I always drive by this place and finally decided to give it a try. It wasn't too busy when we…read morewalked in, and the service was quick and friendly. The restaurant was also very clean inside. I didn't get a chance to try their ice cream this time, but it looked amazing and is definitely on my list for next visit. We started with the pork bao bun, and it was a 10/10. The bread-to-meat ratio was perfect, and the sauce was delicious. We also ordered the lollipop shrimp, which was very good. The sweet and sour sauce that comes with it was even better than the teriyaki sauce. For our main dishes, we got the chicken stir-fry ramen and the Niku Soba ramen. Both were 10/10. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. The broth in the Niku Soba was especially outstanding--probably one of the best ramen broths I've had. The pricing was reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. Overall, a great experience, and we'll definitely be back.

I was looking for a ramen that didn't have pork in it and I thought my options were slim, but the…read morewaitress said that I could just swap the broth and remove the pork. She was super helpful. I ordered the beef ramen and swapped the broth. It was flavorful and delicious. Not too salty, not too sweet. I felt like this was balanced. I couldn't resist and had to get the matcha mixed soft serve. It was perfect for the hot day. I definitely would come back and try a different ramen and ice cream.

I've been reminiscing on my trip to Japan a lot ever since I came back, so I decided on getting…read moresome Japanese food to hopefully satisfy me. The interior looked and felt so warm with the carefully decorated art made by customers and the staff were welcoming. The dishes cane out timely with good portions and tasted fresh and well-cooked. I enjoyed talking to the staff, as they were so sweet and funny, and overall I had a great experience. - *Baked Salmon Nigiri *Tamago Nigiri *Spicy Ahi (Tuna) & Shrimp Tempura *Tonkatsu *Chocolate Mochi Icecream

Tucked-away little Japanese spot that really surprised me. The chirashi bowl was fresh with thick…read morecuts of fish, the tonkatsu ramen had a rich, savory broth, and the udon noodles were perfectly chewy. Overall, it's miles better than the chain ramen places popping up all over the suburbs. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! 'Til next time, cheers!

This place has the best ramen in the area.I always go to ramen places in Chicago, but haven't found…read moreanything better closer to where I live in Joliet/Plainfield area. I get the spicy miso garlic. Please note that when they say spicy, they mean it. I love spicy, but in the future I'd ask for less spice. I also ordered a bubble tea and that was yummy as well.

It was a hot day so I had to stop and get me some Boba with Tapioca!…read more The cafe has an open concept with lots of space to eat and enjoy with family and friends! The customer service was so fast - I got my boba in less than 45 seconds!! Definitely recommend this spot for Boba!!

Pleasantly surprised by Umaka, (Coming from someone picky about broth) they serve Japanese and…read moreChinese dishes. Everything had a substantial depth of flavor. I ordered their teriyaki skewers, agedashi tofu, and tan tan ramen. Sibling ordered the beef noodle soup. Ambiance is cozy, extremely large booths for family style seating or with friend groups. Tan Tan Ramen: Large portion, quite spicy for someone that can handle very mild spice (so ask for less if they can do it). Flavor is superb, something I'd definitely order again. Came with ground pork, bean sprout, veggies, and half a boiled egg. Teriyaki skewer: Not your traditional Japanese teriyaki flavor, however equally delicious. Tender chicken pieces glazed and seasoned. Agedashi tofu: Gave lots of pieces, I wanna say 8 or 6 pieces. Crunchy exterior, powdered with shichimi togarashi chili powder. Comes with agedashi sauce which is authentic to its flavor. (Very surprised because I've come across lots of restaurants that mess this up). Overall a positive experience, good food and ambiance. Have yet to try their Japanese menu items like tonkatsu ramen, but all my recs above are a safe bet!

