We decided to try this place for lunch while we were in the area. As soon as we walked in, we were…read moregreeted and seated right away. Service was very efficient and friendly! For ramen, I recommend the "red" Aka Fuku. For udon noodles, the tofu was delicious as well if you need a vegetarian option. There is a small kids' menu and other non-noodles traditional Japanese dishes available as well. For drinks, there are the standard soft drink options, hot teas(or cold), beer, and wine. The atmosphere is very casual, but not to the point of feeling like a rushed lunch hour. It was not very crowded on our visit, but I noticed they probably get more to-go orders than seated service. Hoka Hoka Fuku is an excellent choice in the area if you're looking to have Japanese food. I can't wait to go back and try this place for dinner.

Yaassss to ramen/noodles soup! I'm down anytime : D I noticed they opened a new location off of…read moreHuebner, but we opted for the Helotes location, since it was closer to us. Located in a strip mall, parking was ample. We didn't have to wait long to get seated. Menu had a variety, but still maintained a simplicity. Ordered my go to anywhere- tonkotsu black. Delicious rich broth and added some sriracha for a kick. Ramen noodles were ok, but would have preferred my fave, udon. I just love the thicker noodles. Server stated udon was a not possibility for the kuro black soup. Friends also ordered the steamed and pan fried chicken gyoza. Service was prompt and establishment was clean. Good food.

I wanted sushi for lunch, I had not been to Osaka in a long while so we decided to revisit it. The…read morelunch specials are great, they include your choice of soup and salad. The sushi rolls are so HUGE! Our waitress was very attentive, service was great. I will definitely return, SOON!

Yummy sushi for a great price! Thanks Elliott for the great service!! Will be back again.read more

We walked in and were seated never been here before was an awesome new experience our server Lia…read morewas very helpful explaining how it worked so service was great . the food was amazing especially the fact we were able to try whatever we wanted was very delicious so many different varieties to choose from The ambiance was great I had asked the couple at table what type of sushi role that was they told than offered one for me to try very nice of them ended up getting me one lol so definitely enjoyed the environment I definitely recommend trying here if you haven't been definitely give it 5 out 5

Whenever my family and I are extremely hungry and can't decide where to go, this is our go-to…read more Every time we walk in the host/hostess promptly greets and seats us. The food is good, the service is hit and miss. There are times we have to flag our server down and there are times our server checks on us 5 minutes after we get our plates. Their hibachi and teriyaki portions are on the small side. My 11 year old can down 4 servings alone. But it's all you can eat, so I order multiple and make a note to put all on one plate. The restaurant has a lot of space but as another reviewer wrote, they don't space us out. That's one thing I'd appreciate.

Came here on a Friday night for a double date. Definitely make a reservation because this place was…read morepacked and poppin. We didn't realize this place was a cousin of Shiro and owned by the same guy until we saw some similarities in their style, layout and menu but nevertheless, the food was still absolutely amazing. Even though the ambiance had some similarities, I'm glad their food options were distinguished because otherwise could have just gone downtown. You cannot go wrong with any of their food options. Highly recommend doing family style so you can get a taste of everything and all the different flavors. We started with the gyoza and calamari which were to die for and were not greasy at all. Pork ssam, wagyu, miso pasta and octopus all brought a little bit of their own element and flare to your palate that it's hard to describe unless you try it. Wagyu was just melt in your mouth delicious. Pork ssam and octopus had their crunchy texture and umami flavors. The miso pasta added a light refreshing touch to balance everything out but don't let it fool ya, the noodles will expand in your stomach. We topped it off with their yuzu cake. Our only disappointment was they were out of their other desserts but nevertheless everyone of us left full and happy. Would come here again.

