I've been here 4 times and have always had a terrible experience. The first time was when they first opened and nothing memorable about that trip. Second time was when I said I would never come back. I went on $1 sushi night not expecting much. I ordered 6-8 pieces(nothing too crazy). It was towards the end of the night and unbeknownst to me, they were out of most of the things I ordered. The chef didn't want to make more as it was an hour to closing, understandable. What I didn't understand was why no one informed me and just decided to give me a mismatch of whatever they had left? By the time our waiter brought over our food and informed me, it was "too late" for me to order something else. Fine whatever, I ate 2-3 of the rolls I actually ordered and left the rest that they randomly gave me. The check came and I was charged for food I didn't order! When a customer orders something and you're don't have it, you DON'T randomly give them something else without checking. My friend and I were so appalled we just paid and left. Third time was for a friend's birthday, lots of sake-bombs and the service was good but food was meh. My last and final time I went was because my boyfriend really wanted mochi(I still blame him for that ill fated night) and he worked at the bar next door so we went after his shift. I ordered the miso glazed salmon and he ordered fried rice. Service was slow even though we were the only ones there but it was a beautiful summer night so we didn't mind. Finally our food came only to be inedible. My boyfriends fried rice was fine but my miso salmon was so salty I needed a pitcher of water to wash down the first bite. Miso comes in a concentrated paste and has to be diluted otherwise it's just an extremely salty, fermented soybean paste. I mention this to the waiter, he apologizes and offers to get me some hot water to dilute it with. I'm just honestly at a lost. Do any of their waitstaff have any experience in customer service? I don't spend money to eat out so I can disgusting food and have to fix it myself. That's not even the best part though... Literally the next day I'm at the bar my boyfriend works at and a group of guys walk in. One of them we recognize as our server from the night before. He introduced us to one of the guys who was the manager of Sake-tumi. A few drinks in, I casually brought up what happened yesterday and that he should ask the chef to check the sauce and do you know what he proceeds to tell me? He informs me that he was actually in the kitchen last night cooking and that he REMEMBERED my order because he tasted the sauce, thought it was "woooh, that's salty" and SENT IT OUT ANYWAY! He even told me that he had hoped whoever ordered it wouldn't send it back!! WTFFFF I can not make this stuff up. Garbage place, garbage management, garbage business practices. read more

The food here is really good and they give it to you in large portions. The meals are priced pretty fairly for the amount of food you get. Waitress was nice and they were dog friendly which was cool. Will definitely be returning. read more

I'm a big sushi snob from San Francisco. Ordering for delivery during Covid keeps my expectations low. Not for them! Always excellent. I recommend the fish hand rolls: more seaweed, less rice, full cuts if fish, not minced and spicy sauce on the top. Top quality hamachi (can't even get that at Wegmans sushi bar by the pound) app. Always has ikura. Sometimes uni, my fave. Will be a regular. read more

great sushi and amazing spicy mayo. They have $1 tuesdays and thursdays and it's the best thing ever, including specialty roles. in the center of town and it's easy to walk to if you live in bing. have deals on shots, mixed drinks and beer too read more

Almost four stars? Seriously? I really hope I went on an off night or something, because if people think this is decent sushi that would really, really sadden me. I remember being super excited when this place was under construction. What a let-down. They couldn't even get the rice right! Sad. It was too sweet, dry and stale. Yuck! The fish was pretty bland and not so fresh. Atmosphere was also kinda weird when I was there - people doing sake bombs more than anything else. Perhaps that's what makes the sushi seem tolerable. read more

This place has terrible sushi!!!!!! Do yourself a favor and don't bother going. Wanted to leave in the middle of my meal.

My fiance and I are regulars at Sake-Tumi. We go there for the $1 pieces of sushi on Tuesday and Thursday and for the cool bartender. Tuesday is called "College Night" and rightfully so. Usually Tuesdays are packed to the brim with drunken BU students ordering endless sake bombs. This makes for a rather unpleasant environment, especially when you can't hold a conversation because it is so loud. It almost feels like a frat party instead of a classy sushi restaurant. The decor otherwise is really neat save the cheap Walmart tables and chairs. Dim lighting, giant chandeliers and cool paintings. On to a more important topic, the food. The sushi there is delicious. Although the freshness is questionable. I had some nigiri style sushi which left much to be desired. Perhaps it was the rice. The fusion maki menu is quite extensive. They recently updated their food and drink menu. Our favorite roll is the lobster delight. This roll is massive! 10 succulent pieces stuffed with tempura lobster tail. Yum! The other specialty rolls are really good and we are rarely disappointed. The appetizers are small and expensive. Skip them and save room for the rolls. I really enjoy their drinks. They have some cool specialty cosmos and martinis. Get the Harajuku Heaven after your meal. It is sweet, chocolatey and perfect for dessert. Their sake collection is also impressive. I agree with the reviewers before me, the service is very slow. They always seem to be understaffed. They definitely need more sushi chefs. One does not cut it on busy nights. So be prepared to wait a long time for food and drinks. So set aside a few hours on a Tuesday or Thursday and bring someone whose company you enjoy because the wait is worth it for the cheap, delicious sushi. read more

