Truthfully, I've never stepped foot in this restaurant, so I can't offer much with respect to service or ambiance (I ordered food via UberEats). That said, my food arrived in a timely manner (less than 20 minutes). The portion was generous (and came with two sides I wasn't expecting). And tasted fresh! I appreciated that there was enough crunchy vegetables to pair with the unagi and rice. While I'm not usually a fan of miso soup, their offering was light, refreshing, and not too seaweed-y. All in all, would recommend! read more

Mikimoto - Unagi Donburi - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I used to eat here a lot when I was in my graduate program in the early 2000s and am glad it's stuck around through the years. I went for dinner last night and have to say I think it's better than it was 20 years ago. The fish is so fresh and the rolls prepared so well. The noodle salad was plentiful with fresh cucumbers and carrots and a hint of sesame oil. And always get the fresh wasabi anytime you see it available. The owners are so sweet and engaging. The dining room is open and great for a family meal or a casual date. Prices are pretty comparable to other sushi restaurants. Off street parking is available. read more

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Mikimoto had ALWAYS been my top sushi place in New Orleans. I'm from here but no longer live here. Whenever I'm in town for a visit no matter how long or short this is a must stop for me hands down. read more

My long-time favorite local sushi joint! I miss the days of the hot towels for your hands upon arrival, but the food is consistently fresh and tasty. The simple noodle salad is a must for me, and the Rainbow roll my go-to if I simply can't decide what I want. It ain't fancy but brings me much joy. read more

Mikimoto - NOODLE SALAD!!! - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I am a repeat customer! Lets Rock & Roll baby!!! Great service and quick with a pick up window when you got to keep it moving outside the diner. read more

Mikimoto - Avocado, Shrimp, & Snow crab. - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Service was so amazing! The waitress was very friendly and always checked on us. My husband really enjoyed his Katsu and my sushi was amazing! fresh and super tasty. The ambiance is definitely giving hole in the wall, mom & pop type of restaurant, so if you're not looking to dress up and just want some good food, I think this is great spot! Knocked off one star just because the Yakitori was not good read more

Mikimoto - Jalapeño Madness Dante Roll Yakitori - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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When I lived in New Orleans, I visited and ordered delivery from Mikomoto regularly. It was fun to take my sushi loving daughter there for lunch when we were in town. We were seated immediately and quickly received our drink orders. We decided on our order and the food came out fast, perfect for those on a lunch break or otherwise needing a quick meal. The miso soup was as expected, and I was thrilled to have two of my old favorites on the menu - the deluxe roll and jalapeño madness. Some nigiri and a snow crab Naruto completed our meal. Everything was fresh and delicious. My only gripe was that the toro should have been trimmed better and had something chewy going on. Overall, the portions were large and prices very reasonable for the quality. read more

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I have been a loyal customer for over 15 years and have never had a bad experience, whether dine-in, drive thru, or delivery... and sometimes that's weekly for me! Fresh and generous portions. read more

Mikimoto is my go-to spot for sushi on the go! I love being able to order and pick up at their window, and they are always super fast at preparing my orders. I've been doing here for years and have always enjoyed their food quality/pricing as well. read more

Mikimoto - Mango Roll, Philadelphia Roll - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I've been going to this sushi spot for a very, very long time and I leave happy and satisfied each time. While I am sad that they don't deliver to my house anymore (unless you use an overpriced delivery service), I am very happy to go and dine in to enjoy the fresh and tasty sushi options here. The lunch specials are well priced, super fresh and always come with soup and salad. Today I had the tuna tataki salad and shared a rainbow roll and salmon box sushi with my wife who LOVES the noodle salad. Oh, we'll be back!!! read more

Mikimoto - Tuna tataki salad, and noodle salad. - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Gross and such poor quality. Rolls are okay because the fish is hiding behind all the toppings but the sushi and sashimi is disgusting worse than supermarket sushi. The fish is the worst quality I've ever had and the sushi actually had a nasty taste to it. I took one bite of each piece and couldn't finish. Don't waste your money here if you actually care about quality. This is not the first time either I just thought I'd give it another try. My mistake. read more

