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    Kamitoku ramen

    4.4 (690 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Noodles, Soup
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago
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    Lori L.

    You've been there, but you haven't been here. After relocating across the street to South Shore Market, Kamitoku is in their soft opening phase with an open air kitchen and revised menu. This brand originated in Tottori Prefecture and is known for its distinctive beef bone broth ramen. Currently they are offering three versions to choose from: Gold, a lighter clear broth, the original Beefy Wild, and Seabura, rich with creamy beef fat and thicker noodles. The chew of the thick noodles is so satisfying and the sliced beef char siu has been replaced with shredded beef. New is an Oxtail Soup in the same beef bone broth and a Otoko Meshi garlic butter rice you can get with crispy ribeye bites, ribeye katsu, and shredded beef char siu. Fast, filling, and tasty. In a sea of pork ramen, Kamitoku wants to convince you beef is king.

    Beefy Wild and ginger cold tofu lunch

    Every year on my visit to Hawaii I come here for ramen. I'm so glad they're still in business and relieved that they had only relocated and not closed. Food and flavor are spot on and service always friendly. Thank you KAMITOKU for delivering a delightful experience

    Menu
    Zachary B.

    Kamitoku reopened their restaurant from ward center to south shore market across the street. Really happy that they are open since I've been a fan since their days in shirokiya and when they had a foodtruck at UH Manoa. Menu has been revamped as they are exploring new concepts. They their own take on the oxtail soup and they have garlic rice plate dishes as well. I came in for the usual ramen during thei soft opening. They used to have a wide variety of ramen flavors but now reduced to 3 ramen flavors. I used to be big fan of the spicy which I'll miss but seabura and the beefy wild is good. I ended up getting the beefy wild. The taste a d presentation of the ramen has changed too. The ramen noodles if I remember correctly were a little thicker but I dont know if its been a while but it does feel thinner which i do actually prefer it that way. They removed some toppings, notably bean sprouts from the ramen. Not really fan of bean sprouts so not a big change I'll miss. The beef char siu was still flavorful as ever, but instead of it being a big chunk of meat it was presented shredded in the ramen. Service was fast and attentive and gad an overall good time. Would come again to try their other stuff on the menu. It was a soft opening, but I hope they add more ramen flavors variety like the spicy ramen, and bring back the way they used to have their char siu as I preferred to take a big bite out of the juicy beef in my bowl.

    Menu (July 2026)
    Angeli M.

    Happy to hear that Kamitoku Ramen from Ward Centre relocated to South Shore Market (previously occupied 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!

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    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.

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    Joann Y.

    Kamitoku just reopened at Ward Center and they still have some kinks to work through... like their phone 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!

    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.

    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!

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    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!

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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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