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The Broth Bar - Ramen Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

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Broth Bar's food reminds me of Japan, with high-quality ingredients and attention to detail that carries through the entire experience. Even the dishware, utensils, and napkins are top-notch--a small touch that makes everything feel thoughtfully put together. The space is trendy, with a great ambiance, and the neighborhood adds to its appeal. It's a little pricey, but the quality and atmosphere make it worth it. A perfect spot for a date night or treating yourself to a great bowl of ramen! read more

The Broth Bar - Ramen Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

A new ramen restaurant took the space that used to be Dominos in the wing adjacent to Kahala Mall. What used to be next to Kahala Bowl back in the early 2000's but redeveloped in recent years. The Broth Bar is a relatively new addition to the Kahala Mall restaurants. I think they had their grand opening earlier in 2026. Friends of mine decided to check this place out on a casual Sunday in September 2026. We had to make reservations on the website. We can't just walk in like other places, which made things interesting for sure. Our party of 4 was seated promptly at 6pm after we waited for a good 15 minutes. We decided to come early to see if they had availability at our chosen time slot. We got lucky and we sat down at 6:05pm after the staff prepared our table. The ambiance was quiet but nice inside. It was nice to sit down with friends and catch up over a bowl of ramen. The Broth Bar tends to favor the more traditional than the casual fare and tries to provide an upscale ambiance for casual ramen. I guess it works since the vibe is quite nice and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We ended up getting ramen. I got their tan tan ramen and the others got their choice of ramen. I forgot what they got. The service was a hit, since we hit the thick of the dinner rush. They were professional and friendly but they were running around trying to accommodate everyone. I guess that's how it is with any restaurant. The menu offered a limited menu but a nice selection of what is classic and what can be found anywhere on any ramen menu. They even offer curry too, which is interesting along with appetizers too to go along with the variety of ramen entrees. I prefer udon when I have noodles soup, but The Broth Bar was nearby and wanted to try it since it was new and worth it to try. The overall experience here at The Broth Bar - Kahala was typical and nice at the same time. It was casual and fun as well. The restaurant was large enough to comfortably accommodate about 50 people at any given time. It was nicely designed and decorated. Not bad for a former Domino's pizza place that turned into a ramen bar in recent years after the COVID-19 nightmare. For the most part though, I enjoyed the tan tan broth. I ordered extra noodles with my tan tan ramen and my friends raved about this place even though I thought it was good. The Broth Bar tries to be upscale-ish but it doesn't seem like it works. Still, the ambiance and the atmosphere was fairly obvious. The enjoyment factor was 8/10 for me, but I suspect that my friends enjoyed it so much more than me. This ramen bar is a hidden gem in Kahala Mall, although Goma Tei Ramen - Kahala Mall is also a good contender too. If you enjoy ramen, consider The Broth Bar for an intimate experience. The Broth Bar is located in the Kahala district of Honolulu. It's attached to the Kahala Mall, next to the McDonald's and L&L Hawaiian Barbecue wing and occupies the former Domino's Pizza space. It's address is 4211 Waialae Avenue. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, there's plenty of parking spaces available. Best bet is to get here early enough to secure a good parking spot before the rush passes by. If you favor public transportation, bus routes 1, 1L, 2, 2L, 7, 14, and 23 stop by the Kahala Mall area. Then as always, there's always Uber or Lyft that can help assist you in your transportation needs. And so, The Broth Bar is a good place to have noodles if you're craving something different and nourishing. They also have vegetarian options and curries available too. Definitely recommended if you need that ramen fix and in the area. 4.5 stars for the overall experience. Support local! B+ read more

Recommend! First time trying this place and I was impressed by the quality and presentation of the place. I ordered the tan tan noodles. Soup was very tasty and the noodles were perfect chewy texture. I wish the char sui was a little fattier but all in all, definitely recommend. The spicy cucumber had a little kick but we thought it needed a little more salt or soy sauce. The popcorn shrimp was a little salty but worth getting. We joked that if you ate the cucumber and shrimp together, it would have been salted perfectly. Staff were really friendly. This is located in a little shopping mall next to kahala mall, so plenty of parking is available. read more

