Tampopo

Reviews

• Justin B.

  star star star star star_border 21 July 2026

  Awesome, awesome place. My experience with Korean culture is limited so judged this review based on that.
  
  A coworker introduced me to this place and it's become our new Friday spot. We used to get Ramen every Friday but our place closed.
  
  Everyone is friendly and there is never a wait. This is great because we're coming from woodland and only have 30 minutes.
  
  Tofu Bibimbap with an egg. Then they give you this little side sauce. Mhmmmm mhmmm.

• Sylvia D.

  star star star star star 9 July 2026

  I came here to escape the heat of my apartment and for a late lunch. I've been to the center city location and this location is twice the size with ample seating.
  
  I got the beef bibimbap with a fried egg. Despite the heat outside, the inside is still pretty cool so I had no problem eating this hot dish. The moment the food was set down in front of me, I could smell the sesame oil and it really stimulated my appetite.

• Lea C.

  star star star star_border star_border 6 July 2026

  I've ordered the Bibibimbap and Spicy Pork Hot Stone Pot over rice from here - while the flavors themselves aren't that bad, I find the meats are often quite dry. Especially with the pork hot stone pot, the meat felt rather tough after many bites.
  
  The low rating is mainly due to the fact that there are a number of better Korean restaurants nearby with much better alternatives and hot stone pots. Also, Tampopo's menu is quite limited in comparison to these restaurants.

• Morris B.

  star star star star star_border 5 July 2026

  This was my third time eating here and I generally enjoyed it every time.
  For Tampopo to be located in a very competitive foodie area, it seems to be doing very well. This spot is a nice eat-in / take out hybrid and has a chill environment. I've only order the rice bowl with spicy chicken. I honestly assumed the chicken would be THAT spicy but it was! And In a very good way. The chicken was a bit dry, but overall pretty good seasoned well.
  I tried some type of unsweetened tea drink that I absolutely hated, but that's what I get for ordering something I knew I wouldn't like since I'm not the biggest unsweetened tea fan.
  It's also a little pricey, but overall its good quick group hangout / meet up spot to chow at.

• Dennis K.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 1 July 2026

  Don't get the Chicken Katsu (over rice) - Probably the worst katsu I've ever had.  The breaded chicken was soggy, and I've never seen a katsu served with what seems to be an egg stuck/wrapped tothe chicken.  They were out of white rice so they were only able to serve it with brown rice.
  
  Cleanliness note: I observed one of the servers carry a few dishes to customers table.  One of the dish was being carried by her inside elbow and the ends of her long hair was touching the inside of the rice bowl.
  No thanks.