It was Oco Time indeed as I had the "States" Oco, delicious savory goodness topped with tender…read morechunks of sweet and spicy beef! Twas a solo, business trip on a Friday night, so I was able to experience this place on full, local display. Sat at the sushi bar and I was able to watch the chef make my Oco personally. The only reason I left a star out is because as I sat at one of those bar spots, I was exposed to the back side of the deep fryer so not only was it warm but it was a touch scummy. It needed to be cleaned thoroughly. (To me that something you expect in Japanese culture is the expected cleanliness.) The service was not bad, perhaps not top notch, maybe due to the fact it was a full house with tables turning over. Overall well done and I will return.

A small space, 10 small table inside and 2 large tables outside covered patio…read more Their specialty is Okonomiyaki. It's fried noodles on top of a pile of cabbage, sauce, egg crepe, sauce, and other choice of topping, and (of course) sauce. I ordered the "Japanese", pork and mushroom with sweet and spicy sauce. When I got it. I thought to myself that I needed a straw for the sauce. I would order again and try the other flavors, but less sauce. We also ate the "fish sticks", cooked spicy tuna, with spicy sauce on top. Not bad The secret to good sushi is the rice, and fresh ingredients. The fish was fine. The rice was not too sweet and the right consistency. Not bad. The service was great. Very attentive and plenty of help. The atmosphere was pleasing. It space must have been a Latin style restaurant cuz it has kind of a Latin vibe. Regardless it was a good time and good food. On a humorous note, I noticed we were the only Asians, other than the owners, in the restaurant. That's was concerning. . But I'm glad we got over it. There aren't many Asians here.

My first time trying this restaurant. I ordered online to go and it was ready when i got there,…read moreAbout 15 minutes. The young man working the register was very friendly and it was busy. It's looks like a hole in the wall from the outside but every table was full . I ordered hot and sour soup, fried rice, chow mein, lemon, chicken, and sweet and sour pork. They did not out the sauce in the sweet and sour pork or lemon chicken which was great as I live about an hour away. So when I got back home I just heated up the food in my walk with the sauce and it was so good, tasted like it was just made. I was very impressed with all the dishes, they were all great. Will definitely be going back.

I was in a motel and didn't want to go out, so I did DoorDash. I ordered the wor wonton soup, the…read moregarlic chicken, with a side order of white rice. The order comes quickly, and the food is very hot. The soup was excellent. A huge container with lots of goodies! The broth was delicious. The veggies were done. Well, the wontons were tender and delicious, and there were plenty of the pork, chicken, and shrimp, and they were also done very well. The garlic chicken was just as good. I could smell the garlic as soon as I opened the container. There was plenty of rice, the chicken was tender, and the veggies were just right. The rice was done perfectly, and it went with the Dish very very well. I had enough soup and garlic chicken to have a nice breakfast as well. The price was reasonable considering I got two meals out of it. The only thing I could say, was they could see that it was a DoorDash order, but I don't know if they could see that it was going to a motel. If they could see that, they should've realized that most motels don't have bowls or plates The garlic chicken and the rice came in small "to go containers", and I had no plates or anything, so it made it kind of hard to eat. The next time I order from this place, I will ask them to include a to go tray. I will order from this place again. Thank you.

Solid Japanese style restaurant serving beautifully curated and thoughtfully prepared small dishes…read morein a seemingly unexpected location on the Mendocino / Sonoma coast ! We recently relocated to Sonoma county (The Sea Ranch) from Silicon Valley (Menlo Park) and have had some nice meals along the coast since we moved here FT (Harbor House, Ledford House etc) but this little spot is a real gem. Friends recommended it so we had a double date night and filled the table with all sorts of goodies. Great evening and food. Highly recommended. Small, simply situated on a very quiet street in Point Arena. A few doors down from a decent locally sourced weed shop (also worth a visit BTW), and a local fish monger (Point Arena is a commercial fishing port) and solid local bakery (Pelican), this excellent restaurant serves up a variety of rotating locally sourced small plates and yakatori style grilled meats and veggies as well as some raw fish and stews as well. Highlights were the sashimi, the fish roe on rice, the grilled pork belly, the grilled cabbage salad, the tempura shrooms and the fried chicken oysters as well as the grilled chicken thighs. All excellent. They have a nice selection of saki's as well (we had 2 small bottles to share $20/each) and to close the meal we had the Matcha ice cream with passion fruit ! All in for 4 people including tax and tip $250...which in today's world seemed very fair to me. Great meal and great vibe overall. Chef/owners apparently have strong training and work experience in Japanese settings and fine dining restaurants- which may explain why this place does very simple things so well... Make a reservation on the weekends otherwise you'll miss out or end up eating at the bar. There are certainly worse things to do than that...however, trust me. Visit here and thank me later. Well done Izakaya Gama ! We will be back. This will undoubtedly be on our regular "locals dining out rotation" now. Bravo Izakaya Gama !

