Yummy stuff for the day after Good Friday when all the stores were closed. Lots of options to make your own style of ramen bowl. read more

Ramen Nagi - Some of the many many ramen options - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

We were immediately seated with very friendly hosts, informing us of the Green Curry King feature of the day. This place is usually very crowded on weekends, so we had to find out why people would wait to be seated. My husband was very unhappy when he found out that we couldn't take leftovers home because he knows that I usually order too much food, and I take home whatever I don't finish. I like ordering numerous dishes so that I can taste a little bit of everything. In this case, I only ordered one dish for myself. My husband chose the Red King Ramen with thick noodles, and I decided to try their Limited Green Curry King with thin noodles. We were both very happy with what we ordered. It's nice that they provided bibs. I also liked being able to order how we wanted our noodles because I dislike soft soggy noodles. If we were able to take leftovers home, I would have loved to try their side dishes. I just knew that one bowl of ramen was more than enough food for me. read more

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Located about 10 mins from my condo. We decided to try this place based on past reviews. Having been to many ramen places including Tokyo and Kyoto, this is by far the closest to how it is to order ramen in Japan. So basically when you order, you go down the list from what broth you select and then choose the add ons which will increase the price of your ramen. Normally, most ramen I've had usually have an egg with soft yolk as part of the price but when I got it, I realize it's an add on. The broth was rich and was one of the better ramen places I've had in Manila. Service was good and was easy to get a hold of a staff. Ambiance was nice since we came early for dinner and wasn't too crowded. I give it 4 stars since the price was fair but not cheap. Butao King ramen was 430 php, add the chashu, adds an extra 180 php. Matcha ice cram at 218 php was a bit steep in my opinion. Would I go back? Yes, considering it's walking distance to my condo (and considering there are much closer ramen places to me, I don't mind the walk. read more

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Filling ramen. They were very busy but worth the wait. We had the Black King, Green king, and the original king. I love how you can choose your add -ons. I love pork belly and firm noodles. My spouse loves spicy and pork shoulder with lots of cabbage. We also had gyoza as our appetizer. read more

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It is nice that they have table service and really great venue. You really felt the japanese kind of vibe. It is nice seeing a detailed menu and customizing ramen. We ordered Butao King, Red King and Gyoza. *Butao King it is much better for normal taste and I added egg. The small concern for me is that there was a few uncooked noodle. *Red King we added more spicy but for my husband was not that spicy. Depends on the taste. *Gyoza was very tasty which I highly recommend and it has a good sauce with it. read more

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Well, I have been in the hunt for the best ramen restaurants outside of Japan and I can tell you that it was a treat to be there for the first time with my girlfriend. So, to keep it short, you can choose either the regular Butao, the green one, the red one and the black one. To describe the dish: It is quite tasty and replenishing to say the least because of how rich the ramen was. I believe that the kaarage chicken was also tasty and not too oily. It may not be the best one I have ever tasted but I can tell you that it is worth to try it out. So, it will cost you between 380 pesos and 500 pesos(I think) which is the equivalent of ten to 13 dollars Canadian ! So, I would suggest you guys try it out and see if you guys like it ! Staff: This is where it lost a star on my review: The staff seems rather passive. Not lazy but rather not focused. They were pretty nice but it took awhile before we got attention for our orders. Final grade: I give it a four out of five simply because the food was tasty and rich! Try it out! read more

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Ramen Nagi is probably one of the better ramen joints I have ever had. Mind you were not from here, and in Canada, where I also eat tons of ramen - it's definitely one of the best I have ever had. The service is amazing and the ambiance of the restaurant just makes you want to dig in to some amazing ramen. We ordered the chef's recommendation which was the butao with some tweaks and the green king (cheesy one) that we tweaked ourselves. The servings were huge and both looked super appetizing! Trust me, my husband finished up his butao ramen in 15 minutes and ate some of mine as well. We were both done eating in less than 30 minutes. That's how good it was! I will definitely be coming back and taking the rest of my family with us cause they need to have some tasty ramen before we go back to Canada. read more

