Had a great meal here with our three nephews who can really eat. They loved it and some even dared…read moreto say it was better than their favorite spot back home. The staff were incredibly friendly and efficient. We got there at 2:25 and the said last order while be 2:40, to make sure we wanted to stay. We meant to get there at 2:05 but we had am unplanned bathroom break on our way from Buffalo. The food came out VERY FAST. I've never seen anything like it. Maybe we were the only ones still ordering but even so, very fast. A server writes down the order on a pad, no sheets to fill or tablets. She reminded us we would be charged for uneaten food but the kids assured us they could eat everything. Other than a mistake roll (I think we were given a rainbow instead of an eel) they demolished the food. The only thing that would make it better would be Inari. It's a staple for vegans and vegetarians, but I still came out ahead with my sweet potato tempura hand rolls, avocado hand rolls, seaweed sala, and miso soup. Everyone loved the French fries, which is not the norm for AYCE sushi. Kids also loved the chicken nuggets, shrimp tempura, crab Rangoon, yakisoba noodles, and steak hibachi. Steak looked freshly cooked and not overdone. The kids ordered 5 or 6 different rolls and liked them all. Cannot say enough about how lovely and gracious the staff was, even after closing when we were clearly cutting into their break before the dinner shift.

I would say this is probably the best AYCE sushi in Syracuse and I can't really say their…read morecompetition is that intense here. The fish on the nigiri is sliced very thinly and I'm not too surprised as it's AYCE but just keep in mind the ratio leans heavy on the rice. Sashimi is also NOT included in the AYCE price and I believe it's $1 or so per sashimi piece so they do try to fill you up with the sushi rice. I'm not really a roll person, I prefer nigri and raw fish for my sushi cravings. That being said, Akina is very affordable for AYCE The service is good, I don't think the wait is incredibly long. Usually we only wait about 20 mins or so. They do have high chairs and the bathrooms are clean. Parking is fine too, they're in a plaza so there is parking but sometimes it can get pretty full there. I would recommend eating at Akina if you're in the mood for AYCE sushi in Cuse.

Takeout review! We ordered the cheese fried korean chicken…read morewings and vegetable tempura for a to-go snack. Service was kind, food was not ready when I arrived but that is fine. Interior is cute, quiet and clean. They have karaoke downstairs. The tempura was good, light and fresh. The fried chicken wings - cheese were disappointing. I have ordered this type of chicken wing from other restaurants in the past and it is always a cheese type of powder the coats it. This was cheese melted on top, not even a sauce or powder,, and that does make a difference for the dish as it had no flavor. I have seen cheese melted on top of spicy wings before but this also was not that. It was disappointing especially for the price ($24.99). Overcooked and dry.

On the way there I drove by Red Chili which looked packed and arrived here and it was not so busy…read more Was tempted to turn around but I've already reviewed Red Chili and I have to keep up my Yelp status you know. Glad I stayed. Despite its name, the sushi was so-so. Think of this place as a Korean restaurant. Almost all of the patrons were speaking Korean. The beef bibimbop in a stone bowl was great. The stone bowl was unusual in that it was very flat which created a better , I'm not sure what the right word in Korean is, crispy rice layer (what they call soccarrat with paella). They didn't serve much Banchan with it, I didn't notice they have Korean barbecue until I was leaving. That's what I get for being hasty

We absolutely love Sake Bomb!…read more The hibachi is always delicious and the sushi always fresh.

Sake bomb was perfect for my Sushi cravings. Nice clean and inviting restaurant. Plenty of…read moreoptions for all. I love getting the lunch special. 3 rolls and a soup. $14.25. I got the Spicy Yellowtail, Shrimp Tempura, and the Shrimp avocado. So yummy. Not bad at all for the thrifty diner. Definitely come check them out.

Really great convenient takeout spot. Our order was ready quickly, pricing felt fair, and…read moreeverything tasted fresh. We tried a few different sushi rolls plus the pad Thai and enjoyed all of it. The sushi was good quality, especially for takeout, and even held up well the next day. The pad Thai was flavorful -- only thing I would've liked was a little more meat. Overall, definitely a place I'd order from again.

