Visited for the first time yesterday with two of my daughters who wanted to check out this Japanese…read moreMarket. Maruichi is bright, clean, and well organized. They have a nice selection of all types of Japanese food, including refrigerated, frozen, and shelf staples. Lots of candy and snacks too, as well as toiletry items. We were there towards the end of the day, so must of the sushi was sold out, but the items remaining in the refrigerated case looked fresh and delicious. Prices were fair for all of the items we looked at, and felt lower to us than other similar markets we've visited. Although I think that the Asian Market off of Elmwood might have lower prices on some items. In addition to the market, there is also a counter where you can order hot foods to eat there or take to go. There is a nice seating area with chairs & tables, and there is also a counter with chairs next to the window. We'll be back earlier in the day next time to see the full selection of sushi.

This PVD location feels like a smaller version of a Japanese supermarket found in Japan. The food…read moreselection is almost the same as what you will find in Japan. From soft drinks, green tea, iced coffee in a can, Japanese pickles, frozen fish and delicacies, etc. The way food isle is arranged, I think, is also very "Japanese" in an authentic way, as if I am back in Japan. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, even though I personally do not need help in translating the Japanese labels to English, whenever my wife goes there, everyone is very helpful. She works only a few blocks away in Downcity, so going there to shop or eat is super easy. She does not have to find parking there when she can simply walk there. We often go there to have our favorite - katsudon and gyudon. She loves these donnuri dishes. I showed her how to make them at home, as they are super simple to make.

Nami has some of the best food in Providence let alone sushi! We came pretty early on a chilly…read moreFriday night and had no issues finding a table. The restaurant itself is dimly lit but inviting and hosts a large bar. We were sat close to there. I enjoyed our waitress and the server she was training. They offered prompt and kind service. There was also a meal deal where you could order a selection of sushi rolls, appetizers, or classic rolls for a cheaper price. For my dinner I ordered the spicy scallop, Samurai, and salmon with mango. They also brought out spicy mayo and eel sauce for us. The sushi is fresh, the portions are generous, and the ingredients are high quality. I thought the prices were reasonable as well. This is definitely a gem among Italian restaurants and I highly recommend! Parking can be tricky but there are normally spots along side streets you can park at and walk over.

Not my first time here, another place was unexpectedly closed so this was a backup. Wasn't really…read morein the mood for sushi so I went with the yakiudon. It was tasty, portion was good. And everything was to my liking. Thick udon noodles with a slight chew and tender chicken. Healthy amount of vegetables mixed in, tied together with a light and simple broth. Overall, nothing ground breaking here. Solid value at $14 so if you have some friends who want sushi but you don't or you're tight on cash, good option. Good feeling overall in this place, little of a lounge vibe, service was friendly, no complaints out of me. It'll stay in the back pocket for a backup.

I don't get to this Den Den location as often as I want to! It's super casual and delicious. I have…read morebeen really looking forward to trying their soft tofu stew but instead ordered the Japchae noodles. Very good! For the table we had edamame and dumplings too.

It had been a few years since I dined at Den Den and I was happy to return…read more The location on College Hill is really nice. I like the views and the dark interior. I also find the low key service very relaxing; you order at the counter and everyone is very patient. For food I tried the Chicken Karange and the Bibimbap, cooked in a hot stone. I liked the chicken a lot but it could have used some more spices or seasoning. As for the bibimbap it was well prepared (though I am by no means an expert in the dish). I did expect more heat from either the gochujang sauce or the pork, but by the end of the meal my sinuses were telling me that it had been there :). My daughter really enjoyed her tonkatsu.

My friend who is Japanese recommended this place and identified it as having the most authentic…read morefood out of the ones she's tried in the state. It is small on the inside, but there are plenty of tables and there's a sushi station, where you can watch them make the rolls right in front of you. We got seated next to a wall, so it felt semiprivate. My friend did warn me the food takes a while to come out, so I placed my full order all at once. For sushi, my friend and I ordered the Tempura (8 pieces), Yam Roll (8 pieces), and Umeshiso (6 pieces). We also shared the Shrimp Yakisoba. The sushi came out after about 25 minutes and the noodles about 15 minutes after. The sushi pieces were a lot smaller than what I am used to, but I really appreciated that the ratios were still right and I didn't have to break a jaw to get it into my mouth. The shrimp tempura was the one I was most familiar with and it was very tasty. The yam roll was delicious and almost tasted like a French fry. The Umeshiso was unique. It was very salty and limey with a subtle mint flavor and a sweet after taste from the plum paste. The shrimp yakisoba was incredible. It was very flavorful; the noodles were perfectly cooked, there were lots of fresh vegetables, and about 4 big and juicy shrimp. I enjoyed my time here. Although service is slow, the staff was very attentive, and it felt nice to slow things down.

Ran Zan is a small traditional feeling sushi bar, family owned and operated with a single sushi…read morechef. As one of the highest rated sushi bars in Providence I have to say I was very disappointed to say the least. The quality of the fish and rice was that of which you would find at most any sushi restaurant, overly saturated fish lacking in texture. Hard stiff sushi rice laking texture and flavor used for the nigiri (possibly due to the quality of fish on top). This was also a first time for me finding a bone in the sashimi or receiving Kani as part of a house sashimi. They also had Maine Uni available, the portion of Uni was the smallest I have ever received just 3-4 gonads atop very stale rice wrapped in a nori paper which all completely overtook the flavor of the Uni its self. As a whole I would judge Ran Zan as a baseline sushi restaurant by western standards for the quality of its ingredients and the quality put into the preparation and presentation of its dishes. 4.8/10 if you want sushi go to your local spot or look further for the real high quality sushi restaurants/bars Providence HAS to have better to offer.

