The service is fantastic the staff is top rated. I love the Vegetable Tempura is the best anywhere…read morein the area

I ordered their sashimi and it was absolutely amazing! Maru never misses when it comes to providing…read morefresh sushi, and I can say hands down it is one of the best sushi spots in West Lafayette. The restaurant itself is super clean, and the staff are always so sweet. Definitely a restaurant to visit if you're in West Lafayette!

Came back to Katana for a relatively small graduation celebration with family. Reservations were a…read morebreeze, and they were ready for us when we arrived so we were quickly seated. The food was amazing! It's hard to choose from all the options but we managed. It was nice that the menu accommodated a few with dietary needs or preferences (aka, picky eaters, lol ). Some of our favorite dishes: - Takoyaki .... yum! - Gyoza - Crab Rangoon Rolls: - Sweetheart (tuna) roll was delicious and was the winner overall! - Fire tuna roll - Lava roll - Nigiri and sashimi We also ordered regular rolls like the Alaska roll and spicy yellow tuna. Not a single piece of sushi was left over and everyone was quite satisfied ! Definitely a place to go for anytime you want sushi, and especially if you're celebrating a special occasion. The restaurant looks very nice and clean and service is great. The menus are large but don't give an explanation of what things are (such as takoyaki = octopus ) but it was all delicious.

Great food! We ordered vegetable broth miso ramen and spicy mayo sushi rolls, the food was tasty!…read moreThe service was very fast and she also kept asking if I needed my drink refilled. The fried ice cream for dessert was yum too!

When we arrived at the restaurant, it was just before a significant storm, leaving the place empty…read more The only other patron was a gentleman who quickly devoured a plate of sushi, featuring three or four rolls, in under three minutes--impressive! We decided on a a variety of dishes. We started with the scallops and steak, accompanied by a side of onion, and later opted for chicken and pork belly. The scallops were good. The steak was equally tasty. As for the onion, it was just an onion, nothing extraordinary. Unfortunately, the chicken didn't quite hit the mark for me, and the pork belly fell flat--it was simply unappetizing. However, the sauces were a highlight of the meal. The staff was more than generous, happily providing extra helpings of my favorites. The soy-based sauce stood out as particularly delicious, enhancing the flavors of our dishes. My husband, on the other hand, couldn't get enough of the hot sauce; he mentioned it was pleasantly flavorful without being overly fiery, making it just right for those who appreciate a touch of spice. We also shared the jalapeño tuna appetizer, which my husband declared to be the best he's ever tasted. While I found them delicious, I hesitated to agree with his exalted claim--there are many worthy contenders in my culinary adventures! The service was excellent, likely due to the lack of other diners. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it a lovely local spot to experience dining, especially the cooking your own food. We took our time, enjoying a couple of drinks and soaking in the sights of the street outside, and the approaching storm. All in all, it was a wonderfully leisurely meal, a nice departure from our usual rushed dinners. The restaurant offered a comfortable ambiance, and I would certainly return. While it may not crack my top five favorite dining spots, it's definitely nestled comfortably in the top 25 of restaurants I've enjoyed. This place is perfect for a relaxed date night, allowing you to savor the experience of cooking and enjoying great food at a leisurely pace.

I had sashimi and a couple of rolls carry out and it was excellent. The order was quick and the…read morerolls were excellent. Exactly what I expected for a good price.

My sister's past order was no good at all, lacking fresh flavor, expensive for low quality. Seems…read morelike this place has sadly fallen off the area menu for sushi, this used to be the best value but now Fresh Thyme and Kroger offer better consistency, taste, and prices. I highly recommend Kitami and Maru first for Lafayette and campus raw fish rolls and sashimi. Kitami is especially divine with a massive menu offering some unique specialty items hard to find even in larger cities. Sorry Maje, you better get your act back together! It is a fun small space in the vibrant West Lafayette campus edge. Parking is annoying during the week until evening.

Best sushi place in West Lafayette, fast, friendly, and so so so good. Amazing prices and quality…read more I could go on and on. Always the same people working. Going to miss this place when I leave! Quiet and clean!

