Daruma Ramen absolutely blew us away. We started with the cucumber salad and gyoza; the gyoza were…read moreperfectly crispy, packed with flavor, and some of the best we've ever had. For ramen, we ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu and Spicy Miso. Both were rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat. The broth was incredible, the noodles were cooked perfectly, and every ingredient tasted fresh and intentional. We've had ramen all over, and this was hands down the best ramen we've ever had. Great food, great flavors, and a meal we'll be thinking about for a long time. We can't wait to come back.

It the food was great!!! I love that more Japanese restaurants are popping up!…read more おいしいです!!! Service was standard The place was clean !

Very friendly service, cool vibe in this place…read more Started with a round of vodka mojito and a bees knees. Both delicious. Apps were the Chinese long beans which very good and the avocado ragoon. They were crispy and tasty. The inside was a golden yellow which seemed a bit confusing for avocado but it still tasted great. It came with a sweet chill sauce and a pineapple mustard, both of which were great accompaniment. For dinner we split the shaking beef which was amazing. Tender beef. Loved the pickled red onions. We then splurged on the salted caramel gelato.

I came here for lunch with a friend on a Saturday. We had originally planned on going to Sushi…read moreBrokers across the parking lot, but we were shocked to find that they were closed, as in locked up with chains on the doors!! Anyway, Clever Koi came to the rescue and it was a great experience! I have been to the location in Phoenix, but it was a dinner visit and the restaurant was very dimly lit. This time it was lunch, so it was nice and bright. The service was wonderful!! I did not catch their names, but the the gentleman and lady who served us were very helpful. We ordered 3 of the Steamed Buns: Pork Belly, Hot Chicken, and the Bun of the Moment, which happened to be Drunken Shrimp, I believe. I didn't taste the Hot Chicken, but the other two were super tasty!! Portions were great and every morsel was devoured. The Krazy Fries were damn delicious!! Packed full of flavor and very filling, it's a great dish to be shared. I can't pass up pork belly!! Lol I forgot what drink my friend ordered, but I had no shame and had the Pornstar Martini, yessir!!! It was quite comical when our server mentioned that most people are embarrassed to order it because of its name, but I proudly said it loud and clear! That drink was perfect for brunch/lunch! Overall it was a great visit, minus the twitching fly that was on our table after we were seated. We didn't know if it was half dead or what, but my friend just swiped it across the table until it fell off. I'm not sure they have any control over flies coming into the restaurant as people enter and exit, but it was off putting to have to shoo them away while you're having a meal and trying to converse. Other than that fly issue, the visit was solid. Prices aren't bad and there's a big parking lot outside the establishment as well as a public parking garage not far away. I highly recommend Clever Koi if you've never been!

One of my favorite spots in Arizona, and one of those places that's consistently good every time I…read morego (both service and food!) My go-to order is the Wagyu A5 ramen -- rich, flavorful, and always hits the spot. I also love getting their nigiri, which is another must-order for me. The atmosphere reminds me a lot of being in Japan. It can get a little cozy and tight inside, but honestly, I think that's part of the experience and adds to the charm. Mensho is definitely a place I keep coming back to. If you're looking for great ramen and Japanese food in Arizona, this is one of my favorite spots to add to your list!!

The fried chicken was the only good thing on the menu…read more They should convert this chain into a chicken restaurant instead because the ramen was ridiculously stupid. I can tell the cuts of meat come from Walmart meat packages (nothing special)

This is a really cute little spot for ramen and Hawaiian food. I knew it was going to be a place I…read moreliked when I noticed all of the Pokemon and anime art in the windows. I ordered the copy ramen and it was really good. I like that they gave these toys and how I wanted my egg cooked because I really don't like soft boiled eggs. My friend had some kind of a combo meal and it looks fantastic. In fact I wish I had ordered that instead of the ramen. My ramen was yummy, although I thought it would be a darker beef ramen and it was not. Our server was not the friendliest in the world but she got the job done. I guess that's all the counts. I would definitely come back here to try the Hawaiian dishes because they look seriously delicious, but I wouldn't make a special trip for the ramen.

So delicious! My son and I have been hooked on their chicken combos recently. DoorDash is super…read morequick compared to other places too. Pro tip, add a side of kimchi! We've only ever ordered delivery but the prices are pretty reasonable even with delivery fees and they run good deals regularly. Enjoy!

Jinya has is absolutely fantastic Ramen. I really love the lunch special. You get Ramen and crispy…read moretuna absolutely ridiculous. Such a special lunch. Our server was Eden She was super sweet and very knowledgeable about the menu. We enjoyed Nolan Grace Wine. The ambience is extremely aesthetically, pleasing with a gorgeous gogo geisha girl painted on the wall. You can go there for a date, lunch dinner also, the bar is fantastic.

I've eaten a lot of ramen in my life and this one just wasn't my cup of tea. I got the tonkatsu…read moreblack ramen and the broth was rather weak for my taste. Did not leave me craving for that next spoonful. I also did not like the noodles they had a muddy flavor and I ended up taking most of the noodles to my dog as he loves any kind of noodles. Crispy rice with spicy tuna was not so good either as it was lacking that deep flavor I love. Our server was attentive and very nice which made the experience much more enjoyable.

