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!

If you like to chill with friends with good music and a delicious mouth watering bowl of ramen then…read morethis should be one of the places you must try if you're around the area. My recommendation is their Spicy Seafood Ramen also try their pulutan menus. Quite affordable price range I must say.

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!

Best ramen I've ever had! I live in California. I always…read morelook forward to going here when I come to Manila! Friendly staff, the service always great every time!

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.

I have to come eat here every time I'm in town. Hands down the best ramen I've ever had. The soup…read moreis perfectly seasoned and served at just the right temperature, which I really appreciate. Just allow a bit of extra time. Service can take longer when they're busy, but it's absolutely worth the wait. The staff was attentive and helpful throughout.

Food is great. I loved their ramen. Finished the whole bowl. Ambiance and service are pleasing.read more

Some of the most delicious ramen I've ever tried. The broth was very rich and creamy and they're…read moregenerous with the amount of protein they given. This location does have a vegan option for those who are looking. While the taste was exceptional, the limited space in the restaurant did lead to a bit of a wait before getting seated. However, they convieniently have a sister location just across the street which allows you to compare wait times between the two spots and choose the one that could accommodate you first.

The wait is long but worth it. They do not allow taking the food or any leftovers home and when I…read moreasked why it was because they want to sell you the "experience" and taste the ramen as fresh as it can be. So no taking home leftovers but you can do frozen ramen take out where they also have instructions on how to make it. We had the tantanmen ramen with extra charsiu and egg and it was phenomenal. No wonder they don't have you take it home. We also ordered gyoza which was a little too oily for me and also their Japanese fried rice and chicken karaage now the chicken was great but the rice was passable at best. The rice tasted like they old rice which would be perfect for your usual fried rice as that's what I use but this was too brittle. I paired the chicken with an Asahi beer which hit the spot perfectly. All in all I would say reserve seats first so you don't have to wait long. They make you order and pay ahead of time before eating which is worth noting. Oh and there don't have a lot of seating capability.

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.

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

The broth and noodles are comparable to that of the famous Ichiran Ramen in Japan. But I think…read moreRamen Kuroda formulated their taste based on the Filipino buds because I find this ramen better. Kind of salty, sweet, umami, satisfactory. Just the right meal when you need one. Price-wise, everyone else are poof. Best tasting ramen in PH... Shiro ramen is my bowl of happiness everytime.

Our first visit to Little Tokyo and decided to try the Ramen as well as a variety of entrees. The…read moreAgedashi Tofu and the Miso Ramen were amazing. Was a bit disappointed with the Karaage chicken because the coating was too soft, but the chicken was okay. No oshinko was available, but tried the kimchee as instead and it was terrific. Overall a good visit, service was okay, but staff could be more friendly and they would have been an easy five stars. We arrived at 1100 and 30 minutes later the place was packed.

I had the beef ramen and it's so good. Quiet and traditional. I'll be going back here next time I…read morevisit the country. My friend got something with chicken and it was delicious too. I recommend this place in the little Tokyo makati area. I looked at a lot of menus in the area and this one by far has the best ramen choices and the broth is so good too. Noodles were just right.

Friday, March 1 92°F 47% Humidity…read more Throwing my mom under the bus here! She does not enjoy Filipino cuisine and I never had it at home growing up. My dad's relatives are somewhat aware, so they suggested we go here for lunch. I was bummed because of the lack of local eateries we've been to so far (which will be a recurring pattern for the rest of our time here). And Ippudo already has locations back in the States. But I was still interested in going since I didn't get the opportunity to go during my Japan trip last year. You will find the restaurant on the second floor of Greenbelt 5, a shopping mall in Makati. Next to Chili's, which I'm sure is a familiar name for everyone. There was a bit of a wait since it was busy. Seating was tight because our part of six was smushed into a booth that should probably only accommodate four. A bowl of ramen is about $8-12 USD, on the higher end locally (the average office worker in Manila makes less than $10 an hour). I tried their limited edition (available until April 30) Yakiniku Ramen. The pork bone broth was lukewarm, but the consistency of the Hakata style noodles were great and the soft boiled egg was perfect. The thin slices of pork went well with the teriyaki and spice miso sauce. Philippines 2024 collection: https://www.yelp.com/collection/DHwKzvo7o_ll8jmXFFU3KA/PHIL-2024

I ordered the Akamaru Modern with the extra thick noodles and I have to say the noodles were…read moreperfect. The broth was good as well but the taste was a little bland but otherwise great. The pork belly chashu is soft and chewy and it's what you would expect from going into a good quality ramen restaurant. Plus the unlimited Iced Tea is a plus! The service is relatively quick, and it was just the food that took a while. The ambiance is decent.