What a cute little hole in the wall. The sushi here tasted fresh and the portions were perfect. The…read moreservice was also very good here. I didn't realize they closed at 3 and they still chose to seat me when I showed up (at 3 ) I will definitely be back. pictured is the rainbow roll

Delicious food. Cucumber salad was so fresh and tasty. Loved the scallop roll. The service was…read moreexcellent,fast and friendly.

Well, well, well...... Guess where I am????…read more Yes, Dong Hae!! Trust me. The build up was worth it! Today I went with my niece and nephew. Sashimi galore!. The chefs brought us complementary seaweed salad and baked rolls. Such a nice treat. Salad was refreshing in between bites of fish. I enjoyed a Kylo Ren roll. Fresh tuna, cucumber, and avocado wrapped in rice paper. So good. It is not shrouded with rice. I can taste each flavor. My family had Salmon Sashimi that seriously melted in our mouths. There is a variety of Japanese beers and domestics to choose from. The service is great. I'm sure I'll be back in a couple of days. Enjoy your meal and Look for me.

The ambiance has always been great every time we've come in, except for today. Unfortunately,…read moreFrancisco misjudged our presence and the situation, which made the experience feel different this time. That being said, the chefs have always come through with every order we've placed. They've consistently delivered great food, and they've always had a good vibe and positive interaction with us. We've always appreciated that and wanted to acknowledge the chefs for that.

This restaurant stands out in the area as having warm, welcoming table service and consistently…read moregreat sushi. Coming from Santa Barbara, I knew Sushi Teri as a casual lunch spot but here in Lompoc, Sushi Teri is the best dinner spot in town. Their fish is always fresh and they often have tasty cuts of tuna or salmon belly, as well as Uni from Santa Barbara. For that reason, we prefer their nigiri and sashimi but also enjoy a mission roll or girl's night out roll on occasion. The sushi combo dinner with soup and salad is an amazing value and has a variety of fish. Their spicy ramen with SB craft ramen noodles is also the best ramen in town, in my humble opinion. For us, the service, cleanliness and consistency keeps us coming back almost every week. The manager is ever present in the dining room and ensures all the guests are well looked after. I can also recommend a mega mug of Sapporo after a long week!

Highly recommend this establishment to all looking to have a miso soup and seaweed salad! The salad…read morewas the perfect mixture of crunch and spice - sooo good! Had to order a second one

Outdoor seating was lovely, dog friendly too. Service was warm and exceptional. Great dishes and…read moreeven greater portions! Especially loved the generous Bluefin Tuna Crispy Rice portion, even came with extra tuna on the side. Shoyu ramen was flavorful and the noodles perfectly chewy. The desserts were unexpectedly outstanding and delicate, not overly sweet. We got to try the Caramel Apple Cheesecake which had a lovely nutty streusel and the Pumpkin Hojicha Chai Tiramisu had lovely Ube filling that was a real treat.

Ramen Kotori was just okay for us. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't particularly memorable…read moreeither, especially compared to other ramen places we've tried. As vegetarians, we also found the options to be fairly limited, which made the menu feel a little restrictive. Another downside was the seating. At least when we visited, there was no indoor seating available, only outdoor/patio seating. That may be nice when the weather is perfect, but it's not always ideal, especially with kids or on a colder evening. Overall, decent if you're craving ramen while in Solvang, but for us it was a 3-star experience and probably not somewhere we'd specifically seek out again.

Great Customer service and quick!!! My wife loves their birrieria ramen. It's huge portion & can…read morefeed two people! Lots of meat & great flavor! Consistent & delicious every time we order it!

Great food great portions always delicious. Will keep coming back. My whole family loves it.read more

Not bad - just average…read more Came on a whim as someone from out of town & ordered the MINI CRISPY SHRIMP SHUMAI, and the BEEF UDON. The flavors were not bad but nothing felt super authentic - not that you would expect authentic Asian food from a place in Lompoc.... Overall it all just felt a lil meh but the quality wasn't bad

I have been coming here for many years and love the omg roll, service,…read moreMiso, many menu options And kind attention. Highly recommend!

SUSHI + Conundrum.....but, in fairness, just came from Santa Barbara Japanese restaurants.....sat…read moreat the counter and engaged hoping for great fish and "theater". I got both but had to work for it!! No oysters, uni, or Shisho leaf (just plastic green!!) and that is the conundrum because great fin fish like fresh Aji and fresh wasabi!! Chef "Tiger" San and his wife are from Korea and seem to still be passionate and willing to please....... had to introduce them to the SMV sake numbers as the were out of the "demon -slayer"!! All in ALL, good fin fish, nicely presented, with friendly staff.

After work, I decided to stop by Nikka Ramen for some lunch. It was a weekday around 1:30pm so it…read morewasn't too busy and I was seated right away. I knew I wanted a rice bowl but wasn't sure what I wanted on top. When I saw the half and half option with tuna and salmon, it was the perfect combination! The order only took a few minutes before coming out. It was delicious and very filling. There was a good combination of textures and flavors that made it a well rounded bowl. I had an efficient but delicious lunch experience at Nikka Ramen. I'd definitely come back!

