Quality of fish 3/10. It's that moment when you sit down at a a sushi restaurant and realize all…read morethe fish have food coloring dye(like more than usual) and the wasabi is neon green and you just know it's not going to be good sushi. Super disappointed this place has a 4.1 rating. I ordered one roll, ate half of it, l and left.

I came here on a whim with my boyfriend because we were both hungry and wanted to do AYCE. We…read morestumbled across Momiji on Yelp and even though the it was a little pricy ($37 per person), we decided to give it a try. It was a small little restaurant with only five tables and the bar, but we were seated quickly. The food was pretty average, but the real issue was waiting for the order. We were seated at 7:19pm and last call was 8:30pm so we thought we had plenty of time. Boy were we wrong. Our first order came pretty quickly at 7:30pm. We finished pretty quickly because we were so hungry. We ordered immediately. The next order didn't come out until 8:07pm. A whole half hour. At that point we were still hungry so we ordered immediately after we finished because it was last call, but we were disappointed. We saw other people who place their order after us get their food before us. It's like they purposely try to stall until last call for people who do the AYCE. Their food also wasn't the best quality for their price. Unfortunately as excited as we were before coming in, we won't be back.

Yummy! Good Ramen, good service and lots of seating!…read more Service was very friendly and food came out quick! Nice soft music playing restaurant was cute lots of seating options. Ramen was tasty! The kaarage was kinda like chicken nuggets, different than we normally have but still yummy. Will be back when in the area!

Five Stars -- A Must‑Try in Downtown Salem!…read more My wife and I stopped by Akai Ramen yesterday, and this spot absolutely delivered. We ordered the shrimp fried rice, hot gemai tea, cucumbers, fresh salad, and the seafood ramen -- every single dish came out flavorful, balanced, and clearly made with care. The portions were generous, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable for the quality. The service was immaculate from start to finish. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming -- the kind of hospitality that makes you want to come back before you've even left. The decor is clean and modern with plenty of seating, creating a relaxed atmosphere perfect for a date, a family meal, or a quick bite. Yes, you do have to pay for parking in downtown Salem, but once you're inside, the food, the vibe, and the service make it more than worth it. If you're anywhere near Salem, I highly recommend stopping by. Akai Ramen is doing everything right -- great food, great people, great experience. Five stars all day.

Every single time I come here I leave extremely happy, and FULL. The food is always amazing and the…read moreservice is always on point. Employees are kind and always check up and make sure everything is going well.

Delicious food. I gone for lunch many times. Never disappointed wait time no waiting. Very clean…read moreand positive establishment. Love eating at Bibimbap House. Thank you folks for your kindness . LindaSue

Quick service , ordered online and walked the 0.1 miles from the hotel to the restaurant and it…read morewas ready for pickup. Good portions, tasty food! Just the right amount and the Miso soup hit the spot! The Salem roll was a hit. Everything in the #3 bento box was good.

Great choice if you are looking for a quick, easy and delicious lunch on a Sunday afternoon in…read moreNewport. Friendly service, nice sized dining room with booths - love a good booth!!! - - and a menu with a big selection. Miso soup was nothing special but good. Rolls were delicious, fresh and constructed well. Will ask for more wasabi and ginger next time. The bathroom is shared with Starbucks. Ask your server for the code. Parking out front.

Great food. Seriously all we received was great. Sort shell crab was a bit small, but it was…read moreunique for being across the country.

Attentive and caring host. Both the vegetable roll (delicious panko yam) and blackened tuna were…read moremade very well. Nice background music doesn't make you frazzled. I stopped by for an early dinner. Parking was available and booths are comfortable. I'll bring back friends and family.

