The Tastiest Ramen in Honolulu

Nagoya Ramen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (274) • $$

"Friendly staff, nice store, plenty of options for food and even desserts. We ordered a few things and they were all pretty good. Not much seating available but there plenty of parking and other seating options outside."

Ramen Go

★★★★★ 4.8 (15)

"Wondering around on a Tuesday night and stumbled upon this little shop. It was part of little hole in the wall little food court. Food came out quick. Spice hit my pallet. I ordered fried chicken, takoyaki, gyoza, and ordered the spicy ramen. I tried to get a bit of what I could to support the local small businesses. Overall I had enjoyed my meal.Side note: parking locally is tough. Better to walk here."

Build Your Own Ramen

★★★★★ 4.5 (407) • $$

"Loooooove this spot and their pumpkin broth is AMAZING, especially when I add in extra chili oil.I love being able to choose what I wanna include in my bowl and my faves are the bean thread noodles, fish roe balls, and loooots of mushrooms and veggies with the pumpkin broth.HUGE portions and super quick service. Love this spot!"

JINYA Ramen Bar - Honolulu

★★★★☆ 3.8 (345) • $$

"3pm and the restaurant had a few people in it. Ambiance was dark but spacious. Menu had a special for Ramen and appetizers for $23. Had to be a great deal as the couple near us looked like they had it. Ramen broth was good- Chose tonkatsu Black. Husband Tonkatsu Red - husband chose 4 on spice and said it was more like a 6 on his scale. Still it was yummy. Brussel sprouts. -Yummy Aburi Salmon -okOverall 4 STARs. Will be back again"

Hokkaido Ramen Natsuboshi

★★★★☆ 3.7 (68) • $$

"I came here during lunch. I ordered the chicken karage rice bowl. The chicken karage bowl had four pieces of fried chicken and a egg in the center. I thought the bowl was good. The restaurant is located in Hmart on the second level food court. There is private parking lot or street parking.I would have to return to make a better assessment of Hokkaido Ramen Natauboshi."

Daiichi Ramen - Kailua

★★★★☆ 3.8 (318) • $$

"oh my goodness can't wait to come back. I got the Combo of a mini ramen and mini curry! It was a great portion and definitely not too small. My boyfriend got the regular size chicken curry So tasty"

Golden Pork Tonkotsu Ramen Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (911) • $$

"Delicious ramen and gyoza!The parking lot is very tight--it can be a nightmare to get out if it's already full, especially if another car is also behind you (we were the "other car" in this case).We were able to find free street parking just around the corner next to the auto-spa.When you arrive, I recommend signing in on the sign in sheet in front and then waiting outside (but still in view), even if it's just yourself or two people and there are empty tables. The wait staff tend to be quite busy and this helps ensure you keep your place in line, even as other parties arrive.The menu has some interesting/unique choices but we decided to stick to something familiar since this was our first time here. We each got gyoza and black garlic ramen. Ramen comes with thin style noodles but they can use thicker style noodles upon request. The food came out quickly. The gyoza was delicious, though my husband's gyoza was definitely more crisp on the bottom than mine). Ramen was also delicious! Filling and not too much food. Sometimes at ramen places, the serving sizes are so huge and since ramen doesn't keep well as leftovers, I feel bad for wasting food. This serving size was perfect! There is also chili oil on the table in case you want a little spice to your broth, though it's very flavorful on its own.Service was attentive, despite the busy lunch crowd.From other reviews, it seems like they have a punch card but we weren't asked for one or offered one. Sounds like they have a great happy hour though!"

