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    Chow-Ya

    4.3 (303 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Charae P.

    Lompoc didn't have many eateries that opened late! We loved how this place did! Ambiance is kinda basic, but at least there were plenty of tables and seating! They did decorate for Christmas, so inside was festive! And they had a tv, which kept us entertained. I believe the owners were the staff helping us, so food was ordered in a timely matter and food came out pretty quickly. It was not busy, which I expected in a small town and since it was late, but there were customers. Food is great! And the rice bowls are large! Couldn't even finish our food after everything we ordered! Be careful of the spicy Korean dish though. Forgot the name- but it's like a rice noodle in red sauce! Wow, soooo spicy that I wish she gave us a proper warning before we wasted our money on the dish! Would come back here if in the area!

    Spicy ramen with chicken
    Alia S.

    My boyfriend lives in Lompoc part time and we are exploring new food places... he's been here before but this was my first time. Fantastic! Both of us love Asian food. Especially spicy! We shared spicy garlic edamame, spicy kimchi fried rice and calamari.... Both had miso soup, he had the spicy chicken bowl and I had spicy chicken Ramen. No, I wasn't kidding about the spicy part! Lol. Yes, we ordered enough food for five people. No, we did not finish it all! Yes, we did have a second serving at midnight while watching movies! The food here is fantastic. Service was great. They close a little early, at 8:30 on a Friday.... But I think everywhere in Lompoc does. There was only one other table with people eating when we got there at almost 8. It did seem like they were doing a lot of business on to go orders. But if you have not been here, I highly suggest you go try it. They have a large enough menu with options for everyone. Very cute inside. Our waitress was very helpful and so sweet. We met the owner briefly who was equally pleasant. We will definitely be back.

    Raymond G.

    Excellent Asian Food & Good Service!!! Will Definitely GO Thare Again !! THE Food is Excellent!!!

    Medium spicy ramen with chicken and veggies.

    The ramen here is really good, I'm sick so I decided to get some medium spicy ramen with chicken to go. It never disappoints. Staff is always friendly and the establishment is nice and clean.

    Appetizer tiger shrimp fried (already ate 4 of them)
    Brittany S.

    This place is extremely under-appreciated and slept on. Their spicy ramen is soul food and brightens my mood anytime I have it. The spicy ramen has a strong kick to it and the flavors are Amazing. Their fried rice is great too but not pictured. The two appetizers I got are in the photos and they were delicious as well. I've been coming here for years and I'll be sad to leave this place behind when I leave. The front workers are the sweetest and she always remembers your order if you're a repeat customer. This place is a 20/5 for me and if I could give more stars I would. Truly the gem of Lompoc.

    Baked lobster bowl
    Rachel L.

    Food is so fresh, service was great , amazing healthy choice with lots of flavor! Both my kids loved their bowls and praised how YUMMY it was!

    Spicy chicken ramen

    It's a cute place lots of seating! The service was okay, I could tell they were busy with takeout orders and were understaffed so the food took a while to come out. Nevertheless the food was worth the wait! We got the jalapeño poppers, poke bowl, and the spicy chicken ramen it was all super yummy!

    Vegetable Croquettes!! INCREDIBLE!!
    Michael N.

    VEGAN EATERS HERE.....Lompoc has a peculiar relationship with restaurants. While there have been some unique spots including Eye on I and the former Scratch Kitchen, it is a town that seems poised on the edge of discovering people who love there actually LOVE good food. In the meantime, it does offer a few rather noteworthy establishments that just serve great food, with consistently high quality at reasonable prices where I know we always leave, thinking of our next visit and wishing was just a little closer to us. Chow-Ya is on top of this list. It never disappoints, ever and you always leave with leftovers and have paid the surprisingly reasonable cheque. Did I mention how incredibly FRESH everything is??? It is singularly unpretentious, spotless, convenient and the combination of Asian foods (Japanese/Korean/Chinese) is not muddled and ultimately super satisfying. Kind, thoughtful staff, the cooks in the kitchen always wave goodbye. Popped in the other day at the end of lunch service (2:00pm) and rather than sending us packing or worse, looking for someplace else, staff just smiled and warmly invited us in, we were soon followed by several other stragglers who were just as happy as we were. Today it was their epic Crispy Tofu Teriyaki Bowl and Vegetable Udon Bowl, both shared and still took leftovers for another full meal and the Vegetable Croquets which we'd never tried before and were worth the whole meal!! NOT TO BE MISSED. Photos as proof! If you live in Lompoc, you are very lucky.

    Martha M.

    We have been coming here for several years now. The service and food remain on point. The serving sizes are generous and the flavors are to be desired!

    Garlic seared shrimp bowl ( half eaten !)
    Rebecca C.

    Delicious! I had the garlic butter seared shrimp bowl . The asparagus and other veges were perfectly cooked , and the sauce had an amazing unique flavor . I'm very sad that it's not closer to me !! Restaurant was clean and service was impeccable .

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    Yeah! I've been here a few times before and after Covid. Always great food and service!

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    Best ramen around, I've tried numerous places from SLO to SB and nothing tops this place.

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    Food is good but it took over 40 minutes to prepare. I ended up getting a refund. They desperately need more cooks. Way understaffed.

