Checked out Yakitori Yuchan back in the summer of 2021. At the time, they were transitioning away…read morefrom their original yakitori-focused concept and putting a greater emphasis on ramen and donburi bowls. Today, that change has become permanent, with the restaurant now operating as Yuchan Shokudo. Even during the transition, the food absolutely hit. I especially loved the cozy red-and-black interior, which gave off warm izakaya vibes. - Tan Tan Ramen -- rich and creamy broth with Japanese noodles, tender chashu, minced chicken, menma, bean sprouts, and green onions; packed with protein and full-bodied flavor - Tokyo Shoyu Ramen -- noodles in a lighter chicken bone and fish shoyu broth, topped with pork belly, half a tamago egg, fish cake, menma, bean sprouts, and green onions; lighter but still satisfying, though I wished there was a bit more pork belly Located in the heart of downtown Davis, it's an easy walk from campus. Prices have risen over the years, so it feels more like an occasional treat than a casual student meal these days. We also ordered a side of sake to complement our ramen. Since then, the former sake bar has been removed as part of the restaurant's evolution into a full-fledged shokudo concept. Service was friendly, our food arrived promptly, and the overall ambience struck a nice balance between a cozy ramen shop and a casual Japanese eatery.

This has a good mix of everything. Ramen, curry and wait carbonara? my husband had the carbonara…read moreand he loved it. the squash fries were also good. actually everything was good. Staff was friendly and professional. Place is fairly cozy and a little dark. Booths were spacious. A little expensive. Street parking or nearby parking lots. Would order here again.

5 stars: delicious beef-based pho, fresh noodle option makes the whole meal feel lighter, about…read more$15-20 per person, I would bring a friend visiting from out of town here easily Came here for lunch with my dad on a Thursday afternoon. Quick service, you order at the counter and they bring out your food to the table in minutes. There are bright red chairs with metal tables so very casual vibe. The person taking our order wasnt exactly the friendliest which was a bummer. We both got the Pho Hanoi (#14, comes with wok fried ribeye and garlic) with the fresh noodles upgrade which was a $1.50 surcharge but so worth it. Came out to about $44 total. The broth was good, didnt taste diluted, and different than the pork broths I've been used to from other pho restaurants. The meat was fully cooked, flavorful, and both of ours had a decent amount of meat. The fresh noodles were great and light, it didnt feel like I was forcing myself to eat noodles I didnt like. Standard garnishes (jalapeños, limes, sprouts) though they start you off with a small amount of make sure to ask for more if you run low. They also have pickled white onions as a garnish!!!! SO GOOD!! As you can see from the pic, I finished mine which is rare for me. I usually leave a lot of broth or a lot of noodles left over, not this time! Note, this place only serves pho as entrees so plan accordingly if anyone in your group is expecting banh mis or doesn't want something hot, soupy, and delicious. Their phos are beef broth based. I've been to a few pho joints in the Davis/Sacramento area and I would easily put this is in my top 3.

The food was delicious, and Josh was incredibly friendly and helpful during my first visit. I…read moredidn't have to wait long for my order, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. I also love that they're open late. I made a few rookie mistakes and added way too much jalapeño to my food, but I still enjoyed every bite. The Thai tea was excellent, too. I'll definitely be back!

Ordered the katsu lunch plate and poke bowl. It was a good place for lunch with fair pricing…read more Service was nice, staff were very friendly. Restaurant is on the smaller side, more of a takeout place rather than dine in, but overall ambiance was very chill. Katsu plate lunch - was really good. chicken was tender and crispy. Poke bowl - was alright, felt like there could have been more to it. Overall, enjoyed the meal! :)

Good service and chill vibe. Food was pretty good. The lunch plates are good value. Poke bowl was…read morealright. Overall enjoyed it!

Uniboil was one of my favorite restaurants in Davis during undergrad. It is in a hidden spot of…read moreDavis, upstairs across from Zen Toro in downtown. Every time I've visited, it's been pretty empty besides one or two parties there. When you walk in, you are free to sit wherever you want and you order using the QR code posted on the table. The owner had recognized me as a frequent and always gave me a new side dish to try. It's a different cuisine that I'm used to but I'm not afraid to try new things. I've always enjoyed these dishes because they're always on the spicier side. I'm a fan of spicier food. I normally get hotpot when I come here, TomYum with medium spice. I've seen other reviews that say the chef doesn't care how spicy you ask for it but I've felt it's been pretty consistent. I also switch between the proteins and regardless of which protein it has a fresh taste. This is not an average AYCE hotpot. The dish normally comes with veggies, tofu. grain of choice and your protein of choice It's a different restaurant dining experience with the hotpot meals. With hotpot, here are a few tips for first time diners. It's HOTpot, it will be hot temperature wise. You will burn your tongue if you're not careful enough. Get an extra bowl and put some of your dish in there while you leave some of your ingredients to cook. I have tried different noodles and rice, I've preferred rice. Noodles can overcook easily and soak in the liquid, making them Use the sauces provided! I like to use vinegar, sesame sauce and chili sauce. I mix them and put some in each serving bowl of mine. Servings are usually big here, I can finish it if I'm hungry. If you don't eat much I recommend sharing it with a friend. Overall, excellent customer service! Love the food as well, and definitely a must try.

