Man this place was bad. Given the area I had low expectations and this was even worse than I…read morecould've imagined. The Tteokbokki was hands-down, the saltiest thing I've ever ordered at a restaurant in my entire life. Flavor profile was 100% off the sauce genuinely tasted like Play-Doh. The teriyaki chicken bowl wasn't much better whatever sauces y'all are using are horrendously bad. More salt doesn't equate the more flavor. Hope this helps.

I found this place through Yelp and decided to come here for lunch after seeing the photos of the…read moreramen. It's relatively small (only about ten seats) and at the time, only two people were working. It took a little bit for the food to come out (my dad was able to go order a coffee at Coffee Break Cafe next door and bring it back before our orders came out) but the portions were perfect for our lunch and my dad really enjoyed his! The noodles are dropped off on the bar for you to pick up and you grab your own chopsticks as well. We ordered the Chili Ramen (tonkotsu with chili oil on top) and the Shoyu Ramen, both with pork as the protein. The cook on the egg was great (nice and gooey in the center and the white was nice and soft) but it was a little cold and lacked flavor (could've been marinated for longer?). The pork was a nice cut of meat but despite being blowtorched it was a little chewy and lacked a bit of flavor also. The lack of marination on these toppings was helped by the fact that the broth was great and flavorful and if you ate them with the broth and noodles, it was satisfying! I think the broth was the best part; I tried both of them and enjoyed drinking the broth by itself even without eating the noodles with it. Overall, I thought the ramen was OK (the soup was the best part!) but for the price and portion I think this is a nice place to stop by for lunch! My dad enjoyed it a lot and was impressed by the authenticity for an American establishment.

Tried many different dishes some were better than others. Amber jack and Black Sea bass dishes were…read moretasty. Waygu beef is excellent but pricey. It was about 200.00 for the whole with a beer and non alcoholic drink. Located inside the Hotel Thaxter.

We came here on a Sunday evening and tried several dishes from each section of the menu…read more First of all, I love the decor and ambiance and simple menu. The highlights of our $350 dinner were the Seared Wagyu, Sake roll, and Hotate nigiri. For the cocktails, the dream apparition was delicious with a hint of smoke. We also had a bottle of Sake, Sho-Une · Soaring Clouds · Junmai Daiginjo, very yummy. Things I would pass on: oyster trio, Okonomiyaki, ebi and Kani roll, o Toro, gingerly yours, and the valentine day menu item of sweetheart bentonite box for two.

The hubby and I stopped here for dinner for some Hibachi. We've been to many places for Hibachi and…read morethis place was outstanding. The food was delicious!!! The service was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. The restaurant decor was your standard Japanese theme. Clean and modern. We will definitely be coming back!

I placed an order online for the sushi for two, and requested a certain number of salmon Sushi…read morepieces. It wasn't until I picked up the order that I was told that they would not honor my request. They did leave me a voice message however. I had to wait an additional 15 minutes for the order. When I got home, I was sadly disappointed at the quality, or lack there of of the cut of the fish. It must've been amateur hour. Do not go here for sushi.

Fantastic little noodle shop located in the heart of downtown. We got the wonton noodle dish and I…read moregot the poor color curry Both were excellent. This is an expensive restaurant, but for the quality of service and the food. It was worth it Just to know this is a smaller join, so the large party might have difficulty or a long wait.

I was thrilled when I discovered that there was a supposedly authentic ramen experience a stone's…read morethrow away from my hotel while in the area for a business trip. Unfortunately, I am a die-hard ramen aficionado and former New Yorker of over 10 years-- so I can be quite a tough critic. Points for the lovely atmosphere and cultural aesthetic... though the restaurant closes early on weekdays and I was informed of such the minute I entered the door prior to receiving a proper greeting. I had no other option but to order takeout and I would have appreciated being offered a seat, glass of water or beverage while waiting. The waitress stood next to me while I perused the menu so I definitely felt rushed to order and she was very brief in her responses regarding the most popular/tasty ramen options on account of wanting to begin closing perhaps? Overall, reception wasn't overwhelmingly warm... if it wasn't after 8 PM, I likely would have gone elsewhere simply off of the initial vibrations. Nonetheless, $40 later (OBA ramen, cucumber salad, ginger tea and I tipped $5... when I really shouldn't have)-- I dive in upon arriving to hotel to a very AVERAGE experience. The tea is not freshly brewed in-house with ginger, lemon etc... had I known I was going to receive a tea bag and hot water, I would have passed on spending the $4.50 (as the hotel has artisan teas). Cucumber salad is lacking spice, flavor profile and brine... just large, chopped chunks with a vinegar + chile concoction that lacks heat, reminds me of tajin (very salt forward) and was not marinated. It's a quick cucumber salad-- because it was prepared in this manner, the result is extremely watery because the flavor elements didn't absorb into the cucumber. I like cucumber salads almost like a kimchi... made with passion and spicy on the palette. As far as the ramen.... Nothing noteworthy. Cabbage, bamboo, corn were just naked toppings and placed on the ramen comparable to a salad bar. I like my elements flavorful and braised/sautéed. These were completely PLAIN toppings. Bamboo and shredded cabbage were likely canned/bagged respectively. Completely devoid of seasoning and umami. Tamago was cooked relatively properly but the rim was approaching hardboiled (yellowed rim with the jammy yellow center= slightly overdone). Chashu was actually lovely on the flavor scale but over-cooked as well and sliced in uniform disks, which seems as if it was pre-prepped versus made to order. Pork belly should be rich, smoky and more dense... Broth was short on miso presence but definitely edible. My favorite aspect of the whole meal was the chili oil (that I requested upon leaving... it was not provided to me without prompting even though I ordered my food at the spiciest level/5). It really elevated the flavor of the broth and I was happy that it was able to salvage the meal! Perhaps homemade? Perhaps this is an authentic ramen establishment by New Hampshire standards but it's a hard pass for me. Also, the to-go bowls should be larger to house the broth provided and to mix with ease. Bowls are too shallow so you have to pour broth, eat a bit, then add the remaining broth otherwise it will spill everywhere when you attempt to mix the ramen components. Additionally, a customer should always be asked if they would like utensils... I had to ask on my way out after checking my order for accuracy. Fair attempt but a far cry from stellar-- perhaps on account of not dining in? I just didn't taste the love and the authenticity. I've had many ramen experiences outside of metropolitan cities (and Japan) where you can still taste the craftsmanship and love in preparing all the elements. Sadly, OBA missed the mark on the flavor and execution train for me!

