Finding great tonkotsu ramen outside of Japan has become something of an obsession for me. I've been disappointed by countless bowls over the years, from Michelin-recommended shops in New York to overhyped social media darlings that make you wonder whether the people promoting them have ever had truly great tonkotsu ramen. Konjiki is good, far from great, but very solid. The broth has the right consistency with a satisfying richness, falling just a touch short of the deep, creamy intensity I personally look for. The noodles were cooked perfectly, maintaining just the right amount of bite. Nothing ruins a bowl of ramen faster than overcooked noodles. The soft-boiled egg was equally well executed, with a perfectly jammy center, and the chashu had excellent flavor and texture. My biggest criticism isn't what's missing....it's what's added. Like many ramen shops outside Japan, Konjiki includes pickled ginger, pickled takana, and braised bamboo shoots. For me, none of them improve the bowl. In fact, I think they distract from what should be the star of the show: the broth. In hindsight, I could have easily asked for them to be left out, but I've never really understood why they're included in the first place. Even so, this is a very respectable bowl of tonkotsu ramen and one I'd happily order again. read more

Konjiki Ramen - Inside - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Have been here several times since they opened, but first time adding a review. Came on Friday late night (around 8:30pm) and got seated right away. Initially looked busy and thought there may be a wait, but the line was actually for the dessert place that shares the same entrance. I usually switch up my order between the Clam Ramens (shio and shoyu). Can definitely say that these are always made consistent (at least on every visit I've had), so there's no surprise. My friend ordered the Avocado Vegetarian Ramen as part of a set. We were both intrigued by the taste of the broth. It was creamy, but not super thick, and had a fresh, vegetal taste. One miss this time was that my friend ordered a drink, but unfortunately it did not come out at all while we ate. We mentioned it when asking for our bill and asked that it just be cancelled, which the server was apologetic about. Interior is kept clean, which some table seating along both walls and also a long high-top bar (communal) in the middle. There's isn't any parking designated to the restaurant, but there's options for paid street parking a short walk away. read more

Konjiki Ramen - Clam Shoyu Ramen & Avocado Vegetarian Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It's hard to get authentic ramen but these guys nailed it. Loved the miso soup. Will definitely come back. read more

Not all bowls of ramen are created equal. There is so much to this humble noodles that get elevated when the kitchen pays attention to every detail. Like Konjiki's chashu for example. I have a budding ramen fan at home and we've been eating through the popular ramen spots around town and Konjiki consistently delivers that superior experience, offering excellent broth, great toppings and balanced flavour that's unmatched. Just coming off of a rather disappointing experience at the newly opened Santouka in Scarborough, so I thought I'd drop an update here. read more

I've visited this place many times but unfortunately, it hasn't lived up to what it used to be. Although the ramen is pretty decent, I think the lobster ramen and the intense shoyu ramen became less rich in flavor. It's a shame because they differentiate the intense shoyu and mild shio, but it's no longer intense. I can't say for certain about other ramen dishes, but the lobster ramen got smaller in size and more expennsive as well. The upside is that they made the noodles thicker, but because the soup is not as rich, it thicker noodles don't pick up the broth as well. And unfortunately, the broth was also not that hot. The service is still good though. read more

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This ramen chain is from Japan & has Japanese staff & service. Lobster ramen was excellent - really rich & lobstery. It had 2 types of chashu in addition to the generous lobster portion. I forgot to fish the egg out at the start so it was slightly overcooked. It tasted decent. Lobster gyōza was good: juicy, fresh, bouncy & with lots of lobster. The sauce was super rich & lobstery. You can order drinks & desserts from Saryo, the cafe sharing the space. Matcha soft serve was very good - rich, creamy & with a good matcha flavour. Hojicha cream latte was good, but I wouldn't pay for the cream topping. read more

