My husband and I were in the mood for something different, preferably somewhere near Pioneer Corner Supermarket. We didn’t want to get stuck in traffic or deal with crowded spots, so we thought of checking out the food options near the grocery area—where Buffalo’s Wings N’ Things used to be.

To our surprise, the place had completely changed! It made us realize just how long it’s been since we last visited.

We checked a few restaurant menus, and one place stood out: Ramen Wave. There were already diners seated outside, which caught our attention. Curious, we peeked inside and saw even more people enjoying their meals. Then it started drizzling, so we took it as a sign to give the place a try.

Upon entering, we noticed the indoor setup was quite unique. Most of the tables were designed for solo dining, with high partitions that block your view of other diners. There’s a small sliding window in front of each seat—so if you want to see the person across from you, you’ll have to open it. It kind of reminded us of computer shops, where you’re in your own little space unless you lean sideways.

Outside, the tables cater more to groups—perfect for families or friends who want to chat and share meals without any dividers. There are also high chairs inside for side-by-side seating without partitions, but you’ll need to let the staff know your preference.

Since all the other seats were taken, we ended up in one of the partitioned booths and just opened the window in front of us to chat.

The interior also features a large menu board on the right as you enter, and beside it are black T-shirts with cute prints that are also for sale.

At the table, everything was already neatly arranged—chopsticks, a large ramen spoon, chili oil, red pepper powder, tissues on the right, and a stainless cup with a pitcher of room-temperature water on the left.

Ramen Wave offers affordable Japanese food with good variety.

Among what we ordered, I liked the Katsu Curry the most. The curry sauce really brought out the flavor of the katsu — without it, the meat would’ve tasted a bit plain. The curry isn’t spicy at all, so it’s easy to enjoy, and you’ll want to scoop up every bit of the sauce. The katsu itself was tender, and the shredded cabbage on the side was fresh and crunchy.

The Karaage was also good. It had a light crunch on the outside with soft, juicy meat inside — and it’s boneless, which is a plus. The piece which was cut into smaller bite size were quite big. The breading wasn’t too thick, which we appreciated compared to other karaage we’ve tried before.

We also tried the Tonkotsu Ramen. The broth was flavorful and served at a manageable temperature — not too hot, but I personally prefer it a bit hotter. The noodles were firm, not soggy, which I really liked.

As for the Gyoza, it tasted like most gyoza, but it stood out because it had more meat inside and a nice chewy texture.

Overall, Ramen Wave is “sulit” (worth it) for the price, and we’ll definitely come back.

Here’s a clearer view of their menu from their Facebook Page: