"The food was so fresh and the service was super welcoming. The environment made you feel like you were somewhere metropolitan, somewhere other than in Tampa. I can't wait to go back. I can't say it enough, I wish we had more places like this in Trinity. I totally get why this place made it to @yelptampabay Top 100. The vibe is great, and the Gyudon was savory-super fresh- a warm HUG kind of tasty. Delicious!"
"Everything is so fantastic, I had come here at least 5 already and every time they do such an excellent job . I cant get tired of recommending this place ."
Raw.Spicy salmon and avocado roll cover with seared salmon topped spicy mayo and eel sauce.
$17.95
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Miso ramen. Our base broth mixed with our miso (soy bean paste) topped with pork belly, ground beef, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, egg, green onion, and fried garlic.
$14.50
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Rich, creamy, 12-hour pork bone broth with pork chashu, thin noodles, scallion, bean sprouts, kikurage mushrooms, bamboo shoots, shredded red ginger, fried garlic, sesame seeds, and half soft boiled egg. Choice of regular, spicy oil and paste or black garlic.
$17.95
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Shredded chicken, ajitama (soft boiled egg), menma (bamboo shoots), shiitake mushrooms, chicken pho broth, scallions and sesame seeds topped with house spicy sauce. Mild spicy.
$12.00
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Soy beans, garlic, sea salt, ponzu, house chili. Vegan.
$9.00
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Crispy wonton stuffed with imitation crab, cream cheese, and celery. Served with plum sauce.
$9.45
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Ground pork, scallions, sweet corn, bean sprouts, kikurage mushrooms, and ajtama (seasoned egg), served with ramen noodles and a pork-based miso broth.
$17.25
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Chinese steamed buns, fried chicken, honey sichuan glaze, aioli, ginger pickles, sesame seed, scallion
$8.05
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"Very small establishment and parking is a squeeze! 1 parking spot left when we arrived so I guess it was meant to be. Upon entering you are not greeted by anyone, instead there is a hostess stand with a pad of paper for you to sign in with your name, arrival time, party size and phone number. The paper also advises to sign in and wait outside. It's small inside and PACKED so I know why the advisement! I'm really not a fan of ramen places but hubs is so I went along. Not a fan because I feel like I can make better ramen at home for the cost. And to be honest, it has never been really rave worthy to me. So this place is in that same bucket for me. It was ok and that's it. We started with the Karaage which is basically Japanese fried chicken. It came with a dipping sauce similar to spicy mayo. It was piping hot. Breading was light but the chicken had chewy areas that grossed me out. I am very picky about my chicken and that 1 piece did it for me where I couldn't eat anymore. On to the ramen. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen without the bamboo shoots because they are just weird tasting and gross. The flavor of the broth was tasty, better than my hubs Dosunco Ramen. To me his had a bad aftertaste. My pork was melt in your mouth tender. I left satisfied with the ramen. Service was ok. Just be prepared to be patient, I only counted 3 people working and I'm sure due to the place being crowded and limited staff was why it was slower service."
"I had high hopes for Michi Ramen, but unfortunately, it has changed since the first time I visited--and not for the better. The biggest issue? They advertise bok choy on the menu, but what they actually serve is baby cabbage--and they still try to pass it off as bok choy. That's just misleading. To make matters worse, cabbage and bok choy are listed separately as a $1 add-on, so they're either cutting corners or trying to charge extra for the same thing.The noodles were another letdown. They weren't cooked all the way, which completely ruined the texture. I specifically asked the server if the tonkotsu ramen had normal ramen noodles, and he assured me it did. What I got were thin, inconsistent noodles that didn't resemble proper ramen noodles at all. It honestly seemed like grocery store spaghetti.The one redeeming quality was the broth, which had good flavor. But that alone isn't enough to bring me back. Between the menu inaccuracies, poorly cooked noodles, and misinformed service, Michi Ramen is not what it used to be. I won't be returning."
"I've officially been in the Tampa Bay area for 7.5 months and have been craving a real bowl of ramen for the first time since moving here. So I went on the hunt for some nearby, but didn't want to make the trek all the way into Tampa, St Pete or Pinellas Park. Decided to venture over to Wooden Ladle on a whim. Unfortunately, it did not measure up and it was sort of lackluster. First, it felt like a food court. You place your order on a kiosk and someone brings it out to you. That's about all the human interaction you'll get. Could have been a robot and have no servers and wouldn't have known any different. Fountain drinks are also self served, as well as retrieving a to-go container. I wish I had known beforehand, I wouldn't have left a tip had I known it was basically all self service. The soup was bland and watered down. The noodles were just okay. And the eggs were not good! Mushy and wasn't really a braised egg. Yolk was mush and wasn't that bright yellow with the slightly sweet taste you would typically get at a good ramen joint. Gyoza was mehhh. Better the next day in an air fryer though. This place was more about a quick turn around rather than good quality. For me, this is one and done. I might come back if I happen to be in the area, but definitely wouldn't go out of my way for it. ."
