Reviews of Yawara Ramen Bar. (Restaurant) in Auckland (Auckland).

Yawara Ramen Bar

257 Reviews

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Japanese restaurant

10 Cammish Lane, Orewa, Auckland 0931, New Zealand

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Reviews of Yawara Ramen Bar

M. P.

This is the endgame for Ramen. Definitely the best one we've had. Great service too - very friendly. I wouldn't understand why you would rate this place lower than 5 stars. They make Ramen and they make it good.

V. Z.

Unexpected, great find in Orewa! Really great food, service, cosy atmosphere. The tonkotsu ramen was amazing, and coffees were very good too (forgot to take photo, just drank it immediately). Staff were very nice. Only wish it was in my neighbourhood instead!

H.

We ordered the miso ramen, tonkotsu ramen, and takoyaki. All dishes were so delicious! Full of flavour and very generous portion sizes too. And to top it off, the service was friendly and welcoming. I'm assuming this is a family-run restaurant - it had such a warm and inviting feel, and everyone we met was so gracious ^^ Definitely worth the half hour trip from the city. ごちそうさまでした !

J. G.

Very authentic Japanese experience right when you pull into the parking lot. They have a Cafe, which was closed when we got there, but we took some cookies to go. (The matcha white chocolate cookies were so yummy and fresh!) It's a small place that doesn't seat many people. The staff were so kind and happy. I got the tonkotsu shoyu ramen and karaage chicken bao. Both delicious!

L. M.

The food quality here is spectacular - the pork has been marinated for hours and has a lot of flavour without being too fatty or salty, and even the rice isn't the usual hard and bland long grain rice, it is similar to Chinese sticky rice, being fluffy and having a soft consistency. The octopus balls especially are really yummy. Customer service is amazing, all customers are treated with a smile and it is obvious that this family run restaurant takes pride in preparing the dishes very well, it's not just about making a profit. The prices are higher than average for the portion sizes, but well worth it.

S. K.

It was the best Donkotsu ramen that I ever had in my life! We also had chicken karage and dumplings. They were really fresh. My friend is very picky about Ramen but he also said the ramen is best in New Zealand. The owner and daughter is very friendly. I will definitely come back :)

D. S.

The Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen was the best broth I have ever had. Good takoyaki too. The egg in the ramen was a little cold and a chashu pork was a little chewy. The overall experience was great, with friendly staff and a good atmosphere.

D. N.

BEAUTIFUL ramen, the best I've had since going to Japan 4 years ago. Cosy seating area, quick service and friendly staff make for an excellent dining experience. I only wish they had smaller portions for lunch so I could come here more often!

B. G.

Delicious takoyaki with generous amount of octopus inside and authentic sauces. Ramen is on another planet - but doesn't cost an arm and a leg. 10/10 recommend to anybody this place is a hit! They only serve pork ramen - check the menu to see non ramen options

J. S.

It is a bit hidden from the main road. Totally worthy. Good place for ramen. Good prices too.

A. R.

Authentic and absolutely delicious ramen, and very friendly owners. This place is a hidden gem in Orewa. I had the Miso Ramen and it was beautiful. I can't wait to come back and try the other varieties! Yum!!!

R. W.

Awesome restaurant and food. Very authentic and surprise find here in Orewa. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended. This is now officially another of our favourite food places in local Orewa!

J. L.

It was absolutely delicious and amazing. Authentic and incredible ramen! Definitely give this place a try. Shoyu, Miso and Shio Ramen all spectacular and tasty!

M. C.

Friendliest and lovely lady on the phone took our order. Fast and easy pick up. DELICIOUS ramen!! We all loved our meals. Will be back :)

I.

While being in Orewa on rainy day we decided to get ramen for lunch, im so glad we stopped in here, very delicious food! 😋 Tonkotsu Ramen was my favorite after Miso Ramen, highly recommended 👌

J. C.

Such a nice Japanese ramen restaurant in Orewa! I strongly recommend the Tonkotus ramen and Karaage chicken.. Superb service, delicious food and I believe I will come again!

A. A.

Great local authentic japanese ramen restaurant with friendly service

N. D.

The Miso Ramen soup I had was so incredibly tasty. Fantastic! Definitely recommend people try it. An extra edit: Had their excellent soup again last week and it is sooooo addictively great!

P.

Highly recommended! Great ramen and services. Staff are super friendly.

P.

would appreciate homemade noodles rather than the instant store bought like noodles

D. S.

Finally, a good restaurant in Orewa! Easily the best ramen I've got in Auckland. I had the Tonkatsu Shoyu ramen and it was outstanding. The broth takes center-stage here with incredible depth of flavour that somehow doesn't overpower the rest of the dish. The chashu pork was also quick good, as were the noodles and takoyaki. The one thing that could be improved was the egg; it was a little overdone for my liking, but of course that's personal preference. The service was excellent too! Friendly wait-staff and the food came out quickly. The price for a ramen is ~$20 which is worth it for the quality; it's significantly better than Ramen Takara or Tanpopo. I'll definitely be back! おいしいものやわらか!

