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TANPOPO RAMEN

(5.0 Score)
605 Newmarket Drive North 17 and 18,
Newport News, VA 23605 Directions

Since 2019

Specialities:

✓Chicken Katsu Ramen ✓Grilled Chicken Ramen ✓Miso Ramen ✓Seafood Ramen ✓Shoyu Ramen ✓Shrimp Tempura Ramen ✓Spicy Miso Ramen ✓Tonkotsu Ramen ✓Vegetable Ramen ✓Katsudon ✓Oyako Don ✓Chicken Teriyaki ✓Chicken Karedon ✓Pork Karedon ✓Chicken Cutlet Platter ✓Pork Cutlet Platter ✓Gyu Don ✓Sukiyaki Don ✓Veggie Gyoza ✓Kara-age ✓Yakitori ✓Ume Onigiri ✓Shrimp Tempura App ✓Age Tofu ✓Harumaki

" Tanpopo Ramen has been recognized for their outstanding Japanese cuisine, exceptional service, and friendly personnel. Tanpopo Ramen gives a kind of food and experience that leaves you feeling warm and bubbly inside. The restaurant fills a niche in the area of a small business ramen shop that deserves your visit. Their ramen comes with noodles and toppings in an excellent quality plastic bowl, with the broth separate in a sealed cup. If you let them know it is your first time, they will gladly snap a photo and add you to the wall of celebrities there. They accept major credit cards for payment. Tanpopo Ramen offers their customers delicious and continuous innovation using carefully selected ingredients to create the most delicious food.

2026 Highlights: Tanpopo Ramen provides a family-friendly dining experience by offering high chairs for young children alongside a dedicated variety of vegan options, such as their flavor-packed Spicy Vegetable Miso Ramen. "

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Menu:

Ramen
Chicken Katsu Ramen $15.40
Grilled Chicken Ramen $15.40
Miso Ramen $14.30
Seafood Ramen $16.50
Shoyu Ramen $14.30
Shrimp Tempura Ramen $15.40
Spicy Miso Ramen $15.40
Tonkotsu Ramen $14.30
Vegetable Ramen $13.20
Donburi
Katsudon $15.40
Oyako Don $15.40
Chicken Teriyaki $15.40
Chicken Karedon $16.50
Pork Karedon $16.50
Chicken Cutlet Platter $16.50
Pork Cutlet Platter $16.50
Gyu Don $16.50
Sukiyakidon $17.60
Salad
House Salad $3.03
Seaweed Salad $4.68
Broth
Broth Tonkotsu $4.40
Broth Shoyu $4.40
Broth Vegetable $4.40
Appetizers
Veggie Gyoza $6.55
Kara-Age $7.15
Yakitori $6.55
Ume Onigiri $6.33
Shrimp Tempura App $8.25
Age Tofu $6.05
Harumaki $5.23
Takoyaki $6.55

Contact:

(757) 826-6200 (757) 826-6000

Mon-Fri: 11am - 2:30pm|4pm - 9pm
Sat: 12pm - 9:30pm
Sun: Closed

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10+ YEARS IN TBR
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JAPAN SAMURAI

(4.9 Score)
12233 Jefferson Avenue,
Newport News, VA 23602 Directions

Since 1989

Specialities:

✓Cucumber Salad ✓Edamame ✓Fried Gyoza ✓Seaweed Salad ✓Shrimp Tempura ✓Age Shumai ✓Shumai ✓Ebi (shrimp) sunomono ✓Tako (octopus) sunomono ✓Combination (tako and Ebi) sunomono ✓Tuna Cocktail ✓Tuna Tataki ✓Salmon ✓Tuna ✓Yellowtail Sashimi ✓Sashimi Appetizer ✓Sushi Sampler ✓Yakisoba ✓Udon and California Roll ✓Hibachi Chicken ✓Hibachi Sukiyaki Steak ✓Hibachi Shrimp ✓Hibachi Steak ✓Hibachi Filet Mignon ✓Hibachi Scallops ✓Hibachi Lobster ✓Hibachi Steak and Chicken ✓Hibachi Steak and Shrimp