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Located on Yonge street across from North York centre, this location has a slightly differently menu with less options of rice dishes but more options for desserts then the Yorkdale location. They have combo options that come with rice dish, pickled vegetable side dish, soup and dessert for 20 bucks which is actually a decent deal. Despite it not being busy, service was a little off. We had ordered a gyoza appetizer that was taking forever to come out. When we flagged down the waitress she mistakenly thought we wanted the bill and brought our bill, we then pointed out that we didn't get the appetizer even though it was listed on our bill. About 8 minutes later, after all the mains had been finished we finally got our gyozas. Quality of food was still very good and consistent with what we experienced at Yorkdale. Service was just a little off this time. read more

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Signature clam broth ramen had a very unique broth. It was light but also packed with flavour. Service was good however we were not able to order beers since the machine was not working. read more

Konjiki Ramen - Signature Mild Clam Broth - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Visited this place again. Looks like the last time I came was in 2017 and I left a poor review. This time I ordered the clam shio ramen. From the small thin pieces of chashu to the fairly small portion of food even with the upsize, at $25 it's hard to justify. Perhaps the quality of the ingredients makes it stand out (truffles and clams?), or perhaps the process involved in preparing the ingredients and broth themselves (sous vide?). The broth is nice but overall I still don't understand the hype. The bowl of pho I had yesterday felt much more satisfying. read more

Konjiki Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very rich clam soup base!! The waitress is sooooo nice and helpful! The atmosphere is perfect for a weekend date Hojicha ice cream was sooo good too! Love it! read more

Konjiki Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Excellent food and atmosphere. Cute place to meet friends and chit chat. Great service

I came here with some friends prior to seeing a movie around 6 and were promptly seated. I hadn't eaten ramen in awhile and wanted something slightly spicy so I opted to get the spicy tonkotsu ramen with additional tofu nuggets toppings. The portion size is decent. The broth had lots of flavour and was not too heavy, and I didn't feel queasy after drinking it as some ramen places make you feel. The egg and noodles were cooked just right, noodles had a nice chewy texture without being soggy, and well the egg cooked as I wanted it to be. The pork was also nice, still a little tender. The broth had a nice spicy kick to it, that left me wanting to finish the whole bowl. read more

Konjiki Ramen - Spicy tonkotsu ramen with additional tofu nugget topping. - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

As the hype dies down, the seating issue is no longer a problem. They ran out of mild clam broth and I had to settle for intense with less salt. Taste is on par with the Japanese ramen shop in Japan. My friend particularly liked the tea which was real tea and not made from tea bags. No particular service by waitstaff other than checking with us once. They didn't refill water until I flagged it during bill payment. read more

Have not visited Konjiki in many months so we came by recently! We both ordered the signature clam intense shoyu ramen and shared a side of chicken karaage. I really like the clam broth which is a bit lighter but still good flavours compared to the normal pork broths from other places. The intense shoyu has a bit of black truffle compared to the lighter mild one. The restaurant was not too busy and the staff were very attentive. I wished the ramen was a bit hotter in temperature when it arrived at our table. Otherwise, the meal was good and the chicken came out burning hot :) The ramen portions were good and I had enough noodles to feel full. read more

