Fighting Fish is a cute, little hole in the wall. There are about 25 seats in the space, including the bar-top. Their menu is diverse and the fish was super fresh. We ordered a special of the day (Ruby roll) and it was spicy and unique. We watched a couple near us on a date eat their own sushi burritos, poke bowls, and then a whole sushi platter. It's so good, you just can't order one thing! We'd definitely come back the next time we're in town. read more

We did not have a reservation but they were able to accommodate us very quickly. The service and sushi were great. I definitely plan to return. read more

Fresh fish ! Tasty meal and unique take on sushi. We didn't have reservations on a Saturday night but got lucky and snatched two seats at the bar. Delicious food . Lost one star just because the service was a bit slow. read more

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// Atmosphere Fighting Fish is a cute little restaurant with an interior with aesthetic appeal. The space is on the smaller side but I think that just gives the place a cozier feel to the cute decor that they have there. You'll see pink walls with a vintage-y vibe going on with their wall decor, lights, and other furniture. Love it // Service Service was good here! We got all our food at good timing and the server was also very friendly as well. No complaints here! // Food The food was delicious. We started with some miso soup that warmed us up from walking around Richmond in the cold weather and then we got the Tuna Tartare and a Hawaiian Poke Bowl to share (we had early dinner plans) and both were great. Both tasted clean and fresh and all the textures and flavors were great. (Everything looked great too) // Value I think you definitely get what you pay for here so I'd say they give you good food for a good price. My boyfriend and I both really enjoyed our experience here and would definitely recommend if you want some poke or sushi around this area. read more

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Had a lovely dinner with my partner- he got the shrimp tempura sushi burrito and monster roll (which lived up to its name in size), enjoyed them both, and was stuffed. I'm vegetarian, and there are just enough vegetarian options- I got the Don Herbivore, bok choy, and cucumber kimchi, and all were tasty. The tofu was amazing, with a smoky grilled flavor. We also got hot jasmine tea (love that they give you loose leaf in a strainer) and shared a bottle of sparkling plum wine, which was lightly sweet, delicate, and had a pleasant flavor. The service was friendly and pretty efficient. For an elegant but comfortable date, the ambience was excellent- chill, hip, and aesthetically pleasing. read more

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This is definitely my favorite sushi spot in RVA. The food is fun and delicious. We had the sushi donut as an appetizer - it was delightful! I LOVED my poke bowl - the texture and flavor combination was amazing. My husband and I are obsessed and can't wait to come back. The space is tight so make a reservation if going at peak times. We were lucky enough to snag a table before the rush. Our server was friendly and attentive. The decor is super cool and funky! Can't say enough good things about this restaurant. read more

Pretty good. We came here for dinner last night at around 7:30PM. The place is very small (about 7 tables). A table was set up for us, and we were seated quickly. The service was pretty great, and the staff said that they could accommodate my boyfriend's meal by cooking any protein that was supposed to be raw. Overall, great service, and our food came out in a timely manner. Now the food. We ordered: Poke flight: Come with 3 little bowls full of poke. I think it was one tuna poke (not spicy, just like a sweet sesame sauce). Spicy Salmon poke. And one more I'm not 100% sure what it was. All of them were good. Their spicy mayo has a very lingering spicy flavor. I love it. But if you're not a fan of super spicy food, I would either get it on the side or get something different. The poke flight came with plantain(?) chips. I personally didn't think it went with poke, but it was a good palate cleanser. Some pieces were rather salty though. Tiger Tempura roll: Meh. This roll had shrimp and crab tempura on the inside, and spicy tuna on top. It was okay. It's definitely pleasing to the eye, but when I ate it, it felt kind of soggy. There was no texture differentiation to me (which I was expecting since there was tempura inside). Spicy Salmon Poke Don: When it comes to your table, the portion size seems small. But surprisingly it is very filling. I thought that there were some toppings that seemed out of place, but overall it was what you expect. Their rice seemed a little over vinegary, but I liked that. Shrimp Tempura Burrito: I did not try any of this, but my boyfriend seemed to enjoy it. I even let him take his own picture :D Overall, it is good poke. For the price though, I thought the portions were rather small (Especially the poke flight). But it's expected to be expensive for any type of sushi. Very pleased with my visit. read more

