Based on 1.065 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 1.065 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 2252 in 2812 in Glasgow City
Nº 28 of 28 Japanese in Glasgow City
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Great food... Very friendly staff and we enjoyed our visit... Thank you
paul brandon . 2025-02-14
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A couple of things weren't available on the menu when we went but what we had was delicious!
Maria Bell . 2025-02-13
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Service was miserable, waitress looked like she wanted to kill me when I wanted to order anything. Didn’t check up on my food until after I had asked for the bill (ps it was lacking any flavour). Even if I wanted to tell them it wasn’t very good I didn’t see a server until the table next to me wanted to order, staff were by the bar chatting instead. I’m usually quite relaxed, but even by casual dining standards this was bad service.
Lìosa Ruaidh . 2025-02-10
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Brilliant restaurant for a first date.
Joe S . 2025-02-08
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I was looking for something on my lunch break and searching the area I came across this gem. I checked the website menu, and saw multiple things I would like. Prices really inticed me in too. (the website Menu hasn't been updated with the new prices) again the prices are still very good, but if the website is wrong, it's not a good look. Service was very quick and friendly. Water was brought out with menu and utensils. There's a great variety to choose from. I had the Japanese inspired sour soda. Chicken ramen and chilli wings. The were exactly hot chilli wings should be!!! HOT and SPICY. Food tasted amazing and in general the whole place has great sense of Japan and their culture. Would definitely come back.
David Chalmers . 2025-02-06
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Waited 20 minutes to order, when we ordered got told the chef who did the grilling wasn't in that day so that side of the menu was completely off. Why not tell us that when we sat down so we didn't spend those (long) 20 minutes discussing food options that weren't available? Food arrived and was quite tasty, but adults came before children's (complete pet peeve). Given dessert menu, waited a long time to order... same thing happened went to order something to be told it wasn't available. How hard is it to say something isn't available when you pass a menu to a customer? When desserts eventually arrived got told we had to vacate our table in 10 minutes. We were planning on having a cocktail to celebrate birthday but ended up being rushed. The soft play was quite good for the toddlers to run around in, the service let the day down, food was good when it arrived but pity half the menu was off for the day!
Kimberley Chadwick . 2025-01-14
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I love this restaurant. The menu is just the right size. I love that the ramen has a half portion size. My favourite dish is the Aki-Oni demon ramon. Sometimes, the pork is too fatty, but the broth is really tasty. The restaurant offers a fantastic Kids Bento box that includes a main, two sides, a desert, and a toy. My son is a big fan of this and never leaves anything on his plate (box). Overall, great food at a very reasonable price.
Stephen Wilson . 2025-01-14
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Had a lovely first experience here made so much better by the most lovely woman serving us. Thank you, Rachel, you are an absolute credit to the place. Food was delicious! ♡
Catie Johnson . 2025-01-14
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It was my first time and i loved it so much every one is so nice and the food is so good love it xx
Ava Wade . 2025-01-12
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I went there yesterday. The waitress seemed unwelcoming. The fried gyozas were burnt, and the chicken katsu tasted odd. I do not recommend this place.
Idris . 2025-01-11
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Won’t be going back here anytime soon. Food arrival times are all over the place, my partners chips arrived 15mins before her other portion of food and my food was about 20mins after that, so one person would be eating alone. The katsu curry was straight cheeks, the rice was piping hot, the sauce was warm and the pork was cold. No consistency in the scran atall. Also asked a lassie twice for extra sauce on the side which never arrived, the only saving grace really was one guy who was sound and gave us fresh chips.
Andrew . 2025-01-11
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Very good experience at Mikaku! The service was very quick, and the chicken katsu I had was delicious. The place is nicely decorated, with a pleasant ambiance. Nothing to complain about, a very good place for a quick and tasty meal.
Arthur Fonfreide . 2025-01-11
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Absolutely perfect in every way!
Elise A . 2025-01-07
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I dined with three people and was the only one that ordered chicken wings. They arrived very cold so much that I thought that’s how they were meant to be served, I ate one. But my friends didn’t think they should be cold so we asked. The staff said that they should be hot and replaced them. I’m now two days later Ill with food poisoning. There was so many items not available on the menu and staff claimed staff shortages. If your staffing level can’t provide safe food it’s time to close.
