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    Tetsumen Ramen

    4.2 (616 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    THE Garlic Ramen
    Ariel C.

    We came by about an hour before closing and there was a pretty long list of names before us, but we were down to wait. We waited about 30 min and they were kindly still letting people in even though it was close to closing. Seating is a bit tight but it's a cool vibe inside, very Japanese, bar type seating for most of the restaurant, so pretty good if you're by yourself or for groups of 2. The prices are standard for ramen, maybe slightly high ($15-19 a bowl). The staff was very apologetic about things taking a little longer, but it was very understandable with how busy they were. The garlic ramen had a great flavor, the broth was really rich. The chasiu was a little dry and thin though, so that wasn't the highlight. We added an egg (ajitama) to the shoyu ramen for $2.50 but it was not very flavorful and the yolk was a bit over cooked, so wouldn't necessarily recommend adding that. The Yaki Imo Creme Brûlée (Japanese sweet potato) though was SO good. Great flavor, not too sweet, perfect brulee. Would recommend getting it for dessert! Ramen was not bad overall, the broth was the highlight for that, but overall 5 stars for the excellent service and excellent dessert!

    Egg drop ramen
    Meredith Z.

    The ramen was actually quite good, as good as the ones you may find in LA. The best meal I've had in the big island so far. The wait was longer than I thought but the ramen was worth the wait.

    Garlic noodles
    Aditi Y.

    I saw some reviews and decided to make it a stop while in Hilo area. I was not disappointed at all. The menu is very much authentic Japanese dishes since this is a branch of a restaurant that is in Japan. Staff was very nice to explain us any questions on any of the dishes we had. I ended up ordering garlic noodles and we also had chicken cutlets with rice. Both came out perfectly the way we wanted. They also got more garlic for me in case I wanted that. The pork broth was soooo good and flavorful. While in Hilo, this is a must try.

    Abura Soba
    Ben W.

    Awesome spot in Hilo. The restaurant itself has a cozy, authentic ramen house vibe that reminded me of Japan. The staff were super friendly, and while there was a short wait (it's one of the few spots that was open later in Hilo), it was not bad. Got the takoyaki as an app which was alright and nothing special. The noodles are where this place really shines. We ordered the Kakuni Tonkotsu Miso Ramen and the Abura Soba, and both were fantastic. The pork belly in the Kakuni was tender, flavorful, and the miso tonkotsu broth had great authentic flavor. The noodles had the perfect firmness, just as I ordered. I don't often see Abura Soba on menus, so I was really happy to find it here and it did not disappoint. If you are in Hilo late and looking for food or want pretty good Japanese Ramen, definitely stop by.

    Madeline T.

    Such a nice restaurant with delicious food! Service is fairly fast, we came in a big group pop and a couple items were missed but the waitress got the food to us eventually that we took to go! This restaurant is just like the restaurants you would find in Japan- such a nice experience!

    Plenty Vegetable Ramen
    Mark T.

    7/25/25 Tetsumen Ramen 697 Manono St Ste 103 Hilo, HI 96720 We went for an early dinner on a Friday. It's in the Manono Street Marketplace across the street from Big Island Candies. Parking was plentiful with most of the other businesses closed. We were seated promptly at the counter. Most of space consists of counter seating with two large booths and a table. Serve was a little slow but attentive, they were quite busy. We had the Plenty Vegetable Ramen and Taiwan Ramen. The Taiwan Ramen had an egg and not so much pork, was on the small side and not that spicy. My vegetable ramen was excellent with a tasty miso broth, a large piece of tasty pork medallion and plenty of vegetables; mostly cabbage, corn and mushroom. It was satisfying and filling. There is an extensive menu of ramen, additions, appetizers and even sushi. Definite repeat, especially for the Plenty Vegetable Ramen.

    Scott H.

    We were going to go across the lot but ended up here instead. It's a very cozy space but a fair bit of seating. They definitely have ac issues so I might avoid on a hot day. There was a sign that said "sushi chef away in Japan." True or not I think it gave some street cred. I like that there is a list of options for doneness of ramen. Normally I do al dente at home but I panicked and said medium. I don't remember what it was but I think it has the same name as the place. It was good. The noodles were flat and not curly. Not sure how I feel about that. I think I prefer curly. My mom got the mackerel katsu. I've never had mackerel before. I tried for the first time. It was truly disgusting but my mom assures me that is what it should taste like. So she was a big fan. Our cucumber appetizer was kind of lame. It was oddly cut and didn't really taste like much. Overall solid authentic ramen with lots of choices!!!

