(1 star) Absolutely disgusting. Do NOT order from here. I ordered edamame and chicken wings for delivery, and what arrived was straight-up inedible. The edamame was shriveled, grayish-green, and looked like it had been sitting in the fridge for four days -- mushy, slimy, and somehow both overcooked and stale at the same time. One bite and I spit it out. The chicken wings were even worse. Cold, rubbery, with that unmistakable "straight-from-the-freezer-burn-bag" taste and texture. You know that gritty, icy feeling you get when something's been frozen and refrozen too many times? Yeah, that. I took one bite and threw the rest in the trash. I was scared I'd get sick. I get that everyone's trying to make a living, but if this is the kind of food you're putting out, owning a restaurant just isn't for you. Please, for the love of public health, consider a career change before someone ends up in the ER. I'll never order from here again, and I'm warning everyone I know to stay far away. Zero stars if I could. Hard pass. Didn't take a picture. Everything is in the trash. read more

Ramen was pretty decent, cheesecake was comically small but I understand it's risky ordering dessert from a regular restaurant these days read more

Izakaya Ajimi - $7 Yuzu Cheesecake. Literally a bite and a half - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've come to appreciate this place. For the longest time they were paused from opening due to covid but it's a nice addition to the neighborhood. It may very well be the most reliable ramen-ya in the area. They have some off kilter ramens like the black garlic and red something, which is always a good time and they have a pool hall on the 2nd floor. I haven't partaken yet, but it's $20/hour per table, which is good if you're with a group. I do want to point your attention to the experimental menu though. It's been "experimental" for years now, so it's just an extension, but the cheese items are hella delicious. We bought them on a whim due to the excitement of a birthday celebration and they ended up being the rave of the table. Particularly the chicken katsu with cheese and fried shrimp balls with cheese. Not the exact names but descriptive enough for you to find it on the menu. I LIKED the shrimp balls the most. They shrimp flavor was very robust and paired nicely with the sweet white cheese. Hot as hell when you bite into it though, so poke a hole in it first, or let a friend you don't like to try it first. THEY LIKED the other dish more. It was very heavy in a gritty cheesy flavor. They had other ingredients like mushroom and tomato? I forget but one of my friends cited that he liked the variety in one bite. Prices are pretty cheap too but my usually ramen spots are in Manhattan, so I might not have a good basis for costs in the neighborhood. read more

Everything was just below par. Oyster was not fresh. Ramen noodle the soup was decent but the noodle texture was not (not to mention the bamboo chutes tasted like wet rag after cleaning dishes). The sashimi salad was not raw fish, it was slightly cooked which made it weird. I'm very lenient with ratings already if you just look through my reviews I also never give a 1 and 2s are rare. This is just not it. But ambiance is fine if you want to go in for beer and hang out with friend to chat than this is your spot. If you have a date find a different place. read more

This place has great service. Wasn't particularly fond of the food I tried here. Had the ramen. Portion was small. Noodles were overly chewy. Egg was way too soft. It melted into the broth even before I got to taste it. The protein was bits of minced pork which didn't really bring anything to the dish. It was brightened up by lots of shredded scallion (green onion) on top. Portion was just too small, I left hungry. Ambiance. Very nicely decorated throughout the restaurant. Bottles of colorful liquors decorate one wall. In front, a large high walled bar, dominates. The upper part of the chefs can be seen cooking, sometimes only their head can be seen, so not a great view. The alcove for the bathroom has 2 bathrooms. The one on the right is a much bigger and nicer looking. The smaller on the left has a huge beer keg inside, used as a lower cabinet for the faucet. Also tried the pan fried dumplings. Definitely pass on that. A few of them were amateurishly burnt. It was late and restaurant only had a few patrons, so it's not because they were too busy. Dumplings also gummy texture. So a hard pass. This place is probably a good idea for alcoholic drinkers. They have a very big selection. read more

My favorite ramen spot! The Ajimi deluxe is delicious and worth the $16 price. The broth is so flavorful and the portion sizes are perfect. Good service too. The servers are kind and attentive every single time. Cash only. read more

