Honestly the food was really good. And I feel like this has been the best ramen I've had in…read moreJacksonville. The chicken karaage was probably my favorite of the night. It was super crispy, but the meat was still so juicy. And the sweet and creamy sauces just finished the perfect bite. The ramens were pretty solid too. The matcha broth was super creamy and light. And the tonkotsu was so flavorful, with really tender chashu and a perfectly soft boiled egg. Plus the noodles were a really good texture. The restaurant itself is really cute too. They also have a convenience store type of ramen station in the front, which I really want to try. As well as a little arcade game that you can play in the front while you wait to be seated. However, I was really not a fan of the service. It's nothing really against the servers because they were super nice, but they just seemed so frazzled. We arrived around an hour before closing, but it took forever for us to be seated, despite seeing a few empty tables around. By the time we were seated, we were told kitchen would be closing in two minutes, so we had to hurry and put in our orders. All of that was fine and I didn't mind. But what I did mind was that our waitress checked our order twice when we first have it. And she came back to our table within the next five minutes to check our orders again for a third time to make sure she had down what we wanted. I wanted the matcha ramen and was most looking forward to having some chashu and egg. So she confirmed my order three times that I wanted matcha ramen. But when it came out, she gave me the vegetable bowl. I knew the kitchen had closed at that point, so I just ate it, but I was really disappointed. (I did get to try a bite of my friends egg and chashu, which also didn't really help because it was so good and made me wish mine came with those even more.) When we were finished eating, it took forever for the checks to come out. This I also didn't mind that much, because the servers, again, looked really frazzled trying to close up. But at this point we had waited until well after their closing time, so part of me was hoping they could just close us out first and then finish closing down the place. I think we waited at least half an hour from when we first asked for the check (at which point we had already been waiting a while) to when we finally got our cards back. I did see they charged me for the vegetable version of the matcha ramen so it was whatever, but then also I was confused - so it wasn't a mix up in the kitchen, she rang it up as the vegetable one from the beginning! Even though I never mentioned it and she never said vegetable when confirming my order. It was a dollar less to get tofu instead of an egg and chashu which doesn't seem worth it. Writing this all out, I'm sorry to rant, because the food really was good. And looking at other reviews, it looks like the service is usually pretty good. But again, it was just disappointing. That being said, I am really hoping it was a one off thing because I would go again and try some other menu items too.

I just had a late lunch in MODU Ramen yesterday and I was thoroughly impressed…read more The first thing was the Service... the waitress was welcoming and attentive throughout the meal. She was patient as my wife and I and a few friends reviewed the large menu with her, and followed up throughout our meal. The second was the food We started with sharing an appetizer of garlic soy fried chicken wings and dumplings...very tasty Then I had Tonkotsu Ramen and my wife had tempura udon... both were large servings, with home made noodles and a favorable pork broth with fresh vegetables. Mine had a 3 pieces of a thick cut pork and egg in the broth what was really surprising was when the dessert came... I think it was called mango Bing Soo... What it is, is a huge bowl of shaved ice with Mango and cream. It was delicious... and perfect for after the main dish we ordered... and I would go there just to get that dessert alone.... I don't normally take my time to recommend a place but I recommend this one as a find .. highly

The food is great specially the Ramen. A bit expensive but the food quality never fails. It's…read moremostly an evening restaurant with a happy hour. I've never had the opportunity to sit there and eat, pretty much take out. My daughter and I both love Various aspects of the menu Comm I'm more inclined towards the and wings. She's a vegetarian. When in doubt I Domu.

