I always get the Alaskan roll and trying it at Arigato was the first time I had a piece of sushi I liked! I've been back several times since and have never had a bad experience or dish that I didn't enjoy. It's very clean inside and the service is always quick. I will likely be back again soon! read more

Had a great omakase with some rolls, which included 2 delicious toro (fatty tuna) pieces. Every piece was fresh and full of flavor. If you haven't been to Arigato in a few years, it's definitely worth checking out again. I was surprised by the review average since I come here quite a bit and the food is always fresh, but then I noticed all of the 3 star and under reviews were written years ago. They might not have all the hype of the spots down the street, but the quality is better. read more

Arigato Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

The servers are all attentive and nice, the sashimi portion was very generous and so tasty. It's quiet in the restaurant but calm and a good environment. A little pricey, but it is worth it for the quality of fish. read more

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Affordable and very tasty food. Highly recommend the udon, it was so good. Service was decent, ambiance was decent, well worth a trip read more

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This restaurant is perfect. The ambiance, the food, the service, everything!!! And it's so affordable. I will come here any chance I get. All of this food for only $45 read more

Arigato Sushi - 9. Moriawase B 1. Roll Combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

I came here with a large group (and I mean LARGE, 12-14 of us) of friends ( during the summer, around end of July. We'd hadn't been to many restaurants in the area, since we were all lived out of town (we had stayed at Amherst College for a short program), but this had proved to be the best restaurant we went too during the duration of the program! I ordered the sashmi appetizer and the quality and freshness of the fish was abolsutely astounding and delicious. However, I was disappointed to find that my appetizer only had around 5-6 pieces, while the typical appetizer usually has 9 pieces for the price they were charging. Being still hungry after my appetizer, I shared with some friends the rice and noodle dishes (the names of the dishes are slipping my mind) that proved to be excellent. Understanding that we were new to the area, the staff was also extremely friendly and kind towards all of us. Overall, my only complaint about Arigato is the prices. read more

So glad to see Arigato re-opened this past month! This was a reliable Japanese/Korean restaurant that I always enjoyed having a meal prior to dropping my daughters off for college - back in Sept, I was saddened to see it boarded up! On this happy return visit for the long holiday weekend, we were pleased to see a renovated interior as well as the same good quality food. We shared appetizers of gyoza (crispy, juicy, and tasty!) and seaweed salad with tuna sashimi (fresh and mild). I had the eel sushi assortment - and although it might have been too much, their eel was not overly sweet and wasn't cloying as I might've feared. The best was the eel avocado roll imo. One of my daughters had the chirashi bowl with a nice assortment of fish; my other daughter had a jigae which arrived bubbling hot to the table and had a good clean-tasting broth. Friendly service as well. read more

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Food was delicious and the fish tasted very fresh. Service was quick and our drinks were refilled almost as soon as they were finished. Nice vibe and the tables aren't too close together so you feel spread out read more

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Food was great, really good sushi , I got the fried sushi which was delicious. But they don't open till 430pm which sucks due to the fact that I want to have them for lunch but can't read more

I figured I'd travel into Amherst for the day. So lucky I found such a cute spot! Easy parking right behind the building too. Sushi lunch deals are so worth it. Sushi was fresh and my friend had the spicy ramen. It was all delicious . We will be coming back. Definitely would recommend. read more

I'm pretty picky about sushi, but was pleasantly surprised with the quality! Price is very fair for the amount of food they give, service is quick and friendly. read more

Overall the taste and freshness of sushi is not bad. One thing is that the roll itself is very loose and not tight, my friend and I can barely pick a piece up using chopsticks and everything wrapped in the roll scattered around in the container...wish the chef to improve his skill. read more

Arigato Sushi - We ordered Tuna sashimi, Volcano and UMASS roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

