Man this place was bad. Given the area I had low expectations and this was even worse than I…read morecould've imagined. The Tteokbokki was hands-down, the saltiest thing I've ever ordered at a restaurant in my entire life. Flavor profile was 100% off the sauce genuinely tasted like Play-Doh. The teriyaki chicken bowl wasn't much better whatever sauces y'all are using are horrendously bad. More salt doesn't equate the more flavor. Hope this helps.

I found this place through Yelp and decided to come here for lunch after seeing the photos of the…read moreramen. It's relatively small (only about ten seats) and at the time, only two people were working. It took a little bit for the food to come out (my dad was able to go order a coffee at Coffee Break Cafe next door and bring it back before our orders came out) but the portions were perfect for our lunch and my dad really enjoyed his! The noodles are dropped off on the bar for you to pick up and you grab your own chopsticks as well. We ordered the Chili Ramen (tonkotsu with chili oil on top) and the Shoyu Ramen, both with pork as the protein. The cook on the egg was great (nice and gooey in the center and the white was nice and soft) but it was a little cold and lacked flavor (could've been marinated for longer?). The pork was a nice cut of meat but despite being blowtorched it was a little chewy and lacked a bit of flavor also. The lack of marination on these toppings was helped by the fact that the broth was great and flavorful and if you ate them with the broth and noodles, it was satisfying! I think the broth was the best part; I tried both of them and enjoyed drinking the broth by itself even without eating the noodles with it. Overall, I thought the ramen was OK (the soup was the best part!) but for the price and portion I think this is a nice place to stop by for lunch! My dad enjoyed it a lot and was impressed by the authenticity for an American establishment.

We had hoped that this place would get better, is it hasn't…read more The Japanese restaurants in Manchester and the surrounding areas are run by Cantonese or Mandarin staff. It's not authentic Japanese, it's an interpretation of Japanese by Chinese workers and Cooks. Also, Chinese service isn't great and the waiter here isn't attentive and a bit too casual for my taste. The food itself is just acceptable, and for the price not great. The atmosphere also still is pretty weak, and the restaurant is small. It's sort of almost like a hole on the wall. On the West Coast, I've eaten at over 30 authentic Japanese restaurants, and for those of you who aren't Japanese restaurant or sushi aficionados... This food is probably fine. If you know we're good, Japanese food is, don't come here and frankly you may need to drive to Boston to get it.

Stopped in to Osaka for a small early dinner and tried assorted sushi options. Has some tables /…read morebooths inside, with many coming in for takeout. Menu has various Japanese / Asian style offerings you would expect. Fair selection of fish to choose from beyond the basics. Tried salmon roll with octopus and mackerel sashimi. Mackerel was tasty and fresh, good portion. Salmon was fine, and the octopus was also okay. Pleased with what I had, nice quick snack. Thanks

The hubby and I stopped here for dinner for some Hibachi. We've been to many places for Hibachi and…read morethis place was outstanding. The food was delicious!!! The service was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. The restaurant decor was your standard Japanese theme. Clean and modern. We will definitely be coming back!

I placed an order online for the sushi for two, and requested a certain number of salmon Sushi…read morepieces. It wasn't until I picked up the order that I was told that they would not honor my request. They did leave me a voice message however. I had to wait an additional 15 minutes for the order. When I got home, I was sadly disappointed at the quality, or lack there of of the cut of the fish. It must've been amateur hour. Do not go here for sushi.

Ordered a poke bowl and ramen online and didn't realize that it was close to their closing time!…read moreThe order came through and when we picked it up, the restaurant was indeed closed, so my hubby went through the back door which was open and went through the kitchen. A friendly elderly lady handed him our order and the experience was so casual, it was like visiting an aunt's home. :) The food was fresh and tasty. Would order from them again!

I ordered the Teriyaki Salmon Bento for $24.99. Not terrible, the slightly fishy salmon aside, most…read moreof it was good. Nothing was high quality but the price/value was outrageous. $24.99 + tax and the prompt for a 20% tip for takeout, OMG you would be $30 for a tiny piece of salmon and some skimpy sides. My sushi side didn't come with soy sauce or wasabi. The tables and dine-in area look like it hasn't been completed and never will.

