Tadashi
206 W College Ave, State College, PA, 16801
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Address :
206 W College Ave
State College, PA, 16801 - Phone (814) 862-9111
- Website https://tadashipa.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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bob t.
I've been twice now. It is a quiet restaurant at lunch time, or can be. Which is a plus. The menu is not very clear, one of the ramen is served cold, and I was told as only a visitor to japan can be told that I should have known from the name of the dish. The prices are relatively high, which is culturally appropriate. The food was tasty, but I doubt that I'll be back unless I need a quiet place to talk and they are empty at lunch. But, places quiet at lunch don't tend to stay that way, do they? they now do take out "(but not for ramen)".
(2)Chris D.
Best authentic Japanese in State College by a long shot. Great sushi and absolutely killer Ramen.
(4)Joani S.
Overview: Super authentic Japanese food! Food: I honestly cannot rate this place high enough. Everything was not only delicious, it tasted extremely authentic. I lived in Japan and it's been a long time since I've had food that tasted like it was actually from Japan! I ordered the traditional ramen and my boyfriend got the spicy version. They were both awesome but be warned, the spicy version is SPICY. We also got a few yakitori sticks. We tried the quail egg (yum!), squid, and shrimp. I loved all of it! Recommend: The ramen is amazing! Atmosphere: The place is small and also extremely popular as it was PACKED. Apparently this isn't unusual, so come early and expect to wait. I loved being able to watch the chefs create my food as I sat! Service: Great service! We were served promptly and everyone was very friendly.
(5)CtDarkcloud C.
I came here for ramen noodles and for State College, this is a pretty decent place. I ordered the Soy Sauce Flavor Ramen, which came with side pork and the rest of the condiments. The flavors were really great and enjoyed the different textures coming from the egg, mushroom, bamboo shoot. I love LOVE the fat coming from the side pork which added a delightful sweetness to the meal. I would come back for this dish. On the side I ordered the Soft Shell Crab Roll and it was pretty nasty. The crab was frozen and overfried to my liking where I tasted more of the oil (like it was override) than I did of the crab, but then again we are in the middle of PA and soft crab (and sea food for that matter) isn't one the state's commodity. So I won't be ordering this again. Overall, I am pleased. It isn't THE BEST I've had, but for State College it will have to do if I get that urge to have some Japanese.
(3)Joe W.
I ordered a Hiyashi Chuka for lunch at $11. Looking at the menu and prices I thought it would be justified by the quality of food and service. Well, I was greatly disppointed. The ramen came in small paucity, merely enough as an appetizer. There were no sides offered. I had lunch at 12pm and ended up hungry around 2pm! The flavor of the ramen was so so. I could easily get the same using ramen packs from Walmart. Very little meat. The environment was definitely overrated. The restrooms are hidden behind stacks of dirty boxes, not well maintained, and was a hassel just to use it. The service was below average. They refuse to take any debit or credit card because it was under $20! This is unheard of. Restaurants which take only cash or restrictively take cash are usually more affordable ones. But don't get me wrong, I thought Tadashi is self-labelled as one of the better dining options for Asian food. (So, if you still want to go, bring cash to avoid embassment, because I almost had to go to an ATM). There are many Asian restaurants in State College, and this is certainly one of the last ones I would ever visit.
(1)Lexie D.
Tadashi is a great addition for State College. Not only they offer ramen, but also yakitori (grilled skewers). I had Miso Ramen and thought it was good. Not the best ramen I have had but compared to other places around State College it is probably one of the tops. Im not even sure if there is any other place that serves ramen (I only visit once a year). We also had the deep fried roll. But the roll wasnt fried well enough, it lacked the crunchiness. I ate and thought the roll was stale.
(3)Kelli B.
New place since I have studied here. The spicy ramen soup was so good and they weren't kidding it was spicy. A must try.
(4)Gia M.
