WOW!! The interior isn't bright, which is perfect and sets the tone of a nice dinner. They are open…read morekind of kate and we appreciate that. I can't even remember what we ordered, but I know it was amazing and we will definitely be back! The menu was so full of amazing choices that it was hard to choose!

This is a gem ! Nice experience. The sushi rolls were delicious! Had a King Kani roll and my SO had…read morethe spicy salmon and a spicy tuna roll. It didn't come with the ginger and wasabi... but that was ok. The main feature was the Udon soup which was chock filled with shrimp and thick noodles and other veggies. We did not get that spicy( because my SO knows I can't always handle lots of heat) but was flavorful enough. The place is kept clean and tidy If I were an IU student I'd definitely be going there whenever I needed an Asian food experience ! The service was great, too. Quick, efficient, and friendly.

Sakura 15 is one of my go-to spots in Bloomington. The food is always fresh, delicious, and…read moreconsistently comes out quickly and on time. Their Yum Yum sauce is seriously so good and makes everything even better. I've been here multiple times and the quality is always consistent. Great food, fast service, and a reliable place when you want a good meal! The atmosphere could use a little TLC, but great for college students!

Easily my go to place when I want yummy sushi or noodles…read moreWide variety of dishes across many Asian cuisines

A great spot for sushi, ramen, or udon! It's usually busy due to its proximity to campus, but we…read morewere greeted warmly, and our food arrived quickly. The service was excellent. Our server was incredibly kind and attentive. The sushi was outstanding, making this one of my top favorites in Bloomington.

Found my new love ! Their sushi rolls are over the top !! Bond Girl is like a regular California…read moreroll on steroids!! they won me over with a sliver of shrimp and avocado over the top of stuffed crab filled roll then drizzled with a special sauce

This was my mom's and my first hot pot experience and it hit the spot! They had clear instructions…read moreon the table for how everything worked and a highly visual menu with nice pictures of all the options. The price for all you-can-eat was pretty good, we just couldn't eat it all. I think the lunch special would be the perfect amount if it had been available at the time of our visit. We were seated quickly, our food came out quickly, and our drinks and broth was topped up often. You check out at the counter, when you're ready to go, which I always appreciate. Would love to try the sushi next time on another visit to Bloomington.

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Worth every penny! This was my first ever time trying hot pot and will definitely…read morenot be the last. The ingredients were so fresh and delicious. I got the hot spicy base and boy was it spicy. As they added more soup to it, it only got better. Loved it. The inside is a little awkward seating wise, but nothing to worry about. The server who explained everything to us after learning it was our first time was a little... weird? He was talking normally and then switched into an accent and talked super quickly. Not sure what that was about, haha. There is a nice and affordable parking garage nearby as well!

favorite place ever. super cute uncrowded restaurant, cheap prices too. took an HOUR for my water…read moreto get refilled though, still had to ask. super great food, i love this place sm still

We waited 20 minutes in our booth before a server even noticed we were there. The host who seated…read moreus didn't inform anyone else, leaving us completely ignored. My boyfriend wanted to leave, but I was curious to see just how bad things could get. Unfortunately, it didn't get much better. After finally placing our order, we waited another 30-40 minutes for our food and then an additional 10-15 minutes just to get our check. In total, we spent over an hour there--most of it just waiting. The menu was disorganized and lacked clear descriptions. The menu should either be alphabetized or categorized more effectively--separating raw, cooked, and specialty rolls more clearly. While the order sheet had some structure, many specialty rolls can also be raw or cook, making it difficult to know exactly what we were getting. When the food finally arrived, it was underwhelming. We ordered three rolls and a chirashi bowl. The chirashi bowl listed "crab meat," but it turned out to be imitation crab--something that should have been disclosed. The other rolls were forgettable, and my fried roll was poorly executed; it lacked enough batter, so instead of a crispy texture, the rice became soggy with oil. Overall, this was a disappointing experience. The excessive wait times, poor menu organization, and mediocre food make it a place I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again. If you're looking for quality sushi, I'd recommend finding another spot.

Excellent Thai restaurant with high marks for food, service, and atmosphere…read more I've tried the Thai fish cakes, sweet and sour saute, pad bus sa ra com, mango sticky rice, and Thai iced tea and coffee. The savoury dishes were all super flavourful, cooked well, and generously portioned. Maybe this has something to do with the dishes I got, but I think the flavours here are generally more intense than the other Thai restaurants I've tried in Bloomington, and their spice levels might be a little higher. I've been somewhat underwhelmed by level 3 (out of 5) at other places, so I tried level 4 the first time I ordered here, and it was a little too hot, so I went back to level 3 the next time, and it was just right. The Thai tea and coffee were both very good, especially the coffee. It almost tasted chocolatey. The service is consistently on top of it. I was there on Valentine's Day, and they were slammed but had enough staff on the floor for it; the food was quick as usual and everyone was still very friendly. I also love the atmosphere here. The building is one of the converted houses on 4th St, and there are different dining rooms, some with lots of windows, all filled with interesting decor, and there's also a very nice patio during the warmer seasons. The only problem here is, unless there's a back entrance I don't know about, I don't think the building is wheelchair accessible; you have to go up a few stairs to get to the main entrance.