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There's two things I love sushi and burittos/wraps so when I saw some genius invented sushi burrito I've always wanted to try one. I found this place on Yelp and just knew while we were being tourists in Richmond this was on the top of my list of places to try. Specifically for the sushi burrito. Let me tell you I was not disappointed! It was empty when we arrived but I didn't realize they close for a few hours mid day. Even though they were about to close we were greeted with a smile. Our server was excellent. When food arrived the presentation was definitely picture worthy and the fish tasted extremely fresh. The sauce they paired the burrito with was amazing. I asked for extra on the side but I'm a saucy girl. I was honestly surprised how well the burrito held together. I look forward to revisiting this establishment next time I visit the area. read more

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Fresh ingredients and the portions are plentiful! I had the edamame as an appetizer and a salmon poke bowl which were both enjoyable and delicious. I would definitely stop by here again. read more

Fighting Fish - Salmon Poke! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I really enjoyed my sushi order so much that I returned the very next day to order it again. There are a lot of different options although I'm guilty of ordering the same thing every time I go there. Everything is made to order so it's fresh. You probably won't find a better place for sushi in RVA. read more

Delicious sushi and nice service. They even modified a roll for me since I don't like super spicy rolls. Small joint. Definitely not a good spot for a group or children. But nice for a romantic or solo dinner. read more

Fighting Fish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Fighting Fish oh Fighting Fish. I came in because my girlfriend said you served poke and I left with a mission: to try all others in Richmond and crown a king. Your ambiance is charming and your service is outstanding. You may be easy to miss, and the parking situation is less than desirable, but that makes you a hidden jewel in my eyes. And as much as I love that about you, I'm not a selfish man. The quality and taste of your poke has no equal and I have to tell everyone. Tasty, delicate, and generous, your poke flight made this lover of raw fish swoon and even converted my girlfriend who is less fond of seafood. To watch her eyes light up in pleasant surprise filled my heart with joy. It's been a difficult endeavor subjecting myself to lesser pokes, especially when both my girlfriend and I knew yours was always going to be the one we'd come back to. And we will come back. Again and again. Grateful, hungry, and eventually satisfied. Long live the King. read more

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Cute small restaurant, loved the decorations, very homey. The servers were attentive, but also expected since it was a pretty small restaurant. The rolls were pretty creative, wouldn't say the best quality or traditional. I got the Monster roll and it was no joke a monster, like enough for 1.5 meals. The dragon sauce that is on it is no joke. I like spicy and it was a lot for me. Overall, not if you're looking for high quality sushi but fun for a date night. read more

Fighting Fish - Monster roll and Tiger Tempura roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

best sushi in rva. i have looked everywhere for a good quality sushi in rva and this place screams good quality and service. the unagi, salmon and uni sushi were everything. even the rolls were really good! don't hesitate and come already! would recommend making a reservation ahead of time read more

Fighting Fish - salmon sushi. BBQ Unagi Don. uni sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Great, attentive, personable service with a smile. Really good food. A lovely experience.

