Who knew that a little, almost hidden nook in a strip mall in Danville, KY would serve me the best sushi I've ever had! And I've eaten a lot of sushi at every price point. Thanks to some other positive reviews here on Yelp, we gave it a try while we were in town for a week. So glad we did. Some of the reviewers mentioned less-than-friendly servers. Ours was attentive, patient, and sweet. No sign of any grumpy or rude employees. This will be a regular stop on our several-times-a-year trips to Danville. Thanks, Sunny! TB Cincinnati, OH read more

First time here, very small place in a retail shopping center. Service was great and food was out very quickly. Sushi was very good. Scallops were small but good. Would definitely eat there again. read more

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I'm not sure what Kelly C. was on about, because this little hole-in-the-wall absolutely delivers. The staff are attentive, polite, and actually seem to care whether you're enjoying your meal. The food? Out of this world. And whatever dressing they use on their salad is straight fire, as the kids say. This place punches way above its weight, and I'd recommend it to anybody looking for a solid meal in Danville. read more

I absolutely love this restaurant!! Love the sushi and tempura shrimp. Definitely recommend . The service was amazing and the ambiance was just perfect for my husband and I. Truly perfect for the both of us. read more

Horrible, rude waitress. It started with not getting our drink order correctly then walked away when we asked a question regarding what was in the soup she said seaweed and Tuf, what is tuf? she walked away!! I ordered the New York Steak WITHOUT mushrooms, I am allergic to mushrooms. What came with the steak MUSHROOMS! I said I cannot have mushrooms and she stood there and argued then yelled at me that I never told her that, my party said yes she did, she walked away and came right back and said "No vegetables"! I said I can't eat that when there were mushrooms on it in the first place, then she said that there were no mushrooms, and I said that the waitress that brought us the food said there was so who do I trust? Now I know why we were the only ones in the restaurant! I would not recommend the place to anyone!! the waitress was RUDE!! read more

This place was amazing,the food was great,it was clean and beautiful,people were very nice,recommend if you want Japanese food.

I had the chicken teriyaki bento box. The chicken and accompanying rice were both bland, even in its sauce. They charge $1.00 for drink refills, even unsweetened ice tea. Who does that these days? Won't be back. read more

I like this place a lot. The food and service are good, as are the prices. It's not super fancy, but tasty and reliable.

Employee are so helpful and very sweet. I love the food very good price we will be back.

Food is very good. Sushi well prepared. Service excellent! Atmosphere quiet so can have conversation

The 6 count sushi was phenomenal and each piece is really the size of two. I like to order 2 rolls but at other places am never really full from it. I was stuffed after eating it. Service was incredibly fast and friendly. We walked in at 11:31 and were done eating by 12:00. Very calm feeling to the place. Very much would recommend for anyone passing through Danville! read more

I can not believe I just had a hibachi meal for $6.99! Danville, y'all are lucky. I've had both express hibachi and sit down fancy smancy style Japanese steakhouses and this one takes the cake... well, steak. $6.99 beef tips that is. The location is a bit inconspicuous, in a strip mall attached and nestled between a Dollar Tree and a gym. At first you get the feel that it's an express hibachi, which in a way it was... only as far as the fact that they make it in the back, not at a hibachi table in front of you and the fact that the food arrived minutes after ordering. When I walked in, I have to admit that I was a bit put off by the sign that indicated that there's a $.50 surcharge for any order under $8. What I found most annoying about it is that after gratuity I spent well over $8. Did they seriously think this through? I assure you that it's more annoying and off putting to the patrons than the $.50 is worth. I ordered the beef tip hibachi. Even though they didn't make it in front of me, I could hear the chef in the back preparing what just might be the best hibachi meal I've ever had. Yep, I think I'm past the annoyance of the credit card penalty. Yep, it was the best hibachi I've ever had. The beef was perfectly flavored and not a hint of fat. The vegetables that are hidden by the mound of what they consider lunch portion size of beef, were fresh and tasty, not your average pre-chopped or frozen vegetables. I know fresh mushrooms when I see them. How far is Danville from Lexington? I would say that it's worth stopping in if you're passing through like I was, but I'm going to go as far to say that it's worth the trip from Lexington. read more