After a short afternoon of day-drinking (by college standards, anyway), JJ and I decided we had a craving for sushi that needed to be satisfied. We ended up at Tadashi, which was absolutely packed for three in the afternoon. We got one of the last tables and immediately ordered some Yakitori Don (skewers--we got beef, chicken, and pork) and Hirata buns. The food came out reasonable fast and hit the spot. We rarely saw the server and were there for perhaps forty-five minutes, but we did get everything we needed. A perfectly adequate place to stop for Japanese-style cuisine. One final thought: the trek to the bathroom was probably the longest I've ever taken, especially for such a small place. It's located near a storeroom of sorts and is secluded enough to be just a little scary to get to. When you see the storage boxes, you're close.
(3)Scooter M.
Best Raman soup I've ever had! By far! Sushi is beautiful, rolls are small and boring... Soup, my god, the soup! I got the 'soy sauce' Raman so i expected...i dont know what..but it was off the charts! Fatty, but in a buttery, amazing way, pork! Very good noodles, broth that I want to have every day. I cant describe the full affect, because I'm not sure what exactly made it sooo good! You absolutely must must try it.
(5)Liltuscany M.
I ALWAYS get the Soy Sauce Ramen soup. This is nothing like that junk they sell at the grocery store. It's also, not just soy sauce. It's a delicate, but intense, complex soup. I know, laugh all you want, but I could have cried the first time I had this soup. Every bite was magical. Add to that, these amazing spoons you use to eat the soup. Crazy right? They are smooth and almost shell-like. It really adds to the experience. Ive had their sushi rolls, meh. Ive SEEN their more expensive sushi dishes and they LOOK great. But at $12 a bowl, I just stick to soup. Hubby always gets the spicy ramen soup. He loves that, too! And he's not a heat fan, so it's not too hot. A must try! Just with they had more seating and better air conditioning in the summer. Small tables, even smaller spots at the counter.
(4)Philip A.
Loved this small place on college ave. finally state college has a good place to eat. The steamed pork buns were amazing, the tuna was very fresh.. The little skewers of random things were great and the spicy miso ramen. I will definitely be back here again and again.. Loved it.
(5)Kalypso C.
Very good! I had the spicy miso ramen and the grilled whole squid and they were both fantastic! I can't wait to go back and try more!
(5)Robert B.
The spicy ramen is a huge home run! As good as I've had... and I've had a lot at well reputed places in NYC. The pork i so many bowls of ramen is just an afterthought... the bbq'd pork here is a treasure in it's own right! This made me so happy!! I tasted my son't Syo-yu Ramen and it was equally delicious! My daughter's sushi was excellent and reasonably priced. I am going to nitpick about the service. The food is SO good that this barely matters but it should be said. My daughters sushi arrived... and we told her not to wait for ours, good thing... she was done eating for 15 minutes before my's son's dish arrived. He was halfway through his when mine got there. I have no problem waiting for good, fresh food... but please coordinate the service... it would have been nice to eat lunch together!! Update 4/3/2015 Back So Soon? I had the sushi this time. It's good sushi... not great sushi. The Ramen is the thing!! Service was much better on a day when they were busier... go figure!!
(4)J R.
Summary: Authentic, unapologetic, Japanese cuisine not for the faint of heart. Positives: 1) Authentic Japanese dishes. 2) Pricing is good, for what you get. 3) Large sushi, yakitori, selection. 4) REAL Ramen! 5) Perfect atmosphere to take someone out on a first date. Negatives: 1) Menu is limited in scope. 2) Sticky counters, sticky floors. 3) Selections can be intimidating for the non-initiated. 4) Cramped dining area. 5) Minimum $20 purchase for credit card use. 6) Not good for large parties or small children. 7) No photos of food on menu, possibly confusing novices. Neutral: 1) Wood "stool type" seats* 2) Bar-style seating in front of chef station, table seating elsewhere* 3) Dingy, seedy, underworld feel* 4) Poorly lit* *Positive for customers wanting an authentic experience. Negative for customers only expecting to be fed. I make it a personal rule to not eat sushi at any restaurant that has something called a "pu pu platter" in its menu or has the word "Buffet" somewhere on the sign. With that being said, after moving to State College, I've notice there is a give-take to this. Asian restaurants, willing to cater to the adventurous appetites of the local student population, provide a "one stop shop" for all things of the Orient. Commonly menus will list a Dragon roll on the same page as Chiang Mai Curry. Or much of the dishes have