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Ramen Takara Ponsonby

84/100 (2024 ratings)

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"SUPER FRIENDLY! They go out of their way to accommodate any dietary needs, the ramen are very yummy, they have a baby chair, nice ambiance and..."

Gloria Za

"It was our first time to eat at this place and we were just over the moon with the food and the superb service to our group by Jake. Highly..."

Mylene Miranda

"I had the Tonkotsu Ramen with Wontons and extra garlic chips last night and it did not disappoint. I shall bring more friends! Thank you,..."

Jp Beloria

"I have been going there for 9 years great service and even better food always busy . Love the ramen great tantan men . Lived in japan for 15 years..."

Greg Wootton

"Loved the place, crew, and the food! Authentic Japanese..."

Taryn June Saavedra-Galicia

"Best ramen I've tried in Auckland! Lots of vegetarian options, so I must come back to taste them..."

Claudia Ines Gonzales Pino

"Best Ramen in my life! Loved the atmosphere of the shop..."

Tomo Anderson

"Friendly staff and best ramen in town! Keep it up..."

June Dimapilis Liong

"Really bloody delicious! Great vibe. Lovely people. Had the miso ramen. Amazing...."

Sarah Frizzell

"It Is By Far the nicest food in Auckland and it's Japanese owned which makes it quiet unique.. The pork noodle soup and gyoza is a great combination..."

Chris O'Donoghue

"My favourite restaurant in..."

Rick Parry

"Good service - fast and friendly staff. Good location, in the heart of Ponsonby. I love ramen, but I cant say its the best I tasted. I might come..."

Charmed Foodie

"Absolutely delicious! I had the jade ramen, and it was perfect! Spicy and flavourful. Staff were lovely, and gave a good recommendation when I..."

Lulu Smith

"Cheap and fast service for really good ramen! I always order the OG's at each ramen place to compare - today we got the shoyu (only $11), tonkotsu,..."

Doris Ma

"Another ramen eatery, located in Ponsonby.The Tuna Avo was quite refreshing, with a wasabi soy dressing. The tuna reasonably fresh...."

Lucy

"Delicious ramen and donburi! They also have a cute little courtyard out the back. Food is consistent and always tastes..."

Stacey

"Been here so many times. Quinoa salad is the best dish we never missed. We tries chicken on rice is also really nice..."

Jariya

"My friend and I both we had Tonkotsu Ramen, which was pretty good, not too salty and the pork tasted so yummy. Service was friendly and quick. Will..."

LilianMonaghan

"There are not many restaurants where your next experience is always better than the previous, and ramen Takara keeps getting better and better. The..."

Sofia

"Everything was really good apart from my wonton ramen broth being a little bit too..."

Gabby

"The broth is really tasty and the noodles are super slippery. Wait staff and chef didn’t mind changing the order to exclude bamboo shoots. ..."

Michael Tohu

"Best ramen place, hands down. Extra helping of noodles on top makes an unbeatable, satisfying combo. Staff are always polite and friendly, hats off..."

Jay Morales

"It was our first time to try the ramen in this place. We ordered tonkotsu and it was delicious; not salty at all. Their kaarage chicken was good. It..."

Tez

"Delicious ramen!! I keep coming back for more. Very authentic and the size portions are great. Full of flavour and you are left very full! Great..."

Chrissy Misa

"Fantastic ramen. I had tonkustu and my friend had Kaisen Ramen. Both so tasty! Fresh food and lovely environment. Always a pleasure to come here for..."

Florenz F

"A lovely ramen shop in ponsonby, they have outdoor and courtyard spaces which is really cozy. Their tantan ramen consistently good and karage chicken..."

MCP

"Their karaage chicken is a must ! Very good authentic ramen, love the tonkatsu but will be good to have more than 1 slice of pork ....a bit sad! ..."

Re Che

"Spicy black tan tan ramen was delicious, especially on a cold winter night. Got to taste the Tom yum ramen which I didn't enjoy - tasted just like..."

J Eats

"Service was friendly and prompt with the food being absolutely great. The chashu ramen was filling and consists of more than 2 pieces of meat ad a..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Always great friendly service. And the ramen is amazing. Love the tonkotsu ramen which is rich without being fatty. And then there is the special..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Craving for ramen in the last couple weeks and decided to give a try for Ramen Takara which is i can say this one of the best in Auckland.. ordered..."

