Great service, good food and Music, stop by and have some ramen. Calamari was phenomenal.read more

I like this ramen house because service is ALWAYS friendly. The staff here is so kind…read more The restaurant is fun decor inside with an entire wall of chunful lucky cats and one large one by the entrance. Fun upbeat music is always playing at a louder volume than most places and it makes it fun. The ramen here is good! I sometimes find it hard to pick which one I want because I don't know what in each one and I feel terrible making the staff explain what's in each or what a word is on the menu. They kindly help me though! My son says this is the best ramen he has ever had! I of course forgot to take pictures of our food.

The best way to combat the cold?! Spicy ramen! This was our second trip to Hokkaido and we were…read morejust as impressed as the first visit! They have lots of ramen options on the menu, all customizable spice level and the option to add extra ingredients. There was a little wait time, but it was a Friday night around 7pm, so not surprising. The service was awesome! Our server answered all our questions and was quick with orders and refills on drinks. We started with Thai Tea and it was delicious! I love boba and the sweetness of the tea was a perfect combination with the pearls. For my main entree I had the Spicy Hokkaido spice level 3 and it was perfect! I wanted spicy, but not so hot I was hurting. 3 was great for me. They use chili oil, gochujang, and habanero for level 3 so it packs a punch! The overall flavor was delicious with a spicy finish to each bite, especially the broth. We ended with a complementary fried oreo which was as awesome as it sounds. The vibe in Hokkaido is very nostalgic with throwback tunes on the radio and lots of cartoon & anime characters incorporated in the decor. It's a really fun spot and we will definitely be back soon!

This is a popular Ramen place in Aksarben. We had about a 30 minute wait for a table of two on…read moreSaturday night. We ordered the brown sugar boba, which was unfortunately disappointing. I could not taste the tea due to the overpowering milk, and the tapioca was somewhat hard and didn't seem cooked properly. The Ramen itself was delicious, however. They have many options for premade bowls and are also very flexible if you want to make your own. You can choose your own broth, meat, toppings, spicy level, etc. The Tonkotsu Shoyu broth tastes rich and flavorful.

first walking in it was so beautiful with the art around the restaurant and the staff being so…read morewelcoming and warm not to mention the food being delicious we tried some ramen and were highly impressed with the flavor profile would highly recommend to a friend

I've been here a number of times for both dine in and take out and the food NEVER disappoints. It's…read moreone thing to say a place is consistent but it means another when their food is good AND consistently good. I've been able to visit this location and confidently know that my order will be delicious and worth every penny. I'm a big fan of the spicy chicken ramen... it's so tasty I get too excited to take a picture of it! I've also had a number of their small plates and I always come back to the crispy rice with tuna. It's so fresh, crispy, and spicy. The wait staff is always amazing in taking care of their customers. They feel more like friends than someone taking care of your table and it leaves me feeling happy to be there. If you get the chance to order in, I highly recommend. They have such a cool vibe with the plants and the fun stools at the long tables!

My favorite Ramen spot ever, especially on rainy days. My husband gets the Tonkotsu Ramen, and I…read moreget the Tan Tan Ramen, each with Ni-Tamago. I rarely see a Tan Tan Ramen on menus. Be prepared to wait for your food. Good ramen is made to order, so it is not immediately served. If the restaurant is busy, be prepared to wait even longer, but it is worth the wait. The price is incredibly reasonable considering lower quality ramen in the Omaha area is charging upwards of $17 dollars a bowl. The Kara-Age is delicious, and even the spicy tuna roll (a guilty pleasure of mine) is good. The Ambiance is simple and clean. I would recommend it to anyone wanting quality ramen without all the Anime themes and dusty Tchotchkes littering every wall.

We stopped here on a whim one night after spotting it on our GPS while looking for dinner. Even on…read morea Thursday night there was about a 20-minute wait, which felt like a good sign. Once seated at the bar, our waitress was quick to greet us and bring drinks. Service stayed prompt and friendly throughout. We started with the shumai and gyoza. Both were solid, but the shumai was definitely the highlight of the appetizers. For my main, I ordered the Tan Tan ramen and it was exceptionally good. The broth was rich and full of flavor, with just the right amount of heat. We'll definitely be coming back.

This location is probably my favorite Ika location. We've gone here a few times now and each time…read morehas been delicious. We've gone with friends and on our own and there's always been a table ready pretty quickly and servers ready to get our orders. We recently went to dinner here and we were both hungry and eager for some Ramen. I ordered the Blackstone Tonk with an egg and my boyfriend ordered the Spicy Miso with extra noodles. The broth for mine was rich, flavorful, and warm. The pork was perfectly tender and the egg added texture and more flavor for me. My boyfriend is always happy with a little spicy heat in his meals and he was pleased with his choice. He may have added a little more spice but that's just because he's evolved his tastebuds to handle it. Anytime we decide to come to this Ika I know that the food and service will be consistent. The servers are always on point in checking on you, our waters were refilled a few times, and they never seem like they are rushing us out the door. On a different note, I also appreciate the decor and atmosphere in this location. The old brick walls and open space feels as though, and there probably is, a lot of history within the walls. Tucked away down an alley, this location is easy to miss but absolutely worth a try!

You'll walk into a room full of red lights to set the vibe. It will be so dark it's hard to see…read moreyour food. The jams will be bumping. The service is great. The menu isn't super vegan/vegetarian friendly but it is pescatarian friendly. The goyzas were super crispy! Note: there is no changing table in the bathroom.

Japanese sushi bar, boba drinks and dinner bento boxes!? In Omaha!? YES PLEASE!…read more I honestly wasn't expecting to write a review but I'm writing this to remind my future self that this place is good! (Do you ever look up a place on Yelp and see your own review and not remember ever going to it?) We did not try the boba bar or the sushi bar, so that's for next time.

Our favorite yearly haunt before hitting the River City Mixed Chorus' annual holiday concert. I…read moretried the Vegetable Gyoza and it reminded me a little of a samosa. Very delicious. I also ordered a ramen bowl, but was very jealous of my friends bento box with grilled salmon and sushi. Shout out to the server for remembering us from last year and providing awesome service yet again. One note, please get rid of the bench seating! They are too wide and bulky to climb over to sit on or move around.

Best Place out there. Service is Fantastic and every food option you could ask for. Atmosphere is…read moregreat with TV's all over... NE Rolls have to try them. Big Time Fan for me and my entire family...

I was a little underwhelmed by my experience. For me, I don't love rolls with a lot of sauce…read more Everything we ordered except the salmon sashimi had the same sauce. The sushi was good but I like mine simple. We started with soup and a soft shell crab and the soup was excellent but crab had too much tempura batter. Our waitress was really friendly and attentive but sadly I feel there are other great sushi options in Omaha.

I was very impressed with Ika this time around! I had been…read moregoing for the ramen the last few times but after I was disappointed in the flavor, I hadn't gone back for a while. I went with a friend and got the salmon rice bowl, WOW was it good!! Way better than their ramen, it was great fish, a bit of spice, SUPER crisp cucumbers, and fresh bok choy. The service was quick, they took their time preparing the food fresh and it showed. The new canned cocktail they have, 1/2 lemonade and 1/2 tea, was PHENOMENAL! It's a casual spot but if you want to go in for a nice dinner or lunch with your friends, no one will look at you funny for dressing up!

I have a long term love affair with Ika, but hadn't been back for a pause, and had to stop in to…read moresee my old fling. The Skinny Jane Ramen actually healed my soul with its lush flavor. Cilantro broth is both fresh and hearty at the same time. I love how accommodating they are with the dictionary for terms on the menu and a readiness to swap out ingredients to accommodate my vegetarian preferences. The spicy edamame had a true kick to it! Also, you must check out the sake bar underneath the restaurant in the evenings. Small and personal it fits right alongside Ika's vibe and includes some new cocktails.

Ika San is hidden away in Downtown Omaha, but I am glad my brother inquired for us to go, because…read moreit was overall a great meal! The ambiance of this ramen joint is very fun and colorful, with plenty of diversified seating for all parties, fun graffitied walls, and upbeat music. The vibe was great and I see why it is a go-to for my teen brother and his friends, since it is a very casual but enjoyable experience. The service was initially pretty slow, but picked up after we ordered. It took a moment for us to be seated but there were only two servers for a Friday night, so we were not necessarily in a rush. However, after being seated, it did take a moment for us to get our orders taken. Luckily our server brought our meal out super quickly after ordering, so we were pleased. I started with the pork belly steamed buns, which were very soft, fluffy, and flavorful. My brother warned me that the ramen bowls are huge and very filling, and he was correct. Neither of us finished them completely but we both brought home leftovers. I chose to get Niku Odon and it was amazing. The egg, beef, and thick noodles were such a filling and delicious combination, and although I was initially hesitant because of the high prices, the serving size made it worth every cent. I will absolutely be back to Ika San, and my brother knew what he was doing recommending it!

Pretty tasty! I didn't go here expecting super rarified artisanal ramen, but I was pleasantly…read moresurprised at the diverse menu and topping options. They have different sizes of noodles you can choose, and the menu says they make the noodles in-house! There are different rice bowls, poke bowls, and ramen, so a variety of carbs to fill and fuel you up. The thin ramen noodles were great. I wish they used fresh garlic instead of the packaged pre-minced stuff packed in preservatives, but it wasn't outside my expectations. The cilantro was super fresh, yum. The takoyaki was nice and pancakey-soft (no bonito, though). The crispy rice appetizers with spicy tuna were similar to what I've experienced at other sushi/Asian restaurants. I liked the shredded green onions on everything, too, but if you don't like that, definitely say something about it when you order, because it was on everything! Lol There were a couple screens with different anime going, and it was pretty quiet when we went. It's a big space, though, and I can imagine it gets nicely noisy when full. Our server Stephanie was on top of it! I enjoyed seeing the way she took care not just of us, but the other few tables around. Very friendly and accommodating. Her capable service was a huge part of what made this meal so restorative. All in all, a satisfying and refreshing meal. Thank you. We'll keep Mr. Squid's Ramen (Ika=squid, "san"=Mr.) in mind when we're in the area needing sustenance!