They did a great job modifying my dish to fit my dietary restrictions. It tasted great and I didn't…read moreget a gluten reaction from it.

Place an order online and got to the restaurant to pick up my $40 worth of food and they were…read moreclosed!! Why would they have online ordering open if their restaurant is already closed before their hours say that they're closed?! It says they close at 9:30 PM, I ordered my food at 8:30. I'm beyond livid. Next day update: I called them and let them know what happened. They were super nice and apologetic. They made my food I came and picked it up and she gave me a free drink. She was really nice. The food on the other hand is just mildly OK at best. My expectations were already very low because it's Tennessee and it's Gallatin so I wasn't expecting anything different but I definitely would never come back here. Service was great though they're super nice and maybe if I ate this there would've been different. I don't wanna bash this place because everybody's taste buds are different. And I'm also from California. I grew up eating sushi so I have a higher standard of what I declare as good sushi. I did get I think two cooked rolls, I got lovely couple in the best friend role and a vegetable role in the miso soup. Miso soup is OK I've had way worse, but I've also had better, but it's definitely my favorite out of the four items I got. The rolls wouldn't be too bad if they weren't so dry. They just feel so dry and extremely cooked through and the shrimp has a bit of a fishy after taste. They were really nice though.

Parker was our server, and he was very kind and attentive. He brought our drinks quickly and our…read moreappetizers even faster. I had the katsu-don and it was very good. I think it could have used a little more sauce, but the pork was cooked perfectly and flavor was spot on. Hubby had the spicy tuna poke bowl. Perfectly ripened avocado, great attention to detail, it was passed around the table so we could all try it. We also had the 911 roll and the cherry blossom roll. Both were great but the 911 roll was a table favorite. The restaurant wasn't packed, so all our food came out quickly. The table was clean but the bench seats were a little hard. I love that each person gets their own pot for hot tea. It kept my tea hot throughout the meal. I would definitely recommend stopping by here.

I would never come back here again. Most of the meals that came out were ok, but all the meals…read morecame out at different times. The last person's meal came out 10 minutes after everyone else's. Then when the curry tonkotsu came out the pork was dry and paper thin and there was no curry just a bed of greens and rice. They could have just had a bad day, or a bad meal.

Poor quality fish. Even the seasoning used to make spicy tuna wasn't good so it couldn't make the…read moreroll palatable either. I didn't eat half of the sushi plate because I became concerned that I was going to get sick

The food was really good! I got hibachi and my husband got sushi. The service was quick and…read morefriendly. The restaurant looked a little older, but was very clean. We didn't sit at the hibachi table but it looked like a lot of fun. We will have to try that next time. The prices were good and the portions were nice sized. We will be back!

I had the opportunity to try Pokemoto today and arrived early, before lunchtime, so it wasn't busy…read more The clerk took the time to explain how their meals work, offering the choice of ordering from the menu or building my own bowl. I chose to build my own bowl with salmon, crab mix, edamame, carrots, cucumbers, ogo seaweed, green onions, mango, dried onions, seaweed, slivers, and sweet chili oil. I also ordered a spam musubi and Thai teak with boba. The clerk was incredibly patient and even let me sample some of the flavors before I made my final decision. Although I ordered my meal to go, I would love to dine in the next time the interior was clean, cheerful, and offered plenty of seating. When I finally tried the food, I was very impressed with both the portion size and the taste. The bowl was light, refreshing, and flavorful. Overall, it was exceptional experience.

I started coming here because I was looking for boba locally, but recently I tried their food and…read moreit was delicious! I tried the chicken katsu and the shrimp, and both were cooked perfectly. I will be coming back, as this is a great option for quick fresh food

Mari Ichi is hands-down my favorite sushi spot in Hendersonville -- honestly, within a 20-30 minute…read moreradius. It rivals the high-end sushi restaurants in downtown Nashville, and in many ways, it beats them. The fish is consistently exceptionally fresh, the presentation is beautiful, and the restaurant is spotless every time. The staff is warm, attentive, and efficient -- food comes out quickly whether you're enjoying a sit-down dinner or stopping in on a tight schedule. Must-tries: * Avocado Bomb -- unique, stunning, and packed with flavor. * Tuna Lover Roll -- pro tip: ask for the crispy fried scallions (not listed anymore, but they'll add them if you ask -- and it takes the roll to the next level!). * Yellowtail Hamachi -- fresh, clean, and melt-in-your-mouth perfect. They also have fantastic lunch bento boxes -- ideal if you want a little bit of everything. Options like bulgogi, katsu, and chicken teriyaki make it easy to get a balanced, filling lunch on the go without sacrificing quality or flavor. Pricing is very fair for the quality -- not the cheapest spot in town, but you absolutely get what you pay for: premium ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and a consistently great dining experience. Whether it's date night, a family meal, a business lunch, or a quick midday sushi craving, Mari Ichi always delivers. Friendly service, fresh fish, fast kitchen, and consistently excellent food -- what more can you ask for? Can't wait for my next visit!

I experienced Maru Ichi as Maru Iyagi…read more Ordering (walkable retrieval) food online from my hotel in the early winter was harder than I thought. I knew I wanted something a little more elevated than fast food but nothing overly fancy (for which you should always do dine in). After striking out with my first choice, I came across Maru. I didn't know if it was related to the other Maru restaurants found around Middle Tennessee. I assumed it was (bad assumption? I'm asking) and, led by my good experience at Maru in East End, I made my way to Maru Iyagi.* Hoofing it, I took notice of how inviting the shopping center where the restaurant is located is. It was a reminder that Hendersonville has money (said in my best Quinta-before-*she*-had-money voice). Because of all the flim flammery involved in me looking for a restaurant, I ordered later than I'd planned. This was a mistake. Food workers don't like last minute orders. I get it. I was once one. I didn't like them. I walked in to a mostly empty dining room and bothered service. I get it. Not wanting to be (more of) a burden, I opted for fried rice rather than being so involved as to order sushi. I added shrimp (for protein) to my rice for an extra $3. I walked in, approached the hostess, asked for my order, was led to the bar area, got my food very quickly after that (ruh roh, Shaggy), thanked everyone profusely, and walked back to my hotel. The rice was... okay. Granted, it's fried rice and not a complicated order but I was a bit taken aback by how quickly it was ready. My $3 shrimp were small and hard to come by. This was not a meal made with love. Again, I get it. I've been there. Noted. If there's a next time, I'll be sure to get my order in early. The majority of customers seem to be fans. *Ichi.

If you walk into a restaurant at 7pm on a Wednesday night and the place is fully packed and there…read moreare people waiting behind you to be sat, you KNOW you made the right decision to go there. We were greeted nicely by the hostess and waited roughly 5 minutes for a table to open up. A family of five came in right after us and decided to sit at the bar to eat. I knew in my heart that this was the best place to go to for my husband's birthday dinner. We sat on some barstools while we waited, discussing the hockey game playing on the tv behind the bar. I loved the low ambient lighting that spread across the ceiling. Our waitress was nice but she never gave us her name so I unfortunately can't shout her out. She gave us recommendations so I ended up taking one of hers. Now, if you have read my Thai restaurant reviews, you know by now that I judge a Thai restaurant by ordering their Pad Thai the first visit, however, I broke that rule because I just KNEW this place was going to be good. We ordered the Tom Kha soup with chicken, Pad Kee Mao with chicken, I ordered the Khao Soi Gai (it comes with chicken, no substitutions), and one Thai iced tea. You guys. When the Tom Kha soup touched my lips, I was SO excited to get the main course! It was made PERFECTLY. I haven't had true Tom Kha since probably when I lived in California over a decade ago. The Thai tea was strong and delicious, exactly how it should be made. The Khao Soi Gai...that first sip of the curry broth nearly made me go Meg Ryan-mode in the restaurant. If you know, you know. "I'll have what she's having!" Our waitress recommended this dish and I'm so glad I was adventurous and tried something different outside of my "I'll judge you based off of your Pad Thai" attitude. It was perfect and when I say perfect, I didn't even add lime juice to it because I didn't want to mess anything up with the flavor profile. Sure, lime could have added another element to the dish but when I say it was perfect the way it was, it's true. The night at Smiley would have ended perfectly if it weren't for the miserable couple who sat beside us discussing how unhappy they were in their marriage and decided to accept the waitstaff into their broken marriage by being completely rude. But the staff remained professional and kind through it all and I give them HUGE props for that because I was a moment away from telling that wretched couple off. In short, the staff here are wonderful, and the food is memorable, delectable, delicious, perfect...it's HEAVEN. We will DEFINITELY be back to try other menu items!

This place was packed!! Which always says something about the business, means food is good and…read moreservice is good! Which was spot on! We met family there and ate great food! I had the Pad Tai prawns, it was a lot of food but it was so gooooood!!! I couldn't even finish it all, so I took it home, our server was very attentive, the ambiance was good, packed but not loud! Definitely would recommend and we will be back!

I have to eat Gluten Free and the staff were knowledgeable and accommodating to my diet. The…read moreChicken Teriyaki, sans Teriyaki, was very yummy. Highly recommend!

The seafood was fresh. The meat was tender, and the prices were very comparable to other hibachi…read morerestaurants. I highly recommend this place and they give it a grade of A+.

More food for the price!!!@ My 1st time here and was…read more Excited til i got my food. And one thing was left out .I had to go back to get it.

Order at the front then find a seat. Your food will arrive shortly. My son loves the teriyaki…read morechicken and I usually get a bento. The scallops were a bit too salty this time, but it's still a nice meal, especially if you want something that is just as quick as a fast food place that's not as healthy.

This place hit the spot. Everything was fresh, delicious, and perfect after a long drive from…read moreFlorida to Tennessee. They really had great summer rolls, which lately have been a miss when I've ordered them out at other places. The Tom Kha soup was just OK, and the fried rice was amazing. It's a little hole-in-the-wall, but they do have some indoor seating. I would probably pick up to-go.

I checked out this spot about seven years back, and let me tell you, the food was seriously awesome…read moreback then. Fast forward to today, and I'm happy to say it still bursts with those amazing Thai flavors that you just can't forget. Definitely a place I'd recommend to anyone craving authentic, tasty eats! The is still a bit small but comfy. Servife is superb the owner comes out and ask you how you want your flavors (sauce) its great service

The pros Very nice presentation on all plates, even the…read moresmall ones. Wonderful green tea. Good service. Fish was fresh. Replacement soup was full of tofu and seaweed. Gyoza was fried, which Im not used to, but it was good. The cons Soup was not hot and had nothing but broth. Salad was lettuce and dressing, that's it. No red bean ice cream. I was a little underwhelmed, but my family was very happy with their food so it was time well spent.

As a sushi on a budget lover. I can say this place is delicious and very affordable. You don't get…read morethat a lot these days, 3 meals, a soda, appetizer, good service, and comes out quick 40 bucks can't beat it. My husband, daughter and I will definitely be back