Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery

With its adrenaline-fueled bustle and sophistication on a shoestring, Manpuku is the embodiment of a hip little eatery for people who love to eat on the cheap. Indeed, rampaging Japanese cuteness, quality fare and a glut of good taste have invaded Village by the Grange, and I hate it.



No disrespect to the restaurant – Manpuku is a damn fine little spot. I hate that I am now forced back to the hideous Village by the Grange, a Geritol-ish little clump of budget stores without a whit of style. For over a decade, I managed to navigate my life without having to enter the land of beige. But here I am, once again enjoying a big gulp of vulgarity.

The noodle bowls at Manpuku are great, but you should warn your guests off of the brown rice from here because it's not good. Wierd, since everything else is great.

OK, This restaurant is in a weird location (McCaul mall)! but it still has a fun atmosphere and the bowls there is to die for. We drive an hour out of the way to eat at this restaurant. They have some crazy delicious special udons that are out of this world!

Visited a few times now, and each time the food has been consistently average and satisfying. Kitchen in full view and a rowdy crowd provides a pleasant setting for the typical menu selections. Service is a little spotty sometimes. Street parking.

I don't know why everybody loves this place so much. pot dishes are mediocre taste, and I can barely even remember the sides. Wait in line for hours and dress up for this? Not to mention the price. If I had spent $20 on dinner I would probably think it is great, but when I dressing up to eat, bribing the host, and blowing a wad on the food I expect it to be great.