Cody! He was a rockstar!! Helped with my decision fatigue by pointing out the best flavors and…read moremaking recommendations. The "Fried Chicken Sandwich" was spicy, crunchy, saucy, creamy and DELICIOUS! The beer recommendation was crisp and refreshing. Thank you, Cody.

Went to Tokyo cowboy on a whim to celebrate my friends new job. And boy did it not disappoint…read more The menu seems interesting at first. Maybe even a little confusing, but I think it's all part of its charm. 100% take the recommendations from the server they know their way around that. It was a nice eclectic way of perusing through a menu that seemed like it was gonna be a disaster, but then ended up cohesively melting in your mouth, the entire journey. Such a good night, me and my friends are still raving about it!

wow what a cool spot!! But had some hiccups…read more Atmosphere - 5/5 The inside of this place feels so authentic and old school. I love the design of the restaurant and felt like I was transported to another place and another time! Service - 3/5 Everyone here was extremely kind!! It's a family run place which is super cool and I got some good tips on what to order. My rating is low because - I don't know what happened - but my food took over 30 minutes to arrive and I didn't get any updates of what the issue was - the person next to me who ordered much later got food at the same time as me and we ordered something similar so it was pretty frustrating to me / I think maybe there was a mistake with my order? Idk seemed like a weird situation. Also I wasn't offered any tea which apparently came with what I ordered until the end of my meal, I love tea and wish I could've enjoyed it sooner! Food- 3/5 The food was good although i think too much / too big! I ordered the nigiri which I love - but the fish was wayyyyy too large for the rice. It's not a bad problem to have per se, but I think it made me trying to eat it very awkward. You can't just put the nigiri piece in your mouth, way to much fish for this. I was trying to cut it to the size of the rice with my chopsticks lol. I think it's better to have the correct ratio on this, even though more fish is awesome. Also, I had one piece of fish that kind of had a vein / something tough in it - so that was disappointing considering I got 5 pieces for ~45$ and I didn't really eat one of them for this reason. The miso soup was probably the best part lol- I am pretty particular and have had some amazing sushi , so am a bit harsh on this but mainly just think they should fix the sizing of the portions so you can eat it how you're supposed to. Overall: 3.5/5 I think I'd give this place another try. I wouldn't order the nigiri again, but I'd like to try some other items they offer. I think I had an unfortunate experience here, so willing to give it another go.

Authentic Japanese food in San Antonio!! This tiny building is as other Yelp reviews described, an…read moreextremely unassuming hole in the wall. But it does feel like a tiny restaurant in Japan. They have Japanese style seating in the back of the restaurant. Their sushi is really amazing and fish is extremely fresh, but you can also order a variety of very authentic Japanese kitchen food. We've tried the udon noodles and yakiniku dinner. Everything is delicious. Good service. They have a tiny little parking lot connected to the restaurant. We have made a reservation each time we've gone and have gone right after they opened so it hasn't been busy. Not sure what they might be like on weekends/nights.

I'm a huge Japanese curry fan. Yoshiya did not disappoint. Thinly sliced beef, with great dark…read morecurry over a generous portion of rice. Everything comes in plastic to-go containers. The curry reminds me of S&B beef curry. Reasonably priced as well. The restaurant has anime on the TV with Japanese pop music playing over the speakers. Plenty of seating and parking. Staff is very friendly, greeting people coming in with the traditional Japanese welcome. A+ I will definitely be back to try other dishes and bowls.

The best from service to food . I literally crave this once a week. I'm tried most of their menu my…read morefav is the katsu chicken curry on miles spice

SO SO good! I wouldn't call myself a ramen connoisseur by any means, but this was some of the best…read moreramen I've had. We started with the tebasaki wings. Absolute perfection. Perfect amount of crisp. Perfect amount of sauce. Flavor was great, not too overpowering the actual wing. By the time we were finished we wished there were more than 4 wings, but that left plenty of room for drinks and ramen! We ordered the Bakudan Ramen and the Spicy Umami Miso. Of course, we added things like bean sprouts, egg, corn, mushrooms. Great flavor and good sized portions. The Sensei (Japanese Old Fashioned) was great. Restaurant was crowded but we were seated in no time. Our waitress was attentive and had great suggestions. Nice vibe for a ramen spot. 12/10 would recommend and will definitely be back to one of the many locations in the city.

Bakudan in La Cantera has the best wings hands down. Go from 3-6 any day of the week to get them…read morehalf price and half price for their amazing cocktails!!! Any of their entries will put you over the top!!! Try the coffee martini!!! And both flavors of their wings!!! You will not be disappointed!!!

Had the most amazing sesame chicken for lunch today at Hot Joy…read more Food was delicious. My server Kayla was very welcoming and provided great customer service. Can't say enough good things about my visit today.

Hot Joy was a hit. I enjoyed every part of this experience. The food was phenomenal. The menu…read morewasn't huge, but it still felt creative and offered plenty of variety. The service was great we were seated immediately, checked on several times, and the food came out quickly. Everyone was also friendly and welcoming. We tried the egg rolls, crab rangoon dip, cornbread, Spam fried rice, and honey walnut shrimp. Every dish was a 10/10 with great flavor and something unique to offer. The crab rangoon dip and cornbread stood out the most among the appetizers. The dip was an absolute hit and is something I'd definitely recommend. The cornbread had a subtle sweetness that paired well with its flavor. I also liked how it had a waffle shape to it, very different. I was a bit skeptical about the honey walnut shrimp at first because it looked pretty simple, but it ended up being delicious. The Spam fried rice was also nice, the pineapple paired great in it. Everything felt shareable its great spot to order several dishes for the table. If you check out this place, I'd recommend going with a group. The vibe was laid back, and the decor really tied everything together, making it feel like a fun hangout spot with a lot of personality.

