This place has been a staple in this town for years. The outside of this place is a little unassuming but they make the best Asian food and sushi in the area. The food is so unique and fresh! I had the ahi tuna and the veggies were so savory. My friend had the tempera veggie roll with spicy mayo and it was mouth watering. They also have an extensive martini list for those that like fun little drinks It has a really romantic vibe with the low lighting and cushy seating - definitely great for dates and special occasions. The service is always really friendly and vigilant. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy an evening in the central Johnson City area. Plus, you could also do some bowling or shop at Target across the street after. Can't miss it!! read more

Why haven't been here sooner? This place is fabulous. Service was great and food was amazing!!!!!

The best sushi in this area. I have been coming here for years and never been disappointed.

Rude at checkout and hurried while eating. Old Asian woman. Food was good but will not return with that attitude.

Currently sitting here in the restaurant and let me just say. This is the best sushi i have had in Johnson city. Granted i haven't had a whole lot but the stuff I've had doesn't even compare to this. I go the rainbow roll and it was amazing. fresh and very tasty. They have my favorite alcoholic drink: soonhari soju. The vibe in here is awesome. It's so calm. Great service was also really good. read more

My husband, my daughter, my mother and I ate here for dinner this evening for the first time. We ordered the crispy calamari for an appetizer, which I have to say is not the worst calamari I've ever had but close to it. It did not have much flavor at all And the calamari was a little on the chewy side. It also was on a bed of brown lettuce as you will see in the picture I'm going to post, which was a complete turn off . Needless to say I would not order it again. My daughter had the beef and broccoli with fried rice. The beef was very tasty and unfortunately the broccoli was very much undercooked and hard. The sauce that came on it was very tasty and had a smoked flavor, I will have to say I was very disappointed when getting the bill that they up charged $3.50 for the fried rice considering the meal came with rice so I am a little unsure of how some butter soy sauce and a couple shaved vegetables cost $3.50, to me that's just a Restaurant nickel and diming you and I'm not for that. my mom ordered a sushi roll that was only about $10.50 but was extremely small although she did say it was good but she would not order it again. My husband and I both had sushi as well and ours were good, but severely overpriced for what you get, we shared three rolls and we left still hungry which usually we can eat two rolls each and be very satisfied. I have to believe their prices are so high because you're paying for the atmosphere which was a nice atmosphere, but definitely not worth the price you're paying... I do wish they had a special on sushi, but they do not and their rolls are an average of $17 + which in my opinion is extremely high, considering anywhere else their roles would be between 12 and $15 and most likely include a soup and a salad which this place did not offer that . They do have different item menus that did look good although I really can't say that we would be back. Another downside is they do not offer a kids menu so I paid $18 for beef and broccoli plus the additional $3.50 for a child who barely ate half of her meal, which is a complete turn off for us, and I'm sure for any other parent wanting to go have a meal with her children. I believe that the three star rating I give them is fair. Like I said, the food wasn't horrible, but it also wasn't great and I definitely think they can do better but doubt they ever will. read more

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This place is great. We had lunch there and they were very accommodating with my food allergies. The wait staff are very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is very peaceful. read more

Love this place!!! Always a friendly atmosphere and tons of regulars, if you know you know read more

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Yelp is not updated with the hours of operation. Went there for my wife's birthday but they were closed.

Delightful lunch. Atmosphere was a little dark for the lunch. Lots of people enjoying the outside. I also had the spicy tuna roll. I wish they would be more explicit about the extras they put on the maki rolls. I did not like the sweet sauce they put on the spicy tuna but I was able to wipe it off enough. Girls enjoyed their kids plain lo mein. Don't order the adult plain lo mein because the kids size was the same size but cheaper! Loved the service though. Server and hostess were amazing. read more

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This place is amazing the atmosphere the food the service and sometimes you half to try is there chefs special roll even if you don't like sushi you will love this roll really I recommend this place is awesome read more

Sushi was good, service was ok and the ambiance is definitely loungy feel. My opinion is way too expensive for what you get

Service was good Good was very disappointing. Smothered in heavy sauce and just blah It had been several years since we had been, but decided to go when it popped up first on trip advisor for Asian cuisine read more

Cafe one 11 is our go to place when we are in Johnson city . Have only had drinks. Friendly atmosphere Bartender Bud is fast and makes a five star kamikaze and cosmo He never disappoints and has the memory of a elephant e only come once a year for Milligan Alumi weekend read more

The food was excellent and the lighting and mood of the dining area was beautiful. Very peaceful vibes with low and darkish lighting. The menu is a little overpriced and a little bit overrated. Other than the price, the establishment is definitely worth the visit. The bartender was absolutely excellent and the drinks were amazing. The food was delicious. read more

Had an excellent meal tonight at Cafe One 11. Hot and sour soup, Chicken Broccoli entree excellent. Great Martini drinks also!

