Great spot right off of 43rd. We went on a Friday night. It…read morewas a little busy but we were immediately seated and our server came right over and was attentive and quick with her service. The food was prepared quickly and was delicious! The Hawaiian roll was amazingly delicious and is one of my favorites. The tofu cubes were the perfect crisp but I was hoping for a little more flavor. Maybe I will get a dipping sauce next time to give it a little more taste. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained. The whole experience was great! We definitely plan on going back!

We've been to Kasai a few times before and this Saturday was our first time bringing friends with…read moreus to have early dinner. We reserved booth seating and our server was Adam, who I think is also the manager. Super nice and quick service. He took our drink and food orders after giving us a few minutes to check the menu. My husband was hungry so he ordered general tso's, veggie spring role appetizer, veggie roll with soy paper wrap, an iced jasmine tea, and a Coke with no ice. My order was easier - Chirashi Dinner and iced green tea. Our friends ordered a bento box and pork steamed buns. The restrooms were clean and stocked; happy about that. Our orders arrived around 10 to 15 minutes later and they were all correct, as well as delicious. Everyone liked their food. We spent around $100 including generous tip. We will be back again :)

I'm in town for a work trip and was looking for somewhere to grab dinner when I came across Hana…read more The reviews were great, sushi sounded good, so I decided to take a chance, and I'm so glad I did! The first night it was CRAZY busy. It's a smaller restaurant, and even though I was sitting at the bar, I had to wait a little because the kitchen was backed up. I honestly didn't mind because I figured that was probably a good sign that I picked the right place! I sat at the bar and was taken care of by Will. I overheard that he had literally just come from working his first job and was starting his second shift, and you never would've known it. He was on top of everything, taking care of his tables and everyone at the bar while still being friendly and attentive. He recommended the Lonely Angel roll, and it was a 10/10. I had it with miso soup and a glass of wine and left very happy with my choice. Well, I worked all day the next day and hadn't eaten, and I'm a creature of habit. If somewhere is good, I'm going back! I went back a little earlier this time, so it was much quieter, and to my surprise Will was behind the bar again. I got to talk with him a little more and he was super personable and genuinely enjoyable to chat with. He recommended a tuna tobachi and a Hokkaido roll, and somehow they were BOTH even better than what I had the night before. Seriously, 100/10. Great food, great service, and clearly consistent enough to get me there two days in a row. If I'm ever back in Gainesville, I will absolutely be back. Definitely ask Will what he recommends because he hasn't missed yet!

I'm from Atlanta and have had some of its finest sushi but this place is a 5 star plus. Leo our…read moreserver and staff were spot on. Their quality of fish absolutely the best I've had anywhere. Chu toro, uni, salmon,scallops, & real wasabi root. Could be best in the South. Try it's fabulous. Cheers.

I am so glad I tried this place out today. I was craving for a premium sushi rice bowl today, and…read moresaw that this restaurant had a Hokkaido don bowl, which had premium scallops from Hokkaido Japan, sea urchin (uni), and red fish eggs (ikura). Soup was included too. It was a decent size bowl with generous portions of each mentioned fish. It tasted mostly fresh, with the uni having the premium silky flavor, the ikura having the briny pop, and the scallops having the buttery texture with a hint of lemon since they sliced it. The rice was flavorful with the added seasonings. It was definitely a luxury splurge. And best of all, it was a great deal for only 30 dollars. The soup was nothing special, but still refreshing and enjoyable. The service was pretty casual, but quick and friendly. The atmosphere is very casual with a limited amount of tables, and the sushi bar is pretty small. When you enter, you would think it was just a counter service or takeout restaurant. At least there was nice Japanese music in the background. This restaurant is a great example of why you shouldn't judge it by it's atmosphere. While it looks so casual and a little boring, their Hokkaido bowl makes it feel luxurious. It was well worth the splurge and such a great deal for 30 dollars. I will definitely eat here again whenever I visit Gainesville, and try their Mahzu don next time, which uses other higher end fishes they have. Overall: A

Good sushi at affordable prices. The place is very…read moreoverwhelmed and understaffed (hence, the rating). Casual dining, lots of UF students. I would definitely return for the food. Free Parking available in the parking lot in front.

