The food was mediocre and the service fair. Perhaps being to other ramen places, I had hoped there would be alternative noodles to the wheat noodles, but nope. The waitress never came back to fill our waters until 45 minutes later and was a bit curt in all her responses. It might be a cultural or personality thing, but she didn't give a sense of warmth or welcoming. read more

I ordered the fish katsu curry and it was very good. The fish was fried very well and the fish was flaky and tender. The curry was flavorful and complemented the fish katsu. Delicious! read more

Washoku - Fish Katsu (Swai) - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Ordered the washoku ramen. Broth was light and flavorful and the pork belly slices were very well made, a slight char without being too dry or fatty. Yummy :D read more

Washoku - Washoku ramen - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Absolutely still love coming to this place! Service is always outstanding and the food is so so yummy! Not too busy and it's always a nice date spot for a quiet environment. read more

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We were excited to try this place for the first time. We came here Sunday evening and only 2 other tables were occupied. I wasn't hungry so didn't really want to eat much. We decided on chicken katsu curry, cold tofu and chicken karaage. Portion for the curry was huge. The flavors were good. Cold tofu was decent but nothing special. Chicken karaage was a disappointment. I love fried chicken so I wasn't happy with the karaage. It was not crispy and super pale. The batter seemed more like tempura. Our server was friendly. read more

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We are huge fans of Japanese food, and this place did not disappoint! Good ramen is hard to find in this area, and I would arguably call this some of the best ramen in the Elk Grove area. The appetizer tataki is good too. We haven't tried much else from the menu, but will go back again for the ramen! Service is very fast and friendly, our food was out in under 10 minutes. read more

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We had the chicken ironyaki which came out on a skillet with corn and salad on the side that was presented nicely. It also was tasty and filling. We also ordered a salmon sushi roll that was decent. Looking around, the other tables around us all had ramen bowls. I think this place must be known for their ramen, so when we return we would have to try their ramen. I also saw that they had tsukemen (dipping ramen) on the menu that caught my eye. The server was friendly and overall we had a good experience and would return to try different items. read more

Washoku - Chicken Ironyaki & a roll - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Ate here for the first time today and it was fantastic! The food was delicious and the service was amazing. I would highly recommend. We had the house salad, spicy tuna crispy rice, and two sushi rolls. The food came out hot and fresh! read more

Washoku - Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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What a great find ! Came to this place, based on a recommendation. it's tucked away in a quiet little shopping plaza, and that makes one wonder if they get enough traffic. However, I was happy to learn that they are in their third year, so the local residents have discovered how great this place is. Probably the best Ramen I have had in years. I had the Tonkatsu spicy Ramen, and the noodles were nice and chewy, the broth was perfection ... spicy, and substantial . The egg was perfectly jammy, and the pork belly cuts were fatty, but chewy and just perfectly seasoned. We started off with one of their appetizers that was a take on a Japanese style taco, and it was probably one of the best appetizers I've ever had. The spouse had the sushi and it was a crispy, jalapeño based sushi and he declared it to be excellent. What really separates this place from other small establishments is that the chef here has really thought about the dishes, and understood not just complexity of flavor, but also complexity of texture. So as a result, you get these dishes that provide great flavor but at the same time engage with your palette in a wonderful way. I cannot recommend this space enough. Service was also excellent . They only had one server but she was on top of it all and smiling the whole time . If you aren't eating here you are missing out . Finally, absolutely love the ambience of the place. It's all dark wood and a quiet, cool ambience that really focuses in on the food and makes one appreciate what is being brought out for you. . read more

Washoku - Beautiful space . Dark wood makes it cosy yet modern - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Hands down the best ramen and Japanese food in Sacramento area. I travel a lot to Japan so I know what an authentic taste of Japanese food is. The ramen here is just excellent and all other dishes are delicious and tasteful. You can feel the food is made with heart. The food is so good that I have tried coming in for lunch and then dinner on the same day! I have also tried driving 25mins across town just want to come here. It's definitely a place to go for Japanese food in Sacramento area. read more

Washoku - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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When struggling to figure out what to eat, we somehow always find our way back to Washoku haha. It was not busy that evening, so it was nice and quiet. Don't let the lack of people fool you though, this place has very good food. Their Hokkaido Ramen is always spot on. It's very flavorful and the portion is more than enough. My son had their Tofu Kurry, and he enjoyed it very much. The curry is very tasty. The service is always good. Oh, one thing that was a surprise, is that we got a free order of Gyoza. If you're wondering, it's chicken. Very tasty, especially when it's Free haha. read more

