Friend was craving sushi, and did a yelp search. We weren't expecting much and was pleasantly…read moreshocked how amazing the food it. Great service as well. Note, if you are warned that you are ordering a lot of food, listen to them. We left with more food than we are at the restaurant

Love this place. We go there at least once a week. Sushi is so much better than you would think…read morefrom a restaurant in Newport. Look past the decor. The owners are so friendly and know our order better then we do. Their kids are usually the servers so feel right at home and grab any chopsticks, small plates or dinnerware they might overlook. We feel right at home here. We moved fm Florida last year and are so happy we found a sushi place to replace the one at home.

3.5 actually, hubby's lunch today. He likes to go there, they are friendly and reasonably priced…read morefor a wholesome lunch. Very clean. Terry chicken and beef over rice, huge portions. Local small town business we try and support locals. The area was hit hard by Hurricane Helene, so we try and support this area.

The food was excellent, the portion sizes were gigantic, and the service was wonderful! Our…read morewaitress checked on us repeatedly and was so nice! My fiancé and I got a Heaven Roll to share and it was loaded with fish and delicious! I got the adult chicken and steak dinner and it was so great, and I had enough for leftovers! My fiancé got the steak and tuna dinner and it was phenomenal, and he also had enough for leftovers! This place is fantastic; I highly recommend going in person and enjoying it!

I live here in Newport, I go here all the time. It's wonderful for the price. Not a single bad…read morething I can say. Definitely go here :)))

I ordered takeout online and scheduled my order to be picked up at 4:45. When I got there I…read moredidn't get my food until 5:05. I took the food out to my car and noticed I was missing an item. I went back in and the girl says I forgot to give your Gyoza. She went and got it but didn't give me extra sauce like I requested. I didn't get any sauce at all. The Yum Yum rolls that we ordered didn't come with any yum yum sauce. For spending $50 I'm very disappointed.

Excellent fast-casual Japanese food. The portion are good for the price. We had sushi with both…read moreteriyaki and hibachi chicken, and it was all delicious. Friendly staff, clean restaurant, overall highly recommend!!

Good little hibachi restaurant. This is the perfect pit stop if you want a fast hibachi style meal…read morewhile near the outlet malls. You'll end up with a heaping pile of meat, rice, and veggies. Consistently delicious and a decent value for the money.

The ambiance was pleasant and inviting. The cooks were wonderful and so was the food! Did not wait…read morelong and had great service.

I loved my food. I got lo mein and miso soup. One of the other guests joining me got rice and…read moresushi, the other guest got chicken hibachi. I do recommend. The service was quick, epically for the soups and salads. Our server was very nice and had patience. The reason I have it 4 stars is because it was a little dirty in the entryway. Overall I really recommend. They had some of my favorite songs playing. It was pretty empty. We sat at a table not a grill. I DO RECOMMEND!

We came on a whim and discovered this gem 15 minutes away from Maggie Valley…read more Store is beautiful and clean. We came on a Thursday late afternoon/Early evening and got sat quickly. Waiter was spot on - tended to us quickly to get our drinks. He came and took our order and food came out fairly quickly. The vegetable tempura was great - not greasy and this one had broccoli and eggplant (I dont like eggplants but I am sure someone will.appreciate this). Fried rice - even though it was kids, it was fantastic. It was not oil soaked and the flavor was so clean. Even my picky husband said it taste so good! Rice was not mushy.. it was, excellent! The Chow Hor Fun? I wont lie... I disnt have high hopes as a restaurant in the Carolinas. Boy was I wrong! The noodles were al dente, beautiful mix of all the veggies and protein. Sauce was a little sweet for my taste, so I was able to request for some chilli sauce and was all good. Also, not greasy. I was happy. My husband got the tuna sushi nigiri, tuna roll, salmon nigiri and white tuna. It was really good! Everything was bright and did not smell fishy. Last note - portions are freakin HUGE! Like i ate a third and took the rest' and the container was full. My daighters "kids" fried rice was packed to the brim. Expect left overs, u less your a competitive eater. The price, value and quality, this was def a 5 star - our first and only in our vacation here. Highly recommend - speaking as a Chinese vacationing in the carolinas that was getting desperate for any semblance of chinese food

