"I've been here 3 times now but just getting around to writing a review. To start off, the location of this restaurant is great Brookhaven in a great shopping plaza. Parking close to the restaurant can be challenging depending on time day. The management recently changed and it's noticeable in the cleanliness of the restaurant and improvement in service. Once you step inside, you'll see very impressive decor on the wall behind the bar. A person I came with said that it's very similar to the decorations that he sees when he goes to Japan. It's a really spacious restaurant with lots of seating. There are 3 booths, bar seating, high top tables, and small party tables in the center. Appetizers edamame: it's silly to comment on this but these were SO PLUMP !! Pork Gyoza: I don't like dumplings but I actually enjoyed these. The center was soft but the outer edges were crisp. The taste of these were on my mind for days after. Brussels sprouts: fried with tempura sauce. I'll just say right now that all of their fried menu items were fried to perfection. Sooo crispy. karaage: served with spicy mayo. Again, so crispy and yummy with the sauce. Take bites with the lettuce that it's served on top of and tastes so fresh. Takoyaki: I'm not a fan of this dish in general but I tried since it was my first time here. The insides seemed to be more chopped/grinded than usual but I actually preferred this because I don't like the texture of octopus. It made it more savory when bitten into. Ramen The signature tonkotsu: the base of the soup is in their house ramen sauce and black garlic oil. It is so flavorful. Karashi spicy ramen: the pork chashu is so soft and juicy. This is same as the signature but blended with special fresh chili paste. You can choose from mild, medium, and spicy. I didn't choose a level, but the regular that came out had a decent amount of spice. From 1 5, maybe a 2? The noodles were really chewy and both soups were seasoned really well. I'll have to come back to try some of their rice dishes !"
