Trivia: Miso, or fermented ______ paste, is the primary ingredient in miso soup. Complimentary tea. Complimentary dessert. Delightful food. - I went for gyoza to start and the beef teriyaki meal. Sides included rice, miso soup, and veggies. A tasty pastry morsel for dessert. There was plenty of food. Enough for lunch the next day. Wonderful service. It might be a little weird to comment on this, but the parking lot was very dark and the path, icy, which made for an interesting egress. read more

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Arrigato is rated above average on google and yelp so decided to give it a shot. Food was decent, sushi seemed fresh although a little bland. Give the sushi a 3.5 out of 5 though. The restaurant itself is somewhat dingy. The booths have duct tape on them. The baseboard around the floor looks disgusting. The drop ceiling has tiles and frames askew, the bathroom has rust on handles, the carpeted floor needed replacement 20 years ago and the place has a very "cheap" vibe which takes away the overall experience quite a bit. However, if you can withstand the dinginess, you won't be too disappointed with the food. read more

Arigato Japanese Restaurant - Dragon Roll, Crispy Roll - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I have been coming to Arigato for years, and have more favorite dishes than I can count. I love tempura and sushi, and almost have to begin wiith miso soup no matter what. Very recently I was there with many relatives for a family birthday celebration. We were all treated like family, and given a very special sushi creation which everyone loved. No problem with dietary limitations either. Service is always quick and welcoming. Arigato is a happy place to eat, and it is impossible to leave hungry. read more

12/5/2025 We've been looking for a new favorite Japanese restaurant and we finally found it. Arigato is a very nice quiet place for having absolutely the best sushi anywhere. We started with an included salad and miso soup along with a cup of delicious tea. Then came a seaweed salad. I opted for the deluxe sushi combo and my wife had a smaller tuna and salmon sashimi combo. We also ordered a crunch roll along with a couple of glasses of wine. Long story short... super good/ atmosphere was great/ service was amazing... will definitely be back next weekend read more

Great food and service, I will definitely go to this restaurant again. The sushi deluxe was a very balanced meal and tasty.

The food was delicious! The spicy tofu was the best I've ever had. Im a vegetarian and there were good options for me. The service was quick and friendly, and the ambiance was really nice! read more

Randomly wanted sushi and stumbled into this place. Service wasn't fast but stuff kept coming out the kitchen (soup, salad, edamame, rice) and we were spoiled with a ton of great food. I ordered Shrimp Yakisoba and I asked for spicy, it was excellent and fresh. We shared the Volcano and Spicy S.M.T. Rolls. Volcano was light on the tempura which made us all happy. S.M.T. was very creamy and had a light spice. They served us a dessert that had light tempura and melted in your mouth. Total was $64 + tip. read more

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We happened to be staying near the restaurant. Yummy sushi and nigiri...although did feel like they gave less on takeout. The owner/servers were very pleasant. Nice quiet ambiance indoors and plenty of parking. Thank you again! read more

Great service and tasty food for the prices. Great value. The decor is a bit out dated but overall good.

Some of the freshest food to date. No nonsense, no glamour, just good sushi. Good for vegetarians as well. read more

This is one of the best sushi restaurants in town, nicest couple owns it. Amazing sushi everytime. read more

Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto... domo... domo... (robot movements) I love this restaurant because I've got history with this place. I used to come here all the time with my mom about 15 years ago. We really enjoyed our time here for the food and conversation and we liked the couple running the place. Fast forward and I decided to revisit it and found it to be just as it was before with the same folks wearing the same outfits and sporting the same hairstyles. It was like a snapshot in time. I like the food overall from sashimi to chicken teriyaki, but I can understand how some people don't think the rolls are as inventive as other places. Sushi has really changed in the last few years and throwing a lot of sauce, flakes, etc all over has become mainstream. I would come again and recommend it if only for the quiet clean restaurant and the nice couple running the place. read more

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We saw the comments and were excited to try this place. My husband and I both ordered the teriyaki chicken. The chicken was tough, cold and tasted like fish. It was definitely not fresh. We heard the microwave in the back so we think the food was maybe frozen and reheated. The teriyaki sauce was more of a tamarind/honey sauce. Not impressed at all. The dressing for the salad was low fat so it had an after taste. We don't recommend this place at all. read more

Legit sushi. We had a large boat which came with miso soup, salad and rice. The fish was very frest and I'm super sensitive to anything fishy. We were the only ones in the restaurant which was a little weird but service was certainly good. The only thing I had a problem with was the soy sauce, which was much saltier and coarser flavor than most. The food was great. I would return and try some of the other dishes, like sukiyaki. read more

Nice Japanese atmosphere, food was excellent is done in the moment as ordered, reasonable wait time and affordable price.