8/14/26 First time visiting…read more Update 8/16/26 Friend Diele K informed me Daruma Ramen was rated in the top 10 in the US. That comports with the amazing food I experienced. Craving Noodles and bookmarked Daruma Ramen based on Elite & All Star reviews by Betty j., Kendall N., Lucy L., and Samantha N thank-you guys! Parking 4/5 The restaurant is small and located on the west end of the strip mall. Arrived approximately 3pm. Not a peak meal time the parking lot was very busy due to numerous business in the strip mall sharing the parking lot. A few trips around the lot snagged up a spot as someone was leaving. Atmosphere 4/5 Rating based on a small kitchen/Dining room business. Approximately 8-10 two seat tables. TV on the wall no decor, clean and sufficient. Service 5/5 Service today was by Mireya. She asked if this was our first visit, which it was and she thoughtfully covered their menu by reviewing starters, salad, Roman and noodles dishes like Yukasoba as well as beverages. The shared sampling order: 1green Tea. 1 Hot Tea. 1 Cucumber salad (shareable size). 1 Yukasoba. 1 Sapporo Meso Butter Ramen. 1 Spicy #5 Mayu Tonkotsu Ramen. Mireya got our orders in, and returned with the drinks and cucumber salad. The entrees came out in succession and the table filled quickly! She was very organized checked on us frequently and also had to go containers ready when we called it quits. An almost complete Yukasoba and half a Ramen came home. Food 10/5 Everything was fresh and delicious. I've never been to or had Ramens like this before. Amazing would be an understatement. The broth in the spicy dish was I would enjoy by itself. Spicy #5 was mild by my standards and wouldn't mind a bit more heat. The noodles were very nice and the cabbage was cut to size and skillet browned slightly before adding it into the dish. Mushroom added great texture and flavor. Both Ramens came with pork which was two thinly sliced pork chops. They were tender and took on some of the broths flavor, the pork quality was excellent! The Yukasoba is something I have fairly often however theirs was the best I've experienced. The pork was different in this dish, small diced pieces and the texture was soft perhaps a lower quality of meat with higher fat content which really excelled in the Yukasoba. The restaurant appeared busy all hours and had a continuous stream departures and arrivals. It fair to say the restaurant is small, a bit difficult to find your first visit and it may not be glamorous but you would miss out on some special food if you didn't give them a try! This was a great experience for us and we will be back. Daruma Ramen my friends-SYOY!

I got the spicy ramen bowl with level 5 spice. I think next time i'll try it at a 2 or 3 as the…read morelevel 5 spice made the ramen kinda oily? It was a nice amount of heat at 5 though! I also ordered some appetizers and they were pretty yummy. Gyoza was nice and crispy.

Sizzling House was a nice surprise and definitely worth checking out if you're already at Mekong…read morePalace. The restaurant has a cute atmosphere, the music wasn't too loud, and they even had the FIFA World Cup on the TVs, which made for a fun place to sit and eat. If you order one of the sizzling plates, it comes with a bowl of miso soup. The miso was really good and didn't have that overly fishy flavor that some places have. We also tried the fried pork dumplings, which were pretty standard potstickers, but they were done well. The sweet and sour dipping sauce had just a tiny bit of spice that made it a little more interesting. The pork soup bao were another good choice, with plenty of filling and really good flavor. I ordered the Wagyu sizzling plate, and it was definitely the highlight of the meal. It comes out on an extremely hot plate, which gives some of the rice a nice crispy texture. Everything was cooked well, and the overall flavor was really good. The service was excellent too. There were two servers taking care of the dining room, and both were friendly, answered our questions, and stayed on top of refilling our water throughout the meal. Overall, this was a really enjoyable experience with good food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. I'd definitely come back and try more of the menu.

This was one of the most difficult rating debates I have had in awhile, and the three stars feels…read morelow, as I would recommend this to friends and will be back...but there is a nuance to the experience had. First, Sizzling House sits around a plethora of amazing food options in the Mesa Asian District. It is a small eatery and very casual. We started with the dumplings and karage. These were where the rating dropped. I didn't find anything memorable about either... My friend ordered the tokontsu ramen with think noodles. I had a taste, and while I'd order it if wanting ramen, this was what I expect of good ramen. It hit the right notes on taste and the noodle s were cooked well, just nothing that would make me perk up if someone wanted to get ramen. The highlight, which would have made this a debate between 4 and 5 stars, and which I will go back for (already excited!), was the sizzling Angus beef plate with thick udon noodles. This was one of the better dishes I have had of late, and I am glad I got extra beef and opted for the black pepper sauce. The thinly sliced beef with the thick udon noodles was a perfect pairing, and I ate this much faster than I meant to, not leaving any leftovers despite the add ons. Food came out quick. Staff was friendly.

