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Sumo Ramen & Curry

3.7 (221 reviews)
Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Gabriel P.

Had my fix of Mapo Tofu Ramen at Sumo Ramen. First time at this location. It's located in the Market City Shopping center lower level. Between L & L and Mezzo. Parking was a breeze. Service was friendly. Although behind the counter chat levels were a bit high at times from the workers. We were seated at a table for two. I did notice that there was a table which could accommodate a party of six. My Ramen was not overly hot. Good taste and served piping hot.The silky tofu used broke apart while eating. This left a lot of Tofu bits in the broth when I finished eating. Enjoy

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S M.

Today I got to try the Spicy Seafood Ramen Combo and was very tasty. Also, the service was friendly and helpful.

93. Six Piece Gyoza We were hungry and started digging in.
Elvie A.

Decided to come here since the one at Kamehameha Shopping Center closed. This place is next to Ben Franklin and L&L, back side of Market City Mall, across of Kaimuki High School. Small space inside, 3 tables that seats 2 and 2 bigger tables in the back, that can probably seat 6-8 people. My husband and I always get the same items, curry udon and gyoza. Pretty much tastes the same as the one at Kamehameha Shopping center, the only difference is their curry udon did have small bits of garlic in the soup, which we didn't like. But overall, the curry udon and gyoza were good, along with the service. There is a restroom, but it's upstairs and you need a code. Amole parking, but if you the area, it can get pretty packed.

Shrimp tempura udon
Deborah P.

My husband wanted to eat ramen for lunch so decided to go to this place at the market city market place by Ben Franklin and Mezzo downstairs from Donut king and foodland. They open at 11am walked in and the server sat us right away notice alot of takeout out orders on the table. I didn't want to eat curry rice like I always ordered so went with shrimp tempura udon. The broth was light and just right. The tempura was pre- fab so I decided to put in the broth to soften it up. Came out pretty good. The udon noodles was chewy but that's udon noodles always. My husband went with he's favorite mabo tofu ramen. He said was good and looks plentiful I told him. Ask if they have a restroom but the server said sorry have to go upstairs in the hallway. I told myself not for me. I'll wait. All in all it was ok.

Mr Ice Water awaits the food
Cody Z.

CODY visited the Market City Shopping Center location CODY ordered shrimp tempura curry CODY food was tasty CODY server was friendly and speedy CODY dining area was narrow but clean CODY will return to order more food

The 87. Shoyu Ramen Combo
LAUREEN C.

Haven't been to a Sumo Ramen restaurant in ages since they don't have one in Aiea or Pearl City. Always liked their menu ... We walked in and were greeted right away. I like that ! Many selections on the menu .. took us awhile to finally order. There's something for everyone.. whether you like ramen. ... udon ... crispy noodle ... curry ... spicy or not .. seafood or just vegetables in your noodles . Finally decided on the Ramen combo .. which included bowl of shoyu ramen. ... delicious fried rice and four piece gyoza . My friend also ordered Unagi rice .. shoyu ramen & gyoza combo . It was nice that we could eat and chat as it wasn't really busy on a Monday . Not a real big restaurant but nice and clean atmosphere to sit down with friends for lunch . And the service was very good as the owner came by often to check on us if everything was good or if we needed anything like more water etc. would definitely come back again for their ramen and specially the Fried rice.. It was simple but very satisfying and tasty .

Mochiko Chicken Curry Combo
Daniel C.

Sumo Ramen & Curry is located on the ground level of Market City Shopping Center between L&L Hawaiian Barbecue and Fujioka's Wine Times. You can dine in or get take out. I recommend calling in your take out order. It's been a long time since I ate here but one night I was craving curry but was super tired to drive far. My first choice to order take out from was unavailable. I called multiple times but the line was always busy. Hunger set in so I decided to go to Sumo Ramen & Curry. It didn't take me long to decide. I wanted curry so I immediately looked at the Curry Rice menu section. Since I couldn't remember much about my last dining experience here, I felt that ordering from the Curry Combo section was safest since it offered variety just in case I didn't like what I ordered. I decided to order their Mochiko Chicken Curry Combo. Called it in and they told me it'll be ready in 10 minutes. When I arrived about 10 minutes later, I was surprised by how busy they were. The table in front and counter was filled with take out orders. They also had a ton of people dining in. My order was ready so I paid and left. Their Mochiko Chicken Curry Combo comes with Mochiko Chicken Curry over rice, Gyoza and a bowl of Ramen/Saimin. It reminded me more of Saimin than Ramen. The portion was adequate and I was full. For some reason, I feel like this was the exact same order I ate the last time I came here lol. It was something quick and easy but I'm happy to see how busy they are. Much continued success for them!