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My sister and I had a fairly pleasant time here. The customer service was definitely a great point to note. The servers that we had were super nice and accommodating to our needs. Our waters were filled without asking and both waitresses were very sweet. One was able to answer all of my questions on the menu - bonus points! Overall, I enjoyed the food but I honestly didn't think they were that "mind-blowing"! I found that my sushi rolls were consistently falling apart when I picked them off of the plate. Now I'm no sushi aficionado but I have definitely had enough sushi to know that it shouldn't do that. Did this negatively impact my experience here? No; I was able to live through that. The ingredients were still yummy. A second thing I want to comment on is that I felt like the vegetable to meat ratio on most of my rolls were severely unproportional. I got a a crunch roll and I didn't get as much meat on it as I would have liked. My sister's rainbow roll looked awesome though. We ordered a third plate to share: the Amherst. The meat was definitely lacking on here too - the Amherst is essentially a "huge" California roll with some small extra stuff. It had about 3-4 strings of crab meat in it. I'm sad but maybe I'm underestimating how big an actual slab of crab meat is supposed to look in these little guys. Other things: 1) There is a parking lot nearby, I'm sure it's metered like most of Downtown Amherst is. 2) I felt like the tables were a little sticky, 3) The bathrooms definitely need a little TLC, 4) Expect to pay on average $9 for 8-9 rolls. read more

Arigato Sushi - Rainbow & crunch roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

Arigato has the absolute best sushi you can find in Western Mass. The menu has a great variety of Japanese and Korean food, along with a large selection of sushi options. I am a huge fan of eel, so I love to eat their "Rock and Roll" roll (an eel roll with fish roe on top) and their "Alligator" roll (a california roll with eel and avocado on top). They also have zirashi, which is my go-to when I'm craving a variety of fish. If you're not interested in sushi, you could always try one of their other dish options. Their bibimbap comes out sizzling with a delicious sauce I wish I had at home. I love their tteokbokki as well, which has just the right amount of rice cakes to sauce. The people on staff are also very friendly. Their servers are welcoming without being overbearing, and I never feel rushed to leave. The sushi chef is always kind to me when I come in. He is willing to substitute parts of items listed in their menu for other items, like a salmon roll instead of a tuna roll with their roll combo, or adding spicy mayo on top of an amherst roll. I think Arigato is a staple of Amherst, and I will definitely be ordering from them for years to come! read more

Arigato Sushi - Shrimp tempura roll and eel roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

I ordered for take out from arigato sushi and it was pretty good. It's definitely not the best sushi I've ever had but it's pretty good for sushi around the Amherst area. I got the sushi platter and it come in 3 separate boxes. I was honestly expecting more food but the portion wasn't too bad. What I really liked was the jalapeño poppers!! Highly recommend! read more

Arigato Sushi - Sushi platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

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The food was delicious and the staff was so sweet! It was healthy and delicious and filling. I had the salmon teriyaki. I also love their tea selection and Korean menu items. My friend could not get over how good our meal was. I've never seen her so excited over food! read more

The atmosphere is casual. And the prices are fair. I would recommend taking a look at the sushi appetizers if you're looking for a wider variety for a single person. I came to Arigato to hole up while I waited for a film to start at the cinema across the way. I was greeted by a warm hostess who walked me through the menu, then made me up a seat by the window. As I was just looking for a place to keep my head dry, and was not too famished, I sprung for a small 2 piece IKA Sashimi. It was neither superb nor excellent. I came to this conclusion after quizzing my server about the various types they had to offer. They were knowledgeable and spoke intelligently, comparing textures and palatal associations. I knew what I wanted before testing their knowledge, still their opinion and knowledgeability was important to me, so I persisted in my questioning. While the waitstaff was both friendly and well informed, their attention to needs for hydration was not up to snuff. Granted that I sucked my plastic cup of H2O down like a bubble netting humpback, I expected a bit higher attention to be paid to my needs. I came for a place to stay dry, and I got some decent sushi in tandem. I'll be coming back to put their flavors to a more involved process of testing in the near future. read more

Arigato Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

Great sushi place in a college town! I've been here twice and both times the food has been solid. Although the eel roll was a bit too salty, everything else was fresh and delicious! My faves are the Crunch roll & the Amherst roll! If you're by Amherst, it's worth stopping by. read more

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Dined in on a Saturday for lunch with family. Excellent food and decent prices. Staff were very friendly as well. Highly recommend.

