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    Yatai Ramen

    4.5 (188 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Charshu Ramen
    Jonna L.

    This ramen is fantastic!! I had the Charshu Ramen and it was a great choice. The broth is perfectly flavored and the pork just melts in your mouth. The service was quick and the staff was pleasant! It's a pretty small restaurant, so if you go with a group it may be hard to find seating, but if it's nice outside the outside seating is lovely! The prices are so affordable - I'd come here all the time if I lived any closer. One thing to note - the hours are pretty limited, so going on a weekday for lunch or early dinner is the best move and you won't regret it.

    Tantán Spicy Ramen and Small Pork Katsu Bowl Combo
    Katie C.

    Love hole in the walls like this!! While it's quaint, it's clean and smelled great! The service was prompt and friendly. The food, though was EXCELLENT! I was super impressed with the value of the food for the price. I also appreciated the variety on the menu. Loved this little place, and would definitely go back. I loved the chicken katsu curry, the chicken was excellent. But, the only picture we snapped was the Tantán ramen.

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    Ashlyn C.

    The food was amazing as usual. Everytime i come it's so delicious and quick. The worker at the front desk is super nice and great service. Vibes are great in there.

    Chicken curry ramen and my friend had the special tan tanmen.
    Kenisha B.

    First time having ramen, I usually get Pho but my friend and I decided to try this spot. We are from the Bay Area and been out here since Friday, celebrating my birthday. This hit the spot, especially after nights of drinking lol. 20/10 definitely recommend. Literally sitting here eating and writing this review. Definitely gotta return, the next time I return to Arizona.

    Tantanmen ramen
    Riley F.

    My favorite ramen in the Phoenix area! Service is fast, food is fresh, and the price is right. My favorite is the special tantanmen ramen. So spicy and flavorful and yummy!!!

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    Sequoia B.

    moldy chopsticks, salty broth, very skimped portions i miss the old owner mark, was disappointed at the poor quality and customer service

    Champon ramen
    Ms. Lala L.

    So I walked halfway and then took a Lyft. 25 min walk from Mill Ave or 4 min Uber/lyft. Well worth the walk and the ride share request. I was actually impressed with the availability of vegetables and non pork items and meats available to order. As someone who doesn't eat pork, I appreciated the chicken curry, chicken katsu, vegetable ramen, and the Champon ramen that included a lot of veggies, chicken and shrimp. This was the first time I saw bok choy and carrots and broccoli in a ramen but since I love veggies, my stomach was happy with the variety. It originally came with the soy sauce/salt shoyu broth? I forget the name but I asked if they could do a miso instead and they made my Champon (chicken, shrimp, egg, + veggies ) ramen with a miso broth and it was amazing! Super delicious. There are only a few seats inside, a nice size bathroom, Mexican beers, Arizona ice tea, and some Japanese beers to purchase or water with your meal. You can sit countertop where you can see the kitchen cook, sit at the window, or small tables inside. The service was good, the cashier asks the cook/chef if they're able to get an okay with any changes and then you patiently wait for your food. There's soy sauce, Japanese seasoning, and hot sauce at the table. They also have rice bowls and other items for purchase too. I had a very good lunch and will return! Very filling and very delicious. They didn't skim me on the noodles or the veggies and I appreciate that and the broth was delicious.

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    Amanda C.

    Yummy ramen at an affordable price! Small and casual restaurant with limited parking near ASU. Kind service. Ordered the Yatai Ramen and it was pretty good. Not super amazing but for $11 it's hard to beat! Tonkatsu broth was good and not too heavy like I've had at other places. Husband got the combo which comes with ramen and an additional entree for $15. Good value and you'll def be full.

    Best ramen I've had in a while. Broth was light and flavorful and not too fatty. Their katsu bowl was also great

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    Caroline H.

    Amazing amazing amazing! This is a small business that looks to be at the end of an apartment building maybe. I saw the reviews on Yelp and saw that they were really good so we decided to try it. When we were there, an older gentleman was the only one working the counter and cooking so it took a while but we didn't mind. He was working hard and we just knew the food was going to be great and IT WAS. So worth the wait. It is a good price and tons of food. We all ended up getting one of the combos and 1 teriyaki chicken bowl. I got the chicken curry combo that came with a ramen bowl and a rice bowl. The curry was so good with both dishes. I literally had two meals. So good and worth the price. Everyone should try this hidden gem. Please be patient when you get there. It may take a while.

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    Best ramen on this side of town! Very friendly staff with a mom and pop feel. Parking can be tough occasionally.

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    Small unassuming restaurant serving authentic Japanese ramen/food. Good service. We will definitely go back.

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    The ramen was very good I wish it was closer to my home. Been looking for a good place to get ramen.

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    Food was great. Prices were fair. Definitely will be coming back. Can't beat it for the price.

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    Are they open for dine in?

    Hello, we are open for dine-in now M-Fri 11:30-6. We have some outdoor seating available and bar seating inside.. We are also available for delivery!

    Are there gluten/dairy free options?

    gluten free rice noodle Tokyo ramen available

    Are there vegan or vegetarian options available?

