Build Your Own Ramen

I went on a Saturday afternoon and walked by. My first time at this place. There was no wait, the staff is friendly and the food was good. I went with a seafood soup and was not disappointed. The ramen had a portion size and the noodles were not included in the weight, and they had a wide variety of items to choose from. The free shaved ice at the end was delicious and surprisingly large & diverse. I will be back.

The free shaved ice at the end was delicious and surprisingly large & diverse. The ramen was big portions - the noodles are not included in the weight, and the items were diverse. The soups were also tasty - I got the herbal one and it tasted nourishing (homemade taste). Pleasantly surprised at the value of this meal, especially considering the quality of the shaved ice and noodles.

I cannot believe it took me over SEVEN years on island to finally eat here—like, how did I miss this?! This spot in Aiea is a total hidden gem and exactly what I’ve been craving ever since my trip to Singapore. It’s similar to mala tang in that you get to pick your own veggies, meats, seafood, etc. to build your soup. The broth options are a little different though—no mouth-numbing mala like you’d find at YGF Mala Tang—but honestly, I didn’t mind one bit. The spicy pumpkin soup base was perfection: creamy, flavorful, with just the right kick. It didn’t overwhelm my palate or leave me feeling heavy, and it tasted cleaner (less oily) than other broths I’ve tried. If you’re into creamy soups, the pumpkin base is a must-try! Service was solid too. They refilled my water without me asking and even let me choose my seat (I was the first customer before the evening rush lol). The space was roomy, spotless, and you can tell it’s a true mom-and-pop operation—genuine care for both the food and the customers. I’m already planning to come back this week because I cannot stop thinking about that pumpkin soup. Oh, and if soup isn’t your thing (or if Hawaii’s heat has you craving something else), they’ve got chicken katsu with curry, stir fry, and other specialty dishes too. VISIT. Seriously.