Fun Noodle Bar

4.4 (235 reviews)

ModerateChinese, Noodles, Japanese

Open • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Cherrie B.

I ordered DoorDash. The bao was ok, ive tried better bao. The noodles were mush. Im not sure if i will order again.

The food here was delicious! They have absolutely huge portions. When we walked in they gave us a little dish of peanuts to eat while we waited for our food. My soup came in a very large bowl with a small ladle for a spoon. The broth was very clear and very flavorful. It had a very slight earthy mushroom flavor, and the cilantro on top brightened everything up beautifully. The meat was very tender and sliced very thin. They have a chile oil at the table that was very good. It is spicy, but nothing too crazy, and it has wonderful flavor. Overall it was a great experience!

Good handmade noodles in a well spiced beef soup, steamed dumplings were very good and fresh. Good flavors in everything, perfect temperature and doneness!! Restaurant was very clean. Service was very good.

First timer. Cool to see dumpling preparation.

Celena F.

Food is okay, but not impressive enough for a return visit. The noodles are too thick, too much in one serving. I was disappointed that there was only one pork dish on the menu. The portions are gigantic, but not that flavorable for me. I ended up throwing most of it away when adding hot seasoning didn't make it taste better. Will not return.

Nan P.

Visiting Lubbock and wanted something authentic and not another chain. Fun Noodles didn't disappoint. They have a limited menu but the soup dumplings and Youpu noodles were great. I can eat spicy both the Youpu was another level of hot! Ordered the red bean boas to-go. Good service.

Spicy Baby Cucumber and perfect spicy dragon oil

Jon K.

First time in Lubbock and after driving 5.5 hours from San Antonio-had craving for ramen. Uh, forgot I wanted Ramen as I was had a smaller menu, but so excited for the last minute change. Went with the flow. Spicy cucumber salad, beef roll appetizer, kung pao chicken dumplings and need I forget simple small peanuts? Restaurant was welcoming, friends, family, couples and single guys like me. Haha. Spicy cucumber was my fav and took 3 pics? Why? Typically, "dragon oil" can be too spicy and flavor of food is lost. Not here. Absolute perfection-just the right amount of spicy hotness, oil and natural cucumber flavor. Truth-best I ever had. Entire meal was so flavorful, scrumptious and enjoyed every bite. Typically I'll eat a little, look at my phone for whatever then eat again. Nope. Only picked up phone to take pics. Rest of time-in the focus zone of devouring-slowly every morsel. Spontaneity was perfect...so was quick service, happy cheerful staff, and a great first meal and memory of Lubbock. Definitely coming back again this week-to try ramen-haha. Thank you.

Jenn A.

Nice and clean spot. The spicy is not very spicy, so be prepared to add chili oil...if that's what you want. The flavors were very good though, very smooth and fresh food. Everything was great!

roasted pork rib noodle soup with pan fried bao in the background

Angela H.

Fun Noodle Bar is such a pleasant surprise since I find it to be authentic Chinese food. This restaurant is located on 68th and Slide Road, and it's next to Spec's. Parking is easy, and I was able to get a table for myself with no wait time on a weekday evening. The shop is on the smaller side, but it offers quite a bit of seating, and you're able to see fresh noodles prepared in front of you if you sit at the bar. I got the roasted rib pork noodle soup with the pan fried bao, and my food came out quickly. The noodle soup was delicious! The meat was tender, flavorful, and fell off the bone, and it paired so well with the savory broth and fresh, chewy noodles. The pan fried bao were good as well; I wish the filling was juicier/soupier, but that's the only thing that I would really change about the food. I highly recommend checking out this spot!

Jenni M.

OVERALL Fun Noodle Bar was a good find particularily on a rainy day (10/10/2022) in Lubbock. RATING BREAKDOWN | Food: 4 | Service: 4 | Environment: 4 | Price: 4 | PARKING Fre and ample in a shared plaza lot. LOCATION/AMBIANCE I like the bar area where only a few patrons may sit and watch everything being prepared. THE GRUB + Tonkotsu ramen ($13.99) with chashu - they allowed me to order one bowl for both of my kids (ages 8 and 9) and add extra chashu ($1.75) to their bowl as there are no kid's portions. I wish the chashu was a bit more tender. Regardless, they got the food out as quickly as possible after our long wait. + Their original boba tea ($4.99) was alright. LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB No kids menus or sizes whatsoever. SERVICE Friendly and quick. MY FAVORITE PART... + probably the best (maybe only) ramen-oriented place in the area + separate women's restroom NOT SO FAVORITE PART... - long wait times (write your name on the paper taped to the window of you're dining in) - small restaurant (can only accommodate groups of about 6)

Tonkotsu was pretty good. It was missing like a wow factor but it was such a nice blend of flavors overall.

