This is one of my favorite north shore Chinese restaurants, which isn't saying much as most places are awful. They at least do a slightly better than mediocre job fairly consistently. Service is usually friendly and kitchen varies based on the night of the week. I've lived and worked in China and the food here is NOT authentic, very Americanized version. Quality is very middling but at least predictable. Try the beef chow yoo it's the only Cantonese style dish they have. Chow foon noodles also not bad, although vegetables are bland and limp. They have sushi, Thai, and Hibachi tables, trying to be everything to all people never quite works but I keep returning nonetheless. read more

My wife and I have been to Mikado many times. It is a typical pan-Asian restaurant with the menu offering Japanese and Chinese food with the usual smattering of Americanized dishes. It is not the best place I've eaten, and it is not the worst. The service is usually decent as are the food and prices. It is good enough that the convenient location and the fact that it doesn't bust our budget makes it reasonable local dining option. We're not regulars but we usually dine there once a month or so. Until this last meal, I would have given them a solid 3. September 3, 2015, was the first time we had any significant complaints. If the owners read this, you should know that we sat at Table E1, were served by SHERRY 1, and our order # was 00500913. I also left a comment on the check and sent you an email. We arrived before the dinner rush, and the restaurant was nearly empty. We asked for a free-standing table, but were given a booth with a sticky table surface (I quietly wiped it with a napkin dipped in tea.) The waitress was brusque and uncomprehending. I ordered for both of us; hot and sour soup and General Tso tofu for me (I'm vegetarian) and salmon teriyaki for my wife. When she heard the order for my wife, Sherry1 started to move us to the hibachi area either to get rid of us or because she really didn't know that there was a non-hibachi version (at about half the price). We got our tea and soda, followed by the hot and sour soup, which was fine. Eventually the tofu was brought out. We waited for the second entree, but it didn't come to the table for another five or more minutes. We'll get to the food in a minute. Sherry appeared and disappeared quickly. We never got the chance to ask for chopsticks, soy sauce, refills on our drinks or dessert. When she finally came back, it was to pile up our plates messily leaving a pool of sauce on the table into the middle of which she dropped the bill folder. My wife's salmon teriyaki was dry and overcooked. Both the tofu and the sauce for my General Tso tofu were burned, not just crispy ... burned. We were both unhappy and angry with the service and the food. By now the place had started to fill up and I decided not to vent to the manager in front of the line of customers waiting to be seated, so I decided to write an email to the manager. This was the first time we received anything other than good service and food. We were both extremely disappointed. We had hoped that this was just a bad night, but I am posting this to Yelp nearly 3 weeks after sending the email to which I have still not received a reply. I have a feeling that they may just not care whether we come back again. read more

This is a nice place to come and get some good and authentic Chinese food. It's great and all, but the service can take long on slightly busier days. I would suggest coming here, just watch your timing! read more

I came here for the lunch buffet special with a friend. She had a 12 week old and he happened to be a bit fussy that day. So while we were eating, she had to constantly take care of him, go outside and take strolls with him to get him to fall asleep. But no matter what he refused to sleep. She barely ate anything and we only ordered our first round when she asked to just leave. So when we waved our waitress down (who only came to our table once during the time we were there), we asked if we could just take the food to-go. Explaining our situation, we asked to not be charged since my friend could eat, just wasn't able to because of her baby. The waiter refused and told us he'll only charge us $5 for our leftovers and that we're getting a "good deal." (Why are you trying to haggle?!) It's not like we couldn't eat it or that we even ate a lot. In the end, we had to pay more than what we would have been charged if we just bought regular price. I get that stores have policies. But this is unreasonable and an unpleasant experience which left a bad taste and afternoon for us both. More than the fee, it's the attitude that will keep me from this place. read more

Went there during lunch hour with my coworkers and while we were eating, we saw a roach crawling on the wall. We lost our appetite, paid our bills, and left. We haven't been there since. read more

Great time! The hibachi chefs were very fun and entertaining, the staff was kid friendly, the quality of the food and preparation was very good...just start talking to the hibachi guys and you'll see they are entertaining. ...just make sure u make a reservation for hibachi, because there are only 2 large tables for cooking...if your going for regular Asian food, they have lots of regular tables. read more

The hibachi grill is tons of fun, and the food has always been cooked perfectly. The sushi is great too!

