Table for two... out for a quiet lunch today. Nice ambiance. Like the art work. And having saki and…read morebeer available is always good. On to the food and drink. We started off with a mango lemonade and blackberry lemonade. Big glasses. Nice colors. Not sure where the lemon or fruit was in the drink. Out came the gyoza and fried calamari rings and the Salmon Lover Roll. The gyoza was the best part of the lunch. The calamari was chewy. I expected savory sauce for dipping but they went with sweet. That's ok. The salmon roll was "ok". But not on the list to reorder if or when we return. I read another review that suggested folks stick to the ramen side of the menu... unfortunately I read that review after we had eaten. Maybe next time...

Ordered some of the best chicken fried rice, pork dumplings, ramen and pork belly. The broth was…read moreexquisite and the wait staff was very efficient in taking the order and explaining the various ramen noodles that would make the pork belly pop. The blustery cold evening was made tolerable by the warm hug delivered by the heaping tasty broth of the ramen noodles. Everything was totally delicious which made you unwind in a very serene atmosphere.

After hearing the young university students rave about this place, we finally tried it as a family…read moreevening early dinner spot. While they seem to have some great happy hours and specials during the week - They do not on Saturdays. The crab meat Rangoon appetizer at six dollars was excellent. The chicken teriyaki that we shared was also excellent with the sauce being the perfect amount of salt, and not too sweet as sometimes they are. My spicy tuna roll for six dollars was very good and they were nice enough to put the mayo sauce on I love that usually comes on scallop rolls. Beautiful Japanese ambience that also gives you TVs and seems like a little bit of a bar scene to cater to everyone. Overall, with the great service, it was a five star experience and the dinner for three people came out to $60 before tip.

Music was good & decor is beautiful. Nice staff & fast service. Sushi was delicious, green tea shot…read morewas a nice flash back from my 21st birthday, butter beer cocktail was really good but wish they had it in a mocktail cuz I didn't wanna drink at 11:30 in the morning but still was worth getting.

This hidden gem has great food...the Taiwanese beef noodle soup is very good, as are the milk teas…read more The sashimi was fresh and delicious, and the green tea (jasmine) was served in a lovely tetsubin tea kettle. Seating is adequate but it wasn't busy last few times we visited. Nice staff and quiet atmosphere. Trying to find the entrance is a bit of a challenge (off the main road and at the end of South Dubuque, across the street from Graduate by Hilton). I discovered this place by accident while trying to find the library and had parked in one of the public garages (also across the street from the restaurant).

By far my favorite sushi/poke bowl spot in the Iowa city area. Soseki never misses, the portion…read moresizes are great as well! The staff is so friendly each time I come in. Will always recommend Soeski to others! Try their delicious poke bowl!!

We had a great first visit to Ramen Belly. We came on a Monday night, finding the place was packed…read more The server and head host were able to accommodate us so we weren't waiting in the cold, kindly offering to move us to a larger table when it became available. We all opted to try the ramen, each of us trying a different base. Food arrive quickly and hot, and was at the caliber of quality of Ramen restaurants I've been to on the West Coast. The servers were attentive, but didn't hover. My kids enjoyed watching the sumo match and commented they liked the decor. Highly recommend this gem of a ramen restaurant.

Food is fresh, fast and delightful. Service is attentive & friendly. Smaller inside for seating,…read morebut there are tables outside. The place was hopping for an out of the way eatery, so that tells me it is a destination. Will definately go back.

Great atmosphere, very kind staff, and amazing food! We were able to get seated right away on a…read morebusy Sunday. The macchiato was the best coffee I've ever had. The biscuits and gravy were delicious.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. We ended up at Pullman Bar & Diner three mornings in a…read morerow during our trip, and honestly, it became one of the highlights of our weekend. Every single thing we ordered felt fresh, thoughtful, and just really well done. My kids were obsessed with the chocolate chip pancakes (which says a lot), and my dad and I worked our way through a few different dishes. The biscuits and gravy were comforting and rich without being too heavy, and even the simple eggs were cooked perfectly. But the standout? The breakfast tacos. They were insane. The pork was seasoned perfectly, super flavorful without being overwhelming, and everything just worked together so well. Also, do not skip the fresh squeezed orange juice or the local sourdough with homemade preserves. You can taste the difference. It's one of those places where you can tell they really care about the ingredients. Service was warm and easy, and the vibe just makes you want to sit and stay a while. We'll 100% be back if we're ever in Iowa City again!

Ramen is Overpriced, over-salted, overrated. (Gyoza is good and my wife loves the katsu curry,…read morehowever).

It had been awhile since we have visited Paper Crane, but it never disappoints. I am a creature of…read morehabit, so I was a bit nervous when I saw the menu had changed. Luckily I knew I couldn't go wrong so I closely reviewed the options and landed on the Maepo Tofu. My husband decided to go with the Kimchi ramen. We went with a tried and true woodear mushroom appetizer which never disappoints. The bonus of this appetizer is any leftovers just get added to the ramen I didn't finish for leftovers at home. Cheers yet again to Paper Crane for delivery on amazing food for a long overdue date night!

Formosa continues to be a family fav for us…read more Is it the best sushi you'll ever have? No. Is the service always spot on? No. Is the menu limited? Kind of. -- They have sushi galore. But the entrees are indeed limited. Is parking readily available? No. -- You'll need to park at the Dubuque Street Ramp (first hour free.) Is the location convenient? Sure! -- If you're downtown, it is a great spot just off the ped mall. Does it deliver? Heck yes. -- Check out CHOMP and also see on Formosa's social if they have a promo code for x off. They typically do. We come here for cheap sushi that hits the spot and bomb.com crab rangoons. My family of four typically comes during a day they have specials, too. So you'll find maki rolls being extremely cheap, as well as specific apps and adult beverages. Pricing is pretty on point. Last night we ordered five maki rolls with two specialty maki rolls and two crab rangoon orders with delivery fee/tip for under $80. I feel like that was a net win. We all left the table happy campers. Formosa serves a purpose and it gets the job done if you walk in with the right expectations.

Got seated. Took 10 minutes before they even gave me a menu and water even when the sushi chef told…read more2 different servers I was just sitting there with nothing. The water glass had dried food on it. I waited another 10 minutes to try to get another glass, but I ended up just leaving. I picked this place because I a staying at the hotel. I found a different spot 2 blocks away with much better service. For context, they were at roughly 50% capacity.

All of the food was wonderful, service was fast and our waitress was very nice. The restaurant was…read morea nice overall experience.

First time here. Very impressed. I went with the Salmon Poke bowl. Very tasty, nicely prepared and…read morepresented. Service was good. Well run restaurant and very nice ambiance. Would definitely come back here.

What absolute fabulous sushi. Wednesday has deals on $7 roll and $3 nigiris…read more The martinis are also $5.50/7. Everything is always fresh here. At regular time prices (not Wednesday or Friday) this place is expensive. Ordered 6 oysters onetime without asking and they were ala cart at $5. Not worth it. But nice servers and bartenders. One of my favorite sushi spots in town.

Dined in last night for my husband's Birthday. It's our annual tradition and we love it. We had…read moresteak, scallops, shrimp, and chicken. We also tried fried oysters as an appetizer. Everything was delicious and entertaining as always. Great job, Konomi!