Maru Ramen

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2 years ago

Been to this place twice because the ramen here is so delicious. Definitely one of the best in DFW. Wish I had a picture, but I was so hungry to remember to take one. Staff is also friendly and decor is simple and clean. read more

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Jenny T.

2 years ago

Staff are friendly, good portions. Food comes out quickly. Takoyaki is awesome. The pork buns are good and free with check-in. Love it. read more

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Nirmal F.

3 years ago

I have been to this location on multiple occasions at different time periods. Every time I come there is consistency and quality without fail. I appreciate this location and the service provided. Great lunch and dinner spot if you're in the area read more

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Lyndsey H.

11 months ago

First time customer but will definitely be coming back. Both appetizers we ordered and ramen were delicious! Service was great as well!

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Ashley L.

7 months ago

fantastic gyoza, pork buns and ramen! will definitely be back! very quick service, too.

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Victoria P.

4 years ago

This ramen place was okay and I might visit again if I was in the area, but I wouldn't drive again for this ramen. The atmosphere is nice if you don't mind bench seating. They had some tables with chairs but also several picnic style wood tables. It is very minimalist and evokes a feeling of nature. I like it, but if you're looking for something comfy then this isn't the place. Overall, the atmosphere was simple and nice. The food wasn't bad by any means, but it wasn't really that good either. The broth lacked any depth of flavor. I've lived in Japan for 6 years and am somewhat of a ramen seeker since I've been back to the states and this ramen really falls short compared to others. I did like that the menu clearly lists all the toppings in case you want to remove something you dislike. If you order a drink it is in a can and served with an ice glass--so no refills. I am fine with this, but for people used to fountain drinks and refills they might not like it. Overall, I'm glad I tried it but the lack of flavor and depth of the broths makes it highly unlikely I would return. read more

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Simran H.

2 years ago

Best pork buns ever!! You'll need to come here. Have been here for years. Yummy yummy in my tummy read more

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Sally R.

1 year ago

The service is amazing! Always a pleasant experience! Highly recommend! Troy is very knowledgeable about the menu and very helpful with finding what I like! read more

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Tim K.

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3 years ago

Had a great lunch! Loved the atmosphere and very clean. The service was quick. Stopped with my son on a guys day out. read more

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Marie G.

2 years ago

Spicy Tonkatsu was underwhelming. 3 slivers of pork, mostly fat, and 1 boiled egg was a tiny amount easily buried around a pound of ramen. I'll have to keep looking for a good Ramen spot next time I'm in Richardson! read more

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Luz Anahi O.

1 year ago

i've been coming to this place for years, Best ramen and pork buns in town!!! I love this place

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Krishna T.

2 years ago

My wife and I visited on Thurs evening for dinner. It was our first time, service was very friendly. We ordered spicy tonkatsu ramen (MUST try!), black tonkatsu, chicken karaage & chicken gyoza. My wife ordered the milk tea which wasn't too sweet, but very good! All the food came out quickly. A medium sized space with 15+ large tables. Will definitely be back! read more

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Louie L.

3 years ago

Good noodles & Broth, nice decor, very comfortable, The wait staff was very friendly, responsive and attentive. read more

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Patrick H.

2 years ago

I've been here several times and have always loved it. I haven't strayed too much from my usual order because I like it so much and don't get down in that area very often, but I swear by their Spicy Black Tonkotsu Ramen with Hakata noodles. Service is friendly and the food comes out quickly. I have noticed that some times are better to go than others. It's not a very big place, so it fills up fast. Got there this last Thursday at 12:30pm and it was packed. I had to wait a few minutes for a table to open up and be cleaned, but it wasn't bad. By the time I finished eating, it was almost empty. I can see how it would stay busy on weekends. read more

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Amber V.

2 years ago

I thoroughly enjoyed my spicy ramen. Service was great. The restaurant is quiet and clean with attentive service. read more

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Victoria D.

3 years ago

I'm from California and Maru Ramen is my go-to ramen place in the Dallas area. The prices are good and the quality is great their pork bun sauce is yummy definitely try it when you come here! read more

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Grace Y.