We dined here tonight with a large group of friends and family! We did make a reservatoin for a Hibachi table and we were seated promptly. Our waitress took our drink order right away and returned promptly with our drinks. The only error was our daughter's Shirley Temples which had seltzer rather than gingerale in them-oops. We all ordered from the Hibachi menu. The chef was fun and talented and put on a good show. Everyone loved their meals. My hubby also had an order of super-fresh oysters. The kids finished with fried ice cream which was good but could have used some chocolate sauce for sure! We will be back to try the sushi. Honestly, whether this is authentic Hibachi or not is not so important to me. This place has good quality, well priced meals and a very fun atmosphere! read more

Amazing restaurant! I have never had a restaurant be so understanding of my dietary restrictions. Truly impressed. The tea and miso soup were fantastic. Great service, I would recommend to anyone! read more

Great food, bad environment. Bathrooms were dirty and clogged and overflowing. The food is very fresh and good though.

Came for lunch with wife and daughter we ordered the lunch special. First the soup tasted like dish water really BAD. Then the rest come out the chicken dish was stoned cold same with the beef dish we told the waiter who took the plates without a word so we left 20 and got up left. Will not return. read more

What a great experience. I felt like having sushi lunch and I lucked into this great restaurant. I see that other reviewers put low marks for service. This was not my experience. They seated me quickly, they were appropriately attentive and I felt that they were available, but not hovering. Good service! I suspect that they read their reviews and made the adjustments. The multiple greetings I received walking through the door makes me suspect as much. I sat at the Sushi bar and ordered a sushi lunch. The portions of fish in my rolls were generous and it was delicious. My food came quickly and in my humble opinion, it was reasonably priced. I got more than what I expected for a impromptu lunch. Thanks makes a good value! Thanks Mikado! Give Mikado a try. Clean, reasonably priced, good tasting and good service. This restaurant is ready to earn your business. read more

Mikado is my favorite place to eat. Been going there since they opened. I've never had a bad experience, untill yesterday. food is awesome drinks are awesome sushi is awesome and I love hibachi. Went there for lunch yesterday party of 6. Lunch specials end at 3 pm. Walked in the door at 2:59 literally, got seated, the place was empty w the exception of a few people at the bar. AnywAys they would not let us get the luncheon specials as it was 3:02. So we left. I was just surprised because the place was dead and they would rather a party of 6 not including my 5 year old who also would have ordered at least 7 dollars worth of food walk out instead of just honoring the lunch menu because it was only 2 minutes past 3. I will still go back because the food is so good it was just disappointing read more

Prepare to be totally aggravated when calling for take out, the guy who takes your order doesn't listen, and you're always left wondering if he got it right. It's a shame because the food is great, but the wrong guy is answering the phone. More often than not the order is screwed up in some little way, like no duck sauce or hot mustard, or not enough, or there's something in your food you asked them not to put in because of an allergy issue. When you call to bitch the same guy answers the phone and tells you the manager will be in "next Tuesday" but he's never there when you call. Best Chinese around but double check your order and make him read it back to you... read more

I have only been here once but definitely a place to go for a nice dinner. Amazing food and drinks, great portions. No complaints. Great place for specialty drinks. I definitely will return to have the shrimp honey walnut. read more

I love this place!! The giant Asahi can is a real head turner. I like the hibachi but I really love sitting at the bar, drinking a huge beer and eating some sushi. My favorite is the king of ocean. Kinda pricey but it's so good I just don't care. The Friday night bartender (can't remember his name) is a blast. Can't wait to go back. read more

First time here and it took over 30 mins to get 7 slice of sushimi...as I look around I'm the only one with nothing to eat...seriously 7 slice of sushimi took over 30 mins to cut...it was big chunks of cut too..didn't taste good at all...the waitress was ok...but the food is horrible. ..atmosphere was nice...but in won't come back for lunch. ..lucky I took a hour lunch...smh read more

well, we liked this place so much we went here to eat twice in the week we were staying nearby. both times we just ate in the regular dining room - we didn't try the teppanyaki and weren't offered it as an option (though the second night people back there sounded like they were having a blast). still, we liked what we ordered the first time so much we came back and ordered it again! J got the cherry blossom roll (which is on their specials menu, which is different from the additional specials posted on the wall by the sushi station, fyi) and the first time i think a spicy salmon roll but the second time the salmon sashimi, which he liked so much he got another order of before we left. i got the seaweed salad (awesome) and the first time the philadelphia roll and the second time a california roll, both pretty standard. but each time i also got the crocodile roll, which is spicy tuna and cucumber on the inside, then grilled eel and tobiko on top with spicy sauce & an eel/bbq sauce-esque drizzle. this is so freaking good. really the eel is the best part. it's also a pretty big roll, to me it's like two in one because i found it easier to eat the eel & tobiko separately from the spicy tuna roll underneath. if i could change one thing about this roll it would be to have the cucumber in a chunk rather than the little matchsticks because it could benefit from a textural crunch. a little soft. it's served on a banana leaf. everything we got was really presented beautifully. we also ordered hot sake. the first time around, the waitress only brought us one cup, and seemed a bit confused that we wanted another...so we both could have some. they only have one house sake on the menu. i'd give them five stars if they had a larger selection, maybe some more upscale choices. the first time we were in we were given pineapple chunks at the end of our meal, the second time we were not. both times we were in we either joined another party late or had someone join us late, and they were accommodating and unfazed, making sure everyone had drinks and the food came out together which was really nice. next time we're in the area i know we'll return. (we just have to be careful with our wallets - the second night we were in here the two of us were joined by J's brother who only ordered a spicy salmon roll, spicy tuna roll, and a beer and our bill ended up something like $120.) read more

