Went to this place on a Friday night with a party six and you would have thought we asked them to…read moresacrifice their first born. Absolutely awful customer service and they were extremely rude when we questioned the added "gratuity"charge on our bill. The ramen was the worst ramen I had ever tasted. 99¢ ramen has more of a flavor profile than what they serve. I will give them two stars for the tofu appetizer and tasty cocktails. Wouldn't recommend if your party is larger than two.

I love that my friend and I can eat here, even with his allergy to a food. They took it seriously…read moreand there is never any issue.

My husband and I came here on a little date night during our hiking trip with the dogs back in…read moreOctober and had so much fun. We left the dogs at the Airbnb and drove over here for some sake and ramen and everything was amazing. We were seated right away and each got a handshake ~ sake style ~ and split an order of their wings. They were cooked perfectly and were SO flavorful. We each got a ramen - I got the Momo Chicken and my husband got the Mr. Spicy. We shared a little of the broth from each so we could try them both and they were equally delicious and very filling. Our server was friendly, checked on us often, and made sure we had plenty of water. We also got a couple of their bottles to-go so we could bring them back home to share with my sister and BIL. They are located in such a neat arts district with lots of other businesses and local art outside. They have a huge patio with different seating options and there is tons of parking. If we are ever back in VA we will stop in again.

So much fun! I had never heard of this concept before but it was delicious. Great sake and great…read moreramen. Would definitely come back if I lived closer!!! Staff was funny and super attentive!

Honestly, across the last 3 years, this is the best restaurant in Charlottesville. I'll get…read moreunlimited shade for saying it, and places like Hogwaller and Michoacana deserve their due. But guys! This is the place! They check every box, from the same exact amazing dishes done right every time (this point will essentially run everyone but Bodo's off the road), and joyful service coming out of and now persisting long after Covid. I hear they are also in the rarefied air of being in North America and having a Japan-quality rice-fermenting room (apologies for the terms back there I for sure got wrong). I very recently took some downtown friends who had never been. And they were, you know, shocked. Except this place would bang even in Paris. Which is why I'm finally getting around to writing this overdue review. Phenomenal community asset. You have no idea how much you'd miss them if they weren't here. Grateful to the waitstaff and whoever manages and owns this place. All good luck and best wishes to Charlottesville's hidden gem. PS - If you want menu recommendations, it's literally all good. Just decide what you like. if you don't like sake, their other drinks are, yeah you guessed it, as good as almost anywhere in town. Bingo, Manhattans, a good malbec. Impressive.

I had the chicken ramen and it was delicious .... EXCEPT the NOODLES! so so very overcooked. The…read morerest of the table basically had mush in broth because their noodles were so overcooked. It was such a shame. However .. the service was friendly and the space inside and outside was really cool to look at and sit in.

The fried pork dumplings were the best I've ever had. Small, which is perfect for me. My husband is…read morevegan and his were fantastic. Ordered a to go order for him to take to a winery tomorrow. Service was great.

This dumpling shop has multiple locations. I found it quite confusing ordering online. Some of them…read morehave online ordering and others don't. They have confusing names. The menus have not always been the same when I looked. But to their credit, when I placed an order at the "downtown" location only to discover that they meant something other than Charlottesville's pedestrian arcade (which is where this one is), I was able to call them and get it corrected. My order was transferred over and was ready for me with no trouble. The vegetable dumplings weren't fancy, but there were a ton of them, and what seemed a small sauce proved more than enough. I also got a veggie bun, but the filling was so trivial as to not really be worth it. This place does have some space to eat in, although it seems most popular as a takeout.

AMAZING SUSHI in an unlikely location! This restaurant is top notch. The fish is incredibly high…read morequality and it keeps me coming back time after time. For appetizers, my favorite is the rock shrimp, especially with the wasabi sauce. As for sushi, the chef's omakase is a must try at least once. The rolls here are amazing, but the omakase takes the meal to another level. It's carefully curated and allows you to try a wide variety of delicious and high quality fish. Drink wise, get the lychee martini. It's delicious.

First time eating sushi from Charlottesville and this was the place not to miss!…read more With a gorgeous interior, awkward entrance of a tight staircase leading to the main area, the ambiance was hot, modern, and elegant. Servers were attentive but could be more) We got the yellowtail w jalepeno, Rainbow roll, and a lychee martini. All tasted great and unique! Havent visited another sushi spot in town but this one def was a good spot to try!

The portion size was pretty good and there are so many toppings you can choose from! I wish they…read morehad mac salad, though. My biggest gripe about the place was that the pricing was extremely confusing -- I honestly had no idea how much I was paying until I got to the register. I'd come here if for some reason I was in Charlottesville randomly craving poke.

Located across from the main campus of UVA, in the hustle and bustle of downtown…read more Portion sizes are SMALL (for $16!!). They weigh the fish before mixing it with sauce and toppings, therefore, at least you know every one is receiving the same amount... I went with Rainbow Bowl. I was EXTREMELY hungry and it did NOT satisfy my cravings or hunger. Service was meh. Super nice though with allowing me to add other toppings. Parking is a mess. Don't turn right. Find a spot in next to stores that allow you to parallel park because it's a free 15 minutes. Free parking for the win!

Food is pretty good. The only thing I wish they kept on the menu is macaroons…read more But they took them away. Service is hit or miss. Ambiance feels stale sometimes.

Waited 25 mins my first and only order and the place wasn't busy. Quality has gone downhill. Tuna…read moreand salmon tasted off. Service was poor. The fried rice and steak hibachi were good, yakisoba noodles not so much. I hope things improve. Strange vibes here.

This is a little spot in a strip mall. Nothing fancy, but they always have great sushi. Nice staff,…read morethey remember us even though it's been a while since we ate there. Great service.

Hibachi chicken dinner was very average. Not much flavor. Got a yellow tail sushi roll as well that…read morewas insanely fishy tasting and could not finish. Husband got the hibachi steak that was ordered as medium rare and was cooked medium well at best. Important to note that they do NOT make the hibachi meal in front of you. Overall, would not recommend for hibachi or sushi.