This is, without a doubt, Lake Charles' best kept secret. Nestled in a quiet strip mall, the food…read moreand customer service packs a punch that is anything but quiet. We opted for a Pork Ramen bowl and a Poke Bowl. The ramen broth had flavor depth as if it had been simmering for a millennia! The charred pork added a meaty touch. Would 10/10 recommend. The Poke Bowl was a steal at under $15. The chunks of spicy tuna were big and plentiful. Each and every bite was more delicious than the last. The restaurant itself is incredibly clean and the staff is attentive and quick with the service. The prices are awesome, just like the food! Please do yourself a favor and eat here.

On a rainy day, my son and I decided to kill some time and grab lunch at Koko Ramen…read more We walked into an empty restaurant that, while clean, definitely could use some updating. Most of the seats were torn, which was one of the first things we noticed. We grabbed our own menus and waited a few minutes for the waitress to come over. We both ordered waters, but my son's had floating green particles on top that looked like green onions. Instant turn off. I ordered a poke bowl and he ordered ramen. I do wish both dishes would've come out together. Once we started eating, I could tell pretty quickly my poke bowl was anything but fresh. The cucumbers tasted sour, the edamame was mushy, and the amount and quality of the fish was disappointing for the price. My son had a similar experience with his ramen. He said the wontons tasted like nothing, although the broth and noodles themselves weren't bad. This little restaurant honestly has so much potential, which is why I hate leaving a negative review for a mom-and-pop place. But for the prices being charged, the ingredients really need to be fresher. Unfortunately, we would not return

In town for a college visit and stopped in for some ramen. Quaint spot on a strip with a parking…read morelot. The restaurant is small and quiet but clean. Service was good and the food was pretty tasty. We started with the beef kushiyaki, chashu tacos and a rocky shrimp roll while we waited for our entrees. The tacos were amazing, full of flavor, nice twist to a taco, meat was tender, sauce was sweet but tangy. The sushi was full of shrimp and spicy crab and had a nice size, if you're looking for a cooked roll. I had the spicy miso beef ramen and added shrimp. Not spicy as I would have liked, but still flavorful. Their spicy is on the mild side for all dishes. My son had the chicken katsu ramen which came with a side of chicken. He loved it, no complaints. My husband had a noodle dish (can't recall the name) with chicken, shrimp, beef and vegetables. Bold flavor with just a little spice. He cleaned his plate. Overall, we agreed we would return. Definitely a good place to stop in for a quick eat.

Today I ordered the pork egg rolls and wasn't happy with them. They were cooked perfectly and the…read moreouter shell was crispy but the pork had a strong after taste and smell which was a turn off. We ordered it to go so can't review the service or ambiance. The spicy beef miso was delicious as always. Yes I recommend this place.

Izumi Ramen really did their thing…read more The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly -- not too soft, not too firm. Everything tasted super fresh, and the portion size was definitely worth it. You can tell they don't play about their ramen. The vibe inside was nice and cozy, and my food came out pretty quick. Customer service was friendly too, which always makes the experience better. If you're craving a good bowl of ramen, Izumi is definitely the move. I'll for sure be back

My favorite is the gyoza .... Fried rice no protein with 2 yum sauces. Best ever !!!!!read more

I'm half Japanese and have been eating sushi since I was a baby. Made it with my 100% Japanese…read moregrandmother at home so I know sushi. Let me tell you...they have the absolute best spicy tuna handrolls I've ever had ever! So good! Recently moved to Lafayette and I'd still drive an hour to get their sushi! So yum! 10/10!!!

After a disappointing experience at another Japanese restaurant in the Lake Charles area, we…read moredecided to try a place in Moss Bluff called Umami Kumo -- and I'm glad we did. The restaurant appears fairly new. It's on the smaller side, but very nice -- clean, neat, and welcoming. From the moment we sat down, it felt like a completely different experience. The sushi portions were generous, and every roll we ordered was full of flavor. Honestly, I was surprised. In a smaller town like Moss Bluff, I didn't go in with big expectations -- it was mostly about convenience. But this place exceeded them. We had a great meal, and while the bill was about what you'd expect, the quality made it absolutely worth it. If you're in the Lake Charles area -- and even if Moss Bluff isn't somewhere you'd normally think to go for Japanese food -- Umami Kumo is definitely worth a visit. Give it a shot

The food and drinks were great. Service was excellent. Only thing I had a small issue with was it…read morebeing a bit noisy.

