IKKYU
2040 West Orange Grove Road, Suite 180, Tucson, AZ 85704 DIRECTIONS
Since 1986
Here’s The Deal:
Ikkyu is an extensive menu of cooked Japanese fare, sushi & rolls is offered in relaxed, modern surroundings. It is located at Orange Grove & La Cholla on the northwest side of Tucson near the Lee Lee Supermarket. Ikkyu is a hidden gem for authentic Japanese food. They have good dishes for affordable prices. The staff is very hardworking and friendly. The customers can savor their spicy tuna don, sukiyaki beef or chicken don, tofu don, yakisoba chicken noodle, teppan chicken, udon, tonkotsu ramen & bento lunch. This place is definitely worth the visit if you're looking to get good Japanese food.
SPECIALTY:
Baked Scallop, Kappa Maki, Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Pork, Yakiniku Beef, Akuma, Vegetable, Ginger Pork, Spicy Tuna Don, Sukiyaki-Beef, Tofu Don, Salmon Bento, Miso Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, Roll: Banzai, Spicy Tuna, Inari, Broiled Salmon, Cucumber, Spicy Salmon, Shrimp Tempura, Ninja & Philly
Price: Bento Lunch Box Starts from $9.14
Donburi Starts from $7
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YOSHIMATSU JAPANESE EATERY
2741 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719 DIRECTIONS
Since 2002
Here’s The Deal:
Yoshimatsu Japanese Eatery offers a health-conscious menu of Japanese cuisine in a funky, hip setting with an adjacent sushi bar. They are a unique restaurant that started from the food, and you can enjoy it while growing up in Japan. Yoshimatsu Japanese Eatery offers vegetarian, happy hour, and gluten-free menu options. There is an excellent menu to give you lots of options for traditional meals and lots of choices for sushi rolls. Savor their Lunch Special includes lunch bento, potato croquette curry, ramen set, veggie roll lunch & sashimi lunch.
SPECIALTY:
Edamame, Matsu Salad, Sashimi Spring Roll, Jalapeno Seven, Spinach Ohitashi, Veggie Roll Sushi, Matsu Maki, Agedashi Tofu, Green Mussel, Tuna Tataki Jalapeño with Mustard Sumiso, Cucumber Roll, Wild Halibut Carpaccio, Sesame Crusted Shrimp Roll, Kushi Katsu Pork & Tuna Steak Plate
Price: Appetizer & Salad Starts from $5
Ramen Starts from $11.95
Kushi Yaki Starts from $3.5
Maze men Starts from $10.95
Okonomi Yaki Starts from $12
Ramen Starts from $11.95
Kushi Yaki Starts from $3.5
Maze men Starts from $10.95
Okonomi Yaki Starts from $12
Noodles Starts from $16
Signature Bento Starts from $20
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RAIJIN RAMEN
2955 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85716 DIRECTIONS
Here’s The Deal:
Raijin Ramen is a chill stop offering a variety of Japanese ramen bowls with tonkotsu, shoyu & miso plus sake & beer. It is a traditional Japanese ramen shop, with ten varieties of ramen on the menu, including tonkotsu, shoyu, and miso. Raijin Ramen is a great place to stop for lunch. It is a full-service restaurant friendly and fast service. Raijin Ramen is honestly the best ramen outside of Japan. Their seasonal menu reflects the traditional flavors of Japan. The place has a great atmosphere. Their spicy ramen is starting around $9 with optional extra toppings.
SPECIALTY:
Tonkotsu Black, Tonkotsu Red, Tonkotsu White, Miso B Miso Spicy, Umami Shoyu, Veggie Ramen, Chicken Ramen, Seafood Ramen, Kae Dama, Side Dishes, Edamame, Takokata, Ankake Yakisoba, Pork Yakisoba & Seafood Yakisoba
Price: Tonkotsu Starts from $11
Miso Starts from $11.5
Umami Shoyu Starts from $11.5
Veggie Starts from $12
Yakisoba Starts from $11
Miso Starts from $11.5
Umami Shoyu Starts from $11.5
Veggie Starts from $12
Yakisoba Starts from $11
Salads Starts from $3.5
Small Donburi Starts from $5