Definitely one of the best sushi stops in New Orleans. My Yelp Bestie put me on to them some years ago and recently I have been visiting them more and more. My go to rolls are the Metairie and Philadelphia Roll with no green onions, and I like to add the eel sauce to both rolls. Every time I visit the rolls and fresh and tasty. On my most recent visit I tried the Deluxe Roll with tempura shrimp and cream cheese inside seaweed and rice with show crab, tuna, salmon, tempura batter, avocado, pink sauce and eel sauce on top DELICIOSO! It is one of their house special rolls and my new favorite. It is a large roll and very filling, enough for two servings. If I was on Mikimoto while in college, I would have been there everyday when I was on a sushi kick, definitely would not have good They have a drive thru window, for those lazy days, and now you can order and pay online! They will definitely have my business. If you are in then Gert Town area, even if you aren't, and you are in the mood for sushi, check them out. Until we meet again. read more

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Mikimoto has always been very convenient. Love being able to pick up through the drive through. I have only dined in once, but we order from here frequently. The staff is friendly and food is a great price for what you get. read more

I can't believe I've never reviewed Mikimoto. I've ordered takeout from them so many times, and my orders have always been accurate and tasty. This was my first sit down visit and it was really nice. I met a friend for lunch on a chilly day and arrived first. The wait staff was on top of their game and got me squared away and settled at the table of my choice. I ordered a hot green tea and sipped while I waited. When my sweet friend arrived, I ordered a rainbow roll. Our orders were delivered shortly and my tea was refilled. All was good - food and service get a thumbs up from me! read more

Delivery was excellent. I've been eating here for years. I'd rate the food a 3.I've had a lot better food from here.

Everything is always incredibly fresh! The menu has a lot of options, whether you're a sushi beginner or more adventurous. The staff is always very attentive and on point. It is a small space, but they are very fast. read more

So I've been coming to Mikimoto for YEARS now and they just never miss!!! Mikimoto is hands down one of my favorite sushi spots in New Orleans. The fish is SO fresh, especially their salmon. Some of my favorite are the fresh salmon sashimi, Tiger Roll, and the fresh salmon roll, but you really can't go wrong with anything! I also love the drive-thru they have, which makes takeout orders super easy and convenient! I will always be a regular at Mikimoto so long as I live in New Orleans. read more

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The dynamite roll was completely inedible -- they loaded it with an absurd amount of wasabi that overpowered everything and burned my mouth out. I'm all for a little heat, but this was just disrespectful. The rainbow roll was also a disappointment: no avocado, which is basically a crime for that kind of roll. It felt dry and incomplete. Only saving grace was the tuna sushi -- it was aight. Not amazing, not terrible. Just... fine. Overall, definitely not a place I'd return to. read more

Mikimoto - Lemons instead of avacado - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Ordered take-out from Mikimoto while on work travel and this was a pleasant surprise. Ordered - Sashimi Platter (4/5). This was pretty good - it tasted fresh and was generous on portions. I am not used to really thick cuts of fish though so making the cuts of salmon, mackerel, etc. much thinner would make it more appealing - Steamed Gyoza (3/5). Meh - it was a little below Trader Joes. The soy sauce that came with it was a little too sweet and a regular soy sauce may have been preferred TLDR: decent sushi exists in this town - enjoy read more

Love being a regular here! Most consistently good sushi in the city and the best staff ever!

