Stopped by for a quick lunch break and was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant has a cozy…read moreatmosphere that makes it a great spot to step away from work for a bit. The food was fresh and flavorful, the service was attentive, and the overall experience was very enjoyable. If you're in the Melbourne area and looking for a casual lunch spot with good food and a comfortable vibe, Umame is definitely worth a visit.

Unami was a great choice for lunch! It is a smaller restaurant with limited seats, but I don't…read morethink that's an issue for lunch. They did however close at 2 p.m. for on Monday. We started with miso soup and the Unami mushrooms. The mushrooms were deliciously seasoned with butter and garlic and I could have honestly ate the entire bowl. I ordered the BuriBuriGood roll and was not disappointed. The only downfall is that the menu says it's spicy, but there was none. I like my rolls spicy SPICY. I also tried the rainbow roll which was good. Great choice if you're in the 321. Would def go back.

Without a doubt the best sushi in the area. This is our go to place and we have never been…read moredisappointed. First the food. Their rice is like creamy happiness and makes the sushi so much better. Their fish is fresh every time. We have tried almost every roll and have never been disappointed. They have other dishes as well. Whether it is Ramen or Katsu, you will love it. If you like spicy, try their Spicy beef ramen or the spicy kani salad. So good and if you're ailing, the ramen soup will nurse you back to health. The service is excellent. Everyone works hard as you will see them scurrying around to ensure everyone is served. The best part is the floor manager. Her name is Mama. She watches over the customers and staff with a watchful eye. She is so awesome. Older woman with the spunk of a teenager. The owner and family always have a smile for all customers too. Good people. MAKE RESERVATIONS!!! Do not just show up or you will likely have to wait. This is most nights, but especially in the weekends. And the food to value is excellent. No matter what form your sushi takes here, the quality is excellent and prices are good as well. Oh and for fun, they have sumo wrestling on the TV. Our favorite. We have no idea what's going on, but fun to watch while we eat.

The food is always consistently amazing! I highly recommend ordering from them! My favorites are…read morethe gyros, crab rangoons and the spicy crab rolls. So delicious!

My family and I went to Makotos for a family outing because I was my mother's birthday. We had a…read morevery nice time at this restaurant. The food was great and it was nice to see so many other people who were out celebrating a special occasion as well. The ambiance at the restaurant just blew me away. The only thing that I would change is that the restrooms aren't marked male and female. This confuses some customers, including myself.

Visiting friends they wanted to go to this Japanese Steak house which is not only good food but…read moreentertainment too! Your main meal is served over a grill but before that they serve us soup, salad, any apps then the chef comes for the main presentation of food; veggies, rice, shrimp, scallop or steak. Everything was delicious!

A small space that has no table service, although they do bring it out. So order at the counter and…read moregrab a seat. Ramen was flavorful. The Spicey miso was not blazing hot but a good amount of heat. The pork belly in the tonkatsu broth was very good. Our boba's were very good. I had the tropical fruit one and it was very sweet but a good contrast to my savory ramen broth.

Service was great, restaurant/ ambiance was great, food was great. Only issue was all the food…read moreneeded salt/ soy sauce. that's not bad per se bc it allows you to salt to taste but it definitely lacked in that flavor category. Otherwise it was fresh and delicious

This is a hidden gem inside an old Taco Bell!…read more This unassuming building leads to a very informal place that serves excellent Japanese food, with absolutely terrific service. The bento box and the ramen are both good-sized portions, and everything was fresh and delicious. The teriyaki shrimp were delightful, and my spouse drained every drop of the tonkatsu ramen. Definitely on our list of 'regular visits' now!

Such a cute and intimate place, we came for dinner around 6-7pm and there were 2 other couples…read morethere. The staff all greeted us with a warm welcome too! The inside is gorgeous. My husband and I both ordered the garlic chicken ramen, it was good I'm just not a fan of ramen as a whole. My favorite part was the egg in the ramen. Beautifully made and flavored idk how they do it! Service was on point and they made our daughter kid-friendly chopsticks which I always am so appreciative of! Want to come back to try their bentos!

Visited this place with the fam at 6pm on a Tuesday because it is PACKED Friday -Saturday and we…read morewanted to see what the hype was about! We were sat they had Avatar the Last Air Bender playing on a TV in the back, great for my daughter, and friendly staff who sat us & got our order. Their menu features Japanese, Thai, and Korean cuisine and we chose Korean that night. Didn't feel like cooking the beef so we chose the option to have the chef cook it for you. The banchan was good but very light, which I'm not used to. I request the banchan to be refilled 3x. The kimchee rice was so good, best place I've had it! Overall, I personally wouldn't return back, everything was just over the 'average-to-good-bar' but who knows, there might be something I'm missing by not coming on the weekends.

