Here are our 8 go-to places for that ramen fix:
8. Kokoro Ramenya
Started by the ex-chef of Shinjuku, Kokoko has some of Shinjuku favorites, and a Hakata ramen to die for. Ramen is priced just right and can be shared. The place serves more than just noodles with some classic Japanese classic dishes like Tempura. And their fried rice is insanely good.
The Hakata Ramen has a creamy soup base, not as creamy as Santouka's but definitely a hit among ramen enthusiasts and foodies alike
Don't miss: Fried California Maki, Fried Rice, Hakata Ramen.
Pricing about P 280 per bowl, Hakata Ramen cost about Php 380 per bowl
Update: The original one in Roxas Boulevard is already closed but there's another branch in Fisher Mall, QC
7. Ukkokei Ramen Ron
Love 'em or hate them, Ukkokei has adhered to strict standards over the years. You've heard of the horror stories and the snootiness of their Japanese Chef. But this ramen place named after the a Chinese fowl still earns its wings among ramen aficionados.
Don't miss: Tantanmen (only 40 bowls per day), Gyoza (others love this, I feel its overrated)
Pricing about: P 380 - 420 per bowl
The Hakata Ramen has a creamy soup base, not as creamy as Santouka's but definitely a hit among ramen enthusiasts and foodies alike
Don't miss: Fried California Maki, Fried Rice, Hakata Ramen.
Pricing about P 280 per bowl, Hakata Ramen cost about Php 380 per bowl
Update: The original one in Roxas Boulevard is already closed but there's another branch in Fisher Mall, QC
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| Hakata Ramen now |
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| Fried Rice |
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| Shoyu Ramen |
7. Ukkokei Ramen Ron
Love 'em or hate them, Ukkokei has adhered to strict standards over the years. You've heard of the horror stories and the snootiness of their Japanese Chef. But this ramen place named after the a Chinese fowl still earns its wings among ramen aficionados.
Don't miss: Tantanmen (only 40 bowls per day), Gyoza (others love this, I feel its overrated)
Pricing about: P 380 - 420 per bowl
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| Miso Butter Corn |
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| Tantanmen |
6. Ramen Santouka Hokkaido
I keep going back to Santouka because the best Shio Ramen is here hands down.
I love simple flavors and Santouka delivers, whether its in MOA or Glorietta,
Some say the quality has gone down but I beg to differ. They have removed the Small, Medium and Large portions from the sets. But I love a good bowl of steaming hot ramen and pork cheeks.
Must Try: Shio Ramen, Pork Cheeks, Ebi Furai
Pricing: About P 380/ bowl and 500+ for the set, which includes rice and viand
I keep going back to Santouka because the best Shio Ramen is here hands down.
I love simple flavors and Santouka delivers, whether its in MOA or Glorietta,
Some say the quality has gone down but I beg to differ. They have removed the Small, Medium and Large portions from the sets. But I love a good bowl of steaming hot ramen and pork cheeks.
Must Try: Shio Ramen, Pork Cheeks, Ebi Furai
Pricing: About P 380/ bowl and 500+ for the set, which includes rice and viand
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| Shio Ramen Set |
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| Kara Miso Ramen, spicy and creamy |
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| Ebi Furai |
5. Ryu Ramen and Curry
Ryu keeps coming up in my lists. Why? because the place serves up sulit portions,
its value for money goodness, without shortchanging you with the add-ons.
The Shoyu Ramen is pure love, with generous helpings of Chasyu and Menma (bamboo shoots) and the tamago. Catch them at SM Jazz Mall or UP Town Center
Must Try: Tamanegi (Fried onion strips with seafood) Shoyu Ramen
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| Shoyu Ramen |
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| Tamanegi Php 175, don't miss this |
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| Chashu Ramen Php 390 |
4. Ramen Kuroda
How can you make ramen taste good and keep it affordable at the same time?
The people behind Ramen Kuroda knows the answer. Whether its their full restaurant at BF Paranaque or their takedown ramen places, Kuroda offers delicious tasting ramen at prices you'll love. Their ramen goes as low as Php 180 at their ramen joints in Aseana Pasay and RCBC Makati
Must try: Aka Ramen, a mildly spicy Hakata ramen with a strong array of flavors, Kuro Ramen, a creamy soup ramen with fragrant garlic oil
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| Kuro Ramen from their BF resto |
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| Aka Ramen from their newly opened Aseana branch |
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| Kuro Ramen from Aseana branch |
3. Ippudo
Ippudo came to the ramen craze a bit late, but this international chain is no greenhorn when it comes to ramen. Every bowl is indeed ramen perfection and seamless to a point it looks art-directed. The flavors are like a katana blade, subdued at first then it cuts you before you know it. The long lines at Megamall says it all. The question is when do they open a new branch to satiate the people's craving for ramen?
Must Try: Akamaru Shinaji ( Red Sea) slightly spicy ramen with a strong hint of garlic and miso paste. Ippudo Pork Bun - this is Chinese Cuapao with a Japanese twist, yum!
2. Ramen Nagi/ Butao
2 Words: Black King!
Expensive, quirky ramen place that serves excellent ramen.
I don't know how they make the bowl of darkness into a delicious pit of umami.
Must Try: Black King, Gyoza
1. Ramen Yushoken
Probably the reigning ramen king in town, hard to go all the way to Molito, Alabang and find long lines of people anxiously waiting for their divine ramen. This is not the most kid-friendly place, the service sucks, sharing of ramen is also frowned upon. Ramen can't be brought home or taken out, and you're given a few minutes for the smoke to settle and eat the ramen at its best temperature. Everything is on the menu is spot on.
Must try: Shio Ramen, Chjcken Karaage, Gyoza, Tsukemen
What's your favorite ramen place?
Note: This list is compiled from my different posts on ramen.
Ippudo came to the ramen craze a bit late, but this international chain is no greenhorn when it comes to ramen. Every bowl is indeed ramen perfection and seamless to a point it looks art-directed. The flavors are like a katana blade, subdued at first then it cuts you before you know it. The long lines at Megamall says it all. The question is when do they open a new branch to satiate the people's craving for ramen?
Must Try: Akamaru Shinaji ( Red Sea) slightly spicy ramen with a strong hint of garlic and miso paste. Ippudo Pork Bun - this is Chinese Cuapao with a Japanese twist, yum!
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| Akamaru Shinaji |
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| Pork Bun |
2. Ramen Nagi/ Butao
2 Words: Black King!
Expensive, quirky ramen place that serves excellent ramen.
I don't know how they make the bowl of darkness into a delicious pit of umami.
Must Try: Black King, Gyoza
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| Black King |
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| Gyoza |
Probably the reigning ramen king in town, hard to go all the way to Molito, Alabang and find long lines of people anxiously waiting for their divine ramen. This is not the most kid-friendly place, the service sucks, sharing of ramen is also frowned upon. Ramen can't be brought home or taken out, and you're given a few minutes for the smoke to settle and eat the ramen at its best temperature. Everything is on the menu is spot on.
Must try: Shio Ramen, Chjcken Karaage, Gyoza, Tsukemen
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| Gyokai Tsukemen |
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| Shio Ramen |
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| Gyoza |
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| Chicken Karaage |
What's your favorite ramen place?
Note: This list is compiled from my different posts on ramen.
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