RAMEN IBUKI is the Manila home of the ramen creations of Takafumi Shimada, the mastermind behind Ramen Enishi in Osaka — Michelin-recognized Japanese ramen craftsman with over 80+ shop 🍜✨. The Manila store is in partnership with the Vikings Group, rebranded as IBUKI, which means “soulful air” — a nod to the comforting experience of enjoying a bowl of ramen crafted with precision and heart. From the refined clear dashi broth to the fresh in-house noodles, every bowl is meant to deliver that warm, soulful ramen moment. 🍜💨
Check out our new ramen favorite — that clear dashi umami broth hits different.
ABOUT RAMEN IBUKI
It’s a 56-seater ramen counter with a focused menu centered on ramen and a few complementary side dishes. Expect to line up during peak hours, but the queue moves quickly. They’re also open late — until 2AM on Fridays and Saturdays— making it a perfect spot for the after-hours Palace crowd. 🍜🌙
Once seated, service is fast, and diners leave satisfied after their ramen fix.
Ramen Ibuki Uptown BGC 🍜✨
Light & refined Japanese ramen at Uptown Parade 🇯🇵 Crafted by a Michelin-recognized chef, each bowl features fresh in-house noodles 🍜 and an umami-rich clear dashi broth 🥢—deeply flavorful yet light and comforting.
📍 GF, Uptown Parade, 9th Avenue, BGC
🕒 Open Daily:
Mon–Thu: 11AM–4PM | 5PM–11PM
Fri–Sat: 10AM–2AM 🌙
Sun: 11AM–11PM
📞: +63 917 191-3888
📸: @ramenibukiuptownbgc
What makes this ramen different? That clear dashi broth — malinamnam, layered, and deeply comforting without the heavy, milky pork intensity. Made from seafood and chicken, it feels lighter yet still packed with umami.
Best enjoyed with a splash of vinegar to open up the flavors and add another layer to the experience.
(Note: This doesn’t work as well with the Yuzu ramen 🍋 since it already has enough acidity.)
CHASHU RICE BOWL | ₱390
This might be the best Chashu Rice Bowl in Manila. 🤤🍚
Perfect to order with the karaage while waiting for your ramen.
You can also add fermented dilis 🐟 to the broth for an extra layer of savory, umami flavor.
KARAAGE | (3pcs) ₱270, (5pcs) ₱450
SPICY KARAAGE | (3pcs) ₱310, (5pcs) ₱480
The karaage has a crispy skin and juicy inside — the spicy version is perfect with rice. 🍗🍚
GYOZA | (3pcs) ₱135, (5pcs) ₱225
The gyoza makes a great starter, with a perfectly seared bottom while you wait for your ramen.
SHELL DASHI RAMEN | ₱490
I love the seafood × chicken dashi — the clear broth is light, feels healthier, and the house-made noodles are firm and bouncy.
DASHI RAMEN RED | ₱529
The red chili version is really hot for spicy lovers, but most people just enjoy the basic ramen.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Overall, we loved it. Manila has long been dominated by rich pork-based ramen, and now both Gen X and Gen Z are seeking lighter, healthier options. It reminds me of Tsuta Ramen by the Foodee Group, which may have been ahead of its time during the early ramen craze in Manila. The Dashi Ramen is excellent as is, while the chili version is enjoyable if you like it hot. I wasn’t a fan of the yuzu ramens, but a dash of vinegar adds a nice touch. We’ll definitely go back for the Chashu Ramen Bowl with spicy karaage — sarap nito! 🍜🔥
Ramen Ibuki Uptown BGC 🍜✨
📍 GF, Uptown Parade, 9th Avenue, BGC
🕒 Open Daily:
Mon–Thu: 11AM–4PM | 5PM–11PM
Fri–Sat: 10AM–2AM 🌙
Sun: 11AM–11PM
📞: +63 917 191-3888
📸: @ramenibukiuptownbgc
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Disclosure: This article was written entirely by a human—reflecting my own biases, opinions, and insights—with grammar and clarity checked using AI assistance. Thank you to our friends from Vikings group and congrats for another winning concept!
p.s. don’t miss watching them make the noodles in-house — it’s clear why they taste so much better than the commercial ones. 🍜✨
