Kai Japanese Ramen in Honolulu

[caption id="attachment_2190" align="alignleft" width="300"] Kai Japanese Ramen Honolulu
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According to Wikipedia "the origin of ramen is unclear" no matter, the Japanese made it famous and well known today.  I have to admit, Im a true ramen girl, total ramen lover.  I've been spoiled as a child, and had only the best and true Sapporo Ramen, from Sapporo of course.  So, I'm very doubtful when I go eat at a ramen-ya, especially when they proclaim to specialize in "Hokkaido" or "Sapporo" style ramen.  To my surprise,  Kai Ramen was pretty darn good.  I ordered the the Shoyu Ramen (my favorite) the broth was thick or kotteri which is robust and very rich with flavor.  Their Curry was delicious, rich in color and flavor.  My husband ordered the mini curry and the portion was quite large considering its a mini.  My  son ordered the Goma Tan Tan Men the broth had a nutty flavor and was kotteri, thick and robust with flavor.  Their gyoza I was disappointed with, it was bland not much for taste at all.  Even the texture of the filling I was disappointed with.  This is my third time eating at Kai Ramen and I have ordered gyoza every time, hoping it would get better.  They just don't make good gyoza in my opinion.  I have to warn you that the broth is really salty, so you need to drink a lot of water and since the bathroom is located in another building just behind the shop it is a little inconvenient.  Other than the gyoza, I love this simple little ramen-ya.  This little shop is located at 1430 Kona St, below Axis Hair Salon (The best Japanese Hair Salon in Hawaii).  Their hours of operation is 11:30 am to 9 pm daily.  They even have happy hour see picture below.  My family and I really enjoyed Kai Ramen and we hope you do too.  Let me know where your favorite ramen shop is, where ever it may be.  

See menu in english and japanese below.  

[caption id="attachment_2187" align="aligncenter" width="228"] Kai Japanese Ramen Honolulu
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[caption id="attachment_2188" align="aligncenter" width="226"] Kai Japanese Ramen Honolulu
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[caption id="attachment_2197" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Shoyu Ramen @ Kai Japanese Ramen Honolulu
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[caption id="attachment_2196" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Goma Tan Tan Men @ Kai Japanese Ramen Honolulu Photo Credit: ionasiatrend.com[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2194" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Mini-curry @ Kai Ramen Honolulu
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[caption id="attachment_2195" align="aligncenter" width="224"] Gyoza @ Kai Ramen Honolulu
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[caption id="attachment_2193" align="aligncenter" width="214"] Happy Hour
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Im Back!

Aloha! A lot happened since I blogged last.  My husband got a great job offer, one he couldn't let pass by.  The only catch, we needed to move back to Hawaii, and ASAP. The job wasn't going to wait for him, it was now or never.  So, together we decided moving back to Hawaii would be a great opportunity for us, plus we were home sick.  It wasn't easy to pick up everything again and move 4,644 miles. Again.  We sold everything we owned, rented out our beautiful 2000 sq. ft townhouse to strangers and moved to a cozy 700 sq. ft apartment on the 41 floor (the view is amazing) in the middle of Waikiki.  So, here we are, home sweet home once again.

I want to thank everyone for their support and encouragement to start up my blogging again.  Without you, I would be nothing.

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My Ho`onani Hawai'i (My beautiful Hawai`i)

This beautiful stop motion video was created by an aspiring Asian American Photographer, Kenji Croman.  With over 10,000 single photo shots, this 3 minute film took nearly 7 weeks to shoot.  My brother, Kenji Croman was invited to share his unique style of photography with the TEDx City Project held at the Aulani Resort on Oahu, October 20, 2012.  The video was filmed in my home town, Honolulu, HI.  From the moment the film begins until the end, you will be intrigued with the talent that this young man has.  Kenji, shows the extraordinary beauty of this island through his lens, the place I call home.  My ho'onani Hawai'i.

http://youtu.be/gthPNs8r8Jg

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="240"] Kenji Croman's photo (Photo credit: zsoolt)[/caption]