Where do I even begin!? The aesthetic is so relaxed and cozy, ambience on point! The…read morefood----UNREAL! I don't even have words. JUST LOOK AT THE PICTURES AND vid! Drooling as I look at it again! My server was so sweet & made the experience! Ordered: Garlic Knockout Ramen (spicy & rich in flavor) 6 added slices of duck (recommend cooked well done) Sparkling white peach Moshi (sparkling soda) *I recommend asking for salty, if you're a salty person like me! ;) Pricey, so come ready to be cashy!

We came in around 2pm on a Saturday, and Mensho was not busy at all. We were seated quickly and met…read morewith a friendly face! The interior is beautiful and I could imagine it'd be a fun place to go on a date. We ordered the fried shitake mushrooms as an appetizer... I highly recommend! It was unlike anything - so light and salty and addictive! And it wasn't too filling when shared. Everyone at the table ordered the Garlic Knock Out ramen with an added egg. The broth was super thick and rich with the most garlic flavor I've ever had in a bowl of ramen. It had tree roots on top, which I could've gone without. The sous vide chicken was so tender, but I heard they used to give chashu with the bowl before. Overall, my fam had a great experience here and most likely will be returning!

amazing food - even better service…read more the past two times i've visited the two servers have been exceptional. incredible reverse happy hour too!

We found this place by accident. My daughter and I arrived around 6pm on a Saturday. There were no…read morepeople there. Slowly others started to arrive about half hour later. I ordered hot sake and it did not disappoint. My daughter got a Ramune, miso soup, and shrimp tempura roll. No complaints! Miso soup was missing tofu that day. Apparently they were all out. Nevertheless the soup was very nice! I got two specialty rolls. The names escape me at the moment. The menu doesn't have a huge selection of rolls but I found what I like and both were VERY good! Good amount of fish vs rice. Everyone is very attentive. Service is very good. The ambiance is interesting :) nothing fancy but not too bland either. There are full moon/moon related decorations. The rolls are also named with the Moon theme in mind. Overall very nice and we will be back to try their ramen !

Nishikawa Ramen is a small little ramen shop decorated with anime posters from Naruto, One Piece,…read moreand Dragon Ball. There were also cute little trinkets of My Neighbor Totoro. Upon entering, we were free to seat ourselves and chose a booth by the wall. It was not busy at all and the service was quick and friendly. We started off with a large sake bomb paired with a Kirin Light ($15). We then ordered two Tonkotsu Ramens, one medium spice and one hot spice ($15.99 each). Honestly, the hot spice level did not taste spicy at all, so I would recommend going extra hot if you like spice. They also provide chili powder on the table if you want to add more spice yourself. The ramen broth itself could have used a tad more flavor. I lightly added some soy sauce to the broth which is something I often do to add a little kick. I loved all of the toppings included, from the green onions to the kikurage (wood ear mushroom). My favorite part was the pork chashu, which was really tender and delicious. I also appreciated that the ramen came with a full soft boiled egg rather than half an egg, and the egg was perfectly runny. Before leaving, we ordered their tea special that was buy one get one. We got a matcha milk tea and a cafe latte which I forgot to take a photo of. I felt like the cafe latte could have used a little more sweetness to balance it. Also, I found it neat that Nishikawa offers a rewards program, not something I see often at ramen shops. My true rating would be 4.5 due to some of the criticisms I mentioned above, but overall I still had a good experience. Thank you for serving us. Visited 5/2/26

worst restaurant ramen ive ever had noodles were thin and…read moresoggy $55 was not worth it omg packet ichiban ramen tastes way better one star only because of imported echigo beer the gyoza tasted like fish, as if they reused rancid fish frying oil to cook it.

Two of us stopped on a Friday night before heading to Phoenix theater. Service was great, attentive…read morewhile not being overly bearing. The EXO noodles were really good and had just enough spice without being too hot. Plenty of seafood in it too. Katsu chicken sandwich was also quite tasty and the fries were some of the best fries I've had in a long time with an interesting dipping sauce. All in all a great experience I will definitely stop there next time I'm anywhere close!

