Taiyo Ramen

After many mishaps with the food in Hawaii, we did not have high expectations. This food court ramen restaurant really exceeded all my expectations. The ramen noodle was bouncy, which was unexpected. The soup seasoning was a bit on the heavy side, and that is just the way I like it. I will definitely return during my stay.

20 years ago, I worked at the baseball card store behind the original location; used to eat here at least twice a week for a year before I went to college. Back in town visiting and heard they would be closing soon. Ordered my old favorites - pork fried rice, beef curry, and gyoza. It's like I went back in time 20 years! The food is still amazing. Thanks for all the great food and memories; enjoy your retirement!

I regret not trying this place sooner. I've always passed it up because I thought it was just another ramen shop. I was totally wrong. Although the menu isn't vast, they do have a lot more than just ramen. The prices are very reasonable and the portions generous. When I walked in, a table was being served a huge plate of kimchee fried rice that was enough for 3-4 people. I was already impressed at that point. I ordered the Spicy Seafood Udon. It was a giant bowl of light yet zesty broth loaded with lots of goodies. I liked that they used a lot of vegetables too. This was a very impressive bowl of soup. I've got to go back and try them again before they close down. I hope they relocate and stay in business. Unfortunately the building is to be knocked down for yet another highrise.

Food is still as good as I remember from when I first tried it over 10 years ago. Don't know if their logo or name changed, but still great. They used to have a mix with ramen, fried rice, and gyoza I believe which was awesome. Hope maybe they'll bring that back one day. We got there at almost 8pm I think, it was pretty slow so getting a table was quick and food didn't take very long to get to our table. We'll definitely be back again.

Going to miss this place due to this corner being bought out for construction of another 40 story high rise condominium project. Hope they find another place…close. Love their ramen. Since they have to vacate, thought I’d finally fork out the money and try their oxtail ramen. Love that the meat just fell off the bones. Although I like my broth a little more richer, it was tasty. The other person ordered the shrimp tempura udon, although she gave me her shrimps because she doesn’t eat shrimp. Whatever…really enjoyed shrimp tempura with dipping sauce…yum. My only regret is that been coming here for years and never tried their curry. Maybe one day if they ever open another place. Excellent service.

I’ve been going to Taiyo since they were on Kapiolani Blvd and it’s still as good as ever! I usually get the BUTTER RAMEN with side order CHAR SIU and GYOZA. The BEEF CURRY is also EXCELLENT, authentic Japanese style curry. The best part is they’re OPEN LATE. It’s a great place to stop by on the way home.