I was really looking forward to some Japanese food during this rainy evening. The place has a nice layout and decorations, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food is not close to the Japanese style I'm used to. Pork ramen was sweet for my taste. It's very similar to a Filipino entree and would've partnered well with rice. Okonomiyaki is waffle style so it's a bit hard to bite into. Mochi donut was soft inside and golden fried outside. Unsure if it's meant to taste grainy inside. I thought cooked mochi is supposed to taste smooth. I liked the Agedashi. It was nice and crispy on all sides. Be advised that if you sit by the bar, your clothes will smell like the kitchen. Also, the music was a bit too loud, unless that's the vibe the restaurant is going for. Interesting concept for Bozeman, but not my cup of tea. read more

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Zak, our server, was outstanding. Friendly, knowledgeable, attentive. The interior is peaceful and quiet. We went for a late lunch. There are so many vegan options (and for omnivores alike). We tried a mushroom app, udon, and an incredible vegan dessert. Everything was flavorful and unique. You won't be sorry if you dine here. read more

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My daughter and I were in town to visit MSU, and waited too long to make reservations for Saturday night dining. After being turned away from a couple of other places, we stumbled upon Tanoshii while walking down Main Street. They were booked full but they offered us bar seating. The waitstaff was super friendly and polite, and our food was AMAZING. I ordered the Dan-Dan, and it was one of the best meals I've ever had in a restaurant. And I wasn't even that hungry, so hunger didn't affect my impression (we've all had great meals when we're starving, right). My daughter was happy to see bao buns on the menu as it's one of her favorites. She ordered the pork shoulder version and gave it 2 thumbs up. I'm glad I didn't read the negative reviews here or I might have passed it up. It's a bummer those folks didn't have our great experience, but I would suggest giving Tanoshii a chance to impress you in the way that it did for us. read more

Wow. I didn't expect this. For whatever reason I've always assumed that Tanoshii was something along the lines of a ramen diner, basically a package of Top Ramen tossed into a bowl with some bad cuts of meat. We finally went to Tanoshii tonight thanks to my wife's insistence and we were both blown away. Everything we had was incredibly fresh, deep flavors and pretty much exactly what you'd want if you were to be given a chance to eat at a Japanese restaurant that didn't focus on sushi or teriyaki. I tend to avoid eating meat in restaurants (for religious reasons) and my wife and I had the agadashe tofu, brussels sprouts, romanesco and the chicken and waffles (which I didn't eat, but she said was amazing) as well as a side of pickles. I'm still blown away by the purity and freshness of flavors. Yes, they have ramen, but I think the real must-haves are on the vegetable side of the menu. read more

Tanoshii - Japanese Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

So this is a very mixed review and I want to say I only had two things and we got the order to go. The chicken ramen and the mochi donuts. My husband and I eat a lot of ramen. Like once a week probably for the last 20 years. And I know that Asian restaurants in places with smaller Asian food eating populations have to have more fusion style menus BUT - this was the weirdest ramen ever. First off it came with a big pile of kimchi- on the ramen. WTH? And the broth? Weird and very spicy and more like a Korean curry flavor. The chicken was fine, but between the broth and the kimchi it was completely over powered. I liked the onsen egg and its soft texture but again, everything was too spicy, and wrongly flavored. I only ate 30%. My husband had the same reaction and didn't eat much more than me. It's not that I'm dissing it because it was different, it legit wasn't enjoyable. I love spicy food and often get my ramen medium spicy but this wasn't even advertised as spicy - unless whatever green oil is, is spicy. What saved the meal from being a total bust was the delicious mochi donuts with lemon curd. Absolutely delicious. Go get the donuts. Nice and chewy and so good for dipping into the lemon curd. read more

Delicious ramen, beautiful decor, convenient location. The miso soup is a great starter, and the pork ramen is my favorite entree. read more