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Located near Brug Bakery by Kahala Mall, the Broth Bar is a delicious find for the lunch crowd. I recommend the cucumber starter, with its spicy flavors bringing heat to the cold crunch. The tofu carpaccio is another yummy symphony of flavors, textures, and heat. French fries are the shoestring kind, deliciously salty and crisp. So I skipped the handmade ramen noodles but did indulge in the vegan tan tan broth. Did you know you can order just the broth? Since I've already been back twice in two weeks, I'd say I will be back again! read more

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I'd been waiting to come here ever since they opened, and I finally made it in. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen, which is my favorite style. I don't know why tonkotsu is taking over the ramen world, but I still stand by shoyu. The ramen came out about five minutes after I ordered, and I was happy that it was actually hot--not just warm, which happens at a lot of places. The broth wasn't greasy, the charsiu was tasty, and the ajitama was delicious. This is definitely the kind of comfort ramen I'd eat back home in Japan. Enough said. I'll be back. read more

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First time we tried this place and we came today we were the only customers at the moment so we were intimately served with great enthusiasm. The service and the tabling are really high end. The restaurant looks amazing and great for parties, families, and just to go on a date. The food is good, but I am being biased coz I always eat noodles at my favorite place and everywhere else for me is second. However, I have to say this is really good! The serving is large. read more

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Excellent friendly service in a great space. They really care about their food here. The Chicken Karaage was my favorite I've ever eaten in all of Hawaii and even Japan. Large juicy pieces of chicken with the perfect amount of breading and a delicious dipping sauce. Must get! The Miso Ramen was rich, bright, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. You don't usually get rich and bright in the same broth. The Vegan Tantan Ramen was absolutely outstanding. The soy milk broth was thick and flavorful. Even if you're not vegan, it's packed with bold flavors and is a must-try. The Broth Bar lives up to its name. Extremely well crafted broth that compliments everything that you get in the bowl. read more

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I've managed to take multiple friends here to eat for dinner and they've all been impressed with everything The Broth Bar has to offer; from the warm welcome from the attentive staff to the clean, modern ambiance and the unforgettable flavors and aromas each dish provides. My friend said she's been dreaming about her next visit since her 1st experience here and I said that's exactly how I felt my 1st time. If you've just finished a meal and are already planning and looking forward to your next visit; that's when you know you've found a winner. We're here all the time and can't wait for our next visit to The Broth Bar; always fresh and affordable with delightfully generous portions to feed the whole family!! read more

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Went in early morning at opening. No waiting but they do have on-line reservations. They also have a wait list pad if you walk-in. Tables are set with chop sticks, soup spoons, napkins and wet towel to freshen up before eating. Place has a update, clean and bright Japanese feel. Ordered one original and one original deluxe with the hot sauce on the side. The only difference is that the deluxe has more egg, seaweed and char siu. Plus some crunchy fungus (looks like sliced, Chinese call elephant ear). Broth is not clear and very tasty. A little salty but it balances out when you have it with the noodles. Egg is cooked perfectly and the char siu is lean and soft. Gyoza is tasty but, alittle soft for me. I use the hot sauce fr om my noodles as a sauce for the gyoza. Pros: I like that you can make reservation on line or sign in on the wait list. It's a nice touch to have a wet towel to freshen up before your meal. Service was fast and friendly. The meal was very filling. Cons: The gyoza was a little too soft for me. Parking is not the best. There was alot of pick-up only stalls. Would I go back? Yes I would if I was in the neighborhood. It's out of my way from home. read more

