Walked by this restaurant many times when going to our favorite grocery store (Lowes Foods) next door and finally decided to try it out for lunch before shopping. We were promptly greeted upon entering and shown to our table. The restaurant was about 75% full of other patrons and the dining room was clean and comfortable. Along with regular tables, there was limited seating at the sushi bar. As we began looking over the menu, our server made us aware of the lunch specials on the back page, which was greatly appreciated. I went with the Teriyaki Beef and my wife had the Hibachi Chicken. I chose the side salad with the house ginger dressing and my wife had the miso soup. Both of us went with white rice. Our sides came out pretty quick, and once we finished our sides, our entrees came out like clockwork. The Teriyaki Beef with accompanying vegetables tasted great, but I felt the portion size of both could have been larger. Still, it was a good value. Now, the portion size of the Hibachi Chicken with vegetables was much better, and it may be my choice next time. I want to mention that the sushi I saw being delivered to other tables looked pretty amazing, so the Hibachi Chicken may have to wait. Service was excellent throughout our visit. The only suggestion would be some soft background authentic Japanese music to add to the experience. read more

I'm so surprised how this place has such good reviews. I came back to see if maybe it was an isolated bad experience but it was still pretty bad. Their tuna is not fresh, period. They also use the tiniest portions of fish on the special rolls which really bothers me. Maybe their non sushi dishes are better, I won't be back to find out. read more

Mizu - Poorly made sushi - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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We were looking for good sushi while visiting family in NC, and my sister recommended Mizu Japanese Restaurant. Located in a large shopping plaza with tons of parking. We got there almost 2 hours before closing and it was packed! The service was quick and precise, and they had a wide variety of specialty rolls, entrees, drinks, and Sake. The sushi bar visible from each seat. The chairs were comfortable and easily accessible, it had a TV that was playing basketball at the time, and also music playing in the background. The food was delicious! We ordered A few rolls and a chicken fried rice. I would easily recommend this place to anyone looking for good sushi, sashimi, or Hibachi, since that's what Japanese restaurants are known for. read more

Mizu - Kevin's Roll with eel sauce. - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Great visit to Mizu. We were immediately greeted and seated. My husband loved their sushi, I'm not a sushi gal so I ordered the hibachi steak, with onion soup. Everything was served quickly and tasted flavorful and delicious. Hot tea was a nice accompaniment. read more

Mizu - Onion Soup - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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I tried this sushi place as a recommendation by a coworker and they did not miss with this one! Mizu is located in an unassuming shopping center in Winston Salem. My husband and I came here on a weekend for lunch and were seated immediately. I ordered a bento box from their lunch menu. It came with a California roll, shrimp shumai, shrimp & veggie tempura, and another entree choice listed from the menu (I picked chicken teriyaki). The bento box also came with your choice of ride and soup or salad. My husband ordered a spicy tuna roll along with his meal for an appetizer. The service here was incredibly fast. I received my salad within 2 minutes of ordering, the spicy tuna roll within 5 minutes, and my whole bento box in less than 10 minutes. Not only was everything fast, but it tasted delicious and fresh. The server also made sure to keep our water glasses filled. I can't say enough good things about this place. If you are craving sushi, Mizu is THE place to go! read more

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My wife suggested Mizu for Sunday lunch...who am I to deny her??? Oh wait! Mizu is one of my favorite places in Winston Salem for fresh Sushi. I got the three roll lunch special: spicy tuna, spicy salmon and the Phill roll. All were delicious! I also got some hot Saki to complement the rolls. We were served very quickly. read more

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I know a place is so good when I'm excited to go back and even though I life too far away, I want to make excuses to go there. Mizu is this kind of place. I've been here a handful of times and the food and service are excellent. This place has been around for a long time and it's a real gem. Personally, I think it's the best sushi in Winston Salem. You should try it. read more

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A Winston staple located in the heart of the city! The service is always up to snuff, the sushi and bento boxes never disappoint, and their ginger dressing is to die for. They never miss! read more

