It's been a while, at least 10 years since I went to Ippudo for ramen. It was in NYC when I…read morevisited my nephew. Been trying different restaurants in MOA. Today I'm craving for ramen. I was seated promptly, no long lines yet thank goodness! I don't even remember the name of what I had because I asked the server just give me your most popular ramen and make it spicy. Plus a side dish of fried chicken. The verdict...delicious ramen with perfectly soft boiled egg lol! Delicious fried chicken! Can't wait to have another bowl of ramen!

Can't complain about Ippudo. It's always good to find Ippudo at the other side of the world for me…read more When I do, I make sure I get some and compare. Doesn't hurt that the price point is always lower than back home so that's always a big plus. Ramen, the bao buns and their brûlée!!! Always hits the spot. Service is by far way better here and the it's not too busy which I like the most considering it's in one of the biggest mall in Asia.

Incredible experience esp with the food. The food tastes terrific! The service is nice as well,…read morethey are attentive. I just didn't like the ambience on their restroom. Too dark!

That was a pleasant surprise. Ramen was good, sushi we ordered reminded me of the rolls we used to…read moreeat from one of our favorite sushi places in Singapore (Sushi Tei). Service was ok, although the restaurant had limited space, it was more than enough for their crowd during our visit. Will definitely visit this place again.

I don't see how anyone could give this place less than 5. Each person gets a clip board and you…read morefill in a form with all the variations you want. Including broth richness, noodle texture, shoulder or belly pork, etc. Then you can order extras as well (noodles, egg, seaweed, and so on). The chicken karagi side dish was also great. Had both the regular and spicy. There is also a curry version we didn't try. And they're very fast. So if you're hungry you don't have to wait long. Try it!!

I think it's finally time for me to stop visiting this branch. The tables have been rearranged yet…read moreagain to cram in more customers, leaving virtually non-existent space between tables. In fact, our server had to physically move the adjacent table just so the guest next to us could sit down. Service was equally frustrating. The restaurant was so packed that the staff seemed completely overwhelmed and indifferent. Our table was missing the standard condiment tray, forcing me to manually ask for the sprouts and sesame seeds. It also took three separate requests just to get a single glass of water. When it was time to leave, the bill took forever because the branch only operates with one credit card terminal. To add to the disappointment, the karaage was unavailable again--something they really should flag with a sign at the entrance. Don't get me wrong, the food itself is still great. However, for the price you pay, the overcrowded atmosphere and chaotic experience are no longer worth it. We will be skipping this location in the future.

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!

Went to their branch in Trinoma and tried the meal in the picture. My mother tried the ramen &…read morebento set. She had a half serving of ramen and I thought I was having a half serving too but turns out my set came with a full serving! I was so full afterwards but that's all good because the food was so delicious. I especially appreciated the fact that the curry had cubes of beef and not the "malitid" strings of beef you find in other establishments.

Glad that their prices are lower than the usual ramen places in Manila. For only Php360, I got a…read morebig bowl of their specialty Uma Uma ramen, including a piece of tamago. The milky broth was rich and tasty, and the noodles were al dente. Great value for money. For the drinks, we asked for tea since Japanese restos often serve complimentary hot or cold tea. Upon seeing the bill, we were surprised that we were charged for it. Although we didn't mind paying PhP50 for the tea, a simple heads up from their server would have been greatly appreciated.

Diving straight into it, Tonkotsu Ramen was pretty good! It turns out that they cut the meat into…read morelittle pieces, while Uma Uma Ramen's meat serves whole slices the more familiar way. Focusing on Tonkotsu, the broth was really tasty, carrying the flavor from the meat. Meat was sinful with fat prominently attached to each tiny slice of meat. It might not be appetizing for some but it's really delicious for me, and again, it's sinful. The egg was fairly okay and I liked that it was two halves; no stinginess. Takoyaki was delicious but I wish they'd give more pieces. More importantly, they need to serve more tako or octopus. Imagine a peanut. Halve the peanut. That's your tako; now that's stingy. Service was nice. I liked that they checked on us regarding the food when we were done. Garlic Ramen was recommended for our next visit. Reservation process was also easy. (50% discount reservation via Eatigo)

The service was great. The staff was great. The only real issue I had was that some of their soup…read morebases were fish. Even if it wasn't a fished based dish.

