Tanaka Ramen Izakaya - Ewa Villages

Cute little hole in the wall with amazing ramen. Probably the best I have had sense Japan. Specials tasted great. Fast and friendly staff. Very attentive.

I am never disappointed anytime we come here. The staff are always friendly and the service is pretty fast. This is a go-to spot whenever we are in the area.Vegetarian options: There are options on the menu.Kid-friendliness: I see families here all the time. High chairs are available for real little ones.Wheelchair accessibility: One level restaurant. Entry is level with the outside.

Eggs: 3 the flavor profile is ok but it’s over cookedChashu Pork: 3 lack of flavor and too Greasy so I couldn’t finish itSoup: 4 not badNoodles: 4 thick noodles not as good as the hand made ones I had in Japan but not badTrifle Fries: 3 too oily. The oil tastes like it hasn’t been changed for a while.Parking: We went at dinner time and the parking lots there were packed! So try to avoid busy time.

Food was average, nothing I would drive back for. We stopped in for some drinks and pupus. Service was good, our drinks came quickly. Their ramen was tasty. I would go here again if I wanted a later night stop in.

My first experience with Tanaka Ramen was when they first opened their Pearlridge location; we were able to eat there during their first two weeks. Ever since then, for some reason, my husband and I have been on a mission to try all their locations whenever a new one pops up. I feel like it goes without saying that if the restaurant keeps growing, chances are they are doing a great job.This review is specific to the Kapolei location, but it's crazy how consistent this business is for food, ambiance, and service at all their locations. I really appreciate the dark interior, it sticks true to their name of an Izakaya. The service is also prompt and fast, it is ramen after all, but you don't feel like you're being rushed out. I like to remind myself that the more people they can seat, the more their revenue, so my husband and I try not to take too long in ramen bars, especially when there's a wait and they're busy. If I'm being honest, I think I've tried almost all of their ramen, even their vegan ones! Now, do take into account that my husband and I order different ramens so that gives me a BOGO benefit. Their ramens has never let me down and since I'm writing this review in Hawaii winter time, it's cold and muggy, great time to have ramen. I surely appreciate the multiple locations so that we can get great tasting, quality, fast ramen almost anywhere on the island.