoyed me was that the vegan ramen is the same price as the regular but you just get less. I also asked for the egg and they charged me for it which I think is ridiculous since the non vegan one comes with an egg for the same price. It's incredibly annoying when places charge you more for being vegetarian. The food was definitely 5 stars though. read more

Noods Ramen Bar - Yuzu vegan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Send noods!! Yelp BFF and I decided to have date night after I went to get a hair cut. There's no outdoor dining, so we were seated near the entrance. The menu was filled with delicious sounding nood dishes. As usual, I ordered the tsukemen and BFF ordered the tonkotsu ramen. Mines came with thick noodles, a huge chunk of charsiu, flavorful bamboo shoots, an egg, green onions, and a separate broth for dipping. The broth was full of rich umami, garlicky goodness. BFF had the same ingredients, but with thin noodles in soup. I liked mines, BFF not so much. The complaint was the bamboo shoots were hard and the egg was not runny. Personally, I enjoyed both in my tsukemen. There were shields between each table, but I think next time I will do takeout instead. Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next!! read more

Noods Ramen Bar - Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Had dinner there tonight service and food was excellent!! First time here and definitely will be back. They even had a vegan menu which we appreciated since my daughter is a vegetarian. read more

Noods Ramen Bar - Vegan shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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For the past 2 years I have been in search of the best ramen on island. In 2018 it might have been my first encounter with black garlic oil ramen at Jinya Express in the Hollywood mall. Every time since then, I've been let down with black garlic oil ramen... This experience could be watered down by the fact that I did take out from kaimuki with a commute to Mililani. The noodles before the soup looked more white than the yellow egg noodles I'm used to in most ramen joints. They also didn't have that chew that makes ramen that good good. I would've compared these noodles to somen. The bao buns were alright. I normally have to remove scallions from most restaurants buns... Not a big deal. My kids enjoy them so I reluctantly shared a bit lol. There was good flavor but probably more fat than I care for. But then again, most places have that too. Since this spot is so far from me and the food not being up to par with what I prefer, its just not worth the drive. I have been curious about the mushroom chips, but I've seen some that take them out and have them mush from condensation... So I guess I'd have to eat them right away and hope for the best. If I'm in the area and have a bao craving, I'll hit them up. Otherwise, I personally wouldn't go out of my way. From all the other reviews, I guess my hopes were too high... read more

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Send Noods! Ate here for the first time with my family. We ordered the Black Garlic Tonkotsu (wife and son said they really liked it), Noods Tori Paitan Ramen with extra egg and noodles (it was different from the usual ramens that I like to eat, but it was still flavorful and delicious), marinated Quail Eggs (odd, but weirdly delicious lol), Kimchi Potstickers (really small fried gyoza stuffed with kimchee and this pretty yummy dipping sauce), Chashu Garlic Fried Rice (kinda like shredded pork on top of a small bowl of garlicky rice), Garlic Chili Gyoza (normal gyoza, but with garlic chili oil which is kinda spicy), and Karaage Chicken (smaller pieces than I'm usually used to, but very flavorful). Overall, I thought the food was pretty cheap considering the type of food that we ordered. we will definitely be back. I wanna try their Black Garlic Miso Ramen the next time we come back The staff are very friendly and provided excellent customer service. This little restaurant is located on Waialae Avenue between Goodwill and The Surfing Pig. There are street parking which is tough to get or there's a large pre-paid parking lot across the street behind the First Hawaiian Bank area. There are ample seats and they're divided with these plastic curtains to provide some kind of barrier for COVID. This place is less than a year old, so go check them out. read more

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I always think I want to be honest when I write a review. I and my friend talked about ramen the other day and we heard this place is really good. So we decided to visit to try! At the lunch time, when we arrived the restaurant was full and one group was waiting. We waited outside and shortly we could get our table. Inside, simple and nice interior. I guess the owner love Japan and Japanese ramen. So we were excited to eat!!!!....and (maybe only me) hard to chose which ramen I should order, because everything looked good! (Anyway, they have partition between each tables, required the mask, and provide hand sanitizer) My friend ordered Black Garlic Tonkotsu and gyoza, and I ordered Tomato Shio Ramen. My friend's gyoza came first,,,, those were "how long before they cooked ?" like. Not fresh cooked temperature (almost cold) and outside was getting tough. Well, our Ramen came and looked good!!!!! BUT.....soup was lukewarm,,,,, I know in the USA, sometimes people sue "temperature was too hot and burn in a mouth" but ramen soup shouldn't be lukewarm. Have to be hot. And the noodle was,,,, way over cooked!!!!! Feels like sticky melted noodles. They use thin straight noodles which is same like "Ichiran" or "Ippudo" and that type of noodle usually cooked "al dente" or more harder NOT overcooked. We were very disappointed and couldn't finish our ramen. Hope they improve how to cook noodles and serve. read more