Mizu - Bento lunch and Lunch special pick 3 rolls - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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This is a regular go-to spot for me when I want to sit down somewhere and have a meal but can't really make up my mind. It's a simple, straightforward place that delivers decent reasonably priced food which probably won't blow your mind but will be reliable and consistent. Just like "Chinese restaurants" typically serve "Americanized Chinese" food, this place serves more "Americanized Japanese" food rather than truly authentic Japanese food. For this area it's in line with what you'd typically expect. Service is prompt and very attentive and wait time is minimal. They also carry Asahi so that's automatic kudos from me as well. The place and decor is nothing particularly special or unique but that's ok. Ambience is in line with what the restaurant is trying to be. Overall would recommend if you want something a little different, fast service and reasonable pricing. read more

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It's small and shared parking lot in a busy plaza. Not very practical for a walker or wheelchair. Seats were very uncomfortable. They're hard and made of cheap wood. There aren't any booths and the chairs didnt have arms so getting up was a struggle. Staff was friendly. I got the chicken pad Thai. It was very tangy. Chicken tasted boiled. I couldn't get myself to finish it. My friend liked her food. It's a bit pricey for the portion size and I don't think I would return because the food wasn't impressive. read more

Mizu - Chicken Pad Thai - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

I've been craving sushi and sashimi and this restaurant was exactly what I needed. The fish was so fresh and the presentation was beautiful. I asked for a side of Ponzu sauce which is a must have. My waitress was very attentive and service was fast. The restaurant has a lot of dining room seating with limited bar seating. read more

Mizu - Sushi and Sashimi Combo - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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They have delicious food and they are always generous with the portions. You won't leave hungry. One of the things that I appreciate about this place is that they're really accommodating if you tell them about a shellfish allergy, and you don't find that with all of the Japanese restaurants in town. I go here often and I'm never disappointed. read more

They have the best lunch menu. You can get sushi or hibachi for a decent price. It comes with a soup or salad. The ginger salad dressing is really good. Love this place!! The staff is always friendly and helpful. The restaurant is always clean and a great place to enjoy delicious food with friends. read more

I used to love this place so much but now it's just bittersweet tonight I decided to take my sister out to dinner and when we arrive, of course they sit you down very quickly if they're not busy they get your drink order they give you a minute to see if you want any sushi appetizers or if you just wanna go ahead and order your food. The service is definitely fast and they do stay on top of what you need. the ambience is always welcoming It gives romantic date night vibes its a small space that has a lot of potential. we ordered the firecracker roll. The shrimp, avocado roll, a hibachi, scallop and salmon with fried rice and no vegetables and I was honestly disappointed. I feel like the scallops were cut in half and the salmon. I don't even know how to explain it. It was definitely a thin piece of salmon that looked as if it was flattened on press or something. The salad was good. The sushi was good as always but I don't know what type of salmon I got still paid for the food but sadly will no longer be returning read more

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The very best tempura. Excellent sushi and rolls. Service is always excellent. Owners are delightful. Pick up always on time, read more

Mizu is a nice small restaurant. Located inside a shopping plaza, making it easily available for shopper wanting a quick bite after a long day of shopping. I ordered the PINK Dragon Roll which was really good as well as fulfilling. Service was great checking on me frequently. Place is best for small groups. Overall a nice spot to enjoy some amazing sushi rolls as well as other Japanese dishes. read more

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We recently went to Mizu while in Winston Salem for the day. It was recommended as being a delicious place to get Japanese food. We ordered an Uni shot, sushi, and hibachi. It was all delicious! The Uni shot was interesting for sure. The restaurant was decorated in your typical American hibachi kind of style. The service was quick and the server was very nice. Overall I would recommend this place if you are looking for a delicious Japanese meal! read more

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We've been craving sushi for a minute. Heard people raving about Mizu, so decided to give them a try. 99.5 sanitation grade! We tried three different types of sushi; California Roll, Crispy Tuna Roll, and the Chicken Tempura Roll. Each were great! They have a huge selection to choose from. We also had the appetizer Lettuce Wraps. I really liked the hot sauce for those, they put it on the side. I also tried a side salad. The salad was fresh and crisp and I enjoyed the creamy ginger dressing. My son had the Kid's Hibachi Chicken. Great portion size! He also got to choose between soup or salad and white or brown rice. Veggies were served with his, as well. The hibachi sauce was delicious! My husband tried the Gyoza Dumplings and said they were very good. We will go back for sure. Glad we tried it out. The service was great and the food came out quickly. The place stays busy, so that tells you something. It wasn't a huge place and not as fancy as I had pictured in my mind, but it was a nice experience and I'm a sucker for a good sanitation grade, and great food. Overall pleased with our visit. read more