I've been going here for the past two years and I have been baffled with these other Yelp reviews. I'm from Boston and have eaten at plenty of Asian restaurants. The service here is top notch. They're really friendly and know the ins of outs of things here. Arigato is perfectly located in the center of downtown Amherst. I really dig the decor and if you ask the servers for recommendations they can really set you up with whatever you're feeling that night. My advice is to utilize the service here. The price here is afforadable for sushi, and also if you come here for their lunch specials you'll be walking out real happy with the value you're getting here. My favorites: The salmon here is amazing, so I often get the Salmon Combo which comes with a soup and salad. If you aren't that hungry I recommend the Philadelphia Roll. It's alot of sushi for the price, and you get hefty cuts of sashimi placed on top. Box Combos If you want teriyaki chicken, shrimp, beef, of fish with a little bit of sushi, dumplings, and tempura vegetebles/shrimps then this is gonna be yo' thing for sure. If you're on a date I'd reccomend getting one of these and a fancy maki roll like the Fuji Roll. Korean Spicy Chicken I got this today, and it's something they're adding to the menu. It's like 9 bucks for a small (good for 2) and 16 for a large or something (3-4). I bought the small and a bowl of rice, and it was more than enough. I like it more than Wingz and appreciate the fact that it's made fresh unlike a lot of Chinese restaurants out here. In short this restaurant's been around for a long time. I know they got some new chefs and ideas to revamp this places reputation. Give this place a try, and look forward to the new additions they're making!! read more

Arigato Sushi - Get this, it's AMAZING (Korean Fried Chicken) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

This place is so welcoming and absolutely delicious. I've made a habit out of coming here every weekend and it it reminds me of the great sushi I have back home in California. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant! Mr. Lee the chef is so passionate about his work eh at every bite is worth it! read more

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Why all the hate for this place? We were visiting my son and wanted to go out for sushi. We did not feel like trekking to our usual place in Noho, so we decided to give this place a try. There was five of us so we had a nice sampling of the menu -- Sweet Potato Roll - It was tempura roll so it was crispy. It was a bigger roll than I am used to at my regular joint but it was good. Shrimp Shumai - We asked for deep fried and while not my cup of tea, the person who ordered truly enjoyed it. Inari Roll - This traditional tofu roll was done well. Philly Roll - The ratio of salmon to cream cheese worked well but the roll was also larger than you might see somewhere else. Tofu Roll - I have never seen this kind of roll before but it is a tofu tempura roll with cucumber and a soy drizzle. I am not a traditional inari roll person, but the flavors of this roll were yummy. Cucumber roll - This is a traditional roll and my daughter's favorite so it was devoured quickly. Hokigai - This surf clam and my husband's favorite but whenever it is actually on the menu, most places don't have it. This place did and did it well. Hand Roll - This is shrimp tempura hand roll. Dolsot BiBimBop - If you have never had this Korean dish, you are missing out. It is a hot pot of rice, meat of some kind, diced veggies and an egg on top. It comes out hot and you need to mix it all up quickly so the egg and rice cook up. Then you put a hot sauce on and gobble it up (maybe that part is just me). In other places, you usually get little dishes of various things like potato, cabbage, etc. They did not do that but it was not a deal breaker for me, it just would have been a nice touch. While most of us were stuffed, some of the kids had room for the fried ice cream and mango mochi. I am not sure what the previous person was talking about the mochi having no flavor. I did get to try one and it was mango yummy. This place is pricier than what we are used to but the rolls and serving are generally bigger than most places. All in all, I thought it was a good, yummy sushi experience and would not hesitate to come again. read more