Natalie Brown . 2024-12-29
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Ambiente encantador, gran servicio al cliente, excelentes cócteles y aperitivos. Nos preguntamos por una copa. Tomé un cóctel encantador y algunas patatas fritas. La comida olía delicioso, excelente servicio al cliente, gracias.
ElizabethJames . 2024-12-23
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Personal encantador. Muy amable y bien cuidado. Fuimos inicialmente a tomar una copa como solíamos cuando era Strata. El gerente del restaurante se topó con nosotros cuando entramos y se iba. Nos llevó al bar y nos ayudó a que nos atendieran. Tuvimos una agradable charla con el personal amable. Terminé pidiendo comida y un par de bebidas. Muy agradable y acogedor. Uno de los lugares más amables en los que hemos estado durante el período de compras de Navidad.
Bjorn A . 2024-12-23
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Place was almost empty, were told no seats available only bar stools. Waited 45 minutes for Ramen and it didn't come, when we asked the waiter he disappeared and didn't come back to explain or apologize... Walked out
Harris Bari . 2024-12-19
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Booked here for dinner - the food here was lovely, served promptly and well presented. One of my friends had an issue with her food (absolutely nothing to do with the restaurant, she’s just quite picky) and it was taken off the bill as a kind gesture. Our server was great and very attentive. We were sat in a private area/booth and the table beside us seemed to be two members of staff having a meeting or doing some paperwork, usually I wouldn’t be bothered at all by this, however we felt a bit awkward and uncomfortable as we didn’t want to bother them by being too loud etc as they were right beside us. Totally understand that these things need to happen however it wasn’t the atmosphere we expected for it being 8pm.
Ellie Welsh . 2024-12-19
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went to Mikaku on Saturday, 3 aduuuults and 2 children. It wasn't overly busy but they completely forgot the kids meals. This has now happened twice to us. The adults got their food and the kids had to wait another 15-20 minutes after. The food was delicious but again the kids dessert, that they get with the kids bento meal, didn't arrive and we waited 20 minutes before just asking for it to go, it came in a small sauce pot.
heather miller . 2024-12-17
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Fantastic service, lovely atmosphere and mostly great food - especially the steamed veg gyoza, the miso black chicken ramen, cauliflower karage and fries were amazing. I didn't love the veg tantamen ramen so much.
Gabor Borics-Kuerti . 2024-12-16
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Only thing that was great was the layout of the building. Staff were pretty non existence she kept ignoring us, the food was bland and very very good.. first and last time.
PawX 300 . 2024-12-11
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Rachel and Dojo where very sweet and made our meal enjoyable, thank u :)
Mika . 2024-12-10
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El lugar es precioso, está decorado muy bien para parecer una calle japonesa que es probablemente el atractivo para mucha gente, pero por desgracia eso es lo único que calificaría. La comida era horrible y me dejó enfermo. Tenía el ramen de cerdo, el cerdo era 95% graso, los fideos no tenían sabor, las algas estaban empapadas en aceite de pescado hasta el punto de que no eran comestibles. Fue el huevo blando que me enfermó físicamente, supongo que estaban apagados. Las patatas fritas estaban bien, pero nos sirven piedra fría, el servicio en general no era genial, era muy lento y todos los miembros del personal parecía como si preferirían estar en cualquier lugar, pero allí, que es probablemente justo, ya que definitivamente no volveré por elección.
Lindsey . 2024-11-29
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¡Qué gran hallazgo! El ambiente es irreal, lleno de flores de cerezo en el interior dando la impresión de que estás comiendo en una calle peculiar. La comida se sirve como se cocinó, pero eso no molestó a nuestra mesa de cuatro. Teníamos un lado y un lado cada uno, y era mucho. Todos teníamos algo diferente y los recomendaría todos.
John S . 2024-11-24
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Not sure why this isn’t rated higher. Had a lovely lunch here. Very helpful and friendly staff, great atmosphere, will definitely be back.
VCJ84 . 2024-11-19
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Great service and very tasty food! Get the cauliflower things, they are banging (coming from a cauliflower skeptic)
Joe Palmer (Joe) . 2024-11-16
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The Ramen was amazing, and the full order will leave you full!
