Japanese ramen restaurants are rapidly increasing here in the Philippines most especially around Makati City, one of the most highly urbanized places in Metro Manila.
If you are in search of the most authentic taste of ramen at a reasonable price, then I suggest you read on.
The list below shows the 10 best ramen restaurants that are very accessible while strolling around the metro and who knows, you may find your own ideal escape!
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Mendokoro Ramenba
Mendokoro Ramenba has been gaining popularity since the day it was introduced to the public. The location is very convenient since it is just situated in the metro (and at the back of a newly renovated office building).
If you want to experience authentic ramen taste from Japan, look no further as this place will bring you the most-desired ramen bowl!
The place can cater up to twenty people at a time and it may take a longer than 20 minutes to line up but I am sure, it’s worth all the time and energy.
Food tastes are to die for! The creaminess of the soup which perfectly paired with grilled chashu can be your “moment-of-heaven”, plus, the gyoza side dish bursts with flavors when consumed.
Recommended Menu:
Shoyu Ramen, Spicy Ramen, Miso Ramen, Gyoza, and Tsukemen
Waiting time:
15 – 30 minutes queue on peak hours.
Reservation:
Advance table booking is not accepted.
Mendokoro Ramenba｜Feature Reference
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| TripAdvisor | Mendokoro Ramenba (score：4.5) |
|---|---|
| Name | Mendokoro Ramenba |
| Hours | 11:00 AM – 12:00 MN |
| Budget | P500 up |
| TEL | +632 478 9625 |
| Address | V Corporate Centre, Soliman Street | Salcedo Village, Makati, Luzon 1227, Philippines |
| Holiday | None |
| Seats | 20 |
| Smoking | Non-smoking |
| Card | Credit Cards Accepted |
The place has only 20 seats so it is best to go there alone, with a friend or co-worker, or for a random date with your partner.
It also offers free WiFi so you can enjoy browsing while eating your chosen bowl!
Ramen Nagi
Ramen Nagi started here in the Philippines way back 2013 and has proven its worth in the ramen world.
What’s good about it is that you can customize your own ramen bowl to your liking from broth consistency down to the spiciness level. You can also order additional toppings like egg (ajitama) or a piece of chashu.
As for its interior design, you’d get the feel of what the Japanese ramen house is like. Service-wise, it’s indeed timely and staff was very accommodating except for some days in which there are heavier workloads yet lesser help.
Recommended Menu:
Butao King, Red King(Akao), Black King, Limited King Menu, Gyoza, and Curry Chicken Karaage
Waiting time:
15 – 30 minutes queue on peak hours (without reservation).
Reservation:
The shop may or may not accept reservations depending on the number of customers.
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| TripAdvisor | Ramen Nagi (score：4) |
|---|---|
| Name | Ramen Nagi |
| Hours | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Budget | P500-up |
| TEL | +632 750 5616 |
| Address | Level 2, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Greenbelt, Makati City |
| Holiday | None |
| Smoking | Non-smoking |
| Card | Credit Cards Accepted |
Ramen Nagi offers table dining so you can go there alone, with co-workers, with friends, with family, and with someone special.
Ramen Kuroda
Ramen Kuroda is considered to be the best place for ramen lovers who seek for a budget-friendly restaurant. Yes, for less than P200, you can already have a desirable ramen bowl that you crave for.
Since it caters to a “fast-paced-eating” style, you’ll get to be seated for 5 to 10 minutes even on peak hours depending on the number of the customers.
Although it is crowded every day, you’ll still enjoy the ambiance in this restaurant since it does not exhibit too much deets in and out.
Recommended Menu:
Aka Ramen, Kuro Ramen, Gyoza
Waiting time:
The place gets easily jampacked so I recommended visiting a little earlier/later than lunch or dinner time.
Reservation:
Unfortunately, advance table booking is not accepted.
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| TripAdvisor | Ramen Kuroda(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Name | Ramen Kuroda |
| Hours | 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Budget | P300- up |
| TEL | +632 832 6216 |
| Address | 3F RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati, Luzon 1200, Philippines |
| Holiday | None |
| Smoking | Non-smoking |
| Card | Credit Cards Accepted |
Given its wide dining area, you can go there and enjoy dining with your friends, family and someone special!
Take-out service is also available so you can still let your family experience the taste by bringing some at home.