Based on my own personal experience while having lunch at Watami Sushi And Noodles on 33 South Main…read moreStreet, Waynesville, North Carolina, I can NOT recommend this establishment for the extreme hostility and hatred I experienced there by the staff on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. While I do wish to acknowledge that Watami Sushi And Noodles does have the absolute legal right to deny anyone service; the staff of Watami Sushi And Noodles does not have the legal right to discriminate against anyone and violate anyone's Civil Rights on the basis of race, religion, and/or creed. Around 1:15 p.m. on  Wednesday, May 13, 2026, I entered Watami Sushi And Noodles on 33 South Main Street, Waynesville, North Carolina with the only goal of having lunch. When the hostess saw me, she had a look of absolute shock terror on her face and instead of greeting me with a "Hello" or "Welcome," she immediately tried to get me to just get take out only.  Only after repeatedly stating several times that I didn't want to order take out and that I wanted to dine there, she waved to a host/server who took one look at me and loudly said "OH" before seating me at a small table in the middle of the establishment.  Please note, there were other diners there. None of the staff was friendly or welcoming and rebuffed my attempts at conversation.  The waitress had an angry expression and tone with me, but not with other patrons in the restaurant. I ordered Chicken Teriyaki with a Green Salad and a side of Miso Soup.  Both the Miso Soup and Chicken Teriyaki were lukewarm, boarding on cold.  The Green Salad was crisp and fresh.  I didn't get a chance to finish to soup or the salad because it was taken away post haste once my lunch order had arrived. Now why did the staff of Watami Sushi And Noodles act they way they did when I entered their establishment. Well, this is just my opinion, based on their actions:  they didn't welcome or want an observant Jew who was wearing a yamicha, along with business casual clothes, in their establishment. ZERO STARS.

Great food and very fulfilling. Very busy but very fast service and our waiter was a wonderful…read moregentleman. So much food we had leftovers

My wife and I was traveling along the interstate and was craving some good Chinese food when we…read morecame across Emma's. It was a little ways off the interstate but not too bad of a drive. The restaurant was very clean " the bathroom " as well. The service was top notch with our appetizers and drinks arriving fast. The waitress was very friendly and the food was great. I do have to say that the dishes we ordered were not like the Chinese we had eaten before, the flavor profiles are different but very good. The portions were pretty good size compared to the price. I would definitely eat at this location again.

First time dining here and it was worth the visit! Fish and chips will not disappoint! Great…read morehomemade tartar sauce and coleslaw. The fries were addicting. Snapper chowder was amazing and so was the Biscoff Cheesecake made in house. Great Porter on tap and our server Misty was extremely hospitable! We will be back soon.

This restaurant is seriously so good. We came with friends while attending a show and everything we…read moreordered was excellent. We had the fish and chips, lobster bao buns, grilled Caesar salad with salmon, and a lobster roll with Nashville hot seasoning. The bao buns were small but packed with flavor. I wish the buns were a little softer, but they held together well with the delicious lobster mix. The grilled Caesar salad was fantastic. Fresh dressing, perfectly cooked salmon, and just really well balanced. Honestly, every dish landed. The real star of the night was the Biscoff cheesecake. Big, fluffy, thick, and just the right amount of sweetness without being overwhelming. Absolutely worth saving room for. Service was impeccable, and the music playing from the owner's personal playlist was nostalgic for me as someone from New York. It gave the whole place a really fun, comfortable vibe.

It's more a 3.5 but I'll be nice and round up…read more The fried rice is not bad and they give a big portion. The hibachi steak was a little on the tougher side. The orange chicken was a good standard with a good portion. Lunch special is dine in only. The guy there is super friendly and nice and helpful. The lady has the grumpiest face every time I go in. I smile and say hi and there is never a smile back.

This is a very yummy place to eat with friendly servers and nice interior design with fun and easy…read moregoing music playing. The food is good quality and fresh. Expect to pay around $20+ for most things on the menu. Portion sizes are great for the price you pay.

We appreciate the Yelp recommendations to try Wasabi…read more I am often skeptical of places along a main tourist area but Wasabi is the real deal...at least for the area. We were quickly seated at the sushi bar and the restaurant filled up quickly with other lunch clientele after that time. Sushi chef was efficient and our eel roll was fresh and delicious. Only 8 pieces so not that large. Would have paid more for a larger portion as we were sharing everything. Hot melt in your mouth yummy shumai were devoured. I saved some wasabi to add a little spice. Tempura appetizer included 2 large shrimp and veggie assortment. All around good meal!

We came here after seeing it on Mountain Xpress's Best of WNC. I appreciated the vegetarian sushi…read moresection of their menu and they had plenty of non-sushi vegetarian options as well. I ordered a house salad and 3 sushi tolls - sweet potato, avocado, and mushroom and cream cheese (which I had never seen before). The prices were not bad for sushi. We came on Saturday night of a holiday weekend. We weren't expecting to be sat down right away because of how packed downtown was that night, but we were happy to get a table for two right away! Service did take a while, but we understood because of how full it was. Once we ordered, the food came out quickly and the add-ons we requested, like sauce, came out right away! I was let down by the house salad because it did not seem fresh. The ginger dressing was delicious, but some of the lettuce looked like it had been cut a while ago or stored for a while. The sweet potato roll was great, but I wish it had been dressed up a little bit perhaps with a drizzle of eel sauce on top. They brought me a side of the eel sauce quickly, though, when I asked, which was very appreciated. The avocado roll was top tier - fresh and a nice portion of avocado in the roll. The mushroom and cream cheese roll was interesting. It was probably my least favorite, but I just don't usually go for raw mushrooms. I wished they could have a veg combo with cream cheese, like with cucumber or another fresh veggie. Overall, we had a positive experience, but maybe knowing it had been so highly rated, I had higher expectations. I'd like to go back and try some of their non-sushi items, which looked good too.