Had such a nice time at Kume Steakhouse. The whole place had a really fun vibe with nice lighting…read moreand plenty of parking which honestly makes a difference. Everything was super clean, including the bathrooms, and the service was friendly the whole time. The dumplings were so good, the miso soup and salad were absolutely hitting, and the salmon was AMAZING. I also tried some of the steak and loved that too. The fish tasted fresh and everything came out flavorful and well made. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again if I'm in the area.

The hubby and I decided to stop here for dinner instead of doing the taco Tuesday. We had a very…read moregood experience. The food was excellent. The environment was great. The service was excellent. The prices were average. The environment was decorated as a traditional Japanese decor. Very initiating and friendly. Loved the experience. We'll be coming back.

Fantastic little noodle shop located in the heart of downtown. We got the wonton noodle dish and I…read moregot the poor color curry Both were excellent. This is an expensive restaurant, but for the quality of service and the food. It was worth it Just to know this is a smaller join, so the large party might have difficulty or a long wait.

I was thrilled when I discovered that there was a supposedly authentic ramen experience a stone's…read morethrow away from my hotel while in the area for a business trip. Unfortunately, I am a die-hard ramen aficionado and former New Yorker of over 10 years-- so I can be quite a tough critic. Points for the lovely atmosphere and cultural aesthetic... though the restaurant closes early on weekdays and I was informed of such the minute I entered the door prior to receiving a proper greeting. I had no other option but to order takeout and I would have appreciated being offered a seat, glass of water or beverage while waiting. The waitress stood next to me while I perused the menu so I definitely felt rushed to order and she was very brief in her responses regarding the most popular/tasty ramen options on account of wanting to begin closing perhaps? Overall, reception wasn't overwhelmingly warm... if it wasn't after 8 PM, I likely would have gone elsewhere simply off of the initial vibrations. Nonetheless, $40 later (OBA ramen, cucumber salad, ginger tea and I tipped $5... when I really shouldn't have)-- I dive in upon arriving to hotel to a very AVERAGE experience. The tea is not freshly brewed in-house with ginger, lemon etc... had I known I was going to receive a tea bag and hot water, I would have passed on spending the $4.50 (as the hotel has artisan teas). Cucumber salad is lacking spice, flavor profile and brine... just large, chopped chunks with a vinegar + chile concoction that lacks heat, reminds me of tajin (very salt forward) and was not marinated. It's a quick cucumber salad-- because it was prepared in this manner, the result is extremely watery because the flavor elements didn't absorb into the cucumber. I like cucumber salads almost like a kimchi... made with passion and spicy on the palette. As far as the ramen.... Nothing noteworthy. Cabbage, bamboo, corn were just naked toppings and placed on the ramen comparable to a salad bar. I like my elements flavorful and braised/sautéed. These were completely PLAIN toppings. Bamboo and shredded cabbage were likely canned/bagged respectively. Completely devoid of seasoning and umami. Tamago was cooked relatively properly but the rim was approaching hardboiled (yellowed rim with the jammy yellow center= slightly overdone). Chashu was actually lovely on the flavor scale but over-cooked as well and sliced in uniform disks, which seems as if it was pre-prepped versus made to order. Pork belly should be rich, smoky and more dense... Broth was short on miso presence but definitely edible. My favorite aspect of the whole meal was the chili oil (that I requested upon leaving... it was not provided to me without prompting even though I ordered my food at the spiciest level/5). It really elevated the flavor of the broth and I was happy that it was able to salvage the meal! Perhaps homemade? Perhaps this is an authentic ramen establishment by New Hampshire standards but it's a hard pass for me. Also, the to-go bowls should be larger to house the broth provided and to mix with ease. Bowls are too shallow so you have to pour broth, eat a bit, then add the remaining broth otherwise it will spill everywhere when you attempt to mix the ramen components. Additionally, a customer should always be asked if they would like utensils... I had to ask on my way out after checking my order for accuracy. Fair attempt but a far cry from stellar-- perhaps on account of not dining in? I just didn't taste the love and the authenticity. I've had many ramen experiences outside of metropolitan cities (and Japan) where you can still taste the craftsmanship and love in preparing all the elements. Sadly, OBA missed the mark on the flavor and execution train for me!

