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SusyQ Bertot Mesa
Jul 31, 2026
Wow, this place is truly fantastic! I started by trying their ramen, and I must say, I've sampled many different places, but this one stands out as our top favorite. The quality is outstanding, with perfectly balanced, fresh flavors and a wide variety of options. The crab salad was absolutely spectacular, and the ribs bao was simply incredible—so tender and high-quality! The atmosphere of the place is equally impressive, offering a cozy and inviting environment with great decor and lighting that make you feel right at home. Plus, it’s quite affordable—you can enjoy a wonderful dinner for just about $60. I genuinely love this spot and can’t wait to come back soon!
I’ve previously dined at their Coral Gables location and had a good experience over there and was happy to know they opened this new location here in Kendall which is more local to me!
I came in for lunch and had their lunch special. For the appetizer I chose the Crispy Shrimp Pops which came out hot and crispy as advertised and I had their Curry Beef Bento Box and was very satisfied on how it came out.
My waitress was Grey was very patient and friendly which also made the dining experience enjoyable. They did have a lunch rush going on while I was there and there was only 2 servers but the food came out in a timely manner and was still made with care.
Given that this location has been opened for less than 2 weeks, I feel they’re operating well and will only improve.
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Maxwell Hardy
Jul 28, 2026
Extremely disappointed with this new spot. We’ve been eagerly waiting for them to open for years, only to come in and realize most of their food is pre-made/frozen. I am definitely not paying $15 for 6 frozen dumplings, nor $15 for 5 overcooked, burnt frozen takoyaki. Even their signature ramen seems to have changed its broth recipe—it literally tasted like heavily salted water and is completely not worth $23. To make matters worse, I had lunch here and ended up with a little diarrhea by later that evening. Service-wise, the staff are clearly new and lack basic training.
Save your money.
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Carlos Velazquez
Jul 27, 2026
We were excited to try this restaurant, but unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. During our meal, we found a small cockroach inside one of our drinks. We immediately informed the staff, and while they apologized and did not charge us for the meal, finding an insect in a beverage is a serious food safety concern. We hope this issue is addressed so it does not happen to anyone else.
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Lasaly Changkachith
Jul 26, 2026
My daughter has been waiting for Ichimi’s Kendall location to open for like 4-ever!!!! She fell in love with the Coral Gables Ichimi, and she would go eat there often.
So, I was happy when this location finally opened and I took my daughter on a mom-date. Plus, it was my first time eating at Ichimi.
The restaurant was more spacious than I thought. The decor is lovely and has a chill vibe. Our server was Grey — super sweet and helpful. Since it was my first time, she explained the menu to me and provided recommendations as well. I went with the Black Dragon ramen because I love garlic. My daughter chose the popular Ichimi ramen and her friend had the spicy ramen.
The food was served quickly. I liked the quantity and the quaint wooden spoon that came with the soup. It was delicious and definitely hit that umami spot. But even more, my daughter was super happy this restaurant opened in Kendall. She’s planning to come here now since it is close to home. She’s already spread the word with her friends, too. I’m looking forward to becoming a regular.