Ramen-Ya

★★★★☆ 4 (140) • $$

"Food's price always reasonable. Take this with a grain of salt but a lot of restaurants don't tend to really work on the quality of taste, but of course the food is still what you expected and what can fill your stomach. With that being said, it's the service. The service is what makes a client like myself and my family come.. to the point that extra service is being done to my son. Amazing people that takes good care of the person paying but more so the people surrounding the table. I go for taste buds and the flavor - quality, but if your service is amazing.. you'll see me if you only serve 1 type of food. Thank you Ewa Beach ramen Ya for taking care of my families, and especially my wife and son. PS, if I have to pick a food, I'd pick the combo A or B meal. For a good price you can have two mini entrees and a side of gyoza, not too shabby. Thanks for reading"

Goma Tei Ramen Ala Moana

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Goma Tei Ramen was pretty tasty! I wouldn't say it was the best ramen in town but it does have some unique flavoring for a good ramen.The place is a normal sit down style, with a long bar style area for solo patrons to eat on. The service is pretty straight forward, down to business, takes your order and goes. The noodles were a little too firm for me but the broth, pork belly, and veggies included were the saving grace. I can recommend this to anyone who wants to satisfy their ramen craving or are interested in trying a slightly different style of ramen. :)"

Ramen-Ya

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (194) • $$

"Look, this isn't fancy ramen by any stretch, but it has a few things going for it:- close to home- solid value- quick takeoutand perhaps most importantly,- my picky kid LOVES itWe almost always get takeaway and opt for the Combo A or B for $16. They've raised the prices a bit in recent years, but haven't changed the portion sizes - still plenty food. We almost always get the Combo A, which has a small ramen, 4 gyoza, and a choice from a limited menu (like fried rice, mochiko chicken, a couple katsu curries, beef stew). That side item can be a meal in itself. When my keiki was smaller, we could split one of those combos between the two of us - now he winds up downing all the ramen himself and half of another. The ramen comes with broth and a separate container for the noodles, kamaboko slice, green onions, and a slice of pork. Chicken katsu curry comes over white rice, and IIRC, the mochiko chicken comes with mac salad and white rice but I usually opt for the katsu so it's been a while.They're also fast for takeaway. There are a limited number of tables (5? four-tops) but I can call my order in from Mililani, get in the car, and it's ready when I get to Laniakea Plaza in about 10-12 minutes.Parking is tight. There are a good number of spaces, but they can fill up at meal times because there are several eateries that share the lot, plus the angles of the parking rows and entrance/exit can make it difficult to get into some spaces."

Onoya Ramen

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$

"It has definitely been a minute since I've been here but the curry was just as good as I remembered. A combo with both ramen and curry runs about $22. The serving sizes are big and my husband and I were able to split a combo plus a side order gyoza and be completely satisfied. My teen had a curry gyoza full sized plate and ate every bite. We also tried the potato salad for $5 a scoop and I thought it was one of the best Japanese potato salads I've had although the price was a little high. Service was good and food came out quickly. The restaurant is clean but it's nothing fancy. My family would definitely return. PERSONAL OPINION: Dine in portions are much larger than Takeout portions."

Chef's Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (307) • $$

"Crave is on! There is no other ramen place like Chef's as the location is so convenient for us. Had to order my fave Black Garlic Parmesan and hubby trying the Miso Tonkatsu (both had so much flavor) we also had to have starters with Gyoza (homemade) and ending with sweet sesame balls (can't beat it from anywhere). Always so pleasantly friendly service and the vibe is so welcoming."

Naniwa-Ya Ramen

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (133) • $$

"Searching for a bowl of steaming hot Ramen? This is as about inexpensive option you will find for eating at the Ala Moana Mall in Oahu. The service was quick, the food was good, not sure how you can go wrong making ramen noodles. We especially liked the pot stickers. The most difficult thing about eating here is finding a table to eat at after you get your order. I would suggest having one person sit at a table before you even go wait in line."

Goma Tei Ramen Pearlridge

★★★★☆ 3.8 (766) • $$

"Gomatei has always bren a solid go-to for good value meal for Hawaii Japanese food.It's like Zippy's but make it Japanese for me, always solid food and at decent price! Their takeout bentos at around $8 is perfect! Me and my girlfriend have always had a great meal. You could go to other places, but gomatei has always been consistent enough for me to keep coming back.Curry loco moco hit better than I thought, hamburger steak was great."