Claire Gudewich . 2024-11-15
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The only good thing about the restaurant is the decor. Otherwise, please just stay away, unless you fancy an extremely sore belly. Service really wasn’t good at all. One of the girls serving spent most of her time staring at us from the corner, for whatever reason, and the other just sat in the corner on her phone or chatting even after we asked for the bill 10 mins prior. Food, for the price especially, was not great. portion sizes were tiny. we paid £41 and left hungry.
hollie . 2024-11-11
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Drinks and cocktails are great!! However, food is not fresh. I had frozen pieces of pumpkin in my katsu curry. Not great and won't be back for food! 👀
Aleksandra Kaleta-Pyrek . 2024-11-10
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Love this place. Went here after a concert on a Saturday , so roughly 10pm. The place wasn’t too busy but had a lovely atmosphere and vibe. Had some nice Japanese tapas plates. All of them super tasty. Wagyu and pork loin with chili miso was amazing. Friendly staff and lovely decor, it’s like sitting on a street in Japan. Absolutely fab!
Tomi Carlsson . 2024-11-10
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The recreation of a Japanese street was a nice touch, the staff were pleasant and attentive which made the food even better with excellent portion sizes. Highly recommended
Stuart Duffy . 2024-11-05
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Love this place, nice enviroment and staff. Love the food, with the Miso black Ramen being a go to. If you are unsure go for their week days lunch menu ideal to try a few different things.
Patricia . 2024-11-01
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this place is really well decorated and the food is good but sadly the service is really slow, we waited a really long time to get our food
Léa DC . 2024-11-01
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Buena comida, precios decentes y me encanta la decoración! Mi nuevo lugar favorito para el ramen en Glasgow. ¡El 100% volverá pronto!
Kat . 2024-10-31
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Honestly one of the best places I've been to eat in the city in ages. Foods fantastic, the atmosphere is very inviting and friendly, the artwork and attention to detail is incredible in everything they do, it's reasonably priced you could make a meal and drink here fit a budget of £20pp easily. Kids options are pretty varied, but there's still a nice safe food option if your kiddos struggle to try new foods. One of the best things about the whole place as a parent is there's a softplay a safe space for little kids to go play while you eat. 👏 makes all the difference in the world to eating out especially in the city centre! Definitely become a family favourite. ❤️
Roxanna . 2024-10-29
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The food was great. Drinks were wonderful and overall it was really lovely place to eat. I spent my birthday here and enjoyed it.
Debbie Bickerstaff . 2024-10-24
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Tried their new menu, the wagyu beef was lovely but not a large portion( as expected for the price but worth it) their food has greatly improved. But for me the yuzu cooler is to die for and the apple gyoza for dessert is heavenly. Highly recommend mikaku if you are through in glasgow
Bruce Campbell . 2024-10-24
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Even without a reservation Kyle found us a good spot, gave great recommendations on their menue and served great western-japanese fusion food. We ate mostly vegetarian exept some meat skewers which are highly recommendable (can't comment on other food)
Thomas Staub . 2024-10-20
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We arrived in Glasgow unexpectedly late in the evening. We met Jen on the train and she kindly led us to Mikaku. She called ahead to check that we could get food as she was heading there herself. Our server ,Kat, understood that we needed our food in a hurry and managed to get it sent through quickly . The wine was good,and the food. Eve came and checked that we were all OK. So,in short, the food was excellent and the 3, Jen,Kat and Eve, made it a stress free and enjoyable time. Would definitely recommend.
Mary Johnstone . 2024-10-20
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Great concept especially for kids food OK.
Alan Smith . 2024-10-18
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Very friendly staff and great vibe. The food was lovely but not quite as good as similar restaurants in the city. The butterscotch sauce though was epic.
sara robertson . 2024-10-18
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Great atmosphere, solid food and amazing service. Highly recommend especially with kids.
Josh Dunlop . 2024-10-15
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Was initially very excited to visit, the aesthetic of the restaurant is indeed very pretty…but that’s about it… My friend and i were let down by the food quality. We found the food quite tasteless, dry… and cold… Portions were okay-ish, but we didn’t really feel like finishing up our meal or taking our leftovers home... We were left disappointed!
Hermina Ristas . 2024-10-14
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Went for diner, with a reservation, and that was a really nice experience. The design of the place is something to see and you really fell like your in a japaness street. The food was great and the staff nice and helpful. There wasn't a lot a people that evening so the ambiance must be something else with more customer. Perfect for solo traveler/eater.
So Martinon . 2024-10-12
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Food can be mixed sometimes good sometimes meh
Kris507 rocks . 2024-10-06
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La comida estaba bien, terriblemente salado sin embargo y las patatas fritas no tenían mucho que hacer. No había estado aquí en siglos y me gusta cenar solo, tratando de calmar un golpe de la ansiedad a su alrededor, pero no intento nada! Había tenido un día particularmente duro en el trabajo y solo quería relajarme con una pinta tbh. El servicio es donde realmente falló, el personal sonriéndose entre sí y el segundo que estás allí es como si les hubieras arruinado una noche? Me hizo sentir bastante incómodo. Solo una chica me sonrió, yo también soy una comensal femenina solitaria, tomó mi factura y fue bastante encantadora, pero el resto de ellas se sentaron allí con el ceño fruncido. Esa chica era animada aunque genuinamente, tenía una presencia tan agradable sobre ella. He trabajado en hospitalidad durante años y caminar en una atmósfera tan incómoda es tan extraño? Me esperé un tiempo para que me dieran una orden de bebidas. Ni un poco de charla en absoluto, señoras me hizo sentir bastante incómodo honestamente. No volveré y sinceramente tampoco lo recomendaría. Si vas a comer solo, prueba en cualquier otro lugar. El metro te da una experiencia más feliz. El lugar es todavía precioso sin embargo!
Culture37562640113 . 2024-10-06
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Very pleased with the lunch deal we had. Fairly priced too!
Chloe Gill . 2024-10-01
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Lovely inviting restaurant, casual with lots of different types of seating and could not stop looking around at the decor. Half portion ramen bowls are perfect as needed to try the charcoal grill items, which were superb. Waiting staff were all so lovely, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.
Emma Richardson . 2024-10-01
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Fantastic place to eat, with reasonable prices and fast, friendly service! Really enjoyed my dinner here. I was told the kitchen closes at 9pm (I came in 5 minutes before and was able to place an order), so be warned if you're looking for a late dinner.
Robs Elwyn . 2024-09-30
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They did bot serve us for very long time and took a while to give us the bill. Food is ok
Shruti Hanamshet . 2024-09-27
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I recently visited Maikaku on Queen Street, Glasgow, for a lunchtime meal, and I was thoroughly impressed. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive throughout my visit. The service was prompt, and the team went out of their way to ensure a pleasant dining experience. The lunchtime menu offered excellent value for money, with generous portions and high-quality dishes that exceeded my expectations. Whether you're in the mood for katsu curry or ramen dishes, there's something for everyone. Overall, Maikaku is a gem in the city centre, and I will definitely be returning soon!
Roger Boyle . 2024-09-22
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My husband and I "stumbled over" this lovely Japanese restaurant. We both ordered chicken breast katsu. The food was served after just a few minutes, and it was just as delicious as it looked. What is even more amazing is that it tasted just as delicious as when I had the same dish in Kyoto, Japan! The staff is so friendly and everything was clean and tidy, and beautifully designed. The prices are fair, and the amount of food was just right. Loved everything about this very authentic Japanese restaurant in the heart of Glasgow.
Kari-Ann L . 2024-09-20
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Loved the veggie ramen! Super cute place and portions are massive! If you get the full-sized ramen then don’t bother with sides.
Suhal Yusufzai . 2024-09-19
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Very pleasant atmosphere, and we actually had a very tasty meal. Special mention for the super friendly service.
Hans De Ryck . 2024-09-17
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The place has the atmosphere of a Japanese district, which is especially impressive in the evening. Unfortunately, I wouldn't add the ramen offered by the restaurant to my list of favorites. Currently, even wagamama offers better taste. The broth was practically colored water and the amount of ingredients was slightly disappointing. The price of the food seems to be adequate to its content.