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What a great restaurant experience! We came about an hour before closing so they weren't too busy. Our server was very attentive and recommended many of the menu items that we ordered. The Chicken Karage was nicely fried and sauced, although I wish we got more chicken. The Tonkatsu Ramen was a nice portion size and the broth was good. Overall, the vibes and aesthetic of the restaurant and its offerings were great--- definitely would come back! read more

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Michelle T.

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2 years ago

We had the spicy tonkotsu ramen, vegetarian ramen and pork buns here for my best friend's birthday. It was her first time and she absolutely loved it. Would recommend. read more

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David A.

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Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen- delicious! My favorite Ramen anywhere. Add Moonstone Plum Sake and enjoy.

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S K.

3 years ago

The pork buns are very tasty. The texture and flavor are a nice balance. I ordered the mango frappe. It was good and not too sweet. The iced beverage hit the spot on a 101 degree day. read more

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Gabryelle C.

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3 years ago

Can't recommend this place highly enough. Such a cozy atmosphere and the ramen was great! Great customer service. Will be coming back read more

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Ed S.

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3 years ago

It has been ages since I ate here. I was close by and stopped in last night. Still the same, wonderful atmosphere and polite staffing. Our waitress was awesome and prompt with everything from appetizers to ramen. The ramen is always amazing with your option to add additional toppings. I don't remember the iced milk tea but it is has been awhile. If you love milk tea, this is an item to order. It is very unique with a frothy top and tea underneath making it great with your ramen meal. They offered me free pork buns appetizers if we wrote a review. The pork buns were wonderful as well. I love this place and if you have not tried this place, please do, you are missing out. Ask them on the free pork buns for a review and see if it is still in effect. read more

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Angelica A.

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3 years ago

I really Like coming here. They have Nice staff, fast service with a clean environment. Fried dumplings where delicious. read more

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Paul A.

2 years ago

The place is very nice and calm. The people here are very nice and friendly. And the food tastes amazing. We had takoyaki, pork buns, and the creamy miso ramen, definitely recommend. read more

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John A.

3 years ago

The portions are big and for the most part the food tastes good. The pork that's included with some of the noodle dishes is basically a slice of fat with a very small sliver of meat attached to it. Not worth trying to remove it from the fat to eat. The eggs were soft boiled and difficult to pick up with the chopsticks provided. The staff were attentive and professional. Although the restaurant was busy, it wasn't overflowing, but they were having trouble keeping clean dishes. Stating , "The dishwasher was overwhelmed." The wooden spoons also provided are clumsy and not very practical as a utensil. Better for stirring while cooking. I wasn't convinced that I should become a regular patron. read more

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Lauren H.

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3 years ago

Wonderful wait staff and probably the best ramen in DFW!Creamy Miso RamenSapporo NoodlesTonkotsu Ramen read more

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Jessica L.

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Super cute place and food was delicious. My friends introduced me to this place and shocked I haven't been till she took me. I definitely recommend but as usual, you have to try it for yourself. We ordered the shoyu and miso ramen and subbed the chasu for chicken tonkatsu. I will be back whenever I'm nearby. Also, the area or complex is super cute. Its like an Asia Town. Till then, let's eat! read more

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Yen P.

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Loved the beautiful interior and ambience of the place. I tried the tonkotsu ramen and takoyaki and both were good. Service was wonderful. Located in the Richardson Chinatown plaza. read more

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Robin W.

2 years ago

The food selection is great! The service is on par as well. The servers were helpful in the selections and letting us know about any promotions. The place is super cute and the benches are pretty comfy. The pork buns were super yummy and the ramen was delish! read more

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Gabbie W.

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3 years ago

The food is always so good here! One of my fave ramen spots in DFW. Service is great, very attentive and friendly. The ambiance is very chill, and intimate. Great for a date or smaller parties. read more

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Aminah M.

