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It's been a while! Onoya Ramen fulfilled my ramen and gyoza craving with shishito peppers as a bonus.
Tonkatsu Black Tonkatsu Miso Came to Onoya Ramen for a quick meal. Dedicated parking out back. Clean spacious table seating. Brightly lit interior. Wait staff greeted us quickly. No reservations needed. Overall the noddle soup was warm not as hot as I would have expected Good noodles. But one bowl of noodles was a bit clumped together not fully separated. Needed to be cooked a bit longer Garlic chips added texture but they did taste a bit burned. Broth flavor was good for both Char sui was thick and meaty with good fat balance Mushrooms added complexity to the bowl One POINT deducted! The menu clearly shows two halves of an egg. IE an entire egg. See images. Both bowls came with only one half of an egg. Clearly mis leading.
This is just the Spicy Miso Tonkotsu Ramen. Oh wow! This was the only ramen I tried so far here, but it's really delicious. The pork was thick and flavorful. Might be my favorite one so far as of now!! Broth was creamy and flavorful. But spicy! I might tone down the spice if I can next time. But it was really good. IMO, The eggs can prob use more flavor. I like my eggs where It really takes in the marinade while still being jammy. But good enough. Noodles are sun noodles I think. It's alright for me, but since everything else was good, I don't mind.
Grabbed takeaway from Onoya Ramen - the OG location in Kapahulu. Ordered via Toast local app...used my rewards and paid $4. Gyoza Curry was ready before stated time hut I waited to get it at the estimated ready time. Curry had some spiciness to it....nice and thick with pieces of beef and carrots. Gyoza was house made and fried crispy. Excellent. Just the right amount of rice.
Three words: Pork Cutlet Curry. That's all I need in this life. I hope they stay in business forever because I can't stand the idea of not being able to come to Ono-ya to grab this dish. Their curry is thick and seasoned to perfection! This is literally all I think about when I'm hungry. Lol! Service is ALWAYS on point, friendly and quick whether you dine in or take out. Just how I like my service no matter where I go. This location is also very convenient bc I literally work a hop and skip away from Ono-ya.
I came here again, no notes look at my past reviews. Its solid and their chicken katsu curry and ramen combo is perfect and has amazing value
Went again, and the Tonkotsu Tan Tan Men was probably the best ramen I ever had ever ever ever. Sooo good My kids both still love their shoyu ramen and hub loved his spicy tonkotsu. Will make the drive when craving ramen 10000/10
I came here for the vegan ramen and went to this location in particular because it had a higher rating. When I walked in, I knew I had made a mistake. The place is a dump. There are half-destroyed chairs everywhere near the entrance and the dining room and kitchen are a mess too. Wet grossness all over the kitchen floor, a visibly dirty mop bucket, a dirty soup pot on the floor, serving stand is super dirty, the employee uniforms are dirty, etc. Also, one of the walls is falling apart. But I have POTS and needed to eat. My bowl came slightly dirty. My ramen tasted off (especially the broth) but I ate most of it because I needed food. I couldn't finish the noodles, though. It wasn't very spicy, either. I won't come back, and I hope I won't get food poisoning.
It was raining and we had little kids with us - we decided to enjoy a take out meal from this place. OMG! It was the best decision! We enjoyed the crispy rice with ahi tuna and also the vegan ramen - which we ordered a spicy version - LOVED IT! All the ramens were incredible- you must try this place if you are craving some amazing ramen. Hope to go in person to provide input on the service and ambiance/ vibe.
This is a great spot for ramen. The restaurant is a little small, but I kinda prefer it that way. The staff is very friendly and helpful when ordering. The ramen is always cooked perfectly, and the egg is always just soft enough and a little runny how I like it. It's a great place to come when craving warm ramen. I love leaving with the warm soup belly feeling. It's definitely worth a try.