been "Americanized" to appeal to patrons that get in over their heads. Not here. Tadashi is, simply put, authentic, unapologetic, Japanese cuisine. Exteriorly, the restaurant looks like it was built within the confines of a walk-in closet. So small it's footprint, we almost missed it as we walked by. But, immediately after entering, I had to remind myself I was still in State College and not in some seedy, dank sushi joint in a back alley in Kyoto, Japan. I knew I was in for a special treat. The dining area is a single room, with a quarter of it devoted to the chef station. Tables and seating are all wood, of traditional Japanese-esque design. Seats were wooden stools with no padding and tables were all wood. There were 9 tables and one long sushi bar. My first thought was this would NOT be a good place to bring small children. Due to the close quarters, you would only succeed in terrorizing the patron next to you. A cooler stationed near the front contained various Japanese bottled drinks, like Ramune. A flat screen TV, seemingly out of place amongst the Japanese décor, showed a local sports station. We arrived at 6:36 and were immediately seated by the hostess. My wife and I were seated at the sushi bar in front view of the chefs. Our eating area was fairly sticky, possibly due to something spilled from the last patron. Since our seats had no backs, I folded up my jacket and placed it on my knees, as I could also feel the floor was also pretty sticky. Our orders were taken at 6:46. Scanning the restaurant, it did not appear to be too busy and just chalked up the delay to a short waiting staff that evening. Looking over the other customers, I did notice one consistent trend: They struck me as those that "get it". Dishes containing chicken heart and squid leg yakitori, steaming bowls of ramen could be seen by the patrons behind me. A Rainbow roll was being delivered to someone at the far end of the room. All food was expertly prepared by the artists in the chef station adhering to the tradition of 50% substance, 50% visually stunning. It was safe to assume the patrons there were not interested in a mixed bag binto box and wanted hard core, full frontal Japanese cuisine. Our food arrived at 7:06. My wife had a salmon roll, eel roll and yellowfin roll, and I had a Philadelphia roll, spicy tuna roll and a mango roll. Everything lived up to the expectation and was excellent. For six rolls, including one "specialty" roll, the total was $41.34. Not bad considering I've paid more for the same quality back home. After arriving to State College, I gave up hope of finding a good sushi joint and succumbed to the idea of sifting through the cooler section of my local grocery store. Tadashi not only offers some of the best sushi in the area, but for what you get in regards to quality, is priced well. It's an authentic experience, without having to deal with jetlag and lost luggage.
(4)J B.
Food was good, but service was very poor. My order sat on the counter for 10 minutes until I asked one of the waitresses if that was my food. She checked then said yes and brought it over. No apologies. The servers are all young Asian girls and quite unprofessional. When I went to pay my check they refused my credit card because my check was less than $20. The food will bring me back for a second try. Hopefully the service is better next time.
(3)Chris W.
one of my go to restaurants in state college. I have been here probably more than ten times, so i guess i should write a review. Lets start with the service, tadashi's service is like a typical asian restaurant, sometimes they are attentive, other times they are not. However, the front desk lady seems to exception, she nice, cute, and seems to care a lot for her customers. I get the feeling she tries hard to make the service here better. On occassion, the restaurant offered hot water for because of the cold weather. Overall, service is above average on good days. Now to the food, if you are coming here, im guessing you are most likely coming for the ramen. I am quite impressed with their broth, especially for the spicy miso, soy sauce, and paitan ramen (not on the menu, but you can order). If you enjoy spicy, i recommend the spicy miso. For mild, soy sauce. If you want something in between , paitan. The one complaint I have for the ramen would be the noodles, they seem a little dry for my liking in comparison to the other ramen joints. The sushi is average, and a little pricey. I would compare it with sakura. Go to kamrai for better sushi. Try the Hawaii if you must get sushi here. Four stars out of five, one of the best in state college.
(4)Levi P.
We got the shrimp and asparagus sushi and the Shashimi entré. Wow was it good! The sushi was well rolled, the wasabi was excellent, the presentation was really good! It's my first time and I am thoroughly impressed. I'm definitely coming back!
(5)Sheryl R.
