I'm going to say it was a very pleasant surprise to find a true sushi restaurant in a small Midwest…read moretown like this. Definitely doing a solid job. I've been eating nigiri sushi since the late 1970s in Northern California where I live, so I'm used to a wide choice of good sushi restaurants available. Again, this place did not disappoint, so do not fear going out for sushi in Appleton

This was my first time at Nakashima of Japan, and my first time at a hibachi restaurant…read more The service was poor. The day I visited, it was snowing all day. Consequently, there was about four inches of snow all through the parking lot and outside the main entrance. Not a soul had worked to clear any of the snow. This is flatly unacceptable in Wisconsin. The service at the table was also poor. I understand waitressing can be a difficult job, but our waitress was transparently uninterested in her work, and us as guests, and her demeanor was as fake as her eyelashes. The food was bad. The soup served at the beginning of the meal was terribly salty, ninety-nine percent broth, too hot to enjoy, and simply did not taste like anything but salt. Having never been to a hibachi restaurant before, another member of our party of six ordered for me. I was served fried rice, chicken, shrimp, and beef. The beef was over-cooked, and was not cooked according to instruction. The shrimp and chicken were as bland as you'd imagine poorly-seasoned shrimp and chicken. The rice was not good, nor bad, just boring rice. Overall, it was just too much oil and soy sauce, not enough ginger and other flavors. The chef's performance - which is why I suppose people patronize this style of establishment - was terribly lackluster. He brought out a huge tub of butter, and I expected him to show us a butterfly (i.e., him launching butter onto the cooking surface), but he didn't even use the butter for a single dish, let along for a performance. He - Carlos - was clearly not a native English speaker and thus it was hard to understand him when he did speak (which was seldom). His twirling of, and banging of, utensils wasn't entertaining; the performance was irritating. To top it off, when he was loading cooked meats onto my dining partner's plate, he dropped cooked beef into her lap!!! All he offered was a weak apology, poorly understood. The bill automatically included an eighteen percent for gratuity, because our group included six persons. That is despicable behavior. The hibachi table seats nine persons. Not a single aspect of our group of six made extra demands on the staff, therefore the automatic gratuity is disgusting. I will never return to this place. I do not recommend that anyone patronize this establishment. P.S. If you do dine here, watch your step while you enter the dining room from the lobby. There is a variance in floor height between rooms, and this tripping hazard is not adequately marked.

Ordered the spicy shrimp Roll,…read moreAmazing, one of the best rolls I ever had. Very fresh and full of flavor, with the spicy mayo. Service , excellent. Clean restaurant which also serves Habachi I did not try the Habachi this time .

Service and food were good. We went any about 5p and n a Saturday and were able to get a table for…read more2 right away (just sushi). The kamikaze shrimp were fantastic! I also had the crispy veggie roll and one I forgot the name of but it was alright. My husband really enjoyed his as well. Good spot for a date night.

I believe this restaurant has been rebranded, but I think the locals will always call it TJ's. I…read morewas very excited to see the hibachi was open again. I believe it has been closed since COVID. The waitress was very polite. She took our drink orders and made a great suggestion. We also had Sushi and hibachi. The sushi was very good, made fresh, and incredibly flavorful. There are even a couple new rolls in the menu. The only downside to the sushi is that three of us ordered and it all came in one platter. This is fine at a table, but inconvenient at the grill. The chicken hibachi was done well. The chef did the normal show. One thing I liked was that he added a bit of garlic to the fried rice. Nice touch. Portions were large and even had some to take home. Overall a good visit.

Love their sushi. I get the veggie rolls. Sweet potato and AAC. They are delish. 10/10 recommend.read more

We've been here several times before but today was disappointing. We got two salmon maki (and a…read morefew other things) and there is so little salmon in it. And it was very inconsistent... going from little salmon to almost none existent (see picture). I brought it up to our sever and they said that's normal for them (!!!). That's definitely not worth $11 per roll. After that they avoided our table for the rest of the meal. So if you're looking for sushi, go somewhere else ... maybe akame.

I was introduced to this place 6 years ago. I was starting a new job and was here with a peer from…read moreCalifornia(I am from Florida). We were told this was the best sushi the person who reffered us had ever eaten. Challenge accepeted! We both agreed it was excellent sushi and I have been back every time I have been in Appleton since, except when they were closed due to Covid. This time I was there with a different co worker. We decided to order Tuna Tartare and 3 rolls. We had the popper roll, dragon roll and another that I cannot remember the name of. Each was different but equally good. We also had a salad, your typical japanese salad with ginger dressing. The dressing was better than most. The rolls are huge, I don't know how someone without a big mouth can eat a piece. 3 rolls and the tartare was more than enough for the 2 of us. I have to say that this is in fact the best sushi I have eaten throughout the U.S.

Went at the perfect time, between lunch and dinner. Lots of Togo orders going out. I had the…read morebulgogi and it was a nice spring type feel meal and it was delicious- sorry no photo. Dumplings were yummy (and I don't normally eat them) the Mongolian beef was great, on the spicy side if you like that as well. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu as well as prompt. We highly recommend this place and will be back!

We got there about half after they opened and no one was around. We waiting for a while before…read moreanyone realized we were there. The calamari was the best I've had in awhile, but the tofu Hot Pot said it would be spicy, it was not... AT ALL, it was pretty bland. My boyfriend's kung pao trio was decent but I did not expect the sweetness in the sauce. The ambiance was very nice though, soft music and open space. However when more people showed up, the sound bounced off the walls.

Loved that this place is AYCE for $20. The edamame was a classic I had to order and I devoured it…read more I always like it with a lot of salt so I had to ask for the shaker because it wasn't on the table. The spicy california roll was good. I also tried the hibachi chicken and teriyaki chicken. The hibachi comes with rice and veggies so that's nice. My company really enjoyed the fried rice.

All you can eat sushi? Yes please! The staff is fast and…read moreattentive, they are fast to deliver your next order. The sushi is good without being great, but for the price you can't complain. And the menu is surprisingly extensive with everything from soups to desserts - and all for a single price.

Came here for a late lunch on the weekend. Quick seating, good service…read more Would pass on the food. Ordered the tonkatsu ramen. Lacking flavor/depth. Added chili oil for an additional cost which only added a bit of a heat. Pork was meh, again, no flavor, not melt in your mouth. Would pass up on this place. Could make an instant pack at home a lot better.

This place was a pleasant surprise The ramen was really flavorful, with a rich broth and perfectly…read morecooked noodles that made the wait worth it. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced, and you can tell care goes into each bowl. The wait was a bit longer than expected, but once the food arrived, it was easy to forget about it. Definitely worth trying if you're craving tasty, satisfying ramen and don't mind a little patience. There is metered parking outdoors that takes quarters and also has an app.

Finally came to Ototo. Wife & I for lunch on a Tuesday at noon. The service was excellent,…read moreserver/cook sat us immediately & there was only 2 other people in the restaurant. Ambiance is super chill. Open kitchen, music was the right volume. Started with the Pork Buns. Fantastic!! Wife loved her Thai Tea & Spicy Miso. I was a bit underwhelmed with the Classic Tonkatsu. The egg was incredible, but overall the ramen was just pretty good. Coming from Southern California my expectations are too high. So for Wisconsin this ramen is definitely good, as good as Bowl 91. Overall 9/10

I thought this was a great ramen place! We had the chicken karaage (10/10) which was very crispy on…read morethe outside and juicy on the inside, exceeded my expectations. The ramen was good but after the amazing chicken karaage, I was slightly underwhelmed - the naruto swirl was still cold, and the seasoning was slightly on the bland side - but hey we were in the middle of Wisconsin so I can't complain! Ambiance was great and service was great too, all in all I would recommend and would definitely come back one day!

The food was great and service was great. Beautiful clean place. Definitely going back.read more

We forgot to snap photos before we ate. Overall, okay meal. Quite pricey for smaller portions…read morecompared to a hole in the wall place elsewhere. Flavors were okay but very muted across the board. Not quite spicy and scale is very mild. Seasoning also mild and the actual Thai flavors are muddled across the board. We got several dishes including curry, fried rice, the lime pork appetizer, chicken satay, etc to try a bit of everything. Slightly disappointed. Atmosphere was cute. Short tables and tall tables. Could accommodate larger groups of tables pushed together. There is a bar. Our service was subpar. Seemed like he hated his job or maybe just monotone. Either way, he fumbled around getting our order and then seemed to struggle to keep up with his tables. Unfortunately, likely not coming back since there are other options in the area. Happy eating!

We just moved back to the valley and this sushi place is near our new home so we thought we'd try…read moreit last night. There's nothing fancy about the little location that has 8 tables but the food was good and served quickly. You can see the sushi being created as it's right next to the checkout counter. The prices were about what you would pay for sushi anywhere else in the area. We had the chicken fried rice, a rainbow roll, spicy tuna roll and a Philly. The only thing I didn't like was the chilly breeze every time someone opened the door. I intentionally chose a table that was not close to the door but it was still chilly. I feel like the interior could use an update, but it appears that a lot of their business is pickup and delivery so I'd suspect that's not a priority for this business.

Great lunch special in a good location…read more Stop by here for a cheap sushi lunch special during the week. I usually order this to go with some of their other dishes. The teriyaki is a good sided portion The inside is cute with few tables for service. The wait staff and friendly and can explain the flavors if the menu well