I decided to stop into Umi for lunch today and they were super kind, quick, and accommodating! We…read moredecided to eat for sit down and seated us immediately (they only have 4 booths) and took our orders right away. We both did the 3 maki roll lunch special and it was super yummy and filling! They made mine without sesame seeds with no problem since i'm allergic and had a side of spicy ready to go since I love it with all my rolls! The sushi was good quality and satisfied my (constant) craving for sushi.

For Mother's Day my husband took me to Yamasho for some sushi. I was excited to try it as I've seen…read morereally good reviews on the sushi before and I was not disappointed! We ordered the fried oysters (kaki fry), white tuna roll and the sushi deluxe x2. The fried oysters tasted fresh and were nice and crispy. The oysters did not taste overly fishy either. It came with a Thai chili sauce that complimented the dish well. As for the sushi, the white tuna roll and the sushi deluxe was probably the freshest tuna and salmon I've had in Syracuse. The rice to fish ratio was perfect. The ginger was tasty. The miso soup was a little bland and the salad was standard for sushi restaurants. Overall, I had a really amazing time here. The service is absolutely impeccable and all of the waitresses were so attentive and kind. I will definitely come here again!

This place is one of my go to restaurants for hibachi and sushi. Everything is always made fresh,…read moredelicious, perfectly hot or cold and comes out quickly. The ambiance is great as the staff are friendly, it's clean, and the music is Asian pop. Go try it!

Stopped in at 1:30 on a Sunday…read more Fast service. I checked the menu with a pen for all the sushi I wanted and it was to me in 10 minutes. Granted there was only one other table. Had tuna, salmon, yellowtail , and red snapper sushi and a caterpillar and Mexican roll. All the sushi was very fresh and the rolls were tasty. I'd definitely eat the same meal again in a heartbeat. Wasabi was a strange color but tasted as expected. 47 dollars for my meal which filled me up. Fair pricing compared to local options. Would definitely come back here again for lunch no questions asked.

I love this place, and have been going there often (probably every other month) since they opened…read more The service is attentive, they refill my water often, there's a huge selection of sushi, sashimi, appetizers, and non-sushi entrees like teriyaki, bibimbab, and bulgogi. It's small but when I go I can always find a table. We like the hot tea, the milk tea, and the miso soup is very good. And the takeout is great too. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because in the last year or so I've noticed some popular rolls and dishes like chirashi and California rolls have been prepared ahead of time. They're very cold, right out of the fridge, like sushi from Wegmans. I'm sure they were made that day, and I get they're trying to save some time, especially for the labor-intensive chirashi, but you can't taste it as well when it's cold like that. So I recommend sticking with some of the special rolls. We had a couple of the new ones today after they revamped their menu and they were very good.

Mitsuba is great! Rolled in Friday 5pm, no issues with getting seated right away. It did pick up as…read morethe evening progressed but no waits that I could see. The staff was friendly, helpful and on top of everything. Quick to support, quick to follow up and had a great system where they had servers consistently moving/watching over the dining room to quickly meet everyone's needs. The place itself is really nice inside, comfortable and cozy, even when busy it didn't feel noisy at all. My wife got an adult beverage and loved it. They kindly provided us a complimentary appetizer of Sushi unprompted which was a lovely surprise and delicious! For everything we ordered, edamame was a delightful starter and then we got 4 special sushi rolls and each one was a wonderful taste and blend of flavors. They were beautifully laid out on the plate which is always a nice touch. This is an easy recommendation to make. Please go and enjoy!!

Stopped in here after a movie at the Movie Tavern today. We were seated immediately, hostess was…read morenice and the restaurant was fairly empty. I ordered a Crazy Coconut roll, a small vegetable fried rice and a glass of wine, my wife had the same as I did except she got the Mango roll. After a few minutes we noticed the restaurant was almost full and it seemed we lost our waitresses to packing To Go orders. We got lucky and arrived at the perfect time. They brought us a complementary appetizer along with our wine. Food arrived shortly after that and the sushi rolls were excellent. We have eaten here several times and always have enjoyed our meal. Worth a try if you love sushi.

