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Stopped by Okinawa Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse for a late lunch and decided to sit out on the…read morepatio.... such a great choice!! The outdoor seating was relaxed and perfect for enjoying the beautiful weather without feeling rushed. Service was friendly and attentive, even during that in-between lunch/dinner time. Our food came out fresh and well-prepared. We both ordered hibachi. Our server even offered us to go drinks which was a nice gesture. Overall, it was a laid-back, enjoyable experience. Definitely a solid spot for a casual lunch date or catching up with friends. I'd come back again for sure.

Food first, thoughts after... Overall a good choice. We went…read moreback after so many years because our friends wanted to go before moving away from Birmingham. The sushi was good. My husband enjoyed his udon but both of us were thirsty when we got home due to the saltiness.

Crispy Rice Tuna

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Shonos Japanese Grill

4.4(80 reviews)

43.1 mi

i ordered pick up through toast takeout. i was a little grumpy when i went to get it bc i had put…read morein for curbside and was comfy in my PJs and not wanting to get out. but when i called about where to park for curbside, there was some challenge in communicating. so finally went in to get it, in my pj pants. despite that, i ordered hibachi steak and it was very large portions and freshly cooked. tasty too. not to mention good price for what you get. i'll order here again for sure. they even remembered the spicy mayo.

Shonos Japanese Grill is located in the Plaza at Rivetchase shopping plaza and is a small…read morerestaurant that offers a pretty solid meal. I came here with two clients for a business lunch and the one clients was raving about this place. He insisted that it was probably the best Japanese style Hibachi he found in the area. He also insisted that we all try an egg roll. He said that they were incredible. The egg rolls were indeed pretty spectacular, possibly the best egg roll that I have had in the southeastern United States. For my entree I had what they called Eddie's Special. I will say that this was also I genuinely excellence entree. The food came out very fast, possibly too fast. But they never rushed us as we sat and talked after we finished our meal. In fact, they kept replenishing are soft drink orders. All in all, I would definitely recommend heading here. The prices are pretty good and the food is definitely great.

Shrimp and Rice

Don't park in front like this car (not me). Breakin' the law! Plenty of parking in the lot!

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Fresh Japanese cooking!

Shiki Japanese Thai Sushi Bar

4.3(64 reviews)

50.8 mi

Let me tell you about our first rodeo at Shiki…read more We pulled up excited, walked in... and I ain't gonna lie -- the place looked a little drab. Not "health department issue" drab, just "could use a fresh coat of paint and a pep talk" drab. I started second-guessing all those glowing reviews like, "Did these folks eat at the same place?" Then came the entrance situation. The host stand was vacant. No "please wait to be seated" sign. Just us standing there like we were about to audition for a sushi commercial. So we start to seat ourselves when the lone waiter -- and I mean lone ranger -- glances over and says, "Just a minute." Oh. Copy that. We did the walk of shame right back to the door and waited properly this time. After sitting a spell, he got to us and took our order. Now bless his heart -- that man was running ragged. Every table was full and he appeared to be handling the whole dining room solo. Plates, drinks, orders, probably washing dishes in the back too. We waited... and waited... and waited. It was pushing 30 minutes before the food finally touched down. Now let's talk about the decor. The inside could use some TLC. Maybe a little facelift. Maybe some brighter lighting. Maybe a plant that's alive. But hear me clearly: What the front of house is missing, the chef in the back is absolutely making up for. From the first bite of that ginger salad to the last grain of rice, I started wondering if I'd accidentally walked into an episode of Iron Chef. That salad was crisp and fresh, the soup was on point, and then my salmon hibachi showed up like it had something to prove. And let me tell you -- that salmon was spectacular. Cooked just right. Flavorful. Tender. Seasoned like somebody back there cares deeply about their craft. That chef can flat-out throw down on the grill. Great food. Great flavor. Zero complaints about what hit the plate. Price? Outstanding. Party of two ate for under $50 at a sit-down restaurant -- and that's including a 30% tip. In this economy? That's practically a public service. So here's where I land: (4 out of 5 stars) If service had been quicker, we'd be talking five stars without hesitation. But I'm giving grace here because that waiter looked like he was one espresso away from levitating, and the place was packed -- which, by the way, is usually the surest sign the food's top-notch. We'll be back. And next time, we'll walk in with patience... and maybe a snack in our pocket just in case. Bottom line: Don't judge this book by its cover. The outside may whisper "meh," but the kitchen is singing hallelujah.

The service, once again, was outstanding! The ambiance is always super welcoming, and the…read morerestaurant is consistently very clean. We started with the jalapeño calamari, which is always so delicious. We also ordered the spicy tuna tartare, and it was incredibly fresh and packed with flavor. I got the hibachi salmon, and it was honestly some of the best salmon I've ever had. My boyfriend ordered the hibachi shrimp, which was also delicious. The rice and noodles were so flavorful--I could honestly just eat those and be completely happy. We also tried the vegetarian lovers sushi combo, which came with a tofu roll, an avocado roll, and a cucumber roll. Everything was very fresh and super tasty. Another great experience, and it's no surprise that we'll definitely be going back!

Yummy starters!

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Hokkaido

3.6(153 reviews)

47.3 mi

The food is amazing!! Came in for lunch today and sat at the bar. I'm guessing you need to make…read moresure that's okay...? We had the host come up to us and rudely give us menus and say next time we need to go through her... again just to sit at the bar. Two other men came in and sat down the same way we did for lunch, but they weren't followed and told off so maybe it just depends. Who knows. Food never disappoints and the bartender, even tho busy with several large to go orders, never made us feel forgotten.

10/10 amazing. Service, sushi, hibachi, and our chef was awesome! If you're a fan of spicy, I…read morerecommend the Hokkaido queens roll!

