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    Kurobuta

    4.0 (378 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    K2. Pork Tender Loin Katsu
    Thu T.

    This place is known for ramen and katsu but both are NOT good at all! We ordered the classic tonkotsu ramen and it was tasteless. So many things that are wrong about this ramen. The noodles are not the traditional wheat ramen noodles, they're egg noodles like Chinese noodles. Chasu pork is very chewy. The egg is ajitama, not marinated egg but just a plain boiled egg. The broth is oddly white, super bland, and tastes like hot milk. Pork tender loin katsu is supposed to be juicy and crispy. It has the crispiness from the batter but the meat is very bland. The gravy has an odd flavor profile - the tartness and sweetness going two separate ways. Dressing on cabbage salad that comes with the katsu is tasteless thick liquid. The only good thing about this place is our friendly server.

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    LeeAnne W.

    We purchased food to go here and what a good choice we made in visiting this outstanding restaurant among hundreds of Asian restaurant choices in Carrollton! The service is top notch, warm and friendly! In fact, our waitress, skipped the tipping part of the transaction since our order was to go. I tipped anyway! We ordered the vegetable ramen and the beef yakiniku ramen and made them combination orders for a small amount more with added cheese katsu and chicken katsu with the most delicious sauces. Both ramens were outstanding and just what we needed in cold weather. The broth is really flavorful as well. This was my first try at cheese katsu and now I am definitely a fan! Absolutely remarkable food. The decor is cute and the atmosphere is very nice. I would definitely go back here for more of the delicious ramen and katsu and maybe try some other items! I highly recommend!

    R10. Beef Yakiniku Ramen
    Consuelo J.

    Met up with a coworker for dinner--great ramen and great service. we also split a bottle of soju and had a great time.

    Pork Loin Katsu
    Khoa N.

    Kurobuta is my goto place for Pork Loin Katsu. One, because it taste good. Two, because they package it nicely when you get it for takeout The salad might have too much mayo on it though... but I still ate it Everything just goes nicely together: the tonkatsu, the kimchi/pickled radish, the salad, and of course the rice. Their takoyaki is pretty good too.

    Pork R1. Tonkotsu Ramen

    I had the tonkotsu ramen - the pork was a little tough to bite through instead of the normal soft pork belly meant to be in tonkotsu but I did appreciate the char like taste it had like they grill it. The broth is very white like the reviews say but I don't think it was bland, it was smooth and just enough flavor to complement the rest of the ingredients. The noodles were also good and cooked just right I enjoyed that, but I was disappointed with the eggs. I ordered an extra eggs as I love a good ramen egg but these were not traditional ramen eggs rested in soy sauce it's just a normal soft boiled egg. I should have opted for no spinach as it was slightly over whelming but all in all it was a good hearty bowl of ramen. I also got a potato croquette as an appetizer and was very tasty. Service was relaxed quick and helpful

    R2. Tonkotsu Miso Ramen
    Justin M.

    I really enjoyed the hip hip Asian fives at this restaurant. The ramen was really good and flavorful. The staff is great and the overall dining experience was good. For genuine Japanese ramen I give this a thumbs up.

    Tiffany F.

    I came on a Saturday for lunch with friends, and to start off the flavors of the dishes are definitely there. I got the curry rice with chicken katsu and it was delicious! My friends got ramen and they also had no complaints. My reason for it not being a 5 star is due to the insanely slow service, which is at no fault of the server as he was doing his best apparently taking care of most if not all the tables. My friend had asked for sriracha and she never got it. We ran out of water but no one came to check up on us to even let us ask for more. I had to flag down someone for us to pay. Overall the food is good, however I think they could improve on their staffing in front of house. I did notice we were not at all the only ones waiting a long time for ordering food and getting any service.

    Stephanie K.

    It was a good experience. I went here years ago when it first opened but was underwhelmed. They've made lots of changes since then and am glad I tried it tonight. Cheese katsu- portions were huge and I was really stuffed. The cheese was so gooey and tasty! Chicken katsu was nice and crispy. I got a side of curry and I'm glad I did as I don't like their sweet sauce that came with it. The curry sauce is a bit sweet and mild. If possible, I would prefer if they could omit the sugar as I really don't like sweet. Spicy tonkotsu ramen- super tasty! I think I like this slightly better than the cheese katsu but it was salty. Still, I enjoyed the bowl I actually rate this place 3.5/5. What I hope to see them improve on is cleanliness as I see lots of crumbs when I sat at my seat. But other than that, great place to eat, good portion sizes and decent price. Will be back.

    Alondra C.

    As someone who's lived in Japan for 2.5 years, I always try to find spots to compare or to scratch that itch and fail miserably. I found this place a 2weeks ago and I've already been back twice. The curry here is amazing. They do it w ramen and rice. As someone who's had both, they're both delicious. I will be returning especially as it gets rainy and colder out!! The service is fast and attentive. The ambiance also gives that hole in the wall Japan vibe.

    Chicken katsu
    Mimi L.

    I came here for lunch because I was in the area. Kurobuta has been on my list for some time now. I understand why this place has received so many positive reviews, but I was not impressed with it. I ordered the chicken katsu. It took roughly 15 minutes for the food to come out, which wasn't too long of a wait. It came with a white dipping sauce, a cabbage salad with a mayo-based dressing, and a small bowl of rice. Chicken katsu is made of white meat. Despite being fried, the inside was still moist and juicy. The lack of seasoning and the unsatisfactory dipping sauce made it unpalatable. I prefer the traditional katsu sauce. The salad's dressing was also excessively sweet. The rice was cooked perfectly. The restaurant is small and intimate. I love how they have all the utensils and napkins in the drawers at the table, super convenient. Service was great. The server explained everything thoroughly. Overall verdict: it was a decent meal, but I probably won't be coming back. Good: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5

    Spicy tonkotsu ramen
    Niraja S.

    Service was fast, and everyone was socializing inside, making this a great spot to catch up with friends. However, I was hoping my spicy tonkotsu ramen would be spicier. I also was not the biggest fan of the chashu.

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    Tom S.

    Plenty of seating, loved that they gave us a water jug for us to refill our waters. Convenient utensils underneath the tables. Staff was fast serving us. The food was good. The pork cheese katsu was fun to have. I normally get the chicken or pork katsu so this was different for me. The sauce for the pork cheese katsu was just ok, I didn't really like it to much. The curry was a lot better and I dipped it in that most of the time.

    Shrimp Katsu Curry Rice
    Wén Dàn Ÿ.

    Food was amazing love how large the prawn fried shrimp was, rice was little undercooked, curry was amazing but if you can't tolerate spicy food don't get it. But I managed. Service was good and quick we did take out they help take our order. It was still hot by the time I got home. Ambiance peaceful. 8/10 great job oh fried crispy shrimp appreciate how they separated our sauces. I'd come back next time I'm in town

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    Is the food halal/kosher?

    No, it is not halal/kosher

    Do they accommodate egg and soy allergies?

    Not sure if they do, but km sure you can call them to find out.

    I have peanut, walnut and pecan allergies. Is it safe for me to eat here? Thank you!

    Probably not they probably use peanut in something. Or maybe I'm wrong..

    Do you have space to accommodate large parties or a private room?

    They don't have private room. They also do not accept reservation, you should avoid crowded hours to have enough seats for your group.

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    Ichibang Sushi & Izakaya

    3.1(11 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    We visited on a Thursday night and really enjoyed our time there. Everyone was accommodating. The…read morewait wasn't long at all, and the staff was extremely kind. The food was delicious - I especially loved the sashimi and the caramelized onion with meat. The place was clean, and I love that it's open late. The staff was a 5/5. From the owner to our server, everyone was so kind. They made us feel welcomed and ensured that we had what we needed and wanted. The food was delicious. I especially liked that the staff provided us with suggestions on how to order and recommendations based on what they love. It's a place where you can eat a variety of food. They also provide side dishes that taste amazing, like some Korean dishes, veggies, and meats. It's on my must-visit-again list. It's one of the few good places that are open late, so I really appreciate that!

    Excellent service by Nini and Heisun! You gotta ask for them if you want excellent service!…read more Quality of sushi and sashimi is outstanding as well! They have a pretty good deal on their sushi and I can't believe they give you extra complimentary rice when we ordered the budae jigae! It was full of toppings from sausages, rice cakes, noodles and tofu. I highly recommend the uni (Santa Barbara) as it's so fresh and creamy! The pictures don't do it justice!! It's excellent! Will be back!

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    Ichibang Sushi Izakaya & Karaoke Lounge | Address: 4060 State Hwy 121 Ste 100, Carrollton, TX 75010 | Contact: 214-731-6451

    Ichibang Sushi & Izakaya - Ichibang Sushi Izakaya & Karaoke Lounge | Address: 4060 State Hwy 121 Ste 100, Carrollton, TX 75010 | Contact: 214-731-6451

    Ichibang Sushi Izakaya & Karaoke Lounge | Address: 4060 State Hwy 121 Ste 100, Carrollton, TX 75010 | Contact: 214-731-6451

    Ichibang Sushi & Izakaya - Ichibang Sushi Izakaya & Karaoke Lounge | Address: 4060 State Hwy 121 Ste 100, Carrollton, TX 75010 | Contact: 214-731-6451

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    Ichibang Karaoke & Lounge

    Ichibang Karaoke & Lounge

    3.9(30 reviews)
    2.8 mi

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    The food here is amazing. It's definitely a higher level than your traditional Japanese spot. The…read moreportions are big enough to share, especially when it comes to the fried rice. Do not snooze on the oysters or the scallop with foie gras. Drink wise get the tokoyo dragon (if you like whiskey), tiger's flame (if your a fan of spicy & tequila) or the Japanese green tea shots (perfectly made). The ambience is perfect for special occasions, such as a birthday or a date. The coolest thing is that the second floor is a karaoke lounge that also has a full bar and has great energy so get rady to sing your heart out. The karaoke rental is separate from the restaurant so if you just want to sing your heart out without eating, you can. The music choices they play in the restaurant is also top tier and definitely brings on a a intimate party atmosphere. The only improvement I can offer is that their service is lacking from an organization standpoint. The servers can get a little confused and backed up with orders with a large group and a little intimidated with the loud table. However, the food makes up for the experience and overall it was a wonderful time. Looking forward to going back for date night. I'm excited to try their AYCE!!

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    4.3(524 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Kisses xoxoxoxo I love this place. My boyfriend said I was over exaggerating about this place but…read moreprofusely apologized after the first bite. I went the day before Thanksgiving and the japanese chef was a one man show. He was the only one running the establishment because everyone else had left to go to Japan for the holiday. He is so so so so nice. I don't go back to restaurants very often but this place has my heart. This time I got the spicy pork ramen (17), spicy garlic chicken ramen (18), and then got the spicy garlic pork ramen (19) togo. I will say it is a little bit salty, with the garlic ones being more salty than the non garlic ones. However the garlic ones do have more flavor. There's not that much meat/protein either just one piece of meat and an egg. The could be slightly better but it's still good. It also just has bamboo shoots but nothing else. A very simple bowl. Ambiance is nice, it feels upscale but also homey at the same time. They have an open kitchen concept which I like.

    I got Spicy garlic pork ramen. I liked the broth. It was tasty and not too heavy. The pork was…read moredelicious, but it was buried at the bottom of the bowl and had broken into smaller pieces. I had to dig for it. I know they probably put the meat at the bottom so it'll warm up with the broth, but I prefer it at the top. The egg was whole and cooked so it was a little runny inside, which I liked. I also liked the noodles. Unrelated to the food, I sat on the bench and there was a customer sitting on the bench beside me. She kept shifting around and causing the entire bench to move, which I didn't like.

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    Hanakin Japanese Restaurant & Bar

    Hanakin Japanese Restaurant & Bar

    4.5(204 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$$

    Excellent service, ambiance, and food!…read more The Chef's choice 5 piece sushi had tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and 2 others I had never heard of. The 2 others were the best ones. Sake toro and mendaiko cream udon were fantastic. I had no idea shrimp was in the pasta as we didn't see any. Chicken thigh yakitori was also very good. Very flavorful, but wished they would marinate it in the glaze that just gets brushed on. Salmon roll, tuna roll, and yaki gyoza were fine. Probably wouldn't order them again. Spicy tuna hand roll was good, but eat it quickly so the nori doesn't get soft and chewy. Unagi hand roll was fine, nothing special. Service was great, they quickly cleared empty dishes. My only con is the suggested gratuity at the bottom is calculated with tax included, meaning you're tipping on tax if you just check one. Hell would freeze over before I ever tipped on tax. That should be illegal.

    Food: 5/5 Service: 3/5…read more I came to Hanakin for a birthday dinner and ordered a variety of dishes including sashimi, creamy mentaiko udon, seafood udon, and tempura. The fish quality here is always super fresh, which is why I keep coming back. One of my favorites is the mentaiko udon as it is creamy and noodles are chewy. Service can be a bit slow during dinner hours. Our waitress forgot about our salad until the end, so we ended up not getting it. She also missed that we noted it was a birthday celebration and forgot the candle, so we had to remind her. That said, they gave us cheesecake on the house for the wait, which was a really nice gesture and appreciated. Overall, great food and fresh fish, just expect a slower pace during busy times

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