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I cannot say enough positive things about this establishment. I have been coming here for years, and this is some of the best sushi I have ever had, and it is located here in my hometown, what a diamond! The staff is always courteous and friendly, ensuring you have what you need and checking in on you repeatedly. The sushi is always good, as well as the hibachi. I primarily get sushi when I come here because it is so good, but I have stray away and gotten hibachi before, and it was delicious as well, however their sushi trumps everything else on the menu. I usually start off with some sort of appetizer here, and this time I got the Japanese spring rolls, which were some of the best spring rolls I have had before. They were adequately filled and fried to perfection. I am also always impressed with their sanitation rating, as it is always a 98 or greater. I cannot recommend this place enough. There is ample parking, and the restaurant is pretty big, so no need to make reservations. Also, beware, they are closed on Tuesdays (weird), so do not try to go get your sushi on Tuesday like I did a few weeks ago. read more

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Wow, 8 years between visits! Based on the meal I had, it will be even longer if at all, before the next one. The interior remains pretty much unchanged, crowded with tables, very low lighting, a feeling of closeness. I ordered the Shrimp and Filet Hibachi Combo with fried rice and a salad with ginger dressing - cost comes in at $22.25. The only item that was even close to the quality found at similar restaurants in the immediate area was the filet - not overcooked, with a decent amount of flavor. The shrimp were overcooked dreadfully, tough and chew, no freshness. Both the meat items were very small in quantity, the plate was mostly grilled vegetables and a bowl of fried rice. The vegetables were not bad, just not close to WOW worthy! One of the most disappointing items was the salad. I had really enjoyed the house made ginger dressing on previous, and considered it among the very best in the area. But the one I was served on this visit was weak and watery. In addition the lettuce in the salad was in large pieces, hard to eat unless you recut. And finally, the rice was clumpy and lacked the moist texture the Japanese fried rice is known for. This was not an enjoyable meal. The restaurant was dull and lacked any semblance of vitality, and this was definitely reflected in the food - most disappointing! Ambiance - 2.5 Food - 2.5 Service - 4 Value - 2 read more

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This restaurant is phenomenal. I have been here around 10 times now and have not been disappointed. The food is amazing, and the service is so fast it is almost unbelievable. It takes maybe 10-15 minutes for a takeout order on any day at any time and for dining in they always seem to have just enough space even when they are slammed. The onion soup is delicious and so is the hibachi steak. The serving of rice is kind of small but I have seriously never been disappointed by this place nor have I been left with an empty stomach. Thanks Mizu! read more

I tried my son's sushi rolls and they seemed pretty decent. My hibachi lunch plate for $8.99 was okay, I expected the tofu to be a little firmer and pan fried but it was very soft and plain..not a lot of flavor. Our waitress was amazing though, my son spilled water by accident on the table and she was really sweet about it and the service was great. I will try the sushi rolls when I come back. They seem to have a great selection. read more

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Delicious food and it's always great. Great ambience also. The wait staff is friendly and proficient.

What a delicious corner to check out, so far everything that I've had from here is so delicious and fresh. They have a cool and relaxing atmosphere, honestly every time I come here I just want to order the whole menu and feel like I never want to leave . Their service is really good and fast, attention is on point, and the staff is very friendly and cordial. Love to come here. read more

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Located in a strip shopping mall with plenty of parking. It's small and usually full but you don't wait long. Today we just wanted a quick bite and took it to go. Our order was taken quickly and ready in a few minutes. The play is cozy and intimate. Perfect for a date night or to eat solo. They can accommodate larger groups but you may have to wait a bit. The staff is always very friendly and pleasant . Today my daughter got two different sushi rolls as their sushi is always on point and definitely in the top 5 of Winston. My wife and I got the Beef Negimaki, which is tender, thinly sliced beef rolled with scallions in the center and a dark soy type sauce. This is one of our favorite appetizers and hard to find around town. We also got the chicken teriyaki with white rice. The chicken is tender and mixed with mushrooms, zucchini and broccoli in a teriyaki sauce that is not salty like others. It has the perfect ratio of chicken and vegetables so you get a little of all in every bite. We love this hidden little treasure in our city! read more

