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Came here because my BIL told us that it's the best ramen that he has ever had and it's much better here than in the US. So we came on a midday, during the week and there wasn't a long wait. But apparently there's a very long wait here during the weekends. In any case, we waited about five minutes and got seated right away. They handed us the little clipboard to make our choices and then the menu. They really only gave us two menus to share amongst five people. We placed our orders on the little clipboard and waited. It took probably 5-10 minutes to get all our ramen. And then we had to ask for our drinks because they happen to forget. In addition, we had to ask for the karaage and rice that we ordered. They also forgot about that. We did place the order on our sheet but they didn't remember that we ordered it. No big deal. In any case, the ramen was excellent. The thick noodles had a great chew to it. It was plentiful. The broth was rich. The meat was huge. But my only gripe was that I wished they would cut it into smaller pieces so it's easier to eat. If you choose thin noodles, it looks like hakata style. Overall, the noodle was still great. Though you get more options on how the noodle is cooked if you choose the thin noodle. In addition, you can get it non-spicy to super spicy. There's also some condiments on the table that you can add more spice to or more garlic to your ramen. Which was great because level one was not spicy. On one more thing, remember to grab the soup from the bottom, that's where the spice really went. It all sunk to the bottom! The service was okay. They were all over the place. It was hard to get their attention at times. The place is very lively with all the decorations everywhere but that's beside the point because we were there for the ramen. The price points were fair but you could say that this is more on the pricier side. Overall, it's a great place. The ramen is really really delicious and I would definitely come back again.
I loved this Fukuokan ramen place in the SM Mall of Asia. After having read about the black ramen here, I was cravin it so I came here. As luck would have it, they were still making the broth at 11am so I hadda try my second choice the Truffles ramen. A bit hesitant and found a bowl of ramen covered in lettuce and as I dug around....I expected truffle shavings only to find that truffles were incorporated into a sauce over the soup. So I tasted the sauce and wow, cracked black pepper and truffles flavor was prominent. Love. There too was pork belly, the entire bowl was umami to the nth, so good and satisfying, the perfect noodles were slurped up in less than 2 min. The bowl tipped until the entire thing was gone. Ahhhhhh foodgasm. Left very full for about 4 hours; it was that fulfilling and delicious. Visits: 1 Tip: The black ramen is next on my list.
Lining up in the queue wasn't so bad. We probably waited for about 10-15 minutes, giving us time to chitchat outside first. It's so much easier to wait when you have people to talk with. Seats for waiting outside were available. Chicken Karaage Each piece was cooked very well! Coating was crunchy, white meat was very hot and tender, and the dip kept it interesting. Eating fried chicken can only go so far without sauces and dips. Green King I was actually about to try the limited king "Mexican King" ramen and good thing the server gave me a heads-up on how spicy it was. I easily shifted to the Green King right away! As always, every spoonful was very tasty. Quantity, thinness, and flavor of the shoulder meat were extremely satisfying! Kaedama (noodles) were prepared perfectly, extra hard, and I could only wish I ordered extra. But because we already had gyoza and karaage, we were all set. Gyoza Anything similar to a dumpling, I'll have. Give it to me steamed, fried, or even sizzling, it's mine! These were good even without sauce. Service Everyone was lively; hearing them shout has already grown on me. Ordering ramen on a sheet of paper with a colored pencil is always fun, and the waiting time was reasonable. Paying the bill was just as easy.
Food was great especially the ramen which is their specialty. We just have some concerns; first their service is a little slow and we are absolutely disappointed that they didn't mention to us about their "no take out policy" for their ramen! For the crazy reason that they do not want the reputation of their ramen be ruined? What!?? Doesn't make sense to me! Obviously it's gonna get cold and you'll heat it up. And it's understandable that noodles get saggy once it's soaked for so long. We already know that! Duhh! Do you think your reputation doesnt get ruined once you lose customers because of pure disappointment? If only they told us right away before we placed our orders, we would not have ordered that many ramen we planned on taking home! Pastilan!
It was late Saturday night, almost closing time and there's still a queue, not that long wait though. Place is clean and organized despite the seemingly busy day it has already been; visibly noticed on the tired but still smiling faces of attendants and waiter. Service is still prompt and courteous, though one can feel the vibe of exhaustion given the very busy restaurant even at that late hour with the restaurant still full and busy. I had the signature Butao Tonkotsu ramen. It was served just right hot temperature for eating. The broth is tasty good, full body with a pinch of spice and a tad saltiness of tonkotsu broth. The noodle is al dente. The chasu is tender with flavorful smokiness. Menma is a bit chewy and rubbery. Karaage is crunchy on the outside, tender inside. Tasty and gingerly hot. All in all good comfort food to have on a chilly night.
