“Very happy to have a good sushi and Ramen restaurant nearby! My test of a good sushi place is freshness of the scallop sashimi and it did not disappoint. We also had cream cheese wonton and tempura appetizers that were both very good - light and crispy!“
“We came to specifically eat at Kawae because of the good reviews. I would say it lived up to the reviews. Great execution, good flavor, more than enough food.However, the ramen we got (Tonkotsu) was too rich for us and didn't have enough/any vegetables. I know that's not really a thing with ramen (pork is), but it's my thing since I don't eat much meat. I always try the main thing at ramen places because that's what they do best (like when I went to the original Momofuku in NY), but it is not what I would like to consistently order. I would definitely go back, but would ask them for their recommendation for a lighter broth and a ramen with more vegetables. OR if they ever did veggie udon I'd be all over it.It looks like you can modify the Tonkotsu (no 14 hr broth, no pork), I would be curious about those options. I am curious about the Shojin. The gyoza dumpling was an interesting presentation and very good.I reviewed the food hall separately, it's not a super enjoyable atmosphere. We will definitely come back here to try other dishes, but most likely will get take out. In the Summer it could be nice to sit out in the courtyard area.“
“Very good! Stopped by with a few others and we all enjoyed our food. I got full quite fast and was very pleased when our waiter brought out plastic cups to take our ramen home. My friend and I got the Kimchi ramen as well as the honey dew milk and both were great. Parking was also easy. Will come back againParking: There is one handicap parking spot at the side of the building, it is not van accessible.“
“The donburi was fantastic, great serving size and flavor was on point. Ramen was about average, wasn't super impressed, but not disappointed. The two appetizers we had were good as well, maybe a little overpriced for the serving size, but as advertised.“
“The best place to get authentic ramen in the Twin Cities! The environment is cozy, and the staff has always been friendly. The ramen itself is great, with the broth being delicious and the pork being super tender and full of flavor. I’m always a sucker for good gyoza too, and here it’s great!There’s honestly not much else to say - this is a great no-nonsense place to grab a bowl of authentic ramen. Will definitely be visiting again!“
“The atmosphere was pleasant and calm. The waiting staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The prices were more than fair, with our bill coming to a total of $49.89 which included the following. Two appetizers, two entrees and one beer. The appetizers and question where the tofu bun and the seaweed salad. The seaweed salad was fresh and well garnished. The tofu was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Both ramen broths were made with the utmost care and precision. And before I was even done eating I was already planning my next visit.“
“I want to preface this by saying it was delicious, the service was incredible, and the atmosphere on a Friday night is lively and fun.I just can't give it 5 stars in confidence because the lychee cocktail made me incredibly, acutely ill. I was keeling over in stomach pain and retching bile within an hour of drinking it.This sucks because it was absolutely delectable and I would drink it again, lol.“
“The venue is cramped but their food is very authentic and spicy! Newcomers to Korean cuisine, beware: heed their warnings about spice levels. “Very Spicy” and “Very Very Spicy” have put me in tears. But tasty. Try the stew with beef + octopodes; seafood; everything else on their menu is delicious too.“
“We've been to more than a dozen local (Twin Cities + Suburbs) ramen shops and this one feels like one of the most authentic in the area. Great food. The Chashu in the Tonkotsu Ramen is THICK and juicy, the Karaage is Instagram worthy, and those soft boiled eggs should just come with every meal... anywhere. You can order at the counter or (as we did) from the table with a QR code and your phone. The service was fine, you get the impression they're trying to limit customer interaction time, which can be good if you want to be left alone. If you're a ramen fan you should check this place out.“
“To start, I loved the design of this restaurant. It is located in an old train car, super cool, this drew me in already.We were seated pretty quickly and it wasn't too busy, I know they can get busy so we were lucky. And they also had a happy hour menu from 5 to 630 Mon thru Friday, but closed Tuesdays.We tried the egg and rice, Korean cucumbers for an app. The ramens we tried were the Miso ramen and the Salted duck ramen. I tried the house made blueberry lemonade and we did try a cocktail too but can't recall the name.Egg and rice- exactly want it sounds like. It was a poached egg over rice with some veggies. I am glad I tried it but I probably won't get it again.Korean cucumbers- always a must have, so good.Miso ramen- a plus is when they give you the whole egg instead of half there was a nice smoky flavor I think it was the chicken, which still had the skin on and wow, chefs kiss. I liked that they incorporated this. There was corn and bok choy. I thought the ramen was a little sweet and needed a little spice to level it out. So we ordered the house made chilli oil and this was the final touch.Salted duck ramen- I really enjoyed the broth flavors and the duck was cooked perfectly. It looked amazing and my husband really enjoyed it.Final thoughts, I want to try all the other ramen that they have. And we will be going back. The service was great and the drinks were well made.“
“Ramen Shoten helping me survive winter with this ramen awesomeness. This was the spicier of the chicken charsu options, can’t remember the name but it was fabulous. I really love the market space as well, great environment for a cold weather lunch.“
“Went on a Sunday around 1pm. Was seated right away. Huge menu with lots of things to choose from. The food description was well written so it's easy to order what you want. I really like that there's a variety of dishes from pho, appetizers and stir fries even seafood boil.There's a cute photo backdrop bench at the front entry for those that like taking photos. The customer service was great. Definitely coming back to try the other food items. ?“
“This place is smaller, so there is no table service per sé, but everyone was polite and friendly. Menu may not be as big as some other places, but I thought it was very solid. We had a couple ramen options during our visit (the #3 & #4), and both crushed the craving and was very good, just not the best I've had by any means. Saying that, I would have no problem recommended it.“
“Really good ramen place!!! Service was good, atmosphere was fine, it was really slow when we went around dinner time on a Monday. Good veg options. The harumake (spring rolls?) were reallllllly good. Price was $45 for two people with an appetizer and two bowls of ramen, no drinks. Will be going “
“Good food and service. The rolls are nice with delicious sauce. The sushi and sashimi are great. Fresh salmon and yellowtail. Very thick cut. The creamy scallops sushi is a nice taste. The sushi tower is always my goto. Great flavour with rice at bottom and fresh salmon on top. The AYCE price is very reasonable for the quality of food.“
“There so real creative genius going on here. The concept is funny to go along with food. Whole venue is toned properly, it’s warm and inviting. We tried about 6 different dishes and nothing fell short at all. Over delivery imo. The classic broth left me wanting more even after the indulgence. Took on a sake flight with surprise poor’s from our host. Can’t remember the gentleman’s name but his recs and knowledge of the drink list and menu helped to highlight how they do the work so well here. I’m town for a few days only, so happy to have found this gem. Recommend to all.“
“I ventured over here after work and it's in a shopping plaza which made parking really easy. I walked in and was seated right away. The one employee working the floor was running around. He was quick to help each table. I ordered takoyaki to start and then seafood ramen since it was one of the recommended choices. I also ordered a soda and had to ask for a glass. I asked for ice but he mentioned the ice machine was broken. The food came out pretty quickly. The takoyaki was good. It has chunks of the octopus in it. And dressed nicely (I've had some with way too much mayo before so this was nice). The seafood ramen wasn't as hot as I would've liked. Not sure if they needed to fire up the broth again. But lots of toppings and overall good. It definitely hit my ramen craving.“