Sapporo: Izakaya & Ramen

"Everything tasted wonderful! We got the miso ramen and chicken ramen as well as the mango milk tea with boba. The portions were generous and the atmosphere was nice. Everything was clean. Great experience. Definitely give this place a try!"

"The takoyaki isn't the same as it was a few months ago. No Bonito or seaweed which is a usual topping for these dish. The excuse was that the customers don't like it with it, but then they take it further and drop it from 6 to 5. Same price but np topping and 1 less takoyaki so it's not authentic and give less for a claim. The ramen didn't have the porky taste that a ramen usually have or any significant feature that make it amazing. Payed 16 bucks for a very basic bowl. The pork wasn't tender or interesting. Char taste is there but no other flavor. To be honest, best thing I had in the bowl was the corn with the broth to turn it into a soup. Egg was hard boiled but I'm hoping it was a one off. Could probably make a better bowl with shin ramen with less of the cost. Ordered the beef skewer and the only flavor was the seasoning that was thrown on. No char smell or taste for an item that was cooked on the grill. The crust was non existent. Very disappointed in that aspect. Waiter dropped off food and never came back. Came at a time where it was just me and another group, not busy at all. Water emptied and never refilled. Lacking in customer service and food is not worth the price. Hope things can improve for a better and more authentic experience for the local. Best thing was the photo op with the robotic ramen bowl and the inside atmosphere. More interest in looks on the inside but less care for quality of food."

"Reading the reviews I was excited and when we arrived, we were greeted by a happy server who was also funny. However, that is where the enjoyment ended. The food tasted like it was microwaved. Most of the food had an odd flavor to them and the seafood tasted very fishy. The restaurant is stating it is a Japanese restaurant but it's nothing like true Japanese food. Disappointed that we spent $100+ and almost everything was mediocre at best."

"This place was such a vibe! The decorations and music made this feel like a great atmosphere. It was beautiful from the main dining to the bathroom. In addition the food was amazing, they transformed a classic broth into their own fusion of flavors. The chef brought the food directly to the table and it was awesome to hear his story. This was affordable, food tasted amazing and we will for sure be coming back often."

"The service was good but the food was great. We’ll definitely be back! The broth has a rich flavor and the ramen was cooked perfectly. The pork belly melts in your mouth. So good. They do need a better solution at the door because nobody greeted us and we had to ask to be seated but it’s worth the wait and everything was good after that."