Sashimi was great, very yummy Yellowtail. Service was good too. We will go back on our next visit…read moreto Anchorage!

As a Hawai'i Native, its hard to find great sushi outside of Hawai'i (other than Japan of course!),…read morebut we were craving sushi, so I turned to Yelp and we ended up at Miso Sushi. When we arrived, the parking lot was pretty small and seemed like it could fill up quickly during peak hours. We had to wait about 5 minutes for a table to be cleared before we could be seated. Once we sat down, I immediately noticed how sticky everything was! The table, the menus, and even the soy sauce (or "shoyu" for all my Hawai'i people) were noticeably sticky! The booth seats were also cracked. Luckily I was wearing long jeans so it didn't bother me too much. Normally, I don't mind a little noise, but the restaurant was extremely loud. Everyone around us seemed to be talking at full volume, to the point where we could hear entire conversations from other tables. It definitely took away from the overall dining experience and vibe. As for the service, it was underwhelming. Our drinks were never refilled, not even once, and we had to go without refills for the entire meal. I also noticed some of the staff eating behind the sushi bar while they were still working, which I found a little off-putting and unprofessional. We started with the garlic edamame, which was loaded with garlic, something I personally love. Unfortunately, the edamame itself was mushy and overcooked. We also ordered a shrimp tempura roll, combination fried rice, and a bulgogi bento. The shrimp tempura roll was decent and ended up being the best dish we ordered. The bulgogi bento, was VERY sweet, a little too sweet for my preference. The salad dressing wasn't anything particularly special, and the tempura was just okay. Overall, I really wanted to love this place, especially because I'm always on the hunt for good sushi outside of Hawai'i, but unfortunately, the food and overall atmosphere didn't quite meet my expectations. There were some decent dishes, but I don't think this will be a spot we rush back to.

I've been sitting here with my party for 45 minutes. Every one else has their food and is…read morefinishing up. I'm still waiting for my food. Not only that, she had brought out my bowl of rice prematurely, and without asking if I had touched it or wanted it, she took it and gave it to another person at our table. Disgusting.

I haven't had a bad experience at ReHaru to date. The restaurant is clean. The service is always…read morefriendly and the food is always good. When you enter the front doors the gentlemen behind the sushi counter says, "hello." We were seated quickly and bowls of hot miso soup are brought out. Our order consisted of deep fried gyoza, spicy tuna roll, and beef yakisoba. Each dish was as it should be, flavorful and fresh. Next time I am getting the chicken yakisoba. It's always a fave.

Incredible quality of sushi, especially the Toro and Otoro. Wonderful service. Excellent sake.read more

Don't judge this by the outside. Before you walk in you will hesitate. Inside it's clean, modern…read morewith adjustable tables and hot pot centers. We had a couple of roles and the pork udon. The later was very good. Service is attentive. Highly recommended.

I've been here a couple of times when I've craved ramen and it's not bad. The service was…read moreexcellent. Very nice staff and attentive and judging by all the people that waited to get in at opening, they are popular. The atmosphere was pleasant enough, clean and good lighting. Back to the ramen, I know I said it was good but I've lived in Hawaii where there are many ramen restaurants and was looking for different flavor profiles for their broth that I have found on the islands perhaps. This is definitely a "me thing" as I have a couple of friends who absolutely love this place. I would come again since Anchorage's options are limited as well as I know I'll receive good service.