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I've heard great things about this spot and they didn't disappoint. The tonkotsu broth was yummy and worth the trip. We will definitely be back. My favorite was actually the chicken karaage. The sauce was just lovely and made it melt in your mouth. Highly recommend read more

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Yani C.

4 years ago

Great service and great food. The pork buns are delicious. We love to come as a family and enjoy ramen even on the hot days read more

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Temina C.

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I really wanted ramen on a cold fall evening and I spotted this place. Mind you it's close to 85 degrees bakery which is my favorite bakery so my friend and I thought we would stop by. It is a very small restaurant. Maximum occupancy is 33 people. It took 7 or so minutes to get seated because all the seats were taken which wasnt a big deal. The greeter was so nice as well and very courteous. I ordered the creamy miso ramen and my friend ordered the vegetarian ramen. I got a side of 2 shrimp tempura and diced onion which was incredibly expensive for the portion they give you. The tempura was so small I was shocked it was $3. The miso ramen was extremely bitter which was so odd. It lacked the bold broth flavor which was so disappointing to me. Also I gave this place 3 stars because for the quality of the food it's way overpriced. Everything else was great but the creamy miso ramen was so bitter I couldn't enjoy it. Also the menu only has a few options and it's either pork or shrimp for protein. If I come back I wouldn't get ramen but try another dish from their menu. read more

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David R.

3 years ago

Considering that ramen is a very good dish but easy to mess up, this ramen joint excels with a variety of tasty noodle options and priced fairly. A simple yet authentic environment to enjoy a tasty meal. Highly recommend trying this place. read more

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Katie K.

3 years ago

Really great food and amazing service. We also got the Pork Buns and they were delicious. We walked in on a Saturday night and they were full but we were quickly seated. A perfect spot for a casual date night. read more

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Marisa R.

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Has the pork buns and edamame! Both were excellent with and the pork buns had a lot of flavor. The music choice was great, very relaxing - throughly enjoyed our whole dining experience! read more

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Claire L.

3 years ago

My boyfriend and I ate here today. He ordered the black garlic ramen, and I had the creamy miso ramen. For apps, we got the karaage and chasu baos. The only decent thing is the karaage. The ramen bowls both tasted like they were made by someone who just started learning how to make ramen. It's amateur work. There is not much umami or depth in the broth. And the ratio of noodles to soup is 70:30. Too much noodle. The chasu baos... Two little pieces of pork on wilty lettuce shreds inside the baos. A good bao always has a pickled element to it (pickled carrots, radishes, etc) to balance out the meaty chasu, but these did not. They were drowned in hoison. Our meal lacked a lot. I'm pretty sad to have signed away $55 :( 2/10 do not recommend. I only did 2 stars bc they were nice. read more

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Diane P.

3 years ago

The ambiance is of a modern Japanese classroom, light lighting, calm mellow music so you can still enjoy your conversation! Servers are always around making sure everyone is accompanied, which made the service easy whenever we need something! The food makes us feel warm! It's fresh and fast! For anime fans, the ramen does indeed look like one out of Naruto! I'd definitely come again! ^^ read more

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To start off we were really hungry and i was craving ramen really bad. We have driven by this place multiple times wanting to try it! Finally we've gotten the chance and it was an average ramen place. I got the black garlic tonkatsu which was good! not as garlicky as i wished it was. I liked how you had the option to pick what kind of noodles you can have cause i normally like thin ones. My boyfriend got the spicy tonkatsu and he just wish there was more flavor in the broth but he did say as he kept eating the broth got a little better haha. Takoyaki was average and the chicken katsu i ended up putting in my ramen which was pretty yums! I think if you were in the neighborhood and wanted a quick bite to eat this would be a good spot. read more

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400 N Greenville Ave
Ste 26
Richardson, TX 75081
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(972) 792-8888
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Hours

What time does Maru Ramen open?

Maru Ramen opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Maru Ramen opens at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Maru Ramen close?

Maru Ramen closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Maru Ramen closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Maru Ramen take Bitcoin?

No, Maru Ramen does not take Bitcoin.

