Top pick1$$Goma Tei Ramen Ala Moana
Ala Moana AreaยทRamen Restaurant
Spicy Tokyo-style ramen & draft beers are served up in a casual locale at the Ala Moana Center.
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Ala Moana has quietly become one of Honolulu's best neighborhoods for a serious bowl of ramen. Whether you're taking a break from shopping at Ala Moana Center or just need to warm up with a rich, steaming broth, there's a solid lineup of ramen spots worth knowing about โ I pulled together the six worth your time.
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Goma Tei Ramen Ala Moana is a go-to for spicy Tokyo-style ramen served in a casual setting right inside Ala Moana Center, while Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is well-known for its authentic Hokkaido-style bowls at mid-range prices. Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya rounds things out with an izakaya vibe alongside its ramen offerings. Spots that our editors have personally visited carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page โ look out for those as you browse.
This is a curated guide combining any of our editors' verified picks with the area's best-rated and most reputable ramen restaurants in Ala Moana. With 6 qualifying spots on the list, you've got plenty of options whether you're after a quick lunch bowl or a longer sit-down dinner.
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Ala Moana has several strong contenders, including Goma Tei Ramen Ala Moana for its spicy Tokyo-style broth and Hokkaido Ramen Santouka for its acclaimed Hokkaido-style bowls. Browse the full list on this page to find the style that suits you best.
Several spots on this list, including Hokkaido Ramen Santouka and Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya, are noted for mid-range price points, making them solid choices if you're watching your budget without sacrificing quality.
This is a curated guide that combines our editors' personally verified picks โ marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge โ with the highest-rated ramen restaurants in the Ala Moana area as cataloged across the NateEatsHawaii site. The list is reviewed regularly to keep recommendations current.
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