What I got : Asahi beer…read moreChow mein (extra veggies/cabbage) Pork ramen Vegan ramen I've been coming here for about six years. I used to come here specifically for the Ramen, but the Ramen has never been the same after a bit before Covid had hit and they decided to change the recipe and everything about it and it's just like mid now, but I've recently discovered how good their noodles are. This is probably some of the best chow mein I've had and that's mostly what's carrying this review. I literally am only putting it at three stars because I am still upset about the Ramen situation and how it used to be really good and I can't factor that out of my review lol but what I usually get here is the hot chicken bao bun and it's pretty freaking good pretty spicy too. I'm like white girl level zero when it comes to spices and I think it's pretty spicy but it's super flavorful. The pickles they put into it are really good. I think they like saturate them in something and like I said before the chow mein noodles are just super good. They're not dry and they're pretty flavorful it's great. I'm just hoping one day the Ramen will be better so I can change the review higher lol

Best ramen! Great service shrimp wonton ramen is a must! As well as the original 2010!read more

Loy was FANTASTIC ! We had such an enjoyable experience, he kept the vibes up and made me and my…read moresisters feel so comfortable. Well definitely ask for Loy next time we come in. His recommendations were also delicious! If you decide to come here, ask for Loy to have the best experience!

My dad and I got the spicy and the regular vegan ramen and they were delicious! The restaurant…read moredesign is beautiful and the staff are kind as well!

I heard about this place from a friend who raved about the ramen and I just knew I had to try it!…read moreMy boyfriend and I love trying new (to us) ramen spots and this one did not disappoint!! We started with the Aji Fry. Let me tell you, they are these hot, crispy and delicious fried Japanese Mackerel pieces that just melt in your mouth. We both ordered ramen, I got the G.K.O. It was a spicy, garlic knockout with the most amazing slices of chicken chashu I've ever had and I added an egg to mine!! My boyfriend got the Signature Toripaitan ramen. It comes with four different types of meat and this amazingly creamy chicken broth. Both ramens ingredients tasted incredibly fresh and the bouncy ramen noodles were the best I've had yet!! The ambiance inside is great, they have an open kitchen concept where you can sit right at the bar and watch the ramen in action. It's not a very big place, but that's okay, because the atmosphere was very charming and the staff was very friendly. Our server was an absolute delight!! 10/10 recommend and I cannot wait to go back and try more items on the menu!!

Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe was absolutely fantastic! The food and service were both excellent from…read morestart to finish. The ramen broth tasted authentic and rich, not artificial like you find at some places. The pork in the ramen was incredibly tender, flavorful, and practically melted in my mouth. I also ordered the spicy salmon rolls, and they were outstanding--fresh, delicious, and packed with flavor. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience even better. The small atmosphere and being able to see the staff making your dishes as well also adds to a great vibe. If you're looking for authentic ramen and great sushi in Phoenix, I highly recommend giving Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe a try. I'll definitely be coming back!

A super cute local spot that serves Japanese food. It's very rare to find a spot that has katsu don…read moreand japanese style pasta. The restaurant was super busy for a sunday. I plan to return soon for bento boxes and more pasta!

Popped into this place for our last meal before leaving AZ and it did not disappoint! We were the…read morefirst people in. When we walked in it had a very fishy smell, so it kind of made us second guess our choice. But we went for it anyhow. The greeter/server was very pleasant and sat us. It was very clean inside with ample space between seat. We browsed through the menu and started with our usual edamame and pot stickers. The edamame was salted well throughout where a lot of places just put the salt on top only. We ordered a couple varieties of sake which were both good. Out of all of the things we ordered the karange skewer was just a little more oily than were use to, but still good. The spicy salmon roll had really great flavor and the lollipop roll was probably one of the better versions that we have had. The musubi was giant to say the least, it was good, but offered a bit too much rice. Overall the food and service was great and we were very happy that we ended up here!

Awesome late night spot, for decent quality Japanese eats, and in the Tempe-Scottsdale area. Zu…read moreIzakaya was a solid post-study dinner spot when I was a student, and this time it definitely held up! We were nearby for a show, and decided to stop in on a Wednesday evening for a late dinner with some friends. They have a good happy hour menu, and my friends ordered off there, but I was craving sushi so I got the nigiri omakase. It came with miso soup, which I enjoyed, definitely hard to go wrong there. The sushi itself was decent, nothing crazy, but definitely better than grocery store quality. The tuna and salmon pieces were a little fishy, maybe not the freshest, but it was also quite late (~10pm) so I wasn't expecting too much. Beautifully presented, and the cuts were quite large which was nice! The food came out pretty fast, and the service was pleasant. The restaurant vibes are pretty dark, and moody. The bathroom was kind of scary personally, super dark and a little messy, so I decided to wait till I got home. Overall, a solid experience, and definitely a good choice if I am in the area.