Ambiance, food and prices are great. Food came out really quickly as well. W Ramen spot on 86th. read more

Izakaya Ajimi - Ajimi Classic - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Another hot day in search of a restaurant with AC. Although the AC wasn't as strong as we would've like, it was okay. They immediately served us nice cold cups of water. The ramen was pretty good. I ordered the Kuro and the flavor was pretty good. Not too overwhelming and noodles had a good chewiness. The cha siu is a little fatty and there aren't many toppings. We also ordered a chicken maki from their experimental menu. It was just okay. The chicken was very tough, felt overcooked and pounded very thin. The chicken wasn't very crispy either. Service was attentive and refilled our waters. Overall: ramen is pretty decent, portion size is typical, the appetizer might be a hit or miss. read more

Izakaya Ajimi - Kuro ramen - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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BLUF: OK; we've had better. We stopped by Izakaya Ajimi for a light and quick dinner. We ordered: - Ajimi Curry Ramen: $13.50 ($14.70 with tax). There was little curry flavor to the dish. - Pan-Fried Dumplings: $7 ($7.62 with tax). Unevenly prepared. One of the dumplings was completely charred on the bottom. The restaurant is a brightly lit space. There are two adequately maintained restrooms. read more

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price - $50 including tax and tip food - 2/5 service - 3/5 ambiance - 3/5 overall, the food was not up to my standards. i ordered the mazamen and the curry ramen. first off, the mazamen is a dry noodle where you have to mix it together. i was really looking forward to this dish because it was one of the ramens that didnt have a soup base. this ramen had a weird taste and i didnt like it at all. on the other hand, the curry ramen didnt taste like curry at all. im not sure if curry was even added tbh. the flavor was not there. the ramen tasted like plain packaged ramen noodles so theres nothing too special about that. i also ordered some fries and sausage skewers (not shown in picture) but they were also okay tbh. there wasnt anything special so you can really just find it at any other shop that sells it. the service was good tho! they were consistent with taking our orders and checking up on us but either than that, nothing really stood out. the ambiance was alright too. it was like your typical japanese restaurant so not too much there either. i came with high expectations since i saw that this restaurant was part of the "izakaya" restaurants but i left extremely disappointed in the food read more

Izakaya Ajimi - mazamen, curry ramen - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really sweet and efficient staff that spoke English and Mandarin. This is a cash only restaurant , and the interior is pretty spacious and open with lots of seating. It supposedly says sushi and ramen on the menu and there's a big space up from near the front that says experimental sushi bar but there's no sushi on the menu. I got the one tsukemen dish on the menu, which you can get less spicy ($14) I think. Overall the dish was a really decently portion with a hefty amount of noodles - I think the amount of butter and then the addition of truffle oil threw me off. There were a lot of textures and I think they could've done a little less. My cousin and his wife really enjoyed their ramen with broth and skewers, so I'd def come back and try those! read more

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Consistently tasty and friendly restaurant with precovid-like prices (as of 2024). I have been here multiple times for multiple occasions, always leaving with a reason to come back. There are not that many places that make mazemen, and their spicy kick makes me hungry for more. The classic ramen broth had a distinct, refreshing chicken flavor that's worth a try. My only criticism is the portions, but it can be balanced out by getting one of their many appetizers. On that note, they are currently deploying an experimental appetizer menu, so I know what to look forward to on my next visit. read more

Izakaya Ajimi - Mazemen - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This has become one of my go to ramen places in brooklyn! Ramen is not bad but I wouldn't say it's the best but it does satisfy those ramen cravings! The staff is very patient and friendly. I love their salmon tartare and get it everytime! We went on a saturday afternoon and it was very slow so it was peaceful and quiet to eat our meal which I like so the ambiance is very calming. I would recommend this spot to my friends for sure! read more

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I've visited over 5 times in the last year and the service is consistently great but ramen can be a bit inconsistent. Apps -- truffle fries and takoyaki always a must for us Ramen -- Deluxe, Miso, and Tantan all good options but we find the broth can be more diluted during some visits. Noodle texture and chasiu consitently good. read more