E. M.

Our first time coming to Yawara tonight. Friendly and kind service was the first thing you noticed when you walked in. The menu is small, but the options available are more than plenty to choose from. We ordered two types of ramen, chicken nibbles and tako yaki. Our toddler absolutely loved the noodles and tako yaki. We savoured the delicious flavours of our ramen soup, the smell hit you as soon as they placed it in front of you and the flavour was indescribable, real authentic Japanese ramen, tako yaki beautifully cooked and the chicken nibbles so subtly seasoned, crisp and juicy. Also treated myself to a beautiful matcha biscuit, baked on site and it was really good, not too sweet nor bitter from the matcha. These people have put heart into their food and it shows. Thankyou Yawara for a delicious dining experience. Highly recommend going here.

N. B.

What a wonderful authentic Japanese experience, eating ramen at Yawara, Orewa. The service was superb and the food was delicious. Be sure to check them out if you want to escape New Zealand for a touch of Japan.

H. I.

This was the best ramen I've had in Auckland by far and the owners were Incredibly welcoming. My partner and I ordered take out 20 minutes before closing which is understandably pretty annoying for a restaunt, however this wasnt a problem. Additionally we were greeted with big smiles and asked to come in and sit down when we arrived. 10/10 I'm coming back for more.

c. ™.

Amazing ramen. So authentic! Best I've had in New Zealand and Australia. Staff are extremely polite and have a great positive happy attitude. Love the look and feel of the restaurant. Arrigato!

E. W.

Wow. Definitely the best ramen I've had. A very nice unique environment. Service is friendly and efficient. Overall it's a 10/10 would highly recommend to anyone wanting premium tasty ramen.

N. K. A.

Popped in for a quick lunch and was surprised by the calming and minimalist vibe of the back room that enticed me to linger a little longer. I had the standard miso ramen which had a beautiful balance of flavour and the noodles were divine. Portion size also bigger than expected so the chicken nibbles I ordered on the side, while tender and tasty, were probably unnecessary. Not a large venue thankfully and lovely hosts. 3 big communal tables, I’ll be back with my family to try for an early dinner time incase it gets crowded or full.

D. I.

Wonderful and authentic Japanese atmosphere, and yummy ramen! First time our daughter (5 years old) said she really wanted to go back to "everyone is friendly" restaurant.

G. M.

Kinda feels like you’re having dinner at someone’s house. In a good way. Friendly wait staff, quick kitchen. Small menu with a few good choices make it easy to know what you’re ordering when they ask. The only dessert on the menu was great. You can’t go wrong. Well recommended.

P. D.

Tiny, simple ramen heaven run by really lovely, enthusiastic and welcoming people. Unlicensed at the moment. (Waiting for license to come through) but a really nice clean living experience :)

N. T.

If you crave authentic Japanese food in a beautiful location tucked away in an ally within Orewa, do not look further. Naroko and her team as warming, friendly and attentive as you would expect from any Japanese person. I have been to Japan many times and this is by far the most authentic and beautifully set out restaurants you will dine in. MUST VISIT. I will always go back here.

K. M.

The ramen and snack is excellent... definitely come back

R. &. R.

Seriously so impressed. What looks like a little tiny hole in the wall amongst the surroundings is actually a hidden gem. The BEST ramen I have had in a very long time and the service is excellent. I’ll be back

S.

Really loved our meal at Yawara and will definitely be recommending it to people. The Tonkotsu ramen was really authentic and I really like that they use free range chicken. It would be great if you could also start using free range pork too. I would really like to see some condiments at each table- japanese vinegar, soy sauce, and chilli oil would be great. Also, some more japanese mayo to go with the karaage chicken :)

C. K.

Delicious and kindest most grateful staff. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone who loves Ramen, karage chicken is amazing as well.

B. H.

Yawara Ramen is maybe the best ramen Ive had in NZ. It tastes authentic and luscious. I had the Tonkotsu but will try the others on my future visits. Fantastic ambience and hospitality. Recommended

S.

Such friendly staff and absolutely loved the tonkotsu ramen!

A. W.

Japanese owned and operated family business producing their own soup stock - a key ingredient for good ramen. We regularly visit Jp (wife is Japanese) and this shop is authentic with deep flavours. Very lucky to have this in Orewa.

S. M.

Had the shoyu ramen as a classic dish. The soup base was surprisingly rich compared to other places and it's better because of it. A very solid ramen and the soup with its richness on a rainy day is just what you need.

