Look, I'm a skeptical person. And so, I automatically think that a place with rave reviews spanning…read moreover a decade can't truly still be all that. Well, I'm here to tell you: it really is. It truly is all that. I read somewhere else that Keiichi truly shines with their appetizers, and I must concur. We ordered four apps, but our absolute favorites were: - Beef and Jalapeño Cream Cheese Roll: Please do not be deterred by the cream cheese. It was tastefully added and wasn't overwhelming at all. Also, that beef? DIVINE. -Marinated Tuna with Fresh Guacamole: An unlikely combination that constantly proves it deserves to be put together. Each bite was a flavor bomb in your mouth. We also got the Tasmanian Sea Trout and the Baby Yellowtail Carpaccio. They were very good, but nothing you can't have at another fancy sushi restaurant. We ordered three nigiris: * Squid * Scallop * Eel All very good, but again, nothing you can't have at another fancy sushi restaurant with quality fish. We didn't order classics like salmon and yellowtail because we'd already had them in our appetizers. The beef miso soup was also delectable. We didn't care as much for the beef by the end of the soup, so we'd probably just get the regular miso soup next time. For our entrée, we ordered the mushroom risotto to share. The risotto was definitely some of the best we've had in Dallas. Iirc, monarch has our favorite risotto. This was close to it. And I say this as someone who doesn't like mushrooms very much. Something we'd like to try next time: - Spicy Tuna Tartare Finally - dessert. We ordered a tiramisu and shared it with two strangers seated beside us. They ordered the green tea tiramisu and shared that with us. We enjoyed both variants. My wife and the other couple felt the traditional tiramisu lacked espresso, so that would be the one change they'd prefer. I found it good as is. So there you have it - that's the food. But that's only one part of the experience. The other part is snagging a reservation! I first tried securing a reservation back in October 2024 but was unsuccessful. I tried again in October 2025 and was finally able to snag a reservation for September 2026. So this dining experience was 2 years in the making! I can see why reservations sell out so quickly though. The chef can only accommodate 10 seats per seating and is only open a few days of the week. Furthermore, he has a dedicated fan following. Of which, my wife and I will proudly be a part of. Food and reservations are two parts of a three piece puzzle, though. For us, the third and final piece was the people we dined with. They were all incredibly kind, vocal, and passionate foodies. Everyone loved food and wanted to tell the others what they'd ordered and how much they enjoyed it. Because of that, a lot of us ended up ordering things the others recommended and were blown away each time. All that led to some interesting banter and very insightful and engaging conversations. I'm very happy we were able to get a reservation and were seated with such great people. I look forward to coming again, should we be lucky enough to secure a reservation in time.

All I have to say is rinse repeat. Consistency is the key to success. Is there any other place on…read morethis planet with better food or service?!?!

My boyfriend and I's second time here, and we absolutely love it. The atmosphere is very chill,…read moreservice is thorough and pleasant, and the food is almost to die for. We look forward to the salmon crispy rice bites and cowboy bebop's (even though we're surprisingly not whiskey drinkers). From the poke bowls to the seared tuna sashimi, everything is delicious. Will definitely continue to come back here!!

i got Yakisoba with chicken. it was delicious, as was the Mango tea sweetened with Agave syrup…read more It was my daughter's birthday and they brought us a complimentary birthday treat; green tea ice cream with waffle cone shell. Our waitress, Veronica, filled all our needs and was very pleasant while doing it. I highly recommend this restaurant. The ambiance is perfect! High ceilings, a comforting drone of happy human voices, and an old, authentic brick wall. Located just off Denton's famous historic courthouse square!!!

I love the ramen. Delicious fried rice. Good location. I like the spicy seafood ramen. Like…read morehome-made ramen noodles. Authentic service. Friendly staff. Like fine dining.

The restaurant smelled bad. I was craving Asian food so I took a chance and the ramen was…read moreinteresting the dumplings were good but the bathroom was filthy. The service was spotty my waitress came by once after I received my meal and it took forever to get my bill. The table was sticky so I don't even want to see the kitchen. Will not be back.

Let me start off with what I usually order: - Tako Wasabi -…read morelike a MUST!! - Karaage w/ Tartar sauce - Beef Tongue - Takoyaki - Salmon Rice sandwich - Tonkatsu Ramen If I feel like it: sashimi. I came here at least 3-4 times with friends and with my boyfriend. I love this spot, but because the seats are limited, expect wait. The first time I came here, I arrived at 4:30 - and yes there's a line. Got seated immediately. At the next few times, I came at around 6 oclock or so and had to wait for at least 45 min. But it's totally worth it! I always had a great time dining here. Quick turnaround and quick service!

Very small place, maybe 5 tables. We got in line 10 mins before 5 on a Thursday and barely got…read moreseated. They seated us at a corner so we can put our baby carrier. No room for stroller at all. Service was very nice. Everything is small plates, no entrees. Food was 4/5. Nothing stood out. I think the only hit was the Kobe beef skewers but so tiny. Sashimi was great and fresh. The pan fried pork belly has good seasoning but quite salty. We took it home to eat with rice. Pork cutlet was very dry. Wings were dry too, not juicy. Tonkotsu ramen tasted good and salty too. The servers were nice. I do think they expect you to know your order already to make a quick turnaround since there were constant ppl waiting at the door. Short wait on a weekday right when the doors open (in 100+ degree summer heat). But I don't think it was amazing and felt hyped up to me. Prob would not come again if you have to wait in similar heat.