This place was packed when we came in. We were headed up north and this place had really good…read morereviews. It was located in a cute little downtown. We came during the day time and we were lucky to find parking nearby. Had the tempura plate. Had all my favorites. The fry was perfect and it wasn't too greasy. Also had the short rib and it came with a bed onion which I love. They brought out some ban Chan and lettuce. Everything was fresh and delicious. Wouldn't mind stopping here again!

Solid consistent food. I love coming here for Bao buns…read more Best I have food in area. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. My buns came out quickly and were solid on all fronts. Flavor very good. The chicken udon was very good and had a delicious broth. A clean and simple interior that is anime themed. Love this place.

The boba was delicious and prepared quickly. The vibe inside is really cool with lots of anime art…read moreon the walls. My husband tried a shrimp bao bun and loved it. We will definitely be back!

Let me start by saying this: I don't give 5-star ratings easily, but Naoki deserves it without…read morequestion. The food is consistently just as amazing every single visit. You know that letdown when you return to a place you loved and it's not the same? That's never happened to me at Naoki. Naoki is an absolute gem in Brevard County. I've been coming here with my fiancée, family, and friends for YEARS, and I honestly can't believe I haven't written a review until now. When you step into Naoki, it feels like walking into a cozy, tucked-away restaurant in Japan. The space is filled with personality--surf photography, muscle cars, Japanese comic books, spirits, and even photos of the streets Naoki grew up on. It's charming, nostalgic, and unlike anything else around. Nine times out of ten, you'll find Naoki right behind the sushi bar with the rest of the team, crafting delicious roll after roll. Now for the important part--the food. It's incredible. Their menu has everything from ramen to curry to takoyaki, but my ultimate weakness here is the sushi. One roll I always recommend is the Yokosuka with shrimp--perfect if you're into American-style rolls. It's massive, loaded with shrimp tempura, and topped with seasoned minced tuna that's unbelievably soft and flavorful. The combination of melt-in-your-mouth tuna with the crunch of the tempura is chef's kiss. But the real star for me is their Nigiri. I recently visited Japan, and I can confidently say Naoki's Nigiri tastes just like some of the sushi I had over there. Nigiri is simple--just fish and rice--which means the quality has to shine... and here, it absolutely does. The fish is always clean, fresh, and beautifully prepared. My go-to Nigiri lineup (in order): Aburi Salmon, Raw Salmon, Hamachi, Tuna, and Eel. I could eat Nigiri from Naoki all day long. Their fried gyoza is also fantastic--we almost always get an order for the table. Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside, and served with a bit of cabbage, which I love. And of course, don't forget to grab a cold Sapporo--one of my favorite Japanese beers and a perfect match for everything. The staff here is wonderful. They always make you feel welcomed and at home. A few weeks ago, I actually brought my camera to capture photos of the food and the ambiance for this review, but life got busy and I didn't get around to editing them until now. I've visited multiple times since taking those photos, which just shows how much I genuinely love this place. This review isn't sponsored--I just appreciate Naoki that much. Thank you, Naoki and staff, for feeding me and my loved ones for so many years. You all are amazing. I've included photos of some of my favorites. If you're reading this review--do yourself a favor and stop by!

Welcoming staff, excellent sushi and service. Daughter comes here regularly with her husband and…read morehighly recommended it, delighted we came!

We made reservations for 7 at 6:30. They are in a large Publix shopping center with a lot of free…read moreparking. We were welcomed upon arrival. The restaurant was small. There were photos of Bangkok & Thailand and articles about this restaurant posted. We were given a complimentary fried salmon & cream cheese roll that was delicious. We shared a sushi boat with a soup & salad; it was overflowing with rolls, sashimi and sushi. The complementary Thai donuts were delicious. We all enjoyed our reasonably priced enormous meals. The sushi chef and two waitresses was so friendly, accommodating and wonderful; service was exceptional!

We needed a good place to eat before our event…read more We walked in and were immediately greeted by every single person who works here. It was nice. We felt extremely welcomed. They have great lunch specials. I ordered the ginger stir fry with tofu. The portions were big and filling. The service was impeccable. I would love to come back the next time we are in Melbourne.