When I first read about Yozora, I honestly thought it sounded a bit pretentious. Fascinating, but…read morepretentious. Because the idea of music being an actual integral part of the dining experience--not just some kind of background noise--felt a little precious for my taste. I'm glad to admit I was wrong. So let's start with the ambiance and the vibe of Yozora. It's in a fairly non-descript kind of center; not bad but not specially memorable. But the space itself is open and has an air of restrained sophistication. And then there's that hi-fi set up. The music at Yozora really is part of the experience, but it's not intrusive in the way that you'd think. Most of what my dining companion and I heard was 50s and 60s jazz, and it was perfect for the occasion. Sushi and Coltrane are a great mix, and even though we were not far from the hi-fi system, I could hear every word of our conversation, without the need for either of us to raise a voice. Somehow, it's like the music operates on a different frequency from regular table chatter. Suffice to say, the music enhanced the mood and really set a scene for Yozora's chefs to tell some stories. And that, they do really well. We started out with seasonal tempura and miso masu ceviche--ocean trout marinated in miso, soy, and lime juice--that was sublime. But funnily enough, the real star small plate was a truffle creamy miso soup that was earthy and slightly sweet at the same time and was silky in texture. From there, we ordered a series of crudo and battera, each unique in its own way. It was wonderful stuff, accompanied by a rice lager. The kitchen at Yozora is not shy about experimenting with non-traditional flavors and ingredients. Sometimes it works really well; sometimes, not as well, but it's never bad, and the servers actually ask for feedback for the kitchen, which is something I rarely see. Yozora honestly seems to be most concerned with creating a great dining experience, and it does that, from the chefs to the line cooks to the servers (who are helpful and attentive without hovering). The music, the mood, and the menu add up to a memorable experience.

Amazing food brought out in a timely manor! No wait at all sat down immediately! The service was…read moreamazing with a friendly atmosphere. Definitely would recommend and come back to!

Came here with my friends Crystal and Dina, and we had a really good experience. The menu has a…read moregreat selection, especially if you're into Japanese food. The miso soup was really good, the sushi rolls were fresh, and the fried sushi was definitely worth trying. The Texas Roll was one of my favorites, and the meat soup was great too. Just a heads up--this is a Japanese restaurant, not a Chinese buffet. Don't come in expecting orange chicken or some of the traditional Chinese dishes because that's not what they specialize in. Instead, try the noodles and the crab puffs--they were absolutely delicious. Overall, the food was fresh, service was good, and we'd definitely come back.

This place is such a great sushi place. I love the sushi bar and the vibe of the restaurant. The…read moresushi is always good and is a nice place to come back to over and over again. I would definitely recommend this place if you need to get sushi!

THE BEST SUSHI IVE EVER HAD. The hospitality and service was top tier. I cannot recommend this…read moreplace enough.

We were excited to try this place because of the high reviews but almost everything we got was…read moredisappointing. Flavors were very American and inauthentic. The only thing we thought was ok was the roll we ordered at the very end. It wasn't too busy when we went but it was also hard getting the attention of our server to order things.

TLDR: OK sushi joint in a spot well suited for dining pre-or-post seeing a film at the Santikos…read morePalladium. Stopped in for dinner prior to catching at film at the Palladium. Could be a nice, intimate place for dinner though we were seated next to a pretty loud group. Service was fast and friendly, which was appreciated. The meal itself was decent, not great. Tried the masago and snow crab off the sushi menu; the former was good, but the latter strangely dry, as if it had sat out a little too long. An appetizer portion of the shrimp and vegetable tempura was very good. Particularly puzzling was the unagi roll. Not only did each piece of the roll fall apart, it was doused with so much eel sauce that it was hard to taste anything else. Looking back on it, I should have sent it back to the kitchen. Of note was the tempura banana dessert, which was a sort of Japanese take on a sundae! Putting crisp, hot chunks of fruit up against sweet vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, and chocolate syrup (not berries as the menu claimed) was...well, interesting. I probably wouldn't order it again, but it is novel. Average it out and it's a decent place, though I would only come again if I was in the area for something else to begin with. This place scores a 3 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.

Awful customer service. I ordered through Grubhub, and while the delivery driver was great, several…read moreitems were missing from my order. When I called the restaurant to let them know, they told me there was nothing they could do because Grubhub should have checked the order. They also said it was my responsibility to come pick up the missing items. I was on a work trip, staying at a hotel without a car, so that wasn't even an option for me. Instead of offering a solution, they completely dismissed the issue. If you're thinking about ordering from here, I'd strongly recommend choosing another place. This experience was extremely disappointing.

*** Ordered from Uber Eats ***…read more The food was very flavorful! The Bulgogi tasted very authentic and not too salty. It also comes with a side of Kimchi. I love the slight sweetness of the dish. The chicken fried rice was delicious as well, the chicken wasn't too dry either. The Kimbop was a little different than what I'm used to eating though. There was lettuce in it, which I usually don't see, but it was good nonetheless. I would definitely order from here again and possibly try other dishes now that I know the flavor is authentic. Pro tip: Uber Eats usually has deals for this restaurant so you can get it for a better deal.