Koshi is probably the best sushi restaurant in Norfolk. Their fish is very fresh and buttery. It is…read morea little pricey but once you try their nigiri then you can see why. Service is quick and polite.

The best sushi in Norfolk. We got the lobster tempura and…read moredominion roll. The dominion was AMAZING and is a must order.

Always a fun experience going to Kotobuki! The sushi is great, the tables are unique and the…read moreservers and staff are always very friendly and helpful. Ambiance is always nice and calm when we come for dinner. I'm sure we'll be back again next time we're in town!

This restaurant shot to the top of our list. The staff is knowledgeable about celiac and gluten…read moreintolerance and cross contamination. They pride themselves on authentic dishes and flavors. The ambiance is quiet, and inviting, perfect for a date night, family dinner, or night out with friends.

While in the area, I decided to stop by Nara Sushi for lunch. Thankfully, I went as soon as they…read moreopened because I was able to be seated right away. My server quickly greeted me and provided the Lunch Menu. The inside is pretty small but has a nice vibe and my server was super sweet and attentive. I decided on the Deluxe Bento with Salmon Teriyaki, which included Miso Soup, Salad, 1/2 Spicy Tuna Roll and Tempura Shrimp. My food was served in about 10 minutes and everything tasted great. I loved the Salmon Teriyaki and the Shrimp Tempura. For a Lunch Special, you get a pretty decent amount of food, I definitely wasn't able to finish it all. I wish I lived closer to this location because I would grab lunch from here pretty often. Lunch is served from 11:30am - 2:30pm and for $20, you definitely can't beat it! Definitely stop by if you're in the area!

Pros: quality of fish compared to many other sushi places around…read more Cons: small cramped space, service and menu We arrived around 1245 and immediately told the older gentleman that we would be a party of 5 (we were waiting on 2 more people). Immediately I could tell he seemed a little annoyed that we were waiting for the rest of our party. In fairness, I would've understood if the place was full but there was only one other party of about 5-6 people and one other person seated by herself. We waited about 10 minutes before the other 2 in our party arrived. In the meantime, we were looking at the menu which was very overwhelming. As we waited, the place filled up fast. They sat a party of 2 right next to us and there had to have been a max of 3" separating our tables. When it was time to order, the server (older gentleman) seemed annoyed that we had questions about the menu. He was very impatient but the noticeable thing was that he was not that way with any of the other patrons. He was joking with them and just being overall friendly and helpful. How do I know? Because the place is that small. And I noticed every interaction he was having. At first I thought it was just me but I assure you it wasn't. So we ordered à la carte sushi as well as a few bento box lunch specials. When the female server (older lady) brought the first order of rolls, she placed it in the middle of the table and when one member of our party (my niece) said 'oh that goes over here' pointing to the area where she and her husband were, the server said 'oh it's all for you' and then proceeded to pull the little serving plates off our table. My niece had to tell her that we would be using the plates - and just like the gentleman she gave us a little attitude and looked annoyed. Did we order a lot of food? Yes. Were we hungry? Yes. Did we eat almost all of it? Again, yes. The only time they changed their tune was after they gave us the bill which was almost $300. They seemed a little less annoyed. We paid and left. My wife enjoyed the freshness of the fish and when I mentioned what I noticed she said 'you felt that too?' I did and I told her that that would be our last time ever eating at there. I would gladly patronize a place with better customer service even if the quality wasn't the best. And no it's not a cultural thing because the servers clearly could be friendly - I saw it with my own two eyes. They just chose who they wanted to be friendly with and provide better service to. Thanks but no thanks - I'll take my business elsewhere.

Tried Hokkaido for the first time yesterday specifically because my sister wanted AYCE. When we got…read morein, we were greeted and seated immediately which was great. However, we were given the regular menu. I just assumed maybe it was no longer AYCE. We asked a server walking by and she did inform us there were 2 menu options. She brought us the AYCE menu. I think when we were greeted we should've been asked which menu we'd like or at least given both. Anyway, I had a house salad, a shrimp tempura roll, the Ginza roll, a volcano roll, and the seafood fried rice. I also tried my sisters salmon skin roll. I really like their ginger dressing on the house salad compared to other restaurants. The Ginza roll is a cooked salmon roll with cucumber. I really liked it. However, if you prefer something a little less fishy tasting with some crunch, I'd recommend the salmon skin roll. It has a light salmon taste since there isn't much actual salmon in it. I did not like the volcano roll at all. It was really mushy and something was just off about it. The fried rice was really good BUT I don't like that the menu says it comes with "crab" when really it's imitation crab meat. The shrimp in it are huge tho and the rice itself is really flavorful. Overall, we had a good experience. Everything was fresh and came out fast. Our server was on top of it even tho she talked entirely too fast and I barely got anything she was actually saying! The restaurant itself is a nice vibe and super spacious. It could definitely be a good spot for a large party. $26.99 isn't bad at all for AYCE. I'd definitely visit again. Oh yea - If you pay with a credit card, don't forget to get it out of the holder. Their holders don't have the little slot up top where your card sticks out. It was placed behind my receipt copies when handed back to me, and I ended up forgetting to grab it. Had to go back and get it today. They did still have it and there weren't any unauthorized charges on it or anything!

