Gokumi Ramen & Yakitori

Came here on a Saturday night around 9pm and it was very busy. We were able to join the waitlist and the estimated time was pretty close. Ambiance is nice, a little noisy in a nice lively way. Vibe was freat, service was great, and food was amazing. We ordered a good variety and genuinely enjoyed everything. We can't wait to go back and try more!

The best yakitori I've had outside of Japan! The yakitori and nigiri are extremely tasty. The grill gives the yakitori a nice smoky flavor that meshes well with the meat, grilled rice, and veggies. Excellent service as well, everyone is nice. Place gets busy and parking can be difficult, but that doesn't take away how great the food and service is. Go eat here!

Excellent food, one of the best Yakitori I've had in the states and the most unique and delicious ramen. Highly recommend the bone marrow ramen! There's also a great cocktail selection and a great variety of Japanese craft beers. The service was quick, attentive and very kind. It can get busy so I recommend reserving a table, especially on peak nights such as weekends and holidays.

I've been to Gokumi Ramen several times now, and every time, the food and service are amazing. This time, a friend and I shared several skewers including ginkgo nuts, pork belly wrapped mushrooms, chicken heart, and A5 wagyu–both tri tip and (I think) filet or similar cut. We had no idea what the ginkgo nuts were, so we tried a few and then did some Googling and learned more about them. Super interesting (and toxic) nuts–they're buttery and sweet, definitely worth a try–they are well cooked and de-shelled so they're not dangerous. The pork belly wrapped mushrooms are so good–they get a great crisp on the pork belly which really makes it. The star of the show, however, was the wagyu (non-tri-tip). I had never had A5 wagyu, and this was the best bite of steak I've ever had (I have had my fair share of great steak cuts, filet minon, chateaubriand, Australian dry aged tomahawk, etc). It was perfectly cooked to a medium-rare (which is really impressive considering the size of the three pieces on the skewer). I can't wait to order that skewer again on my next visit. We each ordered different noodle dishes–I had the tonkatsu ramen and my friend ordered the Mentaiko Mazemen with mentaiko, ikura, shiso leaf, kizaminori, bonito flake, corn, and green onion. They make their noodles and broth in house–every time I've come, the noodles are perfectly cooked and the broth is a perfect balance of umami, salty, and creamy. The combination of all of the toppings (chashu, sprouts, egg, mushrooms, green onion) makes for a great ramen dish. I also enjoy the 5yr aged white oak (a grain spirit)–it's similar to whiskey but nearly clear. It's got a clean, crisp taste with a subtle smoke on the finish. The interior design and bar seating with great views of the grill are excellent. I love coming here and have enjoyed everything I've ordered. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for ramen or yakitori. You will not be disappointed.

I love yakitori and have tried many places, but I can confidently say this is my #1. The grilling, charcoal aroma, seasoning — everything was spot on. Every skewer was excellent, and the ramen was also very good. I especially appreciated that the soup came out nice and hot. If I’m being honest, the ramen alone wasn’t quite top-tier for me, but still around a 4.7–4.8. The only downside is the price — for a family of three including a child, it came out to about $160 with tip, and we didn’t leave feeling super full. Still, the yakitori quality here is seriously top-notch.