Nikugen Steak Sushi & Ramen

Review №1

Rating: 5

Pleaseee open a location near arlington or somewhere in the middle. the drive is so far but the food is soo good I d be your number one customer.

Date: 14 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 4

Date: 5 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

The black garlic ramen is sooooo good had some yummy sushi rolls too!

Date: 6 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

I love the staff and relaxing energy here! The food is always delicious!

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

An above average, good choice for a Japanese outing. I definitely had a positive experience. The ikageso karaage (fried squid with spicy mayo) was plenty tasty. Great texture on the fried squid with shredded cabbage, dipping it in the spicy mayo made it all come together nicely. The takoyaki (a dish that s close to my heart) was surprisingly good, and the most authentic dish I tried here. It was incredibly rich; I had a hard time finishing it! It was a little mushy on one of them, but the rest were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and it captured all the flavors. It reminded me of iyaki my Japanese mother made when I was a child. The miso soup was good, too. It had bits of tofu and seaweed, and the miso was real, not a powder. You can tell if miso soup is real by the little bits it leaves at the bottom of the bowl when you finish it. Miso is, after all, soybeans ground into a paste. The steak combination (I ordered medium well with scallops) was tasty, too. The fried rice in particular was surprisingly good; I ordinarily don t care for fried rice. It was much more flavorful than I was expecting. The scallops, steak, and even vegetables were all well-cooked, and I cleaned the plate. It s very rare for me to clean a plate if it has a big portion of veggies on it, which this did (onions, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, and zucchini). The sauce was a nice touch. I sure wish there was more protein on that dish, it was that good! One scallop was gritty for one bite, but that was it. All the other ones were perfectly clean. The yuzu white peach drink was certainly unique. It wasn t too much of anything, and captured all the flavors of yuzu and peach. The staff got the job done, and did it well. They were some of the most attentive I had seen, and were always courteous and smiled. I think they could have been just a little friendlier, but the way they are is fine, it s not something I can really take issue with. The atmosphere is nice too, it s quite modern with an element of Japanese decor. I do feel like something was missing and it s all very black, but it wasn t a problem or anything. A few more decorations to liven up the place would make it perfect in my opinion, but the way it is is just fine. I especially liked the mural on the wall of black mountains with soft-white lights behind them, casting a silhouette of each. The only real complaint I have was the bar counter, it was sticky for some reason, and it bothered me. I asked the staff if I could move to a proper table, which they allowed. So if you come here, until they use a different cleaner for that countertop that doesn t leave a sticky residue, do yourself a favor and get a table.

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Visited yesterday for lunch, it was delicious! The service was great. Really impressed with how hot and fresh all of the food came out. The Gyoza was the best I ve ever had! Black garlic ramen was amazing. We also ordered some sushi and hibachi, both were superior to other restaurants in the area. This spot will be a regular stop for us when we are in the area.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

The food as well as the service was absolutely remarkable and also very tasty.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Been going here for about a year, love the food, service, and restaurant interior. Definitely recommend the ramen, gyoza, and steak combination, will for sure keep coming!

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

This place has gone down hill. They overcooked my filet hibachi. I ordered medium (hot and pink) and it came out well done (grey throughout). I asked for them to make me another filet cooked correctly and they brought out a new york strip hibachi plate and tried to pass it off as filet. That dishonesty cost them a loyal customer. I have been a loyal diner for years because of their good service and consistency in cooking steak correctly. I can forgive the one off mistakes but the fact they thought they could pass a new york strip as a filet tears it for me. Dont lie to your customers. Ive eaten plenty of your filets and strips to know the difference. The few dollars you tried to save by not cooking another filet properly has now cost you thousands of dollars of future business from myself, my friends and my family. Its sad because until today Nikugen was my top restaurant.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Wonderful food, good service, and the management did an excellent job augmenting his wait staff.

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Awesome sushi

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 4

Decent place for japanese food. I like how crunchy the takoyaki is. If it had a little more flavor, it would be my perfect takoyaki. The udon noodles are good. Steak katsu was nice as well.

