GYOZA STUDIO KUBOTA

Excellent paitan ramen (rich chicken broth) and made-to-order homemade gyoza with an eclectic interior (guest drawings on the walls + anime on the projector screen). Got the Paitan red ramen. Super flavourful and umami bomb broth. Nicely tender pork slices, and well-prepared onsen tamago. Got the pesto gyoza per our server’s recommendation. Nice bouncy texture on the skin, good garlic flavoured filling, and nice pesto flavour on the sauce with shaved parm on top. Umeshu black super nice and refreshing drink. Jellyfish with wood ear and cucum was fantastic. Slight kick from the chili pepper. Hidden gem side dish. Very friendly staff and helpful. Worth a visit. Should’ve tried the Taki Gyoza (10 gyoza in paitan broth) but wasn’t super hungry.

Order the chicken ramen , fried gyoza and the red taki gyoza. All dishes were excellent, personally I would have preferred fried gyoza to be more fried, but then they do offer deep fried gyoza. Chicken ramen has a fluffy whipped broth. Did order the curry cheese risotto for end of taki gyoza, was a little to salty for me but then I have hbp , almost forgot we ordered the eggplant appetizer which was really tasty

Ramen was spectacular and the grilled cheese gyoza was probably the best bite of food on our trip. Highly recommend!

Great tasting dishes and service was top notch by our server Tracy. Excellent recommendations and we ordered everything family style so we could try several dishes. Really enjoyed the Toro Toro Eggplant, Pork Belly Karaage and the Yuzu Sorbet. Free Parking is directly behind the restaurant in the Plaza which is super convenient.

My brother and I went here on a whim. Saw a few IG post on this place and figured we try... We went here on a Friday night near 9pm ish. It wasn't busy, but we were able to sit down after 10 mins of waiting. Service was a bit slow, I think its due to few staff and quite a number of tables. The food...well was alright. Tried it once, probably won't come back here again. We got the red paitan gyoza, paitan ramen, fried rice, shiso gyoza, cheese gyoza, and yu lin chi fried chicken. The gyoza...well its the same gyoza with different toppings on it...not worth it for the price. The fried rice was okay, less egg mixed in, salty basically very imbalance for only $15.00. Lol what a letdown. The red paitan gyoza had chives on top, it's so useless, just looks cool. Probably the yu lin chi fried chicken was the best thing here, but not for the size and is priced at $13.50. It had ginger in the sauce (I think) and parsley on top. Overall, it's not a place I would go back to or recommend to others.

Very special ramen and gyoza. Not a fancy place but a very special dining flavor experience. Highly recommend!

Finally got to try this place with the renowned "gyozaman" who says this is the best gyoza on island. So we went down on a Friday night to eat dinner there. Ample parking in back, its located where the old Tenkaipin used to be in Kapahulu. Had to wait a bit since we didnt make reservations but it wasnt long. Ordered side dishes (sliced tomato, eggplant and potato salad), char siu and the 10 piece gyoza, along with the spicy Red Paitan Taki gyoza that comes in a small hot pot. For additional charge you can add rice to the soup after youre done which is a good finish to the meal (zosui). Although it was busy service was rather quick and friendly. Air conditioning wasnt on or broken so it was a bit hot. Overall a good experience, 5 stars🤙

Small, cozy gyoza shop. Waited about 10 minutes for a two top. It can get a little loud in there so if you get overstimulated easily, like me it might be an issue. Parking is a little crazy but you'll make due. I ordered the red gyoza in broth. It was good. Just the right amount of spice (wish it was a little spicer). In my personal opinion, it wasn't worth $30 ish for 10 pieces of gyoza. There's an option to order 20 pieces at around double the price. We did finish the 10 pieces so we added the curry cheese risotto. That was pretty heavy. Overall, what I got for about $50 just wasn't worth it.

Good gracious, highly recommend! Service: Check Food: Check Ambience: Could use a little help, but food made up for it. Okay, so let's get serious. Garlic Edamame- not sure if they boiled then grilled it, but dang, it was soo good. The portion was large too, definitely more than your normal order of edamame. Gyoza- ordered the six piece, grilled. Came out temperature hot, so be careful. As expected, was fresh and flavorful. Chicken Paitan Ramen- OMG, was not expecting the kick, but it had one. I don't know if I would call it spicy, cause it was, but it wasn't. Hard to explain, but it was so good. If you've read some of my other reviews on Ramen places, anytime I drink the broth, you can bet it's really ono. This was the case at Gyoza Studio. nom nom nom. Fried Chicken with Rice- chicken was tender and juicy, as a well cooked fried chicken should be. Sadly, most places don't know how to cook it like that for fear they would serve it undercooked. Japanese are so good at this. Cooked perfectly. Sauce that nestled beneath the chicken was on the sweet side. Super, super tasty. Hubby and I both agreed we will be back. I wanna try their potato salad. Kudos to our server. She was on it the whole time we were there.

