I don't really write very many reviews, but I am big on reading reviews of places that I go eat at…read more I just left this place of business as I went there to have dinner so I wanted to leave a review that might be helpful to others considering how there are a lot of mixed reviews. I noticed how all of the bad reviews spoke about how terrible the food was, but I also noticed how all of the good reviews spoke on how great the food was - so I was very torn on giving it a try. I can't speak for everything on the menu as I only had two of the items, but I can speak on how great the two items were. I ordered the spicy edamame as an appetizer and it was probably top 5 out of all the ones that I've ever had - though I will say that if you don't like spice, I wouldn't recommend because it definitely has a kick to it but nonetheless delicious. For my main entrée, I ordered the general tso chicken and while I was hesitant because I saw some of the bad reviews about this one I still decided to give it a try because it's one of my favorite entrées and let me just say it did not disappoint. It was full of flavor and had the perfect texture/crunch to it- the chicken tasted great and the sauce was phenomenal so I'm not too sure what the bad reviews were about. I will also add that I am very particular about the food that I eat (my poor bf having to deal with this lol), especially when it comes to chicken, so take my word when I say that this was a fantastic dish. My boyfriend also ordered an appetizer which I think was the chicken spring roll and then had the lo mein beef entrée(I believe) - both of which he enjoyed. I also want to add how big the portions were for the entrées, which was really nice because you can always take the rest home as leftovers and enjoy it as a second meal. Overall, I will be returning to this place of business and it's very unfortunate to read all of the bad reviews and know that I almost didn't give it a chance, but I'm really glad that I did. :) One more thing I wanted to add was how friendly the staff was in my interactions with them! Highly recommend and for those bad reviews - give it a second chance!!!

Unfortunately my food had a bad taste to it. The chicken seemed to be borderline spoiled/sour, and…read morethe rice was not fresh and smelled off putting. I really hate writing bad reviews, and maybe they just had an off day. The food arrived very very hot, and I ordered off of Uber. I could not recommend this place. On a positive note, I request spicy sauce and utensils which they included.

3.5 The food wasn't bad but I've just been to other places…read morein McKinney that had better selections for sushi. TLDR: Their menu was massive with so many different options which I think is good for people who want to try different things but it may be a little too big of a menu. Food was just ok. It may be beneficial to lessen items on menu and really focus on some key dishes they want to highlight. Everything imo was priced a little on the high side, at least $1-2 more than I would pay for the quality of the dish. They do pack their specialty rolls with a lot of ingredients and with inflation I'm sure they priced it accordingly to keep their business running, so I'm not docking off too much points for that. Review: They offered regular sushi rolls but disappointing to see that yellowtail was not on their menu for rolls (they did have it as an option for 2pc sushi/sashimi). I ordered a smoked salmon 2pc sushi which was pretty good and decently sized so probably worth the ~$5 price point for 2pc. I did not order any other ones from the 2pc menu so not sure if all the fish are portioned that way. Regarding their regular rolls, my husband enjoyed the Philadelphia rolls and said he could taste the smoked salmon, so for both of us a win on the smoked salmon. My other order was part of their specialty rolls...Salmon Lover priced at ~$13 with 8pc. Imo the pieces were quite small for a specialty roll and it tasted ok. There was supposed to be a honey wasabi sauce on there which I felt like was overpowered by the amount of spicy mayo on the dish. I wanted to like it so badly but I figured reading off of the ingredients list that it would have a kick to it, and it did not. It's not marked as a spicy roll, so probably not intended to be spicy? But with spicy mayo and jalapeño surely there would be some mild kick to it, and the flavor just kinda fell flat and tasted like...too much mayo. The highlight of this experience was the service. The young lady who took our order was super nice and cheery. Checked up on us at appropriate times and I saw she was also working on other tasks around the restaurant. I am willing to try this place again in the future as the vibes were nice, it def gives Japanese izakaya and looks like a good place to have dinner with some friends. Maybe I'll try their ramen instead next time!

