Kochi

Our server had a headphone in the whole time and wasn't rude at all but also wasn't super friendly…read more Our hibachi chef did a great job and was fantastic. Only thing I would say is that the noodles and rice don't have a ton of flavor to them. The rice is simply rice, egg, salt, pepper, and whatever darker sauce (like soy and teriyaki). No other vegetables and the pepper is hardly visible or taste-able. The noodles were just sauce and noodle. I would definitely eat here again. We came for the hibachi lunch special and it is a VERY large amount of food for your money so definitely worth it. Just wish there was a little more flavor in the sides/fillers.

I like coming to Kobe, but I really only like the sushi. It's so good. My partner enjoys the katsu…read morefried chicken. I've tried some things on the rest of the menu, and it's very average/plain food. If you're craving sushi this is the place to go, but personally I'd rather have Hibachi someplace else. The service is very nice, prompt and helpful, and it's typically kept very clean.

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Kobe Revolving

4.3(53 reviews)

1.6 mi

The food is amazing! The conveyor belt is very neat, and the employees are extremely kind. The…read moreplace was also nicely decorated.

Just no. Not in this economy. The pictures looked better than the sushi tasted…read more I know I may be comparing it to sushi places outside Bloomington, so I'll say this: for Bloomington, it's okay. But overall, I was really disappointed. The place is cute but that's about it. I had about seven plates, and the total came to nearly $30. The quality just wasn't there. Some of the fish seemed like it had been previously frozen and recently thawed. The fish and meat portions were paper-thin, and the meat was dry. A lot of the rolls were heavy on sauce, which seemed to cover up the flavor rather than add to it. Honestly, I've had better sushi from Jewel-Osco. The iPads were dirty, and mine died about 15 minutes into my visit. Between the food and the price, I didn't feel like it was worth it. I understand the options may be more limited in Bloomington, but this was still too expensive for what you get. Save your money and try somewhere else. Servers were fine. If you go, order from the IPad. A lot of the sushi looked like it had gone ring around the Rosie one too many times around the conveyor belt. The dessert options were pretty crappy. Definitely trying to stretch their food. Not in this economy y'all.

The conveyor belt the sushi goes through.

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Robot is bringing our drinks

Yumz

3.7(118 reviews)

2.1 mi

Ordered sushi to-go/pickup while in town for work. The…read moresushi was good and I highly recommend the "white yum yum sauce" I'm not sure what's in it but it's delicious and would be perfect on some fried rice! The reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of portion vs price. I ordered 1 rainbow roll (6 pieces), 2 orders of Salmon Sashimi (2 pieces per order), and a side of edamame and it was almost $30! I eat sushi often so I know it's not the cheapest cuisine but $30 for what was essentially 10 pieces of sushi seemed a little overpriced to me. For that I expected the sushi roll to be much bigger. But aside from that everything I got was good. I probably wouldn't order the salmon Sashimi again through. It was a thick but which was nice but it was a little fishy and had a greasy liquid on it so I'm not confident in how fresh it was.

I just visited the area and found this place. I saw it has a lot of good reviews so I wanted to try…read moreit out. I got the bento box and you can choose the rolls and another appetizer in the bento box. The chicken teriyaki was good and the rolls were big and had a lot of filling inside but it was a little pricey for what I got. My friend got the chicken pad Thai and it was good but also a little pricey for what she got. Also, I wish they turned down the AC in the store. It was way too cold in there

BB1. Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box

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Salad with ginger dressing

Anju Above

4.2(454 reviews)

2.9 mi

What an elegant night I had here for my husband birthday. food was good . A time was had go with…read moregreat people and laughter and you will al have a blasts .

