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SATO RAMEN

(5.0 Score)
3268 Main Street,
Buffalo, NY 14214 Directions

Since 2015

Specialities:

✓Vegan Curry Ramen ✓Pork Curry Ramen ✓Side Of Spice Bomb ✓Side Of Soft Boiled Egg ✓Green Curry Ramen ✓Side Of Fried Lotus ✓Cold Ramen Salad (vegan) ✓Miso Ramen ✓Japanese Curry ✓Gyu Don ✓Teriyaki Don ✓Una Don ✓Fried Tofu Don ✓Coconut Honey Rice Pudding ✓Miso Caramel Donuts ✓Okonomiyaki Fries ✓Kimchi Appetizer ✓Spring Rolls ✓White Rice ✓Arare ✓Seaweed Salad ✓Karaage Chicken ✓Vegetable Gyoza Dumplings ✓Pork Gyoza Dumplings ✓Takoyaki ✓Tonkatsu Appetizer ✓Edamame ✓Johnnie Ryan ✓Ramune ✓Iced Tea ✓Iced Matcha Latte

"Sato Ramen offers a wide range of ramen, rice bowls, curries, and small plates with mostly counter seating. Sato Ramen evolved from a Japanese family tradition of ramen restaurants. Fukui-style ramen consists of pork tonkatsu and chicken blend that adheres to a balanced broth of both hardiness and smoothness. The majority of the seating is counter-style, with two community tables. Sato Ramen is where you can get an authentic Japanese ramen bar experience and feel the Buffalo community. They provide vegetarian-friendly and vegan options. They also offer free wifi connection, and they are wheelchair accessible.

2026 Highlights: Sato Ramen offers gluten-free menu options. Satomi Smith is a restaurant executive chef."

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License #5839135

Menu:

Ramen
Build-Your Own Ramen: $10.49
Vegan Curry Ramen: $17.99
Pork Curry Ramen: $17.99
Side Of Spice Bomb: $0.99
Side Of Soft Boiled Egg: $1.49
Green Curry Ramen: $19.99
Side Of Fried Lotus: $1.99
Cold Ramen Salad (Vegan): $16.99
Miso Ramen: $16.99
Donburi
Japanese Curry: $13.99
Gyu Don: $15.99
Teriyaki Don: $15.99
Una Don: $19.99
Fried Tofu Don: $14.99
Dessert
Coconut Honey Rice Pudding: $4.99
Miso Caramel Donuts: $5.99
Appetizers
Okonomiyaki Fries: $8.99
Kimchi Appetizer: $4.99
Spring Rolls: $7.99
White Rice: $2.99
Arare: $3.99
Seaweed Salad: $5.99
Karaage Chicken: $10.99
Vegetable Gyoza Dumplings: $7.99
Pork Gyoza Dumplings: $7.99
Takoyaki: $8.99
Tonkatsu Appetizer: $9.99
Edamame: $6.99
Drinks
Johnnie Ryan: $3.49
Ramune: $3.99
Iced Tea: $2.99

Discount:

Get a Free Bowl of Ramen when They Get Their Card All Stamped Up

Contact:

(716) 835-7286

Sun-Mon: 12pm - 8pm
Tue & Thu: 11am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 8:30pm

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TAISHO BISTRO JAPANESE IZAKAYA

(4.9 Score)
3332 Sheridan Drive,
Buffalo, NY 14226 Directions

Since 2012

Specialities:

✓Yaki Soba ✓Yaki Udon ✓Kimchi Udon ✓Omu Soba ✓Curry Udon Soup ✓Taisho Ramen ✓Miso Ramen ✓Chicken Teriyaki Ramen ✓Beef Udon Soup ✓Chicken Tempura Ramen ✓Shrimp Tempura Ramen ✓Salmon Teriyaki Ramen ✓Vegetable Ramen ✓Seafood Ramen ✓Tan Tan Ramen ✓Shrimp Teriyaki Ramen ✓Spicy Miso Ramen ✓Steak Teriyaki Ramen ✓Oyako Don ✓Chicken Katsu Don ✓Pork Katsu Don ✓Omu Rice ✓Gyu Don ✓Ton Katsu ✓Chicken Katsu ✓Japanese Fried Rice ✓Chicken Katsu Curry ✓Pork Katsu Curry ✓Unaju Don ✓Shrimp Tempura Box ✓Shio Sake Box ✓Saba Shioyaki Box ✓Kara Age Box ✓Ika Yaki Box ✓Chicken Teriyaki Box ✓Steak Teriyaki Box ✓Shrimp Teriyaki Box ✓Salmon Teriyaki Box