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New favorite alert! Was next door at the 3D printing studio and decided to stop by for lunch- so glad I did. We got an unagi skewer and a pork belly skewer to start. These come out piping hot with the perfect amount of char. The unagi was soft with the perfect amount of sauce. The pork belly was tender and melts in your mouth- must try! I got the garlic tonkatsu ramen, which the waitress said is her family's favorite. It comes loaded with noodles, tender pork, perfect soft egg. The broth is not too salty or garlicky, and random but the bowl keeps everything so nice and warm. My boyfriend got the hamburger curry. The rice was perfectly cooked and the curry was so flavorful and comforting. The hamburger patty could've been seasoned a tad more, but it was still delicious. It's a quiet restaurant with a decent amount of seating and great service. Would definitely return. read more

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Wanted to try a Japanese restaurant that wasn't just sushi and this has a nice pick of izakaya and other less common items like Ironyaki hamburger. Service was ok but they got our order wrong for the beef tongue skewers. They were able to fix that but also got it wrong on the check too. Still fixed but a bit of a hassle. Food wise was ok. They have some items that were quite good like the beef tongue skewers and chicken karage. However the sauce for the chicken skewers and hamburger was way too salty. It helps if you wash it down with alcohol but it's kind of hard to eat otherwise. Maybe they had an off night? The meats themselves were great. It looked very well presented and heard it was amazing when friends ordered it awhile back. read more

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We drive from PDX to LA and always stay in Elk Grove. This is close to our hotel and we were pleasantly surprised how delicious our soups and dumplings were. I had the bone marrow ramen and the broth and as flavorful and clean. Love the simplicity of the soup. My husband had a spicy traditional ramen and he enjoyed it. The dumplings were also scrumptious and fresh. The space is clean and tastefully decorated. Our service fast and friendly. We will definitely make this a favorite spot on our travels. read more

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Stellar. This place absolutely smacks. Don tell anyone though, loved the chill vibe and want it all to ourselves!

Decided to take a stab at Washoku located in Stonelake. It's a pretty small space and on this day, only one staff member running the floor. It was pretty busy, so we had to wait a few minutes to get seated. The have a bunch of things on their menu, but I specifically really wanted to try the pork belly skewers. And i'm so glad I did because it was absolutely delicious and melted in my mouth! Highly recommend!! The spicy Shoyu was good and filling, but definitely not spicy enough! Calamari was also delicious and we really liked the sauce on it. If you're looking for a lowkey casual spot, this is definitely a good option. Would come back! read more

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THIS is the spot. Eat here. Ambience is good. Food is tremendous. We had two appetizers, three different entrees and a sushi roll. All fantastic. Everybody was extremely satisfied. Worth a drive from Stockton or Sacramento (we drove up from Oakley!) read more

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Delicious izakaya type food with Ramen and Grilled dinner plates. Ramen broth was very rich and flavorful and the ambience is like eating at one of those hidden alley restaurants in Japan. read more

Washoku - Saba shioyaki plate and Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Came back again with friends since we were around the area. Too bad that this time all the items we ordered were very salty. Service was just ok, nothing good or bad. read more

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Finally! Some variety in a Japanese restaurant in Sac. What I can definitely appreciate about Washoku is their menu. It should contain a little something for everyone and features the major pillars of Japanese cuisine - sushi, katsu, and ramen. Speaking of which, I'm happy to report are pretty good! We tried 3 of their ramens including the yuzu shio which was my favorite. It had a balanced flavor of yuzu that wasn't over the top, nor was it too subtle, and it played nicely to cut through the rich fatty pork belly. The other ramens were more of your standard fare that tasted more or less similar to what you'd find at other ramen places which isn't exactly a bad thing since you have to remember ramen is just one of the many things they serve. As for the other things they serve, the fish katsu curry while unique was a bit of a let down as the fish and curry were just OK and didn't pack a ton of flavor. We also tried the tuna tartar as an appetizer and found it to be pretty pleasant and would consider getting it again. All in all, a welcome addition to the evergrowing selection of Japanese centric restaurants opening in Sac and definitely a place worth keeping on your radar! read more

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Chicken karaage should be chicken tempura. It had an unexpected taste and texture and we later realized they used tempura batter, instead of the key ingredient of potato starch. The tonkatsu curry had only 2 pieces of potato and 2 slices of carrot which was underwhelming. Curry flavor was good. The cold tofu was decent. read more

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The tonkatsu ramen did not have that tonkatsu flavor, my son had the Washoku ramen which was very good, the chicken karaage was crispy but bland and they served it with straight mayo. The service was nice, we was the only ones in there. Spent $150 for a family of 5 read more

A true hidden gem! This has been my go to ramen spot for a while! The service is always great and friendly! The tonkatsu ramen is AMAZING, they have it in spicy and black garlic as well! It's a smaller cozy restaurant, perfect vibe for those cold nights. You won't be disappointed! read more

