One of my favorite places to eat lunch! I always get the steak filet with teriyaki chicken and fried rice (no veggie). The steak is always perfectly cooked the way I ask, and the rice is sticky and tasteful! The staff is extremely friendly and checks up on you quite often to make sure you're satisfied. In fact, they're so unbelievably sweet that sometimes they will give me complimentary mochi ice cream of my choice! The environment and atmosphere could improve, but it's always clean inside. If you're looking for amazing food and an even better staff this is the place to go! read more

I wasn't a fan of the very scaled down atmosphere and service was spotty at best. Our Tuna Tartare was fishy, not seared, paper thin and not at all representative of the picture in the menu. You've been warned, LOL! The gyoza was hand made and delicious. Everyone was happy with their sushi. There was very little rice on the sushi rolls which is a huge plus, in my book. The atmosphere was lacking and it was a very low energy restaurant. Even a bit of music would have been a help. There's lots of room for improving the vibe and perfecting certain dishes. read more

Sorry folks - I just can't give it more than 3 stars. I realize it's Oak Ridge and I shouldn't expect much, but these 4 & 5 star reviews left me wondering if I should trust them anymore ;) Though, I honestly didn't expect much for sushi round these parts. First I should say - there is NO BOOZE here - no beer, wine, or other. And no BYOB either. Bummer! Sake and Sushi are made for each other. Anywho... Service was at least prompt. Not very personable, but prompt. They got the job done. As for the food - we had several things. Seaweed Salad, Veggie Tempura, Green Dragon Roll, Dancing Eel Roll, Super White Roll, Kume Roll, and a salmon avocado hand roll. Everything was pretty basic, but nothing to write home about or to put on the list of things to do when friends come to town. It wasn't bad, but I've had more flavorful fish from the grocery store sushi counter. This sushi snob will keep searching for something better next time. Maybe the hibachi is better? read more

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The noodles here are amazing! The crunchy shrimp sushi is great but my husband said that the beef hibachi isn't that great. The service was slow but it could've been because they were REALLY busy. But the dining room was beautiful! There's so many different and interesting things to look at. read more

What a good find in OR, right behind Walmart and Home Goods. Prompt, efficient service. Both times, we have ordered to-go and the online ordering system has been down. Upon calling in the order, the pick-up time has been about 30 minutes...short enough to not keel over in hunger and long enough that you know it will be made fresh. The to-go orders are pilled on a table by the entry desk and there are a few benches to wait on. The interior and exterior vibe is a bit random and dated, but the food makes up for it. We will likely stick to to-go. We ordered: -Chicken and Steak Hibachi Dinner: really tasty and well-cooked. We order it without onions and they don't skimp on the zucchini, broccoli, or mushrooms. Great grilled flavor with subtle touch of sesame oil. -Shrimp tempura roll (added avocado): Perfectly cooked and tightly rolled. Avo was a good add! -Dancing Shrimp Roll: tasty combo of ingredients, but moreso a crab roll than a shrimp roll. It had thin slices of shrimp and avo alternating on top of roll. -Sweet potato Roll: Ordered both times and both times undercooked, hard potatoes. Bummer. We will avoid this roll. -New Roll: the spicy crunchy tuna and sauce were unique touches and not too incredibly spicy. Really liked this roll! -Side salad: If you get an entree, it comes with salad. No need to order another. I appreciate that they add both cucumber and carrot. Wish they actually cut up the lettuce instead of a few huge chunks of iceberg. Note that the ginger dressing is tasty but fairly thick and chunky. Depends on your preference. I really appreciate that you can add ingredients to your sushi rolls. I often add cucumber, avocado, and eel sauce to rolls and they are always accurate and tasty. In a city packed with fast food chains and Mexican restaurants, we will come back here often. read more

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The food is very expensive and not good. Definitely not going back. Will drive further to get quality food.

We stopped here because our go-to place was closed and figured we would try a new spot. It was PACKED, and we were worried the wait would take ages but were pleasantly surprised to be seated and waited on very quickly! Our food also came quickly and very hot. The food itself was great - we ordered miso soup (delicious and much more flavorful than miso soups I've had elsewhere) and three or four sushi rolls (all delicious). My only complaint was the prices seemed high for such small serving sizes, but I think we have been spoiled by other places in that regard and their pricing may be fair. All in all we were happy with our service and meals! read more

Best quality sushi I've had at this price range outside of Vegas. The yellowtail nigiri is so flavorful! The spicy tuna isn't very spicy but still enjoyable. Service isn't very personable but they're attentive which I think is more important. For dinner I had 2 rolls and an order of nigiri for $17. They have a lunch special that is 2 rolls for $9! I will definitely be back! read more

Best sushi ever but their rice is extremely dry with no flavor. I also got a side of noodles which was a very big portion and good flavor

Great place. Staff is always very friendly and the food quality is at least consistent. I'll keep eating there occasionally.

