Mendokoro Ramenba BGC

Ambiance and Service: The ambiance is nice and visually appealing, though it feels a bit busy because of the crowd. The service is fine—not exceptional, but decent overall. Food: Easily the best ramen I’ve tasted. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the portion is satisfying enough on its own. The gyoza also stands out for its quality and taste. Prices are reasonable for the level of flavor and experience. What I would recommend to others: Definitely worth visiting every couple of months. I recommend trying any ramen, it’s the highlight—and pairing it with their gyoza for a complete meal.

Hands down the best ramen ever. The broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles perfectly chewy, and every bite just hits differently. You can really tell the quality and craft that goes into each bowl. The place can get busy, but it’s so worth the wait. Fast service, great atmosphere, and ramen that never disappoints. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — easily my go-to spot for authentic, comforting ramen. unmatched.

The most popular ramen place in Manila and certainly one of the most expensive. There can be a queue at peak times. The constant upselling and reminders like "no takeout," "only spoon and fork," and "we have tokens to sell" are extremely annoying. Unlike in Japan where you just pick from a vending machine and wait, here you’re forced to hear how much each customer is paying and their mode of payment. I want to eat, not listen to that noise. The ramen is okay. The broth is extremely rich, sometimes overpowering. The chashu is a bit charred and leaves a bitter aftertaste. I had better ramen in Sapporo at a cheaper price, and I think Ramen Nagi is a more affordable alternative. I paid 560 pesos for a bowl of Shoyu and honestly felt buyer’s remorse. Definitely the last time I’ll eat here. Mendokoro Ramenba is highly overrated.

Went here last Monday for dinner, and there’s no waiting list, which is a good thing because they are fully packed with a long queue outside when we visited the branch the other day. We ordered their Super Chasu, Hiyashi TanTanMen, 5pcs of Gyoza and Sola Teas (Raspberry and Peach). My husband liked the Super Chasu Ramen, it’s broth was thick and rich so you have to cleanse your palate. Hiyashi TanTanMen is a cold broth with sesame paste, you can choose toppings from pork, chicken, etc. It’s a counter seating arrangement but you’ll still have your privacy even the restaurant is full packed.. The staff are all so friendly and well trained.

Service and atmosphere were excellent. We visited on a weekday lunch, were greeted warmly, and only waited in a short line. Food service was smooth—we got our ramen after about 15 minutes. The ramen broth started off really flavorful and delicious, but as I got halfway through, it became saltier and thicker to the point it felt too heavy. I wasn’t able to finish because it led to palate fatigue.

August 2025 Notable Japanese ramen franchise from Japan This outlet from a worldwide franchise gets a good representation at the Mitsukoshi BGC mall. The ramen is as authentic as it gets with very staple menu offerings. The serving sizes are ample and generous in ingredients. The service is counter style with ordering up front then after which you are assisted to your counter seat of choice which should have all the basic utensils and other diner needs. Some delays though if you are requesting for an extra bowl 🥣 for sharing. And there may be some protocols for takeaways of ramen and gyoza which is strictly frowned upon ie not allowed. The place is stylish 😎 if not overly for a ramen place but then again the price point is probably reflective of the interiors. Strange features though would be its secluded entrance which is not the most convenient. Ideal for quick eats.

Visited this place several times before I post my review. The tantanmen was good and the broth was richer than the shio and shoyu ramen, but it could give that “umay” factor. The mase soba was underwhelming for me as I’ve had better ones which are also in BGC. The shio and shoyu ramen are both good, shoyu being more savory. The size of the gyoza was generous and cooked perfectly. My favorite pick would be their shio ramen. The tamago is not included in the ramen, so if you want your ramen with egg, you need to order it as an add-on. I’d go back here whenever I crave ramen, but avoid peak hours especially during weekends because of the long wait time.

We visited this ramen shop on a rainy Saturday, but unfortunately, the wait time was over 30 minutes. So, we decided to try it again the following night and arrived at a much earlier dinner time. To our relief, there was no long queue outside, and we were only the third on the line. Once we entered the restaurant, we were informed to join the queue and waited patiently. A staff member took our orders and provided us with an order slip. The total wait time before we were seated at the bar was around 15-20 minutes. We ordered the Shiyo Ramen for ₱495, Sola Lemon for ₱150, and extra Tamago for ₱45. My partner ordered the Tantanmen for ₱595, five pieces of Gyoza for ₱150, extra Tamago for ₱45, and Sola Lemon for ₱150. I’m not very skilled in using chopsticks, so I asked for a fork, but unfortunately, they didn’t provide one. Instead, the server gave me a training chopsticks. Now, let’s talk about the taste. The chasu was a bit too salty for my preference. The ramen itself was quite simple, with only tamago, noodles, and chasu. However, I must say that I loved the ramen broth—it was delicious. The Gyoza was a delight, as it was soft and freshly cooked. Overall, I don’t think this place is worth coming back to. I still prefer Ramen Nagi or Ramen Kuroda. It’s just too expensive for me. Maybe in a year or so, the line won’t be that long anymore, but for now, I’ll stick to my favorites.