Spokane's food scene just got a great addition with Nekojita. Inspired by the owner's travels throughout Japan, every dish and drink offers an authentic taste of the culture. The quality here is excellent. They craft house-made noodles using an ancient revived flour, sourcing all ingredients locally, including meats, eggs, and peppers from the Spokane area. Each beautiful bowl is a complete, filling meal. Prices reflect the artistry and premium local ingredients, ensuring you will not leave hungry. The open style restaurant has a fun vibe with great music to boot. Since the owner keeps traveling, the menu continues to evolve, making it a spot to visit frequently. The place gets hoppin fast, so definitely book a reservation through their website. Thank you Nekojita. read more

Nekojita Ramen - Menu 5.21.2026 - Japanese Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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If you're looking for a unique dining experience, Nekojita Ramen & Japanese Inspired Street Food is absolutely worth checking out. I got there a little early (around 4:50pm), and right when 5 hit, the doors opened and the place immediately started filling up. That alone set a really good tone for the night. The space has a super cool vibe it transforms in the evening into this intimate, speakeasy-style ramen spot, and it honestly feels really special. I started with the sake BMB pickles, which were super refreshing and a great way to begin the meal. For my main, I had the smoked pork belly ramen. The broth was rich, layered, and full of flavor without feeling heavy. Everything tasted really fresh, and you can tell there's a lot of care that goes into each dish. For dessert, I had the yuzu cheesecake, which was light, citrusy, and the perfect way to finish the meal. The service was also amazing friendly, attentive, and just overall really welcoming. Michaela made my drinks and took great care of me throughout the experience. One thing to note: the place filled up FAST. By the time I left, it was completely booked, so I'd definitely recommend a reservation, especially on weekends. I also really love the meaning behind the name. "Nekojita" means "cat's tongue" in Japanese, referring to someone who can't handle super hot food. It's a clever nod to that moment of waiting for ramen to cool just enough to enjoy. Overall, it's a really fun, memorable spot with great food, great energy, and a unique concept. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Bucket list location this evening! The Eat Meet crew finally made it to the highly anticipated @nekojita.ramen at @inland_pacific_kitchen . It's one thing this kitchen knows and that's FLAVOR! The creativity and hospitality are the icing and cherry on top. Located in the historic Washington Cracker Co. they offer Japan street inspired food and spirits from the team at @hogwash_whiskey_den from downstairs. The interior and layout is so unique in IPK and always enjoy the vibe. We shared a starter and each tried a different bowl of ramen, all of which have their house made alkaline noodles. Make a reservation ASAP! . . . nekojita milk punch plantaray 3 star rum, pandan liqueur, absinthe, overproof rum, pineapple, lime, mango, toasted rice tea, curry leaf, clarified wtih coconut milk. . osaka okonomiyaki savory cabbage pancake, bottom bacon, chicharrones, fennel apple slaw, nagaimo, negi, house bbq, kewpie, katsuobushi, furikake. . wagyu whisky shoyu sliced *wagyu eye of round, local chintan bone dashi, whisky shoyu tare, white truffle oil, hickory smoked black pepper, togarashi, bamboo, *soft egg **wagyu is served pink**. . golden gai smoked pork belly, local chintan bone dashi, whisky shoyu tare, aromatic anchovy oil, porcini mushroom, togarashi, *soft egg. . dantanmen IPK kurobuta pork chorizo, local chintan bone dashi, toasted sesame tare, sichuan chili oil, baby bok choy, roasted brussels, *soft egg. . chocolate mochi donuts mint glaze, seasonal compote, confectiones. read more

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Such. A. GREAT!!! FOOD FIND!!! I LOVE this place! The whole vibe and experience is just right. read more

