There are places you enter because you are hungry and places you remember because the food was…read moregood. Cube Ramen in Lacey is the second kind. The noodles have bite to them. They hold against the teeth the way good noodles should. The broth comes through, then the pork, and then the marinated egg with its dark, quiet flavor. It is more authentic than the ramen you buy at the Asian grocer and take home to make yourself. There is something different about a bowl made by someone who knows what the bowl is supposed to be. The room was not what you might imagine when you think of ramen. It was somewhere between a teriyaki place and a sandwich shop. The building was full of businesses and the room belonged to the building. There was nothing wrong with that. A man does not need much from a room when he has a good bowl in front of him. The waitresses understand this. They come by often. They look at the table and see what is needed. Water. Another thing. Anything that is not quite right. They take care of it. That matters. It is a good bowl of ramen, and they take good care of you while you eat it.

This place was pretty good! Kinda out in the middle of nowhere but fairly close to Cabelas…read more The Shrimp Tempura was delicious. The Agedashi Tofu was good too. The Miso Ramen was good yet lacking ingredients. Could use a little more. I will remember this place for the future.

Hidden gem - Such a cute ramen restaurant! And the best customer service! We came in for lunch and…read moreloved the summer lunch specials. What a deal for a huge bowl of delicious ramen. And I had the salmon poke bowl, highly recommend with the wasabi mayo sauce. Everything was fresh and tasty! Restaurant is clean and tidy. Service was amazing and so friendly and personable. The only not so great part is limited parking, but there is a sign on the door it's ok to park at the Safeway across the street (but not the chiropractor office next door). Highly recommend. And we will definitely be back next time we are in the area!

When I came in, the person at the front register was great!! She was super kind and the people in…read morethe kitchen were out of eyes view, so I'm not too sure how they were. The food on the other hand... I've eaten here about 5 times before and it's always tasted great. I came in today to find what seemed to be salmon on the trash . I don't think I can come back here again unfortunately. Also I cannot say that I ate the food I ordered today. $40 wasted Also also, I know that it was not wasted food because they took the pan off of the trash to another area soon after.

Reviewing for just the ramen since I haven't tried anything else on their menu…read more My son and I were craving ramen a few weeks ago and we've been trying out different ramen places to compare. We're down the street from Zen and decided to give their ramen a try. Parking is easy to locate but can be a bit crowded since it's in the same lot as Dutch Bros and a couple other shops. When we first entered, we were greeted by an employee (and the Naruto statue at the front hehe). It was fairly empty when we arrived since it was on a Friday around 4ish in the afternoon. You have to pay first when you order. You'll be provided a number placard to place at a table of your choose when you dine in, and your food will be brought to you when it is ready. Drinks are also self-serve (for soda). We decided upon water cups but it's at the same station as the sodas. There is a menu at the cash register for quick ordering if you know what you want (when you walk in, it's on the left). The employee also directed us to a menu with pictures and descriptions of each item (when you walk in, it's on the right). The place definitely has Japanese vibes for the interior decor with its oaky/wooden furniture and warm lighting. Our ramen arrived shortly after we seated ourselves. We both ordered similar spicy ramen, which ended up tasting fairly good. My son really enjoyed his ramen since he liked the level of spiciness and taste of the broth (spicy enough to taste the flavors and feel the heat but not enough to hurt). He also liked that the ingredients were balanced (not an overabundance of just ramen noodles). I did enjoy my ramen as well and shared similar views. My only criticism would be that the ramen options seemed very simplistic and many ingredients were similar, so it didn't feel like much variety. My son and I actually ordered two different kinds of ramen, believe it or not, but from the photos, they look almost identical. There's also only the option of tonkatsu or shoyu broth, regular or spicy. The soft boiled egg was delicious but it would have been nice to receive a full egg instead of just half. They are generous with their chasu portions at least, with its big slices. Not as tender compared to other places I've been to, though, but still tastes good. We enjoyed our experience here though so I can at least say that it's worth trying out the ramen. Not so sure about the sushi burritos but maybe we will consider for next time.

Came in on a Sunday night, and the place was busy in the best way. I was craving ramen, and since…read morethey're the closest spot to us, we decided to stop by. The staff is very friendly and checks in on you throughout your meal, and the ambiance is great - fun decor and good music. The food is solid for the price, and the portion sizes fill you up. I always order the Zen Ramen with and extra egg (duh). I do with the broth were a bit creamier, but that's just my preference. And if you're looking for an appetizer, you can't go wrong with the pork buns!

I've eaten, Hot Stone several times now with months in between. I would say they were always…read morefantastic and have gotten even better. The lady was so incredibly sweet and attentive and a good sense of humor. We had some good laughs and some even better food. It was a quiet Tuesday evening and it was just what we needed. We had the Budae Jigae which is ramen with, spam, bacon, hot dogs, and tofu. It was incredible and my go-to. We also added the, Chicken Bulgigi and I can't for the life of me remember the appetizer but it was spicy and awesome and also a sticky rice soup of some sort. I know the rating for Hotstone isn't spectacular but they're getting stronger. It's authentic, comforting, and full of flavor. Can't recommend them enough.

Cold and wet day and I wanted a warm soup. I grabbed the galbi and soup combo…read more Please come and create your own adventure.

Loved it! Small place in small town. Udon and sushi both tasted fresh and genuine…read more Cant wait to try more options off their menu!

Disappointed Service…read morewas good So many good ratings and sadly I did not enjoy my food at all. I purchased the yakisoba and the golden California roll. Did not enjoy either. The flavor profile of the yakisoba is not good. There is even a smell to the food that is off-putting. The roll, it wasn't crunchy. It mainly had one overwhelming flavor that took away from all of the other flavors in the roll. Their online presence is very frustrating when trying to find an accurate menu. In house they have a QR code that you can take with you. That is nice. Unfortunately I am throwing out $40 of food/tip as it is not edible imho. I love sushi but I'm not inclined to return.

To be fair, I have only eaten their combo lunch/dinner here, so I'll keep this review to that…read moreparticular menu item. First, it's a deal. One entree, two eggrolls, fried rice and a cup of soup for under $20. Decent portions, too. I usually have the Mongolian Beef, but have also enjoyed the Sweet & Sour Chicken on a few visits. It's what you would expect of Chinese American food, and from a Thai restaurant to boot. Service has always been fast and friendly. The restaurant itself is clean and neat. During busy times the street noise can be a bit intrusive, but that's downtown Oly for you.

Ate here with Jaric on a whim while we were walking around downtown Olympia. Very filling of a meal…read moreand I cannot believe that I finished my Singaporean stir fry noodles all in one sitting. Jaric was shocked, too. It was good, but I totally expected a pad see ew equivalency with the big and flat noodles. These noodles did not taste as good as that, but eh... on me for not reading the whole description. The Vietnamese coffee was indeed very bitter, but thank gosh for our very accommodating waitress who was willing to pour in mil k to sweeten it up for me. It took me a bit to finish this drink because it did its job to wake me up after a 12 hour shift, tax filing for the 2025 year, and immediate hangout with Jaric. Jaric got something with chicken, which was okay. I liked it and it was definitely filling! The restaurant is fun with its yellow lighting, but it is one where you are able to still take nice enough photos as well as read the menu. Thank you again to the waitress for helping me finalize my order when I had to take some time to decide what was worth the price to eat. Thank gosh for side street parking during the weekday, too, because we were able to comfortably park our car and go to this restaurant.

It was my first time trying Aya Sushi out & I'm so sad I didn't find this place sooner! Absolutely…read moreamazing, my new favorite spot. We got the miso soup, octopus nigiri, & the cracker roll with the fried potato strings on the side. The roll was definitely one of the best rolls if not the best roll I've ever had. We'll definitely be back soon & I'll be telling everyone I know about this place The service was amazing they were so sweet. I wish we could've gotten a bit more water but besides that no big deal & everything was awesome. Beautiful & fun plating as well as a very calm atmosphere.

Let me start by saying the shopping center leaves much to be desired aesthetically, however, that's…read morenot the case with Aya. It's beautiful inside and the folks that work there are incredibly friendly and hard-working. The sushi is incredible the portion sizes make it a very good value. The chicken katsu was also verybgood. If I had any complaint it would be the fried rice. It's pretty salty and forgettable quite honestly. That means that you go here for the sushi and it's awesome Presentation was beautiful and unique. I recommend this place for takeout or a night out. I've eaten here a few times now and have yet to be disappointed.

Food was absolutely amazing, service was on point, and it was a comfortable dining experience. We…read moreare definitely going back. Not sure what to try, definitely recommend the short ribs, bibimap, kimchi pancakes, vegetable ramen, and sweet & spicy chicken.

Ordered the short ribs! Comes with rice and a good selection of banchans. The short ribs were so…read moretasty & tender! Definitely would come back to try the chicken and other dishes they offer. The inside of the restaurant is very spacious and bright! We got there and was immediately sat down, there were 5 other parties inside. The waitress was very nice and attentive.

Got the poke salad, which made for such yummy leftovers. The poke so smooth and fresh...loved it!…read moreBut, the takoyaki balls were just okay. Did not taste as yummy as I hoped. Smelly kind of, too, when I took a bite? It did not taste fresh :/ staff was very quick with their attentiveness and ensured to provide refills as wanted. Also checked in multiple times without interruptions to conversations of table. Immediate seating at the booths when we opened the door to the restaurant. Great service and no complaints. Lots of booths to sit at to host many guests. I do not remember much about decorations, but I liked that the lighting was bright enough to comfortably read the menu because sushi restaurants tend to be so dim. Plenty of parking as it is at a square plaza with other shops and restaurants. also, my plate had a bit of dirt on it :/ I did not say anything because I ultimately chose to not use it

The lunch sushi with California roll was beautiful to look at. The sushi portions were so fresh…read moretasting, not at all fishy!!! The dipping sauce included with the steamed gyoza was a perfect complement. The tempura prawns and tempura appetizers were accompanied with a nice sauce. The group all enjoyed the appetizers. Along with the California roll and spicy tuna combo this restaurant provides the perfect balance of wasabi and ginger. Most other places serve the smallest portions of each. The service was very good. I recommend this place and will come back!!! Came back and this time had the California and spicy tuna roll. It was delicious and again plenty of wasabi. One other person at the table had the spicy seafood noodle soup. He was warned about the heat and sure enough he was sweating profusely. Definitely HOT, but again he loved it. The last person who had asked to come back here, no demanded it, loves her Shrimp tempura roll. Glad to come back and enjoy!!

I love coming to this store! It's family owned for over 40 years and the customer service is great!…read moreEvery time I stop in, I find exactly what I wanted- and then some! The prices are better than other Asian markets in the area and the products are always fresh. Lots of different product choices for a small independent store. And the shelves are always stocked. I enjoy shopping here regularly. Closed Sundays.

Nice selection, but prefer their competitor on Martin Way. This place is just a bit messy, but…read moretends to be the norm I've found for these specialty stores. I love all things Korean food, and they have all the staples I'd hope for. Heavy road traffic in front of this business, so be careful pulling in and out of the parking lot. Service was nothing special. Just kind of average in many aspects of measurement. Would shop here in a pinch!