Ben Gui Sushi deserves a 10-star on Yelp. I stopped in for lunch during my visit to the mountains and it was a hit! I arrived around 12:00 p.m. as the first customer. The place was slammed by the time that I left. I was greeted twice by the waitress and the sushi chef, they were so kind. It was heartwarming to experience this kind of customer service. I felt so welcomed. I ordered 4-sushi rolls and they were all amazing! The special $14 roll was my favorite! That was out of this world. It's one of my favorite sushi rolls now. It was more on the spicy side but the concoction of the flavors were all right. The fish was fresh and didn't leave a fishy taste. A shout out to the miso soup too, that was also on point. As I left, I was asked to see if everything was ok. It was amazing! Couldn't ask for more. I would drive 3-hour to eat here again in the future. Keep up the great work! read more

Sushi was amazing!!! Fast service and yummy food, I'll be back! Ben Gui is a king, go eat here!!

The food was delicious and the portions were good. It's a nice place with a quiet environment. I enjoyed my visit. However. When I checked my credit card statement, they had over charged me an additional $18. I had already given her a $20 cash tip. As a result I won't be returning to this restaurant. And can't recommend it. read more

AWESOME!! The food, appetizers, entrées, and sale! Service is incredible!! Good times, great taste!! Not enough exclamation points to describe this place!! Fish was fresh, sauces were fantastic... Definitely coming back for more read more

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So far the best sushi I've had in roanoke! I can't wait until we can eat in person again and have the opportunity to eat at the sushi bar, and watch this man work his magic! The rolls are large and the fish is generous. the spicy crab and seaweed salad was amazing! This is our new sushi spot! read more

Went in on a Friday night. Had miso soup and a couple of sushi rolls. Soup was luke warm (it was pretty cold outside). Rolls were also OK. Will give them another try because staff was super nice. read more

Great service and fresh food. Owner is very nice and makes amazing sushi!!! Definitely will be back here soon!

Wife and myself on date night Thursday. Restaurant is empty except for one table. Walk in and host says "Hi" , and before we could converse the older Asian man making sushi yells "You been here before?!" I smiled and said "it's been awhile." Guy looks frustrated and yells "It's just two of you?! It's a $25 per person if you wanna eat inside (empty restaurant mind you). I consider this a rude thing to tells patrons of your business, so I said "Financials is not an issue bud! I have never been to a place where they yell at you a minimum spending preference!" Wife is done and nudged me. We walked out after telling the old guy "I'll take my business elsewhere." Owner says "good!" The restaurant should be called "Old Angry Guy" instead of Ben Guy. I wouldn't waste your time. Wasabis downtown or Ichiban on Electric road is the best in town. read more

My husband and I have gone to Roanoke specifically to come to this sushi place! We love sushi, and it's never let us down! Everyone has always been welcoming and friendly to us, and the food is great! read more

This is a few weeks late but I had to come back and write review... I sat down at the sushi bar and Ben himself was making sushi. He asked what I wanted and I told him to surprise me. He made me two custom rolls not on the menu and they were amazing! I was by myself and Ben took time to talk with me and make me feel welcome. Great place to satisfy your sushi craving. I will definitely be going back on my visits to Roanoke! read more

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A friend and I ate here on a Friday night. It was pretty full, but we didn't have to wait for a table (and there was plenty of room at the sushi bar). The decor of the place is just right... it has an intimacy and a privacy to it that distances you from the shopping area around it. It isn't necessarily that you've been transported to somewhere, so much as it is that you've left other things behind. Now, for the sushi... I think it's far and away the best in Roanoke. I'd even go so far as to say it's as good or better than the sushi I've had in much bigger cities. It's the quality of the chef and his/her ingredients that make great sushi. Ben Gui has both. I had two "trust me" rolls: 1) Karen's Favorite, which is soft shell crab roll topped with eel, avocado, and masago; and 2) Hokie, which is a spicy tuna roll topped with white tuna, salmon, and wasabi tobiko. Both were amazing... like stop talking and just savor it amazing. If I had to say which was better, I'd go with Karen's Favorite but someone could argue the opposite and I'd not argue. For the pieces and rolls that would have a spicy option, they ask you to specify on a scale of 1-10 just how spicy you'd like it. I went with a 7 and it seemed about right. As always, whenever I finish a really good meal, I instantly desire to return. That's definitely the case here. I'm impatient to return again and again. read more

