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    Happy Sumo

    3.0 (163 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Cooked to perfection!

    Happy Sumo is a family favorite. Great service and clean environment. The food is fresh and the portions are just right!. All of the sauces are amazing too!

    Grabbing sushi after a Lake Lanier trip. 4 people getting fed- $100 even.
    Jeff S.

    Still great sushi and excellent customer service! Tonight, I went with the following menu: Yellowtail, eel, fatty tuna, squid, and some dragon and super crunch rolls. We also ordered some spicy tuna rolls, and a spicy salmon roll as well as 3 California rolls. The Cali rolls aren't my preference, but for people who "don't like sushi", it seems to be the go-to staple. Everyone that ate them loved them. The super crunch and the dragon rolls were great- the squid had a nice pop and was scored wonderfully to accept that extra soy sauce. The eel was superb- always will be and always has been my favorite. So delicious- and that melt in your mouth feeling is sublime! The yellowtail was surprisingly melt in your mouth good too! Wow. It was topped with those freshly chopped green onions and they gave it a great, fresh, springtime flit to the flavor. The toro was so thick, yet so easy to eat, and had an excellently fresh flavor all on its own. I was very happy that it was not frozen in any way when I ate it. The staff here are always friendly and the retired sushi chef, who's been working here for the past 6 years has NEVER disappointed me. His background in Korean dishes as well as his knowledge of sushi shine and he always brings his satisfied personality into the conversation. I just learned he prefers houses to apartments and that he moved here from New York in 1993! Wow! I will always go back to Happy Sumo because I not only know the people, but I know their attention to detail in food quality is genuinely high end. I'm not sure why HS has a 3-star rating, but it has to be based on unsubstantiated claims or really specific personal preferences.... It's good sushi. Please visit and say hi the the sushi chef! He's very friendly- as are the rest of the staff!

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    Jessica L.

    Nice local restaurant that offers a variety of sushi rolls and the hibachi experience. I enjoyed my birthday there.

    Chef creating delicious Hibachi dinner
    Lynn G.

    Food was delicious! Great chef. I really enjoy the freshness off the food and the cleanliness of the restaurant. I highly recommend if you have a taste for good Hibachi!

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    Paul F.

    Food was good but no real show with the hibachi, he just cooked. The food was ok not great or bad. They give you a crap ton of fried rice which is all that it is, rice with one egg for 8 portions. The most prominent flavor was oil for the cooked food. The salad while small was crisp cold and the dressing flavorful. The service from the waitress was slow and she disappeared for extended periods of time to the point our cook even mentioned it without being prompted.

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    Jarrod F.

    I'm usually not the kind of person that goes "crazy for Sushi", but Happy Sumo is slowly making me a Sushi feen ! I've had take out from them before but this was the first time I've actually dine in and there were a few concerns. Me and my wife was seated and it took a while for us to be greeted to order (maybe 8-10mins). Although, we used that extra time to explore the menu in depth and we decided to go with that dinner special (see pics for more information) My wife ordered the Volcano Church roll paired with a California roll and a sweet tea. I ended up getting the Jalapeño roll with a side of fried rice. Again it took about another 10mins to get the food. But once it finally came smh it was on and popping ! Both the Volcano and Jalapeño roll was really tasted and had a nice kick to it. The rice was a tad bit bland but once I topped it with yum yum sauce it was delicious. We also had salad with ginger dressing and soup and that was great too. Overall the food was A1 but the service is what caused me to give them 2 stars. It was a Friday night and super busy so I can imagine that's why service was behind. But outside of that I would recommend it to any regular or newer sushi lovers !

    Sushi / sashimi combo (regular) $28.50

    We have frequently gone to this little sushi place. Great service and great food. Unfortunately they have a new owner and with that: New menus Much higher prices Smaller portions and To top it off: 18% gratitude for parties of 1 or more. Not sure we are going back. This used to be our go-to for good, reasonably priced sushi, but now it feels like you're paying for more than it's worth $52 for some sushi and a roll with two waters.