Hannah N.

I think I would have put my review at 4.75 stars if I could. 4.75 because even though the food and atmosphere were great I wish the sweet sesame balls were bigger or priced cheaper because it was like a quill egg size for $6 for 5 of them. The tonkotsu ramen was pretty good it was just a nice soft balance of flavors, just didn't have a wow taste to it. Maybe because I normally like my soft boil eggs to be on the runny side. It was pretty boiled to where the juice of the egg didnt have the chance to flow in the broth. Pros: Any of the baos were extremely delicious. I should have take a photo of them but it was all eaten before I thought about it. Its pretty awesome you can see the food being made at the noodle bar area. Overall for it being Lubbock this was a pretty awesome place.

Scott B.

Stopped in for a late lunch midweek. Seated and served immediately. Loved the steamed pork dumplings. The tonkotsu chasu ramen was tasty but had a strange flavoring to it though. I'll try a fried noodle dish next time.

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Cheryl P.

3 years ago

We tried a variety of choices from their menu, and everything was superb! I would highly recommend.

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Rachel B.

5 years ago

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! My daughter is obsessed with the steamed bao The beef roll and chashu ramen are all amazing. The pickup times are spot on and food is always hot! They are also always wearing gloves and face mask. We are definitely repeat customers. read more

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Li S.

5 years ago

We ordered tonkatsu ramen and beef noodle soup to go, they are soooo good! The beef noodle soup is definitely Lanzhou style. I love both. Price is reasonable and taste is perfect. I will definitely come back again! read more

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Eddie L.

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Visited their El Paso store and. Kw the Lubbock location. If you're into noodles m, then I highly recommend you give this chain a try. Great food, taste and service. All fresh made. Can't go wrog read more

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Kelley J.

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3 years ago

The food is very good according to most people that have tried it. I love Asian but just the regular stuff..next time going to order something else and stay with the egg rolls. read more

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Alfonso D.

3 years ago

Variable food quality, OK service, good location and reasonable prices. New, so will give a third chance.

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Dee P.

5 years ago

Only giving a 3 because I don't know if they had a bad day, but they REALLY REALLY OVER dId the cardamom. It was all I could smell and taste. If you have ever bit into a cardamom pod, you know what I am talking about. The broth was disappointing, the ribs were great as were the noodles. Just 1 cardamom pod too many ruined this. read more

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Chase C.

3 years ago

Serving size, wait staff, taste- ALL are A+! Don't get discouraged by the wait, just be patient, it's worth it! We've been in Lubbock for almost 2 years and haven't had anything better- real simple, and REAL good! read more

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Amber G.

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I was super excited to try this place because I heard a lot of people say it was good. It's in the same parking lot as SPECS and some other stores so it's always a squeeze getting into a parking spot. There was a wait, they have you put your name on a paper thats on the outside door and they call your cell phone when the table is ready. We waited about 20 minutes. The service wasn't all that great. And the steamed buns weren't what we expected. The food was okay. The staff does wear masks and they are social distancing the tables. I don't think I would come back a second time, but the experience wasn't to bad. read more

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Rich O.

4 years ago

Flavorless food, noodles taste good but very bland. Only went once and didn't bother to go back, have heard the same from my clients

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Brett K.

2 years ago

Amazing soups. Our favorite place for cold weather. Fun to watch them making their noodles.

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Makenzie S.

5 years ago

My wife and I went here for lunch. Arrived at noon and lots of customers already enjoying lunch. There is limited seating but they had a small table for two that was perfect and we were seated right away. We ordered two appetizers (pork potstickers and steamed beef bao buns) and one entree (ramen with chicken) to share. Everything was delicious! The bao buns were nice and soft and the dipping sauce was delicious! We are definitely going to be coming back to try more menu items! read more

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Callye A.