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"beautiful atmosphere in the courtyard! wish i had discovered this place sooner. i had the vegetarian ramen which was sadly quite bland, but the..."

Machu

"BEST RAMEN PLACE IN AUCKLAND!As a complete newbie into the wonderful world of ramen, I first entered Ramen Takara with a lot of apprehension,..."

Sushmitha D

"Always have the nicest meals here and the delightful staff are an absolute credit to the restaurant. I highly recommend the Ban ban chicken and the..."

John

"One of our go to ramen places in Auckland. Clean, tasty and priced at around $16. Prefer the Browns Bay branch one though for some reason, maybe cos..."

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"Not usually a massive fan of ramen but the tan tan noodles here were delicious and for the first time ever I finished the whole bowl of noodles!! The..."

Lizzie

"Very pleasant experience, staff were very friendly and polite. Raman was full of flavour and karaage chicken was nice and crispy but still juicy..."

Laisa N Julessa

"Had dinner here not too long ago. I like the place. It was pretty spacious, comfortable and pleasant. The service was good and friendly. ..."

Tony Wan

"A little discreet Japanese Ramen place here in Ponsonby, had the Japanese style won hon ramen here, their version of the won hon here is more flat..."

Diner8Here

"Cute and cosy with a tasty and fresh menu. Great atmosphere and good service. Prices are great and the Ramen is authentic and divine. Highly..."

MAD

"Omg this place is a gem! 🍜 🌶 I love the Tom Yum ramen, the Nagoya Chicken don and the Salmon Avocado salad and would happily have any one most..."

Alex Neilson

"Resonable price with nice staff.Especially I love the noodles condition.Want to be there at least once a week.Can't wait to be there..."

Shanny

"This is one of the best quality Japanese restaurants in Auckland and it is conveniently located along Ponsonby Road. We had a chance to visit it..."

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"This place is pretty yumbo. Been there twice now with friends and always had the best time. Im not even a big ramen noddle soup bowl lady but the..."

Mrs Little Flower

"First time: averageSecond time: pretty goodMaybe it’s the consistency or chefs were different?But I would still recommend this place..."

Darren Big Belly

"One of the best Ramen places in town. Well priced. And very good options. Nice place to sit. The stock used is very well made. Family friend. Staff..."

Alas

"My partner and I love this place! Have been to both the browns bay and ponsonby ones for dinner multiple and loved both every time we go! It’s a..."

Tiffiny Begley

"Ordered the spring rolls and two bowls of ramen. The spring rolls were tasty and well made. The tonkotsu ramen was good, with good pork broth. The..."

Vanessa

"One of our favourites in Ponsonby. Reasonable price, great food, great service. There are also seatings in the garden backyard which is really nice...."

Khloe

"Came here 2 weeks ago and once again we have been impressed with the food and the service. They have a vegan option and lots of different choices on..."

Heiata

"special ramen with not bad pricing. Ordered: pork belly spring rolls, spicy jade ramen and wonton ramen. Spring rolls were very very average. The..."

Try_something_new

"One of the more decent Ramen restaurants. Has a nice atmosphere and the service staff were very attentive and welcoming :) price are also..."

Tan.ned

"I'm usually all for the bento boxes but decided to try ramen instead. Number one, because the place is called Ramen Takara and number 2, because the..."

I_like_pickles

"I love this place, such a gem. Such delicious ramen, and sooo cheap for what you get. Attentive service, the dumplings are delicious and you get so..."

Hazel.crook

"Just visited for the first time! I had such a great surprise! prices are decent, the place is really cozy and the service is great. I will definitely..."

Mariana Jiménez

"Great service even on a busy day, went for lunch with a friend, again attentive and not intrusive pleasant meals and heated courtyard. A staple for..."

ChefAMG

"Great authentic ramen. Broth is a little on the salty side but it is still full of umami flavour. All in all an enjoyable experience. Will be back..."

Chefaldini

"I went here the other day with a few girlfriends and oh my god.... It was AMAZING! We were seated out in the courtyard which was quite..."

Shay

"Small and cozy ramen restaurant in the middle of busy Ponsonby. We had the Tan tan ramen (spicy), Tonkotsu ramen and Karaage chicken. Ramen was done..."

Bella Luv Food

"Let me start by saying service was good. Arrived around 9:25pm when they close at 10pm. Waiter was friendly and kind enough to check with the kitchen..."

