Akami Sushi & Grill was a really pleasant surprise in Dawsonville. I honestly did not expect to…read morefind a sushi spot this good on the north side of Atlanta, but this place absolutely delivered. First off, full transparency: I am NOT some sushi expert. I'm not going to pretend I can break down every fish and technique like a professional critic. What I can tell you is simple -- I grabbed sushi, put it in my mouth, and it was yummy yummy in my tum-tum. That's my expert analysis. But seriously, the sushi was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You really do eat with your eyes first, and everything coming out of the kitchen looked excellent. The rolls looked clean, colorful, and well made without being overloaded. Add in the soy sauce, wasabi, yum-yum sauce, and the whole experience just worked. The gyoza was an excellent starter. Nice crisp on the bottom, soft on top, and the sauce paired with it really well. We also tried the Beef Tataki. Flavor-wise, it was good, but I do wish the beef had been a little more tender. Personally, I'd probably skip that dish next time, but honestly this is a sushi restaurant, so I'm not going to hold one beef appetizer against them when everything else was very strong. The chicken tonkatsu with fried rice was excellent. Super crispy breading, juicy chicken, and the sauce on top tied everything together really well. Next time I actually want to try the pork cutlet because they clearly know how to fry food properly. Service was A+. Spencer took care of us and was a gentleman from beginning to end. Friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The inside of the restaurant deserves its own paragraph because they did an AMAZING job with the design. It's modern, spacious, clean, and honestly feels much more upscale than you'd expect in Dawsonville. The booths and tables are roomy, we never felt cramped, and the whole atmosphere makes it feel like a great date-night spot or somewhere you can actually relax and enjoy dinner. Pricing varies depending on the sushi rolls. Some are around $13 while others go into the $15-17 range depending on what you order, which honestly feels pretty normal for quality sushi these days. Also, one final important detail: When you leave, grab one of those little guava candies by the entrance. I'm telling you right now, those things are ridiculously good. Plenty of parking too since it's right there by the North Georgia Premium Outlets area. Overall, very happy with this place and definitely one of the better surprises I've had in Dawsonville in a long time. We'll absolutely be back. And yes... all of this was enjoyed properly with a Coke Zero because they are a Coca-Cola spot. PS: They gave me a membership rewards card that helped me save about 8 bucks Accumulate points as you continue dining in

Presentation, Service, food quality , Ambiance - this place has everything you could want in a…read morerestaurant. We started going when they opened and have made this our regular night out. I love the wait staff - they know my order and always make sure we have everything we need. From sushi to hibachi to dessert, everything is fresh and delicious and beautifully presented.

Gigi very nice pleasant waiter Beautiful place!…read more Great food! !!!ambiance stunningxxx cxxx ccxcccc

My experience at Volcano was so unprofessional and off-putting that it reflects a serious failure…read morein management not just a bad night. Our party arrived at 9:12 PM, nearly an hour before their posted 10:00 PM closing time. Before we were even seated, we were told that if we didn't place our order within five minutes, we would not be served. We hadn't sat down, hadn't seen a menu, and hadn't been greeted properly yet we were immediately met with pressure and dismissiveness. This is not a staffing issue this is a management issue. Properly run restaurants do not treat paying customers like an inconvenience simply because the staff wants to close early. If your kitchen closes before your posted hours, that needs to be clearly communicated and enforced professionally not thrown at guests in a rushed, borderline hostile manner. What's most concerning is that this behavior felt normalized, as if management has allowed or even encouraged staff to operate this way. That speaks volumes about the leadership and standards of this establishment. First impressions matter, and this one ensured I will never return. I would strongly caution others to reconsider before dining here, especially if you expect to be treated with basic courtesy and respect. Ownership should take a hard look at how this restaurant is being managed, because experiences like this don't just lose one customer they damage the reputation of the entire

Good food. Cant beat the price too. Full on $12 meal. Waiter was nice. Place was clean.read more

For Hibachi compared to the others, the food was good and the customer service was very good. The…read moremanager hostess was very sweet and welcoming. I will go back when I want some Hibachi. The only constructive criticism for the owner is the music being played (as in many places that overlook this issue) is being played for the the employees instead of the customers. Listening to Def Leopard type music with screaming guitars is not the best thing for getting customers in a relaxed environment to sit down, enjoy food, and have conversation. The wrong music kills the vibe and experience. Music is a big part of a dining experience. Music should fit the restaurant. Even if they didn't want music with an oriental flare, some smooth Jazz would be a better option than hyper music belonging in a bar environment.

The sushi was terrible. I asked for avocado and salmon roll. It had less than a dime size piece of…read moreavocado and salmon. All you tasted was rice. Never eat there again. I paid over 12.00 for rice!!!!

