I wanted to like this place more but I couldn't get over the atmosphere. We stopped here on our way back from Toronto and I wanted ramen (as per usual). We walked in with only 30 minutes to order and eat, they were closing for some reason at 3:00pm. We sat at the bar and ordered some drinks and each got a bowl of ramen. I ordered the veggie ramen and my hubs ordered the buffalo chicken ramen. He rarely gets ramen but when he saw that I think it pulled him in and he really liked it. I thought my veggie ramen was decent- I wasn't a huge fan of the broth, it wasn't super flavorful for me. I couldn't eat it all and had to take the rest home but it wasn't one that I would definitely go back to. I think the thing that made me not enjoy it was the atmosphere of the employees. It seemed very 'bro' if that makes sense and they seemed like they could care less about their customers. Someone came in close to 3:00pm and I understand the sign says closing but it wasn't a huge sign and they were pretty rude to him. The guys there were not customer oriented and I wouldn't go back since I know there are other ramen places in town. read more

SATO Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Wow! Delicious food, drink and incredible prices. I had a macha green tea latte that had a sprinkling of ground cinnamon on top. Not too sweet but absolutely delicious and refreshing on a warm humid day. Hubby and I shared a plate of OKONOMIYAKI FRIES. I've never had anything like these, but they were incredible! Hubby had a GYU DON RICE BOWL. He really enjoyed it. I had the BUFFALO CHICKEN RAMEN w. a soft boiled egg. I coukd easily taste the freshness of all ingredients. The chicken broth is light and fragrant, I could drink it by itself it's so good. The noodles are an incredibly good quality. I had heard from friends about the Miso ramen, but it included pork broth; hubby and I don't eat pork. This will not be the last time we visit this establishment. read more

SATO Ramen - Buffalo Chicken Ramen with a soft boiled egg. - Ramen Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Small Ramen spot was super good. Menu had a few ramen options and a make your own option. I will be returning.

The bf and I rolled out of Sato stuffed. Glad we came in tonight, there were about 4 other parties dining at the same time. I was a little hesitant with the recent reviews, but I have nothing but love for Sato ramen. My only suggestion would be make the curry ramen broth a little creamier/thicker. And maybe check on water levels more often. Someone did come around and ask how everything was tasting though. Food and drinks came out on a timely manner. Bf ordered this blueberry ipa which was pretty good, had a natural color. The okonomiyaki fries were so good! We had to look up what that meant before coming in. According to YouTube, the sauce had ketchup, honey, worcestershire, and soy. Perfect amount of savory and sweet that complemented the creaminess of the mayo. The nori and bonito flakes made it a unique Japanese flavored app. As entrees, we ordered a Japanese curry plate and curry ramen with chicken cutlet. The curry was very fresh and homemade to me. I know someone mentioned it tasted of those at home curry cubes but I didn't get that at all as those cubes have a very distinct aftertaste. The curry ramen, again the noodles (and other ingredients corn and green onions) were also very fresh. The noodles were on the thicker side and the broth was more clear. I normally don't even touch the meat when eating ramen because it's usually hard and rubbery but Sato cooked the chicken so well. Very tender, this is probably the first time we ate all the meat in a ramen order. I appreciated the chunks of ginger at the end. It shows me that the broth is fresh and I had a semi sore throat fighting this weather. The egg was great too, It was perfect amount of savory. I think I'm going to add the black garlic oil next time, sounds interesting. The spicy miso ramen also looks really good. We will def come back when visiting my parents. Excellent food overall. read more

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Not sure what happened but quality has gone downhill. I ordered delivery and it arrived ice cold and looked like it had been cobbled together from yesterday's leftovers. The broth was also ice cold and as someone who regularly orders the veggie ramen, this was not the veggie broth. Also, the order arrived 30 minutes after being placed so there is no way it could be due to the delivery. I ended up throwing it out because it looked unsafe to eat and was likely contaminated by a meat-based broth. So disappointed in a formerly great (for Buffalo) option. read more