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Had a fantastic first experience here last weekend! Our server was so kind and attentive. Definitely try the Gyu Buns, Gyu-Katsu and Spicy Crunchy Garlic Salmon hand roll!

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 1

The one star is for Google allowing me to put these people on blast! Worst service horrible food they give you the wrong food they use the language barrier as a reason why they cant understand you when you call back to hold them accountable dont waste your time!!!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Fun place. Happy atmosphere

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

This was our first visit. Food was delicious, the service was great, the atmosphere was okay. Would I eat here again, yes. Do I recommend them, yes again.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

DELICIOUS!!! Everything was amazing and magnificent service! 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

This place is surely one of the top places to visit for sushi. Food is very flavorful and stuff is very friendly. a place to visit.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

I really love their ramen noodles! The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the broth was rich and flavorful. The menu offered a great variety, and the appetizers we tried were delicious and came in huge portions. Highly recommend for any ramen enthusiast! Quality food, great prices, and friendly staff!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

The BEST ramen/udon in the area hands down. Black garlic ramen and shiro udon (ask for spicy if you d like and tempura chicken) are my absolute favorite. Great place for a midday lunch or dinner date.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Really enjoyed the Ahi Tower and sushi rolls!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 1

Not sure how the people like but Very slow and u have to wait a looooong time order... I wish I can left zero star!!!!! Food : 1/5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Everything was Filet Scallops Squid Udon Fries Drinks Service As previously stated , everything fn

Date: 3 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 3

Date: 3 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Been coming to Nikugen for the better part of 3 years now and its still my favorite ramen spot in dfw. The garlic ramen is so rich with flavor with delicious noodles and they are generous with the chashu. My wife ordered the steak katsu everytime as its always her go-to. Nikugen is consistent with their execution and its why we keep coming back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Vegetarian options: Ask about vegetarian options, they offer Tofu as far as I know. Food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Love this spot! Food is yummy, service is always so good. Def reccomend.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

One of the best quality steak, ramen, and sushi joints Ive ever been to. Dont know how they pull it off, but Im always excited to visit here and never disappointed with the meals

Date: 3 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 4

I really loved the chicken katsu. Freshly made and came out hot! Sauces were wonderful. Prices and variety/availability of wine was a disappointment. Parking: Located in large strip mall with a TomThumb with plenty of parking Kid-friendliness: I always see families having a wonderful experience

Date: 3 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Great food every time we come, love the shrimp and steak fried rice and the staff is always welcoming. My best Hibachi food so yummy

Date: 4 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

Solid 4 all around. Ordered shrimp tempura and popular black garlic ramen, the spicy version. Ingredients were good, taste was good. Service was quick and cordial. Ambiance was appropriate for this type of restaurant. Not a traditional Japanese vibe but comfortable and welcoming. The overall experience was very positive. $30 dollars was for the total bill for one person. If your expectation is not to be in a traditional Japanese restaurant, this is a solid option

Date: 4 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 3

We came here for dinner last night so was excited to try it from all the good reviews. But it was quite disappointing. We ordered edamame, 2 Nikugen spicy black garlic ramen with curly noodles, sushi combo, Kori Katsu, and tuna and salmon nigiri. Ramen broth was flavorful but ok, Spice 3/5. Noodles were cooked well & tasted okay but portion on the small side. Pork belly /Char sui was bland & overcooked. Bamboo did not taste fresh and had the canned taste. For its size and flavor I did not think the Ramen was worth $16. Sushi combo had a lot of food but definitely was not fresh. The chicken Kori Tatsu was breaded well but not seasoned very well even for me. Overall, food was okay and sushi was low quality. But our waitress was very attentive, understanding (of kid speak too lol), and very on point. We got our drinks quickly and our food in a very timely manner. I give her kudos especially taking care of so many tables.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Kid-friendliness: Yes Wheelchair accessibility: Somewhat Food : 5/5 |

Date: 4 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 1

Vegetarian options: Unfortunately, there were no vegetarian options, aside from one tofu hibachi option and maybe a roll. We saw on a previous Google review that there was a vegetarian ramen option in the past, but it seems like that has been taken away now. Food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