Does Maru Ramen take credit cards?

Yes, Maru Ramen takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Maru Ramen have catering options?

No, Maru Ramen does not have catering options.

Does Maru Ramen have a happy hour?

No, Maru Ramen does not have a happy hour.

Does Maru Ramen serve alcohol?

Yes, Maru Ramen serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Maru Ramen allow dogs?

No, Maru Ramen does not allow dogs.

Does Maru Ramen have TVs?

No, Maru Ramen does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Maru Ramen have bike parking?

No, Maru Ramen does not have bike parking.

Does Maru Ramen have outdoor seating?

Yes, Maru Ramen has outdoor seating options.

Does Maru Ramen have parking?

Yes, Maru Ramen has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Maru Ramen wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Maru Ramen is wheelchair accessible.

Does Maru Ramen have free WiFi?

Yes, Maru Ramen has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

A restaurant that redefines the traditional Asian noodle house

History

Established in 2015.

Formerly Old Taro Restaurant, Maru Ramen is a bold new interpretation of the Asian noodle house. With a complete interior redesign and updated cuisine, Maru Ramen aims to be the best Ramen spot in the city.

Meet the Business Owner: Nicole W.

Nicole works hard to bring the best in Asian cuisine to your table

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Are u taking reservations today?

I think you can call them.

Any kids meals/specials?

Don't recall seeing a kids menu or specials. But perhaps they have lunch time specials during the week.

I see vegetarian options, but is there vegan options?

They have one vegetarian option, with a vegetarian broth as well.

Is there gluten-free options?

Not really

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Moriya Shokudo

4.6(194 reviews)

2.8 mi•North Dallas

Dropped by with some friends when an event ended nearby and was pleasantly surprised. I've had…read moreplenty of Americanized ramen and been to Japan myself and this place impressed me more than expected. I got the Tonkotsu mild and it wasn't spicy at all to my delight. It had spinach, which wasn't traditional, but I enjoyed it all the same. The chashu was good (my only complaint is that I was having trouble biting it off!), the broth was rich, and the noodles had good texture. Plus it was slightly cheaper than other ramen in the area! The vibe was cute, mildly traditional ramen shop with Ghibli movies playing and smelling great. I'd say the service was a little slow and inattentive as my only complaint. I'll for sure be bringing others back!

Great dishes as usual! Added a tiny bit of salt to get ramen to be rich and more flavorful~!…read more Service was okay, wish it was like Japan where you order and grab a seat. Only time we saw waiter was ordering, dropping off food/water, and the check. Still, some of the best ramen

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Oni Ramen

3.7(191 reviews)

3.6 mi

A coworker and I came here for lunch and we both ordered the Reaper Ramen. This is easily our…read morefavorite ramen spot so far. Other places tend to serve thin slices of pork belly, but Oni Ramen gives you nice, chunky cuts that really stand out. My coworker even added extra pork belly. We both ordered it at the hot level and it was awesome--definitely did not disappoint once again. The young lady who served us was friendly, attentive, and great to deal with. We love this place and will definitely be back.

Didn't really enjoy my experience at Oni in Richardson, unfortunately…read more There is a kiosk to order your food and they bring it out to you once it's ready. There were only like 2-4 other people dining at the restaurant at the time we visited, so it wasn't more than a 5-10 minute wait. When my ramen came, I noticed dried up food on the outside of my bowl, and the ramen (Oni Reaper) was not my favorite. The broth almost tasted cheesy. I also tried the broth of the rich tonkotsu (not pictured) and it lacked flavor. I'll probably give the deep Ellum location a try... eventually.

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Yoshi Shabu Shabu

4.4(1.6k reviews)

1.6 mi

First time trying Shabu Shabu and we are sold! Not only was the food fire but the service was A1…read more (Shout out to Brenda who did a live demo and walked us through step by step!). We ended up choosing the following: -Shrimp Tempura (3/5): standard tempura but a little heavier than I'm use to. -Fries (5/5): seasoned well and crispy! -Soup Base: Sukiyaki (sweet & sour) and Tonkatsu (creamy pork broth). Our fav was the Sukiyaki. -Meats: A5 Wagyu, Wagyu Toro, Pork Belly, green mussels and Salmon Rose. Fav- Wagyu Toro. -Noodles: Ramen (thin) A casual vibe to the Resturant but still nice. Went during a slower time so it was perfect. Will definitely return!