Izakaya Gama was a fantastic surprise, especially for the location. The food was genuinely…read moredelicious, and I'd even argue it's impressively authentic--no Japanese staff, but absolutely Japanese-level execution. Every dish landed. Fried, grilled, steamed, raw... not a single miss. We were staying just up the block on a short getaway, and this ended up being one of the most memorable parts of the trip. At one point we were talking about Rintaro in SF, and the chef overheard us--she mentioned he knew the folks there and spoke highly of them. Honestly, after eating here, I think Gama is better, and at a much friendlier price point. Warm atmosphere, great food, and a chef who clearly cares about what they're doing. This place is a win all around.

Food was pretty damn fire! But price was ridiculous. Not sure about the turtle tank inside the…read morerestaurant but whatever I won't judge. The lady working was super sweet.

First off, it's 90 degrees outside and the AC in here is amazing. Soft music in the background is…read morepretty sweet too. This place is family owned amd operated and it shows in the effort they put in gor sure! A buddy and I had a rainbow roll and a spicy tuna roll, amd both werr absolutely top shelf. The owner is very friendly, the service is fast and super friendly. I have absolutely no idea why O'Haru had a 2.7 star rating but this is my third time here this month alone and it's been great every I've ever been here!

Even though I was having a major sushi craving and wanted to love this place, I just had a terrible…read moreexperience. I got a spicy tuna roll and the creamy karaage chicken and both were inedible. The chicken was all breading and no chicken and I later realized that the bottom of the container was marked with yesterday's date as the expiration date. I have literally never left food on my plate with even mediocre sushi but the spicy tuna roll tasted like it was also old and I had to throw it away after one piece. If I can say something nice, the check out person was kind and their drink selection was decent. Bad food though

This little place was recommended by my coworker today. I don't know the area very well and she…read moreraved about this place and the restaurant next door. IT's TIME is a pre-made sushi place where u will find a good assortment of sushi plates or terriaki bowls. I went for the sashimi and California roll duo. The fish was very fresh and I was amazed at the huge pieces of sashimi I received! The prices are reasonable, packaging states time it was packaged that day and overall, I had a really good experience. I will be back!!

What a lovely treat and highly authentic ramen spot in Ukiah / mendo. So worth the drive and…read morestopping here. V was super fantastic and recommended the spicy beef for me. Delish. 5 stars I'll haloing make the 1.5 hour drive from the coast to eat here again!

The owner is super nice and friendly! A lovely atmosphere inside, well lit and decorated…read more The seared tuna entree was delicious. The tonkatsu ramen is definitely not authentic Japanese flavor, but more nutty and less heavy feeling which was great. The food presentation is awesome and everything tasted fresh and clean. The kimchi, although also not authentic to traditional kimchi as it is vegan (no fermented fish paste), was fresh and great try try as well. Highly recommend!

Great restaurant good food They greet you immediately as you…read moreenter Excellent service Excellent food

I was in town for the day. Hard to find a food spot to eat in small towns. From the reviews this…read moreplace seemed like a good choice. The food was really good! I had the lemon chicken and beef Mongolian! This was a great spot to end a long work day! The staff was attentive and I'm pretty sure the owner was giving out free ice cream to everyone for Mother's Day. He was very nice and thankful for the business. Glad I stopped in!

Totally worth the drive the noodles on the Ramen soup where amazing definitely a healthy and…read moredelicious version of Ramen love it! Pork belly was to die for. Cute Lil spot to enjoy a nice bowl of Ramen service was great our food came out pretty quick and she was very attentive.

