Excellent ramen! I dropped by during lunch and got the Tonkotsu Spicy which came with 5 pieces of chashu, mushroom, ground pork, bean sprouts, and cashews. The chashu was tender, the broth was somehow rich but light, and the noodles were the perfect texture. Everything was executed perfectly. I customized the spice to hot and it was actually pretty hot, so be warned!! For the lunch combo, I added the pork chashu with rice for additional $4 which was pretty flavorful but not sure I'd get again. Overall, the portions were pretty filling! Ambiance was really good and felt like I was in Japan (but more spacious). Only one waiter but service was good. read more

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Ramen gachi I'm on a quest to find the best tonktosu ramen! Unfortunately this isn't the one, but it's still a great bowl! Service: immediate. Friendly. One waitress served everyone in the restaurant while I was there. She was speedy in taking and delivering orders. She seemed very nice! Food: ordered Tonkotsu Gachi and my mom ordered the yuzu. Food arrived very quickly, though we ordered no appetizers. The tonkotsu broth was rich and velvety in texture, but more like a mild umami in flavor. The chashu pork was pale, but melt in your mouth buttery and bursting with savory pork goodness! The marinated egg wasn't brought up to temperature with the broth -- a little cooler than room temperature, with a medium oozy yolk. It felt like the marinade penetrated all through to the yolk -- it was great! I welcomed the novel choice to use red onion over the usual scallions. It was a nice touch of color and brought in that bright, juicy onion flavor that I crave. Noodles were perfect texture. Not too hard or mushy. This bowl feels made to focus on the broth and flavor and not so much an instagram post. Delicious!! My only complaint was a very very very slight bitterness in the background. I couldn't pin where it was coming from. Maybe that's a risk of simmering bones for so long. I'll keep this short because I couldn't just eat my moms bowl... The Yuzu shio broth was clearer, with bright, citrusy, and savory body. The bamboo shoots were golden (grilled?) with a little snap to it. Reminds me of a king oyster mushroom. This is really a unique broth and I haven't had anything like it. You should definitely try it! Restaurant: clean, neat, every table literally has its place /orientation. Deep wood furniture, honeyed lighting, and dark window shades give the restaurant a cozy chic ambience despite visiting around noon. Good food, great service. Great prices. Large portions. read more

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I love ramen and have always been curious about this spot next to my nail salon. In recent months, they have decided to open for lunch. I was excited to stop in and try it on a Monday around 1pm. The inside of the restaurant is really nicely done. It has a bar area and tables. I was sat at a table. The ordering system is through a QR code. It was fine and I paid with Apple Pay. You can also type in your credit card. I chose the tonkatsu ramen with the lunch special add on of pork and rice for 3.90. The ramen was a 7/10 for me. The egg, the pork and the broth lacked flavor. The flavor on the pork in the rice dish was better, but the rice was overcooked and mushy. I gave up on my bowl about halfway through and left unsatisfied. I don't think I'll be back. read more

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I stubbled on this place randomly when looking for a place for dinner and was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance was super modern and had an elevated vibe without being pretentious. We ordered the curry fries to share and I got the tonkotsu spicy and my friends got the truffle shoyu and the miso gachi. The curry fries were super tasty. I really liked the curry seasoning and the fries were perfectly crispy. (7.5/10) The tonkotsu spicy was SPICY. They did not skimp on the spice here and I loved it. The broth was creamy and the noodles were well cooked. The charsu meat was also very tender. I just wish there was more of it. (7/10) The truffle shoyu had a cleaner taste and the truffle flavor was present, but mild. I thought the miso gachi broth was a bit too salty for my liking. Overall, the service was great and so was the food. Glad to have found a new ramen spot near the med center. read more

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I didn't have too high expectations coming here, but decided to just join some friends before an event. Was also surprised to hear that they have kids eat free every day! We arrived around 5:40pm on a Friday night and there was plenty of seating. However, by the time we finished around 6:30pm the restaurant was bustling. The waiter told us he expected a very busy evening. Chicken karaage arrived first and was done very nicely. The exterior was super crispy and the inside juicy and moist. Yum. I was seriously tempted to order another plate since it only came with 6-7 pieces. Next, all the ramens came out. I got the shoyu truffle which I enjoyed a lot. I liked that you can taste the truffle flavor without it being overpowering. Also liked that the broth itself wasn't as salty as some ramen places. Noodles were al dente and all the toppings were tasty! Loved that the char sui actually had a good amount of lean meat versus it being mostly fat. The char grilled bamboo shoots were a nice touch as well. I tried my son's tonkotsu shoyu and enjoyed it too. I think my least favorite was my husband's tonkotsu gachi ramen, but he enjoyed it. Overall had a very good experience and look forward to coming back! read more