I may have gone into this with too high of expectations because of what I heard about the epiphany…read moregroup and that may have been unfair of me. But that being said there were a lot of GREAT things about this restaurant so I'll start there. The restaurant itself it's so moody and vibey I LOVED it, was such a good place for a date night, our waiter was so attentive, helped with all of our questions and a very patient with us as we worked through the menu. 10/10 service! We got the dumpling and pork bun appetizer and both were AMAZING, seriously the pork bun?? I could have eaten 1000 of them. Next was the sushi, I got the Atlantic hand roll and another member of the table got the rainbow roll, both were very fresh and flavorful, highly recommend. Next was the entree, I got the pork belly ramen, as a huge ramen fanatic I was SO excited, especially following up our appetizers, the bar was set high and unfortunately I was so disappointed. The broth was not very good and everything so extremely salty, I couldn't even eat the mushrooms in the bowl because they soaked up so much of the broth and it was like a salt bomb in my mouth. The pork belly was cooked well and I did really enjoy that, but for a $20 bowl of ramen, it really fell flat for me. I also got the sweet heat cocktail, and it also wasn't for me, cocktails are so personal so it's not that I wouldn't recommend someone try it, it's just that I didn't hit for me, and that was the general consensus of the table. While I had a great night, I would probably try a different restaurant for Asian food before I came back to this one!

Downstairs - different restaurant but you can order from their menu upstairs if you want

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Nom Nom Noodle

4.4(32 reviews)

3.2 mi

I heard about this place on the Next Door Neighborhood app. I love a good dish of ramen so I…read moreimmediately wanted to try it! I thought to myself why hadn't I ever seen this place in town before? It became immediately apparent why I've never seen this place the closer I got to the location on my gps. I have never seen it because it is tucked away inside the VFW behind Casey's gas station on Morrissey Dr. I had planned on eating there because I was expecting an actual restaurant but after walking in I felt out of place so I just got my order to go. The dining area is very spacious. The service is professional, quick, and polite. It's just that dated VFW location that really hurts the ambiance you want when you're going out for some ramen. If not for the location I would have given them 5 stars because the food is absolutely delicious.

Went here for lunch last weekend and had some delicious ramen! I got the Blade Runner, mild, but it…read morestill had a little kick, and my friend got the vegetarian, and both were excellent! The food came out fast and hot, there was ample seating and parking, and really it's all about the food! The ambiance is a little... stale, but the food more than makes up for it! I also didn't love the music they had going, but I still won't lower my five-star rating! Ha!

VFW hall dining room

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Chicken Ramen bowl with side of Crab Rangoon.

Fusion Crunch

4.6(71 reviews)

2.7 mi

So so so good !! I had tiki masala and my husband had Korean barbecue !! Both were excellent…read more Mine had warm yummy spices and his a crunchy tangy bbq with savory rice !!' Will definitely be hitting on our way to Chicago next time through !! Service was incredible

Three of us saw the reviews on Fusion Crunch and decided to give it a try. The reviews were spot…read moreon....this place is great and didn't disappoint. We arrived in the late afternoon for an early dinner. We were seated quickly, clean tables pleasant atmosphere and fun surroundings. We started with the vegetable samosas. We received three....fresh and hot out or the fryer.....took a few minutes to be able to handle. They were fantastic accompanied with a light and flavorful dipping sauce. Our food order consisted of an order of Birria Tacos, Afghani Chicken and a Ramen Bowl with chicken. As you can see from the pictures of each dish.....the presentation is pure art. The portions were large enough for us to share. Absolutely flavorful and no one ingredient over taking another.....pure masterful cooking. My Ramen with chicken was the best I've had in a very long time......I will be back! What a gem this restaurant is, fresh, flavorful and attention to the smallest details.

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Sushi Primos

4.3(35 reviews)

2.0 mi

This is a nice, convenient place to get some good sushi. It's a fast-casual approach that feels…read morelike a chain, but is actually well done. There's plenty of seating and an entrance both on the street side and the parking lot side (ordering is by the parking lot side). You can order at the counter, or from your table by using the QR code that is designated for your table. The menu is huge -- there are so many rolls (one reason to order from your table so you're not standing there staring at the menu). I ended up deciding on spring rolls (nice and crispy and tasty with the dual dipping sauces), salmon sashimi (buttery and fresh), Monkey Nut Roll (crabmeat, avocado, cucumber, eel sauce and peanuts), and the Firecracker Salmon roll (salmon, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, eel sauce, wasabi mayo, and scallions). Complete with a nice serving of wasabi and ginger. The Firecracker Salmon roll was amazing -- a deep fried roll, but the salmon was perfectly rare and melt-in-your-mouth good. Fortunately they have to-go trays as I couldn't finish it. I will definitely be back.

