My first time trying to come here was during prime dinner time and the queue appeared to be…read moreimpossible - with rows and rows of youths patiently waiting for hours for a bowl of ramen. Mentally bookmarked it and came back another day during off hours (3 pm) - the waiting benches outside were empty. The decor inside is impressive - a huge display of ramen spoons crown the central open kitchen where Chashu is being grilled and bowls of soup noodles are assembled. The order is taken at the register at the front before you are seated. Once seated at the bar, a chef and waiter on either side of the bar are there to help you out. I ordered a delicious Tsukemen, whose broth options were different had I ordered a regular bowl of soup ramen. The tsukemen broths appear to be more seafood forward and worth coming back to try them all. I do recommend getting extra chashu no matter what your order is. For just 315 PHP you get 3 extra pieces of smoky goodness, an outstanding piece of meat that I've never seen at any other ramen joint. Definitely a must-come-back to on my next Manila visit

Mendokoro has been my go to ramen restaurant here in Manila for years now. As they've expanded to…read morenew locations the quality and service has not changed. The location in BGC was quite large with the bar like seating winding all around the kitchen area. Hundreds of soup spoons hung above. Ordering process was the same with the menu posted at the front. Three types of ramen (regular, dipping and soupless) plus side dishes like gyoza and extra char siu. Service was fast at the front and kitchen staff regularly shouted greetings in Japanese when getting seated. Food took a little long to be served as I watched one guy prepping, making the ramen and char siu. Seemed like they were a little understaffed that day. I had ordered my favorite tan tan men with a side of char siu. The broth was creamy and mildly spicy. Ramen was thick and chewy. Char siu was thick, juicy and added more flavors to my tan tan men. Their char siu was quite a generous serving of pork for the price. Beats many other ramen places. Gyozas here were also good. Crisp on the outside and good amount of filling inside. They offered two sizes, 3 or 5 pieces. Besides the slow service this chain still remains my favorite here in Philippines.

We had the Happiness Ramen. Meat was tender and was a hefty portion. Noodles were cooked well…read more Broth was delicious, just a tad too salty for my taste. Chicken Nanban (non-spicy) was crisp, tender and well-seasoned. Gyoza was a fail, 4 small pieces and tasted like they were frozen and not properly defrosted. Service was efficient.

Nice but salty ramen, love the slow cooked pork full of fat and connective tissue that breaks apart…read morewhen pulled with fork. Ramen is meh as it's not freshly made in house like other places. -1 for the ramen Everything else is great at 600p

This is a very late review and the ramen that I ordered is probably not available anymore. Having…read moremy ramen fix at Ramen Nagi is always a good experience. I used to order the Butao King and the Red King a lot. But recently, I always make it a point to try their Limited King. Months ago, the Ebi King was still on their menu. I had mixed feeling about this because I like my ramen to have that porky and fatty taste. Seafood is a bit of a stretch for me. But the moment that soup arrived, the shrimp taste mixed in the broth was so delicious and different. It wasn't anything that I have tasted before in a ramen. It also had shrimp floss? I don't know what that is but the shrimp flavor of the soup, the texture of the floss and the perfect noodles always satisfies my cravings. Of course, service is always good here. In 5 -10 minutes, ramen is served. Staff team is friendly. Prices are still a bit high but I guess that's what you pay for quality.

What a find in Ortigas Center! I ordered the Butao (traditional) ramen. The soup was creamy and…read morespiced just right. The plus our server, Joshua (female) was polite, courteous and explained the menu very well. I'd recommend this to anyone who craves to eat authentic ramen.

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

We were greeted and promptly seated and given menus. I had set menu "F". This included…read moredeliciously spiced ramen, rice, salad, tea, dessert, fried salmon, fried pork, and tuna. Needless to say, it was a lot of food. The table we were sat at was slightly sticky, and I wasn't sure if it was from a bad lacquer job. The calamansi sorbet was a delightful and refreshing ending. Other than that, the staff were friendly and informative.