The food was definitely a hit. Not everything hit it out of the park, but the main players definitely made an impact. The appetizers were a hit or miss. I know that they seemed to be a bit short staffed, I just wish the execution was a little better. There were at least 2 tables of two that came right after we were seated; but by the time our orders were taken, those two tables already received their food. I was turned off by that, but was not going to let that negatively affect my dining experience. The ambience was bustling, and the energy was high. There were only two servers, and they tried their best, I just wish there was another server or two to allow for the patrons to get the full experience. Other than that, the food was great. I'm hoping they figure out how to execute better with either more staff, or a better system. It's not the servers fault.
Onoya was offering a BOGO ramen special this week from Wed-Fri to celebrate their 5th anniversary, so we braved the pouring rain and flood conditions to come for lunch. It was a good thing I used the Yelp app to join their waitlist, because it seemed like half the people in the area decided to come here for lunch. It was a 25-40 minute wait online, so the timing was perfect for the drive from Manoa. There were at last 10 people already there waiting, but at least the tables were turning petty quickly. We were seated right away and could tell the vibe was that it was a super busy day. We put in our orders and were served within 5-6 minutes. A couple of Classic ramen, a Black ramen, a Tan tan ramen, a pitch of beer, gyoza, and takoyaki. The ramen was piping hot, creamy, and so satisfying good. They're were 3 of is, so the 4th one was to split between us; but we ended up taking most of it home, along with the extra broth. The service was fairly fast and efficient, even for a "slammed" busy day, and the Ramen was excellent, as usual.
We found this cute ramen spot on the way to Diamond head and it was a slam dunk. They had an awesome lunch deal for 19$. A ramen, gyoza, and a small curry bowl. You can't find that anywhere out here. They have kids ramen sets for like 10$ that are perfect for the little ones. Lots of parking and a zippy's across the street if you wanted to grab some plates to go before heading to DH. Service was fast and the whole meal was great value. Highly recommend!
[Food] Shoyu Ramen: excellent flavor that is very authentic and comes with a generous amount of meat. Chicken Karaage (part of the combo): such a cute little bowl! Karaage was a tad soft but still tasted good! Gyoza: crispy, flavorful! Agedashi Tofu: wonderful and authentically made [Service] Friendly and attentive! Answered our many questions There was no street parking in the lot but we were able to find some street parking. read more
11 months ago
Finally got to try this place and I was not disappointed! Parking is kinda sparse with a laundry mat being right next door. Luckily my friend lives walking distance lol. Ordered the lunch combo as it's cheaper than just ordering ramen and gyoza. Glad I did cuz it only came with 3pc vs side order of 5pcs (gyoza was very salty) my tantan tonkotsu was yummy with Kirin on draft! I'll definitely be back to try ramen and curry read more
I came during lunch hours and didn't have to wait super long. They have plenty of seating and service was good. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen and the cripsy rice with tuna as appetizer. Both was super yummy. Definitely recommend if you are looking for good ramen. read more
1 year ago
onoya ramen (ramen heaven) -- i've been here countless times and everything about this place is !TOP TIER! from the friendly service, the ramen, &' of course the 'vibezz.' i get the tonkatsu spicy ramen -- but with a few tweaks! -- since i LOVE spice i always ask for level 4. i will say the couple times ive been there the waitress did warn me that it's very spicy, but coming from someone that's obsessed with Buldak noodles, i was a fan of the kick of spice. on top of that i replace the pork charsiu for chicken charsiu...i know a little weird but i actually the chicken over the pork. the chicken is soo soft and melt in your mouth, literally can't stop raving about it! -- ive also had their shrimp wontons and spicy tuna crispy rice...~ yum! definitely a must try spot ~ read more
1 year ago
Good ramen with fast friendly service. We were lucky we found street parking. Texture of the noodles were perfect. read more
3 years ago
