My first taste of ramen in Cincinnati, and it was delicious! It was somewhat busy on a Sunday…read moreevening - most of the tables were full. I went with the Tonkotsu ramen - delicious! The broth was my favorite part of the dish. Service was a bit slow - server took a while between stages of the meal. Overall, however, I was very happy with my meal and will definitely come back for more ramen.

We decided to try Zundo Ramen & Donburi prior to a show at Memorial Hall. We arrived at 6 pm on a…read moreFriday. All seats at the bar were open, but we hoped to sit at a regular (not high-top) table. As it turned out there were a few options in the back. That said, it wasn't long before the place was packed. Our server Tyra was fantastic. Down to earth and helpful with recommendations. She made us feel welcome and comfortable. We started with Jumbo Ebi Shumai. Tyra asked if we wanted a fourth (the dish comes with three) so we wouldn't have to rock-paper-scissors for the third dumpling. I thought they were delicious. I loved the spicy mustard that came with them. I admit they had a slight fishy flavor. I mean it was shrimp and I enjoyed it. Mark is less of a fish fan in general. The dumplings didn't really hit the mark for him. If you like seafood and you like shrimp you should enjoy the Shumai. I opted for Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen and thick creamy pork broth with roast pork, soft boiled egg, bamboo, wood ear mushroom, ginger and green onion. I added black garlic oil and did not go spicy at all. I thought it was very good and I ate literally every drop. Mark had Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen and spicy creamy soybean paste pork broth with roast pork, soft boiled egg, bamboo, wood ear mushroom, and green onion. He said it was spicy, which was perfect for him. He also enjoyed his meal and finished every drop. We still had time to kill before the show so we opted for dessert. There were two options - Green Tea or Red Bean Ice Creams. Tyra recommended Red Bean and I'm glad she did. It was sweet with just the slightest crunch from the beans. It was a good size serving, hand dipped by Tyra. The proximity of Zundo to Memorial Hall or Music Hall makes it the perfect pre-show stop for dinner. We will definitely be back.

Very good food here. The ramen, rice dishes and appetizers are fantastic. Some of the what Rangoons…read morewe've ever had

We had lunch at Rokaru Ramen Wednesday around Noon. When we walked in we were the only customers…read more It took just a few minutes to realize we needed to go up to the counter to order. I ordered Tonkotsu and Mark had Miso Ramen. By the time we had our food, a few additional patrons stopped in as well as someone picking up carry out. Our ramen was delivered quickly. We both noticed the temperature of the ramen was lukewarm. Maybe a bit warmer, but definitely was not piping hot. We have not eaten at a ton of ramen restaurants in Cincinnati, but we had our fair share when we lived in California. I have to admit I've never seen ramen broth as white as the Tonkotsu. It caught me off guard. That said, it was pretty good. I would have given my meal 3 to 3.5 stars. Mark enjoyed the Miso Ramen very much. This is why I went with a four stars review overall. Staff were super nice. The place was clean. The bathroom was not super nice. It had a slight gas station bathroom vibe going on. The menu is pretty big. I hesitated to get appetizers because I knew the ramen would fill me up. For us, perhaps the best thing Rokaru Ramen has going for it is how close it is to us. I think we'll try it again sometime.

So excited to visit this little gem in Crescent Springs! The woman who helped us was so, so nice…read more The restaurant is super cute, and nestled in a shopping center we already visit frequently. The food was very good! It was so fresh and tasty. The age fried tofu ass perfect and had a great sort of spicy sauce. The Japanese spring rolls were crispy perfection. The miso ramen was very, very good and I could only eat half since it was such a big bowl!

Hidden amongst strip mall/roadside plaza typical businesses this little restaurant does a good job…read moreproviding local folks with reasonable facsimiles of authentic Japanese cuisine. The service was good, the food was good (although the chicken broth was a little weak), and the prices were reasonable. I wouldn't drive past other Ramen places closer to me, but for the local folks, this is a good place for some hearty Ramen without emptying your wallet.