Jason Yeoh

"Since winter started and up to this day, I've got a constant ramen craving and have tried few joints and this place is my favourite by far. Not only..."

MS LKDG

"One of the best ramen place in town, rich flavour soup, reasonable price, very cosy definitely will go back for their ramen. Tonkatsu ramen..."

Julie

"Been here a few times. Love this place. Generous potions, fast and delicious food :) service is always awesome. The courtyard outside is super cute..."

Allie

"A very busy ramen cafe in Auckland.🍜 So far, this is one of the best ramen in auckland that I had tried. 🍴Excellent customer service too...."

Bunny Bantilan-Clapano

"Ramen is the best of soup noodle 😋 Takara serves good Ramen 🍜I like about the decor, cleanness & friendly service.They also have..."

Chico

"Very good food. Have a variety. Nice vegetarian menu. Price is really good. Service is excellent.Would definitely visit again. Would recommend..."

Henry Patel

"Being a big fan of the browns bay outlet we tried the Ponsonby restaurant last week. The ramens were spot on and the service was good. The only thing..."

Pamela Mansell

"Upon entering it looks like a tiny restaurant joint, but actually there is a coridor that leads to another seating section. Who would have known lol..."

Hungus Girl

"Speaking of Japanese Ramen, Takara is the one that you should not be ignored.Hidden on buzzing Ponsonby road, this Takara is such a gem...."

Angel Deng Yun

"Ramen Takara is a family favourite for us and our 3 teen guests we frequently dine here with. We've also done takeout on several..."

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"Absolutely my favourite place to go. Outstanding service every time. Tried the avo and tuna this time, and it was amazing! Can't wait to go..."

Meg Bella Blakely

"Walking through Ramen Takara Ponsonby is like jumping through the wardrobe to Narnia, except its Tokyo and it smells heavenly.The..."

Hello Rosie

"I've been here for lunch constantly for the last month lol, love all ramen but my favorite is number 11 on the menu, crispy noodles with stir fry..."

Vyctorya Vo

"I've been told by many Japanese they make the best raamen in Auckland. The noodles are amazing, the texture is fun and enjoyable. The soup..."

Tony Ma

"I have a Japanese tell me this is the best ramen available in AKL, and I have a Taiwanese tell me this is the best ramen with taste of Japan. I like..."

Sindy Xian

"Loved the resto. Provided a great ambience. We had the tonkotsu ramen and the pork belly ramen. They were great and if we lived here, we would..."

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"Saw my friend's post and her review about this place.It was even beyond my expectation!Tonkotsu ramen - I asked the wait staff to make it..."

Gabriella Devita Febiola

"Best ramen in town! Many people has told me to try this ramen and actually it's beyond my expectation. Food: I got myself tonkotsu ramen. The..."

Anastasia Kadir

"One of the best ramen places in Auckland. Everything I tried was very good, the gyoza, the super crispy fried lotus roots and the tonkotsu ramen..."

Diogo Reck

"Service was fantastic. The flavours in the wontons were incredible. Would love to come back. The decor was simple and cute. Portion sizes were huge,..."

Eve Lewis

"I'm a Ramen nut. I get especially excited about Tan Tan. Like Crazy for the stuff. I went to Hawaii last year where there are Tan Tan..."

Garrick

"It was Sunday afternoon and me and my daughter felt like ramen so we thought we should try this place. We had tongkatsu ramen and wonton ramen and..."

Jenny Son

"Well this place is good, but so do lots of other Ramen places. Nothing too special about any of their dishes, certainly not stand out within the..."

Cupy Dee

"Originating from the slopes of Mt Fuji, Ramen Takara joins us in Ponsonby in the building where Clearwater Peak used to be. The restaurant opens up..."

Husk Creative

"Had such a great lunch wiz my boyfriend in a rainy day. We came here because of friend's recommended. But the dishes didn't let us down. We ordered..."

❤️Irene

"Dined here last night for a friends birthday (Friday night.) the place is very small and it's located by Mekong Baby (parking was super easy!) very..."

Nathalie

"After reading lots of good review about the place, it's time for me to try it myself :) The service was really friendly and warm welcomed...."

Tanz

"I reckon this is one of the best japanese place in Ponsonby. The staff were really friendly and very accomodating. The ambience was really..."

