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!

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.

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.

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.

I had celebrated my 11th birthday here, it was a fantastic experience but the service is 4 stars…read more We told the waitress what we wanted to eat but they had forgotten to place our order which wasted bunch of my time. The food amazing, but portion is too small I recommend as a tall person order 2 bowls inorder to be full

Located in 2F on the K11 Musea Mall, we came after watching the 8pm lightshow from the Avenue of…read morethe Stars (right next to the mall) and there was a short line up. While we waited, we see a big cloth hanging that tells you the restaurant is from Japan's Michelin Recommended Takano. The kids meal was the most impressive. They ate well that night! They got a small bowl of yummy ramen, delicious fried fish cake, gyozas, salad, and a strawberry cream waffle dessert AND a Yakult which they loved. All for HKD$92. The Aguni Island Salt Ramen we ordered was full of flavor and quality ingredients - the staff said this was the ramen with the lighter broth. Finally the Tsukemen that arrived last was just OK to us. The ramen was much thicker, and served slightly cold; best part of the dish was the dipping soup which had tasty protein in it, but I would stick to getting their ramen in the future. Apparently all their ramen are handmade. The service was slow so be ready for that. The kids meals came out first and the adult's ramen came 10-15min later and we were so hungry the adults started eating off the kids' plates. The Tsukemen took so long to come out I had to follow up with the staff if they've forgotten the order, but they hadn't... it just took that long.

Seafood Ramen was golden to say the least. It had half a lobster (nice portion of meat), huge…read morescallop and I believe oyster but can't be too sure. Portion was just about right. Soup was great (almost finished it all) and the ramen was firm. The egg was cooked about right. This place is one of my favourite spots now because they have a wide selection of ramen. I really wanted to try their limited edition sake kasu ( only makes 5 bowls a day) but I was craving for seafood. Paid $155 for it which compared to other places it is a bit expensive but can't complain. Service was quick because I guess we were the only ones there. Place is small and we came late as they there half an hour until closing which is at 12am.

You wouldn't know of this place unless someone took you around, or you just happen to come across…read moreit... or you Yelped. I had their Pork Ramen in Jigoku Hot and Spicy Sauce. It's not their most recommended ramen, but it's still pretty delicious, especially their Pork. It just so soft. Mm... What I like most about this shop is that they're not joking around with their spicy level. For the noodle that I ordered it comes with their "Jigoku sauce" meaning "Hell sauce", it ranges from 0.5 to 3. Most people should be able to handle 0.5 spicy. Level 1 spicy kicks it up a notch where you kind of can handle it, but you'd need to drink more water. If you got level 3 spicy, you'd probably have a stomach ache from it's spicy content. I'm probably overreacting, but you could try it out yourself.

With so many ramen places around, Butao ramen does a great job. We got there around 630pm and beat…read morethe dinner crowd, so we were able to get seated quickly. Their menu is similar to Ramen Nagi. You can choose between regular, black (umami), red (spicy), or green (basil) broth flavors. They also do a rotating special ramen, which was lobster today. You can then choose the type of meat, spicy level, vegetable and noodle type/texture. We got the Black King, which has nice squid ink and umami flavors. Level 3 spicy had a mild kick, but wasn't overwhelming. The lobster broth ramen was also super flavorful, although the lobster meat itself was a bit tough. Overall, a solid place to come for a flavorful bowl of ramen with options to satisfy everyone except if you are on a diet.

Ramen here was SO GOOD (or I could have been starving. It was really late) and came out fast…read more The space is small, so you may have to sit at communal-ish tables.

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.

If you've been following the HK food scene on socials, this place always pops up as one of the top…read moreRamen places in the city. What an amazing place to try on a cool, rainy day before the typhoon hits. I came late after a long flight, about 30 minutes before closing after the lunch rush at 230 p.m. The staff greeted me with a smile and were happy to seat me. The menu has some great options, but as a frequent flyer of many years here, I went with the classic No.1 ramen. Highly recommend! I've never had broth like it -- it's always rich and delicious. Like you don't want to leave any in the bowl good. The pork chashu melted in my mouth, and the noodles had the perfect bite. Washed it all down with an ice-cold Coke Zero in a glass bottle - how cool is that!? I highly recommend it. This is the real deal, not hype, and it's actually that good.

Everything was up to standards. I had the spicy miso ramen and it was bearably spicy. The egg was…read moreperfectly cooked and the pork was tender. The broth was delicious, i could taste every flavor. The shop is small but sitting was comfortable enough. The staff was very nice and alert.