Tanto Gyoza and Ramen Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (232) • $$

"Great find in Pucks Alley! Gyoza is on point. Nice crispy bottom, tasty stuffing. Comes with a small dish of salt, chili oil, and ponzu but you really don't need it because the gyoza has tons of flavor. I ordered the 3G Ramen. Garlic 3 different ways...roasted, fried, and garlic powder. This dish had tons of flavor! Wow! The noodles were perfectly cooked and chewy. My wife and son loved their ramen dishes also. Would definitely go back and try their different ramens dishes."

Ramen Bario-Ala Moana

★★★★☆ 3.8 (209) • $$

"Who would have thought at the strip mall to get the best ramen I have ever had, Delicious.Broth was flavored perfectly. The egg was super yummy."

Kamukura Surf + Dine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (51)

"Our first lunch during our stay in Oahu started with a bang! This place was great! Right in the center of Waikiki, this place is spacious and very modern. Food was great, my bbq beef ramen was exceptional, reminiscent of the popular gyu don dish in japan, but in ramen format, I really enjoyed very much. I wish they'd put more meat and less noodles, but I guess that's normal. Karage was very good, tender, juicy and with the crunchy skin, yum! Definitely recommended."

Hana no Sato

★★★★☆ 4.1 (372) • $$

"Tried this place because we were celebrating a couple birthdays. Although the place is small, they were able to accommodate all 12 of us. A friend made a reservation in advanced. There's plenty of street parking out front during weekday lunches, and they have a few spaces in the lot behind. Bathrooms are located outside via key.The menu had a great variety and I appreciated the pictures on the wall that depicted the menu items. The downside for me at least - was the wait. I was one of the last people to receive my food. We were there for almost two hours. I received my food maybe the last fifteen minutes of our time there. Our group was one of the first ones there for lunch, but it seemed like most groups got their food first and most of our table. I ordered Mapo Tofu with rice. It was decent, and had a good portion of the price.I really wanted to order the Anmitsu, but didn't want to wait long again. I might return just to try that.Yelp 2024 Challenge: 23/30"

Shaka Ramen

★★★★★ 4.5 (216) • $$

"Great service. Open space, nice place. I had The Special (Shio Ramen w/ Bok Choy & Char Siu (perfect size for me, I ate it all), with 2 sides Gyoza & Fried Rice)Oxtail Ramen (added chili powder & chili oil)Fried OysterEverything was delicious. We will totally come back."

Junpuu

★★★★★ 4.5 (981) • $$

"I really like this ramen shop because it can accomodate my non-meat eating friends with veggie ramen and veggie gyoza options.Indoor and outdoor seating available, I just don't like metal stools for seating.Food is tasty, staff is friendly, and they always give us extra napkins."

Ohana Drive Inn

★★★★☆ 3.6 (108) • $

"When you wanna cater your next gathering or party while on the westside, check out Ohana Drive Inn!Parking: Plenty of parking.Restroom: I don't recall them having a dedicated restroom.Located in Ewa Beach, Ohana's party pans provide great alternatives to holiday cooking at more affordable prices.They provide great service and their catering is usually is done on time by the time I arrive to pick up the order. For the most part they'll be able to whip up orders within a few hours before pick up, but call and check to see if they can prepare the order the same day.Party Pans-Honey Garlic Chicken-Tofu Eggplant-Chicken Broccoli-Chicken Fried Noodles-Crab PuffsTheir honey garlic chicken is my favorite from the list.Call in your orders today!"

Ezogiku

★★★★☆ 4.1 (187) • $$

"Nostalgic place that has a solid bowl of ramen and fried rice. Ezogiku used to be on University Ave and it brings back those memories of eating there with friends. The Office quote hits hard with this place, "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them." Is it from a certain prefecture? Probably not. It has basic flavors like shoyu, miso, shio, and a few others. What is my go-to? Well it's won ton ramen with fried rice. I sometimes get it with gyoza, but they can subtract it and adjust the combo cost. The fried rice is wok tossed and has a nice flavor...Pork fried rice is just great. Always good. Never had a bad scoop here. The won ton broth is clean and has a hint of ginger or that might be coming from the won tons? The prices have gone up through the years, but that's to be expected. Main thing is at the end of the meal I'm full, satisfied and didn't spent over $20 for lunch.I love that you can see them make everything at the bar. They have no back of house here. I was waiting for an appointment and happened to go back in time. It was a nice visit."

