NUDO is, in a word, unforgettable. The food here isn't just good--it's out of this world. Every…read moredish that comes out of the kitchen feels like a love letter to flavor: bold, vibrant, and perfectly balanced. From the first bite to the last noodle, you'll be questioning how Spokane got so lucky to have a place like this. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between modern and cozy--trendy without trying too hard. It's the kind of spot that makes you want to stay all night, ordering "just one more" dish while pretending you're still hungry. Pro tip: come with friends, because you're going to want to try everything on the menu. Sharing is optional--but highly recommended if you want to avoid food envy. NUDO isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience. One that makes you immediately start planning your next visit before you've even left the table.

While in Spokane, I wanted to try something different. So my friends and I found this great looking…read moreramen spot called Nudo. I thought it funny that the name of the shop sounded like it was either calling attention to or poking fun at the southeast Asian pronunciation of the word noodle, but the pictures were undeniable! So in just minutes from the Davenport Hotel, we walk thru the doors. I was very impressed with the modern art aesthetic that adorn the surrounding walls of the dining area. Pop art is a very common look at more modern ramen places so I was feeling very comfortable and confident that we'd come to the right place. The staff was friendly and amazing from the get go and all throughout! Starving, we sat down and our eyes tore through the menu with excitement. Most satisfyingly was the fact that we'd come at happy hour and ramen bowls were $10 each! Now as a ramen goer, I will always go to TanTan if it's on the menu and it was! My mind was made. My other two friends ordered the Spicy beef in a shoyu broth and a spicy Tonkotsu (both looked amazing)! We also ordered appetizers from the happy hour menu: Salt and Pepper Tofu and the Spicy Pork Wontons! Both of those were HIGHLY RECOMMENDs, but if you're sharing the Tofu goes much farther with the wontons only having 3 pieces but AMAZING flavor (PRO TIP: you can also use the left over sauce to experiment with other tastes later in your meal). Once the appetizers hit the table it was gone! Hence the no pictures, for which I greatly apologize. I've failed you again, my Yelp family. But please know it was because I'm a fat ass and couldn't hold back my hunger. But finally, the main courses came out. My mind clear from the nourishments of the appetizers, I was able to snap a picture of. Maybe not as much of a, "my mind was clear" as it was a, "Carrots and corn in my ramen? YUCK!" Now I get the corn. In Hokkaido style they like to put sweet corn on the surface and slap some butter on it, and THAT I always have time for. But corn?? In my opinion, there's no place for carrots in ramen because the sweetness will always off balance the taste. Especially in a pork bone broth, but definitely not invited to my TanTan party, but I digress. Being the huge lover that I am of food and adventure, I thought I'd give it a try. But from the first bite, I realized that I was right about the flavor, forgot about the texture and was surprised to find Chicken in my ramen. No ohana... ramen is one of my favorite things EVER! Growing up in my life we'd eat dry bags of Maruchan/Top Ramen with the seasoning in it for fun, as kids. You know which one flavor I NEVER ate? CHICKEN! It just never hit to me. And here, betraying me in my coveted TanTan was chicken! Besides all of these things, my ramen was slightly hotter than warm. I grew up eating traditional style ramen, where you had to want it! Meaning the broth would undoubtedly burn your lips but you HAD TO WANT IT fresh or you'd miss out on what good ramen was. So disappointedly, I rested my chopsticks across the brim of the bowl in defeat and pulled the menu back. Meanwhile, from across the table I hear the satisfying sounds of slurps and bowls being picked up and set down on the table. So I ask how their food was. Both were very happy and both did look good, but I needed something that wouldn't miss this time. So with that in mind, I asked for the Spicy ramen! But this time I made a few adjustments. Audibles if you will (heck, it's football season). I asked for no carrots and no corn (of which she whiffed on the no corn, but thankfully there were no carrots) and almost MOST importantly: I asked for the noodles to be half cooked! My waitress, who: LET ME JUST STOP HERE AND GIVE HER THE FLOWERS SHE DESERVES! I feel bad that I don't remember her name or who don't have a picture with her but I was there during happy hour on the 7th of September (Monday) and she looked like she could have been the daughter part of a mother/daughter duo that was working the dining area! I appreciate you! NOW BACK TO THE FOOD! So my order again: Spicy Beef Ramen, no corn or carrots with the noodles half cooked! And the next bowl that was set in front of me redeemed the entire food experience. My ramen was piping hot and perfect. Sizable chunks of well cooked beef, dressing the landscape of my bowl like mountains on a map. Just beautiful. I couldn't wait to dive in. And from the first bite, it was redemption! The beef was so soft! It had a rich flavor that made me check it to see if they maybe upgraded me to ox tail. They hadn't, but it was definitely an upgrade from that shredded chicken fiasco I'd just come away from. The spice level was perfect. And the temperature of the soup melted all of the natural juices and oils of all the ingredients into the broth. Exactly like it's supposed to do!

