We went to Sakura a few days ago and it looked a little sketchy with one car in the parking lot so…read morewe moved on. After reading more reviews we went back today and we're really glad we did. It could definitely use some help on exterior appearance, but the food is amazing. I had the shrimp lo mien with 2 egg rolls and it was delicious. My wife enjoyed her bento box as well. We were the only 2 people in the restaurant and there needs to be more people there. Great service and great food. We will be back.

Slow service but amazing food. Friendly water and the environment was very nice. I appreciate the…read morestaff compensating for slower service.

I'll be honest--I wasn't expecting much, but PHO District 1 completely exceeded expectations. In…read morewhat feels like a classic college town, this spot delivers seriously good Vietnamese food with bold, comforting flavors that hold their own anywhere. The pho was rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying--exactly what you want on a cold day or after a long one. What really stood out was how accommodating they were with customization. Every request was met with ease, and the end result was a bowl that felt thoughtfully made, not rushed or generic. Service was friendly, the place was packed (always a good sign), and the food spoke for itself. If you're craving legit pho and flavorful Vietnamese comfort food, this spot is absolutely worth the stop--and honestly, it's a standout for the area.

Came here on a recommendation to specifically get the boba drinks. Upon entering the restaurant…read moreasked for a menu and once decided took a few minutes to be assisted for our order. $14 for two drinks, got a traditional milk tea with boba and a mango milk tea with lychee popins. Had to have been the longest time for making the drinks. We were there for probably a hot 10-15 min. They were busy with take away orders so maybe that's why it took so long. Who knows. The restaurant almost seemed to be overfilling. The area next to the register was filled with boxes and things. Didn't really see the seating area but they were busy.

Yanagi Ramen is a solid addition to the area and a place I'd definitely return to. While it wasn't…read morethe most mind-blowing ramen I've ever had, it was genuinely good--especially for the location--and clearly hits the spot when you're craving something warm and comforting. I really appreciated the variety of vegetarian options, which felt thoughtfully done rather than like an afterthought. My bowl was flavorful and well-balanced, though worth noting: even after asking for heat, it wasn't spicy at all, so spice lovers may want to temper expectations. That said, the experience had a bit of a rough start. We arrived right at the posted opening time (11am) and ended up waiting outside in the freezing cold, unsure if they were actually open. We had to call to confirm, and only then did someone come to unlock the door. Once inside, I asked for hot tea--pretty standard at most Japanese spots--only to be told they were completely out, which was surprising. All things considered, Yanagi Ramen delivers a dependable bowl with good vegetarian choices and a clean, modern space. A few opening-hour kinks and missing basics kept it from being great, but the food itself was enjoyable, and I'd happily come back--just not for spice, and hopefully next time with hot tea ready to go.

I enjoyed this meal! I got the spicy tonkatsu and tried the curry ramen. Both were pretty…read moreenjoyable. The meat was nice and charred and thick. My only thing is that the soup could have been slightly warmer and with a smidge more broth. I usually don't like a tone of broth but this was a little lacking (see photo). My friend got the seafood ramen and it looked really bad. He said it came cold which was confirmed with another person who tried the soup. The shrimp looked very overcooked and the scallops were tiny. We also tried the calamari and the takoyaki. The takoyai wasn't very good and the calamari also wasn't great but the sauce saved it a little. We also tried the white peach sake which didn't taste like alcohol at all. The hot teas and sodas are refills as well. Service was nice and the interior is very pretty and modern.

Food great at Lubbock…read more Best Ramen in town. Service is OK. It is not busy, but the waiter just stand there and do nothing.

The ramen is amazing! As well as the service they take very good care of their customers. The…read moreambiance is pleasing the eye and creates a nice atmosphere to eat some yummy ramen. This is my go to spot for some good ramen during the winter.

The sushi wasn't very good (I got the tarantula, because it seemed like most options had ground…read morefish) but the beef stir fry was not bad. Very oily but had good flavorful and great noodle texture. The sushi just was very big and definitely felt like it was missing something major to balance out the flavors. Service was so so. As soon as we walked in, a younger white guy immediately greeted us and took our drink orders 10/10. After maybe 1 minute someone else came and asked if we were ready. We just sat down, please wait. This was how service was almost the entire time. I appreciate the attention but also it was a little much. Overall, maybe the ramen is better but wouldn't come here for sushi.

Amazing sushi and ramen, especially for being in Lubbock. Service was excellent and good arrived…read morequickly. Will be back,!

Absolutely my favorite restaurant in Lubbock. Chef Eric is a master Chef and his recipes are…read moreamazing. He doesn't leave your meal to apprentices, it is Chef Eric preparing your meal. The atmosphere is serene and subtle, allowing for quiet conversation, This is an excellent date or family destination. The food at YuYo's is second to none and if you haven't visited you are doing yourself a disservice. See you there.

The wontons came out very quickly and were oh so delicious. We did change out the seaweed for soy…read morepaper on the creamy spider roll and it was the best choice. Service was quick and she was very attentive. The drinks did take a little bit but we didn't mind waiting since they both exceeded our expectations. The ambiance was classic Japanese style. Very warm and inviting! I'll be back!

We just happened to stop over in Lubbock on our way home to Magnolia after being in California for…read more2 months. We wanted to get one last chance to have korean food and saw this place on Yelp. WOW! A lot better than places we tried in CA and a surprise to find in Lubbock, TX. Sue was super friendly and gave us great service. We will definitely stop here next time we are in the area. We even asked her to consider moving to Magnolia.

The service was great. We were greeted at the entrance and asked if we ever had Korean Cuisine…read morebefore, which we have (fast food version if you will) he took our information and made recommendations . The seating and display of the restaurant was very warm and welcoming. Good place to have a conversation before eating. Our appetizer were the fried dumplings and were incredible. Freshly made from what I could feel and taste. Over all great experience ,

The poke bowls here are very good! Definitely my go to place when I want a fresh bowl and the…read morepassion fruit tea with strawberry busters are a great combo. The service nice and quick as well as the ambiance, very calm and I can definitely eat here in peace

A must try poke place in Lubbock. The poke here is comparable to the good poke places in the Bay…read moreArea. The fish and ingredients are fresh and the sauces tasty. The ramen broth too was very flavorful.