Overall SOLID 4 Stars!…read more There are about half dozen Japanese restaurants in Anchorage, and after reviewing them on Yelp, we decided to visit this establishment. Ambiance 4 Stars - The restaurant is quaint and has limited seating (about dozen tables) and 6 bar seats. When you entered, the decorum feels like you have been transported to Japan and are eating at a local restaurant for the average hardworking people. I felt comfortable and relaxed. Lucky for us, we were able to be seated immediately because when it gets busy, there will be line out the door. And in 20 degree weather, that's not my cup of "matcha" tea. LOL! Service 4 Stars - I believe the restaurant is family owned and operated. Limited staff but the friendly, fast and efficient. Our server recommended several dishes which we ordered on a cold night. Only "ding" to our server was she didn't ask about our drinks. We were served water but she didn't take our drink order which was fine because of the yummy noodle broth we ordered. This place specializes in Japanese noodles, so don't expect a Hibachi show or variety of different sushi options. Their sushi option is very limited and you are not going to order teriyaki chicken with fried rice here. The star of the show are Japanese inspired noodle dishes and Katsu (deep fried Pork or Chicken). Food SOLID 4 Stars - We ordered Four dishes 1. 3 Stars - Pork Katsu - deep fried panko coated Pork with a tiny accompaniment of sliced cabbage. The Tonkatsu sauce (made of ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, and garlic), was liberally squeezed on the top of the dish. It was good but parts of the meat was slightly dry and the panko had a slight burnt taste to it. Possibly it was left in the fryer a little bit longer than it should. 2. 4 Stars - Kimchi Pork Tonkutso Miso Ramen Kimchi inspired w Chasu (pork belly), bean sprouts, green onions, one halved hard boiled egg, garlic flakes and ramen noodles. The ramen were al dente, had a slight chewy texture and it was a great way to soaked up the Miso broth. The miso broth was light and clear. Not as fatty or heavy as some other broths can be but had a wonderful flavor due to the other ingredients in it. This dish is loaded with Kimchi, so it might get a spicy. The Pork Katsu was a great palate cleanser to the kimchi heat. 2. 4 Stars Shoyu Ramen - same ingredients as above without the Kimchi. Also, is it chicken broth with soy sauce. The broth is light, slightly salty, and darker due to the added soy sauce. 3. 4 Stars Naruto Udon - chicken broth, shiitake mushrooms, freshly ground ginger and garlic, seaweed paper, green onions and bean sprouts. The rice based Udon noodles were thick and slippery. At times, they are hard to use with the chopsticks. The chicken broth has a wonderful Umami taste due to the earthy shiitake mushrooms. If you want more a vegetarian meal, this dish is the one. Even though they serve noodle soup dishes, don't forget to try their Japanese / Korean Curry dishes too. I will definitely be back to taste their curry dishes or appetizers like Gyoza and possibly get the Pork Katsu again just to try one more time. Also, there is a Combo Option for additional cost. I combine the Pork Katsu with the Kimchi Tonkutso for an additional $7. Check with your server or look on the menu. The prices and dish items may change later on. Enjoy!

We had the chance to check out Whisky & Ramen during our day in Anchorage, and it was a great…read moreexperience. The room has a high-energy, lively vibe without ever feeling overwhelmingly loud, and you can tell why the chef earned a James Beard nomination. You definitely need a reservation; they have a few walk-in spots, but they go very fast, so you will want to get there right when doors open if you do not have one booked. The beverage menu is very well done, with great cocktails and thoughtful mocktails that felt just as crafted. For food, our starters set a high bar; the pork buns, pickles, and octopus were all flavorful and well prepared. The ramen itself was delicious and hits the spot in the Alaska weather, with deep, tasty broths and bold flavors throughout. The Dark Horse was especially good. We did not have room left for dessert, but the savory side of the menu more than delivered.

Wow Anchorage, what a great spot you have in Whisky and Ramen. My husband and I went on a Saturday…read more They state on their website they do seat equal parts walk ins and reservations so we gave it a go even though we didn't have reservations. We came a little after opening at 5:15 and were seated at a table immediately. Larger groups may have trouble without a reservation. Everything was phenomenal. My husband had a couple cocktails and I had a couple NA cocktails. I was really impressed with the NA cocktails -- they were complex in flavor and not overly sweet. Husband was also impressed with his drinks. For appetizers we got the pickles, pork buns and takoyaki. In my opinion the pork buns are the way to go. I also enjoyed the pickles and there were a good garnish with other dishes. For ramens we got the dark horse and Tokyo rich tsukemen. Wow wow wow, they were simply excellent. The broths had so much flavor. The tsukemen was a fun dish with having to assemble it yourself and dip food into the broth. Pork belly serving was very generous. Some of the best ramen I have ever had. If you are in anchorage you need to eat here!