My boyfriend and I came here to enjoy some food and ended up feeling very sick! I got sushi and shrimp teriyaki and he got chicken teriyaki The sushi was the only good thing but I don't think it was cooked right. My shrimp in my teriyaki was wayyyyy over cooked I am so disappointed in this place read more

Had a business lunch here again. First time it was great. This time it was ok. Better than most Asian places in Roanoke. But when it comes to Japanese there is better in town. Having lived in Japan this is just ok. Sorry. read more

Best sushi in Roanoke and beyond!! Ben and his family provide amazing service and the sushi is amazing! If you are looking for sushi in Roanoke, this is the place! read more

A coworker and I went last week. It was the most delicious sushi we have ever had. The freshness of the seafood and the presentation was amazing! I will certainly return as soon as possible. I loved that I didn't really know what I wanted but told Ben what seafood I loved and he presented us with what he felt we would love. 5 stars for certain!!!!! read more

The best sushi in town! We love it. The volcano roll is great. And we get it spicy. 9 is perfect if you really want a kick! The California roll is good and the shrimp tempera. We love this place and you can't go wrong with the sushi. It's all we ever get. Also, try the edamame! read more

My fiancé and I had a hunger for Japanese cuisine, particularly sushi, so we checked out Ben Gui Sushi. The service was good but the prices were high. For our drinks, they served the sodas out of a can; this is a negative for me, as nothing beats a beverage from a fountain or glass bottle. We started our dinner with an appetizer of edamame. The soy and salt combination had a nice balance, though I think there could have been a little more salt added. We hadn't made it halfway through our edamame, when our miso soup arrived. The soup had a rich umami soybean flavor, but with one too many scallions in the broth for my taste. For my main entrée, I ordered the Super Chirashi (eel, salmon roe on sushi rice with chef choice sashimi on the side). The presentation of the meal was well done. All of the various sashimi pieces had vibrant color, wonderful texture, and clean flavor. I prefer nigiri but the sashimi wasn't bad. The eel on top of the sushi rice contented my nigiri desire. Overall, the rice had a decent acidity to it. As for the eel, it was the tenderest part of the meal. The salmon roe was my favorite part of the entire meal, as the flavor was more pronounced and not overly salty. I have a feeling I will be returning to Ben Gui Sushi in the not too distant future! read more

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We ordered the sushi, sashimi & roll boat for 2 for $49.50 and it was quite disappointing. It has 10 pieces fresh sushi, 18 pieces sashimi, 8 pieces of each California and spicy tuna roll. Let's start with the sushi. It had more rice than it should. I wouldn't mind if the rice was actually good but the rice texture was wet and a bit mushy. Totally not how sushi rice should taste like. I wanted to just eat the fish and not the rice. The sashimi was so thin! I felt robbed. The rolls were so small. It said 8 pieces, but instead of cutting it into 6 pieces, they cut it into 8 pieces. Again, the rice really ruined it. Also, the boat comes with one salad. Yes, just one. Usually you get two. When we got the check we noticed an extra $4 charge for 2 hot tea. They charge for tea. I'm from NYC visiting Virginia and I'm just not use to mediocre rice and a tea charge. read more

Ben Gui Sushi - sushi, sashimi & roll boat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Favorite sushi spot in Roanoke, always fresh, fast service and amazing fish! Make sure to order the nabeyaki udon soup to finish your meal on a cold night. read more

Normally, I wouldn't venture to a place like Roanoke and eat raw seafood without being close to a home base of operations (i.e. my own bathroom). This is my only rule before I decide to punish my body in such ways. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Friends had recommended this place and I liked it. I went with one of the chef special rolls (the angry lover), some spider rolls (soft shell crab), and some raw scallop rolls. The angry lover consisted of a mix of different spicy mixes...however, the spice level just wasn't there. It was still good, but definitely lacked the kick I was looking for. The spider rolls were ok but the scallop rolls were pretty freakin' good. The cold tofu appetizer was ok but I probably wouldn't order it again. I would definitely recommend going with whatever the chef suggests. You really can't go wrong. I'm not sure about any of the non-sushi dishes. Prices aren't horrible, but they are a little on the high side. Service was good. The place is pretty small. If you can, sit up at the sushi bar and talk with the chefs. They'll tell you what's fresh. Parking is easy. I will be back to try some of the other rolls and whatever the chef tells me is good. read more

