If you're there for the ambiance and decor, you might want to look somewhere else. This place gives a hole in the wall vibe. If your eyes are sensitive you might have issues as where we sat, all the lights were doing the slightest flickering causing me to have to wear sunglasses the whole meal. However, the food was AMAZING. The sushi was so fresh and tasty with the smallest amount of rice I've ever seen on a sushi roll. I'll be coming back! read more

We absolutely love Tougen! We found it through Yelp a few years ago, and we will always go here when we crave sushi. The owner is very passionate about his business and he also has a great sense of quick witted humor. We went in about 2pm on a Sat and didn't realize Tougen closes at 2:30pm and then reopens for the dinner crowd at 5pm. We had a couple Specialty Sushi Rolls: 381; Ocean; and Pink Lady. As usual, the food is amazingly good. We have yet to try a dish we thought - nah, not doing that one again. I am not a huge fan of having cream cheese in my sushi rolls, but Tougen does not use an excessive amount like other sushi restaurants in this area. We tried the Tempura Fried Cheesecake per the owner's recommendation. It was nicely presented, with a rich flavor. Prices are fair for the quality of the food. Recently acquired and then renovated extension which now has a bar and serves as main dining area, is very welcoming. Thank you Yelp for guiding us to this gem!!! read more

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This sushi place has been on my to try list for quite some time. I came here with a friend for dinner and was wowed with the happy hour specials. Each day has different specials but some days have $3 cocktails to $4 draft beers. When the food got there we were so hungry, I didn't get to take any picture but the sushi was delicious. read more

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The Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen is so good! I loved the char on the chonkatsu, and the broth with the chili oil is perfection. I ordered with extra chonkatsu and extra egg. The Sonomono salad with shrimp was refreshing-very good! Just stopping by to give my review while ordering more ramen. read more

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Excellent rolls. I've tried just about every sushi restaurant in Ohio and this is among the best. Highly recommended and I will be back.

I think they are gearing up for a remodel or what, but if you are looking for ambience.well.... However The food was amazing!!! Everything was well prepared and super fresh. The server was nice and friendly. Attentive but not intrusive. I took her recommendation for the 183, and the tempura cheesecake, and was not disappointed. For the price I think it's an incredible value. read more

Tougen - Tonkatsu pork belly - Japanese Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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The first time trying this place out and we were welcomed to n with a friendly smile. They have an extensive menu but I was told to try out the bento box. There are so many choices. The one I settled on was Chef Choice of nigiri with your choice of a roll and two apps. I made all the right choices apparently. The peppered tuna slices were so thin and covered in crushed black pepper, tasted like bacon of the sea. The tofu agadashi was also deliciously crispy and tasty. The chicken Katsura was so crispy yet tender. Don't let this quiet, unassuming place fool you, the food is on point! read more

Tougen - Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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My son and I visited. We have enjoyed sushi in Ohio, Texas, and Oklahoma (don't laugh it actually has good sushi). We have both tried several places and think Tougen is great. We had a lunch bento box and thought it was tasty and a great value. The service and ambiance were also well balanced. read more

I have been here a couple times and I always order out. However this time I decided to eat in. I noticed it was a little busy so I always come with grace. However we ( My girlfriend and I) decided to eat at the bar. We sat there for 20-30 minutes the only people at the bar and watched as the bartender didn't even ask for our drinks. Other people came and sat at the bar and left before we did. I gave them as much grace as I possibly could because they were busy. But to not even acknowledge us and simply say one second is insanely rude. No drinks!! No food!! No introduction!! Will say me and my people will never again patron this place. read more

I must comment on their ramen. I was craving some ramen and sushi so my sister and I looked up some nearby restaurants, and this came up with high reviews. I was eager to see what the hype was about so we were happy that once we got to the restaurant, we were seated right away. We got the choose three sushi, and had spicy tuna, spicy crab, and Cajun calamari. Along with that I ordered char siu ramen with shoyu broth, which is a soy based broth. This was really good ramen, and the broth was very flavorful. I added some chili oil for some extra heat, and that raised the flavor profile of the dish. Overall, I enjoyed this greatly. As for the sushi, I didn't think the sushi was the best I've had, especially having eaten sushi in bigger cities. It didn't seem very fresh to me, and the only palatable one I enjoyed was the spicy crab. My sister also ordered char-siu ramen with tonkotsu broth, which is a pork bone based broth. She wasn't a fan of the broth and described it as tasting like water. After trying a bit of mine, she did like it. read more

Tougen - Japanese Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Great place for sushi ! Staff was very kind and attentive. The sushi was very delicious and unique . I've never had hot sushi before but I was very impressed with it and would definitely come back as the prices are reasonable and I did love the food and service . You defiantly don't come here for the atmosphere so if your looking for something thsts more of a vibe I would go somewhere else . But if your looking for great food at a reasonable price and don't care about that aspect then this is a great spot to make a regular stop . read more

