The food came really fast and it was really good and tasty. I really love the as they packaged…read morethe broth separate so your food doesn't get soggy and it stays longer.

I tried the tonkatsu ramen and thought it was decent. I liked the bounce of the ramen and pork, and…read morethe freshness of the ingredients. The broth seemed light and flavorful at first, but it ended being pretty salty after eating few bites of the ramen and kind of difficult to finish. If it weren't as salty, I would like the ramen much more. As for the potato salad, I liked how creamy it was. It tasted like a western potato salad with an Asian twist. The service was great! We asked to sit at Izakaya Kazama because we also ordered food there and there was AC. The staff kindly brought our ramen over! I would come back and try a different ramen. Hopefully it won't be as salty.

Was in the area and saw this place had a 4.9/5 on google and decided I had to stop by after going…read moreto Japan earlier this year and having the best ramen of my life there. I just got the Classic Tonkotsu Ramen this time and I can say it's the best ramen I've hard in the Twin Cities so far. Delicious, deep, flavorful broth. Great noodles and pork. I would have preferred no sesame seeds but there's nothing to critique on this ramen. Quick service, not crowded. I tried the ice cream machine for a cup on the way out. Not that great, and a little more eggy/custardy, but what can you expect from a vending machine. The mix-ins were fun. Will definitely be coming back.

Self-served ramen place with a lot of udon options. Their…read moreramen options are mainly just pork, so if you don't eat pork like me, you'll have a hard time trying to find an option. They have no sea-food option either, and they only have one chicken ramen. Chicken wasn't properly grilled and it felt like I am eating raw chicken. The ramen noodles were also interesting in that they don't look like any of ramen noodles I had before. Broth is just pure MSG so I didn't even bother finishing the broth. Udon strips-fried was surprisingly very good. It was a bit oily but chicken in there was tasty. Good amount of bean sprouts and cabbages. They seem to have multiple options for udon stir-fried, so if you want a traditional ramen or even udon with broth, this is not the place for you.

Saw this cute Izakaya on the street, decided to try!! Street parking only, busy spot in downtown…read moreMinneapolis. They're only open for lunch on Saturdays and no other day of the week! The menu is limited. We got the Mapo tofu mazemen, which is this brothless ramen with a Mapo tofu blend, mushrooms, eggplant, tofu, and doubanjian blended together. I wish we could see some of the distinct ingredients alone besides the tofu as it was a bit too blended for me. I liked how unique this ramen was!! The chicken karaage basket had the most addicting trio of sauces - yuzu mayo, nori ranch; and honey mustard. The yuzu mayo was so light and citrusy, and I could practically drink the nori ranch. The fries were shoestring and perfectly crispy. The issue lies in the chicken karaage - it almost felt burnt, and it was quite dry inside. The chicken age gyoza were yummy. I did love the crispness and the tangy kamikaze dipping sauce! Service is efficient!

I was sad to hear that they were closing permanently on November 22, so I wanted to make an effort…read moreto go again before that date. My group made sure to have a reservation anticipating that there would be lots of people and thank goodness we did. Those that went as walk ins had a wait time of 90+ minutes. When we arrived, we were promptly seated and ordered food right away as we knew what we wanted. We got an order of NHK (spicy chicken karage) and it was the perfect appetizer to gear us up for our entree. The Tonkotsu Ramen was so rich and fulfilling, the broth had an incredible umami flavor to it and the noodles had the perfect texture to it. The staff were all so friendly and attentive to what our needs were. I want to congratulate the staff at Zen Box Izakaya for an incredible 20 year run, we'll miss them greatly

This is my favorite ramen place. Everything is delish and the members of the staff are so nice. If…read moreyou're In the area and looking for some yummy ramen go here!

Stopped by on a Wednesday night for some ramen and had a great experience. The service was fast and…read moreordering was easy on the tablets at the front. The ambiance was super chill and would be great for anyone eating solo and just stopping by for a meal. There's also parking outside!

This place is so so good!!! I got the Tonkotsu and it was by far the best ramen i've ever had. I've…read morebeen searching for a really good ramen place to crush my cravings and this is the first one i've tried in the Minneapolis area and my god did it do the trick! The tonkotsu broth was sweet, salty and so so flavorful. They give you two huge pieces of melt in your mouth pork belly, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, garlic, scallions, and what seems to be an endless amount of noodles. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Delicious! Went here and got a tonkotsu ramen and chicken karaage and they were both yummy! Forgot…read moreto take a pic of the chicken because I dove right in but the pieces were huge and can be a meal in itself. It was very flavorful and juicy. The ramen was also yummy! It's been hard to find good ramen here for some reason and this one seems to hit the spot. There's a decent amount of food and a good chunk of pork. The egg was truly soft boiled and delicious. The broth is flavorful. Tip, mix everything before you eat it. I love the garlic in there as well!! Will definitely come back!!

