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    Ringer Hut

    4.0 (166 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Noodles, Ramen
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Tonkatsu Set
    Yvonne C.

    My 3rd time visit Ringer Hut. Went there for dinner at 5pm on Sunday. It was melt and I got seated right away. Place still clean but the utensils was not really clean. I asked for the spoon but it was not clean. I ordered the Katsu-Don and Spicy Miso Ramen. Katsu-Don: the tonkatsu was sooooo dry and tough. No flavor and so hard to bite. It's not good at all. Spicy Miso Ramen: the 2 pieces of pork belly were sooooo dry as well. The boiling egg was cold. The noodles was too chewy. I don't think I will go back again. For these prices, I can go to other places. Hopefully they'll hv some improvements.

    Curtis T.

    This ramen place provides good service and quality ramen. The table service is better than most restaurants in Ala Moana Center. The pork broth was tasty and the meal was satisfying. The name of the restaurant doesn't quite match the quality here. I think it is underrated because of that. If you want to escape the crowds, this is good place to come for a meal.

    Tricia M.

    Ordered a udon and gyoza and a tonkatsu donburi with a side order of 3 piece shrimp tempura. The udon was not hot, just luke warm, the broth was more on the sweet side. The tonkatsu in the donburi was tough. The restaurant was clean. Service was ok. Didn't get a greeting . Waters just plopped on the table and asked if we were ready to order. Food came out quickly, maybe that's why the udon was just Luke warm . Not sure if we would go back

    Mayumi C.

    This is a good place for someone who wants to have a quiet lunch, away from the noise of a food court. There are plenty of seats available, although some are just wooden benches, which can be a bit uncomfortable. We ordered the Nagasaki Sara Udon. It came with lots of vegetables, which made it feel healthy, but we were hoping for a bit more depth of flavor and umami. A few days later, we noticed that we were charged $2 more than the tip we had written on the receipt. It may have been a simple mistake, but we hope it was not intentional.

    Spicy ramen and tonkatsu set and Takoyaki
    Rosie P.

    I think Ringer hut was great. Nothing too special, I'd say it's your stereotypical ramen shop in Ala Moana. The rice sets were great! The ramen having corn in it was a bit odd for me. But the Takoyaki was my favorite order today. The servers were nice and accommodating when I asked to make my ramen extra spicy!

    Tonkatsu and karrage set
    Roz M.

    My family and I meet up with some friends for lunch at...RINGER HUT located in the Ala Moana Shopping Center ground level Mauka (mountain side) near Brug Bakery. It is a very nice, clean and spacious atmosphere. For me, the service fell short. When we first walked in, we were greeted and sat right away. That was good. However, The servers weren't very friendly or attentive to us. Some of us waited quite awhile for our food to come out and there was no update on the delay of our food. Even though my food was brought out late, it did taste yummy. I ordered the chicken oyaku don buri. The portion was generous and filling. My family and friends enjoyed their dishes as well.

    Aron N.

    I used to go to Ringer Hut in the Bay Area. I liked the tonkatsu that they served way back. It was a really enjoyable meal. With fond memories I was happy to find they were in Ala Moana. I was finally able to go and I get a tasty lunch for a decent price. I enjoyed the donburi and they have a nice selection of beers. Things have changed since long ago in the Bay Area, but this is still an enjoyable meal.

    Kalamazoo Champon with side Tempura
    Lyle S.

    I visited Ringer Hut for Dinner on Sunday. We arrived around 5:30pm and the restaurant was fairly empty, but filled up pretty quickly around 6:00pm. We got the Edamame, Karamaro Champon with a side of Shrimp Tempura, and the Tonkatsu and Chicken Katsu Set Meal. Everything tasted great. The chili oil and vinegar served with the Champon worked really well with it. However, the bottom of the Tonkatsu was soggy since it was sitting directly on the serving plate. Since this restaurant is located in Ala Moana, there is ample parking. Overall, I was very satisfied with the meal and will definitely be coming back in the future.

    Panda O.

    Food: good taste, big portion size, plenty vegetables. Service: the two servers were nice :) Atmosphere: new, spacious, quiet compared to the food court. Give this place a try, I think it carried a bad grade from when they were inside the food court, but totally improved.

    Reuben L.

