Service is super kind ! And super tentative staff. Kept checking on us throughout service :-) had a…read moresweet waiter ! Food was yummy and delicious. Skipped the all you can eat and ordered just a few meats and to me it felt very cheap/very filling. I got short ribs/pork sausage with a melon soda floatI'll be back Vibes are nice :] wasn't too crowded on a Sunday lunch!

This is probably the worst Gyu-Kaku spot I've been to in the Bay Area. Service is slow, food comes…read moreout slow, grill changes are nonexistent, and genuinely no one has any work in their eyes, leading to an overall poor experience. First the positive: the meats are tasty but some cuts felt very smaller compared to other chain locations. I came here with a reservation for 5:45 on a Saturday and was promptly seated. The ordering process was fast, but anything beyond that was an absolute SLOG. We ordered a value meal and hangar steak during happy hour, and the vegetables and soups came out at a decent pace. We then proceeded to wait about 20 minutes before waving over a manager to ask about our mere SEVEN plates of beef! SIX plates came and you might be wondering why I'm missing one. That's because our waiter forgot our hangar steak and midway through our meal, I had to double check with my waiter to make sure I wasn't tripping. Turns out I wasn't, and they served me my steak instantly. Weird how it took 20mins for some raw meat to come out, but I guess after escalating to a manager our meats came out promptly. This chain establishment can get a pass on its slow service. But let's talk about grill changes. No one came by for a grill change when clearly the flames were getting big from the oil and grease in the meats, and the top being absolutely blackened. We had to flag down the manager again since we did not see one person carrying grill changes. The only time they appeared promptly without asking is when they cleared our table. After receiving the check they started to wipe where I was resting my arms before I even had time to gather my belongings. Let that sink in. Overall this place absolutely stunk in terms of service and overall experience. At least Gyu-Kaku has great quality control on their meats and flavors, but the service here is very, very lacking. I will probably not come back to this establishment.

This place has some of the best Japanese food I've had. They have a good rotating menu and their…read moreyakitori nights though a little pricy is always good. They constantly have specials that they rotate in and out and they're always delicious. Their karaage is some of the juiciest karaage I've had, and they have special draft beers from Japan. I'd recommend going during some of their happy hour offerings for a good beer and food. While they are a little on the pricier side, their portions well make up for it. The quality of food and service here is unmatched, and I often bring friends from out of town here. The iced matcha has free refills and is one of my favorite parts. But the low lit ambiance and art murals are always really nice to look at. Their booths are private and roomy, and they have plenty of seating. You order at the counter, but definitely still get full service here.

Checked out Yakitori Yuchan back in the summer of 2021. At the time, they were transitioning away…read morefrom their original yakitori-focused concept and putting a greater emphasis on ramen and donburi bowls. Today, that change has become permanent, with the restaurant now operating as Yuchan Shokudo. Even during the transition, the food absolutely hit. I especially loved the cozy red-and-black interior, which gave off warm izakaya vibes. - Tan Tan Ramen -- rich and creamy broth with Japanese noodles, tender chashu, minced chicken, menma, bean sprouts, and green onions; packed with protein and full-bodied flavor - Tokyo Shoyu Ramen -- noodles in a lighter chicken bone and fish shoyu broth, topped with pork belly, half a tamago egg, fish cake, menma, bean sprouts, and green onions; lighter but still satisfying, though I wished there was a bit more pork belly Located in the heart of downtown Davis, it's an easy walk from campus. Prices have risen over the years, so it feels more like an occasional treat than a casual student meal these days. We also ordered a side of sake to complement our ramen. Since then, the former sake bar has been removed as part of the restaurant's evolution into a full-fledged shokudo concept. Service was friendly, our food arrived promptly, and the overall ambience struck a nice balance between a cozy ramen shop and a casual Japanese eatery.

I reorder from here very often and I love the Grilled Salmon with rice and Mac salad. It's…read moresomething I often crave because the fish is very fresh and not fishy and is crispy...plus they make the best rice and Mac salad! It's a really good deal for the portion size. I have had other items as well such as the BBQ beef, the BBQ chicken, short ribs and the chicken Katsu. Everything has been delicious!