"Bai buns were delicious. dumplings were . service was quick as heck. 10/10in photo:house saladchicken bao bunchicken yakitoriseared pork japanese gyozaambiance was great as well."
"I can't tell you how many years I drove past this restaurant never trying it but always wondering what it was like. I had a rough day and my ten year old suggested we eat here. It wasn't busy on a Tuesday night so we were immediately seated. We indulged in Strip Steak Skewers, Fried Shrimp, Shrimp Ramen, Pork Ramen... the mango, strawberry and vanilla mochi was amazing. The kiwi punch was tasty too. Our total came to just under $67. The staff here are pleasant and readily available. It's no secret that we will be back sooner than later."
"We dined here on a Saturday around 1 pm. The restaurant is small but had a variety of table sizes and two outdoor tables. It was clean and they had cute decorations. The sushi menu is pretty large. We started with the appetizer sampler platter. The crab Rangoon was my favorite but they were all tasty and crispy! Very fresh. We had three sushi rolls: Mexican, Tampa and Super crunch roll. The rolls had just the right amount of rice to ingredient ratio. Some sushi places load the rolls up with rice and I don't like that. These rolls were excellent! The service was great. I'd eat here again for sure!"
Alexander F.
Jan 1, 2025
Been going to the restaurant since its infancy, the owners are amazing people and the staff. Food is amazing, i usually come during lunch often and order the sashimi lunch with kirin. The statue is always something my coworkers talk about when they see it. The servers are fast and attentive and I often see them alot at the sister location Tori bar. Only thing keeping me back from going here everyday is the crowded parking and lack of being able to use the Pressbox empty parking lot. The fries are a must!!!
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Erik P.
Jan 14, 2025
We were in the area doing some shopping when we decided we could not wait any longer to be eat. We saw this place right next door so we decided to give it a shot.We were glad we did because we really enjoyed our first time visit. The service was good and the food was very good. All sushi was fresh and all tasted good. Nice cozy ambiance as well for a romantic or low key dining experience.
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Laur L.
Nov 9, 2023
One of the best ramen spots in Tampa. The broth was divine and the craft beers are gulp-worthy. The gyoza are a must-order. Those saying they thought the karage was bland prolly didn't put the lemon juice on it to draw out the flavours. Service was also quick and the ambiance reminds me of a casual ramenya.Btw they also have vending machines in the back where you can get lil Japanese collectibles. I got a Hello Kitty pin :)
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Boon C.
May 16, 2024
Our revisit has major indicate lack of service attention. We were at the restaurant 11:30 opening hour. There is no customer service at all. We were take it to the table with menu. We have to go to counter to get the waiter attention to put in our order. Then we have go to counter again to get them to bring the check. The service is really not acceptable. We got the Tonkutsu ramen with the black garlic. The ramen soup base and ingredients is good but the black garlic is just the tiny. We also got the curry ramen. I think is overrated. Overall I think take a step back. We use to like them. But with so many ramen choices, that restaurant very hard for my revisit.
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Leslie R.
Feb 23, 2025
SOOOO delicious and a good portion. Nice and clean place as well! I ordered the spicy chicken ramen and my sister ordered the Pho and Boba
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Elizabeth B.
Jan 2, 2025
Good ambiance and great food , it's just the sushi chef is way to slow we ordered volcano roll and we never got it even when we were finished with our main dish we had to cancel our order . That was not the best experience , but overall it was good
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Nate T.
Jun 6, 2024
Alright I will start off with usually this place is always one of my go to spots. Every once in a while a nice lady by the name of Karen will wait on me here. Always nice and helpful. Today I got a new waiter I haven't seen yet. Austin it says on the receipt. Cool expecting excellent service like this location usually does. I order my usual black garlic ramen. Food comes out fine. But not even two bites in and Austin brings out the check. I'm the only one in the restaurant. I don't understand why when I've barely even tasted my damn food yet. "No rush" how tf am I supposed to sit and enjoy my meal when now I have this timer sitting over my head feeling like I need to hurry and pay and leave. I was very taken aback. Now I am a fair person and I will say this establishment usually is top tier so at least come give it a try. Maybe I caught them on a bad day today. Ended up leaving with the bowl still half full.
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Mike W.
Mar 31, 2024
The nook of yum is situated in the very back of a non-descript plaza with a mix of eclectic businesses and a tap room. The star is Rooster Thai!First off, appetizers. We ordered the spicy garlic edamame of the special board and the crab rangoon. Then we hit the sushi including some rolls and some nigiri. Every single thing was great. They had signs up saying they were short staffed and asking for patience. I didnt need any because the service was spot on. The sushi making was really really well done. This is the One if you live in Pasco or Hernando County and worth a trip for any sushi lovers coming up from Hillsborough or Pinellas County - Enjoy!
