I first came here through a Yelp Elite experience and loved it so much that I came back again with my family. We ordered the tofu bao buns, shrimp bao buns, karaage, curry, and dessert - the bao buns were OK, but the karaage, curry, and dessert were delicious. They have the BEST bingsoo. We tried the crème brûlée bingsoo and it was amazing - not too sweet, not overly large, just the perfect size. I've tried many different bingsoos, and this one is hands down my favorite. Honestly, I probably wouldn't have discovered this place if it weren't for the Yelp Elite event, and I'm so glad I did. I'll definitely be back to try their ramen next time. Service was good, though a little slow at times even when it wasn't very busy. The space itself is huge and very roomy. One thing to note: during the winter it can get quite chilly inside since the restaurant is right next to the entrance doors - we ended up wearing our coats the entire time. To the owner: please bring back the tofu and shrimp tacos with the green sauce because they were amazing! read more

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Went to Tojo Kitchen for lunch on a Saturday. It's a pretty big space for a restaurant inside Garden State Plaza, though a lot of it is closed off or behind curtains. The menu features Korean/Japanese food. I got to try the cheese fries, onigiri/karaage bento, and the chicken shio ramen. The cheese fries had a slightly sweet and very umami cheese sauce. The chicken ramen was OK. I've definitely had better. The onigiri/karaage bento is a good value, i'd probably get it again if i were to return. The food is OK, the large space is convenient. read more

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Came for some ramen at lunch time. We were greeted and seated right away. Spacious and clean restaurant. They have updated their menu. Onigiri comes with many different options for inside ingredients. Spicy chicken is good, flavor has a small kick. Salmon feels short, very blend. I feel seaweed is not fresh. Not crispy at all. Tonkatsu ramen is amazing as always. I add the veggie gyoza (+$5) on the side. Really good and flavorful. Service is great. Very attentive and friendly. Food comes out quick. Bathroom is not working, but there's one right outside by the mall concierge area. read more

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Food is beautifully presented and service is friendly, though not as attentive as I would have hoped for and there was a bit of a language barrier. Pricy for what you get. Flavors were bland despite aesthetic presentation: spicy ramen soup was missing salt and pork belly was fattier than most I've had. The broth was missing so much flavor overall. Karaage chicken bao buns- chicken itself was cooked well and juicy, but the bao bun was missing some acidic component like a pickled veggie and more sauce and the buns were getting stuck to the tray they came in. The Takoyaki was well seasoned, but also seemed to be missing spices and I wish it had more octopus in it. My husband ordered the Korean chicken rice bowl which was cooked well, but it was mostly rice and the saving grace were the few prices of juicy flavorful fried chicken. The place is huge and spacious and was not busy around the time we went. Loud Japanese pop music in background- wouldn't mind if the volume were lower. I think it has a lot potential if the flavors were improved. read more

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Great spot for ramen and appetizers with your family. My kids enjoy the ramen, edamame, and tempura. I definitely recommend visiting this restaurant with your family. read more

Tojo Kitchen - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

My husband treated me to dinner at Tojo Kitchen on Tuesday night. We were in GSP running errands, and he remembered that I'd wanted to check out Tojo for a while now. It's a very low-key spot on the 1st level near Neiman Marcus. When you approach the host area, you'll see a button that you press so that you can be seated. The woman who greeted us that evening was great - friendly, checked in on us attentively, and also gave me a great menu suggestion when I asked her. The dining area feels airy with the space's high ceilings and the tables are far apart from each other, which offers a sense of privacy. Here's what we ordered: - Harumaki Veggie Rolls (thumbs up) - Agedashi Tofu (my husband like them; they are ok to me - I just prefer the tofu to be more crispy) - Miso Ramen for him (vegetarian husband approved) - Gyudon for me (this was the recommended dish and it is so good! comfort food dish I needed after a long day working) - Hot Yuzu Honey Tea (very good!) We'll most likely be back again to try takeout. If you are in GSP, I would recommend it. There is also a location in Ho-Ho-Kus. read more