Tried this place for the first time over Christmas break. If I based my decision on the outside appearance of the place I would not go. Luckily I have had some amazing meals by trying what is inside a business. My wife and I got two Bento boxes which had a good mix of sushi rolls, rice, salad and a protein. I got teriyaki chicken and my wife got the beef. Food was great, service was great. Will be back and will dive into the nigiri and custom rolls!!!!! read more

My Wife is a huge Hibatchi fan and was craving it tonight. We found Kume on Yelp, liked what the reviews had to say, and decided to try it for ourselves. Although there was a little difficulty (due to differing accents on both our parts) in placing the order over the phone, the employee was about as friendly as a person can be. A genuine care for good customer service really stood out in this quick interaction. The order was ready when they said it would be and the two employees inside the restaurant were just and friendly and pleasant as the guy on the phone. Although this was a take out order I did notice that the atmosphere was nice and the place was spacious and clean. The food smelled delicious riding in the back seat all the way home. Upon unveiling the meal and sinking our teeth into it we could see that this positive experience was gonna continue through the cleaning of the plates. Both my wife and I really enjoyed Kume and immediately placed it in our rotation of food options when anywhere close to Oak Ridge. read more

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Ive been coming here for years... still my favorite Japanese Steakhouse in our area north of Knoxville. I always get the Teriyaki Fillet med rare and a side order of Mushrooms (they are like candy). Service was a little slow tonite, but the food is ALWAYS on point! read more

Kume - Teriyaki Fillet, Teriyaki Chicken. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Food is very good. Got sushi and the filet hibachi. The hibachi was so good that I returned 3 times in the month I was staying in Oak Ridge for work!! Recommend the filet hibachi with the lo mein noodles and veggies...Soooooo goood! read more

Kume. I've been here twice and I haven't really written a review. And to be honest, it's because there's nothing special about this place. I guess the food is alright....but, everything has added sugar in it. You can taste it. I've came here twice for lunch, but the most recent time that I came here I just had the hibachi, but I didn't get the rice and instead got more veggies in place of the rice. But when you eat it, you can just taste the sugar that they add in the food. I don't think they needed to add it because I thought it would be just fine without it. Next time I come here I'll order something else and see if they add more sugar to their other dishes. Kume is alright for lunch, not amazing and no where near the best, just alright. read more

One of the better sushi restaurants in the area. They can definitely stand up to the more acclaimed sushi restaurants in nearby West Knoxville region. Incredibly fresh and delicious and a great value for money! read more

Pleasantly surprised! Not the best vibe and interior, but the food and service is great! Between my wife and I we had some sushi and a bento box with chicken and veggies. Very good! We'll be back. read more

Not the fanciest restaurant, but you can't taste decorations. Service was outstanding and very attentive to my tea glass. Prices were good and the food quality was outstanding. Will definitely be back. read more

Nice local Japanese restaurant. I ordered the chicken hibachi and my friend ordered the seaweed salad and pork dumplings. We also got the clear soup. All of the food was good. My hibachi was average, not bad, but nothing to write home about. I actually liked their veggies the best. Next time I'll get a double serving of veggies. Fried rice was okay, a bit greasy for my taste. Inside the restaurant it was quiet & clean. They kept their TVs muted and played instrumental music, which I appreciated. Service was friendly and fast. I'd come back again, but I probably won't order the same thing. read more

This was my 3rd time trying Kume. After reading reviews and my friends suggesting it, I thought maybe they could be having an off day or I just haven't found the right dish to try. Well, 3rd was still consistently bad. So I will no longer give them a chance. I've tried the Godzilla roll, new roll, hibachi chicken, clear soup, and even lo-mien noodles. I feel like if you're an Asian restaurant and you offer lo-mien noodles, it should be good and it kind of sets the standard of what to expect. Their lo-mien noodles had no flavor whatsoever, very bland. Hibachi chicken was very tough, and again, bland. Not tender in the least. Sadly Oak Ridge has very few Japanese and sushi options, we could use more of them. I'll go Knoxville instead and get my money's worth. 3 strikes and you're out, Kume. read more

We are here for the 1st time this past week and it was very good. I had hibachi chicken and my husband had the bento box with steak. Both meals were very good and filling. Will definitely be back! read more

Food is great but the waiter was down right hateful. I am not sure why he was loathsome of us but we honestly just sat down and were trying to order. Will not go back. read more

Good food for the locale. Would recommend and would return. Haven't tried the sushi, but the bento boxes are adequate.