Artur Kulik . 2024-09-17
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Dropped in, without a reservation, on a Saturday afternoon. The place was busy but they did shuffle things about so we could get a seat. Food was delicious…pickles, cucumber salad, chicken karaage, pork gyozas, and as recommended by our very friendly server, the king prawn and beef fillet from the robatayaki. Portion sizes were great - we were sharing 6 plates between two and it worked really well. Another review mentioned it was hard to get staff’s attention and I would agree with that, but they were all busy and we didn’t wait long at all. Everything was fresh and full of flavour. Would recommend.
GlasgowSully . 2024-09-15
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Really cool, vibrant atmosphere, friendly waiters and DELICIOUS food! The katsu chicken sando is a must have!
Eva . 2024-09-15
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We came here for lunch and had a really nice meal, the spicy Rahman was delicious as were the chicken wings. Very good value too, to top it off there dog friendly! Strongly recommended
John Bottomley . 2024-09-09
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Don’t. Just don’t! there’s a better spot just in front of it. The service was the worst. The food? Even worse, got a bowl of rice with no flavour with boiled beef used to make broth that was chewy and 0 flavour. But it’s got the vibe.
Jack ace . 2024-09-03
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Had heard great things but unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype at all. Every single dish we received was cold. All together everything was so bland despite lots of sauce. I think the descriptions on the menu could have been better too...some things were huge portions and others tiny yet more expensive. Won't be going back in a hurry, so dissapointed.
T B . 2024-09-01
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We visited Mikaku on our last evening in Scotland with our two kids (4 and 8 years old). The restaurant is amazing, the food was delicious, the service and staff were outstanding andthe ambient looked gorgeous and its even has a special area especially for kids in the back, with a small indoor playground. I absolutely recommend this restaurant to be visited with families, however when it comes to the food for the kids make sure to find something not too spicy, or you could ask the staff to adjust. All of the food and drinks we ordered was absolutely delicious, the only thing i could imagine for improvement would be to add more vegetarian options. If we ever come back to Glasgow, we will definetly visit again. If you ever plan to go, maie sure to make a reservation, since it will be full.
Martin Glueck . 2024-08-21
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My friend and I visited after seeing the reviews were becoming mixed for this place. We had previously ate at Mikaku maybe a year or two before and had a great experience. Sadly, the reviews were right. I couldn't believe how this place had slipped in quality and experience. We were disappointed the robatayaki section was off but we understood that could happen. I had; steamed gyozas, chicken karaage and the sando ebi katsu. The chicken karaage was similar to the pork katsu where all the batter fell off and it just felt like big lumps of greasy chicken. I would suggest lessoning the portion size, batter and adding some more spices to the batter. The steamed gyozas were good despite mine being fried on the bottom which I felt was strange. The biggest disappointment was the sando ebi katsu. I knew it could be a risk as I had an amazing shrimp sandwich in Japan. This didn't live up to it, the sandwich lacked so much flavour all you could taste was the cucumber. The sauce and salty coleslaw provided didn't help the flavour. The one in Japan had a creamy sweet coleslaw in the sandwich with a flavoured omelette, the shrimp also wasn't formed into a patty. The service was mixed, our waiter was great and did their job well but we found it hard to get their attention at times as they were at the other end of the restaurant. For the sake, we really missed the trio sample sakes we got last time. They were perfect for a drink we didn't know much about and really added to the experience last time. I really hope this place picks up again as I've had a few really good nights with good food and sake. The movie and meal idea is really inventive but this experience has put me off wanting to go for now.
Michael P . 2024-08-20
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Lovely wee place. Went for my birthday lunch. Staff were attentive and food was tasty with great portions. Will be going back again.
Ryan McSeveney . 2024-08-18
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Food is just awful. Ordered 2 half portions of ramen, the tonkotsu was utterly tasteless and the one my friend ordered was just pure garlic (not in a good way). Service was meh, hard to get staffs attention to ask for the bill, despite watching them all standing chatting at the back. Legit have made better instant noodles at home. Shame, because the decor is very nice.
