AGU sounds perfect, but it is a short drive from Waikiki. Thankfully this "ramen bistro" has free parking. Note that we did look for Goma Tei Ramen at the International Market Place, but could not find it.

A tonkotsu-based broth is a no-brainer...

...but should we go for spicy? Valerie and I often find Japanese restaurants don't bring the heat, but our waiter insists they don't mess around with their spicy levels here!

Valerie goes for a level 3 Spicy Tonkotsu...and it IS spicy! Almost too spicy for her, but she has no problem finishing the bowl

I opt for a level 3 Spicy Kotteri Tonkotsu...and, as with the Spicy Tonkotsu, it brings the heat. Fortunately, the porky and garlicky richness manages to cut through the spice. I too would likely have been satisfied with a level 2...if only to properly savor the other flavors in the bowl

If we had noticed we could have gotten this with thick noodles, we would have ordered them, but these still have good chew. This is one of the better bowls of ramen I have had in a long time.