We ordered online and did pickup, so my review is based on that…read more We ordered gyoza, tempura vegetables, salmon roll, mango and shrimp roll, and chicken yakisoba. Our order was ready on time and everything was in the bag. Unfortunately, the chicken yakisoba was placed into a styrofoam container and it melted on the bottom. The sushi was placed on top of the food instead of being separate and was warm. However, the food was really good! The vegetable tempura was a huge portion for an appetizer ($6.50) and I was full before even finishing it. The gyoza was delicious and so was the chicken yakisoba. The sushi rolls were very mediocre. They were small and not very flavorful. I've had better at the grocery store. Maybe it's because I ordered the cheaper rolls? I don't think we will do takeout again because of the styrofoam issue but we will definitely come back to enjoy their food inside.

Great customer service, delicious food and fast service. Super yummy will be coming again!read more

When a place is advertised as hibachi, I expect the hibachi experience. This was definitely not…read morethat. The restaurant felt more like an older neighborhood family spot. The furniture was dated, the carpet looked dirty, and there were holes in the ceiling. I honestly wanted to leave, but my grandson wanted to eat there, so we stayed. I will say it was affordable and family friendly. We ordered the hibachi steak and shrimp, dumplings, and crab wontons. The crab wontons were basically very sweet crab rangoons. The salad didn't come with the traditional carrot ginger dressing I was expecting, so they gave us Yum Yum sauce instead, which I personally cannot stand. The steak was overcooked and very chewy. The shrimp was actually pretty tasty, and the rice was just okay. Service was alright, nothing to really note. Unfortunately, I left with a stomach ache, and between the food and the condition of the restaurant, I definitely would not return.

Sake is one of my favorite spots in Lebanon! The food is always so good, fresh, and full of flavor…read more I especially love their yummy carrots and the yum yum sauce -- absolutely delicious and addictive every time. The service is consistently amazing -- everyone is friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which makes dining here such a pleasant experience. The restaurant has a quaint, cozy feel that adds to the charm and makes it perfect for both a casual meal or a quiet night out. If you're in the area and craving great Japanese food with genuinely kind service, Sake is a must!

After a very disappointing experience at a popular Nashville sushi restaurant last weekend we…read moredecided we needed to hit our go-to spot to fulfill our fix. This is such a cute place with all the anime but it's also very cleans and well staffed. The fish was very fresh and the sashimi pieces are quite large. The rolls are huge! We had the Ballwing and Kiss of Fire (?) special rolls as well as the yellow tail jalepeno and spicy tuna. Everything was delicious and came out quickly even on a very busy Saturday. We tried the house cold sake and it was quite good. We love this place it never disappoints.

I recently went to this hibachi restaurant in Mount Juliet and had a decent experience overall. The…read morefood was alright, but honestly it wasn't the best hibachi I've had. The steak portions were also pretty small, so I was expecting a little more for the price. We also had a reservation but still ended up waiting around 30 minutes before getting seated at a hibachi table, which was frustrating. That definitely took away from the experience. The service helped make up for some of the issues, though. The chef was great, really fun, and had a happy personality that made the hibachi experience enjoyable. Overall, I'd give it 4 stars because the atmosphere and service were good, but the food portions and wait time could definitely be improved.

Parker was our server, and he was very kind and attentive. He brought our drinks quickly and our…read moreappetizers even faster. I had the katsu-don and it was very good. I think it could have used a little more sauce, but the pork was cooked perfectly and flavor was spot on. Hubby had the spicy tuna poke bowl. Perfectly ripened avocado, great attention to detail, it was passed around the table so we could all try it. We also had the 911 roll and the cherry blossom roll. Both were great but the 911 roll was a table favorite. The restaurant wasn't packed, so all our food came out quickly. The table was clean but the bench seats were a little hard. I love that each person gets their own pot for hot tea. It kept my tea hot throughout the meal. I would definitely recommend stopping by here.

One of the best Japanese restaurant in town! The owner is so sweet and kind--took us in at the last…read moreminute and gave us the best customer service. Shout out to Neena! She was amazing and really took care of us! Definitely coming and would recommend all my friends and family to come by

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!

Came here by myself so I was given the option to sit at either the bar or sushi bar. The bartender…read morewas quick to make drinks and she still had time to check on me and take my orders. The miso soup was great and my 3 rolls came out not much longer after my soup! Everything was fresh and tasty. I will warn you if you get the spicy yellowtail roll it is actually hot unlike at other sushi restaurants. There is cucumber in the roll to combat the heat so it's still a tasty option!

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

As first timers in Nashville, we were very excited to try Noko from what we've read online and it…read moredid not disappoint! Our reservation was for a Saturday at 5pm which was perfect for us since it was quiet enough for us to converse before the dinner rush at 6pm. We tried 6 dishes + 2 desserts and were stuffed by the end, so I'd recommend getting fewer plates for a party of 2. Our dinner included: hamachi crudo, bluefin tuna crudo, spicy tuna crispy rice, district sandwich, wagyu tartare, and the burnt ends lettuce wraps. The hamachi was a light and refreshing starter and reminded me of a papaya salad at a Thai restaurant. The bluefin crudo was probably the star of the night with the crunchy garlic topping and thick savory sauce! Our server told us that the spicy tuna crispy rice was their best seller and it was amazing; a perfect ratio of fish to rice and the rice was nice and crunchy on all sides. We've had a lot of spicy tuna crispy rices before and this one is up there with one of our favorites back in California! The district sandwich was the perfect girl dinner addition to our table with how creamy the cheese was on the crust-less bread. Wagyu tartare came out as a build your own handroll and by this point, we were stuffed so it was nice to be able to adjust our own rice portions in each bite. Lastly, the burnt ends lettuce wraps were covered in a thick glaze and would have been better if we had more friends to share with. After stuffing ourselves, I somehow found more space to try their brookie and pineapple dole whip. The brookie was a nice twist of your pizookie with the black sesame seeds. Eat this one fast as the vanilla gelato melts really quickly! The dole whip on the other hand was light and refreshing and was really a great way to end the meal. Our server, Eleni, called it the palette cleanser and sure was she right! Overall, we had an amazing experience here and left with happy hearts and full bellies. Thank you Eleni for a wonderful first time at Noko!