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This place was both soul satisfying and heartbreaking at the same time. The food, ambiance, and service are all top notch. I had the bone ramen which was just out of this world delicious! The unctuousness was incredible. Hubby had the katsu curry udon which he also thoroughly enjoyed. We were well taken care of, prices were reasonable and portion sizes were generous. Sadly, we were the only diners in the place the whole time we were there. When chatting with our server, she mentioned that they are often very quiet. Location is not ideal but the food and options here are just out of this world. Give it a try and bring some friends! It would truly be heartbreaking if this place closed. read more

Washoku - Bone ramen - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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I am guessing don't let the suburban strip mall look fool you too much? The menu looks and seems all-encompassing for a Japanese-inspired restaurant. With Ramen, Currys, Katsu, and Izakaya the variety is inspiring. Their flavors and offerings are good. The Ramen broth is decently rich, Curries are a touch sweet for my taste with not enough heat, but their Katsu is crispy and well seasoned. There is a Lunch Special daily and it is portioned with economy in mind. read more

The food was delicious! I went with my friend and we enjoyed our meal. It's been awhile since we went but if I remember correctly I got the hamburger steak and it came with a salad on the side and my friend he got ramen. I hope we'll get to come back here together again. The waitress was attentive and friendly! I love the interior of the restaurant as well it gives cozy and clean vibes. (Sadly I didn't not take a picture of the food,lol) read more

Not sure how it took me so long to write a review, but this is my favorite restaurant in Elk Grove. Food is incredible, I recommend the yuzu ship ramen and pork belly skewers. Staff is super friendly, and I have not one bad thing to say about it! read more

My first time trying yuzu ramen and I'm a fan! Yuzu flavor was prominent and refreshing, perfect for summer. It also helped cut the fattiness of the pork belly. * The tsukemen was great as well! The dipping broth had a nice little kick to it. Noodles were bouncy and chewy. My favorite out of the skewers was the pork belly one, the cut I got wasn't too fatty which was perfect. * Portions are definitely on the smaller side and price is high, but they have some unique ramen flavors that I've not seen in the EG/Sac area. read more

The lady that helped seat us had a big smile as soon as we walked through the door, so we felt welcome immediately. We ordered the grilled squid to start off with, which they got done very fast. It was very chewy, just like how I like it, and had sauce to add to the flavor. I ended up dipping. The squid a lot because it's a very sweet sauce. By the time we finished, our entrees were out. The hamburger steak looked small at first glance but it's actually very proportionate to how much rice and sauce we were given due to how much flavor it had. It was super juicy as I cut it into little pieces and I pretty much only needed about half an inch of a piece to have a good bite. A full spoon of rice and curry helped balance out that small piece. The curry roux was a light sweet with lots of umami flavor to it. The potatoes were a bit harder than I expected, but I was already full from eating all the hamburger and rice so I didn't need them. The kakuni ramen was ordered because we wanted to try something new, and it did not disappoint. The broth was very rich and the pork belly was so tender, it practically fell into two as we tried to get it on the spoon. I ended up stealing my partner's broth throughout the meal because it was just too good. If you go here, order something you don't recognize. The flavors are amazing. read more

Washoku - Ikayaki (Grilled Squid) - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Delicious! Can't believe it took us this long to come here! Most of what we ordered was awesome. The only one I didn't love is the beef skewer, a bit chewy. Good to Great: - Chicken Karaage - Hokkaido Ramen, beef was very tender - Yakitori Skewer read more

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First time customer! Wanted to try another spot that sells Japanese curry, and decided to come here yesterday. When we first came in, the staff greeted us immediately and we were seated. There wasn't much people during dinner time, just 2 groups. The staff were kind and friendly, always checking up on us and making sure we're satisfied! The place looked like a normal Japanese restaurant, kind of tiny, but it had a comfortable dining atmosphere. The food we ordered were: Chicken karaage: 10/10!! I personally think this is my favorite out of all the dishes we ordered. Although it doesn't look that golden fried, it had a light crunch, and the chicken was super moist and it tasted slightly melt-in-your mouth, which was weird but it's good! I'd get this again! It is super tasty, and normally I like crispy, crunchy chicken, but sometimes chicken doesn't need to taste like a rock and this tasted great. Beef filet skewer: 7/10- It tasted like a very sauced stick of beef, which is good! It was very slightly chewy, but it was perfectly cooked, tender juicy beef. I don't think I like the sauce, but that's my preference. It's okay though! Hambagu curry: 6/10. I would say that their curry isn't my preference, hence for the score. It's not bad! It had a strange flavor to me, it's hard to describe. It doesn't taste savory, but I get hints of bbq sauce and a touch of sweetness? Maybe apple? It's not my cup of tea, maybe for others who like tangy curries. The carrots and potatoes weren't soft soft. They tasted cooked, but not cooked enough to where the curry can be infused into the carrot and potatoes. Maybe they cook the curry sauce and add the carrot and potatoes separately after it's done? The hambagu steak tasted like slightly unseasoned meatloaf. I'm not sure how regular Hambagu is suppose to taste like as I've never tried it before, but it was okay. This dish overall was okay. Chicken Katsu curry: 7/10- Same reaction as the hambagu curry, but the Chicken Katsu was good! The curries taste the same. Their Chicken Katsu was a little thin, but it had a good crunch and it was tasty! I'd come here again to try their other dishes, like their ramen. read more