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Finally got to try the broth bar and they didn't disappoint! Settings comes with oshibori and a pretty decent cloth... fancy! Located outside of Kahala mall by McDonald's, brug, right next to Share Tea. Lots of parking at Kahala mall, the immediate parking doesn't have many stalls and is a little tight when big vans park there. Service was awesome! Always asking if we were ok or if we needed anything, brought lots of boxes take out bags. Appetizers and ramen came out fast ! Most hot and cold appetizers are $10 and less, which nowadays seems rare to be $10 or less. We tried the gyoza, karaage chicken, and truffle fries and decently sized! Chicken karaage was crispy and super juicy served with a spicy mayo sauce. The table across had ordered won ton chips and spicy ahi which looked good! Kids meals were a deal $10 curry rice or ramen with 2 karaaage chicken or 3 gyoza and a capri sun. The ramen came with 1/2 egg 1 piece or pork and corn. And the broth was good too more like a shoyu Original ramen $18 1/2 egg, 1 pork, 1 nori. Original deluxe 1 egg , 3 pork, 3 nori $20. Loved the broth, it was thick flavorful, packed with flavor! Take out containers allow you to separate the broth from the noodles so then your leftovers aren't all soggy! They also give you a nice bag to take it home, Restrooms are outside towards the corner, need to ask for the key. Please support this business would love to see them stick around and will definitely be back to try some other items! Finally got some good tonkotsu ramen out this side! read more

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Excellent food, service and value Curry was tasty, as was the chicken. Kids portions are adequate. The guys had spicy ramen and really enjoyed it. The have high quality utensils and tableware. Very clean restaurant Staff is very friendly and efficient. I will be back! read more

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I had pretty high expectations for this place because I'd heard they put a lot of effort into making their own noodles to match their tonkotsu broth. For me, the broth was a little lighter than I expected. I usually prefer a thicker, richer Hakata-style tonkotsu, so this might just come down to personal preference. Noodles were good but not the best. The karaage and gyoza were both good though, and I'd still say it's worth trying if you like a lighter tonkotsu. read more

The Broth Bar - The original tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

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Conveniently located at Kahala Mall, there is a lot of parking. I came here for dinner on a weeknight with my family. There were others dining, but it wasn't crowded for a weeknight. It's a casual restaurant and good for families and small groups. There is a variety of items to choose from besides ramen. My boys enjoyed the kids menu items, which included ramen and a chicken karaage set. I really enjoyed the broth's flavors, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. The appetizers were also good. The service was also friendly. The bathroom is located outside of the restaurant. You need to ask them for the bathroom key. Overall, we enjoyed the food and will be back! Happy Eating! read more

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Came for lunch on a Friday and there was a queue. Easy to check in at the counter using the Yelp check in app and they text you when your table is ready. The interior is bright but not very large which is also why there was a queue. There are tables just outside with shade where you can wait comfortably. We got chicken karaage and popcorn shrimp, both were really good and very generous portions. For our mains, we got the Spicy Vegan and The Original. The broths were really rich and delicious. The only issue we had was that they were severely understaffed. Only two aunties in the kitchen and one guy on the floor. He did a great job checking people in, taking orders, bringing drinks etc but we waited almost 25 minutes for a table even though there was one vacant table there, it needed to be cleaned. Drinks took a long time to come out but again, simply down to not being properly staffed. When we left, the aunties called out good bye and the service was very friendly. Just a shame that the guy had to run to floor on his own. I hope today was a one off and we will probably be back because the food was really good. Parking is easy, if you can't find a spot in the large carpark in front, Kahala Mall carpark is across the road. read more

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Pleasantly surprise how good it is. Noodle was perfect. Pupus was good. Gyoza was good too. Service was good. They were short handed I could tell but they did their best l. Ambiance was relax. read more

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First time trying. Came in on a Thursday afternoon after dropping off some dry cleaning. We were greeted and seated right away. For a casual dining establishment, the silverware and table presentation was top notch! The chopsticks were the best bamboo I've ever used, as was the ceramic spoon and real wet cloth! We order 4 dishes, The Spicy Ramen, Karaage Bowl, Spicy Ahi Bowl, and Spicy Cucumber. The Ramen was rich and flavorful, the chicken was super juicy, and the cucumber was fresh. Ahi bowl had good spice, but was a bit on the sweeter side. We received great service from Aaron who came by without being called to refill our water 4 times; it was a hot, muggy day. We will come back often to try other dishes. Great place! Highly recommend! read more