The inside is fairly small (Main street location) but the food comes out fast so you can eat and go. I like many of their ramen dishes, I find that I usually don't come close to being able to finish the dish. I personally don't find that ramen makes good left overs because the noodles really absorb the broth and they double in size. Although admittedly I might not be able to eat my ramen because I fill up on the Okonomiyaki fries! There are so good, I'm a sucker for the kewpie mayonnaise. On my most recent visit I ordered a fried tofu don. The tufo was fried perfectly! It was served with 2 spring rolls. Between the spicy ranch and kimchi my nose was running but it was very delicious. The seaweed salad added a fresh component to the dish. It also seems very clean in the and the staff is nice. The staff asked how your meal was while you at which was unexpected for the fast casual style. read more

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After seeing the reviews I kept lot of expectations there is something missing in ingredients and also lack in flavor. Ambiance wise it is amazing and services were also great. read more

Ramen: it does a body good for those in Upstate NY. In the case of SATO, my body took in their cuisine for sustenance and not so much enjoyment. This moderately sized restaurant with limited seating for parties fumbled a bit on the service, was average with the food, and left me wanting much more. I read the stellar reviews and my friends and I had high hopes for eating here but unfortunately none of us were very impressed. Anyways, here are the main things that stuck with me: SERVICE: - We requested a party of 5 for dinner. Unfortunately, the larger table in the center had several people on and we were informed of a 25 minute wait. We were encouraged to step out and come back, but did not offer to take our names or numbers to notify us. What if a two top randomly walked in while we were away? We decided not to chance it and wait outside in the cold. - Service was decently paced, but nonchalant and not very engaging for recommendations. One of my friends meals were completely forgotten and we were well into our main courses by the time he got his. - My cold Japanese Curry was offered to be remade completely instead of heated up (I'll discuss the meal below). I appreciated that. FOOD: - Spicy Miso Ramen: The broth was light, but a bit too salt forward for my taste, and the spice was very lacking. Also the noodles were too chewy and hard for my comfort. The soft boiled eggs were practically hard boiled, and were not soaked in broth for flavor. The pork was decent and abundant. I respect that they make their own stock and noodles, so that is to be acknowledged. - Japanese Curry: Good portion for the price, and very delicious... or at least it would have been if it was served warm. I have no idea why it was cold, but at least they corrected it for our party. The curry really hit the spot for my desire to be warm because by the 3rd bite its spice easily trumped that of my Ramen. - Karaage Chicken: Well seasoned and juicy! I really liked that cut of chicken thigh, and wish we ordered more. - Gyu Don: The highlight of my experience-- minced meat over rice with egg (overcooked), ginger, and veggies. The flavor was absolutely wonderful and I found myself wishing that I ordered it for my main course. SATO has some hits and some misses when it comes to being the whole package for Ramen and Japanese cuisine. Their prices are reasonable, so I don't feel any regret coming in and trying them out, but I don't think I'll specifically look for them the next time I'm in the area. If you happen to stumble upon this place, I would recommend the Gyu Don over any of the ramen offered here. read more

SATO Ramen - Spicy Miso Ramen, Regular Size, $12 - Ramen Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Solid ramen place in Buffalo. This place has communal seating, but there are also seats facing the window and towards the chefs. The menu is simple and fully customizable. You can add and remove as many ingredients as to your heart's desire. I highly recommend the Tonkotsu Ramen because the broth goes extremely well with the pork belly. Nothing beats a hot bowl of ramen on a chilly day! read more

I have never had ramen before, and it was a great place to try it for the first time! It was delicious. I ordered the Sato Ramen & the Spicy Miso Raman for takeout & both were amazing. Highly recommend!! read more

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The spicy miso ramen I had was ok, but I've had better -- places I've been to in Toronto and DC area have more flavoring. The customer service was good, and the food came out quick. There's not much seating in this place but I came on a cold Tuesday in the winter for lunch so I'm not sure if it gets more crowded on other days of the week or when it's warmer outside. Maybe I'll be back to try their other dishes. read more

SATO Ramen - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Please don't pass this up! Our visit to Sato was amazing! There isn't anything bad to say about this place, the food was delicious, the drinks were fun and the staff is great. I'm definitely recommending Sato to friends and coming as often as I can! You can't tell me the last unicorn isn't the cutest drink ever read more