So good!! Our server, Christian, recommended the Nikugen black garlic ramen and it did not disappoint. He was very nice and helped us for our first time there. I don t live near the area but I might have to come back or return when I am because it s worth the drive! Service was great and the place is nice too. We tried the ramen and udon but did not get the chance to try the sushi or their steak, I ll have to come back next time for it.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

I work near here occasionally and every time I do, this is my go to for lunch. The food is great and the staff is too. I usually get the lunch special with fried noodles and its totally worth it. The pricing is great for a lunch and the food quality is top end also

Date: 4 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

As a Asian and lover of Japanese cuisine, I must say that this restaurant is a hidden gem in Dallas! They offer Gyu-Katsu and Tori Katsu served with a small grill plate and a charcoal stove, just like in Japan. This was my first time encountering such a setup in the States! Although you have to grill the meat yourself, they prepare it so well that all you need to do is make sure not to overcook it. Then, youre in for a delicious meal! Additionally, I absolutely love their Udon its incredibly tasty, and their broth are very nice. This dish is a must-try at this restaurant. Im definitely coming back for more Udon and Katsu!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 1

The meal started off great with the Spicy Karaage. After that it went down hill The spicy chili salmon hand roll oddly didn t taste like anything and it was majority rice with alittle filling. Then came the Spicy Black Garlic Ramen.. extremely disappointing. Now I have had some really good ramen in DFW. But this was an extreme disappointment.. after the garlic flavor there was nothing else to the broth. The only thing this bowl had going for it was the chashu. Other than that it was bad..

Date: 5 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Good food, excellent service and atmosphere! Tried the gyu katsu for the first time and it was what I expected. It was alright. Sushi was alright too

Date: 5 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

One of my FAVORITE spots in Frisco! The food and service are always immaculate and I find myself recommending Nikugen to people looking for a solid spot for feel good Japanese food. If you re not looking for ramen I HIGHLY recommend the Chicken Hibachi. That s one of my go-to s for the past year or so. 10/10 can t stress enough how good this place is!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Best ramen in Frisco by a long shot. Quality and portions are great.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 2

2 stars for dropping the flagship Nikugen Ramen from the menu that came with 5 pieces of pork with other options with less meat for more money.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Excellent food. The sushi, steak and scallops were amazing.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

I got the takoyaki and black garlic ramen. The takoyaki was huge and juicy, and had fresh fish flakes on it. I could tell the takoyaki mustve been made in house. The black garlic ramen was also good. The soup was flavorful and the pork tasted great. The noodles were thin and delicious too. The soup is too rich for me to drink. I also got the spicy shrimp ramen. It was delicious. My bf got the chicken katsu and liked it. I liked the salad that came with his katsu. He also got the spicy ramen, but prefer black garlic more. I got the gyu and pork chasu. The gyu (beef) one was very juicy and hard to take a bite from. I liked the pork chasu more.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

This place was amazing! From the food to the service, we loved it! Christian was our waiter and he was great! We ordered the Black garlic ramen and it had the perfect amount of spicy. The Udon was pretty good too. Will definitely be coming back again!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

5/5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 1

They removed my fav. Ramen! I will never to go this restaurant again!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Ramen and Udon are filled with so much flavor! saw the nikugen akai udon recommended from a video, its so worth it! Love creamy broths, and the spice is just enough where it doesnt take away from the flavors. Staff was super nice and on top of everything! Food

Date: 7 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 1

WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT. Is there a NEW OWNER, or new Manager? The menu has changed, and the PORTIONS ARE SMALLER!! Big mistake! I used to be a regular customer, but my last visit is the last.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

We no longer live in Frisco but live about an hour away. We still come here at least once a month! Black garlic ramen is just right.... with a pint of draft Sapporo. My lunch / dinner is set. Hey, Mr/Ms owner/managers -- It seems the portion is getting slightly smaller -- why is that!!! My black garlic ramen! Dont make it any smaller please!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

Food was okay. We ordered gyu katsu, black garlic ramen and akai spicy udon. Both ramen and udon base had strong flavors. The beef katsu is not deep fried/fully cooked so you have to grill it by yourself. It s kind of fun but we are not so good at it. We also ran out of heat before we got all beef grilled. Overall it was a good experience.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

