First time here. Came for lunch on Sunday…read more Not too crowded. Didn't take long to get seated for two. Chill vibe. Got me a karage curry over rice. And shoyu. Took about 15-20 minutes. Karage cane out first. Pretty good!

walked in a monday night and the vibes were super cozy. they were some playing some straight…read morebangersss from the 2000s which was already a good sign from me!! there were only a few tables taken and one waitress for all of them. service was quick and friendly! we were very appreciative of how attentive our waitress was. i had the mixed tempura udon and it was definitely one of the best i've ever had. the broth was super savory and had lots of depth and umami. i was also pleasantly surprised by how homemade the tempura tasted. i've had my fair share of frozen tempura and can typically tell when it's taken from a bag -- these pieces of tempura did not give that. i would come back just for this dish. though, i did wish the eggs tasted a bit more marinated. i can't say much about the black tonkostu but it did have a rich flavor to it. will be back again!

The food was mediocre and the service fair. Perhaps being to other ramen places, I had hoped there…read morewould be alternative noodles to the wheat noodles, but nope. The waitress never came back to fill our waters until 45 minutes later and was a bit curt in all her responses. It might be a cultural or personality thing, but she didn't give a sense of warmth or welcoming.

Absolutely still love coming to this place! Service is always outstanding and the food is so so…read moreyummy! Not too busy and it's always a nice date spot for a quiet environment.

I am super impressed by this establishment. When we walked in, we were greeted right away. We went…read morewhen they opened at 5 for dinner. This place is such a gem. I am so glad I tried it. I've been craving for the unagi since I left. I'm not even typically an unagi lover. Service was amazing, water refills constantly, patience when we were looking over the menus, and prompt clearing of the table for more dishes to come out. The decor is beautiful, love the photos on the wall. Booth seating was comfortable. Food was spectacular. It is my new favorite place for ramen. A5 Wagyu- 10/10 melted in my mouth and with the hit of wasabi elevated the flavors. Loved it. Didn't love the price. $34 for 2 servings. Chicken skin 8/10 could've been more crispy. Flavor was on point. Had a bit of a kick to it. Tan tan ramen 10/10 best tan tan I've had here. The noodles were perfect, had a bounce to it, the flavor was there, I added corn, bokchoy was so delicious, the meat was amazing, the egg was cooked to perfection. Great portion. Chicken thigh 10/10. Great flavor. Very juicy. Cooked great. Chicken karaage 10/10. The meat was very tender and juicy, and fried perfectly. The sauce served with it was delicious with the squeeze of lemon. Shitake mushroom... I did not eat. But my husband enjoyed it & says he would order it again. Unagi- 10/10. Wow this was sooooo good. It was buttery, savory, and sweet. Perfectly cooked. Flavored really good. Pork belly 9/10 love that it came with green onion. Just wish it was a bit on the crispier side. Flavored well. It melted in my mouth. Chicken gizzards-- bland. 1/10 Beef curry 8/10. Wish the beef was stewed or in cubes. Served with rice. Husband and I were not a fan of the sliced beef. Flavor was good. Potato and carrots cooked well. Not a fan of the sweet radish. Sunomono 8/10 jt was delicious and delivered the acidity needed to palette cleanse in between Soba noodles 9/10. Loved that it came with tempura. Cold served noodles. Well flavored and noodles cooked well. Great portion.

What a cool little spot!…read more My wife and I enjoyed ourselves. I love Izakayas, but there are only a few scattered all over the Sacramento area. While Tanuki did not have all the dishes expected at an Izakaya like Bichoyaki, it still has excellent yakitori and donburi. All the meat skewers were excellent, with chicken thigh, heart, and skin standing out. I highly recommend coming here and supporting a cool little spot that adds something new to Elk Grove, not to mention the nicest staff.

I seriously can't get enough of this place. It's always packed, but in a good, lively way. All the…read morefood is fresh and made with real care -- honestly some of the best ramen I've ever had. I've come here several times with my daughter, and she always leaves with a full belly, a big smile, and leftovers. We stay full, fed, and happy every time. I usually stick to my go‑to order, but whenever I actually ask for a recommendation, I end up with a new favorite. The claypot dishes are amazing, the udon noodles are delicious, and the butter ramen and blackened ramen are definitely at the top of my list. The ice cream at the end is super cute, too. And the drink prices? Amazing. I always get the sake bomb.

Looking for something new to try with family and landed on this spot. Had joined the wait-list but…read moreonce we arrived were seated immediately. Waiter was attentive and friendly. We ordered gyoza, karaage, hamachi kama, salmon kama, tonkotsu ramen, ten zaru soba, katsudon, a sushi roll, and red tonkotsu ramen. The kamas seemed to be served with the wrong sauce and my soba was sticking pretty bad (needed cold rinsed). Tempura that came with the soba was fried well and had prefect breading. Was impressed with how much they gave! Family that got ramen thought it was top notch and might give Maru Ramen a run for it's money (our usual go to). Fried rice had a good flavor to it. What pushed it to a 4 for me was towards the end the waiter asked to serve the kids some free ice creams and I appreciated that touch.

The people who work here are amazingly nice. The ramen was extremely delicious and the presentation…read morewas excellent. I love this place and will definitely be back.

