Really good and fresh. We sat outside but the service were very good anyway. We were 6 persons but…read moreI believed that the food came out really quickly. For us that eat fish you got a lot of options, but the vegetarian options were quite boring. But everything was really good, we also tried veg. tempura - yum! You also got discount if you ordered over 10 euros per person. My food was 12 bites nigiri/maki and a beer for 16 euros.

So perfect to find a great Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam! It was a chilly night, so hot udon…read moreand hot sake were just the things to warm us up. Service was friendly and prompt.

Small restaurant for Japanese food -- decent sized menu including raw fish, rolls, and typical…read moreJapanese dishes like curry and udon. The prices are pretty reasonable and the food is pretty good, though I only tried the sashimi assortment (large) and can't speak to the hot food. The sashimi assortment came with a good amount of sashimi though it didn't specify what kinds of fish it came with, some were more a miss than a hit. Overall the fish was fresh and I enjoyed it. Service was a bit slow, but mainly because there was only one waitress serving the entire restaurant (and maybe just one chef), so not really their fault. All in all, decent place for Japanese food.

A cute little place for Japanese food! The service here is very friendly and they speak English,…read moremaking it easy for tourists. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful in addition to being quite chatty, which I liked because he was able to give us recommendations on places to visit. As for the food, everything I had was quite good. My udon had a light, savory broth, crispy shrimp tempura, and a soft boiled egg. Other than being on the small side, I'd get it again.

I needed a sushi fix. These guys are located close by. They do take away or you can eat there. They…read morealso allow you to order by phone or on the internet off their web page and then pick it up. Was the sushi good? Heck yea. Their prices are fairly standard. I ordered plenty, eighteen dollars worth. It hit the spot but darn I wanted more. I love sushi. Oh yeah another plus, they deliver and are pretty fast at it.

The selection of fish here was a bit disappointing - they just have the basics (tuna, salmon,…read moreunagi, ebi, red snapper). That being said, the tuna and salmon were tasty. The others, not so much. I was pretty surprised after reading all of the glowing Yelp reviews for this place. It was fine (I didn't get sick), but nothing really impressed me. I will have to try Yamazato and see if there is any real sushi in Amsterdam... :-)

This place deserves more recognition. While you won't find elaborate sushi rolls with a million…read moreingredients the sushi is fresh and tastes delicious. The service was kind and non intrusive. It is cash only so if you don't have any on you there is an atm in the building(I didn't see it but there was a sign). However, it is very reasonably priced. If you're looking for simple yet flavorful sushi experience give this place a shot.

Bleh. I think something changed at the Japanese eetcafé. None of the sushi we ordered looks like…read morethe previous pictures on yelp and even when I asked to try one of the pictures I saw he said they don't make it like that anymore. I don't know the whole story but it's different. Just fair warning. That being said the sushi was still all right, but nothing out of this world. It was actually an interesting experience to sit outside eating our sushi in the alley instead of inside. Not many places where you can do that for sushi. The fish tasted fresh enough but slices were on the thin side for sure. Lucky for us the service was fast and he was always attentive of our needs. This was certainly a welcome treat. I can't say to try it or not at this point. I think there are better places to go but this is one in the neighborhood anyway.

I don't usually start reviews whilst still sitting in the restaurant, but Tanuki deserves this kind…read moreof attention. I've been in Amsterdam for 6 weeks now and I haven't had any Asian food (I've had KBBQ, Sichuan, pho, Indonesian, "asian", and boba LOL) that's made me say "wow!" This is the first place that I can say is as good as what I'm used to in Los Angeles. I had the tekka-don, which is marinated sashimi tuna over rice -- the fish was fresh and the rice was the correct temperature. There was a light, sweet soy coating the whole thing. 4/5 stars. I also ordered some yakitori -- the chicken leg meat with spring onions was nothing short of relevatory. The pork belly yakitori I ordered was pretty amazing too. The place is difficult to find -- it's tucked into a hidden corner of the mall but it's worth searching for.

Tanuki has undergone a major renovation recently - the old Tanuki has moved to Gelderlandplein and…read morethe Tanuki here is more a Asian BBQ restaurant. There are grills at the tables and you cook your own food. I recommend you visit the other Tanuki, as this one was a disappointment. Food: 2/5 I'm pretty sensitive to salt but even the other people I ate with found the meat to be too salty. Rumor has it that restaurants with not so fresh meat salt their food heavily to preserve it for longer... We had various types of chicken and pork, and most of it was mediocre. The pork neck was very tasty but it was the only one out of 7 meats. Service: 3/5 The waitstaff was very polite and attentive. Atmosphere: 4/5 They did a really good job with the renovation, the restaurant is beautiful. It is a nice mixture of modern and traditional Japanese decor. They even have those adorable booths where you need to take your shoes off. However, you can't eat atmosphere. Value: 2/5 Each 100g of meat was about 5 euros, which adds up... in the end, we decided to finish what we ordered and then finish our meal at McDonalds.

Best sushi so far in Amsterdam. I can't say that I've tried them all but this is the best I've…read moretried. Prices are a little steep accordingly but that's alright. Shared a large plate, unagi roll and a salmon hand roll. Everything was very tasty.

This is where you get a taste of what japanese home cooking would be like or a side alley small…read morerestaurant in Japan. No fuss or thrills, but good simple authentic japanese food. Don't expect any all you can eat sushi infused with lots of mayo and dressing. They say simplicity is the ultimate sophistication and I am a fan of simplicity. If you prefer all-you-can eat style sushi, this might not be for you. But if you appreciate a quiet homey low key date night, this could be for you. The service did seem a little slow as there was only one waitress working during that time, and perhaps the kitchen was understaffed as well? It's nice, but nothing great. Hence the three stars.

Meh. The sushi lacked any flavor, honestly have never experienced that before. Incredibly boring…read more The soup was good & so was the seaweed salad. Spring rolls were crispy and flavorful. Service was slow and not attentive. Would not go back.

Robot cat servers ... 5 stars Food was just okay, this spot…read morewas recommended to us by a boat tour guide. I should've known better. Save your money ($35 euro per person all u can eat). 5 ordering courses (4 pieces each course). Some sushi items were awesome, some grilled were great, however nearly half were just mediocre and cold. Such a bummer. Not the best service either.

Been here a couple times now and very happy with the quality of the sushi and the meal overall. The…read morelunch bento is a good deal and decently sized. This place is charming on the inside and out. On a nice day you can't beat sitting in the sun in their outdoor seating in the front. a great people watching location. I always prefer the small businesses to the chain ones; so obviously I recommend going here over Sumo next door. P.s. no tap/kraan water

Very good A La Carte sushi in the middle of Hilversum. They are situated right next to SUMO Sushi…read more We asked if they felt they had to compete to the AYCE Sushi Joint, but they said it wasn't so bad. They attract different customers then Sumo. It's easy to believe: there were actual Japanese people dining there. The sushi was really good, tasty, fresh and yummy. Entourage is nice. Could be a little bit more special, but its homely. Dishes look really nice and professional. There is seating outside too, which is great with good weather! Serving staff is very nice but quite young, they still have some learning to keep looking around to do. Most of the times, they passed all the tables without making eye-contact, so visitors would have to shout to get their attention. And that's not necessary, since it's not a big restaurant, it's quite easy to keep looking to see who needs attention. The only thing you shouldn't be ordering is.. the sea urchin. I tried the sea urchin as a preparation for Japan... and it was disgusting! It's nothing to do with the restaurant, a friend of mine, big sushi lover, also told he found the taste of it quite horrible. Very bitter and salty. Ewwww. No. No no no. I eat almost anything but this.. NO! So don't ruin your stay here by picking that one. Unless you are a big big big fan of sea urchin. For which I applaud you! I couldn't stomach it! BUT. The rest of the sushi was FAB! The handrolls were good too. Yum. When are we going back?