When a hankering for sushi strikes, I usually get one of two types of cravings. One is a taste for the freshest fish and most delicate rice possible, and another demands hearty portions of spicy mayo-smothered goodness. The fare that Fighting Fish offers falls firmly in the latter of the two categories. Trendy, Instagram-ready rolls, bowls, and burritos are all on offer at reasonable prices and in large portions at this small downtown restaurant. My girlfriend and I ordered three dishes on a recent visit: the flaming tuna nachos, the fighting fish tower, and the monster roll. Note that meals come with complimentary (and quite good) edamame and miso soup, so order accordingly. The nachos comprised fresh wonton chips covered with a slathering of sauces, diced tuna, pico de gallo, and ample fish roe. The dish doesn't hold back any punches in regards to flavor, but the tuna got lost among all the more assertive toppings. The tower (a stack of alternating layers of raw fish, rice, and sauces) was my favorite of the meal due to a better balance of sauces with ample quantity of sweet, real crab meat and fresh fish. The surprisingly spicy sauce and big chunks of tasty fish in the monster roll made a similarly memorable impression. Service was pleasant and efficient, and we stuffed ourselves well for less than $50. Fighting Fish may not provide the widest, most pristine selection of simply prepared fish/rice in Richmond (I like Akida for that purpose). It does, however, offer a good value and very flavorful riffs on sushi that will fill you up happily, a feat just as valuable. read more

The sushi here is great along with a nice atmosphere. We specifically came here for the happy hour which runs from 5-6PM I believe. You really can't beat it. $5 basic rolls with $5 sake. Will be back for sure! read more

Fighting Fish has major hole-in-the-wall energy. It truly does not look like much when you walk past, but as soon as you step inside, you are welcomed into a swanky trendy little restaurant. The food was so yummy - I especially loved the sesame bok choy. We got complimentary miso soup, too, which is always a plus. I definitely plan to go back! read more

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i've never had poke served at a restaurant before!! the one i go to often in nc is made in front of us & we just choose toppings/proteins! this made it seems so much more classier & i loved the feel of it! perfect for two good friends honestly!! i really hope to try their sushi burrito next time though! it looks amazing;; especially the one cindy ordered haha the staff was sooo kind! they helped us take polaroid photos & put up w it luul it seemed really busy though & the it wasn't well lit but the food was really great omg read more

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My boyfriend and I dined here around 5:30pm on Wednesday. Luckily, we were right on time for their happy hour deals. We were first served with miso soup and lightly salted edamame as complementary. I love edamame! From their happy hour menu, we got house wines($3), beer (got Asahi for $3) and sake ($10 for carafe) for drinks. Sake was not of quality but Asahi for $3 was a steal! Food: -Classic Sushi Rolls: happy hour deal of $3 for 6 pieces. I got salmon avocado and my boyfriend got spicy tuna. Both were awesome for $3. Sushi quality wasn't amazing but I was surprised that they were actually pretty good for the price. If they added cucumber, it'd add more texture into the rolls but at the expense of price increase. 3/5 -Hawaiian Poke Bowl: lots of goodness in a bowl! There were seaweed salad, mango, pickled radish, cucumber, avocado, flying fish roes, and most importantly salmon. I got these on half salad and half brown rice. The rice was a little under cooked, making it a bit chewier. Overall, everything blended well together. 4/5 -Unagi Bowl: I don't usually like unagi but this one was pretty good. It had traditional sweet, japanese sauce. It also came with 2 fried shrimps. The batter wasn't too overwhelmingly thick or greasy. The other ingredients on the bowl were pretty much similar to the poke bowl. 4/5 This is a relatively tiny restaurant. Fast and friendly service. Good food and good happy hour deals. I'd come again. read more

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There is some decent sushi spots around but fighting fish is at the top of the sushi food chain in Richmond. If you like spicy rolls my personal favorite is the Tiger Tempura Roll. read more

Fighting Fish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I recently went back to Fighting Fish with my family and am disappointed to share the staff gave us a hard time accepting the cash we had as payment. Our bill was 65.00 & we gave the server a 100.00 bill to which he responded "I'm so sorry we cannot break this." Really? After the tip was factored in we only needed 15 dollars back. After reading our faces he says "ok let me see if there is anyway I can break this." If the server was questioning the authenticity of the bill he could've lead with that. Also, if that was the case the staff needs to get trained on how to check the authenticity of cash. I am removing a star from my original recommendation because of this. The food is still amazing I would still encourage everyone to try it just dont bring larger bills to pay. read more

