The selections are numerous. We started off with tender fried calamari. I had a spider roll and a dragon roll which I shared. My birthday friend had a couple of nigiri orders. Everything was delish. It was finished with the servers singing and complimentary ice cream. Service was excellent, friendly and not intrusive. We were comfortable and enjoyed our time in this pleasant dining area without feeling rushed. We will definitely be back. read more

Had a fabulous meal here while staying in a neighboring hotel. Highly recommend! Great service, very clean restaurant with a lot of natural light, absolutely delicious food. Big menu with a range of options including hibachi and sushi. read more

Sumo Asian Kitchen - Sugar Momma roll - yes, that's really its name! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Honestly, this was some really good hibachi and sushi! The portions were very generous and the preparation was really good. This is a hiddengem. Service was absolutely amazing. And the staff were very friendly and helpful even in amending some of our dishes. read more

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The food was good, prices are really reasonable, and the service was fast and friendly. It's not extraordinary, but it's a solid 4 for the price and service. The food tasted fresh, made to order, and I have no complaints. read more

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Was looking for lunch while out shopping in the area and came across Sumo. We headed in around 12:30 on a Saturday for lunch. My mom got the sashimi lunch special, and I got the two roll lunch special. Great prices and it's rare to find a lunch special on a Saturday! I got the spicy salmon and spicy crab roll. Both very good. We shared and order of calamari which was fried and came with a very good sauce. Highly recommend if you're in the area and looking for a delicious lunch or dinner. They have a big hibachi menu as well. read more

Sumo Asian Kitchen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Solid road food option when staying at nearby Hyatt or Courtyard. Take out or dine in were good options. Pad Thai was a generous serving but didn't have the Thai balance of salty/sour/spicy/sweet. Tasted more like lo mien. The Spicy fried chicken was lovely with steamed rice and dipping sauce. The side of hibachi chicken was a winner at $5. Juicy, well seasoned chicken thigh cooked on hibachi. We didn't order sushi but would try it as the sushi chef was pretty busy. I can recommend trying one of the many hibachi choices. read more

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We have been stopping by for delicious sushi every time we're in the area and have also been trying a few other items on the menu. Today I had the special pho but was not so impressed, just not enough flavor for me. Last time I've had the curry that was delicious and I've also had a bite or two of the teriyaki chicken as well, both very good though sometimes the veggies are a bit overcooked. Service can be attentive if not crazy busy as it was at lunchtime today. They honor lunch prices on the weekend just so you know which may have been why it was so busy. The side salad with ginger dressing is amazing!! It was a bit chilly inside today, unknown if the heat was on at all. Everyone had their jackets on. Sorry no pictures today. read more

The people were nice and the food came out quick. They have a sushi bar, comfy seating, all this and that. I enjoyed my lotus ramen, though the pork in it was pretty bland. The noodles and the broth was yummy though. My kid got the side noodle and the chicken kurage, and honestly their food and the gyoza were *amazing*. Would get those again for sure. read more

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Some of the best food I had in a while. Good tempura, excellent sushi. Menu has a great variety.

Great service. Sushi rolls were delicious. Some of the best miso soup I've had. Also had filet hibachi. Filet was delicious, tender and cooked as requested. read more

The servers are really nice, and all of the food was amazing! The firecracker roll, yakasoba, and everything was great! One of my favorite restaurants in the area. read more

Not a good first time experience using kickbackavl and ordering from Sumo Asian was excited to order from here and to use kickbackavl and for what we paid should have been better on both kickbackavl delivery and Sumo not sure I will order again read more

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Excellent food and very fast service. Nice to avoid the downtown Hendo crowds and get quality Asian food. Ribeye teriyaki was perfectly seared and disappeared before I could snap a photo! The miso soup was delicious. May seriously reconsider downtown Hendo Sushi next time prices at Sumo were very competitive! read more

Sumo Asian Kitchen - Teriyaki chicken bento with fried rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Good service, we were greeted & seated quickly, good food, nice seating, we prefer a booth which they had, quiet for the most part & fair prices. read more

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They are always super friendly and the food is wonderful. Great sushi and hibachi!! The inside of the restaurant is super nice as well.You should try it.. read more

Sumo Asian Kitchen - Yummy Sumo! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

This place is a hidden gem! Food is always fantastic, sushi is fresh and the employees are so nice! Great variety on the menu. Something for everyone even the picky ones. read more

SO excited I found this place. Came on a Saturday for lunch. It is the cleanest restaurant I've visited in a long time. It's decorated well, which is not something I normally notice. But most importantly, the food. So tasty, plated nicely, and the price made me very happy. Service was stellar. I have nothing but good things to say. This is now my new regular place. read more

Sumo Asian Kitchen - Lunch Bento Box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Delicious lunch. Quick, attentive and affordable. Sushi, hibachi and kani salad for under $35.

