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Golden Pork Tonkotsu Ramen Bar

Restaurant Japanese restaurant Noodle shop Ramen restaurant Small plates restaurant

One of the Top rated Ramen restaurants in Honolulu


Address

1279 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96814

Website

golden-pork-tonkotsu-ramen-bar.business.site

Contact

(808) 888-5358

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (567 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Matthew H. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious and fresh food. Had the Agedashi Tofu and the Spicy Red Miso Dragon ramen (spice level 2 out of 3). The tofu was soft and creamy and the vegetables added a freshness that was enjoyable. The ramen was delicious but perhaps I should have gone with a level 1 instead. I also got extra noodles, and they really did give a ton of noodles, though some were pretty clumped together. Finally, the parking is really bad, as there is only a parking space for 6 cars behind the restaurant that you have to enter through a very tiny tunnel next to the restaurant that is easy to miss. Otherwise, great experience. Oh, and there is also a happy hour at dinner where some things are cheaper.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jay S. 2 years ago on Google
    We got there a little after 6:00 and we were the only ones. First time. Wondering if it was going to be any good because no one else was there. By the time we placed our order it was full. Got the black garlic ramen and Golden Pork Bun. So good! Went with a two for the spice level. It was excellent, but very spicy.🔥 Not your average mainland spice level. Hot sake was a great compliment.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff N. 1 year ago on Google
    I wanted to try a new ramen shop and everything here bit spot. We started with the grilled Char Siu and I ordered the Black Garlic Tsukemen. To drink, Sparkling Sake which is now my favorite. It’s so crisp and refreshing. This place is pretty cozy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ry K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great, loaded broth. Got the Spicy Red Miso Dragon. Switched to thick noodles, didn't look back. Two eggs cuz that's how I roll. Second pic is Spicy Red Tsukemen. Forgot to take a pic of the gyoza. Crispy, stuffed gyoza. Their side dishes there are all premium. The one downside to a ramen place having so many good sides is having to choose one! Haha. I'd order them all if the ramen itself didn't wipe me out on its own. Anyway, roll in with a big group and share all the sides. Problem solved!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clement H. 2 years ago on Google
    The ambience was nice. The portions were good. The broth was one of the best I have had. The chashu was rich in flavor. And the salad changed my bar on salads forever.

  • 5/5 Irene Y. 6 months ago on Google
    The golden pork tsukamen is a must order if you like the more chewy type of noodle. The egg noodle itself has a lot of flavor too and the soup is dense but not too salty like traditional Japanese ramen. Adding combo items makes it a complete meal.

  • 5/5 Tonia I. 6 months ago on Google
    Cute spot with great ramen! Had the black garlic and the spicy ramen and both were good. The broth was really good,not too rich, not too watery. Wish the char siu was a bit thicker, but the texture was good. Also tried the bao bun which was good. Friendly and fast service!

  • 5/5 Andrew 8 months ago on Google
    The neighborhood surrounding the restaurant is a little rough, and the outside seems a little off, however once you walk into the door, all that went away. The venue is cozy, will decorated and welcoming. We ordered during happy hour which is from 11:30-12:30, and for the price vs value this is the best ramen I've had for a long time. The staff was also super friendly and efficient. I highly recommend black garlic ramen and the karage. Would definitely return here on my next Hawaii trip.

  • 5/5 Randy K. 6 months ago on Google
    Had the Spicy Red Miso Dragon #2 of 3 Spicy levels with Thick Noodles option. Miso broth was very tasty. Spicyness was tolerable and quite enjoyable. Noodles were just right. The bonus was that instead of the usual slice(s) of charsiu, ther were thin slices of what believed to be pork belly. This blew me away as this tasted awesome which made this bowl of Ramen stand out from the others I have eaten recently. Overall a very good & satisfying bowl of Ramen. Started out with a Salad with what I describe as a Yuzu sauce with sesame oil infused, cabbage, corn, slivers of red pickled ginger. It was nothing very good. Also had the Pork Bun (hight recommend) and the Gyoza. Gyoza was cooked perfect with brown crispy bottoms with no grill taste and very tasty. Service was very efficient and friendly. You'll find it hard to get a bowl of Ramen this good.

  • 5/5 Alice R. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was so good it entered my weekly rotation. One of my favourite spots for gyoza and they carry beers and spirits that can be hard to find locally (personal favourite would be the plum wine). Tokyo style ordering makes selecting dishes quick and painless

  • 5/5 Drew T. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was great. The pork was so tender and juicy. The service was excellent despite they only had two people serving. Definitely recommend this place—can’t wait to try their ramen next time.

  • 5/5 Thao H. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious! Ramen noodles were cooked perfectly, broth was flavorful with a kick of spice. I like how we can choose what we want on the paper instead of having to tell the server. Food is cooked within a reasonable amount of time. So good! Service was amazing as well.

  • 5/5 Wendy F. 1 year ago on Google
    First time eating here and they didn't disappoint! The ramen is to die for! Every aspect of it just fits perfectly together. The goyza was fought over. Can't wait to go back and try other dishes. Thanks for the great service and amazing food.

  • 4/5 Loan P. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious Tonkatsu ramen. Level 2 spicy level was spicier than I thought. Will need to lower my spice level to 1 for next time

  • 5/5 Santi P. 1 year ago on Google
    Ramen and the House Made Gyoza was delicious. Staff were very accommodating. I wasn’t even expecting to be able to eat before they were going to close, but they worked really hard to get everyone who was on the waitlist a seat.

  • 4/5 Robert 2 years ago on Google
    Super busy pork ramen joint worth the wait. Excellent dishes comparable to the ones served in Hokkaido. Tsukemen noodles are my go to. Great happy hour menu also.

  • 5/5 Daniel W. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious ramen broth. Best we’ve had in Honolulu. The char-siu was full of flavor and tender. The pot stickers were also delish. The place was fairly small. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 JOCELYN W. 1 year ago on Google
    Best ramen we tried. The broth brought us out of the island. So refreshing.. we’re so lucky to have good Japanese friend who recommended this restaurant. Not so busy when we went, no reservation needed. Parking at the side of the road..

  • 5/5 Claire Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Ramen in Hawaii! Cute staff.

  • 5/5 Paula G. 2 years ago on Google
    I super love the black garlic ramen in thick noodles!! You should also order their fried chicken! Staff is very friendly. I will definitely come back here!

  • 4/5 shrugbot 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed my meal here immensely. Started with gyoza, a pork belly bun and a chicken curry bun. All absolutely delicious. Ordered the black garlic ramen, which was fantastic. They only issue I had (and the reason for the 4 star) was that the included pork that came with the ramen was very bland, but the other flavors made up for it. For dessert, ordered the green tea tiramisu and loved it. Additionally, the service was also top notch.Overall, would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 flOriDan V. 2 years ago on Google
    Second time here. One of my favorite ramen places in town. The pork is perfect. The soup is rich but not too salty. Atmosphere is great as it is not too busy and Covid friendly. The tiramisu green tea cake and ice cream finishes the meal so well. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Eden C. 2 years ago on Google
    It's the best ramen place in Honolulu. Black Garlic ramen is my favorite! The taste is so rich. Karaage chicken is also good.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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