    Eric T.

    Happy Sumo is one of many Japanese hibachi restaurants in the area. They offer hibachi and sushi items on the menu. They have a large restaurant layout with a different seating arrangements. The hibachi grills are at the center of most the tables. You sit around them as is tradition at most hibachi establishments. They will give you a decent show at lunch time. Nothing too fancy. The hibachi chef will cook all the usuals and provide you with dipping sauces of your choice. It can get a bit pricey but that sort of comes with eating hibachi almost anywhere these days. Food wise, it was okay. Most hibachi restaurants if you order any of the basics like the fried rice, the ginger salad, the hibachi steak, it's going to end up tasting about the same. Overall it still tasted pretty good. Hard not to to be honest when it comes to hibachi. I guess left Happy Sumo happy or at least satisfied.

    Free chef's tempura Kani- it was amazing!
    Ashley P.

    My husband and I came here for a nice midday date. The service was attentive but not overbearing. Husband got a combo and I ordered two rolls. Everything was made fresh and delivered as soon as the chef was done. The chef also kindly gave us a small free tempura Kani and it was delicious (melted in our mouths). We did not feel rushed and the restaurant was quiet and clean. Really a much enjoyed lunch in an unassuming strip mall location.

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    Jenni & Dereck were both fantastic... 10 out of 10 twin! Coming back for sure, they took good care of our Bday party

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    Excellent service and they accommodate for dietary needs. My family loves going there.

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    Everything here is delicious! Been going here for years and it just gets better and better

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    Customer service is always good. Food is great. Always fast seating and sushi is phenomenal

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    Decent no complaints lots of cooked sushi. Would go back nice lunch menu. Good service

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    Shout out to Kevin for always getting me my fried rice so quickly! (I'm addicted to that shi fr)

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    Was there during vacation. We ordered King katsu,Assorted,Curry katsu,Tokkboki katsu. All dishes…read morewere great and not greasy. The King katsu was massive and tasty. The chef came out and checked on us which was admirable. As far as Katsu goes,consider yourselves lucky to have this place in your area.

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    This is our nephew's go to spot for a celebration and we have been visiting for years. I can't…read morespeak on all of the menu, of which, is extensive. I CAN tell you the ramen and sushi is solid. I have had several types of ramen and sushi and they have never disappointed. The sushi always seems fresh and freshly made. The ramen is flavorful and filling. Service is good, I like the ring the bell model where you aren't being pestered by the server and they aren't wasting their time. I have never been to Japan but I bet the restaurant's atmosphere with areas you take your shoes off would fit right in. Always happy when our nephew picks this place for his birthday dinner. This is our nephew's go to spot for a celebration and we have been visiting for years. I can't speak on all of the menu, of which, is extensive. I CAN tell you the ramen and sushi is solid. I have had several types of ramen and sushi and they have never disappointed. The sushi always seems fresh and freshly made. The ramen is flavorful and filling. Service is good, I like the ring the bell model where you aren't being pestered by the server and they aren't wasting their time. I have never been to Japan but I bet the restaurant's atmosphere with areas you take your shoes off would fit right in. Always happy when our nephew picks this place for his birthday dinner.

    For the past two visits, we've had some of the worst dining experiences we've ever had…read more First, the customer service was disappointing. The short, thin hostess at the front repeatedly rolled her eyes behind our backs while seating us. I didn't notice it at the time, but our friend pointed it out towards the end of our meal, and it left a very negative impression. Our server was also inattentive. He checked on nearly every table around us multiple times but rarely came by ours. We ordered over $150 worth of food for just the two of us, yet received very little service. Despite that, we still left a 20% tip. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing as well. A lot of the food arrived cold. The quality and taste were nowhere near as good as what we remembered from previous visits. After giving this restaurant multiple chances, we can confidently say we will not be returning.