I love Tadashi!!!!!!!!!!!! The spicy miso ramen is amazing...... It's one of those dishes at a restaurant that I regularly crave. It's spicy but but not overwhelmingly so. Warning that the dish is very hot (temperature) when it arrives so make sure you dig the noodles from the bottom and let them cool. I can never finish the whole bowl. The lunch sushi special is also great..... The fish is fresh and very tasty. One of the best downtown sushi lunches in state college. Highly recommend!
(5)Faya C.
I used to go there quite a bit when the restaurant was first open (when they only accepted only cash). The incident happened a while ago. I had ordered and eaten sushi which were pretty decent but was still hungry so I ordered another bowl of Ramen. The Ramen that they served me had been sitting on the counter for 5 minutes. It was returned from another table and happened to be what I ordered. I had to give 2 stars because of this!!!
(2)melissa r.
This place is pretty awesome! The food is so good and authentic! The place is tiny but in walking distance of dorms and school. The lunch specials are great and the ramen so filling. The uni was so sweet and milky. One of my favorite places in state college!!
(5)Lydia H.
I just had lunch here, and ordered the sushi roll lunch special. I got the spicy yellowtail, tuna, and salmon rolls. When I asked how big the rolls were, the waiter said they were standard sushi sizes. However, when I got the rolls, they were tiny. The rolls were okay..Nothing special and the fish was not that fresh (had a dull appearance). I had gotten thru half my sushi when I saw the chef pull out his cellphone and put it down on the cutting board, where he'd been preparing food just minutes ago. He was playing some sort of game and just had the cell phone sitting on the board. A few minutes passed and an order came in for him. He put his phone down on another cutting board to the left. Then he took out the octopus for the dish, and put it right where his cell phone had been seconds ago. He proceeded to prepare the person's meal on the same board. Cellphones have a crazy amount of bacteria and are just not supposed to be around an area for preparing food, especially when the items are raw, or will not be cooked again.
(1)Terry G.
Tadashi is a very small restaurant with excellent food and atmosphere. The tasty ramen gets most of the attention, but be sure to try their sushi and other dishes, too.
(5)Polina T.
Not the best sushi in the world, but definitely the best in State College by far. The fish is fresh, price is fair, and I love that they offer BBQ and ramen. The pork belly in the ramen is so on point. They also have a lunch deal for 12pc sashimi with soup and salad for $13! Oh, also be aware that there is a $20 card minimum!
(3)Eileen S.
We arrived for a very late lunch on Monday. The place was relatively empty. Starving we ordered a yakatori set A ($13.50) to complement our ramen. The highlights were the pork belly and chicken gizzards, both were pretty tasty. However, the chicken skin was undercooked for my preference and the chicken meatballs were too dry. Next time we will order a la carte and stick with the stuff we know we like. The Soy Sauce (aka Shoyu) Ramen ($10) and Spicy Miso Ramen ($11) were both A-okay. The decor is pleasantly simple and this place is cozy (aka small). Now, if they install hooks by the tables for patrons to hang up coats and things that would be great... just my humble suggestion ;) This place will probably not be comparable to your fave (or any popular) ramen or yakatori spot in a large city, but while in State College this place will surely satiate. Very happy with this new addition to our small town! We will be back. Happy slurping! Tip: CASH only. No worries, ATM just steps away on College Ave.
(3)Tim M.
Fresh good food. Great ramen and despite a small interior the restaurant handles crowds exceptionally well.
(4)Char J.
This is the best sushi I've had in State College. The fish always tastes fresh and bright. The preparation looks flawless. It's a small place, but almost always busy... that's never a bad sign in my opinion. Even during a busy lunch rush I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes. Great quality, expertly made. Nice break from some of your more traditional college town foods!
(4)Art A.