Cute place. I loved the California Roll, the crab salad in…read morethe roll was delicious. I got Veggie Ramen. It was good. Very creamy. Tofu was nice . Husband got spicy ramen. He liked the ramen but he also like the tofu more than the chicken. It was very busy and they had tons of delivery pick ups. I didn't get a dessert but they had trendy desserts like the peach ice cream. All if the servers were very helpful and nice.

Stopped in for lunch while on a day trip to SLO. It's in the back of the creamery complex, we had a…read moreslight problem finding it. There is handicap parking (and other parking) right outside the door in the lot off Nipomo St. We arrived before noon and it was already filling up, we sat at the sushi bar. Ordered a range of things - broiled mackerel, a natto hand roll, their Hamapenõ roll and a vegetable roll. I guess they don't get too many natto orders because a nice woman came over to me to ask me if I knew what natto was, which made me laugh. I wouldn't recommend anyone take a big bite of natto if they aren't familiar (it's unusual to American palates, but I love it). It would be kind of like taking a big bite of blue cheese if you've never had it before. You don't see broiled mackerel in many American restaurants (I don't see many American based Izakayas outside of Honolulu)- it's a strong tasting fish, this mackerel was delicious and well prepared. They also have hamachi and salmon collars, which I'll try on another visit. I like vegetable rolls, but in most places they're not executed very well. This was an outstanding vegetable roll - nice crunch on the vegetables, great assortment. The hamapenõ roll was next level good. Not too spicy, but a fantastic range of flavors and textures - including ponzu jelly on the top, which was savory and sweet simultaneously and a perfect foil for the rest of the roll. There was a lunch menu which would cut down on the cost - and you should also scan the code to see the daily specials. I missed that until I was finished. Unfortunately for me, I did not order my spare stomach from Amazon in time for that meal. It's a three- hour round trip for us, but we will come back because it's that good - and it's a pleasant drive from Santa Barbara. SLO itself is nice too. Service was kind and attentive, the restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. A+. FWIW, nobody asked me to write a review, and I did not tell them I was Yelp elite.

I had a good experience as a solo diner at this Japanese/Sushi restaurant in SLO! I'm glad I made a…read morereservation days in advance via OpenTable since when I went on a Saturday night, there was an hour and a half wait. To eat I had the Kanpai Boat for which comes with miso soup, cucumber salad, rice or salad, 10 pc nigiri, 2 or 1 roll(s) of your choice, and 8 pc tataki or sashimi. Everything I had was fresh and was good quality. For $48 (minus tip and tax), this was such a steal! They sat me at a sushi bar with other solo diners. Everything was clean and I had enough room for my sushi boat. The service here was also really good. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone visiting SLO looking for good quality sushi at good prices.

When I tell you we did not leave any crumbs, I really mean it!! It's been a long time since I've…read morewritten a 5 star review that felt so well deserved. Flare's menu was extensive and I wish we had more people to order a bit of everything and share it family style! We got the Beef Boiling Pot and WOW. The broth was so flavorful and deep. Very well seasoned! The Korean Fried Chicken wings also had a satisfying crunch and the flavors were also on point! We got the half and half, and the Original flavor was my favorite. The other half was plain, but I still enjoyed it. Super juicy and tender! For dessert, I got the Brown Sugar Milk Tea w/ Honey Boba. The boba was soft and slightly chewy, which is exactly how I prefer it! I'm bummed I'm not a local, because this would easily become a go-to spot!

Wow! The flavors at Flare blew us away…read more My hubby and I were looking for a new place to try for our date night. I remembered the opening soon signs for Flare when we used to live by Ryon Park. Since we moved, I'd almost forgotten so I was excited to finally try their food. The staff that greeted and tended to us were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere has a hole-in-the-wall vibe with its intimate seating. The back tables have glowing lights like stars which was a nice touch. That being said, I feel like the interior could use some more color. Maybe some Japanese or Korean art would be cool. We started out with some milk tea. I ordered the tiger milk tea which was sweet with caramel and I added honey Boba. For the food, they have hot pots! A unique offering for the Lompoc area. The food at Flare is mostly Korean and Japanese inspired food with some California influences. Like the beef Bulgogi fries my husband ordered-- were bomb. They came with a spicy mayo like sauce that was a savory and sweet suprise. The saltiness of the beef and melted cheese-- ultimate comfort food. It would've been even better with avocado. I ordered a fusion rice bowl. At first I was skeptical about the sauce the shrimp came with. But after the first bite my mouth was bursting with flavor. Freshness from the sour cream mixed perfectly with the mildly spicy red sauce dressing the shrimp (no tails which I appreciated). Little bits of cilantro mixed into the warm jasmine rice balanced out the salty and savory shrimp. Add in the freshness of the crisp lettuce, pico de gallo and corn. Overall, it created a beautiful balanced dish I didn't know I needed; a meal that satisfied my soul. Next time we come I can't wait to try their hot pots! Highly recommend you check out Flare.