C. P.

lovely meal here, highly recommend! had the miso ramen and it was fantastic! be sure to try this place out, lovely small restaurant but provides a great environment :)

N. N.

Love the people and food here.I absolutely love the Ramen here 🍜

J. Y.

Great food! Highly recommend the chicken wings and kakuni pork. Can get a bit busy though, so best book in advance for dinner.

G. Y.

Genuine, delicious Japanese ramen. It's a great family run restaurant and the ramen is the best I've had in NZ. Highly recommended 😊👍

J. R.

Had the most tasty miso ramen! The staff are wonderful and made the whole dining exercise lovely.

D. A.

Yawara Ramen is such a good spot. The staff are so friendly and inviting and the food is super yummy and authentic. Awesome addition to Orewa 😊

M. W.

It was super lovely, absolutely delicious ramen and very friendly staff, we'll definitely be back

M. B.

Great food, lovely service with a smile. Glad we decided to go as it felt like a hidden gem. Would recommend to anyone.

M. S.

Awesome addition to Orewa's restaurant scene. Up there with the best Ramen offerings in Auckland. Definitely worth making the effort to find and visit

j. n.

The food was honestly 10/10 and the service was even better. Amazing for a first date or just chilling together.. nothing cures anything better than good food 😋

D.

My Family and I loved the food, it was absolutely delicious, we will definitely come again :D

S. D.

Our new favourite local! The shoyu ramen is SO yummy.

y. k.

Best Japanese Ramen in NZ~ The boss and all the employees are very nice and kind.

d. F.

Superb quality food, lovely staff, nice simple Japanese style environment and very good value highly recommended

C. R.

Tasty authentic food from a cute little restaurant. Friendly welcoming service. Good prices. Highly recommended

J.

Lovely people, perfect ramen and nice modern Japanese decor. Highly recommend

Q. G.

The place were so hidden but pls don’t miss this place out

N.

Best Ramen in Auckland! Wholesome and satisfying, nice atmosphere, great service.

E.

The karaage rice chicken is amazing! Also the family staff is also very friendly!

A. T.

Best Japanese restaurant in Orewa. The food was really good. Lovely people too

F. P.

Lovely family and food.

R.

Excellent place! The best ramen I ever had! I highly recommend this place 😁

T. Z.

Small little restaurant, cozy and comfy. But you need to expect a little waiting time for your order.

I. B.

Thank you so much for tonight! Great service, great food, and great music! :)

e. b.

Delicious food, great service and unreal chilli sauce! Would highly recommend

S. M.

Delicious ramen, go there now! Friendly staff too

A. N.

Lovely food, very friendly service - recommended!

D. J.

Amazing ramen! Very cozy and clean place

C.

Best ramen you'll ever eat!!!

P.

Nice little cafe. The cheese on toast is amazing!

M. N.

Highly recommended. Food is amazing and service is good.

D. D.

Best Raman since I was in Japan!

F. C.

Best Karaage ever and I love the customers service !!

n.

Best coffee in Orewa

K.

Super friendly staffs and amazing food 😋

D. A.

Good Food. Brilliant service.

n. c.

Delicious food and great service

M. L.

Very nice chicken !

J. C.

So yummy nice staff

I. @. J.

Good service nice food

T. P.

Fantastic

R.

Ramen delight,,xxx

L.

Great food

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Friendly staff

d. l.

Cosy little ramen shop, friendly staff and delicious ramen. Very happy that this is my local, will be back for more comfort food 🙂

A. N.

Good food for the right price.

E. L.

We ordered some takeaway ramen and Chashu on rice, both were great, 100% recommended :)

S. G.

Best Ramen place I've ever been to, if not one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. My boyfriend and I come here relatively often and the staff are always extremely welcoming and polite, not to mention they recognise us which always makes the experience more special. The food is absolutely amazing, and for $20 you get a giant bowl of ramen that is so filling you can't always finish it, not to mention they have delicious karaage and other authentic dishes to try. It's really awesome seeing them slowly expand the menu as time goes on, there's something there for everyone's tastes.

J.

(Translated) I feel like I'm in Japan! ︎ It was very delicious. The ramen is Hokkaido style, the miso is medium-thick chijire noodles, and the soy sauce and salt are ordinary chijire noodles. The noodles were also larger and more voluminous than other restaurants. I will definitely go again! (Original) 日本に居るみたい‼︎ 凄く美味しかったです。ラーメンは北海道スタイルで味噌は中太ちぢれ麺、醤油と塩は普通のちぢれ麺。麺も他の店よりも多めでボリュームありました。絶対また行きます！

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(Translated) It was a delicious ramen with a good balance of noodles and soup, as if you were in Japan ☺️ Awesome ramen, it makes me feel like I'm in Japan 🍜 Highly recommend 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 (Original) 麺とスープのバランスがよく日本にいるかのような美味しいラーメンでした☺️ Awesome ramen, it makes me feel like I'm in Japan🍜 Highly recommend👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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