The food is DELICIOUS, distinct from the area, simple great food for a beach city and after drinks or before, and affordable. This place really is a gem, the fried chicken (からあげ), friend rice and curry Udon (うどんかれ) was my meal and it was so good i had it twice. I wish they had more curry dishes and sadly I didn't try the ramen (the first experience was so good i wanted more of it for my last day in the area), but if it's anything like the other food I had I'm sure it's delicious. From what I had the fried chicken was juicy and very flavorful, soft meat that felt great to eat and tasted great. The fried rice was with pork, shrimp and egg, a simple side dish that is great to mix with the other foods me and my partner had. Everything felt fresh and properly seasoned. The curry udon was the star of our meal as the curry sauce was delicious and a great addition to the other foods. This also came with chicken in it that was juicy and soft to the bite but firm to pick up. The noodles were fat delicious udon noodles exactly what you'd expect in the dish. I could not help myself but go in bite after bite until it was all gone. I wish I could try the ramen after this experience but I'll leave it for next time.
A note though, there is a ton of room for improvement with the menu and foods like in all places but from my almost two weeks in the area this is by far one of my top two in the area as everything aside from those were mediocre or overpriced tourist traps including some of the fancy nice places. If the spirit of this shop is to bring a bit of the Japanese wonder of a ramen stand or other simple yet delicious Japanese foods to the area this place does a great job and I hope next time things are...
Read moreFrom a distance, I found myself wondering, “Is this really the restaurant?” The place did not appear to emphasize aesthetics — simple tables and chairs were set outdoors, with standing fans directed at the seating area.
A gentleman of Japanese origin, who seemed to be the owner, attended to me. I asked for his recommendations, and without hesitation he suggested his favorite, the Paitan Ramen, along with Gyoza and a Salmon Onigiri. I promptly ordered all three.
The presentation of the dishes was unpretentious. Yet upon tasting the ramen broth, I immediately noticed a depth of flavor I had not encountered in other places around Cancún or Mexico — it was simply delicious. The noodles themselves also felt more authentic and distinctive.
The gyoza were outstanding: moist and tender on top, with a perfectly crisped and well-cooked base. They bore no resemblance to the pre-made dumplings so often served in many restaurants. The salmon onigiri, while pleasant, was far less remarkable, scoring only an average impression.
After finishing my meal, I realized that the restaurant’s lack of concern for décor or “fancy” details was intentional — their focus lay entirely on what truly matters: the flavor of the food.
The only drawback was that gratuity was already included in the bill. Beyond that, this is certainly a place I would return to whenever I crave an authentic Japanese-style...
Read moreIt was the most delicious Ramen we've tasted… We have not been to Japan, but we have tried Ramen and Udon in other countries, but these dishes stole our hearts, as it is made with love. We were in Cancun for about 11 days and almost every second day we tried almost all the dishes from the menu. The menu is not large, which is a plus, since it is clear that the kitchen is specialized. But at the same time there are dishes suitable for almost everyone. Someone likes saltier, someone more sweet and sour, someone more spicy, I advise you to open your heart to Ramen from this little corner in Cancun🍜🤍. The place is very easy to find. I advise everyone who wants to try a little different cuisine while in Mexico. In the restaurant itself, you can pay both in cash and by card. And the best part is, this is probably the first restaurant in Cancun, in the hotel zone, which did not try to deceive us in the receipt. Everything that was in the receipt was correct. The prices, by the way, are acceptable, not overpriced. The staff is very friendly. We took onigiri🍙 on the way to the airport and ate them with great appetite on the way home. Thank you very much for the...
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