I've now been here twice in less than two weeks and the first review was for my first visit for…read morelunch. This is now my updated review as a purposefully came back for a dinner on a Friday night. You should try to make a reservation because on this particular Friday night they actually were full. And you can do it online through their website. The dinner menu is significantly different from the lunch menu. It is much more expensive with a lot more choices, especially as it pertains to the sushi and the cold as well as hot appetizers. You also have the option during dinner to order a sushi tray whether it is a Nigiri sashimi or maki tray. And if you sit there and do the math if you order the trays, they're a lot cheaper, but you have to like what the options are on the tray. You can tell by the pictures we ordered quite a bit of food as usual for dinner. Everything was so super fresh and delicious as usual. Everything came out with really good timing as well. We had a completely different waitress and a team of of servers this evening and all of them were absolutely friendly and helpful and attentive. This is got to be my new go to for authentic Japanese. You can also tell because while we were there the patrons coming in were Japanese in majority. I cannot say enough about this place being amazing with incredible quality fish, and a great menu.

Very friendly staff and the fresh fried food and soup were good…read more The sashimi (otoro, fatty salmon, ikura) were very good, melt in your mouth level of deliciousness. The yakitori had issues, most of our skewers tasted reheated or cold, which was then reheated anyways. I think they have staffing issues as well. Ordered a lemon sour and it was flat due to having flat soda water. They kindly replaced it with a slightly less flat soda water. Strong recommendation for the otoro and sashimi cuts. Maybe double check if yakitori is hot before ordering more.

I was disappointed with the food. First the name difference (Ramen USA) on Yelp compared to their…read morewebsite and Google maps kinda threw us off. There's also discrepancy in their menu and what they actually have available as it seems they also display items for the the cafe next door. We happened to arrive during happy hour so some menu items were discounted. They also have a complimentary salad bar. We ordered chicken karaage, potstickers, salmon avocado sushi, and I had the katsu sandwich. All the food items we ordered came separately over a span of 20+ minutes, with the sandwich arriving last and cold. Not only did the sandwich come on a cold sourdough bread, the meat also had an unusual texture and so I ended up throwing it out. The other items we ordered were lacking in flavor. The chicken karaage was prepared well but it had no flavor. I'm regret spending money at this establishment.

If customers are waiting before the restaurant opens, you know that you are in for a treat, right?…read moreI mean, this was our first time to Uma Japan Eatery (didn't know it was formerly Ramen USA) and we were a little confused when we arrived because there was signage for Uma, Ramen USA, and M Cafe. So we got out of the car and saw someone pull up in front of the restaurant and jump out at 11:59. As soon as the door was unlocked at 12pm, this customer went in, and a few others after them. This is a small joint, and it was already half full by the time we ordered, then sat down (they told us the table at which to sit). I didn't know, but asked, and found out that a salad bar and miso soup are also included. The salad bar was pretty decent, with fresh vegs. They even had French fried onions (my guilty pleasure) and a very good House dressing (ginger vinaigrette). The portions are enormous. The couple next to us got ramen, and it was practically overflowing. We ordered takoyaki (too much food, we didn't need). I had the Pork Katsu bowl and my companion had a Katsu curry. I wished I had ordered the curry -- it looked dark and rich and thick like pudding (not like a boxed curry). They also gave us a bonus piece of chicken karaage which was so large and crispy. I think I'll get the curry next time, or the ramen. We originally came because we were going to get a karaage sando, but get the curry.

Great sushi and great service! We had California rolls, Chicago rolls, spicy tuna, sweet potato…read morerolls, chefs special and white dragon. We also had chicken fried rice. Everything was so good! I can't wait to go back.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and when given the opportunity to choose a place,…read morethis was the first one that came to mind. The service was excellent from the moment we were seated until we received our orders. The food was delicious as well. The menu is extensive, and the Bento Box I got hit the spot. This is a great date night spot or an after-theater spot.

Very good!! The ramen was delicious and service was excellent. Would recommend the chicken karaage.read more

I was here with my friend one afternoon, we were really hungry and i cant forget the Thai curry…read more The staff were friendly and clearly explained how the menu is, and they have an interesting chart option to order your protein from. Cozy ambience, busy area, easy commute

If you love Japanese culture, food, and want to visit a neat place and kind of feel like you are…read morevisiting Japan, you need to visit Mitsuwa! Not only is there a food court of different Japanese restaurants to try, there is also a grocery store, bakery, bookstore, and stores that sell ice cream, traditional desserts, as well as crepes and boba tea! My family and I visit here often every year and we like to try the different foods and desserts and then check out the bookstore and grocery store afterwards. My favorite foods so far have been the beef udon soup with a soft boiled egg, shrimp and vegetable tempura, miso soup, and Japanese curry with rice, beef, and vegetables (carrots and potatoes). My son always gets the chicken and beef on a stick and my daughter usually gets a garlic pork dish with white rice but I forget what this dish is called. My husband also enjoys the beef udon soup like I do. I swear that whenever my food is finished, I am legit sad! The crepes are good, there is a variety of boba teas to try, and the ice creams are delicious! Lychee has been my favorite so far but I have yet to try the matcha, red bean, among others! You can get a small sample of different ice cream flavors too, which is nice! I sampled the red bean flavor so that will be my go-to next time! At the grocery store, I love buying Happy Turn snacks which are like a sweet and salty crunchy cracker (maybe it is made of rice?) that are individually wrapped and mochi from the fridge area. Finally, I usually like to buy mochi from the store right next to the bookstore. The mochi from this location is the best! I usually buy multiple flavors to take home and eat at a later time! You must try these! My kids love checking out the bookstore and they usually pick something out for me to buy for them - whether it is a book, keychain, etc. There are magazines, anime figurines, soft plushy toys, pens, and stationary, etc. It is interesting to browse through the things they have there! You cannot bring food or drinks inside but they do have a shelf at the entrance where you can place your drink there if you like. The first time visiting here, the majority of the customers were Asians and as the years have passed, there is now more of an influx of non-Asians who simply love the food and appreciate the culture, which I think is neat! The first time I visited here was with my college roommate who was from Japan and she recommended this place back in 2009 perhaps? I have been visiting ever since with my family. We travel more than an hour from Wisconsin to come here but it is 100% worth the drive! Also, the cashiers and workers there are quick, efficient, and friendly. I have even been able to practice a few of the Japanese phrases I have learned with a couple of the cashiers too (I asked if they spoke Japanese first)! Overall, Mitsuwa is my happy place! Great food, interesting finds, different culture, and everyone there looks excited to be there. This is as close to visiting Japan as I can get until I keep learning more Japanese and save up enough money to go visit Japan someday! This is my dream! In the meantime, we will keep visiting Mitsuwa!

Came to this particular Mitsuwa to pick up bentos for a long work day for the entire weekend and…read morewas very happy that the entire bento area was well stocked everytime I came in around 10 am. I also really enjoyed picking up a variety of delicious breads from the bakery every single day as well. My favorite was the cream pan; it was super soft, and had a perfect amount of cream filling. There were also a lot of cute breads in the shape of different characters that were also as delicious as they were cute. There is a self check out line as well as plenty of cashiers so the wait to check out was minimal to none.

The food is phenomenal and fresh! Everything we had was really good! The drink list is extensive! I…read morelove the sake they recommend.

First time having summertime and was blown away! Small restaurant tucked into the corner of a strip…read moremall, recommended to us by my parents. We ordered take out for lunch. The prices could not even be better for the amount of food we got! Each meal came with a miso soup and side salad. We had the teriyaki salmon set, deep fried salmon set, and the katsu curry. Will be returning next time we're in town 100% thanks! :)

Atención increíble local muy limpio buen servicio, el mejor Ramen, sin duda alguna volveréread more

The table was clean, all of the condiment were filled up when we got to our table. The servers were…read moreall so nice to us, they served our drinks and food fast. Our food was amazing to top it off, will definitely come back and order the same food again!

I will say I have been to this restaurant many times in the past and the food and service was…read moregreat. I went back a couple days ago and everything has changed. The menu is much less, the food portions are less, and the container the food comes in is plastic and made for to go orders even though we dined in. The service was also not very friendly and when our waitress brought our food, she didn't even smile or say anything. She just plopped down the food and walked off. This used to be my favorite restaurant but I don't think I'm coming back.

Come here for lunch on and off. Usually grilled fish are good. Hamburg is also delicious. So as…read moreside dishes. Like to try all kinds of things in the menu.

Great location right in the middle of the Loop. Super convenient and a nice spot for lunch. Prices…read morewere very reasonable, especially considering the generous portions. The staff brought us water while we were waiting and checked on us. I tried the char shu miso zaru soba. I'd never had soba in miso broth before, so that was interesting. The noodles were slightly overcooked for my taste, and while the broth had a strong, flavorful profile, it leaned a bit salty. The pork could have been more tender, but overall the dish was still decent. At $15, it felt like a fair price given the location. We also ordered the chicken curry rice, which came in a huge portion, also $15. The flavor was good, and the katsu was solid with a nice chicken to breading ratio. Definitely satisfying and great value. Overall, a solid lunch option with generous portions and reasonable pricing in a prime location.

Located near Union Station, this sushi restaurant is family-ran and has large seating space. We…read morevisited on a Wednesday for lunch and the place was not crowded at all. I figured most customers ordered takeout. They have a large menu ranging from sushi to ramen and soba. The order was placed on a machine. We ordered a light box which came with 12 pieces of nigiri of chef's choice. The fish tasted fresh and came in large pieces. The tonkatsu pork ramen we ordered was huge and had plenty of meet. The lunch costed $38 but well worth it for the portion. We were very stuffed at the end.

My friend brought me here. I ordered Sashimi Bento box and it is so delicious. Lots of ingredients…read more Tempura is very crispy. I enjoyed the dinner experience here. Authentic dining Japanese experience. The only downside is the sound. It's so noisy here that I can't hear well the conversations.

Nice interior. Looks like a lot of work dinners were happening here, which the ambiance was perfect…read morefor. The food was solid but pricier than I think it should've been. The service was friendly but very slow. They only seemed to have 1-2 servers working at once, while also trading off as hostesses. Overall, it was a good spot but very comparable to many other nearby Japanese restaurants. If you're looking to splurge a bit, this is the spot!