Yukchinhon Japanese — Restaurant in Portsmouth

I haven’t left a review before but did feel very disappointed after the ramen.

I read someone else’s comment about the ramen but saw the other brilliant reviews so thought I would give it a go.

Didn’t get to try the sushi but and reckon they might be brilliant but the ramen just wasn’t it.

The service was… odd to begin with. There’s no menu online or displayed outside so I went in and asked for a menu. The staff member behind the sushi bar probably could see me but just didn’t acknowledge my existence and I just stood there awkwardly for a while. The lady then came out to serve but we had a little bit of tug of war about seeing the menu (she gestured me to sit down and will show me it but I just wanted to see what do they serve before sitting down - I mean she was very polite but I suppose the company’s policy was a little odd?) which she then did kindly. Another staff member then asked what I’d like for drinks but then I realised I’ve never got a drinks menu.

Anyways, fast forward to the food…

I was expecting it to come out almost piping hot given it’s got a broth that’s supposed to be simmering this whole time. It was warm at most, the noodles, broth and beef slices were just big disappointments.

The broth taste of nothing (this is spicy beef ramen), the seaweed sheet was chewy (meant to be crisp), broth was a little bit spicy which is what I asked for but has no umami or any taste of what a broth should be, the noodles… I suspect they’re just cheap packet ones cause there’s no taste. The beef slices were the biggest disappointment of them all, I’m almost certain they’re just use the frozen beef slices you get from Chinese supermarkets and they didn’t even season it.

I did like how the bamboo shoot and egg was marinated but overall I do not recommend the ramen and was greatly disappointed.

This ramen has got a London price tag but I make better ramen at home...

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Disappointing Lunch Experience

I recently visited Yukchinhon Japanese Restaurant in Portsmouth with a group of five for lunch, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. Upon arrival, we were surprised to notice that there was no chef in the kitchen. Instead, the bartender was preparing our food, which was quite concerning for a restaurant that markets itself as a quality Japanese dining spot.

The service was incredibly slow and disorganized. Our main courses were delivered one by one over the span of more than an hour, making it impossible for us to enjoy our meal together. By the time the last person received their food, the first person was already finished. This staggered service completely ruined what should have been a pleasant group lunch.

To add to the frustration, I ordered a can of Coke with ice. The bartender filled half a glass with ice, poured the Coke into it, and then kept the rest of the can, claiming that the glass held the full volume of the can. This felt both misleading and unprofessional, leaving me unsatisfied with the beverage service.

Overall, Yukchinhon fell far short of our expectations. The lack of a dedicated chef, the slow service, and the questionable handling of even simple drink orders suggest serious management issues. I would not recommend this restaurant based on our experience. There are plenty of other options in Portsmouth where you can get better service and a proper...

i saw that the reviews are most 5 stars or pretty much high, so i give it ago, after i went in. I only saw some fake smiles on the waiter, i look around others food to see if it looks good. so i sat down and take some order, im not 16 yet so i cannot order drinks with alcohol, i order some ‘still water’. the waiter ask me if i want some sparkle water( i don’t know what is she thinking) but i said i just wanted tap water. she literally confirmed many time making sure i only want tap water( i don’t know if she wasn’t happy with me ordering drinks which don’t need to pay or what, her attitude just change(but not show much) i can feel she wasn’t happy with me.i ordered a ramen (noodle) i think it was the cheapest one in the ramen section(i did not check the price) Overall, she was just not giving a good attitude. This leads to the food did not taste very good because of the attitude. The food is not so bad overall. it tastes ok, but i don’t really understand why people think that they are really good. The atmosphere was good, quiet and peace, but only it was a bit small place but it was not a big deal. i keep seeing people coming in. But i just think that the waiter only looks for your money,i walk so long just to come here to try the japanese food but these all just happend. this absolutely ruined my day just because of the attitude they gived me. If you really wanted some good attitude from them, please order some expensive food. sure u will get their smile...