I didn't give 5 Stars because of no mackerel fish. Otherwise, I'm experimenting with several other options. Hot tea drink. Lots of carry-out happening. I've asked for several octopus and tuna variations. All was REALLY good. read more

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Yum! I will be back. Great food and service. I had the lunch bento with teriyaki shrimp, pepper, tuna, tuna roll, and Hotz's. read more

Tougen - Bento box lunch portion. - Japanese Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Today I had lunch at Tougen Japanese and sushi restaurant and it definitely won't be the last time. Great food great service and incredible Sushi. The best I've had in this area. Central Avenue, just west of Meijer before King Road. Look for the sign. Don't miss this one folks. A real true hidden gem. read more

If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would. Everything we ordered was amazing. Don't let the upside full you. This is flavor town. Amazing!!!Super quick too read more

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Had the Tougen Combo B: 3 special rolls + 2 regular rolls, $65 & the soft shell crab tempura. Delicious & fresh sushi. Soft shell crab tempura came with tempura squash, sweet potato, onion, rice & sauce. Friendly & efficient service. Decor is lacking, but the food made up for it. Would definitely return. read more

Tougen - Combo B: 3 special rolls + 2 regular rolls $65 - Japanese Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Wonderful Sushi but try the hibachi chicken and shrimp...The best. The service is great. The Ceviche is to die for.

I don't know where to start. I really love this place. My family and I decided to try this place as a last minute birthday dinner 2 years ago. And we have been coming back almost every month since then. Their sushi is unmatched. I have never had sushi of such a stellar quality and freshness. Not only is their sushi amazing, but also their hibachi is the best in town, we order the steak hibachi with noodles and veggies (pictured below). The lamb and squid skewers are melt in your mouth delicious!!! Please try the Caddy Roll, the Crazy Dragon Roll, the Spicy Salmon roll... or anything! I have yet to have a roll I dislike from this establishment. Also the salmon nigiri is delicious and totally worth every penny!! The staff is extremely friendly. The owner is friendly and interactive and really helps his guests have a good time. The wait staff is attentive and does a great job while handling a full house and taking mobile orders all in the heat of a pandemic. (Which might I add this restaurant has done and continues to do a great job with cleanliness and sanitation throughout the past year and a half during COVID). Definitely give this place a try if you love sushi or any Japanese cuisine! read more

Tougen - Japanese Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Ooh pretty delicious in a tiny hole in the wall location. Good service and the fish is very fresh. read more

Got the mango tango, island, and tempura lobster rolls, plus a couple of filler rolls. Spent $52, plus tip. About average price. The food was just average. No memorable flavors. I'm not sure why people think Tougen deserves five stars. Also, our five rolls were tightly packed into two containers, which negatively impacted their appearance and accessibility. read more

Sitting in a strip mall with some of the best BBQ, Indian and Farm to Table in the area, Tougen has a lot of pressure to help solidify this strip mall into the foodie destination it's destined to be. And you know what, I think they're going to do it! On our first visit, we enjoyed two bento boxes and some wasabi pork shumai. I tried the bento box #3 which comes with 7 pieces of sashimi, along with 2 appetizers and a roll. I tried the agadashi tofu and the crab sunomono, along with a shrimp and avocado roll. Our meals of course also came with the classic iceberg salad and miso soup, which were both very good. First up, I have to say the only "disappointment" was the wasabi pork shumai. I used the word disappointment loosely because it wasn't bad. I just didn't expect it to be fried and crispy, and expected a stronger wasabi flavor. As for my box, it was AWESOME. The sashimi was surprisingly fresh and well-cut. Like I could have just eaten a giant plate of the fish and I would have been very happy. The crab sunomono (shredded seafood and veggie salad) was refreshing and sweet. The agadashi tofu was fantastic. I'm used to flat pieces floating in sauce, but not here. Instead it was cubed and nicely fried, covered in bento flakes with the sauce on the side. And the roll? It was good! Next time I will try some of the specialty rolls and do a deeper dive into the sashimi offerings. The staff is super friendly and the space is super clean. There is no question I will be back. Even if you're not in that part of town, it's worth a trip to try out what I will say... is some of the best sushi in NW Ohio for the price, if not some of the best sushi compared to places a bit more expensive. read more

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This place has been open for a little over 2 months. It's small and quaint. The service was friendly and attentive. All 3 of us enjoyed our sushi (in total, we tried 6 special rolls and fried rice). They also gave us a taste of their special mushroom appetizer. Was extremely happy with my Crazy Dragon Roll. I probably wouldn't order they Playboy again because I'm not a huge fan of fried food and there was quite a bit with the fried shrimp and crab. My moms Philadelphia Dream that I snagged a piece of was really good. I also enjoyed my fried rice. I would absolutely go back here again! read more

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Fresh, very good sushi with a large selection for all guests. Thir menu also includes several choices of hibachi and teriyaki entrees. They even went out of their way to put together a vegan roll (with tofu) for our friend. They recently expanded the dining area but the owner indicted that things didn't go as planned, so they are still working on finishing the work. Overlook the current "in progress" renovation, and you will enjoy the food for its quality and value. read more