Great ramen and boba place with various combo menu! We've been to their Plymouth location, but…read moreprefer this Eagan location. As far as I remember, Eagan location has more booths, which gives more traditional Japanese vibes. My chicken ramen was solid. Chicken was nicely grilled but the broth tased just like MSG. The noodles doesn't look premium (feels like packaged ramen) but overall I liked it. The pork meal was okay! The rice was oily and not much taste to it. It's also hard to eat out of the bowl without a spoon, which they don't provide. Japanese fries are a must-try; it's large not too salty and the sauces are just phenomenal. Service was good but a little slow. It was dinner time on Friday, so they were probably very busy. We pressed the button two times but they didn't come. They automatically charged 18% gratuity fees so you don't have to tip them if you don't want to. Boba bar is right at the entrance!! The brown sugar was phenomenal. I got it with milk instead of milk tea, which makes the texture less creamy but I really liked it. Dragon tea just wasn't it and it tastes nothing like dragon fruit.

This place has gone downhill since our last visit. Everything was underseasoned, the curry taste…read morebitter and off. Tried salting but it didn't help. Teriyaki burger had a tiny amount of meat, no sauce, under seasoned meat. Dry fries, no salt, no sauce. Came to celebrate a birthday with family, no happy birthday, no nothing. Will not return. But enjoy your auto gratuity

Kajiken is easily one of my favorite low-key spots for ramen. The vibe is modern and…read morerelaxed--perfect for a casual meal. I usually go for the shoyu ramen, it's richer than your typical tonkotsu and the soft-boiled egg is always seasoned to perfection. However, I just tried the Aburasoba (broth-less ramen) for the first time, and it was a total hit! The thick noodles mixed with those savory sauces create an incredible umami flavor that is so comforting. It's officially my new go-to dish. We don't have a ton of ramen options in Minnesota, so this is definitely a top-tier choice when you need a quick fix!

Ambiance is amazing! They have private style rooms for large groups and easy check splitting…read moresystem. Service is prompt and servers were nice. The food was a bit of a let down. I had read bad reviews on the ramen so I opted for their brothless ramen. The sauce was too sweet for the overall dish. The chasu meat was fine but didn't have much flavor. My friend had the vegan bowl which has some sort scoop of edamame tofu mush on the top... and another person in the group also ordered this and did not finish it. The Takoyaki was the best thing we ordered. They were gooey and had a nice crisp on the outside with the waving bonito flakes.

Really yummy and quick ramen experience. Right by the Ridgedale mall, this is nestled in a little…read moreplaza and has easy parking. I ordered a boba and the char siu ramen - both really delicious and priced very very well. I was really happy with this dinner and impressed by the spacious inside. Service was quick and really nice workers!

This was a delicious lunch i had beef ramen it was flavorful and creamy with lots of toppings. My…read morefriends had the seaweed salad also fresh and tasty also they have boba tea options I didn't try any but it looked really good. It's a cute place close to the mall and service was fast and friendly

Food was great! Amazing place to relax, charge phone and use wifi. Great atmosphere and service…read more Amazing ramen!

My friend and I were craving ramen and wanted to try this place out. Upon walking in, I noticed…read morethat the dining room was very well kept with a good amount of patrons. I went with the pork tonkotsu ramen and although it's one of the most basic dishes, I was very impressed with how this particular bowl was prepared. The food came in a timely manner and I could tell it was prepared to order versus having a bowl premade waiting to be served. The staff were very friendly too and even got a chance to chat with a few of the chefs. Definitely planning to come back again in the future!

Stopped by for sushi and sashimi and had a great experience. The restaurant is conveniently located…read moreon the corner with ample parking. Service was quick, efficient, and very friendly. The food was fresh and delicious -- honestly can't complain at all. Definitely a solid spot if you're craving sushi!

Husband wanted sushi and I wanted ramen so we decided to try this place for best of the both world…read more We came around 1pm so there was a happy hour menu (selected smaller portion $5 appetizers and $13 sushi roll (not really cheap for sushi happy hour). Cream cheese - typical but kind of small Chicken Katsu- crunch outside and not dry inside Ramen- from the presentation, does not look creamy. It also did not taste creamy. Doesn't have the typical tonkotsu ramen taste I've had before. Broth is a little bland. The pork belly is basically pork belly and not the typically ramen chashu pork I'm used to. It was a disappointing bowl of ramen. Sushi- presentation wise, does not look fancy. The plating looks like what you would get at an all you can eat place. Per husband, it was decent good. As for me, based on ramen, I would not go back for that. Maybe next time I will give sushi a try but not sure if it's a god back to place. If you want $5 appetizers, it's worth a try. If you get happy hour sushi rolls for $13 each is not too bad but regular price is about $17 per roll (like dynamite roll.) Service was quick. Food came out in 10 mins or less but it was not busy when we went as well.