I've visited another Konnichiwa location before, but this Lexington, South Carolina location is…read morestill a win for me. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly, and the service throughout the meal was attentive without being overbearing. The food absolutely delivered. The Red Lobster Roll and the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice are at the top of my list--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Everything came out in a timely manner and tasted just as good as it looked. Overall, great atmosphere, excellent service, and consistently delicious food. I'll definitely be back!

Sunday Funday ... my wife found this spot on Tik Tok .... Upon entering we were greeted immediately…read morewith a smile. The actual location is very vibrant with an open floor plan that allows a lot of light ...now with the food ... I'll start by saying whoever made the sweet t needs a raise .... The menu is a lot but a good type of a lot with many choices. I ended up getting the Mr. ALLI-G Roll and the Red Snapper Bowl. Well welll well ... yelp family this Alli-G Roll we better than expected lol ... fried to perfection. Also the gator wasn't over cooked ... you can tell the preparers take their time and every dish has a different touch of excellence. Now for the Snapper Bowl .... I highly recommend ... the food bowl was delivered and I could still se the steam which I loved ... all the veggies were fresh fresh you could taste it. The snapper was amazing also. This spot leaves the extra seasoning up to you ... BUT your table has a bottle of yum yum sauce and you don't have to keep asking. Most importantly they are not stingy on the portions. I had half of my sushi rolls left and half of my bowl. Kudos to the staff also with the recommendations and setting the expectation of the dishes. They also worked as a team ... one waiter didn't see our drinks on the table and immediately asked if we put our order in. This was def worth the 35 min drive from the other side of town be sure to check them out. And another round of applause for the staff. I'll be back SOON .

It is still the best sushi bar in the Southeast. They have the largest variety of fresh fish and…read moreother seafood, but they also make traditional chicken and steaks. The owner / chef Ryo takes care in what he's making and shows great pride in his finished product and it tastes great too. He gets fish that other restaurants do not have access to or have chosen not to purchase. I have seen flying fish, jellyfish, fresh Cobia, fresh Spanish mackerel, live clams and scallops and other seafood that you cannot obtain anywhere else. If you are looking for the best sushi in the area, you don't need to go anywhere else. You can go anywhere and buy a California roll but that is really not what I would consider sushi that's like going to Ruth Chris steakhouse and ordering a hot hot dog.

The fact that I'm the only Asian customer at this place says it all…read more I ordered Inakaya Fried Chicken, which is a split bone chicken wing per their menu. I was given chicken nuggets and told they don't have chicken wings... Glad I found their menu online to prove I wasn't crazy. Everything is either overcooked, dry, or super salty. No idea why this place was even packed. Sushi rice was dry. The chicken nugget thing mentioned above was overly dry and salty. Tonkotsu Ramen was overcooked. Either they chose the wrong type of noodle or let it sit forever before serving it. The two slices of meat that came with the ramen was maybe from pork chop meat? Usually it's made with cha shew meat or pork belly. Two super lean and dry slices of meat made the bowl look like a joke. The noodle was salty enough that I don't even want to try the broth. Edamame was okay. Other than the fact that they don't look appetizing, the shell was brownish and many bean pockets (if you know what I was trying to say) were empty, that's probably the best dish on the table. If you want sushi or ramen or anything that's on their menu, do yourself a favor and please try to find it somewhere else.

929 has been on my Columbia bucket-list for probably five years or so. It definitely lived up to…read morethe hype. It's a nice little cozy - date night place that's fun to go to. Pros: - Fun menu! They truly have something for everyone - Excellent flavors - Spicy foods are actually spicy - You get your food really quick - Got seated very fast - Great drink menu Cons: Depending on where you sit, you sit really close to others. I got the Yaki Udon Noodles (spicy) with chicken. This was excellent and I'd absolutely get it again. Great flavors and great ingredients that work well together. My date got the Curry Udon with chicken. She really enjoyed it. Definitely a recommend. The appetizer's looked really good, too.

I ordered chicken teriyaki it was a good portion and the food was good. Service was quick. I don't…read morelike dark meat chicken, so I didn't like the dish wasn't white meat. I thought it was going to be white meat. I am hoping to try a new dish next time.

Our chef was amazing -- I can't remember his name, but he works in Lexington on the weekends and…read moreIrmo during the week. He did a great job and really made the experience enjoyable. The hostess was also very friendly, greeting us when we came in and again when we were leaving. Our server was Jasmin, and unfortunately she didn't seem very friendly. She placed our bowls of soup out of reach, rarely refilled our drinks (only once, and that was because another server was filling them), and never checked in with us. When we asked questions, she seemed distracted and was looking behind us rather than engaging with us. When she brought the to-go boxes, she held them behind us instead of placing them in front of us. We were honestly thankful that another server stepped in to help, because we felt like we were inconveniencing Jasmin. I just wish we had cash so we could have tipped the cook and the other server separately.

