Samurai is a great spot to grab fresh sushi or take the family for hibachi. I have been many times, and while the service can be hit or miss, the food is always amazing. Especially the sushi rolls. This time I ordered the Amazing roll, Phoenix roll and Edo roll. All 8 pieces. Admittedly, it was a little too much for one sitting, but everything still tasted great the next day at home for lunch. Everything was very fresh, and the flavors were in perfect combination. This place is nice and spacious, and a great place to sample sushi choices either for lunch or dinner. Again, service can be hit or miss. However, if you're willing to stick with it, the food will absolutely not disappoint! read more

Samurai Restaurant - Amazing roll, Phoenix roll and Edo roll - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

If I could give this charming little pocket of Glendale, WI six stars, I would. The only reason this review will not be longer is that I have eaten my weight in exquisite hibachi goodness and drank my kid's weight in Kirin Ichihan. The food was great, beginning with our appetizers and ending with our hibachi chef who brought his A-game (and a thrilling little sake squirter- naughty naughty!). The father of the family next to me notably took two tries to catch his airborne broccoli while his wife waved off the attempt from the chef entirely, but I (unlike past reviewers) would never dock a stable for its individual horses. Their younger kid did ask her parents if "they showered together" right as the hibachi chef came out- that rocked. Our daughter got a kick out of the whole situation, although the initial fire start did scare the bejeezus out of her. She particularly loved the egg in the hat trick. The ambiance? Great, totally happening even for a 6pm reservation on a Saturday night. The food? Great, and ample. We brought three boxes home. The staff? Practically family. Will I be bringing the family back? Yes. Did it take a little bit of time for my second drink to come? Yes, but you know what, that was probably for the best. Long live Samurai read more

#SAMURAI We decided to venture out today for a little dinner date. Originally was going to The Brick, but decided not to because it's a Friday during Lent. At Samurai we started with Dynanite Roll, Samurai Roll and Angry Dragon! I like all of them, however Scott wasn't a fan of Dynanite Roll The Moscato was delicious! Our server Ina was great! read more

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Place has totally gone down hill and this is my last time here. I'm done giving them chances due to location. Service is absolutely awful.

This place is wonderful. Great experience. Highly recommend Samurai! These hibachi chefs know how to find the perfect balance of providing delicious food with an engaging presence. Wow. Don't wait. Rush to Samurai. read more

Samurai is better than any of the Benihanas anywhere. Combine the best of a Benihana add outstanding sushi and you have Samurai. Lunch or dinner. 2 people or 22. It's a great place. read more

Woefully underwhelming. Bland food with no seasoning. They say they have a full bar but can't make run of the mill cocktails like a long island. Definately overpriced for the quality. read more

Samurai Restaurant - Booth seating should tell you all you need to kmow. - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

Best hibachi ANYWHERE, not just Milwaukee. They know what they're doing. Absolutely delicious. read more

Samurai Restaurant - Steak and Scallop hibachi - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

I hadn't been to Samurai in years and recently popped in for lunch. I remembered it being good but little else. Anyway, I was warmly greeted at the front and had some sushi by myself in a pretty empty place. It was an exceptional experience! The sushi and soup I got were very good, as was the tea. Service was very prompt and friendly the whole time. I went again with co-workers a few weeks later and all four of us had a similarly excellent time. That time I got the teriyaki chicken bento box. So good. Honestly, the triumvirate of restaurants one by one in that strip mall are all gems in Glendale. Chinese, Himalayan and Japanese and all three are well worth visiting! read more

Samurai Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

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Usually go to the Hibachi place in West Bend, but this spot is close to our house. On this night, my wife and myself took my two daughters, 13 and 18, and their two friends to dinner. The restaurant itself is in a strip mall, but the inside is cool. Definitely has a hibachi feel, but not as much fun and energy as some other hibachi places. We sat at the hibachi table with another family, not unusual. Service was not fast, but not overly slow. For starters we had a salad with clear onion soup. Tasty. For mains, we all had a variety of hibachi. Chicken, veggie tofu, and steak. It was all delish! Everyone had fun. Good was great. read more

