Beef bone ramen has been a staple to Tottori Prefecture of Japan for over 60 years. There are currently more than 100 beef bone ramen restaurants in the prefecture. Kamitoku Ramen has reamined one of the most popular ramen restaurants since its opening in 1949. Beef bone broth adds a savory taste to the ramen as it is slightly sweet and unique.
Kamitoku Ramen is a family business and currently run by two brothers, Junichi and Shintoku.who are third generation of the ramen shop. The brothers opened another store in Tokyo and opened the very first beef bone ramen store in Waikiki in 2014 with a food truck. The older of the two, Shinichi, is reputable for becoming a pioneer of beef bone ramen as he carried on the family tradition.
As of 2019, there are two locations you can try the savory ramen; at Ala Moana Shopping Center's Shirokiya Village and UH Moana campus.
Kamitoku Ramen is very popular in Japan that many famous Japanese celebrities have visited the stand in Shiroikiya Village.
Unique Features of Kamitoku Ramen
• Run by pioneers of beef bone ramen
• Conveniently located in Ala Moana Shopping Center