Tim's hit the spot and is a great option for when you are hungry...or hangry!…read more PROS: - Spacious dining area with lots of tables - some daily specials with discounted prices - pretty clean - yummy in the tummy - customization options, like 2 scoops of rice+1 scoop of mac salad OR 2 scoops of mac salad+1 scoop of rice - huge portions of protein (ie, my teriyaki chicken plate came with 2.5 large pieces of chicken vs another restaurant's 1 piece!) CONS: - prices are a little high - the wait for the food was oddly long considering how few customers were inside/not busy it looked - the meat was not cut; the chicken arrived as giant slabs (not a huge deal, but it's just a detail I noticed because other places usually cut it before serving) Overall the cons are small things compared to the pros. The food was so delicious that my group all ate beyond what our stomachs were capable of eating because we wanted to eat more! Tim's is a great place to invest a little more for a big plate, and you'd have leftovers to eat for another meal (or two).

Spicy chicken rice bowl from the recommendation of waitress. Amazing staff, great atmosphere , the…read morecooks care. The godzilla roll is one of the best sushi rolls in Solano County!

We love The Frying Pan! We came to celebrate Manuel's birthday…read more He ordered the Bento Box with salmon teriyaki and a shrimp tempura roll. We were suuuuuper bummed because they were out of the salad. They offered to sub the salad for more rice or more miso soup. He settled for more rice with the salad dressing, but it just isn't the same. We also ordered a side of garlic edamame (always YUM! - the sauce is worth licking your fingers) and the potstickers (he thought the dipping sauce was a little spicier this time). I ordered the deep fried Cali and was not disappointed. It is sooooooooo good! Service was great, as usual. We didn't come in until 8, so it was kind of sparse, but still kind of bustling. Overall, we left happy and with full bellies, but there was just too much rice. I wish the salad substitution could have been an extra piece of salmon, especially since it was the end of the night. Subbing it for rice was not the business.

Great service, great foods, great atmosphere, what else can one ask for?…read more We had a party of 9 and in the peak crowds of Davis Graduation. The restaurant was packed and yet service was so incredible. Our server was Emily and she was awesome. Emily was super fast on taking our orders, giving us great recommendations, and was super catering to our party. We had an amazing experience at Mikuni and we're all still thinking about the sushi rolls (I only took some photos of the foods, the other items the rest of our table ordered looked amazing). Overall restaurant is super nice and pretty and the decoration is great. I do think the parking lot is overflowed with how much traffic is there but, worth the wait. If I'm ever in the area again, will definitely be visiting. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Shop Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10

My bestie and I got our lunch at Mikuni's again Food:…read moreDelicious and always tastes fresh and amazing. Service: Dakota and Ming were so friendly and so kind, checking up on us at the sushi bar and making us feel welcome. Vibes: always clean and smells good in here! We got two bottles of sake: the unfiltered strawberry sake and the Gekkeikan Haiku sake. and got two Iron Chef Combos (basic, I know but). They were all delicious! Will always come back, always and forever

Burmese food is basically a flavor bomb that shows up unannounced and suddenly you're emotionally…read moreattached. My Burma downtown is doing the most in the best way--great location, solid vibes, and service that actually feels like they want you there (rare, honestly). Everything is super veg-friendly with plenty of swaps and mods, which I always appreciate because some places act like removing meat is a personal insult. Fun fact: Burmese cuisine is one of the only Southeast Asian cuisines where fermented tea leaves (yes, edible tea salad energy) are a legit staple. Would absolutely come back, preferably hungry again so I can over-order like I have no self control.

my family finished our meal in under 30 minutes LOL everything tasted vaguely comforting/familiar…read moreand each dish had a unique depth of flavors. this cuisine is generally family-style aka pick one dish per person but everyone shares the dishes. appetizer took five mins and food came out about ten minutes after that. the restaurant itself is nice for a family sit-down but not too formal as the chefs are cooking within view and it is high energy inside. lettuce wraps: we got shrimp, flavor was good and it was about 10 pieces of lettuce, so enough for 4 pineapple fried rice: nothing crazy, a little oily, but definitely good mango shrimp: a little sweet for my liking and i didn't like the herbs - very fragrant and good. broccoli was undercooked/hard tho lamb curry: a little tough but flavor was pretty good, there was a lot of meat but you have to get a side to get through all of it eggplant curry: the skin on the eggplant was very hard and unpleasant (wish it was charred or something), eggplant insides were soft and the curry itself tasted good. dry cooked chicken: super tender chicken pieces, a lot of vegetables, slight coconut flavor, definitely my favorite & highly recommend

I like the low key vibe- feels like we are eating somewhere in a small town in Japan. Very mom and…read morepop. All you can eat. The tempura vegan roll was ok, but the others were pretty good. I gave 4 stars also because there was a hair in my son's wonton soup, and because of the vegan tempura roll, otherwise, customer service was good, we enjoyed ourselves.