I've been here a few times and have to say that the good service and yummy food are consistent!…read moreThey provide fast service, so if you're on the way home or on a quick lunch break, they can accommodate that. The food is exactly what I want when I have a craving for Chinese food. The egg rolls are crispy. The rice is flavorful and hot. The chicken is done right. And the family that works there is just the sweetest.

My fiancé and I stopped by Kumo Sushi & Ramen for a late lunch/early dinner, and we were so…read moreimpressed! The service was incredibly fast, and the staff was attentive and genuinely kind from the moment we walked in. The ambiance felt authentic and inviting, creating a cozy atmosphere that paired perfectly with the food. The food was outstanding. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, and my fiancé got the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen combination with crab rangoon. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and arrived quickly. The crab rangoon was the perfect addition to the meal. The prices were also very reasonable, especially for the quality and portion sizes. If you're looking for delicious ramen, friendly service, and great value, Kumo Sushi & Ramen is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back!

Their lunchtime specials are fantastic!! I got a whole hibachi meal with veggies, chicken, rice and…read morea salad for $16 (extra for fried rice). You can't beat it. I haven't dined in yet, only ordered takeout/delivery for the first time but I will definitely order again for lunch and hopefully visit in person sometime soon. Everything was delicious and packaged neatly.

We were going to another local Thai Restaurant when we realized it was closed on Tuesday. We had…read moretried Rice a long time ago and couldn't remember if we liked it. The place was very busy for a Tuesday night (good sign) but the service was very attentive. Drinks refilled before they got 1/2 down. Food came out fast. The steamed potstickers were excellent but luke warm. My wife had Hot and Sour Soup for dinner and it was very tasty although a bit salty and also not that warm. I had Pad Thai it it was EXCELLENT. Hot, perfect flavor, tender chicken, just spot on.

Service: 10/10 great service, friendly and quick…read more Food: Miso soup and hot and sour soup both were very good. Sushi/Sashimi was hit and miss. Quality is decent. The biggest problem in my opinion is that they put way too much sauce on everything so if you're ordering a dish that comes with some type of sauce, you may want to tell them to use a little bit. Baked green mussels, albacore ponzu dish, spicy scallops all drowning in sauce. Spicy tuna was not spicy at all, zero flavor heavy rice. Aburi scallop sushi was delicious but Aburi scallop sashimi was drowning in sauce, cute presentation though. Ambience: nice vibes, gets loud. So 3.5 stars here. Proceed with a easyy sauce mantra.

So glad we stopped in for ramen! The portions were literally huge! My son and I could have shared a…read moreramen, but of course got our own so we had a second meal leftover. I ordered the ramen bowl with chicken and fried cheese and it was awesome! Also asked for them to add a little bit of spice and they added the just right amount. Also had a sake and it was a whole bottle- so there was leftover sake too! I will say it was pretty salty, so if you don't like a lot of salt, I would make a point to ask for them to use less. I will say, this isn't your typical American fast Chinese food. It tastes great and seemed like high quality!

I ordered a Shoyu Tonkotsu Black making it clear I'm a vegetarian. My partner did the same. They…read morebrought out a regular Tonkotsu Black with meat in it. That was fine, no big deal. But instead of taking it back and redoing it, the chef clearly just took the meat out and put a piece of tofu in it. They didn't offer to comp the dish or anything. The only response I got was "would you like me to bring the check" by the server. I wasn't being rude about it at all, but she was clearly uncomfortable. If I was vegetarian for religious reasons I would be absolutely livid. Alas, all I can do is write this review. Avoid if vegetarian--chef seems to disagree with the diet choice.

They're closed since they serve old or dried out sushi and some foods look like two days oldread more

Visiting from out of town, I came to Dynamite as a recommendation that it was a great, newer sushi…read morebuffet in town. I had a party of two. There is plenty of seating, it was on the louder side between loud music, the sound of people in a restaurant, and there are tvs on. A little overstimulating for me and my elderly companion. You can order from a slip with sushi rolls, sashimi, and other items. The buffet is all you can eat, and it's my understanding it's all included in the price. We ordered four different rolls, and I scoped out the buffet. We hadn't realized it was all included when we planned to eat here, but good to know. I got some fresh fruit and fried plantain for us to share from the buffet. They had lots of orange chicken, sushi rolls on display, soups, crab, and so much more. It all looked delicious. The sushi rolls we ordered were perfect, the seafood was fresh and rolls well prepared. I haven't been to a buffet in a while, but I haven't to say the quality was great. Everything on the buffet was hot and steaming. It was on the pricier side for two people, but it was a nice treat for visiting from out of town.