Man this place was bad. Given the area I had low expectations and this was even worse than I…read morecould've imagined. The Tteokbokki was hands-down, the saltiest thing I've ever ordered at a restaurant in my entire life. Flavor profile was 100% off the sauce genuinely tasted like Play-Doh. The teriyaki chicken bowl wasn't much better whatever sauces y'all are using are horrendously bad. More salt doesn't equate the more flavor. Hope this helps.

I found this place through Yelp and decided to come here for lunch after seeing the photos of the…read moreramen. It's relatively small (only about ten seats) and at the time, only two people were working. It took a little bit for the food to come out (my dad was able to go order a coffee at Coffee Break Cafe next door and bring it back before our orders came out) but the portions were perfect for our lunch and my dad really enjoyed his! The noodles are dropped off on the bar for you to pick up and you grab your own chopsticks as well. We ordered the Chili Ramen (tonkotsu with chili oil on top) and the Shoyu Ramen, both with pork as the protein. The cook on the egg was great (nice and gooey in the center and the white was nice and soft) but it was a little cold and lacked flavor (could've been marinated for longer?). The pork was a nice cut of meat but despite being blowtorched it was a little chewy and lacked a bit of flavor also. The lack of marination on these toppings was helped by the fact that the broth was great and flavorful and if you ate them with the broth and noodles, it was satisfying! I think the broth was the best part; I tried both of them and enjoyed drinking the broth by itself even without eating the noodles with it. Overall, I thought the ramen was OK (the soup was the best part!) but for the price and portion I think this is a nice place to stop by for lunch! My dad enjoyed it a lot and was impressed by the authenticity for an American establishment.

Tried many different dishes some were better than others. Amber jack and Black Sea bass dishes were…read moretasty. Waygu beef is excellent but pricey. It was about 200.00 for the whole with a beer and non alcoholic drink. Located inside the Hotel Thaxter.

We came here on a Sunday evening and tried several dishes from each section of the menu…read more First of all, I love the decor and ambiance and simple menu. The highlights of our $350 dinner were the Seared Wagyu, Sake roll, and Hotate nigiri. For the cocktails, the dream apparition was delicious with a hint of smoke. We also had a bottle of Sake, Sho-Une · Soaring Clouds · Junmai Daiginjo, very yummy. Things I would pass on: oyster trio, Okonomiyaki, ebi and Kani roll, o Toro, gingerly yours, and the valentine day menu item of sweetheart bentonite box for two.

The hubby and I stopped here for dinner for some Hibachi. We've been to many places for Hibachi and…read morethis place was outstanding. The food was delicious!!! The service was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. The restaurant decor was your standard Japanese theme. Clean and modern. We will definitely be coming back!

The servers here are friendly and seem to be very hard working people. They always treat my…read morerascally 13 yr old twins with genuine kindness and respect. We always come here for any special occasion. But today was Mother's Day so I wanted some steak and shrimp stir fry on the hibachi grill. The comedic show from the chef was really entertaining and the boys of course caught the flying vegetables in their mouths but I passed on that . Prices are on par with other habachi restaurants. We almost always get the steak because it is very good quality and cooked to order. My boys ordered the noodles and I ordered the rice . Both were excellent. Their lunch or dinner combo comes with a miso , mushroom soup that my son always wants another. The traditional Asian inspired salad comes with it as well. The chef seems to really want to please the parties and I like that. The many times we have dined here led us to becoming casual friends at the grill because you sit with 6 to 8 other guests. If you haven't tried hibachi, you really should . This restaurant is clean, comfortable, and the food is great. Prices are a little higher than a regular restaurant but it's so worth it. When I brought my sister here for her birthday all the servers came around and congratulated her. They put a balloon birthday hat on her head. If you need a little smile and you like stir fry custom made to your liking, come here. You will be happy you did.

Fantastic little noodle shop located in the heart of downtown. We got the wonton noodle dish and I…read moregot the poor color curry Both were excellent. This is an expensive restaurant, but for the quality of service and the food. It was worth it Just to know this is a smaller join, so the large party might have difficulty or a long wait.