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I swear this place was mentioned the first time I was looking for sushi years ago and it still is such a hit! I went in to get some carry out after a long workday and night event: the place was busy, but I was taken care of quickly. I placed my carry out order and was told 10 minutes: it was pretty much exactly that amount of time! I have to remember to eat in eventually because honestly the vibes are great and I miss ordering as I want in Mizu! I got two rolls: spicy tuna and another special roll (I have forgotten! Shrimp tempura, asparagus, topped with spicy tuna.) as well as a piece of egg. Big fan of everything: fish was fresh, ratios were spot on and everything hit the spot perfectly! Mizu is like an old friend: you need something specific and consistent? Hit them up. read more

Mizu - Exactly what a long night needed! - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

What a fantastic little lunch spot in the Sherwood shopping center! I was seated quickly, and my order was taken. Miso soup was brought out, and it was delicious. My shrimp hibachi was then delivered & the white sauce was wonderful. The shrimp were large & tasty. The price was affordable and filling. I would return. read more

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We've been looking for a local sushi spot since moving back to the triad and we have found it! Mizu is tucked away in a strip mall near Buena Vista, you'd miss it if you didn't know where it was! We went for lunch and loved that there were so many affordable options! The onion soup and gyoza were both great apps to start with! I loved the flavor of the gyoza and how lightly pan fried they were! We also got three sushi rolls to try and everything was fresh. We will absolutely be back to try more specialty rolls and dinner! read more

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If I could dine here once a week, I would never stop craving their sushi!!! The Dynamite Roll (get two orders-just Dave yourself the trouble of having to order another) is my FAVORITE! Now, my man typically branches out. Tonight he ordered a bunch of new Rolls!! read more

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So disappointed in our meal. The ginger dressing is usually the best in town; today it was watery and so it lost its flavor. Ordered 2 sushi rolls, they were sloppy and not as fresh as we have had in the past. Has this place changed hands? Admittedly, it has been a minute since we have been but we didn't recognize anyone. There was a gentleman who was over seeing the service, he was unkempt, in a baggy misshaped t-shirt and dirty looking jeans. Afraid we will have to pass on this place for next time. read more

I go there regularly with friends! The food is tasty and healthy, as well as very comfortable prices. Plus the staff is very efficient and friendly! I highly recommend Mizu! read more

My husband and I went here for lunch and picked this restaurant because it had good reviews...and for good reasons! The food was delicious, and fairly priced (they have lunch 7 days a week). The service was great; everyone was very nice and quick to refill our drinks. The sushi was good and tasted fresh. The restaurant was very clean (even the bathrooms!) read more

They were so rude from the very beginning we came in almost an hour before they closed and and told the host dine in she immediately gave a dirty look and then we got sat down the server said hurry up the kitchen is about to be closed so we just got up and left because everyone was giving looks and being rude so unprofessional read more

I went here on a Friday around 6:00pm and there was a good crowd, but we were still able to get a table with no wait. There seemed to be a lot of to go orders they were processing. We ordered hibachi steak with salad and vegetables and the gyoza. The gyoza was fine, nothing special. The ginger sauce on the salad was very good- I would buy that by the bottle. The steak was tender, but not much flavor. The vegetables were fine and I liked their white sauce. The fried rice had a weird taste. I am normally always a big fan of fried rice, but that was gross. The server did a good job making sure our waters were filled. read more

Mizu - Hibachi steak, vegetables, and fried rice - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Came in for lunch with my sister and tried their lunch specials. Wow what a STEAL for the prices. I ordered the sushi and sashimi combo for only $20 and got a salad with ginger dressing. The sashimi was surprisingly pretty fresh, not frozen tasting. Salmon was my favorite. Also ordered the yellowtail jalapeño appetizer it was pretty spicy and flavorful! I recommend trying the soft shell crab and the bento boxes if you come in for lunch! I'm curious about their specialty rolls so I will be coming back. The service was fast and attentive! As for the ambiance? I would take my family here, very clean and zen. The bathrooms are very clean as well you can tell the owners care about their business. I recommend trying them out! read more