I ve been to many ramen shops but i ll say their shrimp ramen and black garlic ramen is the best ramen I have ever had!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Do you like spicy creamy udon? If so, you should try this place! It is my go-to place for creamy udon :)

Date: 8 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

My order took way too long. Was told my orginal order went to another table. Food was good and think this was an honest mistake. Still disappointed on this visit.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Ordered the spicy ramen, Nikugen Akai Udon with fried chicken, and spicy edamame. The spicy ramen was very good. It comes with pork, which was very tender. Personally, I think it was a bit overdone. The udon was also very good. The broth was thick and very tasty. The chicken was go good, I could have eaten just that and been satisfied. Both plates were spicy. Enough to make your nose run, but not so hot to ruin the meal. Ive not eaten at many ramen or udon restaurants, but I will say these dishes have been my favorite so far. The edamama was good, too. The restaurant is very clean and has a nice atmosphere. The staff was friendly. Our waiter was very attentive as well. Im definitely coming back.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

First time here - we will be back. We usually go to Densetsu for Sushi or MahJong for Asian cuisine and gave this place a try for its good reviews and variety. Sushi rolls were large and delicious, with excellent presentation. Ramen was as good as we have had anywhere. Potato app was excellent. Flavors and textures were top notch. Enjoyable, quaint atmosphere. Food and service were quick.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Nice

Date: 8 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 2

Not a great place for vegetarians. I had fried rice and veggie ramen and the taste was just okay. They didn t even ask if i want egg or not and spice level. Tofu in the ramen didn t tasted good. Also there were little to no veggies in it and quantity was also little. Service was good and fast. But not a vibrant place. Their bar space was converted to sushi making place.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

I was actually amazed on how delicious the food was. Cant say that I wasnt impressed from the server who asked what we liked and what type of allergies to avoid to the food landing on our table so quickly after ordering. We had the Nikugen ramen, Nikugen Sushi roll, Nikugen Fries (we like to try house specialties when we first visit a place) and they were all great! Not a single miss on any of them. On top of that our server kept coming by to check on us which .Adrian this a great experience! Needless to say, Ill definitely go back and gladly order more food from here!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Best ramen I ve had in Frisco! Great space and service and the food was spectacular. Must orders Spicy edamame, spicy ramen and black garlic ramen , all were prefect!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 2

I would usually go here with my family and enjoy the food but this time seemed off. The breading of the gyu katsu came out yellow, not a golden brown color and the breading wasn t fully covering the meat, it was sparse. One of the meats didn t even have any breading on it. Once picking up the meat to cook it over the grill the breading was falling apart and wasn t stuck to the meat to give it its crispiness. I was highly disappointed in this as this is one of my favorite dishes to order. The Nikugen akai udon was a lot spicier than it usually is but it was still okay to eat. The servers were attentive to our requests but it was difficult sometimes getting their attention as our table was on the side near the window. We ordered an extra side of udon to add to the leftover pasta sauce but we never received it. I m not sure if this is an off day or they have a new kitchen staff but I really hope this place hasn t gone downhill.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 3

Food was fine but I ve had better ramen elsewhere. Service was off putting but other than that the atmosphere and food are decent.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

I had the shrimp tempura Udon and the Black Garlic Ramen. They were both good. Service was quick despite us coming as a busy time an hour before closing. The food tasted good, the black garlic ramen was a little salty. The Udon noodles were chewy and soft. The tempura didnt come with any special sauce so it was a bit bland on its own. The egg that came with the ramen wasnt the type thats marinated in soy, sadly. Also, I liked it but didnt love its because of the price. Im not a ramen eater so I dont really know if its justified. Maybe a lot goes into ramen but I wont be craving it anytime soon again. Parking: Its in a shopping center plaza with lots of parking in front of it.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 3

Food is amazing. Best Ramen ive ever had for years. Service was horrible. Never tells us what food she is bringing to table, never asks us if we need anything, and even started to dump all wastes to one of our bowl in front of us after we got a check. She even brought us the broken bowls. Thought she is somewhat sick or not able to talk, but we noticed that she talks to other tables. Besides the waitress attitude, everything was perfect. I guess she is being racist and intentionally being rude to us by just ignoring us.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Good fast. Try the garlic shrimp ramen

