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I had the Black Garlic Ramen. It was just okay. One of the telltale signs I utilize is the quality of the chasu. Typically it should be tender. This wasn't the case. It was a bit more firmer than what I'd like. If you're not going to be picky this place may be satisfactory with you. I'm always on the lookout for stand out ramen establishments. Service was fair. Plenty of seating.
Pretty nice spot to come for sushi, with a large menu. I had the 49er roll and Go Warrior roll, which was kind of like a lion King, but a little spicier. I don't remember the other differences. Service was quick when we arrived and were the only people dining, but as the restaurant filled up, service was slower... Oh well. Don't let that deter you.
First time trying. Warm welcome when we arrived. We were seated immediately. The first thing noticed however, was a strong odor of either sewage or dirty water right at the counter. The smell did dissipate after a while- sitting closer to the kitchen. The menu is massive with many sushi options. From baked to special to hand rolls. The gyoza was hot and crispy. The dipping sauce was not your typical soy sauce- it has a kick that is delicious. The miso soup was well seasoned and the seaweed salad was crunchy and fresh. We tried the pork ramen, spicy tuna roll, and lion king roll. They were plentiful and tasty. The beverage selection is massive as well. We tried the jasmine tea and calpico. Overall, the experience was good. A place in my city that I have wanted to try for a while. I'm glad me and the kiddo checked this restaurant off our list. Ok, off to the next location down the way...
Food good Service good Ambiance is ok Food was good, no complaints. The ambiance needs some work. I would come back again if I was in the area
I've always had a consistent experience coming to this restaurant. We're seated rather promptly and the space is nicely decorated and not too crowded. Sometimes the table and utensils aren't as clean as I'd like them to be, but the staff replaces things very quickly upon request. A few times it has taken longer to place our order, but I think it's likely because they're short staffed like many other small businesses. One front of the house person also works at King Valley down the road, so we've established a rapport with her in both restaurants, which is nice. The food is also pretty good for our area, and the price points are reasonable. We usually order Ramen and a few rolls. I've also had their party platters and a few of the appetizers. I think the Ramen/udon are the best items on their menu. They come with lots of toppings, unlike a lot of other restaurants that charge extra for those same things. I think this place deserves four stars and not the 3.5 average that shows on their page.
The sushi portion was so tiny for nearly 30!! The fish didn't feel cold enough. Chicken katsu has a descent amount of food, was crispy. The soup was very bland. Salad, well just a few pieces of lettuce! The cashier didn't know sushi deluxe was on the menu, was trying to put in an order for sashimi!! Food is very pricey unmatched to quality. For the price I would expect larger portion for the mediocre quality, OR use higher quality ingredients! Not worth coming on a regular basis.
Came here on a whim last night. Was immediately greeted by a friendly woman in the front. She said we could sit anywhere. The place was clean & spacious. I went to wash my hands in the restroom & it was very clean too! Once we were at our table someone came to give us menus and waters right away. We ordered a cucumber roll, avocado roll & gyoza to start.. also a couple Sapporo's. Those came in a timely manner. Once we were done with that we ordered the lion king roll another avocado roll and shrimp tempura. Everything was delicious. Service was excellent and fast! I will definitely be forcing my man to take me there again.
I've eaten here a few times, and the sushi rolls are reasonably priced. They even serve a 10 piece Omakase combo for $35'ish dollars which is decent. The rolls are okay, I think the ratio of rice around the roll could be more evenly distributed and they could be rolled a little tighter so as not to fall apart. But the flavor is decent and the fish is fresh. The star of the show for me is the grilled salmon cheeks. Delicious and fatty little morsels of salmon that melt in your mouth. The seasoning on this is perfect and the price is reasonable compared to some other places I have ordered this at.
Best salmon nigiri!! The quality of raw fish is amazing! Happy ramen and sushi is a really underrated area. The chef knows what they are doing when preparing the fish. Our sever was nice and the environment felt so welcoming. I highly recommend Happy Ramen and Sushi for some good quality nigiris. You won't regret it!
The food here is good, don't know why the reviews are low but I enjoyed my time eating the ramen and chicken karrage. Came here Friday night, and it was busy during the night. With DoorDash orders and people ordering to go, the staff was tight but was able to put good service. Bathrooms were clean and parking spots were minimal but good amount of space. I'd definitely come here for the ramen and the appetizers!
