Wow! I've been here a few times now and everything is always so fresh, hot, and flavorful…read more Consistently! My go to is the seafood ramen w chili oil (I'd recommend adding chili oil to their broths), as well as the crispy shrimp tempura. An entree w a warm sake hits the spot perfectly! The service is stellar and quick and the hours are perfect for lunch or dinner. I suggest getting there fast as you definitely won't be the only one.

I had high expectations, sadly the flavors (& spice) were lacking. I was super bummed. The service…read morewas good but...we definitely need extra chili oil and black pepper to get flavor in our soups. We went right at 5pm when it opened and all of us felt their dishes were pretty bland. My sister who doesn't like spicy or super flavorful foods liked her shrimp tempura udon though. Honestly, I was expecting more. I wish I would've loved it but didn't. I got the Tonkotsu with spice (didn't taste spicy at all). My hubby liked his Ton-Ton pork ramen. My friend got the Spicy Champon and it was NOT spicy at all. Not sure I'd recommend as our experience was lacking overall. At least they were great about refilling our waters and lots of free parking. I enjoyed the fresh small salad that came with our Ramen, but charging extra for the chili oil was a disappointment as my ramen really needed something extra. Better luck next time.

I had been visiting Matsu-Chan a few times a year since 2009 when I was a university student in the…read moreJapanese [language] minor program and a lot of my classmates would also frequent. After graduating my girlfriend [now wife] and I would make it a point to try and eat at Matsu-Chan when in the area, even after our first kiddo, and eventually our second. Last year before one of our trips to the area my wife let me know that they were under new management and when I looked at the new menu, I was saddened that all of my favorite items were no longer present, and it seemed that my beloved little slice of Japan was now "just" a ramen shop. While my wife loves and can handle ramen and the broth, I would typically get the different rice bowls, or other entrees because while I love me some good ramen it doesn't work out well for me with the hour or so trip to the area. We'd get some rolls, takoyaki, and other appetizers to share around the table before digging into our main entrees. With the increased prices, and fewer options, I will end up going to any of the multitude of places [Aji-ten is usually our #2] to get my kick. I'll miss the little shop and the times I've had, like perusing the manga while waiting for a table. I wish the old owners the best, and the new management as well, especially if it was a familial transfer, but Matsu-Chan is not for me anymore. My wife will eventually get up there and let me know how it is, but for now, I'm just happy that a little bento shop opened near my workplace run by two first gen transplants, so I can at least get my fix without the drive.

My friend arrived first and grabbed the last available table during a busy lunch rush. I am…read moregrateful I did not have to wait since I tend to get hangry. Others following us added their names to the waitlist. The restaurant is small with just a handful of tables. One chef, it appears, prepared all the meals. I barely glanced at the menu; I already knew I was having the ramen. The only question was which one. My friend selected the eel bowl while I had the miso pork soup. The latter was served with sliced pork, bamboo shoots, fish cake, and seaweed. The broth was full of flavor; I enjoyed every slurp. I appreciated that the meal was sizeable and inexpensive - I was able to stretch it to two meals. We did not linger given the number of people waiting.

After reading the reviews I decided to give So Moon a try. I was very hungry at lunchtime and I…read morestopped at the front window to look at the food pictures. The Beef Bulgogi bowl looked tasty, so I went inside, took a seat and gave the waitress my order. My order was served up QUICK and HOT. But, I was disappointed when I saw the rather SMALL size of the bowl placed in front of me. I asked the waitress if this was the lunch size. She said no, it is the same for both lunch and dinner. So I dug in to the beef first. It lacked seasoning, flavor and texture. BLAND! Then I looked the spring roll and the dumpling. These were not handmade and seemed to be similar to what I have purchased at COSTCO. Just CABBAGE inside both of them. Ambiance is kind of Americana kitsch, a real mishmash for a cafe trying to serve Asian fusion cuisine. Then the bill arrived and I was taken aback at $13.50 for such a small bowl. My dining experience definitely DID NOT equal the glowing reviews from my fellow Yelpsters. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER!

I've been here just about every day of 2026 getting the exact same thing the exact same way and…read moreI've never been disappointed. Fire Cracker roll with extra crab salad and no wasabi. The staff treats me like apart of the family.. Mr. Ahn and family and team are very welcoming and friendly. This is "Earl" if you guys are reading this! Thanks so much for your service and delicious food!

