Service was exceptional and the place was super cute. Affordable given the area and the beef with…read moremushrooms was delicious! I would try a different ramen next time

We ordered the miso ramen and the curry ramen on a cold day. The space is small, intimate and…read moreinviting. The staff are attentive and the prices are reasonable. There is a small upcharge for CC and a minimum spend, you can avoid this by paying in full in cash. The curry has a great flavor and the fried chicken is a great topping. Will be returning to this local gem again soon.

One word: LERT! Ask…read morefor Lert and your experience will be completely elevated! His energy was absolutely infectious, he's extremely knowledgeable about the menu and saki pairings, and you'll leave feeling like you've made a new friend. I've been a fan of Takumen for 5 years and it keeps getting better and better! Highly recommend the ban ban chicken and make your own sushi, as well as the poke! Absolutely delicious!

Just went to Takumen again after a while. I was a bit disappointed with the meal last night. I…read moreloved the spicy go-men last time so I ordered that and it seemed like the broth wasn't seasoned enough- it was more sesame and not enough miso, lacked salt. The chasu was very tough and dry. The soy garlic wings however were fantastic.

Ambiance (5/5): The establishment has a very sleek interior with an open, welcoming layout…read more Although close to other tables, when I dined there was no one nearby. There is also bar seating in the front. Service (5/5): I came on a weekend night at 7:30p and there was no wait. Tonkotsu ramen (5/5): This was a superb bowl of ramen! The broth is very umami with tons of depth, flavors, and creaminess. Noodles are the straight kind which has a little less bounce than I usually like but still plenty portioned to enjoy. The bowl comes with a lovely half soft boiled egg. The two large pieces of pork char sui were great--tender and flavorful. Reasonably priced bowl at $18 with some additional toppings like wood ear mushrooms, bamboo, green onions, and narutomaki. Definitely coming back here again to try their other bowls!!

chinese owned japanese ramen lol! it tastes fine…read more it's not the best ramen I've ever had, but it's the best LIC has got. they're pretty efficient and there's nothing really wrong with it, so I'll keep coming back as long as I live in the area.

Came here for dinner with a friend, and didn't need a reservation on the weekend. We got the…read morechicken thigh and pork belly skewers to share, both of which were very delicious. The chicken thigh was coated in this sweet teriyaki sauce, and the pork belly was quite peppery. For entrees, we got the spicy yakisoba and chicken teriyaki don - I think the yakisoba wasn't anything special, ans the grilled chicken was pretty dry but a very good portion for the price. Overall a good affordable neighborhood spot, and the ambiance and service are great.

So yummy! We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and it was already pretty busy but got packed after…read morewe sat down. Plenty of seating can be a little tight but not uncomfy. Smelled so good once we walked in. Spicy cucumbers were great, nice chili oil. Ube tempura was so crispy n with the sauce it was giving crab rangoon vibes. The special curry was great, good egg texture and flavorful curry. The mentaiko was also so good. Our waitress recommended the udon over the pasta and it was great texture & flavor 10/10

Great spot so cute and cozy inside. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would come back again…read more Also got the pepperfin, miso soup, and vegetable gyoza. All very tasty

OK. This won't take long. Fabulous…read more Fabulous meal and fabulous service tonight (Sunday). Three of us came at 6:30 pm and were promptly welcomed. I ordered the Dinner sushi combination D - tuna, salmon and white tuna. It came with a not-so-small small garden salad in a decent dressing. One of my table mates got the Bento box with teriyaki salmon and the other got two rolls (Spicy Girl and Cucumber, Avocado, Jalapeño and Scallion). We also ordered a shrimp shumai appetizer (six small, tasty shumai in the serving). Everything was delicious. And the service was outstanding. To be honest, initially we thought we were being rushed because the server came by repeatedly to remove empty plates and the wrappers from our chopsticks - but we quickly realized that this was really extremely attentive and great service. Throughout the meal, our water glasses were refilled numerous times and we were not rushed at all. After our leisurely meal, we ordered a Green Tea Mille Crepe and an order of fresh fruit. The crepe was very good, although the topping of green tea was a bit thick for us and we scraped it off and ate the rest. The fruit was fresh and delicious. We truly felt very welcomed and valued as customers here. We didn't drink anything other than water, so our bill was only about $100 (before tip) for the 2 hours we were there, but even as we left we felt valued by the serving staff and sushi chefs. An excellent meal and experience.