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    Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen

    Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen

    4.4
    (181 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    Wanted to give Tsukemen a try and definitely recommend this place. They do offer a hot noodle…read moreoption as oppose to the traditional cold noodle. I got the Paitan tsukemen and it was bursting with flavor. We did start with an appetizer, got the truffle garlic edamame. And wow, the truffle oil really brings out the flavor plus the slight sweetness from the edamame. It's a definite must try. Also give the fries a try, super crispy fries! Will definitely be back to try other menu items!

    Outstanding ramen, incredible fresh noodles, and excellent service from Aaliyah…read more Okiboru Ramen Takumen in Duluth was absolutely worth the visit, and honestly, I'm just mad at myself for not trying it sooner. I started with the Okiboru buns (chicken and pork) the crispy gyoza, and the garlic nori fries. All three were a great start to the meal. The buns were soft and fluffy, and the pork bun worked really well with the garlic aioli, soy glaze, and pickled cucumber. The chicken one was good too but the pork one beats it on flavor. The gyoza had a nice crisp to them and came with a shoyu dipping sauce that tied everything together well. The garlic nori fries were also really good, crispy and well seasoned, and a fun side to snack on between everything else along with the garlic sauce to dip your fries in. For my main dish, I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, which comes with rich pork broth, pork chashu, half a soft boiled egg, scallions, and thin Hakata noodles. I also added the thick noodle refill on the side, and I'm glad I did because both noodles were excellent in different ways. The biggest standout here was the noodle quality. You can tell immediately that these are fresh noodles because the texture is just on another level. The thin noodles were fantastic and worked perfectly with the tonkotsu broth, but the thick noodles were incredible too. It's one of those meals where after the first bite you immediately understand why people talk about fresh noodles the way they do. The broth itself was rich, flavorful, and comforting without feeling overly heavy, and the pork in the ramen was very good too. Service was also a big part of why this visit stood out. Aaliyah was incredibly kind and welcoming, and she did a great job making the whole experience feel comfortable from the start. Good food is one thing, but good service is a huge part of what makes people want to come back, and she absolutely deserves a shoutout. The restaurant itself was clean, spacious, and comfortable. I was dining solo, so I sat at a smaller table, but they also have booths and larger middle tables that look like they'd work well for bigger groups. Food came out pretty quickly, and parking was easy since it's in a shopping center. And of course, everything got washed down with a Coke Zero. Not fountain, just canned, but it still hit the spot. This was an excellent meal from start to finish. Great appetizers, outstanding ramen, truly impressive noodles, and service that made the whole visit even better. I'll definitely be back.

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    4.3
    (45 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    Orion on tap can be the only reason to go yet their kaarage was superbly cooked (for a lil'…read morechicken+beer nite). Make sure to sprinkle some of that chili powder for additional kicks. Aiden, who was working that night, was a great sport. Good job, Aiden, you're doing good - ay ay ay ay ay ay ay, YEEHEE!

    *MOST AUTHENTIC KATSU YOU'LL GET* This is the second time…read morei've tried this place and it did not disappoint. The curry is so flavorful and the katsu was tender and juicy. I will say i liked the chicken thigh katsu more. It didn't feel too tiring when eating it. Compared to the pork katsu but that's just my preference. Both dishes were about $19-20 a plate and it came with the choice of a cabbage salad or potato salad. We tried both and I liked the potato salad more. The sauce one the cabbage salad was a sesame dressing it was on the creamer side. On the table you're served with matcha salt, Japanese chili oil, and a spicy seasoning for curry. I would definitely recommend trying the matcha salt as well as the curry seasoning if you want a small kick!! The service was great! They checked on you regularly and there's also a button to call for service. And all the workers (even the ones in the kitchen) greet you when you walk in! Inside had tables and booths. The booths definitely felt more secluded! Overall the food was delicious and definitely filling. I'll be back but this is a once and awhile spot for me!

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    Happy Sumo - japanese - Updated August 2026

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