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This restaurant is tucked in a quiet corner of Garden State Plaza. It's a huge space and there was no wait on a Saturday night. Food was decent and prices were average. read more

Tojo Kitchen - Ramen Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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This is a very weird place to review for a variety of reasons. It's actually easier for me to simply list it out: Good - The service, when you can actually get someone's attention, is friendly - Some of the food was pretty good, such as the takoyaki - The place is spacious (but it's also weird/not good, more to come on this) - It's not super crowded which is nice and not stressful The Not-So-Good/Weird - This place is situated in what looks like a repurposed furniture store area, so it has very odd high ceiling lighting, cafeteria-like aesthetics, a ton of wide open unused space and just a totally non-restaurant vibe - This place is also sort weird in that it has a very small staff and it's kind of hard to get anyone's attention, the big cavernous space really amplifies that strange vibe - The food was kinda pricey and honestly the ramen was just okay. The shio and garlic ramen I tried were all decent but there are better places honestly for that price point with better portions - The katsu curry was ok but also not like amazing for the price I think this place is okay if you really are dying for an asian food fix in GSP. It's located in a weird place (hence the non-restaurant interior vibe, being a repurposed furniture store or some showroom-esque store) and hard to spot. Not sure how this place will last in the long run but I'd say if you don't mind the nuances of the above, and want to check out a place with decent variety in terms of Japanese food, this place can do the trick. read more

Tojo Kitchen - Ramen Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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My family of 4 got 3 bowls of ramen and 1 bowl of gyu don. The ramen was very tasty and I feel it was a good amount. Personally I could've ate two bowls myself for the price but it was good. Kids were full within a few bites of meat and noodles. The gyu don was close to room temperature but it was alright. Overall it was good for coming by after shopping but I wouldn't make it a destination to run to. The lemonade was good but prepackaged so that's that. They weren't busy and there were plenty of tables open so the one server on staff took care of everyone. Overall the price for the plate size for me was small but the food was good. I'll likely not come back again but for a first time I can't complain too too much. read more

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Nice spot. 1) The kaarage was excellent. Highly recommend it. 2) The chicken nanban was great as well. 3) Overall, a nice spot to get Japanese food. read more

We were at Tojo's for a Saturday lunch. The restaurant was very clean as usual. It wasn't busy at the time, we got a table right away. We ordered bunch our favorite dishes like chicken karage, tempura, takoyaki, chicken curry and couple of ramen. All the items were very well made, especially loved the takoyaki and karage. Food came out at a good pace and service was good. One of our favorite place to dine at GSP. read more

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Wished the food was better. The ramen and food at this location were subpar compared to the restaurant in Ho-Ho-Kus, but the experience in general was a bit of a strange one. Finding Tojo Kitchen inside the Garden State Plaza mall isn't too difficult, but it's still located off of the so-called beaten path away from the chaos of the food court. This oddly huge and well spaced out restaurant is only about a few minutes away from the food court, but you'll feel like you're in a completely different section of the mall altogether. Having been to their sister restaurant, Tojo Restaurant, in Ho-Ho-Kus, I was expecting pretty good things here, but the whole experience was off. When we first spotted the restaurant inside of the mall, we couldn't believe how big the space was. At the time we arrived, which was about 5:30pm on a Friday evening, the restaurant was pretty empty with just 2 other parties inside and both about to finish up. However, the 1st thing anyone will notice when they arrive is the amount of SPACE in there. I don't think I have ever seen a more well-spaced restaurant in my life. Well-spaced might not be the word because of the lack of efficiency with the space, but this restaurant is like one huge white cave. And that's just scratching the surface because when you make your way to the bathrooms, you'll stumble upon all of the unused space that is available too, including a giant kitchen. As to who planned the layout of this restaurant, beats me. OK, so once you get over the fact that this mall restaurant is so big, if you've been to the Ho-Ho-Kus location, the menu is an exact replica. They have your usual Japanese appetizers, ramen bowls, rice dishes and they even have a section dedicated just to rice balls. We ended up ordering a few appetizers and a ramen to share. Specifically, we got the Pork Buns, Agedashi Tofu, Karaage, Black Garlic Ramen with Corn with a set Pork Gyoza and a Spam Musubi set of 3 with egg. First, the appetizers (Pork Buns, Agedashi Tofu, Karaage). They were OK. Not great, not terrible. Honestly, can't write much about them other than I guess they are what you would expect, but they could have been hotter. The Black Garlic Ramen was just OK too. It looked a bit blah and didn't come out all that hot. In no way did it knock my socks off, but I've also had worse. As for the Spam Musubi, our kids seemed to like it. I took a quick bite of one of them and didn't think it was all that, however, it was just spam and eggs after all. No big surprise after what I wrote, but the food was just average to below average. Everything definitely could have been better, as in fresher tasting. For such a big space, there was only 1 waiter, who also happened to be the greeter too. And there seemed to be only 1 chef too. As the evening wore on, there were a few more parties that came in and it seemed people did takeout from here too, but it feels like something is just lacking here and there is so much more potential with the space and food. read more

