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Craving for a vegan ramen and this place did not disappoint. Very tasty and excellent noodles. Will definitely be back here again. Service staff is friendly and ambiance is okay. It's located in the second floor of international marketplace, inside the Japanese grocery. Reminds me of Niue Japan visit.
The broth definitely had flavour Portion is standard Cha Siu was a little lean Food court setting in the International Marketplace Service was good
Casual take out ramen located within a store all the way in the back with open seating. Service is fast. Prices are fair. Portions are generous. Food does not disappoint. We ordered gyoza and miso ramen. Gyoza came in portions of six with a special sauce. Ramen was crispy on one side and tasted fine. The miso ramen noodle was thicker. Egg seasoned well with the par boiled egg was delicious. Broth was hearty and full flavored. Will return to try other dishes when in a pinch and the hunger pangs hit.
Taiga Ramen located in the Mitsuwa Market of the International Market Place is my go to ramen spot in Waikiki. It's very casual, the AC is pumping and there is always good seating available to enjoy your meal. Kevin makes the best Tan Tan! Pro tip: Add an egg. :)
I had the shio ramen with an egg add-on ($3 for egg add-on but I feel like I can't have ramen without an egg). The noodles were thin and al dente when it came out. The ramen broth was a nice dashi shio - on the saltier side (if you don't like salty, perhaps opt out). I felt pretty satiated after this, but this was definitely a little bit heavier of a ramen. There is seating inside the food court in the back of the Mitsuwa Market. You can get other snacks and drinks to eat from the Mitsuwa. Keep in mind that restrooms might be closed. Tasty but heavier -- don't think I'll be back! It was too heavy for me and gave me a bit of a stomachache.
Some ramen after a swim at the pool. Such a fulfilling meal. The gyoza was really good with the sauce & we also got some Takoyaki that was also cooked very well. I personally enjoyed my ramen, the broth was nice and light and flavorful. Omg yum. The wait for our ramen wasn't too long and we love that it's in the mitsuwa market place because we get to grab a few other things while we're there.
Amazing ramen!! Best I've had!! Very friendly service :) feels very homey and relaxed being inside the market.
This place seriously hit the spot. The ramen was amazing--the broth had so much flavor, the noodles had the perfect chew, and the toppings were generous. The chashu was super tender and the egg was cooked just right. Easily one of the best bowls I've had in a while. We also tried the chicken karaage, which was crispy on the outside and juicy inside (definitely recommend a squeeze of lemon), and the gyoza, which were perfectly pan-fried and tasty. And they've got cold draft beer, which just makes everything better. The fact that it's inside Mitsuwa makes it even better--you get that fun food court vibe, then you can walk around and shop for snacks after. Definitely a spot I'll come back to when I'm craving ramen.
Taiga ramen is a very solid option for any body looking to scratch their ramen itch of the Shoyu category. This being my second lunch of the day, I went and ordered the Shoyu in the hopes this broth was less heavy than their other options like the spicy, tan tan or miso profiles and I think it was. Despite being lighter, this broth was flavor packed. The one thing like another reviewer mentioned was the noodles were very generic. However, this is that simple, safe option for ramen whenever you're in the mood but may not know what exactly it is that you want. The broth, and toppings will more than satisfy the innate yearning for some warm, comforting food if that's what you need. When I get the chance I will be coming back for some of their other options. But if you're in mitsuwa or even nearby I'd say go and check it out!
Good place for moderately priced ramen. Probably the cheapest ramen on Waikīkī. The shoyu and miso ramen were good and the portions were big.
Located at mitsuwa marketplace in international food court. Parking for international marketplace: A minimum purchase of $25.00 at any merchant is required for validation. Validation is offered by all stores and restaurants. Standard parking rate - $4.00 per 30 minutes Rates with Validation: First Hour - Free Second Hour - $2.00 Third Hour - $2.00 After the third hour, standard rates apply. Which isn't too bad some places in Waikiki are $3 per half hour. Great ramen, we love the tan tan ramen it's a rich broth and completely different from gomatei which we are used to. Also their chicken Karaage is one of the best, very ligit Karaage that you would be getting from a street vendor in Japan! Added the egg and cooked perfectly still runny inside and not cooked through! I think the chicken was $5 add on and egg was $3 add on lol by the end it was $25 but worth it! Service is also great same guy we saw working there the two times we went and he validated our parking too! Inside mitsuwa there's also Gogo curry right next door, a wagyu bento bowl spot and seating food court style, Bathrooms are also located in mitsuwa but looks like they locked it up now and you need to ask for the code. You could also buy some sushi, bentos, sashimi at mitsuwa and sit down and eat, show your state ID for Kama'aina discount!
