I am always craving Engawa's Taco Sake (salmon)! It's so crispy, and they load it with so much…read morefresh salmon. I'm also a huge fan of their Pear Blossom Coffee. If you're into jasmine milk tea or just want something super refreshing, this is the perfect drink. My friend even said it was one of the best coffees she's ever had! My sister and I always come here for their udon noodles too. I even bonded with my hairstylist over our shared love for Engawa Fusion because we're both constantly craving it! The parking lot is on the smaller side, but I've never had trouble finding a spot. The workers are always the sweetest and so welcoming, and the space itself is beautiful with such a cozy ambiance. Lovely all around! * 10/10 Taco Sake * 10/10 Pear Blossom Drink

Came around 12 ish on saturday. Pretty small interior abt 9 tables but only one other party at…read morefirst. More came later on. Ordered the main ramen, katsu curry don and stir fried udon. Came out 10ish mins maybe not long. Main ramen looked pretty good, comes with ground meat. Flavoring is pretty good, i like the peanut butter addition. Katsu curry don wasnt bad, their donburis r pretty small portion i would say, lots lots lots of rice. Their curry was nothing special jus reg japanese curry, for 15$ its okay tho. Overall prices on their main dishes r pretty cheap, so for the portion its not bad. Service and taste wise nothing special but nothing bad.

Is it possible to have the best of both worlds?…read more I stayed home in my pajamas, and my kids went and got sushi for us tonight! They brought me a home of California roll! Well, I love going into the restaurant itself, the service is always impeccable, and the restaurant itself is always very well kept and just beautiful!. tonight I just felt like staying at home so I did! I really love Akebono. Everything is always so fresh and delicious. And of course, my kids love it

Came here after a convention (SacAnime), and hadn't eaten all day…read more For appetizers we got the soft shell crab and takoyaki. The takoyaki was pretty good, the soft shell crab seemed a little lack luster. Because we hadn't eaten we got sushi boat C, and we barely finished amongst 4 dudes. Pretty funny experience though.

I searched on Google and found this place…read more It's a cute little restaurant with lights of windows giving lots of nature light which I love so much. I went on a weekday around lunch time so I was empty and quiet... Love it. Since I was meeting my friend, it's nice to have the place to ourselves. Food/drinks: Thai Tea: love it! I like that they didn't put it in a regular cup. Crispy Pork Belly: it was okay. I was craving for crispy Pork Belly. I am use to the traditional crispy pork belly. This one is drenched in a sweet sauce which I know most people will like; however, I am just not a big fan of sweet pork. My friend love it though. Basil Ground/minced chicken: We enjoyed this dish. However, the same thing for me, it was a bit sweet for my taste. Gyoza: it was pretty good Service: the male server, was welcoming making our visit a better one. I definitely need to come back to try other food since there are so many good food options.

Pipo Ramen and Rice…read more I've been wanting to try Pipo Ramen and Rice since 2023, when it was ranked #11 on Yelp's list of places to eat in the Sacramento area. I've driven past this spot countless times but somehow never made it in, until now! I stopped by on a Saturday before noon, and the restaurant was pretty quiet, with only a few tables occupied. The interior is modern, clean, and well kept, making it a nice spot for a casual meal. After looking over the menu, we decided on the Pad Thai with Shrimp (medium heat) and Panang Curry with Chicken (medium heat). While ordering, our server also recommended the Pipo Salad, essentially their take on papaya salad. They offer it Lao or Thai style, and we went with the Thai style with mild heat. Once the food came out, the first thing I noticed was the portion sizes, everything was much bigger than I expected, especially considering the reasonable prices. These are definitely portions that are easy to share family-style. The Pipo Salad had tons of flavor, and I really enjoyed being able to taste the vinegar and fish sauce. One thing to note, though: I ordered it mild, but this ended up being the spiciest dish on the table! I'd say the heat was closer to a medium, while the Pad Thai and curry were much milder. The Pad Thai was solid. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the flavor was there. The Panang Curry was good, although I personally wished both the Pad Thai and curry had a little more heat. Luckily, our server brought out some condiments, including Thai pepper fish sauce, which was excellent with the curry and gave it the extra kick I was looking for. Overall, I'd definitely recommend giving Pipo Ramen and Rice a try. The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and there's a good variety of dishes I'm looking forward to exploring on my next visit. My only real complaint is that the spice levels seem a little inconsistent. I wanted my Pad Thai and curry to be spicier, but at the same time, I didn't want my mouth completely on fire. Hopefully I can find that perfect balance next time! Would I come back? Absolutely. I've still got plenty of the menu to work my way through!

