Looking for a quick meal before our flight, SATO Ramen showed up in my search. It's a tiny…read morerestaurant with about two tables and some counter seats. There is a form to fill out for your order and water is self service. You also go to the register to pay, so I wouldn't call this a full-service restaurant. It's super casual. We ordered three ramens - * Tonkotsu Ramen * Sato Ramen $16.99 * Sato Ramen (no bean sprouts) $16.99 The noodles were not great - they were clumped together. The egg was perfectly cooked though. The tonkotsu broth was not very smooth but the sato broth was better. They do offer a frequent diner card. Overall, SATO Ramen was just an okay experience for us.

Small place but big portions. Staff was nice and everything was delicious. Good vibes all around.read more

Yum! Steamed soup dumplings. Soup, of course, and ramen. My order was taken by a very pleasant man…read moreat the counter. There is a small seating area. I think this place will be great for pickup & delivery. You can order the soup dumplings by themselves without soup, which is what I did and I took them home and cooked them in my own chicken soup base. They were smooth and delicious with a pork filliing.

Had lunch here today. Extensive menu for rice, noodles,…read moreramen, dumplings, soups... more. Five stars because everything we had tasted fine. I would have preferred steamed dumplings, but there was no choice, fried only. The taste was very nice and they were pleasantly crunchy. (photo) I loved the broth of the soup; it was plenty hot enough and perfect for cold and flu season. I would have liked broth only, and I asked if I could have without the rice noodles. Yes, I could, but the price would be the same. Okay, so I took the noodles on the side, to go. Even so, I was shocked to see the size of the soup bowl. It had to be at least a quart of soup, with chicken, wood ear mushrooms, bok choy, fried tofu. The rice noodles would have put the soup to the brim. Seems there is only one size of everything. If all of the soups are served in these quart bowls, plan on sharing with one or two others if ordering soup. They will give you extra bowls and spoons, as they did for us. Even with the two of us having some soup, I took about a third home. (photo) I had one of the Crispy Pies, scallion and pork. The filling was too thin or maybe the dough was too thick. Or a little of both. (photo) Employees are friendly and pleasant, eager to be helpful. JBC is a new and welcome addition to the Marshall's Plaza. Prices of some things may seem high, but if the foods we had today are typical, plan on sharing or taking some home.

Today was my second time at Haruko Craft Ramen. It was my first time back before the ramen menu…read morechanged so I was excited to try it again. When walking in, you order on a large screen and seat yourself. Unfortunately to order on the screen it charged us a $3 "NYC online ordering fee" which was very odd (in addition to sales tax) - in addition the screen also asks you for a tip before you even sit down! But we weren't given any other way to order besides the screen which was a turn off with an extra fee involved My date and I ordered the creamy tonkatsu and creamy broth with pork. Overall, the ramen wasn't terrible, but it really lacked a home style ramen flavor and was not hot. This may be something I've never said, but they brought the ramen out in less than 5 minutes which makes me think the ingredients aren't fresh. There were no additional sauces or anything at the table to add flavor to the ramen. I also wouldn't describe it as a creamy broth at all. We also ordered the takoyaki which to me seemed like a frozen variety. We also each got a bubble tea which was not anything special. It was surprising they didn't have a taro slush option. The server did bring out the food to us, but the extra "online" fee when ordering was a bit of a turn off in addition to the lackluster ramen. Overall I probably don't see a compelling reason to come back.