This place is great for sushi and is right around the corner from the State St. bars so it's still quiet but great for people watching on the patio when the weather is nice. For an appetizer, I had the rock shrimp which had a spicy sauce served with it that was delicious! It was served hot tempura style, not greasy, and the shrimp was very tender. For rolls, I had the dragon and super crunchy roll, both of which were delicious. The dragon roll is larger then your average roll in thickness and is a large mouth-full at every bite. I also had the mojito fish which has a mint sauce that is light and the fish was very fresh. I didn't try anything from the cooked entree section, although it is a nice alternative for those who are not strictly sushi-eaters. read more

This place has awesome Sushi, Atmosphere is cool, playing in the background are some chill beats. Binghamton needs more of these. Great Job Sake-Tumi! read more

The worst ever white tuna frozen salmon warm and stunk of rotten fish they think shrimp and imitation crab is sashimi!!! The tea was color water and ginger dressing was very undesirable did not eat my lunch after a couple bites. They are going to get someone very sick there!!! read more

Loved $1 sushi night!! Food was amazing! James was our server and he was phenomenal! He made the experience very enjoyable and relaxing. Delivery of food was timed out well along with the knowledge of the menu! New favorite restaurant! read more

Service is slow even on non busy nights. I have eaten at SakeTumi a grand total of 8 times. the service is always slow even when no one is there. on the last occasion i ate there with some friends from Germany, the chef we talked to was a bit of a smart ass. We decided to leave because he was rude and we went to the European place near CVS and we had a great meal and great service. ****** the new sushi place near Tullys on the Vestal Parkway is way better than Saketumi and the customer service is fast!******* read more

Amazing sushi! Amazing staff. James is wonderfully helpful and very prompt. The atmosphere is great too. Highly recommend this place. Traveled all over and yet to find a better sushi place. read more

came for the "$1 special".... umm the rolls are tiny and, when you do the math, some pieces are more expensive than just ordering the roll on a regular night. service was a mess too- forgotten dishes, few water refills. read more

Our waiter was very nice as he greeted and ordered our sushi without any delay. The dollar pieces make the sushi an average affordable price. However, the gyozas were not worth the $3 for 4 small pieces. I also ordered a chicken thai fried rice which had a bit too much garlic. Long story short, go for sushi! read more

This place is amazing! Out waiter's name was James and he was so great! The specialty sushi was so good! You can tell they put a lot work in it! It's a must go! read more

The best sushi in Binghampton. I go whenever I'm in town for business. Service was perfect and friendly. Kathy the hostess/server is awesome. She had the best recommendations just tell her what you like and let her put together an order. Can't wait to get back in for more. read more

Good place for sushi if you're not in a hurry! My friend & I went on a Saturday night in August and were the only ones in there (7pm-ish). We are relatively sushi-novices so didn't go too crazy with ordering. The crunchy roll was fantastic! Also their martinis are wonderful the pear martini was delicious! Service was very slow for us being the only 2 in the place...would definitely go again though :) read more

New sushi bar in downtown binghamton. Great contemporary decor, largest and freshest sushi menu in binghamton area. Also has a large fusion cooked menu including steaks and chicken! read more

Service is unbelievably slow. I've been there about 5 times and, while the sushi is OK, the wait is mind blowing. Staff wears too much perfume, almost constantly a problem. read more

There is only really one thing that matters at a (mostly) sushi restaurant, and it is the head chef. His name is Floyd. He buys the fish. He preps the fish. He prepares your selections. And he is proud and passionate about his decades-practiced trade. This is the real deal, from the broadest selection in town, to the attention paid to the nori and the rice; and this is coming from an avowed sashimi freak. Head and shoulders above all other area sushi restaurants, save one that is a strong second. This is one that stands up to the finest I've had on both coasts. I feel like a dolt for not trying this place sooner. read more

Really refreshing little Asian fusion/sushi place right in the heart of downtown. Fair prices (especially on dollar sushi night!) for Asian flavors of a higher quality hard to find in the area. The service is usually thorough and attentive but the ambience is casual, with a joyful view of the sushi chefs in action. Not the most authentic place, but hey, it's Binghamton. Good place to scratch your sushi itch or try their imaginative appetizers and entrees (the cashew chicken is absurdly good). Feels like a treat on a student budget. read more

Went there for a birthday party this weekend with a party of 9. We got here a bit early for drinks. They took us downstairs to the downstairs bar and seating area. The Cotton Candy Martini was delightful. The whiskey sour was too watery. The service was great, Jill our waitress was on top of things and kept it moving. The food was good and I left full. The only thing I can say is to make sure you sit upstairs. The kitchen is downstairs and there no door on the the kitchen area so all the smoke and smells some out into the dining room. We left smelling very greasy and you could feel the grease on your skin. They need to get better ventilation in there if they are going to sit people downstairs. read more

I order the Nartuo roll, it was so good instead of rice it was wrapped in cucumber whitch made it a pain in the a** to eat, i had to put a whole piece in my mouth & had a hard time chewing it with out it coming out of my mouth but once the tempura, the cream cheese & the fish, mingled with the cucumber it was worth the effort. read more

Very tasty! Vegetarian options are very creative and super delicious! Staff is friendly!

