Located in the Haymarket, parking can be a bit of a challenge, but it's absolutely worth it. The…read morerestaurant has a great setup inside with an open kitchen and sushi bar. Seating is limited, but it feels cozy and intimate. The staff was outstanding from the greeter to the servers, friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The menu has a great variety, from ramen and teriyaki boxes to rice dishes and sushi. We started with the soft shell crab appetizer, which was incredibly fresh with a light, perfectly crisp tempura batter. For our main course, we went with a selection of sushi, and it was phenomenal. The fish was extremely fresh, served at the perfect temperature, and every flavor paired beautifully. One thing I really appreciated is they don't smother their sushi in sauces, they let the freshness and quality of the fish speak for itself, the way it should. Quite possibly the best sushi in town!!

Visiting Lincoln for two weeks and decided to try some sushi on my first night…read more Pros: Sunday has happy hour all day, including some food items. The service was decent. Cons: It just didn't hit the mark with me. I ordered chicken karaage, two handrolls, and the tuna roll for dinner. The handrolls were probably the best bites of the night. I didn't care for the batter on the karaage nor the dipping sauce (sweet soy based sauce). Not what you would normally get when ordering karaage. The tuna roll was pretty inconsistent, with some pieces having giant chunks of tuna and nothing else while others had a huge chunk of avocado. It wasn't tightly rolled and the rice didn't taste seasoned. In fact, the more I think about it while looking at my photo, the more those disappointing feelings are coming back.

I really wanted to like this place. Service was slow, barely cordial, and not very helpful. I was…read moreone of two tables that afternoon, so 3 total customers, but the food still took 30 minutes to come out after I ordered. Since the food was so bland (see below) I asked for soy sauce. That took another 10 minutes to arrive. I ordered the Naruto Ramen, which they describe as "Pork broth, rice noodle, chashu chicken, beans sprouts, green onions, corn and bok choy. I estimate there was .5 of an ounce of chicken, which was just a plain, unseasoned single slice of white meat. It was definitely not chashu chicken, which is pressed, rolled, seasoned and steamed or simmered. There were about 4 bean sprouts, 3 tiny slices of onion, and no bok choy. There was about an ounce of corn and about a half a package worth of ramen. The broth was the biggest disappointment. It had almost no flavor at all....no salt, no seasoning, no meat flavor. There was nothing savory or satisfying to it at all. The bowl was about room temperature. The broth tasted almost like lukewarm water had been poured into the bowl to clean some leftovers. The prices are shockingly high for this kind of food. A ramen bar is supposed to be fast, reasonably priced, and satisfying. The one bright spot of my meal were the tiny spring rolls they offered that afternoon as a special for half off. They were warm and crispy at least. Some sort of sauce would have been pleasant to accompany it. It's a nice location and offers outdoor seating. It's a pleasant environment. I wish it were better food....even mediocre food. Want WAY better tasting ramen downtown? Go to Snack Korner and make your own customized meal at their DIY ramen bar.

The atmosphere of the restaurant was a little odd, but endearing. The lighting at our table was…read morebright fluorescent compared to the dim soft lighting of the rest of the restaurant, so the entire time we ate, it felt like we were under an interrogation spotlight because our light was the only one that was so bright. The ramen was just okay. The chicken was extremely dry but at least the broth was flavorful. The ramen is definitely nothing special and I don't think I'd get it again. The only thing worth getting are the bao buns. The bao is so pillowy and soft, the bread is melt in your mouth, and the meat is super juicy and flavorful. Overall still a fun experience but definitely not a first choice if you're craving ramen.

We have visited Ika San twice now. Our first experience was shortly after they opened 04/21/23 and…read morethey were definitely having some growing pains. Service was slow, disjointed and the (mostly young) employees seemed overwhelmed and confused. The food; however, was fantastic! We visited again on 05/04/23 and what a difference! From the moment we walked in we were greeted pleasantly, seated quickly and waited on both efficiently and pleasantly. The atmosphere is really fun! Music from the golden years of 1900's hip hop, anime on the TVs and very hip Japanese inspired decor. The food is so flavorful and unique! I'm excited to go back and try more options from the menu. I find myself thinking about these piping hot bowls of deliciousness when I should be working, or driving or sleeping. We will be back, quite often I'm guessing.

Food was AMAZING! Spicy Miso Ramen is definitely spicy but so good. It was very busy when I went…read moreand the service was extremely slow but the food made up for it.

I live in Tampa now, but no sushi in Florida can ever hold a candle to Nebraska sushi…read more Specifically, the Cowboy Roll. This is not just a roll. This is art. It is wrapped in rice, topped with sirloin steak, and set on fire...flavors that I have been dreaming about. Grey Whale Sushi is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. I have laughed here. I have cried here. I have done hundreds of sake bombs here. I have made so many memories I will never forget. It is the first place I go the second my feet touch Nebraska soil. I miss Grey Whale Sushi so much.....the Cowboy Roll, the Crab Rangoon, every single bite. I think about it constantly and can't wait for the moment I am back.