SATO Ramen - The Last Unicorn - Ramen Near Me - Buffalo, New York

My order was over a half hour late and two of the ramen had no egg in them.... they thought they were justified refunding me $3.00 for not having a advertised main ingredient.... Totally classless!!!!! read more

Sato is pretty great all around! Been here a few times and I've never been disappointed! They have excellent Ramen with a variety of different addons and meats to choose from and they've also got really tasty rice bowls. This last time I finally tried one and it was great! Good food good prices and very passionate staff members who you can tell take the food and their business very seriously. Would recommend to anybody looking for something different over near UB South. read more

SATO Ramen - Teriyaki Don Rice bowl with added egg and comes with two vegetable spring rolls! - Ramen Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I had given this restaurant a 4* the first time I went there because a few of their dishes are really good. However, I am changing it to 1 star because of their bad service. I was calling for half an hour to order on Saturday and I kept getting a busy tone. So I finally walked up to the place at 9 pm (they are supposed to close at 10.30 on Saturday, last food order at 10 pm) and they said they were out of cooked rice and they weren't making more. I would understand if they did this close to closing time which was 1.5 hrs away. The staff was just sitting around and there were only 2 customers already eating there. Never seen a place where the staff puts their leisure and convenience over a customer. read more

First time here but it won't be my last! Just walking through the door and smelling the delicious aroma of this tiny restaurant will make you drool! I had the curry ramen. It was delicious and filling and would recommend it if you are unsure of what to order. read more

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Wow what trash?! I'm putting my receipt with the picture so that people know I'm not making this up. This food wasNOT what I ordered and hard dry chicken and BEEF. Sadly you'd like that if I ordered 3 ramen bowls and had 3 soup bowls and only 2 bowls of (incorrect) noodles that common sense would kick in. Welp that wasn't the case. We has the worlds hardest and oldest chicken they've held onto. Sadly this is the last time I'd order from them. Not worth the money. read more

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I ordered the regular Spicy Miso Ramen on a cool Fall day. The wife and I went pretty early around 6:00 and there were a few seats available at the counter. It's definitely really small inside and can fill up very quickly. By the time our food came there was a sizable line forming. The ramen was really good. The broth was intensely flavorful, though possibly too salty for some. All of the ingredients worked perfectly, especially the egg. It costs $1.50 for an additional egg, which I originally thought was a bit much, but I would definitely consider adding it next time. The portion was generous as well. It lasted me two full meals. The atmosphere was very casual and is obviously heavily patronized by nearby UB students, but this didn't prevent us from having a nice date. read more

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First and foremost, I must say that I am a ramen junkie. Whenever I go to NYC, Pittsburg, or really any city to visit friends, it's always on my cold weather to-do list. Now with Sato, I love the place and the atmosphere. It's perfectly small and quaint like a good ramen shop should be. For me though, Sato has consistently missed the mark. I feel like each broth I've had lacked flavor and depth. And that good, glossy fat that makes it look like you're wearing lip-gloss after you eat it. The last time I visited I got the gyoza dumplings and the Sato ramen to go but just ended eating them in the car because I was ravenous. Don't judge me. Anyway, the dumplings were limp and even though I saw the markings of crispiness, they were not crispy in the slightest. The filling was bland as could be and also cold. I could barely eat them to be quite honest. The ramen was (and always is) huge and enough to feed two. The broth was piping hot, the toppings were just kind of there (not seasoned at all) but the noodles were great. The broth though. Ugh. Sorry, but I feel like anyone was thinks Sato has great ramen has never had great ramen. It lacks complexity and just tastes like it is missing something. I'm being generous with 3 starts if I'm honest because I appreciate what they are trying to do. Ultimately though, Buffalo deserves better ramen. read more