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Highly recommend the Black King (black garlic squid ink ramen) and Red King (if you like flavorful spice). Highly recommend Ramen Nagi finding a new home in my ramen-obsessed Bay Area, but hopefully without a 4-hr long line. read more

Ramen Nagi - Red king, delicious - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

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Restaurant Interior is very bright, lively, inviting, and spacious, giving many options for seat preferences unless the place is already full. Restaurant is a head-turner, though I've passed it a number of times to go to the escalator or parking only. Curry Chicken Karaage These were super good with a crunchy, powdery coating and soft, hot, white meat! I need not say more. Good! Nagi Chips We grabbed the Butao flavor since we wanted to start with something basic and original. It's actually very salty so just a heads-up. It's good, but again, very salty. Pork Katsu Roll It's very delicious especially at the first bite. Expect it to be filling so sharing would be ideal. I find it a bit expensive though. Ramen Quality Black King Ramen is so good I definitely want to try other flavors. The ramen options are few and easy to select based on color. Every ingredient is perfect to my liking and the hard noodles are amazing! Prepare to be laughed at if you don't wipe your lips with tissue. Your "evacuation" may go to the dark side as well but the force will guide you, possibly for two days; it shouldn't be alarming though. Ramen Quantity Serving size is very generous, guaranteeing a temporary keg belly afterwards. I cannot fathom how other customers have room to add Kaedama (extra noodles) though. I've seen two people do it, one being my friend. Service I can't say it's extraordinary though I see possibilities with this branch. I appreciate that the crew proactively gave advice after we encircled our ramen preferences on the ordering slip. Don't expect it, though; sometimes you need to ask too. Ok fine, I'll say extraordinary! (Sept. 2018) read more

Ramen Nagi - Restaurant Front - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

A crowded noisy spot to catch a quick bite of decent-to-good ramen. I LOVE a good bowl of ramen, and nothing truly beats authentic Japanese ramen and this spot delivers broth-wise, but not noodle-wise, for me. You also can't get any ramen to-go or as takeout whatsoever, so just be aware. My fiancé and I arrived here late evening on a weekday night and it was PACKED. Wait time was five minutes for two-tops, so while we were waiting I perused the menu and after five minutes we were led to our tiny table, squeezed in next to another two-top, and a noisy 8 person table to our left. Kind of awkward, but ok. We are the type to quietly enjoy our meal and talk, but because it was so loud we basically had to shout at each other. He opted for the Original Butao King with extra pork belly and tamago (basically what they call a soyed egg), and I got a Red King with extra pork shoulder, tamago, and extra cabbage. You have a couple of options for choices of what to add on your ramen and how it should be cooked. Since bean sprouts/green onion cost more I chose them as an option on my meal, then added cabbage as an extra. We got normal on everything else. Be aware that when you choose thicker broth, it's what you get! Get it normal if you don't want it too oily/rich. We waited for about 25 minutes since ordering our entrees to get them. Presentation was good, I felt like they piled a tad too much chili flakes on top of the red king so I scooped some to the side, but otherwise the spice was just right. He was satisfied with his original king, but the noodles also let him down with how thin they were. The broth was delicious, the process (as explained on the menu) of them to get their broth seemed to be authentic and a great way to get a good umami-pork taste. It reminded me of a vending machine ramen spot that was the best I'd ever had in Tokyo, though it wasn't quite the same. To be fair, the noodles are house made, which was great but for us who prefer normal-to-udon noodle thickness, it was a letdown. Our server was quick at the get-go, but as the place was understandably busy we had to wave him down to get his attention a few times. Because I had been craving good ramen broth, I was satisfied and overall I would try this place at least once if you're near and looking for a place open later that offers it. However, I wouldn't come back because I'd rather look for another spot. Happy ramen eating! read more

Ramen Nagi - Spicy Red King - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