I had the tuna tar tar and the monster roll. Sushi was fresh and tasted great. I went during lunch so it was a little bit slower. Service was quick. And I had the Japanese old fashioned and that was great. I would recommend going. My only take back was the pricing. Kinda on the higher end for sushi. But still very good. read more

Fresh quality food. It's sort of Asian fusion. But also traditional sushi. I don't find the spicy tuna too spicy like others have reviewed. Happy hour prices are 'da bomb. They have Sapporo beer in the 22 oz can! Owner (?) chose her fave' soundtrack of new-soul mimicking Stax and Louisiana sounds from the 60s and 70s. Kinda' goes with 2 street neighborhood, the Hippodrome. New groups like the Dip, Charles Bradley, and others. She Gave me tips for more in this genre. Interesting decor--loft meets art funky. Took me back to my childhood. I saw a couple with a child, several stags looking at their phone, and lots of hipsters. I'll be back. read more

Visiting Richmond craving sushi on a Sunday night 6/17/18... Googled (most people's best friend) and found Fighting fish was near me. The staff were super friendly, food delicious (shrimp ceviche was the best!) Not the traditional sushi restaurants I'm used to but Richmonds not Chicago or NYC either ... Overall it was a nice place!! I definitely recommend! Bon Appetit!!! read more

Fighting Fish - The Gemini & shrimp ceviche - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Really enjoyed this teeny place. Very original and not just a poke place. The menu is petite but has a nice variety of sushi/sashimi/original choices. The fish tasted very fresh and the presentations were spectacular. All the dishes, including the salad, are very rice heavy, which for me is a bit of a draw back but many people I know love Japanese rice so this could be a plus for some. The atmosphere is nice but extremely noisy at lunch. Also the service was markedly slow, but it was quite busy while we were there. Would go again but would consider take out instead. read more

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These reviews are wrong. The sushi is horrible and warm. They didn't even offer to change out our sushi order. We paid $100 for sushi we didn't even eat read more

This is a unique place with some cool options! The service was quick, there's a lunchtime parking deal nearby for $2 for 90 minutes, and the location is right in heart of the city. We ordered the sushi donut, the poke flight, and the chirashi don. For dessert we got the black tea mochi icecream. The sushi donut was way better expected! I thought it would just be a fun thing to order but the toppings and the spicy tuna filling made it so good. The fish in general at this location was really fresh! It also came with a wasabi mayo sauce and spicy mayo sauce on the side. Next, the poke flight was on point! Yellowtail, spicy tuna and salmon. What more could you want. The chirashi don was pretty inexpensive for what it was too, it even came with a few small pieces of uni! The yellowtail really stood out among the crowd. They used the really fatty pieces that just melted in your mouth. The reason for the 4 is because of the mochi. Unfortunately, I think it was old and freezer-burned because the mochi was hard and there was no black tea taste. They served the mochi with chocolate which also kind of made no sense. And four dollars for a single piece of mochi is already really weird. Besides that though, this place is really great! read more

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I really love the shrimp sushi burrito! It was delicious and the service was great. They are always super busy read more

Fighting Fish - Shrimp Burrito for the win - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We have been wanting to try this place since it opened, but it always seems to be packed--generally a good sign. The restaurant is cozy and small, and would make for a great date night out for those looking for an affordable option with a range of sushi options. The wait staff were attentive, kind, and helpful with fast service. Food was good and lived up to the hype. We started with the nachos dish which was neatly presented and just the right amount for an appetizer for two. If you like spicy food, this dish packs a kick. I ended up getting the Tiger Roll and my partner, the Samurai Roll (and we split a spicy tuna roll, as well). The rolls were presented like works of art (which they truly are). The Tiger Roll was good, but the shrimp tempura seemed a little stale. Aside from that, the roll was excellent. The Samurai Roll was excellent and was a good selection for those with a preference for a spicier roll. Tuna roll is always a staple, and it was much better here than other places. Definitely try to get into this place for sushi--you won't be upset. read more

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Amazing! Fighting fish tower 10/10 and so were the oysters and sushi. Great happy hour and service.

