Wagaya - Honolulu

One of the Top Ramen places I’ve had so farTaste: Definitely a five star. Ordered the Wagaya Tsukemen. Flavor is one of its kind. Not too much MSG taste like some normal ramen place, has a little pinch of yuzu flavor in the broth.The chashu slices are well done, tender and yummy.Spicy level 3 is just about right, curious on level 5 and will try next time.Service: The fried chicken is a bit slow and the waiters and waitress are not so attentive. But you won’t expect more out of a ramen place.Volume: Need to order extra fishes or extra toppings to become full. But overall, a single ramen order should give you 80% full.

This place slaps. A ramen Connaisseur such as myself thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service.Food: 5/5

LA visitor here! Was craving for some dipping ramen on my vacation and saw this place to be the most appealing.Historically it has been too difficult to find a place comparable to Tsujita Dipping Ramen. But this place puts a unique twist on dipping ramen by adding garlic spice!The portions were generous, the spice level could be adjusted, it was all for a reasonable price. 5/5 stars! The service was friendly it was a quick Uber from Waikiki. I highly recommend!

My favorite ramen spot! I ordered the Garlic Wagaya Ramen and added bamboo. The soup has so much flavor! The egg is Cooked perfectly... OMG best Ramen egg!!!! If you order a ramen that doesn't come with an egg, I recommend getting one on the side! We also ordered the corn tempura and gyoza. Nice to share. Other visits I have ordered the chicken karaage and daikon salad, those are delicious as well. Wait time: no reservations but you can put your name on their waitlist on their online site before heading to the restaurant, so this saves a lot of waiting time. You will be able to see wait time and where you are on the list. Restaurant is clean and simple. Parking: small parking lot out front and street parking. I've always gotten parking in the parking lot.

Someone say ramen? Try out Wagaya on King in the McCully/Moilili area located in a tiny strip mall with Mama Woo's closest to King. Parking is very limited, so planning your visit is helpful but street parking is available if the lot is full. This place does do queuing when the are maxed out, so also plan on waiting a couple minutes after parking or walking in.Inside is modest with chair and tables seatings, and depending on the size of your group, they can try to rearrange the tables to accommodate your group. On a past visit, we had nearly a dozen and were split up, but we totally understood, for we waited 40 mins before we got in. Though, they will do their best to get your group in all at once and hopefully together.Since my very first visit to Wagaya, I wasn't impressed. Noodles were stiff, dashi was tasteless, but as I kept returning, their noodles have improved and the dashi is so different now, I can't remember what that first taste was.The first dish I tried was the Garlic Miso, and as mentioned I wasn't impressed. Will try again later... my favorite though is the Shio with thin noodles and less salty. Don't recall getting those options with the Garlic Miso in my initial visit. The Tantan was nice and full of flavor, but didn't really reach my palette. My friend said his Gyodashi Shoyu was very tasty and ono! Besides the ramen, the side dishes are ono-worthy. Gyoza with ramen is like rice with plate lunch, gotta have. Their gyoza is medium sized and tasty, but the pupu to get is the Chicken Karaage. Huge boneless pieces, fried perfectly, just don't eat them right away... they're HOT.Service is super fast and friendly. The may seem a little rushed, but as you will experience, they are quite busy. So pro-Japanese style tip... sign up, get in, eat, and pay on your way out. As a curtesy to everyone waiting, try not to linger after eating, for others are waiting to get their shot at some grub. Of course, if no one waiting, no worries. If the debate is what ramen to eat, then give Wagaya a shot. If you just hungry, give Wagaya a shot. Till my next visit, Grind On, Pau!