Happy Hour here is on the low. I just happened to pop in after work. Happy hour is from 4-6 pm…read more Glen was working his magic behind the bar. He was sling out the good drinks and service. I ordered from the happy hour menu which has a pretty good selections of drinks and food. I settled on the kabuto peach drink ( some fruit drink with vodka) and the Pearl River roll ,Baltimore roll and Gyoza. The food came out quick and fresh. This might become my new Friday happy hour spot. You can't go wrong with sushi and drinks.

Don't go there if you want to talk to the person you are with or if you want a carbonated mixer in…read moreyour drink. Will not set foot in there again

Boooy did we underestimate the portion sizes of their sushi special rolls…read more A friend was visiting from out of town and we wanted to get sushi. Shoyou seemed to have good reviews so we walked in without reservations. Looking at the menu we thought oh the three of us can easily demolish 2 regular maki rolls and maybe 3 special rolls. Nope. We had so much leftovers! And everything tasted so good! Its aptly priced. If you are getting a special roll it will be at least 4 to 8 pieces depending on what you get. My favorite of the special rolls was actually the spider roll which was made with softshell crab(and not pictured as it was promptly devoured) Would recommend if you're in the Baltimore area and want to support a local restaurant in a nice neighborhood. Don't fall for Azumi hype when places like this exist.

Shoyu Sushi absolutely deserves all five stars. The customer service was incredibly kind and…read moreprompt, and I loved that they offered me a complimentary piece of sushi. I also noticed they did the same for other tables, which really shows how much they care about the experience. I ordered four pieces in order from left to right: the maguro, albacore, sea bream, and toro. The maguro truly melted in my mouth. The albacore was delicious with a surprisingly generous portion. The sea bream was probably my least favorite of the lineup but still very good. The toro was easily my personal favorite, and I could have eaten 100 of those. Each order comes with two pieces which made trying different options even better. I also got the baked mussels and wowowowow they were so good. I genuinely wanted to order another round but I was already full. This is the closest spot I have found to an omakase style experience without actually doing a full omakase. It has more flavor, great presentation, and a little extra dazzle instead of just plain fish on rice. The only downside was that parking was a bit tough, but it was absolutely worth it for the quality of the meal. Highly recommend!

The food was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The hibachi steak and shrimp were cooked perfectly…read more-- the steak was tender with a nice sear, and the shrimp were juicy and well-seasoned. The fried rice had great flavor and wasn't dry, which makes a huge difference. The California rolls were fresh with creamy avocado, and the gyoza and egg roll were crispy without being greasy. The sautéed vegetables still had a little crunch and were coated in a light, savory sauce. Portions were generous and everything looked and tasted like it was made with care. I'd definitely order this combo again. Price was only $16 each!

So delicious it was off the beaten path we were on a road trip and I took a chance on this spot and…read moreit exceeded my expectations. It was delicious, flavorful and fresh. We got the White dragon roll, rock n roll and the caterpillar roll. You won't be disappointed.

Went on a Saturday around 4pm and the place was already packed. A short 5-10 minute wait and we…read morewere seated in a booth. Our server took awhile to get to us and didn't ask about drinks. Our food came out rather in an odd order. I got my popcorn chicken first then my ramen. My wife got her ramen dish. Than after 15 minutes our friend was still waiting on her sushi. You would think the sushi wouldn't take so long. We actually had to ask a server where it was before it arrived. Not sure how much longer it would have been if we didn't inquire. The food was delicious no complaints there at all. I'm hoping on the next visit the service is a bit more attentive.

I had the joy of trying out this restaurant on my birthday with a few of my friends that were…read morevisiting from out of town. The food was really good and the staff were friendly. I would like to return. Presentation of the food was good too! I love the "curry gravy." Delicious!

Was recommended this place by a friend and it did not miss ! I highly recommend the rock and roll…read more The portions here are worth the price and the sushi is delicious.

Chose this restaurant based on the Yelp reviews and ya'll came through-again. When I pulled up it…read moreseems like a small place (it kinda is) with no customers in the parking lot but never judge a book by its cover. The rolls were delicious ad fresh (Kamikaze and Rock and Roll). Then order chicken hibachi and not only was the serving size huge - it was soooooo good. Customer service is great. It's surrounded on both sides with dessert places so take your food home for lunch and treat yourself. Lol

I love matsuri! This is probably one of my favorite sushi spots in Baltimore! They are very down to…read moreearth and the interior of the facility is very traditional with a sushi bar seating area for smaller groups. The service is phenomenal, I've always been greeted immediately walking in. Everyone is so nice and will talk to you and offer suggestions! They have a great menu with bento boxes as an option for people who want a little bit of everything. I 100% recommend this sushi spot for anyone.

The sushi at Matsuri is not only fresh and tasty, but it is also not overly expensive. Located…read moreright in the heart of Federal Hill right by Cross Street Market, it has both an outdoor patio and indoor seating. They are also dog friendly. They do have a happy hour on Monday to Friday from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. This includes certain rolls and appetizers, beer, wine, and cocktails. I had the lychee Saketini (HH $8), and it definitely had lychee flavor. It was a little lighter on the alcohol though. I also had a 22 oz. can of Sapporo premium beer, which was also on happy hour for $7.50. Both the bagel roll and California roll were $6 on happy hour as well. I highly recommend the Volcano Roll (HH $12), which had 6 pieces of salmon and tuna top with a spicy mayo and eel sauce. We initially sat outside, but once it started raining, they helped us bring everything inside. The hostess was very kind and our server was excellent. In terms of the ambiance, there is not much indoor and outdoor seating. It seems like they mainly do take out. Also, street parking can be limited.

