I've had the privilege of living in Japan for four years. The hole in my heart that was left from…read morethe food I left behind was refilled by this restaurant. If you are wanting some true authentic Japanese food this is the place to go. They have it so properly down that when I closed my eyes the atmosphere alone could have me feel as if I was back home. The food here is fresh, homemade, and absolutely to die for. Their udon noodles are the exact same as old local spot. The cutlet is fried perfectly. Everything is just so perfect. I would wait hours for this place.

A legit izakaya with a very limited menu and one rudeass waitress:…read more Go for - * Gyutan, Wagyu kushiyakis, grapefruit highball * Older waitress san with glasses on - sweet, nice obasan you'd expect to meet at regular izakayas * Cold appetizers in general Skip - * Hamachi kama - freaking $40 for a small piece of hamachi collarbone that was pretty fishy * Ika - a bit undercooked, need that BBQed flavor on izakaya-sytled roasted squid * Karaage - okay, but one piece was bloody and undercooked; I will give a pass as they were busy and kitchen at its last hour * Ramen - if you must, but the noodle and broth are all factory-sourced * Takoyaki - you can find these at your local Asian market premade, just like what this place uses * That tanned, dark-browed waitress w/ RBA and snappy attitude - F U

GREAT SUSHI and fried rice and chicken noodle bowels! I've been coming here for years. Everything…read moreis always so fresh and delicious!

Came here to celebrate my friends bday party we called before we arrived to make sure seating was…read moreavailable. They said yes so we headed there ASAP. Once we arrived we were seated right away and they took our order and drinks. I ordered the Connor roll and shared with my hubs. I also ordered the miso ramen. Both items were fresh and delicious definitely coming back and bringing more friends and family so they can try this delicious food. When we left the sushi chef said bye to us. We felt welcomed and I recommend this place.

The food and drinks were very good and the staff was attentive to what we wanted. The sushi was…read morefresh and had great flavor. Excited to go back.

A friend invited me here for lunch & I thoroughly enjoyed this little spot!…read more The interior is well-decorated and not too bright, so it feels like a cozy place to catch up with friends. The service is also stellar; our server was very friendly and attentive. She was always there to offer water refills and move away plates. At first, I was a little hesitant about the prices of the sushi rolls. But after getting them, I realized they're a decent anount of food for the price, especially the crawfish dynamite. All the rolls we tried tasted fresh!

ever since I had it, I cannot stop thinking about the double garlic tonkatsu…read more It is so authentic it literally froths. This place has the best Ramen ever. It's almost too good because I cannot bring myself to try any thing else. The service is always very fast and it gives a very family owned vibe. I don't know if it is or isn't but, how everybody interacts with each other seems really organic.

Heard a lot about this place, glad we finally tried it! There was about a 15min wait on a Friday…read morenight, but their service was pretty quick. We got bar seating and it was neat to watch the chefs cook. Order an app and two entrees to try. The peppers were really good. The Spicy green onion chicken ramen was our favorite! love the extra kick and the broth wasn't overpowering. The omurice chicken karaage was decent; the curry was flavorful, but the rice was a little on the wet side. Overall it was a good meal, I would return to try other items.

There's a rule us Asians use to quickly filter out Asian restaurants that may not be good: who are…read morethe majority of folks who are eating inside and who are the chef/cooks? This place didn't pass that test and it may be the only time in history where it proved me so wrong. When we were served the karage chicken with what appeared to be plain mayo I was seriously doubting my choice. It all changed when the ramen came out. This place is legit. They took the time to master their craft and they pay respect to what a proper bowl of ramen is. We both went for the spicy black garlic tonkatsu with differing spice levels; mild and reaper (+$1). Let's start with that -- typically all you pay for is a glob of chill oil that may or may not be spicy. This was not the case here, it added serious heat without altering the flavor. The black garlic was not burnt. The ramen had depth and umami, but could have been a but more seasoned. Eggs were cooked well and still jammy. If im ever in the area i'd be back.

Honestly I wanted to like Kintaro Ramen more given the reviews. The food isn't bad but it's average…read moreat best in terms of ramen. I had the straight noodles instead of the curly/thicker noodles and honestly if I even come back to this restaurant I'll have to try the curly since I don't think Kintaro does their straight noodles well. Too soft and too "spaghetti" like. Hands down, the only place that does the straight noodles right is Jinya Ramen. But even so, I wasn't too fond of the broth or texture of the chashu here. Overall, the atmosphere is great. You have the option to self-order and the portions are large. Staff was friendly and nonetheless my friend and I had a great time. But unless I'm coming back here with someone who wants to eat here, I don't see myself actively choosing to be back at this spot over other ramen places anytime soon.

My daughter and I decided to be a little adventurous and headed to Coppell, Texas, about seven…read moremiles from home. Since we were craving ramen, we stumbled upon Rakkan Ramen, and I'm glad we did! The restaurant is located in a very swanky and beautiful area. The inside is elegant, well organized, spotless, and so clean you almost feel guilty leaving footprints. As luck would have it, we accidentally entered through the rear entrance and confidently walked right up to the counter as if we knew exactly what we were doing. We were warmly greeted by Ms. Emily and Ms. Jaime, who were both serving as hostess and waitress. Emily escorted us to a comfortable booth and quickly brought us glasses of water, making us feel right at home. We started with the five-piece Chicken Karaage served with arugula and a slice of lemon for $9.50. The chicken was wonderfully crispy, which I really enjoyed. I squeezed that lemon over every piece, hoping for a little extra magic. While the texture was excellent, I thought the chicken itself could have used a bit more seasoning. For our main course, my daughter ordered the Quartz Ramen with chicken and a boiled egg. The broth was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, with fresh vegetables that made every bite enjoyable. I ordered the Garnet Ramen, which was just as delicious, with flavorful broth, chicken, vegetables, and a boiled egg. Both bowls were $17, and while they were absolutely tasty, I couldn't help but wish they had been a little more generous with the noodles. I guess they wanted to leave us wanting more! Overall, this place is truly awesome, and you can bet I'll be back--even if I have to go by myself! One little heads-up: finding a parking spot might test your patience, but the walk gives you a chance to enjoy the beautiful surroundings, so it's not a bad trade-off. I hope to see you there!

Stopped by after partaking an orchestra event, as it wasn't too busy. We ordered the spicy…read morecucumbers and two trays of gyozas. They were so delicious! I got the Sushi Flight that has smoked salmon, salmon, scallop and shrimp and it was amazing! My family ordered their ramen and said it tasted pretty well. The only con was that the server didn't set down any of our food. She would hand it to us as if it was our duty to place it down even when she had the space. Holding really hot bowls and passing it down to my family members where there were much space to put the bowls and plates down in front of us made me upset knowing I was with older adults whom cannot take the steaming ramen bowls.

Great place. Ambiance is good food was amazing. Daughter and I stopped by while in the area right…read moreat open. Fresh batch of shoyu and tonkatsu. Both killed our bowls and loved every second of it. Be aware that it's standing room only inside (duh) but I could see ppl. It paying attention being surprised. Service was fast and good. The guys working were a bit subdued this morning. Nowhere near unkind at all just probably still in the zone of setting up for the day. All in all will 100% come back and recommend.

As soon as you walk into this tiny restaurant, you are met with vibrant aromas and a friendly…read morestaff. The menu is limited and self ordering is the only option, but what they do have is usually quite tasty! The spicy lobster miso was a bit too salty and would benefit from having multiple spice options, but the lobster and crab flavor coming through was delicious.

I came here craving dumplings, and this place exceeded every expectation I had. The dumplings were…read moresome of the best I've had in a very long time. They were fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. We also ordered the General Tso's chicken, and without exaggeration, it was the best General Tso's chicken I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, crispy, and packed with flavor. It's a small restaurant, but don't let the size fool you. The flavors are huge, and the quality is outstanding. I honestly can't rave enough about this place. If I lived closer, I'd probably eat here every day. Highly recommend to anyone looking for delicious food and excellent service, will definitely be back!

Was meeting someone who only had a couple hour dinner break, and this was a great place for some…read morequick dumplings! We split the combination pork and chicken soup dumplings (xiao long bao), steamed shrimp and pork (sam sum) dumplings, and combination beef and pork pan seared bao. We were also brought some complimentary rose shaped bao that had colorful stripes. I should have taken a photo!