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Walking into Noods, we were so very surprised. The vibes were modern and laid back, perfect for our family lunch out. My three year old was all about the seats because she had wanted to eat sitting in a "big kid chair" and she could do that easily here without too much fear of absolute disaster. Our waiter was professional and genuine and kind; and we got there at a good time before it got busy, around 1100. We ordered a miso ramen and a spicy ramen that was the March special as well as a few appetizers including bao. The ramen here was perfectly flavored; well balanced, not too overpowering, and nuanced flavor. My kiddo loved eating the noodles and was so excited to be there she was bouncing in her seat! We will absolutely be back because this place delivered on all accounts; not to mention the area around it being perfect for a little after lunch stroll! read more

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What a beautiful and clean restaurant. I live nearby but always ate at the Noods ramen in Windward Mall. I love their ramen there but it is in the mall, but that's not a bad thing because I usually get a cheese in a stick with my ramen. (I guess it's a Japanese thing) This place and the staff are wonderful. I will be a regular from now on. read more

The service here was good. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and the male waiter was very friendly. Food came out quickly!! I ordered the creamy garlic ramen. It was DELICIOUS!!!! There was so much flavor!! I also used their chili powder on the table to add heat to my ramen, which was good because it didn't alter the flavor of the ramen. Their portions are on the smaller side I will admit, but the quality is on par with the best ramen I've ever tasted. Gyoza wasn't anything special (sorry)... The dining area was spacious and clean. Overall, this experience was awesome. Everything is 5 stars! read more

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Legit ramen with all your favorite toppings! I didn't even know this place existed until about 3 months ago! My friend and I were in the Kaimuki area looking for a place to eat when she suggested this place! She said the Yuzu Shio was really good and it was something I had never seen at any other ramen shop here on Oahu before so I decided to give it a try! My hubby LOVES black garlic ramen so he decided to get the Black Garlic Tonkotsu. Ordering was super easy, either by phone or by walk-in. Their menu is posted both outside their shop and inside so you're able to look at what they offer before going inside. Their ramen very affordable compared to other ramen places, between $10-14 per bowl and that includes the toppings (ajitama egg, nori, green onions, etc). We did walk-in the first time and they took our names and numbers so they could call us once our order was ready. Within 10 minutes of ordering, we got a call back that our food was ready! Super quick and easy. They even gave us a box because we ordered 5 bowls of ramen and each ramen comes with 2 bowls (1 with the noodles and toppings, the other with the broth). Everything was labeled so there was no confusion. At the time, there was a ramen noodle shortage so instead of thin straight noodles, they were using thicker noodles. Overall, the ramen was still SUPER good, super flavorful, and had the perfect soft boiled egg and the most tender pork belly I had ever tasted! My Yuzu Shio broth was very light but had that citrus taste which I enjoyed. It isn't as rich as the tonkotsu broths which was perfect for me. The hubby's Black Garlic Tonkotsu was loaded with garlic chips as well as the black garlic and he absolutely loved it. You are able to make your ramen spicy if you'd like. I asked for spice level 2 on the side for his ramen and he did add a little bit of the spice but he said he liked it without the spice. The second time I came here, they did have their usual thin ramen noodles in stock and I must say, it was WAY better the second time! The noodles were cooked perfectly, they were firm even after driving from Kaimuki to Pearl City. I did try their Tonkotsu Ramen this time and it was sooo good! Very rich and flavorful. I honestly don't know which one I prefer, Yuzu Shio or Tonkotsu. Of course, the hubby had to stick with the Black Garlic Tonkotsu. He loves it! Overall, we've been to this place twice in the last 3 months, so I'd say it's a winner! They are offering dine-in now and have partitions up to separate tables but we prefer to do takeout because that's what we are comfortable with so far. One last thing I did want to mention is they do have a stamp card! For each bowl of ramen you buy, you get 1 stamp. After 10 bowls, you get a free one! read more