Lucy McMillan . 2024-08-12
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The wife and i visited here over the weekend for the Mrs birthday as she was wanting to try this place for quite some time. The decor of the place as you walk in is really cool and vibrant. The staff on hand were very attentive all throughout our dinner and good at explaining all the different options. We ordered a bowl of Furikake Fries, Chicken Karaage, Sweet Soy and Sesame Wings along with a bowl of Ramen noodles each. All the food was lovely although i didn't really like the Ramen Noodles but that was me trying something different so i will stick to the Katsu Curry next time but the rest of the meal was delicious. The cocktails were a bit on the expensive side but they packed a punch so again we have no complaints. It was the first Japanese restaurant i have been in and i would definitely go back as it was an enjoyable experience.
Pickle Rick . 2024-08-11
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I highly recommend the black miso chicken ramen. The broth was lovely, almost creamy in texture because of how its made. The cocktails are awesome. Staff were great, really accommodating. Thank you.
M. E. Hamill . 2024-08-10
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The ramen was so so oily. I know ramen is oily anyway but I’ve been to many ramen places and this was just too oily. I mentioned it to our server but she didn’t really care. Other than that lovely place. Please put less oil in the Ramen :)
Denis English . 2024-08-10
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I went to Mikaku for their Spirited Away movie event with my partner and we had a fabulous time! Tickets were £30 pp and included a 5 course dinner while watching the movie plus a welcome cocktail. The food was delicious and the drink was absolutely out of this world. There were a couple things that could’ve been done more smoothly, for example there were some audio issues at the beginning of the movie and the first course was served wayyyy before the others, but overall it was a very fun night and I would definitely come back!
August Wright . 2024-08-09
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Went for the Spirited Away eat along, incredible food, staff were brilliant and atmosphere was great! I'd highly recommend
John McCutcheon . 2024-08-09
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One male staff with a beard clearly ignored my call to our table, and kept chatting to his friend or another customer. We did not get the kids dessert we ordered. Most of the food seemed like it was instant and not fresh and did not taste authentically Japanese (I live in Japan).
ross s . 2024-08-08
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I had a fantastic experience at Mikaku. The ramen was the best (we ordered 2 ramen with half portions and they were enough for both of us), and the chicken karaage was equally impressive. The dumplings were also super good. The service was quick, the staff were friendly, and the decor was both attractive and super cute. Very affordable place to have good food, in both quality and quantity. Highly recommended.
sonal patil . 2024-08-07
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Think it’s more of a basic student place, not good for Japanese food. Service was terrible, had to keep trying to get any of the staffs attention to order and then our food turned up with no cutlery, 10 mins later finally got some. My partners ramen was fine but my chicken was greasier than a kfc ! The other meat was raw and inedible, also greasy. We initially waited for service after coming in for 10 mins and should’ve been the sign to walk out and I wish we did and saved our money on food we could eat. Avoid at all costs !
Calum Aird . 2024-08-06
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Bad service, tasteless food....what's happened to such a great wee place. In today to treat 13 year old and service, food and everything about the meal was a disappointment . Not sure why it's gone from being top class with delicious food but even the staff were pretty rude, just plonking average food down. Last time we'll visit, so many better options in Glasgow these days
Freya747 . 2024-08-01
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The atmosphere is stunning! Really friendly staff.
Sebastian Vogl . 2024-07-30
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Visited in July '24 for lunch. Spotted this restaurant during a walk about the city centre. The internal décor is eye catching and looks inviting. However, we were quite disappointed with the cuisine. The food looks appealing based on the photos by the door however we found the Katsu curry to not contain vegetables, packed with spring onions. We made the mistake of ordering Mint Soda & that left it much to be desired. Their bathroom was clean however their water taps were boiling, it was steaming at one point which isn't great for hand hygiene. The servers were pleasant and friendly and they were knowledgeable with what they had in stock as some meals were unavailable. Couples or 2 diners are usually seated at 'the bar' which was ok given the theme; but wouldn't be rushing to this establishment for Japanese food.