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I was so excited to eat here again this time in town. The guy wouldn't give me a table because I was alone. He said the three empty tables all had reservations in the next hour. I sat at the bar only to find the menu had changed. They changed the rolls out to these overly salty mess making sloppy Joe things. I ordered the same bowl too only to find it was quite different too. I'm pretty sad because it was so good the first time. As I left not only were the three tables still empty but so we're two more. read more

Tanoshii - Appetizer- Rolls - Japanese Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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Pros: Service was great, despite there only being one server who had periodic help from the bartender. We only waited 20min for a table. Due to the long waits for our food and whatnot (again, only one server for the majority of the time), management comp'd our dessert. Cons: Unfortunately it is terribly over priced for what you receive. $7 for a small, extremely thin portion of lackluster katsu chicken. $6 for a small portion kimchi. $23 for the pork ramen and while the pork itself was absolutely delicious, again, the portions were just small; without the pork, is equivalent to the amount of a $1 Top Ramen. The ramen came in what some may consider a standard cereal bowl. In conclusion: Sadly, we won't be returning, but did appreciate the amazing service and courtesy of the team... Everything we ordered just fell short. read more

I booked online (under Google/'make a reservation' link, which brought me to Open Table) a month in advance for a special date night, and even received a confirmation and email reminder the day before for my reservation. We arrived on time, 1.5 hours before a pre-booked Christmas show. The hostess claimed they didn't have a reservation for us, and wouldn't seat us at any of the open spots (two seats at the bar, and one table open) due to other upcoming reservations. After checking with other staff several times, she told us that they don't even use Open Table booking services, but use Toast Tables (which come to find out is an affiliate of Open Tables/ the systems communicate). It was a big bummer when we had made special plans and reservations, we didn't even get a chance to try the food, and all they would offer is 'standby' with people already waiting in the entry, and at this point 1.25 hrs remaining till showtime. A week later - Open Table even sent us a 'thank you for dining at Tanoshii'! Unbelievable, and makes me think they just gave away our reservation. I'm sure it's delicious, but PASS! read more

The food is amazing! From the edamame to the agadashi, the chicken and waffles and ramen bowls - absolutely incredible taste experiences.

I can here for dinner solely because they had a vegan dessert that sounded amazing (panna cotta with huckleberry ginger sauce), and because the ramen bowls looked intriguing. Oh my goodness! Every dish was a party in our mouths. SO GOOD. I had the summer ramen, which was unlike anything I've ever had before. I'm not usually a fan of pickled ginger, but theirs is obviously housemade, and it was perfect to balance the other flavors happening. My daughter had the pork belly ramen, and that was the best pork belly I've ever tried. Absolutely delicious. We were pretty hungry, so also ordered the haricot verts, which were also full flavored and delightful. That vegan panna cotta is the type of dish that you never want to finish, to keep eating forever. Yummmmmm. Get it and thank me later! Service was outstanding too, and I love that everything is made from scratch and that they source so many ingredients locally. Outstanding! read more

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I really wanted to like this place. Nice people, cute little spot but I have to be real: Pros: Brussels sprouts Asparagus Cons: Everything was so salty: even the pros above, the oyster mushrooms, the broth, all of it Pork ramen tasted like sweet onion soup broth. I know I'm spoiled with amazing ramen in California but this was not tonkotsu broth. Tonkotsu broth should be a little fatty, rich with depth of flavor but this was seriously a sweet oniony broth. The 'oonsen' egg was literally floating like a cloud of white and yellow: in no food whatsoever should your egg white be raw, unless you want sick customers. The pork was sweet and tough and the pickled vegetables just didn't work. After all this we all got major stomachaches and nausea, which is not a pleasant way to feel after a meal at a decent restaurant. I think if you just stick to veggies and ask for low salt you may be fine but no 'ramen'. :( read more

Nothing beats Ramen in 5 degree weather! Good happy hour menu, cozy environment with friendly staff. read more

Tanoshii - Oyster Mushrooms - Japanese Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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Service was very good. Super nice waitress and staff. The food tasted great. We had a diverse party that ordered chicken and the pork Raman. Raman was so so, small portions for the price. We had two chicken curries in the group, much better size and tasted really good. Our staff was great but overall, high priced for what is served. We left hungry. Probably won't go again with the other options on Main Street. read more