Cute little restaurant with good service and decent prices. Menu is more than adequate and food is authentic. Worth a stop.

Stopped in at this cute spot on a whim and it was a delightful surprise! We had some sushi, yakisoba, katsu, and tempura. Everything we had was wonderful! On top of the food being great, the service was above and beyond. We have two kiddos and our server was so sweet to them and even brought out extra tofu for our youngest when she noticed we were feeding her all of ours. Such a sweet spot with great service! Would be happy to come back! read more

Great restaurant that the entire family loved. Husband had the chicken katsu, son had the udon, daughter had the sukiyaki and I had the sashimi + shrimp/vegetable tempura combo. Everything was very delicious! The sashimi was more than I ever experienced before! Two types of tuna, salmon, tako and shrimp. read more

Arigato Japanese Restaurant - Sashimi and shrimp/vegetable tempura combination - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The cheapest quality fish and it took forever like supermarket sushi ! The shrimp tempura was pre made like frozen has zero flavor and an inedible texture so sad I wasted my money here read more

Slow service, ok menu but just not what I would have Wanted from a Japanese restaurant. The taste was edible to say the least.

Stopped into Arigato for a small bite before hitting the gym. I only ordered a couple of pair of Sushi - Maguro and Saba. Despite such a dinky order they still served me some complimentary hot tea which hit the spot on a cold Alaskan evening. The place is fairly small and there were no salmon sized carp swimming around in a fish tank but hey, this is Spenard. Got a bonus chunk of cantaloupe for dessert. I like Free Stuff. Will come here again and may bump up to five stars. read more

Arigato Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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The menu was kind of lacking. We decided to come here based on the sushi reviews but there was only a handful of rolls. They weren't terrible but definitely not something to write home about and come back to eat. We came close to closing time and I assume this was the reason for our poorly constructed rolls. read more

Miso soup was good, salad had an onion dressing opposed to more of a ginger citrus. That was new for me. The portions and rolls are on the smaller side. Service was good and fast. read more

Locally Family owned and operated. Such a nice couple. And the food is wonderful, fresh, and tasty! You just can't go wrong with Arigato Anchorage! read more

Really good Saki. Sufficient miso and the side salad had a tangy dressing that was delicious. My friend had a spicy octopus salad that was different from anything I'd ever tasted, really good. I ordered the chicken teriyaki and shrimp/veggie tempura. The shrimp was really good, but I think the veggies lacked flavor. The chicken was good and was all dark meat. Only thing that was wierd was halfway through my salad, the lady lays down a pair of 'coordination' chopsticks...you know, the kind with a rubber band so that uncoordinated people have a chance at eating. Thing was, I've used chopsticks for years, and am quite dextrous....maybe I wasn't good enough in her eyes, lol. read more

This is our favorite Japanese restaurant in town. The service is excellent as well and we always feel at peace when eating here. If they are busy- relax. It's worth the wait. Typically the service is very timely. read more

I enjoyed my experience. Great warm, friendly service, quiet atmosphere , delicious food. Large menu and reasonable prices. I would definitely visit again. read more

Great food selection, great tasting food. I wouldn't call it real authentic Japanese food, but it's close. The staff is friendly and good at what they do. I definitely eat here frequently. Sushi and maki rolls are well prepared, the udons are a hit or miss sometimes. read more

This place was talked up to me, so I was excited to try it. Unfortunately, the service was pretty poor (my friends and I were the only ones there most of the time and we still had to flag down our server long after we were ready for to go boxes/the check) and the sushi, while perfectly fine, was not necessarily worth the price. The menu was also pretty limited, roll-wise. I don't think I would come here again with so many other great sushi options in Anchorage. HOWEVER, at the end of the meal they DID bring by some kind of mochi/creampuff dessert thing that was so delicious that I'm leaving this review at a 3 instead of 2. Maybe it was an off night and/or their Japanese dinners are better than their sushi. read more

Hands down the best Japanese food in Anchorage. Its small and homey. Ive been coming here 10+ years and the people who run it are amazing and really care about what they do. The food itself always tastes amazing. Everytime. Large portions. And the yakisoba is still the best I ever had. This place isnt well known and because of it. It is underappreciated. Check this place out. You wont be sorry. Itll be your go to place for Japanese read more

Dope as Eff. Tuna was so fresh. It was quick and awesome. I would recommend coming here on a weekly basis. Cheap sushi boats as well. read more

Arigato Japanese Restaurant - Very reasonable prices. Great combos. - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Halibut. Tempura. So damn good!!!!!!! I am fiending daily! Delicious delicate miso and fantastic service. A gem. read more

This place is VERY authentic Japanese food and delicious. Intimate and quiet. We're coming back tomorrow night. So glad we found it.

Thank you yelp for getting us Hawaii people to a sushi spot in Alaska. The service was great, we had 16 people and the waitress was pleasant and so helpful. The food was really good, we ordered some of the sushi boats as well as their tonkatsu. What was really good and set the tone for the rest of the night was their miso soup, it was warm and perfect! When in Anchorage I would definitely check this place out despite it's shabby exterior! read more

This place is amazing. I traveled in Japan for 6 weeks and came here right after to get some sushi. I felt like I was in Japan. The owners are so very nice, the sushi is great and the prices are on point! Glad to see a new Japanese restaurant in Anchorage that we can frequent. read more

This is probably the only restaurant I enjoy reviewing. I have been coming to Arigato for over 10 years. Want to know why? Service. Atmosphere. Food. Everyone a restaurant could possible be rated on. I have probably tried everything on the menu and I am never failed to be amazed. Everything is cooked and prepared to perfection. I would think I am actually in Japan. The owners are amazing kind people and they basically know exactly what I'll order before I speak a word. A warm relaxing environment with faint music in the background makes for a great atmosphere. I could go on but why waste time reading this when you could go eat there. Hurry. You won't be disappointed! read more

We got the family dinner C of salmon teriyaki, beef teriyaki, gyoza and tempura ($22/person). I was impressed that the food came out pretty quickly. The gyoza was too oily because it has been somewhat deep fried rather than pan fried. The tempura was pretty good but nothing terribly special. The batter was a little soft and not nearly as good as Sushi-ya over on Dimond. The salmon teriyaki and beef teriyaki sauce tasted different from each other. On the salmon they put a gravy-like sauce that I wasn't a fan of. The salmon didn't seem particularly fresh. The beef teriyaki was excellent. It was sliced beef marinaded in a teriyaki sauce. There wasn't excessive sauce on the beef but the flavor was robust. I would order that again, but none of the other items. Overall, for $22 a person, I just didn't think it was worth it. read more

On our quest to the best sushi in Anchorage we made a trip to this forsaken place. Mistake! I noticed how many wonderful reviews they had, higher than many other places, so I guess my expectations were high. We are big time sushi afficionados, connoisseur borderline sushi snobs. Our quest began when we moved to Alaska at the end of October 2013. Alaska, the land of fresh seafood, the land where we could find possibly some of the freshest sushi in America... So Arigato?? Where and how have you gone wrong? Two most important things make or break sushi... Rice and seafood (among the most important) The sushi appeared manufactured, as in too tightly cased. I know it could not have been, I saw a human make it. Next the seafood did not appear fresh.. The conch ( one of my favs) looked slightly brownish...the eel maybe too earthy ( the are bottom feeders I guess) my dinner partner liked it. The wasabi was nice and strong... My cup of tea. The tea was also rather delicious... But let's recall I did not come here for tea!! As far as service goes, the lady was just a jewel! But the sushi still remains a no on my dictionary. In fact I have no idea how on earth they have gotten such high grades in the past! I remain clueless. Ok so yeah it's a cute mom and pop type place... Still the sushi doesn't compete with 90% of what good sushi is out there in Anchorage... NEXT!!! read more

One of the worst Asian dining establishments in town. The food was equal the quality of Carr's Chinese for twice the price, we were constantly having to catch the waitress's attention for more water, and we had to ask for our bill three times. It took her forty minutes to finally bring it and there were only two other customers! I'm sorry, if this is your idea of 'Real Asian Cuisine' you've obviously never been abroad. The food is cooked specifically for a heavy greaser palate. If you dig hamburgers from your local drive-thru more often than not, this is the place for you. read more

My family and I have been going to Arigato regularly for the past 15 years. It is one of our favorite restaurants! It is definitely a place that my family and I looks forward to eating at. I typically get a sushi roll (California roll) and yakisoba and I am never disappointed. The staff is also always incredibly friendly and polite. There is great service and you do not have to wait long for your food. I highly recommend this place to anyone! read more