    They have a vegan miso broth (just ask) and can make a vegetarian curry bowl.

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    Zu Izakaya

    Zu Izakaya

    4.5(1.9k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Sports on TV

    * Food: Rated 10 out of 10 for high quality * Ambience: Calm…read moreand relaxing, great for a chill time * Service: Friendly and efficient staff.

    The food was actually very good, which makes the experience even more disappointing because the…read moreservice was absolutely horrible. We were a party of 12 visiting on vacation, and none of us are from the area. We ordered spam musubi and a chicken skewer as appetizers. Both appetizers arrived well after our entrees had already been served and we had essentially finished eating. Each time we asked about them, we were repeatedly told, "They're coming." Mind you, these are simple appetizers that should not take anywhere near that long to prepare. When we asked for the third time, we finally asked that the appetizers be cancelled since we had already finished our meal. At that point, the gentleman working the front area , tall, with red hair, loudly yelled from across the restaurant, in an extremely rude and confrontational tone, "It's already on the grill!" There was absolutely no reason to speak to paying customers that way. His response was unprofessional, unnecessary, and honestly created a very hostile and uncomfortable feeling during what should have been an enjoyable dinner, especially while our group was on vacation and simply trying to enjoy a meal together. When the appetizers eventually came out, we left them sitting there because we were already done eating and ended up taking them to go. He eventually told us they would be removed from the bill, which we appreciated, but that did not excuse the way the situation was handled. Again, the food was good, but good food does not make up for poor service and especially not for an employee speaking to customers in an aggressive and disrespectful manner. Management should seriously address how customers are treated, because the interaction with this particular employee overshadowed what could have otherwise been a good dining experience for our party of 12.

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    Maisen Katsu - Pork katsu

    Maisen Katsu

    4.4(112 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    •$$

    The new katsu sandwich was amazing! Definitely recommend trying it. The serving size was perfect…read moreand service was really fast. I've also had their katsu #1 meal which was also delicious. Highly recommend trying their food.

    My oh Maisen Katsu!…read more It's been a while since I ate at the H-Mart market eatery food hall, and not for lack of trying. I've been to H-Mart a couple times recently and wanted to eat there but it was closed, I went too late. Today I went for lunch-- And I'm glad I did, it was SO delicious. The food hall was busy on Thursday around noon, however still plenty of open seating available for me. Sometimes on the weekend you might be waiting for people to finish before finding a spot. Today was easy, peasy. My food was quick, took around 10 minutes. The orders were flying out of the katsu kitchen!! They call it out and you can see on a small monitor when your number is ready. I walked around the food stalls before deciding I wanted katsu. I'm very happy with my choice. The person in front of me was picking up their order and it looked really good. So I copied them-- #8 cheese katsu!! The woman taking orders was very friendly and helpful. I told her I would eat there but wouldn't finish it due to big portions so I tried to order it to go, she advised I get it regular and then box up the leftovers. She was so right! The presentation alone is fun like fajitas and she said it's all packaged separately when ordered for take out. Great tip from her. She could have just let me do that but she understood what I had told her. I chose the pork katsu, you can get chicken also. The #8 dish is served with katsu sauce/gravy, and mozzarella cheese sizzling on a skillet. On the side is rice and cabbage, and a clear broth. It was absolute heaven. This is a very decadent dish with all the cheese and sauce. And it changes the texture of the katsu, I could tell it was crispy but it also was covered in cheesy goodness so less crispy than the other katsu options. On the bottom of the skillet is the most crunchy cheese bits that you can scrape off to get that fried cheese goodness. And the portion was big, 2 pieces of meat! Enough that I had half of it to take home. This is definitely enough to share. Next time I'll try the katsu & udon combo or the katsu sando so that I get more of the crispy katsu texture. The cheese version is more smothered and covered, but very yummy though! On the menu they also have noodle dishes with soba, ramen, and udon. I can't speak on those since I didn't try them. There are lots of other noodle options in the food hall though, so I would definitely recommend getting the katsu, and if you also want noodles, the combo option. I'll definitely come back to this food stall when craving some katsu.

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    Shimogamo - Chandler

    Shimogamo - Chandler

    4.3(926 reviews)
    7.5 mi•Tempe Royal Palms, Tempe Royal Palms
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    Finally stopped in at Shimogamo for lunch, and I have to say, the service and food were top-notch!…read moreThe restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful--the atmosphere is so posh, elegant, and upscale, making the whole experience feel extra special. We started with the shrimp tempura appetizer, and it was fried perfectly. For our main course, we ordered the sashimi, Hamachi Chili Lime Crudo, and Yuzu Tuna Roll. Every dish did not disappoint! For dessert, we opted to try the toro. I know it's not technically dessert, but we really wanted to give it a try--and it absolutely melted in our mouths. The caviar on top was such a nice touch! Between the gorgeous atmosphere, excellent service, and incredible food, Shimogamo made for such a great lunch experience. Highly recommend stopping by and giving this place a try!

