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Mendokoro Ramenba

90/100 (1103 ratings)

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"It's a good thing we got there early (around 10:30 am) kasi may pila pala haha. The place doesn't let customers come inside until they open at 11 am...."

Jose Enrico Ricky Suguitan

"I had several recommendations to try this place out. Amazing experience. Had to wait for a while because we came in a bit late and the queue was a..."

Raymund Pontuya

"It's very seldom that I really notice what I am eating. For me, if you tasted something, you've tasted it all. I have been hearing my husband..."

Karen Bantog Dela Peña

"You need to be patient if you want to eat here. But the long wait is worth it as the food is so damn good. It was my first time and will definitely..."

Camille Serneo - Clarito

"The first time , i am queue for eating Ramen. Good taste but ambience at restaurant it self not confident during we are eating , behind us have..."

Sitanggang Rose

"One of our fave place for ramen and their Makati branch are even open past midnight! Midnight cravings are always..."

Miles R. Barrieta

"If your gonna be looking for an Authentic Ramen in Metro Manila, You should visit this. Great ambiance, food an all around experience. Would..."

Juan Ramil Anzano

"I came all the way from Mandaluyong on a weekday night and I still had to wait almost an hour. Because I was alone, they squeezed me in. The..."

Rosalie Pueblo

"The queuing time is a let down but they serve the best ramen in town! So, it’s worth the..."

Dante Reyes

"Hands down the best ramen I've ever had as I passed through Manila. The Tantanmen made me forget I had a cold, the broth was perfectly rich, and the..."

Mahfuz Kabir

"📍Mendokoro Ramenba- Super ChashuHands down, one of the best ramen in the metro. The broth is very rich without being overwhelming or..."

FoodieInsiderPH

"Food ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐On our second visit, we tried their Seafood Ramen and I can't remember the spicy ramen..."

Joline Raizel Martin Mones

"quite close to authentic japanese ramen. will go back once place becomes less..."

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"Wsgood everybody. Lil’ Lisa here.I used to think craving ramen was kinda lame to crave. Then, my world changed when I tried..."

Annalisa Abarquez

"My top 1 ramen place.They don’t accept online or call reservations. Customers will need to order and pay right away to reserve a seat...."

Janica

"Go-to ramen place - you can never go wrong with the taste, quality, and value. The noodles are al dente, the egg is perfectly cooked, and the taste..."

Chip Esguerra

"Great ramen! The ramen here is great! The Only problem is that the soup in the ramen is too thick; Don't get me wrong but i liked the soup but some..."

Mark Go

"The line is not that crazy before 7pm. Bathroom is spacious and well maintained. I love how attentive the staff were in constantly refilling our..."

Claire Rodriguez

"The set up is not your typical restaurant but a horse shoe type of long table. Thus it will require you to wait in a queue if you were not able to..."

Rakesh M

"Super chashu! Not your average ramen! Great to satisfy your ramen..."

Drew Ang

"Despite the long line, there is no doubt that the moment you get a taste of this famishing pabulum, the result is quite..."

Mike Carlson De Leon

"The food was delicious! I really like both Shoyu Ramen as well as the Gyoza. I just don't like how long we waited as I'm very hungry at that time..."

Roselle Geronimo

"Now we know the reason why it is tagged as the Best Ramen in the..."

Gretchl Verniece

"Best Ramen and Gyoza I've eaten so..."

Eric Yet

"Worth the long..."

Von Infante

"Went “off the beaten path” today and ordered their tonkotsu tsukemen.Serving time took a bit longer than it usually does because it was..."

Andronico Del Rosario

"I have been a fan of ramen ever since my trip to Japan. I recommend you asked for their secret menu. We went there 15 mins before the 11am opening. I..."

Ojelle Rogero

"We were there around 11:15 which they open at 11:00am. There are people inside eating and in line and people outside already in line too, they need..."

Fausto Cheng

"Ordered the usual Miso with Aji Tamago, and Shio ramen. Mendokoro never fails in terms of flavor profile and interior. I suggest coming in before..."

NinaEaters

"One of the best tasting tonkotsu broth. Extra chashu is a must, it's soooo good. Mazensoba is interesting and very filling and flavorful. Not sire..."

Jo Anne

"name me a better ramen place in Manila other than mendokoro. ive been eating here for years and still this place never seems to disappoint me. just..."

Arianna Flavier

"I got the Shoyu ramen and it was delicious. The pork just melts in your mouth. We got the egg to go with it and it just completes the ramen...."

Aira Centeno

"One of the best Ramen restaurants in Manila. The flavours are mouthwatering and authentic, reminds me of the ramen bowls I had in Osaka and Hokkaido...."

Erica Poyauan

"The best ramen I've ever..."

Ceinny Kusuma

"The rumor is true. The best ramen I've had so..."

Aaron Torres

"Probably one of the best ramen joints in the country! You won’t find ramen of this quality elsewhere (aside from their sister restaurants). Always..."

Matthew C. Gan

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Lou

"Love everything about Mendokoro Ramenba! I wish they’d open a branch in Quezon..."

Milet Miranda

"Best ramen i’ve had in a while. Highly recommend their super chaasu ramen...."

James Bryan Balangatan

"Mendokoro is one of the best ramen places in Manila. It can even compete with famous ramen joints in Japan imo. It’s not on the menu but try their..."

Sheila Chan

"Mendokoro Ramenba deserves an easy 4.5- to 5-star rating for the below reasons:- the place was tidy and not crowded- service was awesome..."

Melvin Yubal

"Food: 5Price: 5Service: 5Ambiance: 5The BEST ramen I’ve ever tasted. Try their off-menu Super Chasu Ramen - it has..."

Bonry Ordonio Dorado

"Its been a while since the last time ive been here but this is the best ramen house in the metro for me. Waiting for my seat was worth it. It brings..."

Pau G

"Convinced my boyfriend that ramen is indeed very delicious and brought him here to Mendokoro Ramenba which is so far the best ramen for..."

Yanyan Valenzuela

"My number one ramen.At dahil birthday niya - yes, finally! After nth attempts and 4 years of waiting, thank you unibers..."

Raq.on

"The long wait is over. Finally, tried the most-talked about ramen place here in the Metro. And it did not disappoint! 😆Both ramen broth..."

Andie

"Finally went back here after 3 years! The service has improved a lot. We arrived at around 6pm and did not wait that long. Food was served..."

Soph Troncoso

"We don’t eat ramen anywhere else. Why? Cause we will always be disappointed as our gold standard is Mendokoro Ramenba. :)As a..."

Julianne Dietitian

"If you want to secure seats as soon as you arrive, I suggest you go there super early before lunch time because a lot of employees are lining up to..."

Macy

"One of the best places where you can get good Ramen and Gyoza. PROS: Good food and good service.CONS: Long Que and no take out...."

Ayie Del Rosario

"Best Tantanmen that I tasted so far. You can definitely say that every ingredient is well-picked and the food is served hot. Gyoza is definitely a..."

Vanz Philippe Hernandez

"One of the best ramen house! Aside for its flavorful taste, the chasu pork was so tender. A must try also was their Gyoza. We will surely go back..."

Rheimark Orbeso

"My favorite here is the Hiyashi Ramen! I am ok to wait for quite a while for that hiyashi ramen! The last time I was dining at Mendokoro, there were..."

Rozanne Flores

"One of the best Ramen places I have eaten at here in Manila! Their gyozas too are amazing! The only issue I have with them (or maybe in their Salcedo..."

Erik Nazaret

"One of the best ramen restaurants I visited. The ambience is modern yet brings a classic Japan ramen restaurant. Their payment and order system are..."

Gnoegrapher

"I have been waiting for so long to try the famous Mendokoro Ramenba since I’ve heard a lot of good things about their ramen. When I finally got to..."

Fiona

"Prepare to queue. This restaurant is always packed during mealtimes. The wait is worth it though. Hot, juicy gyoza. Ramen broth is flavorful and..."

Eliza De La Fuente

Maisen

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"Great food and excellent customer service. I'm excited to try the other unique dishes on the menu. I'll definitely come back and bring my family and..."

Mallit Tirona Maceda

"Loves the Tonkatsu Loin! The breading was made carefully and finely and complimented the pork. I must try the curry next time...."

Mike Togle

"Great and excellent customer service. Love all their dish and..."

Jan Chester Lema

"To the kuyang server in Greenbelt branch who honestly returned my 500 yesterday (medyu tangang nakahulog), THANK YOU. You're the best!..."

Evan Cotiangco

"I love the food... The staff at North Edsa branch was very accommodating.. We'll surely be..."

Michelle P. Crisostomo

"Loved the Kurobota..."

Jace Ortiz

"Visited their Greenbelt Branch twice. The food was really good and may available wall outlet pa to charge your devices. Two thumbs..."

Mark Morfe

"Maisen is better compared to Yabu IMO.Although they both serve basically the same menu, I still find Maisen has better food, service, ambience,..."

Mich

"Very accommodating staff. The only down side in this restaurant was the space. It was a really small space and the tables are so close to each other..."

Aj

"I had a date with one of my good friends from college. We had late lunch at this branch remembering how I loved their Katsu Doria when I attended the..."

Alfredspineda

"Not really many menu variation, most of it are katsu, but the specialty katsu i ordered was so good, with broth u can pour n mixed to the rice. Taste..."

Hary S Soelistio

"Good Japanese food. They mostly have fried food items and rice bowl meals. The serving portions are quite reasonable too. Service is adequate...."

Tin

"We booked the teppanyaki private room and had their most expensive set menu. We had salmon sashimi, sushi, a variety of teppanyaki (fish, beef and..."

Kirti Malhotra

"Enjoyed my katsumabushi set. Pork was soft and flavorful. Wish the set meal also included miso soup. Ambience was very Japanese and wasn’t crowded..."

J D

"The restaurant has a Japanese minimalist atmosphere.The Tenderloin Katsu set is best for beginners and it is soooo good. It offers four..."

Mag Cruz

"One of the many katsu places, I found that this is one where they serve more variety and styles than just different cuts and different..."

Lance

"Katsumabushi Set: 4/5 - Enjoyed the experience of eating this set because it gives the right mood. It’s not the best in the market, but it’s..."

Artsy Foodie

"At first, we were sweating from the hot weather and it was reinforced by the weak ventilation in the restaurant upon our arrival. When we were..."

Patrick Unson

"I thought this place would be pricier given its location in Greenbelt, but they're priced competitively like most katsu joints. Same taste and..."

Hitomi Ejima

"Most of the wanted Katsu in Greenbelt!I usually ordered the chicken Katsu in here, they provide unlimited rice, fruits and cabbage.The..."

Smica

"Food / Quality - 4.5 out of 5Service - 4.5 out of 5Place - 4.5 out of 5Value for Money / Price - 4 out of 5Tenderloin katsu..."

Jez Fontanilla

"Ordered their Katsudon set. It was greatfor the price. Portion was big. Only thingI didn't like was it had quite some amountof fat on..."

Lukin4Luv

"Visited their Greenbelt and Megamall branch. I like the ambiance as well as the food. Since their Kurobota is sooooo good, I may comeback soon and..."

Mark Morfe

"The pork was tender with real layers of fats (I ordered Rosu, btw). I find the Miso soup much yummier than other Katsu restaurants. It’s also..."

Arianne Acaylar

"Haven't had the chance to review this place.Must try:Katsumabushi set - the experience of bite sized pieces of katsu with dashi and tamago..."

Kimchi Eats

"Been this outlet five times in the past months, the most crunchy tonkatsu I had in Manila so far. I will prefer the chicken tonkatsu then the pork,..."

Yeyee Chan

"🔸Katsumabushi set: bowl had rice topped with lots of nori and katsu bites. I loved this so much! Each bite had lots of nori, katsu, rice and dashi..."

Mochi Bear

"Ambience is nice even though it’s a bit small inside, good thing they have alfresco seatings. Their tonkatsu is nice and what made them different..."

Jerome Jarasa

"It was a Saturday night when we visited the place, it was jampacked so we were offered to stay in their al fresco dining area. At first, we were..."

Toniegdantes

"Love the salmon and chicken teriyaki.. best thing is, food is so afforable.. paid 1100 for 4 meals.. so going back here..people are nice and..."

Jerome Wagner

"A dear colleague hosted a late lunch for us here, one fine Friday afternoon, and it was a pleasant visit. We ordered a Cheese and Minced Pork Katsu..."

🦄The Last Unicorn🦄

"I ordered one of their recommended items on the menu which was the katsumabushi set for 390 pesos. It says on the menu that you can enjoy this meal..."

Airaaaaa

"This + Kimukatsu tops my list of the best katsu in the metro. I’ve never really cared for Yabu because it’s dry and gets umay after a while, but..."

Jem

"I just got home from work and I'm pretty lazy to cook dinner. Good thing Maisen is still open until late hours and I'm craving for a Tonkatsu. I'm a..."

Karlo Maneja Dela Cruz

"Better than Yabu!!!!the food is amazing, the service is superb plus, there are refills! Definitely a MUST! Though i would loove it if they would get..."

Nicole

"I love dining at Maisen in Greenbelt since it's near me and the tonkatsu set is really nice. However, one of the things I hate most here are the..."

Rubi Concepcion

"FOOD:We ordered chicken katsu. The chicken is juicy and flavourful. Big serving matched with unlimited rice , cabbage, miso soup and..."

Lyanne Nikaela Nebres

"Another comfort food on my books, Maisen, of the Ben Chan group, offers distinct and delectable Japanese food. It's specialty includes tonkatsu..."

Brian Ong

"Yummy!! Best katsu in town. The crispines and the juicy of the meat was perfect. I found this restaurant by accident. I didnt notice there is katsu..."

Ngadiman Sentosa

"Ended the work week with sumptious Loin Set in Maisen in Greenbelt 5 last Friday. Place: interiors are half classic and modern feels with..."

Sandra Yu

"This will always be my second most favorite Tonkatsu place next to Yabu. Try their curry Katsu set out! The flavor and the spice will..."

Lei Gomez

"Had the Cream Dory Curry rice and switched out the assorted veggies for the cabbage salad. Cream dory was perfect. It's greatly paired with the..."

Abelle

"I love the Katsumabushi Set here because it's a different katsu experience. Bite size katsu served on top of seasoned rice with a pot of dashi stock...."

Unisse Chua

"So yeah, there's a lot of Japanese restaurants right now and katsu can be everywhere. I went here last sunday after mass with my beau and my heavy..."

Jerenann

"Albeit a small restaurant, Maisen is a must try for everyone who loves katsu. We both ordered the Tenderloin Katsu Set (120 grams). It seemed a bit..."

Visuals X Victuals

"For our katsu fix, Maisen is the place to be. The katsu sets specially the seafood katsu paired with their potato salad are just one of my favorites...."

Theresa Gutierrez-Palado

"Maisen is a place you’d go to when Yabu’s really full. Similar vibe, similar taste and almost similar when it comes to price. I do get the hype..."

Tammy

"If you love tonkatsu and anything Yabu-like food , Maisen is also a go-to restaurant. Food was okay. The thickness of the sauces are a little..."

Crystal Bariso

"Maisen:Pork Sukiyaki Set - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5Katsumabushi Set - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5Shrimp..."

Johnbunag

"Ordered the Chicken Karaage set and it was delicious! Perfectly seasoned and crispy yet tender and moist when you take a bite. ..."

Mindful Eater

"We ate dinner here for Valentine's day. The place can get too crowded. Considering the price for their katsu sets with unlimited everything except..."

Ammaica Dacanay

"I'd give this place 5 out of 5! Pros:Service was great! The servers were soft-spoken, well-mannered, and very attentive. (Given that..."

D

"They serve good, tasty, and filling food. I have been here twice and I ordered their sets. I love their food but the japanese mayo dressing is quite..."

Kiwi Lime

"Went here on a weekday evening and we just got seating outside. We went straight for the mains. Chicken Katsu Don was very good with crispy..."

Ravisiva

"My mom asked me to drop her at the airport and instead of heading home I decided to meet one of my close friends at Maisen. It's been a while since..."

Jairus Delos Santos

"The food here is really great. It is worth the price you pay for. It was my first time eating here today and I can say, it is now one of my fave..."

Marella Antiporda

"After deciding between Korean and Japanese food, the latter won. Yey!Then we had to choose whether it's good to go with where I usually eat..."

Crazyfoodielady

"The presence of Katsu has always been part of a traditional Japanese restaurant and is normally served separately or mixed with egg in a rice bowl,..."

Harvard

"I was with my parents when we ate at Maisen, and we ordered Tenderloin Katsu 120g, mixed katsu set and loin katsudon. The katsu sets were good, and..."

Corrine

"I tried maisen out of curiousity (bec Yabu is my favorite) and because it is practically nearer in our office. The place is technically bigger than..."

JR Ramos

"It was a friend's birthday when I got to try a Tenderloin set from Maisen. They've always talked about how it is so much better than the katsu I've..."

Bella

"The first time I have tried this was at their branch in SM North EDSA. I am not a fan of breaded stuffs because most of the time, they are too sharp..."

Dennis Carlson Lim | TFC

"So far this is the best katsu restaurant I've tried. The miso soup was perfect for my palate; not too salty nor bland. I ordered 120g loin katsu set..."

FoodbeeZ

"We always passed by this resto and have always been intrigued the yellow logo. Finally, we got to try their food!The condiments/sauces were..."

Anne C

"Thumbs up for maisen! Good food. I was not able to finish it i had too much of their tea (wrong move on my part). Serving is not what i expected, it..."

Chevez Dionzon

"My kids sure like their katsus! For lunch, we decided on plain pork and salmon katsu. The unlimited cabbage, miso soup and fruits are..."

Jellybeans In The City

"It's so rare to find restaurants that give off that feeling you're at home. I always felt so cozy when I come to this place. Their variety of..."

Andrew Gualberto

"My boss invited me for lunch and recommended this place. We both got the chicken katsu and I must say that I liked it better than Saboten and Yabu..."

Karen Buñag

"Their food is consistently good. I love the design of the place. Go for the Katsumabushi Set for a change. Great place to eat at when you're starving..."

Sushi Santos

"The best Katsu I've ever tried so far! I always get the loin katsu and let me tell you that it definitely melts in your mouth. Their sauces are also..."

Rigel De Guzman

"Maisen is one of the finest and famous restaurant in Tokyo. Suyen Corporation brought the franchise here in Manila late last year. Heard a..."

Mark Alba

"High-end food which looks and tastes good. I tried their Maisen Specialty and it's great. It was a bit confusing at first because you had to do a bit..."

Toni Juan

"Tonkatsu Maisen is not your usual katsu place. This one is far better than the others. Forget the usual katsu and get the katsumabushi. It's not just..."

Joycie Joycie

"Place is relaxing, comfortable and service is good. Try their Dahimaki tamago, best Ive ever tasted. The katsu sets are okay, it's close to Yabu. I'd..."

Mike Carmona

"Maisen is the popular tonkotsu restaurant in Japan and I love their Katsu sand. I heard there is a branch in Greenbelt and tried here. Both Tonkatsu..."

Johnny

"Top tonkatsu place! Amazing and attentive service crew, the place was tidy just abit crowded but overall had a great experience. Will definitely go..."

LamonZilla

"Maisen is a sophisticated place but not intimidating. Service is very good plus courteous staff. I love their dressings which taste unique...."

Kristian Jewel

"It's only my second time to try it here at Maisen. Came back for the perfectly grilled salmon. For its price of P250 and you get a generous slice of..."

Bianca

"After living in Japan for 10 years, I can say that I am very familiar with the food. Firstly, I would say that the service was attentive and polite..."

Cavitekid

"My boyfriend and I were craving for Tonkatsu so I suggested we try Maisen. I've learned about this Japanese resto through word of mouth from my..."

The Greedy Appetite PH

"Quite similar to all other katsu places. The dressing was good though, I had around 5 refills of cabbage (hehe) The sets were sulit for..."

Lucky So Alabado

"One thing noticeable is that I usually don't review restaurants that are part of a fad or craze. The main reasons are they are usually over-hyped..."

Joe

"Its interiors are pretty straightforward and simple. Just enough for one to focus on their dishes yet still have a comfortable dining..."

The Hungry Employee

"I love a really good Katsu. We may have a lot of restaurants that serves katsu dishes, but of all the places i've been to, Yabu has always been my..."

Chrisalyn Tan

"I ordered the regular tenderloin katsu meal 80g. Even if the meat was not the much more expensive kurobota, it was already tender unlike in other..."

Randal Elido

"We initially thought that they are located inside the mall - gbelt 5. But when we ask the concierge personnel, we found out that they are located..."

Ais

"While I like eating in Yabu I find Maisen so much better when it comes to food quality and affordability. Their pork loin is softer, miso..."

Adventures Of A&Z

"Another katsu franchise brought here in the Philippines. This branch is quite small inside and most of the table are outside which are..."

FOOD IS LIFE PH

"Yay for this new challenger to the title "Best Katsu in Town"! hehehe..And seriously, with the quality of their tonkatsu, it looks like we have a..."

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