Craving ramen while on the island and we saw this place was open. Stopped in. Was given two choices to sit. Single typical ramen bar or two table set at the front of the restaurant. I think booths are for a party or 4 or more. But that wasn't a choice. Ramen was just eh. It was overall good but it was the first time I didn't finish a bowl of ramen. A friend got the dry ramen. That was actually pretty good and wished I had just ordered that. That staff. We'll younger crowd. So just into doing whatever amongst themselves. Not very attentive or observant to dinners. read more

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Everything was amazing, from staff to food, the service and that Japan flare here in Hawaii. Mahalo nui for an amazing experience.

Update: The owner reached out to me and apologized for the lack of their Vegan menu options stating a temporary supply chain issue with the ingredients not arriving. She also mentioned that the POS was new that week and the servers weren't properly educated on the specifics of the system. I hope in the future they are educated properly. I received a refund of my full tip plus 20% of the bill which was more than fair (I hope it wasn't taken from the server's tips/salary). Thank you for this and listening to reviews. I hope this makes your business better and assists your learning as a business owner. Good luck to you! read more

By far the best ramen on the big island! Lots of items to order on the menu with many customizations available. The broth is unique with great flavor, the melon soda is sweet with light carbonation, and the yuzu sake tastes just like lemonade, very refreshing. If you are craving ramen or need a filling meal, stop by! read more

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Second time back within 5 years and it was just as good as I remember. Authentic Japanese ramen with plenty of toppings and piping hot broth. I've gotten both the shoyu and miso tonkotsu ramen and both were excellent. I would recommend for anyone craving ramen. read more

Tetsumen Ramen - Miso tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Very tasty noodles, huge selection with lots of options to choose from so there's no excuse for you leaving hungry. Very helpful and attentive staff there to assist with your order. Highly recommend! read more

Yummy food and the service was impeccable, our very sweet waiter made us feel at home.

The food, personable service, traditional ambiance!! Owner came by to say, 'Hello' during our lunch. Fabulous!!! Highly recommended!!!

The staff was very accommodating and super friendly. We were a party of 11 and they sat us perfectly. Food was awesome probably one of the best ramens I've had. Everything was great, Would highly recommend this place and will come back. Thank you read more

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We LOVE this ramen spot. Many years, and still gets us excited. So tasty. Can sometimes be hard to get a table though.

On a wet cold rainy day, you need a good ramen. Tetsumen didn't fail us! You gotta have some Japanese food when in Hawaii. I saw the ramen here and just have to try it. I got the tonkatsu ramen and my husband got the beef curry chicken katsu with rice. My ramen was very good but extremely rich. Near the end it was too rich, but still good. My husbands plate was awesome. He loved it! read more

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Best ramen and chicken karaage I've had outside of Japan. Ambiance is like walking into a true Japanese ramen restaurant. Menu is extensive with lots of options. Wonderful place to visit! read more

So on a Saturday night we were lucky enough to get in with our party of 10 but splitting up in half. Our server was Reiki & Daelyn and they provided excellent customer service. The food was great. we ordered the Taiwan ramen, curry bowl, and chiken katsu donburi Will definitely stop back in again when on the island. read more

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Food 4 stars Ambience 3 stars 3.5 stars total. Not much to say other than it's a ramen place with solidly good ramen, but nothing mind blowing. The ambience was just meh...nothing bad, nothing good. They have a large selection of ramens with plenty of options for add-ons. And, this is the first place that I've been to that has a selection of cold ramens as well....I tried one and enjoyed it. If you're in the mood for ramen, I'd say go for it. read more

A small bit of Japan in Hilo. Tetsumen brings ramen to Hilo. The question is will Hilo residents accept the higher price? If you've been to Japan you know that Ramen - especially Tonkotsu ramen is nothing like saimin. In taste and preparation. It's easy to assume that it's the same and to assume that this place is way overpriced. I found the prices to be similar to Honolulu and in fact their dishes were just as good as what you can find there. This place is not afraid to go beyond too. Their garlic ramen, you can order fried garlic on the side and it comes with something like 8 cloves to squeeze into your bowl! They give about a 1/4 to 1/3rd more noodles than Honolulu too. I ordered extra noodles and I really shouldn't have. They give a LOT. Not only that, for $5 more you can get a side bowl of curry that is a serving in itself!!!!!! But the main point is that the ramen tastes good and the other dishes are good too like the donburi. The decor is cool and they do COVID protocol too. It may be expensive for some but I think it's worth it. read more

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Was looking for good ramen spot. This place will hit the spot. Ramen was very good. Noodles had great firmness. You will not be disappointed. read more

The food its okey i ordered fried chicken my chicken was burnt food was okey the service was good.

