I'm going to say it was a very pleasant surprise to find a true sushi restaurant in a small Midwest…read moretown like this. Definitely doing a solid job. I've been eating nigiri sushi since the late 1970s in Northern California where I live, so I'm used to a wide choice of good sushi restaurants available. Again, this place did not disappoint, so do not fear going out for sushi in Appleton

Ok an absolute gem of a place??!! We got hibachi and Nathan the cook was a delight. Great tricks…read moreand delicious food from him. Maddie was our server and she is just so polite and attentive. I'd recommend them and anyone looking for the perfect first time hibachi experience. The place is gorgeous, sanitary, and spacious. 10/10

Loved that this place is AYCE for $20. The edamame was a classic I had to order and I devoured it…read more I always like it with a lot of salt so I had to ask for the shaker because it wasn't on the table. The spicy california roll was good. I also tried the hibachi chicken and teriyaki chicken. The hibachi comes with rice and veggies so that's nice. My company really enjoyed the fried rice.

All you can eat sushi? Yes please! The staff is fast and…read moreattentive, they are fast to deliver your next order. The sushi is good without being great, but for the price you can't complain. And the menu is surprisingly extensive with everything from soups to desserts - and all for a single price.

Service and food were good. We went any about 5p and n a Saturday and were able to get a table for…read more2 right away (just sushi). The kamikaze shrimp were fantastic! I also had the crispy veggie roll and one I forgot the name of but it was alright. My husband really enjoyed his as well. Good spot for a date night.

There's limited options when it comes to sushi in the area so Katsu-ya definitely fills that gap…read more Service is quick if you're dining in the sushi only area. I can't speak for their habachi as I've never tried it. The inside is huge with tables nicely spaced out. I don't eat fish but my veggie rolls were amazing. My boyfriend says this is his favorite sushi so I trust his word that it's good!

Decent sushi. Philly roll was just okay, so was the drunken cali. The one half of the drunken cali…read morewas much better than the other. Edamame was good. Great service, very friendly attentive staff. Interesting ambiance, larger restaurant with two dining rooms.

This had been an all you can eat sushi restaurant. The sushi would come around in boats but a few…read moreyears ago, the equipment broke. You could order a special roll and they would take turns with the customers making the different roles. Sushi was OK. But they have now closed up.

We've been here several times before but today was disappointing. We got two salmon maki (and a…read morefew other things) and there is so little salmon in it. And it was very inconsistent... going from little salmon to almost none existent (see picture). I brought it up to our sever and they said that's normal for them (!!!). That's definitely not worth $11 per roll. After that they avoided our table for the rest of the meal. So if you're looking for sushi, go somewhere else ... maybe akame.

I was introduced to this place 6 years ago. I was starting a new job and was here with a peer from…read moreCalifornia(I am from Florida). We were told this was the best sushi the person who reffered us had ever eaten. Challenge accepeted! We both agreed it was excellent sushi and I have been back every time I have been in Appleton since, except when they were closed due to Covid. This time I was there with a different co worker. We decided to order Tuna Tartare and 3 rolls. We had the popper roll, dragon roll and another that I cannot remember the name of. Each was different but equally good. We also had a salad, your typical japanese salad with ginger dressing. The dressing was better than most. The rolls are huge, I don't know how someone without a big mouth can eat a piece. 3 rolls and the tartare was more than enough for the 2 of us. I have to say that this is in fact the best sushi I have eaten throughout the U.S.

We just moved back to the valley and this sushi place is near our new home so we thought we'd try…read moreit last night. There's nothing fancy about the little location that has 8 tables but the food was good and served quickly. You can see the sushi being created as it's right next to the checkout counter. The prices were about what you would pay for sushi anywhere else in the area. We had the chicken fried rice, a rainbow roll, spicy tuna roll and a Philly. The only thing I didn't like was the chilly breeze every time someone opened the door. I intentionally chose a table that was not close to the door but it was still chilly. I feel like the interior could use an update, but it appears that a lot of their business is pickup and delivery so I'd suspect that's not a priority for this business.

Our sushi was really chewy. I also ordered crab and two of our other sushi's were shrimp not crab,…read moreslightly disappointed for paying over $40 for three sushi's that didn't tatste that great.

If you look back over my reviews, there are not a ton of 5-star reviews. On my first, but not last,…read morevisit to Author's there was virtually nothing to complain about! We went to one of their limited dinner services. I had called the day before and reserved a table. When we were quickly seated at a table by the entrance, I admit being suspect of how our visit would go. The hostess asked if the table was alright and pointed out a heater by the table. Not only did it keep us warm, it made our table feel cozy. Despite it being very busy, I'd describe the restaurant as being a great place for a special date. Our waiter for the evening brought great energy. His timing was great and his knowledge of the food served was helpful. Without hesitation he suggested the Napolitana (which was phenomenal). He also made the restaurant less pretentious than I had assumed it would be and it definitely wasn't pretentious). We ordered the empanadas and beet salad as appetizers. Great picks and I'd return just to get the empanadas! As previously stated, I had the Napolitana. My dining partner has the quinoa bowl but added chicken to it. No complaints for either. We finished with two desserts suggested by our waiter. Although truly full from our meal, we polished off the tasty treats. I'm going back, just disappointed I've haven't visited it before now.

Went there for dinner tonight to celebrate my husband's birthday and we were treated unbelievably…read morewell!!! From the moment we walked in we were greeted incredibly warmly! Unbelievable hospitality from the staff (Jackie and Victoria). The food is amazing, fresh, dimensional and just plain delicious . The atmosphere is so wonderful and always cozy/warm. Can't say enough about Authors. We absolutely HIGHLY RECOMMEND. If you still haven't you absolutely have to check it out for yourself. You will NOT be disappointed!

I believe this restaurant has been rebranded, but I think the locals will always call it TJ's. I…read morewas very excited to see the hibachi was open again. I believe it has been closed since COVID. The waitress was very polite. She took our drink orders and made a great suggestion. We also had Sushi and hibachi. The sushi was very good, made fresh, and incredibly flavorful. There are even a couple new rolls in the menu. The only downside to the sushi is that three of us ordered and it all came in one platter. This is fine at a table, but inconvenient at the grill. The chicken hibachi was done well. The chef did the normal show. One thing I liked was that he added a bit of garlic to the fried rice. Nice touch. Portions were large and even had some to take home. Overall a good visit.

Love their sushi. I get the veggie rolls. Sweet potato and AAC. They are delish. 10/10 recommend.read more

Food was very good. Went there because they had a special menu for Lunar new year's…read more Our server was very nice

I recently went with a large group and they treated us so well! I called ahead and gave them a…read moreheads up so we wouldn't overwhelm anyone. They helped separate checks for everyone and explained menu items to those who hadn't been there before. The food was delicious and all had a great time!

Had delivered to us via Door Dash 8/2/24:…read more Overall fine but will not reorder most items. C1. General Chicken was not as previous reviews pictured. Mine was soggy. A2. Crab Rangoon (6 Pieces) lacked flavor. Plus you had to buy the sweet & sour separate. A4. Steamed Dumplings (8 Pieces) was great, mine the fact that the spicy sauce opened and got over all the dumplings. Nd3. Chicken Lo Mein was good and would reorder again.

Not so good!! I got an upset stomach about 3hr. Later glad I made it to the bathroom in time!!!…read moreWon't order from this place again!!! BAD!!!!