Cuisine: 6 Service: 5…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 4 Overall: 5 Somehow paying over $20 for a bowl of ramen in Lexington just feels wrong. That's what I begrudgingly pay in NYC and I rarely do that. Doing so here makes me wonder if I have made a poor life choice. Lol Anyway, it's a decent bowl of ramen. The tonkatsu broth was okay, but clearly lacks some depth of flavor. The noodles and meat were okay too, but the best thing in the bowl was the wonderful egg. Service is not really existent, but I was taken back by the server telling me that they are closing multiple times even though I still have time left. I only took 15 minutes to eat my bowl of ramen btw.

I stopped in here one night after an appointment at a store in the same complex and I was very…read morepleased to find a pretty authentic ramen menu, while also offering options for proteins. I sat at the bar and the servers were very accommodating and kind. It was so good that I even brought a bowl home to my husband and it traveled quite well! At a reasonable price point, I look forward to returning soon!

I've been going to Menkoi for years & it's the best ramen I've found! I highly recommend the spicy…read more(beef) ramen. They are always quick and consistent. For more eats & adventures follow me on Instagram @thesodascene

We received so many noodles, it was amazing! I wish I had a little bit more stock with my Ramen,…read morebut to have more noodles was nice. Food came out really quickly and everything tasted amazing. It was a super packed, they did have two tables left open, so we're able to sit down and enjoy our food on the inside. We chose fountain drinks and the person that took our order. Also, I took our plates away. They were super nice and patient.

Decided to pop in here for a late lunch last week. Taiwanese popcorn chicken was oh so good. The…read moresteamed egg with ground sausage had lots of flavor. This establishment is great for the USC students who come here.

I was really excited to try JJ Tea House. It's not everyday you encounter an authentic Taiwanese…read morerestaurant. Walking in, the restaurant is spacious. You order first and then the food is brought to your table. I liked the causal concept. I ordered chili wontons and a salt and pepper porkchop. The chili wontons were delicious. The salt and pepper porkchop showed up to my table and I immediately thought wait this is not correct. I clarified with the staff member and she told me it was indeed a salt and pepper porkchop. Well a salt and pepper is traditionally deep fried so I wasn't sure what I was looking at. I accepted it and although it was not what I was expecting, it was an incredible meal. I thought they gave too much white rice but the overall presentation was beautiful. The minced pork over the rice and the steamed egg were perfect accompaniments. I ordered a milk tea to go and it was only okay. The boba was cooked too long as they were very soft. Softer than they should be. Otherwise, this was a solid choice to dine in the area.

Good selections of snacks and ramen. Store is large and parking is not an issue. Staff is…read morefriendly. Price is very reasonable.

This place is fascinating for someone who's never been to an international grocery store before…read more It's clean and tidy. Everyone was very nice. I was a bit like a deer in headlights, but it was busy when I went in New Year's Eve so didn't ask for help. They have some amazing stuff. Keep your eye on prices, they do have some higher priced items. Most of it is very reasonable though.

My sister brought me here and said it's the best sushi in the area. I can't say I've tried any…read moreother places; however, it was definitely the best sushi I've had in a long time! I live in Columbus and haven't had the options like CO has. We shared a green papaya salad, and it was delicious! I would eat an entire bowl by myself. Don't forget to tear up the basil - it completes the flavor! We got the Lotus, Lemon, Firecracker, Sesame and Pork Belly sushi rolls. That is the order I would rank the rolls in flavor. It is a shame if anyone uses shoyu (sou sauce) or even wasabi when eating these rolls. The lotus has a rice paper wrap (for those who don't like seaweed) and an aioli on top that was so refreshing and flavorful. The lemon was honestly a very close second - maybe even a tie for first. I don't normally like salmon but it was so fresh and the lemon slice was refreshing and clean!

Good: - My waitress (Kinslee) was pleasant and very…read moreattentive. - I didn't quite enjoy the Sunday Mimosa (Guava) since I'm not a big fan of alcohol but the value is great regardless ($3). - The Spicy Salmon Crunch was actually fantastic. It has everything I'm looking for in a Poke Bowl. - The interior is clean and beautiful. I wouldn't say it's a traditional looking restaurant by any means but the artistic choices make it feel a little more upscale than it actually is. Bad: - The wait. When I first got into the restaurant the host was not at the front desk. So I sat down for about 10 minutes and waited. The host only appeared after a family of three walked in. Note: I'd love to give the place 5 stars but with how I calculate stars I can't because of the initial seating issue. I will re-review eventually to see if the host seating is a consistent issue.

That was a new experience for me! The food is delicious...especially the chicken and shrimp…read moredumplings! It's fresh and feels clean and is filling.