Izakaya Ajimi - Pork Buns - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was craving ramen and didn't want to venture into Manhattan for it and saw this place had great reviews. I had my doubts but decided to go for it and I honestly wish I had listened to my gut instinct. We got the classic ramen and I knew I was in trouble when I saw how diluted the broth was. There was absolutely no flavor and only the noodle was good as it was super al dente. The pork was tough and way too fatty and had no flavor. I did enjoy the jammy egg which was cooked nicely. We got the pork and beef skewers and the beef was tough and hard the pork was OK but I really did not enjoy the sauce, it has an odd taste to it. The crunchy cheesy shrimp balls were OK, nice and crispy and good amount of cheese but nothing special. Service was fine and friendly. Overall a disappointing experience and would not come back again. Prices are very reasonable but the food just doesn't taste good. read more

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This is my new go to ramen spot! The pork, egg and broth were delicious. The broth was so flavorful. We also ordered their takoyaki, really good. The only con is that they are cash only. read more

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Came in on a weekend night and was seated immediately. Think this spot is new but will definitely be crowded soon. Their black garlic ramen is pretty good. Will be back to try their deluxe ramen. I got the black pork skewer and it was delicious. Food here is great but price point is definitely on the higher end. I would still come back though as good ramen is hard to find these days. There's a full bar and pool table in the back. Vibes are nice and it's pretty inside. My only issue is that within 5 minutes of being seated -- I was approached 3x by the servers to ask if I can order yet. It wasn't packed at all and they weren't closing for another 1.5 hours so I didn't understand why they were rushing my table. Tip: They are CASH ONLY!! read more

Izakaya Ajimi - black pork skewers - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Pretty solid ramen spot overall. My only gripe is that all the broths are chicken-based instead of pork bone. I tried the Deluxe and the Tantan -- the Deluxe stood out with its rich black garlic oil and extra slices of meat, super aromatic and satisfying. The Tantan, on the other hand, was a bit underwhelming -- the minced meat and mild flavor didn't deliver the kick I expected. The cheesy crunch shrimp and Ajimi buns were decent, but the fried rice had an odd aroma that threw me off a bit, though not terrible. read more

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CASH ONLY I was excited an izakaya inspired restaurant was in the area. Their menu has a nice variety of ramen, yakitori, japanese style appetizers and oysters. Spot is spacious, clean and nicely renovated. The service was all over the place, started out well with one server then everything went downfall after ordering. The food was underwhelming and was frustrating trying to flag staff down for basic service. The seared salmon with yuzu and spicy garlic oil appetizer has so much potential. The yuzu was so light, the dish needed so much more acidity to balance the unnecessary warm fish, and spicy oil. The salmon would have been better off raw instead of seared and their homemade garlic oil was not impressive. Japanese Mixed Fries seemed like a good choice but you're really just getting a few pieces of purple fries covered with a lot of regular potato fries. The sauces reflects the uneven ratio as well. The Truffle Mazemen, never again. I went in craving a good mazemen and was excited this spot had a truffle one. It was inedible, the sawdust cheese ruined the whole dish. The ramen in broth is decent if you're nearby but not memorable enough to be craved for. read more

This is one of my favorite spot for ramen. The soup is rich in taste. I am an able to finish the whole bowl myself which includes ramen, egg, roast pork, bamboo and bowl of soup. High ceiling and open kitchen is a plus. Waitress is fast and always makes sure our water is full. She also gives good recommendations on what is the special today's. We have a great dinner tonight read more

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The day after a night out on a cold December evening, the only I need to recover is a hot bowl of ramen. Came by with a friend to this CASH ONLY establishment on a Saturday afternoon around lunchtime. There were several other tables already occupied and the kitchen looked busy but we were seated right away near the restrooms, ATM, and bar in the back of the restaurant. Really came here for the ramen but was tempted with a few izakaya-style bites, like the pork jowl, chicken thighs and scallion, and takoyaki. Ordered the classic tonkotsu ramen, which came with a generous amount of chashu. Left this place with a full heart and a full belly. If you're ever in Bensonhurst... read more

