I saw this in the area where I received a facial, so I thought I would try it out. I'm a ramen…read morelover and wanted some. I was greeted and there was not a wait, so I looked at the menu and everything looked amazing. I tried the plum sake and it was really good. The waiter suggested Japanese Crispy Chicken, which was amazing. For the entree, I order the Katsu Curry Ramen. It was amazing!! Not spicy, but so full of flavor. Everything was filling, that I had to take it home for later! I can say that this restaurant is definitely a 10/10!!!

One of the best ramen dishes in Charlotte! It's tucked in a shopping center but go find it! They…read moregive you so much food and the flavors are everything! It's a cute spot too, small but flows well with seating. Our server was kind and didn't have an issue. We will be back!

The Kaisen-don was really good if you like raw fish. I would have it again. Loaded with tuna,…read morehamachi, salmon, real crab, scallops and more. The vegetables included had great flavors. The dipping sauce was spicy A++++ Lots of booths, tables, and seating at the sushi bar. Menu was very long with many items for all tastes. Friendly staff, great service from Sara. Plenty of parking. Highly recommend this place.

Annie Roll (crab salad, avocado, cucumber, topped with salmon, sliced lemon, ponzu and red tobiko…read more$13.51) and Sakura Roll (wrapped in pink soy paper, avocado, shrimp tempura, mango, lobster salad, spicy mayo and eel sauce $12.47) were ordered to-go and this was my first visit with them! Im dog/house sitting in the area and was craving sushi, but didnt wanna drive to Sushi Hana or Whitakers, so figured Id try a new spot! My total before tip was $30 and some change which I felt was a bit steep for two rolls, one of them a little more on the basic side. The Sakura roll is spicy as hell and think the lobster salad (inside) is whats adding to the spice, in addition to the spicy mayo (what I can normally handle). The Annie Roll is a simple salmon lemon roll, with red tobiko on top. I called my order in and by the time I got to the restaurant (about 10min) my order was ready! So I will say their prep is quick. Inside appears to have ample seating, with low lighting for a more intimate setting. It was really busy when I arrived (like 7:30ish) and seems a lot of locals like this place! Idk if Ill be going out of my way to come back here, or of Im in the area again. Staff was nice and welcoming which is always a plus! But I feel this id a bit more costly than what I feel the quality translates to.

Food is always amazing. Requires a little patience but is well worth it. Also, they can get busy…read moreat times. Staff is very friendly and owner is on site frequently.

This tiny little place packs a mighty punch! They have a wide variety of delicious treats on the…read moremenu and the ramen is bombin', indeed! I went there with a group of 6. I do NOT advise going in a group this large as they do not have seating to accommodate larger groups. That being said, our server was fantastic. Everyone left satisfied with their meal. I went with the teriyaki toridon and it was magnificent! The prices were fair and everything was great!

Wowwowowowow!!! This place was PHENOMENAL from start to finish. We've been back twice since our…read morefirst time and it just keeps getting better. The staff and the vibe in the restaurant are both so chill and welcoming. I love how the servers have all been so knowledgeable of the menu; different types of broth, flavors, and how to recommend what to order!! I've gotten two spicy dishes and they have had a decent kick to them, so beware if you are cautious around spicy things. We love the gyoza appetizer with the pancake on top and edamame. And of course, the ramen is so amazing!! If you love ramen and gyoza and a great time, try Kazoku out!!

This place has been on my radar for a while, but I don't live close (probably a good thing because…read moreI would be here everyday). Saturday afternoon, made plans to stop in and check it out (off peak lunch time -2pm-ish). They were moderately busy... for good reason! Had the Black ramen and it was . Gone in 60 seconds but super flavorful and delicious!! We also had the fried shrimp shu mai with dipping sauce... piping hot and delicious!! Our server was super friendly and took care of us. Actually the entire staff really took care of us and you can tell in the food as well. A lot of love, passion, and great ingredients go into all their entire menu. Location wise, this place is definitely a "sleeper" place just because it's tucked back in Stonecrest across from the movie theater. The dining room is cozy but there are booths and tables.... Small outdoor dining area with a handful of tables too. Overall a great place to get great ramen! Just wished it was closer but again, I would be here daily getting ramen.

Extremely well done. I showed up at the end of the day looking for some food and a beer, and I was…read morevery happy with the overall experience. The space was nicely decorated. The staff were extremely helpful. I mentioned I was looking for vegetarian options, and the bar tender thoughtfully guided me through the various options on both the tapas and ramen menus. That made for a great experience. In terms of the food, I opted for the miso eggplant and the garlic butter broccoli. Both were excellent. The miso eggplant is served as well cooked Japanese eggplant with a light tempura treatment and somewhat sweet miso glaze. Not too heavy, but still delicious and nicely textured. The broccoli was perfectly cooked with lots of flavor. It made for a nice pairing. In terms of beer, they had a few different local beers on tap. I went for a local pale ale. Great. In any case, this place is highly recommended. I suspect their vegetarian ramen would probably be pretty good, but that was a little heavier than what I was looking for. It was nice to have a few other vegetable forward options available as a backup.

I would give this a 5/5, but the waitress was a bit odd and weirded us out. We had already eaten a…read moredinner at a different restaurant, but wanted a snack so we split a ramen, I assume it's taboo because the waitress kept asking if we wanted more or anything else like 3X & we kept letting her know this was the only thing we wanted since it was a rainy day we were craving something with a broth. The entire bowl was phenomenal & I wished we had gone back there, the boiled egg they gave was also roasted and the bamboo shoots were fresh, the meat so tender and juicy, and the broth is very tasty!! I craving it while typing and a watery mouth! My partner and I shared a Miso Ramen and I wish we had something similar where I live!!! The decorations were cool and retro and the staff were nice, just an odd waitress but food is amazing!

