I live very very close to Silverton original Momiji and when family from California visit we…read morealways make a pick up at window it's become a tradition. Always delicious and a fun and easy meal

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.

Best Ramen in town, we order takeout and bring it home everytime and it always rocks!read more

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.

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

I came with several family members on a weekend afternoon for a quick lunch. The interior was…read morecomforting and welcoming. We were quickly seated and our orders were taken. I got the dol sot bibimbap which was yummy especially with the gochujang sauce. Everything was also very well priced. Overall, we had a great experience and will be back next time we're in the area!

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 place that's near the local hotels. Food and booze, what more can you ask for. Went with the…read moresashimi combo that was fresh and tasty; saporro and some sake with quick service. No complaints

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!

We learned on this trip each location has a slightly different menu. This location has soups -…read moreramen, udon etc The lunch of choice this trip - ramen with chicken teriyaki! Very tasty! There are small pieces of zucchini and carrot, personally I would like some other veggies. The broth was miso but once you add the teriyaki chicken the teriyaki takes over which is not a bad thing Service was good- you wait and pickup at the counter - we had three orders of soup so the nice guy working offered to carry the tray for me

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

I'm coming out of my yelp reviewing hiatus to give flowers to this restaurant. An absolute triumph…read moreof fresh and local fusion cuisine, O was impressed by the bold flavors (squid ink pasta with fish paste) and high quality ingredients. Of note was the pork chop entree, with the pork sourced from a local farm. The pork was unbelievably tender, practically the pork equivalent of wagyu. The fat was rendered out perfectly and the chop had a smoky char, the tomato and onion sauce over the top cut through the fattiness and balanced the dish perfectly. The pork chop itself is worth traveling out of your way for, and the squid ink pasta and salmon smoked on a wood board are also highlights. The Cozy Taberna lives up to its reputation as one of the best restaurants in Salem.