My daughter and I stopped while traveling in the middle of a snowstorm. We have both lived in Japan and this place is really authentic. Definitely plan to stop here when you are traveling it’s right off the highway. The menu selection is really
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Se Was
Best Miso (and Broth) in the entire state of Oregon. Spots in Portland wish their food was this good.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Katsu Curry
Benjamin O'Grady
Best karaage curry I've had in a long time!! The taste reminded me of dinners with friends in Tokyo several years back. Don't sleep on this place, it's so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kara
Seth DeBlase
Absolutely wonderful food! I had the Karaage Curry, the portion size was plentiful, and was pleased to have the curry separated from the rice so it didn't get soggy during the drive home! Very comforting and authentic flavor (:
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
kenny driskill
This was hands down the best Japanese food I have had. The owner is a one man army. Quick, kind and personable. I would recommend.Vegetarian options: There was plenty of vegetable dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yakitori Curry
Chelsea Cox
The udon broth is full of flavor and tastes absolutely amazing! My ten year old was craving some and this hit the spot for us both. We will definitely be returning, this is our new go to place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luo Xiang
Awesome little food cart with authentic Japanese Donburi, karaage chicken and curry! Everything tastes just as it does in Japan. Highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Katsu Curry
Kathleen Shipp
Best udon and curry this side of Japan and good portionsVegetarian options: Tofu udon very good
So good, definitely recommend giving this place a try. Owner is very nice and the flavor was solid. Definitely in the upper echelon for asian food, especially in Salem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mackerel
Jo Co
Great portion sizes and the food is incredible. The broth for the udon was the best I've ever had. The depth of flavor was so refreshing. The udon noodles were so chewy and perfect. Katsudon is one of my favorite dishes, and the egg was so creamy and full of that wonderful dashi broth. So happy to have a wonderful spot with great Japanese food in Salem.
The absolute best. The curry is so comforting and delicious. Always look forward to the tsukemono (pickled veggies) and rice.
Kim Gardner
A one man show so service may take a moment but the food is pretty great and there's no other place in town serving this guy's dishes!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amy Chastagner
Excellent food. Every item is flavorful and makes me want more. I highly suggest trying something outside of your comfort zone because every single thing has been excellent. Order ahead so you don't have to wait although it's worth waiting. This place is a gem and so is the chef running it!
Food: 5
Service: 5
kitational (Kitational)
This place should be way more popular than it is! There's tons of incredible options, both with meat and without! There's seemingly only one employee (the owner) and he's the sweetest man you'll ever meet! And for being the only one cooking at the food, he's incredibly quick! Great service, quality, everything! Please order from him! His food tastes just like Love Love Teriyaki, honestly even a bit better. I recommend this place :)Vegetarian options: There's so many meatless options!Parking: There's a lot of parking spaces!Wheelchair accessibility: The place is very easy to access, it's just a little food truck by goodwill and motel 6, no second stories or anything!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sophia Morrison
WOW!!! This is what I've been searching for, for YEARS!! If you want real, authentic, flavorful, delicious Japanese comfort food this this is the place! This man deserves a store of his own!! The katsudon/oyakudon was absolutely perfect. Cooked just right, the egg was delicious, and the sauce was out of this world. Thankyou thankyou thankyou for making my whole day! Any food that warms my heart has my permanent business. I will be back very soon!!
My daughter and I stopped while traveling in the middle of a snowstorm. We have both lived in Japan and this place is really authentic. Definitely plan to stop here when you are traveling it’s right off the highway. The menu selection is really
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Miso (and Broth) in the entire state of Oregon. Spots in Portland wish their food was this good.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Katsu Curry
Best karaage curry I've had in a long time!! The taste reminded me of dinners with friends in Tokyo several years back. Don't sleep on this place, it's so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kara
Absolutely wonderful food! I had the Karaage Curry, the portion size was plentiful, and was pleased to have the curry separated from the rice so it didn't get soggy during the drive home! Very comforting and authentic flavor (:
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was hands down the best Japanese food I have had. The owner is a one man army. Quick, kind and personable. I would recommend.Vegetarian options: There was plenty of vegetable dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yakitori Curry
The udon broth is full of flavor and tastes absolutely amazing! My ten year old was craving some and this hit the spot for us both. We will definitely be returning, this is our new go to place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome little food cart with authentic Japanese Donburi, karaage chicken and curry! Everything tastes just as it does in Japan. Highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Katsu Curry
Best udon and curry this side of Japan and good portionsVegetarian options: Tofu udon very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nabeyaki Udon, Mackerel, Yakitori Curry, Miso Soup, Oyako Don, Tempura Udon, Katsu Curry, Gyoza
So good, definitely recommend giving this place a try. Owner is very nice and the flavor was solid. Definitely in the upper echelon for asian food, especially in Salem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mackerel
Great portion sizes and the food is incredible. The broth for the udon was the best I've ever had. The depth of flavor was so refreshing. The udon noodles were so chewy and perfect. Katsudon is one of my favorite dishes, and the egg was so creamy and full of that wonderful dashi broth. So happy to have a wonderful spot with great Japanese food in Salem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The absolute best. The curry is so comforting and delicious. Always look forward to the tsukemono (pickled veggies) and rice.
A one man show so service may take a moment but the food is pretty great and there's no other place in town serving this guy's dishes!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Excellent food. Every item is flavorful and makes me want more. I highly suggest trying something outside of your comfort zone because every single thing has been excellent. Order ahead so you don't have to wait although it's worth waiting. This place is a gem and so is the chef running it!
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place should be way more popular than it is! There's tons of incredible options, both with meat and without! There's seemingly only one employee (the owner) and he's the sweetest man you'll ever meet! And for being the only one cooking at the food, he's incredibly quick! Great service, quality, everything! Please order from him! His food tastes just like Love Love Teriyaki, honestly even a bit better. I recommend this place :)Vegetarian options: There's so many meatless options!Parking: There's a lot of parking spaces!Wheelchair accessibility: The place is very easy to access, it's just a little food truck by goodwill and motel 6, no second stories or anything!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WOW!!! This is what I've been searching for, for YEARS!! If you want real, authentic, flavorful, delicious Japanese comfort food this this is the place! This man deserves a store of his own!! The katsudon/oyakudon was absolutely perfect. Cooked just right, the egg was delicious, and the sauce was out of this world. Thankyou thankyou thankyou for making my whole day! Any food that warms my heart has my permanent business. I will be back very soon!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Oyako Don