Dialed in! Stopped by late one evening - super nice and inviting. Do not be fooled by the outside and location - this place is legit. Great fish, very reasonable, exceptional service. read more

I have to be honest, I used to love Mizu. They were always elite to me with their low-lit lights, real chop sticks, and lovely food presentations. A true hidden gem with a great atmosphere. It has always felt like a step up from your average Japanese restaurant. Although the atmosphere hasn't changed, I have been twice since they re-opened from Covid and it's just not hitting the same for me. Service was good and not too busy. I just am not digging on some of the flavors. We had the chicken fried rice, and didn't love it. It had a unique, almost sweet smokey bbq flavor to me. Just not my preference. I also had the wonton soup, which was okay, but again, I kept tasting something tasted off. I had a asparagus avocado cucumber roll and it was okay, but lacking compared to similar rolls I order elsewhere. Very bland. Maybe not the freshest veggies. My husband also didn't love the California roll. He's not a fan of big bite rolls (and usually California roll is small) but this one was rolled loosely and hard to get in one bite. I personally wouldn't re-order any of those dishes. I hesitated to write a downer review, but after 2 times I wanted to give an update. I haven't gave up, I may give it another go and try something else if anyone has a recommendation. read more

Mizu - Wonton soup - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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We had eaten at Mizu in the past and had a better experience than we did last night. We ordered takeout- first of all, as far as covid precautions go, Mizu is killing it. I would say they handle it the best we have seen. You can eat from here and feel really safe in that regard because they have it on lock, firstly they are only doing takeout still and you do not even get past the threshold, your food is there and ready to go, masked, gloved, the whole 9. However, our food wasn't great this time. We got the treasure island appetizer- probably the best thing in the entire order, yet it was really dry. Whether this was someone different preparing the food or they were running low on condiments- across the board all of our food was underdressed, including the treasure island. I wanted a good 50% more sauce on it. We got the tempura dinner which came with some white rice- very generous amount of shrimp tempura, very skimpy amount of tempura veggies. The sauce that came with it, I was so excited because they gave us a huge container of it... only to taste it and realize something had to be missing. Usually tempura sauce has an acidic note- this was extremely flat tasting, like soy sauce and miso broth, that's it. Very disappointing. We also got a hamachi Kama- my husband isn't too into this dish but every now and then I like this. It's basically a fishes collarbone which is usually extremely tender and delicious... mine was dry... dry... dry. I had a few choice delicious bits very close to the bone but for the most part this was basically fish leather and a real let down. We got four rolls- the castle, the snow roll, the gold dragon and the spicy salmon. The spicy salmon, just a basic roll, they really did this one right. Very generously filled, very nice, probably the best basic roll I have had in the area. The castle roll, this is a fried roll... I was expecting a tempura coating, instead it's a panko coating which was very... dry. See the theme here? Dry. And bland. And very sparse on the sauces that would've been the saving grace. The gold dragon- this was a nice roll, it had some mango on it, eel and avocado inside, again super cheap on the sauces and there was an odd flavor to this one that I couldn't pinpoint but didn't really want, like an herbal note but it ruined the bite for me. Finally, the snow roll- very pretty, very... dry. And bland. And under sauced. Across the board- the theme of this meal was dry and bland. We spent $88 and were pretty bummed, having had Mizu before we expected better. Everything looked really nice and pretty but as far as flavor goes it was a real swing and miss. Three stars because the food quality was nice, we got what we ordered, we didn't get sick, the portions were fair but overall this was not a great meal. read more

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Excellent service despite a very busy Saturday night. Restaurant was clean and the food was fresh. We ordered pork dumpling soup, spring rolls and a variety of sushi. I will be going back! read more

Seating was very limited, and even on a weeknight there was a wait. Tables were crammed together to accommodate as many people as possible. Our waitress had to be reminded numerous times of things we asked for, and it took until after our appetizer came out and we ate it by hand to get silverware/chopsticks. The sushi itself was decent and there were lots of choices. I probably will not be a repeat guest. read more

Mizu - Caribbean Roll and sweetheart roll - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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