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Location: on Waialea Ave between 12th Ave and Koko Head Ave. There's some street parking but not much. There's a big parking lot between 11th and 12th Ave. Price: ramen $10-$15, sides $3-$7, extras $1-$3 Food: we tried the black garlic tonkotsu ramen and the tsukemen. Both the ramen and tsukemen noodles were okay. The broth was very rich and flavorful but it wasn't our favorite. Going by the name and looks, I personally was expecting to taste a little more garlic. I mean let's be real, you can never have too much garlic right? Our favorite part of the dishes were the chashu. The chashu was so soft and moist. Service: fast and friendly staff. They do not take reservations just first come, first served. They quoted us 45 minutes but it only took 15 minutes. Note: small restaurant. Tables are separated by shower curtain liners. They offer a stamp card. Check in and they'll text you when your table is ready. read more

Noods Ramen Bar - Tsukemen $13 - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The only improvement I would like to see here is drinks in glasses rather than cans. Other than that the atmosphere was relaxing and enjoyable. Not to loud or bright. The artwork is unique and intriguing. Kimchi potstickers - these were fried to a crisp and the crunch with the kimchi was really a delicious treat. Black Garlic Miso Ramen - the dish was pretty good but I do with there was a little more garlic prevalent. Black Garlic Tonkotsu - this was a good and flavorful bowl. I added a bit of spice to kick up the heat but the flavor was really good. The atmosphere was welcoming and enjoyable. Not loud or bright and there was plenty of seating when we arrived. Very much enjoyed that the service was quick and the food came out fast. read more

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Recommended by a local, we made a pit spot on the way back to our place and it was really good. First we tried to call in a to go order and they told us they were too busy at the moment to take to go orders. We decided we would try to sit down if they had availability. We walked right in and were seated immediately. We ordered soon after we sat down and our food was out in about 10 minutes. We got the spicy Thai curry ramen and it did not disappoint. The broth was really good, great portion of noodles and just enough kick to enjoy without sweating. Our only wish would of been to have more pork in the bowl. Otherwise, really good local spot! read more

Noods Ramen Bar - Spicy Thai Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm so glad that Noods has moved into the Kaimuki neighborhood. Finally we get a decent ramen place close to home. I love ramen and the ramen places we love have either closed or are far away. We've been to Noods twice so far and both occasions it's been delicious. The daughter gets the kids shoyu ramen, I get the tsukemen, and my husband gets the black garlic miso ramen. On this last visit we got the fried rice and gyoza too. Since we just do take out now because of the pandemic, I wondered how they would package the food. I didn't want the noodles to be mush by the time I got home. It wasn't. They put everything separate and it was nice because it was still hot by the time we got home. We enjoyed everything so far. I'm so glad that they opened and I hope they stay around for a while. read more

Noods Ramen Bar - Fried rice - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I have been wanting to try this place for a while now & finally was able to! I gave this place 5 stars for many reasons. First of all, the staff was so nice & friendly. From taking our order, to talking story, to making sure we were doing okay. When we ordered our food, our appetizers came out really fast! And they taking precautionary measures very well to make sure of the safety of all customers who eat there. They have partitions, take down your information before you are seated, and wear masks at all times. Now for the food... We ordered 3 apps: garlic fried rice, kimchee potstickers, and the bao buns. The garlic fried rice was tasty, you could taste the garlic and the rice wasn't mushy like some places. The kimchee potstickers weren't the best, kind of tasted like the frozen ones you could get at the store. The bao buns were my favorite! The pork belly was so tender, the bun was soft & I love the pickled daikon that completes the whole thing! For the ramen, my friend & I chose the black garlic tonkotsu. The broth is very tasty. It comes with chasiu, aji egg, menma, garlic chips, a piece of nori, and green onions. The portion size is very generous and you can ask for a level of spice in which the spice will come on the side so you can put it in yourself to your liking. I got a level 2 and when I ate it that night I didn't think it was really spicy but when I took home the leftovers and ate it the next day, the spice must have soaked into the noodles because it was much spicier. Lol Nonetheless, we enjoyed this place and I can't wait to come back to try more of their menu items! read more