I was visiting my friend and he told me about this place. He said that his co-workers talked highly of this place, so I had to give it a try myself. Before I talk about the food itself, the wait was rather quick and we got our food rather well. The only thing I will mention is that we got our appetizers after we got our ramen. So would have liked to start that before we dug into the entree. Mixed Tempura: These were very crunchy and plentiful. They used rather big cuts of vegetables for the tempura. The sauce was light and delicious. Chicken Karaage: They use chicken thighs as their cut. The katsu sauce tasted tangy and delicious and the chicken was fried perfectly for me. The lemon was a nice garnish. Volcano Roll: Honestly, it did not taste that special to me. It looked very pretty on the plate and was delicious, but nothing really stood out to me from other places I been to. Still, it was a delicious roll and filling. Inari Nigiri: Always my favorite. Was very tangy and delicious. Nothing more I can say. Black Ramen: This was the main dish I wanted to eat. It was flavorful with the garlic taste and the toppings were plentiful as well. The chashu pork was yummy and the brother was delicious. Overall, I loved this soup. I can see myself coming back here again
I am pleased to report what a gem this little restaurant is for my part of the Bay area. I ordered the hamachi nigiri and the Unagi don for lunch today. The hamachi was two generous pieces. It was fresh and delicious. The miso soup and the salad were very good as well. The Unagi was a large bowl with seven slices plus pickled faikon and seaweed salad! It was served over perfectly cooked rice with sauce. The service was a little slow. It was understandable because the poor waiter was working all alone. I am looking forward to returning and trying the ramen!
It's been a while since I was here & there is a new modern graphic mural on the wall !! We all had ramen: pork, black garlic & vegetable... udon was also available but I wish there was soba ( buckwheat) Anyway I met another elite yelper here but weren't sure how to become friends ? Service was very attentive & quick , order taken & delivered to our table : 4 bowls of ramen on a tray !!! My vegetable ramen came w/2 blocks of crispy deep fried tofu & abundant broccoli as well as the regular stuff: Slivers of bamboo shoots, mushroom , green onion & Seaweed arranged very attractively !! read more
Tasty Japanese food in a laid back atmosphere. In the past I have only ordered ramen from this spot but this evening I decided to go to another side of the menu and try the Chicken Katsu Curry which comes with miso soup and salad. The chicken was good, not too fatty and the curry was flavorful without being overpowering. I love the miso sesame dressing on the salad but for me the miso soup was a little too sweet. The service staff are very chill but attentive. Not a lavish spot but a great casual affordable dinner option. read more
We didn't get greeted until about 15-20 min standing by the door. There were only 2 people working and they were slammed! One of them was literally running to service people. We didn't get to order until another 10-15 min after sitting down. They have lots of options, there's one menu dedicated to all their sushi options. Their lunch bento boxes seem like the best deal they got. The ramen isn't too bad. It came with a lot of toppings. Per another reviewer, the pork was fatty, but the char was nicely done. Their parking lot is funky and can be challenging to get out of given San Pablo is a super busy street. They definitely need more staff. But we're not opposed to coming back for their lunch deals. read more
I had the Black Garlic Ramen. It was just okay. One of the telltale signs I utilize is the quality of the chasu. Typically it should be tender. This wasn't the case. It was a bit more firmer than what I'd like. If you're not going to be picky this place may be satisfactory with you. I'm always on the lookout for stand out ramen establishments. Service was fair. Plenty of seating. read more
Pretty nice spot to come for sushi, with a large menu. I had the 49er roll and Go Warrior roll, which was kind of like a lion King, but a little spicier. I don't remember the other differences. Service was quick when we arrived and were the only people dining, but as the restaurant filled up, service was slower... Oh well. Don't let that deter you. read more
2 years ago
First time trying. Warm welcome when we arrived. We were seated immediately. The first thing noticed however, was a strong odor of either sewage or dirty water right at the counter. The smell did dissipate after a while- sitting closer to the kitchen. The menu is massive with many sushi options. From baked to special to hand rolls. The gyoza was hot and crispy. The dipping sauce was not your typical soy sauce- it has a kick that is delicious. The miso soup was well seasoned and the seaweed salad was crunchy and fresh. We tried the pork ramen, spicy tuna roll, and lion king roll. They were plentiful and tasty. The beverage selection is massive as well. We tried the jasmine tea and calpico. Overall, the experience was good. A place in my city that I have wanted to try for a while. I'm glad me and the kiddo checked this restaurant off our list. Ok, off to the next location down the way... read more
1 year ago
Food good Service good Ambiance is ok Food was good, no complaints. The ambiance needs some work. I would come back again if I was in the area read more
