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Address: 5327 N Illinois St, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Phone: (618) 857-0909
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We cannot wait to go back and try the ramen.
There’s an extensive menu which all sounds wonderful!
Firstly, none of the items I ordered matched their descriptions on the menu, whether on DoorDash or their website. Here’s the breakdown:
Hibachi Steak: The menu promised grilled steak with mixed vegetables. What I received was steak with an overwhelming amount of onions and just two lonely pieces of broccoli—far from “mixed vegetables.”
Fried Rice: It was completely inedible. The rice was mushy, and an odd flavor-lacking the distinct taste you expect from hibachi fried rice.
Add Beef Ramen: The description said it would come with noodles in beef broth, but what I received was simply sliced beef with no broth whatsoever—nothing resembling ramen.
Deep-Fried California Roll: This was the worst offender. Instead of a crispy, freshly fried roll, it was soggy and drenched in a mysterious, unlisted sauce that ruined the entire dish. The sauce was so overwhelming that it made the sushi impossible to eat.
Every single item in my order was a letdown. The descriptions were completely inaccurate, and the quality of the food was abysmal. I was excited to try this new restaurant, but this experience has left me not only disappointed but also feeling like I wasted my money.
I cannot recommend this place to anyone based on the food I received. It’s clear they need to drastically improve both their menu accuracy and food preparation standards.
Overall, I thought some of the cook on the food had some inconsistencies: For me the fried rice was cooked, but there were some that were a little undone, their noodles were good to me, but to one of my family members the noodles may have been too starchy and then some of the shrimp and chicken were overcooked and became chewy. (Still edible, but again; inconsistency).
Overall, I am willing to go back to try again to try more food items.
I had Chicken katsu donburi – substituted the white rice with fried rice.
Co-workers had a Chicken Yakisoba and a Chicken Lo Mein.
Drinks: Lychee fruit Tea, Purple Taro Milk Tea, Sweet Ice Tea.
The location is small, cozy – just right for a small group of 4 or less – not really meant for a large crowd. I forgot to take a picture of my dish, unfortunately…
Co-workers food smelled and looked great. No one had a complaint on their orders.
My donburi with the fried rice, was very good. The chicken cutlet was flavored with a topping of Bang Bang sauce. A subtle flavorful kick, but nothing that will make you cry.
The mixed vegetables was done just right. Broccoli in my mix was just cooked and not mushy.
The fried rice was plentiful more than enough for a second meal.
Also you get an extra cup of bang bang sauce.
The Lychee fruit tea included some lychee popping boba too – and it was very sweet.
Overall – generous portions, good flavor, good service. Stop by and give this place a sit in or a to go try for sure!
We ordered ramen, with marinated beef, calamari and two HATA brand sodas.