The only reason why I can't give this place 4 stars is because of the price. I mean it's so much ramen in one bowl that it's easily perfect for 2 but each bowl is around 400php and it's not everyday you can find someone to share a bowl with. Also they don't do take outs for any excess ramen you can't finish. Meaning: you finish your 400php in one bowl or throw out the 200php you can't finish. I've tried their original Butao King and also their Green Midori ramen but I've yet to try their Black King Ramen (ramen with pork shank but the broth is infused with squid ink). The good thing about them is that you can put some add ons like seaweed or cabbages and you can choose the spice level of your ramen. You can also choose which part of pork you want mixed in with your ramen: shank or belly. They also have other things like gyoza and whatnot. But be there for the ramen!
"Once you go black, you'll never go back". I guess the saying really is true. I was one of the first people who tried Ramen Nagi's Black Ramen when it first opened at SM Aura. I remember forcing my sister to go with me and endure the hour-long drive to the Fort. I am so happy to see so many Ramen Nagi branches around the Metro these days. Only means that I can have my share of Black Ink anytime I want to! While Ramen Nagi veers away from the more traditional style of Japanese ramen, their fusion offerings are all well-received. I'm not really sure if it's the broth or the noodles that make each bowl so good. Maybe it's a combination of both. I don't know. Whatever it is, I am signed, sold, and satisfied all the time. While some people would think that Black Ramen might not be their cup of tea, I say it again with a lot more conviction this time. "Once you go black, you'll never go back".
With the ramen craze sweeping across Manila, you're bound to get varying opinions from self-proclaimed ramenheads as to where to find he BEST. For many, the craze began with a trip to Ramen Nagi. Called "Butao" in Hong Kong, their often small branches can be quite deceiving at first but that's only because of the quick turn around they have with their ramen. Diners are given a choice of how they want their noodles prepared -- ranging from the level of spice, noodle texture and extra toppings, and are quickly prepared immediately after. A very filling meal from one of the best and quickest dining experiences you can have around the city.
Had the chicken karaage basically looked like fried chicken meatballs. These things were so good. For the ramen I went for the spiciest broth and flavor they had and it did not disappoint. The heat and spice goes straight to the throat and doesn't lose any flavor I actually ate all the soup and broth as i wasn't really suffering but enjoying the spicy flavor. I wish this place was in san diego its quality ramen as well as other side dish meals you can order. Buddy of mine had this pork rice bowl that changed his life. And the drinks here were dirt cheap a very cool staple of the PI. A nice meal to be had for the tourist but not so much the purist.
I can't get enough of this place, the energy and vibe is unlike any I'd find in North America. The chefs are super exciting to watch prepare the food and you're greeted as soon as you walk in, The Ramen isn't too overly seasoned or salty either which is a huge plus and meat is tender for any dish you choose, I would eat here every day if I could
One of my favorite places to get ramen in the Philippines! The broth is flavorful and doesn't have a fishy taste like some other ramen spots. You are able to get additional toppings added and can customize how you want your ramen. Definitely a place to stop by if you're craving Japanese ramen in the Philippines and are in the area
I don't see how anyone could give this place less than 5. Each person gets a clip board and you fill 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!! read more
3 months ago
This is usually one of our go-to spots in MOA, and I'd normally rate it a 4-star experience. However, my visit last night was a major letdown. While the space was clean, the ramen was tasty, and the service remained prompt, the "soul" of the meal was missing. They were out of both their signature chicken karaage (the best in MOA!) and bean sprouts. For a place like Ramen Nagi, these staples are what set them apart. To top it off, the restroom was out of order. I'm giving 2 stars out of loyalty to their usual quality, but last night was a missed mark. I'll be back, but I hope they get their inventory and facilities back on track. read more
Ramen Nagi is located in Mall of Asia on the ground floor serving up some amazing Japanese ramen noodles! I came here looking for one thing and that is obvisouly a nice hot fresh bowl of ramen and that is exactly what I got! Ordering is quite simple as to where you fill out a sheet and order how you would like your customized bowl of ramen to be. I ended up getting the butao bowl which in my eyes was a pork broth tonkotsu ramen. I went rich with the taste, extra heavy with the special sauce, normal garlic, pork belly, green onion for the vegetables, and chose no spice. As for the noodles I went ahead for a normal thin noodle, a soft boiled egg and also extra noodles along with a Asahi super dry bottle beer. The food came out in no time and was looking pretty tasty! Quick time first bite but wait I need to take these pictures first. WOW it was amazing! The richness of the broth was on point with a creamy rich pork bone flavor. The pork belly was as tender as could be and just simply melted in my mouth. The star of the show was the thin noodles as to where they had the perfect snap back when biting into them and very easy to chew. In a matter of fact I was blessed to have ordered extra noodles because I smashed the first batch in no time. The soft boiled egg was cooked to perfection with a nice soy marinade and when eating it the egg yolk bursting really got me excited. The Asahi bottled beer was great to have on hand to wash down all the greatness I just experienced in a bowl of noodle soup. I really enjoyed the cold frosty mug they gave me as well. What a great ramen restaurant to go to while your in the Mall of Asia. I enjoyed some of the best ramen and fast friendly service here. The prices are not bad and wont break the bank for a bowl here. Customer service was served with a smile and the staff seemed proud and happy to work here. please give this place a try when in the area! read more
