Solid. Grabbed a quick bite to eat before rolling home. Ordered a bowl of Spicy Ramen and some chicken wings. They do serve Poke bowl and things looked fresh too. Ramen came out with nice presentation and pork was decently tasty. Enjoyed the medium cooked egg too. The wings were really good. Fries nicely, not overly greasy. Recommend this place if you want to get some Japanese food in Downtown Omaha. read more

Akarui - Chicken wings - Ramen Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Akarui is a close drive from Creighton University, so my friends and I come here often for our ramen fix. I'm not a big fan of the toppings in their ramen, so I usually get their poke bowls. I've noticed since my last visit that their prices for poke increase by $1, but I'm not sure about the ramen price. Akarui occasionally has coupons, so keep an eye out for them. read more

I have been coming to Akarui since they opened in the Capitol District. Always delicious food. I would get Ramen and Poke very regularly. They recently added sushi! Come down here and try it out. They have a great sushi lunch special. read more

Akarui - Shrimp Tempura Roll, Salmon Avocado Roll and Spicy Chunck Salmon Roll - Ramen Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Akarui is located off of Capitol and 11th in the Capitol District. Seating was relatively easy but it took a while before a server came by. Once our food order was taken, service became better. I played it safe by ordering the Bento A with teriyaki chicken, seaweed salad, gyoza, California roll, and a scoop of rice. It wasn't crowded but the service was marginal. I am giving Akarui still 4 stars for the food prep and quality. If the server was in a better mood, this would have received 5 stars. read more

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So delish! I go for takeout and order in. I've had poke and ramen from them. The ramen was okay I didn't love the options but I love my poke everyone. Excited to try all of their menu in the future. read more

Me my and partner went last night. Our food was amazing. Our server was a younger girl she was one of the nicest servers we've ever met. Made us feel super welcome and made us feel like she was happy to have us in her section. Will be coming back soon. read more

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Wow, what a restaurant! Did not disappoint! From the service to the food, everything was amazing! Had the Gyoza (fried pork dumplings) and they were sooo good! Also Loved the spicy miso ramen and added the pickled ginger to it. It was amazing! Great flavor and temperature! Have had ramen at other locations that always seemed like warm but this was hot and fresh! Great waitress service as well! Definitely coming back! read more

My first visit here and I have mixed feelings about the place. The crab rangoons are good and my husband enjoyed his hawaiian poke bowl, but the chicken teriyaki I ordered wasn't great. The bowl they serve the teriyaki in makes it difficult to eat, the vegetables were undercooked, and the broccoli pieces were gigantic. Service was quick and friendly. read more

Akarui - Chicken Teriyaki - Ramen Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Tasty snack before working down the block. It's all street parking around Akarui (booo) and I wish I had the time and energy to enjoy a hot bowl of ramen, though the photos of ramen didn't look appealing at all. Maybe some sake would have changed my mind, but alas I settled for Takoyaki and Taro Milk Tea. Boba was delicious. Takoyaki was messy, and the flavor was okay. Customer service was decent. Love the cute bar area. Would give the ramen a try next time but would otherwise pass on this place. read more

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Yum yum sauce this is good. Awesome ramen spot I discovered in the capital district. I got the wings to start crispy and delicious. Had a couple tasty beers then I dove into the seafood ramen. Shrimp and scallops so flavorful. The service was quick and efficient and the spots looks really cool. I shall return. GO TO THERE!! read more

Nice and quick place to grab Japanese inspired bites. We tried 2 of the different ramen dishes and 3 poke bowls. We also tried the pork buns, edamame and takoyaki. Overall, the selection is good and varied for choices in appetizers. There are enough ramen choices + poke bowl toppings to keep things interesting. In terms of authenticity, I think they are doing the best they can given our location in the midwest. I have certainly had better cuts of fish and better toppings in Hawaii and on the coast, but I appreciate their effort to bring more diverse food into the Omaha metro. It wont be the poke bowl you had in LA or Honolulu, but if you come with the expectations that this is Omaha Nebraska, you'll be just fine. It's a large space to maintain, and I hope with COVID 19 they can continue to gain business. read more

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I have looked in the window a few times in the last few years. I was not interested until my wife pointed out the updated decor and menu. We had lunch the other day and I was surprised and pleased. The service is outstanding and the food tasty. We will be returning for dinner at a later date read more