"Taisho Bistro Japanese Izakaya offers classic and uncommon Japanese dishes, including sushi, ramen, and hibachi meals, in a cozy atmosphere. The interior is a classy mix of dim lighting and bright colors. Taisho Bistro Japanese Izakaya is a customer-oriented and customer-friendly Japanese restaurant. The restaurant ensures to deliver customer satisfaction services to the customers. They have a variety of seating options, from communal tables to private dining. The restaurant gives reasonable rates for all its Japanese dishes. Taisho Bistro Japanese Izakaya offers delicious cocktails and a variety of vegetarian dishes. The restaurant is family-friendly and provides high chairs for young children.

2026 Highlights: Taisho Bistro Japanese Izakaya is located in Sheridan Center. They provide healthy and nutritious food."

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License #4206939

Menu:

Noodles
Yaki Soba: $13.75
Yaki Udon: $13.75
Kimchi Udon: $13.75
Omu Soba: $16.50
Curry Udon Soup: $15.50
Taisho Ramen: $13.50
Miso Ramen: $14.50
Chicken Teriyaki Ramen: $14.50
Beef Udon Soup: $14.50
Chicken Tempura Ramen: $15.50
Shrimp Tempura Ramen: $15.50
Salmon Teriyaki Ramen: $15.50
Vegetable Ramen: $14.25
Seafood Ramen: $15.75
Tan Tan Ramen: $15.75
Shrimp Teriyaki Ramen: $15.50
Spicy Miso Ramen: $15.50
Steak Teriyaki Ramen: $15.50
Donburi
Oyako Don: $11.95
Chicken Katsu Don: $12.95
Pork Katsu Don: $12.95
Omu Rice: $12.95
Gyu Don: $15.50
Ton Katsu: $12.95
Chicken Katsu: $12.95
Japanese Fried Rice: $12.95
Chicken Katsu Curry: $14.95
Pork Katsu Curry: $14.95
Unaju Don: $16.95
Bento Boxes
Shio Sake Box: $22.95
Chicken Teriyaki Box: $20.95

Discount:

10% Off for Student ID

Contact:

(716) 835-8088

Mon-Thu: 11am - 3pm|4:30pm - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 3pm|4:30pm - 11pm
Sun: 12pm - 10pm

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WIND JAPANESE & THAI

(4.9 Score)
7566 Transit Road,
Buffalo, NY 14221 Directions

Since 2024

Specialities:

✓Beef Hibachi ✓Chicken Hibachi ✓Shrimp Hibachi ✓Salmon Hibachi ✓Beef Short Rib Hibachi ✓Sashimi Bento ✓Salmon Lover ✓Sushi Bento ✓Vegetable Poke Bowl ✓Salmon Poke Bowl ✓Tuna Poke Bowl ✓Grilled Chicken Satay ✓Grilled Beef Short Ribs ✓Grilled Beef Satay ✓Teriyaki ✓Thai Spicy Noodle ✓Yaki Udon ✓Japanese Fried Rice ✓Basil Fried Rice ✓Pineapple Fried Rice ✓Rice ✓Thai Coconut Rice ✓Sushi Rice ✓Queen of Fish Roll ✓King of Fish Roll ✓Princess of Fish Roll ✓Prince of Fish Roll ✓Black Dragon Roll ✓Green Dragon Roll ✓Vegetarian Dragon Roll ✓Cheese Prosciutto Roll

“2026 Highlights: Wind Japanese & Thai is an award-winning restaurant that has a modern setting with All-you-can-eat Japanese, Thai cuisine, and à la carte menu options. The restaurant provides an unparalleled dining experience to the customers. They have authentic Japanese and Thai flavours in their dishes. The restaurant is a unique setting for the culinary adventure. They use the finest and freshest ingredients with the skilled craftsmanship of their chefs. They cater to various preferences. Wind Japanese & Thai offers online orders, Vegetarian options, cocktails, online orders and table reservations facility.”