Came here because my BIL told us that it's the best ramen that he has ever had and it's much better here than in the US. So we came on a midday, during the week and there wasn't a long wait. But apparently there's a very long wait here during the weekends. In any case, we waited about five minutes and got seated right away. They handed us the little clipboard to make our choices and then the menu. They really only gave us two menus to share amongst five people. We placed our orders on the little clipboard and waited. It took probably 5-10 minutes to get all our ramen. And then we had to ask for our drinks because they happen to forget. In addition, we had to ask for the karaage and rice that we ordered. They also forgot about that. We did place the order on our sheet but they didn't remember that we ordered it. No big deal. In any case, the ramen was excellent. The thick noodles had a great chew to it. It was plentiful. The broth was rich. The meat was huge. But my only gripe was that I wished they would cut it into smaller pieces so it's easier to eat. If you choose thin noodles, it looks like hakata style. Overall, the noodle was still great. Though you get more options on how the noodle is cooked if you choose the thin noodle. In addition, you can get it non-spicy to super spicy. There's also some condiments on the table that you can add more spice to or more garlic to your ramen. Which was great because level one was not spicy. On one more thing, remember to grab the soup from the bottom, that's where the spice really went. It all sunk to the bottom! The service was okay. They were all over the place. It was hard to get their attention at times. The place is very lively with all the decorations everywhere but that's beside the point because we were there for the ramen. The price points were fair but you could say that this is more on the pricier side. Overall, it's a great place. The ramen is really really delicious and I would definitely come back again. read more
1 year ago
One of the best places I've been to for ramen! You can customize almost every part of your order on a sheet of paper. The service was excellent and immersive. A little taste of Japan in the Philippines read more
I loved this Fukuokan ramen place in the SM Mall of Asia. After having read about the black ramen here, I was cravin it so I came here. As luck would have it, they were still making the broth at 11am so I hadda try my second choice the Truffles ramen. A bit hesitant and found a bowl of ramen covered in lettuce and as I dug around....I expected truffle shavings only to find that truffles were incorporated into a sauce over the soup. So I tasted the sauce and wow, cracked black pepper and truffles flavor was prominent. Love. There too was pork belly, the entire bowl was umami to the nth, so good and satisfying, the perfect noodles were slurped up in less than 2 min. The bowl tipped until the entire thing was gone. Ahhhhhh foodgasm. Left very full for about 4 hours; it was that fulfilling and delicious. Visits: 1 Tip: The black ramen is next on my list. read more
8 years ago
Lining up in the queue wasn't so bad. We probably waited for about 10-15 minutes, giving us time to chitchat outside first. It's so much easier to wait when you have people to talk with. Seats for waiting outside were available. Chicken Karaage Each piece was cooked very well! Coating was crunchy, white meat was very hot and tender, and the dip kept it interesting. Eating fried chicken can only go so far without sauces and dips. Green King I was actually about to try the limited king "Mexican King" ramen and good thing the server gave me a heads-up on how spicy it was. I easily shifted to the Green King right away! As always, every spoonful was very tasty. Quantity, thinness, and flavor of the shoulder meat were extremely satisfying! Kaedama (noodles) were prepared perfectly, extra hard, and I could only wish I ordered extra. But because we already had gyoza and karaage, we were all set. Gyoza Anything similar to a dumpling, I'll have. Give it to me steamed, fried, or even sizzling, it's mine! These were good even without sauce. Service Everyone was lively; hearing them shout has already grown on me. Ordering ramen on a sheet of paper with a colored pencil is always fun, and the waiting time was reasonable. Paying the bill was just as easy. read more
Food was great especially the ramen which is their specialty. We just have some concerns; first their service is a little slow and we are absolutely disappointed that they didn't mention to us about their "no take out policy" for their ramen! For the crazy reason that they do not want the reputation of their ramen be ruined? What!?? Doesn't make sense to me! Obviously it's gonna get cold and you'll heat it up. And it's understandable that noodles get saggy once it's soaked for so long. We already know that! Duhh! Do you think your reputation doesnt get ruined once you lose customers because of pure disappointment? If only they told us right away before we placed our orders, we would not have ordered that many ramen we planned on taking home! Pastilan! read more
8 years ago
