Walking into this establishment was like entering a portal into a cozy little cafe and it was really peaceful. The service was excellent and the staff was super sweet. I got the shoyu shrimp ramen and it was excellent. Will definitely return. Thanks to the staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
koa coffee
everything about this place is perfect, it’s a small hidden gem in this town that everyone needs to know about. the staff are so kind and always so willing to help you with anything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Ramen, California Roll
Taryn Ellingson
I would love to keep this place a secret, but that won't help them get the business they deserve! Upon arriving, the kind lady in the front immediately greeted us and told us we could sit wherever we'd like, and once we're ready to order to come back to the front and pay there. We ordered the K-potato hot dog, chicken katsu dup-bap, and the spicy tonkotsu ramen. The food came out quickly, the ramen was good, and the appetizer was also very good. But, let me just say that the chicken katsu and the little mushrooms that come with it are AMAZING, and it was the spotlight of our lunch! Please never change anything about that dish it's perfect!!! Looking forward to coming back to try the rest of the menu!
Great menu selection and excellent service! Went in again last night and everything was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Karl Mecklenburg
This is our new favorite restaurant in the Lakewood/Steilacoom area. Totally unassuming from the outside. Be prepared to be impressed!
Linda Wells
I love this place!! The location and outside would not have drawn me in if a friend had not recommended it. I also don't really like Boba Tea or Ramen. But.. the menu is much bigger than that.The food is fresh, original, and huge servings. The proprietor is so kind!! I have found a new regular for dine in and take out (and I've been here 3 times in a month). The inside is really cute and very clean. I highly recommend. I'd love to get crowds coming in so she will stay!!Vegetarian options: any of the dishes can have tofu rather than meat
A friend recommended this spot - it looks so unassuming from the outside (Boba Tea and Ramen featured prominently - and honestly, I don't like either of them). But, the inside is adorable and the food and service are really spectacular. I've been twice now and took two friends the last time, both of whom loved it. Their menu is far beyond tea and ramen with sushi, bop bowls, and many other options (next time I'll take a photo of the menu). The owner is kind and thoughtful. The food is fresh and the servings are large! I'm glad to have a locally owned great restaurant nearby! I tried to upload photos but Yelp protested. They are on Googlemaps.
James K.
Saw that this place opened and went to check it out. Service - 5 stars. Fantastic service. Very friendly and attentive. Food - 3 stars. Unfortunately, food was just ok. Ordered tonkatsu ramen, spicy California roll, and Korean corndog. The ramen was good. Corndog and California roll was a bit disappointing. Don't think the corndog was made in house. Kinda tasted like something that was bought from the frozen aisle. Ambience -4 stars. Don't judge a book by its cover. Outside looks kind of run down. Inside is actually very nice...a place where you might want to chill out for a while.
Alyssa M.
This place is so good! I've had the ramen multiple times now and it's been consistently stellar. The chasu is tender and so flavorful, the tempura shrimp come out piping hot and crispy. The broth is well seasoned and deeply flavorful. My husband had the smoked salmon dupbap which managed a perfect balance between the slightly sweet glaze and salt cure. The bobas are tasty, too! The service was fast and so friendly and warm- amazingly kind people! The shop itself is clean and adorably decorated. Will definitely be returning soon!
Clint T.
My family and I went here for lunch and had the best time! The food is excellent and they accommodated my daughter who is a picky eater.
What a great new restaurant in the neighborhood! Cute, cozy, clean decor. The servers are exceptionally kind and caring. The food surpassed my expectations. Everything was delicious. There were 4 of us dining and we all loved it. I don't have anything to recommend for improvements. Food presentation was great too. Just the right amount of each ingredient. You got to check this place out! So thankful to have another option for food on our end of town. Generous portions of food. No complaints at all.
Caleb S.
Cafe Brown was great. Very friendly and inviting staff. The food was delicious, the place was clean and they had really good ramen and sushi. My wife and I will definitely be coming back here.
Katherine S.
This Cafe Brown's interpretation for common Japanese dishes is yummy. I had a "Roll" (not called Sushi) and as a reviewer said, it did not come with wasabi. But there was an option of a chili sauce. Or even a spicy "Roll". The grateful and friendly energy of the staff was refreshing. The decor was unexpected based on the storefront, more refined or classy than expected.
Melissa N.
