this little hole in the wall in soho / central hong kong, is a must, if you like ramen you will…read morelove this place, ive eaten ramen all over asia, including japan and this is simply the best. amazing and simple and just the best ever

This place gets pretty busy during lunch time, I came here around 11:30am and there was already a…read morequeue. Good thing they have good service - you can read their menu ahead of time and order right away once you are seated. And the menu is only a small selection - choose a ramen base, toppings, thickness of noodles. I chose the black squid version, with thick noodles. The broth overall is very strong and thick. A lot of flavours hitting the palette. The noodles were done to the right level. Inside the restaurant is very small, probably around 15-20 people. Pricing wise was around $15 CDN.

Coming from Canada, I can only get Ichiran in Japan and glad to see it opening up in my home…read morecountry of Hong Kong. The concept is different here as it is not individual booths. The ordering style is also different as you need to order via a smartphone and pay as opposed to the vending machine tickets they have in Japan. This may not be friendly to seniors. Noodles taste like the original. Everything is good.

Ichiran never fails and I went to the one in Hong Kong. You sit at the tables and order via QR…read morecode. Everything is delicious as always. Can't go wrong, especially after a night of drinking.

Authentic ramen shop from Japan. Be prepared to wait in line to be seated because the shop is small…read morewith bar style seating. If you're eating with more than 2 people, it will be hard to get seats. When you're in the beginning of the line, you order and pay at the machine just like in Japan. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen with dried shrimp added and the broth was rich and full of flavor. If you love seafood, I highly recommend this ramen. If you prefer your ramen more plain, get the original tonkotsu. Both did not disappoint. I just wish they had a location in California. Their only U.S. location is in Seattle, Washington.

Personally I found this to be the best ramen I've ever had. Was in China/Hong Kong for about 2…read moreweeks and kept wanting to come back here! You can order and pay with the machine in the front and sit to have the best ramen in town. Also the fried gyozas are amazing!!! Excellent service and a really cool atmosphere which makes you feel like you are in a small restaurant in Tokyo! Will go back here anytime I go back to Hong Kong!

Ramen Shop: Ichitora (former Kamitora?)…read more Soup: 2, tonkotsu - light body, not fatty, limited flavor, pretty forgettable. Noodle: 3, thin noodle- asked for katame, slightly over cooked not enough bite Chashu: 3, three medium thin slices. Lean cut. Price: 3, 88 incl. full egg + no service charge. Egg: 2, undercooked too runny. Over seasoned with strong sake taste Other: 3, chopped green onion generous kikurage, additional pickled veg on counter Atmosphere: 2, generic Japanese counter with open kitchen. Played Spitz non stop Overall: no wait on Sunday lunch. Many people come for the chashudon (48) rather than ramen. Very forgettable bowl. No repeat.

"They serve what!?" was my reaction when my friend told me about the BBQ Pork Bowl at Kamitora…read more神虎拉麵. That's right, barbecued pork over rice, served at a ramen joint. I had to find out for myself. Kamitora is on Amoy street, exactly one street next to another ramen shop, 黑龍拉麵 Koku Ryu Ramen. Kamitora seems to be the more popular one as there was a small line when I arrived. After a 10 minute wait, we were seated and served. I didn't know what to expect of a Japanese BBQ Pork Bowl, at a ramen place. Since I was thinking the local Chinese ones with a fried egg on top, drizzled with fragrant soy sauce. Only found in Cha Chan Teng's and bbq meat shops. It's a favorite local Hong Kong dish, immortalized by Stephen Chow's God of Cookery. The Japanese version also had the fried egg on top, with a veeery runny yolk, meant to be pierced and mixed with the sweet soy sauce in the rice. The bbq pork was neither Chinese style nor the slices like in the ramen - it was cubes of fatty pork that were melt in your mouth. I took a spoonful of the rice, egg and soy sauce mixture, topped it with a cube of pork and egg. Heaven. An instant contender to my " what would be your last meal on earth" question. At Hkd 45, 1/3 of the price of the Kamitora Special, this was a great deal too. Next time, I'm ordering two. The Kamitora Special was their classic noodle, with all the condiments, and extra slices of pork. It was decent, but the pork was very lean for some reason, had all the fat parts been used in the rice? It was decent, though I think Butao and Ichiran have more memorable noodles. But in all fairness, I was still being overwhelmed by the BBQ Pork Bowl. Mmm.

Average and not that great definitely better ramen places in HK…read more Portion size was ok Flavor: not that tasty

Yummy Ramen! My friend and I came here after hearing that this was a Michelin Star restaurant…read more The dining environment was really cool and we sat right in front of the kitchen and saw our food being prepared first-hand! This was very cool and definitely added to the experience. As for the ramen, I found the broth to be a bit too salty therefore lacking in the actual pork broth. The noodles were firm and the meat was tender. Recommend this place for a good bowl of ramen--but maybe ask for less salt/richness.