It was late Saturday night, almost closing time and there's still a queue, not that long wait though. Place is clean and organized despite the seemingly busy day it has already been; visibly noticed on the tired but still smiling faces of attendants and waiter. Service is still prompt and courteous, though one can feel the vibe of exhaustion given the very busy restaurant even at that late hour with the restaurant still full and busy. I had the signature Butao Tonkotsu ramen. It was served just right hot temperature for eating. The broth is tasty good, full body with a pinch of spice and a tad saltiness of tonkotsu broth. The noodle is al dente. The chasu is tender with flavorful smokiness. Menma is a bit chewy and rubbery. Karaage is crunchy on the outside, tender inside. Tasty and gingerly hot. All in all good comfort food to have on a chilly night. read more
The only reason why I can't give this place 4 stars is because of the price. I mean it's so much ramen in one bowl that it's easily perfect for 2 but each bowl is around 400php and it's not everyday you can find someone to share a bowl with. Also they don't do take outs for any excess ramen you can't finish. Meaning: you finish your 400php in one bowl or throw out the 200php you can't finish. I've tried their original Butao King and also their Green Midori ramen but I've yet to try their Black King Ramen (ramen with pork shank but the broth is infused with squid ink). The good thing about them is that you can put some add ons like seaweed or cabbages and you can choose the spice level of your ramen. You can also choose which part of pork you want mixed in with your ramen: shank or belly. They also have other things like gyoza and whatnot. But be there for the ramen! read more
Heard lots of good things about this place so I decided to try it out. I ordered the green broth which had olive oil and basil and loved the taste. I also like that you choose the richness of the broth in your ramen. All in all I would come back to try the rest. Service is quick too. read more
11 years ago
"Once you go black, you'll never go back". I guess the saying really is true. I was one of the first people who tried Ramen Nagi's Black Ramen when it first opened at SM Aura. I remember forcing my sister to go with me and endure the hour-long drive to the Fort. I am so happy to see so many Ramen Nagi branches around the Metro these days. Only means that I can have my share of Black Ink anytime I want to! While Ramen Nagi veers away from the more traditional style of Japanese ramen, their fusion offerings are all well-received. I'm not really sure if it's the broth or the noodles that make each bowl so good. Maybe it's a combination of both. I don't know. Whatever it is, I am signed, sold, and satisfied all the time. While some people would think that Black Ramen might not be their cup of tea, I say it again with a lot more conviction this time. "Once you go black, you'll never go back". read more
11 years ago
With the ramen craze sweeping across Manila, you're bound to get varying opinions from self-proclaimed ramenheads as to where to find he BEST. For many, the craze began with a trip to Ramen Nagi. Called "Butao" in Hong Kong, their often small branches can be quite deceiving at first but that's only because of the quick turn around they have with their ramen. Diners are given a choice of how they want their noodles prepared -- ranging from the level of spice, noodle texture and extra toppings, and are quickly prepared immediately after. A very filling meal from one of the best and quickest dining experiences you can have around the city. read more
8 years ago
Had the chicken karaage basically looked like fried chicken meatballs. These things were so good. For the ramen I went for the spiciest broth and flavor they had and it did not disappoint. The heat and spice goes straight to the throat and doesn't lose any flavor I actually ate all the soup and broth as i wasn't really suffering but enjoying the spicy flavor. I wish this place was in san diego its quality ramen as well as other side dish meals you can order. Buddy of mine had this pork rice bowl that changed his life. And the drinks here were dirt cheap a very cool staple of the PI. A nice meal to be had for the tourist but not so much the purist. read more
8 years ago
I can't get enough of this place, the energy and vibe is unlike any I'd find in North America. The chefs are super exciting to watch prepare the food and you're greeted as soon as you walk in, The Ramen isn't too overly seasoned or salty either which is a huge plus and meat is tender for any dish you choose, I would eat here every day if I could read more
One of my favorite places to get ramen in the Philippines! The broth is flavorful and doesn't have a fishy taste like some other ramen spots. You are able to get additional toppings added and can customize how you want your ramen. Definitely a place to stop by if you're craving Japanese ramen in the Philippines and are in the area read more
8 years ago
11 years ago
They say that once you find your one true love, you will not bother to look anywhere else. Or even if you are presented with someone or something new, you will always end up comparing such to your one true love. This is how I feel about Ramen Nagi's Black King. I think what I like most about Ramen Nagi is the freedom and ability to choose exactly how I want my ramen. From choosing the strength of flavor, the taste of garlic, the texture of the noodles, the spice level, portion of pork to be used, choice of vegetables and other add-ons. I fancy Black Ramen the most as I really like the it's flavor and texture. The taste of the broth is perfect spicy with my personal preference for spice level already at 7. With a bowl of Black King, I usually add one aji tamago on the side and add a bit with every spoonful. For my drink, I usually have either half a serving of soda, or their complimentary cold Japanese tea so cleanse my palate. read more
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JW Diokno Boulevard
G/F SM Mall Of Asia, South Wing
Pasay, Metro Manila
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Pasay City
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