I had their tan tan ramen to go and it was delicious. It was packed nicely with soup separate from noodles. The service was excellent.

Not only was the ramen so so ono, but the service was excellent as well. Our drinks were always full, the food came very quickly, the waitresses were so warm and welcoming, and my son LOVES the decor! highly recommended read more

Tetsumen Ramen - happy tummies - Ramen Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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I got the miso tonkatsu flavored ramen with tofu instead of noodles (healthy option). Never seen that before and loved that they even had that. The chashu and braised pork belly were excellent as well as the ajitama and poached egg. The only thing I would have changed is that the broth was a bit over salted. read more

Tetsumen Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

This is our Hilo go to place when we want a quick sit down meal with no waiting times. Food is very consistent. Service is always quick, servers very nice, atmosphere is comfy, booths are large and roomy. We love the food here, warning portions are large so unless you starving, be mindful you might have left overs for the next day. This is Hilo and the portions are always so large or over generous. We ordered somen, chicken katsu curry and omurice, in the past we have ordered ramen, croquettes, all yummy. read more

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Have you tried @tetsumenhawaii's new monthly special, their Omurice? Omurice is a Japanese omelet-wrapped fried rice with Demi-Glacé Sauce. It's only available this month but only at certain times (e.g., Sun, Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat from 11 am -3 pm), and supplies are limited, so grab yours quick! I stood outside their doors at 10:56 am, right before they opened, and I'm glad I did. Want to know what I thought? Let's talk about it. First things first, look at that presentation. She's absolutely stunning. Now I've never had Omurice before, so I don't know if there was anything in particular that I should have looked for in terms of flavor, but for me, this was incredibly delicious. That demi-glace was super rich and had a deep beef flavor with a subtle sweetness that paired beautifully with the fluffy and soft eggs and savory fried rice underneath. This Omurice exceeded my expectations, and I would love for this to be added as a regular menu item. I don't want it to end! I also got a side of fried takoyaki and char siu with eggs (over medium). The takoyaki was crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and very umami overall. I wish there would have been more pieces of octopus in the center, but other than that, it was good. But that char siu! Wow! I loved every bite. The meat was flavorful, juicy, and tender and seemed as if it were braised and then fried before being served to get that nice crisp on both sides of the meat. Thank you, @tetsumenhawaii, for introducing me to new food (i.e., Omurice) and making it a fun and tasty experience. Everything was a 10/10 for me: the food, the staff, and the vibes. Keep up the great work! Tetsumen is an excellent restaurant, regardless. It's definitely one of my fav places to get Japanese comfort food and ramen on the island. The decor, the ambiance, and the staff are all top-notch read more

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Excellent service, food was delicious, reasonable price, servings size were perfect. We got garlic ramen, kakani ramen, standard ramen, (all in shoyu broth), chicken katsu plate, and takoyaki and we enjoyed it. Highly recommended especially if you're a tourist in the area looking for something good to eat. Bathrooms were also clean. Just surprised they charge for to go box for your left over food- lol. read more

After so many giant sized Hawaiian sized meals, I thought I'd eat something a little lighter...or so I thought! I've eaten Ramen in Japan and California, Hawaii has a large Japanese population so I figured it should be great here, and it is! $14 Tonkatsu Charsu Ramen...unlike Cali and Japan whom give you one piece charsu, this place gives you 3 huge thick slabs of pork. The bowl and noodle portion were huge too...all of it in delicious, hot, fatty pork broth...yum! My plot to have a "lighter" meal was foiled...but it was worth it! read more

Tetsumen Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Very authentic Japanese ramen shop. Great staff. When my friends from neighbor islands visit me, we eat here, more than once for sure.

