About
Surf + Dine
Surf + Dine was born in Waikiki, where the energy of the ocean meets the warmth of island hospitality. Our Hawai‘i flagship brings together Japanese culinary influence, fresh local inspiration, and a relaxed atmosphere designed for gathering. It is a place to eat, drink, connect, and experience Waikiki through the unique spirit of Surf + Dine.
Born in
Waikiki
Our food and drinks are inspired by the connection between Hawai‘i and Japan. Japanese technique, island ingredients, and creative presentation come together in a menu that feels both familiar and unexpected. Every dish and cocktail is designed to be approachable, memorable, and unmistakably Surf + Dine.
ISLAND FLAVOR.
JAPANESE SOUl.
Surf + Dine is more than a restaurant. It is a destination shaped by the rhythm of the island—from casual daytime meals to lively evenings with cocktails, music, and friends. We combine thoughtful food, genuine hospitality, and an energetic atmosphere to create an experience guests will want to return to again and again.
THE SURF + DINE
EXPERIENCE
Waikiki is where the Surf + Dine story begins. As we look toward future growth beyond the islands, our Hawai‘i flagship will remain the heart of the brand. Wherever Surf + Dine goes next, we will carry forward the same island energy, Japanese hospitality, and commitment to creating memorable experiences.
From Hawai’i, forward
About Us
Founded in 1986, Kamukura Ramen began as a humble 9-seat shop in Dotonbori—the entertainment district of Osaka, Japan. In pursuit of something never before tasted, our founder started his quest to create ramen using his culinary training in French cuisine. His dedication to perfecting the soup resulted in our trademarked Oishi Ramen, achieved through a blend of French flair and Japanese soul food.
With its international expansion, the company opened its first U.S. location at Ala Moana Center in Hawaiʻi in 2022. The ramen bar features counter seating and a Hawaiʻi Limited Edition Menu.
The opening of KAMUKURA Surf + Dine in Waikīkī in 2024 represents the company’s first flagship restaurant in the U.S. With 120 seats, 1 VIP room, a casual bar, and a customized menu blending authentic Japanese flavors and Hawaiʻi ingredients, our restaurant is designed to bring happiness to the whole family.
Our Ramen
Our signature soup is different from the typical Japanese ramen soup. Its flavor is not shoyu, tonkotsu, miso, or shio-based. Instead, our specialty gourmet ramen broth is highly original while also nostalgic. Our founder’s background as a French chef enabled him to create a delectable and healthy consommé broth like no other found around the globe.
Today, only those who pass a strict qualification and achieve the title of Soup Sommelier can prepare Kamukura soup in our restaurants in Japan and beyond. Our clear-broth soup is perfectly paired with medium-thin egg noodles that are made fresh and imported from Japan. We import our noodles and original soup from Japan to ensure quality consistency.
We call this perfect bowl “Oishi Ramen” or “Delicious Ramen.”
With an expanded menu featuring Hawaiʻi Special Ramen and an array of starters, salads, sushi, donburi, main dishes, and more, KAMUKURA Surf + Dine is committed to using only the best ingredients – with as many as possible grown, raised, and caught in the islands.