I've been coming here on and off for 10 years. It's delicious. Very friendly staff and great…read morequality food :)

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Mr Max

3.9(49 reviews)

2.4 mi•North Dallas

Finally got to try Mr Max after living here for almost 6 years. I was never able to get into the…read moreIrving location as it was just too busy. The stars were aligned correctly and I was able to come to the Richardson location right when it opened. As someone that's a huge fan of Izakaya's - Mr Max did leave a little bit to be desired. Food quality was great, don't get me wrong - however I feel like for the cost, the portions are a little bit on the small side. The menu is also a little limited - this location has been open a while already so I assume they aren't going to expand the menu beyond whatever is already on there. I guess I've just been spoiled with other Izakaya's having pages upon pages of things to choose from. The dining area is quite nice, though I heard the og Irving location has tatami style seating - which this one does not. Not a deal breaker for me. Staff was nice and restaurant was clean, just wish their portion sizes were at least a little more "Texas" sized for the price. Other diners I went with said the noodles are better at the Irving location but I can't speak to that as I've never been there. All in all still a nice dining experience.

Love the new location of Mr Max - since they opened last year we've been at least 5 times and IMO…read morethe quality is as good as the original location in Irving (which also happens to be our favorite Japanese spot in the metroplex). The ambience is definitely less classic izakaya style (no taking your shoes off or sitting at the bar watching the chefs work in the kitchen), but all of our favorite dishes that we've tried at the Richardson location have been spot on. We like to do shareable small plates style, even for the "bigger" entrees like ramen and the house curry, and we're always stuffed at the end of our meal. Service is pretty good and personally I love that this location is much closer to where we live and usually also much less busy than the OG location; better for us to walk in whenever we want :) Can't wait to return soon!

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Akaya Sushi, Izakaya & Ramen

4.0(204 reviews)

2.8 mi•North Dallas

We ordered food for to go. Packaging was nice…read more Godzilla roll was delish , even the next day it was still crispy. It was rolled then deep fried. The food was really fresh, you could tell the cooks passion from the food taste. Unagi don - eel over rice. It was good, then again I don't know how anyone can botch this dish. It was tender, good quantity of eel, they didn't skimp on the eel. Miso soup was ok , not watered down. Some places actually water down their soup, not this restaurant. Please come and support this local business

My friend and I went in during a weekday lunch. There were only a couple other guests aside from…read moreus, but service was still slow. That being said, the sushi was pretty decent! There is a generous amount of fish and less rice, which is what I prefer. The cuts of fish are also generously sized for the nigiris. The seafood was pretty fresh and good for the price. Overall, not my favorite sushi I've ever had, but I still enjoyed my meal.

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Yatai Ramen Izakaya

3.8(453 reviews)

5.7 mi

We visited on a Monday evening with a party of 6. We called ahead and were told a table would be…read moreready, but when we arrived, the server still had to push tables together for us. The restaurant wasn't busy at the time, so it was no big deal, but worth noting. The service was actually the highlight of the night, and earned this review one additional star simply because of the effort involved. Else it would be a 3 star review. There was only one server running the entire front of house while the restaurant got progressively busier, and only two chefs in the kitchen. Despite being swamped, the server worked her tail off. She didn't mess up a single order for our large group and kept things moving. I greatly appreciated her hard work. Appetizers (5/5): The wait for food was noticeable due to the staffing, but the appetizers were worth it. We ordered the Edamame, Yatai Gyoza, Agedashi Tofu, and Takoyaki, and all of them were delicious. Entrees (3/5): Unfortunately, the main courses were a bit basic compared to the starters. The Tonkotsu Ramen was strictly average; I've definitely had better broth and noodles elsewhere. If you are looking for the top-tier quality izakaya, Mr. Max Izakaya in Irving is hands down better option. However, you have to wait an hour for a table there.

