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    Kamitoku

    4.4 (680 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Noodles, Beer Bar
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Beefy Wild
    Jerry F.

    Glad Kamitoku made it out of Ward Centre and is now just a hop, skip, and jump away at the South Shore Marketplace. The spot is definitely bigger, but doesn't lose its cozy vibe. We got the mainstay Beefy Wild. Rich, and creamy beef ramen that we know and love. And the Wagyu Ribeye Katsu Box. Crispy beef katsu on a bed of garlic butter rice. Food was great, but the service on the other hand was a just a tad bit rough. No water top ups, and quite a wait to get the bill. Staff was very nice though. I'm going to chalk it up to growing pains for the new spot. Definitely not stopping me from coming back by any stretch.

    3/1/23
    Donna O.

    Kamitoku Ramen will be closing soon this month on 6/21/26 because the Ward Centre will be demolished 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.

    Clinton O.

    This has been one of our favorite places to grab a pre-movie night bite at Ward for years. I was so sad 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.

    June 2026 Lunch Menu
    Shantel B.

    Since trying this place I am a total stickler when it comes to Ramen now. This has probably been our fifth or seventh time to Kamitoku & no other bowl of ramen can compare. My husband & I make it an effort to try out some of their other dishes with our ramen each time we go. But the Namban chicken is my all time favorite unfortunately they didn't have any when we came in yesterday after an hour of opening so if they have it def try it! My husband tried the fried rice lunch combo with his usual Spicy Ramen. It was delicious! I always get their Seabura (side note: I miss having bean sprouts in the ramen but they've discontinued it after our third visit) it's still delicious but I love the crunch it gives when it was inside. The broth is rich & creamy. I would like to try their other Ramens but the saying that goes "If it's ain't broke, don't fix it" is motto I follow when it comes to visiting our favorite places for specific dishes and cravings - this is one of those. The servers are so nice every-time we go & check in frequently while we're dinning in. Food comes out hot & pretty quickly every time - We love coming here!

    Beefy Wild
    Kayla M.

    A group of friends + kids came here to Kamitoku Ramen for lunch after our play date at Ward Center. The restaurant space is small overall but they were able to accommodate our group of 13. Menu is pretty straightforward & easy to order from quickly. I ordered the Beefy Wild ramen ($17) which was super delicious. The beef was tasty and tender, and the broth was rich and flavorful. The kids set ($11) was also available which we ordered. It had chicken karaage, fries and a small plain ramen. Food came out pretty quickly & the service was fast and friendly. As usual, lots of free parking up in the structure (for now).

    Chicken Skin w/ Ponzu
    Feb W.

    I'd say, welcome to my current favorite ramen place in Oahu. Not only the price is right but the authentic Japanese flavor of their ramen really takes me back to my Japan trip last year. I always had a great time dining here with some friends and family. Service was fast and their menu is not that extensive keeping me sane every time I order, lol. Keep in mind that this location only has few chairs to dine and it fills up pretty fast. Make sure to come earlier for your convenience. Here's what I've tried from them: - my favorite; no further explanation just ORDER THIS NOW - broth is shoyu light, way too light for me but still savory - savory and tasty - harmonious blend of crispiness and tangy sweet vinegar - perfectly made; perfect topping/side when eating ramen - ponzu on it makes everything this side dish really good - intensely flavored; so rich that it needs rice to absorb the oil on it - fried to perfection; meat not dry at all - savory and addicting; flavor blends perfectly - so good and perfect ending for your meal - intriguing yet I'm impressed; would order this again Overall the experience was exquisitely good. Love the food, love the interior and the vibe feels like I'm in Osaka ramen place. Will surely be back for the nth times. Mahalo for reading and happy juandering fellow Yeeps.

    Mini Beefy Wild
    Sunny V.

    I love the beefy wild ramen here! I love that it's all beef based so it tastes different than most ramen places. The servers are kind and friendly. There was a wait but not too long, but it's worth the wait. There's option of table or counter. There's cow decor everywhere along with a Tokyo vibe. I heard they were relocating after I visited so I'm happy I went!

    Beefy Wild
    Rob B.

    Despite some bumps in the road over the years, I'll be counting the days till Kamitoku finds another place here in Hawaii. The Beefy Wild is my favorite Ramen in Hawaii. Its unique beef broth is unlike anything anywhere else. I had to come for lunch today to get a belly full before it closes tomorrow. Best of luck, please keep your fans in the loop on your rebirth! Arigato Gozaimasu

    Seabura Ramen
    Justin H.

    TL;DR Seabura Ramen = ONO (!!!) Damn good ramen. ----- My out-of-town friend and his family were visiting O'ahu and invited me to lunch. They decided on Kamitoku Ramen after catching a movie nearby. Unfortunately, I had ramen for lunch the day before, but I sucked it up and joined them so I could catch up with my friend. And I'm so glad I did, because Kamitoku Ramen is fantastic! I ordered the Seabura ramen, which has officially taken the throne as my favorite bowl of ramen on the island. It was so damn good! The beef-based broth is incredibly creamy and absolutely packed with umami. The noodles were the perfect balance of chewy and springy, and the toppings were awesome. I was especially a fan of the beef char siu and the beef fat bites. The whole dish was just a banger. The broth was unbelievably good. I finished the entire bowl, because I couldn't let that liquid gold to to waste. I can't wait to go back and try other dishes on the menu, including their gyoza and rice bowls. But I don't anticipate deviating from the Seabura ramen. It was too good not to order again. Go check it out!

    Zoe G.