Here is the official Keto Prescription review! You wouldn't typically think "ramen and gyoza spot" for keto, but let me guide you thru it. They have a number of keto friendly appetizers. We focused on the dashi avocado which was exactly what I hoped for (similar to Tori Ton) and the pork belly chashu. This one was very thinly sliced. I personally love a thicker cut, but the flavor on this was nice and not overbearing. It was also a good portion size. I did try one piece each of the Taki Gyoza Red and the Cheese Gyoza. The TGR broth is pretty amazing. Super flavorful and not overly spicy. The cheese gyoza had the cheese melted on top which was pretty gooey good considering I wouldn't not typically select this. I enjoyed it. The meat filling had a nice herbaceous flavor to it. When it was time to order our ramen, the server did not flinch or make a funny face when we asked for "no noodles" prior to explaining that we brought our own noodles from home "for health reasons." In fact, they brought all the toppings out for us separate from our broth so we could compile our ramen the way we wanted. That was a very nice touch. The broth (white) in and of itself was creamy paitan goodness. Reminded me of Santouka's broth which I LOVE. The egg was cooked perfectly at a soft-medium boil. Again, I prefer my chashu at a slightly thicker cut so that's the only thing I would change about this dish. It's very good overall. Service and atmosphere were both excellent. Lots of free parking in the back!

This is a very modest hole-in-the-wall styled place serving gyoza, side dishes,and tori paitan broths w ramen. They are directly related to Aburiya Ibushi and Cha To Gelato Zen but the emphasis here is on home style izakaya dishes with a Kansai influence. It is cozy and can get loud. The open kitchen means you can smell what's cooking - and smell like the cooking afterwards. That doesn't mean it's bad, just temper your expectations. There is a menu available plus a QR version. It is supplemented by an overhead chalkboard menu so be sure to look at it. Most of the food is centered around having gyoza in some form along with chicken dishes. The basic grilled gyoza is nice, with boiled versions as an option. You can have gyoza supplemented with things like garlic chive, mozzarella cheese, or shiso. There is also a hot pot like version called taki gyoza, which is their gyoza boiled in either the white or red tori paitan broth - you can have rice added to the remaining broth after finishing the gyoza. One key to knowing this is Kansai syled is the term obanzai. Obanzai is simple grandmother cooking used specifically in Kyoto, but also in Osaka - the Kanto equivalent would be sozai. Also, several side dishes are Japanized Chinese. The shrimp omelette doesn't have a thickened sauce but it does come topped with spicy ground pork and lots of cilantro. The tori karaage, called Yu Lin Chi, sits in a nanban styled rice vinegar sweet and sour. The tori paitan is very kansai. It is salty, creamy, and rough around the edges. You will find very refined creamy rich tori paitan in good ramen shops in Osaka but here the ramen broth is secondary to gyoza. The red version is supposed to be spicy, but Japanese spicy is very mild to Honolulu locals. If you really want spicy add the chili oil on the table to your taki gyoza or ramen. The drinks are very basic small izakaya quality. No premium spirits. It's just to there to loosen you up and enjoy the company of others. A warning. The restroom is right outside the kitchen to the left. The previous establishment let you enter and leave through the kitchen area to use the restroom. Now you have to exit streetside and walk all the way around the outside of the building. Frankly, this is stupid and not very safe for unaccompanied women at night. This is not a place to hoist a lot of drinks.

I have been seeing a lot of posts about this place, so I really wanted to try it. My friends and I came here for dinner on a Friday night, and I'm glad we made reservations. It's a super tiny restaurant, and there were a lot of groups who tried to get a table but weren't successful. I was very shocked to see that the menu only had two types of ramen, but that just means you know the food is going to be good! There was a white chicken and red chicken ramen, as well as gyoza and a few sides. My friend and I shared a white chicken ramen and gyoza. We were pretty full after and liked the texture of the noodles and richness of the broth. There was a decent amount of parking in the lot next to the Jamba and tanning salon off Mooheau Ave. Service was quick and friendly, and I was overall satisfied with the food.

I love the white paitan ramen as previously recommended by others. We also had to try the taki gyoza because why not? We got the red one. After finishing the gyoza you can upgrade to make a risotto with the leftover sauce which I thought was cool. We were too full to try it. My sister ordered the house Japanese pork charsiu potato salad as well. It has crispy fried onions and was yummy overall. The gyoza dipping sauces reminded me of soup dumplings since there's chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar. Note: please hold the top of the lid when pouring. Don't be an idiot like me and make a mess. Personally the white paitan ramen was so flavorful I didn't even need to have other things to eat it with but the added meat is definitely a great addition. I would add more just cause it's good. The eggs weren't bad but still could have elevated the dish even more! There noodles were delicious as well. Regardless, the waitresses were really nice and all of the staff were working hard. I can't believe there's only 3 of them working this whole place for dinner. The ambiance has some Japanese decorations and I noticed a plate had a mask that reminded me of demon slayer so that was cool. So glad we gave this place a try. Definitely would come back if in town again.