Have been by here several times and never made it in until today. I highly recommend giving them a…read moreshot. Very nice atmosphere with even better food and service to go along with it! The prices for the quality and quantity of food was very reasonable. I will most definitely be coming back!

We checked this place out about a year and a half ago, so we wanted to come back and leave an…read moreupdated review. We arrived later on a Saturday night craving hibachi and sushi, and it definitely hit the spot. I ordered the steak hibachi with fried rice, and my husband went with the lobster roll. My meal started with a cup of miso soup and if you follow our adventures you know I love miso. They did not disappoint. It was hot, flavorful, and tasted freshly made with good ingredients. For a drink I ordered a Long Drink. We first tried these at a local festival and fell in love, so when we saw a citrus flavor we had never tried before we were excited to order it. My hibachi came out hot and smelled amazing. The steak was cooked perfectly and the sauce mixed into the rice was really good. I do wish they gave just a little extra sauce for the rice. The rice itself was a bit stiff, but the sauce helped a lot. We also came about an hour before closing, so we were not too bothered by that. Our waitress was good, and her coworker stepped in to help when she was busy, which we appreciated. I also liked that you can see the sushi chefs working right there, and my husband really enjoyed his roll. The restaurant was very clean, including the bathrooms, which always matters. I also have to mention the water because it actually tasted good. If you know, you know how rare that can be. They also have plenty of parking, which makes things easy. Overall we had a great experience and it was the perfect spot for a much needed date night.

Sushi Matsuri is the best sushi in town! It is small and not…read moreflashy, but that is where you usually find the best food! Those who know, know it well! I went with some friends and I am not sure why I don't cone here more often. It is a family-owned restaurant and very intimate! Very, very good date restaurant!! We sat at the sushi bar, and I had the best time!! Rolls were on point and deelish!! I asked the server to pack up my soy sauce that I mixed with the wasabi!! OMG!! Soooo good!!

Avocado salad very good! Service excellence! Beat Volcano…read moreRoll in the state! Combine with scallops! Uff sauce excellent and the presentation was impecable!

Holy fucking buss nuts. Please get the shrimp yaki udon and you genuinely might cream your jeans…read more We also got the Kim chi fried rice with some sushi which was also delicious. Our waiter was fire as well. Very much recommend.

Listen, the decor in here is incredible. It's cute, it's curated, it's everything a mood board is…read moresupposed to be. The staff? Beautiful people. Attentive. Great energy. But you can't eat the wallpaper. I'm looking at this chicken and I'm confused. I thought we were doing something sophisticated, but they brought out those boneless nuggets you find in the back of the freezer at 2:00 AM. Then they hit it with a drizzle of ketchup like it's a consolation prize. This isn't Korean Fried Chicken; it's a school lunch with a passport. It's dishonest. Then you got the pork belly. I don't know if this pig was an athlete or if it's just been sitting back there since the grand opening, but it's got the texture of a pink eraser. I'm chewing and chewing, just waiting for a flavor that never shows up. My jaw is doing a full-body workout. I didn't come here for a survival mission, I came here for a snack. And please, watch yourself when you pull up. There is a pothole in the lot that looks like a portal to another dimension. An asteroid literally made a home in front of the building. If you hit that thing, your car is staying there forever. The service is elite and the chairs are nice, but the kitchen is confused. It's style over substance. Take a picture for the 'gram, say hi to the nice server, and then go get a burger somewhere else. Don't do this to your suspension or your stomach.