Very rarely do I agree that the hype is worth it but for Noko, the hype is definitely worth it!…read more We came for our book club meeting without a reservation and were luckily able to get a spot within ten minutes! Our server (I believe his name was Mitch) was phenomenal! We started off with the guava girlies, anti-hero, tan lines and good times - our favorites were the guava girlies and the anti- hero. The tan lines didn't have a deep enough flavor profile for us. For food, we got the Caesar salad, the green beans, the tuna crispy rice, the hurricane fries, charred scallion noodles, and burnt end lettuce wraps! Every dish was a hit but our favorites were the green beans (we were obsessed with the sauce) and the burnt end lettuce wraps. We also tried the lipstick marks, second hand smoke (sub mezcal with regular tequila), and guava girlies with tequila - all of these were also delicious! Despite being full, we had to try the dessert and tried the brookie with ube ice cream. We were also surprised with a scoop of pandan ice cream. This may be one of the most unique flavor profiles for a brookie I've ever had and it paired beautifully with the ube and pandan gelato! This was truly a fantastic dining experience and we will definitely be back!

Quick service with great prices! All the rolls we had tasted fresh and the rice was flavorful…read more There is a mini boba shop inside so you can stop by and just get boba or order at your table. The restaurant has a stage in the back and is a very casual place. There are a couple of longer tables so you can come here with a large group!

Stopped in on a Friday evening with a friend. We were quickly seated and attended to…read more This was my first time here. I ordered an udon noodle soup that came with two shrimp, a side of tempura vegetables, and some garlic edamame. The soup was light and was balanced by the tempura fried veggies. Everything was piping hot and fresh. I was so pleased with the temperature of the soup especially on a cold and raining evening. Our server was friendly and checked in on us the perfect amount of times. He left us to catch up and refilled our drinks as they were getting low. I had a great experience. I would love to come back and try some other dishes and boba drinks

Xiaos' Hibachi was a pleasant surprise. Though the Yelp reviews are a bit rough, other websites say…read moreotherwise, and sometimes, yes, even being a Yelp Eliter, I don't always trust the reviews on Yelp, or in particular, the ones strictly in Lebanon. Xiao's Hibachi is located on the corner of the shopping center shared with Walmart and Petsense. There's plenty of parking. We were greeted immediately and sat at a table. The restaurant is large but the buffet itself is very small. However, the food here is DELICIOUS. I honestly had low expectations due to the poor reviews but Xiao's proved me wrong. All of the food was hot and cooked perfectly, the sushi was cold and surprisingly good for a buffet. When we first arrived, the food was slim pickin's but by our second go-around, the buffet was filled to the brim and fresh. I enjoyed all of what I had except for the butter mushrooms and the honey chicken (it was overcooked). The champagne chicken was amazing and definitely one of my favorite dishes served. I also favored their chicken on a stick, too. The egg drop and wonton soup were nice. The service here is wonderful. Our waitress filled the cups three times before they were ever empty. Our used plates were promptly picked up, too. Our waitress was friendly and hard working. My husband and I came in expecting a low-star experience but we were truly blown away. Xiao's may be small but it is mighty! We will be back for sure!

Very disappointing experience. The food quality was poor, and the serving pans were constantly…read moreempty with no effort to keep them filled. The cooks were sitting down while a full line of pans remained empty and no fresh food was coming out. When food did appear, it looked old and poorly prepared. Overall, the experience felt careless and poorly managed. This place is basically a one-meal stop-and-go that isn't worth any time or money out of your day.

We've been searching for a great Thai food place like we used to get in CA. Our former town had a…read morelarge population of Thai, Laotian, and Cambodians so there were some pretty damn good places to get Thai food. This place easily ranks up their with the restaurants we used to frequent in CA. Today we had the Red Curry chicken extra hot, the Chicken Jalapeno extra hot and a Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box. Every bite was very fresh and loaded with delicious flavors. Whoever they have as the chef(s) is doing a helluva a good job! Service was really good to and the ambience is where you can easily sit across from someone at your table and carry on a conversation without being drowned out by the TV's or loud noises. I'd highly recommend this place, the food is exceptionally good.

On the road for work and found this Thai/Japanese place close to the hotel…read more Nice exterior and quiet ambiance. The menu is 40% Thai I would estimate, 60% Japanese. I ordered spring rolls, which were fried. Although they confirmed they were fresh rolls. No biggy, still tasty. Also ordered Thai samurai fried rice and red curry chicken. Very tasty. Especially the red curry was super flavorful. Full of Rich flavor and. Loads of veggies and meat. A 5 stars for that dish. Definitely worth it's money. I highly recommend this place if you are a Thai fan. Did not try any of the sushi or other Japanese dishes