This location is now in its second iteration as a Japanese restaurant. Kume is improved over its predecessor. The tables and decor are more befitting of a sit down, causal dining experience. Additionally, they now offer sushi and a larger menu of Japanese entrees. I usually go here for lunch and they have a relatively good crowd during that time. Most days, you'll spend 30-45 minutes for lunch. More than a place like Panda Express, but not as time consuming as something like Olive Garden (or a hibachi place with the group seating). Entrees include the usual bento box (which is a mix of teriyaki chicken, sushi, & egg rolls), hibachi or teriyaki chicken/beef/tofu/shrimp, etc. They include a decent amount of veggies (not just sautéed onions) and rice. Portion sizes are fair and you won't leave hungry. Main negative in my mind-- the music. It's a terrible, depressing version of "elevator music." While I enjoy the food, I struggle with hearing Dave Koz and randomly selected songs that everyone detests. Please, please play something more upbeat! Overall, I'd say it's average Americanized Japanese food. Better than what you'd see in a food court, but not on the level of more authentic ones like East Japanese in Farragut (or, for that matter, ones in Japan). But, it's pretty good. Great for lunch if you have time. read more

I love this place! The best sushi in oak ridge by far. Everything is reasonably priced, the staff is wonderful and friendly, i can't say enough about it! The Chattanooga roll and the Phoenix roll are both a must-try. The nigiri is always fresh and just melts in your mouth. read more

Let me just say customer support amazing always nice and helpful always there for your refills and never have to ask!!! But best yet the food always hot and made fresh I personally recommend the tofu it is amazing!!! I highly recommend trying kume if you're ever out and about and don't no where to eat at in oak ridge!!! read more

Great place. Very good fish....................................... Good service........................... ________________________ read more

Carry out only at this place. Ordered stir fried Gyoza and the love boat for 2. Reasonable price for this. It included miso soup and side salad. I think the assortment was good but I thought they gave too much white fish which I didn't care for. The gyoza was great and had nice flavor to it. Overall, I would go back. Just hoping done in will be open soon. read more

Very nice! We ordered their bento boxes and their was more than enough to feed all of us. Very good addition to the city

Food was very good. Felt rushed to order and eat to leave. They need to slow down and focus on service

Passing through and I am so glad we ordered from them!! We had the Volcano, Yummy and Red Hot Rolls. They were awesome!! Ready super fast and decently priced. You definitely need to hit this place up! read more

I've always enjoyed this place, but this evening was unlike anything I've ever experienced!! Was completely ignored upon entering, they were not overly busy, and when we were finally acknowledged we were rudely told to "take menu, have seat, I don't have time" I HAVE NEVER BEEN TREATED LIKE THIS ANYWHERE IN MY LIFE. I will not be dining here again. read more

I have gone to this restaurant each time I have come into town and it never disappoints me. Today, I went with my Mother, Grandmother, and toddler and the Bento boxes were just fabulous! Besides the food, the customer service is always on point and they are so accommodating to your specific needs (they provided a small plastic plate and spoon for my toddler without hesitation). I will continue to come here when I am in town. read more

Delicious Miso soup and sushi! Also had the red bean and green tea ice cream, which was wrapped in a fondant type paste. It was ok, just prefer it scooped and not encased. Beautiful presentation on all plates. Will definitely go back. read more

Kume - Rainbow Roll and Yummy Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

I go to Kume at least once a week. Always love the quick service and yummy food. Highly recommend.

I was in town for work and stopped by for lunch when I saw the great reviews on Yelp. I was not disappointed. Everyone was so kind and the sushi was delicious. read more

Kume - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Such nice people at Kume, always good food, never disappointed. Oak Ridge is lucky to have them!

It was a lunchtime visit for the two of us. Parking is easy and so we waited only a short time for the food to appear. The bento box was generous and the quality was better than average. The green tea was very good (Not weak) and the service was snappy. The other meal of various rolls was also well prepared and impressively presented. It's not 100% Japanese food but it's close enough for this city. For the money it is very very good value. We will return again. read more

This place is a great family owned, sushi and hibachi restaurant. The sushi is very fresh, the have a wide selection of special rolls, the appetizers are nice. If you sit at the sushi bar, you get little treats like deep fried banana. The sushi is very good, I have to try their other dishes, but this place is worth it, just for the sushi. The staff is very welcoming and nice. Highly recommended read more

One of the best restaurants I have ever been to. I highly recommend to anyone that enjoys this variety of food to try this place !