SATO Ramen - Soggy and cold. Sad Face - Ramen Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I decided to eat at Sato Ramen because I'm moving to Buffalo from New York. I'm a bit concerned at the relative dearth of good East Asian food in Buffalo and unfortunately my meal at Sato did not assuage my fears. I should first note that while I like ramen, I'm by no means not a fully fledged ramenhead. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen (the Sato Ramen seems to be their specialty, but I decided that I wouldn't be a decent judge of quality given that I've only had shoyu and tonkotsu). While the assorted ingredients were of acceptable quality, the broth was muted; it didn't have the depth of flavor one hopes to find in an exemplary tonkotsu ramen. I wasn't particularly ravenous when I sat down, but I didn't finish my bowl - and that is a rarity. I think the reason I'm writing a review is because the service was also subpar. The host was on the phone as I walked in so I seated myself; five minutes later, I had to ask for water, then again when I needed a refill. Given the low broth quality and the lackluster service, the 4.5 star review is in my opinion quite generous. It set my expectations to be dashed. read more

Visitor from out of town. If this is one of the best in town then don't come to Buffalo. We ordered two ramen bowls. Mine was super salty I could only take few bites of. I ordered extra stuff for my ramen that was missing and when I asked the waitress she gave me an attitude saying they didn't charge me for it and they ran out... okay that would have been fine had they said something as they were serving it. No apology nothing. She made me feel like I did something wrong by ordering more stuff... that I would have paid for. (Insert eye roll emoji) read more

Sato ramen has great food most of the time. Consistency unfortunately is lacking. Regardless of my 2 star review I have ordered food from them more then 10 times. My go to choice is the teriyaki don. Usually great, sometimes things are missing or the portion will drastically change one day to the next. My biggest issue is that I have received less than good customer service on a few occasions, and have been hung up on for what I believed to be the reason of not wanting to provide a takeout order, or maybe they couldn't accommodate it for whatever reason. That's all fine. The way you go about it however, is not. Do not take my word for it. The food is worth trying I can almost guarantee you will love It. If they can be more prepared for their days in the future and these issues resolve them selves. A 5 star review will be in order. read more

I was pleasantly surprised with my first visit to Sato Ramen! When I'm really craving Ramen I usually take a trip across the border to Toronto to grub so I was excited to see a Ramen restaurant in Buffalo with great reviews. When we entered it was pretty crowded and a small very relaxed, communal setting. I believe the waitress must have been new and it took over 20 minutes before someone came up to us. We weren't sure if we were supposed to order at the counter or what at this point so we saw the manager and asked and to compensate for out wait they INSISTED on giving us a free appetizer and dessert. Now THAT is great customer service. And the waitress apologized and everyone was so kind. I got the iced matcha latte (YUM), and my bf got their exclusive Yuzu IPA. Both amazing. We tried the okonomiyaki fries for our appetizer and they were some of the best fries I've ever had in my life. I love okonomiyaki and these really hit the spot! The fries themselves were perfectly cooked and the toppings were enough to coat throughout. For my main meal I went with the Tonkotsu ramen and added black garlic oil. Very good. Not the best I've ever had but I was still very impressed. Bf got the Gyu Don and he absolutely loved it!!! He's quite hard to please I might add. And finally for desert we got the coconut rice pudding. I wanted to try something new and it did not disappoint. Wow, I've never had anything like it. SO GOOD. All in all, it was an extremely pleasant experience and I will be coming back!!! read more

SATO Ramen - Okonomiyaki fries! - Ramen Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This is a brilliant spot for getting dinner especially on cold days. Try their special fries- okonomiyaki fries and seaweed salad. Both of them are flavorful and nicely done. The pork gyoza is pretty nice too. I have been here a bunch of times. They give you a ramen card. So far, I have tried their spicy miso ramen which is a blessing on wintry days. It is full of flavors and the meat is tender and beautifully done. Definitely go for the one with the soft-boiled egg. Their veggie ramen is pretty good too. They have an open kitchen so you can see how clean they are. The broth is delicious. The service is great :) read more