Date: 9 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 3

Its a decent spot to grab ramen. Lots of variety - multiple ramen, udon, sushi, and hibachi choices. The food was all pretty good. The service unfortunately was not. Our server was in a mood from the beginning and it just never got better. Rude service just ruins a dining experience for me. But at least the food was good.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Found this hidden gem by accident and glad we stopped by. Like the atmosphere, service, and food. Very delicious. Definitely will be back.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Go here for the Chashu Bao Buns they re phenomenal!!! My Asian wife and I came here just based off the reviews. Our server Spencer was super kind and helpful and made the rec on the buns. We had the Chashu Bao, Black Garlic Ramen, and Guy-Katsu. The Chashu Baos were by far the winner. We would come back and order two orders each with maybe a salad and soup and call it a meal. They were savory and not too sweet with the right ratio of bun to filling. The ramen was good but not the best ever. If you really want the gyu-katsu it s a good experience and the yum yum sauce is very good to make a bowl with.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

The service was great and the waitress was so nice. The udon was so good and flavorful, and the yuzu cheesecake was very good and refreshing. Really good option for excellent Japanese food and not extremely pricey.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 4

First time impression, pretty good food. Got the Nikugen ramen and a side of friend rice that you can get with the soups for $2. Otherwise an individual side of fried rice is $4 on its own. The ramen was good. The taste was milder than others Ive had, not as salty or oily. I asked for spicy but I think they forgot to add it but not a deal breaker. Theyre generous with the chasu on the ramen bowl I got. They give 5 pieces that were cooked well but on the thinner and leaner side. Some places only give you like 2 pieces but thicker and fattier. Matter of preference. Worth another try here and would come again.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 2

They put three small slices of beef in my entire bowl. The broth was fairly bland as well. Theres better places in town.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Almost every Friday here for lunch, love the buns and the sushi!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

We got the nikugen shiro udon with tempura chicken, a black garlic ramen, and a gyu-katsu. The food was amazing. The nikugen shiro udon was very creamy and flavorful. It came with a decent amount of chicken, bacon, and mushroom. The creamy sauce will definitely fill you up. The black garlic ramen was also very flavorful. The star of the show was definitely the gyu-katsu. Just watching the beef cutlet sizzle in front of you is satisfying. It paid very well with the sauce it came with. We went with the 10oz portion and it was a good amount for two people. Highly recommended.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Excellent local authentic Ramen and Steakhouse spot. Very high quality ingredients, generous portions. Got the black garlic ramen, very rich flavors. Overall clean and the staff are friendly and attentive.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 3

Very disappointed with the noodles. It was overcooked that makes super soft. Not only happened to my soup noodles but for the other 3 of my friends. Really have some quality control problem to cook the ramen. Soup & meat are good thats why I gave 2 stars. Hope they can correct the overcook Ramen problem. 2nd time there. This time I went for dinner. It is totally surprise that ramen is good (not overcook as last time). Big improvement. So I gave 3 stars now. Hope it will be consistent.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

The food was so tasty, the restaurant was clean and cozy!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Frisco s hidden gem. Can t go wrong with a single item on the menu. Staff are knowledgeable and attentive, especially Bella!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Wow! This place was so great! Full house on a Friday night but pretty fast turnaround and not too much wait. All of the staff were well trained and professional. Very satisfied. I will definitely be back!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Went here for my birthday a few weeks ago. The sashimi combo was delicious and so was the cheesecake!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Food was tasty and very flavorful. We started with the Gyu Bun (literally obsessed). Ordered 2 main dishes, New York strip dinner and spicy ramen. Food was giving can get another order to go. The atmosphere is relaxing and it is cozy inside. Small spot which I like. Really inviting decoration.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

It was a great place.It was a quiet and calm restaurant.The food was a bit overpriced in my opinion tho the food was great customer service was ok overall a great place definitely a gem

Date: 10 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

The two other times weve been here there was always a wait When we went with our daughter last Friday dinner, surprisingly there was no wait All the food we ordered was really really good