This ramen place is located in North York close to the North York Centre subway station. Street parking available on Yonge St or side street. $4 hr for street parking. There's a Saryo Japanese dessert cafe at the front and ramen restaurant in the back. There is a large community bar table in the middle with bar chairs and small tables on each side. The aisles between the bar table and dining tables are narrow. My jacket kept getting pushed around everytime someone walked by. Not a great start. We ordered a few appetizers. Chicken karaage, edamame, fried King mushroom. The chicken was crispy and juicy and served with wasabi mayo. Probably the best appetizer of the 3. The edamame were as advertised nothing special. The King mushrooms were thinly sliced and crunchy. I wasn't really impressed and would not order it again. Now for the ramen my wife ordered the Smoky black Tonkatsu ramen $15.50 regular size ($20.50 for supersize). The cloudy pork bone broth was rich and flavorful however the soup was not served piping hot. There were 2 slices of pork chashu, some cherry tomatoes. The bowl was missing smoked ground pork and pancetta as mentioned in the menu description. The noodles were cooked properly. They charge extra $2 for a boiled egg $17.50 for regular size. My signature clam broth ramen ($15.50 regular + $2 boiled egg) was brown clear broth. They put my egg in my nephew's order by mistake. There were 2 slices of chashu in the bowl. Very small portions of porcini flakes. Overall the broth was also very flavorful and rich. Overall, I would say the portions were small and I didn't see the value in paying $17.50 per person. Maybe this was an off day for the kitchen. The main orders did not come out at the same time. It would be nice to be able to eat at the same time with your guests. If you have a big appetite I suggest going with the supersize. You are paying a premium for the fancy ingredients like truffle oil, porcini flakes, clam broth, etc. I have tried other ramen restaurants and I personally would not come back here. The service was just adequate. They did refill our glasses of water but nobody came by to ask if we are enjoying our food. I know most businesses are still short staff but I suggest better teamwork and coordination with the kitchen and serving staff to improve overall customer experience. read more

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Got my favourite intense shoyu ramen! The broth is so rich and flavourful. It's my go-to order. The egg is so creamy and always cooked perfectly - a must add! Service was pretty good, the food came out really quick as well. We were a group of 5 and they were able to split the bill for us amongst the table. It's a bit on the pricier side for ramen, our bill came to a little under $60 for two bowls of ramen. read more

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I have heard about this place for years from friends but finally gave it a proper try by ordering their takeout ramens. They offer very solid food quality, with thicker (slightly better) soup base compared to other ramen places nearby such as Sansotei and Kinton. Some of the dishes here are impressive. We tried their wagyu ramen, smokey black tonkatsu ramen and signature clam shio ramen. Unlike its name and its appearance, the Smokey black tonkatsu ramen has the lightest flavour of soup among the three. The clam soup base tastes very refreshing and interesting, with medium thickness level in the soup base. I like the soup, but the meat tastes a bit dry and old. The most impressive dish is the wagyu ramen. The flavour of the soup is very strong, with great quality of wagyu meat being cooked to medium (texture is perfect). I would definitely recommend this place and revisit. read more

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Sadly this place has gone downhill and continues to do so. I've came here for many years for ramen. The quality has decreased and price has increased. The last few ramens has been unsatisfactory. Ordered my go to clam shio ramen , the size seem smaller than before. Paid $2 to add an egg. Subtotal $18.50. You don't feel full. There are few toppings, everything is extra. You can pay $21.50 for a supersize which is their regular size years ago. Paying over $20 for a mediocre bowl of ramen is not worth it. Their soup used to be very flavourful, now it taste watered down. No longer the rich tasty flavour of the clam soup. The noodle is no longer that fresh either. Overall you are better off trying another ramen place. read more

THE LOBSTER RAMEN SLAPPED. . . It was my first time trying Konjiki and I was super excited to try their limited lobster ramen. The ramen is made with a whole fresh single claw lobster and tail, lobster cream reduction, sous-vide pork chashu, mushroom, onion, leek, bell pepper, seasonal green garnish, and special thick noodle. I really love the texture of the thick noodle and the broth was so rich and flavourful. Everyone needs to try this! read more

Konjiki Ramen - Lobster Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The moment there is a slight chill in the air, I suddenly crave ramen. We checked out this spot on a whim and had a really good experience. We both got the Smokey Black Tonkotsu Ramen and it hit the spot. The ramen is thin but had a great texture, the creamy soup had plenty of flavor without being too salty and I really liked the addition of the smokey tomatoes. They are juicy and firm like a fresh tomato but has a lovely smoke charchoal flavor. Really nice and the first time I've had anything like it. All future ramen will be missing something without it. Wish they had more garlic oil as the picture had it filling half the bowl..... the actual bowl only has a dribble of it. Note that egg is extra! read more

Konjiki Ramen - Black garlic ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have tried the veggie ramen (downtown location) and lobster ramen (north york location, takeout). Both were very good. The veggie ramen had a very thick creamy broth and definitely better than veggie ramens I have tried at other ramen places in Toronto. Konjiki's is more flavourful. I had lobster ramen as takeout. The broth came in a separate container so that it wouldn't make the noodles soggy. There was a lobster claw and large tail, and 2 slices of pork. The lobster tasted fresh and the pork slices were delicious. I liked that the broth was not overly salty. read more

Konjiki Ramen - Lobster ramen ($29) - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Well, since arriving in Toronto, the craving for Ramen always exists I remember there was a branch of Konjiki Ramen in Markham the last time I was in town back in 2021. Unfortunately it was mid covid and there was a lockdown, so takeaway was the only choice. What is more unfortunate is that the Markham location had permanently closed before I came back to Toronto. I thought I might have missed the chance to dine in at the place ‍ You know what, missing the chance to dine in at the Michelin one-star restaurant is really gutted. But luckily, a few weeks ago when I was visiting a Christmas Market on Yonge. I found that there is another branch just right across the street. I knew I wouldn't miss it this time. Instead of having the signature clam broth ramen, I decided to go for the premium wagyu ramen (tried my luck since it's limited quantity, and I'm the lucky guy ) I would say it's worth every penny. The ramen itself is excellent, maybe the best of all ramen I've had in Toronto so far! And the waygu, including the wagyu striploin, tendon as well as brisket. Well the portion was generous; and most importantly, wagyu beef was tender, flavorful and delicious! Nothing I can complain about. If you haven't tried it, this place is a must-go, trust me! read more

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Not impressed. We asked for Spicy Miso and Signature Clam Broth. Noodles were rather hard and plain, my clam broth was light which I however liked it, but comparing to Kington they are two levels below, although can't really point out anything else other than the failed noodles, they just weren't special. Food (quality, presentation) - 2/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA Ambience (interior, cleanness) - 4/5 Service - /35 Value - 4/5 read more

Konjiki Ramen - Signature Clam Broth Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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eh... the ramen is okay. you could definitely find better options within the GTA. the ambiance is casual and the service was nice read more

Konjiki Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

DROVE 30mins FOR DINE IN ONLY FOR THEM TO NOT TAKE MY ORDER. They didn't update their closing time making me and my son waste our time!

One of the best Ramen in Toronto Tried intense shoyu (left corner) Love the clam broth base read more

Konjiki Ramen - Intense Shoyu (left corner) Original Tonkotsu (right corner) - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you want to see the game, Overcooked, real life version, this is it. Obviously, this place is understaffed and running like a bunch of headless chickens. I guess the owner got a bit stingy with the hiring, or failed to bring in more staff. The store wasn't even busy, like 60% full, but that was enough to bring the store down to a halt. Everything just took forever, from ordering, to getting the food, and of course billing. Not to mention I didn't even get a glass of water! The lunch special (Don + udon) looked promising but couldn't order it due to long processing time (at least 25 min). Office workers who are in a hurry, you are out of luck. Hopefully the store can do something about it. read more

Had the shoyu signature ramen. It was fine, but I've had better. I went for the "supersize," but it didn't seem much different from my friend's regular serving. Maybe just more noodles? I was expecting more toppings. Service was ok, and the venue seemed a bit worn down compared to my usual ramen place a block or two away on Yonge. read more

My fav ramen place that has consistent quality and flavor. Have not been disappointed at all so far and my favourite is still the Mild Shio Signature Clam Broth Ramen. From the soup, to the noodles, to the ingredients, they are all yummy for me. I also like that you can get a super bowl/size if you're feeling more hungry that day haha. I've been here several times now and also ordered via uber eats too. Their service is consistent and has never been a let down. Average size in restaurant and seating but on weekend nights it can get busy so be weary. read more