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SUMMARY (Too Long, Didn't Read) - EXTREMELY QUICK SERVICE (NOODLES CAME OUT IN APROX. 5-10 MINUTES). SIDES WERE A BIT OILY, BUT THEIR RAMEN IS WORTH COMING BACK FOR! PRO TIPS - 1) Don't be afraid of waiting for a seat as their service is quick and efficient 2) Diverse ramen broth selection to try! 3) They have a stamp card where if you order ramen 9 times you get the 10th free! FOOD - Chashu Garlic Fried Rice 6.5/10 - This was solid, but after I finished the bowl, all the oil at the bottom of the bowl made me feel like this dish was a bit unhealthy Garlic Chili Gyoza 6.0/10 - Nothing special about these gyoza, they just had garlic flakes scattered on top of them. Might need to try the kimchi gyoza next time. Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen 7.4/10 - Solid ramen with great portion. Broth was very flavorful and the noodles were well cooked. Will be back to try their other ramens! (Check out my photos!) ATMOSPHERE - Cozy, sit-down restaurant without outside seating The staff inside is busy busy busy so don't be alarmed when they are moving quickly around your table! PARKING - Plentiful, municipal parking No complaints SERVICE - There was a bit of a line after we left on Thursday, but it moves quickly as the patrons inside are quickly served PRICE - $, the price is extremely affordable! I will be back to try another broth!! read more

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My favorite ramen spot on Oahu. I usually get the Black Garlic Tonkatsu Ramen which is very tasty. The broth has lots of flavor. Note parking is in the paid parking lot in back of restaurant. Price is reasonable in comparison to other places. read more

In the heart of Waialae is Noods Ramen Bar. As expected for the location, parking can be a little bit difficult. If you're lucky, you could get street parking right in front of the restaurant. However, just near by is a parking lot where you can pay to park. It's just a bit of a walk from the restaurant so it isn't too bad. My friends and I are fortunate to finish in the early afternoon so we came right when they opened. I've heard that they can get really busy, especially with pandemic, so we decided to play it safe. We went on a Friday night and there was no line, however, they had a bunch of take out orders ready to go. I noticed them organizing the orders while we were waiting for them to take our order, so I assume a lot of people just order take out. The ambiance is okay, they use plastic coverings to separate the parties. The music is a bit loud when I went with my friends so we had to talk a bit loud. The waiter was really nice and took our orders pretty fast. The orders came out fast also, but they forgot my extra soft boiled egg. The ramen was flavorful, but was on the heavy side so I ended up feeling really bloated afterwards. I would also like to add that they offer extra spice for those who want that kick so I think it's nice that you have control on how much spice you want to add. The Kakuni Bao and Kimchi Pot stickers tasted good, but weren't amazing. I wasn't a fan of the Bao's sauce because it was tangy, the bun wasn't that soft, but the meat was so tender. The pot stickers tasted like any other pot stickers you could get at the supermarket and fry up in oil or air fry. My friend also ordered their garlic chili pot stickers and those were delicious! I forgot to take a picture of those, but it had a nice spice and flavor to it. I love garlic so I really enjoyed it, but my friend who really isn't a fan of it said it was overloaded. read more

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I got the tsukemen it was great, thicker udon noodles for the dipping but because it was the dipping style it was a little too salty to me but then again it's all about preference! I got the spice level 1 and def has a kick. I would come back, it's great prices for what you get but it was a little salty for my liking personally. But willing to try more items that truffle one looks amazing! read more

Noods Ramen Bar - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing noodles, amazing shrimp, spartan interior, ninja-like staff, all in all a great spot to grab some noodles. Highly recommend. If you're coupled up, the noodle bowls are pretty substantial, get an appetizer and a bowl of noodles and share them, it'll be enough. read more

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If you're looking for some good tasty NOODS.. this is the place to go! Been here about 5 times now and it never disappoints.. ever! Top notch service- everyone is super friendly! They sanitize every table after each guest so sometimes you have to wait 20'ish minutes but it's totally worth the wait for both the sanitation and the NOODS! The atmosphere is lively, always playing good jams on the speakers and they have HGTV playing on some of the TVs so that's extra brownie points! I hope they start to sell merchandise because I would definitely walk around with a "I WANT NOODS" or " I LOVE NOODS" shirt/Tank Parking can be tricky in that area but you're bound to find some just keep driving around :) read more

Noods Ramen Bar - Tan tan - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Good if you need something fast. Not something to write home about. Nice little spot in kaimuki.

