Mike O.
Yelp
Since my first visit to KCCR, I've since attended not one, but TWO of their incredible "pop up" events with international chefs!
Both of those times proved to be a very different experience from the first, from the angles of food, service, ambiance, and overall experience!
Since the latest was the best, I'll comment on that one here!
We reserved tickets to the Yamoto event the day they broke cover.
Upon arrival a few minutes before our reservation, we were checked in outside on a FRIGID November afternoon (wind chills in the teens with LOTS of autumn wind!), but were ushered under a tent with multiple blasting heaters! PHEW!! We waited in line outside, and then inside, for about 20 minutes.
We were seated in the side room to the east of the primary dining room, and let me tell you: short of a view to the kitchen, THIS is where you want to enjoy your ramen! This room is GORGEOUS! Florals hanging from the ceiling, windows all around with loads of natural light...wow!
We were promptly attended to, and all our questions were answered promptly and with excellent expertise and guidance! I actually changed my mind from what I had premeditated to order, based on the information from the waitress. And boy, was it a GREAT recommendation!
This was, by far, the best experience yet that I've enjoyed at KC Craft Ramen! The first was...fine. The second was MUCH better, and this third visit (and second pop up) was AMAZING! The bowl was ON. FRIGGIN'. POINT.
After our meal, one of the owners visited our table for a few minutes and engaged in a great discussion about the pop ups, upcoming events, and more! She also asked the guest chef and his lovely wife to come to our table for photos!
I'm quickly becoming a massive ramen convert!
Food = 5/5
Facility = 4/5
Service = 5/5
Ambiance = 5/5
Value = 4/5