Yum. I ordered the chicken and lobster with teriyaki's sauce and a few sushi's. Everything was…read moregreat! We didn't want to wait for the grill area so we sat on the ordering side which only side and it was quick and great! Full bar and great service!

Recently had my second lunch at Red Sake. Hands down it is super deal if you like Sushi. Just for…read morecomparison, you can pick up a tray of sushi at a local grocery store, Sam's, or Costco and spend about $10. For ~$8 more, you can have an smorgasbord of salads, soups, Sushi, steak, egg rolls, etc. The variety of variety of choices is outstanding; the food is tasty and well prepared. Our server, Luna, was very helpful in recommending dishes, and she was very pleasant. The interior of the restaurant is very upscale and attractive.

Not a huge fan! I love the concept but the execution doesn't work for me. In some cases it can…read morefeel like a money grab. Ok, so they charge a waste fee of when you order too much. I completely understand this. But I asked about ordering one entree and if the entree isn't finished, you still pay a waste fee, but then you can take it home. That didn't sit well with me. Ordering one entree isn't being wasteful. You just might not finish it. But anyway, I didn't order an entree. I ordered spring rolls, and a few sushi rolls. The two spring rolls were good. The sushi is so small. Most were really dry. I wouldn't return. But my friend definitely enjoyed herself. The atmosphere is really nice and the establishment was clean. Our waitress was extremely attentive but wasn't very knowledgeable on the menu. Try them out for yourself!

While we were in town everyone was recommending we check out this place. We had a party of 9 and…read morewhen we arrived the table was ready, the bartender (david) made a wonderful recommendation for wine and everyone enjoyed their dining choices. After seeing the quality of fish at the sushi bar while being seated, I knew sushi was all I would be ordering and I was not disappointed. The entire Chen Family was so nice and accommodating. We will be here the next time we find ourselves in SC.

My wife and I tried Antai Asian Dining for the first time on a Friday night, and we were seriously…read moreimpressed. From the moment we pulled up, the exterior set the tone -- very clean and inviting. Even with the Friday night rush, the hostess was warm and welcoming and got us seated quickly and efficiently, which we really appreciated. Our waitress was outstanding. She was attentive without being overbearing, checked on us consistently, and helped guide us through the menu with great recommendations. We started with the lobster spring rolls and a salmon roll. The spring rolls were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with large chunks of lobster -- not skimpy at all. The salmon roll was some of the freshest sushi I've had in a long time. For my entrée, I ordered the walnut shrimp. The shrimp were gigantic, perfectly cooked, and the sauce was so good I literally slapped the table. No shame. We will absolutely be back. If you're looking for great Asian fusion with excellent service and fresh ingredients, Antai delivers.

I discovered this place from a reel on Instagram. Since I'm a sushi lover, I'm always looking for…read morenew places to try sushi, but the extra bonus was seeing the Tempura Asparagus on the menu. I definitely had to try that. The restaurant is very stylish and I love how it is split into two sections. Service was great - no complaints there at all. On my first visit I got the $12.99 Lunch Special, which came with 1 Tako + 1 Roll and a side salad. I got the Baha Fish Tako and Triple Tango Roll which were both very good. The Tempura Asparagus was the highlight though because of the seasoning and its crispiness.

Date: March 14, 2025 Time: 5:44pm…read moreEnvironment/Ambiance: Good music and setup Drinks: Water Staff: Friendly Food: Crispy Chicken & Pork Belly Pimento Loco Taco, California Roll, Quesadillas Hi everyone, We came when it's not fully booked or busy. Very reasonable prices and the food was so good. I had the Crispy Chicken & Pork Belly Pimento Loco Taco, and California Roll. The California roll was balanced and nice. One of the best California rolls I have had so far in South Carolina. The Crispy Chicken & Pork Belly Pimento Loco Taco officially became my favorite taco that I have ever tasted based on restaurants in South Carolina. Quesadillas were nice as well. The staff were friendly and the environment had good music and very nice setup. Perfect for Solo adventures, Romantic vibes, and with a small group of friends. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Follow me on Instagram @ladyisreal

Love the food! However, I just walked in right before closing and asked the worker walking by if it…read morewas still open. The worker just completely ignored me. I was taken aback. I went up to order and greeted him. He continued not to say anything to me. As I was letting know what I wanted in my bowel he was angrily scoping the ingredients in my bowl. I was shocked about the way he was acting. At this point I was irritated too and just wanted to leave. Fresh Poke needs to train the servers better on customer service l. I know this is an isolated incident. But one is enough for me. I will no longer come to this location.