We came to celebrate our anniversary with some sushi and we were not disappointed! We got a 12 roll…read morecombo and everything was absolutely delicious. I loved the Cali cheester, blazing redbird, sweet potato with avocado and eel sauce and crunchy Cali rolls, but everything we tried was delicious. My husband really enjoyed the rice krispy and don goyo rolls. Our food came out pretty quickly, especially given how much we ordered. Service was great. Inside is comfortable, clean and well lit. We'll definitely be back when we're in the area again. We might just have to make a special trip!

Empress Roll and Crunchy California Roll

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Exterior. Also has patio seating facing Main St.

Epiphany Farms Restaurant

4.5(517 reviews)

2.9 mi

•$$$

I have to say, I'm a bit disappointed…read more I'm disappointed because in my 46 years on this planet, this was probably the best meal I have ever had. Which means everything else is downhill from here. I started with the Buffalo-style chicken wings. They claimed they were "jumbo and juicy." I've heard that line before, so naturally I was skeptical. Then they came out. They were absolutely true to their name. Huge, ridiculously juicy, and coated in what tasted like some kind of cornflake-style breading before being fried to absolute perfection. Crispy. Crunchy. Juicy. Every bite had that perfect crackle on the outside without sacrificing anything inside. Then came the steak. Now, I cook a mean steak myself, and I'm rarely impressed when I order one at a restaurant. Most of the time I'm sitting there thinking, "Yeah, I could've done this at home." Not this time. This was a 14-ounce New York strip cooked medium rare, and I would have been proud of myself if I had cooked that steak. It was so flavorful that asking for salt would have felt like a sin. But somehow, the steak wasn't even the whole story. The mixed vegetables were seasoned perfectly. I hate okra. I'm not exactly the president of the squash fan club either. I ate every last bite. Then there was the potato. I don't even know exactly what they did to this thing. It was cut in a way that somehow allowed it to get crispy all over, inside, outside, probably spiritually too, and then covered in a sauce that soaked into all those little crispy layers without ruining the texture. For dessert, I had a limoncello and the tableside crème brûlée with blueberries, pineapple, and marshmallows. The chef came right to the table and torched the crème brûlée and marshmallows in front of me. The fresh fruit and toasted marshmallow were perfect with the rich custard, and taking little sips of limoncello between bites gave you that hit of sweet citrus that reset your palate just enough to make you immediately want another bite. The service matched the food. Friendly, fun, attentive without hovering, and they even boxed up my leftovers for me. So, sincerely, thank you to the chef and the entire staff. You gave me one of the best meals I've ever eaten... and an entirely new reason to have a midlife crisis.

I loved everything about this restaurant…read more We ate downstairs and the style and decor was fabulous. Our food was slow to come and our drinks took forever. Luckily ALL of it was worth the wait. One item is a must: SEXY BUTTER I wish our waitress had been a bit more attentive and spent equal time at our table, but that is life.

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Epiphany Farm Restaurant

Kobe Express

5.0(1 review)

1.8 mi

This is some of the best and affordable Asian food in the area. My fiancé is Chinese so has a good…read moretaste for Asian food. Her eyes lit up after the first bite. The food tastes so fresh. I very much recommend!!

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Brian S.

8 years ago

Let me start out by saying the sushi is not all that bad. Certainly not the best but I would not call it bad (taste wise a 3 out of 5 for the sushi itself). However, there is this "policy" under the "all you can eat" option that says you may be subject to additional costs if you do not finish everything you order. There were 3 pieces of sushi left on my plate as I politely asked for the check. The employee retorts, "you must finish these last three pieces if you want to pay the 19.99 (the original cost for "all you can eat") and not pay additional costs." It is important to note that this policy of theirs is not actually enforceable by law. You cannot force someone to eat more or pay more than what they ordered. So if they tell you to finish or pay extra when you are done eating just explain that it is not enforceable and is maltreatment of a paying customer. Also you are probably better just holding it if you have to use the bathroom. The bathroom is straight up vial. The bathroom gives a new meaning to the word disaster. Yet another example of just how little they care for their customers. Their bathrooms are just as skeevy as their policies. But seriously guys cleaning the bathroom is a necessary and a very important responsibility. I really should not have to say that. read more

Brian S.