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We decided to drive from Ewa to checkout this establishment. It was so worth it!! We made reservations on yelp but upon arrival we were welcomed in and were seated immediately. What a very nice experience with a classy and neat presentation of the table setting to the take home packaging. I love the individually packaged wet towel with the utensils. We also enjoyed many appetizers which were all so fresh and tasty! The staff was so friendly and helpful. We loved this and plan to return soon despite the journey. Thank you. read more

The Broth Bar - Father's Day dinner journey from the west side ! Yum yum Ramen! - Ramen Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

Nice new restaurant. The atmosphere is nice and clean. Staff was friendly. The broth was super tasty and noodles good. The appetizers were pretty good too - got the spicy cucumbers and chicken. Would definitely come again. There's parking out front too or at the mall. read more

It was a good bowl . You can tell the broth was prepared with care. Service was good The place had nice decor The only qualm for me is the char siu was lean. read more

The Broth Bar - Ramen Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

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We just ate here and holy smokes it was BOMB! I had the chicken katsu curry and my husband got a miso ramen and we both shared an order of gyoza. Everything was SOLIDDDDD! Super tasty and delicious all around. The two guys working were super friendly and I loved having them as our servers! Cute little place with a nice mix of booths and regular tables. Very clean looking as well. We'll be back again! read more

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An okay spot for ramen, but with amazing appetizers! Would come back to try their other dishes. + Food: Their ramens were unfortunately a bit disappointing. Broth can be a biiiiit more seasoned, even though it feels heavy. They were light-handed on toppings so it made the whole thing felt unbalanced. Would love more vegetables options like bean sprouts. Great chashu, ajitama, and noodles though. The surprising stars of the show were the appetizers! Their takoyaki and karaage were so good. Both were freshly made, crunchy on the outside while deliciously moist inside. + Ambience: Decent sized restaurant with plenty of parking spaces cause it's in a plaza + Service: Very friendly and attentive staff read more

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We finally tried this place we heard that opened up next to Kahala Mall. If you love ramen, this place is a must-try! What we ordered: The Shoyu, The Spicy, and Karaage. Although the broth was a little oily, everything tasted good, our kids also approved the food! We were greeted and seated right away. We went on a Saturday a little before 5:30pm. It wasn't too busy. The place was really nice and clean and the staff were friendly and frequently checking up on us if we need anything. There is parking located right outside but it's a small parking area. If it's full you may need to park in the lot near Kahala Mall. There are no restrooms inside the restaurant however they will provide you with the key. Overall our experience here was great and would definitely come back here again! read more

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Great service. Good atmosphere loved our food.! The potstickers were amazing and lots of choices.

Lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii... Located next to Kahala Mall, The Broth Bar shares the parking lot with businesses such as ShareTea, Hakuyosha Cleaners, McDonald's, and Jersey Mike's. Jayden was our efficient, competent, and knowledgeable server. He gave credit to Aaron who was very thoughtful about filling our water glasses. They both were very polite, observant, and professional! The interior was really nice! I liked the wall of lanterns and the modern, elegant, simple decor. The booth seats were comfortable! I appreciated the good air conditioning and calm environment! I ordered the gyoza and the Original ramen. Both were plated attractively and had delicious flavor. The thin, freshly made noodles were chewy and not mushy! My favorite toppings were the nori, ajitama egg, and elephant ear mushroom slivers. I was pleasantly surprised that the cha siu was tender and seasoned well! This was a wonderful experience and I looked forward to returning! read more

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Congratulations on your grand opening. Welcome to the neighborhood! Very easy to find and lots of free parking. This establishment is clean and tidy with courteous and helpful servers. We ordered the beef tataki, boom boom chicken, and Wonton to share. Our three items were served quickly and presented well. The beef tataki was thinly sliced and seasoned with ponzu. Our preference is to have it a little more on the rare side but otherwise, this was good to try on our first visit. The boom boom chicken was juicy tender strips of chicken. Served cold, this was topped with a tasty dressing and sesame seeds. Paired nicely with fresh cucumbers and tomatoes. Glad we tried it! Last but not least, we shared the Wonton. Broth was rich and flavorful. Noodles were tender and generous. We had a combination of pork and shrimp Wonton, both tasty morsels. While they are still waiting for their liquor license, it is currently BYOB. The dining area is fun with the music at the appropriate level for an enjoyable dine in experience. We will return soon! read more