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5 years ago

My son and I had a lunch date today and he picked Fun Noodle Bar. Less than 8 hours later, we're already planning our return visit! Everything we had was great...I'll post pics below, but my personal fave was the pork and scallion pan crisped bao and the sesame balls. I could eat a barrel of both. I ate so many bao and sesame balls, I couldn't handle my own ramen, so I pulled out a bit of my son's bowl. It was hard to share that wonderful egg. If you're in Lubbock and haven't tried this spot, stop what you're doing and go NOW! read more

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Bruce J.

6 years ago

Food was amazing, service was quick and efficient. I want to take away a star for them packing people in shoulder to shoulder. No social distancing happening at all. Full house. read more

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Christi A.

3 years ago

Great service and amazing food!!!! Always love to eat here when I'm in town to see my Red Raider!

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Matt G.

4 years ago

Came here because of all the glowing reviews. We must have ordered wrong. We had chili wontons that tasted like they scraped the chili oil from the bottom of a 5 year old bucket. The wontons were bland and mushy and the wonton soup was very meh, no flavor at all. We also ordered pork dumplings. The wrap was thick and mushy and the meat inside was overly salty and mushy. Overall it was very unpleasant. The only thing that we can't complain about is the service. read more

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Hannah M.

4 years ago

This place is absolutely amazing!! I thought it was going to be like the same stuff you can get anywhere, but this truly might be my new favorite restaurant! I got the Pan Fried Bao & Chow Mein, but also couldn't help but eat my sisters Fried Rice! Highly recommend read more

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Mark M.

5 years ago

Amazing food in huge portions. Noodles are hand pulled and it's entertaining to watch. I've never ever had a bad meal here. Service is reasonably good, but seating is limited, so you might want to order for pickup. read more

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Beth R.

5 years ago

In town from Denver area visiting family. Heard about the Fun Noodle Bar from their neighbors and we decided to give it a try. Arrived a little after the lunch rush and it was still busy. Food did not disappoint. Super tasty and it's very entertaining to watch the "noodle master" perform his art. We had the spicy beef noodle soup, shrimp chow menu, and fried potstickers, all fresh-made. I highly recommend this place if you love noodle soup or ramen. Definitely going back for more potstickers and the fried Bun. read more

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Alicia D.

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5 years ago

This place is PHENOMENAL! I go at least once a week now. A few of my favorites are the slides pan noodle, sesame balls, boba tea, and the crab ragoons. I can genuinely say that I have not tried something here that I have not liked. If you are on the fence about going this is your sign to go! read more

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Angel D.

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Wow! Lubbock is so lucky to have this gem. House made noodles and dumplings made before your eyes. Everything is sooo good. A MUST try for sure. read more

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Judy T.

3 years ago

Really overhyped. Food was bland and cold. Great service but wouldn't be back here. I was disappointed.

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Jill F.

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5 years ago

Very cramped space. Servers were nice but broken English as everyone tried to take our orders. Dumplings is all we ordered. These are made fresh and you see them stuffing and pulling noodles. The dumplings had small amount of filling and the dough was thick. I liked the dough but my lunch date was disappointed. I will go back and try a noodle dish. They were Huge bowls. I'll update my review then. read more

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Ray H.

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5 years ago

Good food! Authentic and delicious. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavors and how authentic the food was. I come to Lubbock once a year, this will be a must go places for me from now on. read more

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Nikita D.

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This is one the most authentic Asian restaurants in Lubbock! I ordered takeout and got the scallion pancake, potstickers, and chashu ramen. I thought all 3 dishes were great! I was very impressed by the ramen broth and the fresh ingredients used. I love that they use hand pulled noodles, and it was fun to see them doing that in the restaurant window. Definitely will be back and recommending it to my friends! read more

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Tijana L.

3 years ago

The appetizers are great! Loved it! But the actual entres and food are not. My boyfriend got a pho soup and I got noodle pho (dry) and they both where awful. No flavor at all. I then asked for some broth to see if it would taste better and they charged me $5 for broth. Our server saw our untouched food and still didn't give up a refund. Don't recommend. The ambiance is okay. read more

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Bailey F.