" Japan Samurai serves inventive sushi rolls and classic Japanese mains in this family-friendly hibachi house. There is a gorgeous rock garden in the center, and you can see the hibachi grill flare up now and then. Japan Samurai is a great place to enjoy genuine teppanyaki-style hibachi cooking. The menu includes classic Japanese and fusion-style cuisine. The samurai imperial dinner is a combination of filet mignon, shrimp or scallops, and chicken, all served with a decanter of sake or house wine. Japan Samurai has a kids' menu with great non-alcoholic beverages and offers a free Wi-Fi connection.

2026 Highlights: Japan Samurai pairs a fully stocked bar featuring a premium selection of specialty cocktails, wine, beer, and liquor with an energetic, theatrical dining experience. At The Hibachi House, talented chefs cook meals right at your table on large flat-top grills, seamlessly blending culinary expertise with captivating showmanship and entertaining table-side tricks. "

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License #04563979

Menu:

Hibachi
Hibachi Chicken $19.99
Hibachi New York Steak $30.99
Hibachi Shrimp $23.99
Hibachi Steak $27.99
Hibachi Filet Mignon $30.99
Hibachi Scallops $27.99
Hibachi Lobster $38.99
Hibachi Filet Mignon $30.99
Hibachi Steak & Shrimp $32.99
Hibachi Steak & Scallops $34.99
Hibachi Shrimp & Chicken $26.99
Hibachi Shrimp & Scallops $29.99
Hibachi Filet Mignon & Lobster $40.99
Hibachi Salmon & Shrimp $32.99
Hibachi Steak & Scallops $31.99
Appetizers
Shrimp Tempura $12.50
Fried Gyoza $8.50
Edamame $6.50
Shumai $8.00
Seaweed Salad $7.50
Cucumber Salad $6.50
Tuna Cocktail $10.99
Tuna Tataki $11.99
Salmon Sashimi $12.00
Tuna Sashimi $12.00
Yellowtail Sashimi $13.00
Sashimi Appetizer $11.99
Sushi Sampler $11.99
Yakisoba $9.99
House Ginger Salad Dressing $1.50

Contact:

(757) 249-4400

Mon-Thu: 4pm - 9:30pm
Fri: 4pm - 10:30pm
Sat: 2pm - 10:30pm
Sun: 12pm - 9pm

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HIBACHI EXPRESS

(4.8 Score)
12971 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 103,
Newport News, VA 23608 Directions

Since 2019

Specialities:

✓Harumaki (2) ✓Gyoza (6) ✓Shumai (6) ✓Edamame ✓Shrimp Tempura ✓Chicken Nuggets ✓Fried Calamari ✓Crab Rangoon ✓Beef Lumpia (2) ✓Chicken Yakitori (2) ✓Beef Egg Roll ✓Shrimp Egg Roll ✓Steak Cheese Egg Roll ✓Vegetable Roll ✓Shrimp ✓Vegetarian ✓Chicken and Steak ✓Chicken Shrimp ✓Steak Shrimp ✓Chicken Steak and Shrimp ✓Seafood Combination ✓Salmon ✓Scallop ✓Squid ✓Bento Box ✓Vegetable Roll ✓California Roll ✓Eel Avocado Roll ✓Eel Cucumber Roll ✓Eel Mango Roll ✓Philadelphia Roll ✓Salmon Avocado Roll

" Hibachi Express has an experienced team of chefs who will satisfy your hunger with masterfully prepared authentic Japanese cuisine. The owner/chef has more than fifteen years of experience making sushi. The atmosphere is welcoming, warm, and accommodating at the Hibachi Express. The food is always delicious, and they have ample portion sizes. Their menu is very extensive, with many options to choose from, and everything is cooked to order. Customers can see the preparation of food by the chef. You can try their shrimp box, chicken katsu box, fried catfish box, buffalo wings, hibachi wings, chicken hibachi noodle, and combination hibachi noodle. Hibachi Express reservations.

