We've been to Raku many times since we moved to this area but I just realized I never posted a…read morereview. Every time we move somewhere new, the first thing I do is look for a good Japanese restaurant. Unfortunately, there aren't any truly authentic ones here that are good (or I just haven't found one yet) but Raku at least serves decent sushi. It's not on their menu but they also have Takoyaki. The octopus inside is tiny but they're pretty good. The servers are always nice, though the service is on the slow side most of the time.

Got sushi to go one night and it was really very good. We called it in and picked it up at the…read moredrive thru window. We ordered a variety of items and each was good in its own rights. The person at the window was very kind and friendly, and made sure our order was correct before driving away. A first for a drive thru and it made our customer service experience much better. Veggie dumplings were good and had a nice sear to them, with juicy tasty filling these are good. The Yellowfin Poke, another good choice for us, a decent serving of succulent tuna with seaweed and a lite coating of seasame oil tossed with some seeds. The California roll was classically prepared and true to type. A decent roll with nice flavor and proportions. The Shrimp with mushrooms and broccoli, again a decent portion with lots of tender whole shrimp, sauteed mushrooms and steamed broccoli. This is a good meal as well, nicely prepared and good flavor. Then for dessert, we tried the Tempura fried Cheesecake, a decadent treat and interesting twist to cheesecake. Batter dipped and flash fried to golden brown, with a chocolate drizzle. Enough to share, and very rich. 4 Stars - great customer service, worth a visit and your support. 01103

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.

I was so excited to come here, but they didn't have a table for 4 and we waited for over 20…read moreminutes. Half the menu was not available and marked out, then when we finally were seated and waited another 10 minutes and able to order they told us what we wanted to order was also out even though it wasn't marked off on the menu. Ridiculous waste of time

You HAVE to try this ramen place. I am drooling thinking about how incredible this spot was. My…read morebest friend and I were on a road trip from Richmond, VA to Asheville and this was the halfway point. We were heading to AVL for my bachelorette and throughout the weekend we kept going "GOD THAT RAMEN WAS SO GOOD!" We came on a Wednesday evening. It took a little to get seated and service was on the slower side, but it was worth it. There was a lot of indoor seating and we were seated at a booth. They have mens and womens restrooms at this restaurant. And a lot of free parking out front in their parking lot. We started off with an Alaska roll as an appetizer. This was really delicious! We knew we were off to a great start. I got the black garlic ramen and my best friend got the red spicy oil ramen. We were in heaven. This ramen is beyond delicious. The rich garlicy broth of mine was perfection. Each element was so yummy. I would drive the 3.5 hours back just to get this ramen again. I highly recommend going.

This was the worst food pickup experience my husband and I have ever had. My husband was treated…read moreterribly by this establishment when he went to pick up our dinner order. He (an African American male) was treated terribly from the moment he went inside. First, the receptionist acted funny toward him and non-friendly, as if he was stealing someone else's order. That was strike number 1. Then, when he got home, we realized our order was absolutely wrong. We were missing the Spider Rolls and the yellow tail. We spent almost $70 so of course, this was irritating. He called the restaurant on his way to get the missing items and once again, the receptionist was rude. She questioned if he knew what yellow tail and spider rolls looked like. Questioning and insulting his intelligence as a grown man. That was strike number 2. He asked to speak to a manager and he said there wasn't one and he would need to come tomorrow to speak to one....yeah ok. He told her that wouldn't be necessary because he was pulling up to the restaurant in about a minute. When he came in she continued to argue with him about his order and told him, he needed to bring it back...why would he bring back the items that were right in the order, when he was there for the MISSING ITEMS?! Not to mention, that's extremely unsanitary! She would not help him but instead argued so badly with him that the chef had to come out of the kitchen. The receptionist spoke to my husband as if he was a child. She talked to him as if he was a thief and a liar. Strike number 3. The chef then told my husband, he would take care of the missing items for him and to not worry. Now, why couldn't the receptions in treat him with the same respect and dignity that the chef did? I'll tell you why. She racially profiled him because of the demographics of the city where the restaurant is located. She treated him as if he was uncultured, ignorant, and a liar. We will never be back and will be sure to write every single person that matters and leave reviews all over the internet exposing this racist establishment. I will be sure that everyone knows exactly what happens when a black person enters the restaurant.

