Went there on a Sunday afternoon so it wasn't busy. Just one other table besides our's. Waitress was polite but forgot about or sushi and egg rolls until we were already into our meal. Their clear soup was ok it's about the same as any hibachi restaurant. The salad was ok. My wife and kids ordered the chicken hibachi and I ordered the steak hibachi. As soon as my wife took a bite of the chicken she knew it wasn't chicken. She didn't say anything to the kids. One of the kids said that they thought the chicken tasted "weird". We all lost our appetite and just ate the rice and vegetables (which were a very small portion). We ate and paid out $175 bill. I have honestly never felt as I had been ripped off. Will never go back and definitely don't recommend read more

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Sushi rolls were great, as was the service, I have Ben here a few times and always have a great experience. Staff is very polite and attentive. The food was displayed well and looked as good as it tasted. I will continue to frequent this wonderful establishment. The only bad thing was that the window blinds were dirty and you could see the dust on them. Just a little attention to the fine details, and it could have been better read more

Samurai - Sushi rolls - Japanese Near Me - Lawton, Oklahoma

Came here for the first time while in Lawton and I was very pleased with the food and prompt service. This little restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside but once inside you feel warm and welcomed. There's a bar in the far corner with a tv behind as well as another flat screen television on the wall. We were seated quickly and our orders were served very hot and tasted delicious too!! We each sampled one another's food and enjoyed every bite! I definitely recommend coming here for anyone in the Lawton area and will be back again!! read more

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If there was an option for zero stars I would pick it. No flavor in the udon, had to add half the soy sauce flask in it. Soy sauce is watered down, probably to save money. Found a fly in my udon after and the owner or the cooks didn't seem surprised. The "crunchy" roll was anything but just a soggy roll. And nothing tasted like it should, even the fried cheesecake. And that's without mentioning anything about the service or the overall look of this place and the bathroom. The service is non-existent, had to ask for refills on drinks or for really anything. The bathroom looks like an abandoned bathroom at a random gas station. And the entire restaurant has an extremely depressing interior that looks like it peaked in the 70s and deteriorated immediately after that. Avoid this place. It is absolutely ridiculous that this restaurant exists. read more

Very fast, friendly and modestly priced. Rolls were filling and presentation was professional. Photos are lion, super crunchy, Caterpillar bomb bomb rolls read more

Samurai - Take out sushi, bomb bombs, Caterpillar, super crunchy, lion rolls - Japanese Near Me - Lawton, Oklahoma

We got take out here and was sadly disappointed. The portions were very small and the flavors were so salty I could not eat half of it. The soup was decent and the salad as ok but honestly we will not come back here. For the price there are much better options in the area. read more

Absolutely the best sushi place in Lawton. But I must say, in my humblest of opinions, that really isn't saying much. This place is good and we enjoyed our food for sure. Owner is super sweet and service was great. Environment was super clean. Definitely much better than the Japanese place that looks like an old strip club. read more

I'm typing this as I'm sitting on the toilet after vomiting with a raging headache. I've eaten a lot of street foods across the globe, some are questionably fresh and my stomach had handled them pretty well. Not this. Here are some bullet points: Server was nice but damn they took forever. We were 1 minute away from walking out and go to a different place, although one table did. Before we sat down, server asked what we wanted to drink. They only have 1 kind of sake off the whole menu, and it tastes like carbonated dish soap. You are not supposed to carbonate sake. It's like carbonating your red wine. Crab Rangoon had more oil in the wonton shells than actual fillings. My 2 rolls of sushi came out about 10 minutes before my wife's food. My wife ordered chicken habachi, there was no salad or soup, no sauce, no shrimp. OH, their habachi grill is closed. Sushi tasted like rubber and chicken was tender but very salty.. I suspect they soak the chicken in salt water for tenderness and freshness preservation. 2 apps, 2 rolls, a sake, and a dinner entree was 75 bucks. Way over priced for quality and service. (My wife adds, "especially when we didn't get all the food we were supposed to get") Immediately after, I felt nausea, headache, and had to poop. Almost didn't make it to the toilet. If you want to see how your body handles questionable food, or you wanna see your friends suffer, I highly recommend this place. read more