Daiichi Ramen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (156) • $$

"Ample parking but it can get busy. Same shopping center as Foodland Farms. Service is about average. Food wise, the Chicken Katsu plate is huge. One of the best plates on the island in my book."

Rai Rai Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (431) • $$

"Probably top 5 ramen I've had in my life! I highly recommend coming here and enjoying a bowl of there beef ramen. It's soooo good!"

Ramen Bones

★★★★☆ 3.8 (529) • $$

"My daughter and I decided to come here cause she told me her classmates mom works there. We came in for an early dinner Bec my daughter didn't want to eat at the mall. My daughter ordered the wonton ramen and she loved it. I decided on the mochico chicken with rice. I wanted the keiki size but she gave me too much rice that I couldn't finish it. The ladies working here were really nice and my daughter's friend was helping clean up tables and gave out iced waters. The iced waters were refreshing and I literally had 3 cups of water because I was so dehydrated. Food was delicious. The mochico chicken came out hot. Rice was perfect. There's a restroom in the back which was pretty clean. I would definitely come back to try other food items. Located inside a shopping center close to Foodland. Parking is up front and towards the back."

New Genki Ramen I

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (222) • $$

"This used to be our go to place for ramen especially when the weather was rainy or chilly. Last nite I chose something I haven't eaten before: gomoku udon.I liked the one piece of kamaboko(pink fish cake slice) and half an egg. There was very little udon on the bottom but it was good. Sadly the broth had absolutely no taste. I had to add several tablespoons of sauce we brought back from Osaka for a decent flavor.If you like veggies, there was more veggies then udon in the bowl.Perhaps I need to stick with what I'm familiar with: miso or curry ramen or Mabo tofu and gyoza or their combination with ramen, Fred rice and gyoza.Mililani has two other ramen places to date and that could be an alternative too."

Tsukuneya Robata Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (301) • $$

"A friend introduced me to Tsukuneya when I first moved to Oahu two years ago. After that, it has become our go-to spot when we face the most difficult problem in humen life..."where are we going to eat?"...I could only count a "finger full" of time that it fell through, and it was time when it had A/C failure. Skewers are always tasty and not over seasoned, or too salty by their sauce. Paitan Bijin-ni Nabe is already our favorite and must order. Staffs are always attentive. Curbe appeal might look old, but inside is clean and cozy. HOWEVER, I do wish it could upgrade its A/C system soon. Ice beer helps, but it could only cool down that much."

Kamitoku Ramen - Ward Center

★★★★☆ 4.4 (567) • $$

"Best ramen on the island. Full stop.Good service and easy parking. Highly recommend"

Onoya Ramen - King Street

★★★★☆ 3.9 (48) • $$

"A 4-hour layover at HNL brought me, my spouse and an Oahu friend to Onoya for lunch. I suggest Shiro's Saimin but was down for anything really. I ate at their now defunct Shirokiya location years ago and I believe this is their new digs. ATMOSPHERE:Tiny dining room with big windows that afford great street views. RESERVATIONS:Not necessary if they're even taken. PARKING:A few stalls in the private lot behind the restaurant, or on-street. MENU:Ramen and izakaya-style apps. Oddly no fried rice. BEVERAGE:House WhiteWine before noon? Only when I'm on vacay! Palatable and affordable Chardonnay (?). FOOD:Tonkotsu MisoI anticipated that the added miso would enhance the tonkotsu's flat flavor profile, but instead merely diluted the broth's thickness. Noodles were al dente and thin, but non-eggy in flavor. Two slices of chashu were tender but majority fatty. The halved whole egg wasnt gooey but medium-hard in temp. The amount of bean sprouts were minuscule and the bamboo shoots mainstream. I could've done without the canned corn and picked off the mound of green onions. The lunch special added 3 pieces of gyoza and a small bowl of karaage don (beef and pork were also available) for just $3.50 more. The gyozas were tasty, with thin wrappers delicately seared, accompanied by a soy-chili dipping sauce. Unfortunately, the chicken karaage were soggy and could've been fried longer. SERVICE:Greeting was immediate. Food delivery was quick but the side dishes came out at varying times. The male server was a bit impatient and rushed us during the ordering process. But, we were checked on twice. OVERALL:Fair prices. I should've stuck with my favorite broth, shoyu, but my curiosity in the hybrid tonkotsu miso broth got the best of me."