Lots of good food. Shrimp, steak, rice and veggies for everyone.

Hokkaido Japanese Steak & Sushi Tuscaloosa

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Sushi Hibachi Steak Tuscaloosa

Samurai Japan

4.7(208 reviews)

39.4 mi

Excellent sushi, excellent service & and an overall A+…read more The reviews for Samurai Japan were very accurate. When I walked in at 7pm on a Wednesday night, it was a full house. I immediately knew that I was going to be happy with my decision to eat here. I started off with the Shrimp gyozas. Since most gyozas are made with pork, I cannot remember eating shrimp gyozas before, and these were phenomenal. I highly recommend that you give them a try. I was pretty hungry, so I decided to order the Sashimi Deluxe dinner. 21 pieces of sashimi seemed pretty ambitious. If I had known how thick the sushi was going to be, I probably would've gone for a smaller dinner, but I'm glad that I didn't know because it was amazing. As for dessert, I always go with Red Bean ice cream. For those of you who have never tried red bean ice cream - you have GOT to try it. I know what you're thinking...red beans and ice cream do not go together, right? Well, you are absolutely WRONG! I don't know what breed of red beans go into this delicious dessert, but it is amazing and incredibly refreshing. Do yourself a favor and drive directly to Samurai Japan...eat until you're totally full...and then order the red beans ice cream anyway. You'll thank me later!

Stopped by Samurai Sushi in Vestavia for a Sunday lunch after church for Easter, and it was a…read morepretty relaxed experience. The restaurant wasn't crowded at all, which made for a quiet and easygoing meal. The sushi itself was just okay... nothing particularly memorable, but it satisfied the craving. Service was smooth and timely, likely helped by the lighter crowd. Overall, a decent spot if you're looking for a low-key lunch without the wait, but the food didn't quite stand out compared to other sushi spots in the area

Yummy Roll

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Konomi

4.0(108 reviews)

39.9 mi

This is my favorite, go to, place for sushi in Trussville. Always tastes fresh and the service is…read moreexcellent.

We have been coming to Konomi for years, and try to come a few times a year for the kids to have a…read moredinner and show. They are still young enough to be scared by the flames, but they do enjoy watching the chef cook! We've never tried their sushi, but Hibachi is always good and plentiful. My two kids can split a kids meal and still have leftovers for the next day! Note: when you come in they'll ask if you want to sit at a table or hibachi section!

Sushi bar

Red Dragon Roll (no cherries)

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Dashu Japanese Cuisine & Bar

4.4(63 reviews)

70.6 mi

My friend in Durham surprised me with a delivery of flowers and food delivered by Door Dash. The…read morefood was from Dashu and consisted of hamachi, chicken and udon, and prime rib plus mixed vegetables. White rice, a side salad with dressing and miso soup completed the order. The side salad with dressing, white rice and miso soup were good. There was extra ginger salad dressing. It was too sweet to me. I had to add soy sauce to counter the sweet taste. The miso soup was good. I could taste the dashi and like most places the soup was thinned down but consumable. 4/5 The chicken with udon noodles was good. The udon noodles were overcooked to me. 4/5 The prime rib with mixed vegetables was good. The meat was overcooked a bit but was good. 4/5 Many thanks to Lina for a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a delicious meal from Dashu delivered by Door Dash. 4/5

Good food, good Sake, nice atmosphere....a quaint little place. Good for lunch or dinner.read more

Nice seating in bar area.

We had The Incredible, Alabama, Boston and Philadelphia Rolls. Yum!

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Beautiful restaurant!

Ninja Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse

3.6(97 reviews)

39.3 mi

This is our favorite Japanese steak house, even though they do not have the hibachi tables active…read moreanymore. I usually get the filet and shrimp with double rice and no veggies. Plenty of food for at least 2 meals lol. The food is consistent and good. The service is always prompt and attentive, price is about average for a Japanese steak house, 3 people without alcohol is around 90 bucks.

This place has a really nice atmosphere and the service was really good. The shrimp tempura bento…read morebox was good. The steak hibachi was ok. The steak was really good. The rice and shrimp was flavored ok. I felt the vegetables and rice was cooked in to much oil or something. The prices were on average with most hibachis. The California roll was excellent. The sushi almost always is great here. Got no fortune cookie .

2. Shrimp Tempura Bento Box Lunch

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Mizu Japanese Steakhouse

3.7(111 reviews)

40.3 mi

We came here for a graduation celebration. Reservations for 8pm were made. Once the party was there…read morewe were seated promptly. Our waiter was very personable and up beat for a rainy Thursday night. There were 20 in our party and of course we had to sit in 2 different grills, but were in the same area. Our cook was amazing. He was very engaging. I did not order from the hibachi. I ordered the Trussville roll and gyoza. Both were good. Now lets talk about the hibachi. Several people in the party was very disappointed in the taste of their food. There was a total lack of seasoning. Matter of fact there was no season at all. Needless to say the manager was called and several meals were removed off of the bill. The graduate in our party asked the cook if he could put some kind of seasoning on the food and he said no. No salt pepper etc.... I do understand that some people have dietary restrictions but there was no one in our party like this. They even when so far as to ask for some garlic butter for the steak. I did taste a piece of the steak and it tasted like nothing. If you're looking for hibachi, let this be the last if not on your list.

Popped in to satisfy my sushi craving. I was seated immediately and the service was good. I…read moreordered the yellowtail jalapeño appetizer and it was amazing! I also had a side of fried rice. All of my food came out quickly! To drink a had a house Sauvignon blanc and an old fashioned. Both were decent & satisfying. I really enjoy the laid back vibe here!

Bar area

Fortune

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the food is so sooooooooo good and the service is excellent the boss is so kind and friendly

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