Came here on a Sunday evening around 9:30pm and there was no wait. After perusing the menu for a short while, we were asked if we were ready to order, so service was very prompt. We ordered the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, Tonkutsu Spicy, and Tonkotsu Black. In less than 5 minutes, we were served with the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice. It's topped with a jalapeno for a nice kick of spice. The rice was indeed very crispy, and it comes with a generous dollop of spicy tuna. I recommend this appetizer! Very shortly after came our ramen. Though I am a fan of spicy food, I liked the Tonkotsu Black more than the Tonkotsu Spicy because the Tonkotsu Black was richer in flavor. But both were good! One thing I wish they did differently is to make the noodles firmer, but that is personal preference. The walls are also covered with entertaining messages. Overall, the ramen had a solid flavor, but the noodles were too soft. I recommend asking if they can make the noodles firmer if you're a fan of a more al dente texture. read more
3 years ago
Food: 3/5 Service: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Overall: Food was standard fare Would I come back: Yes though it may not be a normal go to for me. The extended review... Food: Tonkatsu Black - 3/5 - Flavor was decent and pretty standard fare. Chicken Karaage combo- 3/5 - Standard fare. Although the portion was a little small it was nice to get some additional protein. Service: 3.5/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 3/5 - It was a little bit hot inside the time I went. read more
Came here for dinner on monday, got seated right away. I ordered the spicy tonkotsu, and my family also ordered the black tonkotsu, and chicken katsu curry. It came out pretty fast. I really liked my spicy tonkotsu, it had good flavor, the charsu was good because its not fatty. Couldve had more toppings but thats okay. I also tried the black tonkotsu and i didnt like it lol, i didnt like the burnt char flavor? But idk, im not feeling the fried garlic in the ramen, when i eat it the flavor overpowers the broth and stuff. Also the portion for black tonkotsu was soooo much less than my spicy tonkotsu for some reason. The curry was pretty good, katsu wasnt that big but its average. Weird that they put the curry on top of the katsu bc itd get soggy. Overall pretty good, i liked my ramen and curry. Prices arent that bad either and service is pretty good. read more
Well I have to update my review. I rarely go to a place multiple times in a week but I was so surprised to get a message in my DMs telling me that I won the giveaway which was a $100 gift card! I was in shock but messaged back and let them know I could come in person to get my prize, not to mention now I could bring my parents back for the BOGO promo that is from March 1-March 7. It's for Dine-in only so plan accordingly! I tried to make a reservation at 6 but nothing was available. I wasn't sure I could get there by 5:30 and 6:30 was a bit later than we liked so we took our chances. When we got there the wait was really long so we said we would just pick up the gift card and come back another time. I told the gal checking people in (Ruby) that I was the Instagram winner but I didn't have a reservation. She had us sit on the side. While we waited, I decided to add us to the waitlist, just in case. Well, Ruby checked us in and helped the folks who were waiting before us and then was able to seat us. On this visit, my mom and I got the same thing as last time (gyoza and rice combo) but we both tried different ramen. I had the spicy Tonkotsu and my mom had the shoyu ramen. My dad got a original Tonkotsu (which was the "get one" option. We also decided to try the karaage chicken. The other night the table next to us was raving about it so we had to get it. Plus my mom likes fried chicken. Umai!! Everything was just as delicious as the first time. The soup, the spice, the tenderness of the charsiu, the chewy noodles. My mom says the gyoza was one of the best she's had. We ate everything up and I just brought one chicken home. I treated my parents to dinner (with my new gift card) and left a cash tip. It was so fun to be there again and watch the workers in peak action! Service was quick, friendly. I didn't feel rushed out this time even though there were people waiting. But I also didn't linger after like the last time... So no getting scolded. I stopped at the counter to tell Mr. Ono thank you and we had a pleasant and quick conversation. I will have to come back when it's not so busy so I can get a photo with him and give him a proper thank you. I love to support family run businesses and if I lived nearer I would probably be a regular diner here! But not to worry, I'll be back! read more