Nekojita Ramen - Steelhead ramen - Japanese Near Me - Spokane, Washington

I try not to rate a place low unless I have tried it more than once, and I really tried to give Nekojita a shot on 2 different occasions. Both times, I booked well in advance as I noticed the reservations were always weeks out. On both occasions (booked out 2 weeks in advance and 1 month, respectively), we were seated at the bar. You would think that with reservations, actual seating would have been offered...There is nowhere to specify that you want real seats and not bar seating. The first reservation was a catch-up dinner with my friend, so we were fine with the bar seating. She noted it was odd that a reservation was seated at the bar, but we were excited to try Nekojita out for the first time and brushed it off (left spending over $100 total). My second reservation was on Valentine's Day, and it was a mood-killer to be seated at the bar and have to look at all of the other couples getting real seating. I was honestly frustrated because, although I booked well in advanced this still happened. No accommodation could be made because the place was packed. Their reservation portal only asks for contact info, the date and time you'll be joining them, and if there are any allergy restrictions - nowhere to say "Hey, I want a real seat!". On to the food. Respectfully, it wasn't anything special. The reason I returned was that my boyfriend really wanted to check it out. On my first visit, I got the Dantanmen, and the chorizo was quite overpowering in the whole dish. I ended up scooping it out. The noodles were great, and I do commend them on that. My friend ordered the pork & "ube" gyoza. In my culture, Ube is a pretty important ingredient, so we were excited to try it, only for the Ube to be used as food coloring... At that point, it should have been called "purple pork gyoza" and then mentioned that the Ube was used for coloring. You couldn't even taste the Ube, so I'm unsure why they put it in the title when they used it like a garnish. I believe the execution really missed the mark. And on the second visit, my boyfriend and I shared the Osaka okonomiyaki which was really good! The bacon was very thick and the sauces we're delicious. I just don't think the temperature was hot enough to make the Katsuobushi "wave" but it was still our favorite from the night. We both ordered ramen. Again, the noodles were bomb. I enjoyed my ramen - the Golden Gai. I wasn't too thrilled that you had to order so many sides that would normally be included at other ramen spots. The broth and egg were good - though I like my soft-boiled eggs more jammy. My boyfriend ordered the Wagyu Whiskey Shoyu ramen, and he made the mistake of ordering the "hot oil" as a side. It was not spicy at all and was quite salty, which tainted the whole bowl of ramen similar to the chorizo. We were expecting it on the side, but instead, they dumped it all over the wagyu, which then compromised the flavor of the meat. He tried powering through it so as not to waste wagyu, but it was so salty. His ramen was also a bit cold...which was odd because we were seated across from the kitchen area, maybe it's because the wagyu is raw? Either way, not too good. We spent over $120 on this visit before tip. I wish there was a way to just order a standard bowl here without it costing $25. The drinks were good on both occasions. On the first visit, we tried the "Nekokita milk punch" & the nekoesspuresso (something like that) and both were delicious, the first drink was also savory? Which I liked and the second was their version of an espresso martini. The Milk punch, unlike the "gyoza" had another SEA flavor, but one you could actually taste - Pandan! And that was quite pleasant. We also ordered some of their sake, as it's one of my favorites, but at $14 for a tiny glass, I wouldn't order it again. On the second visit, my boyfriend ordered the Spokane Hai, and I got the Neko cha cha. Both drinks were done really well. The foam on the Neko cha cha was delicious. Stopping in for a drink might be the move... but a meal? I say no. All in all, I don't think we will be coming back for food, but I might for a drink. Spending over $100 when you're stuck sitting at a bar isn't worth it and you can't really walk in without a reservation, so if you want ramen, just hit up King of Ramen. read more

Nekojita Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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This is a fairly new Ramen house in Spokane that I highly recommend. The food is very tasty, flavorful and delicious. The service is just as excellent as the food. This place is not very big, so for its size it is very busy and I recommend you make reservations even if it's for just one. The ambiance is very chill with dim lighting but the atmosphere is live with tons of smiles, music and conversations amongst all in the restaurant. If you like ramen this is a must try and if you're lucky anime it might be playing on the wall off of a projector. read more

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The service was great. The table size is a little off, no deduction for that, but it's noticeable how far the person across from you is. I ordered the wagyu ramen. The star of the dish was the noodles. The egg was also excellent. The broth is high-quality and on the richer side. I believe this is the best ramen in town, but my second favorite. read more