Very interesting hole-in-wall spot in Downtown Davis. Didn't get the AYCE but it looks like a…read morereally good deal! The food was satisfactory and reflected the price. They offer a discount if you pay in cash too. Good spot for a night out with friends on a budget. Food 4/5 : The Katsu Curry was very delicious and a ridiculously large portion for just $14! Didn't get to try much sushi or raw fish. Service: Don't feel like I can give a fair rating because most small-scale Asian restaurants like these have a different service culture than the typical "American" restaurant. No complaints. They were respectful. Ambiance 2/5: It's a pretty run-down restaurant. It's a very cramped and narrow building with tattered seats. Chairs were stacked up in the middle of the eating area. Unfortunately it's hard to appear 100% clean with an old space like this. I would probably go back for the AYCE and try all their appetizers and sushi.

I had some family in town and we were wanting to go out to dinner. We decided on Shabu Shack…read morealthough there's a few different HotPot places in town. The food was amazing and we had such a good experience. We got a lot for what we paid. The meats and vegetables are all very fresh and they have great packages for groups or a small table. I will definitely be back!

My family stopped in for me and my daughters birthday today and, much like before, the food was of…read morehigh quality. We got the diamond tier this time instead of gold, and that opened up appetizers. This was perfect for my two young kids who love chicken karaage and gyoza. The appetizers are made fresh and take a minute to come out, but it's worth it. I guess if I had to make a recommendation here, it is that the little cup of sauce that is built into the plate just kind of spills onto the food. Not the end of the world, but maybe a small ramekin would be better. Anyway, gyoza, karaage, fried tofu, shrimp tempura, fish balls with roe, we're all great. There are drinks that come with the diamond tier can sodas, lychee lemonade, Thai tea, and more. The service was awesome this time. The severs were very attentive and working hard. All of our needs were taken care of really quickly and shabu ingredients came from the back at lightning speed. They also had more ice cream flavors this time, which my kids loved (uh hello, cookies and cream is the best). Ambiance is always nice there. I know that when I'm eating at a hotpot place I'm always looking for good AC when inside since the boiling broths can make things uncomfortable, especially in a Davis summer. This place has a nice cool dining room, which I appreciate. I don't toss around 5 stars, but this was definitely a wonderful experience worthy of such. Thanks again for the hospitality!

Wow, I really loved this experience! It didn't feel like they were just serving sushi and moving…read moreon. They actually took the time to explain the dishes, where certain ingredients came from, why they pair flavors a certain way, and how everything was prepared. I also loved the ambiance. It felt intimate and had the traditional Omakase feel that made the entire experience feel even more personal. You can tell there's real passion behind what they do. Everything felt thoughtful and intentional, and the chefs and staff were so welcoming the entire time. It honestly felt like an adventure and something different from a typical dinner experience. I left feeling like I got to experience the story behind the food, not just the meal.

My husband and I came here for the petite omakase experience and decided to come back to try their…read more full omakase menu. The omakase felt really thoughtful from start to finish, with each course carefully paced and beautifully presented. You can tell the chef puts a lot of intention into every bite. The fish was incredibly fresh--everything melted in your mouth--and there was a great balance of flavors throughout the meal. Some pieces were simple and clean, while others had unique touches that made them stand out without being overpowering. The atmosphere was intimate and calm, which made it perfect for really enjoying the experience. Sitting at the counter and watching the chef prepare each dish added a special touch. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a high quality omakase restaurant in town .

We get lamb and brisket from the Smokin' Ewe food truck whenever it is in our area. Actually, we…read morehave driven several miles to enjoy their food!

They came to cater to my work place. Work provided a 10 dollar voucher so I paid only 8 bucks out…read moreof pocket. Chicken plate came with 1 thigh drizzled with sauce a portion of Mac n cheese and a roll. JUST MY OPINION HERE, But the chicken taste like charcoal and Mac n cheese has no flavor. Portion does not justify the 18 dollar price tag either. Maybe the ribs or tri tip is better?