Received a mailing for a free roll. New restaurant in town so we had to try. The service…read moreimmediately was welcoming. Our server was polite, on task, and offered an item off menu which was to die for. Extremely tasty and perfect pairing of flavors.

Food is fantastic! Cook on order. Hot and fresh. Great flavor. Service is on time and friendly…read more Waiting time is short for waitress and constantly checking on you. The atmosphere is great. Very good restaurant. I don't have to travel to Lafayette anymore. Lol

We needed a good meal after getting our taxes done, and we're not disappointed and actually found…read moreourselves trying to compare to our favorite sushi restaurants. We arrived 15 minutes before opening and were allowed to set in the waiting area until they were ready to seat us. Dayan our waitress was incredible, I think we should start recognizing this type of exemplary service. The appetizers was the calamari, and treasure island which was a delicious sushi appetizer. The calamari flavor was seasoned different but in a great way. It's like they have their own signature flavors. The Bento boxes were excellent value, and the 2 for 11 dollar sushi rolls were excellent with the added benefit good value. Do get the salmon, fried crispy, just a wonderful bite. Love the open and inviting ambiance. Beat we've had in a while, and the service is second to none. Oh don't forget they have a cotton candy machine, cool to watch.

Great place! Food was awesome, wait staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. I'll be back!read more

I'm always down to head to tsunami, I haven't been here in a few years and I tell you they don't…read moredisappoint. Everything was delicious and just as I remembered. I sat at the sushi bar and my service was top tier, thank you Grant! I can't wait to come through town again and hit up my favorite sushi restaurant.

Impeccable. The food was outstanding, the service was excellent, and the restaurant was clean and…read moreinviting. We ordered the cheese dip & chips, chili relleno, veggie quesadilla, and child's burrito with beans and cheese. The dip was made with white cheese and we all liked it much better than the yellow cheese dip that is usually served in Texas (where we live). My son ordered the chili relleno and said it was the best he's ever had. I tried it and it was very good. I LOVED the quesadillas. They contained cheese and grilled veggies, and they were delicious. They don't have a bar, which means no margaritas. If we lived closer, we would visit more often!

Delicious and authentic Mexican food. The Birria tacos were delicious! I stopped by while waiting…read morefor a friend to meet me in the area, and they were very patient about letting me linger there. Apparently there was an accident on the interstate, that delayed their out of town commute. I'm glad I stumbled into this place, because I really enjoyed their tacos. They had delicious churros as well. I'll have to try them again.

First Hot Pot & BBQ…read more 4510 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy suite j, Lafayette, LA 70508 Finally!! I finally had the chance to try the first hot pot (literally) in Lafayette! What is hot pot, you ask? The concept is simple -- simmering meat, vegetables, and noodles in a spicy (or plain) broth fondue in the center of the table. Essentially, you cook vegetables, proteins, and carbs just the way you like it. Hot Pot is to have originated from China. I honestly don't remember everything I ordered, but this is what I recall: -Mussels, clams, sliced lamb, sliced pork, beef tongue. black tripe, mushrooms, and marinated sausage, chicken, and beef skewers. If you're curious to find more information about hot pot, simply youtube it! I definitely plan to come back here when I'm in town again! #Tonylameats #Lafayettela #firsthotpotbbq #chinesehotpot #bbq

Visited after graduation. The ambiance was beautiful slightly overdone but still beautiful. The…read moreprice is very overpriced and having to wait for the extras to come was off-putting a bit. Serving the same thing for lunch at $24.99 is a more reasonable price. Great date night place and family experience was super fun! The lamb and beef look fatty but eat it all!!!! The soup base pushes flavor into each piece. Don't really care for BBQ but it was so tender and full of flavor. Be sure not to issue out on this. Will go back but for lunch.