I went to the Philippines for about a month and tried a bunch of ramen places. Out of all the…read moreplaces, this place was probably the one I liked the least. This place was just average in my opinion, no real wow factor. Honestly wouldn't come back again just cause the place was meh. Not to mention the service was pretty bad.

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I hate Ikkoryu so much that when my friends suggest we eat there, I come up with a counter offer…read morejust to avoid that place. This is because I had such a terrible experience in their SM Aura branch. The noodles were badly cooked and the black garlic soup was too overwhelming and confusing. I also had a terrible experience in their ATC branch. That green soup ramen was not something I would like to experience again. It must be noted that both stores don't have good dining areas. But now, I fell in love with this place just after one bowl. People, you should try their Aburi Chashu ramen. It's their tonkotsu broth soup paired with roasted chashu. It's not just sliced pork that is dumped into your bowl. They roast the chashu which gives it better flavor and texture. For me, this made all the difference. I am now a fan. I loved it. The service was also excellent. The staff was so fast that I was in and out of that place in 20 minutes. Sometimes I have to admit that I am too loyal to Yushoken. But now, Ikkoryu is in a good position to have a bigger share of my ramen expenses.

Ippudo is always a hit. One of my favorite Ramen places and was super to find it here in Manila on…read morea recent visit. Lunch service was prompt. Came in, sat down. had a beer and ramen was served. Ordered medium noodles and were delicious. The broth is rich and silky. Absolute heaven. For topping had the traditiobal chashu pork and the torched one. I was hungry ok? Funghi, green onion, egg. Yumm! This meal hit the spot so good that Im ready for my day. Thank you!!

Look at this disaster of a design flaw. I am currently eating here right now and I'm disgusted. The…read moreramen tastes fine, it's ramen. Taste like ramen. You don't get 5 stars for having ramen that tastes like ramen. But look at where I'm sitting. There is a HUGE AC facing straight down into my bowl of soup. Can you guess what happened? Exactly. Water from the AC dripped onto my food. Is this a joke?? And I'm posting 2 picture because of course when I mention there's water falling into my food from the AC, they move me directly under the ONLY OTHER AC that's sitting right above my ramen!!!! What the heck is happening!

I'm always amazed when it comes to great finds wherein you pay less than what you get. What do I…read moremean by it? I'm saying that most of the restaurants nowadays would always give you the you-get-what-you-pay-for kind of quality or worse, they put up a high mark off price on the food or services they provide. I was kinda surprised when I looked at the menu of Ramen Cool because they charge waaaaaay cheaper than your regular ramen joints in the Philippines. Not only that, I'm surprised that the quality of ramen they provide is in line with the big Japanese chains that proliferate around the metro. Apart from their pork ramen, I also fell in love with Ramen Cool's matcha drink. When I got there, I only spent around less than 300 and with other Japanese restos, that's already a great deal. They also provide great service on top of their high quality food.

On a hot day, nothing is nicer than having something cold to eat. However, sometimes, you want to…read moreeat noodles, too. Solution? Ramen Cool. Situated at the corner of East and West Capitol Drive, it is conveniently in the middle of the bustling food neighborhood that is Kapitolyo. My perfect start to cooling-off would be with their seared tuna salad - a colorful bowl of vegetables and greens, with thick slices of seared sesame and chili powder-coated tuna. Then I follow it with a bowl of their hiyashichuka - a cold, refreshing bowl of ramen served with slices of tamago, kani and cucumber. Best to push all of that down with either cold Japanese green tea or a tall glass of their Milo dinosaur. On days when I want a light snack, I head over to Ramen Cool and have their gyoza. Given the serving sizes, the good taste, and the restaurant's nice ambience and modern, funky interiors, it's always money well spent.

My family loves to come here whenever we have a craving for japanese food. Most of the fish here…read morewere delicious. We ordered so much food that the yellowtail ended up sitting there for some time but totally my fault. The service here is always good as the staff are very attentive. The ambiance is always nice and gives off japanese vibes.

Food was excellent and there service was great! Unfortunately we want to order there fish dishes…read morebut they are out of stock