The ramen is delicious, brown sugar milk tea boba is even better, and the service is great as well!read more

To be honest, this place probably deserves closer to three stars, but I didn't quite have the heart…read moreto rate it that low. I know firsthand how challenging it can be for small business owners--especially immigrant-owned businesses. That said, there were several shortcomings that affected our experience. The issues started when ordering. There were two vegetarians in our group, and while many of the ramen dishes listed an option to add vegetables, I wanted to confirm whether the broth itself was vegetarian. Unfortunately, our server repeatedly said she didn't know and didn't offer to check with the kitchen. One ramen listed a miso broth, which is typically vegetarian, but when I asked about that specifically, I received the same response. To be safe, we ordered the clearly labeled vegetarian ramen, while my husband ordered the miso ramen. His dish arrived almost immediately, while the rest of us waited at least 15 minutes longer. When his ramen was delivered, there was no explanation or indication that ours was coming shortly. He tried to eat slowly so we could eat together, but he was nearly finished by the time our bowls arrived. One other small but noticeable issue: it was around Christmas, and the holiday music playlist was extremely limited. We heard the same songs rotate four times, which became a bit distracting. My advice would be to invest more in server training, especially around menu knowledge, and perhaps update the music playlist. With some improvements in service and attention to detail, this place could be much better.

I was a little peckish after traipsing around a peony farm in Salem. I looked to see where I could…read moreget vegan options, and Love Love Teriyaki popped up. I asked the man at the counter to suggest some vegan items. I went with a couple sushi rolls. The avocado roll is a no brainer, I like it, but not a favorite. I got the tempura veggie roll, and that was so good! Wish I would have gotten 2 orders of that! My sister got avocado roll also, and some type of shrimp udon bowl. She had a couple of the tempura veggie rolls I offered, and that was her favorite! Order at the counter, then they bring your order out to you. We decided on a table that had a padded bench and a padded chair. Most chairs are hard wood. After our sushi came out, I had to ask for soy sauce, wasabi and ginger. I really enjoyed the tempura veggie rolls, and would go back just for them!

The worst customer service ever. Lately, we have to resort to recording our calls when we place and…read moreorder because something is wrong. Last time, my husband asked for no teriyaki sauce and well done. When he got home after picking up the order, all plates had sauce and were not well done. When he went back, the girl that took the order said that my husband never said no sauce and well done, even after she repeated it while taking his order. This time, my husband said for me to call in and order the call. I did, when I show up, mysteriously our order was lost. They tired to blame that I called a different location so I asked to see their caller id and my phone number was there. The girl that was helping me trying to blame her coworker that was in the restroom. When I played the recording she just looked at me and said it wasn't her fault. i aksed them to make the food as we were starving and my sons food that I also had to pick up elsewhere was waiting in the car getting cold. It took them 30 mins for my food and they refused to fix their mistake and give us the food for free. The manager was also the cook and said that things happen and mistakes happen but they don't compensate for their mistakes. I told him that this never happens any where else. Our order is never correct lately. It was infuriating when they tried to say I called and places elsewhere. Anyways, the worst. "People make mistakes..." what kind of people do you have working there that constantly make mistakes!!!!

Amazing experience all around. I accidentally made my reservation for the chef counter. I don't…read moregenerally like bar seating because I am short and the stools are often uncomfortable, but they had a nice ledge at the right height for me. It was fun watching all the variety of dishes come together. Service was great, just the right amount of attentive. Food was amazing. Everything was great, but special nod to the squid ink pasta and the tres major steak. Definitely will come back next time I'm in the area

Apparently, unlike the Napa/Sonoma area, Willamette wine country is not known for food, but after…read moresome research, we came across Cozy Taberna, which is a tapas style place in downtown Salem. We reserved on Tock, and it was mostly full on a Friday night. Drinks: lots of local beers are available, but I went with the Pineapple Express: she warned it was spicy, and it indeed was (in a really good way). All of the food is done family style: - Clams Galicia: with tomato, chorizo, bacon broth. This broth as amazing. I literally drank it with a spoon - Pan con tomate: slightly different from classic preparation - more flavorful and heavier on the toppings - Salmorejo: tomato and bread puree, Serrano, jammy egg - like a creamy gazpacho - Grilled asparagus: with whipped ricotta and a cured egg yolk - Squid ink pasta: with hazelnuts, caramelized onions, peppers, and a runny egg yolk, a bit spicy. This dish was my favorite - Honey brined pork chop with a basque piperade sauce The servers were all great about checking in. I would definitely recommend the squid ink pasta and the clams if you're in town!