Just a few days ago, my friends and I talked about our favorite ramen restaurant, and all of us…read moreagree that Ippudo is the best among those we've tried. Although that's the case, I still enjoy exploring cheaper ramen places, and I am so annoyed right now because apparently, Hikojyu has been around for a year and a half already, yet I learned about it only 2 weeks ago! Bummer! Anyway, my boyfriend and I are so glad of this discovery! Unlike other ramen restaurants, Hikojyu's ramen choices are limited to just 2 kinds: shoyu and tonkotsu. Naturally, we ordered both! When they were served, I was a bit apprehensive because they didn't look hefty. However, on my first sip of both broths, I knew we have found the best affordable ramen shop in Marikina! They are rich in flavor, minus the umay factor that others have! Of course, given the price, the toppings were understandably limited to a few pieces of pechay, egg halves, and a chashu slice, which could still be made more tender, IMO. If you want your ramen to be spicy, use any of their authentic Japanese condiments. For our sides we tried their gyoza and potato salad. I was never a fan of gyoza save for Ippudo's deep-fried gyoza, and now, I have a second favorite! This one doesn't have the yucky mashed old veggie taste that most gyozas have! But if I had to pick just one side, I'd order their potato salad more often! It's perfectly seasoned! Wish it came in a bigger serving, though! On one corner of the restaurant is a table with magazines, both English and Japanese, plus an album filled with the owners' pictures in Japan. We met one of them, the wife, Tita Tess, and she's really nice and accommodating! Never a dull moment! Her husband is Japanese, so we know that Hikojyu's dishes are authentic! I can't wait to go back and try their rice meals!!!

Tucked along the busy strip of restaurants and businesses under the Mezza Residences is probably…read moresome of the best ramen I've had in Metro Manila--and that's saying something, because ramen is a big deal in these parts! It doesn't have the international recognition of Ippudo or Santouka or the creativity of Nagi, but the ramen here feels as though someone is treating you for a nice dinner at home. There are only three flavors available of the ramen, the shiro (classic), kuro (garlic), and aka (spicy). I've had both the kuro and aka, and I can say that they are extremely satisfying. Neither the garlic nor the spice was too overpowering. The broth was also extremely well-balanced. Not too fatty but still smooth enough to make you want to slurp the bowl once you've finished. The pork cuts weren't as tender as I've had at other places, but still very well done. The tamago was also well done. Love the runniness! But what puts this place over the edge into 5-star territory is the price. You can get a super filling bowl of ramen here for only 230 pesos! And that's for the larger size! I wager that's basically half of what you'd pay at the more upscale mall places for nearly the same quality. I was also able to try one of their sets featuring a bowl of ramen of your choosing, their gyudon rice don on the side and a bowl of fresh fruits for only 360 pesos. I was stuffed after. So so worth it. The gyoza was also really well made, and a steal for only 100 pesos. The staff here is always super attentive and accommodating, even when we've come in with a larger group, and they do accept all major credit cards, which is a huge plus for me. Definitely worth a try. I don't have to venture out to the more upscale parts of the Metro to enjoy a well-curated bowl of ramen anymore!

This is my 3rd Ramen place in Philippines. The others were higher end places but my sister…read morerecommended this one. I had the spicy seafood, my daughter had the no spice seafood, and my sister had the Miso. We also shared the gyoza. Everything was so delicious and flavorful. By far, I really liked this place. It has an intimate yet authentic vibe and the service was pretty good. I just think that we came at the right time and the rain probably increased traffic. Just like any place here, there is limited parking. Definitely a must see place!!

Tamagoya is definitely one of the cheapest but authentic ramen places in Manila! I keep coming back…read morebecause they keep their quality and affordability in balance :3 Must try: ramen (any flavor is gooood) and gyoza. I heard their rice bowls are great and filling too! My personal ramen picks are gomoku (vegetable + seafood) and miso ramen. Dining experience is direct to the point and not fancy, which is something that I like very much. The parking space is limited, so it's best to arrive at their opening times (11AM for lunch or 5PM for dinner). Commuting may not be as convenient, but there are several tricycles and jeeps that pass through Sumulong Highway. Staff service is also awesome - authentic Japanese style. Pay on the counter before leaving and DON'T GIVE TIPS! Even the guard that helped me back up the car did not accept my tip. Instead he said thank you and bowed to me like what the Japanese usually do huhuhu amazing! Highly recommend to try out if you're in the area. I will definitely come back for another bowl of ramen! :3

Probably one of my favorite Ramen places I've ever tried! This place has been on my list of places…read moreto go and it definitely did not disappoint. We ordered the Butao King Ramen and the Wonder Chashu King Ramen. The broth was rich and very flavorful. So good and affordable compared to you US branch locations. Definitely recommend!

This is my favorite ramen spot. Food always hits the spot no matter the weather. Consistent great…read moreexperience everytime. Service is quick and staff are always attentive and nice. The ambiance is very japanese like specially the decors. It is affordable for many and is always a great experience.

Heard a lot of good things about this ramen house; naturally, I was curious to try it, and my…read moreexpectations were a little high. I should have known better. My boyfriend ordered the Spicy Chicken Paitan Chashumen, while I tried the Chicken Paitan Miso Chashumen, and both looked good. Wish they tasted as good as they looked, though. They weren't horrible tasting, but they're also not the best tasting ramen. What I loved about both was the chasu slices, which were soft and tasty. The broth of each ramen, though flavorful, were a bit on the "umay" side. For our sides, we chose karaage and gyoza. My boyfriend and I agree that the former was really good, even without the mayo. The gyoza was okay, but we think it's best eaten hot. However, both were oily (same as my boyfriend's ramen). Overall, it was a filling meal, but not a satisfying one. Price-ratio serving is acceptable, so it's a good enough ramen house to satisfy one's cravings. If I were to go back, it would only be for the karaage, though.