My girlfriend, and some friends and I decided after class to come here for dinner and for Ramen…read more With doing Jiu Jitsu across the street weekly, but never venuring in this particular plaza. I'd see the shops but never paid much attention. But we stopped in around 8:30 and made it in time to sit down and eat. Karaage Ramen (Spicy) Duck breast Ramen Spicy Tan Tan Men Ramen Sashimi Sushi roll Karaage Ramen was bomb. As we waited for our orders I stepped away to wash my hands, and came back to the delicious looking bowl pictured. Karaage chicken is one of my favorite dishes at my favorite Japanese restaurant, and this Karaage Ramen had a perfect crispiness to it. The Ramen broth was also very flavorful and has a nice little punch of Spicy to it, with the addition of the chili oil; nothing too hot. Overall: Great spot for good Ramen. Will definitely have to come back again for more.

I have had lunch here a few times, and have enjoyed oxtail ramen, chirashi sushi, and assorted…read morenigiri. The ramen was good but the broth was a bit strong for me, the noodles were good but the Oxtail was to much for my ramen. The chirashi could of been more plentiful, but was good enough. I will stop buy again to try som other items from the kitchen.

Spicy edamame was perfect! Loved the Wonder roll. Multiple…read moreveggie options. Double salmon roll was enjoyed by our group. Good for ramen here too! Kind, prompt service.

Service is always perfect when one of servers (don't remember her name) takes the orders! She's…read moresuper friendly, welcoming, and always has the sweetest smile on her face. Now to food. Their spicy garlic edamame is a must try. The pepper flakes paired with the grilled onions are so mouthwateringly delicious. I wanted to take the onions to go. I ordered the salmon king roll and spam musubi and both were pretty good. My only grievance is that the rice to roll ratio can be a bit much so you get full faster. Other than that, no major complaints. Food and service are both good! Small parking lot available to park and the inside has a good amount of seating available. They usually have the TV going along with some music so entertainment is available alongside your meal.

Ryujin is one of my favorite ramen spots in Sacramento! The flavors are authentic and consistently…read moredelicious, and it's especially perfect when you're craving a warm bowl of ramen on a cold night. The shoyu ramen is my personal favorite. The broth is flavorful and satisfying without being too heavy. The white tonkotsu is also very good if you're in the mood for something richer and creamier. Definitely don't skip the geso either! It's delicious and one of our favorite things to order alongside the ramen. Alternatively, if you're not in the mood for noodles, they have an excellent Tonkatsu Donburi. Ryujin can get pretty crowded around dinner, especially on colder nights when everyone seems to have the same idea, so I'd recommend planning accordingly and being prepared for a possible wait. It's worth it, though! Great ramen, authentic flavors, and a spot we're always happy to come back to.

My roomie recommended Ryujin, and after a tough workout, this really hit the spot. We went to the…read moreSacramento location. To drink, I had the Thai tea. Always a go to go me. This had the perfect balance of sweetness. It was light and refreshing and balanced the rest of the flavors of the meal. I started with the seaweed salad. It was a solid seaweed salad. Good seasoning and texture. It was a good portion size as well. Melissa and Jonathan had the gyoza. They were stuffed full of meat, but I felt like the seasoning was a little less than and also they were unevenly cooked. I still tried one though because a gyoza is a gyoza. As my main, I had the karamiso ramen with a spicy miso based broth with seasoned ground chicken, veggies and chili threads for an extra kick. I enjoyed this bowl of ramen. It was the perfect level of spice. I am partial to ground meat in ramen, so I liked that this was an option. The veggies were cooked al dente which I appreciated, and the broth was filling and flavorful. The noodles were thin which is my favorite type. Attentive service here. OUr water cups were always filled no matter how hot the ramen was. Solid meal here.