The ramen was very good and the customer service was excellent. Even though they closed at 2, they still let us dine in at 1:45. Thank you Noods Ramen, we will be back. read more

One of my favorite ramen places!!! Probably top 3 on the island. The ramen choices are all so different and creative. The one I had this time was creamy garlic which my boyfriend and sister LOVE. I personally didn't like it probably because I prefer a simple tonkotsu ramen. For me, I would recommend the tonkotsu, but if you want to try something unique to this restaurant, then try the creamy garlic! My favorite thing about this place though is their apps as they have so much flavor. I think the garlic chili gyoza is the best as it's so flavorful and gives the gyoza a unique and delicious kick. The garlic fried rice is my next favorite (but my sister's and boyfriend's first favorite)! It's not soggy or overally salty and has just the right amount of taste. This time around though, it was a bit too much pepper for my taste but all other times it has been super delicious and hits the spot. Overall, this place is soooo good for simple vs creative ramen. They even make vegan options for certain ramens! It can get crowded sometimes but they're usually quick to get you seated! read more

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Noods? Who doesn't like noods? Send me some noods please ;p Gotta love the catchy name of this restaurant in Kaimuki. They are located on Waialae Ave between Azteca and Coffee Talk. You can park on the street with metered parking or find free residential parking around the area. There is also lots that you can pay to park close by. When you walk in, the restaurant complies to social distancing guidelines. The tables are divided by plastic sheet dividers and the staff are all wearing masks. Even the take out table had tape dividing orders so I felt very comfortable dining in here. Luckily the day I came, Paul C, Nadine C and my Yelp GF was available for lunch. We were the first dine in party and the customer service was on point! It exceeded my expectations and it seemed like everyone there worked well as a team. Thanks to other Yeeps who came before us, we had an idea of what to order. Appetizers that we shared were Beef Gyoza, Kimchi Potstickers, Chashu Garlic Fried Rice and Shiitake Chips. They were all good compliments to our ramen bowls. Thanks to Lyla D, we added Shiitake Chips to our ramen to add texture with each bite. My Yelp GF and I shared a little of our ramen with each other in separate small bowls. The orders were the Black Garlic Tonkotsu (level 3) and Truffle Shoyu Ramen (level 2). After tasting the spice levels, I think level 5 might just tickle the tongue. Something to definitely try next time. The Black Garlic Tonkotsu broth was rich and flavorful. It was richer than the Truffle Shoyu Ramen to my surprise as it was a lighter broth. The chashu was a little fattier than I would like but it wasn't bad. Both bowls were good and we enjoyed dining here so we'll definitely be back. read more

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Lunch in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii... I woke up from a nap (after working Graveyard Shift) and found a phone message and a text message about having lunch in about an hour. Yikes! How quickly can I get ready and be there? Well... I'm not a fancy person, so, I made it on time. Having lunch with foodie friends is worth the 30 minute drive and finding metered street parking... lol! I had never heard of Noods, so, I went blindly. Trusting my friends, it was a positive experience. The interior was air conditioned and had modern decor. Service was friendly and they let us have separate bills! They even provided take out boxes for the leftovers! My Black Garlic Tonkotsu ramen was flavorful and filling! The ramen noodles had a satisfying chew to them! My friends shared the Shitake mushroom chips which were just ok to me. I was happy with my dish as it was. I'd return if I was in the area and if I had the pleasure of great companions again! Thanks, guys! read more

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COVID-19 Dine-In in Hawai'i. Send Noods! After reading stellar reviews from fellow Yeeps about the newly opened Noods Ramen Bar in Kaimukī, we decided to take a drive from our neighborhood to check them out. We had first heard about Noods Ramen Bar when they were a pop-up in Osoyami Bar and Grill. So, we were excited to find that this former pop-up had found a "home" where we could leisurely try them out. Kudos to this business for opening during the COVID-19 lockdown and being so well-supported by locals requesting takeout orders. We waited until our State authorized dining-in as we felt that takeout ramen wouldn't translate well no matter how well a restaurant packs it to-go. Noods Ramen Bar is located on Waialae Avenue near Koko Head Drive. Its entrance is on Waialae Avenue. There are metered street parking spaces as well as metered municipal parking lots close-by. Public Health Safety: Excellent! Walking into Noods, we were greeted immediately by 2 male servers. Even though one of them was in the process of serving other customers, he took the time to acknowledge us while the other stepped forward to provide us with menus and seat us. I noticed that he wiped the laminated menus with a clean cloth before handing them to us. There were plastic partitions placed in between the tables as well as tables and chairs that were marked off for the slightly more than 6' distance that is mandated by COVID-19 Guidance. Both servers were wearing masks, too. Our server was friendly and offered recommendations since we told him this was our first dine though we had been here the week before but was turned away because we came in after their 2 PM closing time, but we had taken a takeout menu to study before returning to dine-in. I thought that the black painted walls, Japanese art, and wood furniture were a comfortable change from the former bright white walls of the former tenants in this space. APPETIZERS: -Shiitake Mushroom Chips: I don't know why, but, I was thinking this appetizer would be similar to portabello fries. Boy, was I wrong! Instead, these fried chips were crisp yet chewy shiitake strips. Its earthy, smoky and meaty flavors were enhanced with a light dusting of salt. Would've liked a little bit more seasoning. The bowl of shiitake chips was plentiful and I suggested to my husband that we keep some of the mushroom chips to sprinkle into our ramen broth. $3 -Beef Gyoza: we ordered the pan-fried gyoza rather than its deep-fried preparation. 5 pieces of plump gyoza had golden browned bottoms with soft and tenderly pliable wrappers. The flavorful gyoza came with a house-made dipping sauce. It was tasty but the gyoza was served at room temperature and not steaming hot. $5 FOOD: -Black Garlic Tonkotsu: the rich and silky tasting pork-based (tonkotsu) broth was amped up the addition of garlic chips and a topping of black garlic oil. The ramen, IMHO, was perfectly cooked to medium-firm to pair with the rich viscous broth. The portion was generous and included an ajitsuke tamago (marinated and seasoned soft-boiled egg), menma (bamboo shoot), chāshū (braised pork belly), nori and green onion curls. My husband finished his ramen and started drinking the broth but stopped short because of its richness and our plans to continue with our errands post-meal. It was food coma producing. $12 -Miso Pesto Ramen: the combination of miso and pesto caught my taste buds. I do like the miso flavor and at home, I've even used miso when baking banana bread or in a marinade for roasting chicken but the combination with pesto? Well, I just HAD to try it! The basil pesto was mixed in with the miso-based broth which made the serving look green. Again, due to the viscosity of the broth, the ramen medium-firm texture yielded to clean bites between my teeth. The aromatic pesto oil in the miso broth was further enhanced by its toppings of Parmesan cheese, menma (bamboo shoots), ajitsuke tamago (marinated and seasoned soft-boiled egg), chāshū (braised pork belly), nori and green onion curls. Thankfully, I ordered this ramen selection with a low spice level because I wanted to taste the flavors without burning my taste buds but, in the future, I might try level 2. $12 CONCLUSION: We'd gladly return to try more menu selections from Noods Ramen Bar as we feel comfortable with their public safety measures, delicious and generous portions, and slow-cooked flavors. They even offer a Loyalty Card which we'll definitely want to continue to fill as we eat our way through their menu. Food (quality and flavors), service, and value are top-notch here. 4.5- stars. read more