Samurai - Crab Rangoon.. no cream cheese, no crab... more like oil pocket - Japanese Near Me - Lawton, Oklahoma

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I came here specifically seeking hibachi, as opposed to sushi. Although I DO occasionally enjoy really good sushi. I wanted to see "the best Lawton had to offer". And....I should have expected about this much. Let me start out by saying: this place wasn't bad. Actually, it was a little better than I expected it to be. You see...I have to remember where I am (only under temporary circumstances). For those of you that don't know, it's very difficult to get really good seafood in Lawton...unless you cook it yourself. But...I digress. I've eaten a lot of hibachi in my time. So I pretty much know what I'm supposed to get here. That said, let's hit the key points here.. Service: prompt from the moment I walk in. I'm seated quickly, greeted immediately, drink order is taken and delivered all within five minutes. One mild problem though...the waitress barely speaks or understands English. And even though this is a Japanese restaurant, it IS in Lawton, Oklahoma of all places. Which means...more than decent English syntax is basically an expectation, if not a requirement. But whatever. We break through the language barrier and after almost 2 minutes of me explaining to the non-English speaking waitress that I wanted Merlot, she understands (after I point to the drink on the menu) and gets it to me in record time. No worries. The food: this is where things get interesting. I ordered hibachi shrimp and lobster. Initially, I noticed their seafood is glossed over one final time with soy sauce. Not necessarily a bad thing except...it comes across as over compensation to me. At the very best hibachi place I've ever eaten at, they seasoned their seafood with soy sauce, butter, and a spritz of lemon. Not to mention the fact that most other hibachi restaurants offer white sauce. Either I was supposed to ask for the stuff after the fact or they straight up didn't have any. Either case is an anomaly in Japanese cuisine for me. Aforementioned aside, the shrimp and lobster themselves were cooked just fine. I guess it's the precise seasoning I have slight issues with. There was a hint of a sweet aftertaste to the soy sauce used here. The fried rice needed a lot of love, too. I'd have normally used a mix of salt, pepper and white sauce to improve on the quality. But since the latter was not ostensibly available, I opted for the soy sauce readily available on the table. To their credit, they DO put egg and veggies in their fried rice. So...kudos for that! The "clear" onion soup was OK. Nothing to write home about though. Again, I've tasted better at other hibachi restaurants. They brought the bill to me rather quickly...which I found odd. How did they know I didn't want a second drink? Oh well...cheaper bill for me, I guess. Besides, the scenery didn't do much for me. It was far less authentically Asian than one would expect. At this point, I just wanted to pay my bill and depart promptly. Overall, not a bad experience. Just far from the best. So I guess...the search for the near-perfect hibachi restaurant continues. To be fair though, if you don't feel like driving all the way to Oklahoma City for search of greener pastures, I suppose this place will do. read more

Samurai - hibachi shrimp and lobster - Japanese Near Me - Lawton, Oklahoma

I was so excited to hear that there was a Samurai here in Lawton. We used to drive to Wichita Falls to eat at that one when I lived here in the 80's. Unfortunately the food and atmosphere have gone down hill and it seems the workers don't even care. The same as the one in Whicita Falls, since it was rebuilt after the fire it just isn't the same either. Very sad but at least I have my childhood memories read more

I would recommend this place for everyone who likes sushi rolls!! Food are always fresh The service 10/10 for sure I definitely would come here again!!! read more

Went in by myself and the people were great. They have any type of sushi you can want. And appetizers. They also have a grill where you can sit and watch them cook a meal. So much better than kimono. Food is good. A bit pricey but this is not a chain and though it looks rundown on the outside it is great on the inside. I wish the look hadn't kept me from trying it sooner. read more

Walked in to get a table and the bartender avoided eye contact with us. What appeared to be the hostess/waitress walked past us without even a second glance. We ended up leaving after a few minutes because it was evident they didn't want our business. Will not return because of this experience. read more

My go-to for sushi in Lawton. The sushi is fresh and on point consistent every order. I enjoy the clear mushroom soup over the miso (personal preference the miso is good but try the clear soup!) The spicy tuna is unlike others that are mostly mixed with spicy mayo. The raw chunk texture with spice compliments the tuna and highlights it instead of being masked in mayo. I enjoy their online ordering process and confirmations. Added note: they were very proactive during CoVid and still have not reopened dining room. With that being said they were early in the precautions and have remained open for takeout and Postmates the entire duration to present day. read more

