Really great spot for a good lunch. Order any two rolls and you get California roll, soup and a…read moredrink for free. The family that runs the place are so sweet and very attentive.

The owners are very friendly and service is quick. I ordered the 'pick two sushi rolls and get a…read moreCalifornia roll with miso soup and water' combo. Delicious! This is my second time here and I'll be back!

Wow. At first I had my doubts, but when the food arrived, it was phenomenally good I had the filet…read moremignon hibachi and fried rice. Highly recommend this place.

The Rainbow Roll was ok, but the cheese Crab Tempure is to die for. The staff were very friendly…read moreand helpful with a first time eater at the restaurant. The feel and look of the restaurant was nice too. I definitely recommend them.

The price here is an amazing value for what we thought was a really good Japanese meal…read more The sashimi Deluxe was a work of art, and really good variety of sushi. The fried rice that came with the chicken katsu don was great, smokey and flavorful from the hibachi. The unagi don comes in a nice wooden box with a lot of fish and tamago. The chicken katsu was even better than the typical katsu found at Japanese restaurants. Overall I would highly recommend Ocean Samurai, it was a great value and really great food.

Travel for Blacksburg! Ocean Samurai has quickly become one of my absolute favorites. It's rare to…read morefind a place that balances quality, creativity, and community the way they do. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm and inviting -- not too flashy, just thoughtfully designed with a clean, modern aesthetic. It's the kind of place where you can just as easily bring your family for a quiet dinner or meet up with friends for a casual night out. The sushi here is consistently fresh and beautifully presented. I'm not someone who's easily impressed by rolls -- but Ocean Samurai's signature rolls are something else. You can tell they put real care into each dish, both in flavor and presentation. Even the rice is seasoned just right, which says a lot. I also appreciate the range of options for folks who don't eat raw fish -- their bento boxes, hibachi, and cooked items are just as good. One of the things I really love is how they've made an effort to connect with the community. It's clear they care about the people who live here, not just the students. The staffs are friendly and down-to-earth, and they always greet returning guests like family. I've had several conversations with the owners and it's obvious they're passionate about what they do. Whether it's a lunch break during the work week or a relaxing dinner on the weekend, Ocean Samurai is the kind of place that makes you proud to support a local business. I hope it stays for a long time.

This place is awesome. The sushi I had (spicy salmon crunch) was fresh, tasty, filling, and perfect…read morefor the price. I treated myself to the "Hello Kitty" tea as well which was refreshing. Definitely can't wait to go back and try more!

I've been here twice now and have had a good experience both times. It's in the mall and pretty…read moresmall, and my bar for sushi in Blacksburg was pretty low. However, I never felt like the sushi I got was bad, or even average. It's always been good! You're definitely going to find better sushi near the coast, but honestly, I don't think you'll be disappointed getting sushi here. They also have bubble tea, which I never got, but I heard it isn't bad. Pricing is also very fair, and the people who work here are very nice.

If you're anywhere near Cave Spring and craving sushi, Ben Gui Sushi is an absolute must…read more From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is clean, relaxed, and welcoming without trying too hard. It's the kind of place where you can actually enjoy your meal without feeling rushed or crowded. The food is where this place really stands out. Every roll we ordered came out looking incredible and tasting even better. You can tell immediately that everything is made fresh. The textures were perfect, crispy tempura paired with soft rice and high-quality fish, and the sauces were balanced instead of overpowering. The specialty rolls are clearly the highlight. The Red Dragon Roll and Lobster Shrimp Lover Roll were loaded, flavorful, and worth every dollar. The portions are generous too, you're not getting skimpy rolls here. Each plate came out beautifully presented, and the flavors hit exactly how you want sushi to hit, rich, clean, and satisfying without feeling heavy. Service was solid as well. Friendly, attentive, and efficient without hovering. Drinks stayed filled, food came out at a good pace, and everything felt smooth. For the price point, this place punches above its weight. You're getting quality sushi that rivals spots in much bigger cities, without the inflated cost or attitude. Overall, this is easily one of the best sushi spots in the Roanoke area. Whether you're going for a casual dinner or trying to impress someone, you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend.

