Very disappointed by this spot. I got the bulgogi bowl and the meat was very fatty I had to spit a lot of it out. The whole thing lacked flavor. It is a decent portion of food though, but for $18 it was a disappointment. read more

Ryuu Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I really enjoyed my lunch here today. I had the lunch special for 15.99 which gave me choices. I ended up with bulgogi, spicy tuna roll ( 4 pieces). Pot stickers(2), and miso soup. Everything was yummy! My hubby had beef fried rice which he said was "edible" but he proceeded to eat the whole bowl. Be ready to order at the counter in this small restaurant/take out business, and sit on high metal stools at wooden shelf-like tables located around the edge of the room. It's cozy and one can see out the front window. The counter person was friendly, brought out our orders, and kept the place clean. ( There are no bathrooms). The portions were generous and I brought some of my bulgogi home for later. I was all ready to give this little place A 5 ( which I rarely do) until I dumped my take home onto a plate to put in the microwave and found a hair. A medium length dark human hair. Yuck. Disappointed, I threw the food away. Couldn't see the kitchen there, wonder if the cook wears a cap? Anyway..I guess I'd give it a 3.5 now. read more

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Place was great! The service was fantastic the woman who helped us was very kind and helpful in helping me make my decision on what I wanted. The place is set up very nice and definitely has room for you in a few friends. Not a huge area to sit and eat but more than enough. The food itself was fantastic and the portion was huge. I only was able to eat about half of that box and drink part of my suit. It was very enjoyable the next day as well for breakfast. If I'm in this area, I will definitely be back. read more

Ryuu Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Pleasant customer service. The teriyaki bowl had tender chicken with steamed vegetables done to perfection. The steamed vegetables had a nice variety of zucchin, cabbage and carrot. The jalapen bomer was pleasanl surprising. Not to spicy. Overall it was a great 1st visit read more

I'm a frequent customer and usually have no complaints, but this is the second time the quality of the food has been disappointing. For a dish that relies on fresh, visible ingredients, it's surprising how this was overlooked. Every avocado in my California roll was visibly not fresh. All pieces were browned, making the roll unappetizing. It's frustrating to receive something like that, especially as a returning customer. read more

Ryuu Bowl - Expired avocado in California Roll - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Everything is made fresh, beef/chicken teriyaki rocks, large portions, killer spot for hot meal when it's cold out.

Some of the friendliest people in the 49th are here. Occasionally, we struggle with the words but because everyone is patient, we have a fantastic meal every time. You get a fair portion for the money and there's usually a short wait. There's plenty of parking even during the holidays. I rotate between my favourites. So tonight will be the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl then Wednesday will most likely be Unagi Bowl (bbq eel) or Bulgugi Bowl (Stir fried marinated beef, pan fried egg). Another wonderful option is the Udon soup with fishcakes, Tempura Appetizer. They have a wide variety of rolls. The very best being: Rainbow1, Philadelphia and the Tiger! Poor Mrs. E...doesn't do sushi or any fish. She's happy with their Bento Box. One of their best menu items is the cheesecake. Strawberry is out fav. The Blueberry is outstanding, too! 08/23 read more

Always a good togo stop after a busy day. Quick and kind service and the food is great. The portions are large though!

Ryuu bowl is a go-to lunch and dinner for me. I especially love the Hoedeobap. It's a generous serving of rice, vegetables, and fish, which is as wholesome a meal as you can get a restaurant for someone looking to stay in good shape, but the Gochujang they make here is all the flavor you could ever want, balancing heat, umami, and sweetness to make the entire meal an immensely satisfying symphony. Branching out from that for a treat, their sushi rolls I've tried are all excellent (if not filling), and their fried options are delectable (if not conducive to a lean body). If you want quick and friendly Japanese food, especially near base, check out Ryuu Bowl. Also they deliver on JBER and supporting a local business is always better than wasting money at Burger King. The only downside is the small dining room with stools. Ryuu Bowl is definitely a place for takeout/lunch/delivery, while the food absolutely meets date night criteria, the 6 stools at a bar-top don't. If good Japanese and some Korean style food is what you're looking for, especially fish-based with some American/Latino fusion influence, they're outstanding. If you want a sit-down restaurant for a nice outing, that's not what they're aiming for. read more

