Samurai - MAMMOTH LAKES

The restaurant's entrance is not directly off the main road; you need to enter through the shopping center and take the elevator or stairs to reach it. Once on the second floor, you'll find plenty of tables with a great view. The friendly waitstaff really enhance the experience, which is why I'm giving it 4 stars. Otherwise, if it were rated solely on food quality, it would only deserve 3 stars. The dressing they created for the special rolls is overly sweet and sticky, which doesn't complement the salmon well.

The lamb and noodles were fantastic. The pork had an unusual flavor that I wasn't a fan of, but everything else was excellent. The nigiri was surprisingly fresh considering it had traveled for 6 hours from the ocean. I usually don't order sushi when I'm this far inland, but it was a worthwhile treat. The raven portion was a bit on the small side, though.

I would recommend this place. Great sushi with a fantastic view. We had a really nice seat and I enjoyed service and food myself, but I found it a little pricy. For this price I would expect something special about food or serving, but this place has nothing special except the good view, but this is only if you have window seats.

It is a good place to go if you are looking for a decent bowl of udon soba to warm up for the night! Delicious and legit. Chef is from Japan; oh did I mention that the restaurant is looking?

The ramen here is incredible, with a rich and creamy broth, and the service was excellent! Joey was fantastic, offering us tips on ramen and helping us make our choices. The overall atmosphere is delightful, featuring karaoke, board games, and more. But the standout is definitely the ramen! This place is a must-visit!