Yatai is part of a large plaza filled with other restaurants, hot pots, grocers, and a Tai Kwondo…read moredojo. We had scouted it out online, looking for a ramen place near where we were staying in Plano. Unassuming on the front, the inside is an amazing atmosphere with a vibe straight from a Shinjuku street stall. The wait staff was polite, and very nice. The chef was working away inside the replica street stall. The food arrived quickly, and was delicious! So much flavor! Everything new was somehow even better than the dish we tried before it. So good, so tasty! If we come back for another visit, Yatai is now on our list of restaurants to eat at again!

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Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

We finally got to check out Loro for family dinner and absolutely loved it! This restaurant is the…read moreperfect mix of Asian and smokehouse flavors! As soon as we sat down we ordered a round of drinks (my lychee martini was DELICOUS) and a Chicken Karaage. Unfortunately, we quickly noticed that there was a hair in the chicken. We let our waitress know and they were quick to replace the dish for us, no questions asked! The flavor of the karaage was delicious so definitely glad they were quick to fix this issue. One of the people dining with us has a serious fish allergy and the restaurant staff was super accommodating and found something that he could have off the menu. They went so far as to remove the glaze from the brisket since it included fish sauce. Overall the food and the drinks were delicious and the staff was great! We will definitely be back to try more of the menu and enjoy their outside dining area when the weather is nice!

Maybe I came on the wrong day, or maybe the grease needed to be changed, but overall the experience…read morewas disappointing. I ordered the Thai wings, and when they arrived, I immediately noticed an unpleasant smell. I took one bite and sent them back. They had no real flavor, and the smell made them hard to eat. I then got the crispy chicken sandwich. It was somewhat salty, but it also tasted like it had been fried in old grease, which left a bad taste in my mouth. My wife ordered the fried ribs. After asking for some sauce to go with them, they actually ended up being the best thing we ordered. Even so, the lingering aftertaste still reminded us of old grease. The drinks were decent, but overall this is not a place I would come back to or try again.

Crispy smoked chicken sandwich

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Brisket Sandwich

Ramen Belly

4.6(18 reviews)

4.8 mi

Spacious & airy interior; back area can host big parties & patio seating available…read more Appetizers - summer salmon salad (good tongue twister) & karaage with choices of dipping sauce & either kale or taro chips with parmesan. The karaage really didn't need any sauce, tasted fine by itself. The taro chips were quite addictive, good for scooping the salad. Miso ramen broth was not too creamy; pork belly was a little bit on the leaner side. Abura ramen (brothless) is a nice option during hot weather - ginger garlic sauce gave the noodles good flavor since it's broth-less & the noodles weren't drenched; the tonkatsu had a nice crisp. Other sauce & protein options available as well. Will try other menu items next time!

Visited Ramen Belly a while back during their soft opening and the overall experience was decent --…read morefood was good for the most part, and the staff were attentive throughout. Upon entering the restaurant, we were led to a kiosk to place our order before sitting down at a table. We ordered the potstickers, abura ramen (brothless), and ramen in a blanket (ramen sandwiched between two tonkatsus), plus they gave us an order of the short ribs on the house! To start, the potstickers were very good and I liked that the filling was braised pork as opposed to the traditional ground pork, but the short ribs were on the tougher side. Moving onto the ramens, I really enjoyed my abura ramen; the flavors were great and the house pickles were a refreshing touch! However, while the ramen in a blanket is a unique take, we wish there was some sort of dipping sauce on the side because the tonkatsus were a bit bland otherwise.

Short ribs

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Potstickers

Sushi Yokohama

4.3(790 reviews)

5.4 mi•North Dallas

Great lunch special and really great home made style sushi for a great price!…read more We will definitely be coming back!!