    THE Garlic Ramen
    Nicole I.

    I have never eaten more garlic in my life in one sitting lol. I love garlic and ramen but THE garlic ramen was a bit too much garlic. It was still super good but I'd probably get something else if I come back. The broth was made with cooked garlic then it was topped with raw and fried garlic. Their cold noodle was great but the portion was smaller. The atmosphere is super cute and reminds me of Japan. Mostly bar seating inside. Great service!

    Ajitama miso tonkotsu ramen
    Sharon L.

    Expectations were looooow after seeing a review that the ramen is not super authentic. With that said, I was at the point of our trip that I just NEED some Asian food and soupy noods in my life. The restaurant is cute and the whole experience felt very authentically Japanese - the menu, all the laminated specials on the walls, diagrams and drawings about customizing noodle firmness etc. Ajitama tonkotsu miso ramen: Decent, noodles were a good texture, egg was good. Big hearty piece of chasiu with nice balance of fat and lean. Appreciate how you can customize the noodle firmness, amount of pork fat, and garlic flakes or oil. Chicken katsu curry: Average curry, chicken katsu was pretty good. Curry also had pieces of shredded pork inside. Big portion (2 scoops of rice). Mini fried rice: This was a $5 add-on with the purchase of a ramen. This was not good and not up our alley... There is a flavor inside that just tasted off. Maybe salted fish? It's a really strong flavor but we couldn't put our finger on it. The friend rice doesn't say what it contains or any special flavors so were just expecting plain egg fried rice. Service was warm and welcoming. The staff was also very helpful and offered us a few free refills of soda. Not our favorite meal in Hilo but a decent option for sure!

    Karaage
    Ji T.

    We got there at around 5pm on Thursday and got a table immediately. Food was prepared very quickly. Service was great. These are the biggest Karaage I've ever eaten

    Chicken Katsu
    Tricia N.

    No matter what and when, me and my husband will end up at a Japanese restaurant. I really enjoyed this restaurant in Hilo. We were beach and waterfall hopping and this was such a great stop for us for a meal. I got the mini ramen, love that they have this option btw with chicken katsu to share and my husband got the ramen and takoyaki. Chicken katsu was great with the sauce, it was tasty along with the mac salad. The ramen was also pretty decent! They have a good amount of choices to choose from the menu but really can't go wrong with the katsu and ramen! Service was really great too, servers were very kind. Food came out quick. Highly recommend eating here if you're craving some Japanese food.

    Tantanmen
    Riley K.

    We waited more than an hour for Friday lunch. We had 6 groups ahead of us and 10 after us. The food itself was very good. They had sushi, ramen, curry, and many appetizers. Make sure to book ahead of time to avoid waiting that long. Our server was also kind!

    Kids Bowl and Char siu Ajitama Bowl
    Liana N.

    Amazing ramen spot in Hilo! I would highly recommend coming here if you are craving a delicious bowl of ramen! It totally reminded me of different places in Japan and in LA. Broth is super flavorful and rich and they allow you customize the noodles, spice level, etc. There are so many items to choose from on their menu which makes it difficult to choose since you would want to try everything! Great establishment with cool decor that reminds you of being in a ramen shop in Japan. Friendly and helpful staff that are attentive!

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    Great ramen and skewered meat! Would recommend getting the tantanmen. Might need to wait

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    Do you sell gift certificates online/over the phone?

    As of November 2023, we only sell gift certificate in store.

    Hi need reservations?

    No need for reservations

    Is dine -in opened? Open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

    Hi! We are open on both days - 11am to 9pm on Christmas Eve and 11am to 2pm on Christmas Day!

    Reservations needed? Or walk in only

    No, reservations are not needed...but you can call to check how long of a wait time they have.

    Are they open on 12/31/19 and 1/1/20?

    Yes! 12/31 - 11am-9pm 1/1 - 11am-3pm

    Is there any vegan options?

    It looks like they now have a vegetarian option.