First food in the Philippines!! I highly recommend. The Ramen... The chicken... Excellent!read more

They gave me a bib! So happy since i was wearing a very light colored outfit and was what i needed…read moreso i could slurp slurp slurp my way to happiness The process: 1. Check in with host 2. Check menu and place order with host 3. Wait to be called to pay in advance. Can add additional when seated if necessary but does slow down their efficient system flow 4. Wait to be seated 5. Get seated and confirm order 6. Receive order 7. Eat Enjoy! Order: Miso Ramen Shoyu Ramen Gyoza 5pc Chasu Burger Aji Tamago for each soup Noodle: Ramen noodle is a thicker ramen noodle and soft. Very slurpable. Grateful for my bib Soup: The Miso is thick and the flavor was very similar to a Los Angeles staple Daikokuya Kotteri The Shoyu interestingly was my preferred flavor but tasted so heavily influenced by mushroom umami that i immediately imagined an elevated cream of mushroom soup The gyoza was crispy and soft. The Aji Tamago was soft and nice cold when eaten with the steaming hot soup The Chasu Burger which i intentionally left last was as they say leave the best for last. I would come back and order and not allow anyone to share with me. GYO

Great ramen that comes in a pretty big size! The service was pretty quick and I split my ramen with…read morea friend since we also ordered some apps. There was a bit of a wait but that's because it's an awesome spot for lunch or dinner. The gyozas were also huge and I'm so glad I shared everything because there's so much to order. Will definitely be back!

Me and my family came here after my sisters graduation at PICC. It was roughly about 3 pm, it was…read morebusy but we were seated right away. The restaurant had a really cute Japan theme with super cute decorations! The food was really good and different. We ordered the Gyoza (php 180), Chicken Karage Caesar Salad (php 190), Hakata Ramen (php 340) and the Cheese Ramen (php 350). The item that stood out to me was the Cheese Ramen, at first I thought that it wouldn't be good and I would get tired of it cause its just cheese and noodles. I ended up liking it because the cheese that they used wasn't overwhelming as I thought it would be. The Hakata Ramen was also really yummy and not too salty. Total ~$20

Ramen with a cheese sounds odd but the taste is surprisingly good…read more The ambience resonates vintage Japan. Hanging lanterns and signages creates an authentic feel of eating along the streets of throwback Tokyo. I came from Asia Pop Comic Con in SMX and it is better to dine outside MOA to avoid the hassle. It was a long, tiring day and a bowl of Ramen is the only thing I have in mind. Good thing there's a branch of Mitsuyado Sei Men in blue bay walk. Tsukemen means "dipping noodles", the art of eating ramen with a separate broth and soup to dip the noodles. The regular bowl of cheese tsukemen is a contention of a savory soup and thick sauce cheese. The taste is confusing on the the onset but I easily acquired the taste. I also ordered ebi tempura don. I have the urge that I deserve to eat noodleas and rice at the same time. The pacing of the service is slow. There's a refillable service tea but they don't serve glass of water. You can also bring home pastries and bread from Yamato Bakery conveniently connected at Mitsuydo Sei-Men. The original branch is located at Jupiter street in Makati City.

Fried rice was delicious! Tonkotsu ramen was pretty good, would come back. The vibe was very…read morerelaxed and friendly. Very cool art installations with soup spoons!

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

Earlier this week. Gone black. 3 of the top #MNL #ramen-yas in the span of 2-weeks x.X…read more Nagi's Black with customs: Light on the Garlic; Green Onions; extra Tamago; Hard Noodles; and Spiciness at 3, which I think I'll do at 2 next time. I like Nagi's Tamago than Ippudo's. But I think Yushoken's is up-top a bit on that department. Ippudo has the best chopsticks (over) Nagi (over) Yushoken. Ippudo's noodles (over) Yushoken (over) Nagi for me. Broth-wise: Yushoken for creamy and fullness (over) Nagi's Black regular. But like I've said, depends what on your preference. Fatty oil with Ippudo's. House tea. Nagi's Mugicha (over) Ippudo's green tea. We didn't get to try Yushoken's; we opted to go Super Dry ^^ Last but not least, I went with Nagi's pork belly for a change of texture. That was bomb. #food #diet #nutrition #noodles

Ramen is not bad, and choices for topping are good. Gyouza is slightly below average. For my…read morepreference of Pork base soup ramen, Ippudo would be the best and this Nagi comes next.