Koiso truly exceeded all my expectations. I was expecting an overpriced, decent sushi restaurant in…read morethe middle of Carle Place, but was blown away by an authentic, Japanese-run local gem. The owners seem to know all of their regulars here, and made time to stop by each table to greet customers. The menu here is fairly extensive with different sushi/sashimi combinations. Great for groups, and for really reasonable prices too. We ordered two mystery boxes ($55? or $50? for the premium, and about $35 for the regular) and two sushi/sashimi omakase dinners. Everything was DELIGHTFUL. I usually find one or two pieces that I'm not the greatest fan of, and that was the case here too with a torched piece (not sure what it was). The other fish was great though - they don't skimp on portions & the rice is well seasoned. The interior of the restaurant is a bit dated, but doesn't take away from the food. Will definitely be back! Parking was fairly easy in the neighborhood.

I brought a dog food in my home. I asked to pack rest of a…read morepork curry to go. They poured food in a container as garbage after I asked them to go rest of my food. I wonder what made them to treat a customer with careless service. I used to love this place as my favorite Japanese restaurant but not anymore. One simple careless service made me this place was not good enough to take care of customer. I gave them one star and make them to wake up unconcerned business mind.

Kirazu is truly a hidden gem! The food is consistently delicious, the service is exceptional, and…read morethe atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and relaxing! It's one of those places where you can unwind, enjoy an amazing meal, and genuinely feel right at home. Bobby and Ana are absolutely fabulous! Their hospitality is second to none, and the chefs consistently deliver incredible dishes. Everything is always on point! It's a cozy, intimate spot with limited seating, so I definitely recommend arriving early. But trust me, even if there's a wait, it's absolutely worth it! The quality of the food, the personal attention, and the overall experience are what make this place so special. An absolute favorite that I can't recommend highly enough!

Amazing little spot that we were lucky enough to happen upon when we were shopping nearby. Family…read moreowned and warm friendly vibe-food was awesome-I could feel the love-we had the sushi pizza, the Bruce Roll and the Triple J Roll-we also had hot sake and that was perfect for two hungry people.

Taka (owner) is from Japan who buys the fish and knows what's good . Take my word…read more... It's really amazing how he oversees this jewel from top to bottom - only about 10 tables with a 6-7 person sushi bar. Fresh is the word....

Small restaurant but amazing fresh sushi. Toro melts in your mouth. There's none of the white chewy…read moreconnective tissue between. Dons came with a ton of rice so no need to order more. But you may because the rice is cooked perfectly and topped with finely shredded seaweed. House sake was surprisingly good for a basic sake. The only thing that could be better would be more specialty rolls without crunchy tempura or spicy fish.

Located in a shopping plaza full of different restaurants. My friend was craving Asian food so…read morestopped by here for a quick lunch. The staff is super friendly and attentive. We ordered a couple hand rolls and the sashimi 18 piece that comes with a salmon handroll. The portions are very generous and the price point is super reasonable. Rarely do you find a place with suntory draft beer in the states. The interior is very cute and the little details help accentuate the trendy modern look. I thought the restaurant was new but the waitress told me it's about 4 years old.

I have been here 3x in less than two weeks. Can't get enough of their spicy snow crab avocado hand…read moreroll or the Waygu Shiso Hand roll. Service is attentive, kind, patient, & it is truly a pleasure to see the staff each visit. I always sit at the sushi counter, there are so many seats! They have booths and tables as well. Parking lot is huge & free. The restaurant is located between Red Lobster & Fogo De Chao.

I was craving hot pot, and I found this place which hit the spot! I've never had shabu shabu…read morebefore, and it was pretty much the same as other hot pot places that I've been to, but I was really blown away at how clean and modern and large this restaurant was. We came on a Friday night close to 6:30 PM, and it was already pretty full, but thankfully we did not have to wait. Like other people have said in the reviews, I feel like the food was all fresh, and I really liked that they tried to keep it on ice. There's also a huge sauce selection, and I also appreciate that they had soft serve ice cream as well. It's $25 per person as of September 2026, but of course, if you get meat as well as any other beverages, those are additional costs. With tip, for two of us, the total ended up being closer to $100. But both of us felt like it was a really good amount of food for what we paid, and the experience was nice. They also had music playing, so it was kind of fun to dance along in our seats while we were eating. I can definitely see us making more trips here, especially in the colder months!

