Best ramen on the island, in my opinion, of all the places I've tried so far. For one, it's because the broth is amazing! Secondly, the spice level actually means something. If you like heat, they definitely bring the kick you're looking for, but without the pain! [SERVICE] My boyfriend and I admittedly came in right before close one day, and yet the staff was warm and kind. (I know, I'm judging us too.) I've come here a handful of times, and the servers are always super efficient and nice. They're fast with the food and water refills. I suspect it's because they're used to being super busy. Please be sure to tip them well! [FOOD] I loveeee the garlic ramen. It's actually garlicky and comes with all the best toppings. The ramen provides an array of textures and so much yummy broth. The gyoza (5 pieces) is a bit small, but they taste homemade. I suspect they make it in-house and freeze, then cook to order. The filling tastes authentic and fresh. I agree with other reviewers that the gyoza never comes out quite crisp. Tastes steamed. But for the price-point (less than the cost of a coffee or boba), it's hard to complain. Speaking of, the prices are fair. It's hard to find affordable places to eat out, especially nowadays. Wagaya has got your back. [AMBIANCE] I personally love the vibes. Clean, straightforward. Nice touches of Japan. Good place to catch up with a friend or go on a chill date. Free parking, though spots are limited. Overall, I recommend for sure. Check this place out! Make sure to plan accordingly because it tends to be busy. Waitlist is available by the door, once you enter. read more

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This place is good but nothing special. The mochi potatoes is yummy yum yum the agedashi is also very yummy. We actually got the chicken karaage this time and it was yummy. They don't ask for the spice level like they did the first time we came here. The saimen is aldenti. Too many ramen places but I would come for their appetizers. See my photos read more

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1st time there I live to find hidden gems. Read plenty of the reviews but my son 13 yrs old, chose this spot. We're both Ramen heads. Took a short walk there from Waikiki, not hard, not sketch if not late He had the Black Garlic I was surprised he chose that. He usually stays in his lane with new places and ramen. But I guess magical things happen to people when visiting the islands. I'm adventurous when trying new spots. I had the spare rib with char sui ramen. Forgot to ask for spicy! No line, sat down immediately, we may have beat the dinner rush but it was early evening on a weekday . First : Staff was friendly acknowledged us right away they were always moving, tables were cleaned up after parties left , quick to take your order, food came out surprisingly quick for a busy spot Food: Black garlic ramen: garlicky, rich, whole soft boiled egg ,surprised us Noodles al dente and had good bite on the ramen noodles Spare Rib & Char Sui ramen Solid clean broth, 2 off the bone super tender moist pork spareribs Loaded with ample amours of thin Char sui to my pleasant surprise. Ramen Noodles al dente , again good bite on the ramen noodles. Of course I tried his bowl too Order the belly appetizer with a 50/50 dipping sauce of tonkatsu sauce and some mild spicy mayo aioli - solid appetizer The star of the meal : In house made Gyzoa We ordered 2 not 1 order of gyoza It was soo good I had to flag down a waiter and order the 2nd order while in mid meal. Prices reasonable Place clean They share a parking lot with Mamma Woo's We're contemplating going back but we have limited time her on the island and Soo many good ramen spots to try Hope this helps. Mahalo read more

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Are you looking for a place to eat ramen toppings? Wagaya is the place to go to get your ramen topping fix. That was my first experience way back in the day and it left a memorable experience. I have been back many times since. Besides the many different popular ramens that have been written about endlessly here, I really like their waiting list system. You simply go to their website to be added. The best part about this is you don't physically need to be there. You will get a text confirmation and know what number you are on the waitlist. When your table becomes available and you need more time, simply text your ETA. read more

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[Food] - Original Tsukemen ($14.95): I've been searching Yelp for Tsukemen in Oahu for a while and decided to try Wagaya out. The broth is flavorful and saturated with deliciousness but I wish it was a bit thicker in consistency to really stick to the noodles when dipped. - Beef Tongue ($12.95): Tender, juicy, thinly sliced. I love trying this dish in Japanese restaurants as price varies and love the different variations. Lemon is always a must as well! [Service] - Fast, attentive, friendly [Ambiance] - Moderately small casual restaurant [Overall] - Would come back again as I enjoyed the meal, just a bit out of the way as it's outside of Waikiki in a slightly more residential area. read more

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Nice little ramen spot on king street around mō'ili'ili area. Decent amount of parking due its size of restaurant. I love ramen and like to try all the restaurants in town. This place popped up and I was happy with it. It's was a long wait at all. We got there an hour befor it closed. I tired the Wagaya ramen and it was great. Full of garlic flavor and enough topping to get me full. My kids and I tried the corn tempura for the first time and it was a hit. I recommend this place if you're looking for a nice little spot and parking is not a problem. read more

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Argh Mondays....good mood for ramen? yes! I heard really good things about Wagaya, and I finally got the chance to come when not super busy. Really easy to put yourself on the waitlist online and then check in. Our table was ready pretty soon. They ask you to text your ETA if you're not in the lot yet. Pretty small place, tables filled up fast with locals wanting their ramen fix. Appetizer: Beef Tongue ($12.95): Rating 4/5. seasoned well, don't find this item many places. Wish there was more quantity. Potato Mochi ($6.25): Rating 5/5. this was a really yummy take..combing potato, seaweed, and mochi...how could you go wrong? Definitely worth coming back for. Ramen: -Tan Tan Ramen ($15.95): Rating 3.5/5. Not the best I've had, but got the ramen craving taken care of. Spice level was good, but I was hoping for more flavor and meat. -Tsukemen Garlic: Rating 4/5. this was pretty good. I like the noodles more on this one and the garlic flavor. Service was good, the servers were all attentive and nice. Filled our water constantly. Overall, I enjoyed the appetizers and trying a different ramen place this time. I would come back to try other dishes next time! read more

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Someone say ramen? Try out Wagaya on King in the McCully/Moilili area located in a tiny strip mall with Mama Woo's closest to King. Parking is very limited, so planning your visit is helpful but street parking is available if the lot is full. This place does do queuing when the are maxed out, so also plan on waiting a couple minutes after parking or walking in. Inside is modest with chair and tables seatings, and depending on the size of your group, they can try to rearrange the tables to accommodate your group. On a past visit, we had nearly a dozen and were split up, but we totally understood, for we waited 40 mins before we got in. Though, they will do their best to get your group in all at once and hopefully together. Since my very first visit to Wagaya, I wasn't impressed. Noodles were stiff, dashi was tasteless, but as I kept returning, their noodles have improved and the dashi is so different now, I can't remember what that first taste was. The first dish I tried was the Garlic Miso, and as mentioned I wasn't impressed. Will try again later... my favorite though is the Shio with thin noodles and less salty. Don't recall getting those options with the Garlic Miso in my initial visit. The Tantan was nice and full of flavor, but didn't really reach my palette. My friend said his Gyodashi Shoyu was very tasty and ono! Besides the ramen, the side dishes are ono-worthy. Gyoza with ramen is like rice with plate lunch, gotta have. Their gyoza is medium sized and tasty, but the pupu to get is the Chicken Karaage. Huge boneless pieces, fried perfectly, just don't eat them right away... they're HOT. Service is super fast and friendly. The may seem a little rushed, but as you will experience, they are quite busy. So pro-Japanese style tip... sign up, get in, eat, and pay on your way out. As a curtesy to everyone waiting, try not to linger after eating, for others are waiting to get their shot at some grub. Of course, if no one waiting, no worries. If the debate is what ramen to eat, then give Wagaya a shot. If you just hungry, give Wagaya a shot. Till my next visit, Grind On, Pau! read more

We came to try this ramen after seeing all the good reviews. The restaurant is in a small plaza not too much parking available. The spaces are a bit small. But the restaurant has plenty of tables inside. We were lucky and got seated right away. The ramen was delicious. I tried the wagaya ramen I liked that the broth was creamy and savory. The noodles were perfectly chewy the way I liked. I definitely would come back here again to try another dish. When I come back to Honolulu I will come again with friends. read more

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Wagaya is definitely in my top 3 ramen spots on island. It's tucked in the back of a little strip mall (?) across from the McDonald's near McCully Bike. There's a dedicated parking lot, but sometimes it gets full. You can join a waitlist now when you're on the way to the restaurant, or do what I do which is forget until you arrive and just do it on their tablet. We went for lunch and thankfully the wait was not long. Their menu is pretty lengthy for a ramen shop. I always go for their standard broth (shio). If you can, get the cold tofu appetizer with the sauce and the crispy bits on top! It's sooo good, I would get it every time if I could. Karaage and gyoza are also solid. Closed on Mondays. read more

Delicious - value wise PERFECT! The garlic Wagaya ramen is a must and the add on charsui bow set A omg it's delicious so flavorful. The cook knows what hes doing. Everything was delicious and on point. Definitely will return read more

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What any customers can expect from eating at Wagaya is a rich and flavor broth, chewy noodles, spice level of your liking, savory fried items, and a variety of fresh veggies. The waiters are quick on the order, and the food comes out fairly fast. The restroom is located in the back. It would be on the right-hand side from where you enter. There are around 7 or so tables for dining in, and it is recommended to make reservations. The wait can be long. Payment Cash or credit Parking Private lot or street parking (free after 5pm) read more

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Came here on a Monday night 6:30pm and there's already a wait of 4 other parties ahead of us. Food was amazing! The tsukemen and ramen noodle textures were perfectly done. Dipping broth was so rich; I wish there was an extra chunk of meat and a lemon slice with it. Ramen egg was slightly overdone; tsukemen egg was perfectly jammy. We also had 3 appetizers: corn, squid cartilage, and potato mochi. We were all stuffed and happy by the end of the meal! The restaurant is homey and ran by an efficient team. Parking is enough though it fills quickly. read more

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4.5 stars Garlic Wagaya Ramen with thick firm noodles. The broth was good. The garlic flavor was delicious. I got the tan tan men. I asked for a medium level spicy, but it wasn't really spicy at all. However, the soup was delicious. You can tell they take the time to make a yummy bone broth. I love al dente noodles. I don't care for soggy noodles. Their fresh noodles are divine. They have options if you want a thicker ramen and how firm you want your noodles to be. The agedashi tofu was good. Forgot to snap a pic of that one before we dug into it. Decor was ok. There are not a lot of tables inside. We came on a weekend day when they opened. A few groups were already present waiting to be let in. Service was ok. I would come back again. read more

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Everything was delicious. Nothing disappointed me and the staff brought out the food very quickly.

Wagaya has been a household name when wanting to get some delicious ramen. And tasty it is. I like that the portions are of good value here and not as expensive as some other places. The selection is solid. Also like that you can request noodles softer or chewier (less cooked). For me, what stands out tho are the selections of side dishes or appetizers or, as one friend calls it "the toppings". Since I "try" to minimize my carbs, these delicious side dishes are the reason why, as well as the great company, the main reasons I come to Wagaya. Favorites being the squid nori tempura, the daikon salad, and the potato yaki mochi. Other nice orders for me are the corn fritters and the chili cucumbers. The appetizer menu is extensive and can easily accommodate orders of different dishes each visit for variety. Reservations are not taken. One CAN put their name on the electronic website "waiting list" or in person. Thank you Wagaya and all the attentive staff here. Thank you to my most excellent table company today that made the afternoon so very enjoyable! read more

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Our Honolulu friends took us here for dinner one night and it shook our world! We were pretty experienced ramen eaters in San Francisco and San Mateo so we weren't holding our breath, but the noodles bowled us over. They were thick and chewy with an incredible broth. Surprisingly everything we ate was new (and delicious) to us. I had the black garlic tsukemen to share with my partner, and the corn tempura and potato nori appetizer were off the chain. The restaurant was just a mile away from our Airbnb so we technically could have walked there. It is in a strip mall with tight parking. The ambiance and service are not remarkable but the food really hits it out of the ballpark. Don't forget to check out the video on the webpage of how they got started. It's heart warming. read more

Wagaya - Tsukemen, potato with nori, corn fritter, and two things I don't remember - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went to Wagaya today for lunch....we had the Tan Tan Men and the Gyodashi Shoyu Ramen. We also ordered the corn tempura. All the choices were excellent.....the broth in both was tasty and not disappointing. The egg was the bomb....cooked just right. I must say tho, the corn tempura was unique and tasted fantastic with a bit of the red salt which was provided. We also ordered the daikon salad for dinner tonight. The service was fast and friendly. And the ambiance was good....the tables were well spaced without the feeling of having your neighbor sitting on your lap...lol. The parking was bit challenging. Hoping to go again soon. read more

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There is a parking lot and some street parking. You can add yourself on the waitlist prior to driving over. Calamari ($9) - was served fresh and hot. The green batter was interesting, not sure what it was, it came with six pieces, overall it was delicious. Not sure if I will order this again because there are so many things to choose from on the appetizer menu. I am interested in the beef tongue. Perhaps next time. Garlic Ramen ($15) - I opted to not get the green onions because I don't like them. The noodles are cooked perfectly to al dente. They were two thin slices of pork in the center of the bowl. I ate a few bites, wondering where they were because they were hidden. The broth is rich with a smoky garlic flavor. I am glad I ate half the Roman prior to mixing the fried garlic all over the place, turns out I didn't like the fried garlic pieces interfering with my noodles. Serious is fast. We were in and out within 35 minutes. This was very necessary because I wanted to catch the sunset. read more

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I came here with my Aunt who has come here multiple times in the past. We got here as soon as they opened and we got a seated immediately. There were 5 other groups of people waiting for the five o clock opening. We had an amazing server, Nicole, who within seconds of us sitting, brought us water and asked if we needed anything. The parking was great since they have a parking lot for the restaurant. The inside of the restaurant was clean and had lots of cute artwork!! We first ordered the daikon salad which we were so excited to try, that we didn't even take a photo. The sauce was perfectly distributed among the finely diced vegetables with the bonito flakes. Next we ordered potato mochi, it was excellent. The texture was amazing as well as the sauce. I wanna try making it at home. The gyoza was deep fried and tasted great!! The pepper teba (fried chicken wings) was aunties favorite because of the garlic sauce and the crispy outside. The yuzu sorbet was AMAZING!!! We loved the soft flavor of yuzu, would definitely get again. The tan tan ramen was savory and came with so much meat. read more

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This place is local and hits the spot for ramen cravings. Seating was quick and the food was quick as well. The broth was not too salty yet still flavorful. There was a full egg in my bowl along with pork and other vegetable toppings. I love that you can choose which type of noodles you'd like. It really makes a difference. The price was amazing for the amount of food we got. I'd highly recommend this place if you're craving ramen in a less busy place. Worth the try. read more

This used to be our go-to ramen place, kind of still is, but they've gotten so popular recently that we can't just walk in anymore. Reservations are accepted so make one if you don't want to wait. Their star dish which we always get is the garlic wagaya ramen which is just so well-balanced and full of umami. Appetizers we usually go for are the house-made gyoza which is a perfect mix of crunchy and juicy, the chicken karaage, and the super flavorful beef tongue. Their servings are just right and very filling. Dessert highlight would be the mochi ice cream which, unlike the usual ice-cream-filled mochi, is actually matcha and kinako mochi cubes served with vanilla ice cream and kuromitsu. Very very yummy. The restaurant is on the smaller side but very nice, clean, and homey. Service is always great and everyone is so nice and welcoming. We always recommend this whenever friends and family are visiting and they've all raved about the food. Definitely need to go back soon! read more

Went here because of the outstanding ratings. There's a very homey vibe here. I thought my ramen was unique, delicious, filling. The egg was kinda cold inside though. Noodles were a good texture. Our wait staff was very accommodating and friendly! My mind wasn't blown but I also left very satisfied. read more

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I was looking around for a restaurant to try and the pictures of the corn tempura and beef tongue here convinced me to try it. Most of the reviews mentioned a wait time, so I thought I'd try my luck with a late lunch. I made my way here around 1pm and there was still a wait! It was a short wait thankfully, but they must be pretty popular! Wagaya seems to be known for ramen but don't sleep on the great appetizers as well! The beef tongue and corn tempura were easily my favorites. The beef tongue is sliced extremely thin with plenty of green onion. The meat is tender and the squeeze of lemon is the perfect bite of salt, acid, and fat! I love corn and I especially like foods that make use of whole corn kernels. The sweetness of the fresh corn made this tempura even more tasty! Don't miss out on the yuzu sorbet for dessert. I've found that most yuzu drinks and desserts are overwhelmingly sweet. This sorbet is a good mix of sweet and sour yuzu flavors which was super refreshing after my delicious and rich meal! The service is very personable and friendly. My servers made sure to check in on all the tables for last call and did not rush me at all when I stayed 10-20 minutes to finish my meal after closing time. I'm so happy I found this local gem! read more

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It's the best in Honolulu. Great friendly service, authentic Ramen & sides, agadashi tofu is bomb. Ice cold Orion Beer. Love this place!!!

Seating is very limited so get there early. Simple but TASTEFUL menu, highly recommended the 'Sparerib Tan Tan Men' and the Regular 'Tan Tan Men', the flavors of the broth is unforgettable and the way the sparerib was SOFT AND COOKED PERFECTLY. Definitely worth a round 2! read more

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Ambiance is ok, small place. Call ahead or show up when they first open. Food was good. Service was a bit slow but average. Food selection was good as well as drink options. read more

I like Wagaya as it's located nearby to me. The wait time was minimal on weekday for lunch. Service was excellent and fast. We ordered the Garlic Wagaya Ramen and Chicken Karaage. The garlic ramen was tasty and portion size was good. I do wish there was a little more char siu in the dish but I believe you can more at an additional cost. The taste of the broth was good too. I've tried places was thicker and stronger tasting but here is just right. The Chicken Karaage was good too. I do prefer them in smaller pieces but it was fine. The check out was done by scanning a QR code which brought an app called toast which made it easy to pay and tip. In all, I enjoyed this dining experience and do plan to come back. read more

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A front desk agent at one of the hotel we stayed recommended this place. She said she used to go almost every week with her ex boyfriend. It gets very busy so go when it opens for dinner. we did. We arrived few minutes after 5pm. Not too many people. Wasn't filthy but didn't feel too clean. Service was fantastic. Waiter was very quick to take our order. Food came out fast. Garlic tsukemen was fine but wasn't remarkable. There wasn't a "wow" factor that left with us after eating there. The only thing we remember is one of the waiter had a horrible BO. Will try again some time soon. Hoping our next experience will be better. read more

Wagaya - Garlic tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Date night with my boyfriend first time coming to the restaurant always passed by wondering what their Ramen tasted like. It was delicious so coming back again for sure. Everything tasted very good. Especially their dessert. Great customer Service. I Highly recommend this place. Family Gathering & Date night & Lunch Date Perfect setting casual wear. read more

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The ramen was phenomenal! The noodles were fresh and cooked perfectly, the meat was falling off the bone, and the whole dish was delicious. read more

Wagaya - Sparerib Tan Tan Men - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best ramen on island in my opinion. I'm a tonkotsu fan and they don't it best, not too salty, not too oily, but just right. Great appetizers, Daikon salad is must get, I also love the ika gesobe but I didn't get it this time. Wonderful and attentive staff that is never overbearing and the nicest people ever. Tada-san is always so grateful everytime we go and is so welcoming, go give it a try read more

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Service is quick, we came on a Sunday at 6:15. We put out. ane online and within 5 minutes our table was ready. The restaurant was not full though when we arrived. We sat in the corner booth area and it was dusty and somewhat dirty but not where we needed to move. I ordered the garlic wagaya ramen and my boyfriend got the shiro which is tonkotsu. The garlic broth was very tasty and the ramen included 2pc very thin char siu, a soft-boiled egg, choi sum, kikurage mushroom, sesame seeds, nori, green onion, and fried garlic bits. I loved the garlic but the char siu to me tasted like thinly sliced frozen meat. We also ordered the gyoza which was juice and you can tell they make that. We weren't hungry enough to try the other appetizers but maybe next time. Unfortunately, something in the ramen gave me a sore stomach that night. I'm wondering if it was my garlic ramen since my boyfriend was fine. read more

