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

Mendokoro has been my go to ramen restaurant here in Manila for years now. As they've expanded to…read morenew locations the quality and service has not changed. The location in BGC was quite large with the bar like seating winding all around the kitchen area. Hundreds of soup spoons hung above. Ordering process was the same with the menu posted at the front. Three types of ramen (regular, dipping and soupless) plus side dishes like gyoza and extra char siu. Service was fast at the front and kitchen staff regularly shouted greetings in Japanese when getting seated. Food took a little long to be served as I watched one guy prepping, making the ramen and char siu. Seemed like they were a little understaffed that day. I had ordered my favorite tan tan men with a side of char siu. The broth was creamy and mildly spicy. Ramen was thick and chewy. Char siu was thick, juicy and added more flavors to my tan tan men. Their char siu was quite a generous serving of pork for the price. Beats many other ramen places. Gyozas here were also good. Crisp on the outside and good amount of filling inside. They offered two sizes, 3 or 5 pieces. Besides the slow service this chain still remains my favorite here in Philippines.

Second time dining here with friends. This time, I had Green King and I enjoyed it. The ramen had…read morethat balanced taste of spiciness and sweetness. Also, the service was beyond great. With a booked reservation, we were accommodated properly. The restaurant's team members were all welcoming and checking regularly if we need something on our table. They served our food fast, even exceeding their set expectations of 10-15 minutes. Overall, it was a great dining experience. Great job to the team at SM Aura branch!

I'm sure everyone had that experience when you go to a restaurant then feel that either their staff…read moreare too busy or they just don't want to look at the customers... We had to call their waiters 2-3 times just for water, tissue or condiments refill. Other than that issue with the service, food is still great (although it seems like the kaarage was hit by "shrinkflation") and the restaurant is very clean. Highly recommended for your ramen cravings!

One of my favorite ramen shops. They have a lot of branches in metro manila. I always like to order…read moreany ramen that has a garlic or plain base and add extra eggs and noodles. They also serve large quantities for the ramen. Very worth the price

The first time I ate here, it was a spontaneous decision to find the best Ramen in the Metro…read more I was with my siblings and we were walking in High Street when we passed by this ramen place that had a weird and authentic sounding name. They also had an equally serious looking exterior. When we went in, there was a certain vibe. The lights were a bit dim and it was a calm combination of black and red. I liked how the place's vibe felt. It was like a quiet drinking place that served Ramen Noodles. So I ordered the best ramen they had. I asked for the noodles to be cooked ardent (the Japanese way: a bit chewy). The broth of the ramen was really flavourful. I'd say one of the better ramens I've tasted. The noodles were cooked perfectly. I just enjoyed every sip of the broth and every slurp of the noodles. By the time I was done eating, I was really satisfied. This semi-expensive ramen place had delivered and I got value for my money.

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.

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!

Best ramen I've ever had! I live in California. I always…read morelook forward to going here when I come to Manila! Friendly staff, the service always great every time!

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

The broth and noodles are comparable to that of the famous Ichiran Ramen in Japan. But I think…read moreRamen Kuroda formulated their taste based on the Filipino buds because I find this ramen better. Kind of salty, sweet, umami, satisfactory. Just the right meal when you need one. Price-wise, everyone else are poof. Best tasting ramen in PH... Shiro ramen is my bowl of happiness everytime.

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!

Ippudo is always a hit. One of my favorite Ramen places and was super to find it here in Manila on…read morea recent visit. Lunch service was prompt. Came in, sat down. had a beer and ramen was served. Ordered medium noodles and were delicious. The broth is rich and silky. Absolute heaven. For topping had the traditiobal chashu pork and the torched one. I was hungry ok? Funghi, green onion, egg. Yumm! This meal hit the spot so good that Im ready for my day. Thank you!!

Look at this disaster of a design flaw. I am currently eating here right now and I'm disgusted. The…read moreramen tastes fine, it's ramen. Taste like ramen. You don't get 5 stars for having ramen that tastes like ramen. But look at where I'm sitting. There is a HUGE AC facing straight down into my bowl of soup. Can you guess what happened? Exactly. Water from the AC dripped onto my food. Is this a joke?? And I'm posting 2 picture because of course when I mention there's water falling into my food from the AC, they move me directly under the ONLY OTHER AC that's sitting right above my ramen!!!! What the heck is happening!

Friday, March 1 92°F 47% Humidity…read more Throwing my mom under the bus here! She does not enjoy Filipino cuisine and I never had it at home growing up. My dad's relatives are somewhat aware, so they suggested we go here for lunch. I was bummed because of the lack of local eateries we've been to so far (which will be a recurring pattern for the rest of our time here). And Ippudo already has locations back in the States. But I was still interested in going since I didn't get the opportunity to go during my Japan trip last year. You will find the restaurant on the second floor of Greenbelt 5, a shopping mall in Makati. Next to Chili's, which I'm sure is a familiar name for everyone. There was a bit of a wait since it was busy. Seating was tight because our part of six was smushed into a booth that should probably only accommodate four. A bowl of ramen is about $8-12 USD, on the higher end locally (the average office worker in Manila makes less than $10 an hour). I tried their limited edition (available until April 30) Yakiniku Ramen. The pork bone broth was lukewarm, but the consistency of the Hakata style noodles were great and the soft boiled egg was perfect. The thin slices of pork went well with the teriyaki and spice miso sauce. Philippines 2024 collection: https://www.yelp.com/collection/DHwKzvo7o_ll8jmXFFU3KA/PHIL-2024

I ordered the Akamaru Modern with the extra thick noodles and I have to say the noodles were…read moreperfect. The broth was good as well but the taste was a little bland but otherwise great. The pork belly chashu is soft and chewy and it's what you would expect from going into a good quality ramen restaurant. Plus the unlimited Iced Tea is a plus! The service is relatively quick, and it was just the food that took a while. The ambiance is decent.

This is a very late review and the ramen that I ordered is probably not available anymore. Having…read moremy ramen fix at Ramen Nagi is always a good experience. I used to order the Butao King and the Red King a lot. But recently, I always make it a point to try their Limited King. Months ago, the Ebi King was still on their menu. I had mixed feeling about this because I like my ramen to have that porky and fatty taste. Seafood is a bit of a stretch for me. But the moment that soup arrived, the shrimp taste mixed in the broth was so delicious and different. It wasn't anything that I have tasted before in a ramen. It also had shrimp floss? I don't know what that is but the shrimp flavor of the soup, the texture of the floss and the perfect noodles always satisfies my cravings. Of course, service is always good here. In 5 -10 minutes, ramen is served. Staff team is friendly. Prices are still a bit high but I guess that's what you pay for quality.

What a find in Ortigas Center! I ordered the Butao (traditional) ramen. The soup was creamy and…read morespiced just right. The plus our server, Joshua (female) was polite, courteous and explained the menu very well. I'd recommend this to anyone who craves to eat authentic ramen.