We tried this restaurant when we were back in Omaha during one of the cold days. It was actually right before going to the Zoolights. A great way to warm up is with a good dish of ramen at Akarui. The food was amazing. I always order the Tonkotsu ramen. The pork belly was very tender and marinated with an amazing sauce. Service was very polite and helpful. There weren't as many people at the time but I'd have to say it's a very mellow ambiance. read more

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Wasn't feeling ramen so tried the sushi it was ok. Nothing special but ok. Need to try the ramen I think. But slow for a Friday. read more

Akarui - Ramen Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I went to this place for their poke bowls and I must say I was superrrr happy with them! The portion size was great, and I could tell the fish was fresh. I got shrimp and raw salmon. I wish you could choose more than 3 toppings before they start charging more but they give a lot of food so I'm not really bothered by it. I also tried their boba and it was great! The boba itself was just right- other places I've tried have been over cooked so they were mushy, but not here. Definitely worth the price. Also love the boba cup lids!! read more

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The setting is very nice, very modern, straight lines and clean. Our ramen came out very quick and it was quite robust with vegetables and meat. The sushi was ok, but I recognize that this is not their specialty, ramen is. Overall good experience and I would definitely go back! read more

We found this restaurant on Yelp. The ambiance was inviting and the employees were very friendly. We were seated immediately. We both ordered ramen, I had the Akarui ramen and my husband ordered the third one listed under ramen. Both were very delicious. Our waitress Suki was very kind and had a nice smile. Our bill was $40 with tip. We will absolutely return! read more

The food was amazing and delicious I got my food in less than 10 minutes and would 10/10 recommend.

the service is phenomenal, and the waitstaff are so kind and cheerful, they really live up to their name!! the general vibe of the restaurant is so clean and beautiful, and the food is to DIE for!!! i ordered the chicken tonkotsu ramen and im not kidding i finished it in less then 5 minutes, it was like i blacked out from how good it was!!! i will DEFINITELY be back and next time i'll take pictures to add to my review, because again the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous!!! thank you for your service read more

Every time I visit a new city one of the first things I look for on Yelp is a boba cafe. Akarui ended up being just a four minute walk from my hotel so I ended up making this my first food-stop. I was absolutely blown away by the beauty and tranquility of the cafe and the food. I ordered a Thai tea with boba and a plate of gyoza and I have to say it was hands down the very best Thai tea and gyoza I've ever had before. I didn't go in with high expectations but I was so impressed that I went back again the next day with friends so that they could experience how great of a place it is. The next time I'm in Omaha this will be my first stop. Thanks to everyone at Akarui for such a great experience! read more

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#1 spot for lunch during the work week! They are so quick with getting food out when you eat in, and I also work in the Capitol District and I can place an order for ASAP walk over and it already be ready! The employees that work there are always so friendly, I've never had a bad experience! Always a 10/10, great atmosphere and very clean! So many different food options, I always go for the build your own poke bowl! read more

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A must go place of Japanese..Since am a vegetarian must have me at this place is vegetable gyoza which u get 6 pieces, harumaki and the sweet potato sushi.And of course the boba tea read more

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I love their Ramen but it is a little on the pricey side. Great atmosphere and set in the perfect spot of the capital district. read more

Akarui - Shoi Butter Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Back at this wonderful place! I thought I left a review before, but here we go. The Poke bowls are amazing. They are filled with all the things you want in a poke bowl with lots of additions you can add. I always get a custom which always surprises me that I can get up to 3 proteins, 3 of this, 3 of that and toppings! I've yet to actually finish a bowl and end up with a snack for later. Perfect! The volcano bowl is also a fave in our family. We also got the steamed buns, flavorful! And of course I have to get the fruit tea with the cute cup with ears!! read more

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Great service. Food was great - had a make your own poke bowl, and it was delish, generous portion sizes. Price with reasonable. Recommend! read more

This place was amazing. The food was super yummy. I got the ramen and the charsu buns and the veggie gyoza. I will say the charsu buns would be better without the cheese. The service was spectacular! And the whole vibe of the place is unmatched. I love it!! Def coming back. read more

Akarui - Chashu buns - Ramen Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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We enjoyed the food here. I had the chicken teriyaki bowl. The chicken was tasty, as was the teriyaki sauce. Ample steamed broccoli and carrots. My husband enjoyed his Hungry Sailor Bowl and a Hello Taro drink. The drink was served in a cute cup with cat ears and a straw, and was not too sweet. We're from out of town but if we lived closer, we'd come here often. read more

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Great and easy downtown lunch. After trying various bowel, I now prefer making my own bowl. Take out is quick and easy; prefer over a sandwich every day. read more