Came here on a Friday night with a group of friends around 6pm and waited around an hour in the…read moresurrounding area. The inside is a small, cozy space and service is always great. Menu is small enough to make you want everything on it - started out with the mochi mochi panic, which we all loved. All of our entrees were worth the wait - super delicious, warm, and hearty. I got the Wagyu Smashburger, which I've had at least 3-4 times now and will continue to get every time I come!

We picked up a sampling on Thursday morning around 8:30. The line wasn't crazy so that was nice…read more UBE HALAYA CROISSANT 5.50 This was good. The ube filling was light and fluffy. Overall it was a bit overfilled so it was very messy and hard to eat. I could have done without the hidden coconut shavings inside. KIMCHI & EGG CROISSANT 5 I had this one for breakfast. I warmed it in my air fryer for 6 minutes on 330 so it didn't overcook. The croissant was flaky and delicious, and the kimchi added good flavor without being spicy. I would have liked to see a little more mozzarella but overall it was tasty! SOBACHA CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE 4 Also tasty, oversized cookie. Soft and chewy texture. CINNAMON ALMOND BLUEBERRY TOAST (THURSDAY/FRIDAY ONLY) 5.25 Very good. The cinnamon filling reminded me of a brown sugar pop tart. I warmed it in my air fryer and it was perfect. Would order again. I just wish they had an espresso bar!

Quan Hapa in OTR was exactly what we needed, especially with this rainy weather. We tried the…read morelemongrass chili shrimp garlic noodles and the chicken katsu garlic noodles, and both were sooo good. The staff was really friendly and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. Definitely one of those cozy spots that just hits different on a gloomy day

The food is always top notch excellence. I wish the portions were larger but that is only me being…read morea noodle monster because reality is I am always immensely satisfied and clean my bowl!! The staff is always friendly even when under pressure of being busy. Food is fresh and the flavors are on point! Tried an appetizer with my friend this time and appreciated they put the egg on the side for her (i am not a fan of the runny egg) great spot for a quick bite or for spending time and talking.

This place was located within walking distance of my hotel. I was seated right away. Lots of booth…read moreseating. My waitress was sweet and attentive. I ordered the chicken yakisoba and spicy salmon roll (fried). I like to try yakisoba from different places and this one was top of the line for sure. Everything about the dish was perfect. The sushi was delish as well. I wish I would've tried them sooner before I had to leave.

Been to a few different ramen places in the area over the years. I was told this one wasn't the…read morebest. But I finally had to try it out. Went to lunch on a weekday when I didn't have any work meetings and decided to try it out. Service was extremely friendly and she was always making sure that I was taking care of. I had these spicy tonkatsu and it was delicious! Really good. Definitely didn't get any bad feelings at all from this place. So giving it five Stars! I feel like it earned it. Looking forward to trying some more food in the future. Ambiance was very comfortable and it's close to one of my favorite hot chicken places. Definitely planning to return!

My friends and I visited and split three dishes. I ordered the garlic eggplant dish, which was the…read moretable's all-around favorite (and my go-to at a Chinese restaurant!). My friends ordered the tomato egg--sweeter than I expected-- and a stir-fried rice noodle dish, which was simple but delicious. The portion sizes were large, and we all had leftovers to take home. Our meal ended with a yummy complimentary sweet sago soup. Our server was super kind and offered recommendations for my vegetarian friend, and the inside of the shop was very decorated. I'd definitely visit again!

This is my husband's and my ultimate comfort food. We stopped here after a difficult medical…read morediagnosis and these soups were such a balm. Now we come back every time we're in town! Our go-tos are the Curry Udon with Pork Katsu and the Tonkotsu Ramen. The broths are soooo flavorful.

Delicious food and restaurant. It's in a really cute area in the suburbs of Cincinnati.read more

Fantastic! Great service who is helpful with any questions (I had many). Sushi came out quick and…read moretasted amazing. Started off with an appetizer of soft shell crab which tasted delicious and had a great sweet sauce with it. Red wine and sake were great. Sake tasted like a sweet white wine with a hint of fruit. If you ask for some they will come in a small bottle (cooking wine size) so be prepared. Overall, great ambiance, would 100% come again.