This is my go-to for lunch. The staff remember me and are always very polite. The sushi is pretty good and the rolls do not fall apart. I've only had 1 bad experience in the dozens of times I've been here, and that was mostly due to the place being packed and me being in a hurry. Other than that, this place is solid. This is a landlocked state, so expecting the same quality here as in California is asking way too much. However, for the place and availability, this restaurant can't be beat. The place is clean and accommodating, even if it does look sketchy from outside. Hands down my favorite place in Lawton! read more

Worst customer service and food. It took two hours to get one roll and bill. Don't go here try somewhere else.

If I can give this 0 stars I would. Ordered 3 sushi's and chicken yakisoba. Placed an order online at 4:03 and says it will be ready at 4:35 so I sent my husband to get it. Upon arriving he had to wait since they said "it's not ready yet" I understand we're in a pandemic but if ur business is unprepared and overwhelmed don't be open. You did not have a strategy on on how better handle the orders ur receiving nor did u have a better execution, we had to wait 2 FUCKING HOURS AFTER J PLACED MY ORDER. Least u can do is offer something for ur inconvenience. Upon opening my yakisoba, I was so disappointed that it was not fresh, hot and the noodles looked like those ramen noodles that u heat up in water and looked like u just threw in some chicken and "veggies". It looked depressing. A dog food perhaps? I will not be going back and I'll make sure my friends and family never does too. read more

Samurai - Depressing chicken yakisoba - Japanese Near Me - Lawton, Oklahoma

I love this spot! The service is great and they have a huge variety of authentic dishes!!! The sushi is awesome and the simple dishes are on point!!!! read more

HORRIBLE BUSINESS AND OWNERSHIP. They bring out the food which was COLD steak wasn't even cooked right. They brought cream sauce out which was CAKE BATTER. I only ate 2 bites of my food and I couldn't eat anymore. I asked if they could take it off or discount and the lady said no they did nothing wrong. I've worked for customer service for years and usually we take off or discount a good amount. They refused and still made us pay for it all. She then comes out bangs on my car and acts disrespectful about it all. I've never experienced HORRIBLE customer service. DO NOT EAT HERE UNLESS you want to be ripped off and treated disrespectfully. Worst experience EVER. They trying to mess up your stomach. I wish I didn't even have to give a star. I WILL NEVER GO BACK and I hope they get shut down. read more

I always come here for sushi way faster than any other place. Also very nice workers who are always smiling and ready to answer any questions, not the biggest restaurant but very good for families, or date nights read more

They remember me and are so polite and friendly. They have great sushi. Even after going on vacation to California, I prefer Samurai's sushi. read more

I got an order to go. I ordered the hungry roll, seaweed salad and clear soup. I was not disappointed in anything. Really delicious.

This place was great! We were able to get hibachi food, without actually sitting at the hibachi table. I got the Hibachi Steak, my husband got a Crunchy Roll, Snow Crab Roll, and an Oklahoma Roll. Our 7 year got the kids hibachi steak meal. All the food was delicious, and came to our table quickly! Our waitress was fantastic, she even calmed down our almost 2 year old when she began to fuss. We will definitely be coming here again. read more

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While my husband was station in Fort Sill, We were looking for a sushi restaurant and there wasn't any good restaurants in the area. I'm picky about sushi and this restaurant did pretty good with the raw fish. I don't like cooked rolls so I'm only reviewing the raw ones. The rolls were big and full of fish not too much rice. The fish was fresh. The waitress was pleasant and we did enjoy our food. We went back two additional occasions until we pcs'd. If you are looking for a decent sushi place and not too pricey, gives this place a chance. read more

Samurai - Japanese Near Me - Lawton, Oklahoma

The food is pretty great... Nothing groundbreaking... Submitted my order through GrubHub for pick up. Unfortunately the order was not ready when I arrived, they actually had not checked their portal And didn't start making it until I got there. Overall the food was satisfactory, my wife and I enjoyed it read more