Becoming one of my regular since they started introducing rice noodles In addition of the Raman…read morenoodles choices. Raman noodles are decent too but there are other choices of Raman place. The rice noodles with Hunan style are unique at our suburban areas. Another choice to make to the China town in the City. We have tried almost all flavored rice noodles soup. My favorites are Xiao chao Xiang and spicy ribs. Xiao chao Xiang can pair up with rice as well. Both delicious. Services are always quick and friendly. They have only 6 tables and a few bar seats. Very cozy in place to enjoy the meal.

Kitakata Ramen was so good that I ended up eating there four more times during my one-week stay…read more That's probably the highest compliment I can give any restaurant. The standout for me was their Jiro-style ramen. It was every bit as good as some of the bowls I've had in Osaka--rich, satisfying, and packed with flavor. As someone who has spent plenty of time eating ramen in Japan, that's not praise I hand out lightly. What impressed me most was the consistency. Every dish I tried was on point, and every visit left me looking forward to the next one. Whether you're a ramen enthusiast or just looking for a great meal, Kitakata delivers. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

The fried chicken appetizer was really great! One of the best that I've had in the Chicagoland area…read more(5/5) The yuzu soda was also very refreshing and the perfect complement to the chicken. However, I would say that the ramen (broth and toppings) (3.5/5) was good but not the best that I've had in Chicago.

Delicious and fresh sushi! It is a very small restaurant so expect a long wait for peak dinner…read moretime. I have also ordered take out and the sushi is just as fresh as when it is served in the restaurant. Overall pricey, but worth it!

Note to self: be prepared to wait at least 30 minutes for your food to come out…read more We saw they opened at 1 pm on Saturdays. We arrived at 1:05 and the restaurant was already packed! We were the 2nd to last table to get our order in with the opening rush. However, the annoying Naperville pre-teens next to us got theirs first. Their parents were seated at the bar due to lack of space and both parties kept getting up and down. The quality of the sushi saved their score. The sushi was amazing. The specialty rolls were fun and flavorful. My recommendation would be get there right when they open, or come back around 2 pm when the first group of diners is complete.

On a very cold Sunday, we came in for ramen. My daughter got the shoyu ramen with park and the…read moreother got the shrimp tempura bento. Our orders were fresh and only took a few minutes after we ordered. The broth from the shoyu ramen was very flavorful and the crunch on the tempura was perfect. Both kids inhaled their food and were satisfied. Definitely would order here again!

This is one of the restaurants in the H Mart food court. With a variety of Japanese dishes, it's a…read moresolid choice. Loved their Chicken Teriyaki and poke bowl.

The food here was unique and tasty. Having smaller portions for the appetizers made it easier for…read moreme to try different ones from the menu. The restaurant itself isn't fancy and lacks décor. Tasty Tofu $6.25 - Crispy on the outside and silky on the inside. I would order these again. Crab Rangoon (4) $5.50 - Small but delicious. Pan-fried Chicken Dumpling (6) $6.95 - Tiny delicious dumplings. Sichuan Style Diced Beef over rice $16.25 - The beef were lean, tender and full of flavor! Shrimp fried rice $14.95 - Flavorful fried rice. Kung Pao chicken - $18 - This didn't taste like your normal kung pao. The chicken was breaded, deep fried and covered in a sweet sauce. It looked more like a sweet and sour dish and there was no spiciness. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2025

I do not know what happen to this restaurant I took my other son because he loves Chinese food and…read moreI order the lamb soup again but with different noodles. He order the beef and rice with broccoli and the meat was COLD and very hard the chew. The only thing that he liked was the rice which was hot. He love the beef won tons because of the spicy chile. It was so upset that the soup had no flavor I put so much salt and also a pack of soy sauce which I never put soy sauce on anything I even Added the chile it look Like the cook took a bucket full of dirty wash water and served it to me the noodle had no flavor. The server was always on her phone. I asked her so many times to removed the dirty plates from the table and she completely ignored us. The ambiance was empty just a few orders to go. I feel SAD that I took an hour drive to be so disappointed at the horrible tasting food and also the bad service