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Love this concept! This place is a hidden gem. I appreciate the location being out of the way from the main food court so it's not as crowded or messy. The menu has all the classic eats like udon, ramen, katsu etc. Learned from our server it used to be a large furniture store that the owner is transforming. I suggested working on turning into a mixed use space beside the restaurant. Like imagining walking into a mini-little Tokyo. With pop-up stalls, art, and little Tokyo history. We loved the quick service and delicious food! read more

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I love this place at the garden State Mall. It is kind of hidden right by Neiman Marcus. I would say it's a hidden gem. You really have to want to go into this location, it's not really a restaurant you stumble upon. Because it's so hidden. The space is huge and they have cool anime playing on the wall. I came in here on a Saturday morning and there was nobody eating, the whole restaurant was just for me and my daughter. I guess not many people eat ramen for breakfast, it was like 11:00 a.m.. My daughter ordered one of those triangle rice dishes that had tuna and mayo in the middle. I'm really not sure what it's called but it's delicious. She said it was the best one she's ever had. I ordered the Korean fried Chicken as an appetizer. It came out very fast and it was out of this world. Very good flavor and perfectly crispy. Very meaty pieces of chicken that were moist on the inside. My daughter got the plane classic ramen and I got the black garlic ramen. The flavors were incredible. I've never seen black garlic ramen at any other place. It had a very nice garlicky flavor on top of the standard ramen taste. The pork was so tender. It almost fell apart when I picked it up with the chopsticks. This is by far my favorite place to get ramen. I will be returning here for years to come, hopefully it stays open. We were the only customers so the waiter was very attentive and super nice. Food came out very quick and I have no complaints whatsoever. I look forward to bringing my wife here next time and maybe trying something different off the menu. read more

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Food was great and came out quick. The server was kind and quite attentive to our needs.I can't wait to come back 10/10. read more

Tojo Kitchen - Ramen Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

good food good prices and order came out quickly. thank you for making the place feel Comfortable. read more

Typical ramen joint. The ramen is ok, not bad but nothing amazing. The space is definitely spacious and bright, which is great. The service that day was very slow. Was impossible flagging down the waiter who didn't seem to care very much. There were only 2-3 other tables but the waiter just disappeared at times. You get water yourself so there wasn't much for the staff to do other than bring the food. Food took a little long to come out. Overall, it's a decent place and I might go back when in the mood for ramen. It's in a sort of hidden part of the mall so plan accordingly. read more

Great spot for authentic Japanese food, plus my daughter loves it!! Service is pretty quick when it's not too busy, but overall satisfied.