TLDR: Go get the gyoza and pork bao and skip the ramen if you live 5-10min away. Skip it altogether…read moreif you live further away. We walked in on a Sunday afternoon around 2pm after seeing all the hype Stepout Buffalo gave this place on IG. We were greeted by someone quickly where she tried explaining how it works - order on a giant touch screen which was simple enough. Didn't love the fact that they ask you for the tip before you even sit down but that's the way this country works these days (spoiler alert: the service was not worth the 20% aka $20 we tipped) The seaweed salad was a bit slimy but generally not bad. The gyoza were excellent, would def order again. So was the pork bao. The meat was perfectly breaded and seasoned and cooked to perfection, and the sauces that went with it were delicious. This is kind of where the greatness ended. Onto the ramen (the main reason we were there), the noodles were honestly not bad but that's pretty much the best part. The soup was non existent and cold by the time you get to it - I think it has to do with the fact that all the vegetable toppings are mostly cold. The broth was also super salty (with no real flavor), I think to make up for the fact that the toppings not being well seasoned (my bean sprouts were completely flavorless). The breaded pork again was good, but I didn't like how it sat in the soup and got soggy, perhaps it should have been served separately on a plate? The grilled sliced pork belly was good and flavorful. I've had ramen all over Japan so believe me when I tell you the broth is not authentic nor is it good, which kinda ruined the entire dish. Our drinks were overpriced and very average tasting. The boba was too mushy but I am from Taiwan, so I guess I have high standards when it comes to boba. All in all, a VERY expensive lunch where neither of us enjoyed our entree (ramen), and given that we live in the southtowns, it's unlikely that we will ever return, even if the gyoza and pork bao were very tasty. As a final note, the atmosphere sucked. The workers talked and giggled very loudly the entire time as if no one understood what they were saying (unfortunately for them, I understood every word). FYI - This place is NOT Japanese despite its Japanese name.

Second time being here…read more Ambiance- Perfection, hidden gem, very clean, large seating never crowded. Service- Very attentive, never felt like I was waiting too long or too little. Service was prompt and to the point. Very respectful staff Food- Had many of the sushi rolls Rainbow, Chopper, kamikaze and Akazaru. Every single roll was amazing and full of taste. I don't know where they get their fish from but it is some of the freshest fish I've had in the area. Also had the spicy miso ramen which was another perfectly made meal. The spice was full of taste but not so hot that it took away from the meal 10/10 restaurant.

I say this as a former sushi chef as well as someone who has been to over two dozen sushi…read morerestaurants in 7 different states. -Sushi rice was bland and slightly dry. Needed more sushi vinegar. If the ingredients are measured out, which they said it was when I pointed it out, then this should never have be an issue. -Garnish, specifically the lettuce on the sushi plate was old, mushy, and unappealing. They should have left it off the plate if that was all they had left. Sushi is about presentation more so than most food and this was not done well. -Miso soup. This was not traditional miso soup. I know there are miso soup with daikon as an add on, but there's usually wakame in it. There was no enoki mushroom either like it says on their menu. The ones I uses to make, and all the sushi restaurants I've been to were the traditional tofu, wakame and diced green onions. Have that as a first option since more widely known, and make the daikon as a second option. Also, miso broth was bland. Needed more bonito flakes. Equipment - you guys need to periodically check your tables and chairs for damage. When I grabbed my chair by the seat to scoot myself closer to the table the seat came off. Need to balance out the portions of ingredients in your rolls. California roll needed more imitation crab. There was too much cucumber and avocado. You guys need to focus more on quality and presentation instead of having a ton of different roll on your menu. When you are pricing your sushi like a mid-high end restaurant, the quality and presentation needs to match. I read the reviews on this place and thought all the kinks would have been worked out by now, but it seems not. We didn't try out the other non-sushi dishes they had on their menu, so we have no opinions on them. I am one of the few who will not be coming here again for sushi.

Came here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and was blown away by the quality and care they…read moreprovided me. The Salmon nigiri was so fresh and they gave you thick cuts. They even made me a "chefs special" salmon nigiri which was absolutely delicious! The staff was so welcoming, I can't recommend this place enough!!!

Ordered take out; 3 salmon nigiri and a salmon roll. Perfectly put together, fresh, delicious. They…read morewere fast and pleasant. Will return.

I love it here! The hot pot is great and it's always easy to get a private room for a party. The…read morekaraoke machine search function is terrible though! No matter, it's still fun!