Date: 10 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Great service, great ramen. We ve tried a bunch of ramen places and this is one of the best.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 3

Not a bad Ramen place, however, there are better out there.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

Solid find! Small restaurant and there was a short wait on a weekend night. Got the black garlic ramen (pork broth)and spicy yakiniku ramen (soy and veggie based broth). We both enjoyed it. Good find!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 3

My personal opinion. The place is nice. Atmosphere is amazing but not like wow . I went during dinner time. It s a casual atmosphere not too noisy and great for a date. The service is amazing and perfect. They always help and attend to your needs. Then again, we kept waving for them. The food though, I would say is subpar. I got the Miso Yasi Ramen. It was good however, it was too salty for me. I got a headache afterwards. The portion size was the right amount for the price. It was just the taste is too overwhelming for me. I m not a person who enjoys salty food. I tasted better ramen at more affordable places. I would say it s more American based than that authentic cuisine. Overall, I would recommend to someone Americanized that is not going for authentic.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Amazing ramen place with authentic and delicious options. All the appetizers are good, each ramen has its own standout flavor, you can change the type of noodles you want, and the service is great. I would highly recommend this place if youre looking for some authentic ramen!

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

We ordered the black garlic ramen and the creamy white udon with fried chicken on top. Both were very tasty with decent portion sizes and the presentation was also taken into consideration. The ramen wasnt overly salty or fatty like some other ramen that I have had. The garlic oil was prominent and complimented the other parts of the ramen like the green onions, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms. The pork slices were crispy and fatty which I thought was really good compared to drier, leaner pieces Ive had. The only issue I had was that I not a fan of the red ginger that came with it, but that is my personal preference. The udon came with a lot of mushrooms and bacon so I can tell they did not skimp out on the toppings. It had a nice chew to it that wasnt gummy or tough. I thought the fried chicken on top was tender and juicy but overall, average. We came in on a weekday for lunch when they were about to close, so it was a slow day, but the service was still accommodating. The atmosphere was nice and dim, but I did not pay attention to it much during my quick lunch. I would want to come back to try their sushi or gyu-katsu for a longer dinner.

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Wow this place was so good! Everything we ordered tasted great. Best gyoza Ive had. Even the garnish on the side tasted great! Try this place out!

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Good friendly service. I had Nikugen Ramen, which was very flavorful. The meat was very tender and perfectly done. Great appetizers. Two thumbs up.

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Gyu-katsu is the highlight of this restaurant. I personally prefer pork cutlets, but this dish is a must-try and is also fun to grill to your liking. I also enjoyed Nikugen ramen - a lot more meat than what I am used from other establishments.

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Definitely some of the best Japanese in DFW. The chicken katsu was unbelievable. Definitely will be coming back soon!

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Had an amazing dinner!

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Came with a large group and were seated pretty quick. They don t do reservations or have a waitlist. The creamy udon was very good and the sushi was good as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Really good and great service. Food was varied and tasted fresh. Cooked well.

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

My wife and I had lunch here today. The location is easy to find. I had the Black Garlic Ramen, and my wife had Udon. The staff was fantastic and attentive. Highly recommend! Delicious food and great service!

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

The food here is always so good. There are probably a dozen ramen restaurants closer to us than Nikugen but we drive further to eat here.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

This place is unique, hibashi, veggie ramen its deliciuos!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

One of the best fried rice in town! When you order their ramen, add $2 of fried rice and you will never regret.

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

I think this restaurant provides the best Japanese ramen, sushi, and katsu in DFW area. I would like to strongly recommend Nikugen ramen and gyu-katsu.

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

It is a best restaurant in this location. Hibachi, ramen, and sushi were very delicious and the restaurant was clean. I would like to visit again.

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Delish! I really like this place. Great food.

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Best for right now!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

We dined in and our friend suggested this spot. We ordered the Katsu beef, Shrimp fried Udon, seaweed salad and sake bomb. The food had a lot of flavor, decent portion sizes and exceptional service. We dont live close to Frisco, but when we come back to the area we will definitely be returning customers.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Excellent! Great food and service. Isabella was awesome! She was attentive and super nice. Thank you!