I've ate here twice now. Once for take out the other for dine in. Service is quick. Poke bowls are pretty good though pricey as you'd expect of most poke places. My dine in poke bowl was honestly smaller than when I ordered take out though so that was a bit disappointing but could of just been this one time. My husband ordered the Kaarage and gyoza. The Kaarage was crispy and delicious! I also tried the Akarui fruit tea. Pretty good but if you dont like those floral tasting teas I would avoid this one. read more

Akarui - Custom Poke Bowl, Gyoza, Kaarage, and Akarui fruit tea - Ramen Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Decided to get some Ramen tonight via delivery. They have very clear instructions written as to how to get your Ramen ready to eat and once I did that, it was delicious! I also got some gyoza which was great, as well. Really there's not much to say other than if you're looking for some great Ramen, go here. read more

Akarui - Ramen Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Tried a new romen and poke place. The food was good. I really enjoyed the spicy chicken romen and the crab rangoons. The drinks were good. Portions are big so come hungry. read more

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I ordered the Fire cracker Shrimp and the Chashu-Buns appetizer plates. Both were very delicious with just the right amount of heat. The sauce on the shrimp was so tasty that I also ate the whole bed of lettuce it was served upon. The lettuce was fresh and crisp. My husband had the Chirashi. He said the items were good and fresh. We cleaned all our plates. Service was very prompt and attentive. The decor is very modern - very nice. Many menu items to select from. read more

I'm always really choosy about Asian-style restaurants in Omaha. That being said, Akarui blew it out of the water! Located right next to the Capitol District, right when I walked in I could tell that it was set up to be COVID-friendly: all staff wearing masks, polyglass shields around the food, and adequate space between tables. They have a variety of ramen, appetizer, and poké options. Apps are around $5-$10 each, and menu options range from $8-$15. Although they have a variety of menu options, I opted for a build-your-own poké. I also got an order of gyoza and crab rangoons (guilty pleasure). They also have milk tea/boba, and a bar. Everything was absolutely delicious! I loved the flexibility of the poké menu: from the type of rice, protein, and toppings. Service was extremely fast, and the staff were very friendly. Will be returning soon! read more

Akarui - my build-your-own poké - Ramen Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

We were pleasantly surprised with the freshness of our poke bowl ingredients considering we are in the Midwest. We've had poke in Omaha from another place before, and the raw tuna had a weird texture, probably from being frozen too long. The tuna at Akarui had a better texture, closer to fresh. We liked the choices of starch, protein, toppings and sauces. It reminded us of a place we go to back home. Another thing we liked was the passion orange and green tea drink with added boba. It had just the right amount of sweet and sour, very refreshing. The inside of the restaurant is also clean and modern! read more

This is an annual visit for me. Really like the Ramen and they have some good sushi rolls. Pleasant staff.

Great Service, great atmosphere and Great Food. Had the Shio Butter Ramen. It was the perfect ratio of meat, vegetables, noodles and mushrooms. Will definitely be returning. read more

4 stars for the spicy chicken ramen. I had never had ramen with chicken like that before. Most use chasu or ground chicken, but this chicken was coated in flour and pan fried, very tasty and a nice texture. The broth was spicy though they have volcano spice on the table if you need more. The veggie soba was lacking in flavor so I would not get that again and the edamame were good and came in a large serving. read more

Great new ramen spot! We stopped by after arriving at the airport late from a flight delay and were craving some ramen. Ordered the spicy miso, gyoza, and traditional boba milk tea. Due to being California natives, our standards are a bit high. The spicy miso would've blown us out of the water if it had more miso flavor. It was somewhat lacking in that category. But otherwise, the spiciness was perfect and the other flavors were great. The gyoza was spot on and soft. The boba was soft and chewy. We would definitely come back next time we're in downtown! If you need to mix up which ramen place to go to, please check out this one! read more

Akarui - Ramen Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great service, great atmosphere, and amazing food. We go here every time we're in Omaha!

Awesome place for some quick lunch with healthier options! You get to make your own poke bowl or ramen. I had a poke bowl with spicy kani, spicy salmon, & shrimp. You get to add toppings, veggies, and sauces. I had avocado, corn, and cucumber. The mango chili sauce is delish & I got some spicy mayo, pretty standard. It's really fresh & the food feels healthier than having fast food. Definitely recommend for a nice lunch! & the inside is so nicely renovated and large. The employees were also friendly. Food: 4.5 stars Price: 3.5 stars Service: 4.5 stars Cleanliness: 5 stars Overall Experience: 4 stars read more

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