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License #2963299

Menu:

Lunch Special
Beef Hibachi: $17
Chicken Hibachi: $15
Shrimp Hibachi: $18
Salmon Hibachi: $19
Beef Short Rib Hibachi: $19
Sashimi Bento: $19
Salmon Lover: $18
Sushi Bento: $17
Vegetable Poke Bowl: $12
Salmon Poke Bowl: $15
Tuna Poke Bowl: $15
Kitchen Signature
Grilled Chicken Satay (4): $10.00
Grilled Beef Short Ribs (9): $21.00
Grilled Beef Satay (4): $12.00
Teriyaki: $20.00
Noodles & Rice
Thai Spicy Noodle: $18.00
Yaki Udon: $18.00
Japanese Fried Rice: $16.00
Basil Fried Rice: $16.00
Pineapple Fried Rice: $16.00
Thai Coconut Rice: $3.50
Sushi Rice: $3.50
Signature Roll
Queen Of Fish Roll: $13.00
King Of Fish Roll: $13.00
Princess Of Fish Roll: $11.00
Prince Of Fish Roll: $12.00
Black Dragon Roll: $14.00
Green Dragon Roll: $13.00
Vegetarian Dragon Roll: $12.00

Discount:

25% Off for Next Takeout Order

Contact:

(716) 770-0688

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11:30am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 11pm

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SATO RAMEN REVIEWS

Very cool! As an anime lover, I have always wanted to try Sao Ramen. I am lactose intolerant and do not eat eggs, so, I tried the vegan and vegetarian ramen bowl, spring rolls with vegan sauce, vegan coconut rice pudding and iced matcha latte with soy milk. Not to mention, bring your paper, and doodle an anime drawing to put up on the wall. I drew Monkey D. Luffy.

I recently visited this ramen restaurant, and it blew me away. Having lived in Japan for four years, I can confidently say this is the best ramen I've had in America. The broth is rich, the noodles are perfect, and the toppings are fresh. The takoyaki is also fantastic – crispy outside and tender inside. Highly recommended.

This is for SATO on main st. Though the dining area is a bit small, it is cozy and clean. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The ramen was fantastic. A very good size portion. Flavors were really good. The pork was very tender. Noodles were cooked perfectly. Definitely going to visit again.

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TAISHO BISTRO JAPANESE IZAKAYA REVIEWS

I've actually been here 2 nights in a row but I forgot to take pics the first night. But both nights the food has been GREAT. I got a different variety of things and not 1 thing was bad at all. The staff was really nice and very helpful in explaining the menu to me. The wait wasn't long at all. The packing of the food was good as well.

We had a quick bite here before the show at North Park Theatre across the street. We let the server know we had limited time and she was very efficient. The sushi and soups were awesome. We will definitely be back for a longer meal.

Wow, beautiful fish - so clean and perfectly chilled... presentation was nice too! Love the people here... professional, adult, fast.

WIND JAPANESE & THAI REVIEWS

This was our first time at Wind. What a fun experience! My husband and I both did the all you can eat. It was cool getting to try so many different things. My favorite was the sweet and sour chicken, teriyaki salmon! The pineapple rice was out of this world! Will definitely be back. Atmosphere was really cool for a date night. I have to touch on how clean the bathrooms were. That’s always a plus.

Jasmine helped us figure out the tablet and everything that she recommended was absolutely phenomenal! She was so fast and friendly. The robot is so cool and cute! Food was all absolutely amazing! We loved everything and it all came out fast and fresh! They make their own flan daily and we highly recommend it.

Very nice atmosphere. My server, Jasmine was absolutely amazing. She is so sweet and very helpful. It was my first time here and I would come back just to have her as my Waitress.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SATO RAMEN Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy of 2.2K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TAISHO BISTRO JAPANESE IZAKAYA Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.9K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

WIND JAPANESE & THAI Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 2.5K: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Table Reservation: 10