This was the first ramen place that we've tried when we arrived in Pampanga two years ago, and it…read morehas ended up to be our go to place for ramen and bao sandwiches. We always get their Spicy Kara-Miso Ramen. The broth is rich and complex: a very soothing and satisfying bowl of noodles. Their combos are a great deal because they come with a side dish, rice, salad, fruit and hot tea. I love getting their bao sandwiches with their fluffy bread and savory fillings. It's a nice break when we get tired of having meals with rice.

The food and serving here are all good... the price for there food is reasonable. I highly…read morerecommend this place to dine in.

Tucked along the busy strip of restaurants and businesses under the Mezza Residences is probably…read moresome of the best ramen I've had in Metro Manila--and that's saying something, because ramen is a big deal in these parts! It doesn't have the international recognition of Ippudo or Santouka or the creativity of Nagi, but the ramen here feels as though someone is treating you for a nice dinner at home. There are only three flavors available of the ramen, the shiro (classic), kuro (garlic), and aka (spicy). I've had both the kuro and aka, and I can say that they are extremely satisfying. Neither the garlic nor the spice was too overpowering. The broth was also extremely well-balanced. Not too fatty but still smooth enough to make you want to slurp the bowl once you've finished. The pork cuts weren't as tender as I've had at other places, but still very well done. The tamago was also well done. Love the runniness! But what puts this place over the edge into 5-star territory is the price. You can get a super filling bowl of ramen here for only 230 pesos! And that's for the larger size! I wager that's basically half of what you'd pay at the more upscale mall places for nearly the same quality. I was also able to try one of their sets featuring a bowl of ramen of your choosing, their gyudon rice don on the side and a bowl of fresh fruits for only 360 pesos. I was stuffed after. So so worth it. The gyoza was also really well made, and a steal for only 100 pesos. The staff here is always super attentive and accommodating, even when we've come in with a larger group, and they do accept all major credit cards, which is a huge plus for me. Definitely worth a try. I don't have to venture out to the more upscale parts of the Metro to enjoy a well-curated bowl of ramen anymore!

I've been eating Philippine cuisine for a week and decided to take a break. I was dying for some…read moresushi, and this place was recommended. It did not disappoint. The menu is very extensive, if you want Japanese anything - it's here. But, I stuck to the sushi side. The service is incredibly attentive, you never need to summon help, they're always ready to refill your tea or ask if you need anything else. I had some Nigri octopus and uni, both exquisite. (I actually ordered the uni again because the price was so low and it tasted so fresh) I went with two Maki rolls that were suggested, and they were great too. I cannot imagine a better Japanese menu selection in the area and loved the whole experience.

Angeles cities run of the mill average sushi restaurant. Decent food, decent service, fun vibe.read more

I've never had ramen in the Philippines, but the opportunity came up when FamBam and I decided to…read moresnack. Well... we just happen to be walking by this place when that came up. Knowing I'm probably not gonna have another chance to have ramen anywhere else during this vackay, it was no question we were gonna make a stop. I went for the miso ramen. Uncle went for the tonkotsu ramen. Big Bro and cousin decided they each wanted the 5-piece shrimp tempura. Service was pretty fast considering there were only 4 other tables being serviced. Needless to say, the bowls both came out quickly. My bowl wasn't impressive, even at the least. It barely hinted the aroma of miso, so I really didn't get any taste of it. There was nothing authentic about it, it was almost as if they just boiled water then added salt and miso powder before serving. It needs some serious work. Uncle said he liked his tonkotsu. I didn't bother tasting it since I was disappointed enough with the miso bowl. And I don't know how to get started on the shrimp tempura. (See attached picture.) There was no comparison to the picture they were advertising on their menu and what we got. It was quite a mess - the shrimp got lost in a forest of cooked tempura flour. I would score a zero on presentation for this dish. Big Bro and cousins said it was "okay." I know, maybe I'm being unfair since my palate is not one with the masses in this here area. But there's potential here - if they care just a little bit more, it will show and will make a difference with their food quality wise. Although the service was good, and unless they make better changes, I'm not sure I'd come back.

I always eat here alone and I go here very often. It's my favorite Japanese restaurant around this…read morearea. It's fast, friendly and affordable if you're craving japanese food. The longest time I've waited for the food to be served wouldn't even reach 10min. Amazing! Kudos to one of their sushi chefs who always turns my sushi order to something cute. Which I love.

Some of the most delicious ramen I've ever tried. The broth was very rich and creamy and they're…read moregenerous with the amount of protein they given. This location does have a vegan option for those who are looking. While the taste was exceptional, the limited space in the restaurant did lead to a bit of a wait before getting seated. However, they convieniently have a sister location just across the street which allows you to compare wait times between the two spots and choose the one that could accommodate you first.

The wait is long but worth it. They do not allow taking the food or any leftovers home and when I…read moreasked why it was because they want to sell you the "experience" and taste the ramen as fresh as it can be. So no taking home leftovers but you can do frozen ramen take out where they also have instructions on how to make it. We had the tantanmen ramen with extra charsiu and egg and it was phenomenal. No wonder they don't have you take it home. We also ordered gyoza which was a little too oily for me and also their Japanese fried rice and chicken karaage now the chicken was great but the rice was passable at best. The rice tasted like they old rice which would be perfect for your usual fried rice as that's what I use but this was too brittle. I paired the chicken with an Asahi beer which hit the spot perfectly. All in all I would say reserve seats first so you don't have to wait long. They make you order and pay ahead of time before eating which is worth noting. Oh and there don't have a lot of seating capability.

Ramens are fair. Not to pricey but don't expect with the authenticity. Servers are a bit offish…read more The place are cozy but the chairs and tables are shaking due to its flooring.

AMBIENCE Restaurant is not that big but they can serve a…read moredecent number of customers coming in groups. High chairs are available for kids and adults and establishment delivers via FoodPanda. BEVERAGE We had hot and cold tea by accident so what we did was consume the cold one during the meal because the ramen was hot. Then I had the warm tea to feel relaxed after getting full. FOOD Signature Happiness Ramen (shoyu tonkotsu broth ramen topped with tender, slow-braised custom cut soft bone pork rib) was umami with a tasty broth, acceptably hard noodles, a very generous serving of tender beef, and a cute strip of seaweed with some Kanji written on it. I'd strongly recommend this dish for the quality of the beef. Teriyaki Beef Tapa Rice Bowl (angus beef slices, homemade teriyaki, garlic, sunny-side up egg, salsa, gari, spiced vinegar on rice) was an interesting approach to combining Japanese and Filipino brunch, and the quality of the beef was, indeed, special but a bit pricey for me. The sweet taste of beef was pleasant but the ramen gave me more value. SERVICE We were informed that the Signature Happiness Ramen "whole" size, Ebi Tempura and free kaedama or noodles weren't included in Zomato Gold. Claiming perks was smooth! Because of the relay of messages, we accidentally received hot and cold tea but we were totally okay with it; can't waste good tea!

A good ramen place is a good ramen place!! I'll be the first to tell you that I very much enjoyed…read moremy bowl here. There are other good ramen houses in the south and this is one of them. If it's your first time, try their famous signature Happiness Ramen. It costs Php 480 a bowl and the serving is big enough for three kids to share. Or two adults. Or one ramen-lover like me. The pork is soft and the broth can be oily but then again that's the point. It's just good. You have the option to add tamago to your bowl (for an additional fee) and I strongly recommend you do that. It's good enough on its own though. They don't have much in their menu but thankfully they have gyoza. I mean how can a ramen place not have gyoza? The two have been married since time immemorial. Okay I'm exagerrating. But really, get some gyoza too. They're really good.

AMBIENCE & SERVICE…read more We were glad to see in their Facebook page that they were open. Upon our arrival, we waited for nearly a minute for someone to attend to us outside the entrance, but we ended up going in and heading right back outside because we were still supposed to wait. Only then did someone go outside and tell us to wait for the table to get prepared. This could be smoother next time if someone is readily available to guide us instead of leaving us guessing how long to wait outside, or at least leave a sign on the door. But then again, I'm aware they might have less staff due to the new normal, or staff might be more productive inside rather than out. Orders were taken verbally instead of the usual order forms with red pencils. Plastic dividers of the middle table we were at made it challenging to communicate with my companion, but tables on our right and left had one less plastic divider. Service was relatively quick; a big plus! FOOD & BEVERAGE Green King Ramen was still exceptionally delicious especially with the added parmesan flavor and bits of meat. I have impressions that the noodles might've come from the freezer because of the way some parts were still attached together, but this wasn't a big deal due to adjusted expectations for, again, the new normal. It's more important to me that everything is delicious and this was a success. The surprising bottled guava iced tea was a big letdown though. It was so bland that we didn't get our money's worth with it. Overall, we're still very happy with our ramen.