Washoku

Great place for some yummy ramen and sushi. Great customer service and clean environment. The food is not bad at all. I enjoyed eating here and would totally go back. The restroom is also clean, and they have two restroom for male and female.

Wonderful little Ramen spot. Ordered chicken katsu curry and Tonkastu Ramen both of wich we delicious very flavorful Ramen broth. Was sharing with another person hence the double silverwear in the food. Server/hostess was friendly and very attentive. Definitely worth stopping by.

Small and kept establishment. Dim lighting just the way I like it. Service was nice and polite. I ordered the pork belly skewer and tonkatsu curry. The pork skewer were good. 3 pieces on 1 skewer. A bit too sweet for my palette but enjoyable. The curry was a bit too sweet for me as well. The spice level was perfect. The carrots were cooked well but the potatoes were a bit undercooked. It would have been nice to have a bit more of carrots and potatoes in the curry. The tonkatsu was good. I wouldn’t mind coming back here to try out their other menu items. Especially the hamburger patty curry. 7/23/2022 Decided to take a friend here for their birthday. Service was great as the last. I ordered the pork belly skewers again because I really enjoyed them the last time I was here. This time around, I wanted to try the Hambagu of the Ironyaki menu section. I was quite good and the spicy kick took my by surprise. I only did not enjoy the sweet teriyaki sauce on it. Perhaps next time I will ask if they can drizzle curry over the beef patty instead of teriyaki sauce. The beef skewers were amazing. It was salty, sour, and garlicky. Very tender and was cooked to perfection. I also ordered the Bone Marrow. It was my first time ever having bone marrow. Quite pleasant but very oily and fatty. The flavor was really good though. My friend ordered the Fish Katsu Curry. The type of fish used was Swai. They enjoyed it very much as well and was quite pleased with the overall experience. I want to try the ramen variety next time. Second visit and I was not one but disappointed. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Great tasting Ramen and sushi here. Also super nice and quick service. Definitely coming back. Highly recommend the spicy tuna crispy rice for appetizers.

Cute little Japanese restaurant in the quiet corner of the shopping center. Nice relaxing and quiet environment. Our server was so polite and attentive. She took our orders quickly and our food came out just as quick. We ordered the gochujang bao, spicy tuna crispy rice, california roll, chicken katsu curry and tantan curry. We loved the spicy tuna crispy rice! It was my favorite. The curry was so hot and comforting! We will definitely return to try more of the menu. We spent ~$40 per person because we each got an appetizer plus a California roll.

I eat like a food critic so I totally ordered 4 things for myself! This space used to be Miyabi, RIP, I will miss it forever, but washoku is a worthy replacement. They are excellent. My first dish was spicy tuna on crispy rice. I love that the rice is only delicately crispy in the outside, soft inside, a very delightful, rich and creamy appetizer. Highly recommended. Next is the bone marrow. I like the sauce they use but it is a messy eat, and it didn't come with chips or something, so you eat the marrow by itself which was a bit too rich. So I would give it average rating. Next the snow crab chawanmushi, this one is the highlight for me, it is excellent, umami but very fluffy and light. It is rich but doesn't fill you up. One of the best I've ever had. Lastly is the spicy tonkotsu ramen, also excellent. Such rich, decadent broth albeit a touch salty to me. They don't skimp in making this. I noted edamame in the broth too. The noodles were perfectly cooked, so was the egg. The pork was very thinly sliced and with just a slight char was a nice touch. Portion is a bit small but because of how rich it is, I think it's ok. It will fill you up. This is a great restaurant and I foresee it being very, very popular, very soon. Give it a try!! I do wish they have cocktails and not just beer and sake though. Right now they have a 5 bucks off 50, my meal came to 51, so under 50 total for all that. Edit: so we have been coming here pretty much weekly now and they have learned of me and my daughter lol we have ordered more things so I have more to recommend. The yakitori is 8 bucks for 2, it's got this fried garlic topping that is delicious, get it. The spicy tuna handroll is more like a taco with the seaweed as shell, it's a tad messy but still excellent. I loved the miso glazed bass, it was perfectly grilled, but it's seasonal and currently it's salmon and just not as great. I also enjoy their seasonal ramen, right now it's this braised pork belly that's a touch salty, but rich and really filling as the ramen topping, I'd give it 8/10. I tried the beef tongue gyoza, and I feel like the premise is good but its not as as I expected. It was not beefy enough like how one expect tongue to be. The sauce was also too salty. 6/10. All in all I still love this place, you can tell they made everything with love. More edit: Been coming here for a while now. Have to add in new recommendations: Crispy rice spicy tuna, chawanmushi, chicken croquettes, tantan ramen, miso cod, miso clams (get this with rice so u can drink the broth lol). For reals, I don't know how everything they make is so good. I love that their items are also seasonal, such as the chawanmuchi topping, it changes.

