*** Vegetarian Review ***…read more Would I come back? Yes, friendly service. They can accommodate their broths for vegetarians. If you can handle it, always ask for a medium spice level. Tips for first-timers: 1) Plenty of free parking 2) They accept reservations The Food: Vegetable Tempura ($18.95, Grade A): I like how they cut the vegetables--not too chunky. There is nothing worse than a chunky carrot that isn't cooked to its core. The tempura batter doesn't pull off when you bite into it, and it isn't oily at all. Yasai Ramen ($17.95, Grade A): Asked for a water broth to make this safe and vegetarian-friendly. You would think it would be tasteless, but it was surprisingly packed with flavor. The medium spice level definitely helped, but even for people sensitive to heat, this would be a tasty dish. It says water-based, but it still has a deep, eye-appealing dark color. The noodles have a great bite. Not overly mushy. And they stay that way for the entire meal. Broccoli, zucchini, bean sprouts, wood ear mushrooms, and cabbage. The cubed tofu is fresh and wasn't spoiled which often happens with tofu in restaurants that a lot of people don't order daily. Jungle Roll ($14.95, Grade A): Avocado and cucumber, topped with a seaweed salad. Most Japanese restaurants fail to understand that vegetarians also want a fun roll! We asked if they could include a vegetable tempura inside the roll so there would be a good textural component, and added a drizzle of teriyaki and spicy mayo. Good news--they were able to do it, though having to check with the sushi bar is always an adventure ($1 extra for each request). Sidenote: Why do all Japanese restaurants need to ask the sushi bar? One-hundred percent of the time, we eagerly have to wait for the sushi court to give a "rolling." (Ruling if that was too vague). The rolls are made fresh and many meat-based rolls include a tempura element rolled inside. I could understand if we're asking to deep fry the roll, but just adding a tempura and a drizzled sauce? Ok, hopping off my soapbox. Bottom Line We've been coming to this place on and off for over ten years. It's been at least 2 years since our last visit, and there are some noticeable changes. Portions are smaller; the ramen bowls used to be the size of a food challenge. The restaurant itself is looking older and not quite as cared for, but the flavors remain excellent and the friendly, attentive service is completely unchanged.

My friends had lunch there and the party of five asked for separate checks. One person paid with a…read morecredit card and the rest in cash. My friend watched the waitress stack the 5 trays and left to process payment. Waitress returned and told them she was missing one payment. The party insisted that they all paid. The manager came to the table and told them they had to pay before they leave. Again, the party insisted they all paid. One of the ladies asked,"Are you saying that we're lying? There's security cameras in this room. Go review the footage and you can see the proof that we all paid and the waitress took the trays." Apparently the security cameras weren't functioning as he wouldn't look at the footage. The manager wanted to charge the missing payment to the person who used a charge card for her payment and the group told him that was not acceptable. The dispute went on for 30 minutes and customers at a near by table kept turning around and looking at us. The manager stepped away again and returned shortly with the missing payment saying that he found it under the cash register! There was no true apology, no effort to compensate the group for the embarrassing behavior and accusations. Clearly it was the waitress' mistake and she didn't apologize to the group. This is unacceptable behavior from the manager. Knowing this happened yesterday, I will no longer dine at Akebono. Very poor customer service.

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.

My friend and I stopped in for dinner around 7pm on a weeknight. It wasn't busy at all, so we were…read moreseated immediately and had a relaxed, unhurried meal from start to finish. We started with the crispy pork belly, which was a great call. The pork had a nice crunch without being overdone, and the dipping sauce struck a good balance between sweet and tangy. For mains, I had the boat noodle and my friend ordered the chicken pad thai. The broth on the boat noodle was the highlight for me, really well-developed flavor, the kind you don't rush through. The pad thai was perfectly sauced, which made it feel hearty and satisfying rather than dry like you sometimes get elsewhere. Prices are reasonable and the menu has a lot of ground to cover. The chef specials caught my eye and I'm looking forward to working through those on the next visit!

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.

It's pretty good! I came here May 2026 with a date. I had the ramen with karaage, my date got the…read morespicy tan tan men ramen. We got a California roll and a takoyaki to share. The karaage is a different style than I was used to, which wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't bad. The broth of the ramen isn't the richest, but it's good. The sushi was surprisingly good and refreshing. The rice and ingredients felt fresh. Generally, pretty good Japanese for the area. The whole meal felt pretty expensive-- it's 12 dollars for takoyaki, which feels a bit pricey for what you get.

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.

After a day of yard work. Delicious. Opened late. We enjoyed ourselves…read more Service could be better but be patient, they're open late!

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.

Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted and seated immediately. The decor is simple and…read morefairly elegant, I liked the seating with an open bar type of area. I got the Karamiso ramen, the spice level was okay, but upon tasting the broth, you get a rich flavorful punch of pork flavor with sourness. I like the richness of the broth and sour flavors so I was drawn to it. My wife got the Aka Red Tonkotsu ramen, the broth was definitely lighter, and the spice level was abut the same as the one I got. The portions were generous, we were not able to finish our ramens unfortunately. But I must say, for the price, it's worth it. I would like to go back and try their tan tan men.

Awesome food and larger portions! Really well made and quick service for pickup. Nice to have a…read moreneighborhood local restaurant.

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.

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.

Oto's might be my favorite specialty grocery store in Sacramento.I dont go there often as it's not…read moreon my path home or even close to my work-in fact every time I have to go to Oto's I have to go out of my way to make a special trip-that may be why every visit there feels so great What do I love about Oto's-Let's see I generally never know exactly what I'm going to find when I go there-they are always changing up their stock-I know I can count on some great sauces for my home dishes-I know I can count on some new salty snacks from overseas every time I go there-I know that I will most likely find some new ramen flavor that I never ran into before-I know that I probably will find a Funko Pop that I wasn't expecting every time I go there-these are just a few things I love about Oto's.We won't even bring up their amazing fresh produce or their cold bar foods they offer on a daily basis-My mochi palette would not be nearly what it is today without all the great mochi products I've picked up at Oto's-it really is just a great place to shop and I'm happy every time I know I'm going to go there and every time I'm leaving-it's awesome. But none of those reasons are the real reason I truly love Oto's,let me tell you what I really love.....Late last year I decided I was going to learn how to make my favorite food in the world and that is sushi.I went ham,I got the knives I got the kits,I got the rice maker,I got all the seasonings but what I didn't have was a spot to pick up the highest level of fish that was needed to really make homemade sushi pop and that is where Oto's came in to save the day. Their daily "sushi-grade" tuna and salmon that they sell in the back of the store is so next level-even a novice like myself cannot mess up a homemade sushi meal.They have so much to offer at Oto's,all the different levels of salmon and tuna,depending on your budget but all of it is amazing. I will forever be indebted to Oto's for helping me raise my sushi game at home and making my wife think that I'm just the best sushi maker-when it was always just the high quality fish offered at Oto's that did the work-Thank You Oto's for that. In closing-if you ever find yourself in the Land Park area and want to see what all the hype is about at this incredible spot or maybe you just want to try your hand at some home sushi making,be sure to stop by Oto's Marketplace-it truly is a gem amongst gems. PS....Parking sucks here-no way around that one unless u get lucky or have a handicap placard-don't like the parking.

This restaurant has amazing sushi, energetic staff and even a wine that pairs well with sushi!! Try…read morethe cucumber salad, pepper fin and the new Osaka roll. Pair that with the Hikaru white, rose or red and you will not be disappointed!

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.