Daiichi Ramen - Kailua Kona

I would rate this restaurant 3.5 stars for taste and 4 stars for options and price. We tried the veggie rays, the cheek udon, and a side of croquettes made from fried sweet potatoes and panko. The dish was mediocre and lacking in flavor, so I added my own chili pepper, soy sauce, and garlic from the table. The kimchee udon was underwhelming. I've had better vegan crumble before, but overall I was satisfied. When I asked the server for vegan options, they provided a special menu with plenty of choices to keep me coming back without repeating the same order. On a return visit, I tried the mapo tofu fried noodles which looked unappetizing and felt like a blob. I would not recommend it. However, the kimchee wheels were great when ordered again.

We discovered pieces of meat in our supposed vegetarian soup broth. As vegans, we were disappointed and do not plan on returning.

I tried the vegetable ramen and found it to be just average. It lacked flavor and protein. I had to add my own tofu and spices to make it more enjoyable. In general, it could use more seasoning to enhance its taste.

The soup was tasteless and we discovered a piece of meat in our supposedly vegetarian dish. We are not likely to visit again if we are looking for vegan options.

The soup was flavorless and we were disappointed to find a chunk of meat in our supposedly vegetarian broth. We do not recommend this restaurant for fellow vegans.