Well-decorated spot with delicious appetizers. The safest one is the chicken skewer which was, tender, fragrant, and flavorful. Food: I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen which can have either a spicy or garlic broth. There is no modifier to the spice. If you are used to spicy tuna, it is around that level. Service: The waitress was attentive, friendly, and offered recommendations. Water was refilled and we were check-on regularly. I will definitely swing by again when I'm in the area!

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Came here for the second time and I loved the food again! I had the hambagu curry, and it was delicious! Would definitely order it again. The server that we had was really friendly. Service was quick. We had an infant with us, and it was easy to put her in the half booth-half table without any issues. Would definitely visit this place again! One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in the Elk Grove area.

Delicious izakaya type food with Ramen and Grilled dinner plates. Ramen broth was very rich and flavorful and the ambience is like eating at one of those hidden alley restaurants in Japan.

We were excited to try this place for the first time. We came here Sunday evening and only 2 other tables were occupied. I wasn't hungry so didn't really want to eat much. We decided on chicken katsu curry, cold tofu and chicken karaage. Portion for the curry was huge. The flavors were good. Cold tofu was decent but nothing special. Chicken karaage was a disappointment. I love fried chicken so I wasn't happy with the karaage. It was not crispy and super pale. The batter seemed more like tempura. Our server was friendly.

New favorite alert! Was next door at the 3D printing studio and decided to stop by for lunch- so glad I did. We got an unagi skewer and a pork belly skewer to start. These come out piping hot with the perfect amount of char. The unagi was soft with the perfect amount of sauce. The pork belly was tender and melts in your mouth- must try! I got the garlic tonkatsu ramen, which the waitress said is her family's favorite. It comes loaded with noodles, tender pork, perfect soft egg. The broth is not too salty or garlicky, and random but the bowl keeps everything so nice and warm. My boyfriend got the hamburger curry. The rice was perfectly cooked and the curry was so flavorful and comforting. The hamburger patty could've been seasoned a tad more, but it was still delicious. It's a quiet restaurant with a decent amount of seating and great service. Would definitely return.

Wanted to try a Japanese restaurant that wasn't just sushi and this has a nice pick of izakaya and other less common items like Ironyaki hamburger. Service was ok but they got our order wrong for the beef tongue skewers. They were able to fix that but also got it wrong on the check too. Still fixed but a bit of a hassle. Food wise was ok. They have some items that were quite good like the beef tongue skewers and chicken karage. However the sauce for the chicken skewers and hamburger was way too salty. It helps if you wash it down with alcohol but it's kind of hard to eat otherwise. Maybe they had an off night? The meats themselves were great. It looked very well presented and heard it was amazing when friends ordered it awhile back.

We drive from PDX to LA and always stay in Elk Grove. This is close to our hotel and we were pleasantly surprised how delicious our soups and dumplings were. I had the bone marrow ramen and the broth and as flavorful and clean. Love the simplicity of the soup. My husband had a spicy traditional ramen and he enjoyed it. The dumplings were also scrumptious and fresh. The space is clean and tastefully decorated. Our service fast and friendly. We will definitely make this a favorite spot on our travels.

Chicken karaage should be chicken tempura. It had an unexpected taste and texture and we later realized they used tempura batter, instead of the key ingredient of potato starch. The tonkatsu curry had only 2 pieces of potato and 2 slices of carrot which was underwhelming. Curry flavor was good. The cold tofu was decent.

