The appetizers were delicious. My ramen, though good, had more sodium than I bargained for. The…read morebacon portions were generous. Portions here are pretty big which justify the prices. However, the food itself wasn't spectacularly special for me to grant the fifth star. There was a good amount of fat on the pork belly, and I wasn't really a fan of the wavy noodles. It's like cheap noodles in what should be a premium dish. The flavored sodas (N/A alternatives) were a great find and a decent value on the menu. Service was friendly and quick, we stopped by with no reservations on a weekday and got seated. All in all, would be back for appetizers.

Wow this place was a life saver on MLK Day since it was sooo cold lol. This spot is located inside…read moreBambolima which is an Italian spot serving pizza which is a win for us since I got ramen and my daughter order cheese pizza. The service was great and our server was amazing. The ambiance was a little bar feeling with lots of wood tables which I liked. Now let's get to the food.. Pork buns: the pork was cooked perfectly and the bun was nice and soft. The sauce went well everything and it's a great starter dish. Spicy Kimchi Ramen- this consists of pork belly, pickled mushrooms, kimchi and fried garlic. The ramen was really good and had a lot of flavor with just the right amount of spice from the kimchi. Perfect for a cold day! Colonel Sanders Ramen- this had a pork broth with fried chicken and was delicious and moist. Also had corn with Vermont butter which you can taste through the bowl. This dish was the highlight for me and I'll definitely be back again. If you're in Salem, MA and are craving ramen then be sure to give this place a try.

Takumi offers a cozy space that's worthy of a ramen joint. The food itself is delicious, but what…read moreelse would you expect from Chef Jerry and the Taku team? I had the spicy Tonkotsu ramen and it was incredible. The broth was fantastic and everything in the ramen was heavenly. Don't get me started on those marinated eggs - the cold egg and perfectly jammy yolks pairs so perfectly with the broth. We also tried the pork belly bao buns - a new appetizer that we haven't seen at Taku before. The pork belly was ridiculously great and the bao buns were divine. I'd go back just for more of those! Overall, Takumi is a fantastic sister restaurant to Taku and is absolutely worthy of the Taku name. Thank you, Chef Jerry and team, for bringing some amazing ramen to the North Shore!

Great tonkatsu spicy ramen broth. I had tempura shrimp on the side. The staff is always friendly…read moreand welcoming, and Chef Jerry is the best. I will definitely be back soon to try other dishes as well!!

I stopped by Akita Ramen on a Saturday for lunch and it wasn't too busy. It's a small little spot…read morelocated in a plaza, so there's plenty of parking. The ordering process was easy, you scan a QR code to order, and pay all on your phone. Someone will bring your food out for you and you're basically all set. Compared to other ramen places I've been to, the ramen at Akita was good.

We were in town visiting and felt like having something soupy for dinner. Akita Ramen hit the spot…read morefor us! We ordered gyozas and two ramens- I believe it was the spicy miso and tonkatsu black. Flavors were on point and just delicious. The decor was super cute with the big colorful wall mural and I wanted a souvenir shirt with it but alas it was not a thing to be had. But thank you Akita Ramen for the yummy dinner for two weary travelers that night.

Stopped as we were driving past to go to a early college tour. I phoned in an order without even…read morelooking at the menu...I just assumed they would have a spicy tuna roll. It was being made when we arrived, the staff was super friendly, they knew we were just passing through, they showed us where the restrooms were, asked if we needed drinks to to as well. It was such an efficient stop, and delicious spicy tuna rolls!

Great service! Food was excellent and the prices are reasonable. The restaurant was pleasant and…read morethere is plenty of parking.

Koto is a Salem staple. They have a ton of vegan options that are clearly labeled, and some are…read moresuper unique. For instance, they just added sushi rolls with vegan spam & a pizza bao bun. My go-to is the orange tofu. Their late-nite weekend menu always hits the spot: try the spicy ramen or bulgogi fried rice! Koto also routinely hosts events like a monthly goth night, metal trivia, and 80s night.

One of my favorite meals during our time in Salem. As a vegetarian, finding food in Salem was a bit…read moredifficult. However, this place had so many options for me. We got so much food... The highlight was the veggie gyoza for me! The sushi was amazing, the apps were amazing, the tofu was amazing. The soju flight was amazing. I was surprised we hadn't heard about it at all online, it was a place we walked by and decided to give a try. Let me be the one to influence you to make time for this spot! The vibes were chill yet elevated. We sat in a super comfy both and enjoyed our last meal in Salem. The waitress was super funny and welcoming. Overall a great way to end our trip in Salem.

the food was so good we were contemplating coming back the next day to get lunch again. we came at…read morelunchtime on friday just after they opened and it was very easy to get a table. our waiter was great very personable with great recommendations. i got the back alley bacon ramen which was delicious, it wasn't a traditional take on ramen but it was still very yummy. my friend got a margherita pizza which was also very good, but the star of the show was the mushroom fettuccine. i kept stealing bites of it from it and it was truly one of the best fettuccines i've ever had. our waiter recommended it with fried chicken which was a great call. the chicken was moist but the crust was so crunchy and it was perfect with the creamy alfredo. this place was so good that we even considered coming back the next day or even that same night cause we kept thinking of the pasta. 10/10 would highly recommend

Exactly as expected! Welcomed in for a later lunch on Sunday. A delightful and attentive waitress…read moretook our order and helped us settle in right away. Simple cans to drink and pizzas ordered ( we'll do kokeshi next time ) we admired the interesting indoor decor. An arugula and artichoke red sauce and a cured ham and blue cheese with white sauce to compliment. Holy cow. This was so good. The hot Melty blue cheese almost sweet from the figs with a robust garlic sauce underneath. So good. The other was quite the treat as well, with a the peppery arugula contrasting nicely to the artichoke. Delicious. Little upset with myself for not trying earlier, but will correct!

I tried a takeout lunch special and it was stinky, slimy, and inedible. The soup that came with it…read morewas packaged in a sauce container and was positively tiny. I hope the couple of bites I tried do not make me sick.

Service was friendly and appropriately paced for supper. Sushi was basic but tasty. Crab Rangoon…read morewas great.

Maki Maki is hands down my favorite sushi establishment. It has incredibly fresh sushi, amazing…read moreappetizers, and just an array of delicious eats. It's cozy and welcoming, with TVs and great lighting. But that's not even the best part.. The staff is too notch. Friendly, inviting, personable - i could gonna on forever. They're like a family and they welcome you into theirs. Yoyo, Sam, Kevin, Tim, Vivian... any one of them are sweet and special. I'll keep coming back!​

We stopped by Maki on Saturday night without a reservation at 5pm and didn't have to wait. The…read morerestaurant was empty, but started filling up quickly after 5:30pm. Service was good. Our waitress was attentive and helpful when we placed our order. Sushi is one of my favorite meals and I thought the rolls were just fine. For me personally, there seemed to be something lacking in flavors of the rolls we got. Some of the sushi rolls we ordered (spicy tuna, caterpillar, etc.), I've had before at other restaurants, but it didn't quite taste the same here. The blazing tsunami roll was probably my favorite and one of the only rolls that stuck out to me.

Great food, and great people! Definitely try it out, their…read morechicken is crispy and well cooked.

The food SLAPS, my first experience eating Mongolian food, and it was fantastic. It's so beautiful,…read moreclean and elegant. Taste fresh and delicious and the watermelon drink I had was incredible. Will be back for sure. Thank you

Friendly fast service. Excellent food. Relaxed comfortable atmosphere. Our family had an amazing…read moretime!

Did yall change the garlic noodle recipe it doesn't taste quite the same as it used toread more