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I've always had a consistent experience coming to this restaurant. We're seated rather promptly and the space is nicely decorated and not too crowded. Sometimes the table and utensils aren't as clean as I'd like them to be, but the staff replaces things very quickly upon request. A few times it has taken longer to place our order, but I think it's likely because they're short staffed like many other small businesses. One front of the house person also works at King Valley down the road, so we've established a rapport with her in both restaurants, which is nice. The food is also pretty good for our area, and the price points are reasonable. We usually order Ramen and a few rolls. I've also had their party platters and a few of the appetizers. I think the Ramen/udon are the best items on their menu. They come with lots of toppings, unlike a lot of other restaurants that charge extra for those same things. I think this place deserves four stars and not the 3.5 average that shows on their page. read more
2 years ago
The sushi portion was so tiny for nearly 30!! The fish didn't feel cold enough. Chicken katsu has a descent amount of food, was crispy. The soup was very bland. Salad, well just a few pieces of lettuce! The cashier didn't know sushi deluxe was on the menu, was trying to put in an order for sashimi!! Food is very pricey unmatched to quality. For the price I would expect larger portion for the mediocre quality, OR use higher quality ingredients! Not worth coming on a regular basis. read more
2 years ago
Came here on a whim last night. Was immediately greeted by a friendly woman in the front. She said we could sit anywhere. The place was clean & spacious. I went to wash my hands in the restroom & it was very clean too! Once we were at our table someone came to give us menus and waters right away. We ordered a cucumber roll, avocado roll & gyoza to start.. also a couple Sapporo's. Those came in a timely manner. Once we were done with that we ordered the lion king roll another avocado roll and shrimp tempura. Everything was delicious. Service was excellent and fast! I will definitely be forcing my man to take me there again. read more
1 year ago
6 months ago
I've eaten here a few times, and the sushi rolls are reasonably priced. They even serve a 10 piece Omakase combo for $35'ish dollars which is decent. The rolls are okay, I think the ratio of rice around the roll could be more evenly distributed and they could be rolled a little tighter so as not to fall apart. But the flavor is decent and the fish is fresh. The star of the show for me is the grilled salmon cheeks. Delicious and fatty little morsels of salmon that melt in your mouth. The seasoning on this is perfect and the price is reasonable compared to some other places I have ordered this at. read more
2 years ago
Best salmon nigiri!! The quality of raw fish is amazing! Happy ramen and sushi is a really underrated area. The chef knows what they are doing when preparing the fish. Our sever was nice and the environment felt so welcoming. I highly recommend Happy Ramen and Sushi for some good quality nigiris. You won't regret it! read more
8 months ago
3 years ago
The food here is good, don't know why the reviews are low but I enjoyed my time eating the ramen and chicken karrage. Came here Friday night, and it was busy during the night. With DoorDash orders and people ordering to go, the staff was tight but was able to put good service. Bathrooms were clean and parking spots were minimal but good amount of space. I'd definitely come here for the ramen and the appetizers! read more
1 year ago
I would give this place 6 stars if I could! Absolutely excellent sushi choices and the sushi chef's presentation skills are exceptional. One of the best sushi places in the Bay Area, hands down. read more
I was visiting my friend and he told me about this place. He said that his co-workers talked highly of this place, so I had to give it a try myself. Before I talk about the food itself, the wait was rather quick and we got our food rather well. The only thing I will mention is that we got our appetizers after we got our ramen. So would have liked to start that before we dug into the entree. Mixed Tempura: These were very crunchy and plentiful. They used rather big cuts of vegetables for the tempura. The sauce was light and delicious. Chicken Karaage: They use chicken thighs as their cut. The katsu sauce tasted tangy and delicious and the chicken was fried perfectly for me. The lemon was a nice garnish. Volcano Roll: Honestly, it did not taste that special to me. It looked very pretty on the plate and was delicious, but nothing really stood out to me from other places I been to. Still, it was a delicious roll and filling. Inari Nigiri: Always my favorite. Was very tangy and delicious. Nothing more I can say. Black Ramen: This was the main dish I wanted to eat. It was flavorful with the garlic taste and the toppings were plentiful as well. The chashu pork was yummy and the brother was delicious. Overall, I loved this soup. I can see myself coming back here again read more
2 years ago