Excellent food! My husband took me here for my birthday and it was delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was fresh and very tasty. Would definitely recommend. read more

Cafe One 11 - Lobster sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

Pretty good Asian restaurant. Growing up in JC, my family would always have their food catered for Easter or we would go there for brunch. When I go, I usually get the pad Thai, but there sushi is very good as well. I'd say the thing the restaurant excels in the most is the atmosphere and ambiance. Great for a date night. Also very easy to make reservations or call in to go orders; they answer the phone every time read more

This is a nicely appointed restaurant and was full of promise. But, there were a few problems. First, the table was covered in greasy fingerprints. Second, the menus were dog-eared, grubby and falling apart and third, make sure you sit on the padded bench along the back wall, and try to avoid the chairs...they are not contoured and are hard. After 30 minutes, I was getting a numb-bum. The service was fair at best. So, the food. We ordered main courses only. My wife's green chicken curry was, she said, very nice with a good level of spice. I ordered stir fried vegetables in soy ginger sauce. It wasn't awful, but it was close to being just that. The reviews for this place are generally good and I will go back to give it a second chance. However, menu cards and daily special lists are a restaurant's printed advert. If they are dirty, greasy, dog-eared and crappy in general, it says much the same about the restaurant. read more

Excellent food! I got the lunch beef and broccoli with fried rice and it was so tasty. Great prices for lunch and lots of options. Any time I come here for lunch or dinner, I have a good experience! read more

Cafe One 11 - Beef with Broccoli - Sushi Bars Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

We've only eaten at Cafe One 11 once and the food was fantastic!!! It's a bit out of our price range, so we will save it for special occasions. read more

This place is great! It's a little pricey, but it's well worth it. The ambiance of the space is nice and our server was wonderful! He answered all of our questions and helped us to pick a couple of delicious sushi rolls. Give this place a try for a nice meal out read more

If not, my favorite restaurant in the area. Atmosphere is cool. Food is great and owner is super sweet and friendly. Just a fabulous little gem read more

This is our go to place for great sushi. Pam and I visit with friends on a regular basis. Sari and her staff our always gracious and treat us as loyal customers that we are. Now the sushi .... Always fresh and creative. We love the Angry Dragon. The chef special is always a pleasant surprise and oh so good. Never disappointed! Oh, forgot to mention the Crab Rangoon for an appetizer. Yum! Thanks Sari for your wonderful establishment in Johnson City. read more

I've been here for dinner a few times now. Cafe One11 is starting to become one of my go to spots for good food in a friendly environment. I have just been sitting at the bar which seems to be the spot to sit to get into the action and have some great conversations. My favorite dish is the tuna tacos on the specials menu. I've asked them to keep that one permanently. The Chef's Special is a great roll. Jessica told me different ways to order it to make it even more special. I also really loved the roll that is currently on their specials menu. Can't remember what that one is. read more

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Cafe One 11 is one of the best restaurants in town. Charlie the owner really cares about the business and what he attracts is very loyal customers. I have been a customer for 10 years now and have gotten to know most of the staff. Charlie has a real passion for the business and truly cares about keeping the highest quality. This review is mainly for the sushi menu but also the brunch and Thai food. The sushi here is second to none!!! Over 10 years I have never has sushi that was not of the highest quality. I mostly have sashimi which requires the highest quality sushi. After a few years I started just letting the sushi chef make me a plate of the freshest and most interesting selections. I have shared a few of the many plates I have had in the photos I have uploaded. I would compare the quality with almost any major city. I lived in Southern California for 10 years so I know fresh / well prepared sushi. I recommend Cafe One 11 all the time. But not just for the food. The place really has a way of bringing cool people together for a meal. I almost always eat at the bar and I can't remember a time where there were not friendly, interesting people to meet and talk to. So if you are new to town or just looking for a friendly place to eat this is it. Even if you don't like sushi there is a full menu so something for everyone. The Tuna is excellent if you are looking for cooked fish. The place also has a great atmosphere. The bartenders are seasoned and there to make sure you get a good drink and some conversation. There are none more friendly in JC. The Sunday brunch is something special. You cannot beat the price and selection . plenty of selection and fresh prepared foods. Something for everyone and great deserts as well. Very family and group friendly. If you have not been you owe it to yourself .. you will not be disappointed. There may have been some bad experiences and reviews like every restaurant can have a bad day but over 10 years I can say it is my favorite place in JC and there is some very good rivals. read more

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Been in this place a few times. Service is great, food is great, drinks are great. Feels like Cheers, even though you may not know everyone's names. read more

There's nothing Chinese about this place except the wanna be decor. The mooshu pork was served with Mexican tortillas and no rice (you can argue if it should be served with rice or not), and the basil chicken had no spice in it at all. Spring rolls were 2 for $7.25. Outrageous pricing and terrible food. read more

I love Asian food but poor Café One 11 fell short way short first the fish used in my sushi was warm and had a slimy film it was stomach churning so I also had ordered Miso with Salmon the Miso was week and well a few Flakes of Salmon dose not make it with Salmon it did have chunks of tofu which would of been OK but the soup had sit for so long that the tofu was no longer firm and was mostly mush, I had ordered a few other items that just fell short. I for one will not eat here again maybe if the chief gets the boot and they reexamine their menu and suppliers then maybe, I have no idea how anyone can call this Asian Food or even food at all. Again subpar, bad, horrible, I only know a few places that make half way decent Asian Food in JC and this one dose not make the cut read more