Things to point out: Cash only. Not BYOB. They close at different times, depending on the day. Super long wait during weekend dinner hours. A bowl of ramen, a green tea and three yakitori apps will run you about $18. I came here during a blustery winter afternoon with the thought of warm ramen being the perfect solution to the weather. After a previous failed attempt to be seated as a group of 4 on a busy Friday night, I decided to go during lunch instead. Behold, the place was nearly empty, with a wait time of zero. I ordered up the Shoyu ramen, a popular dish at other ramen places I've been to, as well as green tea, chicken, shiitake and bacon-wrapped enoki yakitori apps. The green tea arrived first, but it was lukewarm to my surprise- until I realized it was matcha. While the best way to make matcha is to not use very hot water (otherwise it kills the flavor), I was really expecting a hot tea. Although it could've been hotter, I can't really fault them for this. The Shoyu ramen was.. average. They had most of the components right: the soft boiled egg, the bamboo shoots, charshu pork belly, wakame, etc. The stock was lacking a bit of depth though, maybe more katsuobushi? The yakitori was pretty good. Of the three I apps I ordered, I thought the bacon-wrapped enoki was the best (come on, it's got bacon!) the chicken was ok and the shiitake was a bit too salty. Overall I think this place is a good addition to the State College dining scene, and I'm thankful a ramen place has opened up in town. The food is alright, but you can't really expect too much 'round these parts. I think a rating of 2.5 is accurate, but a half star up considering the location.
(3)Michael L.
The wait is over. I've long wished for a ramen shop in State College and now it's here. There is no better Japanese noodle shop anywhere within 3 hour drive but now I can walk ten minutes and get exceptional quality ramen. The owner knows what he's doing, noodles are hand made from Sun Noodles (outside NYC in NJ), the broth is brewed over 12 hours, and the yakitori (Japanese charcoal grilled cuisine) is exactly what you'd expect from a restaurant in the city. This place is gold and will be known as one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in central PA.
(5)NataMari S.
By far my favorite place in State College. They have ramen noodles that are great. And their noodles style ramen is to die for. Did I mention that their version of ramen noodles is the best. No seriously guys, get the ramen with the egg or get the spicy ramen with the hirata bun. If you don't know how to eat ramen the nice lady there will show you. Boom and your done, order today and get 3 hirata bus for the price of one.(I wish)
(5)Sam B.
Food was delicious. I had shrimp tempura roll and California roll. They have a 10 dollar for two roll lunch special. They do not take credit cards!
(4)Stephanie C.
Love this place. Came here with my boyfriend and friend while on a recruiting trip for my company. The menu is huge with tons of choices. We all got a little bit of every thing from rolls, ramen, grilled skewers, sushi apps etc. All of them were so tasty and fresh. Definitely will be back the next time I am in State College.
(5)K D.
I have been to Tadashi once for lunch and really enjoyed...dinner is no exception! The service was prompt and friendly and the atmosphere is really cool (it reminds me of a restaurant you would find in a REAL CITY!) The place was packed, but diners move pretty quickly...The staff seems to do a really good job keeping everything moving. We were at a table, but if you can I recommend sitting at the bar. The vibe in the restaurant is relaxed and urban (love the Japanese Pop Music/American Rap they play). This place is definitely meant to attract a young, urban crowd. The Spicy Miso Soup was delicious (it is a huge portion for $11) and so were my chicken liver and squid leg skewers (how can you beat $1.75-$2 per skewer?!) I also highly recommend the Hirata Buns (pork belly and mayo=soooo good). They do take credit cards, but there is a $20 minimum=bring cash.
(4)Christina B.
I've been twice, both times for sushi and the second time for ramen. I was actually disappointed with the ramen. One of the most integral parts of ramen is the broth, and the broth lacked an earthy sense of umami that most other broths have. It was a really nice broth, it was cloudy and fatty and delicious. I was just missing the depth to it. I also think it was missing some salt and they may have been what I wanted in my ramen. I don't think I'd come back for the ramen, though. I was desperately hoping this place would live up to my ramen dreams, but sadly it falls short. The sushi though, that's some great stuff. People are complaining about the small size, but the sushi has a fantastic balance of rice and fish. The rolls are small because they don't have massive amounts of rice (yay!), but they do have good amounts of fish. I like their rolls a lot. Side note, it's freezing in there (cuz it's winter, I get that). The unfortunate thing is that the food comes out piping hot and gets cold really fast because of how cold it is in there.
(3)Atip L.
First of all, it's a good restaurant in the State College. I recommend you to order some "Bowl" menus when you visit there. The sushi is not bad. If you want some interesting time, you may order "Anger Dragon"; they will serve you on fire!