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Very good tsukemen I had. I am from LA. Had so many good ramen but this place will never disappoint you. From appetizer to main dish ramen, all super tasty and worth the money. Price: cheaper than other ramen places. Service nice. Have to wait 10 to 30 mins during dinner or lunch time. read more

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Really good ramen! I lived in Japan for 3 years and ate a LOT of ramen there. This place is pretty legit. My only disappointment were the agedashi tofu. Rather plain. The ramen were delicious read more

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First time here and went on a Tuesday night. Wait was super short. It's a cozy restaurant with amazing food. I will definitely come back and try their other dishes. Staff was super friendly. read more

Wagaya - Hiyashi tan tan men. Super flavorful cold noodle - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

LA visitor here! Was craving for some dipping ramen on my vacation and saw this place to be the most appealing. Historically it has been too difficult to find a place comparable to Tsujita Dipping Ramen. But this place puts a unique twist on dipping ramen by adding garlic + spice! The portions were generous, the spice level could be adjusted, & it was all for a reasonable price. 5/5 stars! The service was friendly & it was a quick Uber from Waikiki. I highly recommend! read more

Wagaya - Spicy garlic dipping ramen - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Just ate here tonight for a quick casual valentines dinner. We know that it gets quite busy so we put our names in on the waitlist online before we left the house. Got a text and they were able to hold a table for us. The place was pretty busy for 5:45pm. We were seated and were able to take some time to see what we wanted to eat. The staff were really friendly and able to offer some popular dishes. We ordered a couple appetizers, and of course ramen!!! Our noodle came out first, then our ramen, which was kinda odd, but all the food came out in a timely manner. Ordered their potato Mochi, which was nice, soft, and tasty and the corn tempura. I really enjoyed the batter and corn. With just a little salt on the side to dip into. For the ramen, I got the hakata style with the thin noodle and the girlfriend went with the garlic ramen. Both were very tasty with all the goodies (charsiu, choisum, whole egg, etc.) Dessert, their "Warabi" mochi ice cream is a MUST!!! Nice place, good food, and attentive staff. TIP: check the waitlist and put your name online. read more

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Came on a Monday at 7:45 PM right before they closed but managed to get seated wi the in 15 minutes! Staff was very friendly and food was amazing! Ambiance was also great. Almost felt like I was back in Japan! Beef tongue - this was very buttery and tender! I recommend this 100%! Goyza - this was good. The meat was very tender and overall juicy. Garlic Wagaya Ramen - the noodles are firm and soup was really good. However it was just like any other tonkatsu ramen with a splash of garlic. The egg is a soy sauce infused egg and cooked to perfection! Tan Tan Ramen - very mild spice! I can't really eat spicy but this wasn't too spicy for me at all. Again the noodles were firm and soup was thicker than the garlic one. It was only half an egg though wished it was a full one. Next time I come back I will get - beef tongue - garlic ramen (but ask for extra garlic) read more

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What I love most about Wagaya is that they are always consistent in their flavors & food quality! I dine here more than the average person, & always leave satisfied. We come for the ramen, but stay for the appetizers (they are amazing)! I would highly recommend the juicy chicken karaage & corn tempura. The portion size of the chicken karaage is very generous - about 6 pieces per order. The corn tempura is a great option as well, but is best eaten hot & fresh. My go-to ramen order is the Garlic Wagaya Ramen. They give a generous amount of toppings (choi sum, kikurage mushrooms, & char siu). The char siu is a bit tough, which might be my only critique about this ramen. Wagaya has a shared parking lot in front of the restaurant, but it is quite small & it fills up very quickly. You can also park on King Street in the metered stalls. Tip: you can add yourself to the waitlist (& check how many parties are in front of you) via their website! read more

Wagaya - Garlic Wagaya Ramen & corn tempura - Ramen Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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