My partner and I went here for a weeknight dinner. I got the shoyu ramen and my partner got the…read morehakata tonkotsu ramen. My shoyu ramen was very good, wonderful broth, great noodles and bamboo shoots, and a very flavorful soft boiled egg. The chashu was fairly small, but it was still a great bowl. My partner's tonkotsu was not as good as the shoyu. Nothing stood out as bad, but the broth was weak and the fungus was mediocre. It did have a very generous amount of chashu. The service was great and the atmosphere was impeccable. I will likely return.

Had a great experience at Kizuki! The ramen was absolutely delicious--rich, flavorful, and…read moresatisfying. I went with family, and we each tried a different broth. Across the board, everyone agreed: it was amazing. The servers were friendly, attentive, and checked in often to make sure we were doing well. That said, a few items were unavailable during our Sunday evening visit, including the pork belly, which was a bit disappointing. I also wish the bowls came with a bit more broth by default, we ended up ordering an extra serving for $4. If you're a broth lover, I'd definitely recommend adding the extra; it's worth it.

Hands down my favorite ramen spot in DFW. Nishiki Ramen never disappoints, they're always…read moreconsistent. The broth is rich, perfectly seasoned, and incredibly flavorful on its own -- but the Death Sauce, it takes the ramen to another level. The heat is bold without overpowering the depth of the broth, and it creates the perfect balance of spice and umami. The staff is very friendly who are there to make sure you get what you like. If you're a ramen fan in DFW and haven't tried this place yet, you're definitely missing out

Met up with a friend for dinner and generally enjoyed my ramen. I got the number 2, which seemed…read moreclosest to a typical Tonkotsu, and for the most part it was slightly above average! My one criticism is that the chashu was thin, lacked a bit of char, and was in small pieces, so I didn't feel like I got much. But the broth was pretty good and the service was kind. I found the price for a bowl just a tad steep, but nothing crazy. My friend mentioned that he liked the curry tonkotsu that he got but that his chashu tasted too much like bacon for him. I did want to mention also that I noted an extended vegan ramen menu while browsing for what I was getting. There was at least 6-8 flavors of vegan ramen. This would be a great stop for vegans!

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.

We went here for lunch on a Saturday and I was surprised that they still honored their lunch…read morespecials on the weekend. Our table got a variety of rolls and bentos and we generally enjoyed it. If I had any complaints it was that they were pretty heavy on the krab in all of their rolls. The service was great and the atmosphere was nicely dim and cool

Visited with some friends for lunch and wasn't super impressed to be honest, as someone who eats at…read morethis type of restaurant often and has been to Japan. I got the Bulgogi bento, and all of it was just okay. The edamame was actively kind of flavorless, the bulgogi was sweeter than I would prefer with way more veggies than actual meat, and everything was just kind of alright rather than standout. Bf generally liked his sushi but said he'd gotten better elsewhere. The reason I bump this to 4 star instead of 3 is due to the waitress bringing out two additional dishes for free to our group. These two were generally popular among the group, though I personally didn't like them. I don't think it was gross or anything, but I felt it was average for what I'm used to.

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!

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.

My favorite go to place after a long night shift at work. I've always been to the Carrollton…read morelocation because I lived there, but I had to transfer to Frisco for work. Plano is close by and what I love about Yama in Plano is their specials. My work bestie and I love trying out their specials. We've tried so many great things on the menu. I strongly recommend the specials; whelk clam nigiri and soy butter rice octopus! They're giving "tenderism." An amazing classic is also the Teardrop roll. Salmon, tuna, yellowtail, with jalapeños and kizami. Chef's kiss. Melanie is also very kind and knows everyone as well. She's super well rounded. Food and service is great! Ambiance is also super chill especially if you're getting off a shift late at night!

We went here because of the reviews and late night sushi options. I wasn't expecting too much but I…read morewas blown away by the experience. Everything from the liver to the sashimi was amazing. We would definitely go back! Even at midnight the place was packed. Service was pretty good considering how many people were at the bar and tables. Everything we had was fresh and delicious. If you're given the option, get the fried shrimp! That little guy was packed with flavor.

Fantastic Chicken Paitan! Delicious appetizers!…read moreAsk waitstaff for daily recommendations. Great staff. Highly recommend

Return visit: The…read morevibes are on point for a ramen shop - from seeing the chefs to the wooden aesthetic and nice lighting. The staff are friendly too, shout-out to the blonde high-school(?) kid who served me. I had the Spicy tan tan ramen and Pirikara chicken bites. The chicken bites have nice steamed buns and a great crisp factor and spicy level. While it was pricy, I really did enjoy this. For the ramen - I wanted something spicy and it delivered. I noticed the noodles were not as tender as they could be (this is probably by design) but I didn't like the extra al-dente firmness to the noodles. The broth was heavy - I saved the rest for lunch the next day. The vegetables, egg, and ground chicken were fantastic. I did notice the broth was way fattier than I am used to in Japan - normal in the states though. I need to try their chicken paitan next - apparently it's the most popular dish according to their website.

We stopped by for quick lunch and actually had a decent meal!…read more Shoyu Ramen with chicken was slightly bland but perfect for my tastes The better half loved the Khimchi Ramen. We both had left overs to take home. Price was good value for money! Service was courteous and ambience was quiet for Tuesday lunch

Solid ramen spot to visit. The food is consistently good and fresh, and the staff is very friendly…read moreand energetic! The ambiance is great for a family or solo dinner!

My husband found Robata & Sushi EBESU on Instagram, and it immediately caught his eye. We…read moreabsolutely love Japanese cuisine and are always adventurous when it comes to trying new places, especially when they are highly recommended. Having lived in Hawaii, we ate sushi, sashimi, and poke on a regular basis. Finding spots like this allows us to create new memories while also feeling a bit nostalgic for the flavors we love. We might have gone a little overboard, but everything was incredible! We ordered the Crunchy Eel Roll, Hamachi Nigiri, and Tuna Nigiri, along with two of the EBESU Course menus. My husband had the Chirashi Don and I went with the Toro Tekka Don. Love, love, love. As you can see, it was a lot of food, but every single piece was cooked and cut to perfection. The dishes are very easy to share, and I think next time we'll lean into that more so we can sample even more of the menu. If you are looking for authentic, high-quality Japanese food, this is the place to go!

We tried EBESU, Service was good, seating was comfortable, and there was no wait on a Friday night…read more We ordered sushi rolls (California, salmon avocado, and avocado rolls), and each roll came with 8 pieces. Everything was fresh but was bland and all tasted very similar, nothing particularly special or memorable.