I have driven past Sato Ramen on countless occasions, always making a mental note: "Must eat here A.S.A.P.", yet for some reason, always forgetting. Until today... I lived in Atlanta for 7 years & have eaten at many traditional Japanese restaurants located on Buford Highway (if you're not familiar, a stretch of road that has the best authentic culinary cuisines from around the world). Sato Ramen, hands down is the best! From the traditional, yet modern decor, to the low key family style dining room (a big table where everyone sits around and eats, as well as bar style seating located in the window & in front of the open air kitchen) to the extraordinarily friendly staff & chefs to the throwback of a playlist to make your ears happy along with your mouth ("Jlo Radio" on Pandora - I had to ask!) - Sato Ramen is where it's at. The pork dumplings literally melt in your mouth, the Ramen noodles are prepared in house - fresh to order might I add. The flavors, the smell, the presentation, Oh My! Then you have their rice pudding, unlike any other. Topped with coconut milk, honey, roasted almonds & vanilla (I think) granola is top notch! A force, yet to be challenged - Sato Ramen is a hidden gem in this city. Highly recommended, your taste buds (and ears) will thank me later.... What in the world are you waiting for? Go!! read more

SATO Ramen - Sato Ramen, if you're not here, you're nowhere!! - Ramen Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I loved the food! So much I burned my mouth trying to devour it. This place is small hidden gem right on Main street in the university district. Wanted to try something new so stopped in. I had the teriyaki pork with rice. It was very flavorful and the rice had an excellent sauce on it which made me not leave a bite in the bowl. Not sure if I didnt notice them but lunch specials would be appreciated but overall moderately priced. I'll definitely be back. read more

Extremely underrated and oh so delicious! SATO is hands-down amongst my top 5 favorite places to eat in buffalo. Whether it's ramen you're after, or one of their many other unique dishes, SATO never ceases to deliver in quality and taste. My go-to dish is almost always the teriyaki don(mouth beginning to water). It's a bowl of delicious sticky rice with teriyaki fried chicken pieces(cooked perfectly) with sliced red bell peppers and onions. Comes with a side of two spring rolls that are absolutely delicious. I've tried a few of their ramen dishes and those are also spectacular. The rice pudding desert is always a favorite as well. Highly highly recommend stopping in for lunch or dinner! You will not be disappointed! read more

Hands down, best ramen in Buffalo. I came here for the first time this past weekend and was beyond impressed. This is a small place on Main Street, not too much seating. The menu has a solid amount of ramen options as well as rice bowls. There's also a few appetizers/small plates to chose from as well. I went with the veggie ramen and was so happy I did. It had tons of vegetables in it including pickled mushrooms of some sort. If they had a jar of these mushrooms I'd be going home with them they were incredible. I also loved the addition of a fried lotus root in there too. So much flavor in this ramen! This is going to be my new happy place. I really enjoyed my food here and can not wait to come back. read more

SATO Ramen - Veggie ramen, look how beautiful - Ramen Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Went for dinner here with my sister. It was a bit busy and noisy, but the food more than made up for that! Everything was DELICIOUS. Very flavorful and large portions. Neither of us could finish our meals, so we took the leftovers to go -- still great the day after! My sister got the green curry ramen. It was just the right amount of spice, amazing flavor, and tender shrimp. I got the chicken donburi, which had sweet, crunchy chicken and spring rolls. The Okonomiyaki fries are a must-try!!! Perfect balance of every flavor. The service was super friendly, which is always a plus. read more

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Super small place, but gives you that intimate vibe... but with your neighbors as well. The place serves mainly millennial and nearby University students it seems like. Tried both the curry and veggie ramen. Veggie broth is definitely difficult to make, however this place does try its best. However, the broth stills lacks in that yummy Japanese style flavor! On the other hand, Okonomiyaki fries were DELIC. Not oily, flavored well, and overall just different from regular-joe-fries. Definitely would return for this yummy appetizer! Protip: make sure you ask them to get a fresh bach of fries-- because cold it was not as good, as I am sure a warm bach would have been, read more

The Sato Ramen was great . Great broth and ingredients. Went there based on other reviews . Don't expect an exquisite dining experience. It's a small place frequented by a lot of students from the college across the street . Have an open mind , the staff will accommodate. Ordering is by filling out a paper with the menu items. Overall I was very pleasantly surprised. This boomer will be back whenever I'm in Buffalo . read more

My friend and I were picking someone up from the airport and needed a quick place to grab dinner and kill some time. It was a really great experience despite us coming close to closing time. Staff was very friendly and food was delicious and was prepared fast and fresh! Parking was easy, just a block away. I will definitely be back! read more

