I was hungry for a ramen bowl and remembered that I tried Karai Ramen some years back. I had a 5…read morestar experience then and it was a 5 star experience again. I ordered the Tonkatsu fried pork cutlet thinking it was like traditional ramen with a meat in broth with noodles. This was not that . When it came, it was a tray with steamed rice, miso soup and a beautifully presented Japanese version of a German schnitzel!! I was surprised and after the first bite of the tender, crispy pork, I was sold. It was delicious. It's a nice little restaurant with outstanding service and pleasant atmosphere. This continues to be a repeater for me.

While in Springfield, MO for work, I was in the mood for ramen and found this gem of a place. There…read moreare high picnic tables in the center of the restaurant and booths along the walls. The lighting is dim and intimate and there was music playing at just the right volume. The restaurant was full however I received kind, prompt, and attentive service. I was dining alone, so I decided to sit at the bar which had plenty of available stools. The bartender was friendly and was able to answer my questions about the menu selections. Now for the food.... It was outstanding! I had the Chashu Bun as an appetizer and the Cheeky Ramen as my main. They were both off the chart tasty. Since I was sitting at the bar which is adjacent to the sushi chef station and right outside the kitchen, I saw many delicious looking plates go out. If I lived in Springfield, MO, I would be a regular. Visit this restaurant. You won't regret it!

Not bad but $16.73 (including 18% tip) is a bit much. The main gripe I have is the Teri chicken,…read more1st chicken breast is too dry, gotta cook it perfect or use thighs. 2 either marinate it overnight or cook it in heavily condensed sauce, feels like you're throwing on watery sauce on dried unseasoned chicken. 3 your sauce is too liquidy , you need to make it thicker, corn starch or potato starch should do the trick you can even use flower. The bulgogi was decent tho, and salad was cool, best of luck!

Visiting Springfield and stopped in to this little spot for some Korean eats. There is a parking…read morelot with plenty of slots right in front. The inside was dimly lit with tables as you walk in and to the back. There is also an outside seating area. We ordered at the register and our food was brought out to us. The menu is easy to understand, but the staff was able to answer all of our questions and explain different menu items in detail. Everyone was nice and welcoming. I got the Hotstone Bibimbap (suggested by the lady who took my order because it continues to cook when served, making the rice crispy and vegetables hot. I chose white rice topped with bulgogi and spicy shrimp. For sauce, I chose Sesame and Kochi to a little add extra kick. I had the kimchi put to the side. It also came with a miso soup . This whole combination was so delicious. Stayed hot the entire time and was plenty enough to share. The Yaki Soba, which is a noodle dish, was also very flavorful, came out fresh and hot. The Japchae was equally delicious and full of flavor. The sweet potato noodle of this dish was different, but still pretty tastey. I recommend leaving this for the experienced eaters. Lastly, we tried the kimbap. It was a typical kimbap, nothing stood out. Everything came out fresh, cooked to order, and hot. The price for everything was very reasonable. I would dent come again.

This was my first time visiting Springfield, and I didn't expect to find a place like this…read more The restaurant has a really fun Japanese anime vibe, with Totoro decor and even lucky cat (maneki-neko) touches throughout, which I absolutely loved. It honestly felt like the owner might be Japanese or Chinese, because the whole atmosphere was thoughtfully done and very authentic. The service staff were all friendly and welcoming, and overall the dining experience was great. We did have a delay with one of our dishes (waited over 30 minutes), but the manager noticed the issue right away, took responsibility, and handled it really well. They even offered us complimentary spring rolls, which I really appreciated. That kind of attentiveness and care makes a big difference. The food was solid and enjoyable--of course, you can't compare it to bigger cities, but for Springfield, this is definitely a great find. They also have a robot that helps deliver food, which was such a fun and unique touch. I'm here for work, traveling from out of state, and we actually ended up coming back four days in a row--which probably says everything. You can really tell the owner put a lot of heart into this place--from the decor to the overall experience. I appreciate being able to enjoy a different culture like this, especially in a smaller city. Springfield has given me a really great impression and some wonderful memories. Would definitely recommend

I was the only person in my party and since moving to the new building it takes them soooooo long…read moreto even take a drink order, this has happened repeatedly. I see staff talking and hardly any tables occupied. I've been going here for years and I used to love this place but now it's just not worth the wait and money. That's my only problem with this place 3 tables taken in the whole place and I get my water after waiting 30 minutes after being seated, and I'm the last to be helped after bigger parties who arrived after me. When I come with 2 other people the waiters are on top of it with service but if it's me alone I hardly even see a waiter. They're chasing tippssss imo. This is just a personal opinion that doesn't contribute to my stars because I know some people find it really cool but the robot is creepy and what if someone needs to ask something when the drinks come? Can't ask a robot and then they have to wait 20+ minutes for a waiter to come by.