    This is one of my favorite places in the Ala Moana Center. It's on the ground floor with plenty of mall parking in front. The staff greets you as you walk in. They're very friendly and accommodating with a choice of seating. The restaurant is very clean and modern and the view in the kitchen also looks the same. We had the Special Udon, Karaage Set, and Nagasaki Saraudon. We did a little substitute with couple of our dishes and they were very accommodating. The soup base is very flavorful and the rest of the food is amazingly tasty and fresh. This is my first review but I've been here several times and always consistently good.

    Cora L.

    Located on the bottom floor of Ala Moana near the Massage Palace, Ringer Hut is a Japanese restaurant with noodles, gyoza, curry, and more options. The restaurant itself is well-lit, spacious, and feels pretty clean. We have been able to be seated each time we have walked in, but the restaurant has not been empty any time we have been. The service is quick and the people working there are efficient. The menu has a good number of options, with some combos available too. I like the tantanmen so I have gotten that each time. It is tasty, a good portion, and consistent each time I have had it. It is about $16, which does not feel crazy but also does not really feel like a deal either. Friends have gotten other ramen dishes and have liked them, and the tempura. We'll be back again!

    Katsu Curry
    Danielle V.

    My boyfriend and I came in on a Sunday afternoon during lunch time and was seated right away. The restaurant gives marugame udon vibes. There's a good amount of seating for a variety of party sizes. At first, they were really attentive by taking our orders and giving us our waters. Also it didn't take too long for us to get our order. We ordered the Katsu Curry, Side order of Chicken Karaage and the Katsudon. Everything tasted delicious and had great flavor. Very similar to what you'd get at any other Japanese run restaurant. However, I was super impressed by the Chicken Karaage. I wasn't expecting the side order to have that many pieces and to be so juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor! It went well with the curry which was more on the spicy and savory side. Once we got our food, it took a bit to get our check. But overall, I would come back again.

    Katsu donburi
    Tasha K.

    I wasn't expecting Ringer Hut to be this good! We got the Katsu Donburi, Spicy Miso Ramen, and Nagasaki Saraudon. All of the dishes came out piping hot and were delicious! The Katsu Donburi reminded me of classic ones I've had at Japanese restaurants, and the Saraudon is so unique. We also got some gyoza and yakimeshi, which were great add-ons for our already filling meals. The best part was how affordable these large portions were. Vibe: The staff is so hard working and nice. Service is fast and I would definitely come back! There are lots of tables in the restaurant and a bathroom near the kitchen. Parking: Ala Moana Center has a large free parking lot, making it easy to come to Ringer Hut.

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    Onoya Ramen - Black Tonkotsu (front), Vegan Fire (back)

    Onoya Ramen

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    2.2 miKaimuki
    $$
    Casual dining
    Takes reservations

    This place really tasted like a little piece of Japan! The ramen noodles were nice and chewy and…read morecooked al dente, exactly how I like my ramen. The broth was clean and flavorful, and there was a good amount of noodles. They have a lunch special every day from 11 AM to 2 PM. We ordered the lunch special and added two side dishes for only $3 more. Our total was just $18, which I thought was a great deal. The chicken karaage tasted really fresh and had good flavor. The beef was also very flavorful. The gyoza were just okay--not bad, but nothing special. Service was good and our food came out pretty quickly. I'd definitely come back here again for lunch. For the price, I think it's a great little spot for a quick and satisfying ramen lunch.

    This is a small restaurant with issues with food temperature. Three stars because of food…read moretemperature and cooking issues and employees arguing with us. Note: there is an A/C on the wall that is facing the kitchen, it blows directly on the table. Everyone that came in moved from the table. We asked if we could adjust the wall unit, she said no. We waited and moved tables. Beer: We ordered pitcher of draft beer. It was good. Food: Then we started off with gyoza. The gyoza was full of flavor and tasty but the edges were burnt. We ordered Soyu noodles and the spicy tonkotsu noodles. The Soyu noodles arrived early. The initial appearance the egg was overcooked. Took a bite and the egg was stone cold and the broth was lukewarm. Eventually the spicy tonkotsu arrived and I don't mind it arriving later because I want my noodles hot. The egg in tonkotsu is as also stone cold and overcooked. My broth was hot and flavorful. The food has good flavor but some dishes are hot and some are lukewarm. Service: The server eventually came back and asked what was wrong with the Soyu ramen because my husband barely touched it. He said the egg was cold and the broth was lukewarm. They said the egg is supposed to be cold. We explained we have been to Japan and I grew up in Japan and explained that is not how ramen is served in Japan. They came back and said the manager was made aware of the ramen. The server then said many customers complain the broth is not hot enough. I explained if you are aware of this issues, fix it or you will go out of business. Cleanliness: average Bathroom cleanliness: bathroom needs attention below average. Sadly this is our last time here. Quality control issues that staff and managers are aware and have not corrected.