01/04/26 Located in the same shopping center as Super G Mart, Tampopo gives hole in the wall mom &…read morepop vibes. Prices are on the higher side, but service was great and the food is good! Ramen was ok, the Japanese Beef Rice Bowl, Tampopo Sweet & Spice Chicken and (no pictured) Dango would be my recommendations! They also won us over with the surprise desserts at the end of our meal

I arrived with a party of three at about 7:30 PM. We were immediately addressed in a harsh tone…read moreletting us know that they closed at "8:30 sharp" and if we were sure we wanted to eat in. I would've probably left but we were starved and didn't have the brainpower to really try and brainstorm anything else. And it's ramen-how long could it really take. The waitress was prompt-I was afraid I would feel rushed but she seemed to have a hurried nature and it didn't feel directly related to it being close to closing. I ordered my ramen with no egg and spicy and it came with no spice and an egg. Disappointing to say the least because I've heard great things and expected better since in the short period of time we were there, so many people came in to pickup takeout orders. There was 2 pieces of thinly sliced pork in my ramen and it was mostly mushrooms. The broth was super flavorful I just wish I had more spice. Based off my experience, I wouldn't be interested in returning on my own. I'd visit if a group of friends wanted to go or for takeout to give them another try.

I've been coming to this place for over three years now, and I've tried a variety of the menu…read moreoptions. Most of what I've had has been decently good. I'm not someone who usually leaves reviews, but lately I've been feeling disappointed. Since the restaurant has gained more publicity and traction, I've noticed a decline in customer service. I'm no longer greeted when I walk in, and I'm told to place my order on an iPad that's confusing and difficult to navigate. The prices are already high, and being prompted to tip on top of that feels like a slap in the face. For a family owned restaurant. At the very least, I'd expect a basic level of customer service. If the ambiance were better and customers were made to feel more comfortable and welcomed, I wouldn't feel the need to write this review. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be back

I've been here twice before for takeout. It was ok, but I always say that food tastes best eaten at…read morethe location & since expanding their restaurant, that's what I did. The dishes tasted as good as the presentation! Definitely a contender if you're looking for unique street cuisine. I must note that I'm not a big fan of self-ordering kiosks, especially when you're not as familiar w/the menu. It eliminates the human element, but if cost-savings are passed on to customers, then so be it.

I've been here now multiple times and it has been amazing every time. The red miso ramen is the…read morebest ramen I've had in the area. The owner had come over every single time to say hello and see if we needed anything. The wait staff is awesome. The restaurant is super cute. The food is very affordable, especially for the area. You have to try the soft serve ice cream with boba for dessert!

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.

The service was good and the food came out really fast, the spicy romen was very good highly…read morerecommended.

This place is n the market with 9 restaurants and common seating…read more Our ramen was great. They give huge portions of pork belly, which was tender and crispy outside. Egg was also good. We will certainly come back.

A little piece of heaven in every bite…read more My family has been meaning to try this cozy restaurant and finally got the chance. Ambience was great, felt really comfortable while dining in. Staff was very friendly while cleaning inbetween helping tables showing they care about keeping standards high. The food was amazing. I had the tonkotsu ramen, my wife had the curry rice bowl, and my daughter had the kids shoyu ramen. Everything was perfect. No complaints. We also got to try the crab rangoons and gyoza. The rangoons were on the sweeter side with a creamy inside and crunchy outside. The gyoza was fried so it was crunchy with a meat filling that was nicely flavored. We were so happy with our experience we decided to get take-out the next day. Food was definitely thought out when prepared since the ramen had specialty plastic bowls to prevent soggy noodles. For me, this is the best Japanese food and ramen in the triad. Nothing beats the flavor and care put into every dish. This is a destination food restaurant you need to try if visiting the area, or a regular spot you will need weekly if local.

Love Iso Iso! I love the ramen and the service is always so kind and quick and it's the cutest…read moreplace. I usually want ramen when I'm feeling under the weather and this bowl always gets me right. Definitely worth a visit!

Ordered the Inferno Ramen--bold, flavorful, and the perfect balance of heat and comfort. Paired it…read morewith the Watermelon Tea loaded with mango, lychee, and strawberry boba for a sweet, refreshing twist. And dessert? Lychee and Purple Sweet Potato Mochi -- soft, chewy perfection! The vibes are authentic, the food is top-tier, and the service was superb from start to finish. Definitely a must-try if you're craving real ramen and cozy energy

It's such a cute ambiance. It was delicious and I wish they had just little more seasoning. I would…read morego back if I visit Virginia tech again.