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

One of best Japanese restaurants in Frisco !! Rolls and sushi are fresh and tasty. Kind and prompt service were also great. I had black garlic ramen and it was the best. You won t regret it!!

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Well, I have to leave my review. If you love rolls, hibachi, and the ramen? You need to come and check here!! Food

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

So delicious! Kind servers! My family s favorite place!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Best Ramen, sushi, and grilled steak place! Black Gallic Ramen is my favorite! Food

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Nikugen is SO good!! I loved everything Ive had here from drinks to the hibachi entrees to the udon noodles! I absolutely love this place!

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Took my niece and daughter here for a quick lunch. Asked food to come out quickly since we had to get somewhere fast. Waiter definitely helped with quick service. Upon getting our food a couple of chicken pieces fell to the ground but waiter got another order to fix the mishap. Professional service, attitude and follow-up when a unfortunate situation happened. Great staff training and customer service . Kid-friendliness: My daughter and niece loves the ramen and kids crispy chicke, rice, miso soup and salad combo.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Went tonight. Sushi chef was great and the server was a doll, she was very attentive. Definitely going back. Tuna sashimi was on point and so was the salmon tower. Daughter loved the cashu bun thing, so good. Seriously, try and see.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 2

I got to Gyu Katsu, i have never had a piece of steak so flavorless in my life. Highly disappointed in my meal. I would only get ramen or sushi if I come back again

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 2

Downgrading the original 5-star review to 2-stars due to the horrible service this time. The young man didnt have an attitude problem but was completely aloof. He had to be reminded multiple times to bring for bowls for sharing and when in standby mode was either watching the TV or had his back turned to us so we couldnt get his attention when we needed something. He also failed to submit my fathers order to the kitchen. When we asked him about it after the inexplicably long wait, he admitted his mistake but wasnt apologetic about it. 20% gratuity was automatically added yet having him facilitate the meal made our dining experience worse than if everything were self-service.

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Great spot and definitely coming back!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Very good food. Forgot to take pictures Definitely recommend. I got their Nikugen Akai Udon and the guys got Hibachi. Food

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Nikugen is a hidden gem in the DFW suburbs. With a variety of options, my family was able to enjoy different dishes and was left full and happy. Everything tastes amazing, the staff is nice, the place is well kept and classy, and the price is reasonable.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 3

Had high hope but food wasnt on par to other Ramen places in the area. Service was definitely sub-par. Our server was turning away from the table before I could finish my sentences each time. Overall, a bit disappointed and dont think it offers much over other restos in the area that offer similar dishes.

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

The food is so amazing.

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Amazing! Food is so delicious and presentation is so good. I loved what we ordered specifically the fried squid legs and the $5 side order - Ton-Katsu with salad are surprisingly good

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Visit this restaurant frequently. Prices are good, everything on the menu is delicious, and service is always top-notch. The only downside is their unusual business hours, but my group of friends is always happy to plan around it as its enough of a treat to be worth it.

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Loveee love this place!! I love how you are able to cook the meat to your liking. Ordered the ramen and the calamari legs and they were phenomenal!!! I recommend this place 100%

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 4

Great food but awful service. Wasnt served cutlery, wasnt asked if all the food came out well, wasnt even asked for another drink, I had to wait for a long time and call multiple times to get another beer. But the food was delicious. The fried chicken and spicy shrimp pasta in pork broth was yummy. Highly recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Delicious food! My Friends and I Love their Big bowls of soup! One ordered Shrimp and She really liked it! Very good service and nice place! Food

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 4

Great Udon and Ramen...sushi rolls were ok

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 1

Let the lady in the front know I was leaving the restaurant for a second and was chased out, and told to come back and pay, was very unprofessional! I m black by the way don t know if that had to do with it. Also the nikugen ramen taste kinda weird.

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Had the Shiro Udon with grilled chicken. Very good, creamy and tasty! Recommend it.

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 3

Unfortunately, the ramen was cooked too softly without texture and the size of food were small.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

I love this place, best ramen around! staff is always friendly and efficient.

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Really damn good

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

We ordered the Nikugen ramen with grilled pork belly, and the spicy shrimp garlic ramen which had just the right amount of kick. Both dishes were delicious, with perfectly cooked noodles and well-seasoned broth. The grilled pork bellies were tender and flavorful, while the shrimp was fresh and succulent. The atmosphere of the restaurant was lively, but not too crazy, The decor was modern and sleek. The service was excellent, with attentive and friendly staff who were knowledgeable about the menu and provided helpful recommendations.

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Long wait, but well worth it. Food was delicious. Server was a total delight to have. Highly recommend ro make RSVP even on a weekday.

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Best ramen ever!

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Food was very good. Spicy shrimp ramen was great. Appetizer had soft and fluffy buns with flavorful beef. Wife had the Deep Fried Beef Cutlets and they were awesome. Would go back if in the area.

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 3

We tried out Nikugen, my oldest daughter loved the shrimp tempura and miso soup (she asks to go back all the time for that!) The steak and scallop hibachi was good. Husband didn t really care for the gyu-Katsu. my youngest had the shiro udon dish which tasted like Alfredo (none of us were big fans of that). We ll be back to try out some different dishes - they have a lot of variety on the menu, the place is clean and the service was good.

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Great Ramen & Udon & Gyukatsu

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

First time here. Great food!! Friendly staff. Food was fabulous!!

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Great service, fair prices, and super delish ramen! I d agree with the folks that catalog this one as the best in Frisco!

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 4

Nice little spot for your ramen craving . Was not really impressed on how my ramen display was but it was good.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Tried the Nikugen ramen, chashu bao, and gyu-katsu. Loved the bao and ramen! Katsu was pretty good and fun to cook. Only suggestion is the green tea was a bit weak even after steeping a long time. Will be back for more!

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Very good. I wanted to try Ramen tonight, for the first time, and decided to come here. It was my & my two children (10 & 8). We ordered edmame & shrimp tempura to start. I got the Spicy Shrimp Ramen and my two littles got the shrimp tempura roll & Chefs Roll (forgot exact name). Everyone loved their food... even had to get a second order of edamame for my son. We will definitely be back. Kid-friendliness: My two children loved it!!

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

So good! We got the black garlic ramen (no ginger) and the spicy shrimp ramen. Both were so good. It comes with straight noodle but I always substitute for the curly noodles the broth was rich and flavorful, the egg was cooked perfectly. The only thing that I didnt enjoy was how small of a pour you get when you order wine it was way below a 6 or 8oz pour. I would recommend everyone try this place!

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Great flavor and nice atmosphere. Lunch menu was affordable

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Food came out quick and it tasted good. However, with reservation made several days before, I did not expect the seats to be close to the door. It was a little unpleasant due to the cold wind and waiting crowds around.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 4

I love their cute little grill that comes with the 10oz katsu! Black garlic ramen is really good but i would like their spicy level is higher.

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 1

We used to come here before having kid and it was great. However, the recent visit with a new infant was disappointed. We waited in pain while a lot of walk-in customer with bigger group of people got sit right in, because we were told the Infant Seat would take much space. Sad to see the discrimination towards family with kids. Wont come back again :(

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the Dfw area. Its really neat and clean. High-quality food(of course, its delicious) Gyu-katsu is their signature food. You must try.

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Food reminds me of being back in south Korea.

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Idk what theyre doing in the kitchen, but they need to keep doing it !

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

We were looking for a place were we could have sushi when visiting Frisco. Weve found this restaurant and everything that we ordered was delicious and looked super appetizing. After all we decided on ramen instead of sushi all tho sushe was looking delicious on the nearby table. Ill return to this place again. Nice service, cozy atmosphere, and most of all tasty food.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Great food every time try gyu katsu

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Ramen tastes pretty good. Appetizers is kinda pricey for the portion

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

I will be dreaming about the chashu pork. Melts in your mouth and has flavor from the grill. Perfect. The ramen was definitely one of the best I ve had so far in Dallas.

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 1

Turned us away at 7pm saying the waitlist was closed when they close at 9:30pm

Date: a year ago