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Delicious place for ramen. Classic one is a little plain ask for sauce or oil on the side. The skewers must get squid beef and chicken skin. Baked oysters solid pass. Truffle fries were different and we would all get them again. Chicken wings yummy too. read more

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There's aren't many ramen places in south Brooklyn. I ordered for pick up, they prepare and cook fast. Our food was done in 10 mins. The noodles were a bit on the chewy side. But the egg, pork, and soup were all phenomenal. Ramen is worth in my opinion, but don't order the pan fried dumplings. It's too expensive, nothing special. You can buy a pack of frozen dumplings to cook at home from the supermarket across the street for cheaper. read more

The restaurant was nice inside, the ramen was delicious, the beer was cold, and the service was fast. Thanks.

Ajimi is my all time favorite ramen place! They have the best ramen and appetizers! We started with the takoyaki which were filled with octopus! The chicken karage were good too! We ordered the kuro ramen and deluxe! Their chashu is so soft, melting in your mouth! The restaurant is pretty big and spacious with really nice decor! The staff are very attentive and nice! They make suggestions and are always ready to answer questions! I've been here a few times and I'm excited to come back to try the other ramen. read more

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Decent local area to get our ramen fix. Have ordered takeout from here as well as dined in, food is typically consistent. Having tried the Ajimi Kuro, Classic and Uwo options, my favorite so far is the Kuro with the black garlic. The takoyaki is also great. Service is polite, restaurant comfortable with a modern decor. read more

Izakaya Ajimi - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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It's nice to finally have a decent ramen restaurant in the neighborhood. I really enjoyed the Ajimi kuro ramen that we got. The chashu pork was so delicious and the broth was flavorful! Note: there are large pieces of onion in the broth. I didn't mind since I thought it added a nice crunchy texture to the ramen but just an fyi if it's not your thing. I saw a lot of reviews recommend the mazeman ramen so we tried that as well but I was not a fan. It was too heavy and the flavor of the parmesan cheese did not match with the rest of the ingredients. The appetizers that we got were all tasty, albeit pricey given the portions served. Loved the chicken and beef skewers, takoyaki, and fried oysters. Service was good. There was one very friendly waiter who went above and beyond in ensuring that we had a good dining experience. When we initially walked in, another waitress wanted us to sit in the back, which we refused, and the friendly waiter was able to quickly score us a table in the front. Prices are definitely on the pricier end. Not sure if I'll be coming back unless I'm really craving ramen/Japanese food and too lazy to make the trek to Manhattan. read more

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Appetizers over ramen! I wasn't expecting the ramen to be the best (it wasn't), but it can hit the spot for cold/rainy days, especially with the location and price point. Even though it didn't taste very authentic, the charsiu is done perfectly, sooo tender and charred beautifully. However, it's the appetizers, particularly their oyster menu, that really shines! Would return again and again to continue eating the small bites selections. Yummm. Items ranked from favorite to least: Dual Shell Busters $12: two oysters only making it $6/oyster but I think it's really worth it! I got served pretty good sized oysters that were fresh and meaty. It comes with a small scallop, tobiko, and it sits in this amazing yuzu sauce that will have you slurping up every last drop. Super refreshing and delicious, I could've easily ordered 3 more for myself Bake N' Oyster $16: these are baked oysters, comes with 6 pieces. They're heavier than the dual shell busters because of the creamy tobiko mayo sauce on top of the oysters. I love it but definitely will get full easily, so this is best shared, and 6 pieces is more than enough for two people. Superr creamy Takoyaki $8: woww the reviews below don't lie when it comes to the takoyaki! Super crispy and flavorful, and there's big chunks of seafood inside too. Really really loved this, possibly one of the best/freshest takoyaki's I've had since it wasn't too doughy at all Black Pork Kushiyaki $8: oooh these are very good as well. We had them on two separate occasions and did taste a little differently the second time (a little less juciy and charred) but they're still good nonetheless. Very good skewers Seafood Kushiyaki $9: loved the wrapped scallop! It also comes with one shrimp - I don't think this is worth the price point, so prob wouldn't get again. In general the skewers are on the pricier side but the pieces are bigger so it does make sense Ajimi Tantan: enjoyed it more than the black garlic one since I think this is more flavorful without being too fatty/rich Ajimi Kuro $15.50: black garlic oil ramen, decent Spicy Tatsuta Age $8: not bad, just very thin pieces of chicken. I like my chicken more flavorful so this wasn't that Ajimi Mazemen: this is the one I would avoid. It's super oily, the cheese is overpowering, didn't enjoy read more