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Enjoyable visit overall! The ambiance and decor are great, making it a fun spot to check out. While the ramen was good, I didn't think it stood out above some of the other ramen spots in the city. I ordered the spicy tonkotsu, and although the broth was flavorful, it was a bit too rich for my taste and didn't have as much heat as I was expecting. Next time, I'd probably try one of the lighter broths instead. I'd come back and give it another try. read more

I had absolutely zero self control when the food reached the table. It smelled and looked so good I dug in immediately!! We got the spicy edamame , spicy crispy chicken, and tonkatsu( one regular and one spicy). I left feeling so full. 10/10 will immediately be bringing my friend back for a girls night. The server was so nice and welcoming and the restaurant was clean and organized. read more

Japanese Ramen Gachi is absolutely amazing! We ordered a few appetizers--Gachi Fries, chicken karaage, and gyoza--and every single one was a 10/10. Everything came out perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The highlight, though, was the signature Shoyu Truffle ramen. It honestly tasted just like the ramen I've had in Japan--comforting, and incredibly satisfying. This has officially become my new favorite ramen spot, and I'd gladly make the drive to the Medical Center just for this. read more

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Nice ramen spot close to the med center. It was so busy on a Friday evening. The space isn't that big so at peak hours you will have to wait. They start turning people away from waiting around 8 pm because they close at 9 pm. It was too busy for just 2 servers who were also seating people. Waited about 20 minutes to be seated as a group of 3. While the food was good, we were sitting at our table for probably 15-20 minutes before anyone came at all even just for drink orders. They need more people on the floor. Gachi fries were crispy and very savory, I liked the curry seasoning. I like that there are various different ramen choices with different noodles. The tonkotsu spicy broth wasn't too spicy and it was pretty rich. The noodles were the thin kind and texture was good. The pork belly was pretty fatty, more similar to the pork belly you'd find it Chinese 梅菜扣肉 (mei cai kou rou) rather than chasu but still tasty. I recommend avoiding the peak times here. It's in a plaza so there's plenty of parking. read more

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Chicken Katsu: served hot and very juicy. A little low on salt. Overall pretty good Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen: Absolutely amazing. Probably one of my favorite ramens in Houston! Broth is very flavorful and rich. Service was great as they have a new automated system with a QR code. Love the design inside with a lot of warm woods. A good low key spot for a date or hang out with friends. read more

Japanese Ramen Gachi - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

My sister and I went to Japanese Gachi Ramen on a Saturday evening, about 20 minutes after they reopened for dinner. It wasn't too busy when we arrived, so we were seated right away. We ordered the spicy edamame, sesame cucumbers, the Shoyu Truffle ramen for me, and the spicy chicken ramen for my sister. The spicy edamame came out first and was really good -- great flavor with a nice kick that wasn't overwhelming. Unfortunately, the sesame cucumbers never came out, so we didn't get to try those. My Shoyu Truffle ramen was pretty good -- not spectacular, but solid, and you could definitely taste the truffle flavor. As we were eating, the restaurant got much busier. It's a small space with limited seating, so it fills up quickly. I'd definitely come back to try a different broth, and I'd recommend coming early -- by the time we left, the wait line was already out the door. read more

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I had a great time, I came right at opening on a week night, and was seated within 5 minutes upon walking in. the mood and ambiance was nice and intimate, bar seating is available -which has high chairs. I got spicy chicken ramen - I thought the spicy oil really over powers a chicken flavor, that's my personal opinion but, I need to order the non spicy so I can really soak in the flavors. they are generous with the ramen portion. I had plenty noodles left over. my husband order tonkatsu, and loved it, I actually used his broth to balance out m broth. my suggestion to you is, to get the spicy bomb on the side, and you can adjust your spice levels. we got almost all appetizers, I would love to try the spicy karaage next. I would recommend to get some appetizers in, a few light bites are always a vibe. the tables next to me didn't order any, and was starting at us eat the whole time while waiting for their ramen. the ramen isn't going to come out immediately after ordering, they need some time to prep! the decor inside is absolutely so cute! whoops ok for apps, I got fries, chicken karaage, and gyoza. plenty of parking, worth a try! read more