Shortly after I moved to Buffalo, many people were quick to tell me that Buffalo has seen a lot of positive change in the past few years. "We even have ramen now!" one person said. When I asked where, she told me about SATO Ramen. It took us a few months to get around to it, but my husband and I had an early dinner at SATO Ramen on a Saturday night, and sat at the bar. I ordered the vegan curry ramen, and he ordered the regular tonkatsu ramen. We were both happy with our choices. I especially liked the pickled ginger in my ramen, and the amount of tofu and vegetables that came with the order. You can order extra add-ins, but I didn't think it was necessary. I usually find the broth served with vegetarian/vegan ramen to be too salty, and never finish it. I don't think my broth at SATO was saltier than the veggie broth I've had at other ramen places outside of Buffalo, but I'm not sure how the meat-based broths compare. As for authenticity, I know that ramen is traditionally made with meat broth, so a vegetarian version isn't going to be authentic no matter what. As long as it's tasty, which SATO's was, I don't care. For dessert, we shared an order of the winter special, miso caramel donuts. They came out piping hot. If you like cider donuts, you'll like these cake donuts coated with spices and sugar. Days later, I was still thinking about those donuts. And now I'm thinking about them again. Mmm, donuts. If you're looking for authentic ramen, you may be disappointed. If you're just looking for warm and tasty, you'll be happy here. read more

Absolutely love Sato ramen. I've been here twice and it does not disappoint. The okonomiyaki fries are beyond delicious and both the veggie ramen and spicy miso ramen are fantastic! The service is always good and the atmosphere is hip and modern. Great for a date night or just sitting at the bar with some friends. read more

SATO Ramen - Veggie Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Had an order scheduled at 5:55 for 6:25 pm this past Monday for 2 buffalo chicken ramens for my girlfriend and I. It was my birthday dinner. Or it was supposed to be. We arrived a couple minutes early and waited in shop until 6:45.. Dark, dreads, and glasses promised us 10 more minutes. We go out to our car. We go back in at 7:05. Nobody has a clue where our food is. We get a refund. How about a voucher since I wasted over an hour of my time on my birthday? nope. "sorry for the inconvenience" from corporate... That's alright, it was overpriced anyway :). read more

Price - 4 Food - 5 Atmosphere - 5 Service - 5 I love the Spicy Miso Ramen (Regular) with extra pork! Honestly you don't really need extra anything with it but Im a greedy man. The flavors here are so delicious. I cant really explain the noodles but they have a thickness to them, it's easy to tell they are handmade. The veggies added in are always fresh and still crisp. The portion size is large. You always end with an overly full stomach or leftovers. They are a tad pricey here however, you can tell that they use quality ingredients and I like that they have incorporated a cool loyalty program. I have tasted almost everything on the menu and to me everything tastes great. You should definitely check this place out. read more

SATO Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I love all of the Sato's but this location has the Buffalo Chicken ramen which is my favorite! I like to mix up the ramen so the sauce from the chicken makes its way into the broth. My friend is obsessed with the veggie ramen. Small trendy location with awesome staff! read more

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Everything here is amazing! I started off ordering Ramen and the vegan curry with the Kara age fried chicken when I went. Then I started picking up as well. I was looking for a light snack and was hyped to find I can order a egg pickle ginger and rice. It was just the thing my upset stomach was looking for read more

Spot on to the review that gave 2 stars. Literally 3 bites in 3 mins. Portion is truly tiny for the price of 12$. The soup broth for the signature ramen legit taste like the herbal chicken soup I would make at home... Definitely not worth the time for a small portion, over priced meal. Ramen was only average. read more

The first thing I noticed when entering the restaurant was the limited seating available. You had to share a table with others. It doesn't bother me but it wouldn't be for someone looking to eat at a table with just their family. I thought it was kinda cool eating with people I didn't know. The service wasn't great. The restaurant didn't seem very clean either. We got their special fries and ramen. I think the fries are one of their highlight dishes. They were good. The ramen was not authentic. The noodle were comparable to the ramen you can buy from the store. The broth was salty but still delicious. read more

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