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I originally had plans to try Noods Ramen Bar (NRB) several weeks ago with friends but ended up changing venue. I was in a group of 6 and sadly NRB is currently not taking reservations. I've heard quite a bit about NRB and ogling over their ramen pics. NRB seems to be the buzz in town as they opened their own restaurant in late-April during COVID-19 from being a weekend pop-up at Osoyami Bar and Grill. Located on the Makai side of Waialae Ave near the intersection of Koko Head Ave, NRB has been the hot business among many friends. Of the friends who already tried NRB, they highly recommended here. So, when I received a text from a foodie friend with the invite to join several people to have lunch here, I didn't think twice and agreed. I'm now in the Kaimuki area and capitalized on the last minute get together. My friends and I agreed to come here at the start of their lunch hours from 11am. We arrived at the exact opening and the restaurant was empty. I was impressed on the steps taken for dine-in during COVID-19 with the plastic shield partitions between the tables. We felt comfortable after witnessing this. I had previously studied the menu and read several reviews by friends so it didn't take me long to decide what to order. Although the miso pesto ramen seemed very interesting, I ordered the Nood Tori Paitan Ramen with sides of char siu pork, kim chee potstickers and shiitake chips. It didn't seem that long for us to get our food as my friends and I were catching up since we last saw each other. The next thing we know, our bowls of ramen and plates of various sides were brought to our table. We took turns snapping away with our cell phones and then it was time to dig in. Just like any bowl of noodles, I first tried the broth and it lacked depth so I asked our waiter for vinegar and chili oil. After adding both items and tossing in some Shiitake chips as recommended by Lyla D., my bowl was complete and accomplished the flavor I wanted. At first, it seemed that my broth wasn't hot but then one of my dining mates Nadine C. pointed out that she could see the steam from my bowl. The noodles were just a slightly overcooked but it was still good. The ajitama was executed well. I also liked the slices of Tori (skinless chicken breast) and char siu pork. Both were very tender and complimented the broth. Both gyozas (pan fried beef and deep fried kim chee) were good. Daniel C. was generous in ordering 2 plates for us to share. The service was exceptional - - my waiter knew I was on my lunch break so in addition to arranging split checks, he brought my bill early ahead of time and advised he wasn't trying to rush me out. I appreciate his attention to detail and great customer service. Why not 5-stars for NRB? The food was good but I wasn't really sold on the broth. It was just okay. Perhaps I ordered the wrong broth for me? I hope to come back and order something else that will blow my socks off and at that time I'll be glad to do an update to this review. 2020 #55 read more

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It's been months since I've dined-in at a restaurant thanks to COVID. I decided to break out of my bubble and meet a friend for lunch, and I had suggested Noods because I've been wanting to try their tsukemen. I met them at 11 when they first opened so that we could get in on the first seating and I was the first one there. Tables are separated with partitions made with plastic - I'm not sure how effective they are at reducing the spread, but it must be better than nothing. I was not impressed with the gyoza, but the tsukemen was deeelicious! The broth was rich and the noodles were nice n thick - perfect for dipping and slurping. I am already looking forward to returning, either for take out or dine-in. read more

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Noods was sooo good! We can't wait to come back again! It's a very small restaurant in Kaimuki but the food is so delicious! We went around 6:00pm and put our names on the list to wait. We had parked on the street since it was 6pm and walked right over. The waiting list is available to view online so you can see where you are and how long you've been waiting. I got a text message when they were ready for us. Our wait time was even less than they had predicted which was 35 minutes. So great! We decided to order the kimchi potstickers and garlic chili gyoza since they both sounded delicious and are so reasonably priced!! Mmmm they were both so good and I will def get both again but if you only want to choose one, I would have to suggest the garlic chili gyoza. We both ordered the black garlic tonkatsu. Our server said it was their most popular and I can see why. It was so delicious. My boyfriend got it with the spicy level 3 (since it's free up to 3, haha) and he really enjoyed it. He said he would get the same thing again. His was way too spicy for me. I enjoyed just the regular way it came out and thought it was very flavorful. I would also get mine again. The service was also very nice and very prompt. Our waters were always filled. We really enjoyed everything about Noods. The menu also shows which items can be made vegan which is a lot of their menu. So amazing!! We had a great time and can't wait to come back again!! read more

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Heard about this restaurant from one of the news stations, Yelp reviews, and word of mouth. Tonight was a perfect night to have ramen as it was a rainy day all day. Finally made the time to try out what the hype is all about. It was about a 25 minute wait to be seated. Ordered garlic fried rice, garlic chili gyoza, my husband had the black garlic tonkotsu ramen, and I chose thier tori paitan ramen. Food gets delivered pretty quickly. Very nice presentation. The black garlic ramen had a delicious tonkotsu broth with garlic oil, mine had a chicken broth and I loved all the green onion and nori in it. Price is not bad, restaurant is a bit small and seats are these wooden stools which reminds me of those small Japanese ramen shops I use to frequent on japan layovers. Not bad of a restaurant, we both were completely satisfied with our meal and is pretty similar to what we've had at Gomatei or other ramen restaurants. If you're planning on eating out with a group, best if you go with just one person because tables are limited. Take out orders were on a roll tonight. So if you are more familiar with the menu, best you order online, but you'll lack the food presentation that you receive on the dining table. read more

Noods Ramen Bar - Black garlic tonkotsu ramen, garlic chili gyoza, and noods tori paitan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First time. Not bad. The first slurp is always the true test. Nice. Firm noods and tasty chasu. Friendly efficient staff. Gotta come back and try more items. read more

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