    9.3.26 - Been a while since I've been to this location. My friend and I wanted sushi somewhere…read morenearby so we came here. It was around 4:45pm on a Thursday evening and wasn't super busy yet at the time. I didn't realize there were more people seated in the back room. Not sure if they've been there or if they came in after though. We were seated at the sushi bar. Our order: Miso Sour Mocktails x2 Yuzu Mushroom Wagyu Grilled Oysters x2 Fried Oysters Salmon Cornet Miso Soup Salmon Nigiri x2 Hamachi Nigiri x2 Amberjack Nigiri x2 Scallop Nigiri x2 Hamachi Chili Lime Crudo Surf N Turf Roll The mocktails were refreshing! Oysters weren't bad but I could do without them or get something else instead. Unfortunately they didn't have uni at the time or I would've gotten that instead. Salmon Cornet was interesting. Very different. I might have to try it again. Hamachi and scallop nigiris are always good. Didn't really like the amberjack too much. The hamachi lime crudo was my favorite! Surf N Turf roll was alright. Hamachi nigiris were $11 each. Those were a bit pricy. Total was about $258 for 2 people. Our waiter and sushi chef were amazing!

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    JT's Curry Wagon - Black Belt curry

    JT's Curry Wagon

    4.6(17 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    Had the opportunity to get a meal from their pop up at the Tempe Moon Festival. Sorry about not…read morehaving photos but it just couldn't happen! We had sampled the Cowboy Curry and immediately fell in love! So ordered a bowl and it was so delicious! Served with chicken and rice and a variety of veggies including sweet potatoe, carrots, onion and the sauce! Just the right blend of savory, curry, and salt...I want more! JT and his team were so friendly and fun to chat with. We will be seeking you again!

    Back when I visited Phoenix, I had the pleasure of eating at JT's curry wagon. Circled the uptown…read morefarmers market a couple times to scope out what we had and I knew I had to come back and hit this one and boy, am I glad I did. I went with the black belt curry which is a 50/50 split of the japanese vegetable curry and the braised pork belly dish they have. Found myself a seat under a nearby tent- there are plenty of options since people are constantly rotating in and out of the tables. It was a warm day - be sure to try and secure a shady spot. On to the food, the portion was massive. My wife and I picked on a few other things before here, but we both have healthy appetites. The black belt curry was rich, hearty and absolutely delicious. I still remember the potatoes in that Japanese curry - they were slightly chewy, creamy and I couldn't get enough of them. The braised pork belly was tender, rich, and very flavorful, not too fatty which is something you often have to worry about with pork belly curry dishes. All around fantastic spot and I would highly recommend. The Japanese curry screams "comfort" while the braised pork belly screams "rich" if that helps you decide, or just get both like I did with the black blet!

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    Sushi Sen - $5 Dynamite California Roll!!!

    Sushi Sen

    4.1(493 reviews)
    8.3 mi
    •$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    This was the most authentic and delicious japanese restaurant that I have been to in years (yes,…read moreYEARS!) anywhere in the united states . It's a small restaurant run by Nihon-jin and staffed with culinary wizards. The waitstaff was attentive and helpful in making our food choices. We had three different waitresses constantly bringing our food and filling our glasses throughout the. There were six of us. The surrounding tables were all filled with Nihon-jin - a very good sign! We had gyoza appetizers that were the BEST i've had since leaving japan! It was cooked properly, which is PAN seared on the bottom. And the rest steamed with soft, chewy dumpling skin and tasty filling. Another appetizer was a plate of little sausages that came with a side of shaved cabbage. I heard they were good, but didn't try any myself. When I looked at the menu, there were so many various types of sushi! It was written in both japanese and english. They had a picture menu as well as a separate. Sushi menu. I had the kanpyo maki and also a futo maki roll. The other people at our table had katsudon, (one made with chicken and the other with pork), a plate of sashimi, a nigiri sushi combo, and several types of rolls. I chose Hiyashi Chuka, (cold ramen) - a chilled noodle dish popular in summertime. The toppings were sliced pieces of tender pork, surimi, wakame, carrot and cucumber slices. The dressing for Hiyashi Chuka is a sweet-and-sour soy sauce dressing (or tare). In fact, I usually take pictures of all my food and I was so excited i didn't take any pictures of the food or menu! I told my sister we have to go back there today so that I can take some! I highly recommend this restaurant. If you are looking for authentic Japanese food made by Japanese people. There is such a wide variety of food that you would only get in Japan & never heard of before in a stateside restaurant. This is my new favorite Japanese restaurant! It will be yours too!

    I found out about Sushi Sen via IG ads back in 2021. Upon my first visit, I immediately regretted…read more waiting months to go and try it and then moving away shortly after This place offers great value for money and the food is so authentic the menu is written in English AND Japanese. Most if not all staff are Japanese. I've been coming here for years now and my parents who reside full time in CA love coming here. We actually make the drive from Peoria to Scottsdale just to eat here whenever they are in town. My mom loves to bring friends and family who are visiting from out of state to Sushi Sen. Lots of Asians & other Japanese ppl who eat here so it passes the vibe check. 100/10 recommend

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