You don't want to miss the awesome selection of ramen at this small restaurant in the rear of the Mitsuwa marketplace in the royal Hawaiian center. The service was excellent and my spicy miso ramen was some of the best. Prices are definitely reasonable for the area.
Delicious Tan Tan with lots of vegetarian options! Great "cheap eat" choice- filling and soothing! Nothing beats a hot bowl of ramen with tasty broth! Not crowded- plenty of seats for the family!
Came here for an early dinner. This ramen place is located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace, so let's dig in! Service was good. This young lady was so friendly and polite. Love her energy. Ambiance was just okay since they shared the indoor seating area with other businesses. Kinda like a mini foodcourt thing. Food: Shio Ramen - flavorful & tasty. I enjoyed it actually. May not be the best I have but I can definitely order this again. The saltiness of the broth was improved without obscuring the flavor. It was light at the same time wild in my mouth. I just enjoyed every sip from my spoon. Lol. Will definitely come back here to fix my ramen cravings without the fuss. Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow yeeps. read more
Taiga Ramen is located next to Tempura Endo inside of Mitsuwa Marketplace. We were in the area running an errand and decided to stop by and give them a try. We came during an off hour so it wasn't busy at all so we took our time deciding what to order. I ended up ordering their Spicy Miso Ramen Spicy Level - 4 and Mink ordered their Chashu Bowl. Make sure to ask about their Kama'aina discount. The cashier was friendly and the kitchen didn't take long to get our order out. Complimentary water is offered if you ask for it. We were hungry and dug right in after some photos. Mink enjoyed her Chashu Bowl. We both thought my ramen order was just okay. The broth wasn't spicy and lacked the depth of flavor I was hoping for. Their noodle choice is thicker than my personal preference so it was chewier than I would like. It's been a very long time since I had corn in a can but the corn in the ramen tasted just like it so I wasn't a fan. Chashu wasn't bad and it didn't have a lot of fat to it so that was a win in my book. Overall it was a nice meal in International Market Place and I wish them lots of success. read more
A foodie post on IG said "It's one of the best shoyu ramens I've ever had". A simple statement like that is easily sold to yours truly as shoyu broth is my love. ATMOSPHERE: Located within the food court inside of Mitsuwa Market, the takeaway stand shares communal seating with other businesses. PARKING: Validation available with purchase within the International Marketplace. MENU: Ramen, rice bowls, sides, beer. BEVERAGE: Asahi - $7.00 16 oz. draft was nice & cold. FOOD: Shoyu Ramen - $14.00 The broth was very good with bold & savory flavors. But that's where the joy ended for me as the noodles used are of the white, straight variety, akin to somen noodles and its flavorless profile. Had they used the yellow, eggy-tasting noodles, this'd be a 5-star shiner. That eggy noodle flavor is ramen umami for me. Toppings included bean sprouts and thinly sliced chashu that had cold spots in them. Tantan Men -$15.50 The spouse's dish. Similar in feedback to my shoyu broth experience - excellent broth, crummy noodles. SERVICE: Counter service was average as the worker was very young. Foods came out piping hot in about 10 minutes. TIP: They offer an unadvertised kama'aina discount which was 5% when calculated, even on the beer. OVERALL: Definitely not one of the best shoyu ramens I've ever had. read more
9 months ago
My girlfriends ate at this place and their food could have been better but our ramen was a bit on a salty side. And the female young cashier was very rude. We asked for more water and one bowl to share the ramen we ordered and she gave us attitude big time. We did order 2 bowls of ramen, eel dish, karaage. So we ordered good amount of food. Only one extra bowl to share the ramen, she gave it us but with the bad attitude. This ramen place is inside a Japanese restaurant in a mall in Oahu. Improve your front liner with a pleasant attitude. read more
Issac is a master at making this Ramen do not skip this affordable must have Ramen. The soup hits the spot with the most perfect cooked eggs I have ever had. This soup is the stuff dreams are made of. Go get it!!! Now!!! read more
1 year ago
The ramen from this pop up in the Mitsuwa is pretty good. The tan tan men soup is especially flavorful and is recommended. My wife ate it so quickly that I didn't get a great photo. It needs more bok choy though. The service was exceptional and the gal at the register was very pleasant. We took it to go, but the seating area is pretty good for a quick snack. read more
Located in the Mitsuwa Food Hallway, there is a lovely ramen shop that has a variety of ramen. I'm a TanTanMen fnatic, so I was really excited to try their tantanmen ramen. Ambiance looked welcoming and had pictures of their food selection so it gives us an image of what to choose from. Ramen was so tasty! I had previous tantanmen that tasted more on the sesame side but this ramen was flavorful and had a hint of spiciness. I would definitely recommend my connections to try this place out, especially their tantanmen! read more
