Momoyama Ramen & Hawaiian BBQ II — Restaurant in Haverford Township

We went on a Monday for a late lunch around 3 PM. There were maybe 2-3 other tables seated. The seating area is very bright and I loved the sleek, “high-end”-feeling atmosphere. We were immediately seated and given menus to look at.

We ordered the Pork Buns and I got the Chicken Katsu Curry Rice. I also ordered the Original Boba Tea.

The Pork Buns come with 2 pieces. They were great! The pork was very tender and the BBQ-sauce complemented it very well. One of the better pork buns that I’ve tried. I definitely recommend getting their Pork Buns!

The Chicken Katsu Curry Rice was a huge serving. I ended up taking half of it home. You get 2 breaded chicken cutlets. It comes basked in curry with rice under the katsu. It actually looked a little undercooked when it was first served and wasn’t as crispy as I hoped. The flavor of the curry was fine, though nothing to write home about. For the amount you get though, the price is worth it even if it’s not out of this world taste-wise.

The waiter forgot our drinks so we didn’t get them until the end when we were almost done eating. The Original Boba Tea was what you would expect, though more on the bitter side. Although the tea had good flavor, the bubbles were hard and not the best.

It seemed like there was only 1 person working the front and the kitchen. After taking our order, the waiter was in the back, hence why we couldn’t get our drinks out sooner. He did great all things considered, but they do seem a little short-staffed.

Overall, not a bad restaurant to try out. I think the Pork Buns are a must-have if you visit. If you want bang for your buck, the Chicken Katsu Curry Rice is a good option. They also have mini combo meals that have ramen and a...

Parking - There is a small parking lot.

Atmosphere - The outside of the restaurant does not do this place justice. The inside of the restaurant looks nice and is very well lit. The music playing is not overpowering which is good because you can actually have a conversation at the table.

Service - Service was good. Traditional method of ordering food. No complaints.

Food - I got the Pork Buns for the starter and the Mini Combo w/ Curry Rice.

Pork Buns - One order comes with (2) buns. Consists of lettuce, pork belly and a sauce that appears to be a combination of two sauces. The texture of the bun was good. The pork belly had a nice thickness to it and was cooked nice and tender (it is the same pork belly as the one you would get in the ramen). I recommend this as it is one of the better pork buns I have had.

Mini Combo w/ Curry Rice - The sets are great to get if you are torn between ramen or rice. The ramen contains pork belly and some vegetables (scallions and bamboo shoots). The broth was good. In addition to the ramen, you get the katsu curry rice. The katsu curry rice consists of chicken katsu, rice, and ginger. The chicken katsu was cooked nicely however the curry was only slightly above average in taste (compared to other similar restaurants).

Drink - Got the Passion Fruit Bubble Tea. Although the tea portion of the drink tasted good, the bubbles were lacking. They were hard and on the more sugary side. I would not recommend getting the bubble tea from here.

Cost: About $65 for (2) people. We got (1) starter, (2) entrees, (2) drinks...

This is a truly exceptional establishment. I first came here on christmas eve 2024 with my boyfriend. We were in the area just looking for a spot for lunch. Our first time here we each got a ramen and shared a Hawaiian BBQ plate. The food was very good and the service was top tier. When we got there the place was empty, I figured it was because of the holiday but the owner mentioned that business tends to be pretty slow. I don’t get why that is because the food and service is really one of the best in the area.

I came back today with a bunch of friends because my boyfriend wanted them to experience the same great experience we had back in December. We forgot to call ahead to give notice of our 14-person party, but they still did a wonderful job of accommodating all of us. I hope if you’re reading this review and considering trying this place that you go ahead and make an order. The in-person experience is best since you get to interact with the...