OK, this was such a random stop but when I tell you, it will not be one of my favorite spots I mean…read moreit.... I picked the booth in the back. It was perfect for me. Five people could've easily sent here, but I want the hopeful to myself. I could see the whole restaurant from sitting right where I am and it feels perfect. I just stopped in for a quick bite to eat, hoping to get some fried rice and I came in and found my favorite thing on the menu... bang bang shrimp... and there is such a backstory for me and bang bang shrimp but just numb last night my family chose to go to Olive Garden instead of going to bonefish Grill. I really want a bang bang shrimp and today guess what I ordered??? you got it bang bang shrimp!!! and it came out first before the other entrée which was veggie fried rice. My bill is about $27 and that's fine because I'm the main character of the story and every grain of rice was worth it. Perfect place for a self-care day that I stumbled across. Oh and let me not forget my server, Ajah. She was so adorable and so kind. I just wanted to take her home and put her in my pocket and pull her out anytime I need to pick me up or Bestie to talk to. The food was beyond delicious and the service was beyond great 10 out of 10, but definitely come back again!!!

Worth a visit!! Support local businesses!!!…read more Drunken Noodles: Good fresh flavor served to the table Environment: fun and colorful, quiet, Menu: full of options Service: friendly Improvement Opportunities: wipe down sticky sriracha bottles, make sure child's video pad is quiet for customers

Being new to Melissa I wanted to try a new Chinese food place instead of driving down all the way…read moreto my regular place, before this incident, I had came here twice and got the same thing both times, shrimp fried rice no veggies and shrimp lo mein no veggies. The third time was no different, I got the same thing, placed the order, paid for it, and went home to eat. Unfortunately while eating, my sister's kids meal fried rice had a hair in it. Right after finding it I called the store and told them that I found it, the lady who answered was super nice and apologized for the mistake, she told us that we could come in and get our order remade. Both orders. We went in today, a day after, and let the guy and lady know that we were coming in for our remake order. They found it odd but started to make out order, as we were patiently waiting the guy comes up to us and claims he made the order right, and that it was our fault for making the order confusing, he said and I quote "check it next time." Having your own business is risky enough and telling someone that, 2 young girls to be exact, is incredibly unprofessional and rude. Safe to say that I will never be back, i'll gladly go back to China Express in Anna Tx!!

This place feels like stepping into a cozy ramen shop in Japan! The broth is tasty and comforting…read morewithout being heavy and the noodles are delicious. What really surprised me was the onigiri. They are made and prepared fresh with care and there is a variety of flavors! It's rare to find a spot that has both great ramen and rice dishes. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and you can tell it's run with a lot of heart! If you're looking for comforting and authentic Japanese food, this spot absolutely deserves your support! I will definitely be coming back!

I have been driving past this place for a while now so I finally had time to stop and try it. They…read morehave a good selection of items that are not all pork. Their vegetarian menu is delicious! I also loved their onigir. This is one of the few that has well seasoned rice and ample stuffing inside. I tried their tuna onigri and vegetarian ramen with soft boiled egg. A hearty meal that hit the spot. May just become my go to ramen spot in McKinney.

Newest little gem in Wylie. The offer the freshest sushi Wylie has to offer. Service was fantastic…read moreand fast. We had a variety of appetizers the crab ragoons, fried dumplings, gyoza and rolls, rainbow and butterfly kiss. Everything looked beautiful and tasted great. They also have kid options that includes a California roll if you have little ones that enjoys sushi like mine.

Ordered food to go. The restaurant was decorated and very inviting. Pork bao were okay. I wish they…read morehad a little more meat. I loved the chashu pork bun. Spicy edamame had just the right amount of heat. The Korean short rib bento was delicious, but also wish it had a little more meat. Overall, we really enjoyed the food. I want to go back and try the ramen and sushi!

Came here for the first time on Thursday! Nick was our server and he provided phenomenal service…read more He was very attentive and throughly detailed with answering all of my questions. Since it was my first time here and I arrived 5 minutes before happy hour ended, I ended up ordering 7 appetizers and 1 yakitori and got full off of those before I even got to order any ramen. I enjoyed all of the appetizers though. We ordered the crab Rangoon, hamachi rayu, crispy pork ears, shishito peppers, beets and Brussels, takoyakis, and seared scallops. We also tried the beef tenderloin yakitori. All of it was really good. The vibe in here is good and they played good music. They have a pretty extensive drink menu ranging from cocktails to beers and sake. I love their open kitchen concept. Next time I'll be back to try their ramen!

