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    Gnar Bar

    4.4 (94 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Rose L.

    The only Asian restaurant in Mendocino with the closest other one being in Fort Bragg. The food was decent, with the best probably being the ramen at a thin margin. Ramen was $16, came with no protein, the extra egg costed $1 and it tasted like it was marinated in sriracha. Potsticker skin was way too thick but otherwise good. The fish in the rolls tasted funky but it was well worths try. Service was nice, the store is fairly small.

    Davis Y.

    Decided to go here as a pit stop between shopping and dinner, and thought it would be a solid choice given the ratings and proximity to the ocean. Indoors was smaller than anticipated but that's okay. Got some gyoza and a tempura roll. Gyoza was okay but it's rare that gyoza is anything above that. Tempura roll was doused in eel sauce which took away from any potential flavor. The tempura I had without sauce was a good flavor. Will probably go somewhere else next time unless I'm coming here for lunch because then - I will have to try the ramen.

    Salmon teriyaki bowl
    Bonnie Z.

    Gnar Bar is a casual Japanese/Hawaiian spot if you want to grab a quick sit-down meal! This was our first meal as dinner in Mendocino after we checked into our B&B. We were tired from our drive up and ready for a tasty but fast meal. Saw the cute sign on the corner and had to drop in. I got the salmon teriyaki bowl and my husband got the combo (tuna + salmon) poke bowl. We're prioritizing eating all the seafood this weekend and this hit the spot! The fish was very fresh. My salmon teriyaki wasn't overcooked and very tender. I loved the tangy but not too sweet teriyaki sauce. Staff were very friendly and the food came out quickly. We may come back to grab some rolls or musubis to eat on the beach!

    Poke

    The staff were friendly, helpful, and prepared the poke I ordered to my desired spice preference. Not to mention, it was delicious and reasonably priced.

    Vegan ramen and spicy gnar wings
    Michael L.

    Top quality food and service made at the time of order. A real surprise to find this place considering how good it is. Coming to Mendocino? You have to stop in everything tastes amazing! The prices are just as fantastic. Oh. They have vegan options too

    Poke bowl
    Kathi L.

    Will return! Great quality fresh fish and greens. I'm vegan husband pescatarian. I got vegan roll, he got poke bowl. Everything was fresh and tasty. The micrograms and homemade sauces were super yummy. Great prices, everyone was supper accommodating with our requests. You need to stop by.

    Sandra T.

    We stopped in for a late afternoon lunch while visiting Mendocino. We ordered two sushi rolls and the Brussels sprouts. After ordering we were told they were out of something in one of the rolls and asked if they could just make us something - we were game And then we found out they were out of Brussels Sprouts so they ended up making something else for us that I didn't try because I was full, lol. The people were cool, the food was delicious, the town is adorable, and if we're ever back in Mendocino we will visit again.

    Miso ramen with chicken.
    Joyce U.

    Had a great lunch here, miso ramen with chicken, and the pork and shrimp shumai. It was all delicious and vs portions are huge. They offer limited counter seating and take out. Definitely going back.

    Vegan broth with egg ramen and chicken tonkatsu ramen!
    Juhi J.

    Visiting the Mendocino coast for the first time, we had a craving for ramen since it was a little chilly. Henry took great care of us and we really enjoyed the vegan broth ramen and the tonkatsu ramen with chicken. Both delicious as it's hard to get a vegetarian ramen broth right. Henry gave us a list of great recommendations and we really enjoyed the whole experience. It's a small spot so, definitely grab a chair if possible or I'm sure a to go option to sit by the ocean wouldn't be a bad idea either. Thanks for your hospitality and we will be back!

    combo poke bowl
    Eric R.

    Beautiful poke bowl, yummy spam musubi, and great service. Charming little place to grab a bite to eat. If you're hungry and in a hurry, grab the spam and go! Nice selection of hot sauces!

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    Theo G.

    The spam musubi was one of the best I've had. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for the ramen. I got the pork / chicken broth tonkotsu ($18) and added charchu to it (+$6). It is probably the worst restaurant ramen I've had to date. The broth seems to lack a tare base and tastes like one combined chicken and pork broth off the shelf together. It's just plain broth without any weight to it. The noodles were overcooked and had no give to it at all. The charchu was tasty, but I don't think it justifies a $6 price. My wife got the JD roll, and she said the ingredients were like an everything bagel minus one or two ingredients and stated it was ok.

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    3 years ago

    What an unexpected surprise! The staff was incredibly friendly and food was so good. Definitely stop in.

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    3 years ago

    By an enormous margin, the best ramen I have ever had anywhere. Tonkotsu and pork is where it's at.

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    3 years ago

    Great sushi and amazingly kid friendly. The grab and go sushi is very satisfying and the snack and drinks are cute!

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food! Loved the super fresh California Roll. So fresh. Great service. Great ambiance. Will definitely be back!!!

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    3 years ago

    Food was okay, I got a seafood salad and a California roll. The salad was good, but I really didn't like the roll, it tasted off to me.

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    3 years ago

    Amazing staff super helpful and ready to serve ya! Potstickers are yummy steam buns are delightful comfort food. Appreciate you all.

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    3 years ago

    First rate grab and go joint. 'Lish noodles, veggie sushi, kim chee and more. High quality ingredients and preparation. Recommended.

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    3 years ago

    Try the poke bowl! Absolutely amazing service! Wonderful food! Great staff and location!

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    The Taste of Tea - Gyoza, Ramen and vanilla iced tea

    The Taste of Tea

    4.5(221 reviews)
    69.2 mi
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    We were really happy with our meal at The Taste of Tea. This is an interesting concept where they…read morehave tea and some gifts, but also a food menu with some Japanese favorites including onigiri and ramen. I ordered the cold ramen salad because it was a warm day, and it was really exceptional. It has nicely chopped vegetables and everything was prepared perfectly. I also ordered the Japanese pickles appetizer and it was presented exquisitely. They have a variety of teas, including tea flights, and also serve bubble teas. I got one of the tea cocktails that had mango and shoju that was really good. Service is very gracious. We sat in their nice outdoor covered area. The shop inside had a lot of interesting looking tea-related items. They had some lovely looking tea sets and pots. Also some Japanese snacks!

    It has been a little while since I was able to enjoy this wonderful restaurant again. The staff are…read moreamazing, knowledgable, and friendly. I absolutely love coming here when I am in town for the pork ramen and hijiki salad. I ordered the pork ramen (spicy) with extra egg and pea sprouts. Everything about my meal was perfect! There isn't a place I've been to that does it quite like The Taste of Tea. The noodles were cooked to perfection, the pork broth brings me to such an "at home" vibe, and the pork itself was juicy and tender. We are so lucky to have these dishes prepared for us here! I will always return for my favorite order I also bought a box of stay clear tea powder and some new Japanese snacks (Sakura mochi, Sakura green tea pocky) both yummy!

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    The Taste of Tea - Inside the restaurant.

    Inside the restaurant.

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    Miso Ramen (ya gotta ask for the spice)

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    Gnar Bar - sushi - Updated September 2026

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