I was having a late night sushi craving and this totally hit the spot! I ordered take out and it…read moretraveled perfectly. I ordered the Crab Rangoon roll which was still warm by the time it arrived. These rolls were fun and something a little different than what I would normally order at other places. I found they had some larger variety than other restaurants as well and options on the menu i've never seen offered elsewhere! Salmon is always my favorite so I had to add a simple salmon roll to my order as well. I love sushi, I think I could eat it everyday, but I have a pretty high standard and I would say this definitely meets my bar! I haven't been overly impressed with many other sushi spots in the area but I would definitely go here again!

I wanted to love this place with all the reviews I've seen. It was me, my husband, a tween, and a…read moreteen on a Saturday night. I had gotten takeout once and this was the first time eating in. Don't look at the place too closely inside, it's not the most appetizing place to eat in. Things were a bit hit or miss. We didn't love the seaweed salad, the Crab Delight appetizer, or the Dancing Eel Roll. We did love the Rainbow Roll, California Roll, and the Boston Roll. Miso soup, shrimp tempura, and Dynamite Roll were also good. So now we know what we like and don't like so next time we know what we'd be getting more of. It was fun to try somewhere new and now won't always wonder.

I had such a fun experience at Sakana-Ya!…read more A couple of things to know before you go: if you visit during business hours, you'll likely need to pay for parking. There is a parking lot nearby as well as some street parking, but it's something to keep in mind before your visit. I believe they offer an all-you-can-eat special for around $27.99 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays many menu items are half off. I visited on a Thursday and took full advantage of the half-off specials. I arrived about 40 minutes before closing, and as other guests left, I ended up being the only person in the restaurant. Honestly, it made for a great experience. The music was a fun mix of house music and R&B, and I found myself dancing in my seat while enjoying my meal. The staff was attentive without being overbearing. They checked on me when needed but also gave me space to relax and enjoy my food. The cook also came over and talked with me for a while and made some suggestions on what he thought I would like. Amazing ! Because everything was half off, my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach! I ordered several different items and was completely full by my second plate. Most dishes come as small plates with two to four pieces, making it easy to try a variety of items. One of the coolest parts of the experience was the conveyor belt system. Once your food is prepared, it's sent down the conveyor belt to your seat. Since I was the only customer there, it was easy to know which dishes were mine. I'd be interested to see how it works during busier hours. I honestly can't remember everything I ordered, but I enjoyed almost all of it. My least favorite item was the sweet potato roll--it wasn't bad, just not my personal favorite. Everything else was fresh, flavorful, and worth trying. Overall, I had a really good time and will definitely be back, especially on a half-off day. Great food, great music, and a fun dining experience. For more fun food reviews and local adventures, follow me on TikTok @Boujeejuan or check out my YouTube channel, Boujeejuan's Diary!

Walking in on a Saturday afternoon, we expected it to be busy but to our surprise there was only…read moreone other couple there in the restaurant. The fun thing is that on this particular Saturday, it was half-price Sushi which is a very affordable time to go! The sushi rolls and appetizer items come down on colored plates on a conveyer belt. You don't have much time to review the info sheet so figure out what things are before it passes you by, and you do have to eat it if you touch the plate. It's kind of a fun game to play! We enjoyed a nice lunch with fresh sushi created by the sushi chefs behind the counter, of course. It's a peaceful place to go when there's only few people in there. But, I could see it being loud if there were a packed house in there. I wouldn't say it's the best sushi I ever had, but it's fun for the novelty of it for sure.

Pleasantly surprised by our experience at Kyoko's. We started with the gyoza and edamame, which…read morewere both delicious. We shared the chicken teriyaki for our meal and it was incredible. Amazing flavors and high quality chicken. The nigiri was okay, but there was way too much wasabi on the rice. The service was quick and friendly. It's a small space, but clean and welcoming.

I've seen a lot of reviews in this section talking about the cleanliness of the restaurant. As…read moresomeone who's worked in restaurants before, I can tell that it is aged more than anything else. In talking to the owner, Yusuke, I've learned that he has owned this restaurant by himself since 1986. The building has not been renovated since but is cleaned thoroughly. The food was wonderful, but did take a little bit of time to come out. I only saw one man working at the sushi bar so that might be part of why. I would suggest that anyone tries this gem.