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The vibe was really good and laid back, I was on vacation with my girlfriend and as we were walking by the server was very great at getting our attention and saying "empty seat has your name on it, great food, great drinks, and all around the best please come join" Happy to say it was amazing!! read more
3 years ago
Wow this place is great for food court ramen! Ordered their shoyu ramen which is delish! The broth here is amazing! I would say this is probably tied with my other fave ramen spot now! Def worth checking out when you are in Waikiki! read more
1 year ago
I've had maybe at least 100 bowls of ramen in my life, from the famous Ichiran Ramen to Michelin awarded ones that only sell 50 bowls a day. I love shio ramen and thin noodles and this one is quite authentic. The soup has a strong flavor yet not overpowering or too thick. I also recommend the vegan ramen if you want to change a bit after so much meat and carb is Honolulu. read more
2 years ago
Kevin, the chef, is super hospitable and friendly while making very good ramen and providing different varieties. My girlfriend loves miso ramen and this one is buttery and delicious, the tantan ramen is for me as I like the rich fullness of the broth. The gyoza is obviously made in house and reflects the labor of that flavor. It's also well priced !! There's only one shop here on island and one in Nagoya, Japan. Impressed for sure ! I don't typically write reviews so I only have one picture of the miso ramen ! read more
3 years ago
What a gem hidden in the second floor of this mall, inside a Japanese Market called Mitsuwa Marketplace. Go in and walk all the way to the back to find it alongside incredible seating overlooking the street. Kevin was awesome!! Incredible service and charm. We will come back just for him!! The ramen was delicious and fresh as can be. Skip the competition out here and just come to Taiga!! read more
I was excited to try their ramen but was a little disappointed. First, I ordered the spicy ramen and got the tantan ramen. They didn't bring my order which is fine but then I noticed that they were bringing the orders to the other guests. I was charged for the spice, which is fine, but they charged two and we only got one. The food was only average. read more
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We really enjoyed the ramen especially after being on the cruise ship for over a week, you order at the counter and return bowls to the counter, it is self service type of fast food venue. read more
2 years ago
Bomb shoyu butter ramen! Ask to add butter you won't regret it! This is inside the Mitsuwa Market in the international marketplace. On Kuhio Avenue side! read more
2 years ago
Are at Taiga again and they did not disappoint. One of the best in Honolulu. Wish we lived closer so we can eat here more. They're in Mitsuwa Market in International Marketplace read more
2 years ago
We ordered the Tan Tan Ramen and the Shoyu Ramen, the broth had the layers of flavor, the pork was very tender, and the noodles had the right level of firmness. The price was very fair which is rare especially given the location. This might be the best meal we had in Honolulu. If you are looking for down to earth ramen in the heart of Waikiki, look no further than Taiga! read more
2 years ago
Do you want a simple, straightforward, solid bowl of ramen at a reasonable (Waikiki) price? Then this place is perfect. read more
3 years ago
I truly enjoyed the experience and the taste of the ramen at Taiga Ramen. I ordered the Tan Tan Ramen along with an order of Takoyaki. The ramen broth was tasty and a little hint of spiciness. The noodles were a little different, but good. A definite plus, it was served hot. The Takoyaki was tasty and it was also served hot. I want to go back and try the Wagyu Curry. It looks really delicious. The read more
2 years ago
Amazing staff. Very underrated ramen and exceptional gyoza. There's so many ramen spots now I'm glad there's one doing things right. read more
3 years ago
I got the tan tan ramen. I really liked it. It has a little bit of a kick to it but not that bad, if you can handle flaming hot Cheetos then this should be fine. If you can't, then you probably have to eat real slow. read more
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Solid quick service ramen in Waikiki. I stumbled on this place on my last trip to Oahu and was excited to pop back in and see it still here 5 years later. Excellent broth and jammy egg. read more
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Shoyu Ramen with the spicy bomb is so good. Love the marketplace atmosphere. Definitely need to try when I'm Waikiki. read more
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Taiga is a hidden gem! The ramen I tried was flavorful, with rich broth, tender chashu pork, and perfectly cooked noodles. I met Kevin, the passionate owner. The delicious food, along with Kevin's warm hospitality, made for a great dining experience! read more
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2330 Kalākaua Ave
Ste 250
Honolulu, HI 96815
Waikiki
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