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My friend and I came in around 9 PM and the restaurant wasn't too busy so we were seated immediately. We ordered the truffle fries, chicken karaage, and the original ramen. The broth was very hearty and was super good. The chicken karaage was really good and my friend had leftovers of the chicken and let me know that it was still good even after being reheated! The truffle fries were really good as well. The service was good and the server was very nice. The inside feels nice and cozy and the quality of the food felt like it was made with lots of care. This has become one of my new favorite places for ramen! read more

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First time patronizing this restaurant. We were looking for dinner after the kid's basketball game. It's been a few years since we came to this little strip mall, and I was curious about this new business. The bright lights showed the inviting and comfy-looking booths through the windows. The kid decided he'd like to check it out and that's how we ended up dining in. The restaurant was half full and somewhat busy. There were two wait staff, and both young men were friendly and helpful. I got the kid's curry (no age restriction, I asked!) with karaage, the kid got the spicy deluxe, and the hubs got original deluxe. My little bowl of rice and curry came out super fast, then my CapriSun (so cute!), and my crispy three pieces of karaage. The curry has bits of chicken and a mild kick, which was surprising. The original deluxe broth is really rich and has a strong pork flavor. The spicy deluxe though is just chili oil spicy, can't taste much of the broth. The noodles were al dente which we all like. Thumbs up all around! Reasonable prices for the portions and quality of food and flavor. We were impressed by the refreshing wet towels (real, not towelettes) and reusable utensils that were already placed on the table. I like how the napkin (sturdy, not flimsy) is folded to envelope the chopsticks and spoon. Cute crockery and plating too. Good vibes, even the kid commented the staff looked like they're just besties having fun. Will come back if/when in the area. Bathroom is outside, need key to use. The lights were out for the womens bathroom tho. Neither staff can do anything since they're not women so they can't go in to check or something but it's the thought that counts! read more

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Atmosphere: 5/5. Place is clean. Employees are friendly. Not super noisy. Food: 4/5. Spicy Cucumber and the edamame were good. Gyoza not bad. My mom said her curry was on the saltier side. I had the miso ramen. It tasted more garlic-y than miso and the noodles were starting to clump together. I would definitely be back but to try their other food. read more

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Love this brand new location located by share tea at Kahala Mall. Lotsa free parking, great way to reserve your spot through Yelp!, nice servers, clean interior, and of course yummy food! New restaurants where one of the owners came from Onya Ramen on King Street. So you know this place gotta be good! We ordered char sui bowl, miso ramen, Keiki ramen, gyoza, fries, and soy bean. Everything came out quickly! Food so delicious and hot especially wonderful during these colder winter months. The ramen both was full flavored with the seasoned egg that literally melts in your mouth. The char sui bowl was the clear number one winner! Seasoned pork with a slight smokey taste utop piping hot rice with a side of the seasoned egg. Gyoza is handmade and not of the frozen varietal. Keiki bowl is really for a mini adult and the soy sauce ramen is delicious! Prices are fair. So yummy delicious! Support small business and book your reservation through Yelp! read more

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A new ramen spot opened up in Kahala and I wanted to try it. They offer ramen, rice bowls, curry and a ton of appetizers. The restaurant has a chic decor with 13 tables and an open kitchen. We decided on the gyoza $8 and spicy tuna w/crispy wonton $9 for our appetizers. For the ramen we got the original deluxe $20 and the original vegan $18. I tried both broths. They were both good. The pork broth in the original was creamy and a bit too salty. The vegan broth had a strong sesame flavor. The deluxe bowl was supposed to come with three piece char siu, but my bowl only had two small pieces. I love my ajitamas and this was cooked perfectly. The spicy ahi was minced and topped with kabayaki sauce. This was good on the huge crispy wonton chips. The gyoza didn't stand out and was ok. They had the best take out containers for the ramen. The ingredients are put on a plastic container that slips on top of the bowl, with the broth on the bottom. That keeps the noodles from soaking in all the broth. Service was good. They refilled the water cups. They also had sealed wet towels on the table to wipe your hands. read more