Karl Evangelista

"We came here as we were recommended that this is the best ramen place in Auckland.The decor was lovely. Not what you would expect of a..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"I first dropped into Ramen Takara to satisfy my noodle cravings at the suggestion of a friend, and I have not hesitated to recommend Ramen Takara..."

Sophie Todd

"Went here for dinner here last night. We ordered the tsukemono, chasu ramen, wonton ramen, pork gyzoa and karaage chicken. The tsukemono was fresh,..."

Hannah Gear

"Loved your ramen. So flavoursome and filling! Thank you for being accomodating and having your friendly staff to serve us! And not rush us out the..."

Purita Mok

"I love ramen! The layout of this place is absolutely awesome!! The decor and the tables are just so modern, with such an awesome flow. I would come..."

Wanderlust

"Ramen ramen ramen this one was so tasty. The menu confused me but they kindly explained that items with the vegetarian sign mean that they can take..."

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"My partner was craving ramen so we decided to give Ramen Takara a go, on a quiet late Sunday afternoon. We asked to sit in the booth but the waitress..."

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"Awesome service and prompt with getting food on the table. I tried fried chicken and pork belly spring roll. Fried chicken was nice but pork belly..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Every time I try a ramen restaurant, I try my favorite tonkostu ramen first. The famous tonkotsu ramen uses a broth made from pork bones. I can't..."

Flora

"Conveniently located on Ponsonby Road, this place was buzzing for a weeknight. Although there is seating inside, I'd suggest heading out to the..."

HJ

"Great spot especially at the sunny backyard, used to be a another cafe in the past and changed ownership several times so good to see a nice change..."

Richie Chewy

"I normally prefer fried noodle to soup noodle but this one...the chicken ramen that I have is just delicious. The portion is just right and the soup..."

Yusoff Kamal

"My partner and I have been to Ramen Takara a few times now. The 2nd time we ate here the staff had remembered us from 3-4 weeks prior from our..."

Kieran

"Came here tonight with friends. The main thing with ramen is the soup. The miso ramen was above average. The soup is certainly not as salty as what..."

WongTable

"Solid ! Ramen noodles hit the spot, the pork Ramen to die for! Can't fault the simplistic nature if Japanese cooking, recommend this place to anyone..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"I d probably rate this place as the makers of the best ramen in town. We tasted ramen number 6 and 7 from the list, and loved both. The service is..."

Selin

"My husband and I were craving for ramen so we decided to try this new place in Ponsonby. The interior of the restaurant is definitely better than..."

Patriz De Leon

"This place is so cute and the service was so lovely. Unfortunately the food left us feeling unsatisfied. The bean sprout salad was remarkably small..."

Samantha Galvez

"Dined @ Ramen Takara last night and it definitely met our expectations. Between the two of us, we shared the tan tan ramen, steamed gyoza, pan fried..."

SS

"I went here on a fairly dismal rainy evening. Being that it was a Saturday the place was fairly busy, but even with the busyness if the place my..."

Vincent Warner

"Ramen takara started out in Browns bay on the north shore, and recently started their second branch in ponsonby. It's a little store out front but..."

Peifen Chua

"We visited this place for dinner on a weekend night. We had a very early dinner at about 5pm+ but seems reservation was very essential. We ordered..."

Cindy Ong

"My first experience at this RamenJapanese , I soon discovered its has more than ramen on offer.Firstly , the welcome ,service,atmosphere and..."

Michael

"This was our first visit to Ramen Takara, and to be honest I didn't even know it had replaced the old Landreth & Co cafe on Ponsonby Road (must get..."

Paul Ballard

"Absolutely stunning good and service. Ponsonby you are lucky the folks in Browns Bay are sharing this gem with you... Well done Yuki and the team..."

Mrpuna

"Food 4.5Value 3Service 3Atmosphere 4I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, its very authentic and probably the best ramen I've ever..."

Kelly

"Went here for Fathers day lunch. Was greetrd by host friednly inviting smile and shown to our table out the back down some internal stairs in what..."

Fred O

"I came here for lunch. And I could get a great service, fresh food and really good ramen! But the pork spring rolls were just okay. might gonna try..."

So won K

"The service was so great even tho I was a kid coming to eat alone they treat me so well the food was good but it take about 10 minutes it’s kinda..."

Pusita Lertratthakarn

"The vegetarian version of Tom Yum ramen is delicious compared to other places in Auckland. The only problem I had was just the Harumaki was too..."