Happy National Ramen Day... This has always been in my list as they have gyoza in their name you know it's gonna be yummy! Located on the corner of Date and Kapahulu free parking is in the back though the lot isn't that big considering they share it with a few other biz if you go later in the night which they close at midnight it's completely empty. Their menu is quite simple serving Paitan (white or red) ramen which is made from chicken along with gyoza and a few other sides and drinks is nice as doing what they do best you know it's gonna be good. Walking in they have about seven tables all but one are four tops the other seats six the decor is simple with Japanese scrolls on the wall my favorite is the chalkboard with menu items artfully written. As I wait patiently for my red ramen and gyoza I can smell it being made yum! The broth is nice and flavorful garnished simply with charsiu, egg, sprouts and slivers of chili it's definitely not red but the heat is definitely there with noodles cooked al dente it was a nice light bowl. The gyoza is house made and I love it grilled versus fried and was happy to see it prepared that way so I ordered six and it's a cute chunky pieces with a nice thick and chewy wrapper

I think I just might've found my new fave ramen shop. Not only do they have amazing food, but service was top notch, there's free ample parking and they're open late! Located on Kapahulu Ave... right across from Jacks and same building as Starbucks & Kozo. It's a quaint space with a handful of tables available for patrons. Clean, simple and touches of cute Japanese trinkets and paintings decorate the walls. There's a chalkboard menu up on top in the front or you can scan the QR code at the tables for full menu. We got the cha siu potato salad, red paitan ramen and gyoza of course. Grilled version. Potato salad came out quick. Wow, was this good. Not your typical Japanese style salad as it has nice chunks of the cha siu inside. Sprinkled on top is either crispy garlic or onions. Whatever it is, it was amazing! The ramen and gyoza followed shortly. The broth was full of flavor and had that smooth creamy consistency. It wasn't as spicy as I was anticipated but it has a great kick to it. Ramen comes with thin slices of soft cha siu, ajitama (soft boiled egg), bean sprouts and some greens... almost tasted like chopped up basil. It gave the soup a nice flair. The gyoza. Mmm was that delicious! Full of flavor and juicy with the chicken broth added inside. Almost like a soup dumpling. But crispy. Make your own dipping sauce to your liking. But this one really doesn't need any. We arrived shortly after they opened for the day, so we didn't have any issues getting a table. There were 3 workers. All really young but very attentive. One cook and 2 servers. Greeted immediately, water was kept topped and our waitress even opened the door as we left. It's so hard to find top notch service these days, nonetheless from these younger kids. But they are the exception! There is a shared lot in the back with the building. Entrance is off of Mo'oheau St... across from Jacks. Will 100% be back to try some of their other menu items. Shop is only open for dinner and closes at midnight. So, if you're hungry and craving some great ramen, please do check them out!

Craving late night ramen and we found Gyoza Studio Kubota on Kapahulu that's open until midnight! What really got me here is when I saw a photo of their charsiu potato salad on Yelp -- I knew I just NEEDED it and I'm glad to say that it did not disappoint. If you come here, the potato salad is a MUST TRY. We also ordered.... Red chicken paitan ramen: super creamy and flavorful broth and topped with chasiu, a soft boiled egg, bean sprouts, greens, and saffron. The saffron really made it for me and we absolutely savored every slurp of this ramen. Yu lin chi fried chicken: simply fried to perfection and juicy on the inside with a light garlic sauce and topped with cilantro. 12 pieces of gyoza: their gyoza is folded by hand and somehow infused with their slow cooked chicken broth. They lightly fry it on one side only, my fav way of cooking gyoza. For drinks, I got an iced oolong tea and my boyfriend got an Asahi but both of our drinks came in a beer mug which I loved since I'm not drinking this month but at least I could still do a fun cheers. The vibe is immaculate. My favorite part is all of the sonny angel figures around - there was a little panda sonny angel hanging from our table and it was literally the cutest thing ever. They have an open kitchen concept so you can see the one chef doing it all! For there only being one chef in the kitchen, food and service was really quick. I love that they do have a smaller menu because you can tell that they put lots of thought into every item on the menu and they execute it well.

So happy that I got to try this place! I was craving some ramen around 9pm so I had to look online for ramen that closed late! I am so glad we tried it because it was very different! Even though it's was called "Gyoza Studio" they still had a very yummy tasting chicken broth! My bf really enjoyed it! I think the star of the night was the chicken! I forgot what it was called but I think they only have one chicken dish...so order it!!