There are many ramen places to patronize on this island, but only a few really stand out to me. In my opinion, Onoya is one of the best. Let me count the ways. 1. It's all about the tonkotsu broth, and theirs is rich, creamy and oh so flavorful! 2. I always get the Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu Ramen no matter where I go. When they say black garlic oil, Onoya doesn't play around! It isn't just a drop or two as some other ramen places give. 3. The garlic is strong, so don't plan on kissing anyone soon. 4. The prices are reasonable and on par with others in the area. The Black Tonkotsu is $15 for a nice sized bowl, or if you come for lunch you can add a side dish for $18 total. 5. They have a diverse menu with other ramen options and great sides. 6. Service is fast, friendly and efficient! The only thing that could make this place better would be the parking sitch. They're in a small shopping plaza with shared parking that's limited. This place is so popular that you'll need to come during the off-hours to secure a spot or find street parking. They're located in Kapahulu with a residential street up the way where you may be lucky enough to find a parking spot. Don't let the parking scare you. This ramen joint is legit! read more
Food: Best ramen I've had outside of Japan! I had the Ramen combo with chicken katsu and rice. The Ramen was perfect. The chicken katsu was good. One detail on the katsu- the tonkatsu sauce wasn't the best. The gyoza were wonderful, so much so I ordered a second batch! Drinks: reasonable beer prices for draft Service: good, quick service but not attentive or friendly Ambiance: intimate restaurant styled after a working class Japanese restaurant. Tips: (1) Regardless of when you want to eat here, call for a reservation. Once you arrive, you may need to remind the staff you have a reservation. We were overlooked for 10 minutes just standing in the doorway and no one came by to talk to us or confirm if we had a reservation. The staff literally ignored us. Eventually I walked in and asked a staff member whether those with reservations needed to do anything special upon arrival. Then, we were seated. (2) This place thrives on quick turnover. You may feel a bit rushed by the staff. read more
The lunch specials at Onoya are a really good deal. Free parking here. No wait at lunch on a week day. You get to choose your mini donburi (chashu, gyudon, or karaage) and a mini plate of gyoza with your ramen. For $20, who can complain! Service was so fast. They turn those tables over pretty quick. It's a little noisy, but not uncomfortable. Good spot for a quick, yummy, and filling lunch. I ordered the classic tonkotsu - broth was nice and creamy, very rich. Chashu was nicely charred. I liked that all of the toppings I wanted were already included. None of this pay an extra $2 for an egg business. Customers appreciate that. My friend had a yuzu chicken ramen that she said is her regular order. Looked good, maybe I should've snagged a bit of the broth to report back. Oh well, next time. read more
Thick paitan style ramen, so the broth is going to be extra rich. Had to come here after being recommended by several uber drivers and friends during my trip to Hawaii. A welcome escape from the more touristy areas of Waikiki. Atmosphere: Small modern style japanese ramen shop. Do expect this place to get crowded during peak times so be prepared especially if you have a larger party. Food: Need a ramen fix? This is the place. They have various options of Japanese food with of course the main star being their noodle dishes. I ended up getting both the chicken karaage and Paitan black style ramen. The ramen was thick and rich with full flavored broth, easy sip was filling and savory along with the meats and noodles that came with it. Definitely a stand out during my visit. The chicken karaage also came out in well sized portion with a nice flavor that wasn't too fried. The standout though again being their ramen. Service: Quick service, most the workers are running around due to the small size and demand but they were friendly when I interacted with them. Definitely some of the best ramen I tried during my visit to the Waikiki area. Worth a visit or two if you are in the craving for some ramen. read more
Went to Onoya for ramen today...as usual we were not disappointed. The noodles are thin and the soup ooooo so heartwarming and satisfying. I ordered the shrimp won ton shoyu ramen and hubby ordered the tan tan....so yummy....we also ordered the calamari....nice crispy and and just wonderful with just a bit of lemon. The service was awesome as always and is the very reason we have no problems being repeat customers. Depending on when you go, generally it's quite and a lovely place to have lunch. Somedays tho, like today....small children screaming is not my cup of tea, BUT, I KNOW, unavoidable in such a popular family restaurant. Onoya, contiues to be a fav of ours. read more
