Ramen Takara Ponsonby

"The real deal: authentic, tasty Japanese food with great flavours and fresh, good-quality ingredients."

- Metro Magazine

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A Legacy of Ramen — From Mount Fuji to Aotearoa

Ramen Takara traces its roots to Hōchinrō, a small ramen shop founded in 1978 at the foot of Mount Fuji by Nobuyuki Yamaguchi. After 15 years training under a master chef in Yokohama’s Chinatown, Nobuyuki opened Hōchinrō with his mentor’s blessing — and quickly earned a loyal following.

That humble shop became a local institution and a source of inspiration for his daughter, Yuki. Today, Yuki carries on the family legacy as executive chef of Ramen Takara.

Since opening in 2007, Ramen Takara has stayed true to its heritage — blending authentic Japanese flavours with locally sourced ingredients and our famous Kiwi hospitality. Every dish is crafted fresh, without MSG or additives, to create an experience all New Zealanders can enjoy.

RAMEN

  • Shoyu Ramen $14
  • Original soy base. Chāshū pork, egg, bok choy, spring onion, bamboo.
    Chāshū Ramen w/ extra pork chāshū +6
    Wonton Ramen w/ extra wontons +5
  • Tonkotsu Ramen $19
  • Cloudy pork base. Chāshū pork, egg, bok choy, spring onion, bamboo, kikurage mushroom.
  • Vege 'Ton' Ramen [VG] $21
  • Plant-based take on Tonkotsu with miso soy milk base soup, tapioca noodles, tofu cake, bamboo, sautéed shiitake, bean sprouts.
  • Tori Shio Ramen [GF*] $21
  • Sea salt and shrimp soup base. Chicken chāshū, egg, bean sprout, tsukemono, spring onion, nori seaweed.
  • Kaisen Shio Ramen [GF*] $22
  • Sea salt and shrimp soup base. Prawn, squid and vegetable stir-fry, shredded leek.
  • Miso Ramen $21
  • Miso base. Vegetable and tofu stir-fry, bamboo, spring onion. Vegetarian or with pork mince.
  • Jade Ramen $21
  • Wok fried spicy pork mince, topped with egg, minced garlic chives, coriander.
  • Tom Yum Ramen [V*][GF*] $22
  • Sour and spicy tomato base. Prawn, tofu, egg and vegetable stir-fry, fresh coriander.
  • Tan-Tan Ramen [V*] $20.5
  • Rich sour and spicy sesame base. Vegetable stir-fry, pork mince, bok choy, shredded leek.
  • Spicy Black Tan-Tan Ramen [V*] $21
  • Sour and spicy black sesame base. Vegetable stir-fry, pork mince, bok choy, shredded leek. Freshly ground sesame.
  • Kaisen Agesoba $23
  • Prawn, squid, vegetable stir-fry with oyster sauce on crispy noodles, karashi mustard.
  • Salmon Salad Noodles $24
  • Fresh salmon and avocado slices on cold noodles. Mayo, nori seaweed, original dressing, wasabi.

SMALL PLATES

  • Edamame Beans [V][GF] $9
  • Premium edamame beans with flaky sea salt.
  • Renkon Chips [V][GF] $9
  • Crispy lotus root slices. Chilli mayo.
  • Seasonal Pickles [V][GF] $15
  • Lightly pickled seasonal vegetables.
  • Tempura Cauliflower [V][GF] $14
  • Cauliflower tempura with green tea salt.
  • Tempura Shiitake [V][GF] $16
  • Fresh locally grown shiitake mushroom tempura with truffle aioli.
  • Salmon Avo [GF*] $17
  • Fresh salmon sashini, avocado, wasabi soy dressing, chilli mayo.
  • Agedashi Tofu $15
  • Tempura tofu, warm tentsuyu broth, grated daikon, nameko mushrooms, nori seaweed.
  • Crispy Noodle Salad [V] $17
  • Crispy noodles, green salad, shredded leek, mayo.
  • Hakkaido Scallop Coriander Salad $23
  • Scallop sashimi, shrimp, coriander, bean sprouts, cashew nuts, greens, spicy dressing.

SHARED PLATES

  • Pork Gyoza $12
  • Pan-fried dumplings with pork, cabbage, onion and chives.
  • Vegetable Gyoza [V] $12
  • Pan-fried vegan dumplings with shiitake mushrooms, bamboo, taro, cabbage and chives.
  • Yokohama Shumai $15
  • Steamed pork and prawn dumplings. Served with karashi mustard.
  • Pork Belly Harumaki $15
  • Crispy spring rolls with pork belly, shiitake mushrooms and bamboo. Karashi mustard.
  • Vegetable Harumaki $14
  • Crispy vegan spring rolls with shiitake, bamboo, carrot, vermicelli, edamame, water chestnut.
  • OG Karaage Chicken $19/$33
  • Our famous fried chicken, salad, mayo, lemon.
  • Mapo Tofu [V*] $19
  • Tofu wok fried with Sichuan spiced pork mince. Vegan option with spiced soy mince.

RICE

  • Steamed Rice [V][GF] $4
  • Fried Rice [V*][GF*] $12/$18
  • With chāshū pork, egg and spring onion.
  • Nagoya Chicken Don $19.5
  • Karaage chicken tossed in garlic chilli infused soy, black pepper, sesame, salad and lemon on rice.
  • Misodare Tofu Don [V][GF] $19
  • Shallow fried tofu with sweet miso sauce on rice.

  • [V] Ovo vegetarian [V*] Vegetarian option available
    [GF] Gluten free [GF*] Gluten free option available
  • All items may contain traces of common allergens. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
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Ramen Takara Ponsonby

Tue - Sun
12pm to 2:30pm
5pm to 9:30pm

272 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Auckland, New Zealand

09 360 6111

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