This review reflects my thoughts as of today, Mother's day. We, as a family, have loved Ramen Nagi since it's opening here in Manila and has been a frequent go-to of ours. As we haven't been there in a while, we decided to spend our Mother's day there. We even brought my adorable grandma who, on regular days, never leaves the house. We were seated at our table and since it was my grandma's first time there, I helped her out in picking something off the menu. We decided on getting her the butao, not spicy, no pork, and both the green cabbage and green onions. She didn't mind that the broth was pork-based but, overall, has never eaten meat (except fish) in a long time for health reasons. Once we received out orders, I eagerly started helping her with identifying what was what in her bowl. Then that's when I saw it-- a big chunk of pork. Oh, why! I clearly asked the waiter if I could have both options of vegetables instead of pork and he said yes! My grandma though, being the kind-hearted angel that she is, didn't want me to complain and just fished the pork out and ate her meal. It was then, however that I looked at my bowl and noticed that elements of my order were wrong as well. I was then getting more and more annoyed. After saying this, my brother chimed in that his order was wrong too. So, not only did they get one order wrong but 3 out of 6 (we are 6 in the family)!! I was shocked!! I was the only one willing to send my bowl back though. See, this place has awesome food and tasty ramen at a great price. I don't think this experience will stop me from going there (hence the 2 stars) but jeez!! It wasn't even packed in the restaurant at the time! read more

By far still the best ramen place for me. At Ramen Nagi, you can choose the richness of the soup, the amount of special sauce, the chewiness of the noodles, addition and omit of ingredients, spiciness level to your taste. They have four general ramen dishes: Original Butao, Black King (Squid Ink), Red King (spicy), and Green King (pesto with cheese). I like the original best because of the delicious broth. They also have monthly specials, like for this month, its Tsukemen. They don't have a lot of side dishes, but what they have is enough for any palate. We tried their sizzling gyoza, fried tonkatsu roll, and shrimp aurora. The crunch is good and very flavorful. A little pricey but it is good to splurge once in a while. read more

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Fine, I'll admit it. I love Ramen Nagi's Red King. Initially, I was not crazy over this ramen place because the Butao, Black King and the Green King was not close enough to my Yushoken favorite. The soup and the noodles were good but not enough for me to obsess over on. Then this Red King came. It was my first time to order it and it was love at first bite. Initially, I was comparing the appeal of this bowl to Tantanmen but I was dead wrong. The Red King is a completely different spicy beast with its level 5 spiciness. It may be their red ball that's giving all those flavors but I remember that the spicy meat bits mixed well with the sweet pork belly meat. So my tip is that if you're ordering this, get the belly and not the shoulder. Now, I just need to find the noodle firmness that I like. I got the extra hard noodles and it's nowhere near the level of Yushoken's in-house noodles. I think I even like ukkokei's noodles more, not that it's bad. Or maybe, I'm just making up more reasons for me to go back for the Red King Ramen. read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen Nagi's Red King - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

Pretty tasty... I tried their original Butao King ramen... I love spicy food, unfortunately my stomach does not! I opted to have their ramen with no signature fire sauce, added tomago. Everything is customizable on their ramen menu, which is a big plus for me! The broth was good but I had a slight fishy taste to my tonkotsu broth which was a bit different from what I'm used to. I personally prefer a more classic style ramen like santouka... Coming from California where the ramen craze has been going for some time now, it's what I've grown accustomed to. I also tried their chicken karaage which was really good in my opinion. Fresh fried, crispy and very juicy! None-the-less... I'd definitely recommend ramen Nagi to anyone that wants a "different" spin on ramen. read more

Ramen Nagi may not be as "classic ramen" tasting as Yushoken or Ippudo but it remains my #1 ramen place in Manila. You will like Ramen Nagi if you like ramen that is: 1. FLAVORFUL. 2. Spicy. Like, deathly spicy. I get the highest level spiciness every time. However, I have noticed in the past few years their level 10 has been getting weaker. Still, the ramen is like, really freaking good. My go-to is the red ramen with level 10 spicy. Heaven in a bowl. The black ramen is pretty good, but there's no way I'm going to Ramen Nagi and NOT getting the red ramen. Special mention for their gyoza and seaweed salad - yummy! You order by filling out a piece of paper. After getting seated, the wait is never too long, even when it's super busy. Service has always been fine. God, I am already salivating - I need to go back here STAT. read more

