“Good food, friendly service. A bit pricey but I expect that at the Mall. Didn't have to wait too long to be seated, but took several minutes for a waitstaff to take our order. We had fried spring rolls and Ramen. It was good, just what you'd expect. everyone was happy and full. I would go again.“
“This is in the food court, second level, if I remember correctly, at the Mall of America. The food is made to order. I had the chopped salad with the dressing on the side. It was very refreshing. The staff was attentive and responsive to Allergen questions. They are very knowledgeable. Prices are fare, portions are nice. I will definitely eat here again.“
“It was a pleasant surprise visiting this place because I definitely did not know about it at all prior to trying the food, but it was a wonderful balance of price, quantity, and flavor, to the point that it made my dining experience worth it! Kataki is nowhere close to an upscale or fine dining place but I felt like I paid for what the food was worth, and possibly even more!The highlights are definitely the sushi! My partner and I only got the yellowtail and the salmon roe sushi but they both tasted very flavorful, and the koshihikari rice was tasty as well. I could tell that the sushi was a specialty in this establishment. The price was very reasonable as well, with $7 for the yellowtail sushi and $11.5 for the salmon roe sushi. The Kataki rolls were great as well, even if I knew that the spicy tuna, spicy salmon, and spicy yellowtail combination wasn't uncommon. Someone it tasted fuller and more flavorful than similar items I have had elsewhere.The tonkotsu ramen was solid as well, and I was given a good amount of pork with good texture that tasted slightly different from what I was used to. The broth was only okay, but I know it's hard to achieve perfection for such in a restaurant so I was okay with it. For $14.50, it was worth it!The appetizers such as shumai, softshell crab tempura, age tofu, and takoyaki were also solid, and once again, for $7.5 each ($8.95 for the softshell crab) it was worth it, but they were not as good as the sushi in terms of economical value. The octopus meat in the takoyaki was hard. The age tofu relied on the sauce for flavor completely. And the shumai was a bit soggy. Regardless, they were all solid enough!Once again, I did not expect myself to give a 5 rating to a Japanese food place that wasn't the most well-known for its authenticity or fanciness, but the food was tasty and it made me "feel good" here! There are many establishments like this one, but somehow the food here has had more flavor in comparison.“
“If only i could rate this higher. I came to this shop after seeing the youtube short of them giving thousands of dollars of food away to the homeless and they are some of the kindest and most professional people ive ever had the pleasure of meeting. If you are in the area you MUST give them a try!!!“
“My husband and I absolutely loved our experience! The little rooms they put you in are so cozy and unique. The ramen itself we both agreed is the best we’ve had in the cities so far! The boba was also amazing. Staff was very friendly and very quick. Overall a great experience and we look forward to visiting again soon.“
“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!“
“You want sushi? That's the place! It's not cheap, so be ready ? but it is worth it. They have a lot to choose from. Won't be disappointed. Dine in, take out, or delivery, they got it all. I usually take out. Call 20-30 minutes in advance. You'll love it ?“
“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.“
“It is what they say it on their website. Bouncy noodles. Yes. Don't expect it to be like Al dente spaghetti. It should have a spring like texture. It was my daughters 2nd time having Ramen. The 1st was in MPLs and she chose this one. She understood the difference between the broths and noodles now. This had more depth and saltiness. Service was good. The jalapeño popper like fish was nice and crunchy. My husband loved their chicken wings. Their ambience was nice and simple. No need for that if you have good Ramen that's presentable. The place did look clean though.“
“Overall I liked it. It is a sit-down place but you order via electronic menu (or you can order at counter) and they bring it out to you. Kinda the latest trend for restaurants these days.Raman was good. Good quality but a little limited on selections only a half dozen options. But again good. The pork bone broth has a nice flavor and plenty of stuff in it. The veg curry option was not overpowering with curry. You can add or subtract whatever pleases you. Wasn't crazy about the kim-chi, but the gyoza were fine.Super casual eat-street venue. Still need to explore some other options, but I would go backVegetarian options: Not a lot of choices, but if you are with an mixed diet crowd, a veg can be accommodatedParking: Just street parking in this areaKid-friendliness: If your kids will try stuff that isn't just chicken nuggets it is perfectly good for kidsWheelchair accessibility: You can get a chair in the door. It is a bit of a tight dining area but there are some tables it would be easy to get a chair sidled up to“
“Excellent food and friendly and helpful service.Vegetarian options: Some options and they ask you to tell them if you are vegetarian.Dietary restrictions: Very amenable to restrictions you may have.Kid-friendliness: Family business you will see their small children there too.Wheelchair accessibility: Level to sidewalk.“
“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.“
“We've been here twice over the past month, and in general have enjoyed our meal. It's a very small restaurant with good ramen, boba tea, and tasty appetizers. Because it's so small, I'm wondering if the staff is overwhelmed as every time I've ordered Boba tea, they've forgotten to add the pearls - which was quickly remedied.I've enjoyed their goyza and short ribs, but the house fried rice was inconsistent. My husband has had a couple different Ramen bowls that he's liked. It's a good little local spot, give it a try.“
“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.“
“We stopped by this ramen station after a hard cold. Ordered the spicy ramen, trying to warm up the body. It tasted not bad, but not impressive probably cuz I was too sick. The vibe of this restaurant is pretty good. Feels like going back to Asia.“