Simple truly can be the best especially at Gyoza Studio Kubota. Their selections are straight to the point which makes it easier to choose your meal; the less thinking, the better. I decided on the Red Chicken Paitan Ramen and I enjoyed it! The spice definitely sneaks up on you and halfway through, it was a tad painful but that wasn't going to stop me from finishing it. I didn't care too much for the meat because it was a little tough for me but the egg was perfection. An interesting obersvation we noticed was that the two ramens have different noodles; The white has thin noodles while the red is on the thicker side so keep that in mind if you think it'll affect your choice. Obviously we had to get a plate of their gyoza since it's what they're known for and she was scrumptious! Good crisp and plentiful filling; it tastes so homemade, I loved it. I would love to come back again! Definitely recommended to make reservations. The amount of people we saw get turned away -- yikes (they don't do take out btw) They also have a shared parking lot in the back

Finally a paitan ramen place I thoroughly enjoy. I haven't had a good paitan on island since Yottekoya! Gyoza Studio Kubota is located in the former Tenkaippin location. What we ordered: Grilled Gyoza (12 pcs - $17.50) - One of my faves. Perfect char on the outside and the skin had a nice chew to it. House Japanese Pork Charsiu Potato Salad ($6.00) - Solid. Nothing too special, but I love my potato salad. GSK Yu-Lin-Chi ($13.50) - I don't know what GSK stands for nor what Yu-Lin-Chi means, but it was like karaage with a vinger-y sauce. I enjoyed it. Chicken was juicy. White Chicken Paitan Ramen ($17.00) - Sooo creamy. I usually don't drink all the soup, but I definitely could have. I had to stop myself because I was already full haha. The pork was on the tougher side though. Definitely make reservations. Parking: Parking lot located behind the building where Jamba is located. Entrance is on Mo'oheau Ave. and is FREE!

Gyoza Studio Kubota - a hidden gem that piqued my curiosity. I walked in on a whim, just as they were opening, and lucked into the last bar seat; everything else was reserved. I went for the Red Chicken Paitan Gyoza, and it was a flavor explosion! The food was piping hot, and the service was top-notch. What sets this place apart is their clever twist - you can add rice and cheese into your bowl after finishing your Gyoza for a tasty second helping. I'll definitely be returning to this cool little spot. Just a tip: make a reservation or arrive early, or you might find yourself being turned away - we witnessed it happen to a few unfortunate souls.

One of the best new ramen shops that I can't stop thinking about. Kubota took over the old Tenka Ippin on Kapahulu, and while their name includes Gyoza Studio, I think the ramen definitely shined brighter. We tried the Taki Gyoza in the red broth (10 pieces of gyoza cooked in their signature broth with veggies), Yaki Gyoza and White Paitan Ramen. The food came out slowly since there was only one person cooking, but I loved that it was an open kitchen so we could watch them cook. The gyoza skin was a bit on the thicker side and not as juicy as I'd like it, but I still liked the flavor a lot. The red broth wasn't super spicy and had a nice creaminess to it, with lots of chinese spice flavors. The White Paitan Ramen is what really stole my heart. I haven't had such a hearty, creamy, flavorful bowl of ramen for as long as I can remember here. It tasted exactly like the kind of ramen I eat back in Japan, and the toppings all went great with it. The service was a bit slow despite having 3 servers in a small restaurant, but other than that I absolutely loved the food and will definitely be back soon.

Only because we didn't get to eat and it requires reservation. I probably missed it on yelp or something.

We went to try Gyoza Studio Kubota tonight. I didn't know about it until I did a Yelp search. It took the place of Tenkaippin in Kapahulu. The parking is in the Jamba Juice lot so there's lots of spaces. I called for a reservation and if you would like to come here to try, you should get a reservation. We saw so many people come in without a reservation and got told the wait was so long. We were lucky and got our reservation in early. I'm glad we got to try this restaurant, it was really good. Based on other reviews, we tried the potato salad to start. It had char siu in it and it was very tasty. We also ordered 12 pieces of gyoza and three bowls of the white paitan ramen. The gyoza was really good. It came out nice and hot and crispy. I really liked the ramen too. The broth was good and so was the noodles. My husband liked the gyoza so much we ordered another 12 pieces! The only thing that was different was the whole bathroom situation. The bathroom access is located by the parking lot. So you have to exit the restaurant and go back behind the building and down an alley to the bathroom. The bathroom is actually in the back of their restaurant but the kitchen is in the back so we can't just walk through the kitchen. The walk to the bathroom wasn't so bad, I think it was just the alley. It was dark. They should put some kind of light in there so people can see a little better. Overall though the food was good. It was a little expensive for what we ordered but it was worth it.

