About us!
At Tetsumen, we offer you an authentic Japanese cuisine, with the heart of "Omotenashi", or sincere hospitality. Ever since our opening on 4/20/2018, we continue to provide a cozy space in Manono Marketplace in Hilo for over 6 years.
Other than our signature Ramen with Tonkotsu (pork bone)-based soup, we offer variety of Japanese dishes such as Japanese style curry rice, gyoza, katsudon, and so on.
Our Story
On 4/20/2018, Tetsumen started as a first USA store of Japanese ramen chain restaurant. Since then, we continue to provide an authentic Japanese dishes to Hilo community for over 6 years.
Fun Fact: Tetsumen literally means 'philosophy of noodles'!
Awards
Best of East Hawaii 2024
- Voted for Best Ramen
Mahalo to our Hilo Community for the support throughout all these years!
Best of East Hawaii 2023
- Voted for Best Ramen
Best of East Hawaii 2022
- Voted for Best Ramen
Best of East Hawaii 2021
- Voted for Best Ramen
Tetsumen is run by Foodman Hawaii Corp. which runs Imo Miya brand (Japanese baked sweet potato) and Hana Tako brand (Musubi etc.)
Mission Statement
Tetsumen focuses on Five Pursuits:
I. Pursuit of Wonderful Encounters
II. Pursuit of Smiles
III. Pursuit of Flavors
IV. Pursuit of Sincerity
V. Pursuit of Gratitude