Gniddew Liame . 2024-07-29
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I was taking a picture of the name of the restaurant on the door so I would remember because my memory is not what it used to be. When suddenly this woman with curly gray hair, starts yelling at me angrily why are you taking a picture? Totally blew my vibe. Still shaking a little bit as I write this. I will definitely not go there. They lost a customer just by the way she treated me . Very angry person and if that’s any indication of how they treat prospective customers. I don’t need to be treated that way. Do yourself a favor and stay away. Sheesh!
JeffM1957 . 2024-07-24
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I was there with my daughter (10 yo). The food was delicious, less expensive than thought, considering the portion sizes. You can try several things of smaller portions here without getting too full. Also the children's menu is quite big, so it is rather for teens or to share. The service was really nice 👍, I really enjoyed our spontaneous visit there.
Oleksandr Volynets . 2024-07-22
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Been quite a few times and by far is my favourite Japanese restaurant in Glasgow. The selection of ramen options is unmatched in my opinion.
Stuart T . 2024-07-16
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Booked Mikaku for our Son's 21st Birthday Dinner. He is a big fan of Japanese food so was really looking forward to the visit. From the moment we arrived we could see this was not going to be fun experience we had hoped for. On arrival we were met at the door by someone who greeted us with "Alright Mate". Was taken to our table which for 3 people was very small and not a great deal of space for anything (especially when the dishes started coming out). Had to ask for side plates, spoons for the ramen were not on the table and the server had to go and get some. We ordered drinks and several dishes together with two small bowls of Ramen (chicken and pork). Presentation of the dishes was good, chicken, beef etc was cooked well but every dish was TASTELESS! Furikake Fries - limp and not a great deal of taste. Chicken Karaage - chicken and batter was tasteless and powdery. Togarashi & Sesame Chicken Wings - spicy but again not seasoned enough. Pork Gyoza (fried) - surprisingly delicious Robatayaki Beef Fillet Ginger - average Ramen - Miso Black Chicken - greasy and tasteless. Ramen - Pork Tonkotsu - greasy and tasteless. Chicken Breast Katsu Curry - Looks good and panko coating was well done - chicken was cooked well but lacked in taste and it was not sticky rice and the sauce tasted like it came from a packet. Ebi Menchi Katsu Curry - Again looked good and the panko coating was well done - plenty prawns within the panko dressing but lacked in taste and it was not sticky rice and the sauce tasted like it came from a packet! We ordered some further drinks (soft and alcoholic) but the order was not put in as it had been forgotten so had to ask again!. Had to ask for finished plates to be removed as there was not enough space on the table. Given this was a 21st Birthday Dinner and we had added that in the notes when booking no acknowledgement was made on arrival or during the dinner. The place just did not feel the cleanest of places, the toilets could do with being checked more regularly as it did not feel as clean as it should have been. Definitely needs to look at running more smoothly. This felt more like a canteen approach rather than a enjoyable restaurant feel. Would we rush back - definitely not! Overall very disappointing for what looks like and should be a very authentic Japanese vibe. Also, on departure didn't really want to hear "thanks Mate have a good night!"
Kate O . 2024-07-15
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I've been to mikaku a few times with my little boy. We loved it because it because it had good vegan options on a separate menu and the kids menu does a great wee bento box with noodles and tofu that my son loves. The soft play room is great too! I booked Mikaku with my family (half of whom are vegan) and unfortunately they'd changed the menu and taken away the separate vegan menu. It wasn't clear from the menu what options were vegan and my son's favourite meal had been removed from the kids menu. There was a mix up with a family members order which didn't get fixed in the end and we had to ask the item to be removed from our bill. Overall the food was pretty average and not as tasty as it has been when I've been to mikaku previously. However, the front of house staff are lovely, great with kids, friendly and attentive. Please bring back your vegan menu and your tofu kids option!
JaneSeaBumbleBee . 2024-07-15
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Decided to try as heard mixed reviews regarding Mikanu. Lovely restaurant and very tasty and affordable! My only issue would have been the seating as we were seated next to the kitchen were we were roasting and at a slim tight spaced table.
Sarah Smith . 2024-07-12
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Gave 1 star as we walked out. Given a bar seat. Asked if we could have a table and told nonchalantly by waiter no tables left. we didn't want to sit with strangers so we left. Told the waiter and he said OK, no problem.. we went to ichiban across the rd had a lovley meal with nice seating and friendly staff.