Absolute favorite ramen place ever for the consistent quality and the amount of memories from…read more4pm-4am I've made here. They make their ramen so customizable which I really appreciate. Ichiran really has a great system down so your order is ready as soon as possible. There's nothing quite like the joy of filling out your paper to customize your ramen. The seats have dividers to the left and right (you can still chat if you've come with friends though!) so when you get your ramen, it really feels like it's just you and your ramen in that space. It's pretty magical. They also have really good water...there's just something really good about it, you'll see. Go here. I still dream about Ichiran and I've been back in the US for over a year now. PS I definitely had already eaten some of my ramen before I took this pic. No restraint

Amazing ramen, especially when you're craving a late-night meal. The broth was rich and flavorful,…read moreand the noodles had the perfect texture. It's hard to beat the convenience of a restaurant that's open 24/7. One unexpectedly memorable part of the visit was the bathroom. The toilet paper setup was surprisingly impressive. It was thoughtful, efficient, and very Japanese in its attention to detail. It sounds silly, but it genuinely stood out. If you're in Causeway Bay and want a dependable bowl of delicious tonkotsu ramen at any hour, Ichiran delivers.

I love ramen and always make sure my trips in Hong Kong include an exploration of the many ramen…read morehouses. It's not easy picking one but I decide on Fuunmaru as it offers tsukemen, which is hardly to find in the States. The broth comes bubbly hot (up to 300C = 572F, its poster claims) in a stone pot, and is luscious, rich and flavorful with prominent notes of pork and fish. It's too heavy and salty for sipping, but excellent as a dipping sauce for the bouncy, thick noodles. I like thick noodles so this is perfect. The pork is a large, thick cut that is mostly lean with a bit of fat attached. You can select how much noodles you want: 200g, 300g, 400g, or 800 for additional charge. I asked for 200, but the waitress insisted that I should order more, and warned that should I want extra noodles after the bowl arrives, it would additional charge. Turned out that I should have stayed with my intuition as I ended up with leftover. This place also offers children portion, and has interesting drink options imported from Japan.

For our last night in HK, we wanted ramen. This happened to be right around the corner from our…read moreapartment which was perfect since we had an early flight the next morning. The restaurant was packed but we were able to snag one of the last two person tables. They have a wide variety of ramen on their menu. While I know Tsukemen is their thing, their ramen noodles in broth looked just as good! So we went with that. I got the miso ramen with no pork, added mixed vegetables and corn. The same for my lady except she added a poached egg on top. The broth was flavorful and hearty. The noodles were perfectly chewy and al dente. The bowls are huge and the ingredient portions are super generous! We also had an order of the regular pan-fried gyoza and it was delicious! Prices are reasonable here. Service is quick and good.

My favorite tori paitan ramen in Hong Kong. I've tried the famous Ginza Kagari (篝) in Tokyo, but…read moreZagin Soba still has a special place in my heart. If you prefer your chicken broth to be rich and creamy, their soup ramen is a delectable indulgence. There is always a line wrapping the restaurant. ＊Signature Chicken Soup Ramen 鶏白湯そば Unlike typical ramen, their broth is uniquely frothed to a cappuccino style to make sure every strand of noodle fully adsorbs the broth. The chicken broth is thick, creamy and densely packed with flavor. You can easily tell it is prepared out of simmering the chicken essence for hours. Each ramen is accompanied by a slice of slow-cooked chicken, two slices of cha shu and deep-fried burdock chips. I am totally impressed by how tender the chicken breast is! I asked for addtional ajitama every time. The egg is perfectly soft-boiled and marinated.

This was my last lunch meal in Hong Kong before leaving and wow, I was not disappointed one bit…read more Came here in a whim just from a Google search and it turned out to be one of the best soba places I've had this year! I saw that there are often lineups, but I came after the lunch time rush ~2pm) and there was only 1-2 other tables and no wait. Inside was quite spacious with bar seating and table seating - I honestly didn't mind the bar because it was still roomy (even roomy enough to put my carry on below me haha). There was only ~3 options on their menu so I opted for their Signature Chicken Soup Broth Ramen ($148 HKD). I was honestly blown away by the foamy broth - lightweight but full of chicken flavour. Not salty at all and had such a clean and creamy taste. Noodles were cooked perfectly and tasted similar to thin ramen noodles. It came with 2 different cuts of chicken and both were so tender. I especially enjoyed the cut of the thigh. The fried burdock root had a nice chewy texture. It didn't get too soggy even sitting in the warm broth for a while. I'd say it could be just a tad more crispy because it was a little hard to bite though but the flavour was perfect. Honestly it is quite pricy for a bowl of noodles, but I would definitely revisit as it was that good. Definitely worth the trek out to try!

You know when you enter there's a chance you will have authentic noodles and flavors, as the noodle…read moreshop is run with Japanese speaking staff. A bit pricey, but the rents in this area provide no other choice for vendors. The ramen and options for add-ons and meats along with the soup flavors, along with the service, and portion sizes are deserving of prices charged. Please don't raise these folks lease cost, Causeway Bay needs this establishment. SUPERB!