I really enjoyed the food from here! Great addition to the area, and perfect for people in Eagle River/Chugiak to have another take out option that's not super far into Anchorage. The location is mainly a take out operation, but looks like there will be some counter seating post pandemic. Very true to a Japanese izakaya. The food is reasonable priced, and their menu has a great variety of items. It's not a huge sushi menu, but for a small operation they offer a good variety of rolls as well as other dishes like katsu, udon and yakisoba. They also have an awesome lunch special deal during the week. We have mainly tried the sushi items from here, but have also gotten the bulgolgi bowl, which I feel is always a generous portion. The bulgolgi is pretty tasty, and included a miso soup. For sushi they have spicy tuna on crispy rice, which I feel is a rare find in Anchorage for some reason! It is very tasty, and I always order it! All their rolls have always been prepared well, and the fish is fresh. Their jalapeño bomb appetizer is delicious, and I think it's one of the more unique items on their menu. They also offer a variety of Japanese cheesecakes. I tried the yuzu one, and it wasn't my favorite. I'd give another flavor a try though. Ryuu Bowl is a great take out spot for sushi and other Japanese dishes. They also provide delivery though I'm not sure if the radius. I also know they deliver onto base, which I think is a huge draw for those who live near the Muldoon Gate. Definitely give them a try if you're in the area! read more

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I've gotten take-out twice from Ryun Bowl and both times did not disappoint! Big portions, delicious flavor and very fresh. Very nicely packed and utensils were very nice for take out. It's the little things ;) Staff is very helpful and pleasant to talk to on the phone. Quick wait time and pick-up. read more

Ryuu Bowl - Hoedoepbap and a spider roll - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Best chicken karage I've had in America! The sauce is a good pair with the chicken. It was the most similar to ones i've had in Japan. Sushi was good, not overwhelming with too much rice. Bibimbop sauce was a sour red gochujang sauce which is often used with raw fish bowls. I personally prefer the sweeter gochujang mix which is also more traditional korean. Cheesecakes were OK. Not on the sweet side at all. We always order take out as the inside seems a bit small and can feel crowded. Food is always prepared fast. Will be ordering more in the future. read more

Pretty solid spot for some sushi! Albeit on the pricy side, at least it tasted good. They didn't overdue it with spicy mayo, unagi, or teriyaki sauce - only one of the rolls ended up with that combo but it was nice and light, nothing worse than a roll swimming in sauce to cover up the flavors of what's inside of it. Their spider roll was bomb! Haven't had a decent one in Anchorage, but this spot does it right. Crispy soft shell crab, throw that in the roll, legs and claws sticking out either side... legit. A must if you dig soft shell. Spicy tuna roll was packing heat! And again, they didn't just put spicy mayo on it and call it a day. The sushi overall had good rice and good flavor. But dang is it pricy. The gyoza was alright, nothing to write home about. The bibimbap was pretty meh. Definitely recommend for the sushi, if you don't mind a steep price tag. read more

Not the most unique eatery in Anchorage - lots of other restaurants have more or less the same menu. Mostly a takeout place with some counter seating. Prices are a little steep, but based on my experience the portion size and food quality are worth it. Most recently I had the chirashi bowl, which was about $20 and came with miso soup. Everything was packaged very well. The fish was fresh and the rice was well-seasoned. The cheesecake is pretty good and comes in a variety of flavors such as yuzu, blueberry, and Oreo. Denser and less crust than I typically like but still tasty. I also like the lychee iced tea and how it comes with lychee fruit in it. Solid option for lunch or dinner if you're in northeast Anchorage. read more

Very disappointing! I was excited to try this place. Menu looked great and nice (but small) interior decor. More of a takeout place. A lot of door dash and grub hub people coming through. I ordered spider rolls (ok. A little hard to screw up deep fried anything including soft shell crab). Spicy tuna roll was just ok. Same for rainbow roll. Wasn't the best quality sushi and prices were still around $14 a roll. I also got 2 bowls - the bulgogi and bibibimbop. First, they both looked and tasted exactly the same. The meat was of low quality and stringy. I did not find the staff particularly friendly. Prices are steep for the quality. I would rather go to an actual sushi restaurant for a couple dollars more. You can stop at the Starbucks a few doors down while you wait for your food to be ready. Cheesecakes looked good, but I didn't try. I won't be back unfortunately. read more

Ryuu Bowl - Cheesecake - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Love the trendy look of the inside here, another strip mall gem in that regard! My GF and I eagerly ordered through their slick online interface. We both got short rib bowls. We both agreed the short ribs were tasty but the rest if it was...kind of plain and lacking seasoning? It was mainly short ribs on top of plain white rice. We both put siracha on it at home (we got them to go) to spice them up. Maybe we ordered the wrong thing? Just seemed very plain for $17, needs more veggies and/or more sauce! read more

Visiting Anchorage and found this great little place. The home brewed iced tea is perfectly made, just a hint of sweet. The desserts also are made in-house. Kind service. Highly recommend! read more

Fast service and the food is usually good. They deliver to JBER too! I often get the bentos and you get a ton of food if you order. Soup tempura some cali rolls and chicken or beef read more

My granddaughter got the yakisoba and it had so much sesame oil and that it was almost inedible. My bulgogi was okay. Maybe this was a one off experience and it was a bad day. read more

