Tanto Gyoza and Ramen Bar at University — Restaurant in Honolulu

We go there kind of often, because they make authentic Ramen and Gyoza Service used to be good but not anymore Last time we went there, we were told the wait time is going to be 20min, so we were standing outside and waiting During the wait time, none of the employees had kept us posted how long more we should wait ,nobody apologized us for the long wait, employees were just chatting and laughing. There were some seats available in the outside seating area but nobody offered us to have a seat After a long day at work, we ended up waiting for over 50min, we were just standing there We almost cancel and go home There used to be a young white boy who’s from California, who was very attentive and nice Now they have only Japanese employees and unfortunately none of them is good but less than mediocre

Update** So after the previous review, we didn’t go to Tanto for a while And last night(5/4)we came back for the first time in a while We were talking about the 2 Japanese employees we had for the last couple of times, they didn’t clean the tables but just chatting in Japanese and laughing.. and we were ready to deal with them, but surprisingly gladly, the 2 Japanese employees( older female and male ) were not there, but there were younger male and female They were not chatting but were just working normally We both felt like the Ramen soup was a bit salty but overall we are happy with the service!!! Gyoza was...

Tanto is hands down my favorite ramen and gyoza shop to eat at. I've been a loyal customer from day one my brother introduce me to this restaurant (the first month they open). Its crazy how empty and chill it was back then. Now, its best to make reservations to eat inside. They have space for walk-ins but chances are you will sit outside.

My absolute favorite, and always my go-to, is Mazemen and gyoza. I cannot express how delicious it is...you just need to go there and order it.

Its crazy to see their menu evolving over time. They started with tsukimens, ramens, mazemens, and the wonderfully large number of gyozas you can order. Now its expanded to include musubis, fried gyoza with different flavors/toppings, appetizers (like salads, soybeans, cold tofu, one-bite tonkatsu) and curries!

Service is always friendly, nice, and helpful.

Some tea: The server mentioned their second location will be opening soon. So look out for that...its near Hangang Restaurant and 430 Pkwy Cocktail & Lounge.

Truly a hidden gem near UH, behind Nijiya Market in Puck's Alley. They have plenty of parking though its run by metropolis, the same parking company that manages Salt Kaakako. Note: rates start at $3.99 for 2 hours of parking. Scan the QR code to register unless you have an account, then it will automatically scan and charge you...

Tanto Gyoza and Ramen is a great spot off the typical path. There is limited parking, so best to arrive early to get a spot. The staff was very friendly, courteous and speedy. We were immediately greeted and never felt neglected. The gyoza had a nice crispy, but delicate skin. The pork and vegetable filling was flavorful while the vegetables inside provided textural contrast with some crunch. The Mazemen used a thicker noodle that was in-between an udon and a ramen noodle. The noodles were cooked with a little bit of tooth and chew. An egg on top provided a creamy texture when mixed in. I couldn't help but feel that the noodles need just a slight kick, so the available chili oil on the table was able to hit that note for me. The Tokyo umami ramen was lighter than your typical Tonkotsu ramen that you would find on the mainland. The dashi and chicken broth mix was light but had nice clean flavor. Overall I would definitely come back to try other items on the menu as these dishes did...