(4)Jen M.
I came here with my friend after math. Ummm. When we walked in, we were immediately seated at the bar. A few seconds later, the waiter came out with cute water bottle jugs and metal cups. (Though they hurt my teeth) I ordered the spicy miso ramen, to my surprise, was not as salty as I expected it to be( it's a good thing). By friend ordered the eel bowl rice thing. Though it was good, it had too little eel compared to the rice. Ummm. Our total was 23 plus 4$ tip. Would I come again...? Depends. The experience was not bad but it also want amazing.
(4)Boya D.
You really cannot have too high expectation of a Japanese restaurant in state college. They only serve salad, appetizer and ramen for lunch, and they use exactly ramen noodle similar to those for instant noodle. This place's heater does not work well, maybe not at all, so the noodle soup get cold really quick. Though, their green tea I pretty decent. It seems that they have better stuff for dinner, will go for another time for dinner and see.
(3)Ben B.
This place was a surprising little gem found in the mediocre restaurant town of State College! Who would've guessed that you could find good sushi here! (I certainly did not). Miso soup, edamame, and sashimi were all delicious. I HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking for a 'not so college' dinner.
(5)Bunny B.
Ya gotta love it when a review mentions nothing but the size of a place and the fact that "there is no sushi!" No sushi in a Japanese restaurant!!! That's like complaining about an Italian restaurant not having pizza on the menu. Well.... that's Yelp for ya. In any event, I was pretty damn happy when I heard about a ramen place coming to town. You can honestly never have too many noodle soup places, and this is a great new addition. Yes, it is small. Forget about going with more than 4 people. Also, it neither has a liquor license *nor* is it BYOB, which kinda sucks. We brought beer, thinking the latter was the case, and were allowed to drink it, but 'only this time.' That's a bummer, and really the only reason for the 4-star rating. The service is very friendly and efficient. We sat at the bar with a great view of the open kitchen, which thankfully is separated by a window pane, so you won't smell like grilled meat for the rest of the evening. Speaking of grilled meat -- there is a *huge* selection of yakitori, including chicken hearts, livers & skin (sadly, they were out of both livers & hearts when I was there), a variety of vegetables & seafood items, including some pretty great looking squid. We got a combo of skewers: 2 chicken, 1 beef & 1 pork belly that was served over rice and was great -- well cooked, good, savory flavors that made you want to keep ordering. But of course, we had to try the ramen, and there's only so much one can eat. For said ramen you can choose between different styles of broth, and we tried the spicy miso and the tsukemen dipping-style ramen. The spicy miso was really delicious, with ample amounts of ramen, two thick slices of pork belly, some cabbage, and a lovely soft-boiled half egg. The tsukemen was not my favorite, as you are served a bowl with the dipping sauce/broth and a bowl with cold noodles. I didn't listen to the waiter (of course '-D) and just poured it all over the noodles, rendering the dish luke warm. My mistake, but I also don't know if I would've enjoyed it much more had I eaten it the correct way. I will definitely come back for a serious, face-stuffing feast of munching my way through the yakitori menu...
(4)Del S.
Very cute little place. Very Authentic Japanese style and food. The portion was very filling and I enjoyed their hot green tea. The staff there is very helpful if youre ever confused about anything on the menu or how to eat it. I paid 13.50 total for lunch which is kinda pricey but it was worth going to check it out
(4)Katsura K.
This is a Japanese ramen and grill restaurant so don't expect to see sushi here, all the grills are fantastic, BBG squid is pretty good. One thing to mention is the ever-lasting waiting time, the restaurant is too small for a 4+ party. Get your patience and cash (they don't accept credit card)
(4)Marybeth M.