Wun ton mein
Craig T.

Had lunch today at Sumo Ramen & Curry located on the backside of Mccully shopping center . Next door to L&L and Ben Franklin. I ordered their ramen , fried rice , Gyoza combo. I added deep fried Oyster for appetizers. Service was fast and friendly the Deep fried oyster was nice and hot and fresh . The won ton ramen was also very good with Gyoza can't go wrong along with fried rice . It was perfect I left with a full stomach and like us locals call it "Kanak Attack" Support local

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Angel H.

I haven't had their ramen in a long time. Usually I don't trust places like this for ramen. It has to be a legit ramen spot. However, I will vouch for their mochiko chicken and curry with white rice $12.50. The curry from here is always on point. The yellow curry is thick and flavorful. The mochiko chicken has a slight crisp. There's a hint of sweetness to it from the batter. It's one of the best mochiko chickens that I've had. They also give a lot of chicken and white rice. The plate was filled and heavy. It would have lasted me three meals.

Chicken katsu with sauce container

First time ordering chicken katsu to go here. First, they give a decent amount of katsu. But the amount of sauce is ridiculously small. It's maybe a 2oz cup that's maybe 3/4 full. Just enough to dip one end of each katsu stick with a slight coating. That wouldn't be so bad if the katsu were actually seasoned but it's kinda bland so you NEED the sauce. I'm really disappointed. It'll be my first and last visit.

wonton ramen- thumbs up
Robert S.

Stopped here for lunch because was shopping next door at Ben Franklin. Such a big and diverse menu but just ordered the won ton ramen. Service was quick and friendly. The noodles were nice and chewy and the broth not too salty. The wontons could have used more meat in them but was okay. I saw the server walk by with the seafood crispy noodles and looked amazing. Prices are very reasonable. I will definitely return.

Won ramen and fried rice
Serena M.

We came here with my parents a few weekends ago after a bon dance. It was my first time in a long time. My parents love it here at Sumo Ramen. And I can see why. The meals are pretty cheap and you get a lot of food when you order combination meals. Five out of six of us ordered combination meals. The combination meals came with ramen, fried rice, and gyoza and it was around $15! What a steal. I once went to a ramen place where just the ramen was $25. The service was right on and they came quickly to take our order and fill our waters. I ordered the won ton ramen combination. I thought the ramen was okay. I've had better tasting won ton and ramen at other places. But I liked the fried rice that came with the combination. They make the rice with peas and carrots but since my dad is a regular, he ordered it without peas and carrots. I followed his lead and did the same. I just don't think peas and carrots belong in fried rice. The rice was good. I think it was the best part of the combination meal. If you're in the neighborhood go and check out Sumo Ramen. You will be able to stretch your dollar since it's so affordable.

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Ramen Nakamura

Ramen Nakamura

3.8
(2.6k reviews)
1.1 mi
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We came to Honolulu and saw the line outside Ramen Nakamura, so we figured it had to be worth…read moretrying. Overall, the ramen was very good, but I want to share an important tip about their waiting system so others don't get caught off guard. When your name gets close to the top of the list, do NOT wander away. They will call your name three times, and if you're not standing there, they'll cross your name off immediately. What surprised me was that they start calling names before the current customers have even finished eating or paid their bill. I had made eye contact with the host, pointed to my name and party size, and he acknowledged me. There were still people sitting at the counter eating, and it looked like it would be another 10-15 minutes before seats opened up. I stepped away briefly and came back, only to find my name had already been crossed off the list. The party that was supposedly leaving hadn't even paid yet and was still sitting in their seats. When I explained the situation, the host simply said, "Sorry, your time passed already. I called your name three times." Their sign says they will wait 3 minutes, but in our case it felt more like they called the name three times in quick succession and then removed it. Thankfully, after some discussion, he agreed to seat us anyway. So my advice: once your name is within a couple spots of being called, stay close and pay attention. As for the food, we ordered the Oxtail Ramen (spicy) and the Cashew Pork Ramen. The ramen itself was excellent. The oxtail was tender, although it didn't have a lot of flavor on its own in the soup. They provide a separate bowl with ginger and what appeared to be a ponzu-based sauce, and the intended way to eat it is to remove the oxtail from the soup and dip it into the sauce. That definitely enhanced the flavor. The restaurant is set up with bar-style seating in a half-oval arrangement. Your party will be seated shoulder-to-shoulder, and guests will be sitting directly across from you on the other side of the counter. I'd estimate there are about 25 seats total. Service is efficient, food comes out quickly, and most customers finish and leave fairly fast. For reference, we arrived at 8:38 PM on a Tuesday with 17 people ahead of us. We were seated around 9:15 PM, our food arrived by about 9:30 PM, and we left around 10:00 PM. Overall, this would have been a 5-star experience if not for the confusion with the waiting list. The ramen is absolutely worth trying, but understanding how their queue system works will save you from a potentially frustrating experience.