Our sushi was delicious and our server, James was very friendly, knowledgable, and helpful at explaining items on the menu. Looking forward to going back! read more

Sushi is amazing and I love $1 sushi night but the service is not the quickest. Worth the wait though.

Love the Tuesday and Thursday dollar sushi. I got awesome service from James. Really polite dude. This place is quite awesome and the sushi is amaZing. read more

When I searched online I didn't find many vegan options in Binghamton. Sushi always offers a small selection so Sake Tumi didn't disappoint. They had a veggie section of the menu with enough options for me to feel like I had choices. Thanks! I wish the dollar special menu (Tuesday and Thursday) had more veg options, but its a great deal for fish eaters. Staff was very nice. Be aware thw spring rolls have pork in them. Overall, good time, I'd go back :) If I could give fractional stars, I would give closee to 4! read more

This place is alright. I don't think it's worth the hype, but i understand how people might get excited about this place since it's still better than a lot of other asian restaurants in the area. I ordered the teriyaki chicken entree, and it was ok. Not bad but not ridiculously good as everyone make it to be. I would definitely eat this again it just wasn't amazing. My standards are high since I'm asian and I eat a lot of authentic Japanese food where I'm from and also in Japan. The teriyaki chicken was good b/c for one it wasn't the typical asian american food that's drenched in practically sugar. It wasn't sweet, thank God, it's more of a mixture of soy sauce and sweetened sake. The rice was long rice which just was decently prepared, but Japanese people don't use long rice to cook, so it doesn't seem to go well with the mal.... Overall the meal was just lacking in authenticity but still decent, however, I'd rather eat korean food at ebishura, bc it's actually authentic(and very delicious!) ^^ read more

I love this place! The sushi is amazing- better than 99% of the sushi in Manhattan. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the menu is diverse. There's something for everyone, even if you have friends who don't like sushi/seafood, and there's always something new to try. Everything on the menu is a hit. It has a great vibe. Highly recommended. read more

Please read my review! It's important that everyone knows how Sake-Tumi has improved in the past year! So my wife and I were frequent fliers at the restaurant a few years ago - loved the food, loved the prices (especially dollar sushi night). However, we weren't always so thrilled with the service. One night our waiter avoided eye contact with us, wouldn't refill our waters, and was visibly eating in the corner. We were appalled! We are low key customers, not fussy at all. After that, we did not return for over a year. Recently (spring 2015) we returned to find the place under new management. Service is now impeccable, matching the terrific food. You can't beat some of the prices, and it's a great downtown location. If you're on the fence about trying it out, don't be - you've nothing to fear! The food is great, so is the service; come check it out. We are so glad we came back again! Now, dollar sushi Tuesday date nights can be a thing again. :-) read more

The food is amazing with generous portion sizes! The service is exceptional. Big thanks to our server, James!

Amazing food every time! They have never disappointed me and their customer service is unbelievable!

Food is definitely good, but it's not worth it unless you get it as part of the Tuesday/Thursday special. Even then, it's still pricier than I'm used to--but it's a college town sushi place, so there's really no helping that. I'd say the one downside is that if they're too busy, they'll sometimes tell you that they won't deliver. Bummer. read more

This place is fantastic. Best sushi you can get this far inland. I am addicted to the unagi roll. I have dreams about it. Have never had a bad experience out of the 7 or 8 times I have eaten there. read more

We were here for the Wine & Tapas walk yesterday & the Service was outstanding!! And the food & drinks were delicious!! The bartenders were very friendly & knowledgeable!!! Really enjoyed our visit! Will definitely be going again soon!! read more

This place has tasty sushi for a good price. Their dollar sushi nights are a steal, and with a rotating dollar sushi menu every week it hardly gets boring. The atmosphere is semi-sophisticated, only failing because every time I sit down I feel as if I might break or tip over a chair, because they are so light. I have actually seen this happen to other people once or twice. The servers leave a lot to be desired for, except the one male server with the funny hair who is there regularly and is always very prompt, gets the order right, and is very polite. Most of the other servers have messed my orders up regularly, and were brusque and unapologetic. Not classy. But I guess if you wear tight pants and a low cut shirt you get to be like that, so maybe some restaurant goers would count that as a win. read more

excellant seaweed salad fresh sashimi platter and awesome tea!!! great friendly staff and freakishly clean! A+

It wasn't that great honestly... When I ordered it was poor service.. I got the dragon roll which they did with bbq eel (for some reason every sushi place wants to do it different) wasn't to impressed overall at all.. read more