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.

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!

Went to their branch in Trinoma and tried the meal in the picture. My mother tried the ramen &…read morebento set. She had a half serving of ramen and I thought I was having a half serving too but turns out my set came with a full serving! I was so full afterwards but that's all good because the food was so delicious. I especially appreciated the fact that the curry had cubes of beef and not the "malitid" strings of beef you find in other establishments.

They gave me a bib! So happy since i was wearing a very light colored outfit and was what i needed…read moreso i could slurp slurp slurp my way to happiness The process: 1. Check in with host 2. Check menu and place order with host 3. Wait to be called to pay in advance. Can add additional when seated if necessary but does slow down their efficient system flow 4. Wait to be seated 5. Get seated and confirm order 6. Receive order 7. Eat Enjoy! Order: Miso Ramen Shoyu Ramen Gyoza 5pc Chasu Burger Aji Tamago for each soup Noodle: Ramen noodle is a thicker ramen noodle and soft. Very slurpable. Grateful for my bib Soup: The Miso is thick and the flavor was very similar to a Los Angeles staple Daikokuya Kotteri The Shoyu interestingly was my preferred flavor but tasted so heavily influenced by mushroom umami that i immediately imagined an elevated cream of mushroom soup The gyoza was crispy and soft. The Aji Tamago was soft and nice cold when eaten with the steaming hot soup The Chasu Burger which i intentionally left last was as they say leave the best for last. I would come back and order and not allow anyone to share with me. GYO

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!

Abso-fukin-lutly AMAZING! I just requested the waitress just to bring me the best Ramen Bowl and…read moreBest Sushi roll and I was blown away.. truly one of the best experiences of food and service I've had in a long time! If I lived in Manila I would be a regular here!

Times like this I wish I could have one of my favorite ramen bowls in the world, the Karaka Special…read morefrom Ippudo. I can now say I've dined at Ippudo NYC and Ippudo Philippines and the quality is truly the same with the Ippudo name. It would be dangerous if I lived in Manila because the bowl is so much cheaper than its NYC counterpart, I'd probably eat here every day. The flavors, spices, TLC put into every bowl is so evident and the noodles are just so perfect I get a 2nd serving every time! Whenever you ask me and whereever you ask me what my favorite ramen bowl is, I will always say Ippudo until further notice.

Excellent ramen spot! They only offer the soy ramen base which was fine just a little saltier than…read morewhat I'm used to. The fried rice was also great. I ordered the original set which was a base and basic toppings and 1 meat. The resto is a little tight but it's designed well and gives you that Japan feel. The staff is also very friendly and gave us a warm welcome. Their tea is also a wheaty tea which I enjoy so if you like a wheat tea definitely give their hot tea a try.

It seems like the battle for the best ramen in Manila is never-ending! But then again, you can…read morenever have too many Japanese ramen options. I've already had my heart set on my favorite ramen restaurant but my lunch companion wanted to try something new. While hesitant, I figured why not. There's really no harm in trying. It might be good for me. So I ordered their best seller and figured that this does not look bad at all! The first I usually do in any of my ramen dishes is to take a sip of the soup. First sip was good enough, second sip was even better. Hey, this is definitely growing on me. I was also happy to find out that there are bigger and more pieces of meat at Ikkoryu compared to my favorite ramen joint that charges an extra P100 for an additional thin piece of meat. So plus points to Ikkoryu for that! While I still do prefer my favorite ramen joint (which is yet to be revealed), Ikkoryu Fukouka Ramen offers yummy noodle soup that can satisfy a hungry girl's craving for good ramen.

Akita Ramenya is one of the under-the-radar ramen places in Manila. For only P100, I got a generous…read morefill of Tantanmen Ramen loaded with extra chili. According to the owner, it's one of their best sellers! I would have to agree because the pork broth was strong and flavourful. And I asked for more chili which made the experience even more satisfying. Akita Ramenya is located at The Food Cathedral in Sgt Bumatay, Mandaluyong. It's the newest place to discover good food at quality prices. I sure did experience that with Akita Ramenya. When I looked at their menu and saw that their ramen is priced at a hundred, I was already sold. Good ramen deals are hard to come by, that's why you have to grab them by the broth!

Fried rice was delicious! Tonkotsu ramen was pretty good, would come back. The vibe was very…read morerelaxed and friendly. Very cool art installations with soup spoons!

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

This branch is strict about contact tracing for their dine-in customers, which is essentially a…read moregood thing. Menu was available by simple use of a QR scanner app. Despite being the only customer at the time, the interior was already spacious with social distancing measures applied on the tables and seats. Directional stickers were applied on the tables and floors for guiding customers. I love that this branch offers customers flexibility with ramen through pricing and interesting ramen combinations. When I saw the menu, I knew I wanted to give everything a chance for future visits. I was torn between the White Original and Black Garlic Ramen, so Charsiu Ramen was my tie-breaker with no regrets. This packed an umami punch and the noodles were extra hard to my liking. The slices of charsiu were so thin, plenty, and tasty! As much as I want to try other flavors, this 1st try might can easily be my default flavor. My server actually let me choose any table I wanted, and to my amusement, she was already recommending a specific table location. She did well in telling me how to access the menu conveniently, was easy to call when needed, and was very informative about their Japan Foodcrawl card. Establishments included in this promo are UCC, Mos Burger, Mitsuyado Sei-men (and Mitsuyado Ramen Shokudo), Tendon Kohaku, and CoCo Ichibanya.

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!

The service was great. The staff was great. The only real issue I had was that some of their soup…read morebases were fish. Even if it wasn't a fished based dish.

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