I came here because it was open late and I don't like opting for fast food. I was tired and…read morestarving. When I entered the place it felt slightly like a dive bar. The energy was good and the staff was very nice, very attentive. The menu was great(no AYCE) but great options, nonetheless. The Kalbi was absolutely satisfying. It was hot, tender and juicy (I was starving) the rainbow was good - I typically like when. They throw in some sweet shrimp. Most of the fishes on top were good. I'm a huge fan of unagi - it's not the best I've had but it was fantastic. They are open late and that is the best part.

Rating: 4.3/5 I will…read morealways come back for their Tear Drop roll, which is delicious and has a good dollop of fresh, chopped wasabi on it. Usually, I also get the fried chicken gizzards but tried the fried chicken cartilage. The batter coating could've been thinner and have more seasoning instead of relying on the side sauce for flavor. The texture of cartilage was good though. The champon is pretty salty and misses depth of flavor. Overall, I like trying new things here but my favorites are Tear Drop roll and chicken gizzards.

This place is amazing. We love the small plates. Food was great when we were here but definitely…read morecome back. Our server was kind there was a few times they forgot to get our drinks in the beginning, but after that, everything was great... greatly decorated. Feels really good in here. I like to try more of what's on the menu. We were here for a quick bite with some friends. Will definitely be back my little quaint place.

Cute little tiny place with a cozy ambiance Kind of…read moreexpensive but good deals on the bento boxes Everything was very tasty- shisito peppers, agedashi tofu, spaghetti à la vongole, gyu don, oayako don, bulgogi, chicken karage and so much more. Nothing was bad. And we all ate too much

The food was amazing!! The restaurant is small but definitely worth the wait. My fiancé and I love…read morecoming here!

The food here was INCREDIBLE and well worth the wait. To be transparent, I did wait almost an hour…read morearound dinner time (7pm). The inside is tiny and there isn't even a proper "waiting" area. I've also tried coming here before, and there was also a long wait. I'm glad I decided to stick it out this time. We ordered the Wagyu sushi, Yakitori, Tonkotsu Miso Ramen, and the Tomato Ramen. The Wagyu sushi is torched right in front of you! The Wagyu was incredibly tender and the sauce was delicious. My only *nitpicky* critique is the rice was ever so slightly too moist, but that didn't stop me from inhaling the sushi. Next, the Yakitori was phenomenal. I've never had such tender chicken in my life. There was a nice layer of delicious sauce coating the skewer. Again, just a really nitpicky feedback I have was that I wish the Yakitori had the tiniest bit more char to it, but nevertheless was an incredible bite, and I'd 100% order again in a heartbeat. Onto the ramen - easily hands down one of the best ramen I've had in DFW. The broth is flavorful, and I love the noodles. I'm not sure if they're handmade from scratch, but they had the perfect thickness and chewiness. I also loved generous the portion of cha shu slices. Most other places only give you 1-2 thin slices, but that was not the case here. The pork was tender. The ajitama was solid too, although I prefer more of a soft-boiled egg. While the meat portion is more generous here, the tonkotsu didn't come with many vegetables. A lot of other ramen places I've been to will have corn, fried garlic, etc as default, but those are all additional cost add-ons here. The ramen was delicious without them though but just something to note. We also got the tomato ramen as it's the chef recommendation. The dish is very creative and the execution was great. Personally, I still prefer traditional ramens but it was certainly a nice culinary creation to try. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place and would come here again. Just be aware there may be a wait, and because they're so busy, you do have to proactively flag down staff. However, the staff are still really nice despite all the tasks they're juggling at once.

i was looking for a japanese thick tonkatsu place and found this place…read more this was a surprise find. i had thought this was the katsu chain I frequent in Taiwan. But, I don't think so, this is ramen. i order the #1 tonkatsu ramen and with pork tonkatsu combo for about 20 the ramen white soup base is the first time I had this. very good the katsu was fat and very good as well. i finished everything including the cabbage. in addition, i think the 2 piece of pork in the ramen is bacon or pork belly. very generous thick slices as well. total with 20% tip is about $25. very good!

Food: Their Tonkotsu Ramen was decent overall--the chashu had a nice char to it--but it's not one…read moreI'm used to. It had an interesting creaminess to it, which made it relatively heavier than other Tonkotsu broths. The Takoyaki and Ikakeso Karaage were pretty good, too! Service: Great! Our waiter was attentive and checked in on us a few times. Ambiance: Casual, traditional. Parking: Ample parking. Located in a plaza.

Excellent service by Nini and Heisun! You gotta ask for them if you want excellent service!…read more Quality of sushi and sashimi is outstanding as well! They have a pretty good deal on their sushi and I can't believe they give you extra complimentary rice when we ordered the budae jigae! It was full of toppings from sausages, rice cakes, noodles and tofu. I highly recommend the uni (Santa Barbara) as it's so fresh and creamy! The pictures don't do it justice!! It's excellent! Will be back!

We visited on a Thursday night and really enjoyed our time there. Everyone was accommodating. The…read morewait wasn't long at all, and the staff was extremely kind. The food was delicious - I especially loved the sashimi and the caramelized onion with meat. The place was clean, and I love that it's open late. The staff was a 5/5. From the owner to our server, everyone was so kind. They made us feel welcomed and ensured that we had what we needed and wanted. The food was delicious. I especially liked that the staff provided us with suggestions on how to order and recommendations based on what they love. It's a place where you can eat a variety of food. They also provide side dishes that taste amazing, like some Korean dishes, veggies, and meats. It's on my must-visit-again list. It's one of the few good places that are open late, so I really appreciate that!