On my most recent trip to Toronto, I brought my boyfriend to try out Konjiki Ramen . I've been a few times, but this time we ordered different dishes. Konjiki Ramen has been deemed as a Michelin star restaurant and I'm excited to tell you what items we got! The two ramen bowls we got were their Smokey Black Tonkotsu Ramen and Spicy Red Tonkotsu Ramen. The Smokey Black Tonkotsu Ramen had a pork bone soup base with sous-vide pork chashu, roasted garlic oil, smoked cherry tomatoes , smoked ground pork, vegetables, braised bamboo shoot, spring onion, leek and pancetta. Honestly this bowl was gorgeous . The roasted garlic oil coats different parts of the soup and you get so many different ingredients. The broth is creamy and flavourful. The noodles is perfectly cooked and overall this dish is amazing ! The Spicy Red Tonkotsu Ramen also has a pork bone soup base with sous-vide chashu, mixed spiced red chili oil, marinated pork, beans, beef , braised bamboo shoot, spring onion and leek. This broth has a massive kick of flavours and spice. The delicious red chilli is embedded in the soup and absorbed thoroughly in the noodles. The noodles have a perfect chew and this dish is honestly to die for. If you like spice, this is def down your alley! Last, but not least, is the Chicken Kaarage. This is marinated deep fried chicken served with spicy mustard sauce on the side. This was super fresh, the chicken was extremely tender and I adore how crispy it was too! Konjiki Ramen has outdone themselves yet again. Their ramen and appetizer were delicious. I truly enjoyed the pork bone broth used in the ramen dishes. You get a lot of food for what you're paying for. If you're looking for a delicious ramen spot, check out Konjiki Ramen! read more

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Came here Thursday night for dinner and was seated after a 30 minute wait. They have reduced seating now and have closed off the connecting icecream shop on weekdays to allow for more distanced seating. I ordered the vegetarian ramen and It was okay.. it's been hard to find a good vegetarian ramen since becoming a pescatarian and from what I've tried (sansotei, isshin, Hokkaido), I would say this ranks the lowest. I kept tasting a strong soy sauce flavour in what was supposed to be a soy milk based broth and it kind of threw me off. What was really appalling was actually the lack of measures taken for covid protection. The manager/ owner was walking around without a mask, taking orders, delivering food, and waiting tables. It made me feel really uncomfortable and I haven't seen any restaurants do that during covid times. If you don't respect protective measures in front of customers, I could only imagine what the kitchen staff are doing. I won't be returning due to the lack of safety measures I've witnessed and in terms of taste, I'd say it's mediocre. read more

Konjiki Ramen - Vegetarian ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I don't consider myself a huge fan of ramen so I only found it okay. It was a busy Sunday evening and there was a bit of a wait but it wasn't unbearable. They do ask that your party all be there before they seat you as the restaurant is small. Seeing how many people were waiting for a table once we finished eating we went to another eating establishment to continue our conversation and get dessert rather then stay there. I ordered the smoky black tonkotsu ramen and liked that I could actually taste the smokiness in the broth and tomatoes. It's a shame that the ramen did not come with an egg but it did seem like there were more ingredients than I normally see at other restaurants. A friend mentioned that if you're debating between adding an egg to your ramen or upsizing it's a better deal to get the egg. When upsizing it's most likely you'll get more ramen and nothing else. read more

Konjiki Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This ramen was amazing and well worth the trip. Service was quick and they were kind. I loved how simple the menu was and the broth of the ramen was just so creamy. I hope to get to come here again. It's the most perfect thing to eat when it's cold outside. It was also just a very chill place to be and not too noisy at all. read more

Konjiki Ramen - Spicy Red Ramen Super Size - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The ramen is just OK tbh. Not sure how it got a Michelin star. It's a bit pricey on the 20 dollar end. No tsukemen options which is my favourite. read more

Ok ramen by Japan standards the soup is too salty & oily. The ramen is chewy. Friendly staff.