The Cali roll seemed like it was from a grocery store, the nigiri was alright, mango baked roll…read moremade it to the table cold, veggies in it were not fresh. Must have been the waitress' first night, multiple TVs but only one on and mounted to the ceiling. Not worth the hype. Also ordered a meal to go and they must have a different stash of rice for to go orders cause the katsu chicken curry rice is stale.

Super cool concept, it was my first time in and the staff were super helpful…read more So many choices. Even though I had no idea what I was getting myself into, it was fantastic.

Snack Korner was such a fun, novel dinner to have with a friend! Think convenience store vibes, but…read moreentirely centered around ramen and DIY creations. It's a really unique concept and perfect for adventurous eaters who enjoy trying something new and building their own meal. That said, the options can feel a bit overwhelming--especially since many labels are in Korean--and I could have used a little more direction when choosing. Employees were mainly focused on prepping behind the counter. If you have allergies or are picky, this might not be the easiest spot. There's a small amount of café/bar-style seating upstairs, which is cozy but limited. Overall, a great experience if you're feeling curious and open-minded!

Pleasantly surprised about this poke spot in Lincoln. The service was quick and friendly. My…read morehusband and I shared the California poke bowl which had raw salmon pineapple (interesting , but surprisingly worked) and rice. I'm not sure what kind of rice they use, but it wasn't too much. Maybe brown and long rice, not my personal preference. The poke tasted pretty fishy. Too fishy. The crab rangoons lacked lots of crab. Tasted more like fried cream cheese. The space could use some updating. However, it was clean. Service was probably the best part of our experience. I'd love to come back and give this spot a second chance. Maybe try something else on the menu! They have a large selection.

Everything was awesome!!!! We loved the folks who helped us and delivered us the most hands down…read moredelicious poke bowls! WOW is all I can say! We will be back! It was just so good! Tom and Shelley

We had a very nice dinner tonigjt. Walked in and they were seating parties as fast as they could…read more As always the restaurant was nice and not noisy. We sat down ordered a diet coke and some gyoza. We then ordered the saparo and the kirin platters One by one the plates came out. The salad and soup was tasty. But I avoided the lettuce and not anything about the restaurant but the times. Iykyk. Next the gyoza. Which was surprisingly a little crispy on one side. Very nice. Different by good. Then the meat. It was all delightful and we ordered to much. But ate all we could. Our waiter was spot on, didn't miss a beat.

Update review: Food…read morestill good. Ambiance still good. We just realized that you cannot order the habachi grill set for 2 unless it is happy hours and it wasnt stated on the menu. We pointed it out and the server asked his manager. Manager pointed out that fhe menu is stated that it was named happy hour. Suggest they specifically put that on the menu. That said food still tasted good and is fresh. Thank you Koen for saving us a few bucks. Because i picked a different dish.and our overall bill was reduced. However, i also noticed reduction in the sizes of the meal probably due to the economy. In my dolsot bibimbap, there was much lesser meat, much lesser vegetables than before. The proportion of rice appeared to have grown. Looks like other patrons have noticed too. Might be awhile before we came back. Be mindful- habachi grill menu allows for one person n three people to order. The one named happy hour for two ppl cannot be ordered until its happy hour. Feels like they are penalising couples who want to both have their habachi. Remember that and save some moolah!!!!

Located on 48th St in the Centro Mall Plaza…read more We stopped in because they offered Takoyaki on the menu and I was not disappointed. The place was quiet and clean. The seating area was well spaced apart. They had a large isle of plants beside where you would line up to order. There was even a small fish tank on the side wall. While the place was empty, it looked like they may be times when the space gets busier: hence the gaming section near the front. We ordered: Mango Slushie - it was a thick delicious shake consistency and had chunks of red Mango or jello at the bottom; Vietnamese Coffee - my personal Vice is the sweet Asian Iced Coffees and Iced Teas. This was refreshing to me on many levels; and the Takoyaki appetizer - scrumptious octopus balls with a savory mayo-teriyaki sauce and what looked like paper-thin bonito flakes that waved from the heat of the dish. A brilliant touch. Perhaps next time we will try out some more of their "boba" drinks, but I am definitely ordering the Takoyaki appetizer again. Support your local businesses.

Super cute space for such a small area. Drink was amazing! Server helped guide me to a drink I'd…read morelike

$32 and burnt crab Rangoon The steak was maybe 3oz and…read moresmall bites not sure what kind of meat it was. The cashier had no clue what I was asking. Had to get the owner.

I had a California Poke bowl along with the Crab Salad. Both were delicious. Good portion size. The…read moreservice was first-rate. I ordered ahead on the website and my order was ready when I arrived. I have never stayed and eaten, so the amenities are lost on me. The decor in the seating area at least has a theme, so someone is trying.