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.

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.

Vegetarian Miso ramen 5/5. Great balance of flavors. Added egg - unfortunately cooked all the way…read morethrough, missed that runny yolk. Hygiene 1/5. Restaurant was perfect. Server was seen picking up something from the kitchen floor with her black gloves but didn't wash. Ick. She's touching everything. She wears gloves to protect her skin and not for the customers eating.

I'm not a huge ramen person, but being from Japan, I know what good ramen is supposed to be. This…read moreplace is one of the few spots on the island I genuinely enjoy. I don't mess with places that can't even serve ramen hot enough to burn your tongue and make you blow the steam away ;) This was my third visit, and I'm impressed with how consistent they are. Service was fast and attentive, and the restaurant was very clean with hand sanitizer available. Pretty sure I'll be back again and again. And don't forget to mention you're Kamaʻaina if you are -- it helps.

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.

Amazing Gluten Free Ramen and Vegan Options. Wonderful Service, servers know the menu very well.read more

Came to Junpuu for lunch on a Sunday and found free street parking. We didn't have to wait for a…read moretable and were seated outside. For four of us, we shared the large garlic tonkotsu ramen, cold tantanmen, and garlic gyoza. This was more than enough food for us, as the noodle portion was very generous. The broth in the tonkotsu ramen was rich and flavorful. I loved the firm texture of the noodles. They were very generous with the amount of crunchy garlic on the gyoza, which I loved! Definitely a solid spot if you're craving ramen. Service was quick and friendly, and they made sure to clarify that the cold tantanmen was brothless to ensure we were getting what we wanted.

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!

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.

The staffs are friendly and helpful. Truffle noodle and…read moreteriyaki chicken taste really nice. The best restaurant in Ala moana. Will definitely come again!!

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

Food - so delicious. Some of the best ramen I've had. The REAL star though are their sticky ribs…read more You gotta get them. Perfectly seasoned and fall off the bone. My bf and I both got the $35 meal sets. I also ordered a frozen beer and I thought the whole thing would be a slushie but it's only the top. Anyway it was fun and delicious. Service - no complaints. Workers were nice and things went smoothly Ambiance - lots of outdoor seating. It was casual and we had no wait.

Right outside the Alohilani hotel is the celebrity chef ramen shop called Momosan. The place is…read moreclean and the service is fast, friendly and professional. The problem is the food. The spicy tuna roll was pretty awful. The rice was hard and the fish just isn't fresh. It looks as bad as it tastes. The Tsukemen looks like an instant noodle package with hot dish water for a dip. I will say it does taste better than it looks but not by much. The noodles are acceptable but not excellent. The dipping broth is watered down and the one piece of pork was a bit dry. It's mediocre ramen and a grocery store sushi roll for $50. Iron Chef - please do better.

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