After reading the reviews, we had to try them again. We were here before I began writing for Yelp,…read moreabout 4 years ago. Walking in, we saw a huge, clear plastic barrier side to side and most of the way to the ceiling, and i wondered why. It looks awful and is off-putting, which is what restaurants do not want. You order through a small gap in the plastic. I ordered the Japanese chicken noodle soup, and it arrived piping hot. After it cooled a bit, i tried the broth and IMO it lacked flavor. The chicken breast in it was very tender, and the baby boy Choi did not really seem to complement the soup. Also, I ordered a shrimp egg roll, yup, you guessed, right. It was all cabbage and 1 shrimp, only 1 of the tiniest shrimp I've ever seen and very greasy. It was disappointing. My husband ordered the shrimp and chicken on fried rice ( the man working there said this is their most popular dish). What arrived was only shrimp on the fried rice and no chicken. It was ok, a bit on the sweet side. Generous serving. Generally speaking, the menu is limited, and that is good when you can expect what they do being done well. I would much rather have it that way instead of a restaurant that has lots and lots, meaning quality vs. quantity. In this visit, the quality was off for my portion of the meal. Prices are reasonable for what you order. Service was really good and accommodating. They were very friendly.

Love the teriyaki chicken white rice double meat. Extra sauce.....Usuall all of these places are…read moregreat. That's my go to.

First time trying this place. We ordered fried dumplings, a sushi roll, Szechuan chicken, Singapore…read morenoodles, and pepper steak. Fresh ingredients and very good. Prices aren't bad either, we will definitely return.

Asian Bistro has been my go-to spot for chinese food since the day it opened. They are a staple in…read moremy family and they know my fathers order and name by heart. This is a family owned and ran business, so please be mindful and kind when they are busy. The food is always hot and fresh! I would recommend placing an order for pick up anytime you're craving food from here. The ambiance is family friendly and perfect for lunch or dinner! I love this place.

We took a chance on a weekday night and walked in for dinner. Felt like getting ramen and I have…read moreknown of Toki for a while now..or well at least the DC location but never been. Mostly because the ramens came with pork or vegan broth and no poultry or fish broth options. Stalking their insta I saw a chicken broth tantanmen that looked delish. So here we were. We were promptly sat, service was quick and fast. My chicken tantanmen was delicious. The numbing sichuan chili oil with the crispy karaage, paired with a nutty miso broth was just perfect for an overcast day. My bf also thoroughly enjoyed his vegan mushroom ramen and appreciated the cook on the mushrooms as it wasn't just bland and spongy. Would absolutely come back if they keep offering non pork broth options. Or at least the ability to sub broths out. Interior was also decorated very cool.

The award winning Toki Underground from DC opened a small (like 30 seats) place in Baltimore City…read more I had delivery from there and the ramen broth was amazing. I was even more blown away. That is nori on the brussels A piece of pork belly was fired for my drink. The drink menu was small but a got a chance to try them all and there is a flavor profile for you. The ramen was filling and comforting as ramen should be and be sure to ask about the secret menu. I went for Baltimore Restaurant Week and was able to try so many things. But you can go for happy hour and try all the appetizers and drinks for a discount. While we are suffering a long cold spell right now and perfect for ramen, remember ramen is perfect year round. The service was wonderful and the place filled up quickly while we were there on a Wednesday night. I will be back. Oh I hear there is a good outdoor space, but I didn't get a chance to experience that with temperature in the single digits

WHAT WE TRIED Drinks :…read more Tokyo Tea (2) Cosmo Food: Honey Miso Wings Pork Dumplings Fried Shrimp Tempura & Veggie Plate Sweet Potato Rolls Pearl River Roll Baltimore Rolls Emperors Feast Hibachi (Filet Mignon, Shrimp & Scallops) Salmon & Shrimp Hibachi Chicken Hibachi The food was really good here. They have happy hour everyday from 3-6PM. Customer service was also very great!!! This is the perfect spot for a solo dates date night, family time, group and/or parties or even a birthday acelebration

I have only been here once with a large work party, but I thoroughly enjoyed the food and the…read moreexperience. The live hibachi show was a hit as usual with all of the usual tricks. I wish we did the shrimp catching challenge, the chef asked kind of quietly, and some of the members of our party said no, but the others would've liked to try it. The chefs and servers had excellent service. They brought everything promptly and served everything accurately, being mindful of all allergies and preferences as well. Fried rice and lo mein were very flavorful. The filet mignon was cooked, medium rare for me as I requested and was delicious. The scallions and shrimp were cooked very very well and super flavorful with lemon and butter. The vegetables were also delicious. The portions were large and the accompanying Yum Yum sauce and ginger sauce were great. I had the mango martini and it was a little bit too strong for me and not my favorite but they do have happy hour. I have not tried their sushi so that is not factored into my rating. All in all this was a great he bought you experience, although a little bit on the pricey side. Good for a special occasion!