Came here on a Friday night for a double date. Definitely make a reservation because this place was…read morepacked and poppin. We didn't realize this place was a cousin of Shiro and owned by the same guy until we saw some similarities in their style, layout and menu but nevertheless, the food was still absolutely amazing. Even though the ambiance had some similarities, I'm glad their food options were distinguished because otherwise could have just gone downtown. You cannot go wrong with any of their food options. Highly recommend doing family style so you can get a taste of everything and all the different flavors. We started with the gyoza and calamari which were to die for and were not greasy at all. Pork ssam, wagyu, miso pasta and octopus all brought a little bit of their own element and flare to your palate that it's hard to describe unless you try it. Wagyu was just melt in your mouth delicious. Pork ssam and octopus had their crunchy texture and umami flavors. The miso pasta added a light refreshing touch to balance everything out but don't let it fool ya, the noodles will expand in your stomach. We topped it off with their yuzu cake. Our only disappointment was they were out of their other desserts but nevertheless everyone of us left full and happy. Would come here again.

When I first read about Yozora, I honestly thought it sounded a bit pretentious. Fascinating, but…read morepretentious. Because the idea of music being an actual integral part of the dining experience--not just some kind of background noise--felt a little precious for my taste. I'm glad to admit I was wrong. So let's start with the ambiance and the vibe of Yozora. It's in a fairly non-descript kind of center; not bad but not specially memorable. But the space itself is open and has an air of restrained sophistication. And then there's that hi-fi set up. The music at Yozora really is part of the experience, but it's not intrusive in the way that you'd think. Most of what my dining companion and I heard was 50s and 60s jazz, and it was perfect for the occasion. Sushi and Coltrane are a great mix, and even though we were not far from the hi-fi system, I could hear every word of our conversation, without the need for either of us to raise a voice. Somehow, it's like the music operates on a different frequency from regular table chatter. Suffice to say, the music enhanced the mood and really set a scene for Yozora's chefs to tell some stories. And that, they do really well. We started out with seasonal tempura and miso masu ceviche--ocean trout marinated in miso, soy, and lime juice--that was sublime. But funnily enough, the real star small plate was a truffle creamy miso soup that was earthy and slightly sweet at the same time and was silky in texture. From there, we ordered a series of crudo and battera, each unique in its own way. It was wonderful stuff, accompanied by a rice lager. The kitchen at Yozora is not shy about experimenting with non-traditional flavors and ingredients. Sometimes it works really well; sometimes, not as well, but it's never bad, and the servers actually ask for feedback for the kitchen, which is something I rarely see. Yozora honestly seems to be most concerned with creating a great dining experience, and it does that, from the chefs to the line cooks to the servers (who are helpful and attentive without hovering). The music, the mood, and the menu add up to a memorable experience.

Was seated in a nice, semi-private seating area on a weekend for lunch around 1:30pm. They have…read morelunch specials M-Saturday and at super reasonable prices with great portion sizes! A miso soup was delivered to every person, even the 3 year old child with us. So thoughtful and generous! I had the sushi combo and it had five sushi plus an enormous California role, tempura, and fried spring rolls and a little salad. The freshness of the sushi was average as you can tell from the photos. For a weekend lunch from $12-20, it was a good value. It's possible individual rolls, non-lunch specials, or sashimi have a higher quality in freshness. The service was friendly and timely. I would absolutely come back!

Yesterday, Hubby talked about having sushi for lunch and I remembered that Yummi has all day happy…read morehour on Sundays. We were one of the first guests there. We were served the complimentary miso soup. Warm up the tummy! We started with the Mixed Tempura and Edamame. We enjoyed the Salmon Sashimi, Dragon Roll, and Rainbow Roll. Just the right amount of food. The sushi rolls felt bigger than usual. Definitely a mouthful. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend this place for happy hour!

Needed lunch and picked a random place from Yelp. Thanks chaotic energy!…read more This place was amazing. The wait time to be seated was non existent. The restaurant was clean and very well decorated. The different signs and wooden decor made me think about how a shop would be internationally. We forgo an appetizer because it's just lunch and I'm sad with how good the entrees were. I asked for a recommendation for something spicy and the waitress said the spicy beef ramen was her go to. And it was perfect. Husband had the chicken katsu and after explaining the sesame seed sauce his meal was delicious. He stated "nothing I had wasn't great". 10/10 from me. I appreciate it and will be back.

With several locations in town, we decided to give this place a try. They have a huge menu:…read moreappetizers, stir fry, rice bowls, ramen, udon, katsu, desserts, and drinks. We ordered the pork katsu, chicken katsu, kids' tonkatsu ramen, and chicken karaage. Although I couldn't distinguish between the pork and chicken katsu my hubby was able to. Both were good. Our little picky eater loved the ramen and chicken karaage as well. Normally, kids' ramen bowls are plain and tasteless, but there was flavor in this one. Their katsu dishes, however, are a must try. It comes with pickled veggies, salad + dressing, sesame seeds (you grind) and dipping sauce, rice , and miso soup. The presentation alone was awesome. Service was great. Decor and vibe was excellent. Will be back!