A close friend of mine recommended this family-owned Japanese cuisine and Sushi restaurant, located…read morein the Old Country Plaza, to the left of Tanglewood Mall, in the Cave Spring / Roanoke area. It is known for its fresh ingredients, wide variety of sushi rolls, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Before driving to the restaurant for dinner, I viewed there very impressive and informative website, with Japanese music in the background, and found out that Ben Gui Chen, the Restaurant owner and Executive Sushi Chef has been making sushi in the Roanoke Valley since the year 2000, and then in 2006 opened this restaurant with his wife and a couple of staff. It has been voted "Best Sushi" in the Roanoke area for multiple years, and that the "Red Dragon," one of its signature rolls, was voted one of the "50 Favorite Foods" by the readers of the Roanoke Times. Its menu includes classic rolls, sashimi, specialty rolls, tempura, teriyaki, bento boxes, and unique creations. Currently, this family-owned and operated business is run by Ben Gui, his wife and two children. Based on the data I found their "Trust Me" Roll is the most popular dish. And other top rolls include the Spicy Tuna Roll, the California Roll, the Red Dragon Rool, and the Shrimp Tempura Roll. They offer one of the best selections of sake in the area, and also offer a 5-course sushi and sake tasting menu. It is also one of the few places in the area to have white tuna. I arrived at the restaurant on a Thursday early evening, just as they opened at 5:00PM. The restaurant's front was not too impressive, especially after viewing their very impressive website. Old Country Plaza is a small shopping center on Starkey Road spearheaded by Food Lion, with a Buffalo Wild Wings, and other small businesses. Their restaurant's sign was high above, tiny, and unassuming.The Ben Gui lit up in red as the nightfall was arriving but the Sushi stayed unlit for whatever reason, I don't know. But from my experience with a Japanese college student, they are very humble and expected to do their best as their duty and not for a reward. My student had gotten the best grade on the final exam and yet when I congratulated her in front of the class she lowered her head. So this small sign is unassuming, just as my student had been, but the food inside was probably excellent, as my student had been. Because traditional Japanese cuisine, washoku, emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients, artistic presentation, and balance. Inside, the restaurant was decorated in a minimalist style but with accents that made it elegant without being too assuming, with a welcoming, comfortable, relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. A lady, whom I assumed was the owner's wife, greeted me and gave me a warm welcome, and after asking me my seating preference, took me to the table I suggested. She then took my drink order while giving me time to review the menu. I ordered some Sweet Tea, and she came back with a bottle. That was one of the things that I felt was out of place in a restaurant of distinction. I feel drinks should be served in a glass, and in my case a glass with ice. Afterwards she did the same serving beers to other customers. After she came back with my drink, she took my order. I ordered the House Soup to start off with and Gyoza (Fried Japanese Pork Dumplings), as appetizer. For my main meal I ordered the Lobster Shrimp Lover Roll and a Scallop Roll. And afterwards for dessert I ordered the Tempura Ice Cream. The House Soup was expensive, but had some Pork Dumplings inside, among other vegetables, and was one of the best soups I've ever had. The only thing I didn't like was the large Japanese soup spoon that it was provided with. It was much too large to eat the soup with and it spilled all over my shirt because of this. A normal size Japanese soup spoon would have been better. But I cleaned my shirt with my napkin and kept on eating it because it was amazingly delicious. The Lobster Shrimp Lover Roll was also delicious. It had something crunchy inside that gave it the perfect touch. And the Scallop Roll was real good but a bit small. Most of the guests there you could tell they were repeat customers and were wealthy, because both a family at the bar and one at a table, kept ordering sushi after sushi, and more sushi. My order came up to $59.60 without the 20% tip that I left my server, but I feel the food, service, and dining experience was well worth it. I was also very appreciative for having met the owner and Executive Sushi Chef, Ben Gui Chen. From the very beginning he was very welcoming, friendly, and hospitable, and was kind enough to allow me to capture in photographs the essence of his restaurant and Sushi making. For this I will be forever grateful.

My boyfriend and I came on Valentine's Day for our dinner. Hefun is one of our favorite date spots!…read more The restaurant was clearly a bit underprepared for the occasion, but the hosts and servers were friendly and apologetic about the wait (which wasn't bad anyways). They were very clearly busting a move to get everyone seated and taken care of. The ambience was nice and on-theme. Our server ( we WISH we remembered his name but he was amazing ) went above and beyond despite being swamped. Our table was never left abandoned and food came out in good timing. The food itself was amazing as always. My boyfriend loved his sushi, and I loved my beef hibachi plate. We got edamame and takoyaki as appetizers as well as two desserts (mango mountain and thai volcano tea). Will for sure be back and very glad we made the choice to come for Vday.

Best sushi in Blacksburg. The fish is always super fresh and the avocado is ripe to perfection each…read moretime. I gave my compliments to the chef and she told me that they take quality especially seriously, particularly in their avocados. The service can be a little slow at points, and my beer arrived at the same time as our food, but honestly, the food is so good that I don't mind. They also have a warehouse in the back that they use for parties on weekends sometimes. Lots of great drink options, both alcoholic and NA. If you go here, I recommend the sushi (obviously), but definitely pick something with avocado and raw fish to get the best experience. I haven't tried any of the deep fried rolls, so I can't speak to that, but all of the raw stuff I have had has been delicious. The hibachi is also outstanding, as is the ramen. Very reasonably priced for the portions and the quality and they have great lunch deals on weekdays.

I am a full time DoorDash driver, and when I tell y'all this place is the speediest place in the…read moreBlacksburg/Christiansburg/Radford area, I'm not even joking. I've probably picked up from this place a hundred times, and each time I pick up, the food is always hot, smells fantastic, and literally the longest time I ever waited was 10 minutes (but only because the store was JAM PACKED). If y'all are looking for speediness, this is the go-to spot!

Hibachi that is cheap and good for what it is. You don't come here expecting the ambiance of a nice…read morejoint, its a hole in the wall that does its job. You order from the cashier and get your food after. The employees are nice and quick.

This is my second time here. The first time was very good and I got the teriyaki chicken. This time…read moreI got the sweet and sour chicken and egg roll. The rice that comes with it is pretty boring and lacks flavor. The chicken was less than what I'd usually expect and it seems to have been deep fried earlier and dropped again making it very greasy dark and crunchy and not in a good way. The egg roll was very but compared to most places. The place seems fairly clean and the employees are ok but not overly friendly. For $14 I could have gone to a buffet and next time I will.

We love it. It's tasty cheap and quick. We like the sesame chicken the egg drop soup spring rolls…read moreand lo mein chicken!

My husband and I just ate there. I ordered the scallops. They were very expensive but not very many…read moreof them, but they tasted OK. My husband ordered filet mignon but they were out so he ordered a steak. He could not even bite into the first piece I took it and could not bite into it either so I told them and they would not knock it off of the bill. I would not go back there for anything. They'll find if they have horrible service and horrible food. People won't come there we were the only people in the parking lot now I know why.

I was honestly surprised how good Yamato Steakhouse was, especially in the middle of the afternoon…read morewhen they couldn't be expecting much traffic. The server was very friendly and prompt, to begin with. The interior is nice. Son ordered the Dragon Roll (shrimp tempura) and fried rice with chicken, while I had the Filet Mignon Bento Box. His Dragon Roll was beautifully presented and tasted good. Could have used more Wasabi, and I had to ask for soy sauce. The rice was good, and the chicken was breast, relatively plain, generous chunks, in a not overly sweet sauce. My Bento box came with dumplings in an egg skin? Rice, small salad, small soup, and four California rolls. Everything was tasty. The soup was a basic but good beef stock with fried onion. The salad was lettuce only (which was fine) with your standard Japanese style dressing. Everything was in good portion sizes for my taste. The filet mignon was tender and served on a bed of soft onions and teriyaki sauce with a tiny adorable broccoli garnish. We ended up eating almost everything but some of the sushi and a bed of fried rice. I really appreciated that I didn't feel wasteful. Oh, they had a good seeming selection of beer and wine, though we had unsweet tea (me) and water (son). Definitely will return!