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We decided to try this place after learning about it in the Sacbee. We tried the beef and pork belly yakitori, tonkatsu curry and chicken katsu curry udon. We came in early so it was empty but did fill in with some people later. The service was quick and efficient and place was clean. The yakitori came out first. I'd say all the flavors were there. We enjoyed the dishes. We also found the flavors for the both curry dishes very good; however, I could have used a bit of heat (spice) in mine (personally). Also, I found the dish could have had a little bit of a bigger portion as compared to some of the other places around town. That being said, I was okay with the portion size and the katsu wasn't greasy and was crispy. We will need to try them again to see if they make our rotation of Japanese spots to go. read more

I love their katsu curry. It's almost comparable to the katsu curry I've had in Tokyo.

Best ramen/yakitori/skewer place in EG! They also have a great Daily Specials menu! Their Washoku/shio ramen is the best in the region (better than Hinodeya's in SF). read more

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A delicious ramen place with some amazing Japanese curry! I come here often because I work right across the street. They have a lot of varieties of ramen, my favorite is the spicy tonkatsu. It's a perfect amount of spice and comes fully loaded with a delicious jammy egg, charsu, and veggies. The Japanese curry is so delicious, and they have plenty of fun and delicious appetizers. Service is always prompt and friendly, definitely my go to for ramen! read more

It's really a tucked off Gem in Elk Grove. The customer service is amazing and the ambiance is relaxing.. let's not forget about the food! It's delicious don't miss out by never stopping by. -I Nikkii Rose loves food so trust my reviews when you see them! read more

Washoku - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

We had reservations for Father's Day 2025 at 12:00 PM. I ordered the Chicken Katsu Kurry and house salad. The chicken Katsu was perfectly cooked to perfection. The chicken Katsu was cooked to a nice golden brown, crisp, and juicy. The house made curry is absolutely heavenly. I've had eaten many curries in my lifetime and this is the best I've eaten. The texture of the curry is perfect it was not runny or thick as you were able to collect the some rice, chicken Katsu, and curry on a spoon and eat it in one bite. The flavor was phenomenal and in my opinion, it's worthy of a Michelin recognized or Michelin Star. The salad was excellent too as it's a sesame flavor dressing. The dressing as well is perfectly balanced with unique flavors that I've never tasted before that makes it a rating of 10 out of 10 with no improvement need. In my opinion this can also be considered Michelin recognized or a Michelin Star. Another photo is provided on an entree that someone else ordered. Thanks for the excellent service you provided for my family on this special day. We will come back again soon. read more

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I was excited to try a new Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood. Especially one that had an emphasis on Japanese curry. I decided to order through their online website and I understand that they are a new restaurant but there are improvements needed. First off their website was easy to use, but they charge $1 convenience fee on top of tipping. I find this unnecessary and discourages people from ordering online. Second, the dishes we tried the portions were on the small side and underwhelming in favor. The Tonkasu ramen was basic and overpriced. The curry was okay, didn't really like the flavor of the curry. It did come with alot of rice. The grill squid was good but overpriced for the size. Overall, disappointed and will wait awhile before returning. read more

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For the first time I am speechless...just kidding, but wow! I came here to enjoy an impromptu dinner with a friend. Right away I loved the clean wooden look of the restaurant and overall ambiance. The staff was really friendly and patient with us and the food didn't take long. We shared the Chicken Katsu and the Tan Tan Ramen. Tan Tan ramen: The broth was rich and flavorful. The egg was perfectly cooked with yellow yolks. The ground meat was tender and wonderfully matched with the ramen noodles. I loved everything about it and it was even big enough to enjoy the next day. Chicken Katsu: Out of the two this was my favorite. The curry sauce was unbelievable and like nothing I've ever tasted. It was creamy with a rich mixture of spices that left me wanting more. The chicken was perfectly cooked and still remained crispy even when coated in the curry sauce. I loved the addition of pickled cabbage(i think) as well to balance the richness of the dish. Amazing restaurant! read more

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Came here on a whim because I didn't wanna wait at Oz. It was honestly a pleasant surprise. Our server was super nice, and very accommodating. The biggest surprise was how good the food was, I got the ironyaki and my girlfriend got the garlic tonkotsu ramen and both dishes were stellar. I will be coming back to try the katsu curry for sure. read more