3 years ago

Ordered catering from Fun Noodle Bar for the family. Great price & food! Their spicy beef soup was our favorite!

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Billy R.

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Service was fast , meals were good, price was great. My issue, small one but one none the less. The tables are way to close together, very awkward to be that close to the neighbors that ever other word out of their mouth was a racist comment. Not pleasant read more

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Michael T.

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Great food. I love how they make their own noodles and they're so soft and yummy. The best dish to me is the chow mien with shrimp and the pan seared Bao's read more

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Yanci Y.

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6 years ago

This was the second time we have gone since they opened. We are so impressed! Everything we have ordered is great! Our favorites so far are black garlic ramen and the bao. The tonkotsu, steamed dumplings, and spicy wonton also did not disappoint. The service was a little slow the first time (opening week so it's understandable) but was much faster this time. Seriously can't say enough good things! read more

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Aubrey Layne W.

5 years ago

I've been here 3 or 4 times now and each time is delicious! Even when they are busy the staff is friendly and helpful, the food comes out in a timely manner, and what's better than watching them make the food as it's ordered! Fairly priced and totally worth stopping by. While Lubbock already has some awesome Thai and Chinese food options, it was missing something just like this... read more

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Marie F.

2 years ago

Great place great service . I highly recommended this establishment to any person in this area

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Therese N.

4 years ago

Awesome FUN food. Great flavor and seasoning. Would recommend anything on the menu. Very fresh and yummy! Can't wait to eat here again.

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Baimei C.

6 years ago

Perfect! Very very delicious!! This is my favorite food!! I have been here one time one day, my child very like the dumplings and bao, the boba tea is good! read more

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Julie W.

4 years ago

This place is a little hole in the wall it could be a lot bigger but there quick on serving you and the food is really good I highly recommend for lunch read more

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Christopher C.

3 years ago

Love this place. Cost vs servings are spot on and quality is super tasty. I enjoy watching the cooks and making of noodles.

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Karina N.

4 years ago

Visiting Lubbock parents weekend and found this place, and food was so so so good!!! We will decently will come back in our next visit!! read more

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Courtenay C.

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3 years ago

Their noodles are the best. Love the bao buns, the ramen, and the rice dishes. The wait time can be long, but it's worth it.

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Jean G.

3 years ago

Chicken Chow Mein and Spring rolls were amazing! Great service, great attention to detail. Will set a schedule to visit the 19th St location for a Cantonese-focused menu. A real boost for Asian food options in Lubbock. read more

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Becky R.

4 years ago

Food was good. A little expensive. Enough food for left overs. Quite nice atmosphere. Service was good.

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6816 Slide Rd
Ste 8
Lubbock, TX 79424
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(806) 789-1208
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What time does Fun Noodle Bar open?

Fun Noodle Bar opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Fun Noodle Bar close?

Fun Noodle Bar closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Fun Noodle Bar closes at 8:30 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM

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Does Fun Noodle Bar serve alcohol?

No, Fun Noodle Bar does not serve alcohol.

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Does Fun Noodle Bar allow dogs?

Yes, Fun Noodle Bar allows dogs.

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Does Fun Noodle Bar have parking?

Yes, Fun Noodle Bar has parking options. Validated Parking

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Yes, Fun Noodle Bar has free WiFi.

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Yes We do take out.you can pick it up with no xtra charge. Or you can order with Faver or Postmate for delivery. They do charge delivery fees.

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Okay first it was the ambience. VERY nice and modern. The interior itself is ART…read more Then we had a very nice young lady ( we think her name was Carli) attending to our every need and question as she waited on us ... and then the food was just delicious. We were shocked at how completely satisfied we were though we really had not had any friends tip us off about the place. I suggested it and my wife said oh okay but arent they all the same... with waving good luck cat decoration etc? I suggested we gamble and taste the food. We loved it and we will be back. Would recommend to anybody.

