I've been coming to Haruki East for at least 15 years, which is probably the strongest endorsement…read moreI can give any restaurant. In a state with no shortage of sushi options, this has remained my go-to spot year after year. At this point, I think I've tried either everything on the menu or come pretty close to it. That's what happens when you keep returning to the same place for over a decade. The reason I keep coming back is simple: consistency. The fish is always fresh, the sushi is well prepared, and the food is reliably good. If I order something cooked, it arrives hot and exactly as expected. There are restaurants where you're rolling the dice every visit. Haruki East has never felt like one of them. The restaurant itself is clean, comfortable, and easy to get to. The location is convenient, and the prices are very reasonable considering the quality of the food. That's become increasingly rare these days. The only reason I'm stopping at four stars instead of five is the service. While I've never had a genuinely bad experience here, the last few visits have been noticeably slower than I remember. Service has also felt a bit inattentive at times, and these weren't during packed dinner rushes or busy weekend nights. Nothing terrible, just enough that I found myself waiting longer than expected for drinks, check-ins, or the bill. That said, the food continues to be excellent, and that's ultimately why I keep coming back. After 15 years, Haruki East has earned a level of trust that few restaurants achieve. When I'm craving sushi, this is still the place I think of first. The occasional service hiccup hasn't been enough to change that. If you're looking for fresh fish, a broad menu, reasonable prices, and a restaurant with a long track record of getting the important things right, Haruki East remains one of the best choices in Rhode Island.

We dropped in for a quick mid-afternoon meal - linner. We were the only ones there but were soon…read morejoined by others. We ordered a hot green tea and a small hot sake. (It was very cold outside.) To eat we ordered Tom Yum Shrimp soup (more spicy than we expected- and packed to take home), seaweed salad, garlic chili edamame (which we could not finish), tempura appetizer, and Ikura sashimi. It was all quite tasty. It seemed better than in the past. The service was cheerful and the food came out in a timely manner. We had not eaten here for almost a year but will do so more frequently.

Between the sentimental memories & the consistently awesome sushi, Haruki's in Cranston remains one…read moreof my favorite restaurants! On this visit, we ordered hot sake & a Sapporo to share. Then we went with our "regular" order: - Daisuke maki: inside - spicy tuna, cucumber, asparagus & tempura bits; outside - tuna, tobiko, spicy mayo, sweet sauce, chili sauce & cilantro with extra habanero tobiko on top (you are going to see a trend here!) - Spicy scallop maki with extra habanero tobiko - Negihama maki with minced yellowtail & green onion - Spicy tuna hand roll with habanero tobiko - which is our idea of the perfect dessert! Food is fresh & flavorful, always a fun & interactive experience at the sushi bar! NOM NOM NOM #YUM

Stopped in on Saturday evening, got lucky and were seated right away in the last open table. Even…read morethough they were crowded, service was quick. The miso soup cane out extra hot which I pleasantly liked since most places the soup comes out lukewarm. The Spider Shrimp roll was delicious. They had the dinner Bentos so we ordered those. Food was excellent. Very nice dining experience.

After an incredibly hot visit to the Roger Williams Park Zoo, I was craving something salty and…read moresatisfying on a spiritual level. With that in mind, there's nothing else I could imagine other than a hot bowl of ramen. Located about 1.7 miles or a 7min drive away, I was excited. Upon pulling up to the front of the building, you can drive slightly further down SE and park in the small lot with several spots. I actually don't remember anything about the interior to comment much. I was laser focused on getting food in my tummy. We ordered; Tan Tan Men ; a bowl of ramen with spicy pork miso broth. this absolutely hit the spot. it was deliciously salty and full of umami, and the toppings were just right, and I inhaled it in minutes Fried Calamari ; another excellent dish. the calamari was nice and crispy and the meat was tender. couldn't have been done any better. the mango chili puree sauce was also very good and something I haven't had before Tako Yaki ; I'm not sure if I need to say anything about this. it's about as yummy and expected of a properly-done tako yaki as you would expect Karaage ; this one was actually pretty upsetting with how bad it was. the chicken seemed like it was very overcooked - the skin was hard and crunchy instead of crispy, the meat was not juicy, and honestly the portions of these chicken bites were pitiful. I even sent a snap to a friend and she felt bad for me. the flavor was also immensely salty. it came with spicy mayo (which was actually spicy! that never happens!) and a tonkatsu sauce, but honestly I was desperately in need of something sweet like ketchup or honey. Wife and I ate a total of 3 pieces. Our waiter was very apologetic and asked multiple times if we wanted it re-done or if we wanted something else, but we were already pretty content by the time we could air our complaints. To my satisfaction, he removed the karaage from the bill. Despite the miss, the customer service and the quality of the other foods makes it easy for me to still give the place full stars.