We came in as a large birthday party and we all had an outstanding time. I can not remember such…read moregreat meal and staff. Our water glasses and beverages were always full. We ordered food from across the board Every dinner was top notch. This we'll be our new go to family celebration place. Bravo

Mizuna has a quirky little entrance behind a curtain, and once you step inside, the atmosphere is…read morefantastic. Exposed brick walls, bronzish art pieces, warm lighting--it feels stylish without trying too hard ( did not know restaurant is 30 years old) I was joining after a run, so I was probably a little underdressed . The general vibe is chic-casual, but I still felt completely comfortable and welcomed. My host was incredibly kind and accommodating throughout the meal. I ordered the hanging tenderloin medium rare based on her recommendation, and she was also more than happy to add some greens on the side when I asked. I really appreciate that Mizuna makes a point of using vegetables from local farms. The dish almost reminded me of something you might get at a traditional Lyonnaise restaurant, but with a more modern and refined touch. The beet salad, though, was a piece of art. I would honestly come back just for this dish. The beets had an almost candied quality without being overly sweet, and they worked beautifully with the freshness of the mint and the creamy chèvre mousse. Fantastic balance of flavors and textures. Great atmosphere, genuinely warm hospitality, and food that feels thoughtful without being overly complicated. Mizuna was a really enjoyable surprise.

I am absolutely over the moon happy that we have a really good spot for pho here in Spokane. I was…read morestarting to lose hope, especially since it has been closer to three years since we moved here from Seattle. The broth tastes divine and it's such a comfort food. Service is fast and friendly - we got seated and served quickly. The atmosphere is very relaxing and family friendly. Can't wait to take my husband here since we love our hot broth and noodles every now and then. I wasn't too crazy about their spring rolls but I'll have to try their other items like banh mi and rice dishes.

Great Vietnamese restaurant loved by the locals ... and now I know why!…read more Service is super friendly, the beef broth is well balanced, rich with beef flavours and the herbs are well pronounced without overpowering! On a hot day ( 33C ) we were glad that their parking lot is surrounded by tall trees which provides a merciful shade to most of the cars parked! Will be on my list for sure when I am travelling around the area in Spokane!

As every other review has pointed out, the seafood here is delicious and fresh! I normally cannot…read moreeat more than 2 sashimi without feeling a bit queasy, this did not happen while we ate at Umi The servers were fine in our opinions--some reviews thought they were inattentive. I think it's unnecessary to be entertained and checking on excessively, we dine at restaurants for the food, after all. Servers were here to help facilitate that process, and for many others. Our table were checked in on just enough times to make sure we had everything we needed and they were very polite:) One note on reservation: we went at lunch time on a weekend, I actually booked ahead of time. But once we arrived it seemed unnecessary as there were plenty of tables to choose from. If you forgot to make reservation, I say give it a try regardless

This was my first time with my husband. The ambiance was beautiful, great lighting, modern…read morearchitecture and clean. The service was good, our waiter was nice and recommended food. We got the beef mapo tofu, beef stir fry, salmon roll and kappa maki roll. The food was delicious! My husband said the salmon roll was good and fresh. The kappa maki roll was refreshing, cucumber roll. The mapo tofu was spicy and tasty. The taste was a bit overpowering, even with the side of rice. The beef fried rice was excellent!! The bill wasn't too bad for a date night, around $75? We'd come back to the restaurant. The parking is awful for this shopping/food area.

Although I'm very sad that they are now closed on Monday-usually the day I order, the pad thai is…read moreso good!! I've tried every thai restaurant in Spokane and this is the only place I prefer to go for my pad thai. I came from Chicago so my standards are pretty high. The crab Rangoon is pretty good and my husband loves the beef fried rice from here, says it's the best around here. I highly recommend this little place!

We have ordered delivery from here several times but this was our first in-person visit. Phonthip…read moreis the name of the owner and she is very warm and welcoming. It's a small space but we loved it because we could actually visit. We ordered chicken Pad Thai, peanut sauce (just because we love her take on it), and the special curry noodles that came with a little side of fresh veggies. The Pad Thai was so delicious - best I've had in Spokane. Won't be getting it anywhere else. The curry noodles were also very good. She recommended we try them and we were not disappointed. They were in a pretty special broth. As if we needed dessert, we ordered the mango sticky rice and couldn't stop eating it. So, let's see... next time we go (which will be soon!) I'll order Pad Thai, peanut sauce and mango sticky rice! We've been spoiled with fabulous Thai food in Seattle so we are thrilled to have such a wonderful place here! One thing I would love to see on the menu is fresh spring rolls, not fried.

The food was amazing. I can't say enough good things about it. Next the owner and staff... our…read morewaiter (Tony) was fantastic and we had the pleasure of quickly meeting one of the co owners named Rick. Very attentive to all the customers. He felt that it was taking a bit too long for our food to come out (not long at all) and offered our whole party free dessert. This place definitely deserves 10 stars!!! Keep that great thing going. Maybe a few places around here could come take a couple of lessons from all of you!!! Great experience.