Whether it is a bowl of signature tonkotsu ramen or a shoyu ramen, you cannot find a more quality place than Tojo Kitchen. Their thick, creamy, hearty pork flavor broth is made from pork bones, chicken, and collagen boiling over high heat for hours. If you crave for more than just ramen they also specializes in karaage rice burger and dim sum, such as shumai, spring roll, and gyoza. The service was great. Be patient since they have a small team serving lots of tables. They are located on the first floor in the luxury wing pass Gucci and Tiffany and Co. Cheers read more

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My friend and I chose to eat here because there was no wait, and we were seated immediately. Unfortunately, the service went downhill from there. We were only allowed to order drinks and appetizers at first and told we couldn't order our entrees yet. Our drinks alone took about 20 minutes, and while we were still waiting for simple appetizers (miso soup and agedashi tofu), multiple older couples who arrived 30 minutes after us were seated, served drinks, appetizers, and full meals within about 20 minutes. Both my friend and I are teenagers, and it was very noticeable that we -- along with another table of teenagers -- were consistently ignored while older guests were prioritized. Our waitress often sped past our table, and we had to flag her down just to ask if we could finally order our entrees after an hour of waiting. Even then, she responded with uncertainty. When our food finally arrived, it was incorrect. We both ordered a bulgogi rice bowl with no cheese, but both dishes came with cheese. Sending it back took another 30 minutes, and when it returned, items were still missing (no kimchi). By that point, we'd been there so long that we'd lost our appetite. Our food was barely touched, and no one offered to box it up or acknowledge the situation. We paid and left frustrated. If the assumption was that teenagers don't tip, this kind of service is exactly why that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. We always tip well for good service -- this just wasn't it. Very disappointing experience. read more

11/16/23 Come in by the valet for Neiman Marcus, and the restaurant is right there... The restaurant is a large space. It felt like it used to be a store that sold kitchens. LOL Kyoho Grape Soda - the best grape soda I've ever had Japanese Style Calamari - crispy outside, they seasoned the flour which made it taste good with or without the dip. It was just a tad greasy. Golden Yuzu Ramen - ordered something I've never had in ramen, yuzu. Unfortunately it did not turn out as good as it sounded... The yuzu egg was delicious, I wanted more! The smell of the chicken... roasted chicken is mouthwatering, fried chicken can be greasy but still mouthwatering, but boiled chicken is just something else... I didn't taste the yuzu, just boiled chicken. I think I just picked the wrong ramen, really should have gotten any of the pork ramens instead. Lesson learned and I will go back to try something else. Black Garlic and Clam Shoyu were my other choices so I will go back to try them. :) Service was excellent, she was helpful and attentive. read more

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I recently went here for the first time for a yelp event but came back only after just one week because I really enjoyed it the first time. I honestly wasn't expecting much from a ramen joint in the mall, but but boy was I wrong! The food here is really tasty. & dare I say-- their ramen is one of the best in the area! I ordered the black garlic ramen both times because it was that good. The broth is so flavorful and the depth of garlic flavor makes it one of the most unique ramens I've ever had. I also love the crunchy garlic chips on the top for added texture and my boiled egg was cooked to perfection so the yolk ran right through when cut open. In addition to their ramen, I really love their other menu items. The passionfruit green tea is a refreshing drink to have alongside your meal. And during my first visit, I tried out their Japanese-style calamari as well as their Frenchie custard taiyaki and both were so good!! Tojo kitchen was such a pleasant surprise and I can already see this spot easily becoming a go-to for my friends and I when we are craving some ramen. My only criticism is the space is so huge that it seems underutilized. Even if I do notice ways in which the restaurant tried to make use of the space, I would love to see the space be transformed in a way that made it feel like everything made sense and it is not just a restaurant trying to fit itself in an old retail space. I think that could potentially draw in more crowds- though I do appreciate how this space is always quiet and removed from the hustle and bustle of the mall. Just a small comment but honestly the space is not gonna deter me from coming back here again and again! Tojo, I'll see you soon :-) read more

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I really liked the food new experience for me. Great service 10/10 . love the ambiance felt comfy: read more

Tojo Kitchen - Ramen Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Great experience, food was wonderful and service was quick! This was my first time here, pleasantly surprised.