Amazing dining experience. The food was incredible (we had gyoza, a Bulgogi bowl and a Katsu Don bowl). Excellent service with friendly waiters. Highly recommended! We'll definitely be back! read more

My first time trying this restaurant, I'm from out of town. I had lunch and the food was Great. The wait staff were very good. I had the lunch Hibachi chicken and green tea. The booth was was nice, I liked the atmosphere, read more

Great in a pinch! We came in not knowing what to expect. They have a huge menu - everything from typical appetizers, to rice dishes, noodle dishes, udon, some Thai, and phǒ. We enjoyed two sushi rolls, two misos and my daughter had the kids hibachi. Everything came out quickly and there was hardly a wait for a Sunday evening. The prices aren't bad considering what they're offering is fresh and everything is clean. Seems like a good set up for Lunch / dinner on the south side of town. read more

Great food!! Really enjoyed the atmosphere, friendly, helpful good service, and very reasonable prices. Will go there again when in area!

Food and service were great. I had the tempura shrimp bento box meal. Very good and filling.

Very good food and fast service. The staff was friendly and fun. The food was well proportioned and tasty. The restaurant is large and has plenty of seating. Good experience and would go again. read more

We came in for a friends birthday and were seated by 2:10. We had our drink order taken and when the server came back he informed us that we had to leave by 2:30 pm. I decided not to stay as we were treated like an inconvenience. My critique is that if you close at 2:30 pm and don't want anyone in the restaurant by that time maybe you should close at 2:00 pm and close the doors. That's fine. Their loss. I took my money to Fahrenheit Pizza a few minutes away and had an amazing meal with excellent customer service. I will never return to sumo after how we were treated and will tell everyone I know to avoid. Extremely poor customer service. read more

First time here. The server seemed to have no clue in how to interact with people, as if this was his first day on the job, very off-putting. The food was bland, not really satisfying, pad Thai and yakisoba, very average at best when compared to other restaurants in the area. We won't be back. read more

Food is amazing! The lotus ramen is my favorite and then I'm not a big fan of sushi but theirs I actually enjoyed! Just not a fan of the seating, I like to be comfortable when I eat, and the booths were kinda uncomfortable! read more

Sumo Asian Kitchen - Spicy ramen, lotus ramen, and edamame - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Service was excellent and food was very good. I had Thai chicken and my daughter had hibachi chicken. Nicely decorated and very clean.

Delicious sushi! We had the Sushi Sashimi Supreme Combo, it was so fresh and had such a large helping of fish. All of the staff were very kind and the ambiance was very relaxing and calm. We will be back! read more

Sumo Asian Kitchen - Sushi and Sashimi Supreme Combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Finally, a great Japanese/Asian restaurant close to Mills River! My husband had the Eel roll, he said it was excellent. We both had hibachi chicken with rice and vegetables. The vegetables were delicious, nice and crisp. Rice and chicken were also very tasty. Wait staff were very attentive and friendly. Music was playing softly making the ambiance very pleasant and relaxing. Portions were generous and priced fair. We have plenty of food for another meal. We'll definitely go back!! read more

Went for the first time today...it will not be the last time! The food was very good! I had the Hibachi shrimp with fried rice ($1 extra), sushi, spring roll in the Bento box lunch special. Everything was very good. Great service, and the place was very clean. Reasonably priced. I highly recommend it! read more

Hands down the best Asian cuisine in and around Asheville. Tried this place on a whim last month and have been back three more times. This place is a gem. read more

Wonderful place to eat! Some of the best seasoned hibachi I've ever had- and my sushi roll was excellent. The dining room is clean and nicely decorated. Definitely bigger than I thought it was going to be looking from the outside! Service was friendly and quick. This will definitely be one of my usual spots! read more

Food was amazing! We have been here a few times and have always been impressed with the quality of food and service. Everyone is so welcoming and attentive. The ambiance is very calm and relaxing. The sushi rolls are fresh and flavorful. The hibachi is also a very good option! The cheesecake spring roll is delicious! We have made this our new favorite spot. By far the best sushi in the area. read more

Sumo Asian Kitchen - Spicy Crab Roll and Tako - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

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I've never written a review but I felt the need for this. The customer service was phenomenal everyone greeted me when I arrived and I instantly felt at home. Beyond that, this sushi was some of the best I've ever had. I got the fire island role and the spicy crab roll which was amazing. Not only was it tasty but also very cheap. 10/10 Would definitely recommend!! read more

Sumo Asian Kitchen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Nice little spot. Seems to be on par with Mr. Sushi and other spots in the area. Food and service all good for lunch!

Hidden little gem near the Asheville Airport! Everything was on point. Friendly greeting, nice atmosphere, fantastic sushi, and great service. Will definitely be back when traveling through AVL. read more

Great prices, large menu, tasty food! Sushi was delicious and the rice bowl very satisfying. Service was great and all the staff were very friendly. read more

Sushi was delicious!! Great little lunch spot in South Asheville. Also LOVE that they offer sushi lunch deals even on the weekends. The hibachi is also very good! Service was good. This will become a frequent spot for me. read more

Excellent place at an affordable price. Open on Sundays. Lunch specials every day. Friendly competent staff. Delicious food!