Muhammad Taqiyuddin

"Ramen are really really good. I'm not a specialist but it's the best I've ever eaten. Ramen Tonkotsu are really good. The egg is well cooked and the..."

Adrien Gaucher

"Really right atmosphere, ramen was good but only let down by the low amounts of meat in the wonton. Affordable and tasty ramen even with double..."

jay C

"Had Ramen miso it actually really good, a bit pricy here, Ramen and 1 beer cost me 40 NZD, but overall it good, staffs very friendly..."

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"I still remember the karaage and jade ramen being really good from two years ago. Should have gone back sooner because the karaage and tantan ramen..."

Ben

"Gods of good soup! 🍜 This is THE place for an incredible array of authentic, luscious ramen 🫠 Fresh sumptuous seafood, sexy silky tofu,..."

Syd Eats

"Very yummy ramen and great portions 🍜 The restaurant has a very cool indoor..."

Cristina Luces

"We enjoyed a delicious dinner here, the portions are very big, super well served. We will definitely be coming back. It's just a little bit sad they..."

Floriane Peter

"Literally the best Ramen I'm the entire Auckland city. It is a well known icon. Just superb!! 5 stars..."

Just Cliff

"I have visited Ramen Takara a few times now, and it is consistently impressed me. The ambiance is inviting with a very cozy atmosphere that makes you..."

Ayu Burrows

"My favourite place on the planet, we come probably every two weeks and have never been disappointed. When people try and assert any other restaurant..."

Haylee

"Good and bad parts. Staff were great! Food hit and miss. Spring rolls were yum! The chicken was yum! But the gohan/sticky rice with the chicken was..."

GPS1677

"We had a Ramen soup for lunch. It was ok ,but I had more tastefull Ramen eat before. The service was very friendly and fast, the ambiente was nice..."

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"Ordered jigoku ramen - I can taste the spice and i love spicy food (so this is good - not many places can achieve this), broth was tasty but a little..."

MCP

"Hidden gem in town..."

Yamini Chirutkar

"Came here last night for dinner - The atmosphere really gives out the authentic Japanese restaurant feel. Only thing missing out is the lanterns and..."

Peanut

"Delicious ramen, the flavour of the broth is nice and deep. Totally recommend this place over the others I have tried in Auckland CBD. The atmosphere..."

Mocha

"They have their own taste of Ramen! I like Jikoku ramen with fried rice:)..."

Dw.tonyyy

"Came twice to this small Japanese gem now and I have to say it is a true treat, ramen came out fast (within 5 mins) although this was at 11 on a..."

Edouard D'Anglejan

"Nice little Gem in the city.. Just located minutes from the Sky Tower and Viaduct, I got their most popular dish (Ichiban Chashu Ramen) and it did..."

Luke Rooney

"I've been here several times for lunch. Always to have Ramen. The most recent visit was a week ago with a colleague of mine. I had the most..."

Erin TwoCent Baldwin

"Had a lovely lunch here today. It is quite a small place with limited seats but because there is construction going on outside, I think that is..."

Crackerjacker

"My japanese friend recomended me to go this place long time ago, finally I got a chance to visit here by chance. It was quit time to have a late..."

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"Small place on Albert street that brings back Tokyo memories. It's a popular place and it means you've got to wait just a tiny bit if you hit the..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Went on Monday for a quick ramen fix. Generous and delicious portions with thick pork cutlets. Perfect food for winter for sure. Going again tonight..."

Mae

"Jigoku Ramen is always to go! Big portion and lots of pork in it. Always add Chashu on top! It is just melting in your mouth. Spicy level 3 has much..."

MatildaK

"For about 3 years I've had a ramen spot in town that has been my favorite. My friend convinced me to try Ichiban and I'm sorry to my old ramen spot..."

Amindha Fernando

"For me this is the best ramen in the city! So flavourful and such a rich broth ! And if you don’t want to spend lots get the lunch menu! It’s a..."

Anaís Almeida

"I super love this place!! It is quite small but it will give you the "feels" of eating in an Authentic Japanese restaurant PLUS their ramen is soooo..."

EA.

"Amazing vibes, small restaurant with a big personality. Gave me Japan vibes even though I don't even know what Japan vibes are like lol. Ramen was..."

Mo Hussaini

"Nice cozy restaurantFood was niceAnd the price is reasonableBest restaurant when you need supper at late nightHappily being..."

