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Higuma Ramen Izakaya

Higuma Ramen Izakaya

4135 Belt Line Rd, Addison I-75001, United States, 75001-4309

Lunch • Ramen • Asian • Steak


"This place has a great setting with a very nice chill atmosphere. The interior has lots of dark wood makes for a calming effect (for me at least). On Saturday 8pm, there were available tables and it never felt packed or uncomfortable. We hit the tapas hard. Mini salads, panzu butter scallops, chicken karaage, spicy edamame, cucumber salad, takoyaki, dynamite shrimp, and the kamonegi duck. I enjoyed the salad, my friend was not a fan of the dressing...I could have used more, and there were a few wilted greens in mine that I removed. Insert sad face here. The scallops were really tasty, would order those again for sure... nice to see them come out on the shell instead of fully manicured. Good flavor very tender. Next, a personal favorite of mine, the Karaage chicken. I get this every time I see it available. Here, the batter was thin really crisp (on point), and the chicken was so moist. As a dry version with the sauce on the side, near perfection. The dipping sauce was small, but honestly not really even needed in my opinion. The spicy edamame is a go to as well, and my friend was very excited even though she doesn't really do spicy. She thought it was really good, but it was above her heat level by a few steps she instantly asked me if they had milk available ???? ???? ...I, on the other hand thought it was really good devoured all of it after my friend called it quits due to the 4 alarm fire in her mouth. Caution if you have a sensitivity to spicy awesomeness. If you do have an aversion to spicy... or just want something refreshing light... the cucumber salad is where it's at! This was a great balancer of the spicy also served as a palate cleanser. It was very good complimented all the other flavors nicely. The takoyaki is also something I always get whenever available. I did enjoy them, but I believe the ratio of ingredients could have been better. Each ball was cooked well had the pillowy softness of the dough when biting into it, but"

Ninja Spinning Sushi

Ninja Spinning Sushi

41 E Palm Pk Rd, 33432, Boca Raton, United States

Sushi • Asian • Fusion • Japanese


"I understand the service here can be lacking, but this was by far the worst I’ve ever experienced. The sushi was decent, although it seemed like they were only replacing it once the less desirable items were taken off the boats. A significant portion of the sushi offered was shrimp tempura rolls with cream cheese, which was disappointing. I initially rated the sushi a 4 for taste, but after getting sick the next day as I write this, my rating dropped to a 1. The experience left me with severe stomach issues, which is unfortunate. The restaurant felt completely disorganized and in need of a manager to guide a staff that clearly had no idea what was going on. Just as we were about to leave, someone finally asked if we needed more water. This was the first time we were approached for assistance after being seated and throughout our meal. We asked multiple times for plates, cups, and utensils, yet they took 45 minutes to bring them after we had already finished eating. What’s the point? We had to make our own plates and were never given any soy sauce dishes or napkins. Overall, it was a dreadful birthday experience, and I won’t be returning. Although the sushi was initially enjoyable, it caused me to feel unwell later. The ambiance was nice and trendy, but the poor service completely overshadowed that. We typically leave a tip of over 20%, at least 15%, but in this case, I wouldn’t have tipped at all if I were paying the bill. I’ve never walked away without leaving a tip before. It’s frustrating when a restaurant opens but isn’t ready to serve customers properly. This is why so many establishments fail. Ninja Sushi is a prime example of this. I’ll be warning others against dining here. The only redeeming quality was the cool atmosphere, but that quickly soured after repeatedly asking for basic service. Even the busboys were bringing me water that the waitstaff neglected to provide. Additionally, they have a full bar but no bartender, which means no drinks are available. Incredible! Ultimately, this all comes down to poor management. The owner should consider closing up shop while there’s still time. My first impression was already concerning when I walked in the back and saw an employee in a ninja t-shirt give me a hostile look. I wanted to enjoy my birthday with some sushi, but it was so unappealing that we ended up going to Mizner for ice cream instead."