Decided to take a stab at Washoku located in Stonelake. It's a pretty small space and on this day, only one staff member running the floor. It was pretty busy, so we had to wait a few minutes to get seated. The have a bunch of things on their menu, but I specifically really wanted to try the pork belly skewers. And i'm so glad I did because it was absolutely delicious and melted in my mouth! Highly recommend!! The spicy Shoyu was good and filling, but definitely not spicy enough! Calamari was also delicious and we really liked the sauce on it. If you're looking for a lowkey casual spot, this is definitely a good option. Would come back!

Came back again with friends since we were around the area. Too bad that this time all the items we ordered were very salty. Service was just ok, nothing good or bad.

Finally! Some variety in a Japanese restaurant in Sac. What I can definitely appreciate about Washoku is their menu. It should contain a little something for everyone and features the major pillars of Japanese cuisine - sushi, katsu, and ramen. Speaking of which, I'm happy to report are pretty good! We tried 3 of their ramens including the yuzu shio which was my favorite. It had a balanced flavor of yuzu that wasn't over the top, nor was it too subtle, and it played nicely to cut through the rich fatty pork belly. The other ramens were more of your standard fare that tasted more or less similar to what you'd find at other ramen places which isn't exactly a bad thing since you have to remember ramen is just one of the many things they serve. As for the other things they serve, the fish katsu curry while unique was a bit of a let down as the fish and curry were just OK and didn't pack a ton of flavor. We also tried the tuna tartar as an appetizer and found it to be pretty pleasant and would consider getting it again. All in all, a welcome addition to the evergrowing selection of Japanese centric restaurants opening in Sac and definitely a place worth keeping on your radar!

A true hidden gem! This has been my go to ramen spot for a while! The service is always great and friendly! The tonkatsu ramen is AMAZING, they have it in spicy and black garlic as well! It's a smaller cozy restaurant, perfect vibe for those cold nights. You won't be disappointed!

I am guessing don't let the suburban strip mall look fool you too much? The menu looks and seems all-encompassing for a Japanese-inspired restaurant. With Ramen, Currys, Katsu, and Izakaya the variety is inspiring. Their flavors and offerings are good. The Ramen broth is decently rich, Curries are a touch sweet for my taste with not enough heat, but their Katsu is crispy and well seasoned. There is a Lunch Special daily and it is portioned with economy in mind.

This place was both soul satisfying and heartbreaking at the same time. The food, ambiance, and service are all top notch. I had the bone ramen which was just out of this world delicious! The unctuousness was incredible. Hubby had the katsu curry udon which he also thoroughly enjoyed. We were well taken care of, prices were reasonable and portion sizes were generous. Sadly, we were the only diners in the place the whole time we were there. When chatting with our server, she mentioned that they are often very quiet. Location is not ideal but the food and options here are just out of this world. Give it a try and bring some friends! It would truly be heartbreaking if this place closed.

We had reservations for Father's Day 2025 at 12:00 PM. I ordered the Chicken Katsu Kurry and house salad. The chicken Katsu was perfectly cooked to perfection. The chicken Katsu was cooked to a nice golden brown, crisp, and juicy. The house made curry is absolutely heavenly. I've had eaten many curries in my lifetime and this is the best I've eaten. The texture of the curry is perfect it was not runny or thick as you were able to collect the some rice, chicken Katsu, and curry on a spoon and eat it in one bite. The flavor was phenomenal and in my opinion, it's worthy of a Michelin recognized or Michelin Star. The salad was excellent too as it's a sesame flavor dressing. The dressing as well is perfectly balanced with unique flavors that I've never tasted before that makes it a rating of 10 out of 10 with no improvement need. In my opinion this can also be considered Michelin recognized or a Michelin Star. Another photo is provided on an entree that someone else ordered. Thanks for the excellent service you provided for my family on this special day. We will come back again soon.

I love their katsu curry. It's almost comparable to the katsu curry I've had in Tokyo.

