Yanagi Ramen is a solid addition to the area and a place I'd definitely return to. While it wasn't…read morethe most mind-blowing ramen I've ever had, it was genuinely good--especially for the location--and clearly hits the spot when you're craving something warm and comforting. I really appreciated the variety of vegetarian options, which felt thoughtfully done rather than like an afterthought. My bowl was flavorful and well-balanced, though worth noting: even after asking for heat, it wasn't spicy at all, so spice lovers may want to temper expectations. That said, the experience had a bit of a rough start. We arrived right at the posted opening time (11am) and ended up waiting outside in the freezing cold, unsure if they were actually open. We had to call to confirm, and only then did someone come to unlock the door. Once inside, I asked for hot tea--pretty standard at most Japanese spots--only to be told they were completely out, which was surprising. All things considered, Yanagi Ramen delivers a dependable bowl with good vegetarian choices and a clean, modern space. A few opening-hour kinks and missing basics kept it from being great, but the food itself was enjoyable, and I'd happily come back--just not for spice, and hopefully next time with hot tea ready to go.

I enjoyed this meal! I got the spicy tonkatsu and tried the curry ramen. Both were pretty…read moreenjoyable. The meat was nice and charred and thick. My only thing is that the soup could have been slightly warmer and with a smidge more broth. I usually don't like a tone of broth but this was a little lacking (see photo). My friend got the seafood ramen and it looked really bad. He said it came cold which was confirmed with another person who tried the soup. The shrimp looked very overcooked and the scallops were tiny. We also tried the calamari and the takoyaki. The takoyai wasn't very good and the calamari also wasn't great but the sauce saved it a little. We also tried the white peach sake which didn't taste like alcohol at all. The hot teas and sodas are refills as well. Service was nice and the interior is very pretty and modern.

They have the best food in Lubbock and we never seen better food best milk tea ever it's like…read moretaking a trip to the best place ever especially for Lubbock because they don't really have that many good food places

The poke bowls here are very good! Definitely my go to place when I want a fresh bowl and the…read morepassion fruit tea with strawberry busters are a great combo. The service nice and quick as well as the ambiance, very calm and I can definitely eat here in peace

Absolutely my favorite restaurant in Lubbock. Chef Eric is a master Chef and his recipes are…read moreamazing. He doesn't leave your meal to apprentices, it is Chef Eric preparing your meal. The atmosphere is serene and subtle, allowing for quiet conversation, This is an excellent date or family destination. The food at YuYo's is second to none and if you haven't visited you are doing yourself a disservice. See you there.

The service was great and everyone was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. Unfortunately,…read morethe food was disappointing. Almost everything was covered in way too much soy sauce, which overpowered the flavor of the meat, vegetables, and rice. If the seasoning had been lighter, I think the meal would have been much more enjoyable. Overall, I'd come back for the service, but I hope the kitchen cuts back on the soy sauce.

We have a "new" Japanese steakhouse now to go to, although we were told it's definitely not new. My…read morehusband said this was the most pleasant chef that we've ever had at a hibachi table. We all agree. Logan did make our dining experience very enjoyable! One of our little guys was very chatty and Logan talked to him without being distracted from the cooking. Everything was cooked to perfection...rice, veggies, steak, chicken, shrimp and salmon 10/10! Some places are very hot during the summer months for hibachi but this was comfortable. Great place!

This is our favorite hibachi! The food is so flavorful and they still use zucchini, mushrooms, and…read moreonions as veggies. I like the steak and scallops. The yakinuku and teriyaki steak are also very good. Ken and his wife are amazing. From the salad dressing to the dipping sauces, it's all so good!

Really good. Wasn't expecting it to be so good. Clean and modern. Very close to our room.read more

Ordered two rolls an hour and a half before closing and came to pick them up and was told by the…read morehost to go to the bar to pick up the order. I was seen by three employees who didn't even acknowledge or assist me after standing there for three minutes. Had to go up and ask someone that wasn't in the front of the restaurant for assistance. Never coming back.

We went to Sakura a few days ago and it looked a little sketchy with one car in the parking lot so…read morewe moved on. After reading more reviews we went back today and we're really glad we did. It could definitely use some help on exterior appearance, but the food is amazing. I had the shrimp lo mien with 2 egg rolls and it was delicious. My wife enjoyed her bento box as well. We were the only 2 people in the restaurant and there needs to be more people there. Great service and great food. We will be back.

Slow service but amazing food. Friendly water and the environment was very nice. I appreciate the…read morestaff compensating for slower service.

Food was excellent, fresh and delicious. I had K-Pop Tenders with K-Pop fries. The tenders were…read morefresh and juicy, and the sauce on the fries as well as the chicken was phenomenal. We also got egg rolls and pork dumpling which were very good. I also got Taro Milk Tea which was sweet and creamy and incredible! Service was really great, everyone was so welcoming and helpful. Very great service!! The atmosphere was really cool as well. The K-Pop theme is really nice, and they go for it all the way. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone! The menu has a ton of options for anyone picky and everything I had was great!

snow crab ramen goes hard …read more.. good music, open early and good k pop vibes .. and now i have to get 85 characters to post so here ya go

This review is specifically for our chef, EKA! As soon as he approached our table, he came with a…read moredifferent energy than the other chefs. He greeted us with a smile, performed fun tricks, and made sure everything was prepared to our liking. You can tell he takes pride in what he does, and can taste the difference. We hope there's some way we can get him next time!! Thank you Master Chef EKA!

Went with family from out of State for my wife's B-Day. Called to get reservation and they said it…read morewasn't needed. Got there and were seated immediately. Ordered drinks and noticed that it was very hot inside, at first thought it was the open flames. Asked the server to turn up the air and he told us the A/C was down! I asked why nothing was said when we called and he couldn't answer. They should not have even been open it was so hot, all about the $$ not the guests. We already got our drinks so figured we might as well order. My wife and daughter has serious food allergies and they told the waiter in advance. Their meals had to come from the kitchen because of their allergies and we were almost done with our meals and asked about theirs and the waiter had not placed the order. When the food came out my wife's had allergens that they were told about and had a reaction so I had to take her home. The bill ended up over $500 since 18% tip was added. The server was terrible and food was wrong on my wife's b-day. Six drinks cost $20/drink on top of everything else. Since I had to take my wife home I wasn't able to argue the bill and conditions so it was just paid by my daughter using my card. I will NEVER go to this p[lace again and highly recommend avoiding at all costs, which are extremely high!