MIKOTOS is a GEM…read more Tyler is lucky to have such a great ramen and sushi place. My wife and I have been coming here for years. If you are questioning what you need to get I have the answer: Spicy Curry Ramen with an Amazing Bite, you can thank me later. This place has always been amazing and consistent. Every time we come here I know what I am going to get. The service has always been great. The ambiance of the restaurant is cozy and friendly. They have always accommodated for my wife and I and now for our newborn.

Amazing service, delicious food! We're constant weekly customers who will be returning for years!…read moreThe staff is always so friendly & respectful. There's usually only 1-2 serving the whole restaurant and they still remain polite and kind no matter how crazy busy it gets. Food is always made fresh and seasoned just perfectly. Of course we usually come for the infamous ramen, but don't skip out on their appetizers!! Great variety and reasonable prices. But now let me tell you about their sushi rolls! AMAZ-ING!!! Very generous sizes and always delicious. I'm a huge fan of their Mexican Rolls. I've ordered at other sushi places the same roll and Mikoto beats all of them, hands down!! You win the trophy, congrats!

Why does this place only have three stars? Just went for a wonderful lunch. I had a very…read morereasonably priced hibachi lunch of NY steak and scallops. Our waiter was great and our chef was spectacular! It's definitely 5 stars in my book!

Yamato offers both a hibachi and a sushi restaurant in one. I'd suggest making a reservation if…read moreyou're looking for hibachi as it helps them to better fill your table for quicker service. While the food and hibachi chef were amazing, the service from the wait staff was not so great. We would routinely get the wrong drink orders or often be left waiting for long gaps of time. They did seem flustered on the day my friend and I went; but reading other reviews tells me this is a trend. I'd probably try another spot for hibachi based on the service alone before I came back. The food is worth the wait to be fair.

I remember coming here years ago and it was under different management. The person in charge now is…read morereally friendly, helpful, and always smiling. He recently just took over the restaurant not too long ago and you can tell with him in charge, there is a huge change in the freshness of the fish. It is so fresh and absolutely delicious. The food was plentiful and plated nicely. The staff was nice, but the manager was just amazing all around. Really knows how to cater to the guests and always willing to help and comply with requests. The food came in a timely manner, though two of my orders were forgotten, a small reminder, and it came out quickly thereafter. The Texas Ranger is amazing if you like spicy salmon. I love all things with spicy salmon. The spicy salmon roll was so simple, but just so fresh and I enjoyed every bite! The vegetable egg rolls were really good, as well. Definitely was not disappointed with my experience here. Ended up leaving full and happy!

I've been here a couple of times now, and the food has always been wonderful! The front of house…read morestaff are absolutely chef's kiss, and the atmosphere is usually great once you get past the initial interaction with the hostesses. Unfortunately, the hostesses have consistently been very off-putting. There's rarely an actual greeting, and they often come across as though they wish you hadn't shown up at all. Instead of a friendly "Hi! How many?" or "Right this way!" it's usually just a blank stare and, occasionally, a slight eye roll. It's honestly very odd and can be a bit uncomfortable. That said, the food and the rest of the staff have always been great, which is why I continue to come back. I just wish the initial welcome was a little warmer and more inviting!

Great sushi spot in Tyler. The food is fresh, service is fast, and the staff is always friendly…read more The specialty rolls are delicious and the prices are reasonable. Definitely one of my favorite places to eat in town. Great Music = Great Vibes Try the Longhorn Roll!

In Tyler for business travel and wanted something quick and lighter than steak. I chose the salmon…read morespecial and it was delicious! I sat at the bar as I was alone, and the bartender took great care of me. I will be going back.

Got the Ichiban Ramen; everything tastes authentic and true to what a tonkotsu ramen ought to taste…read morelike. I personally felt the yakitori and kalbi felt a little out of place in a ramen (though both were yummy) I started this review the 1st time I ate here and since then I've been back twice more. My go-to is the Naruto ramen, and I like to pay extra for the black garlic oil. I would very much come back again for more. My wife loves the charsiu with the Ichiban noodles, as they're very flavorful; I recommend that for those that don't want anything soup-based.

We were very excited to go and try the Ramen! But it was so hard to decide between all the other…read moreoptions they had! Service was great although we did go at an off time, around 4:30. Grandmother got the orange chicken and we all tried her fried rice and we all wished we had gotten a side of rice too! Husband got the Ichiban ramen and enjoyed all the meat and toppings. Although he tried MY black garlic ramen and said that broth was much better! Very cute anime decor inside, wasnt a huge fan of the music but Im not a top 20 kind of person. Highly recommend this yummy food to everyone!

I came here as a regular during my college years (still ongoing) for a quick fix of Japanese food…read more This place seems to be a local business, and their food is prepared well. I usually order a Poke Bowl and the sauces they offer are variable. As for the service, I wouldn't say that they are short-staffed, but there is only one or two of them, unless the family members themselves are the staff. Still provides me with consistent service though. Last but not least, I don't know if it's related to the weekend or not, but I usually come by the afternoon and it's still relatively empty. I enjoy it that way honestly. The place is clean and filled the ambience with some Chinese (I think) background music. Overall rating, recommended to try. Btw, their bento set is the bomb. I came in feeling extremely hungry and left with a full stomach :D

When this restaurant is great. Not a lot of traffic which is surprising. Great place for a quiet…read morelunch or dinner. The sushi is made to order. My favorite is the valcano roll. It's deep fried . Owner is super friendly.

The food is always on point and the show never fails. Had a great show for the good personality…read moremade my daughter's birthday a good experience.

Tried Kawa's in Tyler and got the orange chicken. It was bursting with flavor and I loved every…read morebite. The customer service was great and the restaurant is spacious. Overall, a solid spot for a tasty meal.

Always good and enough for about three meals! I usually can have two more besides what I ate at the…read morerestaurant.

Went here with my sister after several friends recommended the place. What can I say that won't…read moresound horribly negative? Not much. Our waiter was horrendous. He sat us, barely uttering a guttural word, brought our drink order and left again for another 10 minutes. I was literally getting out of my seat to get another server when he showed up around the corner. Using the same energy, he took our food order. No recommendations, and no conversation. He brought our food and never returned. Never came back to ask us how everything was, to refill drinks, NOTHING. It was literally like he left the building. Another waiter felt sorry for us and brought us several items, to go boxes and our bill. We tipped HIM and thanked him for actually seeing us. The food: Ka-po noodles were fabulous. The pork dumplings were so bad, it was ridiculous. "Scallion and pork pan fried dumplings". No scallions, no spices and the sausage was a greasy ball of breakfast sausage. We could not eat them. Really disappointing. Unfortunate experience, and we will not return.