Came in after the lunch crowd hour was over and the only other occupants was another 2 person…read moreparty. Our server was also the bartender and she was very good at maintaining the bar and the restaurant. Sushi items on the menu is kind of limited and I really didn't see anything that I had to or must try. Both rolls that were ordered - Volcano Roll & The Experience Roll tasted good however were on a bit on the skinny side or just a little smaller than the average size roll. The TNT Shrimp appetizer was not greasy and a little different than the traditional Shrimp Tempura. Asked for all the sauces to be served on the side but the downside is the appetizer is served on a bed of lettuce not very appetizing when served under a hot item. Some of the booth tables have tv's in the them and music videos were playing on a loop throughout the time I was seated. Coke products for the win!!!

The first time I came here I got one of their seasonal desserts to go and wasn't thrilled. At the…read moretime they didn't have really any vegetarian options. I got a gift card so went back and they finally got an veggie roll on the menu, which was really good. Their cocktail was also good. I would come here again for drinks but probably not for food unless I was looking for something small. My boyfriend's meal was filling for him though

Poke Fusion is amazing! Everything is incredibly fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. The people…read moreare so nice and welcoming, and you can tell they really care about what they're serving. Easily one of my favorite places -- highly recommend!

Poke fusion has the best crepes and poke bowls in town! Weekender I pass through Gainesville, I…read moremake sure to stop! 5 tables to sit at of you want to relax and eat, but you can't go wrong with taking a bowl to go! Crepes are best of you eat them fresh! Acoustics are good here if you want to have a conversation with a friend. They have music playing, but it's at a moderate volume. If you're on the go, their sushi burritos are amazing as well! Perfect hand held, packed with flavor!

We had really high hopes for this place. Even though it's a quick-service restaurant and more…read morebudget-friendly, we were expecting a better experience. Unfortunately, we must have visited on an off night. My rice was hard, the steak tasted like it had been reheated, and some of the vegetables were cold in spots. The staff was very friendly, and there's plenty of parking in the large lot, which was a plus. My husband ordered sushi and said it was good, so that may be the better option. If you're planning to get the steak hibachi, I'd recommend going during a busier time when the food is likely being made fresh. Unfortunately, based on our experience, we probably won't be back.

Koto was not what I was expecting for our first time visit, which was good and bad…read more The good: prices were excellent, inside was bright and clean. The unexpected: It is not a sit-down restaurant. You order at the counter, they call you back to retrieve your tray, then seat yourself, get your own drink refills and bus your own trays. (This is also how the prices stay so low I'm sure) But this did not make for a date night, experience lol. It did make us laugh at ourselves for not checking reviews ahead of time. The not so great: Noise level was borderline too loud due to the plethora of hard surfaces and unnecessary club-like mix being played. The sushi rolls were decent, not great, but I guess what I would expect for the price point. Would I go back, yes - but probably for lunch or very casual early dinner where my expectations are much more in line with the experience.

Dragonfly is an experience from start to finish. It's one of the best restaurants in Gainesville…read morefor a special occasion, especially if you're a sushi lover. I was a little hesitant about sitting outside since, well, it's Gainesville and it seems to rain all the time. But the patio was incredibly comfortable, and the atmosphere was just as enjoyable as dining indoors. Even if outdoor seating is your only option, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. The food was phenomenal, easily a 10/10. The sushi and sashimi felt incredibly fresh and authentic, and I had one of the best sushi rolls I've ever eaten. The service was just as impressive. Our server was genuinely kind, attentive, and made my birthday feel extra special throughout the evening. Between the incredible food, welcoming atmosphere, and exceptional service, Dragonfly absolutely lives up to the hype. I can't recommend it enough.

I've been to Dragonfly a few times now. It lives up to the hype! The space is large, dimly lit, and…read moreperfect for a date night or special evening out. Every time we've visited, we have tried something new. For their appetizers, we always order the Brussels sprouts, Shisito peppers, and tuna fried rice. For rolls, we have really enjoyed Kobra Cai and Bomb. All of their drinks are also delicious. Our servers have been so friendly each time and always provided great service! The food comes out quick and they always check in periodically to make sure we don't need anything. I would highly recommend visiting!