Julie

"Favourite Japanese spot in town, have been to Japan a couple of times and they’ve done a great job of keeping their ramen and atmosphere authentic...."

Seo

"As far as I know, there are only two ramen shops in Auckland that makes you feel like you've gone to Japan as soon as you've stepped into it..."

Tan Wang

"Came here for a late dinner with my friend and we both picked Stamina Ramen ($15)❤️: I usually eat the classic ramen (like a few pieces of..."

The Poor Foodie

"ordered chicken katsu don and donkotsu chashu ramen. the food came out quickly. the ramen was delicious the soup wasn't salty and the chashu was..."

Sonia Son

"Went here about a month ago with some friends. It was good Japanese food. Good options on the menu, to suit everyone. Flexible hours which..."

Foodie

"I'm not much of a ramen type of girl, but I actually really enjoyed this. I find ramen quite salty for my liking but this was not too salty at all or..."

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"A small hidden germ tucked away in Albert street. We ordered tonkatsu ramen and the broth was awesome. Dont expect to have a good view due to..."

Quinn Mai

"Ordered Chashu Ramen and Jiagoku Ramen (Death level spicy.) Although the death ramen didnt burn my ass but definitely good flavour of spice and pork..."

Aaah400

"small place but with a cheerfull and happy atmosphere. And believe me...the food is to die for...all sorts ramens, dons and all the other normal..."

João Plácido

"Came here on a cold Thursday night. As we went inside, we didn’t expect the place to be so small as it could only fit around 8-10 people, but it..."

Jason Zhang

"Tasty Japanese ramen with good quantity. The soup is full of flavor, however sometime I feel not very comfortable after having all the soup. Maybe it..."

Steven Li

"I keep coming back to this spot. Everything they make is delicious, and if you dine in, you almost forget you're in downtown Auckland. The spicy pork..."

Rafael Fonseca

"Best Japanese noodles in town. Open late till 2am. Very goo place to meet friends and enjoy the night. Although the space is limited and you may need..."

Jeff Wei

"My friends recommended this place so I went. I have to say I am a little disappointed when I first got there. The bar was really small, only kitchen..."

LuciferTSN

"For your late night ramen craving Ichiban it is. Late hours and the staff is genuinely friendly. Best ramen out of whole CBD. trust me on this one...."

Issie

"First time to try this with my partner. I ordered the Ichiban Miso Ramen and it was really good! A bit spicy which I like. Big serving too! I..."

Nik Kho

"Used to have a quick dinner here while I was waiting for the bus to north shore. It is a small but lovely shop that you can see how staff prepare..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"Ichiban is a small ramen shop with bar seating around the shop. They close late which is good and the shop windows get all fogged up from the hot..."

Aniva Huang

"Excellent lunch value at this tiny ramen outlet. A good range of classics priced at $9.50. I recommend the tonkatsu ramen set - extremely satisfying...."

Paul O

"I come to this ramen bar to have one ramen only - Jigoku ramen "danger" which I found out from my japanese friend, means Hell ramen. I can't seem to..."

ShoRt

"It's a very small restaurant with only one waiting staff and one chef. They have lunch special from Mon to Fri, all choices are $9.5. We ordered..."

Zoe Huang

"This is the best Japanese ramen restaurant in the City or in Auckland. This tiny restaurant is opened kitchen so you get to watch how your food is..."

Brave Eat

"I love this restaurant! Quick service, good food and affordable prices! Also, it is opened until late! Ramen and Tonkatsu are my favorites!..."

Erika Tutiya

"Best Japanese ramen in Auckland that I've had! Best Japanese ramen in Auckland that I've had! Best Japanese ramen in Auckland that I've had!..."

Isgracie

"Best as always!! Big lover of their miso ramen and lunch special just AMAZING! It'd be the best thing happened in your whole day if you could pop in..."

Wendy Zhou

"Skunky and low key in downtown Auckland normally doesn't draw too much attention - but when it does you bet it's for a good reason. Ichiban serves..."

Gentlepig

"One of the best ramen places in Auckland! This store is small and cosy. It only has 7-10 seats available and has a lot of Japanese celebrities'..."

Jay

"Our favourite place for japanese ramen! Such a lovely cosy little place with a real Japanese vibe. Makes you feel like you are in the busy city of..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"I'm half japanese so I know what real ramen tastes like, and I think ichiban comes closest to the real thing out of all the ramen restaurants I've..."