    Nice space with friendly and fast staff. The ramen however was unfortunately not great. Mine was kind of salty and creamy, but also kind of taste like old water? My egg was overcooked and cold in my luke warm soup. My friends ramen was better, so maybe I just ordered wrong.

    Beefy Wild
    Samantha L.

    The ramen here is unique because it's made with beef bones instead of pork. I love the beefy richness of the broth, and the meat is super tender and flavorful. My favorite is the Beefy Wild because it's perfectly balanced. I also tried the Seabura, which was still very good and definitely more rich and salty, but I wasn't a fan of the fatty chunks in the broth and the piece of meat was a bit too fatty for my taste. The noodles are Sun Noodles, not homemade, but still solid. They're thin and have a slight sweetness to them. Service is just okay, but the restaurant itself is nice and cozy, which makes it a chill spot to eat.

    Menu Dec 2025 and table divider
    Elizabeth V.

    Fast and friendly!! Stopped in for lunch and luckily they weren't too busy yet. Signed in at the front entrance and were seated right away. Menus and ice water came out promptly. My friend had a coughing fit and asked the male server for hot water, but we were told they don't have any... hmmm, REALLY? Odd, but we moved on. We both ordered the lunch combos. I went with the Beef Wild combo with fried gyoza, while my friend chose the Tan Tan ramen with sui gyoza. If you love a deep, rich beef flavor, the Beefy Wild is exactly what you want--super creamy, full-bodied broth, and perfectly al-dente ramen noodles that hold up beautifully in the soup. My friend really enjoyed the Tan Tan ramen, which came with a spicy, creamy broth that had just the right kick. If you're looking for fast service and bold, flavorful ramen, Kamitoku delivers. By the time we were heading out, there was already a line forming outside--so go early! Definitely left wanting to come back and try more.

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    Alice W.

    This is a cute little ramen spot that has fun deco~! It's a small restaurant but it's enough since ramen is a pretty fast meal. We got the beefy wild small - the ramen is good. The most dominant flavor was the crispy garlic bits. Our kid liked it too! It tasted like a beefy miso~ My husband got the seabura and it was also tasty. If I'm being completely honest, I didn't think there was much of a taste difference that'd I'd have preferred one over the other. Overall, cute place. They had high chairs but no locking mechanism for the seatbelts to keep the kid in place. We went at 5pm on Monday and got instantly seated. Service was lovely.

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    What is the new phone number?

    Not certain; the following information was provided in a Honolulu Magazine review online: 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., (808) 784-0292, kamitokuramen.com, @kamitoku_ramen.hawaii. Since they are now open in their new locations, calling this number should… 

    Is this place pet friendly? I have a toy, non-shedding dog (maltise/shi tzu).

    Hi We are animal lovers but unfortunately support animal only for our restaurant.

    Is there wheat in the noodles? Asking for allergy reasons for a friend I want to bring here :)

    I was told all their noodles contain some gluten.

    Are they open for dining in?

    Yes! They do walk ins but you can also make reservations on Yelp or by phone.

    Is reservations required or walk-ins okay? I tried making a reservation through Yelp but looks like none for today. And I tried calling but it doesn't go through.

    Reservations are recommended (if you don't want to wait) however walk-ins are also possible! They have a clipboard for walk-ins. The wait time depends on how busy they are but normally it isn't too long of a wait. I did a group walk in for 10… 

    Is this place BYOB?

    Yes it is! All types! I believe it is until they start serving alcohol but it also might continue after

    Do they serve alcohol?

    Not yet. They are awaiting alcohol license. Soon! Get that spicy ramen with an Orion!

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    It was my first time here so I tried the beefy wild which is their signature and it was great!

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    Wagaya

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    Food was amazing. Service was super friendly. The parking sucks but it ain't their fault. The Shiro…read morebroth was much lighter than the Tantan but both were great! Potato mochi was sweet crunchy and chewy. Very interesting but it tasted great! 9.32/10

    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.

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    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!

    Where do I even begin?!?! This place is an absolute gem!!! Marugame Udon offers some of the…read morefreshest and finest- handmade Sanuki udon on the island! Their noodles are made in-house (following authentic Sanuki traditions from Japan) and cooked daily. Customers order their noodles at the counter, pick their tempura from a self-serve station, and pay at the end. What's even more impressive- patrons can watch the chefs make the food right in front of them (making for a cool dining experience). Highly recommend getting there early- lines are insane! But for the most part, the line moves fast because meals are dished out quickly and guests eat and leave in a timely manner. And prices are relatively low compared to other places. I ordered the #2 Creamy Broth- creamy chicken broth topped with juicy pork chashu and a flavorful seasoned egg 10/10! This was absolute fire!!! My wife ordered the Chicken Katsu- lightly battered, well seasoned and packed with flavor. We also ordered a side of Shrimp Tempura and Potato Croquettes. Both were equally delicious, but the potato croquettes hit the spot with a well seasoned potato mash, encased in a golden deep fried breadcrumb 10/10! It's an absolute must!

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    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!

    Unfortunately I can only give 1 star. This used to be one of our favorite places to eat. Sadly- we…read morewon't go back. Started with the appearance. Everything seemed unkept, dusty, window seal by door had not been wiped in a long time. Looked like old Christmas decorations... and it's now august. The white walls had gecko dropping running down them. The final straw were the roaches that visited us at the bar. We could see them in the bar mats . I did bring it to the attention of the young girl behind the bar- she said "Oh sorry" shrugged her shoulders and said- "that's Chinatown." I can't believe how rundown this place has gotten. Oh, we did eat there- prior to seeing the roaches- food was not the same. Chicken mandarin salad lacked dressing, Beast bowl broth was disappointing.

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    4.2
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    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.

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