Love love love love. I keep getting ramen from here, in the past month I've ordered it ten times…read more Very picky eater and the quality of the ingredients and presentation is why I keep coming back.

Each time I come back to this place--now three or four visits in--I'm reminded why it's become one…read moreof my go-to spots. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, and the menu pairs perfectly with the excellent house cocktails from their full bar. The ramen bowls remain the highlight. The Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen, especially, is outstanding: a rich, deeply flavorful broth, tender pork, and that comforting warmth that hits the spot on a cold New Hampshire day. The Bao Bao buns are a great way to start the meal, and the Takoyaki--light, crispy spheres filled with diced octopus and drizzled with savory sauces--adds a fun, flavorful twist to the appetizer lineup. On our latest visit, we tried the Okdol Bibimbap. The presentation was appealing and the flavors were solid, but the dish leaned a bit too heavily on the rice compared to the protein and vegetables. A slightly more generous balance of toppings would bring it right up to the level of their other standouts. Even so, this place continues to impress, and I'm already looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu on my next visit.

I wanna say Andrew had a great customer service great experience food was great I believe this…read moreyoung gentleman deserves a raise or general manger

We've avoided this place for years as it sits in a strip mall with a hydroponics shop and an adult…read morestore, as well as neighbors a strip club. All fine in their own right, but not exactly the environment you think of when selecting a sushi restaurant. Then, just to enter, you need to find the entrance behind a support column and take an elevator up to the second floor. So right off the bat it's a bit strange. That being said, once we were seated for AYCE, everything was superb. The server would bring us a new order card immediately after we ordered each round of food and checked back often ensuring we never had to wait very long for the next round of food to come out. The entire menu was available...sushi, sashimi, rolls (including the special rolls), apps, soups, salads, and hibachi. The sushi wasn't elite, but absolutely fresh and tasty. And the wine is very reasonably priced. There is also a hibachi area of the restaurant that we didn't visit, but we could hear it. It was loud and full of families and it sounded like the chefs were putting on a good show and everyone was enjoying themselves.

Walked in and received a cold greeting from the server. She didn't ask if it was our first time and…read moredidn't explain the difference between the lunch and dinner AYCE menus. We came at lunchtime so asked for the lunch menu, but reading through the reviews, it seems like we should've gone with the dinner menu if we wanted sashimi. The food was as generally good, but we didn't care for the chicken fried rice. We expected fried rice with veggies and egg, but got rice that was doused in soy sauce and fried. Not the best, but we ate it because we didn't want to be charged. The sunrise roll was pretty good but the snapper on top wasn't the best cut of fish which meant there were some chewy bits and part of it tasted odd. The real stand out items were the tempura veggies, tempura chicken, beef teriyaki, and salmon cucumber roll. The plum mule was the best cocktail we tried, but the cocktails were generally good. The dessert mochi was a solid way to finish the meal. $5 per two piece order or free if you pay cash.

Food was tasty, server was super busy but she was nice. Lychee martini was not very good.read more

Came here for a friends birthday and would definitely come back. The ambiance inside was so cool…read moreand you could feel how much effort was put into the theme throughout the whole restaurant I really enjoyed just being in the cool and beautiful restaurant. We got a few appetizers, the Saugus wings, crab Rangoon, and chicken and they were all delicious I would recommend any of them but especially the wings. I ordered a lychee martini and it was good I would definitely reccomend it. I got the orange chicken for my appetizer and it was good not great, a little sweet for my liking but having a bite of everyone else's meal it might have just been me ordering wrong/different preference because everyone's was so delicious especially the birds nest. Our server was great and very knowledgeable about the menu and was able to make suggestions. I would definitely come here again. The newspaper menu and fortune teller in the back was a nice touch.

absolutely loved this place. the interior alone is definitely worth a visit. they have pretty…read morestandard Chinese food items you would expect to see and a handful of interesting cocktails. no idea why they had tiramisu at an establishment like this but it was the star of the show for me. plenty of parking as it is inside of a larger casino. service was wonderful, both the host (Michael?) and our waitress were angelic. also recommend taking a little walk to the gardens after - they're very well kept and full of bunnies :)