I was so happy to find out about Okiboru tsukemen. Although the price was little expensive, but the…read moredish worthed it IMO! The noodles were chewy, the dipping broth was delicious(a bit salty to taste but it meant to balance out the bland noodle). The service was fast and can be a place for large gatherings. Will definitely come back for more!

After a long hiatus from Okiboru, my boyfriend and I decided to stop by for ramen for lunch. We…read morestarted with the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer--my favorite item on the menu--and they were just as great as I remembered. Definitely did not disappoint! For my entree, I ordered the tonkotsu ramen. Unfortunately, it was a bit lackluster. I'm not sure I'd return specifically for the ramen. My boyfriend ordered the truffle shoyu ramen and also found it to be underwhelming. The ambiance has also changed since my last visit. They've replaced the middle bar area with more tables and painted over the previously drawn-on walls. The space feels noticeably darker now and lacks some of the character it once had. That said, the service was great. Our server, JJ, was attentive, friendly and took good care of us.

I've been to this spot a few times and it's always a hit. I usually get the tonkutsu ramen which is…read morealways very filling and flavorful. The service is always spectacular as well. A must try!

I really like coming to this food court because of all the different options. Today I tried Kumai…read moreRamen for the first time and it was just ok. The broth wasn't bad but it did lack flavor. Also I order it in extra spicy and it was mild at best. The service was good and the food hall was crowded as always. Overall I'll try this place again but I won't order the ramen.

Everything looked and tasted homemade. It's the best Ramen I've had in a couple of years. The…read moreyoung lady who took my carry out order was very pleasant. The gyoza was delicate and flavorful, and it held together nicely. The soup was quite savory. At first I thought there might not have been enough sliced pork in there but by the time I reached the end of my meal I was very satisfied with the portion. I also like how the carryout bag included everything I needed: sauce for the gyoza, salad dressing, a napkin and flatware. I went out of my way to come here and I'm happy I did.

This particular location can probably only handle around maybe 2 large groups at once, so we had to…read morewait about 30 minutes for a table. I wouldn't say you need a reservation on a normal occasion, and the people here are pretty nice. We specifically only came for their Demon Slayer collab spoons, and thankfully, they had some! We didn't realize until we were there that you MUST order the Tokyo Yatai Classic to receive a blind spoon though. We weren't interested in the promo ramen, but we ordered it anyway. And as expected, it was alright. We ate it, but it wasn't anything to write home about. It's only getting a Yelp review bc I liked their apps. The appetizers I've had were much better than the ramen, even outside of this one instance with their promotional ramen. If I wanted ramen, it wouldn't be here, but for a quick bite or many small plates... maybe. The eggplant and brussels sprouts were probably my favorite of what I had, and it's all due to the miso soy marinade. It masked some bitterness with sweetness. If I were to come again, it'll have to be during happy hour. That's the only time I feel it's worth coming for.

It was my first time ordering from them on DoorDash, and I tried their signature omurice with…read moreKorean-style fried chicken skewers -- I was pleasantly surprised! When I opened the omurice, the rich egg and cheese aroma covered the entire dish, and every spoonful of rice was full of flavor. The sweet and tangy fried chicken skewers were also delicious. I also tried their mandu (beef dumplings) -- juicy and full of savory flavor. The second time, I ordered the Alfredo pasta, which had a strong creamy aroma and an addictive white sauce flavor. The only downside was the portion -- it was a bit small and disappeared too quickly!

The K-Fried Chicken Omelette was yummy, but only because of the sushi rice and lines of sauce on…read moretop. Yes, the fried chicken on the skewer is also pretty good, but you only get 4 pieces. Surprisingly, craving this got me to come back a second time. The Fire Chicken Omelette Ramen had the same presentation, but Buddok ramen instead of sushi rice. Disappointing, because I could have just made Buddok ramen at home. The Schewan noodles were not spicy nor tasty. Takoyaki was good, on a bed of potato fries. Would order again. For the Beef Bulgogi Cheese Fries, the bulgogi is good, the fries are not. These fries are from the frozen section at Costco, make no mistake. They are bland, 2/5 star fries. Even if the bulgogi was on top of better fries, the bulgogi is dry and the cheese on it isn't melty or saucy, so the fries and the topping don't mix together well. Just a pile of dry food.