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My family and I went during the grand opening days to take advantage of their BOGO. The store is located outside of Kahala Mall next to Share Tea and near McDonald. The interior was nice. Very modern and simple with good lighting. The tables and booths were spread out fairly and there were enough seats for about 50 people. Signature Gyoza: The gyoza was not bad. It was fresh and the filling was good. Popcorn Shrimp: They use actual small shrimp instead of the shrimp balls which is preferred. However, some of the shrimps still have the vein. The breading wasn't crispy and it fell off the shrimp easily. The aioli sauce was the saving grace for the flavor. Karaage: The breading was alright. Kind of generic fried chicken breading that is plain and hard. The chicken was juicy and thick. The dipping sauce was very good. Spicy Tuna Bowl: The spicy tuna was very good. It was creamy and the sriracha mayo was not overpowering the tuna. Spicy Tuna with Crispy Wonton: Same as the spicy tuna bowl but with wonton chips. The spicy tuna scoop was so little. Not enough for the amount of wonton they gave. The portion was so small that it was not worth getting as an appetizer. The Spicy Deluxe: The broth was pretty good, however it wasn't spicy. The spice was very subtle. The broth was rich and flavorful. The ramen they use are thin noodles. The egg was very good. A full ramen egg that is not fully boiled so the yolk was soft and a little runny. The char siu was very good. It was moist with a good amount of fat. The cut was thicker than other places and it wasn't dry. The Tan Tan: The broth for the tan tan ramen was chicken broth. It was a very light broth. Not as flavorful as their pork broth. It also has a more prominent peanut flavor. The ground pork was good. This ramen over all was not that good. Compared to tan tan ramen at other places, this fell short. Overall, not a bad ramen place. I do recommend their signature ramen over the others. We went on their grand opening days so there were a lot of kinks that need to be work on. They got our order wrong 3 times and our check was over billed. The prices on their check didn't match with the prices on their menu and they forgot to minus a bowl for their BOGO deal. I do recommend to double check your receipt. Another issue was that the restaurant was humid. It looks like the air con was off or turned way down. There was barely any airflow circulating inside. Service was alright. You can tell they were pretty overwhelmed because of the number of customers inside and outside their store. The appetizers came out pretty quickly but the ramen does take a while. read more

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We went on day 2 to attempt to get the free bowl (promotion - first 50 customers). Would not recommend this type of promotion. So many angry people, so many issues that they shouldve learned from day 1. Also would make sure your online wait list is turned off during promotion times. Restaurant did a nice clean up of the old Domino's space. But it seemed like their air conditioning did not work properly that day. Really nice chopsticks. Do they re-wrap (the tiny band) them each time? We ordered: - gyoza - filling was kind of skimpy and missing seasoning - spicy shrimp wonton - just a shrimp wrapped in a wrapper with a red sauce. Didnt taste like Sriracha or Kochujang. - cucumbers - was not flavored enough - spicy deluxe ramen - tasty and had a whole egg, 3 char siu, and seaweed (was missing some items from the menu description) - tan tan - tasty but only half an egg and char siu The noodles are home made (per their IG) but taste familiar - like chinese skinny white noodles that we often buy. They were not chewy like other home made noodles are, but that could simply be because they're thin. Broths were good. The spicy broth had a lot of dried shrimp flavor (is that odd?). The char siu was good but small. The appetizers were not that great. Food came out fast. Service was great, especially considering we were there on one of their opening days and people were grouchy from waiting. But for the price (average $20/bowl, and it's not a huge portion), not sure it's worth it. read more

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Stopped by The Broth Bar near Kahala Mall and was pleasantly surprised. Their ramen is inspired by the popular Japanese chain Ichiran, and honestly, they did a pretty solid job capturing that same rich, comforting flavor. The broth was very flavorful and came impressively close to the real thing--definitely the highlight of the meal. You can tell they put effort into getting that depth right. Overall, a great local spot if you're craving Ichiran-style ramen without leaving the island. Not perfect, but definitely worth checking out read more

The Broth Bar - Original deluxe - Ramen Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