Best sushi in richmond! The sushi rolls always taste fresh and are generously sized. I also love FF's seaweed salad.

I love how everyone piles in at 5pm when they open daily. I usually sit at the bar and enjoy their happy hour menu. The tuna nachos are amazing! read more

It was soooo good, definitely will have to come back. Definitely check it out. Will be back!

Wow! I mean Wow! My son and I went for a run on the Potterfield Bridge, and we were exhausted. I was too tired to cook, and we didn't want to cap the run off with anything heavy and greasy so we opted for sushi. Yelp helped us find Fighting Fish, and we could not have made a better choice. All in all kind of a small place. Not the most ornate, but the staff is incredibly friendly....and frankly, the food is So good they could be rude as hell and I'd take it! The sushi burrito is, to quote one of the waitstaff, "life-changing!" Stop reading this, and go! You will not be disappointed. read more

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This is the best sushi restaurant in rva. I love their flaming tuna nachos and spicy tuna lover roll (it is sooooooo good)!!! My only ask is parking during peak hour is not convenient since you have to Street park. Service is very friendly and nice as well!! Love this place!!!! read more

Absolutely loved this place! From the outside it does seem like a big question mark lol but when you go inside it is so beautiful and spacious. Everyone was so nice and friendly. The food is a bit pricey, I would recommend going during HAPPY HOUR or not it is totally worth going though!! read more

This place is great--and I'm sure it was even better prior to Covid. We did a pick up order and they were very accommodating, even after we placed our order and forgot a few things. Unlike a lot of sushi places I've been, this place doesn't overstuff their rolls with rice. Overall, I enjoyed and would definitely return. read more

Fighting Fish - Tower, spicy salmon, alligator, tiger tempura, firecracker - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Went for a late dinner and the food was delicious! We had the sushi donut with double salmon (on top and inside), the Hawaiian poke bowl, and the spicy samurai roll. Our favorite was the sushi donut because the rice was perfectly cooked! Just the right amount of moisture and rice vinegar to complement the very fresh salmon. Another favorite aspect was the soy and sesame marinade on the fish in our poke bowl. It was rich, fresh, flavorful and not remotely oily at all. The spicy samurai roll was really good but not for the faint of heart on spiciness! The house made srirarcha is wonderfully spicy and packs a much stronger punch than bottled srirarcha, along with a touch of sweetness too. The restaurant is very cute too--trendy, intimate, and friendly wait staff too. Highly recommend a visit if you're in Richmond! read more

Very good, but just not the best I've ever had. That being said, I'm excited to see this place grow and hopefully try some more dishes! Ambiance/service: It's a cute and tiny restaurant (less than 10 tables), so call ahead to see how busy they are/make a reservation! We were seated near the very back of the restaurant, and it was incredibly dark as it was so far back from where the natural light was coming in through the window. They could use a little more lighting! Given the small crowd, the servers were quick and attentive, as well as helpful with suggestions! Food: Before our meal, we were served small appetizers of edamame and miso soup. There were probably less than 10 pieces total of edamame, which I found somewhat amusing. The miso soup was very good, but I was hoping for some pieces of tofu in mine. For our main dishes, we ordered the spicy salmon poke and the classic chirashi. Both were served over a bed of well flavored rice. The spicy salmon poke was not particularly spicy but tasted very fresh! I really enjoyed the sides of seaweed salad, avocado, and the pickled onion and radishes. The slices of sashimi in the chirashi dish were also of great quality! Overall, I wished both dishes were a little bigger and filling. Price: Pretty good for the quality, a little too much for the quantity. $8-$17 each for appetizers, rolls, main dishes. Again, everything tasted very good, but nothing was particularly filling. read more

Fighting Fish - Spicy salmon poke don!...and an accurate depiction of how dark it is in the corner table (even a filter couldn't make it better). - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia