First time having Ippudo, and it wasn't bad! The boyfriend and I shared a bowl of ramen and eel rice, along with the pork buns and chicken wings. The ramen was pretty tasty, but I personally preferred the eel rice more. I thought their pork buns were delicious, whereas their wings were mediocre. I wouldn't recommend it. All in all, I had a good dining experience here. Food and service was good, restaurant was spacious and clean. I wouldn't say you should add this to your to-go spots when in Hong Kong, but if you are in the area and want a quick bite, this would be a good option! read more

一風堂 - Ramen Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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Ippudo New York has always evaded me and I don't see it coming here anytime soon. However, this location was so close to where I was staying that I couldn't resist trying. While I'm not a big fan of Hakata ramen... Although they had the more preferred Hokkaido ramen options, I went for the Shiromaru motoaji, which was solid overall. The pork-based broth was adequately flavorful, rich, creamy, and warm. The pork was passable, with enough tenderness. The soft-boiled egg was perfect. The thin Hakata ramen is not quite my style but it was fine. The other elements of bamboo shoots and green onion were fresh. Service was rather attentive and efficient. You get greeted loudly by staff as you enter and exit. 3.5 stars read more

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Ever since my first tasting of ramen from Ippudo New York, I've been on a mission: eat at all the Ippudo restaurants in the world! New York was my first experience, Sydney my second, and now Hong Kong my third. Generally I prefer tonkotsu-based broths because I savor the deep, rich pork bone flavor soup that's been simmered for hours. So, I opted for the Special Akamaru Shinaji, which was a huge bowl filled with thin ramen, tonkotsu broth, fragrant garlic oil, miso paste, seaweed, a soft-boiled egg, simmered pork belly, BBQ pork slices, bamboo shoots, kikurage mushroom, and green onion. Overall the bowl was very substantial and delicious. The broth was rich and creamy, the fatty pork belly very tender, and pork slices were smokey. Service was prompt and the wait at this Ippudo was minimal (compared to the 30+ minute wait typical to NY). Although Ippudo in HK was a decent experience, it can't top NY's. read more

一風堂 - Ramen Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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Saturday night dinner~ the line isn't too long, I waited approximately 15 minutes. The service is acceptable and above average in my opinion. Prompt and friendly. Everything you expect in a bowl of ramen will be found here. Is it the best on planet earth? perhaps not but there won't be any complaining from me! I ordered the Ippudo Special Spicy Ramen and it wasn't too spicy but just enough to give it some kick and excitement. The soup base is flavorful and the ramen cooked nicely. Location in the open area of Langham Mall - I wouldn't classify it as a intimate restaurant but it is alright, sometimes you need to remind yourself where you are! read more

一風堂 - Ramen Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

The Ramen is so good here. I really did come in with low expectations because I love the Ramen in Tokyo and in South Pasadena (Modan). I ordered medium for my spice and it was kick in' !!. A lot of great heat. The food is a bit miniature. At least if I compare it to others. The cucumbers had the same great miso sauce I love but the gyozas were way too small. Baby size. And the staff was hard to get service. Even with me looking at them and trying to get them to come over. I don't know what that is but that's why you didn't get five stars. read more

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This location feels like a food-court-y quick version of what Ippudo should be. It is right by the food court of the mall, so that might explain it. The wait wasn't too long for 3 people during the rush of dinner time. Just about 15-20 minutes and we were seated. I thought I should try what started it all; the whole Ippudo chain empire so I ordered the Special Shiromaru Motoaji, which has the original recipe of Ippudo along with the basic necessities of a good bowl of ramen. Just before the server walked away, she asked if I wanted my ramen soft, medium or hard. I thought medium should be the standard al dente..but boy was I wrong. My ramen came soft. Ugh! Don't we all hate soggy ramen?? It completely ruined the entire bowl. The broth was delicious but I honestly couldn't enjoy it with the ramen it came with. What a shame.. However I should mention, my friend's Kuro ramen (black garlic oil in tonkotsu broth) was suuuper fragrant and tastier than mine! So that's what I'll be getting next time if I do happen to eat here again. read more

一風堂 - Ramen Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

I was so excited when I found out Ippudo opened in Langham Place! Unlike the Ippudo chains in NYC, this one is so easy to get seated and hardly any wait. And to top it off, Ippudo in HK serves gyoza unlike NY chains which is why I'm giving 5 stars. NY Ippudo chains need to step up!! read more

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This is another of the Ippudo Ramen outlets which now located across the globe. There are 5 outlets just in HK which is a pretty good effort. Ippudo can be classed as upmarket Ramen and the prices are high accordingly. The thing with Ippudo, is that their dining areas are very nice so it's also about the experience not just the fabulous food. The Ramen broth is great without being too glutenous and salty as some vendors produce. I had the Shiromaru Motoaji which is the trademark Ippudo Ramen. Another favourite at Ippudo is the BBQ Pork Bun but on this occasion I didn't think it was all that ? Like most Ippudo outlets, if you come during meal times you'll have to wait quite a long time in the queue. We had to wait about 15 minutes and it was mid afternoon! This outlet is located at the top of the Langham Place mall (just before the food court) in Mongkok. read more

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Ippudo has opened up all over Hong Kong. Somehow, I've been to many other famous ramen places but not this one. I was wandering around the mall, and decided to grab a quick lunch; there was an Ippudo in the mall, and I hopped in. It is not located in the food court, but is rather one of those "open-air food stalls" in an area of the mall, making it more casual than a normal restaurant, but more intimate than a food court meal. You sit down, order your food, eat and then pay at the counter. I order the standard tonkotsu ramen as that is my favourite flavour. The broth is flavourful, if a bit salty, which is fine for authentic ramen. The noodles were chewy and delicious, and the toppings were ok. It was a decent bowl of ramen. The service, however, was pretty lacking. The staff had no morale, it seemed, and everything is pretty slow in Hong Kong standards. I should probably make my way to a more proper Ippudo... read more