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Wonderful! I have been all over the country eating Japanese sushi and hibachi and this was one of the best I have had to date! I had the filet hibachi dinner, my daughter had a California roll, husband had a bento dinner and we shared salmon sashimi. It was absolutely delicious and the service was fantastic. We just moved to the area and will make this a permanent dig! Can't recommend enough! read more

food was decent but the owners are racist. we had a problem with service as we asked a waitress for a drink and she sent another employee to check for ID. and said the managers said it wasnt a a valid form of ID . I asked to speak to the manager and she came back with her husband and told us they didn't accept our form of ID. I googled the information and was informed it is acceptable and it's only bc the "owners" managers didn't wanna accept it and refused the service. also were so it wasnt a excuse of are we old enough it just came down to they chose to refuse but the ID is valid so there shouldn't of been a issue to begin with. felt like racism bc were Mexican but we followed the correct steps. read more

Ordered the ribeye and it was delicious!!! The Miso was great and service was fast. It's a great place to eat in Danville KY read more

Summer Hokkaido - Ribeye and rice ..... OH so nice!!! - Japanese Near Me - Danville, Kentucky

Summer Hokkaido is amazing! The amount of food you get and quality and taste is really something special. I am writing this review because I want others to come and enjoy it too and so the business gets the recognition it deserves! I suggest that you get the chicken habachi dinner. You get the chicken and veggies in amazing sauce with rice and noodles and soup and salad! So much food for around $12! read more

This place is amazing. Me and my boyfriend go here all the time. Food comes fast. and is always warm and extremly good. The resteraunt is beautiful and waitresses are polite and provide very good service. If you have picky eaters i suggest the gyoza. Its something i found that everybody eats besides rice and noodles. Awesome place :D read more

Poor quality food, decent service, average cleanliness. Would not recommend. Won't be back.

Came across this spot on my way home from Louisville. It is nested between a tj maxx and dollar general. My wife had the mix vegetables roll along with the vegetable tempora. I would rate both of them a 9 out of 10. I had the Kentucky maki which I gave a 7 out of 10 and the crunchy kani which was a 7 out of 10 also and last but not least I had the da bomb roll. It was an 8 out of ten. I will most likely never passed by this location ever again due to my travels but I wanted other people to know that there was some dam good sushi in Kentucky. I got it to go but the place seemed nice inside and the bathroom was clean. read more

Been here 10 times in 4 months. Always have safety in mind while serving the best possible Japanese food!!!!

Summer Hokkaido was a very pleasant surprise in the suburb of Danville. It has an agreeable atmosphere, good food and pleasant(if a tad curt) waitstaff. The restaurant is a decent size, a bit small but still comfortable, with respectable foot traffic. Virtually everything from the miso, to the sashimi, to the hibachi shrimp were all cooked well, but just slightly under-seasoned(though, to be frank this might be to cater more to the local community than anything). There is a decent wine and beer selection, however I was sad to note that sake is not served. Overall, I would certainly recommend Summer Hokkaido, there are some finer points it can be improve upon, but I'd reiterate in saying it is a generally solid establishment. Would recommend. read more

This place is amazing. I'm an over the road trucker and had a stop about 6 minutes away. Stopped by had the dragon roll and hibachi filet. One of the best steak I had, and it was 16.99. I live in Florida where some steaks are 60-90$ plus and this was amazing. Not chewy or gummy it was great. Came with fried rice and noodles. Can't beat it. If I'm ever here again I'm stopping read more

Great little hamachi place. Don't expect hibachi cooked in front of you nor expect the best hibachi and your in good hands. It was borderline self serve as the service was slow but for the price it was worth it. The sushi isn't the best in the world but it was good. Ultimately if your looking for good hibachi restaurant to sit and have a little seafood at a good price than this is the one. If you looking for the wow factor than look again. I enjoyed myself read more

Summer Hokkaido - Japanese Near Me - Danville, Kentucky

Me and my boyfriend had a dinner date there, the food was absolutely amazing and cheap 10/10 would go there again. I love sushi but if its low quality I think its nasty. But this place had high quality sushi and noodles for cheap, I love it there read more

