Ramen, we meet again. Even if it's in the Philippines! My cousins have never tried ramen, SOOOO we…read morehad to take them to a ramen bar! Luckily this place was in the shopping center near our hotel. I was surprised at the menu and visually I just wanted to eat everything. The place is small but so was every other restaurant around there. Service was good and even though their might have been a language barrier on my end, they spoke English! The food was surprisingly good! Tonkotsu is known to be a little fatty on the Broth but there were vinegar, chili oil, and soy sauce to match your taste buds. I had the Yuzu (I usually order this back home) and I liked it. Very citrusy and peppery! My cousins had the Tonkotsu and they enjoyed it too! If it wasn't hott I would see myself coming here often.

The place was very nicely decorated and welcoming to prospective diners. The chairs and tables are…read morenicely laid out in a very sparse place. But there were also dining tables outside. We opted to sit inside... The service was excellent. From the time you enter the place, you are greeted with smiling faces. And the staff are always more than happy to help you out with the orders and explaining the menu items. The food arrives quite promptly. It took around 15 minutes to get our orders, a very reasonable time to prepare ramen. But the ramen was on the very salty side! The size of the servings were good. The contents were as expected of a ramen. But the soup base was indeed on the salty side. A family member also confirmed my thoughts on the soup base being salty. No matter how good the ingredients, a salty soup base just doesn't cut it. Maybe I'll come back again next time I'm in Manila just to see if the saltiness was a one off deal or part of a standard recipe overdone with the salt measure...

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.

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.

Went here for dinner with family since most are craving ramen and this is suppose to be my nephew's…read morefavorite ramen place... so we went and my kids and I were excited to try it for the first time. I was probably expecting a lot as I didn't feel like I was very satisfied and happy with the ramen I got. Everyone else seem to like what they got, my kids included. But they did say they had better. Service was good and staff was friendly. Ambiance and decor was also great. Love their Japanese themed decor and the chairs with baskets to hold your personal items and bags or purses. Just don't forget to grab them on your way out.

This is for Phia and Raphael…read more Full disclosure: I have never been a fan of soup or dishes with broth... that is, until I had my first Butao at Ramen Nagi. I would liken this type of restaurant to Chipotle, where you can customize your order. Ramen Nagi is the fast casual version for Ramen. We were greeted with the enthusiastic Irasshaimase by the servers as we stepped inside. The restaurant had Japanese decor all around, with tables, chairs and benches for larger dining groups. Phia helped me customize my order based on my preference, which each one wrote on their own order sheets and later on collected by our server. Our sever delivered drinks and after a short wait, everyone's piping hot ramen. After my first sip of the broth, I could immediately tell these guys have something special going on. The rich broth was meaty, with a creamy texture. It was very tasty! Everyone in my group enjoyed their ramen-- including me as only remnants of the broth remained in my bowl after I was done... yes, we have a ramen convert here. If I had one quibble, it would be that the restaurant temp was on the warm side, which made some of us (not gonna name names Raphael) sweat profusely. However, if it were any cooler, the ramen would cool down pretty quickly. Although Ramen Nagi would be at a different segment and lower price point than Ippudo, I would have to say that I enjoyed my experience in Ramen Nagi QC, Philippines much more than dining at Ippudo in NY. From the food to the relaxed ambience to the company of my beloved family... my Ramen Nagi visit was just awesome. I would go back in a heartbeat-- if I could!

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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.

Yes, it's a chain ramen restaurant, but one of the best of its kind. It has relatively the best…read moreramen within walking distance from the cluster of offices between Paseo de Roxas, Dela Rosa, and VA Rufino in Makati. Their chashu ramen is pretty legit, and it doesn't come cheap. At 350 pesos, it's something I am willing to pay for, though. The price gives you what you pay for so it satisfies legitimate cravings. The maki rolls and donburis are also really good - their gyudon really flavorful.