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I came here because the reviews looked good. Sadly, my taste buds and the reviews are no longer on speaking terms. We ordered two bowls of ramen and the Curry Gachi Fries. Everything was salty. Very salty. I even asked for less salt in my tonkotsu broth, and it still tasted like the ocean had emotional problems. The curry fries had almost no curry flavor. Mostly just salt. Cute idea, but the curry apparently clocked out early. For the ramen, one bowl had thick noodles and the other had thin noodles. Both were undercooked and sticky, not chewy or bouncy. Not the fun "QQ" texture I was hoping for--more like "why is this sticking to my teeth?" The broth was probably the best part. It had good umami and flavor, but everything in the bowl felt separate. The broth was doing its job, the pork was doing its job, the toppings were doing their own little solo projects. Nobody wanted to be a team. Service was average. Not rude, not warm. Just existing. The restaurant was clean, so points for that. Would I come back? Probably not. With a name this strong, I expected something more powerful. Instead, I got a $60 salt adventure. read more

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Japanese ramen gachi has been down the street but I have never tried it until now. Located in Houston med center area, it is a convenient spot for a meal for those who work in the area. They have pretty intimate lighting and a nicely decorated interior. Since they are in themed center, their prices are a little higher than normal ramen prices. I ended up just getting their tonkotsu gachi. It has black garlic oil, umami paste, and bean sprouts. All of their tonkotsu bases come with 2 pork chashu pieces, green onion, kikurage mushrooms, and half of a soft boiled egg. I really liked the tonkotsu broth. It tastes very complex with the black garlic oil and umami. Toppings are kinda minimal though and I wish they provided a little more for the price. Maybe a whole egg instead of half an egg. The pork chashu pieces are also really small, they definitely could be a little larger read more

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The ramen was so unique and delicious. We got the truffle ramen and spicy chicken ramen. Both were fantastic, but the truffle ramen outshined everything. We also got the sesame cucumber salad and chicken karaage as appetizers, but I would skip these next time. Overall, it's the perfect chill date or quick lunch spot tucked in the med center area. Would highly recommend. read more

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The plates for the appetizers were dirty. Had to ask for replacements, which were also dirty. The Tonkutsu gachi was a huge miss: broth had no character. The spicy chicken ramen was pretty good. Spicy kara age was of 4 pieces of fried chicken swimming in a pool of chili oil. After just returned from another stay in Japan (Tokyo and Osaka this time), what they served there at this restaurant was not Japanese food. Perhaps it's an interpretive version of what they think Japanese food tastes like. Hype for being a new place and who the owner is (I hope he is still in charge...). Will not be back. read more

The ramen was just okay for the price. However we also got the Takoyaki and it was great. The service was wonderful! read more

Japanese Ramen Gachi - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nice ramen tucked in the med center! Really nice spot and delicious ramen! Super reasonable and so many options! They also have a lot of good dessert Would definitely recommend! read more

Our party of two dropped in for dinner. The interior was nicely decorated and cozy. We went with fried octopus and burned garlic oil fries for starter. The octopus was fantastic with the citrus and curry salts. The fries were ok, not with the price of $8. Our ramen soups were good, but not sensational. The pork bone broth was savory and not too salty. The two slices of char shui pork in the ramen was ordinary. Table service was attentive and friendly. It was an ok dinner. read more

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Not going to lie, my expectations were in the gutter for this place based off the location alone. I, however was blown away by how good everything was. The chicken karaage was juicy and well fried. The pork over rice bowl was tiny but packed the punch and the ramen might honestly be the best in the city. The noodles and broth taste homemade and it appeared as if the chef was Japanese himself. I can see why they were so busy on a weekday. That being said, it took an hour for us to get even an appetizer. They did adjust our bill because we had to wait for so long. The food was good enough to justify coming back and giving Ramen Gachi a second chance. read more

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Had an okay experience here for to go. To start, I'm not sure what's up with the online ordering, it seems like half the menu is available and no ramen. So I called it in which is fine, also doesn't seem like they have their full menu online which is annoying. The soup was good not stellar. The Chashu egg and noodles were fantastic. Didn't absolutely love the Tonkotsu broth. The chashudon needed some help. Purple onion is a weird addition and the rice was WAY over cooked and mushy. The Chashu of course was great though. Would come back again if you're in the medical center looking to ramen. read more

