Jay J
Google
Usually I’m not one to leave negative reviews since I know restaurants rely heavily on good feedback. But this was genuinely one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in Japan/ my dining out experience .
I ordered two ramen bowls, a rice bowl, a fried side, and extra meat for my group. Despite clearly ordering more than enough food, the staff refused to let one person sit, saying “1 soup per person.” When I decided to leave instead, I asked if I could take the order to-go. They refused. Even though they take payment upfront, they also refused a refund, saying the food was already “delivered,” even though I hadn’t been allowed to take it.
They also refused to let me take the rice bowl to-go for the other member of my group.
What made the experience worse was the attitude. The staff openly laughed when I asked for takeout (their own POS system even has a “takeout” button in English), and they rushed me through the meal. Not a single sign or posted instruction anywhere in the shop says “1 bowl per person” or “no takeout,” so the inconsistency felt unfair and targeted.
I also don’t believe in wasting food (meat)— part of my Buddhist upbringing — so I ate the meat out of respect, but left the rest partially untouched because of how uncomfortable the environment felt.
Overall: unwelcoming, inconsistent rules, and not friendly toward foreigners. I won’t be returning, and hope this review helps others avoid the same experience.