Hokkaido Ramen House

"I cannot speak highly enough about my experience at this little gem of a restaurant! Every aspect of our dinner was top notch. We were seated at the last available booth. I was initially nervous since the tables are closed together but we never felt crowded and had plenty of space to ourselves. There were 2 or 3 different employees we interacted with from being seated, ordering and delivering food. Each one was amazing. Our order was taken quickly and (non-specialty) drinks arrived at the table moments later. The pork bun appetizer was at the table within 5 minutes. The pork buns aren't bao style but folded to look like tacos. Which meant there is a much better filling to bread ratio. Flavor was on point, the dough is perfectly soft and fluffy but still holds up while eating. I highly recommend it! Our ramen arrived just as we finished the pork buns and I was delighted by both presentation and portion size. I got the Tonkatsu Ramen with an extra egg and my friend got the Spicy Beef ramen. The eggs were perfectly cooked and yolks were silky and delicious. We both got our spicy and it was a pleasant heat that builds as you eat. The service through the whole meal was the perfect balance of there when you need something without being overly available. Our drinks were never empty and refills arrived promptly. I really like that the tables have napkins, straws and chopsticks at the tables which was great since we ended up needing a few napkins each as we slurped our ramen. It truly baffles me that this location used to be a franchise taco place. The lighting and music is very cozy and makes the overall vibe intimate. The interior design is very organic with lots of stained wood which softens the aesthetic and I really liked both the light fixtures and the softer temp bulbs used, again adding to the chill vibe. I definitely found my new favorite spot to dine in Ankeny."

"This is a great place we tried it for lunch and it didn’t disappoint. The food was delicious and pretty good portions too. Must try if you are in Ankeny. The service flow might need some adjustment but overall very good spot."

"This place is extremely delicious. Our table had ramen, sushi, and fried rice. Everything was absolutely delicious and the staff was extremely friendly."

"The look of this restaurant is gorgeous. It is modern and clean. The food and service were AMAZING. We had three employees making sure we were good at all times. Food was flavorful and inexpensive for the portion sizes. Ramen was served in a very large bowl and sushi came with at least 8 pieces in each roll. Definitely recommend supporting this new place when you have the chance!"