I don't recall what I tried at Ninja Ramen the first time I was here a few years ago, but clearly I…read moredidn't have a memorable experience since I haven't been back. That was 3 years ago though, and as of recent I came back to this place after a friend suggested we could give it another shot. I must say, while expectations are low, I was far more impressed than I thought. This place is a bit bigger than neighboring ramen spots, and our server was so interactive, funny and friendly. I like that she actually holds a conversation between me and my friend, in terms of sake recommendations, and being honest on what type of noodles she prefers (I asked her if their straight noodles are good or if I should go for the curly, and she gave me her honest opinion on both, so I went for curly.) She was able to also assist my friend in choosing a better appetizer. I love the bigger variety of drink options, from alcohol to boba milk teas. The curly noodles in the Tonkotsu Ramen was awesome, and the meat's so soft and delicious. My only qualm is that the broth to noodles ratio is a little off; too much broth and it's more watery than other broths I've tasted. Nonetheless, my experience back here went well, and I can definitely see myself coming back here with friends.

A family friend and I went to try out Ninja Ramen. We had a great time!…read more Our food came out wonderful and we were happy with the selection, prices, and quality! My friend loved her ramen and my favorite item was the gyoza. Vegetarian gyoza is hard to come by and I was thankful they made it. We were pleasantly surprised that Royal Tea would serve us in the Ramen restaurant. We were able to have some delicious drinks with our meal! I wasn't a fan of the red bean fish, but my friend loved them and ate both! We loved the atmosphere and design of the restaurant. We thought the vibe was very bright and lively. Our servers were both great and super helpful. We enjoyed our time greatly.

Overall: 4.6/5 [delivery]…read more This was not a cheap meal but it was one of the best meals we have had delivered. The food was filling and tasted phenomenal. I accidentally mixed up the broth and curry so we essentially ended up with curry ramen, but honestly it was delicious so it worked out. I did not realize the ramen broth is a dashi broth, which is clear instead of cloudy, so I mistook the curry for the ramen broth. Clearly my brain was not working that night but it ended up being a happy accident. One thing to note is that they charge extra for spice levels above level 2 and the price increases with each level. We got level 3 for both items and it was genuinely spicy. You will feel it while eating and definitely after as well. Hinodeya Special ($20.70) + Oni-kara Level 3 ($1) + Naruto ($1.50) + Inari Fried Sweet Tofu ($3) = $26.20: We swapped to spinach noodles which worked really well. The naruto came in 4 big thick slices but did not have much flavor to me. The tofu came in 3 small thin strips that were sweet but I did not think they were worth the add on price. Sukiyaki Curry ($22.42) + Oni-kara Level 3 ($1) + Spicy Pork ($4.50) = $27.92: You can tell this is homemade curry because the color and taste were completely different from the store bought curry roux you typically find elsewhere. It was creamy and made from a pork stock soup which is apparently also used in their ramen. The beef was a bit too fatty for me but I absolutely loved the spicy pork. I loved both items and will 100% be reordering from here. Can not wait to try their other items too.

My family and I had an excellent dining experience at Hinodeya Ramen around the 4th of July. After…read morecruising Trader Joes, we wandered over for lunch and it was truly a remarkable experience. Our server was attentive, provided us menus and the restaurant's decor created a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that transported me back to Okinawa Japan. After traveling abroad, it is especially refreshing to find authentic Japanese cuisine in the United States, and Hinodeya Ramen truly stands out in that regard. We ordered several katsu curry plates, bento boxes for the children, and started with an order of gyoza as an appetizer. The gyoza arrived crisp on the outside with a juicy filling that we demolished within minutes of being placed on the table. The katsu curry arrived as crispy cutlets paired with a thick, curry sauce that was rich and delicious. The chicken bento boxes contained a variety of vegetables, rice and their selection of proteins. Our meal was flavorful, and absolutely delicious. This establishment also brought back memories for my sister and me of our time serving abroad in Okinawa. The rich flavors, the spicy curry, and the authenticity of the cooking made it feel like a small return to Japan. Finding Japanese food that encompasses those flavors is not easy to find, but this restaurant truly delivered. I highly recommend Hinodeya Ramen for anyone looking for an authentic Japanese dining experience in Dallas. It will absolutely be my go-to spot whenever I'm back in the area!