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This place is the only place I will go to for my spicy tuna makimono rolls!! Parking is decent, and service is usually quick. The price for the sushi is some of the best around. My one complaint is that I don't always get consistent rolls. Sometimes the temperature varies, and I like mine cold! Also, sometimes they put a lot of this crunchy stuff in the rolls, which is amazing. But when I ask the server to add extra, he has no idea what I'm talking about. So sometimes it comes without much. Definitely not a romantic place, and a very small bar, but the hibachi is well-liked. read more

I probably like this place too much. The portion sizes are huge and my friend regularly will share an entree and sushi plate. For the price, their food is really fantastic. They also make AMAZING mixed drinks. The blue hawaii and mai thai are personal favorites, I'd highly reccomend them. read more

Sushi was surprisingly quite tasty. Fresh fish and avacado. Great rice to fish ratio. Soft rice. Green salad with great ginger dressing. Didn't like terriyaki chicken cause it was soupy, not caramelized. Big menu - Thai, Japanese, Chinese. Lots to try. Will definitely go back but probably just sushi next time! read more

Came here twice over the past few months for the lunch sushi buffet (13.99 if you get it without sashimi!)-- the price is pretty nice. Service was OK. I wish that the waiters could give more detail on the different types of sushi or that the menu was more comprehensive. Food came out quick enough and seemed fresh. Nothing really notable. Good price for an OK meal. read more

Mikado is really enjoyed by my family. They don't get a full 5 stars as the prices are high (we can spend up to $80 at the hibachi for my family of 4) but the atmosphere is pleasant. The wait staff remembers my family and the chef at the hibachi is always a riot! We'll go again, but it's for "special occasions" only due to the price. read more

As far as Chinese restaurants go, this place is a gem. It has a contemporary lounge feel that makes me want to settle in and make myself at home. The staff is always friendly and the food is on the higher end of freshness and quality for American Chinese. The sushi, I like. I order rolls off the menu to have with our entrees as an appetizer. Soon I will try their bigger rolls. Say "hi" to Jim at the bar, a super friendly guy who after only 3 visits remembered our drink and dinner favorites. One time he saw us coming across the parking lot and had drinks waiting at our favorite table! That gets it up to 5 stars for me. read more

Went here a few days ago after getting the restaurant.com coupon. Was seated immediately and the hostess was very polite. Ordered miso soups, a noodle dish, sushi, and dessert. The waitstaff was attentive without being overbearing and if you gave them due respect and were not rudely loud or manner-less diners, they were some of the best I've had in any restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious and was brought out in a timely manner. The sushi was prepared well and the fish was both fresh, properly prepared, and in very good portions. The only reason I'm not giving five stars is because we got the wrong specialty roll for sushi - I'm guessing because the waiter misunderstood us. It wasn't a huge deal though because while the roll we got wasn't something we would have ordered, it was still delicious. I also liked that the waiter came over and asked us if we would like to order more sushi when we had finished instead of assuming that we were finished eating. Overall, fantastic place to come for food and the prices are actually good for the amount of food you get. I plan on coming back after discovering that they have an all-you-can-eat sushi buffet on Sundays! Definitely recommended. read more

This is my favorite asian restaurant in the area. I come here regularly and would highly recommend the Kung pao chicken. The vegetables are always nice, fresh, and crisp and the dish has a great spicy kick. Their prices are not as cheap as some of the other Asian restaurants around, but I find the food to be of higher quality. read more

Wow, I love sushi but this place was great. The ambiance is very plain but the food makes up for minimal decor, they clearly put all of their efforts into their food (like they should). I'm excited to try the hibachi, yum! read more

I gave 2 stars because the sesame chicken was delicious. The waiter we had was rude and dismissive. My daughter had a question about the different kinds of sushi and he was so rude and intimidating. Her food was ok just not what she was looking for. I think the whole experience would have been so much better with a different waiter. read more

Mikado is a great restaurant . I was never a big fan of sushi until I started going here. i always ask the host for recommendations and his choices are always good. The atmosphere is calm and the staff is very friendly. Love going there and I highly recommend it to everyone. read more

