A Bowl of Comfort: Rai Rai Ramen Rai Rai Ramen in Kailua is a must-try for ramen enthusiasts. The rich, flavorful broths, perfectly cooked noodles, and tender, juicy chashu pork elevate the classic ramen experience. What I Loved: Gluten-Free Ramen!! Rich, Flavorful Broths: The tonkotsu broth is a creamy, pork-based delight that coats your noodles and warms your soul. The shoyu broth, a lighter soy sauce-based option, offers a clean, refreshing taste. Perfectly Cooked Noodles: The noodles are cooked to al dente perfection, providing a satisfying chew with every bite. Tender Chashu Pork: The chashu pork is melt-in-your-mouth tender and incredibly flavorful. Plentiful Toppings: Each bowl is generously topped with a variety of ingredients, including soft-boiled eggs, nori, and spring onions. A Few Tips: Peak Hours: Be prepared for potential wait times during peak hours, especially on weekends. Limited Seating: The restaurant can get crowded, so consider dining during off-peak hours or opting for takeout. Overall, Rai Rai Ramen offers a truly satisfying ramen experience. Whether you're a seasoned ramen connoisseur or a newcomer to the dish, you're sure to enjoy the delicious food and...
Read moreRai Rai has about 6 stalls in the front of the store that they share with another business. It's one of those parking lots that you kind of have to back out onto the street to get out so if traffic allows you to definitely back in.
Small dine in area with about 7 tables. When we went at around 1930 there was only 2 other groups but they had a bunch of take out orders.
Service was fast and friendly and despite there only being one lady working the tables and take out everything came out quickly.
We got a shoyu ramen set (small ramen, bowl rice and 4 gyoza) and a regular mabo tofu ramen. Both had really flavorful broth and the noodles were nice and chewy. Gyoza was also excellent but the rice was a little dry.
Price was 14.75 for the set (1 dollar more to upgrade to fried rice) and 14 bucks for the mabo tofu.
Overall very happy with the food we got. Price is a little higher than most other ramen places but think it's worth the slight...
Read moreRai Rai Ramen is a cute and clean ramen place in Kailua serving some of the best ramen on Oahu in a small, intimate setting. I loved my visit to this restaurant because I got to spend time with great friends and eat excellent ramen. The service was excellent. The dining room and bathroom were both spotless.
Rai Rai is one of the few ramen places I have visited that has an array of seafood options on the menu. I took advantage of this by ordering the shrimp karaage ramen. The shrimp and ramen were excellent. This place allows udon substitution for a small fee.
Rai Rai is not a fancy restaurant but still has an intimate feel. I think it would be a good place for a date. Adding to the no-frills atmosphere is the cash-only policy which presumably keeps prices down by avoiding credit card fees. Given the quality of the food, I would say this restaurant is medium priced.
I highly recommend them if you're...
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