What a lovely spot!! My girlfriend and I were looking for a sushi spot and stumbled upon Little…read moreTokyo when searching on Google Maps. We went inside around 6pm and got seated IMMEDIATELY. The place had nice booths for groups and cool bar if you're looking for drinks as well. Looking through the menu we noticed the number of items they had both Vietnamese and Japanese. We were impressed but really just wanted sushi (we'll come back for other items!). My girlfriend got wonton soup and it was amazing! It had some pork strips in there which really enhanced the flavor. And the for sushi I got the Boston Maki and Calamari roll. She got the shrimp tempura roll. The sushi was fantastic and it had us wanting more! If you're looking for a sushi spot (or ramen) in Portsmouth, I highly recommend coming here! Between the large menu, fantastic prices and creatives drinks, it's a great spot for lunch or dinner.

Glad we decided to stop here…read more Atmosphere: Loving their decor. It definitely gives me a feeling of Vietnam and being outside. Clean, and enough space to eat. I like how the tables along the walls have their own little hut. Food: DELICIOUS! My family really like it. Other Vietnamese and Japanese food, they also have Lo Mien and Chinese food on their menu. I think it's time they update their menu since it looks like a confused menu. 1. #47 & $80 Hai to Bun thit nuong/2 different vermicelli bowls: Pork/shrimp/eggs rolls and a beef bowl 2. #54 salt & pepper batter shrimp 3. Celtic roll 4. Dragon roll 5. Gyoza - this one is ok.... 6. Beef salad - beef was too cooked for me Service: there was only 1 server/waitress since we came in (when they opened till 12:30PM). She did her best serving a lot of guests. I highly recommend this place.

Amazing food and amazing staff! I love the couple that run the place and I am always satisfied with…read moretheir specialty rolls. The Christmas roll is my favorite and their salmon sashimi is always fresh and perfect ! Lots of options on their menu for all kinds of taste buds! Take out is quick and sit down service is nice. They have a beautiful bar with a huge fish tank. Very clean and once again great food!

Warm and cozy ambiance. Delicious food, beautiful sushi presentation, kindest owners!read more

Initially, I had high hopes for this place…read more The exterior is fine. It's right below the DMV. The interior is pretty good and the service was actually friendly and informative. The big letdown came to the food and the quality of it. It wasn't very good. Be blunt. It reminded me of the Japanese version of Applebee's If you're going to come here, come for the lunch as it's a discount. I don't expect to have an authentic and flavorable dining experience.

Another amazing visit. My meal was fresh, generous portion…read more My wine was a Sauvignon Blanc Kendall Jackson. Service was prompt and attentive. Looking forward to my next visit!

another great meal thank u to kume a special order of kimchi tomatoes onions duck sauce 8$ these…read moreguys are awesome thank u again

Food is VERY good however they're a bit skimpy with portions. 4 lobster rangoons? Are we fr?read more

Great service I like how the place looks the food is good I like the steak I come with my grandpa a…read morelot and he likes it as well

Great food, friendly people. Love this place. The egg drop soup with chicken and corn is to die…read morefor. Everything they serve is delicious.

Yao has authentic Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The restaurant is clean and the extended bar is…read moreoften full. The bar selection is expansive and they have many different beers. The staff provides excellent service, the portions are large and the drinks are solid.

Nice updates to Pine Garden. Logistics are not well thought out, there's a lot of wasted space. The…read moreseating area is cut off from the bar by an awkward wall. The food isn't bad but it is the typical Chinese greasy fare that pleases the masses. Sara, the owner is involved. She often serves customers with her newborn at her side. The restaurant also serves as daycare for her kid (who is quite cute and not much of a bother). They have reasonable sushi too, less expensive than the competition up the road.