So great. My dad and I had a really nice lunch. The food and service were equally so so great!♡
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Appetizer, Miso Soup, California Roll
Andrew Yowell
Parking: Behind the restaurant
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sophy T.
Best ramen place in Charlottesville. Parking lot at back! Pork meat is really great!
Cameron W.
Service was quick. Food was meh. I'd skip the sushi and maybe stick to the other dishes. Not a lot of non-cooked sushi options but in retrospect probably for the best. Pricing was okay. Probably wouldn't go back
Brian D.
The atmosphere, location, and service made it seem as though we'd found a hidden gem. Tragically, as many other reviewers have mentioned, the ramen was unusually sweet. To the point that I wasn't able to finish off the dish. The pork tonkotsu was fantastic however, and I have yet to try the sushi menu so maybe I navigated my visit poorly. Be wary of the broth and ground pork. Both were a couple grams short of candy.
Jayan K. Duggal (Jayn)
Maybe a nice place for others, but I didn't like the ramen here. The seasoned tofu was under seasoned. Food was somewhat bland.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Lukas G
Chicken karage was not cooked
Food: 2
Lisa B.
I was craving a good sushi meal. I found it! The fish was amazing quality! Service was great. Don't let esthetic put you off, this place was a great find.
Macy Koch
One my absolute favorite spots in Charlottesville!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annie
I stopped by to get lunch and was not disappointed. I ordered a thai iced tea and the tantanmen and it was incredible. The tea was beautiful and more like a dessert drink. I usually don’t like a ton of spice so the tantanmen was perfect for me. Reasonable pricing, great selection.
Outdoor seating is unfortunately not available during our visit. Indoor seating very spacious. There weren't many diners on Sat night at 6pm which was surprising. What we ordered 1. Appetizer Agedashi Tofu Not many restaurants can make this dish correctly. Fortunately, this one does a pretty darn good job. The sauce has a great balance of sweetness with generous toppings. The only thing I don't like is the size of the tofu. The dish came with 3-2" cubed fried tofu. Hum. Too big y'all! 2. Mala Tantanmen with extra soft boiled egg and shrimp tempura Pretty tasty broth. My husband loves spicy food. We ordered additional side of spicy sauce. that sauce is a JOKE! I understand spicy level is very relative. If it can be ordered as side and you actually pay for it, we expect real SPICY! That part is about disappointing. This dish is marked with 2 , I guess it really represents the 2 chilliest. Flavor is good, size is also good. Oh having spicy ramen with San Pellegrino is the perfect combination
Cyndee Stapp
Best Ramen around!!! Can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Cody
Tasty ramen on a cold day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Ramen
Bill Gray
Really great flavors from the Ramen. Had Spicy Miso and the flavor was great. Spice level was just enough, not too spicy but the chili oil will stay with you for about 5-6 minutes after your done. The atmosphere is basic but they are trying to be successful in a challenging time. Just remember on Tuesdays there is NO sushi. Not 100% why, but was greeted with that statement as I entered. Service was great and attentive.I will be back for more Ramen!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
Rex H.
Place has great sushi did not try anything else and it was take out. Friendly staff and speedy preparation time! Stop by you will be impressed
So great. My dad and I had a really nice lunch. The food and service were equally so so great!♡
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Appetizer, Miso Soup, California Roll
Parking: Behind the restaurant
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best ramen place in Charlottesville. Parking lot at back! Pork meat is really great!
Service was quick. Food was meh. I'd skip the sushi and maybe stick to the other dishes. Not a lot of non-cooked sushi options but in retrospect probably for the best. Pricing was okay. Probably wouldn't go back
The atmosphere, location, and service made it seem as though we'd found a hidden gem. Tragically, as many other reviewers have mentioned, the ramen was unusually sweet. To the point that I wasn't able to finish off the dish. The pork tonkotsu was fantastic however, and I have yet to try the sushi menu so maybe I navigated my visit poorly. Be wary of the broth and ground pork. Both were a couple grams short of candy.
Maybe a nice place for others, but I didn't like the ramen here. The seasoned tofu was under seasoned. Food was somewhat bland.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Chicken karage was not cooked
Food: 2
I was craving a good sushi meal. I found it! The fish was amazing quality! Service was great. Don't let esthetic put you off, this place was a great find.
One my absolute favorite spots in Charlottesville!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I stopped by to get lunch and was not disappointed. I ordered a thai iced tea and the tantanmen and it was incredible. The tea was beautiful and more like a dessert drink. I usually don’t like a ton of spice so the tantanmen was perfect for me. Reasonable pricing, great selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Outdoor seating is unfortunately not available during our visit. Indoor seating very spacious. There weren't many diners on Sat night at 6pm which was surprising. What we ordered 1. Appetizer Agedashi Tofu Not many restaurants can make this dish correctly. Fortunately, this one does a pretty darn good job. The sauce has a great balance of sweetness with generous toppings. The only thing I don't like is the size of the tofu. The dish came with 3-2" cubed fried tofu. Hum. Too big y'all! 2. Mala Tantanmen with extra soft boiled egg and shrimp tempura Pretty tasty broth. My husband loves spicy food. We ordered additional side of spicy sauce. that sauce is a JOKE! I understand spicy level is very relative. If it can be ordered as side and you actually pay for it, we expect real SPICY! That part is about disappointing. This dish is marked with 2 , I guess it really represents the 2 chilliest. Flavor is good, size is also good. Oh having spicy ramen with San Pellegrino is the perfect combination
Best Ramen around!!! Can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tasty ramen on a cold day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Ramen
Really great flavors from the Ramen. Had Spicy Miso and the flavor was great. Spice level was just enough, not too spicy but the chili oil will stay with you for about 5-6 minutes after your done. The atmosphere is basic but they are trying to be successful in a challenging time. Just remember on Tuesdays there is NO sushi. Not 100% why, but was greeted with that statement as I entered. Service was great and attentive.I will be back for more Ramen!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
Place has great sushi did not try anything else and it was take out. Friendly staff and speedy preparation time! Stop by you will be impressed