Lara

"Came to Ichiban for a late night dish on a Friday night. The place is small but you definitely can pack about 8 people in their comfortably. The..."

Lozalock

"Great little place for a quick and healthy meal... authentic and no-frills with great prices to match. Having had a large lunch on Christmas Day we..."

Wolfie W

"I ordered a chicken fried noodles and expected it taste just like other Japanese restaurant but I was wrong!!! Their sauce is different and it's a ..."

Sylvester Yan

"Compact/Little Japanese Place for Quick Bites. Went to this place on Halloween for dinner with Reshma. Though the place was too tiny for us to eat,..."

Anup Choudary

"I went to Ichiban restaurant on last week with two of my friends. The staff greeted us so warmly. I was so impressed. I have heard before that..."

Shamil

"The best ramen in Auckland! I love this place and have been there many times. It's tiny and has a good..."

Manckiwi

"Little Tokyo:) good good..."

Tino

"YUMMIEST PLACE IN TOWN!!i've always go there for my ramen and they never failed me :) me and my friends loves the place, so japan like and..."

GARFY

"I used to work at this restaurant nd I think this place does good job. It's hard to make Japanese food wit some limited ingredients in NZ but very..."

Tetsu

"Based in lower Albert Street, Ichiban may be a restaurant that could be given a miss at first glance. But don't let the small restaurant fool you,..."

Karuna Govind

"I give ichiban a 5.0 rate! May be that is the best ramen in auckland! But the Gyoza is just so so and the fried noodles is greasy......ramen soup is..."

Fay Bao

"Excellent Japanese ramen was served in very quick time. The vege ramen was great ,the broth was spicy and made to perfection . Would recommend to..."

Kaushikc_32

"Ichiban is a tiny Japanese restaurant in the heart of the city, reminiscent of the little ramen shops you see in movies. Catering for not more than..."

Nom Nom Panda

"I consider Ichiban to be the best Japanese Ramen shop in the whole of Auckland. The food is magnificent, i ate there many times and the..."

Anas D Alo

"Ichiban ramen is located along a very secluded street in Auckland CBD. First time in this city and at night 90% of the shops are closed at 8pm on a..."

Johnny (jman)

"Quaint little spot for a quick bowl of ramen. The spicy one is very spicy - went with level 3 and struggled so recommend going lower or opting for..."

Jo F

"This place used to be a hidden gem but appears to be cost cutting as pork chashu has been replaced with chicken breast slices across the menu. I..."

Mindy Song

"Hidden Gem in Auckland city. We had the take out meals - jigoku ramen noodle, ichiban original curry with rice - chicken and Ajitama eggs and bamboo..."

ATGC

"We ate at the lunch bar up front which is a little cramped. Soup was tasty but level 3 heat was a bit more than I needed! Egg was extra where I'm..."

Craig Smith

"Ramen's good. Their chashu on the ramen is chicken. I'll go back to eat at this..."

DW M

"Didn't expect to meet such authentic Japanese Ramen in the center of Auckland - both miso based and soy sauce based were very much like what I've had..."

Shin Rafael

"Ramen, great. Loved the portion size and loved the rich broth I had. Mine was a bit spicy, in my opinion a very satisfying spice level. We got..."

Hugo Chou

"(Photo taken before level 4 August lockdown) Ramen was incredibly delicious! The portions given were amazing and the food was reasonably priced 🤤..."

Von Caboteja

"Such a tiny restaurant, but that adds to the experience and feel of the place. You're right next to the kitchen and can see the meals being prepped...."

Michael Davidson

"Really friendly staff. Food selection is large, reminded me of Japan. The flavours in the ramen could have been a bit saltier as I found mine a..."

Jade C

"Yamm!! A little bit salty but taste..."

김민희

"Place is small, not many seats..... but the food came out quickly and was incredibly delicious..."

Steven Smith

"I’ve been here 3 times, and always felt happy after finished the meal. Nice&kind staffs and also delicious food!❤️ I’ve tried Ramen, Curry..."

Kyeong eun Kim

"The best Japanese Ramen I ever had in my life apart from the ones I had in Japan. The moment when you enter this place, you will feel local Japanese..."

Heemin Kim

"This is what ramen should be. The place is small, only seating 10 people at best but the wait isn't long, and it is worth..."

Vicente YE

"Beautiful food! Made with love. Amazing customer service! And a great place to sit and eat. These guys have set the..."

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