I have to say, as a SF Bay Area native, I was skeptical about eating sushi in East Tennessee, but low and behold.... Fantastic! Fish was fresh and beautifully presented! The Chefs Special roll was one of the best rolls I've had anywhere! read more

Just a great place to go on a date or meet friends and have a good meal. Nice wine list and nice pours in their mixed drinks. Wait staff was very helpful and courteous, never a long period between check ins with our table read more

I don't see how this sushi gets such good reviews. I paid $50 for three rolls and they're just not very flavorful or substantial. Chef special is doused in sauce as is this dragon roll. It's not bad, but certainly not as good as what used to be Asian cafe one. Not trying to be hateful, just want to help you avoid bad sushi. Frankly there's not great sushi in JC but I wish there was! read more

Best food in town. Bud is hands down the best bartender around. Highly recommend! Try the chefs special and the cauliflower!

The dumplings spring rolls and fried rice are just ssoo good if you see it you need to pop in and get some food best Chinese food in town

This place is the bomb. I don't get to visit as much as I would like. But every time I go it is amazing. The food is always fresh and yummy. I visited on Sunday brunch. What a treat! Well worth the price. read more

Cafe One 11 Johnson City, TN is a perfect place to unwind and enjoy. The atmosphere is calming and comfortable. Whether you are stopping in for a cocktail at the end of your work day, or stopping in for a business lunch mid day, you can expect excellent service and excellent food. Cafe One 11 Cafe One 11 specializes in Sushi and it is amazing! They hand roll it right there at their sushi bar and it is is fresh and delicious. You can never go wrong with their Spicy tuna roll. I love sushi and have experienced it all over the country, hands down, Cafe One 11 has the best Spicy tuna roll. Cafe One 11 is closed on Mondays, but open everyday for lunch at 11:30am and dinner at 5:00. Sunday Brunch they open at 10:00am and close at 2:00pm for their brunch menu. Give them a visit your next trip to Johnson City TN. - read more

This is probably the most random brunch experience I've ever had. However, it was $20 for bottomless mimosas and all the breakfast, Asian, sushi and seafood I could eat, so I would say I'm a fan. The mimosas are great - made with a drier champagne which I like as opposed to the super sugary kinds. I don't even know how many I had, because I wasn't driving and probably was thinking "it's just juice!!" The buffet is split up into a few sections - a sushi/seafood section with several types of sushi, crab legs, shrimp, and salmon, a desserts section, a salads and vegetables/fruit section, a traditional breakfast items section, and a section of asian options. I had a few types of the sushi and crab legs. I've had better in both categories, but for the price I wasn't too bugged. I also sampled some of the stir-fry asian options - again, not totally compelling but the price is right. More than anything, I was just confused and eating whatever looked good to me, so having biscuits and gravy, bacon, ginger soy shrimp and vegetables, spring rolls, as well as pineapple and honeydew was a-okay. I wholly recommend the brunch if you love to drink mimosas, because you can have them to your heart's content as well as eat so many random foods you won't know what hit you - or you could play it safe and stick to one section. Everything was freshly prepared and overall pretty good, but I wouldn't pay the price without the booze. read more

When we have guests from out of town, we love to take them here for Sunday brunch. It's amazing. Everything from fresh sushi to biscuits & gravy and Red Velvet Cake! Decent for dinner, very good for drinks, but brunch is really their flagship. read more

Will NOT eat here ever again!!! All the sushi was off and overly sauced for no reason. The sushi fish was definitely spoiled and dangerous to eat. Service was super slow. Took 50 minutes to get any food. Waitress was inattentive and rude with a bad attitude and no service skills. read more

Went here on 10/13/2015 for lunch and had a mixed experience. The service was fine, the place is clean and nicely decorated and would be a great place for business lunches or dinner with friends if the food was better. I ordered Philly Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, and Miso soup. Husband was really excited about the Spicy Thai Basil Chicken. Oops. The Philly Rolls were OK - not as fresh I'd like, but still OK. I didn't get sick so that's in their favor, I guess. The allegedly spicy sauce on the Spicy Tuna Rolls wasn't spicy at all, but very sweet and there was way too much of it. The Miso soup was just OK. Unlike some other restaurants around here, it was actually miso soup, was warm, and had seaweed and tofu, but it was a bit weak for my taste. The Spicy Thai Basil Chicken my husband ordered did have chicken in it, but the rest of the title doesn't fit. The only spice or heat in this dish was from a swirl of Sriracha sauce on one side of the plate across from what I think was a sprig of cilantro on the other side. Otherwise, no heat at all. N-o-n-e. The sauce was a heavy, sticky, sweet & sour sauce and I couldn't taste any basil. As if the sauce on this non-Spicy, non-Thai, non-Basil plate wasn't damaging enough, the chicken pieces were battered and fried. Fried chicken in Thai Basil Chicken is a new one for us. Usually, husband turns red when he's eating the hot & spicy food he likes. This time he turned red because he was so pissed off that he received a sweet & sour chicken & veg stir-fry instead of Thai Basil Chicken. The atmosphere is nice. Wish the food matched up. read more