I was thrilled when I discovered that there was a supposedly authentic ramen experience a stone's…read morethrow away from my hotel while in the area for a business trip. Unfortunately, I am a die-hard ramen aficionado and former New Yorker of over 10 years-- so I can be quite a tough critic. Points for the lovely atmosphere and cultural aesthetic... though the restaurant closes early on weekdays and I was informed of such the minute I entered the door prior to receiving a proper greeting. I had no other option but to order takeout and I would have appreciated being offered a seat, glass of water or beverage while waiting. The waitress stood next to me while I perused the menu so I definitely felt rushed to order and she was very brief in her responses regarding the most popular/tasty ramen options on account of wanting to begin closing perhaps? Overall, reception wasn't overwhelmingly warm... if it wasn't after 8 PM, I likely would have gone elsewhere simply off of the initial vibrations. Nonetheless, $40 later (OBA ramen, cucumber salad, ginger tea and I tipped $5... when I really shouldn't have)-- I dive in upon arriving to hotel to a very AVERAGE experience. The tea is not freshly brewed in-house with ginger, lemon etc... had I known I was going to receive a tea bag and hot water, I would have passed on spending the $4.50 (as the hotel has artisan teas). Cucumber salad is lacking spice, flavor profile and brine... just large, chopped chunks with a vinegar + chile concoction that lacks heat, reminds me of tajin (very salt forward) and was not marinated. It's a quick cucumber salad-- because it was prepared in this manner, the result is extremely watery because the flavor elements didn't absorb into the cucumber. I like cucumber salads almost like a kimchi... made with passion and spicy on the palette. As far as the ramen.... Nothing noteworthy. Cabbage, bamboo, corn were just naked toppings and placed on the ramen comparable to a salad bar. I like my elements flavorful and braised/sautéed. These were completely PLAIN toppings. Bamboo and shredded cabbage were likely canned/bagged respectively. Completely devoid of seasoning and umami. Tamago was cooked relatively properly but the rim was approaching hardboiled (yellowed rim with the jammy yellow center= slightly overdone). Chashu was actually lovely on the flavor scale but over-cooked as well and sliced in uniform disks, which seems as if it was pre-prepped versus made to order. Pork belly should be rich, smoky and more dense... Broth was short on miso presence but definitely edible. My favorite aspect of the whole meal was the chili oil (that I requested upon leaving... it was not provided to me without prompting even though I ordered my food at the spiciest level/5). It really elevated the flavor of the broth and I was happy that it was able to salvage the meal! Perhaps homemade? Perhaps this is an authentic ramen establishment by New Hampshire standards but it's a hard pass for me. Also, the to-go bowls should be larger to house the broth provided and to mix with ease. Bowls are too shallow so you have to pour broth, eat a bit, then add the remaining broth otherwise it will spill everywhere when you attempt to mix the ramen components. Additionally, a customer should always be asked if they would like utensils... I had to ask on my way out after checking my order for accuracy. Fair attempt but a far cry from stellar-- perhaps on account of not dining in? I just didn't taste the love and the authenticity. I've had many ramen experiences outside of metropolitan cities (and Japan) where you can still taste the craftsmanship and love in preparing all the elements. Sadly, OBA missed the mark on the flavor and execution train for me!

What a lovely spot!! My girlfriend and I were looking for a sushi spot and stumbled upon Little…read moreTokyo when searching on Google Maps. We went inside around 6pm and got seated IMMEDIATELY. The place had nice booths for groups and cool bar if you're looking for drinks as well. Looking through the menu we noticed the number of items they had both Vietnamese and Japanese. We were impressed but really just wanted sushi (we'll come back for other items!). My girlfriend got wonton soup and it was amazing! It had some pork strips in there which really enhanced the flavor. And the for sushi I got the Boston Maki and Calamari roll. She got the shrimp tempura roll. The sushi was fantastic and it had us wanting more! If you're looking for a sushi spot (or ramen) in Portsmouth, I highly recommend coming here! Between the large menu, fantastic prices and creatives drinks, it's a great spot for lunch or dinner.

Excellent bowl of pho! I had my usual bowl ( pho dac biet)…read moreand the bowl had so much meat! If you are one who love lots of meat in your bowl of pho then do not miss this place. The bowl was full flavor and it was just delicious. No need to go to Boston or neighboring MA town to get a bowl this authentic and this good. Will def visit again soon .

Amazing food and amazing staff! I love the couple that run the place and I am always satisfied with…read moretheir specialty rolls. The Christmas roll is my favorite and their salmon sashimi is always fresh and perfect ! Lots of options on their menu for all kinds of taste buds! Take out is quick and sit down service is nice. They have a beautiful bar with a huge fish tank. Very clean and once again great food!

Warm and cozy ambiance. Delicious food, beautiful sushi presentation, kindest owners!read more

Initially, I had high hopes for this place…read more The exterior is fine. It's right below the DMV. The interior is pretty good and the service was actually friendly and informative. The big letdown came to the food and the quality of it. It wasn't very good. Be blunt. It reminded me of the Japanese version of Applebee's If you're going to come here, come for the lunch as it's a discount. I don't expect to have an authentic and flavorable dining experience.

Another amazing visit. My meal was fresh, generous portion…read more My wine was a Sauvignon Blanc Kendall Jackson. Service was prompt and attentive. Looking forward to my next visit!

My boyfriend and I tried Kume Ramen last night and we enjoyed our dinner date. It was very quiet…read morefor a Saturday night but we didn't mind. Our server was quick and helpful. I ordered the chicken paitan ramen, and my boyfriend asked for the miso ramen with chicken, as he doesn't eat pork. The staff were very accommodating of this and helped him put together a dish that he could still enjoy. We both loved our dishes! Our only dislike was that the chicken was a bit overcooked, so some of the outer pieces were tough. Otherwise, absolutely delicious and perfect portion size. We will definitely be coming back!

After searching for a good ramen place after moving here, it was great to find Kume Ramen about 5-6…read moreminutes from home. The ramen is good but I'm more traditional liking a good shoyu ramen with green onions, though the miso soup ramen and white onions is not too bad. The tempura and gyoza pot stickers are great, as is the ramen bowl. Not the perfect ramen place for me, but for the close proximity, I will be back again and again. Parking is good in the private lot.

Great service I like how the place looks the food is good I like the steak I come with my grandpa a…read morelot and he likes it as well

Great food, friendly people. Love this place. The egg drop soup with chicken and corn is to die…read morefor. Everything they serve is delicious.

The staff is wonderful. Their lunch specials are alway hot and tasty. Haven't had the sushi yet but…read moreit looks amazing, May have to try soon :)

I purchased seaweed salad for a takeout to make my own tuna nachos at home. With the tax, it was…read moreover $7 for less than a cup of salad. As I was serving up the salad, I discovered the whole bottom quarter of the salad appeared to something other than seaweed; it appeared to be and tasted like shredded cucumber. Very disappointing and I won't be purchasing takeout from them again.