Located in a shopping plaza. Got the Tori Katsu chicken cutlet set and a spicy tuna roll…read more The chicken katsu was done right. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and not greasy. It came together perfectly with the sides and felt like a complete, comforting meal. Everything on the plate tasted fresh and well prepared. The spicy tuna roll was a nice addition. Clean flavors with just enough spice, and it balanced out the richness of the katsu. The restaurant has a calm, casual feel and it's easy to sit and enjoy your food. Staff was friendly and attentive, and service was smooth. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm in the mood for a solid Japanese meal.

We came in for lunch and ordered two katsu ramens, one mild and one spicy. When the food came out,…read morethe server placed the bowls down without saying which one was which. I ended up giving one to my 3- and 5-year-old kids, thinking it was the mild one. After a few bites, they started complaining that their mouths were burning. I tasted it myself and realized they had been given the spicy ramen--the one that was supposed to be for my husband. Then we waited even longer for the other order, only to receive a shrimp and noodle dish that we never ordered. At that point, we were already starving and had waited so long that I just decided to eat it and share it with the kids rather than wait even longer. The food itself was nothing special. The shrimp was fried, but the noodles tasted like regular packaged ramen, and the broth was bland. I couldn't really taste much of anything, and for the price, I expected a lot more. We spent about $90 for two soups, one sushi roll, and a drink. For that price, the food and service should have been much better. Between the order mix-up, not being told which ramen was spicy, the long wait, and the mediocre food, this place definitely did not live up to the hype.

I was visiting the area and stumbled on Sapporo Ramen. Ramen sounded good so in we went. We were…read morepromptly greeted and seated. The menu is fairly simple and offers vegan options as well. We went with Shrimp and veggie tempura ramen in Shoyu broth. Perfect choice Broth was lite, plentiful noodles, fresh crunchy veggies, and the tempura was good. I will say the tempura was extra crunchy. 2 pieces shrimp and several pieces of veggies. The restaurant had a steady stream of visitors dining in and picking up to go.

This was a highly recommended place to have ramen. I'm visiting and thought I would give this place…read morea try. It's a quaint little restaurant with poor insulation, it smells like frying oil as you walk in. This is definitely a family owned restaurant with only a few people working. If you're looking for fast service, this is not the place. It's a smaller scale restaurant and not ideal for large groups. The largest table they have is for a group of six. Super interesting, they have karaoke. I didn't acquire about the karaoke, but it looks like it would be fun for date nights. We each order bowl of ramen, it was decent.

We showed up for lunch on a Tuesday and got seated right away. The booth was comfortable and the…read morerestaurant is very cool looking. We got spring rolls and gyoza to start - they are incredibly fresh! The spring rolls were fresh out of the kitchen and crispy. The ramen arrived, as expected, and is delicious. The pork is very fatty and delicious. The noodles are fresh and cooked perfectly. The soup is tasty and full of flavor.

We were in town for meetings and were looking for a dinner spot that wasn't fast food. Even though…read moreit was so hot outside, ramen sounded good to all of us. We were seated right away and we started with an order of takoyaki. The five of us all ordered different ramen... tonkatsu, chicken, black garlic, miso. All they were all tasty. The staff was attentive and kept us hydrated. Some reviews were saying this was better than LA/ OC ramen spots. While this is a solid ramen, I wouldn't go that far. But if you're in the area and want some ramen, this is a great option.

I recently enjoyed some of the best ramen I've ever had. The noodles were cooked to perfection with…read morejust the right firmness, and the broth was spot on. Service was equally excellent--efficient, attentive, and the "Belle" robot was delightful to watch. Although the space is compact, it is spotlessly clean and very well laid out. Musashi will definitely be a regular spot for me going forward, and I look forward to trying everything on the menu.

SHORT ANSWER: Yes, very good for small local ramen restaurant…read more LOCATION: Located in Palm Desert in the Whole Foods cluster of retail businesses. Parking can be a nightmare... FACILITY: Nice and clean inside, greeted at entry and seated immediately. MENU: Pretty simple to read, I am not a ramen expert but found what sounded good, and it was. FOOD PREP: it was oaky, not great like some of the other ramen placed we visit. FOOD QUALITY: very good, enjoyed the creamy base. WAITSTAFF: nice and very professional, very fast service at lunch. OVERALL VALUE: just ok, we shared a ramen bowl which made the $ better, but one bowl would be way too much for one person... we also enjoy a spicy tuna roll so we left stuffed. TIP: if you're an expert maybe this is great, just saying my world was not rocked.

Delicious ramen. I ordered the vegetarian soup but with their creamy light pork broth…read more It was superb!

We came here after FinCon one night for dinner, and everything was really good. We also came kind…read moreof late, and we were very appreciative that they still sat us, served us, and gave us warnings when the kitchen was about to close. That was super helpful. The service was impeccable, and all the food was really fresh and delicious. I was super surprised by the tofu nuggets. I didn't expect them to have that much flavor, but they were really good, and everyone enjoyed them. I would definitely come back for that. The vegetarian ramen was pretty good, but I had to add the black garlic to it to give it some additional flavor, and I had to add the soy sauce to give it some more flavor. That wasn't the best vegetarian ramen I've ever had, but it definitely got the job done. All my other appetizers were delicious as well. Everyone enjoyed their food. As far as ambiance, the restaurant was clean, and it was actually shutting down, so there wasn't much going on.