This new place in Kahala really impressed me! The ramen was very balanced and nothing out of the ordinary in my opinion, I did like the thin noodles though. The beef tataki, however, was spectacular. That was the best beef tataki I have ever had. But what really amazed me and my friend is the packaging. They have such care into their chopsticks (being engraved), the napkin that holds utensils and then folds out to be put on your lap, the take out bag being insulated and very good quality as well. Someone cooked here. The restaurant is modern and simplistic with an open seating arrangement. You can also see the chefs in the corner making your dish. read more

The Broth Bar - Engraved chopsticks - Ramen Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

The noodles themselves were delicious and came in a generous portion. The gyoza, however, was a bit too soft for my taste. The dining area was also quite warm, which made it a little harder to fully enjoy a hot bowl of ramen. On the positive side, the staff were courteous and friendly, and parking was easy to find at night. Overall, it was a good first-time experience, and I'd be happy to return, if they can fix their a/c and cool down the place. Of course, improving their charsu quality would be icing on the cake. read more

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Been here a couple times.. The ramen and gyoza are good. I like the atmosphere and the service. The karaage has potential, it was a bit too oily for my taste(yes i know it's deep fried). I wish they'd let more excess oil drain before plating. Or use tenshi paper on the plate, i think the white paper on the black plate would look good. The sauce was tasty but it made the dish heavy.. a ponzu or shoyu option would be nice. I bet the chicken and the sauce wrapped in a bao bun would be pretty good.. read more

The Broth Bar - The karaage was decent.. but a little too oily - Ramen Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

Located next to Kahala Mall, near the McDonald's. In the same parking lot as Heated, Jersey Mikes, and LnL. It was crowded when we arrived and there was a wait list. Got seated within 20 minutes. There's booth and table seats. The restaurant isn't too big, reason for the wait time. But I do think it's worth it. The Original and Spicy deluxe ramens were delicious. The Original had a very mild spice, if you're looking for a spicy taste- then get The Spicy ramen. The noodles made this ramen different than other places- they were thinner. The restaurant puts pride in the look of the bowls, chopsticks, and napkins. They were all custom made with the restaurant name. And they had the thick expensive napkins. I wish they had vinegar or the Japanese red pepper at the table. There were 2 waiters that were working when I was there. Bussing tables, taking orders, and bringing out the food. They did a good job for the amount of work they had to do. Server Kamalei was terrific! Very nice and friendly. read more

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Like many, we decided to queue up for the grand opening weekend bogo promo. Broth Bar was not using the yelp reservations or waiting list at the time. TiP: Go with a party of 4 or less due to seating restrictions; 2 is ideal. Possibly 5, if 1 is a small kid. @thebrothbar.hi You may want to proof read your menu because the descriptions for The Original Deluxe & The Spicy Deluxe appear the same. The only difference between The Original & The Spicy is spicy "sauce" vs. spicy "paste". We both ordered The Original Deluxe because it included more toppings than The Original. Service: 3* Everyone was nice. Requested no hot sauce for our ramen & both came with hot sauce. Sad to waste a bowl of broth. Food: 3* The broth was flavorful & not too salty. Did not care for the thin, somen style, noodles because they didn't soak up or hold onto the broth. Glad we enjoyed the bogo. Not in a rush to return. read more

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After waiting in line for a while to be seated, we were informed of the appetizer that I wanted being sold out - okay that's fine - so I opted on ordering what they had left along with the ramen. When the appetizer arrived they informed me that they had run out of broth so no ramen is available and would comp the appetizer and an extra appetizer on the house. First of all, this is like saying I'm going to a sushi restaurant and there's no freakin' fish for an omakase, or going to a bar with no draft beer. The appetizers on the house were nothing compared to what I had to go through to wait it out instead of just leaving to find somewhere else to eat. The wait for the other comp'd appetizer took so long and I wanted to just walk out. They should have compensated for the appetizers and maybe give a voucher for the 2 bowls of ramen that never saw the light of the day so that it would give me a reason to want to come back, because after this I will never come back. Communication should be worked on with customers and staff if they run out of food. They lost a customer and I will never be back at this establishment because of this experience. read more