Came for weekday happy hour (3-7 pm). They have plenty of outdoor seating and it's pet friendly!…read moreOur server was super kind and brought out water for our dog.  Everything we ordered off the happy hour menu was delicious: sesame cucumber, crispy pork ears, saffron mussels, and the Hama Rayu. The only non-happy hour item we got was the tsukemen (available after 5 pm). The noodles themselves were good, but I was a little confused by the dipping broth. Tsukemen broth is usually thicker and saltier so it really coats the noodles when you dip them, but this one tasted more like regular ramen broth. I ended up pouring everything together and eating it like a bowl of ramen instead

I was craving some ramen and didn't want to stray too far from McKinney and found Kuma. While Kuma…read morespecializes in ramen, they also offer sushi. I had the the Tonkotsu Ramen, and it was exactly what I needed. The Tonkotsu wasn't overly intense or packed with umami; instead, it was a cozy, comforting bowl of ramen--simple, yet satisfying. I also tried one of the lunch specials, the Two Sushi Rolls ($13) which includes your choice of two classic sushi rolls (excludes the signature rolls). The classic rolls are nothing too adventurous, just straightforward, solid flavors. Note: the place is a small mom-and-pop shop, so check the hours. On weekdays, they close early (3:00 PM) since they need to pick up their kid from school (something my yapping mouth overlooked).

I love this place, by far my favorite ramen and sushi place. Their ramen is the only ramen that…read moredoesn't hurt my stomach. Volcano roll is by far my favorite, get it every time i come in.

Hands down my favorite ramen spot in DFW. Nishiki Ramen never disappoints, they're always…read moreconsistent. The broth is rich, perfectly seasoned, and incredibly flavorful on its own -- but the Death Sauce, it takes the ramen to another level. The heat is bold without overpowering the depth of the broth, and it creates the perfect balance of spice and umami. The staff is very friendly who are there to make sure you get what you like. If you're a ramen fan in DFW and haven't tried this place yet, you're definitely missing out

Met up with a friend for dinner and generally enjoyed my ramen. I got the number 2, which seemed…read moreclosest to a typical Tonkotsu, and for the most part it was slightly above average! My one criticism is that the chashu was thin, lacked a bit of char, and was in small pieces, so I didn't feel like I got much. But the broth was pretty good and the service was kind. I found the price for a bowl just a tad steep, but nothing crazy. My friend mentioned that he liked the curry tonkotsu that he got but that his chashu tasted too much like bacon for him. I did want to mention also that I noted an extended vegan ramen menu while browsing for what I was getting. There was at least 6-8 flavors of vegan ramen. This would be a great stop for vegans!

Dropped by with some friends when an event ended nearby and was pleasantly surprised. I've had…read moreplenty of Americanized ramen and been to Japan myself and this place impressed me more than expected. I got the Tonkotsu mild and it wasn't spicy at all to my delight. It had spinach, which wasn't traditional, but I enjoyed it all the same. The chashu was good (my only complaint is that I was having trouble biting it off!), the broth was rich, and the noodles had good texture. Plus it was slightly cheaper than other ramen in the area! The vibe was cute, mildly traditional ramen shop with Ghibli movies playing and smelling great. I'd say the service was a little slow and inattentive as my only complaint. I'll for sure be bringing others back!

Great dishes as usual! Added a tiny bit of salt to get ramen to be rich and more flavorful~!…read more Service was okay, wish it was like Japan where you order and grab a seat. Only time we saw waiter was ordering, dropping off food/water, and the check. Still, some of the best ramen

Fantastic Chicken Paitan! Delicious appetizers!…read moreAsk waitstaff for daily recommendations. Great staff. Highly recommend

Return visit: The…read morevibes are on point for a ramen shop - from seeing the chefs to the wooden aesthetic and nice lighting. The staff are friendly too, shout-out to the blonde high-school(?) kid who served me. I had the Spicy tan tan ramen and Pirikara chicken bites. The chicken bites have nice steamed buns and a great crisp factor and spicy level. While it was pricy, I really did enjoy this. For the ramen - I wanted something spicy and it delivered. I noticed the noodles were not as tender as they could be (this is probably by design) but I didn't like the extra al-dente firmness to the noodles. The broth was heavy - I saved the rest for lunch the next day. The vegetables, egg, and ground chicken were fantastic. I did notice the broth was way fattier than I am used to in Japan - normal in the states though. I need to try their chicken paitan next - apparently it's the most popular dish according to their website.