I am pleased to report what a gem this little restaurant is for my part of the Bay area. I ordered the hamachi nigiri and the Unagi don for lunch today. The hamachi was two generous pieces. It was fresh and delicious. The miso soup and the salad were very good as well. The Unagi was a large bowl with seven slices plus pickled faikon and seaweed salad! It was served over perfectly cooked rice with sauce. The service was a little slow. It was understandable because the poor waiter was working all alone. I am looking forward to returning and trying the ramen! read more
Ramen Number 2! So glad we got another Ramen shop option in the local area and with sushi! What a bonus! We checked out this place tonight for the very first time. Unfortunately, the experience was not what we expected. We ordered Tan Tan Ramen (spicy), Spider roll and the Chicken Karaage for the appetizer. The Ramen broth was not spicy at all and it tasted bland. Not much flavor. The presentation looked good but very disappointed. The spider roll was nicely presented and it tasted really good with soft shell crabs. However, for the price, the portion was small. And lastly, the Chicken Karaage didn't looked good and it didn't taste good either. The chicken was dry and the batter had no crunch. For the price, the portion was not much either. Overall, not a good night in our first visit. Maybe they had an off night. So, I'll give it a pass tonight and give it another try next time. So for now its just a 3! read more
Solid 3.5 rounded to 4! Finally got to try the Yelp labeled "hot and new business" in Pinole for dinner. Pinole and Hercules are in need of a standout sushi spot and I was holding out hope for this highly anticipated new Japanese restaurant on San Pablo Ave. Parking lot is kinda small and I had to squeeze in on an end spot, which was a little tough to get out of afterwards. The interior is nicely renovated and has a bright modern feel. Proof of vaccination is required to dine in. There were some patrons, a couple of sushi chefs, 1 hostess/server and a bus boy who looked pretty busy. I was seated near the window in the back corner after flashing my virtual proof of Covid vax. Menu is a tad $$ and has the usual suspects -appetizers, sushi, nigiri, sashimi ramen, udon, some special rolls, combos, drinks and desserts. Overall the service was friendly/prompt and my food was presented beautifully, but had a few gripes. -Shrimp tempura appetizer $7.95 (3 pieces)- shrimp tempura itself was fine but the sauce was super bland. I felt like I was dipping it in warm water. I needed that dashi flavor- please work on this sauce! -Sake nigiri (aka salmon nigiri)- $6.95 salmon sashimi was tasty. However, the nigiri rice needed work- it was a bit mushy and was missing flavor, maybe needs more rice vinegar? -Dragon roll: $14.95- this was beautifully presented and each bite was yummy. It's a little small for what you pay for but the unagi and avocado were very tasty. Hopefully the restaurant can work on these kinks by the next time I visit. It's not a super premium Japanese spot but it has potential! read more
5 years ago
How many people within maybe the ten mile radius wondered when this spot would finally open... If I had a buck for every time I asked that question myself... BUT! Here they are, finally! The wait is over! I intentionally skipped breakfast and ran a few errands during the day to build up those hunger pangs for a late lunch grub from here. I had the chance to look over their menu before coming through, so I had a good idea what I wanted. Since Hubbers was working at home, it was gonna be on a to-go basis. GARLIC EDAMAME: Hubbers and I have never had this, so we gave in to our curiosity. It was DELICIOUS. Great level of garlic flavor without taking away the edamame's main taste. Would recommend. SALMON KAMA: I originally wanted the hamachi, but was told they didn't have it. This was not a bad sub. Great grill and salt finish. Adding a few lemon drops helped elevate the flavor just a tad bit. FUTO MAKI: Okay, I'm not sure why I got this. As I went through their list of nigiris and sashimis, I noticed they didn't have saba/mackerel. So I asked the lady taking my order, and she mentioned "maki." (I'm guessing she heard me say "maki" instead of "mackerel" maybe?) I was even specific about saying I didn't want a roll and she continued on saying they can serve it as a nigiri. So, yeah. It was disappointing. And because I didn't want this in the first place, I didn't enjoy it. Hubbers liked it, so there's at least that. HAMACHI NIGIRI: Got this for Hubbers because he's a yellowtail fiend. I didn't bother trying it because I feel he would enjoy it more than I would. Mental note: a 2nd order of this is a must. PORK KATSU CURRY: It is nothing like what I'm used to. The appearance itself was immediately off. The pork katsu was done right - nicely seasoned, thin breading on the outside while juicy on the inside - so I'll give 'em that. But then a few snags: one - there was hardly any curry sauce which is suppose to make the pork katsu's flavor pop out. It also came with sides of kimchi and marinated seaweed salad, both which completely altered the main essence of the dish. The soup was good, but a little on the cold side, so I had to nuke it for a few seconds. The salad: forgettable. I honestly didn't enjoy this as much as I wanted to, so I'm most likely going to skip this and any of their curry dishes. FOOD: 4. Extra star for the salmon kama and garlic edamame. SERVICE: 3. Would have been slightly higher if not for the maki and pork curry gaffe. VALUE: 3. Fair for what we got. PARKING: Private lot. Street parking also available. OVERALL: 3.25. There were a few who came in after me (while I waited for my food) saying how happy they were to find this place finally open. There were also a few people dining in. So it's looking like they're off to a good start. I get it - they've barely started, so I don't plan on giving up on them that easily. After all, I still yet to try one of their ramen bowls... so, yeah, planning on coming back for future visits. Here's hoping better outcomes then. read more