Great little spot . Service is friendly, fast, and good. Food was so delicious. We got ramen ,…read morefried calamari legs ( so good) and garlic edamame. I could eat my weight is the edamame . We will be coming back here for sure.

The Korean dishes are probably better than Japanese dishes. Going to try the Bulgogi Rice Plate…read morewhen I come back. The Tonkotsu Ramen was okay, the broth could have been better, but the Champong was delicious.

I came here for kizami wasabi which is amazing on steak…read more. But the Takemori Farms white corn was the best corn I've ever had!!! It's crunchy and sweet when boiled. It's absolutely incredible!!!

I've become a regular at Oto's. I love the variety of items they offer from fresh produce to shelf…read morestable items, candy, hot food, and even their poke at the fish counter. I regularly stop in to pick up treats, drinks, produce like mushrooms and okra, and their poke and hot meal options. I also like their home goods sections with so many cool ramen bowls, sauce containers, and utensils. I'm always excited when I stop in when it's slower because I can take my time browsing. Whenever this happens I end up leaving with a lot more items. I appreciate that they carry a wide variety of items including some ingredients and items that are hard to find in the US and even at other Asian grocery stores. I've stopped into many different stores and I feel like Oto's has variety and quality at a great price. They do have their own parking, but be careful because it can be pretty tight and there's usually a good amount of cars coming in and out.

It's been many, many years since I dined here. We get take out from here. I discovered it's under…read morenew ownership and the owner introduced himself and served a complimentary cucumber salad. I asked for sauce on the side for my mine and my child's dish. Good thing I don't use a lot of sauce because they didn't even bother to give any sauce with the kid's dish. I had the beef & chicken teriyaki combo. The beef had some overly hard/chewy parts but it was an enjoyable meal in general. The chicken was cooked well. Service was overall fine. I had to ask for things a couple times repeatedly. So although they seemed to be forgetful, service was friendly. I'd definitely go again to eat out, especially since some of those lunch specials sound good.

I ordered the 2-Item dinner combo and selected the Chicken Karaage and Sesame Chicken for $19,75…read more The miso soup was served with a soup spoon which indicated this is an Americanized Japanese restaurant. Although the food was not traditional Japanese food, it was decent. The server did not know that "nasubi" is Japanese eggplant when discussing options for tempura. There was a request for the broccoli tempura to be substituted with zucchini, however the server had to be reminded of the substitution as broccoli tempura was served. Complimentary cucumber, seaweed, and ginger salad was served. It was delicious as the seaweed complimented the cumber well and the ginger provided additional flavor. The sesame chicken and karaage was cooked perfectly and was not overcooked. Additional sauce for the sesame chicken was provided. The karaage was very flavorful. The dinner combo also included a spicy bean sprout salad which complimented the chicken and rice well. It was very busy on a Sunday during dinnertime. Service was good as the employees were friendly, refilled water, and checked to ensure the food was good.

Maybe a 5/5 is a bit too nice, but really enjoyed the dark ambiance and decor of the place…read more Came for the first time and ordered a tonkotsu ramen, kaarage, and katsu. Pretty basic order and not very adventurous, but in all honesty the food was okay. It doesn't take much to please me but Kodaiko didn't really hit for me. The tonkotsu was oddly sour and unlike tonkotsu ramen i've had. The kaarage was decent in itself, but it did come with lemon zest over the top that i personally didn't enjoy too much. I think the star of the show in my visit was the chicken katsu, super basic but was the only thing we ordered that felt like it was executed well. Overall I'd comeback to adventure through the menu, especially for the katsu sandwich, but maybe a 5 is too generous of a rating.

Really liked Kodaiko bar. Always a good food and good Brussels sprouts…read more Unfortunately during my last visit, I saw a mouse running from one side of the wall into the other corner in the main dining room. So, I'll not be back for a while. I understand it's underground and all and it's hard to control. so 3 stars for now.