Although I still wouldn't call myself an expert, after 10 days in Japan last year I think I can tell the difference between so-so ramen and the good stuff. My first taste of Ramen Nagi was at the Robinsons Magnolia branch, and to be honest, I was a bit disappointed. I felt that the Butao Grace ordered was a little tasteless, and the Black King I got was too salty. But I tried Ramen Nagi again last Mother's Day, and Grace and I took my parents along with us. Too many people had told me that it was the best around, so I just had to give it another shot. This time, I decided to keep it simple. I got the Butao, but customized it (yes, it's DIY ramen, people!) with level 1 spiciness and a thicker, more flavorful broth. It was perfect. I realized that Ramen Nagi is the new taste of Japan, the kind that doesn't force you to eat it just the way that the chef chooses to serve it to you. Ramen Nagi is of the new Japan, the loud, take me and spin me around and do with me what you will Japan, and that the DIY experience is meant to keep you coming back 'til you discover just how you want it. Hey, it worked with me. read more

Ramen Nagi - Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

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I went for a Butao King Ramen (Original) and thought it's nothing special. You can tweak the ramen to your liking since you can indicate the richness of the broth, spice, density of the noodles plus add-ons. I went for a normal bowl of ramen but I could only eat half of it. I tried some chicken karaage which was fairly good. I was told to try Black or Red King Ramen next time but I'm not sure I want to go back. read more

Ramen Nagi - Chicken Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

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A very authentic Japanese ramen restaurant. Just like in Tokyo, you are served with a sheet of paper to completely customise your ramen to your taste - or you can choose the chef's recommended. Right down to the donburi (toppings) available at each table, you are given the complete Japanese experience. We tried the gyoza, ramen and chicken karaage. Needless to say we were stuffed by the end. Not the cheapest place to eat in Green Belt or Makati City, but definitely a must-do while in the area. read more

Ramen Nagi is the place to get ramen when you are in the Greenbelt/Glorietta mall area. Great selection of food, good service, and food that is served quick. I have been there twice and both times I have really enjoyed the ramen that was delivered. Ramen Nagi gives you a menu to fill out for how you would like your ramen, or you can just choose chef's recommendation if you do not have any particular way you like your ramen. I like having this capability. This visit I wanted to try their spicy Red King. I chose a spicy level when filling out the menu form, but was advised I should just stick to the level at which the ramen is made. When the ramen is served it has a nice red color, and a tasty flavor to match. This ramen was very good, but if you do like spicy the basic level is not spicy at all. I was never forced to drink water, and did not break out into a sweat. I chose the pork belly for my meat in this serving, and was not disappointed. A nice piece of belly was served that was cooked wonderfully. The one thing I was not a fan of was that the egg I ordered with the ramen came out before hand separate from my ramen. I would rather have the egg in when served. The beer selection is your basic choices for this area, but they do bring in Sapporo and Asahi, so you can add a nice Japanese beer with your ramen order. This will be my go to spot when I am in the mood for some ramen. Next time I am going spicier. read more

Probably one of the best ramen restaurants i would personally recommend. We ordered their bestseller ramen called The Four kings and i'd say it's a little better compared to Ippudo. The Gyoza was good too read more

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I'm actually not a big ramen fan but when the mood to eat a hot, steaming bowl of delicious ramen strikes, there's only one place I go to - Ramen Nagi. The place is known for its four kings - the Black King, which is a garlic and squid-ink based, the Red King, which is chili infused broth, the Green King, which is basil and cheese-based broth and the Original King or Butao. I usually go for my fave which is the Black King. I really love how the broth of this ramen is so delicious and very tasty. I also go for the light richness of taste because I don't want to feel so heavy afterwards. If you're not into ramen, the restaurant also has other delicious dishes available such as the chicken karaage, gyoza, chasu rice, and lots more. There is definitely something for everyone in this place! read more

This place is good. I've had the base on the soups here are a bit more body than others I have tried. Delicious! If you're craving ramen this will satisfy your craving. read more