I visited Yatagarasu in the mood for some spicy Ramen, and I was pleasantly surprised by my choice,…read morethe Volcano Spicy Ramen. My server, Emily, even admitted that it's her favorite, although some people might be intimidated by its description. I opted for a half, which I found to be the perfect. It wasn't overkill and would have been difficult to enjoy if I had ordered a full. Emily was incredibly friendly and attentive throughout my meal. Thank you, Emily! Corolla Parking

3 stars. People said…read morethe ramen is just like in Japan, so we had to try it. Honestly, my first visit was amazing. So much that we went back later on the week. Unfortunately, our return trip was not the same experience. So, the continuity of dishes is lacking. The rich garlic ramen was phenomenal on my first trip! So flavorful. And the chili oil and chili powder helped me create the perfect kick. Be sure to use the powder sparingly because it's super hot! Skip the appetizers. Gozyas and edamame were nothing special. Temps in the back are pretty chilly. Bring a jacket/sweater. Service was superb the first visit. Our server was a taller gentleman with dark hair. Very personable. Lunch special is the better value. Bowls are the same size but less expensive and include an appetizer and drink. Music is great. Bathrooms are clean... and they have wet wipes! I'll certainly return... their time's a charm, right?

I have been aware of this ramen chain for years but have never had the pleasure of dining at one…read more The experience definitely beats a repeat visit soon. I ordered the Level 4 (out of 5) Hell Ramen for $18. I would have ordered the Level 5 ramen, but it was $32 (more on that below)m The Level 4 was quite spicy which was to be expected. They also have $5 draft Sapporos. The Level 5 Hell Ramen costs almost twice as much because it is part of their Hell Ramen Challenge. If you finish it in under 30 minutes, your bowl is free, you get your picture on the wall (they'll post your picture even if you don't finish it, but they'll mark you as an 'L'), and you get $50 in CASH (no lame gift certificate here). The.next time I'm near Purdue, I'm going for it.

Phenomenal atmosphere and Asian cuisine, rich menu showing off some unusual additions for ramen tho…read moreI saw turkey in photos then noticed it is gone now, no worries I tried the wagyu ramen. It's good! Great staff, solid location, amazing variety, us three guys enjoyed the garage. Possibly the best chicken nuggets I've ever had. There's a fever dream in the details, top tier ingredients, and all combined for a very easy recommendation.

Came in for lunch with a colleague on a Thursday and had the place almost to ourselves (3 or 4…read moreother individuals inside). Pros Selection- the place has a nice selection of bowls (both suggested and build-your-own). They also have a huge variety of "corn dogs" with various coating (didn't try those), but everything looked good and fresh Quantity- Paid about $15 and got a massive bowl of rice, chicken, vegetables and sauce. All the vegetables were fresh and the sauces had great flavor. Cleanliness- The place was very clean and well kept. Con (ish) Service- Service wasn't amazing, but at a "Chipotle-esque" place, you don't need much. Person working behind the counter looked miserable, but otherwise it was nice.

This is my new favorite place to eat near the athletic complexes. Ohana is located right by the…read moreMcDonald's and gas station at the busy corner by Lambert. It the past this has kind of been a dumpy looking place. However Ohana has spruced it up to be a welcoming attraction. The shop is a bit small and confusing for first timers. Poke bowls to the left otherwise head to the cash register to order. We ordered poke bowls on this trip. Everything here was very clean and bright. The team was very friendly and helpful. They hustle to keep things moving after a busy football game. The poke was excellent! It's a bit expensive for most poke. However you get a mountain of food in your bowl. They have lots of protein and fresh ingredients to choose from...or you can get a standard bowl composition. I was amazed at the number of sauces they had. The bowl was excellent to taste! We also tried the fried gyoza. I really liked the fried wrapper...it had a slight crisp but not too crispy. The pork was moist and tender. The soy sauce mixture was a perfect bath to the gyoza. My wife ordered a bubble tea. You could smell the aroma for an hour while in the car. She said it was very fresh and outstanding. She was amused at how they made it, put it into the clear container and then applied a top. On the way out we had to get a couple mochido's. These are a very light donut with drizzled flavors. The donut is like a glazed donut hole that comes in a ring. The donut is very light, fresh to taste and airy. Our favorite drizzle was the marshmallow. Not too sweet but enough flavor to connect the taste and satisfy a sweet craving.

Visiting the area for my cousins graduation from Purdue and came here for dinner. It was around…read more8:45 and it was really busy, but we had reservations so were seated right away. Service here was friendly, but the food did take awhile to come out. The soup, salads, and sushi/sashimi came out first. The fish here was very fresh and pretty good. Two of us got their dinner combo sets. This came out last, about 30 mins after ordering. However, portion size was very large, and most of it was pretty good. The combos do come with a stir fry of vegetables though which was basically a waste of space in the bento box. The tempura was slightly soggy. It also mentions a "fruit salad", which was just a slice of cantaloupe. Overall, an ok Japanese restaurant for the price.

I had the Nama Chirashi and it was tasty (bed of rice with raw fish on top)…read more This isn't a good place for a leisurely lunch because they close between lunch and dinner and they are quite assertive about hurrying you along if you you're still there near closing time (2 pm). This is also not a good place for a late lunch for the same reason.