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This place is terrible. Our soup was about half full, the amount of sashimi we received for $25 was pathetic, and the salad consisted of about five pieces of lettuce. On top of that the server only brought out one dish and then when she was informed she forgot a dish, she left and then came back and told us they had just been backed up- there was no one else in the restaurant without food. Overall a terrible experience. Both of us feel sick after eating here. I think it is a case for the health inspector. Would never go back. read more

This has been some of the best sushi I have had in awhile, the staff is all very nice and attentive to their customers. The quality of the fish used for sushi and other items is top tier. read more

By farrrr the best sushi in the pioneer valley. After living in Boston and being able to get access to pretty amazing sushi options I was unimpressed with most options in the valley until I found this place. Everything is just extra good- the fish is always fresh tasting. Their Philly roll is like no other- nice fat generous slices of salmon laid over top of it -melts in the mouth like butter. read more

AYCE sushi with great quality and an extensive amount of special rolls. Service is fast and the food is great. The place is kind of small so make sure you make a reservation. Clean spot, nice people, definitely recommend. read more

Actually a very nice place. The staff was nice and the food was good. They were out of a couple drinks and the menu was a bit strange in some places, but it was very quite good. I can't say anything for the bad reviews on this place, but my experience was very good. Not amazing, but I would definitely come back. read more

Arigato Sushi - Nice presentation. Tastes as good as it looks - Sushi Bars Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

came here on a monday after seeing both iya and miss saigon were closed, suffice to say that this might actually be one of our top choices next time! the ramen was absolutely phenomenal and outcompetes other ramen places in the area of similar price. i ordered the spicy ramen and the broth was delicious and rich and perfect, not at all watery or bland. the noodles were cooked perfectly. it was not overly spicy at complemented the other flavors so well. i also got the amherst roll, which was delicious. fish tasted fresh, and the wasabi really packed a punch, which is uncommon at many sushi places these days! safe to say that i will definitely be coming back to try some more dishes and to indulge in that beautiful, delicious ramen again! read more

Whenever I'm in Amherst I always love coming here! The service is always so attentive and sweet, and the food is delicious. Their vegetarian options are both plentiful and actually tasty, unlike a lot of sushi restaurants I've tried. Costs are pretty low too so you can be generous with a tip :) So far I have only had the server Helen as my waitress and she has been consistently excellent, positive, and so good about water refills... huge pet peeve when I'm almost done my meal and have had an empty water glass for 20 minutes. Helen's always on top of things even when I've come in with larger parties. You can tell the workers really care and it just adds to how good the food is. Huge recommendation for the avocado roll and tofu fried rice by the way! read more

Arigato is my favorite Sushi spot in Amherst, I have only eaten their sushi rolls but they have been delicious. They are a bit pricey and portions could be larger but the food is good. They also have a convenient menu that shows pictures with descriptions of each roll for those who are not sushi experts! I go there when I want to treat myself, and I highly recommend the Boston roll! read more

I love Arigato! The restaurant itself is nothing fancy to look at, but I like the food a lot and the staff is friendly. Arigato offers a number of interesting and unique sushi choices. Each time I visit with friends we try a new roll off the menu; thus far, none of the choices have disappointed! (Two in particular that we found delicious are the Amherst and the Arigato rolls.) I usually order one of their "Box" options, which comes with a side salad and miso soup. The box I order contains rice, chicken and vegetable teriyaki, California rolls, some little dumplings, and shrimp & vegetable tempura. For $17 it's plenty of food to fill you up. Other notable items: the seaweed salad is good, there is a decent selection of Japanese beers, and again, nearly all of the rolls are worth the money. read more

Best sushi I had in America! The volcano roll, the spider roll, the yellow tail, salmon or tuna roll...it was just great! The place is nothing fancy but the food is quite good. If you go with friends you can order a bunch of different rolls and have a taste of it all. The price is not too unreasonable either. I loved the service and the presentation gets 5 stars from me. I took my family there too and they agreed that it tasted very close to authentic Japanese sushi. read more

