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    Noods Ramen Bar

    4.3 (680 reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Shoyu Ramen
    Joyce L.

    What is Noods? I had to Google it. I can't keep up with urban words nowadays. So keep up with me here. Vibe is chill as young folks say these days. Young server quickly greeted us and let us sit anywhere. He asked if we've been here before and quickly ran down some specials. I love it when they ask "been here before?" I was set on Black garlic Tonkotsu. Served with thin ramen noods. I love thin noodles and they're not yellow. No need to dye the noodles. I like them as is. Rich broth and crunchy garlic. Their special is carmelized kimchee gyoza and Gochuchang, spicy ramen. Kimchee gyoza wasn't too spicy but spicy ramen is spicy as it should be. Best of all, music playlists were from 90s. Love it even more! My Era! Anyways, comfortable, cute, easy ramen joint in Kaimuki with excellent service. You can park in Kaimuki municipal parking lot.

    Christina N.

    Everyone raves about the black garlic ramen but unfortunately I found the flavor of the broth lacking. It was more oily than deep/ rich. To be fair, it wasn't bad.. but it wasn't great either. Decent option if you want an average bowl of ramen but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

    Miso ramen
    Bryan G.

    Black bean.miso ramen spicy and Wakes up your throat. Good flavor spicy and some tonkatsu soft and tender. Small quaint place good service. They have tan tan ramen one of more other favorites Will try other dishes. Small places but clean .

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    Henry D.

    A generous 4 stars because I was walking around the neighborhood and saw they sold Lumpia so I dropped in and placed an order. It was a bit pricey for 5 small Shanghai Lumpia for $7 which is the most I have ever paid for small lumpia. The lumpia were crunchy on the outside, slightly soft wrapper on the inside and meat had good flavor. I'm not sure if they make their own lumpia. It reminded me of the Shanghai Lumpia sold at Costco. On the lumpia alone I would give Nood's a 3.5 but rounded up to a generous 4.0 rating.

    Regular pan fried gyoza
    Katherine S.

    Upfront, the food was very good and tasty. They even have an all vegan menu option along with their regular menu! But the reason for my 3 out of 5 stars would be for the service... or lack of. As a party of 3 on a Monday night at 7:30pm, we were one of few tables. We had to wave our waitress down multiple times for service- to order, for water refill, had to ask twice for a take out container... the slow service seemed to entice a more laid back situation for the workers to talk story rather than serve tables. But she was very nice during interaction! They offer you a stamp card and after 9 ramens, you get the 10th for free. The store front faces waialae avenue, but there is a lot of street parking as well as a meter lot behind the building. The food is what would bring me back to this restaurant but maybe I'll try out a different location. Be sure to try the corn tempura!

    Rene D.

    I see the reviews and I really want to love Noods but is it wrong if I say it's just okay?To preface, Noods is currently doing a lunch special with $3 off until 2 on weekdays, so the cheaper price is incorporated into the rating as well. I ordered the spicy miso. The broth reminds me of red miso paste vs. the creamier broth you normally get with white miso. It wasn't what I was expecting but it was still umami and tasty. The aji-tama was perfect and the noodles were a good texture, however the cha-siu was tough and fatty. The server was very kind and polite, the restaurant overall was clean. I think the lunch menu price is a fantastic deal and I may be back to try their other menu offerings at that price point!

    Kimchi Potstickers
    Sahridaya N.

    FANTASTIC vegan ramen was devoured here last night. They have an elaborate vegan menu which I really appreciate as it's hard to find veggie options especially in Ramen. We tried their vegan creamy garlic shoyu and their vegan black garlic miso ramen and they were both sooo flavourful and loaded with yummy toppings. A special mention to their kimchi fried dumplings and the excellent dipping sauce it comes with. I wish I could just drink the sauce, it was THAT good! I'm so bummed I don't have Noods in the Bay Area, I hope to return before my end of trip.

    Mojito Lemonade
    Alice S.

    Good food, pleasant staff, will be ordering the birria ramen again, tried my friend's pesto ramen which was also delicious.

    Nami P.

    One of the best ramen in Honolulu. Amazing food & cool vibes. The server was very quick and friendly. Will definitely be back! :)

    Tonkotsu ramen
    Lisa M.

    I do not get the hype about this place.. I went when they first opened and thought average and probably won't be back. But years later I constantly see people recommending it. So I go back 2025 and try their classic tonkotsu. They actually have a buttload of different flavors and broths (april had a cool crawfish one). I wanted the classic let's see what kind of base they are working with. Lunch all the ramen was $2 off so that was a nice bonus. Also got the gyoza which was also recommended (pan fried). The tonkotsu ramen was mid. Noodles a bit over cooked, no chew to them. Broth was very light and lacking in thickness and flavor. Gyoza was nice but definitely not the best, could he way more crispy. The egg was actually my favorite - this was perfection! JAMMY and umammi! Hawaii is tough because we do have so many good ramen spots ! This unfortunately does not make my list.

    Miso Ramen
    Simone M.