The DoorDash order arrived really quickly, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, when I opened my…read morepoke bowl, I noticed that the **entire bowl was warm -- including the tuna, salmon, and crab.** The heat was clearly coming from the rice. I've had A LOT of poke bowls, and I have never been served one this way. Poke is usually served with cool, refreshing ingredients, and I was especially concerned about having raw fish sitting on hot rice, particularly in a to-go order where the temperature can continue to rise. I called the restaurant to ask about it, and the woman who answered told me that this is simply how they serve their poke bowls. I explained my concern about serving raw fish on hot rice and the potential food-safety issues that can come with raw seafood being held at temperatures that are too warm. Unfortunately, they didn't seem particularly concerned. Even if the store employees claimed "this is normal for our bowls," it is absolutely a food safety violation. * Authentic poke standards and basic health codes require sushi rice to be seasoned and cooled down to room temperature or cooler before raw seafood is placed on top. * Serving raw fish on hot, steaming food speeds up bacterial growth and ruins the texture of the fish, making it mushy or partially cooked. I ended up not eating the bowl. It's really disappointing, especially because I paid extra for both the tuna and crab, so this was definitely not a cheap poke bowl. **Just a heads-up to anyone ordering -- ask about the temperature of the rice/fish before ordering and use your own judgment.**

We arrived and ordered at 1:03, we got our fountain drinks and a moment later our utensils were…read morebrought to the table. The rice ball and inari at 1:15, our ramen arrived at 1:36pm. It was sooo good and flavorful and hot. Couldn't ask for better ramen. My husband enjoyed his first time having ramen. The hostess Jordan was nice and helpful. Thank you Jordan for your help today.

The food was amazing, service friendly and welcoming . Plus 2 entrees with an app and drinks for a…read moregreat price ! I really couldn't recommend this place enough ! You won't be disappointed!

Best quality and variety of sushi in Columbia. They usually have some sort of sushi special that…read moreyou won't find anywhere else. Of course you can get regular American-style sushi done well too. My favorites: -wahoo tataki -whole aji -otoro

We actually had a very enjoyable dining experience overall. The food was extremely fresh and…read moreauthentic, Everything tasted very traditional and high quality. The pricing was also very reasonable for the quality, so overall it felt like great value for the money. The only disappointing part was the service. The server who attended to us did not seem very welcoming or enthusiastic, and the overall attitude felt rather cold. When we asked for extra ginger and sauce, he also seemed somewhat unwilling, which made the experience less comfortable. Overall, the food itself was excellent and definitely worth coming back for, but I do think the service attitude and professionalism of the staff could be improved.

It is still the best sushi bar in the Southeast. They have the largest variety of fresh fish and…read moreother seafood, but they also make traditional chicken and steaks. The owner / chef Ryo takes care in what he's making and shows great pride in his finished product and it tastes great too. He gets fish that other restaurants do not have access to or have chosen not to purchase. I have seen flying fish, jellyfish, fresh Cobia, fresh Spanish mackerel, live clams and scallops and other seafood that you cannot obtain anywhere else. If you are looking for the best sushi in the area, you don't need to go anywhere else. You can go anywhere and buy a California roll but that is really not what I would consider sushi that's like going to Ruth Chris steakhouse and ordering a hot hot dog.

The fact that I'm the only Asian customer at this place says it all…read more I ordered Inakaya Fried Chicken, which is a split bone chicken wing per their menu. I was given chicken nuggets and told they don't have chicken wings... Glad I found their menu online to prove I wasn't crazy. Everything is either overcooked, dry, or super salty. No idea why this place was even packed. Sushi rice was dry. The chicken nugget thing mentioned above was overly dry and salty. Tonkotsu Ramen was overcooked. Either they chose the wrong type of noodle or let it sit forever before serving it. The two slices of meat that came with the ramen was maybe from pork chop meat? Usually it's made with cha shew meat or pork belly. Two super lean and dry slices of meat made the bowl look like a joke. The noodle was salty enough that I don't even want to try the broth. Edamame was okay. Other than the fact that they don't look appetizing, the shell was brownish and many bean pockets (if you know what I was trying to say) were empty, that's probably the best dish on the table. If you want sushi or ramen or anything that's on their menu, do yourself a favor and please try to find it somewhere else.

So the food was so good we forgot to take pics. We got two bento boxes and ramen. The food was so…read moregood, we went back the next day for takeout. The veggies were so good. Definitely recommend.

A huge menu, but many of the sushi items involve mayo or cream cheese, which for me is a turn off…read more A lot of deep fried dishes too (including the crawfish, which was disappointing.) But the fish itself was fresh, so try to stick to the basics and you should be ok. Also it was disappointing that both wine specials were red wine, no white wine