Came into town after a long day and one of us wasn't feeling well, so we decided to get some…read morecomfort food - shabu shabu. I wasn't sure how I felt about paying a base price and then meat by the plate, but I actually prefer it! The veggies were all so fresh, and there were many choices of veggies, fishcake, and noodles. Our server, Susi, gave such great service. She took our initial meat order. checked on us regularly to see if we needed more water, fill our hot pot when the broth was running low, and made just enough small talk to make us feel welcome and taken care of. She explained the way things work when we first sat down, and let us know when the buffet was closing soon. The restaurant was very clean, overall very well run, and dessert (ice cream and dole whip) was the cherry on top! I will definitely come back the next time I'm in Hempstead.

The food there is so fresh, the service also was excellent and very friendly. Beautiful family that…read moreruns it! Price point is affordable, especially for lunch, comes with a complementary miso or soda! Eel tasted delicious, it's my favorite! I love that it's very near to where i live, also lots of parking in the area, it is free meters after 6pm. Must visit you won't regret!

Compared to the previous owners, this team tries to maintain the standard but just misses the mark…read more Yet, it is still a great option in the neighborhood with fresh ingredients, friendly service, and good size portions. No matter if you come alone or with a group, you will enjoy your time here. Recommend!

Went back to Youta for lunch and once again, it did not disappoint! This time I had the Black…read moreGarlic Tonkotsu Ramen and the Gyudon, and both dishes were really good. The ramen was rich and flavorful, and the Gyudon was delicious and very satisfying. The staff is always great, friendly and welcoming, and I really enjoy the quaint, relaxed atmosphere. Definitely becoming one of my favorite spots. Looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu!

As with any restaurant that specializes in one cuisine, I decided to visit Youta Ramen and try…read moreanything but, the ramen. Youta is a tiny restaurant with plenty of Japanese flair. Think: pop art and cherry blossoms decorating a woodsy interior. The staff is super kind and service was relatively quick for a restaurant that quickly filled up after opening! I ordered the mushroom bao to start, the mentaiko pasta as an entree and the matcha parfait for dessert. The bao had a light truffle flavor to it which was surprising, but flavorful nonetheless. The mentaiko pasta, very comparable to the ones found in the city. Lush, plush noodles, salty, with a bit of sea flavor. Its a contrast from what you consider traditional Japanese food, and well worth a try if you're looking for something different! My favorite part of the meal was dessert though. The matcha parfait was incredible. Please listen to the servers when they tell you to scoop out this beautiful parfait into the provided bowl, because it gives you easy access to all the flavors and textures. Creamy matcha, tangy cream cheese, crunchy cereal and refreshing jelly all come together to make an outstanding dessert. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place. If not for the ramen, at least for the parfait!

Ok...can you keep a secret? Well this place right here is my husband's and my FAVORITE Sushi…read morerestaurant to go to, so much so that when it closed down in Massapequa, we were in shock, until we found out they reopened in Levittown after the pandemic. Between the intimate setting, warm ambience and flowy music you can't help but be drawn in. THEN there's the food and drinks that take your experience to a different level. Between the Mango Margarita and Expresso Martini, your taste buds are opened up for more. Then our go to appetizers are among the spring rolls, shrimp gyoza and honey ribs. Lastly, have you ever had a sushi roll set on fire before your eyes? Well check out the Flamethrower roll for a little source of entertainment . The establishment is always clean, servers are friendly and they have a loyalty program where you can earn points for discounts on future meals (Tuesdays are double points ) Check it out!

We have loved Ginza since the Massapequa days and try to visit every 6 months or so!…read more Today my husband and I visited for lunch and, as always, it was exceptional. The service is always very warm and attentive with the perfect balance of checking in without being overwhelming. My husband ordered the chirashi lunch and I ordered the Bento C but substituted shumai for the spicy tuna gyoza, we also split a 3 roll combo, and added a piece of ikura for my husband and shitake mushroom roll. The bento c is my absolute favorite. I always order it especially because the kani salad is the best. The thing about Ginza is that it is truly amazing quality and you really get what you pay for, especially at lunch. We have leftovers for tonight as we clearly overdid it but I'm certainly not complaining. Can't wait for our next visit!