We have tried their Hawaiian BBQ dishes before and we liked it. So this time, we wanted to try…read moretheir ramen. I tried Shoyu Ramen (Chashu pork, fish cake, boiled egg, mushrooms and veggies). The broth is on the bland side, but it's a pretty looking bowl of ramen. I wish the pork is slightly thicker though. My daughter has Vegetable Ramen (tofu and veggies). She enjoyed her bowl and found the noodles chewy with good textures. She finished the broth. My husband has Teriyaki Chicken. Overall, it's a decent lunch.

It's been many, many years since I dined here. We get take out from here. I discovered it's under…read morenew ownership and the owner introduced himself and served a complimentary cucumber salad. I asked for sauce on the side for my mine and my child's dish. Good thing I don't use a lot of sauce because they didn't even bother to give any sauce with the kid's dish. I had the beef & chicken teriyaki combo. The beef had some overly hard/chewy parts but it was an enjoyable meal in general. The chicken was cooked well. Service was overall fine. I had to ask for things a couple times repeatedly. So although they seemed to be forgetful, service was friendly. I'd definitely go again to eat out, especially since some of those lunch specials sound good.

I ordered the 2-Item dinner combo and selected the Chicken Karaage and Sesame Chicken for $19,75…read more The miso soup was served with a soup spoon which indicated this is an Americanized Japanese restaurant. Although the food was not traditional Japanese food, it was decent. The server did not know that "nasubi" is Japanese eggplant when discussing options for tempura. There was a request for the broccoli tempura to be substituted with zucchini, however the server had to be reminded of the substitution as broccoli tempura was served. Complimentary cucumber, seaweed, and ginger salad was served. It was delicious as the seaweed complimented the cumber well and the ginger provided additional flavor. The sesame chicken and karaage was cooked perfectly and was not overcooked. Additional sauce for the sesame chicken was provided. The karaage was very flavorful. The dinner combo also included a spicy bean sprout salad which complimented the chicken and rice well. It was very busy on a Sunday during dinnertime. Service was good as the employees were friendly, refilled water, and checked to ensure the food was good.

I think I just found my favorite neighborhood sushi spot. We ordered delivery from here once and…read moreloved it so much we had to give the dine in experience a try. We arrived for dinner on a Saturday and were seated promptly but the restaurant filled up quickly. Service was great even with a full house and constant stream of delivery orders. We started with half dozen oysters which were at a very good price of $2 each topped with tobiko and light sauce. These were so sweet and fresh that we ordered another dozen at the end of our meal. (5/5) Paris Sashimi ($48) was fresh 16 pcs of chef's choice which were of very good quality and price (4/5) I did not like the negihama maki ($9) as it just tasted like scraps of hama with barely any negi. I wouldn't get this again (3/5) Toro Handroll ($12) was served tossed in spicy mayo which was not at all noted in the menu but it was still tasty. (4/5) Overall, this is a very solid sushi spot with good quality fish and fair prices. You can't go wrong with the rolls - one of the best California rolls I've had in a long time. We saw a lot of large families dining in which fills up the seats quickly so it's a well loved spot. I live 5 minutes away so I'll definitely be back!

Located across the street from from Consumes River college inside the shopping center where…read moreGoodwill is. Lots of parking always available. The restaurant is super clean and organized. We were quickly seated and drink order taken as soon as we sat down. The waitress was super attentive the whole time. We started with an oyster shooter that was spicy and then some Asahi beer that always hits the spot. I tried their spicy tuna hand roll and it was ok. I like it with more flavor and/or cream cheese. Next we had half dozen oysters with some lemon juice and wasabi they were small but fresh with lots of masago. I made my husband try a Sake bomb since he had never had one and it was hilarious. Takes me wAaaaay back! Salmon hand roll a win. Next our sushi rolls were very good and everything was fresh and as per usual we ate way too much. Favorite roll was the OMGF. They have reasonable prices and a clean bathroom. We always had our water glass full and taken care of. Great choice, close to our home and great service.

Yes, Izakaya just keeps getting better. After the remodel, it seemed like the kids were in charge…read more They updated the menu added so many new creations such as the diamond roll which my husband actually had requested it be made for him for the last 10 years and I was requested that it be named after him. The daddy roll is really something to behold with the lobster tail shell included in its beautiful presentation. The boomerang is also a super tasty roll that is a very rich crab bomb of flavor appetizer to be shared. Pro tip: if you want to sit in a booth, you might want to bring your own cushion. The wood seats is very hard and while they said they had cushions on order, it's been well over a year and there's still no cushions.

I've always wanted to try Izakaya, and finally I did! Cute…read morelittle restaurant with plenty of tables and booths. We all ordered the lunch bento box. I chose the chicken teriyaki and mixed tempura for my two choices, and it was accompanied with rice, salad, two pieces of California roll and miso soup. The miso soup was quite bland, with about 3 little cubes of tofu, and tasted watered down because it didn't really have any flavor. The chicken was very good, with teriyaki sauce with the perfect flavor and thickness. The salad was very good too, because of the salad dressing. I couldn't really judge the California roll because it was so thin that it broke apart. I couldn't wait for the tempura, one of my favorites, but the batter was pretty thick and kinda greasy, so it was just okay. I'm glad I finally got to try it, and will be back. But I'd probably skip the tempura next time. It was a bit heavy for me. There was plenty of parking available, which was great, because we were there during the peak of lunchtime.