My friends wanted to try out Gyoza Studio Kubota which opened recently in the old Tenkaippin space. Luckily we were able to make a reservation the night before because it did get pretty busy as it got closer to peak dinner time. Their menu is fairly small, which the focus being the gyoza. We shared a few orders of gyoza and each got our own ramen (you can choose from white or red, red being spicy). The broth is a chicken based broth but they do come with charsiu. On the table are vinegar, shoyu, and chili oil and you can use that to make your own gyoza sauce. I wasn't a real fan of that. Maybe I'm just bad at making gyoza sauce. My friends seemed to like the gyoza but I wasn't a huge fan of it myself. Our table had mixed reviews on the ramen. It seems like those who got the red broth liked their bowl better so maybe aim for the red ramen instead of the white? I was told it's not too spicy. I got the white ramen and ultimately wasn't a huge fan. It didn't help that the red ramen came out considerably quicker than the white. The char siu was pretty small as compared to other ramen shops, and one piece (it comes with 2) was chewy. The noodles had a good chew to it and I really liked the egg. Unfortunately though the soup lacked depth and flavor. It was okay. Good enough to finish (especially since I was paying $17 for it) but not good enough for me to return.

Went to Gyoza Studio Kubota to try their Gyoza gotta be good if that's what they specialize in right? well I got the Taki red paitan gyoza soup the soup was a bit spicy which was nice, the Gyoza there were 10 inside was tasty I would have to say one of the better Gyoza I've had outside of Japan! I got there and had to wait about 15 minutes even though as you can see in my pictures the place was mostly empty they said they had a lot of reservations. Funny when I finaly got in there was only one other table that had reservations that got filled, what's up with dat?! anyway that would have been my only gripe. Once I got in the servers were pretty quick and nice. Parking is in the back which is i think adequate. I wouldn't mind going back again maybe i should make a reservation?

Oh wow, I heard this place was really good and we happened to be in the area when it had just opened. The restaurant was empty so if you come around opening at 5:00 PM you will not deal with wait times and get fast service. They accidentally gave us the white chicken ramen when we asked for red, but we got the red sauce on the side. The ramen noodles were perfectly cooked. I really loved how simple the chicken broth was in the ramen. The red one was super delicious. I love spicy so it was perfect for me. The menu is extremely limited, but for me - I see that as a plus because they must really focus on making those few dishes very good as opposed to spreading themselves out too thin with an expansive menu which could be subpar. The December special gyoza was a boiled gyoza with chili oil so grabbed that as well as the regular pan fried gyoza. Excellently well-made. The filling was filled to the brim and did not skimp on leaving any space unfilled. Very flavorful, and the fact that the filling was slow boiled in chicken broth elevated the flavor. This is definitely going to be one my new favorite go-to spots for ramen. Love it here ya'll I want to go back again soon ;-;/

New place that took over Tenkaippin, their ramen uses chicken broth. Overall not a bad bowl of ramen, but to me didn't have as much chicken flavor as I hoped, and just kind of salty. The red ramen was more flavorful than the white and definitely has a spicy kick to it which was nice. The red ramen's noodles are a slightly eggier saimin type noodle, and the white ramen is a more thin noodle which I preferred, cooked al dente which I also liked. Egg was good but not too much flavor. Portions were good. Would not recommend getting the dish with the gyoza in the paitan broth, because it's just like getting more gyoza but without the char~ Their appetizers were generally good! Gyoza was on point (but SUPER temperature hot, watch out!). Mountain yam eggplants were yummy and I don't even usually like mountain yam. Potato salad was a crowd favorite. Shishito peppers were super tasty and fragrant too. Would recommend trying all of these! The only appetizer I didn't care for was the fried chicken. Felt like it could've had a bit more flavor, but portion size was very generous. Their asahi beer in the bottle was super fresh and very tasty. Restaurant itself is very spacious (they got rid of the counter seating that used to be in Tenkaippin) and smells good. Service is very good and the people are friendly. All in all, not bad, appetizers were better than the ramen. Would probably recommend Onoya around the corner over this place, but a good second option if Onoya's wait is too long.

It was just alright! The red ramen is very bizarre, it tastes like a middle eastern dish. It has some exotic dry spices in it that we couldn't quite put our finger on. My boyfriend liked (not loved) the white ramen. I thought it tasted like a mix of chicken noodle soup and fettuccini Alfredo and found it off putting. The grilled gyoza was very good!

We ordered the shiso gyoza, cha siu potato salad, pork belly charsui and red chicken paitan ramen. All the food was delicious and the service was prompt and friendly.

My group of 4 and I were getting back from Aloha Stadium, and wanted to grab a late night meal. Gyoza Studio popped up and we were so excited to try. We walked in at 11:07 pm and unfortunately, the waitress told us they were closed. I kindly asked if we could do a take out order, and the chefs denied our request. The restaurant hours displayed online and at the front of the restaurant are misleading. I would advise to call ahead if you plan to come later. It will save you the trip.