I wished they had the regular tonkatsu ramen. My friends wanted to come here for dinner and so we did. I was surprised to find out that they didn't have any pork bone soup, only chicken. I was hesitant thinking that it must be very bland. That it would be too healthy for my liking. One bite was all it took to change my mind. Of course I would still prefer my fatty pork broth, but this was not bad at all. If I were to crave ramen again while I am on 86th street, I would most definitely come back here. It is quite a walk away from me but it is better than any other place available around my apartment.) read more

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Modern Izakaya with great whiskey selection. My wife and I came here for drinks and some light fare on a Wednesday night. It was pretty quiet here. Only a few tables occupied. The waiter seated us at a high top table at the back where it was a bit warmer. I started with a glass of wine. Wine wasn't exactly what I hoped for, so I began peeking at the whiskeys. There a lot of whiskeys that weren't listed on the menu. There was a stellar selection of whiskey with some hard to find bourbons available at very reasonable prices. Whiskey wise, I started with a recommendation from the waiter: Legent which was a collab between a Japanese and an American distiller. After that, I spotted a bottle of Weller 12. I've never had it before so I opted for a pour to see what the hype was about. I finished with the Hakushu 12. Definitely the best selection that I've seen sort of Church Avenue. For food, we split a bunch of apps Izakaya style. We had the vegetable gyoza, the shrimp and squid skewers, the takoyaki, and the fries. All the items were good. Perfect bar food. All savory with bits of saltiness and spiciness considered for each dish. The service was excellent. The waiter was attentive and very knowledgeable. He was polite about recommendations and helped make our experience awesome! There were two gender neutral restrooms. The one I used was quite spacious. It was cash only though they have an ATM on premise. read more

What a great option for seafood and ramen in Brooklyn! We ordered the Yuzu salmon, the baked oysters, raw oysters, ramen, fries and tuna salad. I like the decor inside, the service and variety of options. The food itself is passable. It's not the most amazing flavors you'll ever get but it's good for what it is. The yuzu salmon for example has nice ingredients but I felt it was missing some salt or maybe ponzu flavor. I found myself trying to find that familiar combo. The ramen was okay! I had the char siu black ramen. I think it was missing a kick, maybe more depth in the broth. But again, passable! The oysters were the best part! Bake n oyster was my favorite of the night. Not too heavy and perfectly seasoned with Japanese Mayo and tobiko. The raw East coast oysters are good as well, although I think they could step it up with their condiments for the oysters. It's perfectly fine to eat the oysters as is as well. I also ordered a tea, which costs $3, but it was a premium tea because it had matcha powder in there. So worth the money. The service here was exceptional and keep in mind that for now it seems like it's cash only! read more

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Was craving ramen and was happy to find this place not too far. Seems new! The inside is clean and modern looking, lovely atmosphere. We were seated quickly. I did find that the staff asked if we were ready to order quickly! There were so many options and we definitely needed a few more minutes. The food came quickly once ordered and everything was delicious. The prices were extremely reasonable- especially for the ramen which comes in a pretty big bowl! I will definitely come back soon. ****CASH ONLY***** at least when I was there. read more

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Solid 3 for the ramen. However the takoyaki is a 4! Took my son here for lunch before Summer ends, and we got ourselves the black garlic and Tonkotsu ramen. Both ramen broth were very rich... a little too oily for us, but overall decent bowl of ramen. We couldn't finish the whole bowl... the char siu was ok, a little too dry... overall a decent spot. I think this place tried to open before the pandemic but got stalled and then finally open after all the restrictions lifted. Wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, rather take a trip out to the city. read more