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    Wagaya

    4.5(1.3k reviews)
    1.1 miMo'ili'ili
    $$

    Got the black garlic ramen extra noodles and extra boiled egg…read more The broth is rich and flavorful. We also shared Ahi katsu, calamari, and agedashi tofu. Agedashi tofu always hits hard and never disappoints. The ahi katsu was delightfully soft and not tough. Our server was friendly and accommodating. The place is small so you might need to wait a bit if you come during the rush hour.

    Food - I'm going through a cold noodle phase right now, so I ordered their cold noodle dish. It was…read moregood. I really like their noodles. It was firm, nice and chewey, and was not mushy. The sauce to dip the noodles in was good. It was flavorful, salty, and sweet. My wife had a bowl of ramen. I got to try the soup and it tasted really good. I also like how thick it was. I don't like thin soup on my ramen, so this I really liked. My daughter was gulping down her noodles... just shoving it into her mouth. That is a huge thing for me because she's picky with food. We also had the potato mochi. I also liked that one. It had good texture, crunch, and chew. It was brushed with a glaze. The flavor was good. I'm not a chicken karaage guy. But I'm mentioning it because we ordered it. The chicken karaage were good chunks of chicken. Not like other places who give small chunks. My wife liked it because it had more chicken than batter. Service - The Place had good service. The food came out on time. Servers were checking up on us without hovering or being overbearing. They paid attention when we called asking for help. I was listening to the workers, and they seem to like being there. I mean, "work is work", and no one REALLY LIKES going to work. I'm pretty sure we'd all rather be someplace else besides work. Maybe I caught them in a good mood, but, it genuinely seemed like the moral in the place was good and the people working there that night didn't mind being there. Vibe - Small, family vibe. I liked that there was buzz but it wasn't loud. When we came, most of the people there were older, but as we left later in the evening, a more younger crowd started lining up and coming in. That tells me, they appeal to a wide demographic/pallet, which is good. Overall, it's going on the list of places to go back to and recommend. I don't really like going to ramen places during the summer because it's hot. But I would go here.

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    Marugame Udon - Udon and tempura

    Marugame Udon

    4.5(14.2k reviews)
    1.4 miWaikiki
    $$

    Absolutely amazing noodle spot! There was a long line when we arrived, but it moved incredibly…read morefast. As soon as we got inside, we knew this place was going to be something special. Being able to watch them make the noodles in the back, combined with the incredible smell throughout the restaurant, made the whole experience even better. I ordered the curry udon, while my wife got the creamy broth, and we also shared the tempura shrimp. Everything was absolutely delicious. Honestly, this was probably our best food stop on the island. I'll be thinking about this restaurant for a long time. Where we're from, there's nothing even close to a place like this. If you're visiting the island, this is definitely a spot you need to try!

    We've been here so many times and always loved the noodles, they're very flavorful. But today, we…read moreordered to-go, and unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. We ordered 3 different types of noodles to go. When we got home, none of the bowls had labels, so we couldn't really tell which bowl of soup went with which type of noodles. Also, there were no chili flakes on the side. I only knew which one was the popular creamy soup because it was easy to recognize. The other 2 orders were both beef soup, but they looked different, so I wasn't sure which was which. Very disappointed with the to-go experience. It's hard to really enjoy the food when we don't even know which soup goes with which noodles.

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    Kamitoku - Spicy Beefy Wild

    Kamitoku

    4.4(684 reviews)
    0.4 miAla Moana
    $$

    Happy to hear that Kamitoku Ramen from Ward Centre relocated to South Shore Market (previously…read moreoccupied by Scratch Kitchen). They are currently exploring a new concept, which is a bit different from what it used to be. There's quite a bit of items missing from their old menu, but they have included new dishes to try. I got their Beefy Gold which has a lighter broth. I also ordered a side of yuzu peel & juice, reminiscent of the yuzu shio ramen. I'd say that the broth is pretty good (light broth is gentle to the stomach), and the noodles were cooked well. You'll probably miss the fatty chunk of charsiu, but they now have pulled beef charsiu instead which is stringy and just as flavorful :) Service was friendly as always and they were very attentive to our needs. Ambiance is a bit more upscale than their previous Ward location, and definitely larger. Will come back again to try their Otoko-Meshi items, overall just glad that they're back!