Party of six, four adults (there is a children's menu). We had a variety of dishes, including Pad…read moreThai, Massaman Curry, Pad Woon Sen, and appetizers like fish cakes, spring rolls, and their crab rangoons. All were great, fresh ingredients, served in concert, and quickly, too. This was a family meal, and all were delighted, including the children with chicken fingers and fries. We're trying to expand their horizons, but picky eaters are tough. The appetizers were especially good, and each has their own different sauce. My order was well-spiced, and there was enough taken home for a second delicious meal. This is perhaps the best and most consistent Thai food in Bloomington. There are rivals to this high throne, and we try them, too, but this is our go-to for no-compromise Thai, every order consistently great.

I literally LOVE THIS PLACE! I usually get it to go and take…read moreit home It's so yummy and fast. I went once and have gone back at least once a week! I always get the chef special and it's so filling for a girl my size ! This is my new fav place super fresh and super nice people, specially on the phone! Finally someone who doesn't answer like they hate life!! Lol Im glad I found this GEM

From the owner: Best Sushi in Bloomington. Yummyread more

Got hibachi, we always get the chicken and steak, prices have gone up since we started coming here…read moreso for 2 adults with s&c, you're looking at around 75-100$. I got the shrimp tempura, and it was cold, and tasted like it was yesterdays. No crunch to the tempura whatsoever. i asked if they make it per order or one giant batch then use throught the day and the lady looked very confused. Ice cold shrimp, soggy breading, not a good mixture. Ive never had an issue with the tempura. Dinner was excellent of course. Recommend 10/10 Might want to skip sushi though. I dont recommend that. So I've read some of the reviews about how this place is really dark and dingy, when you first walk in lights are on you can see what you're doing you can see everybody there's a bar to your right and there's Booth seating for non hibachi. When you walk through the doors you're right at the desk to check in. If you look straight you can see the Hibachi room. This is a darker room so it can be more intimate. With the whole fire going on the grill, keeping it dim in the room gives it a "wow" factor and to set the mood/ambiance. Its not so dark you cant see, its just not as bright. If it's a bright room and you're having all of these fire tricks going on it's not a big wow factor. I've never had a metallic taste happen in this restaurant, nothing is wrapped in tinfoil, and I've been coming here since I moved here in 2010. Now you can sometimes get overcooked food here if the chef is overworked, but as long as you talk to them and tell them that it is overcooked they'll remake it for you. Or they'll take it off your check. Everyone here is easy going even on a super busy day. I've never had attitude from anybody. Also they don't use a bunch of sauce to Overcoat your food with flavor. A lot of other places will just load it up with teriyaki sauce and the other sauce that I can't think of the name of but the reason why they do that is because the food isn't fresh here the food is fresh. They use fresh ingredients. I've been to other Hibachi places where in their vegetables they add corn and green beans which ruins the whole flavor and then when they're cooking on the grill they add jarred garlic which is a whole different flavor that doesn't mix with the Hibachi experience. Everything is cut in front of you so if you don't think that your chicken is correctly colored you can see it and you can tell them. Again if you don't like something TALK TO THEM. They dont bite.

This place has went downhill in the past ten years. Now it is overpriced and mediocre at best. The…read morehibachi lacked flavor. The service is nothing to write home about. Will not go back.

We had two poke bowls; we've had good ones here before…read more This time, the mango added was inedible, hard as a rock. Other ingredients weren't up to snuff, either. Service was fine. Parking is always easy, but we're not compelled to return any more. Wish we were; it wasn't stellar but the prices were good and food quality was OK. Now, it's "meh".

Good restaurant overall, though it's definitely the more westernized option compared to nearby Ami…read more Still, the food is tasty, well-prepared, and comes out quickly and efficiently. The modern interior gives it a nice upscale feel, and the service is friendly and attentive. I also really like that they offer a teppanyaki option -- always fun and adds to the experience. A solid choice for Japanese food in Bloomington if you're looking for something casual and consistent.

This is one of those close to campus places that serve a lot of food at prices students (and…read moreothers) can afford. As this place has limited seating inside, they must also do a lot of take-out business. After our IU student granddaughter took us on a tour of campus, we had lunch here. She'd been here before (after dorm food service hours) and recommended it. You order at the counter, and after a reasonable wait, our order was ready. Our Table for 4 was available, and we dug in. We all enjoyed our Lunch, and although this place doesn't pretend to be "fine dining", what we saw, is what we received in terms of expectations. Note: Jimmy John's next store also has a restroom, just in case.....

My first impression was that the place smelled kind of fishy, which is fair when they are dealing…read morewith lots of fish and it's a small place. There are a few tables inside and outside but everything is packed to go. I ordered a Godzilla roll. The cashier was nice and my roll was prepared quickly. The Godzilla roll was inexpensive but small. At first I thought the roll also had an uncharacteristically fishy taste, but I think that unexpected flavor was just been cooked fish. The fish was thinly sliced and I didn't want to dissect the roll to confirm, but that's what it seemed like. (Also, it's been more than 48 hours and I never got sick, so it probably wasn't bad fish.) The menu description of the Godzilla roll just says "4 kinds of fish", so it's possible that includes cooked and I just wasn't expecting it. A more specific description would have been helpful. I liked the roll inside a roll concept, but didn't really like the combination of cooked and raw (or whatever was giving it that specific taste) and was left wishing there was some sort of vegetable in the roll. I But for cheap sushi, there was nothing else really wrong with it, it just wasn't to my taste. I'm not itching to go back, but if I wanted sushi or similar fast again, I'd consider giving them another try to see if something else appeals to me more.