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This ramen spot is a big chain. The service here is pretty bad. Waiters would constantly walk right past my table and even when I tried to flag them down they wouldn't stop or tell me they'd be right back and never return. I had to walk up to get service several times. When ordering the server kept trying to push me to get an appetizer. I had to tell him no 5 times. Not even exaggerating. Even when I said no, he'd ask if I'd want dumplings or something else instead. The food was decent. The broth for the Original King is very thick here so be aware of that. It almost had a light gravy consistency. What shocked me was the price. P400 was really high in my opinion. read more

This ramen shop has been hailed the ramen king of the Philippines, but there are actually four kings that reside in this restaurant. There is the Butao King, the standard tonkotsu ramen with its special Butao sauce, the Red King, prepared with a fiery mountain of chili, the Black King, with a generous amount of squid ink, and the Green King, the most western of all with basil and cheese. The ramen noodles are nice and thin, so take a bunch to capture a lot of their silky tonkotsu broth and slurp it all in! An added treat for customers is the small sheet of paper that allows you to customize your ramen. You can choose your amount of richness, spiciness, noodle thickness, amount of garlic, what kind of pork, among others. Ramen Nagi also offers other items on the menu worth trying, but I haven't gotten myself to trying them because it's really hard to change one's mind once they see the four colorful kings. read more

yes, everything you've heard about ramen nagi is true: there is a naked woman at the center of the restaurant with several different hor d'oeuvres laying on top of her you can choose from while waiting for your ramen. a male model is substituted during gay pride week. oh, and this service isn't available during holy week. i can only vouch for the red king because that's all i've tried and it taste excellent. i went back several times during my vacation just for it. it can get a bit pricey if you include extras for your ramen, a appetizer and your beverage, but it's worth it. just order the ramen and your drink next time without the extras or appetizer and it's reasonable. read more

Chain ramen shop. Was surprised they had around 10 of these places in the country. Food was ok but not as authentic as I expected especially when the broth had too much sodium. read more

One of the more popular ramen restaurants in the metro and has been rapidly branching out in the past couple of months is actually Ramen Nagi! They were one of the first few ramen chains that came here to Manila and was one of the few ones that pioneered the ramen craze a few months back. Their ramen would definitely be something you would be craving for from time to time despite the warm weather here in Manila! They mostly bank on their flavor and have different versions of their ramen! They have butao, red butao, butao with pesto and black ramen! I also especially like how it's very customizable, from the consistency of the broth, to the type of garnishing they use, the doneness of the noodles, and down to the part of the pork you prefer. If that's not enough, you may even request for additional ingredients to satisfy your heart's content! Apart from their ramen, I also love their Gyoza! read more

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Whenever I try food from restaurants, I always try the classic flavors or best sellers before anything else. When I ate at Ramen Nagi for the first time, I ordered their Butao King which is the original ramen or the classic flavor. Ever since then, this has been my favorite. I always order their Butao King with the Chef's Recommendation, hard noodles, and extra nori. This has always been my favorite combination whenever I eat there. I just never really get tired of it. I also love to add their watame (bean sprouts in oil, pepper, and salt) and 5 scoops of their cayenne pepper spice mixture to add a kick of spiciness. I love spicy food but I always go for this combination rather than their Red King. That is also very good by the way! It's just that this is the order that works for me. I enjoy their ramen there and my friends and I always crave for it. They just make their ramen so well that we just keep coming back for more! read more

Ramen Nagi - Butao King - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

I really like the flavor of Butao of Ramen Nagi. Highly recommended. The ambiance is also really cool.

If you've read my other reviews, you would occasionally find me saying that I like options. I like to be able to taste many different menu items, partake in them and share with family or friends that I am dining with. Ramen has always been some sort of comfort food for me. No, I'm not talking about the instant ramen but the well-garnished soup bowls of delight. When Ramen Nagi opened closer to home, I was happy to be able to sample the different ways I can compose my bowl of ramen. From light to bolder, richer flavours, to the spice level, the toppings and add ons, and finally the tenderness of your ramen, you can by all means be the composer of such a delightful modern soup symphony! I must say that the novelty of composing your ramen is spot on but frankly speaking, a little too pricy for what you get. Interiors are fun but can be stressful or overwhelming with the staff shouting their Japanese greetings in unison every time someone would enter or exit the premises. Overall, its a fun place to experience some tasty and modern ramen with a twist. read more