Uniboil serves individual hot pots that are super good! The food comes out quick and in large…read moreportions. On top of that, the service is so great. Our server was very attentive, kind, and generous. Definitely a memorable experience when my friend and I came here... memorable in a great way! :)

This is the good stuff folks. Top notch sushi. Expansive menu but my heart always leads me to the…read morelion king roll. Quality fish and creative rolls make this the best sushi spot in town in my opinion.

This place is not all you can eat. This place does not do poke. This place does not serve boba take…read moreand popcorn chicken. And this place is not cheap. That is exactly why you come here for a birthday dinner for the waifu. Bc only this place is deserving of the waifu. If you want to make your wife get high quality sashimi, then come for the sashimi salad and the chirashi. It's enough for you the waifu and the annoying child who wants to try sashimi but does not actually eat it. It's also got bentos for the kid who doesn't eat sushi. The huku ramen is just ok. That may be the only item that isn't worth it. But everything is! We came for a birthday dinner so Huku was nice enough to give us a birthday dessert. I don't come here often enough. But when I do, I don't leave disappointed! Thank you for another amazing dinner Huku. It's prolly the number 1 sushi/japanese restaurant in Davis! Come here and bring the smoke if you disagree.

Very good Katsu chiken is crunchy…read more Broth tonkotsu is very perfect Thai tea is very good

Great ambiance but moreover the ramen was quite good. Like as good as the stuff I used to get when…read moreI lived in Japan. Huge menu with options for most. Even picky eaters. The beef asada was actually quite good and a surprise. I don't know why all the reviews aren't 5 star. Too many Karens in Davis.

Great service, great foods, great atmosphere, what else can one ask for?…read more We had a party of 9 and in the peak crowds of Davis Graduation. The restaurant was packed and yet service was so incredible. Our server was Emily and she was awesome. Emily was super fast on taking our orders, giving us great recommendations, and was super catering to our party. We had an amazing experience at Mikuni and we're all still thinking about the sushi rolls (I only took some photos of the foods, the other items the rest of our table ordered looked amazing). Overall restaurant is super nice and pretty and the decoration is great. I do think the parking lot is overflowed with how much traffic is there but, worth the wait. If I'm ever in the area again, will definitely be visiting. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Shop Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10

My bestie and I got our lunch at Mikuni's again Food:…read moreDelicious and always tastes fresh and amazing. Service: Dakota and Ming were so friendly and so kind, checking up on us at the sushi bar and making us feel welcome. Vibes: always clean and smells good in here! We got two bottles of sake: the unfiltered strawberry sake and the Gekkeikan Haiku sake. and got two Iron Chef Combos (basic, I know but). They were all delicious! Will always come back, always and forever

Zen Toro is a hidden gem of perfection in Davis. It's tucked away in downtown and worth the visit…read more The fish is fresh and delicious. My favorite roll is the 49er roll and the cherry blossom. I also like ordering salmon and yellowtail nigiri because the fish tastes so fresh. The restaurant is clean, has a traditional sushi restaurant feel to it not trying to be fancy. Services is great, you have to check this place out!

Ooof that uni was not fresh. I don't know what happened to Zen Toro. It used to be so good, but my…read morerecent visit was a little disappointing. It's a Thursday late lunch visit. I sat at the sushi bar. It took quite a long time for someone to come over and take my order. And it also took a little while for my sushi and sashimis to come out. One thing that grosses me out a little bit is that my soy sauce dish is oily. But I can't wave anyone down so I used it anyways.. The sashimis are fresh. And they give really big pieces too so it is great value. The Madai sashimi still have scales on them tho that was a little surprising in texture. The nigiris are in massive pieces. Which again I appreciate the value. However, the uni was visibly dark in color in some piece. I thought it might be a regional character (cuz uni from different place can have different colors). But upon first bite it tasted a little stinky which is not how it's supposed to taste. To be honest, I would rather have less uni and smaller nigiri if I can just have fresh fish. When eating raw fish freshness is a huge priority. This dinning experience too way longer than expected. And I'm very disappointed in the freshness of an expensive ingredient. I do hope they improve and succeed as it's been in Davis for so long.