Anyone who is complaining in these reviews about the service are a bunch of punks and I discredit all of you who say anything without having any background knowledge of why. Anywaysss but first let's talk about the food first. I had the signature truffle ramen. The broth had so much depth and warmth with every sip you wonder where this type of food has been all your life you feel like you're transported back to Japan. The noodles bouncy and chewy (and not americanized to be squishy) which is AMAZING. The simplicity and intentionality was amazing with every sip of noodles. The layers of the dish with the onion and noodles each slurp. The cohesive way the noodles would hug and drag some of the onions together. The onions were never too much and never too little. The butteriness and softness of pork chasu melts in your mouth, the chicken moist and juicy, all of it just amazing. There is so much more to say but to shorten it all DANNNNNNNG this ramen is SOOO GOOD Anyways back to the Punks. This resturant has now received a giant influx of customers because of social media. Prior to this giant wave of customers it had two workers. The resturant has now hired more workers and is currently adapting to scale to so many customers. The resturant is not used to selling so much ramen in such large quantities. I've talked to staff and they're very kind doing there best to adapt. So please be kind :) anyways i still discredit those that made those reviews because this is actually one of the best ramen restaurants in Houston if you put away your impatience :) read more

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Amazing Ramen! Tonkotsu Spicy is the way to go! Very chill and pleasant spot! Definitely would come back! read more

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Hidden gem in a strip mall. Clean and nicely decorated restaurant. We both had the pork broth and it was terrific. The server was very pleasant. Since it was a rainy, week night the restaurant was not crowded and the noise level was low. Food was fresh and good. Service was good and prices are fair. We will keep this place on a short list of restaurants in Houston when we visit the museums in the future. read more

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Went on a Saturday afternoon. It is in the same plaza as Common Bond so parking is sparse but still easy enough. The restaurant is dimly lit, had only one waiter, and was not super busy. We had the spicy chicken karaage for starters. It was absolutely delicious. Although it was only four pieces, they were huge. It was juicy chicken with a nice crispy breading, with a light amount of chili oil to give it a little extra spice. I had the Tokyo Shoyu ramen and my friend had the Tonkotsu Gachi. The Tokyo Shoyu ramen was rich, with a nice smoky flavor. The noodles were plentiful and it came with a chicken chashu (unique!) and a pork chashu, which were amazing. A very nice smoky flavor with the pork chashu. The ramen egg also had a wonderfully jammy yolk. The portion sizes are deceiving, and by the end of the meal, had enough for a small amount of leftovers. Cost-wise, it's a little more expensive than other ramen places (about $15 per bowl), but I think it's probably close to what most places are selling at now, especially in the Med Center. Overall, great option for ramen! Will definitely need to be back to try their other options. read more

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What a hole in the wall find near the med center. The owner is Japanese and does an excellent job creating a unique ramen experience, from the oriental aesthetics to the layers of flavors behind the food. Tokyo Shoyu - 5/5 Umami to the MAX, the truffle really stands out and I absolutely loved it. The ramen wasn't too salty either. Noodles were perfectly done and the egg yolk had that aspirational ooey gooey soft boil consistency. Highly highly recommend if you're looking for an elevated type of ramen with emphasis on umami. "Gachi" is a slang term in Japanese for legit and it certainly lives up to the name. My partner is from Japan and Gachi has earned her seal of approval! read more

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After searching for a while, I must say this is the best ramen I've found in Houston. From the crispiest Chicken Kaarage to the pork Chashu that melts in your mouth, this is any ramen lover's dream. Came here expecting some industrial kitchen, tasteless "modern art", or something of the like, and found a warm, cozy restaurant serving every authentic bowl with love. The service was relatively fast considering the quality, and everyone was kind. read more

Japanese Ramen Gachi - Chicken Kara Age: perfect crisp, delicious in every way. - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Overall just an ok experience and probably won't return. There are two vegan options here for ramen: vegan miso and vegan miso spicy. We also ordered gachi fries. The underlying flavor of the fries and ramen was good but everything was EXTREMELY salty. Tbh I'm not sure if it was the gachi fries itself that left the salty taste in my mouth or if ramen broth also was too salty, but I've noticed some other yelpers comment the same. I left the restaurant craving water and something sugary to cover up the taste. The waiter also felt very rushed. I think he was the only one working the whole restaurant, which may play a part in this. We came early on a weekday night and by the time we left most of the seats had filled up inside. read more

The restaurant is small and well decorated. We were lucky to get a table without having to wait. There's a QR code, and you order through the website. I don't like ordering and paying beforehand, bc I tip based on service. I was glad I had cash this time, so I waived the tip until I was able to receive the full experience. There seemed to be only two servers, so they were spread thin. We received our drinks and only straws for the kids to-go cups. We waited for the server to come by to get more straws, and my son ended up going to grab them himself. The food was wonderful and in big portions. My toddler enjoyed the pork and rice dish, which I was grateful for. I got my dish not spicy in case she wanted some, but since she enjoyed her food, I asked for some chili oil on the side. The server said I'd have to open another ticket to add it on. Another reason why paying ahead of time is not ideal. I forwent the chili oil, since it was inconvenient to create another transaction for a minuscule amount. I asked for a fork and a knife for my toddler. The server seemed a bit annoyed, but I'm surprised that wasn't brought out originally since littles usually can't use chopsticks yet. I was able to get a refill when my water ran low, but my friends were not offered refills when they were running low. All in all, it was good food. Maybe if there were more people on the floor, the service would have been better. read more