First time experiencing a hibachi grill! I can't remember the last time I had meal prepared in front of me with flair and entertaining professionalism. The staff here at Samurai are both courteous and very professional! I had ordered the Hibachi Chicken dinner with fried rice and I was absolutely pleased with both the presentation and quality of my meal. The chicken was grilled to perfection while maintaining a tender and juicy taste. Samurai's fried rice on the other hand was what definitely set this restaurant to my rating! The mixture of their sauce, vegetables, and that fried goodness left me craving for more! I know it's been awhile, but as always, hope to see you there! read more

Samurai - Japanese Near Me - Lawton, Oklahoma

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Being from Hawaii I'm spoiled with fresh fish and ingredients. That being said, the sashimi in the chirashi was not fresh (probably previously frozen) and I've never had furikake in my chirashi. It was different. I think we'll drive to OKC to find a sushi restaurant next time I have a craving. read more

Literally just paid $20 for a soda after waiting for an hour for sushi that never came. Stood at the door being ignored for 15mins waiting for a table. Then an hour at a table waiting for 3 sushi rolls that never came. This used to be one of my favorite restaurants... horrendous service. read more

The parking lot is full, every table has a customer, the flames reach the ceiling, and the fish is as fresh as it can be. Add a smiling waitstaff, and you have a winning combination! We saved this restaurant for a special moment. Not a special occasion, because the prices are reasonable enough to make this a frequent visit. We waited until we could no longer picture the menu at our favorite fast sushi bar in Hawaii. Once our sushi snobbery could be kept at bay, we were off to explore the offerings here in Oklahoma. Lucky us! Samurai has some of its fish (most importantly the tuna!) flown in from Hawaii a few times per week. The busier they are, the fresher the fish, and as I mentioned, the parking lot and tables are full. I've visited twice and was happy with the quality of the fish on both visits. I have tried a few of the rolls, and found them fresh and beautifully presented. Tuna will always be my greatest love, followed by salmon, and both made me happy. My only sad moments with the food are both with side selections. The green salad was drowning in a ginger/mayo dressing, and the miso soup had very little flavor. When they are brought to your table, either ignore them completely or eat them quick to get them out of the way and away from your tastebuds. Stick with the fish and you will be very happy. The restaurant is split into halves, with the grills on the left and tables on the right. I've not been to the grilled side of the dining room, but could hear the standard chatter coming from the grill chefs. I find that I enjoy the grill best with a group, so will wait. I have ordered the BBQ squid and was pleased. I look forward to returning soon! read more

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Staff is super friendly! The owner (I think that was her) was RUNNING trying to get people seated and fed even though she's visibly short staffed. The food was good and though the wait was a tiny bit long would definitely come again read more

Samurai is a wonderful find in Oklahoma. I LOVE sushi! So, when I moved from Hawai'i to Oklahoma, the Pacific Ocean to a landlocked state, I had absolutely zero hope for coming across good sushi. What a pleasure it was to come across Samurai. They fly in their fish from Hawai'i. FRESH!!! Their staff is incredibly friendly. The Habachi Chefs put on a show that has everyone cheering. Oh, and then there is the taste. The TASTE!!! The sashimi is delightful. Fish prepared just right to dance with your taste buds. The sushi is wonderfully balanced. And the grill will please with all. My suggestion: Have it all! read more

I'm from Los Angeles where amazing food is everywhere, so I'm a harsher critic. 3 stars for me, but compared to places in Lawton it's a 4 star. We didn't think there was sushi in Lawton so when we found this place rated 4 stars on yelp we had to try it. Won't blow your mind but at least there's a place here to satisfy your sushi craving. DRINK Mango drink (3 stars): Didn't taste like there was much alcohol in it but it was good. ROLL Caterpillar roll (3.5 stars): Crunchy on the inside and had flavor. I'd recommend this. Out of control roll *off menu (2.5 stars): Nice chucks of fish inside but roll didn't have much flavor. Wouldn't recommend it. DESSERT Vanilla tempura ice cream (2 stars): So this had the most ridiculously minuscule amount of vanilla ice cream in it. I couldn't believe it. Basically a ball of tempura with 4 bites if ice cream in the middle. Our friends got the green tea one and it was huge compared to ours and you could definitely see their green tea ice cream. We told the waitress and the owner or manager came over to see what we were complaining about. They said the vanilla one is a lot smaller...so why are they the same price? Green tea tempura ice cream (2 stars): Way more ice cream than the vanilla one. Didn't have much of a green tea flavor but it was really green! SERVICE (3.5 stars) Our waitress was nice but couldn't really keep up with our requests or questions. Not sure if she understood much English. ATMOSPHERE Clean. Casual. PARKING Small lot in the front with more parking in the back. read more

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I really enjoy eating here. The hostess and staff are very nice, and the food is fresh and amazing. We moved here on Saturday, 25 Jan and I've already been here four times b/c it reminds me of sushi at 333Pacific in Oceanside CA. If you haven't eaten here - come on by and enjoy the Hibachi experience or relax at a booth while eating sushi. Oh the green tea is so good and taste authentic. And the flirt martini isn't bad either. ;) And last but not least make sure you ask for your military discount if you're active duty! I so love this place - my husband and I are well on our way to being the duke and duchess of Samurai! read more

Samurai - Hibachi lobster, fries rice & mango Mai-tai - Japanese Near Me - Lawton, Oklahoma

Good for this place for maintaining 4 stars... But I am only giving it 3. That 3 is awfully generous too. I get the feeling that some people are giving stars based off the theory of "well for Lawton it's good", or "it's the best one in town".. I won't do that. Is it good for Lawton? Yup. Is it probably the best in that dirty village? Yup. But for a traveled person as myself, I often find myself in random places... Like Lawton Oklahoma. Seeing the rating and reading some reviews, I expected 4 star sushi..... Yea, ok. I went here twice on my lengthy 1 month stay in this village. I wanted to make sure I had the right impression. Once at the Teppanyaki grill, once at a regular table. Both times the service was decent, the food was decent. It wasn't bad at all... Again, "for Lawton" it was pretty good. But I'm sorry, it wasn't 4 stars. Hell it might not even be 3, but it's 0500 AM and I'm feeling ok, so I'll be nice. I ordered several pieces of sushi, salmon, smoked salmon, Philadelphia rolls etc.. Again. Decent. Also ate beef off the Teppanyaki... The man cooking put on a legit show honestly, A+ for interaction and showmanship... The food however, C+. Anyways, if you're stuck in that dirty village like I was, this place is worth checking out. I say stuck as in, I was there over a month for some training. If you're just there 1-4 days or whatever... Stick to the norms AKA - Olive Garden, Applebee's etc... Das It Mayne read more

Thank god for these reasonably healthy offerings in a landscape of fried foods. I ordered the sashimi platter and was happily surprised by its beauty and taste. The salad and miso soup are a poor joke told to Americans who have come to expect them. But the sushi / sashimi made up for it. The salmon was a luxurious treat that melted in my mouth. The tuna was clean and neat. The squid delightful. The presentation was impressive. The service was "ok" and the decor was presentable. I enjoyed the Asahi beer. read more

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Do not eat here. Garbage. Only decent thing was the tea and some sushi. I'd rather eat McDonald's. Nasty.

I just ordered from there and the food is nastyyyyy...I got the house refined rice, the shrimp taste like dirt and the rainbow roll, house roll and salmon avocado roll are all plain!!! Yuckkkkkkkk never again.. run from this run run!!!!! read more

This was my first time and it was surprisingly alright. I've been looking around for Sushi and finally decided to try here. Will be going back soon. Would've given a 5 but the lady that helped me was a bit rude so nah. read more

Samurai - Japanese Near Me - Lawton, Oklahoma

Best sushi place in Lawton! We went for our date night and arrived around 6-6:30 and was seated immediately but it got crowded when we left around 730. They have a really good variety of options and price points. Service was great, very friendly and attentive. Just all around a well run place. Don't let the outside fool you! read more

Samurai - Rangoons - Japanese Near Me - Lawton, Oklahoma

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I waited 40 minutes for my order. It came out and the server gave it to another customer saying it was their roll. She came out a few min later just to apologize that she gave them my roll. She offered me a roll free of charge but that was just bad business ‍ I waited so long just to wait even longer read more