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"Very, very good. We went on the get one appetizer free with a bowl of ramen night. Perfect portions-- enough for the next day. Next time I will add/request more seasoning or kick for my ramen though. Just a little bland for my liking but it does say on the menu to request if you want more flavor as they do not have MSG in their ramen which was a huge selling point. The tempura veggies were delicious and my grandson devoured the chicken Karage. Service was good too. Very laid back casual place lower lit and nice for a date night or family dinner. Seats aren't cushioned just for awareness. The sake was very good too and specials on that as well, BOGO."
"Okay, so, The Joinery is like this weird, hipster, industrial chic spot. It's got exposed brick, hanging plants, and the kind of lighting that makes you look mysteriously brooding. Gorgeous view overlooking Lake Mirror. Now, let's talk about the star of the show: Sābu Ramen. Their Steamed Pork Buns? Chef's kiss. Fluffy, tender pork nestled in a cloud-like bun. I And that Thai Boba Tea is the perfect balance of sweet and chewy. I visit for those two things alone.So, if you're looking for a place to treat yourself, The Joinery and Sābu Ramen are your ticket. Just be prepared to wait for a table because this place is always packed. Worth it, though. Trust me."
"Upon entering you're greeted immediately. The environment was clean & the music wasn't too loud. I like how the tea bar is off to the side in case you don't want to dine in. Ordered the chicken Bao buns (4/5) the sauce was tasty, chicken was crispy and had flavorPassion fruit tea and slush (5/5) both really good! Loved the slush. Chicken ramen (4/5) i love how they put a lot of noodles without asking for extra, the chicken was tender and juicy, the broth was also tasty. Not pictured* Chicken habachi (5/5) Definitely my fav. The fried rice was very good too Will return."
"Our first time there. The sushi was amazing! I had the Snoopy roll which I will be dreaming about!"
"We stopped here on a rainy day because my lady was craving boba tea. She ended up going with the pistachio one and LOVED it. Staff was very friendly. Service was quick and thoughtful. Love the way they seal the drink.The place itself was beautiful. Very cool decor. Nice branding. Dimly-lit vibe. Just a cool spot overall."
"The food was delicious and so fresh! We got maybe different items because it was happy hour! The staff were really sweet and the service was fast! I believe we spent about $60 for 4 items combined so it is on the pricey side for sure"
"We always get Uber eats from Katana. They get our orders right all the time and we enjoy speedy delivery. We typically get chicken teriyaki and shrimp ramen. Both dishes are filled with flavor and we always enjoy it! I prefer "simple" ramen so this is my to go spot. Give it a try!"
"Came here with 2 fiends to try. They offer a parking lot. We walked in and saw the cute decor and theme. You order at the counter and receive a number and then find a table. The food is brought to you and they clean your tables for you. We started off with sharing the chicken dumplings fried, krab Rangoon, and fried tofu. All were very delicious. We went back up to order our entrees. I ordered the Pork Belly Heaven Doodle Soup Bowl. It has pork belly, beef broth, ramen, Bok choy, mushrooms, fried onions, and fried garlic. I added a runny fried egg, bean sprouts, basil, and lime. I realized later that I did not receive the like though. I meant to add I think a hard boiled egg instead of a runny egg though. Very good though and full of flavor! Ended up taking half home. It was delicious the next day too! For dessert we ordered the Cream Cheese Churros and the Deep Fried Sugar Donuts. Both were good but I preferred the Cream Cheese Churros. We had a little issue at one point when ordering our entrees. When we ordered our appetizers, unknowingly, we were not handed a number on a stand. The girl who took our order was in training and I believe this was an oversight. When we went to order our entree, her trainer or manager was there and asked where our number was. We advised we were not handed a number and didn't know we needed one. The manager made it seem like we were being dishonest about the number, but the three of us were never handed a number when we ordered our appetizers originally. It was an oversight but the manger handled poorly with us but telling us we were definitely handed one. They later found the number we were apparently supposed to be given originally behind the counter. Overall food was great! The girl in training was great too!"
"Joy, my server, was a joy. Very personable and a lovely girl. I'll try the lo mein next time or, perhaps, the chicken teriyaki.Sashimi was delish."
"This plaza already had great options and it only got better. Yumsem eats is a welcome addition and a great fit. The staff was friendly, the kimbap fresh, and most importantly delicious. We can't wait to go back to try some of the other options on the menu."
"Ramen is great! This was the second visit to this place. I tried the pork chashu with spicey tongkotsu broth this time. The broth was spicey but not overwhelming. The service was great and the atmosphere is typical for a strip mall restaurant but modern and clean. My wife got the same thing but without the spicey and she loved it."