It's decent enough, but nothing particularly good, considering that HK is full of amazing ramen…read moreplaces. The Shiro, Aka, Kuro, etc. are pretty much the same thing with different soup base. Shiro means white in Japanese, so it's pork bones. Aka means red, so it's spicy.. and so on. If you go for a set, you got some assorted sushi. Mind you, they are at Genki Sushi level of quality. You'd probably expect more in IFC. That led to my main problem with this shop - it's expensive. $138 for a set of ramen + 3 sushi (no drink). Again, I know it's IFC, and even the McDonald's costs you more money than other branches... but still. Otherwise, the seating was okay and staff were nice and friendly.

This isn't your typical ramen bar -- in addition to their signature noodles, guests can order from…read morea variety of appetizers and small dishes to share. I've been here a number of times, but only discovered on my most recent visit that they actually have a private room in the back -- good for when you're dining with a group of friends and want to enjoy conversation more easily. For the food, the ramen is pretty solid, and the Shiro has never let me down with its rich broth. Bonus: you can order a half-portion of this, if you want to leave stomach space to try more dishes. Prices are as expected for a restaurant in IFC (the half portion of Shiro costs HK$68 each), and service is friendly. If you do happen to be seated in the private room, it's more of a struggle to get the attention of wait staff.

My best friend took me to Tak Cheong noodles for lunch in order to bring up our childhood memory…read more Yes.... It was my favorite noodle place in HK. We ordered identical same things this time, however, the taste slightly different than what I remembered. Deep fried fish skins - It's crispy but a bit salty as snacks. Fish balls in soup - Fish balls still very bouncy. The bowl of noodle at small size compared with before.... Four kinds of meatballs with seaweeds - It's good and not great. May be they're going downwards and fish balls or meatballs are not taste good as before.

We stopped by to try their wonton (wantun) noodle soup and of course their fish cake noodle soup as…read morethey are named after them. It's one of those local eateries where we share communal round tables. I like how the broth for their noodle soups is clear with very subtle and fresh flavoring. The fish cakes (balls and slices) were cooked with nice chewy texture. A simple and delicious meal!

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!

The place is a classic Hong Kong congee shop 粥店。I bit of a mom & pop. These places always have…read morepretty good congee & sometimes great congee. This place has your classics - if you total all the combinations, there are 45 kinds priced from HK$17 to HK$33 a bowl. Have a bowl with some cheung fun 腸粉. That's what I usually do. Oh. & they are open 24/7 for those late night or jet lag hunger pangs.

In spite of a prominent name 五谷香粥店 ("Five Crops Fragrant Congee Shop?), there are certainly better…read morecongee dedicated establishments in the neighborhood. While I love the divey ambiance and local patronage, it is the kind of food that does better in a pinch than it does for destination seekers. The congee is watery, which is probably more of my problem than it is theirs. Despite repeated efforts to ask for a chunkier version of the porridge, I've been met with the soupy version instead. Fried fish skin (炸魚皮) and some fried cruellers (油炸鬼) should aid in the congee eating experience, but instead these versions were stale, dry, and difficult to eat. I've fared better with some of their noodle dishes, namely the Three Treasures Noodle Soup (三寶米線) along with their Fish Ball Noodle Soup (魚蛋粉). While the broth for both is on the weaker side, a little hot oil (蠟油) seemingly does wonders. Some of the side dishes such as the Rice Rolls are tastier with simple soy sauce than the decorated peanut sauce + hoisin + sesame seed version. The stir fried noodles (炒麵) is a bit on the saltier side, but solid with a bowl of congee. Last I checked the place didn't have English menus or really an English friendly staff. With a little pointing and pictures, it shouldn't be too much of a chore to get what you want. The service is going to be of the local variety, so hopefully you'll enjoy your bowl of whatever with a side of shouting and seat shuffling. As always, bring lots of cash.

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!

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.

The chef here has won many awards for his ramen! The menu is simple and easy to navigate. The…read moreservice is quick and they do not wait for your entire party to get their meal before they start to bring it out. The restaurant is small and only has a few tables that fir 4 people, otherwise it is bar-type style seating. There spicy ramen is packed with flavor but the broth is very thick and we felt very full without finishing out ramen. There are generous portions of the meat as well.

I had the soy based ramen on my visit to ramen cubism. The broth is not too salty and has a complex…read moreflavour to it where I could really distinguish what was in the soup base. The noodles were nice and firm and I enjoyed the ramen quite a bit. This dish also comes with a big slab of pork belly that is braised in a sweet soy based sauce. Food: 3.75 stars Overall: 4 stars Recommendations: chicken karage The ramen comes with bamboo shoots but didn't have a soft boiled egg. I added an egg but it was a bit over cooked. The fried chicken karage was quite nice. I would recommend ordering.

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.

It was kind of hard to find but pay attention, look around the street and you'll find it…read more Black King ramen was squid ink broth, which was salty and fishy, but they did not skimp on the squid ink! Even the ground meat was covered in squid ink! This was a really good ramen, even if I did feel kinda thirsty afterwards. The noodles were Chinese rather than the Japanese ramen, which was ok, but it would really be better if they had the latter! The pork belly was so fat and thinly cut though, oh my gosh. You could add pickled radishes and veggies from little jars on your table (one was spicy and the other was very salty)-- both were delicious. You share that as well as any more spicy seasoning and communal water. My bf got the Red King and it wasn't as spicy as he thought it would be, and it is more chili oil than actual chili powder. His soup was salty as well. I quite like this place for its novelty ramen. If you know what you like, you can also customize your ramen!

Down a short candle lit alley, up a flight of stairs and through a heavy door, you'll find this…read more1930's style speakeasy with a "secret" door to a hidden cigar room, and lots of quirky furnishings. Try their signature old fashioned, and a scotch egg. Both excellent. The service is friendly and top notch. Very enjoyable, quiet bar.

My experiences at Ippudo HK have all been a series of surprises. After having experienced hte…read morehooplah that was one of the most reviewed businesses in NYC's Ippudo (https://www.yelp.com/biz/ippudo-ny-new-york), it was only fitting I gave the HK version a fair shot. It's been a few shots now and for the most part, I've been content with all I've sampled. Ippudo might be in a household name in Asia, but the HK version certainly has its own specialties in what seems like a regionalized menu. There were a number of things I've never seen in NY or Japan but I suppose that's the beauty in visiting other franchise locations right? If only all global brands had this much variety. The prices are still $$$, but it's nice enough in here where people will still come rolling in. Firstly, the lobster ramen? This is likely seasonal and even a little weird. The lobster meat is tasty and while the presentation is on point, the broth does not complement the lobster at all. By retaining the shell, it forces the diner to eat both separately (i.e. removing the lobster and eating the noodles). Awkward sure, but HK'ers will definitely bite. Gone are also the hirata pork buns that have garnered a lot of fanfare and in their place, a vastly wimpier charsiu version that is a tad disappointing. They also have a happy hour that includes various skewers / izakaya pieces at discounted prices, along with frozen beer and a number of other items I've not seen in Ippudo before (scotch eggs anyone?). Someone tell the chef to relax on the chives for the gyoza ... they were practically buried in green. I still wouldn't put it past Ippudo to showcase some quality meals. The decor here is modern, the interior is clean, and the place is large enough to accommodate all kinds of party sizes. There is still the semi-cheesy Japanese welcomes from the staff, but I've actually encountered quite a few actual Japanese folks working here. And I've also seen a few of the HK'ers sleeping in the back room. Ippudo Corp: Your employees need a break.