My favorite dinner spot! Food is always amazing and we have been going for years. Herbal and…read moremushroom broth are my favorites

My wife and I wanted Thai tonight but were looking for something other than our usuals. We found an…read moreexcellent new-ish place on Amherst Street near Grant. Nothing fancy in terms of decor, but very fresh tasty food and solid service. My wife got chicken Pad Thai; I ordered Pad See Ew with seafood, Thai hot. Great flavor! I didn't think it was all that spicy, though my wife pointed out all the minced Thai chilis. An hour later, I am realizing the skin around my lips is stinging, so I guess it's me, not them! The price was right too. This could become a regular stop.

Spring rolls: 5/5 fried dumplings: 4/5 - delicious but too…read moreexpensive Chicken skewer: 4/5 - delicious but too expensive Avocado roll: 5/5 Panang curry: 4.5/5 - tad bit water down mango sticky rice: 3/5 - rice was not as soft - Server was polite, took our order, refilled our waters and came back to check on us - spacious, lots of seating inside; my kiddos and I were the only ones there and more people showed up; it was quiet but cozy for our meal. A little music would've been nice for the dead air but at least you can conversate without having to talk over loud noise Overall I gave it a 5 because the food came out hot (even tho 2 dishes were priced too expensive for the quantity imo); it was delicious and my kiddos (with one being a picky eater) enjoyed everything :)

Wish I'd taken a picture but we just dug right in. This place is not the most aesthetically…read morepleasing or ideal environment to have a fancy sushi date night, howeverrrrr, the sushi is SO good. They have incredible (and unique) sushi offerings and the flavors were delicioussss. The menu is a bit confusing because the food is multiple Asian cuisines but we went with sushi and dumplings and they were amazing. Our order was to go, so we didn't get a chance to see how the service was however, whomever was working the counter was very friendly and kind! Would absolutely order from here again!

My husband and I came to try to find a good sushi place and chose this because it's also halal and…read morewe want to support that. The sushi is excellent! Definitely our top sushi place in Buffalo. Every other restaurant we only liked a few rolls, but here everything was delicious. The sushi was fresh and even came in a cute little boat. We especially loved the Niagara lava roll (deep fried sushi). The owner is extremely kind and even trained in Japan. He is also very friendly and you can tell he really cares about the quality of his food and your experience. Highly recommend!

9/03/2026: An update: We stopped for the lunch specials,…read moreavailable Monday -Friday only, which have enormous portions and a very reasonable price. The specials are served in lacquered trays, to separate the types of food: Entree, salad, glass noodles and fried dumplings. I also ordered milo from the drinks list, and when I asked what it was, it surpassed the owner's use of English. He asked me if I wanted it hot or cold? Surprise! It's the Korean version of Nesquick! (See the picture below). The bulgogi was excellent, as was my galbi. I also enjoyed the glass noodles and the panchan.

This spot has been on my list for awhile to check out. I have seen so many good reviews that I knew…read moreI had to check it out. I met up with my friend here for lunch and we were the first ones here before the lunch rush. We ordered our drinks and food and the service was quick and friendly. My glass was a little dirty but I just drank out of my can anyways so not a huge deal. The food is the real deal here. HUGE portions. The pad thai towered over the plate and it was so good! I usually get chicken but I wanted to try the beef and I was pleasantly surprised. The beef had a really good flavor and tenderness to it. Everything was cooked and assembled beautifully on the plate. This place is tucked in a little bit and you could drive right past it. It is definitely worth the trip over and you'll have plenty of leftovers to take home.

They offer bubble tea, milk teas, juices and smoothies…read more Great service, clean shop; delivery service available (see picture) This store is adjacent to C Bao and Dumpling; great parking in the strip mall lot.

On this occasion, we only tried the bubble tea. We ordered a Taro and a Passion Fruit one, and both…read morewere delicious. The staff was efficient, the prices are reasonable, and the location is clean. I do look forward to coming back to sit in one of their cute booths and have one of their noodle soups or ramen.