I live in Lebanon and am always looking for a different sushi place. Fortunately, with the advent…read moreof FedEx, sushi lovers can generally find some place to scratch that itch. Decided to try Red Ninja in nearby Old Hickory. Nothing fancy but polite employees and above average sushi. I tried the "c" special which consisted of 2 specialty rolls and miso soup. Hamachi/Yellowtail is generally my marker bar for sushi places so I orders a nigiri order of that. Overall rice was a little under seasoned but was cooked properly. Size of rolls were above average and had a good amount of fish. Prices were great. I'm pretty sure I'll return. I like to support small private businesses like this, I hope you will as well.

Pleasantly surprised by the sushi options in hermitage! I really enjoyed this place. Sushi was good…read morein very interested to come back and try their Korean food

One of the best pan Asian places I've been to in a while. All of the right flavors and notes are…read morethere. Service was amazing. Great Thai tea, soup, and ginger salad. Very large portions. Huge TV playing sports. All of my favorite things! 10/10 will go again!

I ordered take out from here and it was delicious! Inside was very clean, I was helped right away,…read moreand my food was ready very quick. Not pictured but the edamame and crab ragoons were very good as well as the rock shrimp!

Favorite hibachi restaurant in the area! Their yum yum was delicious as well as the broth soup to…read morestart! Cooks are always enthusiastic and other customers tend to be nice and welcoming, service is quick and the Ambiance and vibes are chill any day of the week!

Had a pleasant experience at the Bar top today. The vibes are high, 75 outside with clear skies…read more Noah is an excellent server and Bartender for a day like today and absolutely exceeded my expectations of a strip mall steakhouse. The food was pretty average (still great) , definitely hits the spot if you want to leave full. Funny side note--I noticed my phone was on 6% upon arrival and Noah was absolutely strapped up and READY. I asked for a charger and he had a portable ON DECK in his pocket and let me borrow It. I'll definitely be back and definitely looking forward to asking for Noah as a server. Thank you Noah!

If you walk into a restaurant at 7pm on a Wednesday night and the place is fully packed and there…read moreare people waiting behind you to be sat, you KNOW you made the right decision to go there. We were greeted nicely by the hostess and waited roughly 5 minutes for a table to open up. A family of five came in right after us and decided to sit at the bar to eat. I knew in my heart that this was the best place to go to for my husband's birthday dinner. We sat on some barstools while we waited, discussing the hockey game playing on the tv behind the bar. I loved the low ambient lighting that spread across the ceiling. Our waitress was nice but she never gave us her name so I unfortunately can't shout her out. She gave us recommendations so I ended up taking one of hers. Now, if you have read my Thai restaurant reviews, you know by now that I judge a Thai restaurant by ordering their Pad Thai the first visit, however, I broke that rule because I just KNEW this place was going to be good. We ordered the Tom Kha soup with chicken, Pad Kee Mao with chicken, I ordered the Khao Soi Gai (it comes with chicken, no substitutions), and one Thai iced tea. You guys. When the Tom Kha soup touched my lips, I was SO excited to get the main course! It was made PERFECTLY. I haven't had true Tom Kha since probably when I lived in California over a decade ago. The Thai tea was strong and delicious, exactly how it should be made. The Khao Soi Gai...that first sip of the curry broth nearly made me go Meg Ryan-mode in the restaurant. If you know, you know. "I'll have what she's having!" Our waitress recommended this dish and I'm so glad I was adventurous and tried something different outside of my "I'll judge you based off of your Pad Thai" attitude. It was perfect and when I say perfect, I didn't even add lime juice to it because I didn't want to mess anything up with the flavor profile. Sure, lime could have added another element to the dish but when I say it was perfect the way it was, it's true. The night at Smiley would have ended perfectly if it weren't for the miserable couple who sat beside us discussing how unhappy they were in their marriage and decided to accept the waitstaff into their broken marriage by being completely rude. But the staff remained professional and kind through it all and I give them HUGE props for that because I was a moment away from telling that wretched couple off. In short, the staff here are wonderful, and the food is memorable, delectable, delicious, perfect...it's HEAVEN. We will DEFINITELY be back to try other menu items!

This place was packed!! Which always says something about the business, means food is good and…read moreservice is good! Which was spot on! We met family there and ate great food! I had the Pad Tai prawns, it was a lot of food but it was so gooooood!!! I couldn't even finish it all, so I took it home, our server was very attentive, the ambiance was good, packed but not loud! Definitely would recommend and we will be back!