You can't beat the price for this quality of sushi! I got the salmon lover and it was very good…read more Salmon was creamy and buttery. It was also only $17 which I felt was a steal compared to other sushi places. Service was indeed slow but there were only 2 people for the entire restaurant. They need to hire more staff. I wouldn't come here for a high end date night place, but this place was great for casual and cheap sushi with good friends

After traveling back and forth to the hospital to see our son, we stopped here to have a sit down…read moredinner. We were seeking something quiet yet with a delicious menu which this place had that exactly. The restaurant is very small but has plenty of space to accommodate small or larger parties. The staff from the moment entering to leaving were extremely kind and eager to assist. The menu has tons to offer which is a nice change compared to other sushi/hibachi spots. The beef teriyaki bento box was delicious. My husband loved his chicken yakisoba bowl. We loved the metal cups, they kept our drinks ice cold and prevented the sweaty cups you normally get at other places. We will absolutely be back in the future. Thank you!

The food and services were tasty. The hibachi steak was tender and had good flavor. The tempura…read moreshrimp was also tender and not chewy like some tend to be.

The gyoza was amazing and the rolls are fantastic quality. I recommend this place as a solid sushi…read morechoice, i know its a hole in the wall but dont be scared of the exterior. I promise the food is awesome.

I wanted to place an updated review for Sakatomo. This last visit just did not seem as good as…read moreusual. I felt that the chunks of fish meat was much less compared to before. Looking at my tekka sake don from before to now, the meat slices are much thinner. I really miss how it used to be. The Korean chirashi was the most disappointing. Last time, we had large pieces of fish meat in a yummy gochujang style sauce. It was all about the fish and the rice. This time they mixed the salad into the bowl. There was SIGNIFICANTLY much less meat. I know times are hard and many things are much more expensive today, but these are pretty disappointing changes. Service is still very wonderful and they are kind. The presentation of the rolls is very cute. The special Japanese tables are a great dining experience. The restaurant itself is very well kept and clean.

Sushi was good I got the Christmas Tree one... I had it delivered so I don't know about the…read morerestaurant appearance

Visited the Norfolk Osaka Ramen location after already familiar with the VB and Chesapeake…read morelocations. I've gone to the latter two locations several times in the past. There's paid street meter parking outside the restaurant. We went during weekday dinner time which I am glad. I don't want to think about where else we should have parked otherwise during busier times/semester. The service here is incredibly slow. We were seated in front of the register with 3 people working the floors and only us being the diners, too. Food tasted ok. Broth was lukewarm/tepid due to the ice cold toppings added straight out of the fridge. The chashu tasted great. Noodles were nice and chewy. Too bad I felt like I was eating out of a bowl of spit. I think I prefer going to the Chesapeake or VB locations. This location is not worth paying for parking and be frustrated waiting for everything including receiving utensils and checks.

Satisfied our sushi craving. We walked from the Wawa and ate while our car charged. I got a Dream…read moreroll, which was like a dream with plenty of avocado and kani. He got an Earthquake roll and some Mackerel sashimi. His first time trying mackerel and now he is a big fan. We liked the huge wooden beams over the bar. Staff were all very nice.

Typical sushi place in Hampton Roads that is owned by Chinese people. Got pick up sushi there and…read morethe usual just grab and go with no words. You and cream cheese is typical. The bento box is worth the price.

Great sushi, great value for an all you can eat as well. Come hungry!! Service was fast. There was…read morea bit of a wait, but we were able to get a table fairly quickly.

My friends and I used to come here quite a bit, but we've recently decided it's just not worth it…read moreanymore. Coming from Asia, I know exactly what traditional, high-quality Japanese and Asian food should taste like, and this place falls short on almost every level. To put it bluntly: if a restaurant like Volcano opened in China, it would have gone out of business a long time ago. The food is simply not authentic, not fresh, and not that great. The Rice Trap: They load you up with an insane amount of rice. It honestly feels like they are trying to cheap out and stuff you full of heavy carbs rather than letting you enjoy the actual fish or ingredients. The "Americanized" Pandemic: This place suffers from a common issue found in many Asian fusion spots across the US--it's heavily Americanized. It loses all the traditional, delicate flavors of real Japanese cuisine. Ambiance & Noise: The restaurant is always way too loud. As for the decor, it tries to mimic a Japanese style but fails to capture that clean, elegant, and serene vibe. Instead, it just feels like your generic, slightly greasy American-Asian diner. If you are someone who has never had real Asian food and just wants to try something generic for the first time, it might pass. But if you're looking for a genuine, high-quality traditional dining experience, or want to treat your friends to a nice meal? This isn't the spot. It's just not worth the value.

Great food and service!! They're always so kind and food is always solid. Always appreciative of…read moretheir little cucumbers, drinks all of it! They're great

The customer service here was amazing! We dined in and our group of 7 was well taken care of. All…read moreof the food was delicious and presented so well. The dining room was comfortable, inviting and clean. Restrooms were clean. Will definitely return!