2026 Highlights: Hibachi Express features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom. Both credit and debit cards are accepted forms of payment. "

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License #11736278

Menu:

Japanese Noodle
Chicken Hibachi Noodle $11.25
Beef Hibachi Noodle $14.00
Shrimp Hibachi Noodle $12.50
Salmon Hibachi Noodle $14.75
Scallop Hibachi Noodle $14.75
Squid Hibachi Noodle $14.75
Combination Hibachi Noodle $17.24
Hibachi or Teriyaki Entree
Chicken (White Meat) $11.25
Steak $14.00
Shrimp $12.50
Vegetarian $9.25
Chicken & Steak $14.24
Chicken Shrimp $13.50
Steak Shrimp $15.24
Chicken Steak & Shrimp $17.24
Seafood Combination $17.24
Salmon $14.75
Scallop $14.75
Squid $14.25
Bento Box
Chicken Box $12.00
Steak Box $14.50
Shrimp Box $13.00
Salmon Box $14.00
Chicken Katsu Box $12.00
Scallop Box $15.50
Squid Box $15.00
Soup & Salad
House Salad $2.95
Kani Salad $5.25
Seaweed Salad $5.50
Miso Soup $2.95

Contact:

(757) 838-6688

Mon-Sat: 10:45am - 9pm
Sun: Closed

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TANPOPO RAMEN REVIEWS

Super delicious family owned restaurant. Ordered salmon onigiri (salmon rice ball), tonkotsu ramen, seafood ramen and hot green tea. Tonkotsu had a nice mix of noodles, mushrooms and ginger with a really nice soft boiled egg and two good size pieces of pork. The seafood ramen came with generous portions of shrimp, mussels and scallops with a nice mix of vegetables and noodles. The salmon onigiri tasted really fresh and came with a delicious side of a spicy mayo sauce for dipping. The restaurant is nicely decorated with a whimsical mix of traditional Japanese artwork and manga including some fun One Piece posters. Staff was really nice and welcoming and the waiter was exceptional. Will definitely go back again.

Honestly one of the best bowls of ramen I've had in a long while! I got the seafood bowl while my hubby got the chicken. Both were absolutely phenomenal. We had seaweed salad with it as well. Will definitely return.

Food was delicious and service on point. The setting felt a little crowded (even though we were 1 of 3-4 groups) but that was minor not enough to keep us from definitely patronizing them again.

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JAPAN SAMURAI REVIEWS

I have a gluten intolerance and they were SO accommodating. I brought my own soy sauce and the chef checked with me before. He made mine separately on the grill and used my soy sauce to make all of it and tripled checked about my allergies. They were great!.

Had a great time! The chef made sure to make it fun even though I'm sure he's had to do the same routine for God knows how long. Food was delicious, will definitely be back.

Love the dark atmosphere, makes a busy place still feel intimate. Our chef was entertaining and the mixed drinks were good. The portions are very large for what you pay for. You won’t leave hungry.

HIBACHI EXPRESS REVIEWS

Visiting from NYC, I basically eat whatever and wherever my family recommends. Every member of my family ordered their own Hibachi platter and there was so much food, which resulted in leaving some for the next day. I had the chicken and steak combo with fried rice and vegetables. It was my first time trying Yum-Yum sauce and it definitely elevates the deliciousness of the food.

This place is a hidden gem! The best service and the food is always delicious! Highly recommend the steak and salmon hibachi box. My son loves the California roll and the Dragon roll- plus he wants to try way more so trust me when I say, we will definitely be back! Thank you so very much for your kindness.

Always fast, friendly, and the food is so good!!! I love the shrimp habachi noodle. And the spicy kami salad has a great kick! If you aren't a seafood fan, check out their steak and chicken habachi combo.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

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

TBR® Inspection Score Report

JAPAN SAMURAI Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HIBACHI EXPRESS Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Contact Info: 9
Video: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10