I was expecting a quick sushi roll grab before a movie. Service was really slow. I probably waited 30 minutes for a roll. It was really hot inside. Not the kind of atmosphere that makes me feel confident eating raw fish here. BUT - they seemed to be busy with takeout orders so I guess people should try it out so you can form your own opinion. Just not for me. read more

I always end up ordering so much here but also end up eating it all. They use good ingredients and nice presentation even in to go orders. The cakes are also very delicious. Highly recommend! read more

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Fast and delicious! Granted i haven't ordered many times from this place. But first time trying and it's worth it. Spicy tuna roll on point as well as my Bipimbop! Yummy with good portion sizes for the cost. Presentation is clean and they do take out. I'd assume if dine in was avail... they'd do this too. Cute spot in Tikathnu area, staying busy. read more

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Can't go wrong with the Bulgogi bowl. I just tried their California Roll and it was great!

Food is delicious, fresh, and delivery is prompt. The service by phone is very helpful, polite, and intelligent. (An aside: I am SO disappointed when I call a restaurant and the person who answers is TOTALLY CLUELESS! I call to either order take-out, or ask questions before making a reservation. That did not happen here.) The person who has taken my order by phone, several times, is knowledgeable & intelligent. Thankfully, they have their own delivery person sparing me the misery of using delivery services. Delivery services in Anchorage, in my limited experience, are smoke & mirrors. Their APP says one thing & the driver says another! I probably ordered more often from Ryuu Bowl because their food is very good, AND BECAUSE THEY HAVE THEIR OWN DELIVERY service. I've never been there so can't comment on ambiance etc. read more

Excellent quality food, and a small but charming interior. Good service and ambiance.

I was craving sushi so decided to check out this place in the Tikatnu Commons. There is limited space to dine in but luckily there were only a couple of patrons already eating so we were able to squeeze in. You order at the counter and you're given the option for take out or dine in. I went for my usual Hot Night roll ($14.99) and it made me do a happy dance after the first bite. The only thing that would've made it more enjoyable was if the rolls were served on dishes instead of take out containers. read more

Its a place we usually go to for a quick meal, just know that the sitting area is limited. Other than that the portions and customer service was good and menu price is fair. read more

The price is decent and the service was good but the bulgogi was incredibly salty and the rice seemed pretty old.

Service was great. Staff was friendly and helpful. Did not have a attitude or problem when I had to take a few minutes to decide what I wanted to eat as a first time customer. She answered questions without hesitation and the food was fresh and delicious. I'm definitely returning to try other food on the menu read more

Ryuu Bowl - Bulgugi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Ended up here when the amazing poke place next-door was closed for renovations. So glad we did. What a wonderful surprise. Food made fresh and great serving portions. Really excellent! read more

Ryuu Bowl - Unagi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Tasty food at reasonable price. We ordered 3 items, all of them coming at larger portions

Not so satisfied with the beef marinate from the Bento Box. but loved the Monkey Mushroom so far read more

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It was good! Portion size was great. The sriracha sauce is made from scratch and not super spicy and a little on the sweet side, IMO. I wasn't a huge fan of the beef marinade, it also was on the sweet side and it was just a little too much of the same flavors. My egg was also a little over cooked and hard to tear apart to mix with the bowl. Not bad though! If I'm craving a quick bimbap (probably not spelling this right) then I will come here. Otherwise, Jack Sprat in Girdwood still makes my favorite bimbap bowl. read more

Ryuu Bowl - Miso soup and bimbap bowl - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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One of the few Asian fast casual places in anchorage - fast service and high quality. I got the lunch special with spicy tuna rolls and bulgolgi, and it comes with a miso soup and 2 chicken gyoza pieces. The food itself was prepared well and tasty read more

love ryuu bowl, it's the best spot to grub. the service is fantastic!! it gets busy so I didn't mind waiting for my food, it's understandable. read more

Walking in the restaurant makes you want to try everything on the menu. Simple yet eclectic design but the food...splendid. Potential to be an Anchorage "Must Eat." read more

Ryuu Bowl - Monkey mushroom - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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My to go food for Korean dishes. Love my bulgogi & Pork Chop. Delicious & big portion

The unagi bowl was super good! The yuzu cheesecake was also excellent. There isn't much room to sit but the food travels well as take out.

I ordered Chirashi bowl and other items. The sashimi cut is thinner than the photos on the yelp for sure. And, it seems only tuna is pretty fresh. The other ones are so so. However, their price is OK though. read more

Stopped in because it was next to Footlocker. Staff extremely nice. What a wonderful surprise the food was great. Fast service. Small but counter seating was clean and fresh looking. We will be back. Sorry didn't take a picture when it arrived. I don't write reviews but half way through I actually felt compelled to write a review. read more

Ryuu Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska