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    Kushi Tsuru

    4.3 (84 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Appetizers
    Miranda O.

    I came here because I had a craving for chicken katsu curry, usually I need to drive to Cupertino. It's yummy, I ordered the katsu chicken breast curry with ramen, I'm just happy to find a Japanese restaurant that offers ramen and curry. Kushi Tsuru is located at an outdoor mall on Main Street in Morgan Hill with other ethnic cuisines places here to try out. I'll have to come back again for their seasonal black garlic ramen. The place has nice appetizers, as well as other Japanese dishes. There's plenty of free parking at this mall. Try out this small but cute restaurant, it's a good spot to meet up with your friends or for a lunch date.

    Very cozy place for your Japanese food cravings
    Jen D.

    Even though this wasn't exactly what we were looking for, we decided to try their food and it didn't disappoint! We loved the flavor! We loved the serving size! The place was small but very clean, and organized even giving a calming vibes. Great and fast service! I hope to be able to come back here for more pork belly rice bowl and maybe try their ramen, the photo looks delish!

    Trina M.

    Delicious food and friendly service. It's quite small inside, but clean and cozy. Coming in for dinner on a Saturday night we thought it would be busy, but thankfully it was not. I had a small chicken karaage bowl with rice which was delicious. It came out nice and hot. The edamame was ok, seasoned enough with salt. Our ramen was yummy but wished the broth came out piping hot. Great place to try!

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    Anna D.

    I haven't had a good bowl of ramen in so long. I'm so happy I came across this location! Everything was fresh to order, and soooo tasty. Best ramen I've had in a very long time! I am definitely going to go back soon! What a gem! The inside is beautiful designed too. Very cozy and transports you to another world. Bravo! I recommend the cream soda, very tasty. Service was excellent and the lady was so kind.

    Hoei L.

    Small place with only a few tables neatly arranged where I didn't feel cramped. Service was fine, no complain. One person waitress on a Sunday afternoon, friendly, courteous. Food came out fast as we were the only one at that time. The place did get filled up by the time we left. Food flavor was good but with a couple of misses. The curry rice was more on the runny side, which I actually prefer instead of the more starchy thick curry ones. The curry sauce tasted really good with a little hint of peppery spice without over powering the curry flavor. I ordered the pork katsu add-on but got croquette instead. However, that croquette was excellent. Nice crunch on the outside, soft creamy sweet mashed potato on the inside. My gripe on this dish, 4 small chunks of beef. What's with these places that are just so stingy with the protein. Red (spicy) Hakata ramen was not bad. The soup was also on the lighter side, not the thick creamy pork bone flavor I expected for a Hakata style ramen. It was not bad, just not what I expected. Spice level was good to my preference. The noodles though was also too soft for my expectation of ramen noodles. Hakata ramen, AFAIK, do use straight thin noodles, but it should still have some chewy bounce, and I do prefer the chewy ones for a ramen bowl. Not sure if it was a fluke Price point was ok. I think a tiny bit on the high side considering the portion. Tipping practice was also ok, waitress was kind of busy taking care of other tables, so not one of those that stares you down while you decide what to do with Tips selection. Overall an ok place for a quick ramen fill whenever I am in the area, but not one that I would crave to go to.

    Red Hakata Ramen
    Elias F.

    Was craving ramen on a rainy day and decided to check out Kushi Tsuru. They did not disappoint! The dining room is spotless with a warm, inviting wood-accented aesthetic. Having just returned from Japan, I've been missing authentic ramen, and their red hakata ramen hit the spot. The spice was mild but flavorful, and my server, MJ, suggested adding extra spice next time. The broth was the true standout -- rich, balanced, and absolutely delicious. The noodles had a great texture, and the fresh corn added a nice touch. MJ also recommended the beef curry bowl, which I'm already eyeing for my next visit. The yuzu soda he suggested was refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal. Looking forward to my next lunch here! Thank you!

    Darien G.

    As part of our "experience a bunch of different Japanese restaurants before our Japan trip next month", we decided to check out this place. It's super tiny but the Ramen was surprisingly good. One of the better bowls of Ramen I've had in the South Bay. Pricing was not too bad too. I'd come back here again.

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    Thao V.

    Really small spot in a strip small, like other reviews they really need to advertise. Without yelp I wouldn't have found them. I love the sparkling drinks they have, my favorite was the yuzu flavored sparkling water. Karrage was crispy and the chicken was moist and well seasoned in side. As for the ramen we got both the red and white Hakata ramen as it is the only two choices for Ramen listed. The broth was both rich and yummy. As other yelper have mentioned the boiled eggs were not marinated, and I wish I had a choice of bigger noodles or spinach noodles. The chashu pork is my favorite, it was so flavorful and delicious. Service was quick, and pleasant. I love the wooden spoon thar accompanies the ramen bowels.

    Hakata White Ramen
    Vernon M.

    I was in the mood for ramen, but I didn't think Morgan Hill would have one. I was pleasantly surprised to find one in the old Nob Hill shopping center (no longer called that, but that is how far back I go . . . ) on the corner of Main and Hale. I ordered the Hakate White Ramen, which came in about five minutes after I ordered. The broth was rich with a taste of bacon (probably from the flavorful chashu). The noodles were plenty (I actually was content by the end of the meal - usually I need to order a second batch of noodles to get to that content stage), and the broth wonderfully tasty (one of the few ramen places where I wanted to drink the broth, but unfortunately, I was too full to continue!). I look forward to eating here again to try out their other offerings. Having a ramen place in Morgan Hill is special enough, but to have a good, solid ramen shop is an extra bonus!

    Rainier F.

    As a Morgan Hill local, we have needed an authentic Ramen spot in our area for a while now. I was happy to hear that a legit Ramen spot has finally opened in Morgan Hill. Welcome Kushi Tsuru! We went here for a Saturday dinner. Parking was easy and accessible. It's located in an older plaza but it's still a nice area. From the outside there are Japanese anime posters on the windows that is appealing and inviting. The restaurant is small inside. There are about 4-5 tables. We were seated immediately. I ordered the Red Hakata Ramen. The wifey ordered a Chicken Katsu Don. And our son ordered the kids Hakata White Ramen. The ramens were flavorful and appetizing. We all enjoyed our food very much. Service was friendly and accommodating. Overall our experience at Kushi Tsuru was fantastic. It's good to know we do not have to drive to San Jose for some authentic ramen. Since our son loves ramen, we will be back.

    Red Hakata Ramen
    Crystal M.

    Well... we were hoping this place can become a spot we can go to when we crave Japanese style ramen but we realized that we still need to drive to SJ for good noodles. The place is small but clean and cute. The noodles in my hubby's ramen was way too soggy, and the pork cutlet in my donburi was paper thin.

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    Chris V.

    Morgan Hill finally has Japanese ramen. Kushi Tsuru is a new spot serving curry, rice bowls, and ramen. Finding a modestly sized home near what's reportedly their original Morgan Hill restaurant at the corner of Dunne and Hale (CreAsian), they've been doing well enough on Yelp compared to their presumed SF location, and I was curious enough to stop by during this trip. We started with a shared app, the Takoyaki ($7.50). They did achieve the dancing bonito flake effect, which is a plus. The base takoyaki seems very uniform in shape and slightly mushy in dough, but the octopus in the center was fine. It will suffice if you're very hungry, as I was. After inquiring and being assured that the Red Hakata Ramen ($18.50) was not too spicy, I ordered it as my entree. It was actually 3-ish on a spicy scale of 10, so I was able to handle it. The base broth does have enough flavor that it could work without the spice, and it wasn't too salty judging by my lack of chugging water. The noodles were chewy enough, although they were served tightly bundled. The chashu was tender and tasty, albeit small. The corn is an odd choice for a Hakata style, being more suited to a Hokkaido style, but corn is a childhood favorite of mine so I didn't mind too much. Kushi Tsuru is surprisingly solid for a small town, although I'd rather drive up to San Jose for a ramen that's more complex and rich. The menu here is very simple so far, which makes me wonder if they plan to expand it to include full teishoku sets and more than two ramen bowls. Don't drive from out of town just to try it, but definitely check it out if you live locally.

    Red hakata ramen
    Lisa C.

    A much needed addition to Morgan Hill! I'm so grateful this authentic ramen restaurant opened up close to home. My husband and I stopped by on a Friday night and ordered the red hakata ramen. The broth, noodles, chashu, and toppings were all fantastic. It wasn't very spicy, but so rich in flavor. I can't wait to come back and try their curry and donburi. The restaurant itself is small, clean, and modern. Our server was kind and efficient. It doesn't surprise me that the family that owns Kushi Tsuru also owns CreAsian (my favorite local sushi spot). Come give this new place a try, you won't be disappointed :)

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