I have been wanting to try this place for a long time, and finally got the opportunity! It was a freezing cold day - perfect weather for ramen. My sister-in-law and I walked in and were immediately greeted by a very friendly staff member - we were seated immediately and were brought hot water in a mug, presumably because of the cold weather, which was a very thoughtful gesture! I ordered the intense shoryu Ramen (chicken), which was extremely flavorful and absolutely delicious! My sister in law ordered the vegetable ramen which came in a potato cream broth with sweet potato as well as tofu pieces. She seemed to enjoy it but I on the other hand, did not - I found it a bit stale and lacking in flavor, but I also had just been chowing down on an intense ramen so, theres definitely no comparison. The staff were very knowledgeable and the place was very clean and the chicken ramen was fantastic! Overall 4/5 I'll definitely come back for more and I suggest you stop by...but maybe skip the veggie ramen read more

Konjiki Ramen - Intense shoryu (chicken) - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Finally got a chance to try this spot out! We came on a Saturday and only had to wait 10 minutes or so. It does seem like the lineup gets super hectic though as when we were eating, the line was out the door. Annoying because the people eating across from us at the community table finished their meals and paid before we even started eating and we actually left before them... super inconsiderate North yorkers... love that. Anyways the resto is medium sized with a big communal table. Also a bunch of little tables all around. We all ordered the signature shio clam broth ramen and waited probably 20 min before it came out - my friend said this was a bit slower than usual. They were very courteous and the service was excellent throughout. Now.... the ramen- DAMN! This shiiii is good. The clam broth is delicious, not oily at all and easily slurped/digested. The pork was soft and the noodles had a great texture. I even inhaled the bamboo shoots, which I usually do not go for at all. The soup though. Hnnnngg. It was so warm in my tummy and amazing. Let me tell you, I fully came into this expecting a stomach ache or to vomit, which happens almost 95% of the time when I eat ramen. Yeah my stomach is a weak pos. But this didn't happen with Konijiki! I left content and a little burpy but overall very happy. ^_^ 10/10 - definitely a must-go! read more

Konjiki Ramen - 10/10 - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you're studying their menu right now, look no further and order the signature clam broth ramen. This is what they're famous for and for the many ramen places on yonge st, you're not going to find another that serves clam broth. This is my personal opinion, but why not try something different today? My partner had gotten something else but my review will be this clam broth. Right off the bat when the ramen comes, mix everything with your chopsticks. What I found is that when everything is mixed, it tastes better and the garnishes are joined together with this yummy broth. The broth is rich but not overpowering, it carries a distinct flavour. I would not describe it as "fishy" but rather umami and savory. Overall the noodles were cooked well and flavours worked very well together. The pork slices though, I would say could use a bit more of a char. I just prefer my meat with a bit more colour. So I probably wouldn't recommend adding any extra chashu to bowl. read more

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I've gotten takeout here during lockdown a few times from the Richmond Hill location and even from the takeout itself the signature clam broth is soo flavourful. We specifically went to the North York location to get the lobster ramen but they were sold out - so we'll definitely come here again to get the lobster ramen. As an alternative I decided to go for the angus & wagyu ramen and the broth was delicious and flavourful! Pieces of wagyu and angus beef were very tender as well. read more

Konjiki Ramen - Angus wagyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Yup, definitely worth the hype. My boyfriend and I had the lobster and wagyu ramen. I definitely preferred the wagyu as the flavour was a lot more rich and traditional. If you're looking to try these specific bowls be mindful that they're limited quantity and could run out by the time you arrive, especially if you're visiting at night. We actually both intended to get wagyu but because there wasn't enough for two bowls, I opted for the lobster ramen. That one was really good as well and there was a lot of lobster meat, so it's worth the price. Service is quick & friendly (the guy was so apologetic about not having enough wagyu, lol) and it's pretty cool that they have a little bakery in the front part of the restaurant. Definitely will be back! read more

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