Finally had a chance to try Kubota after having driven by many times. Without reading any reviews and without any expectations, the opportunity to eat here presented itself tonight. There were 2 tables already eating upon arrival at around 6pm. As a solo diner, I was able to choose from the available tables without a reservation. The 4-seat bar area seemed most appropriate and offered a full view of the open kitchen. The atmosphere would remind one somewhat of a French bistro given the layout, chalkboard menu, and lighting. Definitely felt comfortable in slippers and a t-shirt, however, the young staff gave the place a cool and stylish vibe. Even though the small 3-person staff was working on orders, they welcomed each incoming diner with a loud voice and thanked the departing patrons. The menu is very focused and clearly indicates Kubota's intentions. The young waitress directed me to the ramen and gyoza combo which ended up being a solid recommendation (Choice of ramen, 4pc goyza, bowl of rice, plus the chef's pupu selection for the day) The taki gyoza was a unique menu item that sounded appealing, but taking staff recommendations is rarely a bad move. My personal opinion is that the menu does not showcase the quality and craftsmanship which goes into the food! Perhaps this is Kubota's way of being modest or simply letting the food speak for itself? If they won't promote their hardwork, it is up to the Yelp community, I suppose. Potato salad was beautiful plated - much more japanese potato salad and not plate lunch kine. Being a quite cold dish, the flavors were muted but a nice way to start off the meal. The paitan ramen came out next (noodles were cooked firm just as I had requested). The paitan itself was golden and silky, flavor balance was perfect, no bad smell from the locally sourced chicken, no grainy bony particles - sublime. How could this micro kitchen produce this high quality paitan? I rudely asked where the paitan was made (no way it was made in-house).....the Chef cool pointed me to the pressure cooker tucked away in the corner of the kitchen!!! What!!?? Gyoza came midway through the paitan. Cooked on japan-style gyoza pans, the gyoza bottoms were nicely colored and served piping hot. I scrambled through the bowl of ramen (so as not to let the noodles get soggy) in anticipation of the signature gyoza. First bite of gyoza was sans-sauce to concentrate on the original taste. The wrapper was very smooth and shiny, it had the appearance of being hand formed, definitely not machine made gyoza. *Warning* this gyoza is SUPER juicy! Be prepared to slurp juices as you bite into your gyoza - like you would Shanghai dumplings! Incredible. Flavoring is subtle but punchy aroma with generous amounts of garlic and chive mixed in. The wrapper is the right kind of thickness - chewy yet not doughy, thin so as not to be intrusive but just thick enough to keep from bursting when being cooked. Extraordinary. Value for money is solid. Cannot be expecting to pay Japan ramen prices in Hawaii, people. This ramen would be so good for late night eats or when you are in the mood for something smooth and comforting - not an everyday food with it being quite rich, but oh so worthy of praise. Talented young people in the kitchen. Please keep going!

Incredible service (kind and polite) and mouthwatering chicken paitan ramen with charsiu -- the broth was so delicious, thick and oh-so-comforting. The ramen broth was as good as the broth used to be at Tenkaippin before they closed (this place took over the space). The charsiu was well seasoned but not overly salty. We also ordered the "mouthwatering chicken" and the grilled gyoza. The chicken was good but the gyoza filling was super authentic -- very Japanese with a distinct ginger aroma. It felt like their ingredients are high quality! Definitely worth a visit (free parking in the back behind Starbucks). In comparison with Goma Tei, this place feels (and the food tastes) so much more authentically Japanese with beautiful paintings on the wall too.

Service with a smile, food was excellent (Dashi was one of the best I ever had) shisho Goyza with ponzu sauce was the bomb, wife had white chicken paitan ramen....mahaloz

Two of us went around 8pm. They open pretty late which is great for all the late workers! Restaurant was a little over half full but it got full as we were dining. Parking: no issues with that. Some street parking/metered parking nearby but there's a parking area next to Jamba Juice & we just parked there Food: we had the potato salad and gyoza for appetizers. Both were delicious! Gyoza tasted pretty standard but no complaints about that. White chicken paitan ramen is so FLAVORFUL!!! I feel like there's a difference between flavor from seasoning & just a bunch of salt & seasoning vs flavor from the actual ingredient (chicken) and this one you can truly taste the essence of chicken in it!! I can understand how some people might not like it as much, but personally I prefer this because it doesn't taste of just overly salted water with chicken bullion/seasoning. The broth really tastes like the chicken's been boiled forever. The noodles were great but I cannot forget that broth. I read some reviews saying it was kind of bleh but idk if they just couldn't taste that bold slow cooked chicken flavor!!! We got the red paitan ramen as well. The spices on that one were also delicious and like many other reviews have said, it really hits you. The noodles were different in the red and white broth. My only complaints are that the char shui was kind of dry and my egg wasn't oozy & yolky in the middle :( but it's a relatively new restaurant and I'm sure they're still trying to work out their ins and outs. Service: service was great! Water always refilled and they have big water cups so you can drink to your hearts content! There was 1 person making the ramen and two servers and they looked very efficient! Our ramens took about 20-30 min to come out, which I understand cause they were busy and we had some appetizers. But def be mindful if you're short on time. Maybe it'll get better! Overall I would definitely come back. Our bill came out to about 60$ ish I think and the ramens were about $17 each but tbh eating out is just expensive now days but I would def spend $17 for another bowl. Looking forward to my next visit already and I hope they will thrive!