It was 1:15PM on Wednesday afternoon and the parking lot is full - a very good sign…read more It is 30F outside and it is probably 50-something in the dining room. Staff and customers are all wearing coats. Those with hoods have their hoods up. Server says the heat is On; um, not ...' The hot tea is warm; but insufficiently hot. We order two dishes ... out of both ... unless we want to wait "about an hour." No. We bailed.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!…read more This is my third time coming here, and the service has been consistently poor. The first two times, I ordered over the phone, then drove 20 minutes to pick up two mango smoothies, only to wait 43 minutes after arriving. There were barely any customers, so waiting over an hour total was completely unreasonable. Today was even worse. My boyfriend ordered summer rolls and spring rolls and clearly specified multiple times that we only wanted shrimp, since I have a severe pork allergy. He drove 30 minutes from work, only to be told the order still wasn't ready and had to wait another 18 minutes. When he got home, I checked the food (as I always do) and found pork in my "only shrimp" summer rolls. I called, and they told us to bring them back and they would remake them right away. We drove another 20 minutes back, only to wait an additional 18 minutes because, once again, the food was not ready. This place is overpriced, understaffed, and unreliable. More importantly, they do not take food allergies seriously, which is unacceptable.

My favorite no fuss stop for VERY good noodles. Friendly counter service and surprisingly…read moreaffordable. You will not be disappointed!!

Today for lunch I had the Spicy Wonton soup ($11) and 2 Spring Rolls ($6). The soup had 9 homemade…read morewontons and was VERY GOOD. The first few sips of the broth slapped me, but then I got used to the spiciness and it was DELICIOUS. The spring rolls were a little disappointing though because they were ALL CABBAGE. A good spring roll typically contains fresh vegetables, herbs, and a protein like shrimp or tofu, all wrapped in a rice paper wrapper. Common ingredients include lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, and vermicelli noodles, often served with a dipping sauce like peanut or sweet chili sauce. So, some of their menu items are not as good as the other items I have experienced so far. Service is ALWAYS courteous and FAST. Dining area and restrooms are ALWAYS clean and comfortable. Total after tax was $18.

My friends treated me to my very first sashimi boat! I was so excited. After living in Japan, I've…read morereally been craving food that reminds me of my time there and Izakaya Sanpei did just that! Seeing the menu items reminded me of one of my favorite Izakayas in Gifu and I know next time I'm in town I'll need to come back and try some of the other items. We had the fried crab as well which was delicious and a beer with the meal in a freezing glass and it made me oh so happy!

My experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing…read more We arrived with our trained service dog, which is permitted under ADA regulations. Instead of politely asking questions or discussing the situation with us, the sushi chef loudly shouted "No!" across the restaurant and demanded that we leave. The interaction was embarrassing, unprofessional, and made us feel unwelcome in front of other customers. I understand that businesses may have questions regarding service animals, but there are respectful and lawful ways to handle those situations. Unfortunately, this was not one of them. Whether or not the restaurant was familiar with ADA requirements, the lack of courtesy and professionalism was unacceptable. I would not recommend this restaurant based on how we were treated.

Good ambiance service were all good. One of the few places that serve Ramen and are vegan friendly.read more

House of Umami is a must-visit spot. The food is absolutely incredible…read more The ramen has a rich, deeply flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles. It is ultimate comfort food. The sushi rolls are equally amazing, tasting incredibly fresh and expertly crafted with generous portions. The service is attentive, and the atmosphere is welcoming. If you are craving authentic, high-quality Japanese comfort food, do yourself a favor and check this place out. I will definitely be back! That is all. Chief Been around the world twice good taste better when do it twice. :(( SAMA C you been where ? Thought so.

Always clean. Food is amazing. We tried the chicken fried rice today and Las Vegas roll. Both…read morefresh. Chicken Fried rice was not super traditional but SO good. In addition to our usual of sushi and crab ragoon. One of our favorites to eat.

We ordered the Nabeyaki ramen it was tasty but missing more veggies for my liking, We also ordered…read morethe Crispy chicken and added it to our ramen When I was eating the soup I realized it was missing the egg .so the waitress was asked the cook for the egg that was missing. All staff seemed nice. The dining room area was relaxing and the music was subtle which made the Ambiance nice. We also ordered the U of M roll. It was amazing the sauces they put on the sushi was perfect with the creamy cream cheese and crab in the eggs roll. The green tea here has to be one of the best ones I've tasted it...