Kabuki Ramen, Philippines – Found a new ramen in QC, and I couldn’t help but make a review ASAP. Why? Because I’m sure adventurous eaters like us would love to hear more about it! So, here you go and I hope you enjoy this Kabuki Ramen Restaurant review!
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What we ate at Kabuki Ramen (Quezon City)
Once seated, you’re gonna have access to the Kabuki Ramen Restaurant menu. Because the laminated menu is already placed on the table upon arriving.
And we arrived just in time before queues started forming outside. It was 7 PM on a Friday night, and thankfully, we got seated instantly. We started scanning the Kabuki Ramen menu so we could immediately try their food.
Gyoza
An appetizer like gyoza is a great starter especially if you want classic and original Japanese dumpling to rev your appetite.
It was steaming hot when it arrived, and while we wait for it to cool down, we couldn’t help but stare at the glistening outer wrapper.
When it was time to try it, we each got a piece and started devouring.
I like that the lower part of the wrapper was a bit crunchy, which paired perfectly well with the soft ground pork inside. It didn’t come with any sauce, so you’re sure that they prepared their dumplings with all the flavors inside.
Chicken karaage
A tall tower of chicken karaage came, because we ordered the 10 pieces. But you can get 2 or 5 pieces if you can’t finish ten. Thankfully, we were able to have the leftovers for to go, since we didn’t expect the chicken pieces to be this huge.
And then again, you can’t go wrong with classic fried chicken – because it’s every parent’s go-to food for kids.
Dip these huge pieces of poultry in the Japanese mayo provided, and I’m sure you’re going to get full in no time!
Tonkotsu shio ramen
Hubby loves shio ramen over shoyu – in that shio is less saltier. And in our current world, less is more. It’s better to stay healthy especially when there are toxins everywhere!
When I took a sip of his soup, and a serving or 2 of his noodles, I knew that we’d soon be back here – provided it’s the off peak time. We don’t want to line up outside Kabuki Ramen restaurant and wait for who knows how long.
The thick pork bone soup was very filling. And the ramen noodles were cooked just right – not too hard, nor too soft. I was also amazed that the bowl was hot when it arrived, ensuring you finish your soup to the last drop hot.
You can really feel the barbecue flavor of the charsiu slices (there were 2), and you can forget the calories for a bit. So, go ahead and enjoy your ramen and just burn them tomorrow!
Tonkotsu gyokai tsukemen
I almost ordered Tantanmen on the Kabuki Ramen Banawe menu, thankfully, hubby suggested we get tsukemen instead. Since it was hot, I might not be able to enjoy the spicy tantanmen. Although the staff assured me they could separate the chili oil on the side if you prefer.
If you’re familiar with tsukemen, you know that the noodles, usually udon, are served separately with the sauce. Then there’s a dipping sauce carrying all the flavor and umami taste that balances the bland taste of udon.Â
The dipping sauce was also in a hot bowl, be careful not to get burned. And then another plate included 2 charshiu slices, a generous serving of bamboo shoots, and ramen egg sliced into 2.Â
I’d love to order the tsukemen again in the future, but I secretly hope they also had cheese dipping sauce to pair with their tsukemen. Nonetheless, I finished the whole bowl! (well, yeah, because we couldn’t bring them home. Haha)
Good to know
Here are some things that are nice to know before visiting Kabuki Ramen. Because I don’t want to share only about the food, but real people experience. So, make sure to read this part also!
Ramen and other noodles – No take out
I was almost full even before I finished my tsukemen. But when I asked the staff if we could have them for takeout, she said we could only bring home the chicken karaage. So, do take note that if you order ramen or tsukemen, finish them all in one seating to avoid food wastage – and money as well.Â
A bit hot inside
When I thought I was the only one who felt hot, hubby agreed with my sentiments.
Nonetheless, what I noticed was that the bar table (right in front of the kitchen) was a bit cooler than the other tables. So, if you’re a hot person like me, consider sitting in the bar, inside. Or else, bring your mini fan with you!Â
No credit card payment
A friendly reminder to bring cash or Gcash money when dining at Kabuki Ramen because they don’t accept credit cards for payment. I don’t want you washing the dishes you ate, so I want to remind you beforehand.Â
Quite a small space
If you plan to dine with a large group, it would be better to call the restaurant first if they could accommodate you. Since the space was a bit small, you might have to find elsewhere to eat instead.
Friendly reminder: Agoda has different codes for hotels and activities!
Kabuki Ramen reviews conclusion
Which among the Kabuki Ramen photos did you like? Because with the taste, I loved all the carbs! I’m not saying the karaage wasn’t good, because the 10 large pieces of chicken were enough to share with the family!
I find that the Kabuki Ramen prices were reasonable enough if you want something legit, reminding you of Japan. So, if you love ramen and tsukemen, I recommend you try Kabuki Ramen, just bring your mini fan with you!
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More Japanese restaurants we highly recommend
If you loved Kabuki Ramen, you might also love the Japanese restaurants below! They are our go-tos when we suddenly miss Japan. (Do check my Japan blog posts also, thank you!)
Tomo Japanese
There’s nothing else to explain when you see full parkings and reservation slots – and that’s what you’d see when you go to Tomo Japanese Dining.
So, just to be sure, reserve your slot before heading here. And be there early also so you can have a nice parking. Otherwise, you might have to walk far.
What do we love about Tomo Japanese Restaurant? Check here.
Kyoto Malate
One underrated Japanese restaurant you should try is Kyoto Malate. Vloggers go on raving about other restaurants, and sometimes, they forget there are other restos that need love.
One of them is Kyoto Japanese Restaurant.
I like that it’s very peaceful when we’re dining because very few people eat. But I’m afraid it might close down soon if no one goes there. So, if you’re curious, check here to know which are our favorites.
Sushi Ten
There’s this one Japanese restaurant you’ll like which is found inside a hotel – Sheraton Manila. We love the quality food you can get at Sushi Ten, but apart from that, what we like about it is that the wide array of Japanese dishes it offers.
Come take a look at my Sushi Ten review here.
