Tried this restaurant for the first time on Thursday and it was an amazing experience. If you have been to et al. for their dumpling nights on Wednesday then you will fall right in place. I ordered the Karaage Donburi which is their fried chicken bowl with rice and I know I am oversimplifying it, but the picture tells everything you need to know. I also ordered the mint melon drink, which was extremely refreshing and I sip it and savor it just like it was a regular cocktail. The space was jumping like it was happy hour, and it was only lunchtime. With it being located in downtown Tulsa, it is easy to get to, but you will actually miss it if you're not looking for it because of where it's located at the Gradient building. Check this place out as soon as you can because it is a treat, and I am sure to returned and bring plenty of friends with me. read more

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Pros: my friend and I absolutely love the Japanese breakfast. We love every part of it. I especially love the hot tea. So I really thought that I would love the dinner. Having been to their previous dumpling nights, I knew that I would like their dumplings. That's the only thing from dinner I really enjoyed. My friend liked her miso soup and sweet potato. Service is always good. Decor was very clean and modern. Cons: we didn't love dinner. Her first complaint was they did not have any hot tea during dinner service. Which is really weird for an Asian restaurant. We got the Okonomi Yaki. Too salty. The build your own hand rolls were bland. The Chinese cailan was missing the traditional sauce. For me the sauce makes the dish. read more

Total: $43 From the moment you walk in, the space feels both modern and classic at the same time. It has that effortless "come as you are" atmosphere where you can settle in comfortably and enjoy a thoughtful meal. There is off street parking right out front, which makes it even more convenient. The bartenders are friendly and welcoming, and the service overall is quick, attentive, and genuinely kind. Refills are offered regularly, and the food comes out hot and fresh without a long wait. To start, they bring out a complimentary curry crispy quinoa appetizer. It tastes exactly as described, with a bold curry flavor and a satisfying crisp texture. It is simple, but it immediately sets the tone for a meal that is going to be full of flavor. For appetizers, I ordered the karaage and the yakiimo. The karaage portion is generous and easily shareable. It has a beautiful crisp on the outside, and while it comes with ponzu sauce, I personally enjoyed it more on its own. I do think it could pair even better with something slightly creamier or alongside a light slaw for contrast. The yakiimo was a standout for me. It was tender, naturally sweet, and had that perfect balance of sweet and savory. It truly melts in your mouth. I finished the entire dish, which is rare for me. For the entrée, I had originally planned to try both the saba shioyaki and the udon, but the saba was sold out, so I went with the kitsune udon. As soon as it arrived, the aroma stood out immediately. It is one of those dishes where you experience it before you even take a bite. The noodles are thick, soft, and clearly well made. The broth carries most of the flavor and ties everything together beautifully. The shrimp and chicken were both cooked well and very tender, though they leaned a bit mild in flavor. I found myself wishing they had been marinated or seasoned a bit more deeply to match the richness of the broth. The vegetables were cooked perfectly, tender while still holding a slight crispness, and they absorbed just enough of the broth to complement the dish. For dessert, I ordered the matcha pistachio sweet treat, expecting a traditional dessert, but it is actually an alcoholic beverage made with pistachio liqueur, shochu, and matcha powder. The flavor was good and reminded me of a spiked matcha eggnog. While the menu does note the alcohol, I had expected something more dessert-like, similar to a rum cake. I then tried the gen mai cha rice crispy treat instead. It is definitely not your average rice crispy. It has a balance of sweet and savory flavors, with hints of salt and sugar throughout. The texture is interesting as well, slightly sticky to the touch but still soft with a light crunch. Each bite is a little different, which keeps it interesting. Overall, I would absolutely return, especially to try the items that were sold out. It is a thoughtful menu with unique flavors, and the experience as a whole feels intentional and well executed. read more

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It's only been open for a couple of weeks, and my SIL was in town and wanted to go. When you enter you go up a few stairs to the register where you order and pay for your meal, then get a table and put your number up for them to see when they bring your meal. It's clean and bright with straight lines everywhere except the bar itself, which has some modest curves. I've never seen more people journaling in a restaurant before. I got the Kitsune Udon ($13 - hot awase broth, sanuki udon, poached shrimp, chrysanthemum greens, togarashi, scallions). The noodles were perfectly cooked, and I was a bit surprised by the chrysanthemum greens, which had a more subtle flavor, not strong. The broth was simple and understated, not deep and rich like ramen broths I've had before, but still very good. The kitchen is wide open so you can see them working, and I talked briefly to one of the chefs who told me they imported their noodles (not hand made), and to check out the breakfast and dinner menus too. I will deffo go back and try other dishes in the future while they continue to work out the post-opening kinks. read more

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Natsukashii is a spot I'd come back to without overthinking it. We ordered a spread and there were some real standouts. The Saba Shioyaki was probably my favorite. Super clean, not fishy at all, and just cooked right. If you've had bad mackerel before, this will change your mind. Gyoza were legit. Nothing fancy, just exactly what you want them to be. The crispy rice salad surprised me in a good way. A lot of texture, a lot of flavor, and somehow it all works together. Quick heads up, the Salmon & Griddled Lemon Temakizushi is listed under sashimi, but it's actually a handroll. Threw me off for a second, but it was still really good so no complaints. Cocktails were on point, and the service made the whole thing easy. Food came out at a good pace, no weird gaps, no hovering. Overall, just a really solid dinner. Not trying too hard, just good food done right. I'll be back. read more

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Service was phenomenal and food was amazing. Every price was seasoned to perfection. 10/10 will definitely return for the dinner menu. read more

Natsukashii - Breakfast set menu - Pop-up Shops Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Food is amazing. Went at lunch was busy but we got in 10ish min. Ordered food and appetizers and desserts. Let me tell you the pickles on the side of the pork bowl are seriously what I want as my last meal. Food was great atmosphere is wonderful. I wish I took pics of our lunch but I ate it before I realized I did not take a pic. read more

Natsukashii - Desserts. Sorry I ate my meal before I thought of getting a picture. - Pop-up Shops Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

I was eagerly awaiting Natsukashii's opening and they did not disappoint! Creative menu with tried and true items from their Et Al days (dumplings!) plus lots of new fun dishes to try. Plus coffee service now! The vibe is relaxed and stylish. Great for both group and solo dining. The staff is friendly and attentive. My new fav spot! read more

Food and service were fantastic. It was SO LOUD in there though. Absolutely no noise absorbing surfaces in the place and my party was having to yell at each other through the meal. The booth seats are super uncomfortable too but could easily be fixed by extending the back padding downward. Will definitely be back, but will probably sit at the bar. I recommend the dumplings of course and also the fries and the sweet potato. read more

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Gorgeous interior, super friendly staff and mind-blowingly amazing food. Upon our servers suggestion, we got the curry croquettes, pork and nira gyoza, and garlic soy ribeye as well as the okonomiyaki. Everything was so delicious! Since we mentioned it was my sister's birthday, they also gave her a special rice crispy treat that had seaweed and tea leaves in it. Unexpected and earthy, but again so good! We finished with a second dessert, the pot de creme, which shouldn't be overlooked. I'd recommend Natsukashii to anyone! read more

After the first flight of stairs to get to the front door, we were accosted by another, longer flight of steps, ( lol ). Once at the Hostess desk, we were brought to our table, and admired the menu list. Everything wasn't to out of the norm, imho, BUT... when I asked the server about the steak, she was unable to give me an answer about the size of it, so I ended up just getting the Salmon instead, and ( to my chagrin, and my dumbassery ) , i didn't read the menu about the salmon and assumed it was cooked. not that I am against sushi in the slightest, so I ate the raw salmon bowl with the copper rice, ( You would THINK a sushi place would have at LEAST some Sushi Rice or White rice ), but no... some combination brown rice and white rice thing mixed with green onions. ( not my jam, but Meh... edible ). The Wife got the Kitsune Udon, and as appetizers, we got 3 orders, ( 18 ) of their gyoza. now, How can anyone mess up simple orders of Pork Gyoza, you might ask? LOL, SImple... By serving them mushed up in a small Bowl then soaking them in some sort of Sweet and Spicy sauce you might find in a bottle! lol or maybe a drive through at McDonalds. THEN, after they cool off enough, bring them to the table with your Miso soup. BUT... again, there is a positive to that! If it wasn't For the Miso soup, we would NOT have been able to rinse off that terrible sauce, on the Gyozas, AND add some spice to the Miso soup as the Miso soup was just a tad watery, and needed a little more miso added to it . NOW, As for the SERVICE - THe Young Lady that was Serving the table was Amazing imho! I am Not going to drop a Name, Or describe her, as that would be rude. BUT, she tried SO hard to appease us, as she could absolutely see how displease we were getting each and every time the Kitchen dropped the ball, and how everytime it was beyond her control. She couldn't fix the gyoza, she couldn't change the soup, and she also left alone to enjoy what we could, when we could. ATMOSPHERE - The atmosphere was amazing! It was comfortable, not glaring or pretentious. People are friendly and seem genuinely nice. OTHER THAN the ONE irritation that was Stomping around Taking pictures of Anything and EVERYONE with a 35mm Camera! With a freaking ZOOM LENS, that was like 8 inches long and a damn TRIPOD that just made it not only creepy, but irritating AF! Over your shoulder, while you are trying to Eat your food, then Standing above your table trying to get the best angle of HIS freaking table and friends, was JUST Not only Selfish AF, but Rude! His Fat A$$ almost Got a Knife in Da Butt for getting to Close to the Table! PRICE - The Cost was NOT out of control though. 2 miso soups, 3 orders of Gyoza, Udon SOUP and Salmon. ALL for Less than a Hundred dollars. It Was a Lot of food for the price. CLEANLINESS - The place seemed clean enough, although maybe it was a good thing I didn't go in the back to where the food was being prepared., LIKE THAT DAMN GUY TAKING THE PHOTOGRAPHS DID! I'm just glad my food was finished being prepared before he went back there!!! some Stray dude just stomping back INTO the freaking kitchen taking Pics where my "sanitary" food is supposed to be being prepared. some health code violation imho! Jackass! Anyway, sorry off subject... ( or is it?! ), What I did NOT like was the utensils already being in a pot you would plant flowers in. Exposed already from the previous people to have spit on or drip their food onto if they were sloppy eaters, or even cough their nasty phlegm onto during flu season or allergy season. Again, just not my thang. but we carry our own chopsticks with us, ( again, since we travel, and are sometimes stuck in a hotel room without forks or cutlery ), and we just used those. Being from Hawaii, and doing as much traveling as we have and do. We have a higher tolerance than most, ( at least we would like to think we do ), but it is wearing thinner and thinner, and as the light dims, and the years tic by, as people change I suppose, in the world today so to speak. sometimes, expecting something as simple as a bowl of white rice, and fried pork gyoza on a plate, and a hot cup of green tea, just might be to much to ask for anymore from a Japanese restaurant. I guess I might have over thought this! read more

I thought I was going to be beyond impressed but it was good overall. The place is tastefully small, only bad if you get there when it's crazy busy. We got there at 5:30pm on a Saturday and had to wait 20min so wasn't too bad. Their drinks are cute and yummy. You HAVE to get the BYP hand rolls omg sooooo yumm! I'd also recommend the fried pork chop. I didn't really care for the broccolini. The potato salad was surprisingly good and same with the rice crispy treat for dessert. read more

Everything was so delicious and so thoughtfully created--from the appetizers to the cocktails. I'll be back often! Can't wait for rascal hour! read more

this place would hold up in any city and you have to get behind a group that's trying to do it right ! support authentic and artistic food and beverage efforts like this. coffee and food and service were all on point. read more