Good local spot and worth a visit! Even when they are busy, as they were tonight, we've never had to wait for a table. Wait staff is always friendly and informative. Hibachi is coked in the kitchen, not table side. You get the standard miso soup and salad with your meal. They have a good selection of sushi and maki options to choose from. I recommend the "Da Bomb" roll. It's served with spicy mayo and eel sauce (delicious combination btw) and is my favorite! The hibachi dinners come with grilled vegetables, noodles, fried rice, and your choice of meat. Tonight I tried the Imperial Hibachi which was a combination of chicken, shrimp, and yakiniku (beef). It was very good, but it was a lot! I had to take a plate home. I would rather have more vegetables and a choice of rice OR noodles. I think I will ask about that next time. read more

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good food good priceDa Bomb RollCalifornia RollDragon RollImperial HibachiYakonikuGyoza

Summer Hokkaido offers hibachi grilled meals (in kitchen, not at your table) & AMAZING sushi at really reasonable prices. Our out-of-town guests often tell us that it is the best sushi they have ever eaten. My wife & I eat here about twice each week. The service is always friendly, and the food is delicious & plentiful. I love the strip steak & the yakoniku (steak tips)! Although the yakoniku is a cheaper cut of meat, it absorbs the hibachi flavor even better than the strip steak. I highly recommend it (alone or in a combination with Chicken or Shrimp.) read more

HORRIBLE! I asked for a certain kind of sushi and she told me I was weird , that they can't make it how I liked. The first time they did make it but tried to charge me extra for no rice. Rude. Horrible customer service. I can't wait for asuka to come to town and CLOSE THIS PLACE DOWN read more

Hole in the wall, but good food! We have had most of the sushi rolls from the menu, with no complaints. Favorites are the spicy crunchy tuna roll and da bomb roll. Salad is always fresh. They do serve limited beer (bottles) and wine. Only complaint is the service. Odds are you will have to flag the waitress down for a refill. read more

The only place to go for sushi and other Japanese food in Danville. Fortunately it is wonderful with fast and friendly service. Love going there! read more

Thankful to have a HIBACHI place in Danville - and it sure is great! Try the bento box.

The food is really good and I love their rice a lot. I have been there many times.

Outside is deceiving. Courd use some TRC. Inside rooks much nicer with a preasent surprise. Food is good and price is awesome for the amount of food you get. Carifornia rore was very good. Fert rice needed an added ingredient, was missing something to make it rearry good. read more

We like this place. It's nothing incredibly special, but if you're looking for a local place for "American-style" Japanese food, then this is a good place. read more

When Dining In Danville, Kentucky, foreign cuisine can be a bit limited if you are looking for something other than a Mexican restaurant or Chinese buffet. However, Summer Hokkaido is one place that offers consistently good and authentic Japanese dishes and decent quality sushi. The food has always been tasty during my dozen or so visits, and the atmosphere is quaint and clean. However, this is where the review begins to decline...the price is not exactly great. I typically don't complain about price ever, and usually only mention it during an exceptionally great value, but the price here is slightly high for the serving sizes, as I often leave the restaurant desiring just a little bit more. Expect to pay around $30 after tip for two people. The biggest knock against Summer Hokkaido is the consistently TERRIBLE service. There is usually only two servers on hand, no matter how busy. They are never very friendly and sometimes can even be a bit rude. Questions are always met with the shortest and least helpful answers you can imagine. To top it all off, despite dining here more than 10 times, I have never been offered a refill on my drink, as I always have to wave down a server. Verdict: good food, okay prices, terrible service. read more

It's a nice environment. I love the California rolls. Everything does always seem clean. I've never had to wait too long for my food.

Went here for the first time tonight and it was great! Sushi was delicious and it had a great atmosphere as well. Will definitely be back!

We ate there 9/9/15 for my husband's birthday lunch. It was after the lunch hour, and looked pretty dark and quiet inside. We had to notify the kitchen we were there, so they don't get much traffic at that time. HOWEVER. The food was fresh, the service was excellent, the bathrooms clean - we loved it. We will definitely be back!!! Gyoza appetizer was terrific, Bento boxes had nice variety. Can't wait to try more items! p.s., Watch that orange curly strip next to the California rolls - it wasn't a carrot. Zowie! read more