Last time I was in HK I had a memorable wasabi tonkatsu ramen at the Causeway Bay location, so I vowed to have it again... only to find that it is no longer on the menu (boo). However they are currently featuring the Houten Black Shoyu and since I'm a sucker for limited edition things, I decided to give it a try. Since it was past the lunch rush, I didn't have to wait too long to be seated (also helps if you're a lone diner - you automatically get a spot at the communal table). Service was kind of meh, but the food came out pretty fast and I got a pretty decent bowl of ramen, although I still wish it would've been the wasabi tonkotsu soup base... The Houten Shoyu taste like a more concentrated shoyu being more on the salty side, but it had great flavors. Noodles were cooked nicely with the right amount of "bounce". Overall I wouldn't mind coming here if I am craving for a bowl of ramen. read more

一風堂 - Houten Black Shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

This Ippudo location was really disappointing. I recall that Ippudo in NYC was really good, especially the pork belly buns. The same experience did not occur in Ippudo in Hong Kong. Sure the ramen broth was good, and the noodles were okay, as were the chasu, but there was nothing amazing. Nothing stood out. It was just like another bowl of ramen. The pork belly buns were REALLY underwhelming. The buns weren't even fresh or good for Hong Kong standards, and it sandwiched two thin measly pork belly pieces. They were so thin, they had no bite. Then there was this mayo-like sauce and lettuce. The hubby and friends commented that it tasted like a McChicken from McDonalds. I didn't even finish my half of the bun. If you're in Hong Kong and you want ramen, go to Butao instead. Soooo much better! read more

一風堂 - Ramen Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

All these ippudo chain locations have brought down my impression of ippudo. This ippudo is in a food court, but that's fine. The food was so bad. Their ramen was so much worse than ippudo from NY, or Japan obviously. The broth is not as flavorful and the ramen was overcooked. The appetizers that they let this chain come up with is despicable. I guess if you are craving ramen and need a fast food experience, come here. But this is pretty expensive for HK fast food. read more

Ippudo! Absolutely delicious ramen, definitely a great fix for any cravings. The line up was short even though there were many people in the mall. My friends and I got placed in a nice seating area- it was spacious and allowed for great conversation. Lots of choices for ramen on the menu, I loved it and will most definitely come back when I'm in the area. read more

一風堂 - Ramen Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

Since I'm from New York City, I'm fully aware of IPPUDO and their reputation for delicious ramen and super long lines. Located in Langham Mall, this branch called out to me. I came around lunch time and there was no line and many free tables. I ordered the Special IPPUDO Karaka ramen with medium spice, their BBQ Pork Buns, and their Deep-fried Squid with Seaweed Flavor. The first thing I noticed was that the food came out really quickly. My ramen came out less than 10 minutes after I ordered it. The odd thing was that the appetizers came out around 5 minutes after the ramen. This was my first experience with the appetizers arriving after the main course. So now back to the food. The ramen was absolutely delicious. The noodles had the perfect consistency. It wasn't too soft with just the right amount of chewiness. The broth was rich and had the perfect level of spiciness. It came with simmered pork and pork belly, a beautiful soft boiled egg, and cabbage. The pork was melt-in-your mouth tender. The egg was delightful with its semi-runny yolk. The deep fried squid appetizer was very good as well. It was tender and had the perfect crunch. And now to the reason this place didn't get a perfect rating from me. The BBQ pork buns, which aside from the ramen, they are also known for weren't what I expected. I was expecting "BBQ" pork, so I was hoping there would be a char of some sort. What I received was a flabby, unappealing slice of pork sandwiched between a steamed bun smeared with mayo. The already bad texture of the pork mixed with the mayo made for a bad combination. Ignoring the bad BBQ pork buns, this establishment serves up delicious, hearty ramen. Now that I've had a taste, I will most definitely go to the NYC location. If you're in the area, make this a stop! read more

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I was able to try Ippudo for the first time, and it was the bomb! The wait was failry short around 7pm during dinner time. The setting was inside the mall and we were placed at a communal table, which we didn't mind. We started with the pickled cucumbers, eggplant app, and this steamed bun app. The apps were really small especially to share between 3 people. I wouldn't order them again lol. The main course was the special ippudo krarka ramen!! God damn it was spicy for me, but burned soooo good. The flavoring was good- not too salty, but the kick was a little much for me. I love spicy but my body can't handle it!! I would love to come back and try the other ramens--possibly in Oakland, CA when they open that location. read more

I'm done with this location simply because of the attitude of the staff. To be frank, they don't like Westerners. I just left there after waiting for 15 minutes for someone to come by and take my order. During that time I watched as 5 local couples were seated and served. I'll walk to Nathan and visit Ajisen from now on. read more

The food looks great but after waiting for 30 minutes for someone to take my order I finally gave up. Maybe good food. Definitely poor service. Online order for takeout would be nice. read more

Tastes just like the location in NYC. I can't see what the complaints are about except that it's an open space restaurant located within a food court area of the mall on the L4 level right by the elevators. Maybe I'm not a ramen noodle snob but the flavors were a bit concentrated and the meat was a bit saltier. Then again this was toward the end of the night so I prob got the bottom of the barrel etc. I had the 10 regular fried Gyoza dumplings and the thin noodles cooked normal in the tonkatsu broth. Boiled Egg was to perfection as expected and it was for he most part consistent quality. The tea was a bit on the citrusy side and not hot but cooled. Best part....no over-rated wait at this location of an hour and a half like in NYC on a busy evening. read more