My first time trying yuzu ramen and I'm a fan! Yuzu flavor was prominent and refreshing, perfect for summer. It also helped cut the fattiness of the pork belly. * The tsukemen was great as well! The dipping broth had a nice little kick to it. Noodles were bouncy and chewy. My favorite out of the skewers was the pork belly one, the cut I got wasn't too fatty which was perfect. * Portions are definitely on the smaller side and price is high, but they have some unique ramen flavors that I've not seen in the EG/Sac area.

We decided to try this place after learning about it in the Sacbee. We tried the beef and pork belly yakitori, tonkatsu curry and chicken katsu curry udon. We came in early so it was empty but did fill in with some people later. The service was quick and efficient and place was clean. The yakitori came out first. I'd say all the flavors were there. We enjoyed the dishes. We also found the flavors for the both curry dishes very good; however, I could have used a bit of heat (spice) in mine (personally). Also, I found the dish could have had a little bit of a bigger portion as compared to some of the other places around town. That being said, I was okay with the portion size and the katsu wasn't greasy and was crispy. We will need to try them again to see if they make our rotation of Japanese spots to go.

Best ramen/yakitori/skewer place in EG! They also have a great Daily Specials menu! Their Washoku/shio ramen is the best in the region (better than Hinodeya's in SF).

A bit underwhelmed. The taste of the hambagu curry was salty and sweet and lacked any depth. It was not the type of Japanese curry taste I've ever tried before. Karaage chicken was ok texture but lacked any flavor even with lemon sprinkled and dipped in mayo. The grilled squid was a bit meh for the price. Most of the food we tried needed either better ingredients or sauce. The presentation, ambience, and staff were good, but the flavor of the food was just a bit off. Also, oddly the Wi-Fi had gone offline during payment so they were fiddling with their system so overall the whole experience felt off and underwhelming. .

It's really a tucked off Gem in Elk Grove. The customer service is amazing and the ambiance is relaxing.. let's not forget about the food! It's delicious don't miss out by never stopping by. -I Nikkii Rose loves food so trust my reviews when you see them!

Food was good. Boss was nice, server was sweet and attentive. Very simple menu. My son enjoyed the rolls , forgot which one we got.

The lady that helped seat us had a big smile as soon as we walked through the door, so we felt welcome immediately. We ordered the grilled squid to start off with, which they got done very fast. It was very chewy, just like how I like it, and had sauce to add to the flavor. I ended up dipping. The squid a lot because it's a very sweet sauce. By the time we finished, our entrees were out. The hamburger steak looked small at first glance but it's actually very proportionate to how much rice and sauce we were given due to how much flavor it had. It was super juicy as I cut it into little pieces and I pretty much only needed about half an inch of a piece to have a good bite. A full spoon of rice and curry helped balance out that small piece. The curry roux was a light sweet with lots of umami flavor to it. The potatoes were a bit harder than I expected, but I was already full from eating all the hamburger and rice so I didn't need them. The kakuni ramen was ordered because we wanted to try something new, and it did not disappoint. The broth was very rich and the pork belly was so tender, it practically fell into two as we tried to get it on the spoon. I ended up stealing my partner's broth throughout the meal because it was just too good. If you go here, order something you don't recognize. The flavors are amazing.

Friendly staff, great atmosphere, clean restaurant, good food!! Chicken katsu bowl with egg. And a pork belly skewer. Yum!! Yum!!

The service was good and one of rhe four of us was happy with their meal - Eel skewer and Yuzu Shio Ramen. The broth was light and had a nice tangy tone to it. The remainder of the dishes we ordered were mediocre. We ordered three other skewers ( not enough char or distinct flavor) Bone Marrow Ramen, 3 Sum Roll (very small), Grilled Squid ( also very small) and the Hambugu.

Delicious! Can't believe it took us this long to come here! Most of what we ordered was awesome. The only one I didn't love is the beef skewer, a bit chewy. Good to Great: - Chicken Karaage - Hokkaido Ramen, beef was very tender - Yakitori Skewer

Awesome food and service . Had their chicken Katsu donburi ($14.95) was crispy and delicious. Friend had their curry donburi was not disappointed, great portion . Restaurant is well -kept , nice and clean . We Will be back to try other lunch specials .