We decided to dine here for my girlfriend's birthday dinner (of course will need to take her to a super fancy place as well LoL). We made reservations online and arrived a little early. We got lucky, with ONE stall open in the small parking lot!!! We were greeted and seated promptly by the nice and friendly wait staff. As we looked through the menu and specials, they brought us waters and asked if we had any questions. We've dined here before so we placed our order, which we had an appetizer, ramen, and gyoza. Everything came out quick. Food was nice and hot, and really flavorful. Portions were quite filling. They brought our bill and we had a question about a special that my girlfriend got via email. The staff were very helpful and accommodating to take the time and help us figure it out!!! Nice eatery, good food, and great staff. Like many will say, one downside is the small parking lot where most of the time, you'll see vehicles waiting for someone to leave. But there is also street parking options. read more
Overall 4/5 stars! FOOD * As an appetizer, I had the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice & it was okay! The tuna wasn't spicy at all (there was just a little Jalpeño placed on top) and the rice tasted a bit burnt rather than crispy. * I had the Curry Chicken Katsu Combo and that was absolutely delicious, and definitely more than enough (I had to take all of my katsu minus one strip & half my ramen home). The ramen wasn't super salty and the chicken katsu and curry combination was divine! SERVICE * The service was great at the beginning because we were immediately helped, however i felt extremely rushed throughout the night to eat my food. * They do have a wait list you can join on yelp prior to going just in case they get super busy which is nice! LOCATION/FEEL * This is just ~10 min away from downtown Waikiki, but i would recommend driving between! * Inside the restaurant was super crowded and extremely hot. Additionally there isn't a ton of room for waiting inside. LOCATION read more
Food was great. Got the tonkatsu tantan men ramen.. it was 10/10. Omgggg. The flavor. The chasu meat was SO good I could have ate more. The bok choy was yum! The flavors were so perfectly married together. We loved all of it. The spicy cucumber was ok.. I'd personally say do t marinate them as long .. 3/10. They were kind of soggy .. flavor wasn't that great either. I'd recommend making the fresh and more crunch. Just toss them in the dressing rather than marinade for a day. Service was excellent. Came in and finished working 30 min. If you're visiting Oahu. THIS PLACE IS A MUST! I would come back again. read more
2 years ago
Delicious ramen! We discovered this place during our last trip and had to come back this time around. Ramen is very flavorful. We got the spicy tan tan (sub chicken chashu) and the spicy tonkatsu. Perfect amount of spice and oil. read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
Ambiance: Busy Modern Ramen shop Service: Friendly and quick Food: Variety of Ramen Variety of menu selections to choose from. Appetizers were good. We ordered chicken katsu, fried shrimp, and vegetable gyoza. Black Garlic Ramen,Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Tan Tan Ramen read more
Had the Tonkatsu Tan Tan Men ramen and it was delicious! Never had ramen with ground beef before and let me tell you, it was delicious!!!! Broth was creamy, with a hint of a nuttiness, soo good!!! If I lived here I'd come here all the time. There's limited parking so I'd recommend coming early or finding street parking. Service was nice, no wait for our table on a Wednesday evening. Definitely recommend! read more
It was my first time coming here and I was definitely impressed. Our group had a reservation and we were seated as soon as we arrived. A few minutes after we were seated, a server came by and took our order. I really appreciated the quick and efficient service. I ordered the Tonkotsu Tan Tan Men and a side of gyoza. The gyoza was very good, it was moist and flavorful. The Tonkotsu Tan Tan Men was also very good, rich creamy broth, tender slices of pork, and the noodle texture was perfect. If you are looking for a new ramen spot and are around Kapahulu, I would definitely recommend eating here. read more
1 year ago
My favorite ramen spot on island! The parking lot is pretty small but I'm always able to find a spot. I love that they also have Katsu since my husband isn't into ramen - this is the perfect spot for us! The entire staff is so friendly & helpful and the food is incredible. I'm already dreaming of my next meal! read more
2 years ago