Small interior like bar type seating. No actual tables which is different but roomy for us. There…read moreis a small TV that shoes how they make their ramen, how cute! The ramen looks so tasty watching the video as we wait to eat our ramen. It was next to our hotel and we were famished after a long flight. Came around 1pm, no line though I saw reviews the waitlist was long! We tried: Hakata Tonkatsu ramen: broth is so light and tasty. Different than tonkatsu ramen in terms of the broth is lighter but still has that distinct pork taste. It isn't overly salty- just right so the broth is sippable and I enjoyed the ramen. Gyoza: definitely homemade here and filled with cabbage and pork.

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Fried rice (half size in a combo order)
Fried rice (half size in a combo order)
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Junpuu

Junpuu

4.5
(1.1k reviews)
2.4 mi
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Junpuu you are just what a ramen-loving, no-land animal eating lady needs! You satisfy all my…read morecravings for soft noodles swimming in steaming broth with not one, not two, but THREE vegan ramen choices. Yay!! (They also have a cold vegan ramen) I waited until I tried all three of the warm vegan ramens to post this review. Each one has a different broth but all are topped with charred fresh vegetables that remain crisp yet melt in your mouth. Mmmmm! Love that they have eggplant and kambocha, simply brilliant! And the noodles are medium with a slight curl. They have great texture and a bouncy bite. But let's get to the broths. The first one I tried was the clear broth. It was light yet complex, fresh yet savory. The next one was the tan tan. It was creamy and nutty, rich but not gritty (like some tan tan ramens). The last one was the tomato broth, so unique and distinct. It was tangy yet sweet and aromatic. (note: they serve this with a shaker of Parmesan cheese to use as a topping, makes culinary sense, but I also don't consume dairy so passed on the topping). Now you're probably wondering which was my favorite. I don't have one. They are all different and delicious! No complaints. Only praise for three impeccably crafted dishes cooked with care. I adore that I can come back and eat whatever suits my flavor fancy. They also serve a vegan karaage. Crunchy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside but enough texture to make it feel 'meaty.' They do a great job with this dish serving it with a small salad tossed lightly with a goma-ish dressing. There is also a side sweet chili dipping sauce. I also am in love with their chips. Seems like a quirky item for a ramen menu but once you have it you realize how much sense it makes. Cut thin like air, the potatoes are cooked to golden perfection and sprinkled with Himalayan sea salt. It's a great crunchy starter before a bowl of warm sumptuous ramen and something other than your typical gyoza... Speaking of gyoza, they don't have a vegan option but my hubby tried it and always orders a side. They have options with cheese and garlic toppings too. Hubby has also tried their tonkatsu and shoyu ramen and slurped it ALL up. He was especially impressed with the shoyu ramen. All this deliciousness is enjoyed in an air-conditioned restaurant with an industrial steam-punk vibe. High and low tables accommodates seating for couples to groups. They also have a lovely lanai if you prefer eating outside. Street metered parking is easy to find, and they also have validated parking in the small lot. Junpuu is right across the Blaisdell Center so it is a great option if you're there for a fair, concert, or other event. The servers are courteous and efficient, and I give their playlist 5 plus stars. I usually find myself tapping my feet or humming along to the well-curated songs, classic and retro. If you are Gen-X you will totally understand! I came to Junpuu looking for a warm vegan ramen, I found three. And I'll keep coming back and rotating through their stellar selection of amazingly tasty noodle soups. Well, that and the karaage and chips. If you are vegan or vegetarian this is a MUST-try place. But you don't have to be to enjoy the bowls of culinary comfort that comes out of the kitchen of Junpuu.

Junpuu is a Japanese style ramen restaurant on S King St, across from Neal Blaisdell concert hall…read more I've heard about this place and always wanted to go, so decided to treat myself to their ramen for dinner after a long work day. Their tantan men was fantastic (4.5/5) with rich, semi-thick, savory broth thats almost like a tonkotsu base. What really impressed me was the chicken karaage (5/5), as it really had a strong garlic flavor that melded well with the crispy batter and Himalayan salt topping. Overall, this place is a very authentic Japanrse ramen experience and I was very impressed with their food. Would 10/10 recommend and can't wait to go again soon.