Visited Friday evening with a friend. We ordered the wings, richy rich ramen and a few drinks…read more For starters the service was SO SLOW. We were there for over 2 hours that's how slow it was. They offer bar seating but forget to mention that the bartenders will ignore you and you'll need to get their attention to get ANYTHING. Water... had to ask. Silverware... had to ask. To place an order for appetizers... had to ask. To place an order for drinks... had to ask. To place an order for entrees... had to ask. For the check... had to ask. Love to feel like a bother and paying for it at the same time But really I have never visited this location and has good or great service. Most importantly after spending so much time here my friend and I both spent the night up sick. Not sure if it was from the wings or the ramen but it seemed we both had a slight case of food poisoning. Overall save yourself the time and drive to other ramen places available in Jax, as there are much better ones that won't leave you sick.

Such a cute spot! Food is super flavorful and the staff is great. The fluffy pancake dessert was so…read moregood! Also, tried the buns and the curry! Super tasty and they have a great drink selection. Can't wait to go back and they sandwiches!

UMAMI Japanese Curry & Ramen is a fun little spot with a great atmosphere. The decor is unique and…read moreplayful, and the restaurant has a small, intimate feel that makes it a nice place for a casual meal. The service was good, friendly and attentive. The ramen portions were definitely generous and, while the prices are a little higher, the serving size helps justify the cost. The ramen itself had a lot of flavor, but I did find it on the salty side. Overall, it's a cute spot worth checking out for the experience, the atmosphere, and a filling bowl of ramen.

Absolutely incredible experience at Zen Pho & Noodles. The staff was extremely welcoming from the…read moremoment we walked in, and the restaurant itself is spacious with a really cute, relaxing atmosphere. The food was phenomenal. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. You can truly tell they focus on quality ingredients and authentic preparation. Every dish came out hot, fresh, and beautifully presented. This is easily some of the best noodle and Asian cuisine I've had in Jacksonville. The portions were generous and reasonably priced for the amount of food you receive. Definitely worth the visit and I'll absolutely be coming back.

I love Zen Pho! The food is always great. Tonight I had the #1 Pho with everything. The broth…read moreitself is amazing. The meats are all top grade and butter tender. I also had the fresh Summer Rolls with grilled pork and shrimp. Thier grilled pork is so good as are the always fresh tasting shrimp. My server this evening was a young man from Vietnam named Quin. He was so warm and welcoming with a big smile. He also did a great job w the service!

This place has the highest quality sushi rolls of anywhere in Jax. While it's true they don't have…read moreas many options, the rolls they do offer are tall, stuffed full with very fresh fish, and not overly rice heavy. The build your own poke is also one of my go-to choices and their ramen bowls will give you delicious leftovers for days! Basically it'd hard to go wrong here. Other random side notes are that they're closed Monday (which i forget alot) & their miso soup is made with a more savory (bone?) broth that I'm used too- not a bad thing, it just surprised me. In sum, if I were on death row I might just have to get a philly roll from here as my last meal.

I eat a lot of ramen, I love it. Tokyo Ramen's Tokyo Ramen dish is probably the best I've had in…read moreover 10 years since moving around the country. It's like a hug in a bowl; all the ingredients complement each other and the broth is just so good on its own, I could drink it alone. I'm a fan of a little spice so I asked for 1/2 the normal amount used to spice things up... but honestly the broth is just SOOO good on its own; it needs nothing. The noodles themselves are also really good; some places have noodles that can taste a little "cardboard-y" - but not at Tokyo Ramen. What else? Service: friendly and fast... Cleanliness of the restaurant: supreme (I think you could literally eat off the floors if health code allowed).

The food is the best and amazing the staff rocks so helpful and sweet speaks good English very…read morehelpful happy wonderful it is so clean and organized they always after every customer so amazing unbelievable incredible make the best food and incredible inspiring I love coming here and have fun and relax catch with friends and family enjoy the weather and food enjoy fresh made food always delicious yummy awesome! From Lauren