Customer service. The staff, especially the front staff, were not welcoming and acted as if they didn't want to be bothered. We had to wait at least 7-10 minutes to be acknowledged in order to place an order. I brought a family member to enjoy their birthday, and they expressed similar feelings that I had while with them. Also, 18% gratuity if you choose to sit at the Habci table. read more

Hibachi, sushi, tempura, etc. this place does it all. So much fun with the dinner and a show as the chef prepared and great portions. The fried rice was enough for tomorrow. The two shrimp appetizers are served with the plate. Fresh vegetables and a nice piece of protein. I opted for the swordfish which was cooked perfectly but unfortunately, all I could taste was the salt The soup was like a salty fishy broth. I. We were a party of 4 and got charged 18% gratuities. Heard this practice is no longer allowed? I usually tip 20% but this threw me off so that's all they got. read more

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I ordered tempura. As far as I know it is supposed to come with shaved ginger and wasabi on the side. None of the ginger. She was really really busy with a large group. I called the restaurant to get her attention. Oh, it's powdered ginger. I couldn't taste any. So she brought me some. By now my tempura was cold. Yuck. Some pieces weren't done enough. If you love tempura like I do, don't come here. Also they use plastic take home boxes!!!!!!! read more

Ordered take out recently two times and was very satisfied both times. Sushi tasted fresh and the signature rolls that I got were yummy. I ordered: The Amazing Roll (not to be confused with the Tuna Amazing Roll) The Green Bay Roll The Millennium Roll All good rolls with good flavor. Definitely check out Samuri. There's plenty of parking, as it's in the plaza behind Pick N Save. Service was pretty fast and friendly, although the encounter was brief re: COVID. They seem to be following all safety protocols; I had no concerns. read more

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I don't get the "slightly above average" consensus. I sort of stumbled across Samurai last year when I had errands to run in Glendale, and it was love at first bite. I went back several times, and it edged out my previous favorite, the very popular Rice N Roll, by virtue of its unusually large portions of very good sushi. I took home, for dinner, as much as I ate for lunch; if I really like a dish, I don't mind repeating the experience 6:hours later. I can recommend 4 of the rolls: salmon skin, eel and cucumber, spicy tuna, and shrimp tempura. One more thing: I'm allergic to crabmeat, and whenever I try a new seafood place I'm a little bit cautious. (Years ago, in crabmeat-infested San Francisco, I ordered what was supposed to be a very elegant shrimp salad and got a very nasty case of hives.) But the woman behind the takeout counter was completely reassuring. All I had to say was the word allergic, and she nodded vigorously and punched the warning into her register along with my order. read more

Unbelievable Service - Left Before We Even Got Started! My recent experience at Samurai Sushi was so appalling that I walked out before our entire party had even arrived. I had reserved a table for four at the hibachi, and two of us arrived early and were seated at 7:40 PM. From the moment we were spoken to by our blonde waitress, it was clear we were dog sh*t to her. When she asked what we wanted to drink, I requested a Coke, to which she curtly responded with a condescending, "Pepsi," as if I should have known. I then asked for a Dr Pepper, and she rolled her eyes before walking away. The family next to us, who were enjoying sushi and soup, seemed to have better service from a different waitress. The waitress returned with our drinks at 7:48 PM and asked what our two other friends, who hadn't arrived yet, wanted to eat. When I told her I didn't know, she rolled her eyes again and asked what I wanted. I said, "I'm going to do the hibachi," to which she sarcastically gestured towards the hibachi station seeming to imply: "no duh." I then specified sirloin steak. When my friend took a moment to order chicken, the waitress responded impatiently, demanding to know exactly what we wanted. She seemed irritated when I couldn't immediately provide the orders for our friends who were at that point parking. She rudely insisted that she needed the information to "get things started in the back." Feeling utterly disrespected and demeaned, we decided to leave before our friends even sat down. As we exited, I informed the hostess about the rude treatment, and all she could muster was a quick "oh no. I'm sorry". The blonde waitress watched us leave, seemingly indifferent. People can have bad days, but that doesn't excuse treating customers poorly, especially in the service industry. I called the restaurant afterward, still upset, and spoke to a woman who said she would get the manager. After a brief hold, she told me the manager was busy and to call back later. For a restaurant that just lost four hibachi diners--especially when only ten other people were present--you'd think a competent manager would prioritize understanding why they lost business. I have never left a restaurant due to poor service until now. Samurai Sushi, do better. It's clear from other reviews that the food might be good, but with service like this, it's not worth it. The blonde-haired waitress's behavior was unacceptable, and management needs to address the consistent complaints about poor service. I will never return. read more

I am rating 5 stars for the sushi alone, as I didn't try the Hibachi this time around! If you're a fan of cooked rolls or fresh tasting fish, do not overlook Samurai. I have been on the hunt for the best sushi rolls of the Midwest since I moved here from California, and this place gave me hope. I ordered the Rock N Roll, Rocky Mountain Roll, and Las Vegas Roll. I'm a big fan of cooked rolls with cream cheese since I am always cautious of raw fish when I try new places, and Samurai's options had fantastic flavor. The Rock N Roll was a raw fish option that pleasantly surprised me. It tasted fresh and had the perfect addition of crunch. Service was a little slow, but they only had one waitress staffed on a Sunday afternoon. Jean was a rockstar in serving all the tables she did. I would definitely revisit. read more

Samurai Restaurant - Top to Bottom: Rock N Roll, Rocky Mountain Roll, Las Vegas Roll - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

Samurai is an awesome Japanese restaurant. They provide great value for the price ($15 to $20 per main course). You can easily split one entree, unless you're a hungry wolf and need it all for yourself. My favorite is miso soup, angry dragon roll and jasmine tea. The kids love the beef fried rice (would feed 2-3 adults especially if you have a starter). Sake will make the meal topped off perfectly. I recommend to eat in or take home, both will leave you with a smile. read more

Consistently great sushi every single time I go! The only complaint I have would be that they use imitation crab in some of their rolls. But they are hands down my favorite spot now. read more

Walking up to Samurai, I was hesitant. A strip mall Japanese restaurant, cross my fingers. But I was pleasantly surprised by my experience. We chose not to sit at a grill table, having a child with us, opting for a regular seating. I ordered the hibachi vegetable dinner, and the tofu bumped this review from a 3 to 4 star! I've been to places that butcher the tofu (ironic pun intended) but this Samurai does it right with the texture and consistency of the tofu, plus the seasoning. It must have been marinating for awhile! A small mushroom soup and side salad comes with the dish, and both of those were pretty standard, nothing noteworthy. But the amount of food for $13 is remarkable! The tempura roll was tasty, and reasonably priced. My suggestion of improvement would be to clean up the hallway by the bathroom. There were a ton of boxes and containers all over, leaving the area messy and unkempt. And any kind of decluttering the front area by the waiting booths would make the interior lighter. read more

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Honestly love eating at hibachi/Japanese cuisines. But wouldn't recommend this even if it was on the dollar menu. Same lady who recommended me a drink the last time, carded me. I didn't have my Card on me , but was okay with a simple water, but proceeded to tell someone I was with, they could order it for me and give it to me... (what was the logical sense of carding me; then?) forgot our soup and salad, even though less than 4 customers in the restaurant itself, and also sat around eating and gossiping about themselves on the floor while me and the few customers were here. Really wouldn't recommend this place at all to anybody. I came ready to tip , and to be treated fairly, after today I'll go to fuyijama or Benihanas. Last time I'll ever get a local place a chance read more

Lunchtime review seemed busy for a Monday 1:00. My sister and I were seated quickly and drink orders were taken. We were seated next to a loud talker. Ugh. You know the type... They are usually in a car or walking with the bluetooth earpiece. But in a restaurant???? Awww cawwm on!! Other tables had conversations, but you don't need to project your public address. I for one would like a choice in what I eavesdrop in. They had a selection of 5 Saki to choose from along with Japanese and domestic beers. We had shared a sashimi 10 piece and a plate of 3 rolls. (see pic) Both came with salads. The decorations are nice the booths looked cozy with good use of space. The east wall is running out of space for Polaroid birthday pictures. Salads were good. We finished then, we had a wait for the main course as they were busy. I got up to check the bar and only one guy working with 3 customers in back before I sat down the meals came Spicy tuna roll although large was not very spicy to me. The yellowtail and eel and cucumber roll were better. The sashimi plate was delicious. Green tea ice-cream was very good. Service was attentive and friendly. Can't fault her if the sushi rollers were lagging. This could be an off day. I'm not giving up on you because you're only 2 miles away. Total bill 37. +6 tip. read more

Samurai Restaurant - Eel cucumber, yellowfin tuna, spicy tuna - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

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I've been to this place a few times before. It's always had decent food at a price I expect for sushi/hibachi. Normally I'd rate it around 3 stars, however my last experience was terrible. I was with a party of 4 and we arrived for an early dinner. We were seated promptly but we could tell our server wished he was someplace else. He was sitting a few tables down from us when we were arrived and looked pretty unhappy when we sat down. When we didn't order right away he threw a few heavy sighs our way before lumbering off. Only to return two mins later to reenact the event. When we were ready to order he was angry with me for asking a question about substituting noodles for the rice. If it wasn't for the other people in my party, who hadn't had lunch and were super hungry I would've left. He had his earbuds in the entire time. Needless to say the interaction made the entire experience poor and to top it off the food wasn't great. I ordered the shrimp and steak hibachi, the protein was cook nicely but the rice taste off and the veggies were the frozen California mix from a bag. Go elsewhere if you can.... read more

Dined in on Saturday night with 2 other couples. It never disappoints. We sat at the Hibachi table. It was great fun watching our meals get cooked in front of our own eyes. The food was delicious and extra tasty. Wait staff was very attentive and friendly. read more

The waitstaff is very rude. The food is okay but a little over priced. The restaurant is pretty empty on a normal day.

I love this place sooo much! my first time coming here was very fun, our chef was funny and i and my family look very much forward to coming here again! read more

4/19/24 Horrible service 40 min wait for chef to start then rice made waited 20 more minutes for rubbery scallops I wouldn't eat here a again for FREE straight garbage read more

Went here for my birthday with my family. this was the worst hibachi I have ever had in my life. $20 for a kids meal? everything tasted like salt and pepper. filet was tough. Scalops tastes like food poisoning. and it cost over a weeks worth of groceries. NEVER will be back. go some read more

To be completely honest, this won't be the most accurate review, but I'll have to touch it up with more info later. I work close enough to Samurai that my co-workers and I often order their lunch special. As a result, I can't deliver the most precise review. From what I have had, their lunch special is a great value. Three rolls, a choice of (miso) soup or salad. The name of the salad escapes me, but anyone familiar with Japanese cuisine would immediately recognize the julienned cabbage, carrots, and radishes, often served with a mildly sweet and sour, yellow-orange dressing. I've tried all the rolls they offer for lunch. I'm always impressed with their eel cucumber roll. No skimping here. A good amount of eel, which somehow still has excellent, recognizable texture despite being paired with slivers of cucumber. Each roll is provided as six pieces, about an inch in diameter and about an inch tall. Overall, I think it's great value for consistently good quality. read more

Samurai Restaurant - They never fail to brim the container. - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

Family friendly hibachi! Always fun and tasty: considerably cheaper at lunch hour and always advise making reservations in advance if you want a hibachi table. Also a common hotspot for local celebrities...have dined with Bucks players and Marquette coaches! Bonus if you have thick skin and can actually enjoy getting the long-standing salty AF female waitress who makes it a "sushi at Ed Debevic's" dining experience! ;) read more

This is a good sushi place for lunch. They have basic maki rolls as well as some signature rolls that are a little more fun. The restaurant is in a little strip mall near pick-and-save, so I wasn't expecting much. The inside is nice though and there is a lot of privacy between the different booths meaning you can't really see your dining neighbors, but it is really easy to hear the conversations of those around you. read more

Samurai Restaurant - Lucky 7 sushi roll - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

So so service. My salmon didn't taste fresh. Normally salmon at that price point at any restaurant tastes fresh. They wouldn't do a simple noodles for rice substitution. So I had to purchase a side of noodles for $10 that came dripping with grease. This restaurant isn't the cleanest either. Won't be back! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed the "Sushi Sandwich". It was amazing! Eel, spicy tuna, crab meat, and avacado, wrapped in pink soy bean paper that is topped with eel sauce, spicy mayo and tobiko. It's a definite reorder for me! read more

Samurai Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

Best Japanese on the Northshore I'll start by saying I don't frequent this place enough. As a cost conscious kinda of guy I typically go during the lunch hour. One can still get a lot of great food for a good price. If they're not too busy they'll fire up the hibachi for you. Otherwise, you'll have to order off the menu. I could care less because I would rather avoid smelling like what I ate just for a show of flaming volcano onions and flying eggs. The food is consistently good. Perfectly packed rolls full of goodness, noodle dishes, hot soup, and salad with the amazing ginger dressing keep me going back. I usually go with a plate of sushi and chicken hibachi. The udon noodle dish is a four star, too. The service is quick (which I appreciate during the lunch rush) and not too chatty. I can't stand servers that talk so much your food goes cold. You know the type. If you go on the weekend you may want to make a reservation for a hibachi table. They get really busy. Take-out is good, too. My dings- the price and the size of the restaurant. It can feel really cramped when there is a full house. But, then again, a packed house is a sign of greatness. That said, I digress and need to return sooner than later. read more

I've been to this restaurant two times: 1) The first time we were invited to attend a birthday party, so everyone had a hibachi dinner. It was fun, our cook was entertaining and skillful, and the meal was good overall. I think that the overall festive atmosphere contributed to my good initial impression of the restaurant. - For my dinner, I had scallops, which were overcooked to my taste. I did like that they had brown rice, because I am not a huge fan of white rice. So, they brought me a bowl per my request. The veggies that he also cooked on the grill were very good. I would give my first hibachi dinner at this restaurant 3 and 1/2 stars. 2) The second time we went there because we had heard from an acquaintance that they had good sushi. I was a little reluctant but went there anyway based on my first experience. - For an appetizer, I had their salmon tartar ($10) - chunky salmon with onion, scallion & chef's special sauce. The fish was fresh. I liked the presentation, but thought the appetizer was a little overpriced. So, it's a 3 and 1/2 for me. - For my main course, I ordered their secret roll ($15) - eel, avocado & asparagus inside, outside with different fish on top with chef's special sauce & seaweed powder, eel sauce & spices. My verdict: an overpriced, over-thought, and under-delivered understatement of what was supposed to be a sushi roll! Eight small pieces of sushi with hardly any eel to see and to taste drowned in an overpowering mayo-based sauce and DRY spices! I have attached pictures, because I don't think that words can do this horror roll justice. This roll was a 0 out of 5 for me. - For dessert, we ordered a Fried dragon banana ($4), which tasted just like a banana tempura. If you like bananas, you will like this desert. It's relatively inexpensive and predictable (no good or bad surprises when you bite into it!). I believe we had to ask them to add ice-cream on top, so in the end, the desert cost more than $4. So, it's a 3 out of 5. - They charge $0.50 for extra ginger and wasabi! Seriously?! I don't eat this stuff by a pound, but come on, if I want some extra spices in a restaurant, I believe they should be FREE of charge. They should just go ahead and charge their customers $0.50 for extra soy sauce, salt, pepper, etc.! Would I ever go back to this restaurant? Only if invited by someone who wanted to have a hibachi party there. Otherwise, I wouldn't waste my money in an overpriced for a strip mall restaurant. read more

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My favorite sushi restaurant in all of the great city of Milwaukee. Now, hear me out. The atmosphere here is poor. Like, in a strip mall with Polaroid pictures splattered all over their walls as you wait for a seat. But, get past that and the freshest fish awaits you. Hibachi tables, sushi bar. Yum. Yum. Yum. read more

Samurai Restaurant - Mix of raw, rolls, veggie, fish. - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

Stopped in for a late lunch around 3:30. We were greeted immediately by the head chef who happened to be standing behind the bar. I wish we would have gotten there by 2:30 because we missed the lunch specials, oh well. It's a small, open restaurant with an area for hibachi tables and then a small bar and side seating for sushi diners. We sat at a hibachi table and were the only three at the table and were seated and served immediately. I was surprised all of the other tables had diners at them as well at such a random time. Our server was a little off. When she was handing us our drinks and food, she stood on the side of the hibachi grill where the chef would cook and didn't just bring our drinks and soup and salad to us on the other side of the table. It was weird. So instead of standing next to us and placing our items on the table, she stood far from us, handing us our items over the grill and we had to place them ourselves. It was weird. Not sure what was up with that. Anyway! Our chef was AMAZING. He was very funny, made us laugh, he was entertaining, engaging and just a great chef. The food was fantastic! My son got the kids chicken, I got chicken and shrimp and my friend got steak and salmon. All were delicious! The portions were very generous and we all had leftovers. (But this was also from the dinner menu.) The fried rice was light and wonderful, the soup and salad were standard, but the meat!! All of our meat was perfectly prepared. (I know, because I tried everyones.) Each dinner entree comes with a soup, salad, one shrimp, fried rice and whatever entree you choose. It's a little pricey, but you're also paying for the show. Like I said, our chef really delivered! Oh, and they carry the Japanese soda that my son loves and he had two, he was in Heaven. We ordered a standard wine and beer. I plan on going back next time I head to Milwaukee. read more

Samurai Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

I thought the tempura sweet potato sushi was very tasty. Good edamame, too. The hibachi was okay. It's a fun show but, like Tony K. said, my fried rice tasted heavily of oil. I've also gotten sushi take-out from here and it's always really good. Try the mochi for dessert! read more

I was quite impressed with Samurai. We tried miso soup, vegetable tempura, spicy tuna roll, and "rock and roll". All was very tasty, and well prepared. Spicy tuna rolls are kind of a stickler for me, and I think Samurai had one of the best that I tried. I like to think that it just isn't a paste that they put into the roll, and here it wasn't just pasty, it had a little texture to it, which I like. Also, the tempura was perfectly cooked and a bit translucent. Miso soup was well prepared and not overly salted, and the rock and roll was crunchy and as described in the menu. The interior could use an upgrade here or there, and also also some cleaning of the curtains that were hanging sort of over the table, but the service was definitely very good and extremely friendly, and the food had lots of flavor. Definitely be back again for location, service and the price! read more

Samurai Restaurant - Salad, maybe the worst ever. There is more dressing than lettuce. BUT, I like this place - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

This is my go-to place for Sushi in the North Shore area. They have hibachi tables too but haven't done those (although I have seen David Gruber enjoying his hibachi here one night). Having been here just a few times, I have had good service on all times excluding my first time. I was a bit taken back at the slow service, confusion, and wrong items being delivered but I am glad I gave it a couple more chances at redemption. They have great sushi and are very well priced too. I have had the sushi, the rolls, and the sushimi that are all very good. I would go with a couple standard rolls and choose one of their deluxe rolls since these are more expensive. read more