The best ramen I've had in wa state. If you're down in Olympia or shit even if you live up north…read moredrive your ass down and try this place. Black pepper ramen is Fried dumplings Hot milk tea ( to warm that ass up)

I recently visited Cube Ramen & Asian Cuisine with my teenage son, and it was a very enjoyable…read moreexperience. The restaurant is easy to find, located in a plaza with other businesses, so there's plenty of parking available. I also like that their hours are posted in military time; it's a small detail, but it removes any confusion about opening and closing times. The space itself is on the smaller side, but it feels comfortable and welcoming. We arrived around 17:00 on a Wednesday and were seated quickly. Service was friendly from start to finish--menus were brought promptly, and we were asked about drinks right away (water was perfect for us). Throughout the meal, the staff was attentive without being intrusive, refilling our water and clearing dishes at just the right times. We started with the agedashi tofu to share. The broth was flavorful and the tofu was prepared well, with that soft, gooey, gelatinous consistency. While it wasn't quite my personal preference (I tend to favor a crispier texture), it was still tasty and likely ideal for those who enjoy it that way. For our main dishes, my son ordered the tonkatsu corn ramen, and I had the black garlic ramen (without bean sprouts--personal preference). This was our first ramen spot since moving to Washington, and it genuinely reminded us of a favorite place we used to visit in Sacramento. The broth was rich, creamy, and deeply savory--absolutely delicious. I especially liked that the ramen was served with a ladle instead of a standard soup spoon, which made it easier to sip more of the broth. The noodles were cooked perfectly--not too firm, not too soft--and paired really well with the toppings. My son even commented on the generous portion of noodles, which I joked was exactly what we signed up for when ordering ramen! We both finished our bowls feeling completely satisfied. The chashu and egg were highlights for me--I took my time consuming them. My only small critique is that I wish the ramen included a full soft-boiled egg instead of just half, especially with bowls averaging around $17. Overall, this was a great dining experience with flavorful food, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. While I have a couple of minor preferences, I would definitely return and recommend it to others looking for quality ramen in the area.

was really excited to come here because of the great reviews, but unfortunately our experience…read morewasn't the best. I love spicy tuna, so I ordered the Firecracker Sushi Burrito since it said it came with spicy tuna. When it arrived, it was just regular tuna, and it was packed with a lot of rice and didn't look like the photo, which was disappointing. The ramen also came with only two small pieces of meat and half an egg, which felt a bit skimpy. That said, the customer service was still great and the place itself is very cute inside.

This review is for takeout. The interior is nice and I…read morewould love to eat inside some day. I ordered the veggy ramen and it was outstanding! The breaded (?) and fried (?) tofu that comes with the order was delicious. My sis was was not crazy about the seafood ramen: lacking flavor and very little meat. Service was very quick even though we were there when they opened the door. I highly recommend the veggy ramen.

Well worth the price for our food that we had! And the service was great! The lady was very patient…read morewith my teenagers with explaining to them different broth flavors and what would be a better match for their taste buds! Inside is a nice set up and very clean! Would definitely recommend!

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.

Another visit to Hotstone, another kimchi pancake. Oh, so good!…read more This time around, we added a thoroughly enjoyable dish of spicy pork bulgogi and a big bowl of steaming kimchi tofu soup. Since it was cold and rainy outside, the soup really hit the spot. The spicy pork was delicious, as always. And the banchan was plentiful and tasty. Mmmm! The best part of our visit was our server. She told us it was one of her first times on the job, and she was understandably nervous, but she did a great job! I really love this place.

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.

I have eaten almost every item on Kamakura's menu over the course of multiple years and it is me…read moreand my wife's favorite sushi restaurant. I have found very few rolls that I didn't enjoy. A friend of mine went through multiple countries in Asia, including Japan and Tokyo, and told me the sushi at Kamakura was actually BETTER than any he had on his trip through Asia. The staff is absolutely amazing every time I've been there. They are kind, quick, and attentive. I have seen this small restaurant transform through remodeling from a cute little place to enjoy sushi to a true atmosphere where you feel like you're getting a luxury dining experience. To give some tips on my favorite rolls, the Las Vegas roll (while it has gotten a bit smaller since years ago) is such a unique and delicious roll ESPECIALLY if you like a creamy warm roll. For those who do not like cream cheese or avocado on their rolls, I HAVE to recommend one of the latest additions to their menu, the Unagi Lover. This roll has such a great combination of flavors, and the unagi on top is excellent.

Kamakura had been one of our go-to spots for lunch and dinner! The ambience is relaxing and moody,…read moreand the staff is always friendly. The food is consistently delicious, and the fish quality is excellent. We usually go for nigiri and sashimi-especially the unagi and ika (squid)-and our favorite rolls are the Spider Roll and Caterpillar Roll. The Avocado Bombs are a must order appetizer too. Great prices for the quality and service. We'll always come back and happily recommend this place!!

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's a busy Saturday evening. I stood by the entrance for 20 minutes waiting for a menu to order…read morefor take out. To which the host/server said they were out of menus and will look for one? Exactly how do you run out of a menu?

I wasn't expecting much from a strip mall sushi place, but boy, was I surprised! Don't let the…read morelocation put you off. First, the staff was friendly and the service was fast. We were seated immediately, even though they were surprisingly busy for a Sunday afternoon. Hot tea was brought out immediately. The menu has a good selection of sushi, nigiri, hand rolls, and donburi (!) as well as katsu, teriyaki and tempura dishes. We ordered a Super Washington roll to share, and then some Tempura Udon and Miso Ramen. The udon broth was delicious, and the noodles in both dishes were cooked to perfection. The roll was very good, and the presentation gets extra points for being fun! It was such a satisfying meal. The prices are very fair for what you get. I will definitely be back, because there are so many dishes there I want to try. Two thumbs up and then some.

Aya Sushi was such a pleasant surprise. We were in town late and our original choice had closed…read more We came in 25 minutes before closing and they graciously allowed us to stay. We ordered the crunch roll, volcano roll, 911 roll and chicken yakisoba. All of the rolls were AMAZING. The volcano roll was one of the best sushi rolls I've ever had. 5 stars for sushi, presentation, atmosphere, and service.

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.

Overpriced and not good. Gyoza was $10 for the Costco…read moreprepared and not even fried all the way. Teriyaki chicken was blah at best. Makes me question which family members gave all the high reviews. Pass on this one.

Some of the best sushi in Washington, plus other delicious food. Supper friendly staff.read more

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!!

Hong Phat is one of those places I've been coming to for years, but have never reviewed…read more It's a great little market. They always have the things I come for - tofu, sprouts, noodles, Kam Yen Jan sausages, fresh veggies - and their selection of sauces and other condiments is really good. They also have several different brands and types of rice. Their meat section always has oxtail (beef tail), which is great because I never remember that I want oxtail soup until I go there. Most of their produce is very reasonably priced. They always seem to have really nice eggplant. The staff is friendly, and super helpful if you need to ask questions. The store sometimes feels a bit crowded, but that doesn't stop me from shopping there. One note: be careful going in and out of the parking lot. It's on College Way so the traffic can be heavy, especially on a Saturday.

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!