Delores . 2024-07-06
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Don't just don't!!! I would prefer to go the Japanese in ASDA!!!
Jim Melville . 2024-07-06
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Great little joint serving nice Japanese skewers and dishes
Heejung Chung . 2024-07-02
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best food ive tried in a long time we loved it so much. super nice staff and atmosphere and the portion sizes are so generous, so much value for money. 10/10 would recommend
anya . 2024-07-01
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We just ordered takeaway from here and I honestly feel completely robbed. We ordered two ramen and some sides, it came to £37. Neither of the ramen had any broth or egg which is advertised which meant we just paid the best part of forty quid for two soggy boxes of noodles and dry horrible meat. By far the worst meal I’ve ever ordered from anywhere.
astro combat . 2024-06-27
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What a brilliant place... I had the pork ramen. Tonkatsu? Went for half portion, instant regret, could have definitely managed a full portion, but we live and learn, but we also had wings and the pork gyoza 🥟 was amazing ( always ordered fried) very impressed with the whole experience, I will have to go back just to find out what the upstairs and the toilet look like, also enjoyed the waitress roulette, they were all very helpful.
philip hilton . 2024-06-25
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Nice relaxed service. Food excellent. Although the prawn and rice dish is a bit dry for us. Any sauce gets absorbed by the sticky rice. Personal preference. But feedback is the name of the game here.
Ryan Adams . 2024-06-20
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Staff are lovely and food was fantastic. Strange vibes with the Tokyo street scene style decor but good experience.
Campbell . 2024-06-18
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Great food, atmosphere and portion size
Em Bibby . 2024-06-17
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I went in at lunch today when it was quite busy, but still managed to get a seat. The food took over half an hour to arrive, and when it did we were unhappy with it. We ordered two lemonades, each £2.50 coming in the tiniest glasses I've ever seen, almost entirely full of ice. We also ordered the chashu don and cauliflower karaage. The cauliflower was the only thing worth ordering and was genuinely really nice. The chashu don had all of the sauce at the bottom and the pork was incredibly fatty, more fat than meat. We got some fried garlic on the side which tasted old. When telling the waitress that we didn't like the pork she laughed. I've been to this place twice before and I really want to like it because of the atmosphere.
Charlotte Taylor . 2024-06-14
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The food was great, the atmosphere was beautiful and I loved looking around the building while eating, and the service was great there was a really nice waiter who was kind, very open to conversation and even offered a refund for a drink I didn't enjoy. Overall a really nice experience.
funtime fuzzle . 2024-06-10
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Terrible food. Style over substance. Staff couldn’t care less
Forbes Ramsay . 2024-06-08
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Food is absolutely delicious. Nice that you can get small plates and try a few things. Really cool decor too
Olivia Meadowcroft . 2024-06-04
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Service and food were fantastic! Would recommend to anyone.
Corey Garson . 2024-06-04
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Staff where excellent, Food was great and decently priced. We got from the lunch menu and were stuffed!! My only recommendation is on the Furikake Fries maybe a little wet seasoning (chilli oil) or something along those lines or a dip on the side. They were a little dry but still tasty.
Ryan Williamson . 2024-05-30
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Well late to the party on this one, but Hey Ho! Here I go.... Brilliant Yup it is what it is. Nice, go here it's Mint.
Robb . 2024-05-29
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I usually go once a month. This time i ordered a tonkotsu ramen for take away. When i got my food there was 2 wee takeaway bowls and one only with literally only with spring onion. No stock. That’s the main part of it and it was not there. I’ve paid £14 for some noodles and spring onion. Very disappointed.
Ema Dovyde . 2024-05-27
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If I could give this 6 stars I would. Have not stopped talking about this place since we went. Great food lovely staff and what a find!!
Alasdair Duncan . 2024-05-25
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This was my second visit here in 4 years and the food isn't as good as I remembered! The chicken karaage tasted like the fryer was too hot. The batter was quite dark and lacked flavour. The chicken katsu curry lacked flavour too unfortunately. I enjoyed the yuzu cooler and the indoor decor is always a pleasure to behold! They also have a small indoor kids soft play which is handy!
Sarah Anne . 2024-05-24
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