Well our small UYE group got together on this evening to check out Ten Seconds Rice Noodle & Ramen…read more Jimmy, Lea, Goldie and I have found some real gems at times, but I think we like most to share some time and fellowship with each other. I rate it as a pretty good Asian restaurant with some minor flaws that can be easily fixed. BUT! I'll say up front that I didn't find any flaws with my meal and chosen beverage! Yes, I would certainly eat or do takeout here again! The good here, were the meals. The ramen, hibachi, and the dish that Lea ordered were sizable, filled with good meats and veggies - not just a rice or noodle stuffing. My hibachi with shrimp was cooked superbly! There was a nice orange sauce on the grilled shrimp and it was seared perfectly. I was a happy man. But it also came with fried rice (you can choose plan white rice too) and mixed veggies. It was a full meal indeed! Had to take some of it home. Jimmy also had the hibachi meal with chicken. He conquered his full meal - I don't know how! Goldie had one of the Japanese Tonkotsu Ramen bowls with chicken. It was filled with meats, vegetables and other items that she enjoyed for her evening meal. Given we ate on a Monday, it was pretty slow here - but there were a good number of carryout pickups too. My only real negatives was that the service was slow. It took quite a while to get my meal to me our server said it was because the carryout orders slowed things down inside. They had one server working on this evening and she was gracious and took pretty good care of us. The one other item we talked to each other about as far as this shop is concerned was the lack of air conditioning. It wasn't hot, but it was pretty warm inside. Yes, it was a very hot day and this restaurant has a large space to cool. So I can understand the need to conserve, but others may not. All in all we had a nice, relaxed evening with lots of jokes and smiles! This was a great place to meet up and I certainly would visit again! Recommend: HIGH

Karai Ramen Bistro is a full on experience and one of the best restaurants!…read more The restaurant is dark, intimate, and tucked away in a way that makes you feel like you've discovered a hidden gem. The vibe is fantastic and the staff matches it perfectly, friendly, warm, and attentive. We went twice in the late afternoon and never waited for a table, which is a huge bonus for a spot this good. The small plates alone are worth the visit. The Katsu Sando Sliders feature crispy chicken katsu on soft potato bread with fresh cabbage, katsu sauce, Japanese mayo, red onion, and sweet pickle peppers, every element working in perfect harmony. The Potato Korokke was equally incredible, perfectly crispy on the outside and filled with katsu fried potato and vegetables paired with katsu sauce and Japanese mayo. The Gyoza were perfectly crispy Japanese fried chicken dumplings, and the Harumaki was a great addition too. Everything fried here is done with real skill, the crunch is always there and never overdone. If you love spice, the KakuKara Ramen is an absolute must. A rich, creamy sesame broth made from chicken and pork stock with Japanese hot sauce and red miso, it is spicy, deeply flavorful, and completely addictive. Loaded with pork belly kakuni, homemade pickled peppers, cabbage, cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds on those perfect curly noodles, it is everything you hope ramen will be. If you prefer something milder, the Katsu Shio Ramen is a beautiful classic, a delicate Japanese sea salt and dashi seasoned chicken broth with shiitake mushrooms, katsu chicken, red and green onions, and the most wonderful onsen tamago custard egg that takes the whole bowl to another level!

I've ordered take out from here a couple of times. The first time I got the katsu chicken rice bowl…read moreand second time I got a Tonkotsu Ramen. Both of them were pretty good and were done quickly. My one thing is that they are pretty small portions in my opinion. I wish there was more in the bowls. The spot is cute though and the lady behind the counter was sweet. They have a restaurant to pick up from and then a couple doors over is the restaurant you can sit down and eat. Would love to sit down and eat here soon to see what that experience is like.

took my girlfriend to Soupa Noodle three times in two weeks, we couldn't get enough of the pho…read more the onigiri were also delicious, the food came quickly, and the whole concept of the place is really fun

Today my build a bowl really hit the spot. (Full disclosure I was nursing a hangover and this was…read morethe comfort food I needed lol). I love that they offer vegan broth and tons of veggies on their menu. The kiosk computers make it easy to order exactly what you want and customize everything. Food came out quick, piping hot, and bursting with flavor.