Bonnie Smith
I’m always on the lookout for Japanese food my daughter and I have been wanting to try this place for a while, and we’re NOT disappointed. Quiet, quaint, and astheticly pleasing atmosphere. Parking was simple, easy, and free. Food and drinks were ready in 10 minutes or less. We had a strawberry matcha bubble tea, peach rose bubble tea, avocado onigiri, chicken katsu w rice, and pork pan fried gyoza. Everything was delicious, and they had many more items on their menu that we will be SURE to go back and try thank you Shinko88!
… moreAlexa
So, so, so good. This is one of the only places around that had steamed buns/bao buns, which is one of my favorite foods ever. They are delicious, but too expensive ($3.25 each, and pretty small.) The entrees are fantastic, though. So much flavor, and I was especially a fan of the textures & presentation. We picked it up and took it home, but the food wasn’t compromised in any way – my chicken katsu stayed super crunchy. It was a mistake to find this place because now we’re going to keep coming back. I also have some gripes with the parking situation (more of a fault to the city than the restaurant,) and I wish it was a larger establishment that could focus on a dine-in experience, because that would be a huge winner. But yeah, if you like Asian, you’ve gotta try here.
… moreDharshini M
For the most part, food was good. My son thought his pork katsu was okay and wasn’t a fan but we would still come as there were plenty that were nice and delicious. The food was reasonably priced too.
… moreHan Bunch
I think this will be the new place I frequent. I ordered the chicken katsu ramen and was surprised by how delicious it was. The broth was flavorful, the chicken and toppings were generous. The hibiscus bubble tea was so refreshing & amazing. Service was warm and welcoming. Ambiance is nice & clean. Will definitely come back to try more things.
… morePranaya Poudel
Best place for boba tea in san marcos. I also really enjoyed the meal in here. Tall guy working here was also humble towards me he won a doll in game machine and gave me by putting his own money.
… moreRisto Andonovski
Shinko88 – Great Concept, Needs Some Tweaks
Shinko88 has a solid concept with its kiosk ordering system—streamlining the process and potentially saving on staffing costs, which is reflected in slightly lower prices. However, the portion sizes are smaller than other poke bowls in the area, and that diminishes the value. A simple fix would be increasing the portions to better match the competition.
Another area for improvement is the service. My order took 40 minutes to prepare, which was frustrating. Hopefully, this was just a one-off issue, but it’s worth mentioning. With a bit more consistency and slightly bigger portions, Shinko88 could really shine!
… moreEthan Lew
I was not able to place an order for pickup. The online ordering 404’d at checkout and no one answered when I called (twice).
Update… I eventually got through to someone on the phone and was able to place an order. Upon arrival it took a few minutes to pay because their system was down, and then they mistakenly gave me the food for dine in and not take out. Overall the people there are friendly but not very well organized.
The food was good as far as Asian food goes in San Marcos. I tried two dishes – gyudon (a Japanese dish) and general tso (a Chinese American dish). Both were good – I would order them again. The gyudon satisfied my craving for one of my favorite dishes, but the meat was a like dry for the dish. The amount of sauce made up for it though. The general tso was tasty – more on the savory side than spicy.
I enjoyed the atmosphere while I waited. They have seats, small tables and a couch area. Looks like a good spot to get boba drinks with friends!
… moreFlorencia Ezcurra
Great affordable Asian food in San Marcos. The flavors were amazing. Delicious meals that made me want to come back for more a hidden gem in the area
… moreMai
Stopped here for dinner after paddleboarding at Canyon Lake. I ordered the General Tso bowl and a classic boba milk tea. They have sweetness adjustment for milk tea – 0%, 25%, 50%, and 100% Free weekend parking and plenty of spaces made it easy
After dinner, take a short walk, just a block, to enjoy the nearby park and creek. Texas State University is less than 5 minutes away on foot
… moreAayush Subedi
THE BEST boba I have ever had. The tall Asian guy had an excellent service. The food was worth every penny. This is a must visit place if y’all wanna try the best boba.
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