Mari Ichi is hands-down my favorite sushi spot in Hendersonville -- honestly, within a 20-30 minute…read moreradius. It rivals the high-end sushi restaurants in downtown Nashville, and in many ways, it beats them. The fish is consistently exceptionally fresh, the presentation is beautiful, and the restaurant is spotless every time. The staff is warm, attentive, and efficient -- food comes out quickly whether you're enjoying a sit-down dinner or stopping in on a tight schedule. Must-tries: * Avocado Bomb -- unique, stunning, and packed with flavor. * Tuna Lover Roll -- pro tip: ask for the crispy fried scallions (not listed anymore, but they'll add them if you ask -- and it takes the roll to the next level!). * Yellowtail Hamachi -- fresh, clean, and melt-in-your-mouth perfect. They also have fantastic lunch bento boxes -- ideal if you want a little bit of everything. Options like bulgogi, katsu, and chicken teriyaki make it easy to get a balanced, filling lunch on the go without sacrificing quality or flavor. Pricing is very fair for the quality -- not the cheapest spot in town, but you absolutely get what you pay for: premium ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and a consistently great dining experience. Whether it's date night, a family meal, a business lunch, or a quick midday sushi craving, Mari Ichi always delivers. Friendly service, fresh fish, fast kitchen, and consistently excellent food -- what more can you ask for? Can't wait for my next visit!

I experienced Maru Ichi as Maru Iyagi…read more Ordering (walkable retrieval) food online from my hotel in the early winter was harder than I thought. I knew I wanted something a little more elevated than fast food but nothing overly fancy (for which you should always do dine in). After striking out with my first choice, I came across Maru. I didn't know if it was related to the other Maru restaurants found around Middle Tennessee. I assumed it was (bad assumption? I'm asking) and, led by my good experience at Maru in East End, I made my way to Maru Iyagi.* Hoofing it, I took notice of how inviting the shopping center where the restaurant is located is. It was a reminder that Hendersonville has money (said in my best Quinta-before-*she*-had-money voice). Because of all the flim flammery involved in me looking for a restaurant, I ordered later than I'd planned. This was a mistake. Food workers don't like last minute orders. I get it. I was once one. I didn't like them. I walked in to a mostly empty dining room and bothered service. I get it. Not wanting to be (more of) a burden, I opted for fried rice rather than being so involved as to order sushi. I added shrimp (for protein) to my rice for an extra $3. I walked in, approached the hostess, asked for my order, was led to the bar area, got my food very quickly after that (ruh roh, Shaggy), thanked everyone profusely, and walked back to my hotel. The rice was... okay. Granted, it's fried rice and not a complicated order but I was a bit taken aback by how quickly it was ready. My $3 shrimp were small and hard to come by. This was not a meal made with love. Again, I get it. I've been there. Noted. If there's a next time, I'll be sure to get my order in early. The majority of customers seem to be fans. *Ichi.

Best sushi in all of Nashville! Service is always great, and I'm glad it's been getting more and…read moremore love.

Overall: The price is unbeatable! Came for the AYCE special and got to finally indulge in some…read moresushi! Quality wise, it wasn't the best I've ever had, but there were some notable standouts. The eel and yellowtail were so good! I like the sashimi and sushi options -- the handrolls were really good too, although a little too much rice. Service: You order with your server in "rounds" though they check on you pretty often! We were able to order easily and the food camw out quickly. Ambience: Clean and homey. Your expected vibe for a local sushi restaurant.

We had an absolutely amazing dinner! Our server was extremely friendly and quick. The prices were…read moreunbeatable for the quality. Only about 15 minutes north of Nashville! It was super fresh food and will definitely be back very soon

We ordered a few roll. The rolls itself were ok. Service was fast and attentive. Decently priced as…read morewell. It wasn't the worst sushi I've had nor the best.

I'd heard so many good things about Arigato Sayonara, but they still managed to blow my…read moreexpectations out of the water. I've been twice in the last couple of months and each visit has been a mix of wonderful service, delicious food, and fun! They're incredibly thoughtful with families--my toddler felt so comfortable, and they even checked to make sure he'd be okay with the fire before starting the show. The food is seasoned perfectly, the ingredients are super fresh, and the yum yum sauce is so good. The restaurant itself is clean, spacious, and welcoming. Honestly, I can't say enough good things about the service here. I'm already looking forward to going back and trying the sushi side next!

