ramen do らーめん道

one of the best ramen in auckland, miso ramen is the best! thenoodlesitself are handmade by the sensei. and the miso soup base oh my my, nothing in auckland could beat that. as always don't go at peak dinner time because you won't find a seat at all. if you're in auckland and crave for ramen, then must visit ramen do! even lorde went there

recently discovered this place and thought i'd go try as i love ramen noodles! we ordered the non spicy hokkaido miso ramen and the paitan salt ramen, they were both not very salty which was good, as almost every other ramen place i've been to have very salty broths and i have to drink tons of water. for the same price as many other ramen places in auckland, this place also has thicker meat slices which is good for those who have big appetites like me :p you can also add in a few extra dollars for pork belly toppings. staff here were very friendly and service was relatively fast (less than 10 mins for thenoodlesto be ready) would recommend this to anyone who wants hot brothy noodle soup for a quick lunch!

service 5/5
value for money 4.5/5
taste 4/5
portion size (overall and meat) 4.5/5

had lunch here recently with a friend . non fuss spot for ramen .i really like it ,large reasonable portions but morenoodlesto extras good to have on a cold day. you can tell they make theirnoodlesand broth ,felt very much so like food made for a home. i had the pork belly ramen ,a slight smaller portion with plenty pork but could have had more veg . my friend had the miso ramen ,much larger portion and looked good would recommend this . and had the agadashi tofu served more in a broth than used to but very good too. great lunch spot for a filling lunch

huge bowl of delicious ramen! delicious meat ballnoodlesand broth.

a nice and cozy place and friendly staff. thenoodlesand meat portion were generous. gyoza is bigger than usual. however i find the broth not as rich as i hoped it to be. comparing to the ramen joints around akl, i prefer ajisen richer broth. but that's a personal preference. otherwise it is still a very tasty ramen joint and cheap eat.

this place has been a favourite of ours for around 5 years or so, beautiful food, always hot and thenoodlesare prefect. we’ve got a 2 years old that loves coming here now as well.

i came here with my family for lunch on a sunday and we arrived at 12pm, which is when they open. by 12:15pm, it was already packed with people. the service was efficient and friendly too with extremely affordable ramen. 

we got the takoyaki to share and it was pretty good, but i'd like to try other sides next time. it is $6 for 6 takoyaki so i'm not too sure if that's a good deal or not as i don't have japanese often. i got the spicy miso ramen with extra pork belly and bbq pork ($16) and i felt it was a flavourful bowl of ramen and not too fatty. the soup had a nice spice to it, not too spicy so you have to drink a glass of water after eating a mouthful and not too weak so you don't feel any spice. you are given sesame seeds to grind up yourself so you can add a nutty flavour into your ramen, which makes it tastier. the bbq pork was a bit dry for my liking but the pork belly melted in my mouth due to the fattiness. thenoodlesweren't soft/overcooked either, which definitely makes a good bowl of ramen. the rest of my family also got the miso ramen but they had the large-sized ramen and my brother had the kaedama extra. 

ramen do is definitely an affordable place to grab a delicious bowl of ramen and it's in a convenient location too!

the serving of their ramen is huge. there is a generous amount of ramennoodlesand thenoodleswere cooked perfectly. i ordered the miso ramen and it came with the sesame seeds for you to grind and put it into your bowl of noodles. really love the ground sesame seeds and the egg with runny yolk.

food: 4/5
service: 4/5
overall: 4/5

the ramen here is very nice possibly the best ramen i’ve had in auckland. thenoodlesare very nice they have a nice bite to them and are very good consistency. the staff were also very nice and very vigilant.

one of the better ramen places in auckland. the hokkaido miso ramen here is very unique and authentic, with a rich, minced-based soup; nicely charred pork belly and well-cookednoodles- in my opinion this is the best miso ramen in auckland. their donburis are also very good for a quick lunch. all dishes are reasonably priced and portion sizes are generous, would definitely recommend this place for lunch.

overall:
ambience 3.5/5
service 4/5
quality 4/5
portion size 5/5
presentation 4/5
value 4.5/5

solid ramen for a good price.

authentic and full of flavour!
this little japanese ramen place is more than you expected. beware their spicynoodlespack a punch! the spiciest ramen i’ve had in auckland!
broth was creamy and great tasting you can’t help but to slurp thenoodlesto the last drop.
the eggs are authentic ramen noodle ones with soft centre. so good.

food 5/5
service 5/5
accessibility 4/5 (parking could be very hard to find nearby, but worth the walk)

highly recommend! made a booking for 5 since its a small place to ensure seating.all the tables were constantly occupied during the 1 and half hours we were there.
attentive, prompt and friendly service.
food came out quick, had the chicken paitan ramen large.noodleswere thick and the broth was well seasoned the chicken in the dish was juicy and had great flavour to it, it wasn't just a piece of roast plane chicken dumped in the soup.
also tasted the ponzu chicken which was full of flavors. you might wana grab a large since the regular one was quite small.
great find!!

man this place how do i say it. it is definitely a gem in my personal opinion. the ramen here is quite clean and has a lot of depth to it. i got the large miso ramen with extra pork and it was really filling and extremely good. the egg which was included is cooked perfectly and thenoodleswere on point. the wait time for food isnt too long (prob takes around 5ish min?) and it has a nice atmosphere. one added little gimmick they have is also a porter and pestle with some sesame seeds for you to freshly grind and add it to the ramen (you can choose not to do so as well of course) but it makes a big difference having it freshly ground up and put in ^3^

we have been to a few ramen eateries and though some of them are actually quite good, the standout for ramen do is its value for money. for most ramen eateries, we often only get one piece of pork belly whereas with ramen do, we actually got quite a few pieces. i actually thought that they might have taken the order for the bigger bowl but that was not the case. so for $12 it is actually quite worthwhile. also, the soup is not overall salty and thenoodlesare handmade. the ponzu chicken is also unique. the only thing that is different from what i am used to was the agedashi tofu. it was served in a thick soup. i am not sure whether it is a japanese thing but this may catch some people off guard. next time i would try their tonkatsu ramen that comes with a separate bowl of sesame seeds/paste.

dimmed lighting, faint jazz music, and cozy seating. ramendo is an intimate eatery that is perfect for a small group of friends or couples on a date. 

i ordered a chicken based paiten. amazingly grilled chicken, with a light sweetness. the chicken was not dry and held the broth flavor well. there was a chewiness to thenoodleswhich gave it a nice texture, if you’re a slurper (like me) then thesenoodlesare excellent for slurping. one aspect of ramen that i will always adore is the way they do their eggs. half boiled they put some sauce into the yolk, making it simply irresistible.

great to hear the staff speaking japanese, provides a sense of authenticity to the experience. a near perfect solo dining experience, ramen do has certainly climbed up in mind as a top ramen bar in auckland.

showstopper: grilled chicken, yolk or broth, it’s the combination of the ingredients that produce a fantastic wholesome meal. 

overall grade: a