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    Restaurant Kenichi

    Restaurant Kenichi

    4.1(491 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    ALWAYS A GREAT DECISION TO COME HERE!!…read more The food and service is always on point. Really cool locally owned restaurant. We usually get the sizzling steak and/or korean chicken salad. Never disappoints. Mahalo kenichi crew

    Our high school club chose to eat here to support a local business for our end-of-year celebration,…read morebut the experience was unfortunately very stressful for our students and staff. We spent two and a half months planning this event. My club treasurer and I confirmed the price on seven different occasions--five times over the phone and twice in person. Each time, we were quoted just over $600 with about a $110 in tips, which we paid in full two days before the party. However, the day before the event, we were told there was a miscalculation and we needed to pay another $400. Because our students had only fundraised the amount we were originally quoted, we had to remove two people from our party and downgrade our menu which did not include drinks anymore. We requested to bring our own drinks due to the last-minute budget change, but we were told we could "only bring alcohol and no outside sodas and juices." It was disappointing that this was the only accommodation offered to a group of high school students. During the party, we also encountered several cleanliness issues. We found hair in the food and cockroaches in the rice, as well as on the walls and near the buffet area. I am totally not joking about the food; I was shocked by what we saw. The servers were very polite and apologized when we let them know, but it was a major concern for us. I understand that accidents happen, but this was a very difficult situation for our club after so much careful planning. Personally, I will not be eating here again for a long time.

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    Teshima Restaurant - Steak cooked perfectly

    Teshima Restaurant

    4.4(1k reviews)
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    We tried out this legendary Japanese Hawaiian diner near the end of our trip. It is literally like…read morea slice out of history! Not to be missed! They have a TV showing historical clips of the Japanese immigrants who moved to Hawaii. We learned so much just dining there! The servers were very nice and friendly. They even offer free, hot green tea. It wasn't crowded when we went there for lunch. The server said we could order from the dinner menu too. The restaurant is decorated with a bunch of old family photos. It's not a fancy food location, but a place that is in the locals' hearts. Also, it's not standard Japanese American food, so don't come in looking for rolls and such! Instead, they serve fresh, perfectly prepared Japanese food with a Hawaiian twist, favorites like saimin and shrimp tempura. The large saimin ($16.17) was delicious and really hit the spot. Toppings were Spam, eggs, and veggies. Simple, but tasty! Shrimp tempura appetizer ($14.85) was a pretty large sized dish. The pieces have a lot of crunchy batter and the kids loved it. It was a bit greasy, but that's to be expected. DH got a Oyako Donburi with sashimi ($21.93). Wow, the sashimi was truly amazing! So tender, it just melts in your mouth. The eggs were cooked with bamboo pieces which kinda threw DH off. I liked them, but DH would've preferred it without. The flavor is sweet/salty and pretty mild. It came with miso soup and some pickles. Parking is right in the front and backs into the main road. It can be spicy getting out if traffic is heavy. They don't have a lot of bathrooms, so there might be a wait. Those are the downsides. Otherwise, a wonderful local place to eat!

    After reading about the extensive history of this long-standing Japanese/Hawaiian family…read morerestaurant, we had to come check it out. I got the No. 3 Teishoko which comes with Miso Soup, Sashimi, Sukiyaki, Shrimp Tempura, Sunomono, Tsukenomo, and Rice. The tuna was so smooth and melts in your mouth. And I loved the flavor of the pairing of pickled vegetables with the sukiyaki (flavorful and tender). I do wish the shrimp tempura had a little more shrimp and less tempura batter though. Also, we didn't realize that our waitress was the great granddaughter of Grandma Teshima herself. She was so nice to us during our visit! I would recommend checking out this restaurant. Looking forward to trying out their breakfast the next time we come back!

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    Big Island Tokyo Table

    4.0(28 reviews)
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    I came during a Friday lunch rush and they were turning out orders pretty fast here. It's counter…read moreservice where you order, wait for your food, and either take it home or eat it in the food court (it's not about the ambiance, it's about the flavors). I got the pork bento which came with miso soup and an iced tea and it was $32 with tax and tip. Kind of on the expensive side for lunch but it was a lot of food and it tasted flavorful and fresh. Pros Fast fresh Japanese food Cons Food court or take-away (not a major con but worth noting)

    A another local boutique Owner recommended this place to us, and we decided to come check it out…read more Sadly, we were full at the time and have not walked off our lunch yet. Lol. We were able to order an iced Matcha tea and it was really good, but a little light in flavor. Lol. I was really excited to try their Ube smoothie, but it was pre-mixed with cow, milk, and since I'm lactose intolerant, I wouldn't be able to have it comfortably. Lol. The lady that helped us was incredibly friendly, sweet and nice, and she knew everything about the food and drinks. She was very apologetic about the cow milk and the smoothie being premixed. Hee. They also had a little Ready To Go take out counter area with some delicious looking items. I took a picture of that as I took a picture of the drink. I will have to go back for lunch and write update my review. Hee

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    To-go items if you are in a rush.

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    Refrigerated section with sushi, sides, & dessert ready to go!

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