Lots of great sushi options. Great place for a date night or going out with friends. Really cool…read morevibes too.

We dropped in for a quick mid-afternoon meal - linner. We were the only ones there but were soon…read morejoined by others. We ordered a hot green tea and a small hot sake. (It was very cold outside.) To eat we ordered Tom Yum Shrimp soup (more spicy than we expected- and packed to take home), seaweed salad, garlic chili edamame (which we could not finish), tempura appetizer, and Ikura sashimi. It was all quite tasty. It seemed better than in the past. The service was cheerful and the food came out in a timely manner. We had not eaten here for almost a year but will do so more frequently.

Excellent Miso Ramen! Great lunch specials! Tried the Matcha latte and chicken hearts as well!…read moreService was fast and friendly. Parking lot was super convenient. Will be back

Service was great. Everybody friendly and checked on us timely…read more I ordered the Nagasaki champon. It was damn near cold other than the bowl being slightly warm. I bit into the one and only scallop in my bowl and it was freezing. Infact we got 2 miso ramen bowls and they were cold too. We personally would have liked more veggies but the only real issue was that my ramen was less than lukewarm. Ambiance was great and friendly I'm sure if my food was warm I would have loved it. Maybe.

Stopped by after work for a quick sushi fix. Ordered the fiesta roll and enjoyed it. The restaurant…read morewas pretty quiet, no issues with the food or the service.

We found this sushi spot on our way back from my son's soccer game after seeing the high ratings…read moreand multiple posts advertising it as a top Yelp location. With a 4.6 rating, we were genuinely excited to try it. Walking in, first impressions were great. The inside of the restaurant was super cute, the artwork was beautifully done, and the initial greeting was welcoming. Unfortunately, things started going downhill pretty quickly after that. We had a few questions about the menu, but the hostess seemed confused and didn't really understand what we were asking, so we ultimately just gave up and ordered what sounded good. Food-wise, it was very mixed. The sushi roll was phenomenal...genuinely the best part of the experience, and my son absolutely loved his. The shrimp udon was okay, but the portion was noticeably smaller than what most sushi places serve. The salmon poke bowl was very basic and honestly underwhelming. I also asked for spicy mayo, which was never brought out. The biggest disappointment was the service. Paying $4 for a canned soda with no refills already felt excessive, but when my son accidentally spilled it, we cleaned it up immediately ourselves. No one offered extra napkins, replaced the plate, or even asked if we wanted another drink. It just felt inattentive from start to finish. To make matters worse, one staff member was sitting at the bar listening to something loudly on a laptop, which completely took away from the atmosphere and felt unprofessional. As someone who used to waitress, I understand the service industry and I'm usually a generous tipper. But I also believe tips reflect service, and unfortunately this experience missed the mark. After picking up our receipt, the hostess was visibly unhappy with the tip amount and had no issue making that clear which only reinforced the poor experience. I very rarely leave one-star reviews, but for a place with a 4.6 star reputation and "top-rated" marketing, this was incredibly disappointing. Cute atmosphere and one great sushi roll aside, the service and overall experience were just not what we expected.

I had the boa buns and the yakisoba noodles and both was phenomenal .. very clean kitchen. Awesome…read morestaff 10 out of 10 definitely will be returning.

This place had amazing ramen! Honestly some of the best ramen I've had in a while…read more I found this place based on it being highly rated on Yelp and near the bar I was at for a work happy hour. I came in hungry and left satisfied! The staff was so nice as soon as I walked in. I wanted ramen and let the owner recommend his favorite. He recommended the short rib ramen and said the broth was very rich and the meat was very tender. That broth was fireeee. It was love at first bite. He wasn't lying! I also got a Japanese beer (white ale) and he said I made a good choice and the beer had a nice flavor. I wish I wasn't so full, I would've tried something else. Definitely will be back!

We love the ambiance the blue floor and all sorts of objects to look at. The lighting fixtures are…read morecool. The food is very flavorful; we had the eggplant, flank steak, Brussels sprouts. We didn't try any of the desserts. I would recommend this restaurant

Place was pretty busy for a Monday. Ambiance is divey, vibey and dark which I prefer. Japanese art…read moreon the walls, lanterns hanging above is cool. Service was quick and very accommodating, conversational as well even for how busy it was. On street parking only. I had the ten ten men which had a whole egg, bok choy and ground pork. Flavor was good, wish the broth were hotter and more veg/meat in it. Very rich flavorful broth. Def hit the spot for me on a cold winter evening. My bf had the duck ramen which he really enjoyed and devoured, said wished there were more ramen in it tho which means he def wanted more lol. We had the gyoza app which was standard, wasn't a huge fan of the tangy sauce and chili oil. Maybe an additional sauce option offering would be nice? A cool thing they have is the blooming jasmine tea which the server told us was imported from Japan. Was very strong which shows the quality. Had a pink mocktail which was too tangy for my taste. Overall, boyfriend and I agreed would come here again.

The noodle looks like ramen noodles from the cup or the bag sold in the supermarket, and the girl…read moreis careless, and is pricey not worth it even though is a copy cat is not the actual ramen noodles

One of the best ramens we currently have in the state of Rhode Island. It's great for takeout or…read moredining in-delicious! I think the ratio of broth to noodles is better when you dine in. Fast and friendly service, small but clean interior for dine-in with outdoor seating in the warmer months. I think the Ichiraku Ramen is my favorite but i have tried a few others... can't wait till Phed Phed opens next door to get food from both in one place!