Hibino is one of my favourite restaurants in LIC. I love that they offer their lunch specials even…read moreon weekends. I always order their "obento box", which comes with a choice of an entrée from their daily-rotating list (so cute how they write them on a few chalkboards that they move around the restaurant for whoever's ordering). Everything I've ordered has always been delicious, from the various fish dishes (salmon / arctic char are particular favourites), the stir-fried pork, and their sushi rolls. The salad is invariably so fresh, and the small side of obanzai is always a treat :) Price point is unparalleled -- I think the bento was priced at $12 when I first came a few years ago, and it's still $12 now. Such a lovely cute restaurant -- service is fast and friendly, and the interior, while a bit small, is definitely very cosy and has that unique rustic Japanese aesthetic to it (including a lot of their tableware). This is definitely a must-try in the area, and I will no doubt be back very soon!

The food here was ok, but not spectacular. Great service, and the place itself was quite…read morenice...but we won't got back. The teriyaki chicken was ok, but nothing special. The sushi was also nothing special or good.

Great experience. The staff was accommodating to where we wanted to sit and they took their time to…read moreserve us. We didn't feel rushed. It is a small restaurant with a cozy feeling. We were able to sit at the bar top area. The menu has a lot of options. Try the Enerugi wings. They are said to be spicy but not like fire mouth burning. lol. The ramen was well prepared and perfect for a cold and rainy day. I would revisit.

I ordered the Kimchi Ramen and it was very flavorful. Ordering vs. Dining always has its own…read morechallenges but regardless, it was a nice ramen portion for a cold winter night. Couple of items - - Packaging - I would recommend the bowls are taped closed. My ramen bowl lid was open when i opened my bag. - My ramen had a piece of ground beef or pork mixed in by accident. I can't eat beef or pork so it was disappointing when i found it.

Amazing ramen and popcorn chicken. Great service and food was served quickly. Ambiance is good nice…read moremusic

The food was perfectly prepared. Service was fast and…read moreefficient. Great ramen. Panfried Gyozas with chicken are super recommended

Stumbled upon this place that is Michelin guide recommended! And we totally understand why (as did…read moreeveryone else in line). Got seated at the bar after lining up ~15min before opening on a Friday morning. Smoked dashi ramen was AMAZING. The broth had so much seafoody depth, which makes sense considering we found many clams in our bowl as well! It was a bit lighter than a tonkatsu broth, but a bit heavier than a shoyu-base. The noodles were the perfect bouncy texture as well. Yuzu highball: A great refreshing complement to the heavier soup broth. Great vibes all around.

Really delicious ramen! Walked in on a weekend night and waited about 60 minutes to get seated…read more Once we were seated though, the service was very fast and efficient. We tried the smoked dashi ramen and spicy tan tan ramen. Both were great. I enjoyed the subtle smokiness of the dashi broth and thought it paired well with the clams. It definitely felt more unique compared to a traditional ramen. The spicy tan tan ramen had a much bolder and classic flavor profile. The pork was tender but not fatty. We also shared the matcha kakigori, which I may have enjoyed even more than the ramen because the matcha flavor was so strong! There is also a red bean filling in the middle. They also offer a selection of signature cocktails. We tried the yuzu margarita, which was refreshing, and the Japanese cocktail, which I liked for the fresh celery and elderflower flavors. Overall, a great spot that is worth checking out. I highly recommend making a reservation in advance if you want to avoid the long wait.

After my uncle & I visited the Museum of Moving Images, we decided to have lunch at this location…read moresince it was within walking distance. We arrived at a great time as walk-ins, a little before 12PM. There were still a few seats available. Immediately after getting our seat, the restaurant became packed and a waiting list began to form--so I definitely recommend coming a bit earlier to ensure a seat. The interior is small, but cozy. I enjoyed the cups they served us, which had a cute Susuru design. The broth of the ramen was very flavorful. The ramen noodles were a bit on the thicker side than what I'm used to at other locations, which perfectly soaked up the broth. A great gem in a convenient location!

I'm a fan of this corner gem of a ramen joint. Their Kuro ramen has a rich black garlic oil with…read moretender slices of chashu pork and soft boiled egg. Plus, their shrimp katsu bun was scrumptious with a crispy skin and moist center with a creamy sauce on top. Service was fast, friendly, and helpful with ample refills of water. The place was clean, simple, and convenient. Parking can be tough on the street, but within walking distance near public transit.