I've only been to Japan about a dozen times to film and write about food content a minumum of 2…read moreweeks each time. So, I can only vouch for my experience eating Japanese food to state that the tsukemen at Okiboru is just like what I have eaten in Japan, specifically the Kansai region. Being that I prefer tsukemen over ramen, dipping sauce over soup, over the years, I have definitely eaten my fair share of this type of noodle. The broth is a thick gravy that is meaty and dashi-rich at the same time. Not too salty, although slightly bitter at times. What really stands out at Okiboru is their thick and toothsome tsukemen noodles. The texture of these noodles alone keeps me returning. QR code menu and friendly service. Bar style atmosphere at this location. So nice to have an authentic tsukemen shop at the mall. I like to stop by before seeing a movie.

Sometime it hard to find good ramyum or japanese food in Georgia but OMG. OMG!!!!…read more The Spicy Tori Paitan broth was DELICIOUS, with great texture noodle and gooey egg! I think I was transported to another realm. and basically ate whole bowl which can be hard for me with ramen (*'o'*) The Curry katsu don bowl was v good! would get again! super fresh taste! ( *w*)b The server was so kind to us and walk us through some options, and the seats were plenty and comfortable!! it's literally outside the mall. Wanna go back so bad!

how absolutely wonderful this little place was!! i came across this restaurant just searching for…read moreokonomiyaki in the area and i adored the anime themes of it so my friend and i decided to try it out. it was thankfully and conveniently located in the same parking area as the super h-mart so we were also able to get some groceries nearby before stopping by to eat a late lunch. i loved the anime decor and our waitress was super sweet. ordering off the little tablets was very reminiscent of when i visited japan, a very nice detail. the tablet was super easy to order on and had photos of each dish, which i definitely appreciated. my friend ordered the gyoza and okonomiyaki, he said both were very good. i myself got the miso tsukemen and just wow, i loved those thick chewy noodles and that warm savory broth. the chashu bun was also pretty good but the next time i visit, i likely won't order again. i will most definitely return to try the soba! ありがとうございます！

A ramen shop drawing inspiration from many popular anime, the walls are decorated with your…read morefavorite protagonists. The owner was a sweet ajuma, very attentive and even hooked us up with chicken karaage on the house. I ordered the Naruto ramen and it brought back nostalgia of watching the show and seeing Naruto at the ramen shop. Also ordered some takoyaki which was hot and juicy!

Delicious Salmon poke bowl, and I think the best I've ever had…read more Very saucey and quality ingredients!

Reliably delicious! Such a great staple in downtown Duluth! Masaman Curry is a wonderful gluten…read morefree option. I have Celiac and have been ordering it for years with zero issues.

This is catered to those who never had ramen. Presentation is there so one star for that. The food…read moreis lack luster and flavorless. Omurice - the fried rice itself has no flavor. The curry is lite and decent. The pork is tough and over cooked. Beef ramen - the person who cooked the steak has never cooked steak before. It was hard tough and way over cooked. The broth was decent and noodles were soft and bouncy. That beef ruined it all. Appetizers didn't really match the menu online. Spring rolls were the frozen kind. Octopus was good. Corn was good. One star for these. Customer service was good. Another star for that.

For my latest road trip to Duluth with my husband, we stopped in here first thing for lunch at 11…read moream...only to discover that they're now open at 12 (not at 11 am). So we had to kill some time driving around. Once in, we got into the big, round booth that I loved from my first time here. This time, I ordered the Honeycomb Appetizer Special...and I loved every little thing in it! My husband tried this Rice Burger. I tried to coax him into trying the Eel Rice Burger, but he opted for Chicken Rice Burger...and he wasn't too into it. We also shared Edamame...and this amazing Matcha Pudding...possibly THE reason I keep coming back here?? It's just so perfectly light and tasty! Well, the other reason is that they have such an unusual menu, filled with Japanese specialties. My husband was impressed with the ambiance. I just love the wide, lofty space. However, we were a little disappointed in not seeing much of the robot waiter. In any case, this was a great start to our weekend trip in the Duluth (and the surrounding areas).

