Excellent ramen here! Server person was a very nice, and…read morehelpful. Restaurant was clean and well appointed. I've eaten a lot of ramen in Japan as well as in Western US, and mark of a good ramen is an empty ramen bowl at the end. My Shredded Char Siu Ramen bowl was completely empty

I had such a lovely experience dining at Ibendoo Ramen last night with my friends and family for my…read morebirthday celebration. The waiter went above and beyond to ensure our party of five was well-attended, making great suggestions and providing prompt service. Honestly, his kindness and attention to detail was on par with service I would expect from a more exclusive establishment. Thanks for making our evening special. Everyone in my party opted for the soba noodle dish, except for me. While I'm sure theirs was delicious, I really enjoyed the Char Siu Tonkotsu ramen dish I ordered. The soup had a rich and flavorful broth, the noodles were done to my liking, and the slices of pork were surprisingly robust. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The dining room isn't a large space, but the restaurant has done an excellent job designing the layout so as to maximize seating options. The tables are roomy with benches along the walls, and very comfortable and sturdy chairs everywhere else. The lighting was a little bright for my liking, but that's to be expected in a strip mall retail space. Even though I can't give them any more stars in this review, if they could refine the lighting I'd find a way to do so! I am very appreciative for the caring staff who helped make my day extra special. We had a lovely time at Ibendoo Ramen, Thank you!

Delicious food. I gone for lunch many times. Never disappointed wait time no waiting. Very clean…read moreand positive establishment. Love eating at Bibimbap House. Thank you folks for your kindness . LindaSue

I came with several family members on a weekend afternoon for a quick lunch. The interior was…read morecomforting and welcoming. We were quickly seated and our orders were taken. I got the dol sot bibimbap which was yummy especially with the gochujang sauce. Everything was also very well priced. Overall, we had a great experience and will be back next time we're in the area!

The ramen is delicious, brown sugar milk tea boba is even better, and the service is great as well!read more

To be honest, this place probably deserves closer to three stars, but I didn't quite have the heart…read moreto rate it that low. I know firsthand how challenging it can be for small business owners--especially immigrant-owned businesses. That said, there were several shortcomings that affected our experience. The issues started when ordering. There were two vegetarians in our group, and while many of the ramen dishes listed an option to add vegetables, I wanted to confirm whether the broth itself was vegetarian. Unfortunately, our server repeatedly said she didn't know and didn't offer to check with the kitchen. One ramen listed a miso broth, which is typically vegetarian, but when I asked about that specifically, I received the same response. To be safe, we ordered the clearly labeled vegetarian ramen, while my husband ordered the miso ramen. His dish arrived almost immediately, while the rest of us waited at least 15 minutes longer. When his ramen was delivered, there was no explanation or indication that ours was coming shortly. He tried to eat slowly so we could eat together, but he was nearly finished by the time our bowls arrived. One other small but noticeable issue: it was around Christmas, and the holiday music playlist was extremely limited. We heard the same songs rotate four times, which became a bit distracting. My advice would be to invest more in server training, especially around menu knowledge, and perhaps update the music playlist. With some improvements in service and attention to detail, this place could be much better.

This might just be the best Japanese restaurant in Salem, dare I say best overall restaurant as…read morewell??!! The sushi burrito was delicious and the portion size was huge, it fed me for two days. I loved the vibe inside, felt like you were transported to Japan. The owners couldn't be friendlier, over all 10/10 experience

First off the Owner or woman that was there today is the meaning of hospitality! The moment we…read moreentered she really lit up the room and made everyone feel welcomed so A++ for that! To me this cute place is a casual japanese of people's favorites. Sushi burritos, pork katsu, sushi, teri chicken and poki bowls. The inside is clean and the place is small but the take out is awesome option. Thats what I did. The food was good. We enjoyed our meals. The only thing I did not expect was the salmon bowl not to have chunk of visible salmon it was more of a crab and salmon mix bowl. Wasn't bad but it wasnt what we would consider be a poke bowl.

I thought I'd check out Simply Pho in Salem, OR after seeing a performance at The Historic Elsinore…read moreTheater. This Vietnamese restaurant is in a small shopping center with several other Asian restaurants as well, and has plenty of parking in the lot. First off, the folks who work here are very kind and attentive. I was quickly seated, and given a rundown of the menu before the waitress left to get water and utensils. When they returned in 3 minutes they were ready to take my order, and were receptive to my requested modifications to the dish. My steaming hot pho arrived about five minutes after I ordered it. The broth has a great flavor, and didn't seem too salty or oily. The aromatics were fresh, clean and plentiful. My only critique is that the noodles were about 15% overcooked. The restaurant uses noodles that seem a little more substantive than what I'm normally served, which I really liked. Overall, I had an enjoyable experience and I'd consider returning to try their other dishes.

Last time I came here was six years ago. It's just really far from where I live, but we were in the…read morearea and needed a quick lunch. We ordered a soba noodle veggie Ramen and the standard pork Ramen. I thought it was weird. The Ramen didn't come with corn and I had to pay a dollar for a scoop of corn to be added. They had friendly wait staff. The Ramen came quickly since it was after lunch hours I do think they could take some time and repair the bench seat that are torn and the bathroom was pretty messy looking.

Sept. 4, 2025 - nice anniversary meal, great show at the table by the chef cooking our steaks. Food…read morewas good, restaurant was relatively busy for a Thursday. Oct. 1, 2025 - handwritten sign on the door, CLOSED INDEFINITELY as of Sept. 28th. Sad.

Good food and service @ Nagoya in Salem, OR. !…read more We were passing through and in need of a good sushi restaurant. This restaurant had mixed reviews and we were willing to see what's what. We were acknowledged and seated upon entry. We received great service by Summer throughout our time here and were checked on frequently. The food was good and we ate more than we should have. The restaurant itself was on the larger side with decent decor. It could have been cleaner and updated, the walls were a bit dirty and paint was chipping off in many different spots... Overall, satisfying dinner.

really amazing! i have been going here ever since my sister started to work here, and then my…read morebrother and my other sister. i only see my older sister most of the time when i come to eat here, or my brother. really good service, and i have nothing else to say, but its a really delicious place to eat at. (i would rate it a 4.7/5, not too bad but its great!) would recommend!

No greetings at entrance floors dirty and first initial service was slow , the food was good. New…read moreownership has negative change on the way old mama sun greet you at your table made you feel that your part of the kitchen family sharing tips on what to order and things like that . I have not been to this place in more than four years and the energy vibe and ambiance is gone , absolute lack of respect for paying customers and the floors were filthy . That Asian Vietnamese feel experience wasn't there no more and it suck's .

Great food. Seriously all we received was great. Sort shell crab was a bit small, but it was…read moreunique for being across the country.

Attentive and caring host. Both the vegetable roll (delicious panko yam) and blackened tuna were…read moremade very well. Nice background music doesn't make you frazzled. I stopped by for an early dinner. Parking was available and booths are comfortable. I'll bring back friends and family.