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This restaurant has beautiful decor and it doesn't even look like it fits into the neighborhood but in the best way possible. I came by on a Tuesday afternoon and the vibes are immaculate. I stopped in for a couple drinks and a few appetizers . The takoyaki balls are phenomenal with a lot of squid pieces in each ball. The spicy salad thing is the only reason why I took down a star because it was not good. But the drinks, service, and decor made up for it! 10/10 for drinks. I honestly wish they would do a happy hour special I'd be here all the time! read more

Izakaya Ajimi - Takoyaki - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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It was time for Bensonhurst to diversify its Asian palate to not only consist of Chinese restaurants and sushi restaurants! Izakaya Ajimi brings St Marks to Brooklyn with an extensive bar menu that includes Japanese whiskey, sake, and beer. In true izakaya fashion, you can find a nice list ranging from meat to seafood and even veggies in their "yakikushi" AKA yakitori menu. I ordered takoyaki, shrimp yakikushi, UWO and miso ramen and an asahi. One thing that I appreciate is that the chopsticks were considerately tucked away in the tissue so that it doesn't touch the table. The beer was also served in a frosty glass. The takoyaki and shrimp yakikushi were also very tasty! The ramen was pretty authentic with generous amounts of chashu. They currently are offering 20% off and will not be completely opened until 2 weeks later. This restaurant doesn't stop at the food - upstairs is a pool room open for anybody who purchases a drink. I love me a fun and yummy restaurant in Bensonhurst! The waiter needs a little enthusiasm, but other than that I can see great things coming! read more

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Highly recommend their Black pork skewer - great char flavor and moist. Their classic ramen chicken broth was so flavorful too without being overly salty. The Cha sur they used in the ramen was a tad on the lean side for me but overall good. I highly recommend the octopus balls too - cooked to perfection! Squid skewers were a bit on the chewy side. I do not recommend the Salmon yuzu or Sashimi mix - it was bland and didn't have a good sear to make it tasty. The only reason we got those was because it was recommended by the waitress. Probably not a place to get sushi. The oysters were ok. read more

When you get inside, it is also called Zurutto. I don't know which restaurant name is newer. Excellent food and superior service. Great atmosphere -- decor is charming, aromas are seductive. We had a variety of appetizers such as edamame and skewers. We were seated next to an active kitchen area that was fairly quiet and offered delectable smells. The servers have somewhat limited English, but they are really nice and ready to help. Full alcohol menu, a lot of imported liquors. There is a municipal parking lot only steps away. $1.25 per hour in muni-meter. Best restaurant I've been to in months. read more

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Passed by this time few times when they were still closed. I was surprised to se an izakaya place in Bensonhurst. After hearing about how good their skewers are, I had to try them myself. I went on a Saturday afternoon and was seated immediately, there was no wait time. I ordered the following items from their menu: - Skewers: pork (x2), chicken and squid - Ajimi miso ramen - Takoyaki - Japanese mixed fries The amount of food ordered was enough for 2 people. Everything was very good. The skewers, especially the pork one, was so good that we ended up ordering seconds. They are very generous with the amount of octopus in the takoyaki. The fries were good, but they could have cooked them a little longer. I liked the subtle truffle taste and the purple sweet potato part on the fries. As for the ramen, it was not bad, a bit too salty for my liking. The chashu was really soft and delicious. I was surprised how big this restaurant is. There was a second floor but I didn't get to see it. This restaurant seems to be a work in progress still and I will definitely come back for their skewers and to try a different ramen. Note: CASH ONLY (for now) read more

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Beer was ice cold!!! Great for a hot summer day! It was quite busy when we visited so service was alright. Our party ordered many of the apps on the menu and the yakitori is a must-- sooo good. Ramen was alright, nothing "wow" about it. read more

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Favorite spot for a quick meat with my family. Food is consistent, fresh and delicious. My favorite is the chicken skewer and the takoyaki. This restaurant only accepts cash. read more

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