Ron Ramen
Ron Ramen is known for rich and flavorful huge ramen servings! The broth has the authentic Japanese ramen taste, robust and truly, a refreshing flavor.
If you are seeking for a budget-friendly ramen house, this restaurant is a great place to visit when you are in Makati.
This place has been running in business even before other ramen shops started popping out like mushrooms!
If you want authentic yet cheap ramen bowl, trash away all your hesitations and just go grab some mouthwatering bowl from there!
Recommended Menu:
Miso Ramen, Cheese Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, Cheese Tanmen
Waiting time:
The average queue is 10 – 20 minutes and it only happens during peak hours (lunch and dinner time).
Reservation:
Advance reservation is highly recommended.
Ron Ramen｜Feature Reference
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| TripAdvisor | Ron Ramen (score：4) |
|---|---|
| Name | Ron Ramen |
| Hours | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Budget | P500 up |
| TEL | +632 856 4588 |
| Address | 822 Arnaiz Avenue | G/F Paseo Tesoro Bldg, Makati, Luzon 1223, Philippines |
| Holiday | None |
| Smoking | Non-smoking |
| Card | Credit Cards Accepted |
The place is a great venue when dining with family, friends, co-workers, and even for casual dates.
It also offers free parking space so for those who have cars need not to worry anymore.
Ippudo
Ippudo Ramen has always been very consistent when it comes to delivering the best ramen bowls and the most comfortable ramen dining experience anywhere around the world.
The broth consistency is rich with a robust taste of tonkotsu, and the toppings are way bigger than the others.
Talking about the ambiance, this place never disappoints at all! They have wide sofa seats for large groups and counter seats for solo diners and those with a pair.
Recommended Menu:
Shiromaru Special, Akamaru Special, Karaka Special, Tantanmen
Waiting time:
The average queue may take up to 20 minutes and it only happens during peak hours (lunch and dinner time) or depending on the number of customers per day.
Reservation:
Advance reservation is unavailable at the moment.
Ippudo｜Feature Reference
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| TripAdvisor | Ippudo (score：4) |
|---|---|
| Name | Ippudo |
| Hours | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Budget | P500 up |
| TEL | +632 239 2570 |
| Address | Level 2, Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Greenbelt, Makati City |
| Holiday | None |
| Smoking | Non-smoking |
| Card | Not Accepted |
Ippudo is the perfect ramen place for solo dining, family dining, group dining, and even for dating because of its delicious offerings and cozy environment.
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Ramen Santouka is conveniently located on the ground floor of Glorietta 4 and you can easily get there by train or taxi ride.
When ramen was first introduced in the Philippines, this restaurant is one of the most popular ones in the metro.
The taste of the broth is what keeps this chain going, of course, with a combination of different topping options to choose from.
Recommended Menu:
Shio(salt) Ramen, Kara-Miso Ramen, Gyoza, Chicken Karaage
Waiting time:
The average queue is around 10 minutes and it only happens during peak hours (lunch and dinner time).
Reservation:
Advance reservation is highly recommended.
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| TripAdvisor | Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (score：4) |
|---|---|
| Name | Hokkaido Ramen Santouka |
| Hours | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Budget | P500- up |
| TEL | +63-917-847-6087 |
| Address | G/F, Glorietta 4, Hotel Drive Makati City, Metro Manila |
| Holiday | Sunday; Holidays |
| Access | Ayala Avenue Station |
| Smoking | Non-smoking |
| Card | Credit Cards Accepted |
The restaurant has wide sofa seats that can accommodate large groups or family dining, and it also has private dining room so you can dine privately after securing a spot.
Take-out service is also available so you can still let your family experience the taste by bringing some at home.
Ryu Ramen
Ryu Ramen and Curry is owned by the famous celebrity Mr. Ogie Alcasid and his business partners and it caters authentic Japanese food like ramen and curry.
It is known to have huge ramen servings that can make your tummy fuller and bigger during or after eating!
If you are new to Japanese food, this is your chance to devour some popular food that many people rave about.
Recommended Menu:
Ryu Ramen Curry, Karaage Tantanmen, Gyoza, Agedashi Tofu, and Tamenegi
Waiting time:
No hassle queueing up for a long time because you can reserve in advance before visiting the place.
Reservation:
Advance reservation is highly recommended.