What an excellent find food was amazing nice clean fresh sushi service was awesome kind very…read morerespectful and knowledgeable about the menu I will definitely come here again. Fried rice was amazing the few sushi rolls we've ordered the phenomenal the shrimp emperor was nice and light and too heavily battered. Don't forget about their ice cream sandwiches well done a nice touch at the end

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Nora Asian Fresh

3.8(41 reviews)

1.7 mi

My family has ordered many things from this place. I am greedy and wish the portion was bigger, but…read moreit also means that the food was really tasty. Pot Stickers Beef Broccoli Orange Chicken Teriyaki Chicken Egg Rolls Fried Rice - Beef/Chicken

Jerry: This place looks sketch. Jeanne: Some of the best…read morefood are in hole in the walls. Located in Richardson on the NE corner of E Arapaho and N Plano Rd, this location of Nora Asian Fresh is nestled between Best Donuts and a Nails & Spa. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, this franchise has 15 locations in Arizona and 3 in Texas (Richardson, Plano, Austin). I'm not sure how long this location has been opened, but the very small shoppe corner that they're in appears to dated and doesn't scream "come have dine here". But as the old adage goes, looks can be deceiving. The dining area is simple yet inviting with the unique wood like vertical panels filling the entire far wall. There are no booths, just table and chair throughout. You place your order at the counter using the large digital menu on the wall. After placing your order you can help yourself to their drink station then pick your table. They will soon bring your meals to your table. As noted in their name, Nora Asian Fresh prides themselves on making everything fresh daily. I saw the young lady who was taking orders in the back making dumplings when I went to ask for take out containers. Their menu provides a nice mix of "fusion" dishes which really just means they have a little bit of everything. Their appetizer menu includes such items as eggrolls, edamame, dumplings, jalapeno poppers and squid salad just to name some. Their Bowl meals which come with steamed rice include orange chicken, teriyaki chicken, broccoli beef, pork katsu with curry, teriyaki salmon as well as poke or unagi bowls. On the Ramen & Asian list are miso, tonkotsu or seafood ramen, fried rice, chow mein chicken, chicken biryani, pad thai and Malaysian noodle. Finally there's a long list about 30 different sushi rolls. Jerry and J ordered the Orange Chicken Bowl. Katie tried the chicken fried rice. Jeanne got the Pad Thai and I tried the Malaysian Noodle (of course). We also tried their chicken egg rolls and chicken dumplings. Egg rolls and dumplings: Both were a tad overcooked and their skins were just a little too dry and crunchy. They should've been taken out of the fryer about 30 seconds earlier. The fillings were delicious and they were served with dipping sauces. Orange Chicken Bowl: Presentation was nice with fresh boiled broccoli in a large bowl. Both said it was good. J said "It was pretty good best I've had in a while. It wasn't too sweet and had good flavor." I tried some and I agreed. It was overly battered like some places like to make it and the taste on it was delicious. Not overly sweet and was even a little tart. Yom Yom Yom. It was a large portion, but J finished the entire bowl. Jerry and the rest of us had enough for another meal. Chicken fried rice: I didn't get to taste, but it looked good. Katie like everything about it except the way the chicken was cooked. Note that Katie is very particular about her the way she wants her chicken cooked. Also a large portion. Pad Thai: Noodles, shredded carrots, green onions tossed in a wok and garnished with fresh bean sprouts and crushed peanuts, Jeanne enjoyed it but was surprised they didn't ask how spicy she wanted it. Malaysian Noodles: I guessed from the photos in the menu that this was Char Kway Teow and I was right. It is a popular Malaysian stir-fried noodle dish using flat rice noodles. Their cook did an excellent job. It had a nice smoky with a savory sweet taste. It is tossed in a wok with eggs, bean sprouts, chives and in my case, shrimp. It was outstanding! Yom Yom Yom Yom. There are many other "Malaysian" dishes, but if you have to choose only one to put on your menu, this would be a good choice and they do it quite well. Personally I could eat there every week especially since they have so many other dishes to sample. But unfortunately I live 639 miles away. Thanks for a nice lunch Nora!