Ramen was delicious, service was okay. Good ramen, friend and I got Chicken Katsu as well and it didn't disappoint. The place was kind of empty and quiet. read more

Tojo Kitchen - Ramen Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Horrible. It feels like a cafeteria. The food is disgusting. I think it's frozen food in a microwave. They charge $2 for sauce on the side. The servers have attitude. Eat at the foot court for better food and service. read more

Tojo Kitchen - $2 side sauce - Ramen Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

We haven't been here in a couple of years but we're glad it's still here. Pork bao buns were solid, pork gyoza were fine and the ramen at least still comes with egg (unlike several other Ramen places nearby, who now committed entirely and you have to pay extra for it). Yuzu ramen has a nice bright flavor. Beef ramen was also a nice change up from typical flavors. The cavernous event space is still a little odd but I'm glad they're still around and that the food we chose was good and I like the music. read more

Came here for the first time with a few friends for a yelp event. The food was delicious all around. I ordered the A5 Wagyu Shoyu Ramen which was amazing. The strips of wagyu was very tasty and soft. It's pricer than most items in the menu, understandably so. Hence not quite an everyday ramen, but worth it once in awhile. We also ordered black garlic ramen and golden yuzu ramen. Both were super flavorful!!! As appetizer, we got calamari with japanese mayo on the side which was a good combo and unique in a sense that it's not your typical calamari dip. The drinks were cool. They were served in a plastic container that's sealed with a can top. I think it's an unnecessary gimmick but still pretty nice aesthetic-wise. For dessert we tried the frenchie taiyaki which was good. The place is huge and honestly felt somewhat empty. We went during the weekday for dinner which is probably why there weren't a lot of people dining there. Also, it's located inside the mall in the lower level and with high end stores around so perhaps not a lot of foot traffic in the area to try out the restaurant. But regardless, the place was clean and there were other sections that would probably work for bigger parties. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. Will definitely be back there! read more

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Restaurant is very spacious and clean with tables spread out. Very stroller friendly. Food came out fast. We ordered the following- Pork buns 3/5 Shrimp shumai 3/5 Pork Katsu Don 4/5 Tonkotsu ramen 3/5 Chicken karaage 4/5 Overall, the food was okay. Service was good. read more

I was excited for ramen since they reopened. Unfortunately the dish was not quite the same as before! Too much black garlic. I appreciate that they use it but it overpowered everything else. The broth is wonderful (not enough) but again all I tasted was garlic. Pork was pure fat. I know it is typically fatty but too much! Enjoyed the egg and noodles. Bottom line- pricey for what it was. When you are paying $23 (used a cc)- you want it to be on point. read more

Always excellent food and such good flavor. The service went above and beyond the other day, thank you. Highly recommend this spot to anyone. read more

My wife drags me here every single time that we go to the mall, and even on some days when we just happen to be near Paramus. The ramen is really that good, which is saying something especially this close to about 20 other ramen places. I've found myself comparing every other ramen place we go to outside of NJ to Tojo Kitchen and am almost always a little disappointed with the other place. They are reopening their HoHoKus location soon, which was damaged in a fire. It's much closer to our house. I should weigh about 850 pounds after that. read more

The food was delicious and the service was excellent in also loved the ambiance as well! I'd definitely come back! read more

We tried Tojos kitchen today, as we love the one in Ho-Ho-Kus. The food is just as good here but the ambiance is lacking. It's this huge space, which is barely utilized with large areas open and blockaded off. They definitely could have a ton of people here if it was a bit of a better set up and better advertised. read more

Tojo Kitchen - Karaage (Japanese Style Fried Chicken) - Ramen Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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ramen was delicious, lots of seating and quiet, chill atmosphere. Gave a lot of noodles and toppings, I wanted to clean plate it but physically could not! I got the pork chashu buns and tonkotsu ramen. Greatly recommend read more

