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10/10/2007: "Yotteko-ya"
Next stop on the ramen journey, Yotteko-ya. This ramen shop is tucked away in a small corner of the McCully Shopping Center. They promise to offer authentic Kyoto style ramen and a broth that promises enjoyment and the ability to look younger. So how was the food?
Crooked picture of the store-front. Sorry!Click here for more pictures and the full review...
Billboard of the menu and slogan right outside.
Cute origami table ornament.
Napkins.
Condiments.
Interior shot.
Yotteko-ya menu.
Gyoza ($4.25 USD)
The skin is perfectly crispy...doesn't that look delicious?
Another angle, definitely home-made.
Kara-age ($7.45 USD)
Kara-age, dissected. The chicken was perfect; flavorful, juicy and not too crispy.
Tonshio Chashu Ramen - Oomori (Large sized portion of noodles) - ($7.95 + $1.00 USD)
Close-up of the chashu.
I usually look for a spicy broth when dining on ramen. There is something about the regular broth that I don't quite enjoy, I tend to cover up many foods with spiciness...which really overpowers all other flavors. Since Yotteko does not have such a ramen, I decided to try the hawaiian salt based soup. Very good, not at all disappointed! I do notice they have added a Paitan Ramen, does anyone know what paitan is?
Yataiaji Ramen (Shoyu based) - ($6.45 USD)
Close-up of the broth.Yotteko-ya also offers the choice of style for your noodles. You can either get it Japanese Style (traditional) or Local Style (softer). I went for the Japanese style while Kristian went for the local style. I can't speak for Kristian, but I enjoyed the traditional style very much. The staff is very nice...but once again, they are all Japanese. But I got great service, and the language barrier wasn't much of a problem. Out of all the ramen places on the island, I would rank this place number two (behind Goma Tei of course). Yotteko-Ya is probably the most authentic ramen shop that I've tried so far. There are quite a few in Waikiki I have yet to try, but seeing that I haven't heard of them...I'm not in a rush to find out. Any recommendations are definitely welcome!
Yotteko-ya
McCully Shopping Center
1960 Kapiolani Blvd. #214
Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
(808) 946-2900
Lunch
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays - Sundays
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dinner
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays - Saturdays
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sundays/Holidays
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Closed Wednesdays
Price
Food
Service
Replies: 3 Comments
on Thursday, October 11th, Ally said
I wanted to try there. We have to go together one day.
on Wednesday, October 10th, jenny said
I've been wondering what tsukemen-style was! Your comment pushed me to find out, and I'm curious to try it now! And I remember Taishoken having it...but I couldn't understand what it was...and was afraid to ask. Hahaha...but I will try it one day soon!
on Wednesday, October 10th, Nate said
Yah, this place is real good too! But I really like tsukemen-style.