Lots of parking available! You order via qr code which is pretty cool. There's a lot of options but we went with the shoyu char siu and garlic ramen. Shoyu char siu came with 4 pieces of meat, but it was a little cold.. husband just pushed it into the broth to warm it up. The broth was savory and full of shoyu flavor. We both added the ajitama (seasoned egg) - it was the perfect runny egg, you won't regret getting it. Garlic ramen had a generous portion of noodles and had a more salty/savory broth than the shoyu. I was surprised that I'd press my own garlic but it definitely added that extra boldness in flavor. It only comes with one piece of char siu which was enough for me but you can add a topping if you want more. From the picture, it looked like it came with corn, but you'll want to mark corn when you order. Would come here again when we visit hilo! read more

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Friendly staff, and a very authentic feel, with decor and menus that feel right out of Japan. I ordered the special ramen, which came with all sorts of stuff, and was a bit of a mistake, because it meant I couldn't appreciate the high quality of the broth as much, as it took some digging just to get down to it! Still, once I got there, the broth was rich and delicious, the char siu was good, and the kakuni (braised pork belly) was absolutely exquisite. Lots of options on the menu, so there's probably something for everyone, including vegans and vegetarians. We also ordered the edamame, which were quite good. The restaurant was pretty empty when we got there, and the food came almost immediately. Highly recommend! read more

Loved this place!!! Excellent Ramen and tons of choices. You're even able to customize your ramen. I ordered the shoyu tonkatsu ramen and shared the Stick Gyoza with my husband. Everything was delicious! We love the stick gyoza too, it was a little different from traditional one, but we actually liked it better. The broth was excellent and the soft boiled egg was perfectly done. Our server was also really great! She was upbeat and happy to answer questions about the food and checked on us often. This is a cute traditional style place and ample seating. It wasn't busy when we got there, but when we were leaving around 5 p.m it seemed to be getting busier. It has lots of parking and reserved spots for that business. It's also in a place that has all locally owned business which is awesome. read more

Tetsumen Ramen - ONO!! - Ramen Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Where to start? My wife and I spent several hours out on the water kayaking around Hilo Bay on Sunday 8/17. After putting the kayaks on top of the car we talked about getting lunch. We choose Tetsumen because my wife had heard about it on YouTube...we have lived here for over 6 years but don't eat out very often; we cook all of our meals at home. That said, this was a treat for us times 2; just going out to eat is a treat but the food we ate was delicious, a 2fer. Parking was simple, got a spot right in front of the restaurant. We where immediately greeted by Taylor and she took us to our seat and let us know if we had any questions just ring the bell. I ordered a beer, they only serve Kiren, an authentic Japanese beer. The menu is a bit overwhelming. My wife made her choice pretty darn quick; the Hiyashi Chuka, it's a cold noodle dish. Me, not so quick. I perused the menu with a hungry eye...it all sounded so good! I finally decided on the Garlic Ramen with the help of Taylor. Tasia, our server suggested adding more complimentary fried garlic flakes and a skosh bit of garlic oil. It was served with a teaspoon of fresh minced garlic on the side. As a side, I added a seasoned Ajitama (hard boiled egg). WOW, the Garlic Ramen was good, very good, the flavors (not just garlic) danced around in my mouth, mmmm. I don't know if you've ever eaten Kimchi in Korea, but you smell like garlic for days after...this was no exception (issue/no issue?). My wife's Hiyashi Chuka was also delicious. The flavor was, as my wife put it, "Super Yummy." It's a dish I will order in the future, know dat. Overall, Tetsumen Ramen is a do over (and over and over...). The staff was great too, hats off to Taylor and Tasia! read more

Great Japanese ramen restaurant in Hilo This place was bustling and we had some wait time before we could get seated, party of 7! We were just glad we were able to dine in considering Hawaii has one of the strictest covid guidelines in the nation. When we were finally led to our table/booth no menu were given. Ordering process was through a QR code. We were instructed to order using a QR bar code and directly placing our orders using our phones. It was like ordering takeout. There were lots of options from the menu. I had the Fried Chicken Curry Rice. It was a generous portion with 6-pcs of karaage (fried chicken), curry sauce made of carrot, onion, potato, and pork meat... and 2 scoops of rice. Oh, and also a scoop of Hawaiian macaroni salad. I'd say the portion sizes were for Sumo's LoL! Definitely shareable. It was tasty and delicious. I love fried chicken! Find this restaurant at the Manono Street Marketplace in Hilo. Parking is plentiful but could foresee finding a spot challenging during peak dining hours. Great experience... it hit the spot! Friendly and helpful staff too. Review #2284 read more