    Kamitoku just reopened at Ward Center and they still have some kinks to work through... like their…read morephone number doesn't work. I tried to place a phone order for pickup but no bueno. On to the good tho! Space is large so it sits more people. Ramen is just as good as ever. It's one of my favorite ramen spots and has a big piece of my heart. They do use a beef base though so if you don't eat beef, I'm sorry for your loss. Ramen menu is simplified so it does make it easier to order with the base and then the add-ins. My only small quip is that the meat changed from the last location from a chunk to shreds and I'm not really feeling the shreds Regardless it's still one of my favorite spots and I enjoy going back every time!

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    Lucky Belly - Shrimp Kim Chee Bowl

    Lucky Belly

    4.2(2.2k reviews)
    1.8 miDowntown
    $$

    So glad we ate here! Looks like there are lots of hip options in Chinatown, and we would have…read morewalked around and tried even more if we had had more time. We had a 4 hour layover in Honolulu and it was a quick 15 minute Lyft ride here to Lucky Belly. We were the only party here right at 5:30 pm. Loved the art and clean simple elegance of the exposed brick wall and wood tables. We were greeted and served by a very friendly host. We had the duck tacos, plus the special dim sum appetizer combo of pork belly bao, lobster dumplings and oxtail dumplings. We could not pick a favorite. The variety of textures was fantastic and each of the meat fillings were perfectly seasoned and tender, delicious! Each had a different sauce- just enough, not too much. Nothing was spicy but there was chili oil on the table if you wanted to add more heat. We got 2 nonalcoholic spritzers, one lilikoi and one hibiscus, which were each refreshing and complimented the meal. Since the service was so efficient, after eating, we still had time to zip over to Magic Island to stroll around, take in the scene and enjoy the sunset before heading back to the airport. Our last evening in Hawaii was really special thanks to this delightful restaurant!

    Horrifying experience. We arrived to a nearly empty restaurant. The hostess asked if we had a…read morereservation. We arrived an hour or so before they were about to close. All of the window seats were empty. In fact the restaurant was nearly empty. We were told the only option for us was the inconspicuous booth at the back of the restaurant. Not a good start. The food was okay. There was more than we were expecting, however the short ribs were a little tough. The ambiance, it was nice and empty by the time we left. Overall, what had been something we'd been looking forward to for years turned out to be a dismal disappointment. The experience left us feeling unwelcome, particularly because it seemed the staff were uncomfortable with two men simply going out for lunch. Being a Black and Asian couple shouldn't have any bearing on how paying customers are treated, but unfortunately, that's how the experience felt to us. We can overlook mediocre food or service, but feeling judged or unwelcome is something we won't overlook. We were there as paying customers and deserved to be treated with the same courtesy and respect as anyone else. Unfortunately, this is a place we won't be returning to, and based on our experience, we would not recommend it to others.

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    Interior bar and dining room.

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    TsuruTonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie

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    4.1(1.7k reviews)
    1.3 miWaikiki
    $$
    Established in 2018
    Discounts available

    Definitely think this place is a hidden gem in Waikiki. Why wait in a long line for udon when you…read morecan come here? There wasn't a wait when we visited, and the portions were huge! Plus it was a lot cleaner than another udon place within the strip. I felt like we got a bang for our buck here. I ordered their bento and it came it so many items. My husband ordered their spicy udon. Although not super spicy, it was delicious. Our server was super nice and attentive. We had our baby with us, and catered to him as well. We were super sorry about his mess, and he made us feel not so bad about it.

    First of all, they took away their big bowls, which feels like defeating the whole point of going…read morethere. The service used to be so good, but now it's terrible. I'm pretty sure they gave us the wrong order three times .On top of that, we first saw one cockroach and told a staff member, who didn't even apologize on the behalf of the restaurant and just said, "Okay." He grabbed it with a napkin while we were all in shock. It shouldn't be a normal occurrence for a restaurant to have that. I understand it's Hawaii and there are always cockroaches, but it seemed like they were completely used to having them around. After seeing a second one, I decided to take a picture to show the manager. The manager just went, "Oh man, that sucks," and that was it. That's all he said. It definitely seems like this establishment has gone downhill, and honestly, I think they're just too used to dealing with cockroaches. But do wagyu bowl was pretty good

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