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner, and we left genuinely impressed. From the moment…read morewe walked in, we were warmly greeted and seated right away. Our server, Louisa, was absolutely wonderful. She was incredibly friendly, took the time to walk us through the menu, and even let us sample a variety of sake to help us find our favorite. Louisa truly made our experience memorable with her attentive and welcoming service. On top of that, the food was delicious. We had such a great time and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

Da real deal, Toto Mo Oyshi (awesome) & Mo bettah than Tokyo bcuz: No jet lag & U don't need a big…read morebag of ca$h ...Don't get me wrong, It ain't cheap, but it's WORTH IT! Delightful Japanese Owner/Hostess Go with da seasoned broth & premium wagyu.... YOLO

Such a wonderful surprise this little place in the Palm Desert mall food court…read more When I say this is the best crepe I have ever had I mean that with all my heart!! The Chantilly crème is the secret. It was like heaven in my mouth!! We ordered the Nutella crepe and added banana and strawberries. I will come back here for this more often. It's a big portion and so so fresh!! The miso soup was good too but the crepe stole the show. They have a wide selection of milk teas and a lot of people came in for those. They look delicious so I will order one next time. They have their own inside seating which is nice for a food court and they have the to go options. Reasonable prices and the people that work there are very sweet. Check it out. You won't be disappointed.

The owner or manager Aidan is super rude and condensing in his tone. He speaks in the manner that…read morehe's superior to you and the questions you have are stupid. You can tell by the tone and facial expressions that he uses to talk to his customers. He needs to be more humble if he wants to be a good manger or business owner. Because that attitude is not going to help him in the long run.

The BEST vegan desserts in town !!…read more THIS is how vegan desserts should be done Located rt next door to Chef Tanya's kitchen It's so hard to find ones that actually taste good and aren't crazy sweet or falling apart... this place nails it. I got a chocolate vanilla twist and it was PERFECT. Not too much, not overly sweet, just right.

I was quite regular here for a while while my husband went through the vegetarian phase. I remember…read morethe food being a lot better. Today I paid $17 for a hippie sandwich. It has lettuce, cabbage, carrots. And some other kind of sweet white vegetable of some sort and cucumbers, and what they are trying to pass off as avocado lol. When somebody pays $17 for a sandwich, you expected to have a little flavor The bread was dry and falling apart with every bite. It taste tasted sour. I don't know if it's meant to be that way or if it's just because the bread is going bad I'm not sure.. The only flavor I got was some sort of spread that they put on, but I only got the flavor and probably three bites out of half of the sandwich at least if there were some pickled onions or some kind of seasoning or Italian dressing or something that would taste good but it really just taste like raw vegetables. I know that's what it is but again for 17 bucks at least put some seasoning on there so it tastes decentO It'll probably be a while before I come back as I don't live close and there's nothing pulling me here anymore Also, I sat at the ice cream counter for almost 5 minutes, waiting to be served so then I had to go wait on the other side and by that point I didn't even order an ice cream - I wasn't sure how much longer it would take...

Great food and service. Please support this mom & pop restaurant. The owners are so kind and…read morefriendly. They're very funny too. They make you feel welcomed and appreciated. The few complaints I see about mistaken orders can be remedied by enunciating your orders or even pointing on the menu. All of chefs recommendations are tasty. But my boyfriend's and my stomach/heart belong to the terriyaki combo. Definitely get it with half noodles. The beef and chicken combo is top tier. I get it with shrimp too when I'm in the mood. They have beers which my boyfriend likes to get. I haven't tried anything on their drink menu yet but it's because their food is so filling already. The dining area has cute wood seating arrangements that are comfy. They even got a large fan now so eating in is much better.

I was having a craving for curry katsu so I thought I'd check out Sakura Palm . It's in a large…read moreshopping area and easy to get to . It was a one man show until I saw the wife come from the back to the front . The inside was fairly large but with few patrons . There was no ac except a large fan . I had hopes of a tasty katsu curry over rice but instead a lukewarm dish with minimal curry flavor . It was kinda skimpy for the price and I'm sorry it didn't meet my expectations .

Live music (Thu-Sun with dual piano). Not sure if there's live music on other nights…read more Went there alone as w female solo vacationer. LOVE Palm Desert--first stay here. Stayed at the Mojave Resort (wonderful spot with amazing beds) and they recommended this restaurant. The musicians are excellent. EXCELLENT. Food was okay. I got the shrimp appetizer and a pasta chicken dish.

We probably come into Kitchen 86 about 3 times per month. I enjoy their brunch items haven't had a…read morebad experience yet. We also go often during happy hour can't go wrong with their fungi pizza especially at $10 as as well as the boom boom shrimp although I believe that's a slightly smaller portion still well worthwhile. We have a couple of salads that are fantastic, and my son enjoys a few of their pasta dishes. I think the only thing that we haven't tried yet are the steaks although I did try the pork chop once it was phenomenal. Cocktails are reasonable. We've had a few that were better than others. This is one area of opportunity for consistency. Mostly though we like that we can go at any time and they always have multiple items that we enjoy whereas most of our other places we get the same thing 80% of the visit