I brought my friend here for her birthday, along with three of our other friends. The place is well-decorated, especially compared to a lot of State College restaurants. The prices also seemed very fair for the prime location, the nice atmosphere, and the quality of the food. They just started serving sushi too. My friend got a bowl of soy sauce ramen and thought it was delicious (a little high at ~$10 but still reasonable). We also ordered some yakitori (chicken gizzard, shrimp, and pork belly). They were out of the squid legs, but since they are new, they might be still figuring out how much to order. The yakitori was delicious, especially the pork belly. My two friends got the yakitori don-- yakitori over a bed of rice, which was delicious as well, and also reasonably priced. The sushi is pretty good and seemed fresh. The table got a rainbow roll, a salmon and avocado roll, and a tuna and avocado roll. They have pretty reasonable rates-- very comparable to places like Fuji and Jade or Sakura, which are not in such a prime location. Definitely better than the downtown sushi choices. As a side note, I would love for the sushi places in State College to offer more information on where they source their fish (for example, if the salmon is wild-caught or farmed). If places like Tadashi are serving more sustainably-harvested fish, that would make me very happy and much more willing to encourage others to go there. The waitstaff was very friendly but seemed a little frazzled (didn't take our order for a while, wasn't sure who had ordered what). I assume that's because they just opened recently and are probably still working on their system. Their friendliness made up for it, but if you need something, just get their attention and ask. Be warned-- if you are a vegetarian, there aren't a lot of options. My (vegetarian) friend ordered edamame and the shittake mushroom yakitori, but they were out of the mushrooms (so he got a pepper one instead). The only other options are really the veggie sushi rolls. I would love to see Tadashi offer some vegetarian ramen dishes. Finally, the atmosphere was so nice that I would've loved to have a drink there (either a menu or BYOB), but since there is such limited seating, maybe they are trying to have quicker turnover.
(4)Gino N.
Stopped in for lunch and it was excellent. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. I got the spicy ramen and tuna tartar, and tasted some of the octopus as well, all great but ramen is my favorite. Great portion sizes for the price! A legitimate Japanese ramen house experience in downtown State College!
(4)Ann W.
The sushi is great and the ramen is my favorite!
(5)Christy P.
We came 15 minutes after it was opened and were the second ones seated. We ordered our food and it took around 35-45 mins for it to arrive. The food was not what I expected it to taste like and the seating is very packed. That noise level is so loud that I can barely have a conversation. Two stars just for the service.
(2)Jess A.
We stopped by on a whim right before dinner time. We ordered appetizers, dumplings and spicy tuna tartar. They arrived shortly after we ordered and were delicious. I ordered the spicy ramen which was delicious and definitely spicy. I would definitely order it again and can't wait to go back.
(5)Net P.
Enjoyed the spicy miso ramen. Overall, food was pretty decent. Gave this a four star because of the service. Hostess was on her cell phone, didn't bother to get off while seating us. Since it was our first time there some direction/explanation would have been helpful. This place is cash only and there's no take out (hopefully that will change) especially since there's only seating for approximately 25 -30.
(4)Denise W.
When I left the SF Bay Area to attend a class at Penn State, my colleague who is an alumni of Penn State, said to steer clear of any Asian food. Well I think times have changed since she left. I spent 5 days in State College and ate here twice because it was that good. I had the Spicy Miso Ramen, Hirata Pork Buns, Chu Toro, and various Yakitori during my two time visit. If I was in the Bay Area, I might give this 3.5 stars, but since I was in State College and didn't expect much...feeling generous with 4 stars. I don't know what one reviewer was talking about, using ramen noodles like top ramen! It was the straight thin legit ramen. Broth was a rich chicken and pork based with a nice spicy kick, could of used a pinch of salt to brighten everything up. Pork was tender and blowtorched to warm, egg could have been a little less cooked for my taste, but maybe that's what they were aiming for. I'm super picky about my noodle and prefer it to be a little firmer, but it was the straight kind and not the curvy. Toro was cut proportional to rice, although I thought the rice was a little bit warm, but the fish was good. Yakitori, basic with a little sweet sauce brushed on at the end. I prefer just salt and pepper. Chicken meatball yakitori were the size of nickels, cute, juicy and flavorful. Gizzards were a tad overcooked...really chewy. Those Hirata Pork Buns were the bomb. It was oozing with tangy mayo and layered with crisp/cold iceberg lettuce. I was a little leery about all the mayo, but it had been acidified nicely adding a nice creamy texture as well as something to cut through the richness. And the ubiquitous iceberg lettuce was a nice textural crunch to the overall soft texture of the bun and pork. Great friendly service as well. State College...you all should be happy that a place like this exists in your area!
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