For months, this location has been on a radar based on seeing various Yelp friends post about this…read morelocation. I was intrigued for both their sushi selection and their cocktail menu. I figured a Sunday afternoon would be calm, so I decided to pop in for a solo lunch. What I Ordered: - Yuzu Mule: The drink was delicious and refreshing, so I ordered a second one. Definitely order if I return as well. - Hamachi Lime Roll: This roll had an odd texture to me, and ultimately, I grabbed the rest to go as it was a little off putting to me. The flavor was decent though I found myself wishing there was more crunch with tempura flakes or panko bread crumbs on top. - Crazy Roll: The winner between the two rolls in terms of flavor and preference. Though, I wish this roll had the spicy mayo the other one had. I'd definitely order again and ask for a side of spicy mayo that I could add to the roll. Love the soy paper option! As for ambiance? I thought country music was an incredibly odd choice for this establishment hence the 4 stars versus 5 star review. I'd prefer more traditional Japanese music, or heck, even some J-Rock over American country music. I'm guessing Sunday afternoon is a slower time, so it was employee choice. Overall, I'd visit again when in the area and recommend to friends/family.

I came in again and this is is during Arizona Chef's week 8/8/2026. It was $66 for 4 courses. You…read morecan choose 1-2 items per each course. Course 1: Hamachi Peach Crudo peach amazu / pickled daikon/ smoked tomato oil / red pepper. This dish was right in my alley! I love Hamachi, and peach! And this is my first time having this combo in a crudo. It was many flavors all combined in one dish. 10/10 . **Please add this dish to your permanent menu! Course 2: Spicy Scallop Futomaki/hokkaido scallop / benishoga / chili crisp/ takuan / wasabi mayo. This roll tastes great, scallop tastes fresh and I love the way it was seasoned. However the rice around it was too much that I couldn't taste the scallop fully. I wouldn't get this dish again because of the rice around it was too much. Course 3: Ocean Trout Mi-Cuit/ okinawa potato croquette / citrus cream/fried capers / crispy salmon skin. I love the cream and the capers in this dish. The fish is seared. Although not much flavor in the fish itself but because of the sauce, it complements the dish well. Course 4: Dessert - Yuzu Lychee Sorbet/vanilla whisky hojicha granita. Oh my gosh, this is my favorite dish! It was so good and refreshing! The yuzu sorbet was tart and creamy. And the hojicha ice underneath was delicious! I would come back to the restaurant just for this dish and the first dish!

5 stars all around. We absolutely love this place and share it with all of our friends…read more Food - great quality fish, big portions (the fish itself as well not just the dish), amazing taste. You literally can't go wrong with anything on the menu from appetizers to entrees to bento boxes. The boat is perfect for any and all celebrations and definitely feeds up to 4 people. Your bellies will leave happy Service - the friendliest group of people ever. They are quick and professional and ALWAYS a smile on their faces. Even though they're busy, they turn the tables quickly without ever making you feel like you're being rushed out Atmosphere - nice and cozy. Beautiful decor and it doesn't feel too crowded inside At the end of the day, you honestly just can't beat all day happy hour on Sundays. Simply the best!

My wife and I were looking on Yelp for a nearby casual sushi restaurant and found Sushi Rock &…read moreGrill. We walked in a weekday night and found the dining area quite small and full, except for their final open table next to the entrance. We took that spot and found out 'the hard way' they have those dastardly uncomfortable metal chairs. Not only is the seat firm and not cushioned, the bar that wraps around pinches in on your hip. We almost left but decided to tough it out. Our server was attentive and friendly and our order came out quite quickly. We ordered a few specialty rolls like their sweet potato roll, dragon roll and caterpillar roll. I also ordered a salmon sashimi. All of the rolls were well presented and best of all, tasty! It's not near the best sushi I've had, but it filled the craving we had. The wall murals and decor were simple but classy. We also noticed the noise level was good despite many people in a small space. Overall, this is a nice little neighborhood spot for sushi and worth a visit!

We live in Phoenix, but my wife gets her hair done in Mesa. We always look for someplace new to eat…read moreafterwards for dinner. I search Yelp for something, and Tampopo Ramen caught my eye. The reviews looked good, and I love Ramen, which isn't easy to find a place that makes good Ramen. This is a very small place, with the kitchen right there for all to see. And in the kitchen was one older woman, and seating, taking orders, and serving was one young man. This is a Tuesday early evening, so when we entered there was only one person eating. We got seated immediately , perused the menu, got some suggestions and placed our orders. The food came quickly, hot, and tasted amazing. I got the spicy kimche broth with pork belly and tofu, and noodles. This was amazing. The noodles are made in-house, and you can tell. The broth was so flavorful, and yes spicy as I like it. My wife got a cold noodle and chicken dish, which I tasted and would have been very happy with that. I think this may be the best Ramen restaurant in the metropolitan area. Not fancy, kind of what you would find in some town in Japan. You come here for the food, not the ambiance. But I'll take this over fancy surroundings and mediocre food every time. If you love home cooked Ramen done the way it has been done in families for centuries , then go try Tampopo Ramen.