Tojo Kitchen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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A friend recommended this place over Menya Sendaime for ramen which is at the same mall. This looks like it used to be an upscale department store turned restaurant, there's so much space in between the tables and they tried pretty hard to make the decor look cool. We had the tonkotsu ramen and the oyako don (chicken over rice) and the a side of karraage (Japanese friend chicken). When the order came we were looking for the fried chicken and the waitress told us it was in the ramen. I personally would not put fried chicken in the ramen because it makes the fried chicken soggy. I went home and google it and they actually do serve fried chicken in ramen. Ramen is not as good as those you get from New York City butI would say pretty similar to Menya Sendaime. You do get a very nice and private dinning area to sit in instead of being in the food court. The waitress was very polite and attentive and gave my toddler some balloons to keep him occupied while we waited for the food. read more

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Stopped in at Tojo after a lovely sensory overload walk through the mall. Thank goodness Tojo is away from everything and far from the food court, this place is tucked away in far corner and oddly spacious so you can eat in peace. Once inside it's pretty massive, to get to the bathroom you have to walk down a hall past a curtain and it appears to have showrooms from a previous furniture store. It's all very sterile looking/feeling and if your server disappears behind that curtain you have to wait for them to pop their head out again if you need something. Our server told us to yell out for them once we were ready, it's way too echo-y for that! Anyway--We knew what we wanted to eat so we began ordering. I got the strawberry lemonade, agedashi tofu, and golden Yuzu Ramen. My husband got the pineapple lemonade, shrimp & veg tempura, and black garlic Ramen. My strawberry lemonade with popping Boba was incredibly sweet. It did have a bit of that artificial flavor and I was hoping it was more pink and less red 40. My tofu was delicious, it's one of my favorite Japanese treats, but I wish the bonito flakes weren't so thick and overpowering and I was hoping to see some grated radish ontop. I like when bonito flakes are thinly shredded, almost like candy floss and barely there, or else trying to eat it feels like dry moisture absorbing fish paper. My golden yuzu Ramen was very delicious. It was a thick creamy broth with bright yuzu flavor and chewy noodles. My husband's pineapple lemonade was a lot better, very light and refreshing. The tempura was also pretty fantastic. We enjoyed every piece, and there were two of everything. His black garlic Ramen was rich and delicious. I scooped some broth spoonfuls into my soup to give it that robust garlic flavor. I loved it. At the end of the meal, we wanted to try the taiyaki. These were a bit of a disappointment as they were dry and didn't taste very fresh, but they are cute. They didn't taste made to order, likely reheated since the breading lacked any moisture and flavor. My husband enjoyed this place very much and wants to come back, but I said let's please go to the Ho Ho Kus location because to be honest I hate the mall ;-P. Cheers! read more

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Me and my friend. Both Had the curry chicken katsu with miso soup and calamari. The curry and miso are very flavorful, and chicken and calamari just crispy as I like. It was a very enjoyable ! read more

All in all 3.5 stars: Mediocre ramen... Food: 3.5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambience: 3/5 Cute decor with a Frenchie but space was a bit awkward since it was super spacious. They also only have like 1 server so it does get pretty slow Here's what we got: - Karage: 4/5 chicken was tender and super juicy, could use a little more sauce on the side plz and ty - Black garlic ramen:3.5/5 didn't give me a wow factor as the broth is most important. The soup provided was also soooo little like why are you being stingy with the soup lol; noodles were cooked just right, the chashu pork was the best part! It was sweet, tender, and juicy! The egg was also delicious too. - golden yuzu ramen: 3/5 this was nothing special lol, a slight hint of yuzu taste but honestly it's just chicken broth read more

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As an appetizer we ordered the karaage chicken, it has a ginger flavour and is perfectly crispy. The size is great for sharing between 2-3 people. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen and it was flavourful. the noodles were thinner than i was expecting but very bouncy and the texture was good. We ordered the frenchie taiyaki and the ice cream sandwich was hard but the custard one was warm and perfectly filled. The server was alone and so she was seating tables, bringing out the food, taking orders all while also caring for the pick up orders but she did a great job of making sure we weren't waiting too long. The restaurant is decorated with a cute japanese vibe but it's a bit cold in the restaurant as it's a large space. Overall I would eat here again! read more

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