I love him so much. I made list of how wonderful he is that hes says. The food is wonderful and…read moretasted yummy in my tummy, good mood, loved the tricks and ambiance of the place. 4 stars because he slightly ignored me

One of my besties and I went to this restaurant for dinner. We went on a weekday night and had a…read morepretty easy time getting a table even though the place is small and didn't have a ton of tables. The service was quick, kind, and very helpful. When it comes to sushi I love raw salmon and am allergic to avocados so I ordered the Orange Blossom Roll and a Salmon Roll. The prices are super reasonable which made me want to order more things than I probably normally would. The food was so good that even though it's been a couple of weeks since I went to the restaurant for dinner, I'm still thinking about it. I will very likely be ordering more things next time! Also for those who are not sushi fans like I am, they have a huge menu with plenty of non-sushi foods too. I can't wait to go back! Also just as an added plus, they have plenty of free parking with their own lot right out front.

This is one of the rare times the Yelp reviews don't live up to my expectations. I'm giving 4 stars…read morebecause the staff was so friendly and kind, and I don't want to trash a small business. This is a no-frills, smaller restaurant inside a strip of stores in a questionable-looking area of town. As I parked the car, I thought twice about actually going in, but based on the Yelp reviews, I decided to give it a try. It was clean inside, and, as I mentioned, the service and staff were 5-star! My food was where it went wrong for me. I started with the summer rolls (the ones in rice paper); they serve sushi and Thai food here. I have been craving summer rolls; I love the freshness of the mint and herbs, combined with crunchy peanuts and peanut sauce. However, that fell short for me here. The peanut sauce was reddish and tasted more like ketchup, so that was a letdown. No little peanuts anywhere in the sauce or on the plate. It was jam-packed with iceberg lettuce, which you would typically put on a Taco, so it wasn't very fresh-tasting, and it contained the tiniest piece of shrimp I've ever seen inside. Following my gut, I decided not to order my usual sushi selection, which is always raw, unfried, and unsauced. However, I decided to play it safe, so I opted for a Mexican roll instead. I asked for no eel sauce, but I should have also specified that I wanted spicy mayo on the side. It covered my roll, and I had to use a napkin to remove what I could. This is usually a roll that is around $6 to $10, but for some reason, they were charging $14. They made the rolls bigger, but not by filling them with more shrimp, avocado, etc.; instead, they added more rice. This may be someone's cup of tea, but it wasn't mine, and I won't be back, but wish them the best!

I ordered fried rice to-go and was disappointed in the portion size. I typically go to the Nations…read morelocation and they always fill the tray up. Aside from that, the restaurant had a nice vibe and was very clean.

I chose this restaurant on a whim from Yelp when I was hanging out in the Green Hills area, then…read moredrove over without knowing much about it. Parking was easy, and the inside was clean and modern. Rahul greeted me and took me to a table along the wall so I could sit on the cushy booth side. He explained the menu as a mash-up of the top five dishes from each of the Maru locations, a regional restaurant group led by a woman entrepreneur. I started with a Sapporo on draft and got carded, which made me smile. With the cold crisp beer in hand, I ordered from the regular and specials menus (after learning uni has sold out): Baja fresh maki (spicy tuna, green onion, cilantro, jalapeno, avocado, yellowtail) with ponzu 1 order (2 pieces) of ora king salmon nigiri 1 order (2 pieces) of otoro (fatty tuna belly) 1 negitoro temaki 1 spicy scallop temaki From the original order, the spicy scallop temaki and baja fresh roll came out first. The accompaniments included real wasabi, which was not listed on the menu, so that part was not my favorite, However, the scallop was fresh and flavorful. The baja fresh roll was so decicious, and I ate it all before the next food was ready! When the nigiri platter arrived, I learned the otoro was also unavailable so it was substituted with chutoro (medium fatty tuna). This was still beautiful and fresh, and I appreciated the honesty. I was only charged for regular maguro and not the price of the special. The chutoro was seasoned by the chef and very flavorful. The ora king salmon was delicious too, but I did need a tiny bit of soy sauce on it to counterbalance the wasabi. The negitoro temaki was absolutely oishi! It led me to order one more temaki, the spicy yellowtail, and I requested no fresh wasabi since it was listed as an ingredient on the menu. I enjoyed this last bite while chatting with Rahul and learning more about him. He then surprised me with some strawberry and pineapple mochi for my birthday week! Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere, the great service, and the high quality food. There is a huge menu so it would be fun to come back with more people. Itadakimasu!