Runa Izakaya

The food, service and atmosphere was GREAT! I like that there was a plethora of different foods for the pickiest eater. I had a Japanese seafood pizza and authentic soda with a "creamy asian wine". I will DEFINITELY be going back!

I understand that this place is not in the City, but a few fundamental upgrades/refinements could certainly help this place and not hinder any quality issues. With that said, my first impressions of this japanese ramen resto is a commendable 3.5⭐️s. I have tried some really great ramen in the City like Rudys and Kyuramen and I can honestly say, that the broth in Runa Izakaya ramen bowls is very flavorful. Additionally, these are some of the lowest prices I have seen for tonkotsu or tan tan men ramen and the portions are exceptional. However, the tonkotsu ramen noodles, at least in my bowl, was slightly undercooked and stuck together, when they should be separated in long strands. Also, the presentation of the bowls was rather haphazard and hastily put together, but service was fairly slow. Customers that ordered before me received their similar ramen ahead of me by at least 15 minutes. Lastly, ordered the Spiderman maki roll which has soft-shell crab tempura (ssct), but the ssct was sparse and the rice and sauces overpowered its flavor. However, the price was much lower than other japanese izakayas; and so thereby reflected in the quantity and presentation of the maki roll. Nonetheless, it was still a pleasant meal with friendly staff and owners.

Overall, I had a pretty pleasant experience at this restaurant. All the food was tasty and came as expected. The menu had a lot of options, and the staff was very accommodating. The price was very affordable for the type of food offered. My friend and I were very satisfied with our meals. However, I couldn't give 5 stars as the place was pretty crowded and loud, so the ambiance was less relaxing. Additionally, my ramen had a lot more noodles than the other toppings, and it felt like it was missing some of those ingredients. However, with the price of the ramen, I can understand and still enjoyed the ramen. This place is great if you are looking for a cheap and good-quality Asian restaurant.

My friend and I decided to go to this place randomly on a Saturday evening and i’m so glad we went! The atmosphere was so beautiful and the service was quick. My favorite was trying their Godzilla Roll, one of the best Godzilla Rolls i’ve had. I can’t wait to go back one of these days.

The restaurant is small but somehow the perfect size. Service is speedy and friendly. I ordered from the Entree selection, and the portions are very generous... enough to feed at least 3 people. The is flavorful and great tasting.