Hands down the BEST broth I have ever tasted and I've been "brothin" for a long time. Their Cucumber with spicy pork is so refreshing as well! Gyoza is a must every time i have Ramen and I can't stop thinking about it. The homemade chicken broth infusion was out of this world. I'll probably be there again for dinner tonight. Just working on a good excuse for the boyfriend to eat out again. Thank you for letting us experience the brilliant flavor!

I'm glad another ramen spot opened. They have a small, but mighty menu! I loved all their stuff. The spicy ramen was soooo good definitely try it out! I'll be coming back real real soon. The gyoza was super tasty too. I park in the back by Jamab Juice.

Loved our dinning experience here! There is heart and aloha in these dishes... We ordered almost every dish and enjoyed each one thoroughly! Making reservations is never a bad idea.

The service was very good, and they pay attention to small touches (e.g., the water didn't have any taste... which is a good thing). The music was a little loud, but conversation was still possible. The food was good, but to be bluntly honest, I think I'm just not a fan of chicken ramen and gyoza. I guess I've been hanging around Okinawans for too long (I'm looking at you @sharit), and the pork fat calls to me. While the gyoza was cooked to perfection, it just didn't have that porky goodness I have come to expect. The sides, on the other hand were delightful.

Food: New spot we decided to visit on our trip home. The food was not bad is what I can say about it. Was not a fan of the eggplant dish but the potato salad was good. Price: I would consider it on the pricier side for ramen. Service: It took a really long time to get our food but I also understand its tough as they only have the chef and the server working and its a really small place. Ambiance: casual lunch/dinner spot. The bathrooms are located outside the restaurant around the corner.

One of my favorite ramen spots, including Japan. Simply delicious & a must eat for anyone coming to Honolulu! 10/10

We stop by late night and was greeted by the nicest person. There were only 2 people working but the food came out quick and hot. We order the white chicken paitan and the red chicken paitan ramen. The broth was flavorful, a whole egg and thick slices of meat. Server was very nice and attentive. Can't wait to come back and try everything.

We really loved eating here, the food was great, the place was clean and all the staff were extremely friendly. The whole experience was perfect, especially after working a long day. 5-Stars without even thinking about it.

We really like this place. A simple but unique menu. Gyoza is exactly as described. Home made and really good. Great decor and incredible service. Menu is limited but has unique items which will make the dining experience unique as well.

This place has been so busy since it opened, but we went on a Friday a couple weeks ago, and it was surprisingly not too packed. My favorites were the gyoza (the one thing I didn't take a picture of 'cause I ate it immediately...) and the eggplant with yama imo. The char siu and potato salad were ok, and the red paitan ramen was good, but different (it had an interesting herbal/thai flavor). If you like gyoza, it's definitely worth a try.

Owner Yuto and his staff are truly outstanding. You can tell they all care about their customers. Very attentive the minute you walk-in. Greetings immediately when you walk in. Reservations are a must. You're taking a chance if you do just try to walk in. This place gets busy especially on Fridays / Saturday nites. Ample free parking is located in the back of the restaurant. Entrance is on Kapahulu Street. Absolutely love this ramen and especially his handmade gyozas. Must try also their potato salad and char sui pork belly. Restaurant seating is very comfortable- tables are spaced out just right that can accommodate small or large groups. Nothing but good vibes in this restaurant. After all is done, as you stand up from your table, and begin walking yourself out, the server even opens the door before you, the rest of the staff on your way out all say graciously all say "thank you". What a wonderful restaurant!!!! 5- stars for everyone including the food and drinks.

If you're looking for a cozy spot with a friendly vibe, Gyoza Studio Kubota hits the mark. The atmosphere is inviting, making it a great place to hang out with friends or enjoy a solo meal. Their gyoza is definitely a standout, with flavorful fillings and perfectly crispy wrappers that keep you coming back for more. However, when it comes to the ramen, it's just okay. While it's not bad by any means, it doesn't quite reach the same level of excellence as their gyoza. Overall, if you're craving delicious dumplings and a warm atmosphere, Gyoza Studio Kubota is worth a visit.

Super small hole in the wall place so reservations are needed! Small menu but the items that they do offer are well worth it. Super delicious and savory ramen that isn't too oily at all, which is nice for my sensitive tummy. Awesome and crispy gyoza as well, with stuffed filling. They offer different varieties too but we were too full to try them all! Must come back soon :)

Our waitress was really nice and helpful. The food was good especially the eggplant which I forgot to take a picture of. The gyoza was really good. The ramen was good too. I like that I can see the kitchen so you know nothing crazy is going on back there.

We had a nice meal in this restaurant. They could probably fit more tables in the space but the staff is small. We had Eggplant, Paitan Noodle w/dumpling, Dumplings in Soup, Cheese Risotto, and a dz. Pan Fried Dumplings. Everything was tasty. I thought the prices were a bit higher than expected. They do not have a bathroom so don't have too many drinks because you will need to go around the corner of the building to use the restroom.

Not bad but I wouldn't say it's good either. Both paitan ramens don't really taste like paitan ramen (and I've had some amazing ones in Japan); all you can really taste is white pepper in the soup, it's over-powering all the other flavors. The white paitan ramen has different noodles than the red paitan ramen. White ramen has a thinner noodle like ichiran while the red ramen has a yellowish noodle like the cheap sun noodle packs from donqi (taste like it too). The gyoza is just okay. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone but i wouldnt discourage anyone from trying either. Personally i wont be coming back. The most unattractive part is the price. Way too expensive for subpar ramen. Money is better spent at the plenty of other better ramen spots on the island but thats just IMO.

Pleasantly surprised with this place! Great service and very good Gyoza! Tried both the boiled and grilled and both were excellent! (We prefer the ginger flavor; better than Tanto!) Only two choices of Ramen. We ordered both and the shiro (white) was delicious! Asked for firm noodles and that's how it came! Honestly, one of the better ramen o. Island! Parking behind the Starbucks. Impressed with the one chef operation! Thanks! Will be back!

Their focus is gyoza and ramen, but they do have a few other dishes on the menu as well. Their broth and noodles are good, though if you're seeking ramen specifically, you'll find a bit more variety elsewhere. Their service is good, and they pack take out orders with care, so that's an option if dine-in seating is sparse. Parking in the adjacent lot or on the street nearby.

We love to come over this place! Soup and fresh dumplings...yuuum. Highly recommend to come over

My friend and I enjoyed our dinner at Gyoza Studio Kubota. Parking is located right behind the building. It is conveniently located with lots of parking. The tables are nicely spaced out so that you have adequate privacy. My friend and I both ordered the Red chicken paitan ramen. We also decided to try the Tororo Torotoro Eggplant and the six piece grilled gyoza. First, the ramen. The broth had a hint of spice. A whole boiled egg cut in half was served along with slices of charsiu. The noodles at first bite had more texture and more Al dente than I am used to. But as I continued to eat the noodles, I began to appreciate the texture. The broth was tasty. I wish that they could serve a little bit more of the broth. The gyoza was a good different. The wrapper was firm. The eggplant dish was the best and the highlight of the dinner. It seemed like the eggplant was cooked in a delicious sauce then served with the Tororo. The eggplant has texture and yet soft and tasty. The ramen cost was $17 each. The gyoza was $9 and the eggplant was $6. I unfortunately will not be coming back soon. The reason why? I have a difficult time paying for a $17 bowl of noodles. However, it was good to try Gyoza Studio Kubota. Everyone who helped us were so pleasant.

We got horrible food poisoning last night. Ate their potato salad and had projectile vomiting when we came home. The potato salad had a sour taste. I spoke to the manager and he said they do not put vinegar in the potato salad. Also, the potato salad was not cold. Left out at room temp. Called department of health to inspect their food handling procedures. Tried their paiton gyoza in soup. For $28 it was not worth it. 10 pc gyoza. The broth had no taste. Do not recommend this place. Awful!

Our favorite Ramen & Gyoza joint in honolulu, Hawaii. Their service was great, and the restaurant has this open kitchen with simple but efficient layout. Just make sure to make your reservations before you drop by unless you're trying to get some midnight snacks then after 9/10pm you should be just fine

The red paitan ramen was a bit too spicy (and I like spicy ramen). The white paitan ramen was good and I'd order that if I went back. The gyoza is their specialty and it's good! Overall a good dining experience and I'd recommend this place.

Delicious gyoza soups and side dishes. We enjoyed the chicken broth ramen but the red sauce ramen was delicious and flavorful. Parking is behind the establishment but limited since they share with Starbucks, Jamba and Kozo. Definitely going back there to try their side dishes and gyoza soup.