First time here, the food and the service was good. My favorite were the pork belly skewers.

It was my first time coming today, I love checking out smaller restaurants and trying something new whenever I'm making my commute to UC Davis, or coming back home from school! I got the Bone Ramen, and the broth was super flavorful. The meat was so tender and I'm usually not a fan of bone/bone marrow, but it was really delicious and it kept me wanting more! The Chicken Karaage I ordered was also so light and airy, and I love that it wasn't batter heavy! Lastly, I got the Green Tea Ice Cream, and it was awesome! I love anything matcha or green tea flavored! Restaurant was clean! Server was really nice and I appreciate she checking up on me twice even if I was only one person dining in! Bathroom was clean, had a weird smell though, but nothing like Febreeze can't fix! LOL This is a really great restaurant to go to and definitely one I would love to come back and try new things!

First time customer! Wanted to try another spot that sells Japanese curry, and decided to come here yesterday. When we first came in, the staff greeted us immediately and we were seated. There wasn't much people during dinner time, just 2 groups. The staff were kind and friendly, always checking up on us and making sure we're satisfied! The place looked like a normal Japanese restaurant, kind of tiny, but it had a comfortable dining atmosphere. The food we ordered were: Chicken karaage: 10/10!! I personally think this is my favorite out of all the dishes we ordered. Although it doesn't look that golden fried, it had a light crunch, and the chicken was super moist and it tasted slightly melt-in-your mouth, which was weird but it's good! I'd get this again! It is super tasty, and normally I like crispy, crunchy chicken, but sometimes chicken doesn't need to taste like a rock and this tasted great. Beef filet skewer: 7/10- It tasted like a very sauced stick of beef, which is good! It was very slightly chewy, but it was perfectly cooked, tender juicy beef. I don't think I like the sauce, but that's my preference. It's okay though! Hambagu curry: 6/10. I would say that their curry isn't my preference, hence for the score. It's not bad! It had a strange flavor to me, it's hard to describe. It doesn't taste savory, but I get hints of bbq sauce and a touch of sweetness? Maybe apple? It's not my cup of tea, maybe for others who like tangy curries. The carrots and potatoes weren't soft soft. They tasted cooked, but not cooked enough to where the curry can be infused into the carrot and potatoes. Maybe they cook the curry sauce and add the carrot and potatoes separately after it's done? The hambagu steak tasted like slightly unseasoned meatloaf. I'm not sure how regular Hambagu is suppose to taste like as I've never tried it before, but it was okay. This dish overall was okay. Chicken Katsu curry: 7/10- Same reaction as the hambagu curry, but the Chicken Katsu was good! The curries taste the same. Their Chicken Katsu was a little thin, but it had a good crunch and it was tasty! I'd come here again to try their other dishes, like their ramen.

A delicious ramen place with some amazing Japanese curry! I come here often because I work right across the street. They have a lot of varieties of ramen, my favorite is the spicy tonkatsu. It's a perfect amount of spice and comes fully loaded with a delicious jammy egg, charsu, and veggies. The Japanese curry is so delicious, and they have plenty of fun and delicious appetizers. Service is always prompt and friendly, definitely my go to for ramen!

Came in on a Friday night around 5:30 and it wasn't too busy. The staff is all very friendly and welcoming! If your deciding to choose between Washoku or Ebisu, go to Washoku!! I personally like this place so so much more than Ebisu. This place has a very homey feel and the interior designing is cute! My party ordered the udon, tan tan ramen, yuzu shio ramen, and tonkatsu garlic ramen. We were all happy with our dishes and they were all so yummy! The noodles are all cooked perfectly and not over cooked like other places lol. I got the tan tan ramen and i really liked it and it wasn't too spicy and their eggs are very good! It is reasonably priced and they have lots of parking! I will definitely come back here and I am so happy it is open! And they currently have $5 off $50 until 12/31

Ramen is so delicious Service was attentive. Overall atmosphere okay everything is great

I was excited to try a new Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood. Especially one that had an emphasis on Japanese curry. I decided to order through their online website and I understand that they are a new restaurant but there are improvements needed. First off their website was easy to use, but they charge $1 convenience fee on top of tipping. I find this unnecessary and discourages people from ordering online. Second, the dishes we tried the portions were on the small side and underwhelming in favor. The Tonkasu ramen was basic and overpriced. The curry was okay, didn't really like the flavor of the curry. It did come with alot of rice. The grill squid was good but overpriced for the size. Overall, disappointed and will wait awhile before returning.