    Talk about quick service (and super friendly staff)!!! We were really hungry, so we ordered the Kimchi potstickers which came out minutes after we ordered them. And then about a minute later we got our ramen. Warm, squishy noods, and flavorful broth. There is also some red pepper powder on the table to add to your bowls to make as spicy as you want. While the Kimchi potstickers didn't really taste like Kimchi, it was still tasty. Will be back to try all the other broths. I tried the miso and the hubs had black garlic which super garlicky in the best way.

    Kristen S.

    We absolutely love noods. My honey and I come here at least once a month, but were encouraged this visit to stray from our normal orders and were not disappointed!! I had their kabocha ramen and he, the tsukemen. Both were incredibly flavorful and generous in size. We also tried chicken karaage for the first time, which was hot and fresh, but not overly spiced or oily. The service here is also ways very good and the food comes out pretty quickly. Keep in mind, it is a small space with few tables that sit more than 4 people. We haven't tried their takeout yet, but always see people coming in to pickup orders, so I'm assuming the noodles sit well and are just as good enjoyed at home!

    Creamy garlic shoyu ramen, special from Oct-Dec: pork adobo ramen, corn tempura, two extra ajitama, and a mango peach lemonade :)
    Tri An V.

    Noods is probably one of my favorite ramen shops to go to! It's a little cozy shop on Waialae Ave. I typically park at the metered parking lot behind the building so there's usually ample parking (if there's none you can always go to the metered parking lot next to that one). The service was solid, no complaints there! I got my usual, the creamy garlic shoyu ramen which was flavorful and creamy. My boyfriend got their special that's running through October-December which was the pork adobo ramen. His thoughts on it was that the flavor profile was interesting (it's a shoyu vinegar base broth) and it was good but he probably would order something else next time. For those of you who like ajitama, their ajitama is really good where you can actually taste the shoyu that they marinated the eggs in. Their corn tempura is also always very delicious, super crunchy! I got a mango peach lemonade which the mango and peach flavors weren't too strong but they allowed me to mix flavors and it was only $5 so what the hell LOL! Overall, I always have a great experience at Noods and will definitely be coming back (please bring back the quail egg appetizer guys )!

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    Ask the Community - Noods Ramen Bar

    Spicy ramen challenge?

    We have a very spicy ramen you can order but no challenge associated with it.

    Just saw the photo of the Big Ramen Challenge. Is that still available? Could you provide information on it if it still available. Thanks!

    It is. You’ll have 20 minutes to eat the entire ramen. If you do, you’ll get the ramen for free and a voucher for a regular sized ramen for free on your next visit.

    Do you serve alcohol or is it BYOB?

    Sorry. We don’t serve alcohol and we don’t allow BYOB

    May I bring my own beer?

    Sorry. We do not currently allow BYOB

    Is there a ramen challenge?

    Yes, I believe you have to eat four bowls...

    Do they offer a adult beverages?

    Sorry. Noods doesn’t offer liquor.

    Any gluten free options? Like with rice noods?

    Which broth option is the lowest in sodium?

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    Got the black garlic ramen extra noodles and extra boiled egg…read more The broth is rich and flavorful. We also shared Ahi katsu, calamari, and agedashi tofu. Agedashi tofu always hits hard and never disappoints. The ahi katsu was delightfully soft and not tough. Our server was friendly and accommodating. The place is small so you might need to wait a bit if you come during the rush hour.

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

    Kamitoku's new South Shore Market location is definitely a step up in terms of space and…read moreatmosphere. The open kitchen concept is nice, the restaurant feels much larger, and overall the new location is more inviting than the old one. Unfortunately, the food and menu changes were a big disappointment for me. The old location had a much larger menu with plenty of ramen options, while the new menu is limited to just three choices. The ramen itself doesn't taste the same, and even the noodles seem different. The biggest letdown was the chashu--it used to be served as a whole slice of pork, but now it's more of a shredded meat style that lacks the same appeal and texture. Adding to that, the new location currently doesn't have a liquor license, which takes away part of the dining experience. While the new space is beautiful, I left missing the food and variety that made Kamitoku one of my favorite ramen spots. Hopefully they'll bring back more of what made the original location special.

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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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    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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    Definitely think this place is a hidden gem in Waikiki. Why wait in a long line for udon when you…read morecan come here? There wasn't a wait when we visited, and the portions were huge! Plus it was a lot cleaner than another udon place within the strip. I felt like we got a bang for our buck here. I ordered their bento and it came it so many items. My husband ordered their spicy udon. Although not super spicy, it was delicious. Our server was super nice and attentive. We had our baby with us, and catered to him as well. We were super sorry about his mess, and he made us feel not so bad about it.

    First of all, they took away their big bowls, which feels like defeating the whole point of going…read morethere. The service used to be so good, but now it's terrible. I'm pretty sure they gave us the wrong order three times .On top of that, we first saw one cockroach and told a staff member, who didn't even apologize on the behalf of the restaurant and just said, "Okay." He grabbed it with a napkin while we were all in shock. It shouldn't be a normal occurrence for a restaurant to have that. I understand it's Hawaii and there are always cockroaches, but it seemed like they were completely used to having them around. After seeing a second one, I decided to take a picture to show the manager. The manager just went, "Oh man, that sucks," and that was it. That's all he said. It definitely seems like this establishment has gone downhill, and honestly, I think they're just too used to dealing with cockroaches. But do wagyu bowl was pretty good

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