Ambience and Location It's been awhile since I've been to…read moretheir branch at Robinsons Place Manila. I was walking along Dela Rosa and spotted their restaurant right before crossing the intersection along Rufino. Location is very near Starbucks and the time was perfect to try it out since it was offpeak hours. They have a lot of seats inside but expect none outside. They mostly have chairs while couches cover the sides. Ajisen Ramen An obvious choice for a first-timer, I tried this branch's version and everything was pretty consistent. I missed the flavor of their broth that was nice and tasty plus full of flavor. Serving size and quantity for the meat, egg, and veggies were fair. Price range is comparable to other well-known ramen options in the metro, especially in Makati, and this can easily be my default order when I can't make up my mind. Service Waiting time was a bit long but no big deal, and since it was nearly empty during my visit, I had all the time to embrace the peace and quiet, relaxing my mind at the same time. (Dec. 2017)

Yoshida is a good, solid ramen place, just off Little Tokyo in Makati. I've eaten here a couple of…read moretimes, and I've never been disappointed. The food is good, the place is cheery and a bit sleek even, and you wouldn't be afraid to bring either a date or a client to this joint. I particularly like their Noukou Ramen, as it is one of the better ramens I have tasted in Metro Manila. I find it weird that this place gets no love from the online community. I mean, no good reviews, no bad reviews, nothing at all. It's as if the place doesn't exist. That's a shame because this place definitely deserves more attention than what it's getting right now. Not that it's not doing great on its own (There's always people here), but you know what I mean.

"Seimen" stands for noodle making, and maybe it would be their competitiveness point on ramen…read morebusiness although the very thick noodle is curled and cut shortly. Not convenient to eat it with even chop sticks. The taste of all components in ramen are slightly lower than the average, but balance and combination of all is below average ramen we could eat in Manila. Gyoza also is lower than the average level. Maybe their noodle is only for tsukemen dipping noodle like Mitsuyado seimen.

We finally tried this place and I'm glad I finally did. I tried the tonkotsu ramen and it was good…read more Although it's not number one in my list, what made up for the mediocre food was the great service. The servers were very attentive and they were even kind enough to accommodate my request for extra kikurage (wood ear mushroom) even though that option wasn't available on the menu. When you order ramen, you get to choose the hardness of your noodles, which is always a plus for me when it comes to these kinds of restaurants. Another plus for me was the spicy sesame oil they had on the table so I was free to decide how spicy I wanted my ramen to be.

I'm not really fond of ramen, but I enjoy eating it when it's there. I don't go actively pursuing…read moreit, unlike a lot of people I know who are ramen-crazy. I just don't subscribe to noodles that cost upwards of P200. I think that's ridiculous, no matter how yummy it is or how great the ingredients are. However, when peer pressure wins over practicality (and when my pockets are heavy with payday money), I like to relent a little. Just like what happened today. I was checking out the freshly painted murals of the One Festival, which is part of Art BGC. I was toured around by the festival organizers, and afterwards, I got super hungry, that's why I didn't even bat an eyelash when I got invited to go and have something to eat. I didn't know that we were gonna end up in Ramen Iroha, but I went in with them anyway. I had a little bit of a problem with the menu because I don't eat pork, and all of their broth bases are pork-based. I was starting to get sad, but the waitress called the chef over, and he immediately informed me that he could make me a vegetarian ramen. I think that was rather very sweet of Chef Paul, who personally went out of the kitchen to offer me a non-pork option. It made my night, especially because their hospitality has allowed me to enjoy a really terrific and guilt-less bowl of ramen with my friends. Chef Paul also handed me the manager's card, and asked me to call ahead if I am planning to go back for more of the vegetarian ramen. Best of all, the servers were very attentive, and they were fussing over us and making us feel at home. Thank you for the nice experience, Ramen Iroha!

This place is in dire need of lighting. It has that dark atmosphere only a pub could warrant…read more Keeping the temperature down low would also do them wonders. Gets pretty hot when you slurp down a piping bowl of noodle soup. Other than that, the staff is, surprisingly, efficient. I've observe their kitchen staff means business- prepped for dinner service and all our orders were out in a couple of minutes. The food though is average yet fairly priced. My pick was the kuro ramen and Rich got the aka ramen. My guess is their aka ramen has a bit of shrimp in it. Their bowls pale in comparison to other ramen-ya when you break it down per criteria: soup base- mild, noodles-al dente but not too springy, chashu- chewy. Takeaway: Ramen Kuroda is known for their set meals- bentos or ramen with side dishes that range from 300-500. Good place to get a bang for your buck or a nice family dinner, as they have other dishes good for sharing.

Excellent ramen, with good prices to match (especially if you choose one of the sets that have both…read moreramen and donburi). The place has seen better days, though, with the interior looking rather tired and worn. It can feel pretty cramped inside, so if you're a large group try to get the private room. Service is good, and there are quite a few wait staff. Overall, a good place for a good Japanese meal.