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Patrons inside Junpuu
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Kamitoku Ramen - Ward Center

Kamitoku Ramen - Ward Center

4.5
(675 reviews)
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This has been one of our favorite places to grab a pre-movie night bite at Ward for years. I was so…read moresad to hear that the classic mall where this cozy joint is located at was being demolished in the name of progress, knowing that this place would be gone. Anticipating that they would be closing in a couple of weeks, we made sure to stop by this weekend to get our fix in. I was so eager to dig into my bowl that I ended up forgetting to snap a picture until after I'd already whacked away at it. Luckily, our server tonight told us that there's a good chance that they will be re-opening nearby in the old Scratch Kitchen location, so hopefully we can continue to enjoy this place in a different setting. My go to has always been their Beefy Wild Ramen. If I'm really hungry I'll opt for their Beefy Wild Beast when I want a pile of their awesome cha siu. My girlfriend likes both the Yuzu and Seabura. We both really enjoy their regular and spicy gyoza. There's always a short wait to get into this place, but it's worth it. Service is quick and efficient, and the food is excellent. I hope to see this place again soon, in a new location.

Kamitoku Ramen will be closing soon this month on 6/21/26 because the Ward Centre will be…read moredemolished to make way for more condos. I thought it would be just Ward Warehouse but now Ward Centre. Now I'm wondering about the Ward Theatre area. Some have found new locations but I'm not too sure about Kamitoku Ramen. I remembered they were selling from their food truck and one time offered their ramen for $5? When they opened their restaurant at Ward Centre, a bunch of us got in for the $8 ramen with a can of soda. They are always busy so I did order take out one time. I was more interested in the appetizers! Crispy beef gyoza, taro tempura and even garlic tempura. They have tofu prepared in different ways. I still haven't tried their Beefy King ramen with all the items on top! I did try their beefy seabura. I want to try here again especially the appetizers before they close this month.

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Most popular: Beefy wild $12 (regular size) $7(small)
Gives a beefy savoy taste and also comes with garlic kicks.
Most popular: Beefy wild $12 (regular size) $7(small) Gives a beefy savoy taste and also comes with garlic kicks.
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3/2021 Opening promo
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Lucky Belly

Lucky Belly

4.2
(2.2k reviews)
3.5 mi
$$

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!

Service is always top notch with helpful and friendly people always on hand. The ambiance is pretty…read morenice, with paneled walls and nice spacious seating. The A/C was blowing on our table intermittently, but it was okay because the heat from the sun through the glass front windows at 5:30 PM was intense. I think the shades could be drawn down a bit more. The bi bim bap bowl was very substantial and the meat was nicely flavored, albeit a bit on the spicy side. Chicken and beet salads were also cool and refreshing, with the layered goat cheese and beet terrines being a nice touch. Karaage chicken on the salads was also nicely cooked and moist. The wafu stake was tasty and tender and with a side of rice it made a complete meal (well, no veggies, but...). Parking is available nearby at the lot on the corner of Smith and Pauahi or the underground lot with an entrance on Beretania near Nu'uanu.

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Interior bar and dining room.
Interior bar and dining room.
Lobster Moco (Dec 2025 update)
Lobster Moco (Dec 2025 update)
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Goma Tei Ramen Ala Moana

Goma Tei Ramen Ala Moana

4.0
(1.3k reviews)
1.8 mi
$$

This ramen spot is just a classic place. It has gotten a little more Chinese over the years, but…read moreyou don't hear me complaining. Won tons in my ramen? Oh yeahhh!! The Good: * One of my favorite dishes is the cold chicken noodles with dipping sauce. It comes on a bed of freshly cut cucumbers & noodles if you wish. Literally is such a clean delicious dish. No one else makes this kind of dish. I highly suggest if you don't wanna eat ramen that day, but you want a good stack of noodles and protein. * The tan tan ramen is the basic good stuff that never gets old. * I have also tried the sour/spicy clear brother ramen and that was real interesting and good, but I gotta be in the mood for that one The Bad: * sometimes it's so busy! gotta wait for a table The Weird: * the menu is getting larrrrrrrrrge, screaming that the restaurant is run by Chinese really lol

Was craving spicy ramen since I was feeling under the weather. Got seated really quick which was…read moregreat but did take a while to get someone to take our order or acknowledge that we've been sitting there ready. Food came out fairly quick. Food was decent and Portion was reasonable. What I didn't like was how they kept coming up to our table and trying to take away our plate and bowl as if we were finish. Not once but 3x. Seriously, I still had ramen and char sui in my bowl. Let me finish!!!. It felt like they they were trying to rush us and mind you it wasn't busy at all. To add to it, when did they start automatically adding 15% gratitude for a party of 2. I get if its a big party but for 2 or even if by yourself is unbelievable. Save yourself the trouble and eat at another ramen spot. There is a few good ones around ala moana area or in the food court as well.

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Table and counter seating are available
Table and counter seating are available
The Japanese won ton is large!
The Japanese won ton is large!
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