The food is great! We used to eat at China Jade but never again! Great portions & very tasty! Never gotten sick from eating there like I do at China Jade. read more

I've eaten here numerous times and have had great experiences. The sushi and cooked meals are good and I have had decent service as well. Not bad for the price at all. Place seems to fill up fast, so call ahead. read more

This place is one of my favorites. Excellent sushi, great food and above all, excellent drinks Wednesday through Sunday. The bartender makes the night. Amazing service with Jimmy! I would recommend the bar seats to anyone. This is my favorite spot to eat any night of the week and it is highly recommended. read more

I really want to like this place, since my husband loves it, but so many of their dishes just taste a little off. Their miso soup tastes more like beef broth than miso. The sauce that comes with the Peking ravioli tastes like almost pure soy. The wonton soup tastes weird too. I do like their sweet potato tempura rolls tho. read more

Pretty awesome place to eat. Cooks right in front of you with entertainment. Cool chef who had a great personality and very talkative and engaging with our group we went with. I would recommend this place for someone who wants to have fun in a group , drinks and all. read more

We called Mikado yesterday and were told to order then for today (New Years Eve) picked up the food it was ice cold. There was an item missing and we got an item that we didn't order well it was wrong. Anyway I'm wondering how long the food sat there I'm guessing we could have just went in and ordered. No one should get ice cold food. It was disgusting, inedible to say the least. We've always been happy going in there to eat. This made us never want Chinese food again. Should have went to Siam delight. Now we know. $100 wasted, in the trash. So disappointed.an read more

My husband and I live pretty close to Mikado. First glance we thought it might be dumpy since its location in the North Beverly Shaw's plaza kind of sucks. We tried it anyways and were pleasantly surprised. On the plus side: * Sushi is pretty good, nothing ground breaking but tasty and satisfying. Our favorites are the shrimp tempura roll, The Rose, Spicy Tuna and the Fancy Roll. * Most the Chinese Dishes are great, the beef & broccoli, Sesame Chicken, Shrimp Tempura and the House Special Duck IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! The PU PU Platter for an appetizer is great, the chicken wings on it are awesome. The only cons are the service, while friendly is unorganized and not timed well. On occasion we bring our father in law and the entrees come out staggered which is not pleasant to have food in front of you while someone else in your party waits. When it is just the two of us and no more in the party they do well. P.S. Let me caution you, the walnut chicken is advertised as a must try dish but order only if you can take warm mayo, as the chicken is slathered in it. We have tried most the menu, but for us, it did not quite hit the mark. Also, the Egg Foo Young is not quite what you imagine. read more

I have never been a fan of hibachi style restaurants, but we thought we would take our son here as a fun night out. We didn't expect much more than an entertaining dinner presentation of mediocre food. Our experience far exceeded our expectations! We were greeted by very friendly hosts who seated us at a teppanyaki table in the side room. Our server immediately visited us and he was eager to help suggest items and answer questions. Following some great cocktails, we started with sushi that was absolutely delicious ..... So delicious that I have now found a new fave sushi spot! Following the sushi we had their starters of salad (fantastic dressing) and soup. The soup was lacking much flavor but was served piping hot. The chef then came out and began his routine, including the usual tricks and treats reserved only for hibachi style dinners. My son thought it was a blast and the chef made it a lot of fun by in orating some fun uses of sake! The meal itself was actually quite delicious and yes, this food snob was a bit (pleasantly) surprised at the tasty steak which was served perfectly medium rare. The rice, noodles and shrimp were also tasty and portions were large. I can honestly say that this is the first restaurant of its type in which I enjoyed the food as much as the "show". Staff was so friendly and food was fresh and well executed. We are happy you are in Beverly! Great place! read more

Mikado, where do I begin. I go to this place so often I feel like family. I have easily been over a hundred times and still never get sick of the food. I have personally tried just about every item on the menu and even some things not on the menu. The staff go out of there way to make this place a pleasurable experience. What makes it perfect for me is their bartender Jim. He makes perfect drinks and goes out of his way to get to know everyone that sits at the bar and not only remember their names but what they like to drink and eat. Give this place a try, I think it can be enjoyed by all! read more

Food was great, hibachi chef was exactly what you'd hope for. My family (2 small kids) had a great time & many laughs. Server was ok...nothing to write home about, but teh chef made the night. read more

Absolutely love the food here, great place to come after long day of work!! The only "downfall" part is there are 2 waitresses that are extremely rude; and very slow. Other wise, great atmosphere, food and drinks! The manger or owner? Is the best- he is always checking up making she we got everything we need! Hibachi is very fun too!! If you're ever in the area, definitely recommend you give it a try! read more