Misako

Miso and Shoyu ramen at Misako never gets old. Very filling with just the right amount of flavor to keep slurping to the bottom of the bowl - Bikuri!!!!!!!!!The temperature on broth seemed to have been turned down abit. No longer steaming hot but rather just hot.

I went here back when it was still at Lohman's plaza. I didn't even realize they had opened up shop here near Chick's beach until I came for dinner with friends. It's small with lots of anime decor. Love that. The servers were all so friendly and didn't rush us even though it was a Friday evening. The grilled squid was tasty and usually not on a non AYCE menu. The wings came in 6 and I am so glad it wasn't drenched in a sauce. It can become overwhelming depending on the sauce. That said, we got sushi rolls and ramen bowls. Soft shell crab was my protein of choice as I have never seen that as an option with a ramen bowl around here. I love soft shell . I ate it quickly so the broth didn't make it soggy. We ended it with a fried cheesecake to share and celebrate our belated and upcoming birthdays. Definitely will have to bring the kiddos next time and try some other items from the menu and the wall.

Really tasty ramen on a cold day. Staff was friendly. Wasn't super busy and food took longer than I would have liked to arrive at table but it was good food so no real issues.

The seafood ramen was delicious! Super full of squid, scallops, & shrimp. If you like calamari the squid on a stick is great!

- Will Eat Here Again -Ordered$ Red Miso Ramen with extra chashu - Would Eat Again - Had a nice spicyness to it - Broth was not too salty - Chashu was okay, but thicker than most slices I have seen here in VA$ Salmon roll - 50/50 on eating againAmbiance. Fun and reminded me of my times in Japan when I was stationed there. The smaller size was oddly comforting. Service. Good! My server was nice and attentive. Notes:If you plan to bring more than a party of 4, maybe call ahead. It is a smaller venue. Parking is okay, the shopping center parking had few open spots.

I have been waiting to try Misako since I moved to Virginia Beach close to 6 months ago. The fact that they have both sushi and ramen drew me towards this place.Location is easy to access, but nothing that really brings you in. It's located in a strip mall off of Shore Drive with lots of parking. Inside, it is anime-themed, with lots of anime decor and memorabilia along with anime playing on the TV. Not my thing, but it was obvious that it is a reason other people frequent this establishment.We came in for a late lunch during the week on a Thursday. We planned ahead to avoid Wednesday because it is posted on their door that they don't offer sushi on Wednesdays. Very unfortunately, they apparently also don't offer sushi whenever the sushi chef leaves for a few hours, which just happened to be when we came in. We weren't told this before being sat, but instead figured it out after NOT being given a sushi menu. When we asked, they let us know that he stepped out for a bit but we could wait an hour if we wanted sushi... this was quite a disappointment for us hence the 3 star review.Let's talk about the more important stuff; food. I ordered the wontons with chili oil, which were fantastic. Very spicy, but served piping hot and filled with flavor. I also got the Tonkotsu Ramen, which was also good. Compared to the places we used to frequent in Hawaii, the toppings weren't very exciting (corn and green onion), but the flavor of the broth was delicious and the pork was tender and flavorful. I would order both again. My friend got the gyoza, miso soup and the fried rice. She liked both starters, but wasn't thrilled by the fried rice.Although the food was flavorful, the lack of knowing what is going to be available will probably steer me away.

The food is always great. It's been a while since we've been here, but it's just as good. We got several entrees including curry dishes and ramen. I ordered the Hong Kong style Cha Jang Mein ( sweet and spicy ground pork with egg noodle and bokchoy) and seaweed salad. The service was great and was asked if we wanted refills or needed anything else. The restaurant is small but is cozy enough to fit several groups at one time.

This is now my favorite ramen place in the area! After being recommended this place by my friend, I will 100% recommend this to anyone looking for ramen in Hampton Roads.We ordered the wontons with chili oil as an appetizer, and they were very good. The sauce is what really makes it pop! If you like spicy food, I would definitely recommend. For our main dishes, we ordered the katsu ramen (one fried and one grilled). This was the star of the night!! The broth was the best miso broth I've ever had stateside--super rich, creamy, and very flavorful. I added a little chili oil to give it that extra kick, and it really hit the spot. Even the katsu itself was deliciously fried and seasoned.Our waitress was very friendly, and the food was fresh. For the restaurant being at full capacity when we arrived, the service was quick too.This place reminds me of the little hole-in-the-wall ramen shops in Japan. The ramen here was spot on. We will be back!!

Probably the best ramen place around. It gets a little crowded for lunch, but the turnover is quick.

I forgot to mention that when you order for take out, the container that they use is styrofoam and the hot food usually melts the container. This is very bad for your health