I was craving ramen while in Houston and came across Gachi. I tried the Tanmen, which has a richer, spicier broth with pork. It had solid flavor, though I found the peanut taste a bit overpowering for my preference. My partner had the Shoyu ramen and thought it was great. The Karaage was very crispy and delicious. Sorry I don't have more food pics--I got too hungry! The atmosphere was calm and cozy, making it a nice spot to enjoy a comforting meal. read more

Japanese Ramen Gachi - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pretty decent ramen place with nice tantamen, appetizers like takoyaki and avocado rolls, tuna rice bowls, beverages like melon soda and iced green tea, and black sesame ice cream desserts served with special hot tea. Exceptional service that was prompt and very attentive and pretty chill vibe inside with Japanese music playing and plenty of tables along with cool decorations. Recommended! read more

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Thoroughly surprised by how fast the service and good the ramen was! Creamy, spicy, and the pork melted in my mouth. Warm ambiance and was super packed on a weekday right when it opened. Wish they could make a tonkatsu black spicy! 4.5/5 Tonkatsu Spicy Ramen read more

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I was feeling sick and needed a pick me up. This Spicy Chicken Ramen hit the spot. I got level medium and it was perfect. The decor is simple yet elegant. We sat in a booth, service was attentive and quick and it worked great for my children. read more

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We may have found our go-to ramen place in Houston. My daughter and I had lunch here on Saturday as she was craving Japanese ramen. Parking was plentiful. The ambience is nice. Well thought out seating arrangements and clean. The service was good. One recommendation: the menu is pretty limited so I suggest looking at it before getting to the restaurant to make sure there is something there you want to eat. My daughter had the Tonkatsu Original ramen and gave it a 4.5/5. I had the Tonkatsu Spicy ramen and also would give it 4.5/5. The broth is flavorful, not overly spicy. The portion size is a bit on the small size, I did end up ordering an extra portion of noodles. Overall a very good meal. read more

Japanese Ramen Gachi - Tonkatsu Spicy ramen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Just tried for the first time after wanting to go for so long! So happy we did, the vibes, service, and overall experience was fantastic. Excited to go back! read more

3.5 stars. Staff fails to greet guests at entry. The food is good, although the ramen broth fails to achieve the richness and umami of Ramen Tatsu-Ya, Samurai Noodle and Tamashi. The noodles are perfectly bouncy and chewy, and the Char Siu, soft boiled egg and other ingredients are yummy and satisfying. The California roll has real snow crab, so definitely order! The decor is much too dark, so that you can't read the menu (everyone used the flashlight on their phones to read the menu. The remodel has resulted in a business trying too hard to appeal to hipsters. read more

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Ambience was chill. Parking wasn't horrible but I can see it being crunched a bit if you come at a busy time. Gyoza ($8) was interesting in that there was a layer of fried batter covering it. But kinda small. Spicy Chicken Ramen ($16) I took off about half the chili paste when it arrived and it was just enough spicy for me. Decent. Yuzu sorbet Best thing on the menu. Freaking delicious and refreshing. May come back just for this. read more

This place is a hidden gem in the med center. The ramen was rich and flavorful. I appreciated the fact that we can adjust spice levels and saltiness levels. Could keep sipping on the broth. It was perfectly savory and comforting. The fried oysters were delectable . The miso tartar sauce was great. The gachi fries were perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Loved the garlic oil flavor to them. The spicy chicken karaage was delicious! I feel this dish is a hit or miss at restaurants cause they tend to dry out but these were so juicy and flavorful! It almost beat out the ramen for me. Loved the tea set up. Will definitely return in the near future. read more

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Not a huge fan of ramen to begin with, and I thought the food here was very fine. It was pretty dead on a weeknight and just one server for the whole place unfortunately. Broth wasn't super flavorful and I ultimately didn't feel like it would be worth visiting again. read more

Japanese Ramen Gachi - Tonkotsu Spicy - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food has a great depth of flavor but not over powering. You do not need to add anything into the dish, it is well balanced. Menu is small but has enough options. The service was good and the server had good knowledge of the menu. Portions were a good size and was not able to finish but took the food home. Nice and small space so it has a quaint feel. For being a small space it is not noisy at all when we were there. Would possibly expect a bit of a wait during busier times of the day but did not experiance that. read more

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