I was craving some sushi and I didn't feel like going into the city…read more I must say, the sushi was very good, and the prices were reasonable. I ordered a lunch special three rolls for $25. Also, they have a happy hour every day from 4-7 PM with a $10 menu. The server is attentive and the food comes out pretty fast. The place is simply clean, with a sleek design. I recommend sitting by the bar area, which is more lively.

I debated between stars good vs okay. I mean we did like our food. Not the best Japanese in the…read morearea but it was good. Ambiance wasn't bad either. Service was okay. Our waiter was possibly new and I mean my dad is in the business so I'm very understanding and quite easy to please. They have mocktails and cocktails here. I don't drink so I love some good mocktails. I ordered a strawberry dreams too. I didn't even realize they also have an alcoholic drink called strawberry dreams lol. I mean whoever made the menu maybe don't do that. Anyway I was confused when he came out with two drinks but we explained it's the name of the drink, not 2 lol and we thought it was sort of funny. You'd think maybe he'd say oh there is an alcoholic version. Anyway I took a sip and yeah a nice strong yummy drink. I mean if I wanted alcohol I'd be very pleased lol. I didn't so I was like um yeah I just wanted a mocktail. So yeah got my mocktail which was also very yummy. I took off a star and debated between 3-4 stars because I have an alcoholic mom in recovery. I started to wonder well what if that had been her? My mom has a nose like a dog so she probably would've smelled the drink before ever taking a sip lol but still I can't even imagine like well what if it was my mom? I'm not in recovery though and my mom wasn't with us, nor did it happen to her lol. It was a silly mistake so yeah that's why I went back and forth between 3-4 with the stars in my review. I haven't even told my mom about the silly mixup because I don't want her being terrified anytime we go out to dinner that she might accidentally drink alcohol :P They should really think about changing the drink names so there is never any confusion! Just encase it's ever someone who really cannot drink and could ruin their life lol. But hey it wasn't the end of the world for me and now an amusing story we have to tell. I ended up with the 4 stars because the rock & roll shrimp was really delicious. So was the sushi esp the tuna one.

This place is really fantastic-great menu was super tasty soup dumplings and the sushi was amazing…read moreas well. We got the orange flavor chicken and it was cooked to perfection. The prices are very reasonable for the food you get, everything came out quickly and tasty. The menu was so big, my friends and I will need to go back to try some of the other dishes. I loved how we ordered on an IPAD-it was great to see all the dishes we were ordering before we got the food. This was my first time that I went to a restaurant where all the ordering was done on an IPAD, I loved this way of looking at the menu and ordering! I do not eat red meat and there were plenty of chicken and vegetarian options to choose. I cannot wait to return to try more of the sushi as well as the soup dumplings again-so tasty! This is a GREAT place to go to before seeing a show at the Westbury Music Fair (it is only about 5-10 minutes away and the service is very quick-they almost rush you out)!

We went as a part of seven on a weekday night and had to wait a few minutes before being seated…read morewhich was ok. We made reservations for 7:30 and were seated by 7:35. All good there. The hibachi table we sat at was impossibly close to the wall on the left as you walk in. In order to get into a seat you had to remove a chair to get into and seat yourself sideways onto the seat and then the next person would have to do the same. There were at best two servers for the room of six hibachi tables. Drink orders came after 20 minutes and then the children's drinks were forgotten. What was delivered was good, though. Hot sake and a sakatini paired with a beer. We felt bad because there was only one hibachi chef working and he had a full house. He did well and tried to provide good service even though he had to work non- stop. A good but not great show while we were being served. Not taking anything away from him because he really was swamped. Food was good and delivered either hot or cold and nothing to complain or rave about. One of the most "on par" meals I've had in a while. Prices were standard Long Island prices if not a few dollars per item elevated in comparison to other hibachi restaurants. Overall, fair for a decent meal.