Chinpei Ramen
Chinpei Ramen
Lunch is in the bowl at Chinpei Ramen with a round of ramen. A large menu and a range of influences sets the eatery apart from others. Choose from nearly 30 ramen options. For an additional $1, diners also can pick from three noodle options: udon, yam noodle or an organic flour noodle. But, wait,…
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No Monkey Business at Chinpei
While a cartoon chimpanzee serves as the playful mascot adorning the logo above Chinpei Ramen’s entrance, owner and chef Yoshi Hashigami definitely is not monkeying around when it comes to providing flavorful, authentic Japanese cuisine. Hashigami opened Chinpei Ramen in Moiliili on South King Street five years ago with a simple menu featuring a mere…
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Chinpei Ramen
Monkey see monkey do at Chinpei Ramen, who’s mascot is a monkey, and that means a round of ramen is in order. Choose from nearly 30 ramen options. Tan Men ($10.80 for a large), swimming with bean sprouts, green onions, Chinese cabbage and pork is among the most popular. But there is more to enjoy…
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Creative All-Natural Ramen
There might be plenty of ramen places around town to choose from, but Chinpei Ramen in Moiliili has managed to set itself apart with a large menu and a range of influences. According to owner and chef Yoshi Hashigami, the result is a one-of-a-kind taste that he has not encountered elsewhere in the Islands. Hashigami…
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Mouth-watering Ramen Eats
Step through the doors of Chinpei Ramen and indulge in a bowl of homestyle Japanese cooking. Plus, you won’t have to worry about any additives in your meal. “Our soup is natural; there is no MSG,” says owner Yoshi Hashigami. The restaurant has been in business at its South King Street location for five years….
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Raving About Ramen
For nearly five years, Chinpei Ramen has delighted customers with its deeply nourishing bowls of ramen as well as its ever-growing menu of Japanese-inspired dishes. Even though Hawaii diners have only been exposed to owner Yoshi Hashigami’s flavor-packed recipes since 2008, many of his dishes are more than half a century old, spanning back to…
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Chinpei Ramen Gets Better With Age
When Yoshi Hashigami opened Chinpei Ramen nearly five years ago, the menu was simple and offered a mere 10 items. After fielding multiple requests from his growing customer base over the years, the owner and chef of the eatery, located conveniently on South King Street, has expanded the menu, which now features more than 80…
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