Want some Killer Ramen? This is the place…read more Yes the price is high for ramen but the quality is well worth it. The ingredients and quality of service are incredible. We were blown away by our meal. We ordered ramen (beef and Pork Belly), an order of spring rolls split between us and we also split the shrimp Katsu sliders. You get 2 in each order. The spring rolls were incredibly favorable and flagrant. The dipping sauce was unique. Don't sleep on that sauce. And don't skip dipping your spring roll in your ramen sauce, it's good. The katsu slider was great, perfectly sauced and portioned. Great and krispy, really offsets the ramen. The ramen broth is rich and flavorful. The only note I could think of is that the jammy egg with the ramen would be better if you had the option for a soy egg but that is just a personal preference because I love them with my ramen. But the ramen was amazing. Wish I lived closer. Will be back for sure. Wish it was warmer so I could sit outside on the patio. The inside was cozy and great,

This one surprised me. Although expectations were high based on the reviews. I am not a huge…read moreRamen guy. The space is cramped if the patio isn't open, so we decided to get our dinner to go. The counter was very helpful with suggestions for our son too. But WOW!! The seasoning, the quality of the meat, and the ingredients were top-notch. My chicken Ramen bowl was amazing, the quality of the seasoning and cook on the chicken was perfect. Delicious and fall-apart tender. My son had some of the fried chicken and it was just as good!!!!! I find it hard to believe they have any duds on the menu after this first experience.

I really hate to give poor reviews but am left with no choice tonight. Got there shortly after 7…read morepm, left about 9 pm! Really- really... over half an hour wait for appetizers, another half hour or more for food. By that time I was ready to tell them to pack and go. One waitress to manage all tables. One table with 8 people and 10 plates or more of sushi. Finally got my sushi - no ginger, had to ask for it. Noodles with Teriyaki plate are really terrible tasting. The tempura plate good, but rice plain and fried are not anything special and under seasoned. Miso broth soup very good! I won't go back on an evening dinner time. Only ambiance is a TV of no ambiance enhancement. Probably will not return, too many other choices to waste time like tonight when we were tired.

Food good, show poor, no service, never got refill for our drink. Ticked me off that we ate there…read morefor lunch and was bringing a staff who couldn't make it for lunch a lunch to go and they did not have lunch to go. Only dinner price which was 4 dollars more. Stupid policy.

I got To-go sushi was this restaurant. It was mid. The roll I got was topped with a salmon part…read morethat I wouldn't consider sushi-grade. I am from Florida and each Salmon and tuna often. Other than that, the rolls I had were good. The spicy mayo was good as well not too spicy. The service was great, very helpful. I would go back for food again!

One of my favorite sushi spots!! such a wide variety with the menu! the service is good and the…read moreservers are always personable and ready to answer any questions! the ambiance of the restaurant is very classy yet anyone can feel comfortable there.

The restaurant has a very cozy feel, and great service everytime. The food is absolutely fantastic…read more The sushi is so good the Pad Thai is delicious as well! This is a great place to bring a date or the whole family.

I did take out for a few sushi rolls. All were really, really good! The pic isn't great because…read moresome of the rolls fell over in the bag on the way home. Not the restaurant's fault.

Food and service was awesome. Kenzie was our server and was super friendly and attentive. Will be…read morecoming back

5 Stars Great experience first of all when the owner/chef…read morecomes out to meet you and make sure it's all good. It certainly was. Excellent fried fish, shrimp, hush puppies and then I need to try those crab legs. Absolutely perfect. All those special sauces to dip in was the tell tell. This is fantastic Cajun cooking. All fresh & hand battered. Come on ‼

Great food. Always nice Me and my wife come here often and…read moreget cravings for their lobster rangoons. One of the few open late spots. Great sushi

I can't say how the service or the ambiance of the restaurant was, as I ordered on DoorDash…read more However, the sushi was some of the best I have had. The wait time was fairly quick and everything was bagged up nicely. I thoroughly enjoyed my sushi and the lobster rangoons. I will definitely have to go dine in and try it out for the full experience!

Very delicious sushi and rolls. Very fresh. Staffs are so nice, excellent customers services. Full…read morebar with so much choice of cocktails. Willing to recommend to anyone

Been here a couple times now. All the staff are great but "2-2" is the best. Everyone is so…read morewelcoming, the restuarant is clean and the food is great. The hibachi steak is grade A & the sauce. Chefs kiss.