My friend found this sushi spot for dinner before we flew out. We split the sushi deluxe and sakura…read moresushi which both come with miso soup and salad. The service was pretty slow but they gave us edamame and a cream puff dessert which was appreciated. The restaurant was busy and seemed like just two people were working. The food was all really solid and I left with a full belly.

Trivia: Miso, or fermented ______ paste, is the primary ingredient in miso soup…read more Complimentary tea. Complimentary dessert. Delightful food. - I went for gyoza to start and the beef teriyaki meal. Sides included rice, miso soup, and veggies. A tasty pastry morsel for dessert. There was plenty of food. Enough for lunch the next day. Wonderful service. It might be a little weird to comment on this, but the parking lot was very dark and the path, icy, which made for an interesting egress.

Great Ramen! I love a thick and creamy broth, and the spicy…read moreTonkotsu didn't disappoint. I'll admit, the spiciness did take away a little from the rich, warm taste. My husband got the normal one and that broth seemed a little thicker/richer than mine. But you really can't go wrong with either! Totally recommend coming here. You walk in, order at the kiosk, take a number and have a seat. Enjoy!

Delicious ramen freshly made. Self order at a kiosk and the food comes out quick. Kind of wish the…read morehot tea was refillable or came with a pot, but otherwise no complaints. Perfect for a rainy day :)

I wanted to love this place so bad, but it was just ok. The wait is worse than the reviews say…read more He literally works on 1 item at a time, and even though the table next to me ordered the same special sake with the salmon fin, he only made 1 sake at a time. Mine may have showed up 20mins after my neighbor's. The quality of the food items were just ok. I had comparable sushi at another sushi restaurant a few blocks away. -Idiot Fish: The most exciting thing was the name. It was a pretty firm fish, no fat, and quite a few bones. -Sashimi Platter: 6 types, with 2 each. We got mackerel, yellowtail, tuna, salmon, white fish (snapper?), and octopus. -King Crab Roll: What I thought was the imitation crab was actually real crab. The coloring was so ...fake looking. It's not a bad roll, but I'm not sure the flavor of the crab came through. -Beef Steak Japanese Style: Big dish but awful cut of meat and had a semi off taste. Either freezer burn or the fridge. It was full of sinew and super chewy. -Herring Roe on Seaweed: This had a strange bitter aftertaste. I couldn't eat the beef after having this, it made the beef bitter too. It was a super fun texture though. Very snappy, very poppy. Only come here if you absolutely have the time for it. My dinner took about 3 hours, and there were 5 other tables.

Been wanting to try this little spot out for quite some time! This very small, hometown izakaya…read moretucked downtown has been serving up delicious and flavorful Japanese food with warm hospitality for many years -- and it shows. Each dish is made with care and heart, the kind of comfort Japanese food that will have me returning. The hot sake and special sake (with salmon fin) were awesome -- a must-try! Downside: the wait for food and service can be very long, but Sam's a one-man operation -- and absolutely worth the patience! If you plan on bringing three or more people, be sure to reserve seating ahead of time. I definitely need to try the ramen menu next!

Oh wow - we bought some food from the truck. It was delicious. We had the fresh rolls, fried rolls…read moreand sticky rice. All of this was so good - I wasn't expecting it. The fried rolls had a little bit of spice, which I appreciated. The service was quick and the lady at the window was really nice.

The chicken skewers are my favorite!! Amazing flavor, good value, will buy again. If you haven't…read moretried them, I highly recommend, their food is delicious.