Nagoya Ramen & Bakery

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (98) • $

"We've been going to this location for quite some time and always had good experiences when it comes to the food. I love their ramen combo! I've tried char siu, mochiko chicken & chicken katsu & they're all my fave! If you go after 5pm they give free gyoza! Not sure when they do the BUY 2 GET 1 FREE pastries, but I always take advantage of that deal as well. The Azuki bean bread and the matcha bread are my fave! The lady at the counter usually seemed annoyed whenever we ordered from there, but I guess that's how she is because it's not just us that she has an attitude with. However the past week when we went to order she was a lot nicer and said "thank you" with a smile ."

Hashi & Spoon

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (46) • $$

"Located in the Kuhio Food Hall at the International Market Place, Hashi and Spoon was a-okay for a quick bite to eat while visiting the island. Items ordered:- Fried Rice Bowl ($6) with fried pork belly add on ($3)- Korean fried Chicken ($16)- Tan Tan Ramen Bowl (sorry I don't recall the price)The fried rice bowl was actually quite good. Definitely add the slices of fried pork belly for an extra $3! Very tasty and well worth it! Portion size was deceptively filling. The fried chicken was alright. Not the best I've had and not the worst. Plenty of crunchy skin, if that's your thing.I didn't have the ramen, so I can't speak to it, but my friend really enjoyed it and the portion size was fairly large.Service was not good at all though. The guy at the counter looked pretty annoyed and didn't exactly go out of his way to hide that. He wasn't rude or anything, but he wasn't exactly very nice either. Hashi and Spoon was alright. Considering price, location, and food quality you could really do a lot worse.Somebody go cheer that guy up though! lol3 stars."

Sun Sun Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (77) • $$

"We love picking up food here after an errand nearby, my husband's favorite dish is their spicy wings & curry! Their mochicko chicken is cooked perfectly & the mini portion is the perfect portion for me. Cant beat the price for two people, with tip we spent $35. The gyzo & sauce is pretty standard as if you were go to ramen ya so I always get an order on the side. I do wish they had brown rice since my husband & I prefer that over white rice. It's a small restaurant but has ample seating, the service was good & food came quickly!"

Ohana Ramen

★★★★☆ 4 (216) • $$

"Recently hit up Ohana Ramen and food was tasty as ever. I will say though, the prices have gone up quite a bit for the family meals. Probably about $15 more but serving size is still huge so I think it's fair. I love the fried rice and mochiko chicken from this place. The service has also improved which is appreciated. Now that they have been open almost a year all the kinks have been worked out. Would recommend if you are in the area."

Honolulu Noodle & Co

★★★★☆ 4.2 (123) • $$

"Popcorn chicken and noodles were good. Gyoza was a little too oily. Prices were average for Waikiki. Service was quick. Parking validation for 2 hours."

Ringer Hut

★★★★☆ 4.1 (98) • $$

"Ringer Hut has upgraded from the food court to a full sit down restaurantYelp BFF and I were thoroughly impressed. The extensive menu carries a variety of noodles, fried items, and curry.I ordered the spicy shoyu ramen and Yelp BFF ordered the okonomiyaki style saraudon. The spicy shoyu ramen was SPICY! I was expecting a mild spice, but there's a kick to it. The okonomiyaki style saraudon had crispy noodles and topped with loads of assorted stir fried veggies and meat. The second time we visited, I ordered the agemochi udon, which I really enjoyed. The broth was rich, the udon has a nice chewy texture, but the stretchy mochi made the entire dish. Definitely recommend! (alongside a side of gyoza)The ambiance is very cozy and the wallpaper gave me a Crazy Rich Asians vibe. I think this is our new go to spot.Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next!"