First-time visit to Mikimoto. I went with another Thunderbird Alumnus (an international business school and we both had careers in international sales development) and now visit NOLA eateries to reminisce about our travels and eating experiences... We visited Mikimoto, and for me, it was my first visit. My first trip to Japan was in 1978, and I had initially covered Europe and Latin America in my first ten years. The ambiance of Mikimoto's was reminiscent of my first visit to Japan. Small, compact dining area getting us menus and beverages within two minutes of sitting down. The Attentive service, which gave us time to review the offerings, had our orders, and we were off. I had worked in American companies - that sold food service equipment and had been involved with IMFA (international Manufacturers of Foodservice Association), At the start of expanding abroad - the saying was - "the US exports blue jeans, Rock N' roll, and fast food, and which had set up the path to expanding American fast food to be sold to global markets. Mikimoto had a great presentation of food; we had gone there for Sushi and stuck to that offering. My Sushi was fresh and met all the standards I had known in Japan of sushi. I thought I was back in Tokyo. I am not an expert, but I think Mikimoto was very good. The staff was from Hong Kong and we surprised the staff by knowing so much about the culture but that was ok - great job -ichiban Ron Alonzo - read more

Picked this up for dinner last night. Unfortunately for me, I spent about $50 on extremely mediocre sushi. I am a sushi connoisseur as I eat it about 2-3 times a week and love trying new places. I got the Joe Burrow roll, which sounded delicious. I really go for rolls that have fresh salmon and spicy salmon or tuna in it. This luckily had both. When I got the roll, there was no spicy salmon in it just regular salmon on top and inside the roll and it was beyond fishy. I also got an order of salmon, tuna, and yellowtail sushi. The salmon was tough and not melt in your mouth. The tuna was pretty good and the yellowtail was so stringy that I couldn't even finish a piece of it. I also got the clear soup, which was delicious. I ended up throwing away 75% of it. Overall, a complete waste of $50. I'm very disappointed. read more

We did date night here and it was honestly just ok for us. We both ordered water, got the who dat poppers, the deluxe roll and the uptown roll. The who dat poppers weren't good nor were they prepared the same as in the pictures from reviews. They didn't have much flavor other than the (definitely jarred or bagged) chili sauce they were smothered in. That's really all you tasted. In pictures there is no sauce and it looks like some melted cheese, we did t have any cheese on ours. We just weren't a fan. The uptown roll was good, a lot of sauce which my husband liked. I prefer raw, but for a cooked roll it was good. The deluxe roll was good but it seemed to lack something. Maybe a little more eel sauce or lemon zest. Idk, it was just a little bland. The app and 2 rolls totaled $50. Which isn't bad for sushi in the city, that's pretty normal pricing. Our waitress was nice, not super informative but she was very nice. Service was fast, they had a security guard, off street parking and the place seemed to be clean. The vibe is very laid back and chill, a very comfortable environment. read more

Mikimoto - Deluxe Roll in the back and Uptown Roll in the front - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I have always loved this place. The service was quick and amazing. I ordered noodle salad, gyoza, and a yellow dragon roll. I received my meal within 5 minutes. I will always recommend this place for a quick sushi grab. read more

Mikimoto - Yellow Dragon Roll Noodle Salad Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Mikimoto sits on Carrollton Avenue in small unassuming cinder block building. Inside there's an intimate space, but under pandemic conditions about a third, including the small sushi bar itself, has been given over to assembly and staging of delivery and to-go orders, which is what this review is based upon. A variety of appetizers are offered. Beef Nigimaki and Beef Asparagus Maki are tasty wraps of beef with a dark sauce served in a portion that looks a little small but ends up being filling. The vegetable tempura is light and not greasy, and recommended. The udon soups are excellent especially on a cold night. Check out the large selection of house specialty rolls, in particular the mango, Bayou, the NOFD, and the box combination rolls. Do peruse the menu, there are many choices including some with cream cheese. Salmon skin roll is tasty, but expect it to be salty and a little dry (which is how it's supposed to be). Crunchy roll is a family favorite, mild and not fishy. Probably would be more accurate to say this is a four star place for most diners, but the noodle salad, which seems to be an exclusive recipe at Mikimoto, is such a favorite of two-thirds of this reviewer's family that it's five stars in their book. I love their sushi, their udon noodles, and like (but didn't love) the fried rice. There's a cramped parking lot, but also plenty of additional parking down Forshey, the side street. After placing a to-go order and arriving a few minutes early, I masked up and sat down inside to wait. The staff is a marvel to watch as they assemble bags (and for larger orders, boxes) to go. Use the drive through with caution: this food, especially soups, weigh much more than your Big Mac and fries. I once had a near disaster with bag that started to slip the not-so-surly bonds of a hungry driver's arms and make its way to back down to the surface of the Earth, i.e the concrete under my car. A last second grab and juggle saved our car's carpets from becoming a lifetime reminder of that time I ordered seafood udon. read more