Order for 4 people took over 30 minutes to receive. If you have time then give it a try but if you…read moreare expecting fast service, skip it.

First time coming here because our regular restaurant outing was closed for the holidays and i am…read moreso glad we decided to come here! My husband and I have unlocked a new spot! The food is so good! First time having a sushi burrito and I loved it! My husband had the shrimp ramen and everything was delicious!! The service was amazing. The waiter was so kind and very attentive and always made sure we were doing ok and the environment was very cool! They have figurines of Naruto and DBZ and other anime figurines and cool tapestry's to show their culture. I definitely recommend this gem!

Decided to Yelp this last minute as We were starving after going on a date to the Lazy 5 Ranch. You…read morecan never go wrong with Asian. I'm obsessed with their food and culture tremendously!! This place received excellent reviews and seemed star worthy, so we went. As soon as we walked in, the young ladies at the front were smiling, friendly and professional. But the food was not what I expected. Some sushi rolls didn't have much of a taste which seemed very odd to me. Then some were really good. Crab rangoons were literally nothing special, so wouldn't get those again. I am not sure if we would return. If we did, I would only try the Ramen next.

First time at this location but I've been to the old location many years ago. Food is almost as…read moregood as before. Enjoyed the shrimp pad thai but wish it could've been spicier or I had the choice to ask for it to be spicier. The Singapore noodles was very good. Lots of flavor and the curry was very mild. Husband's wok hei rice noodles wasn't what he expected - he thought it would be long noodles - but he enjoyed it too. The soup noodles, dumplings and sushi were great as well. I had hot ginger tea that was already sweetened. It was very sweet. I would not have ordered it had I known that it came that way. I drink my teas, hot or cold, unsweetened so I did not finish it. Service was outstanding. The place was busy but we got our food quickly. Servers were visible and available. There's no sound dampening or soft surfaces to absorb the noise so it's pretty loud esp when they're busy. This isn't a place I could sit around and have a nice conversation while enjoying the food. It's just too noisy. Next time we'll just order takeout.

Returned for the first time since I wrote the review. Not as good as the first time…read more Better. I could eat here every week.

Holy Ramen!! What an…read moreabsolute find. This is, without exaggeration, the best ramen I've ever had -- the kind you dream about afterward, and then feel genuinely heartbroken over because it's five hours away from home. Why must the best things always be so far away from me?! But this spot has officially earned a permanent place on my "best of the best" list for my bestie's city, and I am beyond stoked to come back. Everything we tried -- every single bite -- was incredible. Honestly, no wonder there's a line out the door. This place has earned it.

While on a car shopping errand in Greenville, my husband and I stopped in here for dinner on a…read moreweeknight... We arrived at around 5:30 pm, but managed to get seated right away. The place was surprisingly nice...very cozy, inviting ambiance with a warm, fuzzy color palette. Thoroughly Japanese in decor...complete with anime on TV screens. The menu was quite lush...SO much to choose from! They had a wide variety of ramen, as well as a long list of sushi (both nigiri and sushi rolls), as well as a variety of donburi and even poke bowls. Tons of appetizers too. LOVED their menu! I ordered the Spicy Tantanmen Ramen, and a Pork Bao Bun. My husband ordered Chicken Katsu (appetizer only), Shrimp Tempura, and a bowl of white rice. We also shared Edamame. Well, all I can say is WOW. Everything....I mean EVERYTHING was absolutely delish!! Actually, I think I got the wrong ramen... Instead of Tantanmen, I got the other Spicy Ramen (I think?)...and normally, I'd be upset about this, but my ramen was still SO good, I decided to let it go. The Bao Bun was good too! I also sampled my husband's dishes...and both Katsu and Shrimp Tempura batters were perfect...So incredibly crispy and fresh!! So glad we chose to check out this place. A-Plus all the way!

I came from out of town (California) so I already had some low expectations but man I was still…read moredisappointed. First I asked what kind of tuna they used for the sashimi but none of them knew?? So I ordered the tuna tartar and Kobe beef as appetizers and I did not expect the chips be so thick! Like you can barely fit the tuna on there. It's supposed to be light and complementary to the tuna and for the tuna, they basically prepared it like poke? Kobe beef is supposed to taste light but they overcooked it. For the ramen I got the garlic tonkotsu and it barely has any flavor. I had low expectations because usually tonkotsu ramen uses braised pork but for this they used a slice of grilled pork instead. If you ever had any decent ramen from other ramen restaurants then you will definitely be disappointed eating here. Will give it two stars because the staff is nice.

My daughter and I are having a staycation downtown. I let her pick what she wanted for dinner. She…read morewanted ramen, so we found this place across from our hotel. It was a little complicated to find, but it was so worth it! The staff were friendly and the food was delicious. We were sad to find out this location would be closing. Guess we'll have to find the one on Woodruff.

If you like noodles, check this place out. And great on this chilly day…read more Friendly & quick service. Family friendly. And if you've never used chopsticks, fear not, they have these handy chopstick helpers. (See photo) Tried the Shoyou Ramen and Beef Udon. Good portions and tasty but if you want more noodles, you can buy extra