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.

This is one of the best ramen shops I have been to in HK. I enjoyed everything that I ordered. I…read morehave seen some complaints on the price in other reviews; however, the price for a bowl of ramen is actually cheaper than most places like ichiran where a bowl of ramen will cost somewhere around 150 hkd after all the add ons. Definitely will come back and this is a place I would go out of my way to go for a meal. Food: 4.25 stars Value: 4.5 stars Overall: 4.25 stars Recommendations: Special tsukemen, chicken karage, char shiu rice I didn't have a chance to try the soup based ramen and had the special tsukemen ramen. The dipping sauce wasn't to salty which is an issue I have sometimes. The noodles were nice in springy and had a nice texture to them. The char siu is thinly sliced into strips and is more on the fatty side. By itself it's not flavored heavily but with the dipping sauce it is really nice. The char siu rice was something I surprisingly really enjoyed. The char siu is finished off with a blow torch giving it a real nice smoky flavor to it. The rice is also well cooked and the two components make a nice pairing. The fried chicken (karage) here is also very good. Nice and juicy on the inside and a crispy crunch on the outside. If you have room for this definitely give this a try as well.

Ramen Jo: tonkotsu + egg…read more Soup: 3, white tonkotsu, light fat content, almost tastes like shio Noodle: 1, thin noodle. Overcooked. Limited bite. Kinda falls apart. Should have asked for or have been offered katame Chashu: 3, thick cut, two slice, decent fat ratio Price: 3, paid 82hkd+15hkd for egg= 97, no service charge Egg: 3, slightly overcooked hanjuku, no marinated flavor to egg Other: 3, menma, aonegi, kikurage, sesame seeds Atmosphere: 3, classic wooden counter, kitchen in middle Overall: Probably a bad sign that after I order a woman comes in and orders tsukemen. For a place with "ramen" in the name, that should be the focus. Noodles were terrible. Nothing stood out. Don't buy the "Michelin featured" hype. No repeat.

Used to be my go-to spot since there are so many customization options with tenderness of noodles,…read moresoup base flavor, toppings etc. Sad that this branch closed down

This Butao in the Sha Tin location is nestled right next to Din Tai Fung (a one-star Michelin…read morerestaurant) yet still manages to attract a waiting line of equal length. If that's no indication of how good the place is, perhaps the food will be a better one; I ordered the squid-ink ramen and was utterly beyond satisfied. The order form they have you fill out is laden with customisation options, so the broth comes as rich as you want it to be and same goes for noodle firmness, spice level and condiments. I went for a rich broth with normal firmness on the noodles. The broth definitely has a dominant squid-ink taste yet it's well-balanced with a robust creaminess. The pork belly was tender and succulent and ordering extra noodles makes it even easier to finish the rest of the broth. I would most definitely recommend a visit to Butao! P.S: the seating can be rather limited at times so expect to be sat close next to strangers.

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!

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!

It's Ippudo. Feels similar but not…read more We've had Ippudo in NY, Japan and now HK. Nothing compares to eating it in Japan. Periodt. So the decor looks basic for this branch. Guess bc it's inside a mall. The soup base is always familiar, the noodle texture is good, the fixings were ok. I was a bit thrown off by the char siu... thought I ordered the new kind for my husband and son but turns out it was the same. So the menu was a bit confusing. The gyoza in black garlic oil is great. Super hot! So be warn. lol QR code ordering. Service was fine, they brought the food to us. It's self checkout by bringing up to the register to check out.

I was staying near this Ippudo location and it seemed like an authentic ramen joint so I made it a…read morepoint to have dinner here. There is a counter up front and tables in the back suitable for larger groups. I had stopped by earlier in the week with a vegetarian colleague and was told they had no vegetarian options so be aware of that (no issue for me). They have ordering online by scanning a QR code and it was easy enough to navigate; a server was helpful in making a few recommendations before I confirmed my order. The ramen came out quickly (it was early on a week night, so not busy). I had a BBQ pork option and it was good, though not as good as ramen that I have had stateside. I paid a small premium for extra noodles, but they came on a side plate so were somewhat dry and not as enjoyable as the main dish. Prices were quite reasonable, so if you are craving ramen I would say Ippudo is worth a try.

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.

Good flavor, average price, non-English speaking and almost no meat in the ramen bowl. The…read morerestaurant is casual and low key hole-in-the-wall place in the alley near a square that is a busy thoroughfare. I used google translate to decipher the menu and ordered with no problems. It was cooked and served within 15 minutes and had a rich flavor, not spicy despite being called the spicy bowl, and only had one lonely piece of pork, just the one sliver. The bamboo shoots had quite an off-putting flavor, but otherwise was good. The portion was not large, and was 98 HKG dollars/~$14 USD. I had high hopes but will unfortunately not be returning.

OH MY GOD..... I've always been a die-hard Ippudo fan when it came to ramen. But this place... It's…read moretoo good not to be missed. We just happened to be staying at the Hotel Icon, next door. We were looking for a quick, easy place to grab a bite that didn't look like it would suck. The seating situation here is very tight, but it's totally worth it. I got the ramen with garlic and sprouts and it was AMAZING!!! The fresh garlic in every bite, the savory broth with a great noodle to broth ratio! The only odd thing was that they gave us water to drink and didn't ask if we wanted anything else. It was fine. But just a little unexpected. I wish there was one in NYC so I could get it tonight!