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We went to Ramen Takara Browns Bay today to have a family lunch. We are a family of 5, with 3 small kids. Itās not always we are brave enough to go to restaurants and have a nice family meal, because usually, the kids wonāt let us eat in peace. Anyways, today was the day we decided to be brave and eat out. Ramen Takara gave us a very good impression at first, cozy, attractive food menu and also looked like a child friendly type of restaurant- with high chairs, kids menu, colouring⦠we got a table, sat in and ordered beers, an entree, 3 adult-size meals and one kids one. The waiter taking orders didnāt seem very happy but aye we werenāt there for smiles. We ate. The meal was good. Our problem started while I (wife) was at the front paying the bill. Before going I handed them each a rainbow stripes, as the kids had their meals, something that they got from a birthday. While I was at the front the waiter approached my husband and told him to not eat that there next time because they were a ārestaurantā, which my husband replied it was for the kids. Interesting because we were literally on our way out, we were done. If someone pulls a tic tac from their pocket after finishing a meal I highly doubt they would tell them off. Disappointed. I felt judged.
Lidiane CostaLidiane Costa
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Loved loved loved everything we had at takara. Pretty busy place in Brown Bay so you must be early. Happy that our group of 4 came at the right time around 1230pm for lunch and we were seated right away. A few minutes late, the queue was building up already. Food was really fantastic and the price was right. I truly enjoyed my Tom yum ramen and the chicken karaage. The gyoza was ok could be a little bit more crispy, the pork belly spring roll was crispy but I didn't taste much pork belly in it. My partner said his tonkatsu ramen was good too and our mate ordered the spicy Tan tan ramen and boy did he sweat it out eating it š. Parking is by the Browns Bay beach so no worries there. Overall, our experience was good but I wondered why they don't accept Mastercard. Anyways, we would be back again when we are around the area and remember where to get a good Japanese fix.
Kookie SaminKookie Samin
20
Ramen Takara has been our go-to and well-recommended Ramen place! They had exceptional Ramen, from noodles ,to the broth. Amazing service and lovely atmosphere . We have been coming back for 3 years now. However on a recent visit , and bringing a Ramen lover friend from overseas to try their Ramen, we all got disappointed . The quality has changed . The noodles was no longer as soft and fresh, the broth was no longer rich and creamy. Tasted as if it was watered down and the boiling of the meat was rushed . Wontons had very tiny fillings in them. A shame how I was so proud enough to even take a friend there, but this time around it just fell below our standard and expectations :( won't be coming back for a while .it's no longer the Ramen Takara that we know.
Joyann YngsonJoyann Yngson
00
Absolutely amazing food and experience. Staff were friendly and more importantly extremely prompt and efficient. We came at one of the busiest times - Saturday 6:30pm, and did not get a table until an hour later. Our mains arrived at 8pm and just after that every table around us was still full. The food was legendary - we ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen, Tan Tan Ramen and Karage Chicken (starters). Every dish was outstanding in flavour and texture and we reckon it's probably some of the best ramen we have had in New Zealand. Servings were huge and we struggled to finish the three dishes between the two of us. Highly recommended, try to come earlier to avoid the rush. They didn't take our booking for a Saturday night but might do bookings for quieter nights.
Amos LingAmos Ling
10
Definitely not a lie, nor understatement to claim Ramen Takara as the yummiest ramen spot in Auckland! We ordered a shio tori ramen, beautiful shrimp base soup with yuzu places under the perfectly golden egg. The tsukemono was a great compliment to the dish and the chicken was tender and flavoursome. Brooth comes with very generous serving of spring onions and nori, very refreshing and gentle. We ordered too edamame and karage chicken - popular sides, my friend enjoyed the karage very much! Our eyes keep looking over to see what our neighboring tables ordered, as all their dishes look amazing. We will be back š Service was great, very caring waiters and waitresses - we had a lovely ramen lunch in the beachy breeze!
Shiyao Annie TongShiyao Annie Tong
00
This shop has homemade noodle and the vendors offer a variety of noodle dishes to choose from. This seems to be rare in Auckland. We ordered seafood fried noodles, which is a kind of noodles that is fried in oil and is very crispy, while the other part is soaked in the soup and is soft, elastic and delicious. Rich variety of seafood. This noodle is very similar to the one I ate as a child in Shanghai 40 years ago. At that time, it would only be eaten once during the New Year and special occasions. However, this cooking method is almost impossible to find in Shanghai today. Dandan noodles are also great. The staff are also very welcoming and smart. What a wonderful encounter š
jin jeremyjin jeremy
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4 Anzac Road, Browns Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand
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+64 9 476 6041
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ramentakara.co.nz
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Casual Japanese restaurant serving ramen bowls with housemade noodles, plus other classic dishes.
attractions: Browns Bay Beach Reserve, New World Browns Bay, Rothesay Bay Beach Reserve, Kebabzone Brownsbay, Browns Bay Sunday Market, Freyberg Park, Browns Bay Fisheries, Browns Bay Playground, NZ Iron Strength Gym Browns Bay, The Meat Room, restaurants: La Tropezienne, Speakers Corner Ale House, 21 Days Bar & Brasserie, Browns Bay Brewing Company, Dong Chun Hong Korean Chinese Restuarant, Starbucks Browns Bay, Java Jungle Cafe, Rack N Roll Ribs, The Coffee Club Browns Bay, Flavours of India- Browns Bay NZ

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