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Arigato is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants. The service is extremely friendly; they really take care of you. The food is pretty good, especially the sushi. I HIGHLY recommend the "Rock 'n Roll". Give Arigato a try; you won't be disappointed! read more

Arigato Sushi - The "Rock 'n Roll" - Sushi Bars Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

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Superb experience! Customer service was A+ and appreciated as most establishments are lacking now a days. The sushi was absolutely scrumptious and the best I've had in the pioneer valley. I had the special spicy tuna roll and it was perfect, great sauce, nice crunch, huge & had just what I love with tuna (onions, scallions & cucumber). Photos on the menu to avoid any confusion. This place is clean, sushi was creative with many options and order was promptly served. I live about 25 mins away but I will make the trip for my sushi! Price was on point as well. Overall A+ from a sushi addict! read more

Arigato Sushi - Special spicy tuna roll, sake sushi & an ice cold diet coke - Sushi Bars Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

My friend and I decided to go to Arigato on a whim and let me say what great decision. The two wait staff we interacted with were fantastic. Although some might consider the wait staff striking up a conversation with you unprofessional, I found quite engaging. One of the staff members gave us excellent recommendations and my friend and I walked out of that restaurant feeling quite satisfied. I would definitely come back to dine here again! (I especially enjoyed the crunch roll) read more

This place is so good! The sashimi bowl is incredible. Having lived in Boston for ten years and coming back to Amherst, I didn't think there was good sushi back here for some reason. I'm so glad I found this place! read more

Arigato Sushi - Spicy seafood ramen and spicy sashimi bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

Worst $25 I've ever spent. Would give no star if I could 1. Spicy ramen: don't bother. It's not even hand-made noodle, just straight out of packed instant ramen. It didn't end there. The so-called "beef" they put in was merely pathetic diced beef that probably is just scrap meat. Doesn't sound bad enough? The bowl had just a few dices in there. Fish cake: 1 slice. Broccoli: 1 piece. Seriously they take care of your food, counting every fucking piece put in there 2. Uni sushi: the uni looked like it had been in the fridge a good number of days. Tasted disgusting and mushy. The rice is too warm and there was no harmony between these two ingredients. 3. Tuna sashimi: until today I still wonder what I put in my mouth. 4. Mochi ice cream: frozen piece of crap that was absolutely tasteless. Thanks, Arigato, you really ruined it for me. read more

We had our first visit there today - just for takeout. Lovely interior, lovely people, excellent sushi. If you have GLUTEN issues of any sort, please read on. We discovered, when we were a little too far away to do anything about it, that the roll was garnished with tempura crumbs. There was no mention of this on the menu - I checked the online menu when I got home, to confirm this. Never having seen this before in my life, it did not occur to me to ask about the presence of gluten in an otherwise familiar roll. I have brought this to their attention, and have been assured they will do something about it. For now, definitely make sure to ask when you order if this is an issue for you. read more

I've been here twice. Once three years ago, once last week, so I think I can safely make a longitudinal assessment of Arigato's quality. It smells like a dirty fishtank. That initially puts me on my toes at any new sushi place, but I've been to some great ones that still have a bit of a "fishy" smell, so I soldiered on. My second tipoff to the quality of the sushi should have been that over half the menu is tempura-fried and smothered in spicy mayo or eel sauce--unwisely, both times I made the choice to order nigiri and plain rolls. Service is astonishingly slow. It took nearly two hours to get an order of nigiri and a spicy tuna roll at my first visit. When your food does arrive, though, you'll wish you were still waiting. Unseasoned, undercooked rice envelops recently frozen, still-watery cuts of completely tasteless, mealy fish. I watch as my meal condenses water onto my plate, forming a watery halo around globs of spicy mayo. I'd rather eat grocery store sushi. At least they season their rice. To disclaim, my vegetarian companion enjoyed her sushi. Maybe it's better. I won't be going back to try it. read more

Good food. Not bad prices. Trying new food which is always a good thing. Some sushi was to fishy and some wasn't. Would recommend this place to anyone . read more

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