i got takeout from this place, it took them 15 minutes to get my order ready, which is perfect!! the sushi was fresh and the gyoza was delicious!! i'll recommend to friends and family read more

I WILL NEVER COME BACK HERE AGAIN. I have never been so insulted in my life! I been here before 2/3yrs ago and the food was ok so I decided to try it again since we were in the area. As soon as we walked in she said "You know this is sushi. It's a sushi restaurant. It's Japanese". We were a bit confused as to why she kept repeating this when it clearly says "Mikimoto Japanese Restaurant on the front and sides of the building. When I had time to think about it....I knew why. I told her that what she did was insulting and I'm sure she didn't do this to the "other people" who were seated. This was an ignorant, stereotypical racist move on the waitress part to assume how I look equated me being ignored or not belonging. I'm am very disappointed. We, of course left the restaurant without ordering. ***Response to owner*** No, we did not have a confused look on our faces. We walked in laughing and talking. The first time she said it, we said "ok" then she just kept repeating herself as though we weren't in the "right place" and we didn't belong. It says the name/type of restaurant clear as day on the building. You say we but "you" may not have not treated us differently due to race, ethnicity, or appearance but she certainly did. Luckily, this does not happen to me often but I'm not unfamiliar with this treatment. I do recognize it when it happens and gaslighting me and saying it didn't happened when you were not there to witness or intercept is not the way to go as a OWNER/MANAGEMENT. read more

One of my absolute favorite places to get sushi from. Always fresh, always good and the staff are always pleasant. Calling ahead to place your order and going through the drive thru is the quickest way. Today I got a snack which was some crunchy rollls with a side of teriyaki sauce **chef's kiss** they were so tasty ! read more

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Is New Orleans native and have always loved this restaurant. Not sure if the owner has changed or if it's under new management, but everything was disappointing. Prices have gone up and quality has gone down. Service was terrible. Just some perspective though, I did place a to go order through the phone so that may have made a difference. My favorite items in the past were the mango mania roll, the tuna tataki, and the jalapeño hạmachi. All the items I received did not meet expectations and I am probably not coming back. Edit: changing to 3 stars and giving them another chance next time I am in town. read more

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The food was great. The PoBoy Roll was new to us and we really enjoyed it as well as the Carrollton Roll. Service was quick and good. The ambiance was so so- they have a thriving take out business and many people were picking up their meals. It was a little loud, but not horrible. read more

Mikimoto - South Carrollton Roll and the PoBoy Roll. Also a seaweed salad and noodle salad. - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It's so odd I've passed this place so many times and didn't try it until recently. Big mistake. Turns out I've been missing some bomb sushi! Don't ask me what we ordered because I forgot and I don't have pics to show because we ate so fast. I do remember everything being very good. The menu was very diverse and you can of course customize things. The restaurant itself is a nice compact space so it feels really cozy. Almost like a huge family gathering. The service was amazing as well. X I'll officially claim this as my favorite sushi place. P.S. They have a drive thru! read more

They run a well oiled machine here. Great customer service and efficient. My Super Crunchy roll was one of the better rolls I've had in my sushi career. I also had a tropical roll that wasn't necessarily my favorite but I'm sure others either the palette for sushi like that would enjoy. Nice vibes inside too. I'll likely return here. read more