Tried this place as part of restaurant week & what a nice surprise! Loved the atmosphere, great vibe & amazing food!! Pork buns, smashed cucumbers, pork ramen & wagyu bowl all delicious. Moochi donuts yummy too! Our server Michelle was fabulous- very attentive, friendly & recommended everything we loved! read more

We had a great experience at Tanoshii this evening. Great atmosphere, great service, and really great food. We started w/the kara-age octopus and the local oyster mushrooms. Both of these were stellar dishes. The octopus was lightly coated, fried, and served with a sweet chili sauce. Fantastic! The oyster mushrooms were amazing with green onion and sprouts! We also had the Taiwanese Noodle Bowl, (reminded me of a homey beef stew) and the summer ramen. Both of the entrees were tasty though not at the level of the appetizers. They have a good selection of sakis to choose from. I definitely recommend Tanoshii if you are in Bozeman. read more

Great service and ambience! However, if you're looking for true to original tasting ramen or noodle--this is not the place. I'm Taiwanese and had my share of Japanese ramen both in Japan and the States. I've ordered summer (cold noodle), pork ramen, Taiwanese ramen and Japanese curry. This location, unfortunately, was not able to deliver. None of the dish tasted remotely close to the original taste. The noodle's a bit stale. Broth is too sour. Too little soup. I would not recognize that these were ramen/Japanese curry/Taiwanese noodle if it ain't stated on the menu. read more

Look at the reviews, people - this place is a Bozeman gem! I'd give it a ten if I could. The food, atmosphere, service are top quality. Austin recommended the Local Oyster Mushrooms and Chicken and Waffles. Both were fabulous. We tried the Taiwanese Noodle Bowl with an egg with their house made chili sauce. Delicious. I also appreciated how our server, Olivia, brought (without us having to ask) extra plates and bowls so we could share. The beer and saki were excellent, too. I have to say, one of the things that really blew me away was the pickled ginger. I don't think I can ever eat store-bought ginger again. The flavor of their ingredients is next level. Thanks so much! read more

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Yummmmmm! Japanese chicken and waffles FABULOUS!!! This place is a must try on Main Street in Bozeman. Great atmosphere and excellent customer service. This will be one of my staple lunch spots from now on read more

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This is a fantastic new restaurant for Japanese soul food right on Main street in Bozeman. Run by a Yellowstone Club private chef, the food was nothing but breathtaking. We were invited to a pre-opening and had the opportunity to sample a variety of appetizers as well as several main dishes. We will come back often for sure. If you travel through Bozeman, you should stop by. If you live here, good for you! Drop by at Tanoshii and try out the Chicken waffles and for sure don't skip the appetizers. read more

Delicious food (shared the Agadashi and had the Dan-Dan for my entreé). Excellent service. Extremely impressive music. Cool ambiance, although there were little elements I'd change. Had a great time and will definitely return! read more

Really really excellent ramen with much more complex flavors than traditional ramen spots. Probably the best ramen I have had. Service was excellent, restaurant is clean and chic. If I'm in Bozeman again I'll be stopping in for sure. read more

Tanoshii - Pork ramen with extra pork. - Japanese Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

I want this spot to succeed. I really do. We need a delicious ramen spot in this town. So I'll keep my feedback short. The soul of ramen is in the broth. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen and was expecting a rich and complex flavor. It was disappointing as it was pretty flat and was lacking dimension. The toppings were fine. I think if they invest the tie in making the broth and really go for a slow, 12-18 hour simmer of pork bones and other goodies, they will have people lining out the door for days. I also ordered the okonomiake and it was yummy. Decor and vibe is great as well. read more

We came here tonight on a whim as the menu looked interesting. We shared a bunch of different veggie items and they were all so delicious and creative! Every single thing was super tasty and majority of items were also gluten free, which is super important to me as I'm very sensitive to gluten. The service was awesome and the food came fast. read more