What a cute concept sushi and bubble tea . I had the spicy California and my friend had the jalapeño sushi roll both were tasty . The decor inside was very cute and ambiance is nice and welcoming I was a lil skeptical since it's right next to a smoke shop but it's overall a nice experience can't wait to try more
marshall dellinger
Excellent food!! Great service and friendly staff. The restaurant was very nice and clean inside. Will definitely be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tempura Roll, California Roll
Walking into this establishment was like entering a portal into a cozy little cafe and it was really peaceful. The service was excellent and the staff was super sweet. I got the shoyu shrimp ramen and it was excellent. Will definitely return. Thanks to the staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
everything about this place is perfect, it’s a small hidden gem in this town that everyone needs to know about. the staff are so kind and always so willing to help you with anything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Ramen, California Roll
I would love to keep this place a secret, but that won't help them get the business they deserve! Upon arriving, the kind lady in the front immediately greeted us and told us we could sit wherever we'd like, and once we're ready to order to come back to the front and pay there. We ordered the K-potato hot dog, chicken katsu dup-bap, and the spicy tonkotsu ramen. The food came out quickly, the ramen was good, and the appetizer was also very good. But, let me just say that the chicken katsu and the little mushrooms that come with it are AMAZING, and it was the spotlight of our lunch! Please never change anything about that dish it's perfect!!! Looking forward to coming back to try the rest of the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Chicken Katsu
Great menu selection and excellent service! Went in again last night and everything was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This is our new favorite restaurant in the Lakewood/Steilacoom area. Totally unassuming from the outside. Be prepared to be impressed!
I love this place!! The location and outside would not have drawn me in if a friend had not recommended it. I also don't really like Boba Tea or Ramen. But.. the menu is much bigger than that.The food is fresh, original, and huge servings. The proprietor is so kind!! I have found a new regular for dine in and take out (and I've been here 3 times in a month). The inside is really cute and very clean. I highly recommend. I'd love to get crowds coming in so she will stay!!Vegetarian options: any of the dishes can have tofu rather than meat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Shrimp Tempura, Tonkotsu Chicken Ramen
A friend recommended this spot - it looks so unassuming from the outside (Boba Tea and Ramen featured prominently - and honestly, I don't like either of them). But, the inside is adorable and the food and service are really spectacular. I've been twice now and took two friends the last time, both of whom loved it. Their menu is far beyond tea and ramen with sushi, bop bowls, and many other options (next time I'll take a photo of the menu). The owner is kind and thoughtful. The food is fresh and the servings are large! I'm glad to have a locally owned great restaurant nearby! I tried to upload photos but Yelp protested. They are on Googlemaps.
Saw that this place opened and went to check it out. Service - 5 stars. Fantastic service. Very friendly and attentive. Food - 3 stars. Unfortunately, food was just ok. Ordered tonkatsu ramen, spicy California roll, and Korean corndog. The ramen was good. Corndog and California roll was a bit disappointing. Don't think the corndog was made in house. Kinda tasted like something that was bought from the frozen aisle. Ambience -4 stars. Don't judge a book by its cover. Outside looks kind of run down. Inside is actually very nice...a place where you might want to chill out for a while.
This place is so good! I've had the ramen multiple times now and it's been consistently stellar. The chasu is tender and so flavorful, the tempura shrimp come out piping hot and crispy. The broth is well seasoned and deeply flavorful. My husband had the smoked salmon dupbap which managed a perfect balance between the slightly sweet glaze and salt cure. The bobas are tasty, too! The service was fast and so friendly and warm- amazingly kind people! The shop itself is clean and adorably decorated. Will definitely be returning soon!
My family and I went here for lunch and had the best time! The food is excellent and they accommodated my daughter who is a picky eater.
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What a great new restaurant in the neighborhood! Cute, cozy, clean decor. The servers are exceptionally kind and caring. The food surpassed my expectations. Everything was delicious. There were 4 of us dining and we all loved it. I don't have anything to recommend for improvements. Food presentation was great too. Just the right amount of each ingredient. You got to check this place out! So thankful to have another option for food on our end of town. Generous portions of food. No complaints at all.
Cafe Brown was great. Very friendly and inviting staff. The food was delicious, the place was clean and they had really good ramen and sushi. My wife and I will definitely be coming back here.
This Cafe Brown's interpretation for common Japanese dishes is yummy. I had a "Roll" (not called Sushi) and as a reviewer said, it did not come with wasabi. But there was an option of a chili sauce. Or even a spicy "Roll". The grateful and friendly energy of the staff was refreshing. The decor was unexpected based on the storefront, more refined or classy than expected.
What a cute concept sushi and bubble tea . I had the spicy California and my friend had the jalapeño sushi roll both were tasty . The decor inside was very cute and ambiance is nice and welcoming I was a lil skeptical since it's right next to a smoke shop but it's overall a nice experience can't wait to try more
Excellent food!! Great service and friendly staff. The restaurant was very nice and clean inside. Will definitely be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tempura Roll, California Roll