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    4.5 (77 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Frostbite boba Philadelphia Roll edemame spring roll

    OMG the food was so good I had the Philly roll and it is amazing they give you wasabi and for free they give you this cucumber dish that is to die for everything is amazing

    A1 Pork Gyoza (6pc). I should have ordered these fried but they were absolutely delicious steamed.
    Shantelle C.

    Food and services was top notch. When in the area agin I will definitely visit. The flavor profiles were great.

    Danica V.

    I've come to Penn State a couples of times a year- coming from a busier city it's always appreciated when a see a business with diverse foods, especially Asian cuisine. My partner and a friend went to Kokoro on a Thursday for lunch, it wasn't busy and we took some time to order at the front register. We each ordered the tonkatsu ramen, and it wasn't good. The ramen had a very sweet flavor, almost tasting like barbeque. It seemed like the meat was chopped up like a bbq type of brisket style and put on the broth, but it did NOT remind me of traditional tonkatsu ramen. The taste was simply off, had none of that delicious umami flavor and was very overpowered by whatever bbq-like sweetness it had. I wasn't too impressed, and frankly I think that Todoro's ramen is more on par with a traditional tasting tonkatsu ramen. I hope to visit again and have my mind changed, though.

    This is the steak and shrimp ramen I got to go and I stilll had leftovers
    Jonathan S.

    So working in a college town this place is a diamond in the rough. The food is delicious and the portion for ramen was huge. The service was pretty quick for delicious food. I got a chance to talk with the owner and they were pretty cool. We got to swap experiences we had working that area and I can tell you the ambiance was a typical college Resturant but it was pretty spacious inside. I would very much recommend this place if you're looking for great food.

    It was pretty and tasty!
    Linda E.

    We have been here twice now and both times we have really enjoyed everything we have tried! Today we had gyoza, egg roll, ramen and rainbow sushi roll. Along with that we were served some wonderful cucumbers for free too! Great service and very friendly too. Give it a try!

    Dessert!

    This place is the BEST! Friendly, fast service and the food is fresh and delicious. We had the the 12 PC. Dumpling with chilli oil and beef brisket Raman soup. The brisket melts in your mouth and the broth is packed full of flavor. The dumplings were tender and stuffed full. They gave us a free dessert. Very kind humans.

    V2 Mushroom Ramen beautifully delicious

    We came here earlier tonight, not knowing what to expect as first timers passing through State College, on a foggy empty night. We really enjoyed our experience here. From the start the owner was very friendly and treated us so well. We really enjoyed chatting with him throughout our dinner. There were signs in the restaurant about being kind, working hard, and staying humble. I think these really describe his values. Not only did meeting him make us happy, but all the food also tasted good and made us happy as well. The vegetarian based ramen with mushrooms was the best I've ever had so far. And the only one that was so good that I had no complaints about it. I'm usually restricted to vegetarian versions unless halal so that's why I chose a vegetarian option here and I'm usually disappointed with the taste and quality at other places or at least don't like something about it. Rarely am I able to completely finish it. Also you can request beef/ chicken broth if you don't want pork broth. Although it's not stated as an option in the menu. And any can also be substituted with vegetarian broth (given as an option in the ordering menu on the machine). We're unlikely to pass through state college again, so I'll probably really miss this ramen, but of course would love to come back if we do ever come through this area again.

    Nelli T.

    Nice variety of food. I would have lived a different broth in the ramen but enjoyed the veggies and noodles. Portions are big, and the location is easy to access by campus. Definitely get some apps for the table!

    RS2 Seafood Ramen Soup SA6 Chicken Momo (12pc) A9 Veggie Spring Roll (4pc)  SA1 Bao Bun (6pc)
    Erin S.

    I was very happy with the service and the food, and everything about my experience when I first walked in the door. I did not catch the gentleman's name, although, he was extremely polite and inviting, and so kind. I felt happy walking out knowing we had a nice interaction with each other despite it being late that he is working, he showed up optimistic. Food was delicious. 10/10 will go again!

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    Chicken skewers were straight rubber and the spicy tuna smelled rotten. I pretty much walked out. Would never recommend or return.

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    Highly recommend!! The ramen and sushi were so good and service was top notch. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area

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    Great place to pick up a quick and healthy lunch. The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. Nice quiet dining option.

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    Great food and service. Very friendly server. Portions were large. Will definitely eat here again when in State College.

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    very fast service. Everyone was very attentive. I had the spicy beef ramen and it delicious

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    Bistrozine - Crispy Duck Roll

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    4.4(94 reviews)
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    We were in State Collage for a sports event and found this gem by campus. Fusion Asian with…read moretiramisu, not expected, but it hit. We shared three dishes - beef stew, drunken noodles with tofu and beef ribs. They were all really good. The ribs were meaty, slightly sweet and fell off the bone. Served with a sunny side up egg, spinach and rice. There was an egg with the stew as well and it made the dish feel silky. The beef seemed slow cooked and the basmati rice went well. The tiramisu was solid, light and airy and very pretty plating. Service was a little apathetic, but the food was good enough to offset. Reasonable prices too. Would definitely go back if we lived here.

    Truly this is my favorite hidden gem restaurant in State College. Every time we go, I have to get…read morethe Spicy Miso Ramen with Beef. It is truly incredible and has ruined other ramen for me because of how good it is. I compare every ramen I get to it and they never measure up. If you do not really have a tolerance for spice, you can ask for it less spicy. We also got the chicken and duck rolls, both are very good. I do not know if there is a menu item in this restaurant that's bad. The seafood explosion is delicious and so is the popcorn chicken. We've had the cheesecake, the truffle bomb, and the lava cake, once again, all amazing.

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    Momezon Korean Market

    Momezon Korean Market

    4.5(19 reviews)
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    I think I've been in here once before when I first moved to town but my most recent visit was to…read moreget some ingredients so I could make my own kimchi! The store isn't very big but they have a lot of stuff. I found what I thought I needed and asked the lady working if I could make kimchi with it and she said no, then walked me around to get the items I DID need and I really appreciated it! My kimchi turned out tasty, but who knows how authentic it actually is haha. One cool thing is they serve fresh kimbap on thursdays (I think), and I hear it's usually very limited quantities but I've had it before and can vouch that it's delicious! They sell their own made in-house kimchi too which looked good. They have Korean specific ingredients but also some other things that are more generally used in Asian cuisine. They're a little pricy but worth it if you need something quick! They still recommend masking (something I think it's maybe time for us to move on from...) but they don't require it, just know if you go in unmasked you may get some unpleasant looks. It is what it is.

    The owners are lovely. Wonderful selection across the board. Lots of ramens to choose from,…read moredelicious kimchi in several types, frozen foods, a few fresh veggies, a few non-food items, I hope they expand that more! Fresh foods made, I think it's on Thursdays. Their fish cakes in the cooler are amazing! By the way Korean Ramen is my absolute favorite because it has the best texture :-)

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