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Heartbreaking. I live in Bozeman half of the year and this has been my go-to favorite restaurant. Did they change management?? Tonite was nothing like all my previous outstanding experiences here. The waffles were just a shadow of the large crunchy mouthfulls that they used to be. Now, soggy and thin. Green beans way over salted without much other flavor. My husband reports the pork ramen to be less flavorful than it used to be. Hate to lose this place! read more

Good food, but pricey. It's fun to try it out but not somewhere I would go to often. I was expecting a variety of Sushi selections but unfortunately, that's not a main menu item. read more

Delicious!! Wasn't sure what to order so we let the waitress order for two of us. So yummy. We had chicken and waffles, mushroom plate and the pork belly rice bowl which was my favorite. I dug in and forgot to get a picture. I already want to go back! read more

I love a place that gives vegetables the love and attention they deserve. The food, mushrooms, dolmas, and okonomiyaki all were outstanding. Lots of crunchy toppings, and sauces mmm mmm. Nothing to complain about the service, and the casual ambiance in a smallish space is a relaxing Japanese vibe. I rarely give 5 stars so this place is definitely recommended! read more

Delicious food and such a gem!!! The vegan Ramen is incredible and they also had a vegan Panna cotta dessert.... Absolute heaven! I also love their house made chili oil...I could eat that by the gallon. This is a must if you are visiting Bozeman!!!! read more

It's difficult to really appreciate this place. As a local Japanese American person, I was initially very excited to see a new restaurant have a lot of "Japanese comfort food" like ramen and curry on their menu. I tried many of the items, but they all are off for many reasons and the curry is really not great. Sorry guys. Please try harder. read more

Tanoshii is one of my favorite local spots in town! With their rotating specials and incredible base menu, I can always find something that I'm in the mood for. As someone who frequents this restaurant, I cannot think of a time I've left unsatisfied (purr)! Highly recommend the summer ramen with chicken katsu and the oyster mushrooms as well. Pro tip: always add an egg, especially to the okonamiyaki chicken and waffles. read more

While the food here is great, if you're looking to enjoy your dinner I would not recommend going here. We made a reservation and after one hour and 15 minutes, we were told that we had five minutes left before we had to leave the table. We had just been served a drink...Nowhere in the reservation confirmation or website does it say you are limited to 1.5 hours. If this is their policy, they should at the very least be open about it. We were pressured to leave and our server was incredibly rude to us. Never been treated so horribly at any restaurant in Bozeman or anywhere else. This was incredibly frustrating after spending $150 dollars on a dinner you want to enjoy. read more

This is a great place. It's different, it's fun and fresh ingredients. Go and have fun.

Went here yesterday and WOW. Everything we ordered (and we ordered a lot) was so good! Their menu is incredibly inclusive of all diet restrictions. Cannot recommend Tanoshii enough. read more

Stopped here with friends and family after hiking. The food was the best food I have ever eaten. The Brussels sprouts were incredible. Yes, absolutely incredible. I will recommend this place to anyone who is coming to Bozeman. Additionally, they are very accommodating for gluten-free diets as most most on their menu is gluten free or has gluten-free alternatives. read more

This place makes me happy every time I come in. The food is creative, thoughtful and just phenomenal every time. They make a lot of there own ingredients. The staff is always excited and proud of the menu items. This is my go to for showing of to out-of-towners. read more

Can't wait to go back! Highly recommend sitting at the bar and ordering a few shared plates. Brussel Sprouts and bao buns were some of the best I've had! read more

heard a lot of good things about tanoshii so i decided to try it. the dishes looked and smelled amazing, and were super filling. The ramen was made well, and the pork rice bowl was so good! The cucumber salad and service was alright, definitely would recommend if you're on main st. :) read more

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What a great place. The octopus starter was excellent, the shishito peppers fantastic (great blistering), and very solid pork ramen. I highly recommend Tanoshii. Shout out to our server who provided top-notch lunch service. read more

love everything on the menu! Great service and wonderful environment! Pork Ramen is montana fusion and super tasty!