My favorite place to eat when I come to Willits for work!!! After being in the airport and…read moretraveling all day, I look forward to the small dining experience. It's warm and welcoming! I went about 8 months ago and the waiter that took my order, brought me the wrong ramen bowl. It was still delicious, just unfortunate that he wasn't really listening. And then I went a few months ago and was disappointed because the waitress had just received multiple to go orders and she told me I would have to come back. At the time I was a bit frustrated and decided I wouldn't go back. I'll be honest I was a bit hangry. I just got in town and gave it another chance! So glad I did! I ordered the Tonkatsu ramen. Delicious. Savory. Exactly what I wanted on a rainy dark day! I've also had the Ford Ranch Filet mignon ramen, which was also savory and warming. I didn't have the experience of too much chimichurri. I always get the spice bomb. I'm glad I went back! Still my favorite place to go to when I get into town! Thank you!!!

I came here to have dinner and I was surprised how good and fresh the sushi was. The customer…read moreservice was amazing, very helpful and friendly. Good vibe. 5 STARS.

Amazing experience and probably one of the best casual sushi places in North Bay…read more The fish is incredibly fresh and the staff are just the right amount of attentive. We ordered: Miso Black Code Appetizer Sashimi Moriwase Saba Sashimi Hokkigai Sashimi Nigiri Moriwase Saba Nigiri Unagi Nigiri Ikura Nigiri Triple Tuna hand roll The miso black cod was perfect for my fish loving toddler who is a little too young to enjoy the raw fish. Nigiri was perfectly fresh and the sashimi was thick and generous.

Jyun Kang Vegetarian - A Meal That Quietly Resets You…read more Some meals speak in flavor. This one speaks in quiet. Jyun Kang is not modern plant-based cuisine. It isn't creative, trendy, or reinvented. This is the kind of vegetarian cooking that comes from older traditions - simple, steady, and designed to calm you more than impress you. And maybe that's why the dining room is always full. White, Black, Indian, Asian - everyone sits at the same wooden tables, eating the same humble dishes with an ease that feels rare these days. The Food: Old-School, Temple-Style, and Intentionally Quiet Nothing here tries to stand out. The dishes are: * lightly seasoned * clean and balanced * tofu, vegetables, and wheat gluten prepared the way temple kitchens have done for decades * no heavy oil, no aggressive spices, no sharp flavors It's not meant to overwhelm you. It's meant to lower the noise inside you. In a strange way, the quietness is the flavor. This is the type of meal where your nervous system shifts down a gear without you realizing it. The Atmosphere: A Dining Room Wrapped in Calm Steps away from the main courtyard of the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, the restaurant feels like an extension of the grounds themselves. Light streams in softly. People speak gently. Even the clinking of dishes feels slower, more deliberate. Eating here isn't just eating - it's entering a different pace of life. A White Peacock After Lunch After the meal, a white peacock walked across the courtyard - unhurried, soft-footed, almost unreal in how quietly it moved. White peacocks are often considered auspicious, but even without any symbolism, the moment felt grounding - a small, unexpected pause that matched the tone of the meal. Not many restaurants offer you that. The Walk Afterward Part of the experience is what happens once you step outside: * walking past tall trees * seeing peacocks on rooftops * watching families stroll through the open grounds * letting your mind cool in the same way your body just did This isn't a restaurant visit. It's a reset. Verdict: A Place That Nourishes More Than Hunger Jyun Kang serves exactly what it intends to serve: pure, old-style temple vegetarian food, quietly and consistently. It won't dazzle you, but it will steady you. And sometimes, that is worth more than flavor. If you want boldness, go elsewhere. If you want a meal that lowers the volume of your day - come here. Dr. C Leica-Focused Flavor Documentation Bay Area | Ukiah | Wherever Stillness Lives

This nice little restaurant is nested within the city of ten thousand Buddha. It only accepts cash…read more Tiny place with limited tables. But it is very clean and folks working here are like machines! They are super efficient! I sat down with menu, within a minute, my order was taken. There are free books at the counter for reading. Shortly after, food was served. I got the basil mushroom with brown rice and tea. Flavor was nice! Mushroom somehow shines through the basil seasoning. Love it! Plan to visit the temple again tmrw and will dine here again!