The ramen was fire!! How can I complain? We ordered and the food came out within 10 mins. Delicious umami broth with crispy garlic, mushrooms, hard boiled egg, and soft pork belly. My partner got the spicy tonkotsu combo with the pork cutlet curry. I wish I got a photo of the curry because it was SO good and juicy! The combo is a great deal too at $22 for a regular sized ramen and a large portion of pork cutlet. You can tell the food is authentic. So delicious and would definitely come back! read more
4 years ago
Onoya Ramen is located on Kapahulu Avenue which means parking is pretty tight, but if you're looking for affordable ramen in town Onoya is not a bad place to start. The garlic tonkotsu ramen had a good flavor, but it didn't exactly stick out for anything in particular, but the charsiu and bamboo shoots did help to complement. The chicken karaage was crunchy and juicy and added a nice element to the experience. I do recommend making reservations since it is a small space, but if you're looking for something in Kapahulu, this is a place to go read more
2 years ago
I visited this place last year and loved it. I came back this year and it did not disappoint! They said there was a wait but we had a party of 5 and were seated right away. Our waiter brought our waters and took our orders quickly. All important to me when I'm eating with my two young and sometimes impatient kids :) I'm on somewhat of a vegan journey and I was super excited to see that they offered a couple vegan options! Needless to say I felt compelled to order the vegan spicy ramen and it was absolutely delicious! Super flavorful with the right amount of spice and almost light. I compared it to my husband's broth and I honestly prefer it! My two kids got the keiki options and my picky eater at almost all her food. She left a little bit of the noodles. My hubby devoured his spicy ramen as well. The portions are huge and it's reasonably priced! If you like ramen you will like this place a lot! And if you are looking to venture out you will also like it! read more
3 years ago
Good ramen, glad we found this spot when we came back from snorkeling and scuba diving. They were quick on service and the food was warm and tasteful. They also had a Mapo tofu version of ramen and it was delicious too. Try it out read more
I was craving a lot of Ramen during my trip and was feeling a little under the weather! We got seated immediately after putting our name down they have a parking lot which was really helpful The broth was very tasty and not overly salty. The pieces of meat were very tasty as well as the egg. We also got the chicken Karaage as well as the tuna over fried rice. I would recommend the chicken Karaage however, the turnover fried rice would be not the best choice. The servers were very nice and attentive and the atmosphere of the restaurant was definitely on the loud side read more
4 years ago
Came here three times and service is 5 stars every single time. The staff is very friendly! The food is good. My favorite is the chicken katsu. It's super juicy and fresh. Ramen is flavorful and the spice is a good hit! The happy hour is a great deal so if you can make it I would highly recommend it! read more
We all had the Tonkotsu Tan-tan ramen, and because it was lunchtime it also included 3 pieces of gyoza and a choice of a mini chicken karaage-don, gyu-don, or charsiu-don. I asked for the charsiu without the rice to use as extra toppings. I really liked the soft-boiled egg rather than the hard boiled version offered at other ramen restaurants. The parking lot is somewhat full due to the laundromat next door, but we lucked out and found a stall. The waitstaff are friendly and check on you frequently. As I get older I'm not able to tolerate spicy food (which I used to love), but their Tan-Tan had just the right amount of heat for me and I would order it again. We also made reservations via Yelp so it was very convenient and they text you to confirm. read more
7 months ago
New favorite spot for ramen, period! The parking lot is chaotic, but so worth the patience to find a spot. I got the spicy tonkotsu miso and loved it. The noodles were thin and cooked to the perfect bounciness. The broth was super flavorful. The egg was still jammy and the char siu was soft and tender. read more
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611 Kapahulu Ave
Ste 2
Honolulu, HI 96815
Kaimuki
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(844) 420-7592
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Do they have udon too or just ramen?
I do not believe that they have udon--only ramen options, for noodle dishes.
Do all your both have MSG or Disodium or glutinate?
When I checked with them, they indicated there is no MSG in the vegan broth. (I can't speak for the rest.)
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