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    The avocado mango salad is amazing! I'll be back and I'm telling everyone I know about this salad.

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    Delicious food! I would highly recommend their spicy chicken yakisoba. It's spicy but so yummy!

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    3.6
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    Stopped in on a whim because we were in the area. First thing we noticed was the menu was very well…read moreput together. Prices, pictures, very clear descriptions of ingredients and spicy or not. While seated we had the pleasure of being served by Isaac. Absolutely great customer service. We got the jalapeño bombs, Philadelphia, boujee and karage roll. Every single thing was good. I've been to a LOT of sushi places and this one didn't disappoint. Even the plating presentation was well done. You'd think I was a known food critic the way every thing looked. Unfortunately I didn't take pictures as I was hungry and demolished my food. Great job, great food, great service! Thank you!

    Ordered takeout on a Saturday night, they open until 10 PM, and the online order process via their…read morewebsite was easy. After payment, the estimated pickup time was 25 minutes. By the time we arrived around 25 minutes later, the food was ready for pick up, no need to wait. We tried the Baked Lobster Roll, it has imitation crab meat, crawfish, and avocado, topped with baked mozzarella. The crawfish tasted fresh, and the melted mozzarella added a creamy texture on top which was great. We also ordered the Chirashi, an assortment of sashimi served over a bed of rice. The salmon, tuna, and yellowtail were all fresh, and the food presentation was beautiful, with the sashimi arranged in a ring shape over the rice. (refer to my pics) Overall, a great takeout experience and great food.

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    Ramen Kotori

    4.1
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    Honestly, such a good find in Solvang! My boyfriend and I decided to try Ramen Kotori, and it was…read moreSO good. I got the Korean Bibimbap, he got the Tonkotsu Ramen and Chicken Karaage, and we also tried the Ube Coffee. Everything was really good, especially the ramen and the ube coffee! The staff were also really nice and welcoming. The service was fast, and the outdoor ambiance was so cute and relaxing. It's definitely worth the drive to Solvang just to eat here. We'll definitely be coming back! Can't wait to try more!

    Kotori Ramen is off Copenhagen & 2nd Street. Solvang, CA…read more This Afternoon I missed my favorite #1 Ramen eatery In my book! I was craving for their delicious Shoyu Ramen with Pork belly! I was greeted with warm & caring welcome by Mary! Mary asked if everything in the bowl was ok. I ask for no egg which wasn't a problem at all. I ordered Shoyu Ramen with double pork belly with a sprite . I was happy to see Mary, Erica, kiko, and Gyzel again! It's a very warm and cozy to eat there . All the staff are always so kind & friendly. Their price points are great! Their dishes are very high & great quality! Their dishes are so delicious, savory and mouth watering! I didn't have to wait that long , they were on it! Mary & Gyzel always asked me if everything thing is ok, so sweet of them! I also bought another double pork belly shoyu ramen & 3 Chili Bomb Crunch to go. Their presentation of each dishes is beautiful & delicious at the same time! Mary & Gyzel were both so sweet, kind, genuine, caring, super down to earth! They both have very positive upbeat energy about themselves that really radiates! These two are your rarest Diamonds, their shine can never fade! I would love to Thank Kotori Ramen for my absolutely wonderful visit ! I would also especially love to thank Mary & Gyzel for my making my visit so memorable & beautiful!! I'll definitely be back again!! I'll tell all my family and friends to come visit !!

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    Cute atmosphere...
    Cute atmosphere...
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    Kanpai Sushi

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    4.2
    (664 reviews)
    38.6 mi
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    We started with the seaweed salad and a cold pint of Asahi. The seaweed salad featured a variety of…read moreseaweeds, perfectly seasoned with what tasted like sesame--everything blended together beautifully. The Asahi arrived in a frozen mug, which made it even more refreshing. We also ordered the Shell Beach Sunset roll, which had an amazing balance of raw and cooked fish, vegetables, and the added crunch of tempura flakes. All the flavors and textures worked perfectly together. The nine-piece sashimi was beautifully presented and incredibly fresh. For dessert, we had the tempura ice cream and the green tea cheesecake--both were absolutely delicious. Honestly, everything we ordered was fantastic. Our servers, Jasmine and Austin, truly killed it. They were friendly, attentive, and genuinely engaged throughout the meal. The restaurant itself had great lighting and décor, was spotless and well-maintained, even down to the restrooms. Parking was plentiful and free. Overall, we had a wonderful time with family and friends. An amazing experience and definitely worth coming back to.

    Went with my boyfriend and ordered the "Cheers!" , which includes 9 pieces of sashimi, 8 pieces of…read morenigiri, one classic roll, one specialty roll, mixed tempura, edamame, 2 miso soups and a choice of salad for $99. It was plenty of food and we think it could feed three people easily (or take home leftovers). The mixed tempura was surprisingly good, but we didn't care for the seaweed or house salad. The rolls are always good and we really enjoyed trying most things at once. It's a fun way to try Kanpai! You don't need a reservation in a pair, but consider one if you're a bigger group. Otherwise, you're sat and served quickly. 3.8/5

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    Tony & the wonderful crew are busy creating yummy treats! Thanks Tony!
    Tony & the wonderful crew are busy creating yummy treats! Thanks Tony!
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