4 years ago
SUSHI- found this new spot pretty close by and decided to give them a try! Really wanted to like this place smh!!! First of all this looked great on Yelp and our regular place wasn't opening til 5pm! Walk in and the young kid says he will take our order. Honestly had ZERO customer service skills ! Every time I would customize a roll he would throw his hands up in the air and act like I was asking FOsome complicated item lol !! It happened twice and finally the lady came to take the order ! In addition to that they added another $10 in random fees to the order! Won't be back anytime soon lol read more
5 years ago
THIS IS THE BEST SUSHI IN THE PINOLE-SAN PABLO-RICHMOND AREA! Found this place with my sister on Good Friday and was so grateful to try it out! We always drive by the restaurant but never thought to try it out until we were craving some sushi but didn't want to drive elsewhere since we were already in the area. There's a fair sized parking lot to slide into off of San Pablo Ave., so don't worry about the parking situation unless this place gets busy. The venue is spacious and well lit. The staff are fast working and friendly too! We dined in for lunch ordered the following: - Lion Queen - Deep Fried Philadelphia Roll - Four Seasons Roll - Deep Fried California Roll (my sister ordered for take out) - Spicy Tuna Roll (my sister ordered for take out) The rolls that we had for dine in blew me away mainly because they were big, filling, flavorful, but not super heavy! I LOVE the Four Seasons (the seaweed makes it taste so sweet and yummy) and the Lion Queen (it was baked so well and wasn't super heavy like most baked rolls I've had)! The prices were such a deal too! We thought we were going to be paying around $85-90 but saw that the total came out to about $66! The quality and the price combined make this the best sushi place in the area in my opinion! Now I don't need to be driving out of town for some good affordable sushi! read more
I have been eyeing this place for a long time and am glad they are open. The space is very spacious and can seat a lot of people. It is very open. They also have child seats and a changing table in the restroom. I really appreciate that in case I need a changing station. Service is very attentive and friendly. We ordered a few things to try. The quality of the sushi is good and the cut it well. The spider roll was a little disappointing, since the soft shell crab was over cooked for me. Presentation was very nice though. The shoyu ramen was good. Noodles were nice a chewy. The chiasu was a little fatty for my taste. I did a like the trimming the ramen came with. The unagi don was tasty. We also ordered a Chirashi for take out. Overall, I would return here again to check out the hamachi Kama. It was sold out when we went. read more
If you plan to eat by yourself better bring cash with you. There is a $20 minimum to use credit card. I check out the place and I found it nice. Inside was spectacular. The food on the menu I can eat without any problem of food allergies. I had the Miso Ramen and I love it. I love what was in my Miso Ramen. I manage to finish the entire bowl. I will check out the place next time to try the sushi read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
My family and I come here often for ramen and sushi, and never been disappointed. This time we got the black garlic ramen (as usual) and the 10 piece omakase. The fish pieces are thick and fresh. It's comes with toro, amaebi, and salmon belly for under $40. So bomb I would definitely order again. The waitress is very nice to us and quick in her service. I really appreciate servers that know what they're doing. The place isn't super fancy but I love this local spot. And for the quality I get every time I give it 5 stars. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Came here last week for Mom's Day, as we had to change plans last minute due to extremely long wait in other restaurants. The young man serving the whole restaurant was impressive, he managed all of us with ease and grace. The food was good, mostly everyone had ramen, and it's the best choice we made switching out Mother's Day lunch here. We were going for dim sum initially, and while that was mom's first choice, the wait, the rushed service due to the amount of people, it would have been a different experience this mom's day. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Hubby and I came here for dinner. We ordered mixed tempura, the octopus balls (not sure of official name) and several sushi rolls. All of the food was delicious, service was great. I loved the beautiful painting. Highly recommend! read more
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2 years ago
The service was amazing, the food was even better!! The vegetable udon was the best I've ever had, and the portion was big enough to serve two of us. The sushi was incredible and the presentation was beautiful. Excellent ambiance and dining experience. Think I've got a new go-to spot! read more
2 years ago
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