Ramen Bario

Went for a food expedition and found this little gem of a restaurant at the far end of an underground food hall. The food hall itself is a very clean and tidy space. It was really delightful walking around. I ordered a basic ramen at this place. It was delicious. The restaurant was clean and tidy and the waitress was very attentive to our needs. If you need Ramen in your belly, this is the place.

Located inside the food court. Was great a few years ago, but I would just go to the Waikik locatin in Stix. They don't have Tsukemen at this location anymore.

Visited December 23, 2025 We were on a seventeen day cruise of Hawaii aboard the Ruby Princess, and Honolulu was our second stop. After a very long day of shopping, my husband, my two girls who are six and seven, and I headed to the food court because we were all in the mood for ramen. I chose Ramen Bario because I was immediately drawn in by the photos of the spiciest ramen displayed on the screens. I truly enjoy spicy food and was very excited to try the ghost pepper ramen. At the same time, my girls needed something much milder, so I decided to switch spots with my husband. He ordered the regular miso ramen for the kids, and when he went to order the ghost pepper ramen for me, the interaction became uncomfortable. The woman taking the order warned him very seriously that I could die or end up in the hospital. She then asked for his identification and required him to sign a waiver. This understandably scared him, so he decided to order the next spice level down instead. When the ramen arrived, it looked very spicy, but for me it was not spicy at all. What stood out the most was the texture. The broth had a gritty and grainy quality that was very unexpected and made it hard to enjoy. Unfortunately, the overall flavor and mouthfeel just did not work for me. My kids thought their ramen was just ok. They ate some of it but were not especially impressed or excited about it. Overall, this was not an enjoyable experience for our family. I truly appreciate restaurants that take spice levels seriously and care about customer safety, but the way the situation was handled, combined with the quality of the food, left us disappointed. I share this review kindly and respectfully, hoping it may help others know what to expect and perhaps help the restaurant improve the experience for future guests.