Mikimoto - Top (Rainbow Roll), Bottom (Super Crunchy Roll) - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I had the Utah roll. Was scared by it looked but thoroughly enjoyed it. Fresh and flavorful. read more

Mikimoto - Special Crunchy Roll Crunchy Dynamite Roll - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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One of the best sushi places in Nola that I have found. It's a small restaurant so seating is limited. It's not a fancy place it feels like your at your auntie's house. They also run to-go orders. You can do drive through or take out which is just as busy as dining in. In my opinion they have a huge sushi selection that's more salmon options. When I go I like to also get one new sushi roll that I have not gotten or I ask my server which is their favorite and I order it. I will say if you have not been in a long time the prices have gone up but it's just like anywhere else so don't be surprised. The edamame is a good portion that is good to share. All sushi rolls are big and so delicious. If you have not been here and you love sushi you have to try this place out. read more

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Best sushi in New Orleans period! I've been going to this sushi place for years and they are consistently great! The sushi is always fresh and the service is great. Don't let the outside fool you, doesn't look like much from the outside but you won't be disappointed. I always get the Metairie roll (crab, tuna, and avocado) and It Keats taste great. They even have a drive thru, they are super fast so place your order when you are near by. They do have a parking lot but it's pretty small. read more

I have dined here several times throughout the years and this sushi restaurant does not fail to delight! This week I brought a friend to lunch, I told her all about the delicious noodle salad they gave diners complimentary like the miso soup is often given at other restaurants but they no longer do that. Bummer but we enjoyed our lunch, regardless. We shared the day's special fresh Tora Roll and the Mango Madness Roll, as well as the Poke Bowl. The Poke was a little soggy but I must say, it was delicious. I believe they have more drive-through customers than they have dining in because the left side of the restaurant is a mess of to-go boxes. (Someone should curtain that off or at the very least, add shelving to make it more organized and presentable.) I will continue to visit this little gem for the very good and fresh sushi and the friendly and nice wait staff. read more

We were in the area and one of my family was in the mood for Japanese so we ordered from Mikimoto. We've been here before but it's been a while and never during the pandemic. We got the udon noodles with shrimp and vegetable tempura and the taste of the udon noodles and broth were very good / similar to what we had in japan and some of the best we had. So kudos to them on the flavor the service was chaotic - they seemed overwhelmed and not organized to handle the volume of takeout orders + dinein great food but disorganized service read more

Mikimoto - Seafood Yaki Udon - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Food is good, ordered fruit salad not knowing what was in it because the menu doesn't say, seems it is just banana and cantaloupe. Wish the menu did specify... because that's not a fruit salad. read more

Mikimoto - Fruit Salad is banana and cantaloupe. - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Ever since we moved into the city, we've been getting our sushi fix from Mikimoto with delivery or pickup but this time was better than usual, despite living in this weird uncertain time. I love sushi and we decided to get delivery from here for our anniversary. We had 4 rolls, noodle salad, and seafood udon. In the Uber eats app before checkout, I asked for extra spicy mayo if it was free with low expectations of actually getting it but when I opened our order, someone from Mikimoto wrote "free" with a heart on one of the boxes and gave me an extra spicy mayo like I had asked for. What great service and what a sweet way to fulfill someone's request as we're stuck social distancing and eating takeout/delivery from our favorite local restaurants! Love this place. read more

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Mikimoto has been my go to place for good and reliable sushi! When I lived in Uptown I used to order every Sunday since they offered free delivery as well. Some of my favorite items are: - Deluxe Roll (one of my favorite rolls in the city! The pink sauce and bbq eel sauce on top gives it such an amazing flavor. And it has cream cheese which I love in sushi rolls) - Mango Roll, Crunchy Roll, Spicy Crunchy Roll, Rock n Roll - Noodle salad is yummy and fresh - Gyoza dumpling's can't go wrong - Edamame - Who Dat Popper - delish! - Tuna Tartar - Snow Crab Salad read more

Mikimoto - Deluxe Roll - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana