This place had amazing ramen! Honestly some of the best ramen I've had in a while…read more I found this place based on it being highly rated on Yelp and near the bar I was at for a work happy hour. I came in hungry and left satisfied! The staff was so nice as soon as I walked in. I wanted ramen and let the owner recommend his favorite. He recommended the short rib ramen and said the broth was very rich and the meat was very tender. That broth was fireeee. It was love at first bite. He wasn't lying! I also got a Japanese beer (white ale) and he said I made a good choice and the beer had a nice flavor. I wish I wasn't so full, I would've tried something else. Definitely will be back!

I had the boa buns and the yakisoba noodles and both was phenomenal .. very clean kitchen. Awesome…read morestaff 10 out of 10 definitely will be returning.

We recently visited Sakuratani in Bristol for the first time and came away very impressed. This…read morefamily-run restaurant has only been open about a year, but it already feels like an established part of the local dining scene. A nice space. We began with spring rolls (VERY good - chicken and shrimp) and sake, and the sake program deserves special mention. We selected a very enjoyable $38 bottle and noticed several other bottles at lower price points, along with a wide selection of canned sake--many around $11. Some diners may balk at paying that much for a can, but they will happily pay more for a mediocre glass of wine at half the volume. The value here is actually quite good, especially for those looking to explore sake beyond the ordinary. Our entrées--the ramen and chicken katsu--were excellent. The ramen featured a rich, deeply satisfying broth, while the chicken katsu was perfectly crisp on the outside and tender within. If you want a "hotter " ramen - the have an add on for a buck. Service was warm and attentive, reflecting the pride that often comes with a family-owned business. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, allowing the quality of the food to take center stage. Bristol is fortunate to have Sakuratani. Strong Japanese dining options can be hard to find outside larger cities, and for a restaurant only a year old, they seem to be doing many things right. We look forward to returning and exploring more of their menu--and their sake offerings. Highly recommended.

Another flavorful lunch at Sakuratani. Tried the vegetable ramen noodle and was very good…read more Vegetable broth was flavorful and came with vegetable flavored noodles. Always try to stop by if I'm in Bristol or passing through. Worth a stop if you like ramen noodles, though my favorite is the tonkotsu or the miso pork ramen. Haven't tried any of the other dishes or appetizers but hopefully the next time. Service is good and nice calming atmosphere.

I love this place!…read more They have everything you could want Japanese. Sushi, snacks, ice cream, drinks, lunch, candy, produce, frozen foods, I could go on and on, but you just have to go to experience it yourself! We hadn't been back here in probably a year and I won't make that mistake again. The standout item that I tried this time was the mango ice cream in the shape of a mango. OMG! It was so creamy and delicious. I wish I had a second. I had seen it virally on Instagram in the last few weeks and I would say it 100% lived up to the hype. Go!

Visited for the first time yesterday with two of my daughters who wanted to check out this Japanese…read moreMarket. Maruichi is bright, clean, and well organized. They have a nice selection of all types of Japanese food, including refrigerated, frozen, and shelf staples. Lots of candy and snacks too, as well as toiletry items. We were there towards the end of the day, so must of the sushi was sold out, but the items remaining in the refrigerated case looked fresh and delicious. Prices were fair for all of the items we looked at, and felt lower to us than other similar markets we've visited. Although I think that the Asian Market off of Elmwood might have lower prices on some items. In addition to the market, there is also a counter where you can order hot foods to eat there or take to go. There is a nice seating area with chairs & tables, and there is also a counter with chairs next to the window. We'll be back earlier in the day next time to see the full selection of sushi.

Best Korean Fried Chicken ive had in town. Staff is amazing and price is even better. No tip needed…read moresince they pay their staff appropriately. A warm inviting ambiance that has more space than you would think. A must try.

Den Den Cafe Asiana is a Korean and Japanese cafe style restaurant steps away from RISD and Brown…read moreon College Hill in Providence, and it operates with a counter service format where I ordered at the front and the food came to my table. I walked into a space that is small and moody, the kind of room that feels lived in rather than designed for a particular aesthetic, and it suited the casual neighborhood feel of the surrounding area. The hot stone bibimbap is the dish that comes up most consistently and with the most enthusiasm. I ordered it and the stone bowl arrived sizzling. The rice along the bottom edges got crispy against the heat in a way that changed the texture and flavor of the whole dish as I ate through it. The beef and mushroom tofu versions are both well executed, and the egg on top finished the bowl correctly. The katsu is a solid option for anyone coming in looking for something more straightforward. I tried it and the breading was crispy while the cutlet inside stayed tender, and the sauce ratio was handled well rather than drowning what was underneath. The gyoza, japchae, seafood pancakes, and yaki soba fill out a menu that covers enough ground to satisfy a table with different preferences. Side dishes are served in modest portions, which was the main point of friction for me since I am used to more generous banchan. Food came out at a good pace and arrived hot. For Korean and Japanese comfort food in Providence, Den Den is a reliable and genuinely satisfying stop.

Sushi's fantastic great menu many options to choose from. Best place to sit outside and enjoy…read moredelicious sushi!

We found this sushi spot on our way back from my son's soccer game after seeing the high ratings…read moreand multiple posts advertising it as a top Yelp location. With a 4.6 rating, we were genuinely excited to try it. Walking in, first impressions were great. The inside of the restaurant was super cute, the artwork was beautifully done, and the initial greeting was welcoming. Unfortunately, things started going downhill pretty quickly after that. We had a few questions about the menu, but the hostess seemed confused and didn't really understand what we were asking, so we ultimately just gave up and ordered what sounded good. Food-wise, it was very mixed. The sushi roll was phenomenal...genuinely the best part of the experience, and my son absolutely loved his. The shrimp udon was okay, but the portion was noticeably smaller than what most sushi places serve. The salmon poke bowl was very basic and honestly underwhelming. I also asked for spicy mayo, which was never brought out. The biggest disappointment was the service. Paying $4 for a canned soda with no refills already felt excessive, but when my son accidentally spilled it, we cleaned it up immediately ourselves. No one offered extra napkins, replaced the plate, or even asked if we wanted another drink. It just felt inattentive from start to finish. To make matters worse, one staff member was sitting at the bar listening to something loudly on a laptop, which completely took away from the atmosphere and felt unprofessional. As someone who used to waitress, I understand the service industry and I'm usually a generous tipper. But I also believe tips reflect service, and unfortunately this experience missed the mark. After picking up our receipt, the hostess was visibly unhappy with the tip amount and had no issue making that clear which only reinforced the poor experience. I very rarely leave one-star reviews, but for a place with a 4.6 star reputation and "top-rated" marketing, this was incredibly disappointing. Cute atmosphere and one great sushi roll aside, the service and overall experience were just not what we expected.

I've been here a few times. It's always solid. One thing to be aware of is on Friday and Saturday…read morefried rice costs extra. The chef was entertaining. The food fresh. The drinks tasty. Solid place. Just a little expensive.

The food here is well worth the money. The steak is tender and the shrimp is fresh. Sunday -…read moreThursday it's complimentary fried rice. The garlic noodles here are great. The waitress Stephanie is a very good waitress and Londi is an excellent chef i recommend him when you come me here he is very good at his job. It's always a relaxing and intimate comfortable ambiance here.

Grabbed takeout for a friend's birthday and it did not disappoint. Got a few different rolls of…read moresushi and some ribs. The ribs were excellent and not the usual artificial colored weird no bone pieces of meat you get at many restaurants. This was fall off the bone tender and delicious. All the sushi rolls were excellent. Fresh and well prepared. Surpringly my favorite was the sweet potato roll. Definetly will go again and next time I will eat in house to check out the restaurant itself.

Great flavorful food. I went there twice. First time was on a weekday, the service was fantastic,…read moreand they were tentative. The second time was on a Saturday night and they were very busy. Service was slow and we waited a hot min for our food which I understand. I can say each time the food was really good and I'd go back but maybe not on a weekend.

The service is always super friendly. The food is fresh and delicious and you cannot go wrong with…read moreall you can eat sushi! The sushi is also very good quality!

I can't even remember how many pieces of sushi I had but it was a whole lot. Very tasty and for the…read morecrazy amount of sushi my party had, the price was very good.