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| TripAdvisor | Ryu Ramen (score：3) |
|---|---|
| Name | Ryu Ramen & Curry |
| Hours | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Budget | P500- up |
| TEL | +632 847 1022 |
| Address | SM Jazz Mall, Nicanor Garcia Corner Jupiter Street, Bel-Air, Makati City |
| Holiday | None |
| Smoking | Non-smoking |
| Card | Credit Cards Accepted |
The restaurant offers comfortable seats for the customers so you can visit there with your family, with friends, co-workers, and special someone(for dating).
You can also enjoy the free use of WiFi so you still get entertained while finishing up your bowl and who knows, you may even get the chance to meet the famous owner, Mr. Alcasid together with his wife.
Kenji Tei Ramen House
Kenji Tei offers a lighter taste of broth compared to other ramen shops that I’ve tried so far so if you are not into rich or strong flavored ramen bowls, this place is a great option.
Aside from ramen, the shop also offers different food options like donburi, tempura, and
some curry rice meals.
The ambiance of the place is very relaxing and the dining area has lesser details that boosts the place’s cleanliness level. The restaurant’s name displays clearly well outside so you won’t get lost while finding this place!
Recommended Menu:
Spicy Negi Ramen, Miso Butter Corn Ramen, Cheese Gyoza, Crunchy Kani
Waiting time:
Long lines can be avoided if you have a secured booking but if you visit the place unplanned, it wouldn’t be too much of a hassle to get a vacant seat.
Reservation:
Advance reservation is highly recommended.
Kenji Tei Ramen House｜Feature Reference
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| TripAdvisor | Kenji Tei Ramen House(score：3.5) |
|---|---|
| Name | Kenji Tei Ramen House |
| Hours | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Budget | P500 up |
| TEL | +63 917 504 2172 |
| Address | 3/F, Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center | Ayala Center, Makati, Luzon 1228, Philippines |
| Holiday | None |
| Smoking | Non-smoking |
| Card | Credit Cards Accepted |
Kenji Tei has indoor seating options that are perfect for solo diners, with family or friends, and for dating so you won’t have any problem at all!
Mitsuyado Ramen Shokudo
Mitsuyado Ramen Shokudo offers affordable yet authentic Japanese food in Makati and in fact, it is related to the famous Mitsuyado Sei-Men (House of Tsukemen) which also serves original tsukemen or the dipping style noodle.
The broth has a light tonkotsu taste that blends well with its slurpy noodles and the combination of its toppings: chashu pork & egg, can make your tummy fully satisfied.
The staff also showed positive and friendly vibes so you can feel that they will give you a great service while and even after dining in.
Recommended Menu:
Tonkotsu Ramen, Green Matcha Ramen, Black Garlic Ramen, Chicken Karaage Don
Waiting time:
No hassle queueing up for a long time because you’ll have your own table and seat as soon as you enter the place in most cases.
Reservation:
Advance reservation is not accepted at the moment.
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| Name | Mitsuyado Ramen Shokudo |
|---|---|
| Hours | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Budget | P500 up |
| TEL | +632 719 2426 |
| Address | Roofdeck, Top of the Glo, Glorietta 1, Ayala Center, Makati City |
| Holiday | Sunday; Holidays |
| Access | Ayala Avenue Station |
| Smoking | Non-smoking |
| Card | Not Accepted |
Recommended for casual occasions like dining out with a friend, a co-worker, and also for dating.
Shinjuku Home Of Authentic Ramen
Shinjuku Ramen offers huge bowls of authentic Japanese ramen bowls with different flavors to your liking.
Sashimi and other Japanese dishes are also available on the menu so you can order whatever you want and just enjoy some delicious food!
There are tables with four seats and some are also with wide sofa style seats that are perfect for family or large groups.
Recommended Menu:
Spicy Ramen, Gyoza, Beef Tsukemen, Kani Salad
Waiting time:
The average queue is not as bad as the other famous ramen shops so don’t worry about the hassle of lining up for so long!
Reservation:
Advance reservation is highly recommended.
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| Name | Shinjuku Home Of Authentic Ramen |
|---|---|
| Hours | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Budget | 500 up |
| TEL | +632 819 1242 |
| Address | Little Tokyo, 2277 Chino Roces Avenue, Legaspi Village, Makati City |
| Holiday | None |
| Smoking | Non-smoking |
| Card | Credit Cards Accepted |
The place is perfect for solo diners, with co-workers or friends, with family, and even for casual dates.
Free WiFi service is also available so you can still browse through the net while slurping some delectable noodle soup.