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A nice break from Hawaiian loco moco and kalua pork options. Don't get me wrong, the Hawaiian Style Cafe across the same parking lot is still worth a stop if you're in the area. Masks on, sanitizer, and temperature taken from your wrist upon entering. There's "bar" seating similar to Ichiran without the individual booth curtains but the menu DIY follows similar style. QR menu option available and encouraged here, there is ramen, donburi and other small appetizers available. The pricing is a bit high (and I come from the Bay Area) for the portion but it's one of the few places open on Sunday. Taste wise, it's good but don't expect to come away wowed. Good service and seems like other locals come here as well. read more

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If you love ramen, this is definitely your place. On a cold December night in town, we knew Tetsumen would hit the spot to warm us up. Sooo many choices and quite busy on a weeknight. I got my favorite tonkotsu miso ramen and was not disappointed. I got it the way I wanted with extra garlic flavor and garlic oil. You order on your phones and customize your ramen to the thickness of noodles, the oil in the broth, the flavor, and the toppings. Quite convenient if you're always on your phone. My other half also got his favorite, the chicken katsu curry . Unfortunately his plate came in very late that our group was halfway done with our meals. Nonetheless, he ordered a second plate to go. read more

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We started off with the flat gyoza and tasty agedashi tofu! I had the tantanmen and thought it was good too. My spice tolerance isn't very high and I thought it could have had a little more heat though. Service was friendly and the shop is clean with that ramen shop ambiance with lots of flyers on the walls. Good pickled ginger and other condiments on the tables. I'll be back the next time I'm in Hilo :0) read more

Came here for take out for dinner. They separated the noodles and toppings from the soup. Additionally, they put extra garlic in little containers in case we wanted more garlic flavor. We ordered the garlic ramen and actually enjoyed our meal in the parking lot as we just wanted to sample their food. The ramen noodles themselves were skinny and had good chew. Always a good sign when the noodles have some integrity. The soup itself was rich, creamy and had good garlic flavor. Solid ramen place on the island and would recommend if you're craving a good bowl. read more

Tetsumen Ramen - the garlic ramen togo - Ramen Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Loved this place! Inside was quaint and cool. Service was very speedy even with a larger group. I got the tonkotsu miso ramen with the egg and it was awesome. Great portion size and broth for the price read more

Tetsumen Ramen - tonkotsu miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I recommend adding extra oil for flavor. I got the garlic ramen and it seemed more hype than flavor. Broth was very bland for a regular bowl. I did like their noodles (I requested firm), the included slice pork, and fresh garlic cloves that you could put through a garlic press into your ramen. I added a poached egg and that was done nicely. The ratio of toppings to noodles is not ad balanced as I would have liked (not enough toppings). The venue is somewhat trendy and probably caters to the millennial crowd. For example they mostly have bar stool seating (see photo). There's 2 rows of 8 seats of these. Booth tables (can sit 4 to 6 I think) face the windows.Not sure if I will return to this venue when in Hilo again. read more

Tetsumen Ramen - Garlic ramen. Not enough toppings to noodles ratio. - Ramen Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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This is authentic Japanese. They evidently import ingredients from Japan. The noodles are Japanese and they know how to prepare them depending upon customer preferences. The servers are also Japanese speaking and English speaking. Authentic. read more

April 8, 2024. My first time here but my lunch partners have been here many times. We signed in and the wait was about 20 minutes. It took about that long to be seated. There are lots of choices and decisions when ordering Ramen. All of them are good. I ordered the Ajitama Firm Rich Rich and shared a side order of Chicken Namban. It was very tasty. Our server was excellent! I'll be back when I visit Hilo again. read more

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Food 4/5 - My Plenty Vegetable Ramen in Miso soup was 4/5. It was loaded with vegetables which was great. I wish the soup was a bit more flavorful. My husband's Tonkotsu Friend Ramen was really tasty 4.5/5. He just wished it had a bit more sauce. The cucumber bomb was ok 3/5. Some bites were pretty salty. Service 5/5 - The waitress was friendly and accommodating. I wanted to add an egg to my ramen and she brought it out quickly. Ambiance 5/5 - This is a super cute place. It felt like an authentic Japanese noodle shop. Almost every inch of the wall was covered in something. A fun dinning experience. read more

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Very cute ramen restaurant! All food very generous portions. Go when hungry!! Stick gyoza, chicken yakitori, and ramens all umami delicious! Mochi balls dessert...A+! Service was a bit infrequent however pretty quick once ordered. Great prices. read more

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