I ordered online. It took a bit longer than expected but it was delicious. I enjoyed the 2 protein…read morebowl with seaweed salad and avocado. The tuna and salmon were very fresh. The chicken skins appetizer was not very filling though, I would not get that again but it was tasty and crunchy. Definitely coming back for the bowls!

We had a very good meal at Ichiban…read more The place was not too crowded around 6:30p on a Saturday night, so we seated in a nice comfy booth. I got the Sashimi Deluxe plate and my niece got the pork ramen. Both were very good. The sashimi was very fresh and tasty. The ramen was not too salty, and the nooodles were thick and tasty. The fried pork pieces were also not too salty. Just right. Very nice service. Private parking lot on the side of the restaurant and off street.

Had a great time here! Food was amazing! Service was awesome and everyone was super friendly!read more

The one star is for the unsuccessful "reinvention" of Seven Moons. What a shame! I can't rate the…read morefood because I turned around and got back in the car after looking through the window only to see that you are now a store front take-out joint. I must say, that is a terrible move, Seven Moons. It was peak lunchtime on a weekday and not a customer was in sight. Sad, sad, sad. I hate to see businesses fail but Seven Moons Asian Restaurant has all but ensured failure with this poor business decision. Listen up, SM: People chose eating at YOUR restaurant in your old location because, mainly, you had wonderful food and drink and because you had two bars, a private party room and spacious dining rooms with sit down service and a sushi bar. We can get Asian take-out on practically any street corner in any town! Remember the famous real estate slogan: Location, location, location! A store front take-out? Is that what you really want to be now? In a TJ Max plaza? Sorry you lost your lease but surely you could have moved to a better space than this. My family is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our famous eateries. We used to drive all the way from Oakland Beach to eat there. You won't be seeing us again. We're not driving 45 minutes to eat our meal out of take out containers while sitting in our car in the parking lot. I also resent that your online posting for Seven Moons is a little disingenuous in that you do not make clear that it's now a take-out joint. What did you think?--that you could trick people into coming to the new location for a meal and they would say, "Oh, no dining room? That's OK, I guess take-out is FINE.I sincerely wish you the best of luck but don't think it will help you. Best thing you can do to save your business is find a restaurant to lease, not a store front.

Seven Moons is practicing safety during the COVID times. They had been doing curbside and take out…read morebut just recently opened up for in house dining. We made a reservation for 11:45 am on a Friday, and it was great. They took us in the back, where every other booth was open for use, and they had tables lined up down the aisle so you were socially distanced from the other side. The servers all wore masks but were still friendly and efficient. We started with an order of crab Rangoon, (Crab Rangoon Made one at a time in our kitchen,We sell thousands every week) tag line $9.25 which came out piping hot with their awesome sauce. One of the best 2 in RI! (Lemongrass in Warwick has the equivalent great crab rangoon and sauce) I ordered the lunch special of spicy pork with vegetables (spicy Pork In Garlic Sauce, fresh Mushrooms,Water chestnuts, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery in Spicy Garlic Sauce.) $8.75. I opted for white jasmine rice, an upgrade to wonton soup, and it came with 2 small chicken wings. The portion was appropriately lunch sized and the won ton soup was pretty good. However, between the appetizer and the soup, I ended up bringing my main course home. BF enjoyed that for dinner! My friend got the pad Thai lunch special where she picked Pork Pad Thai, and a vegetable nime chow. She also had to bring some home as it's just a lot of food. Not complaining. Just commenting. I do like it here and its been 6-7 months since I came here. I know it's always there and I am sorry I don't live closer to it. They have a "special" sometimes of Chicken coconut soup that is awesome. I didn't ask today because times are hard enough without asking for a super special. But I definitely recommend it. Our server was so happy to have customers again! It made us feel good to be there.

We recently visited Sakuratani in Bristol for the first time and came away very impressed. This…read morefamily-run restaurant has only been open about a year, but it already feels like an established part of the local dining scene. A nice space. We began with spring rolls (VERY good - chicken and shrimp) and sake, and the sake program deserves special mention. We selected a very enjoyable $38 bottle and noticed several other bottles at lower price points, along with a wide selection of canned sake--many around $11. Some diners may balk at paying that much for a can, but they will happily pay more for a mediocre glass of wine at half the volume. The value here is actually quite good, especially for those looking to explore sake beyond the ordinary. Our entrées--the ramen and chicken katsu--were excellent. The ramen featured a rich, deeply satisfying broth, while the chicken katsu was perfectly crisp on the outside and tender within. If you want a "hotter " ramen - the have an add on for a buck. Service was warm and attentive, reflecting the pride that often comes with a family-owned business. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, allowing the quality of the food to take center stage. Bristol is fortunate to have Sakuratani. Strong Japanese dining options can be hard to find outside larger cities, and for a restaurant only a year old, they seem to be doing many things right. We look forward to returning and exploring more of their menu--and their sake offerings. Highly recommended.