For the first time I am speechless...just kidding, but wow! I came here to enjoy an impromptu dinner with a friend. Right away I loved the clean wooden look of the restaurant and overall ambiance. The staff was really friendly and patient with us and the food didn't take long. We shared the Chicken Katsu and the Tan Tan Ramen. Tan Tan ramen: The broth was rich and flavorful. The egg was perfectly cooked with yellow yolks. The ground meat was tender and wonderfully matched with the ramen noodles. I loved everything about it and it was even big enough to enjoy the next day. Chicken Katsu: Out of the two this was my favorite. The curry sauce was unbelievable and like nothing I've ever tasted. It was creamy with a rich mixture of spices that left me wanting more. The chicken was perfectly cooked and still remained crispy even when coated in the curry sauce. I loved the addition of pickled cabbage(i think) as well to balance the richness of the dish. Amazing restaurant!

This is now our favorite ramen place in Elk Grove. Their broth is so tasty! We tried their bone marrow ramen - that one is definitely impressive. Also had their citrusy ramen (yuzu), which had such a light and tasty broth. Their Tantan mein had just the right amount of spice too. I was thrilled to get their miso cod appetizer - a generous piece for an appetizer!

The service was friendly, the ambiance was slightly boring with no decorations in sight. There's a large section that seems to be for a sushi chef or food preparation, but during my visit it was just empty space that made the restaurant look as of it's still in the works. The items were quite expensive in my opinion, SF pricing, but in Elk Grove. The food was below average and I cannot justify the pricing. The Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice ($14.95) had a good crisp, small in portion and not enough spicy tuna. The Hokkaido ramen($18.95) was salty and the meat was tough to chew. The curry was average and the chicken katsu($16.95) was tender, but the fish katsu($17.95) was so salty that I took a small bite and just stopped eating. Salt overload.... I was quite disappointed.

Service was quick and server was very nice and friendly. We came here for dinner for two and shared the pork belly skewers and yakitori pork skewers which had a mild crisp at the edges and quite tasty. I got the hambagu ironyaki which is a hamburger steak on an iron grill which was really tasty! My sister got the tonkotsu ramen and said the broth was fairly salty but the noodles firm and chewy. Would come back to try the Japanese curry dishes next time.

Great food and nice people. Their spicy tonkotsu ramen is one of the best I've had. Please support them as they are off the beaten path but worth the effort

It's a small japanese restaurant but their food is so good. Their shy shy roll is delicious and you can taste the freshness of the fish. Their chicken and pork katsu curry are so good too. The taste of their curry is different from what the curry cubes you can buy from the store, so you know they make their own sauce. And the sauce is delicious! Their katsu is fried perfectly while keeping the meat moist. I also ordered the hokkaido ramen to go. We reheated the broth and put everything together in a bowl and it was still delicious. I'll definitely come back again.

Hands down, my go to ramen place! The staff is so friendly, and accommodating. This is my 3rd time coming here and it has never disappointed. The food is delicious, we loved the pork belly skewer and Washoku ramen (the broth is ). The spicy tuna sushi wrap, was a bit too spicy for me but the fish tasted really fresh. The place has a very warm and homey ambiance. I feel like this location is very hidden, so many people probably haven't heard of it. Hope this spot gets the recognition it deserves!!!

Customer Service: Amazing! Super sweet and friendly, lovely recommendations on the skewers. Ambience: Superb! The interior is super clean and has a warm lighting sense to it. We came at 12:45 on a Sunday and it was not Food: First time here, absolutely amazing. The house salad was so fresh, ramen broth was super savory, the noodles were nice and al dente, the hot sake...VERY hot and yummy! Definitely recommend the little chicken skewers (I don't recall what they were called but ask! The server is more than happy to help recommend) Will definitely be considering on coming back when we're around the are

Came here for the first time today and was completely taken by surprise. Ordered the yuzu ramen and it was stunning. Incredible yuzu flavor, light broth perfect for summer, noodles were the perfect texture. Had pretty much given up on yuzu ramen in the United States after eating at Afuri in Tokyo but I think this might be just as good. My son is a huge ramen fan and we've eaten at basically all the ramen places in Elk Grove. This is probably the best ramen we've had in area. Sad that it took us almost a year to find this local treasure. Agree that this is probably the best hidden gem (other than Yoshi) in Elk Grove. We also tried their yakitori skewer and ironyaki plate, and everything was delicious. We were more than happy with the serving sizes and left stuffed.

The restaurant is located in a nondescript area of Elk Grove . We walked in and we had a choice of many seats. Our server was attentive and good. The restaurant itself was very clean and well kept. I had the grilled squid which was delicious. The fish katsu was absolutely delicious. The fish was so buttery and crunchy. I will definitely be back .

If I can give 0 stars I would...Came in for Valentine's Day. When we entered, we stood by door for a few minutes, the waitress then pointed to a table for us to sit in. Mind you, the place wasn't that busy as there were 3 empty tables. As we sat down, we did not got any menus or was asked for water. We waited several minutes and no one came to our table. Customers after us, were seated at table immediately, then given menus and water.....I tried to give this place a chance and waited a few more minutes for someone to come over and yet no one did. We got up and left. I was not pleased at all by this place. I try to support places in the Stone Lake landing complex but unfortunately I will not be coming here. I would rather wait at the other Japanese restaurant next door.

Great food with a cozy interior that sets it apart from other run of the mill Japanese restaurants. I didn't know about this place until word of mouth. We had a party of 5 and the waitress was very accommodating and attentive. I had the bone broth ramen. It was rich. I tried my wife's yuzu ramen despite being skeptical about yuzu being used for a broth and it surprised me. Their karaage appetizer was exceptional. I hope this place gets more attention. It's very apparent this place has pride in their food.

After seeing all the the yelp photos, I knew I had to order the Ironyaki Hambagu. We also had the pork belly skewers and the chicken katsu curry. The portions were small but the flavors were amazing enough to make you want more. The curry had a sweet taste and the chicken katsu were crunchy. My hambagu was perfectly cooked medium. Cutting through it, you can see the the juices flowing. First time having hambagu and it is really really good. Definitely would come back for more.

We arrived ~5:30 on a Friday night. There were plenty of open tables when we arrived but the place was almost full by the time we left. The restaurant is very warm and inviting. The staff is attentive and friendly. We ordered pork belly and chicken skewers, fish curry, hambugu ironyaki and Hokkaido ramen. Everything we had was very tasty and we completely cleared all the dishes! We truly enjoyed our meal and look forward to returning in the future!

Went back tonight as this is becoming our go to for ramen in the neighborhood. New on their menu is a bone marrow ramen and my tried and true shio yuzu ramen. I think the the bone marrow added some richness to the broth and was delicious. The shio yuzu, which isn't often in a lot of ramen shop menus, is nicely balanced in flavor and comfort. The cha siu melts with each bite. The only I have crossed in my food adventures is Kodaiko on K street besides Washoku. Again, I personally love thinner ramen noodles as the texture reflects more of what I have had in Japan. It has a bounce and what I find in thicker ramen noodles is that it gets soggy in broth. This alone is why I will vouch for Washoku as a hidden gem in EG. Love pairing it with their yakkitori and chicken wing skewers. It has the smoky char you would expect from bites from traditional izakayas.

Typical ramen fare. Good flavor but the broth was a tad salty. Eggs were really soft and yolk was runny. Otherwise I would have given 5 stars. The Tsukeman was very good. Service was 5 stars.