I stopped into this Suwanee location on my 3-hour drive back home...for dessert!…read more Namely, their Matcha Pudding w/ Red Bean...LOVE!! Also, tried their Cherry Blossom Jelly...which was good (but probably not enough to try again?). I regret not trying one of their Mille Crepe Cakes...but hopefully I'll get to try it next time? I also enjoyed their Thai Iced Tea...a bit mild, but good flavor. Frankly, I can't wait for this restaurant to open up in my hometown in Charlotte. I'd stop in here regularly for the desserts alone!

The Ramen is definitely well deserved of all the praises. 9 on the Ramen scale in terms of…read morefreshness, tastiness and bouncy noodleness. GARLIC BROTH RAMEN - delish. Noodles were excellent. BAO - melty pork belly delish. TEMPURA SHRIMP - nice and crispy and yet light. TAKOYAKI - very good and so filling. GREEN TEA PUDDING w/ Red Bean Topping - very very good. Perfect dessert to end meal. LYCHEE BOBA - absolutely excellent, wanted to order another. Everything was just delish. Hit all the right notes. Unbelievable fast food service. Good. Very cool interior with their hexagonal design booths and wood interior. Cute accents of Japanese culture with their wishing tree and swing and huge bell. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place for the Ramen, food drinks. DEFINITELY will be back. Might just be our Ramen place when we get the craving.

Over order we did! The food portion/size are huge!!!…read moreWe took home most of the food - and finished them within 2 days. Very good value considering the amount of food received for the process tag. Everything is delicious. Service is good as well.

I was a huge fan of this place when it was strictly Japanese...and was quite bummed when I heard…read morethey changed this restaurant from Japanese to Asian fusion. In any case, I finally decided to check out the place for dinner. Well, right away, I saw that they added more tables. Even with more tables, the restaurant still seemed pretty spacious. I've always loved the spaciousness of this place...but I find the layout a bit awkward. Unless you come with a group of 4, you'll most likely be seated in the open area...where there's just this utter lack of privacy. So yeah, as nice as this place is, there's a certain lack of comfort and coziness? I also noticed that their menu/menus looked quite different. Initially I was handed just this Korean-Chinese menu...and when I asked if they had Bento Boxes, they handed me the Japanese menu, but I didn't see any sushi rolls on the menu (??). I should have asked, but I just let that go. In retrospect, I really regret not asking. But then again, I wonder why they didn't hand out ALL the menus right off the bat? Who knows...Maybe they had a third menu with a list of sushi rolls?? ANYWAY, I ended up ordering their Bulgogi Bento, which turned out to be quite substantial in portion, and well presented. The thing I didn't like was the bland, undercooked Bulgogi, with excessive fat. I've been getting served a lot of Bulgogi like this lately around town..and it has somewhat turned me off to Bulgogi in general. I personally prefer a much better cooked Bulgogi, with less fat. I enjoyed the Japchae, as well as the fried sides, but frankly, all the foods were all lacking in full Korean flavor. Some of the sides in the bento just seemed off...like these lackluster Avocado Sushi Rolls and a generic Salad (??). I felt that for the 32-dollar pricing, the sides should have been much better. This bento also came with Egg Drop Soup...but again, too bland. Guess I should have poured some soy sauce. As usual, the service was really good though. They even added this complimentary post-meal drink...this might have been the best part of my entire meal? I still think this is a really nice restaurant, with a lot to offer. I just didn't like how it got rid of many of its stellar Japanese menu items. Also, unfortunately, I just didn't like what I ordered. Again, the Bulgogi was too mild and too fatty...and all the foods in the Bento tasted a bit too bland. If I was to return, I would definitely not repeat the Bulgogi Bento. If they really don't have any sushi rolls, guess I'd order something Chinese?