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 smiling service - cannot recommend enough!!! (It gets very busy, so come early;))
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 recommended. Delish food and warm service!!!
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 back as the staff are friendly, they are organize and has fast service. It’s the service that will make you come back to this place and the vibe as well. I love the PB Harumaki we ordered, its full of flavor and crispy on the outside. I might order a different ramen next time, ordered Kaisen Shio Ramen and it was just ok. All in all price is ok for the service youre getting.
Absolutely delicious! I had the jade ramen, and it was perfect! Spicy and flavourful. Staff were lovely, and gave a good recommendation when I couldn’t decide. The karaage chicken is a must. Definitely recommend. Speedy service as well. Looks like it’s good for big groups as well as dinner dates.
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, and chicken karaage.
The soup bases were traditional and flavorsome. The shoyu was light and refreshing, while the tonkotsu was creamy and rich. Each ramen comes with half an egg (perfect runniness), one slice of chashu (thought there could have been 1 more slice, and it was a bit too salty), bokchoy, bamboo shoot, spring onions. The tonkotsu soup was only lukewarm when served so it would've tasted better if it was hotter.
Chicken karaage was lightly battered, juicy, and tender. It was well seasoned, and dipped in jap mayo, was a very hearty starter.
The service in house was friendly and helpful, frequently topping up our water and removing empty dishes as needed. However, they never picked up the phone so I couldn't book a table.
Another ramen eatery, located in Ponsonby.
The Tuna Avo was quite refreshing, with a wasabi soy dressing. The tuna reasonably fresh.
The Tonkotsu Ramen is lightly flavoured, however there was only 2 pieces of meat served.
The Tom Yum Ramen quite interesting. The soup was slightly spicy but well flavored. Tasting different to your typical ramen.
Excellent service. We were well looked after by the staff and water were replenished quite often.
Priced at the medium range.
Food: 8.5/10
Food presentation: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value for money: 8/10
Price $20 per person excl alcohol
Delicious ramen and donburi! They also have a cute little courtyard out the back.
Food is consistent and always tastes great.
Been here so many times. Quinoa salad is the best dish we never missed. We tries chicken on rice is also really nice either.
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 come back again to try other dishes.
There are not many restaurants where your next experience is always better than the previous, and ramen Takara keeps getting better and better. The staff are very friendly and attentive, the service is quick and the food is amazing. By far the best ramen in Auckland!
Everything was really good apart from my wonton ramen broth being a little bit too salty.
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.
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 seemed to be an old enclosed deck. Our order was taken fairly quickly and outlr drinks arrived not long after this.
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 the vegetable spring rolls next time.
Definitely want to come back again.
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 too long but I can wait the best ramen restaurant even! Btw after I seat down they serve me cold water! :)
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 gingery. Unless you are a fan of ginger, I would suggest not choose this dish. And, I hope they will serve Halal version of the chicken broth based ramen!
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 soup is tasty.
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 wontons but not enough meat
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 here.
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 was amazing.
Gods of good soup! 🍜 This is THE place for an incredible array of authentic, luscious ramen 🫠 Fresh sumptuous seafood, sexy silky tofu, pheNOMinal noodles and fresh vibrant flavours. I had the Tom Yum ramen and it was beautiful - could have been spicier but you can request chillies. The service is also excellent and the outdoor garden area has such a lovely atmosphere (if you can ward off pesky flies). The beer is crisp, the warm sake goes down a treat and the prices are quite reasonable considering the culinarily expertise. ($20 for my Tom Yum ramen featuring about six huge fresh prawns) 🦐
Very yummy ramen and great portions 🍜 The restaurant has a very cool indoor patio.
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