HITS: Affordable Ramen…read moreGreat ambiance Good service MISS: Ang tamis ng sukiyaki. Papasa syang dessert. Hassle ng parking (just like every dining establishment at Maginhawa)

Great ramen that comes in a pretty big size! The service was pretty quick and I split my ramen with…read morea friend since we also ordered some apps. There was a bit of a wait but that's because it's an awesome spot for lunch or dinner. The gyozas were also huge and I'm so glad I shared everything because there's so much to order. Will definitely be back!

Best ramen I've ever had! I live in California. I always…read morelook forward to going here when I come to Manila! Friendly staff, the service always great every time!

Earlier this week. Gone black. 3 of the top #MNL #ramen-yas in the span of 2-weeks x.X…read more Nagi's Black with customs: Light on the Garlic; Green Onions; extra Tamago; Hard Noodles; and Spiciness at 3, which I think I'll do at 2 next time. I like Nagi's Tamago than Ippudo's. But I think Yushoken's is up-top a bit on that department. Ippudo has the best chopsticks (over) Nagi (over) Yushoken. Ippudo's noodles (over) Yushoken (over) Nagi for me. Broth-wise: Yushoken for creamy and fullness (over) Nagi's Black regular. But like I've said, depends what on your preference. Fatty oil with Ippudo's. House tea. Nagi's Mugicha (over) Ippudo's green tea. We didn't get to try Yushoken's; we opted to go Super Dry ^^ Last but not least, I went with Nagi's pork belly for a change of texture. That was bomb. #food #diet #nutrition #noodles

Ramen is not bad, and choices for topping are good. Gyouza is slightly below average. For my…read morepreference of Pork base soup ramen, Ippudo would be the best and this Nagi comes next.

If my wife likes it, we go back. A humble restaurant that serves quality food, and that's what they…read moreare named after. Try it, and you won't be disappointed with the pricing and quality. We love the sesame ramen.

Friendly crew members greeted us upon entry. Place was clean, neat & tidy when we visited…read more Everything we ordered tasted fresh & savory! Waited 20 mins tops & the first ramen was on the table. Bill was a total of 3229php, about $55usd for 5 meals. We enjoyed our meals & did not regret coming here instead of our first choice, also another Japanese resto,

Pocket-friendly japanese food hub along Tomas Morato…read more Yatai literally means "street stand", small stall that usually serves Ramen. In Japan, it is known to be mobile wooden food carts available from afternoon 'til Midnight. It is popular across Fukuoka and other parts of Japan. Food stall venture is nothing new in the Philippines but, having a store of Ramen at the lowest price explains the crazy swarm of people. Yatai Yakitori opens at 5:30pm 'til 2:00am. We visited early at 5:00 in the afternoon to secure a seat and fulfill our Ramen cravings. There are two lines separating dine-in and to-go customers. Lines is relatively shorter in the take out lane but our order took 2 long hours to be packed. RAMEN Price points for all variants: Super P105 Overload P145 Flavors to choose from: Shoyu (non spicy) Tan Tan Men (spicy) Konbata Shasyumen (creamy and non-spicy) Gyuniku Ramen (beef toppings) KUSHIYAKI Comes is 3 and as described in the menu: Butabara P50 Thick cut boneless pork belly that almost melts in your mouth Yakitori P40 Super tender bones and chicken thigh Tebasaki P30 Chicken wing on a stick DONBURI Rice toppings for P75 4 pcs of Gyoza is priced at P40. We ordered all flavors Ramen and we all agreed that it doesn't meet our expectations. It was okay but It's all I can attest that quality is decreased once the demand has increased. It is better if the stall can find other decent location for it hinders the sidewalk and bike lane. Blocking the pathway defeats the purpose of Tomas Morato's sidewalk widening project. The kiosk stands in the corner of Sct Fernandez right in across of Chili's. Parking spaces are available along Tomas Morato. Commuters can take kamuning-bound jeepneys or tricycles from Quezon Avenue MRT station.

#FoodieSquadGoals! The other day, my foodie neighbor and I kicked off our search for a new fave QC…read morerestaurant. We ticked RYU off our restaurant bucket list, and ordered the chashu ramen and steamed pork gyoza. If you're like me, there is this ingredient in gyoza that I find very, VERY hard to stomach. Fortunately, RYU's steamed pork gyoza turned out to be really, REALLY good. The hero in RYU's steamed gyoza is the pork, and the soy sauce dip that came with the dish is light and slightly sweeter than I'm used to. It did an excellent job of whetting our appetite for the night's main attraction. It was one of those nights when we preferred not to kill our taste buds with Japanese curry, so we both opted for the chashu pork ramen, and ordered an extra tamago (soft boiled egg) with it. We can't help but compare with our current ramen standard bearer in UP Town Center. I thought that RYU's noodles were more substantial and filling, the slices of pork less fatty, and the tamago's yolk richer and silkier. It is in the broth where it falls short. The flavor is a bit thin and one-note. Aside from the broth, I can say that it has the makings of a dish that we'd be happy to pay upwards of 300 pesos for, and happily keep coming back for.