This place really tasted like a little piece of Japan! The ramen noodles were nice and chewy and…read morecooked al dente, exactly how I like my ramen. The broth was clean and flavorful, and there was a good amount of noodles. They have a lunch special every day from 11 AM to 2 PM. We ordered the lunch special and added two side dishes for only $3 more. Our total was just $18, which I thought was a great deal. The chicken karaage tasted really fresh and had good flavor. The beef was also very flavorful. The gyoza were just okay--not bad, but nothing special. Service was good and our food came out pretty quickly. I'd definitely come back here again for lunch. For the price, I think it's a great little spot for a quick and satisfying ramen lunch.

Solid ramen! I tried the tonkotsu spicy miso and it was so good, the char siu had a perfect balance…read moreof fat and meat. The ramen came out in less than 5 minutes. I subtracted a star because I took my vegetarian friend here and she ordered the agedashi tofu because the menu had indicated it was vegetarian, but it was served with bonito flakes. They should update their menu to remove the green leaf symbol! The restaurant has a lot of seating but i can see the parking lot being an issue when it's busy. The booths were comfortable!

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.

Delicious as usual. The only ramen spot in Japan that has the most flavorful and thicker broth. I…read moreusually get the ox tail ramen set with fried rice and gyozas for $36? This time I got the spicy ramen set with gyoza only. I got extra spicy and it was the perfect spice. I just wish the noodles were aldente. Only gripe I have where they lose a star- they charge you a convenience fee for credit card and they charge you for the to go bowls, bags and straws!! Small restaurant with a cool U-shaped counter top seating. Service is usually pretty good,

Ambiance 4/5 Cool local ramen spot…read more Service 4/5 Staff was friendly and efficient Food 4/5 Oxtail ramen was good. Think oxtail could have been a little more tender

Fast lines, great food, close to a shopping mall, ice machine dont work sometimes, I go here at…read moreleast once a month with my buddy and it gets better every time. Great spot if you're looking for a place to fill you up for a cheap price.

Love this place! Reasonably priced, lots of options for add ons. Bowls are a good size and the…read moreudon noodles looked amazing. It's an order at the counter and take your food to the table. It's self serve on the sauces and drinks. The line outside looks a little intimidating but it moves fast. Inside has plenty of seating and no saving seats before you order. But don't stress the tables open up quickly. We did not have to wait. Great option for good food fast. I'll be back.

Food 5/5 Tonkotsu Ramen, Curry & Rice, Karaage Chicken, Gyoza & Potato Salad…read moreService 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Overall 10/10 Recommend

We ordered the tonkotsu and spicy tonkotsu ramen. Adding an egg was an extra $2.50 each, and our…read moretotal came out to around $40 for two people. The ramen noodles were great, but the broth felt a bit watery and lacked depth of flavor. It almost had a mild instant ramen packet taste. On the plus side, the pork was tender. Overall, the portion was pretty small for the price.

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!

First time going to their new location at Ward…read more The menu has considerably removed many items with just a few ramen options compared to before. They also changed the recipe for the worse. Not as creamy as it was and now using shredded beef instead of the generous whole portions of beef...the fatty part of the beef added to the flavor. Now it's just dry shredded beef like you would get in a burrito. Ordered the Seabara and didn't even have the back fat which it's known for. The vibe is totally off too. Gone are the Japanese posters, decorations and jpop playing in the background. And also noticed not one Japanese national working there...makes me think new owners?? Sadly another once great restaurant that has become crap. Also bad idea on moving there...the former Scratch Kitchen that closed down twice...some unlucky vibes there. Won't be surprised if they close down soon too.

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!

Horrifying experience. We arrived to a nearly empty restaurant. The hostess asked if we had a…read morereservation. We arrived an hour or so before they were about to close. All of the window seats were empty. In fact the restaurant was nearly empty. We were told the only option for us was the inconspicuous booth at the back of the restaurant. Not a good start. The food was okay. There was more than we were expecting, however the short ribs were a little tough. The ambiance, it was nice and empty by the time we left. Overall, what had been something we'd been looking forward to for years turned out to be a dismal disappointment. The experience left us feeling unwelcome, particularly because it seemed the staff were uncomfortable with two men simply going out for lunch. Being a Black and Asian couple shouldn't have any bearing on how paying customers are treated, but unfortunately, that's how the experience felt to us. We can overlook mediocre food or service, but feeling judged or unwelcome is something we won't overlook. We were there as paying customers and deserved to be treated with the same courtesy and respect as anyone else. Unfortunately, this is a place we won't be returning to, and based on our experience, we would not recommend it to others.

5 Stars - Goma Tei Ramen…read more Goma Tei Ramen - Ala Moana 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814 Visited: September 6, 2026 This was my first time at Goma Tei Ramen, and I really enjoyed it! I ordered the Spicy Tan Tan Ramen, Level 3 ($19.75), and it was excellent. Level 3 definitely brought the heat--it was very spicy, but just as importantly, it was incredibly flavorful. I loved it! The others in my party all seemed to really enjoy their meals as well. We also had Wakame Tan Tan Ramen ($14.99 each), a Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl ($15.99), and Seafood Fried Rice ($19.99). Our subtotal was $89.21 before tax. The service was fast and friendly, and overall it was a great first experience. If you enjoy ramen with some serious spice and plenty of flavor, the Level 3 Spicy Tan Tan is definitely worth trying. I'll definitely be returning!

Gomq Tei can get really busy, with a physical wait list to track your place in line. It's located…read morein the underbelly of the Ala Moana mall, so you're essentially waiting in the parking lot. I was able to go for lunch on a random weekday which had zero wait thankfully. I ordered their Tan Tan Ramen with Pork Tonkatsu. They offer to keep the tonkatsu on the side but I like when the breading absorbs some of the flavor from the broth. The noodles were al dente and the tonkatsu was tender. I think the price is decent and the food comes out pretty fast, but the soup was grainy and had a layer of sourness that didn't hit right for me.

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.

I was looking for a quick snack so stopped in here. It was 2:30pm and we were able yo take…read moreadvantage of the Happy Hour. Not a lot of options but we had the spicy edamame, miso pork nachos and a Kona Lager. We also got their famous sizzling pork gyoza (not on happy hour). The edamame were very spicy. They weren't busy so we got served very quickly. Food was good. Plenty of outdoor seating.

They have amazing lunch specials and happy hour deals, although dinner can be pretty pricey…read more The restaurant has a large dining area, and the staff was really friendly and welcoming. My personal favorite is any of their cold udon! The noodles are so chewy, bouncy, and delicious. I also love that they offer a free large upgrade--you'll definitely walk out feeling full! Would definitely come back for the cold udon and lunch specials.

Whenever I'm in Waikiki I have to stop here for a delicious bowl of US Wagyu sukiyaki udon and a…read morespicy tuna roll. Everything is delicious and filling. Staff is always friendly. It's kinda hidden so unless you're walking around the area, you'd miss it. They're on the 3rd of the building. They also have a happy hour a September Special Menu, lunch specials and Special Dinner set with lots of options. If you like udon you have to try.