Yanagi Ramen is a solid addition to the area and a place I'd definitely return to. While it wasn't…read morethe most mind-blowing ramen I've ever had, it was genuinely good--especially for the location--and clearly hits the spot when you're craving something warm and comforting. I really appreciated the variety of vegetarian options, which felt thoughtfully done rather than like an afterthought. My bowl was flavorful and well-balanced, though worth noting: even after asking for heat, it wasn't spicy at all, so spice lovers may want to temper expectations. That said, the experience had a bit of a rough start. We arrived right at the posted opening time (11am) and ended up waiting outside in the freezing cold, unsure if they were actually open. We had to call to confirm, and only then did someone come to unlock the door. Once inside, I asked for hot tea--pretty standard at most Japanese spots--only to be told they were completely out, which was surprising. All things considered, Yanagi Ramen delivers a dependable bowl with good vegetarian choices and a clean, modern space. A few opening-hour kinks and missing basics kept it from being great, but the food itself was enjoyable, and I'd happily come back--just not for spice, and hopefully next time with hot tea ready to go.

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The sashimi was incredible!!

Hayashi Japanese Steakhouse

3.1(201 reviews)

1.4 mi

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Great deal on Tuesday and Thursday for signature rolls! 2 for $25! Also combination fried rice is…read moreawesome if your tryna hibachi on a budget

Just a note, don't order takeout. Dine in would be the best option. We ordered take out and…read moreeveryone was highly disappointed in the portion size for the same amount you pay for dine in. To say they were small would be a generous compliment. Everything felt like a kids portion. So just go inside and eat better bang for your buck.

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Menu as of 9/12/25

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

4.0(59 reviews)

1.9 mi

Highly recommend. I have been a few times over the past month and have been very impressed. The…read moreentire experience is great, though I would note that music is generally turned up a notch to high. The real star of the show is the food (as it should be). The chefs are highly skilled and consistently make the best fried rice and noodles in town. Meat is also great, although I would recommend steering clear of the chicken and opting for one of the steak options. Filet Mignon is something to behold. Service is usually quick and staff are friendly. Will recommend to everyone who asks where to get hibachi in Lubbock.

The food is amazing, the chefs are hilarious, and the waitstaff is kind and patient. Will be dining…read moreoften.

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Kome roll

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Cocktails

Yuyo Japanese Restaurant

3.7(164 reviews)

0.7 mi

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Absolutely my favorite restaurant in Lubbock. Chef Eric is a master Chef and his recipes are…read moreamazing. He doesn't leave your meal to apprentices, it is Chef Eric preparing your meal. The atmosphere is serene and subtle, allowing for quiet conversation, This is an excellent date or family destination. The food at YuYo's is second to none and if you haven't visited you are doing yourself a disservice. See you there.

The wontons came out very quickly and were oh so delicious. We did change out the seaweed for soy…read morepaper on the creamy spider roll and it was the best choice. Service was quick and she was very attentive. The drinks did take a little bit but we didn't mind waiting since they both exceeded our expectations. The ambiance was classic Japanese style. Very warm and inviting! I'll be back!

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Dynamite roll

F&F Japanese Grill

3.7(23 reviews)

1.9 mi

The food is always amazing! I would definitely recommend trying this place out. We will return…read moreagain!

My husband and I came here for a late dinner, and the place was still extremely busy. Upon…read moreordering, they did mention the wait for the food was about 40 minutes. For one of the entrees, we ordered the WOW bowl. And I understand why they call it the WOW bowl. It was honestly so GOOD. I will be ordering that again. The hubby ordered the Pork Bibimbap, which he enjoyed. For me, it was just okay. And lastly, we also ordered the Hibachi Combo, which came with beef, chicken, fried rice, and noodles. It was a lot of food and worth the 40-minute wait. The restaurant overall looked clean, and the Ambiance was like your typical small restaurant local location.

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Alonzo L.

4 months ago

The customer service was amazing, the food was amazing and delicious also you are able to watch them make the food, they are very nice and they will help you pour your leftover to take after, the atmosphere was calm and chill, our waiter was a kind young gentleman who will help you if you can't find anything to eat.I totally recommend this. read more

Solaire O.

2 years ago

Ooga booga.................................................................................................................................pretty good.............................................................. read more

Martin T.

4 months ago

man fuck that dude nick call me in for an interveiw n doesnt even hire me what a waste of a person, waste my time n effort ill fuck him up if i ever see him, lucky i didnt fuck him there n then read more

George K.

5 years ago

AMAZING FOOD! BUT there is basically no social distancing at their place. You should expect to wait outside and still catch covid for carryout. read more

John A.