Another flavorful lunch at Sakuratani. Tried the vegetable ramen noodle and was very good…read more Vegetable broth was flavorful and came with vegetable flavored noodles. Always try to stop by if I'm in Bristol or passing through. Worth a stop if you like ramen noodles, though my favorite is the tonkotsu or the miso pork ramen. Haven't tried any of the other dishes or appetizers but hopefully the next time. Service is good and nice calming atmosphere.

The food was very tasty! I tried some new things that I didn't like but I definitely felt that was…read moremore my preference than food quality. Miso soup ans teriyaki beef with veggies were AMAZING! And the Rangoons were very unique. Long and crisp. Tasty. The bathroom was.. well it could use some love but the rest of the place was super cool. Definitely would go back and try some different things. I do think the server forgot about me and my friend a couple times. But they were kind so it's all good.

Stopped in for a later lunch. Not too many patrons there. We were seated right away in the back…read morearea. Menus were easy to read and after a little bit we made our orders. Wanted an appetizer and also a separate roll to eat. Let them know our entrees and a few minutes later we were served our miso soup. Which seemed to be clam based as I tasted Little seafood clam in the seasoning. It was still good though. Although we both received two different kinds of spoons for the soup. After waiting, my entree arrived, before the appetizers and before our other entree. The other items and appetizers didn't come out until I was almost dove with my entree. God was good so that was a plus, it's just the timing was off on serving the food.

Let me start with: my kid has a peanut allergy. We didn't…read moreorder anything that had peanuts, but they made sure nothing did. The simple sushi (spicy salmon roll and mango roll) were, as stated, simple. But they were very pleasant. The Holy Basil Chicken was very tasty. On medium heat we had to add extra chili sauce, but was very flavorful. I was most impressed with the Tuna Pizza "maki". That term is used in a rather loose sense, but in a good way. It was basically rice flattened into a disc, fried into mochi texture then cut into triangular slices that were each topped with spicy tuna and sauce with a thin slice of jalapeño. It was glory in every bite! I can't describe how much I liked this. The combination of flavors and textures. Recommend

A few days ago we took two friends for dinner to Lims - their first time. It is one of our go-to…read morelocal restaurants; one in which conversation is easy and the tables well-spaced. As per usual we shared the dishes: garlic string beans, scallion pancakes (both delicious), steamed shumai (I think I preferred the fried version), and tiki udon with chicken. We also had the traditional hot sake. The service was very good as per usual. All this made for a convivial evening. Of course we will be back.

Best Korean Fried Chicken ive had in town. Staff is amazing and price is even better. No tip needed…read moresince they pay their staff appropriately. A warm inviting ambiance that has more space than you would think. A must try.

Den Den Cafe Asiana is a Korean and Japanese cafe style restaurant steps away from RISD and Brown…read moreon College Hill in Providence, and it operates with a counter service format where I ordered at the front and the food came to my table. I walked into a space that is small and moody, the kind of room that feels lived in rather than designed for a particular aesthetic, and it suited the casual neighborhood feel of the surrounding area. The hot stone bibimbap is the dish that comes up most consistently and with the most enthusiasm. I ordered it and the stone bowl arrived sizzling. The rice along the bottom edges got crispy against the heat in a way that changed the texture and flavor of the whole dish as I ate through it. The beef and mushroom tofu versions are both well executed, and the egg on top finished the bowl correctly. The katsu is a solid option for anyone coming in looking for something more straightforward. I tried it and the breading was crispy while the cutlet inside stayed tender, and the sauce ratio was handled well rather than drowning what was underneath. The gyoza, japchae, seafood pancakes, and yaki soba fill out a menu that covers enough ground to satisfy a table with different preferences. Side dishes are served in modest portions, which was the main point of friction for me since I am used to more generous banchan. Food came out at a good pace and arrived hot. For Korean and Japanese comfort food in Providence, Den Den is a reliable and genuinely satisfying stop.

Grabbed takeout for a friend's birthday and it did not disappoint. Got a few different rolls of…read moresushi and some ribs. The ribs were excellent and not the usual artificial colored weird no bone pieces of meat you get at many restaurants. This was fall off the bone tender and delicious. All the sushi rolls were excellent. Fresh and well prepared. Surpringly my favorite was the sweet potato roll. Definetly will go again and next time I will eat in house to check out the restaurant itself.

Great flavorful food. I went there twice. First time was on a weekday, the service was fantastic,…read moreand they were tentative. The second time was on a Saturday night and they were very busy. Service was slow and we waited a hot min for our food which I understand. I can say each time the food was really good and I'd go back but maybe not on a weekend.