There are not a lot of places to get a meal in Columbia SC on Sunday night. I was stuck looking…read morearound after other plans failed, and found myself here. From the outside, it doesn't look like a whole lot, but the inside was quite meticulously kept and had plenty of space to eat in, though most of their fairly vigorous business was takeout. As Poke-type places go, this one offered a ton of options. Virtually any diet could be accommodated, vegan and gluten-free easily so but also whatever you'd want in terms of limiting carbs. They had a splendid selection of ingredients with multiple fruits, several ways to get your greens, but also some delicious crunchy things and spicy sauces. And it was a good sized bowl. It was one of the better such bowls I've had, and for the ingredient quality, the price was not bad. Having been impressed into ordering a tea, I did not like that as much. My lychee tea was not excessively sweet, but the fruitiness didn't quite make up for it. The popping boba didn't quite pop the way I'd hoped either. Maybe another drink would have been better but I preferred the food over the tea. Still given the range of options available, I really could not have expected much better of a meal than this.

Awesome food and friendly service! Great vibes to celebrate a birthday! We enjoyed everything!…read moreSinah (manager) sorry if I'm spelling her name wrong, was awesome!

Let's start with it was a Sunday night at 8:50 PM and my family and I were trying to find something…read moreopen to eat in downtown Columbia. We saw this sushi/hibachi spot was open until 10pm. We walk in and the hostess quickly tells us it's a 20-25 minute wait but there is no one in the restaurant ( 1-2 tables occupied) but she said we could order to go. My group of 4 adults and a 4 yr old decided to wait. After 10 minutes we were given a table. The restaurant ambience is very classy, trendy, and beautiful. Small bar at the front. Our server Michelle let us know the kitchen was closing soon and to place our order. We were prepared and placed the order immediately. For ~$98 we got two "pick two" hibachi plates, the sushi sampler (spicy tuna and California roll), garlic soy edamame, a cucumber roll, two drinks and waters. The hibachi comes with soup and salad. I gave the review a 3 star because the food was cold and the soup was cold. The kitchen made the wrong hibachi order for my husband but quickly refixed it with more cold food. My edamame was hot and tasty. Sushi came with no chopped sticks and no ramekins for the soy sauce. We were patient with this because it was late but be wary going an hour before closing. Our server's personality was the redeeming quality. She was very sweet and friendly. When we exited the restaurant we walked past five different employees and not a single one made eye contact or thanked us for our business. It almost seemed liked they were annoyed we stayed during posted business hours... Most people that came after us left. So warning again don't go late unless you can withstand this. Apologies for my pics- I forgot to take before we started dining.

this is my new go to asian market in five points!…read more let's start off by saying, you have to push the red button to get in and out. idk if that's a japanese thing or not however, even in its simplicity, it's so dope. this is a dope market that has so many different japanese packaged treats. from fruit cream jelly candies to dried squid, chances are you'll find authentic japanese packaged goods here. don't expect many frills as it's a simple and small market but the true gem is the food they prepare fresh onsite. the owner is the absolute kindest person. they have bentos for you to order as well as dons but today i opted for shumai, takoyaki, and two different onigiri (tuna mayo and the ume which is japanese pickled plum). when i tell you this all hit!! they make the onigiri fresh to order and they have six different options for you to choose from. the takoyaki was so well balanced between sweet, savory and sour. the shumai were standard however still delivered. the onigiri was the star for me. i have missed the taste of japanese pickled plum (ume) and they hit it out of the park with this simple dish. if you've never had onigiri it's not super fancy or complicated. it's basically a filling of your choice, stuffed in a ball of rice and wrapped with nori. when done right, they are amazing! if you're in the mood for an authentic experience, please show the family over at furusato some love!

A small Japanese convenience store serving delicious hot food. The people working here are always…read morekind and always quick. I love being able to pop in for a quick meal and snack to-go. The karaage don is a fan favorite for a reason. Crispy and juicy chicken on a bed of cabbage, egg, and rice. The vegetable croquettes are always piping hot, fresh from the fryer. I'm not a fan of the bento boxes because you don't get much food. It's a couple pieces of meat with rice and some cold vegetables and maybe a slice of orange. Stick with the bowls and you'll be golden. The store also has a small selection of Japanese snacks, drinks, and sweets. I give this place a 4.9/5!