We met friends at Kuni's over the weekend. There was no wait on a Saturday night, which was nice,…read moreand the inside was beautiful and clean. The server was very friendly and polite. My wife ordered the Glass Noodle Salad (zero stars) and I had the Chicken Pad Thai (three stars). She enjoyed her salad, but the photo is accurate with only two shrimp in it. That does fit the literal description of the salad, but it would have been nice with a couple more. She had the ginger dressing instead of the 'spicy' one in the description and enjoyed it. My Pad Thai was fine, but it kind of had a burnt or overdone taste. I couldn't place it, but there was definitely something off. My three stars did not seem to hit me with any heat. Another letdown for us was that it took a long time for our food to come out, but they were putting a lot of food delivery orders out. It's frustrating that finite amount of people in the restaurant are delayed by a potentially unlimited amount of app orders. The prices were a bit higher than a couple of our favorite Thai places in Spokane.

10/10, excellent staff and excellent food! I've been coming to this restaurant for years and their…read morefood is always made fresh and charged at decent/fair prices. The place is beautiful and cozy, the amazing food smell fills the air the second you walk in! Will always be my #1 Favorite Thai Restaurant!

The service was quick and efficient! The ambience was okay, but the reason for my four stars was…read morethe food. For apps we got the steamed dumplings and the crab ragoons. The steamed dumplings weren't my favorite to be honest. They were dense and slightly dry. The crab ragoons were amazing though. The outside was crunchy and the filling was creamy and well balanced! For entrees we got the yum gai tod, the siam crunchy chicken, and sweet and sour (chicken) The yum gai tod was very fresh with a beautiful zesty flavor! That being said - you have to eat it with all the sides otherwise the chicken is much too sour. It was crispy and everything was super fresh. The sweet and sour (chicken) can have any kind of meat. The veg were cooked well, tons of sauce (maybe too much), and the chicken was not fried. The spice (level two) built up nicely and wasnt overwhelming. The sauce itself was balanced and appeared to be homemade! My entree, siam chicken, was no doubt the best! It was saucy and crispy! The vegetables were cooked perfectly (nothing was under done nor over cooked). The sauce was tangy and sweet and the level one spice was perfect!!! For dessert we got sticky rice and mango along with coconut ice-cream! The desserts were probably the best part about the menu! The ice-cream wasnt as smooth as I like but there was this salty coconut sauce that paired beautiful with the soft coconut flavor. It was my favorite of the day. The sticky rice was nearly perfect! It also had a salty coconut sauce that was perfect with the sweetness of the mango and sticky rice. The thai ice tea was great! It had none of that bitterness that is common with Thai tea. All in all I will be returning!

Amazing!!!!!! This review is long overdue…read more True hidden gem of a restaurant. I am from the Tri cities and when I come I head directly here. The wings are out of this world. The fried rice is sooo good. I ordered with Shrimp and it was just yummy. And to top it off I would be remiss if I didn't mention the Indonesian dessert -Banana Lumpia. Not a big banana guy but trust me you will love it. I've been begging the owner who is so nice and so positive to come down to the Tri cities. Also their Pho is what I usually get but now with the fried rice. It is now my favorite dish.

D'licious, d'bomb, D'bali…read more Outstandingly fresh, flavorful food- vibrant colors and tastes, attentive friendly service- owner is a beautiful person and her love of country shows up in the food. It's a classy yet casual little spot, family friendly- good for a date or casual. Every time I visit from Olympia I visit. Thai iced tea was perfect. Not too sweet. Garlic chicken made me stomp. Short ribs made me slap my mom. The end.

Whenever I visit Spokane, we order from Black Straw. High quality Chinese food with exceptional…read moreflavors. Kind of expensive but what restaurant is not these days. Very good menu with something for everyone.

MY EXPERIENCE AND OPINION ONLY:…read more Wife and I went to lunch here. I ordered Kung Pao Chicken which was okay. She ordered the Wonton Soup. Had no flavor. We asked if we could get it exchanged for something else. They said no and it would not be comped. Wife had no more than three spoonfuls. Chef or AM/Manager didn't offer any apologies or anything. Just let the waitress deliver the message. It is what it is. Also didn't help the appetizer we ordered, a fried egg roll, was obviously microwaved.. It was also kind of dirty. For the amount of stellar reviews, we were very disappointed.

Sweet here with our son and his family. Self service- All you can eat buffet!…read moreYou select your favorite items from their selection of meats, seafood, noodles, and vegetables. Beef, pork , chicken, scallops, imitation crab, mussels plus sa large selection of vegetables, and sauces. Once you have everything the cooks take your bowl of selected items and grill them on a large circular grill and hands it back to you. It's all you can eat so you can try multiple combinations. Everyone had plenty to eat, and everything was delicious.

Only reason we have this a 4/5 was the service. The host was great, food fantastic but our server…read morewasn't managing her tables well. Twice another server saw us waiting and came to help. I was about to ask him if he could just cover our table because he deserved her tip. Outside of that we would go again. I really liked that whoever was managing the grill was doing a great job of training a new guy and keeping an eye on the cook of the food. If you can leave a little space in your stomach for dessert then order the cheesecake rangoons. Those are the bomb!