8 years ago

Let me start out by saying the sushi is not all that bad. Certainly not the best but I would not call it bad (taste wise a 3 out of 5 for the sushi itself). However, there is this "policy" under the "all you can eat" option that says you may be subject to additional costs if you do not finish everything you order. I had 3 pieces of sushi left on my plate as I politely asked for the check. The employee retorts, "you must finish these last three pieces if you want to pay the 19.99 (the original cost for "all you can eat") and not pay additional costs." It is important to note that this policy of theirs is not actually enforceable by law. You cannot force someone to eat more or pay more than what they ordered. So if they tell you to finish or pay extra when you are done eating just explain that it is not enforceable and is maltreatment of a paying customer. Also you are probably better just holding it if you have to use the bathroom. The bathroom is straight up vial. The bathroom gives a new meaning to the word disaster. Yet another example of just how little they care for their customers. Their bathrooms are just as skeevy as their policies. But seriously guys cleaning the bathroom is a necessary and a very important responsibility. I really should not have to say that. read more

Almond J.

4 years ago

Do not work here unless you are Asian or white and not even that if you are a grown up, this place is filled with kids and not only just that when you get in here and work they'll treat you like such and even less. I worked here for about 8 months and have been treated terribly, I was told I couldn't eat free food while another employee constantly came in and made food for herself along with her friends. They also talk about you so if you hear your name, they are talking about you in there different language. I've tried to be nothing but nice to these people, they take your tips and all. Definitely not a good place and if I could I'd report them. The way they treat others is really insane and then when you finally say something about how you get treated, they have no idea what your talking about! Also Jenny the owner, you can't express how you feel about the workplace 1 on 1 because she goes and tells everybody and gossips about you and your problems which makes the situation 10X worst! read more

Abigail G.

505

3 years ago

This place has gone down hill. If you go to sit down and see you're the only person here, turn around. They don't care about quality nor even checking in on you but 2x your whole visit. The microwave going off after I placed my order should have been red flag 1. The sushi is buffet quality at best. The only thing enjoyable was the clear soup, which was clearly microwaved. Lol I wish I could give this restaurant a positive review; but after 1 good experience months ago, each visit since has been an absolute waste of time and money. If you're looking for quality sushi- visit Anju, if you're looking for decent sushi- go to Kobe or La Bamba. Don't waste your money here until the price reflects the quality of food, or until they start caring about their customers.. read more

Limin W.

9 years ago

I just tried out this restaurant today and it definitely fascinated me. It's all you can eat for 12.99 and it's not like a buffet, they make everything fresh. What really amazed me is the decoration they put on the plate, a butterfly made of carrot. Everything are just neat here. It's a must try for those who are looking for a good and cheap Japanese restaurant. read more

Nancy S.

5 years ago

My kids love the sushi here very much, price is not bad at all.We like the roll , it's convenient that I can buy it home since most sushi restaurants don't like you to take out because the freshest of the sushi.For the most of thing I love this place compared with other. read more

Bob M.

9 years ago

Very good sushi, quality matches those of expensive sushi restaurants in big cities for only $30 for 2 on tues, thurs, and sat. Service is slower than real buffet because they make it fresh each time you order a course but well worth it. read more

SeanandSam H.

8 years ago

Great service. Restaurant is in an ok place. If you haven't been it may be hard to find. Great place to take a group for all you can eat Sushi! Sapporo imported beer is a must have with the Blackjack Sushi roll! read more

Raphael H.

8 years ago

New favorite place in town for sushi! Tasted great and the all you can eat lunch is a great deal! Service was friendly and fast. I'll come back for sure! read more

Laura Z.

4 years ago

i love it there it's such good sushi and the girls are such kind people not too much for an all you can eat good high quality i love it a lot so good. read more

Emily K.

4 years ago

I came here for the first time not too long ago and I really liked it! Some of the freshest rolls you can find in town and for a great price too. read more

Cath S.

9 years ago

We love sushi, this is best place to go for all you can eat sushi. I recommend, it is also very inexpensive.

Heather R.

4 years ago

Sushi was fresh and staff is attentive. Atmosphere is relaxing and restaurant is clean.

Leland R.

9 years ago

Quality sushi at $12.99 all you can eat for lunch.

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