I've had sushi from Japan to France to New York to Montana. The very best sushi I've ever had was at Ben Gui Sushi. The Volcano Roll literally gives me chills; it's so good. I've since moved to North Carolina and I've found a place that has pretty good sushi. However, when I talk about sushi I always refer to Ben Gui. His sign says, "Trust Me" and lets face it...you should. The place is nice and cozy but not crowded at all. The service is prompt, professional, and polite. Everything is very clean and presentable. Sign me up anytime. read more

I should have turned around and left after finding out this is not an authentic Japanese restaurant, but rather ran by Chinese. Name and decoration gave the impression the restaurant is ran and operated by Japanese. This is not the case. Don't take me wrong, I will not go to a Japanese restaurant and order a Chinese dish either. We ordered a fried tofu and a (Bento) lunch box. Food was the worse imitated Japanese food I could remember. Fried tofu and the accompanying sauce tasted like Chinese tofu and soy sauce. It was too sweet. For the lunch box, fish was so thin and obviously old as they were so dry they curled on top of the rice. I did not eat them. Food was bad but pricey I will neither return to nor recommend this restaurant. read more

Went there with my wife prior to our movie. Have to admit food was good, but felt it was so over priced we couldn't even enjoy our movie.

I took the wife out for dinner after a photo shoot today. I needed some comfort food to relax. I have become a big sushi eater and I am always looking for great new places to go. This place has made it to the top of my list. The shashimi was as good as you can get. The smells and tastes were wonderful. I will be going back with more friends in the future. The next time I plan to sit at the bar and let Ben make the call on what to prepare. I want to sample it all. The wife has a bento box and was very please with the tempura and teryaki chicken. I had the sushi deluxe. For the 2 of us total bill was $40. I do have to mention that they have one of the cleanest restrooms I have seen in Roanoke. I don't plan to spend much time in there. But wow. read more

The menu says "Trust Me" and that's exactly what I did. I sat at the sushi bar and provided my order directly to the chef -- no little paper ballot and tiny pencil. He helped with recommendations and everything was delicious. I had a white tuna tataki appetizer that had a amazing sauce that I would have finished with a spoon if I had one. Also, the VT Special and Hokie rolls were great; had lots of fish, tasted fresh. I finished with the Red Dragon roll, which had a perfect crunch and sweetness for the end of my meal. That was a lot of sushi, but I didn't have any lunch. My meal totaled right under $50 before tip, so this place can definitely get spendy when you like rolls and are hungry, but it's definitely money well spent. I will come back when I am in town. Unfortunately, I don't visit enough to be a "regular" but it was clear that the chef knew who the regulars were, greeting them by name and knowing what their "usuals" were. read more

Like other reviews, I do not live in Roanoke. I have sampled sushi from Tokyo to New York City, and this is with a doubt a solid sushi joint in an unlikely place. Prices are what you would expect, and there are some really good deals- Tuna Lover special roll substitute spicy tuna for shrimp tempura (you can thank me later) $9. Staff is extremely friendly and knowledgable. And it is a very clean establishment, not that any of this factors into my scoring or review. The quality and freshness of fish surprised me for Roanoke, VA not being on the coast or what you might consider a large city. There was no need for any soy or wasabi. The sashimi and nigiri showed quality knife skills and perfect ratio of fish to rice with the nigiri. The rice was excellent; texture spot on and perfect amount of rice wine vinegar. The highlight of the meal were the speciality "Trust Me" rolls of which I had four and sampled from four more. All of which were layered and had depth of flavor, not like some "special rolls" at other places where everything is just kind of a squishy mess. I have to recommend the Tuna Lover (nix tempura shrimp and add spicy tuna), the Hokie, & Nama Mama. There is one more but I can't remember its name, it had crab on top of a tuna type of roll. Bottom line if you're traveling through or live in Roanoke you need to check out Ben Gui. read more

Ben Gui is a chef and an artist. It is clear that he has respect for not only his craft, but those who he serves. Ive eaten here several times, and sampled a good portion of the sushi menu and also some items not found on the menu. Ben also sometimes does special requests so dont hesitate to ask if you dont see it. If you want the best sushi in roanoke, go to ben's. If you want a steak teri or something else from the kitchen, go to a hibachi or a restaurant that isnt especially a sushi restaurant. And dont bitch about the miso soup if you dont like it. Deal with it. Miso soup is merely a formality, much like a soggy bowl of salad with peanut ginger sauce. That said, i havent eaten anything from Ben's kitchen, but the sushi is so good that im always left with an $80+ on a party of 2. read more

Tempura was good through I wish it came wish rice instead of the crusty bread crumbs from the deep frier which aren't very good. Sushi was sub par. I visited on a busy day which mat explain the bad experience. I will revise this review if I visit again. Atmosphere was very nice and so was the staff. One thing I must alway pay close attention to for Japanese food in America is value for price and I would rank this restaurant as too pricey for what it offers. read more

Always happy with the quality of sushi and service from Ben Gui. Even with only being to do takeout right now, we make it a regular visit. I was told by a lifetime Roanoker about Ben's amazing ability to remember people's names, and it's true. Not only that, but he remembers your favorites. Ask for the Trust Me Roll - old style. You will not be disappointed. Support this local and family-owned establishment! read more

Hands down some of the best sushi in the Roanoke Valley! Everything from the maki and hand rolls to the bento boxes and sake are the best that you will find in not only this area but anywhere in a 50 mile radius. As a lover of all things sushi I eat it any chance that I can get so that means when I say in a 50 mile radius there's a darn good chance I've sampled most of the places in that vicinity. Do yourself a favor and eat here. read more

I am currently sitting in Ben Gui and have been waiting for my food for the past hour and a half. It took 20 minutes to even have our drink order taken and we still haven't gotten our appetizers. My party had a reservation, so even though it is a Friday night the restaurant knew we were coming. We just asked how much longer our food would take and were told that because all the rolls are made individually we should expect it to take a while. An hour and a half and not even getting our appetizers is too much. I've been here in the past and had decent service, but this is too much. Everyone around us who came in after us have already eaten and paid their bill. read more

Yet another great evening spent at Ben Gui this past Friday! This is my new favorite place. I usually end up there after dance lessons at Arthur Murrays to find a cheerful staff, good company and exceptional food. The sushi is truly exquisite in every way: Incredibly fresh, outstanding quality fish that is beautifully presented and delectable. The flavors combinations are creative and well balanced both for the nigiri sushi and the specialty rolls. Each item is prepared with skill and care. It is so delicious and I always feel refreshed after a full meal. Truly the food is to die for. I even love the simpler items on the menu: the edamame is always cooked and salted to perfection. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the staff is highly knowledgeable, prompt and courteous. I am amazed that they remember me by name, remember my preferences and ask me to try a twist on what I ordered last time. I have never in my experience had restaurant staff recall so much information. The service in this way is unparalleled. At Ben Gui you get what you pay for... Exceptional quality edible art. read more

The BEST sushi in the valley. Ben makes amazing sushi and has an even more impressive memory. I've come sparingly over the course of 5 years and he always remembers my name. The staff is just as courteous. Really give this place a try. Their sushi selection is the most diverse in the valley too. Really unique rolls here. read more

This is the best sushi place I have ever been too in the lower 48. Great service by the sushi chef and owner ben gui. He really took care of us. Everything from sushi to saki he had it covered. Fish was super fresh. Try the uni. He serves it with quail egg. Amazing. The scallop was great too. I wish this place was in raleigh. read more

Ben Gui Sushi - This is the uni and scallop sushi. Amazing. Layers of flavors and really fresh. Our sushi chef was ben gui. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Very friendly atmosphere! Excellent sushi and service! When they say "trust me" I promise that you will not be disappointed in your dinner! A must for the Roanoke Valley! read more

Went to Ben Gui last week. Everything was great. The fish was very fresh. The presentation of everything was beautiful. The service was very attentive (although we did have a party of 12, so I'm sure that helped). The prices seemed reasonable to me. The only complaint is that "spicy" was not as spicy as I'm used to, but that may be the city. read more

My sister, brother in law and two nieces live in Roanoke so I visit quite frequently. My sister and I left the kids at home and went out for some sushi. This was so much better than what I expected. I had what may have been the best shrimp tempura roll ever. She had a California roll. We both had salads which where great. The service was good, the sushi was very fresh and tasty! read more

Nice place, great place for sushi and sashimi but do go in there with a BIG wallet. I dropped $55 dinner for one. read more

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Ben Gui was a choice garnered from Yelp. The reviews did not lie, this place is great. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, the servers were helpful and gracious and most of all the food was good. The fish is fresh and (relatively) affordable. I ordered the lunch special that came with a salad that had some dressing that tasted like Larb Gai sauce. Very good. I got 8 pieces of California roll and six different pieces of nigiri for 10.50 at lunch. read more

Walked in. 2 people in the whole place. 3 orders waiting for pickup. They turned me away telling me they were "too busy". Rude. Don't ever go there! read more