Not impressed easily with most sushi establishments. That said, this establishment wowed me with the presentation and taste. Price is certainly reasonable. Now my #1 sushi establishment in the Toledo area. Will be back often! read more

I will say it's a little hole in the wall it's extremely cute! The service is amazing and very entertaining!! Food has good tasts, lots of flavors!! Like I said, it's a small but great and great atmosphere read more

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My husband and I tried Tougen for the first time and I'm so upset we didn't try this place sooner! The sushi rolls were very well made, flavorful and fresh. The tonkatsu curry is just like homemade, and I highly recommend it. We will need to go back and try the ramen bowls, as they seem to be recommended by friends. read more

Favorite restaurant ever. Employees are always amazing and Jon is the best. Excellent food every single time. Definitely get the ramen. I can admit I eat it like 5x a week hahaha. read more

Definitely a hidden gem! Tougen is an authentic Japanese restaurant with probably the best sushi in town. I do wish they would spruce up the interior--it's a bit crappy--but honestly, the food is so good that you forget about the decor. It's just the paint that needs work, the restaurant is very clean. read more

We don't know our way around sushi very much at all, but we certainly know we like this place a lot! It's a small place, yet we've never had to wait for a table which is odd as the food is so good and they have such good reviews too. We've only been in for lunch, but the thing we get most of the time is a two roll lunch special. It's two rolls picked off a list of basic ones. I most of the time just get California rolls. But with those two rolls you get their soup and ginger salad. The soup is basic with not much seemingly in it, but it is quite good. And the salad is wonderful too. The whole meal all around is great. And this special is just ten bucks too. I've gotten my wife to go here somewhat recently and now she's hooked too. I just need a sushi for dummys class so we can get more out of this type of food. read more

This place is a neat little find and I can't wait to go back. We found this place when a place we go to a lot was closed. Our gain. It's small (cozy) with a few booths and tables and a small sushi bar. They have sushi/sashimi combos and all the standard Japanese cuisine dishes. I got a salmon teriyaki dish that was delicious. It came with soup and salad, both which were very good, too. My friend who doesn't eat sushi got the vegetable tempura combo, which came with soup and salad. She loved it and said the batter was the lightest and least oily she had ever had. One down side is they don't have a liquor license, but the server told me they don't have a problem with diners bringing in something of their own. Pretty cool. The service was really great, the prices were reasonable and parking is easy. Give this little gem a try! read more

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Tougen is one of my favorite sushi spots in Toledo. The service is top notch, and it is not super noisy or full of pretentious clientele. It's not very big, which I think is a plus, because you get a more intimate experience. I feel like I can eat my meal in peace and not have to yell in order to communicate with the person I came here with. Plus I can wear my casual outfit and still get an amazing meal for a very good price! My boyfriend and I come here once a week, and even though they have an amazing selection, we have found our favorites. The owner (Jung/John?) even remembers our order, which I think is a nice touch. I love their chirashi (sushi rice with raw fish on top). The fish is fresh, and every time I order it I get a different selection of fish, which is always fun. I also love the special furikake topping they put on the rice because it is seriously addictive, I dream about it at work all the time. Also, I think it is a great price for the quality and the amount of food that you get. My boyfriend usually gets the Jade roll and a couple of small rolls. All the rolls are delicious, and I do think the Jade roll is a must try (it's also pretty photogenic, if you care about this sort of thing). I do like that my chirashi and his sushi combo comes with miso soup and salad, since not all the sushi places in the area do this. As far as the quality of raw fish goes, Tougen is in my top 3 sushi restaurants in the Toledo area (Kengo and DOMO being the other 2). I avoid eating raw fish in other places because I feel iffy about their quality. YOU HAVE TO TRY THEIR TAMAGO! It's the best tamago (Japanese egg omelette) that I ever had, especially when it is still warm because a new batch was just prepared. Just thinking about it makes me drool!!! They are super friendly, kind, always make you feel welcome and make sure you are happy with your experience. Furthermore, you never have to wait for a table or for your sushi too long, which is a huge plus! From what I heard, they are going to be getting a soda machine soon, so that will only add to the experience. I can't wait to try the other items on their menu! I love this place! After a long and stressful work day, I always look forward to coming here and enjoying delicious sushi in a peaceful, friendly setting! read more

Tougen - Chirashi is my favorite - Japanese Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Never judge a book by its cover. This is an incredible little nook in a discrete shopping strip that offers wonderful Japanese offerings.

First time trying Tougen. Our server was great! He suggested delicious food & was really funny. Definitely will be back. read more

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Very good, very reasonable prices! Went there on a Saturday and ordered the Alaska, 2 regular salmon maki rolls, and a shrimp tempura. 4 rolls were only $15! We ordered the fried calamari as an appetizer which was quite good as well. Even the side salad was delicious. We had gotten there as soon as they opened for dinner and were served quickly. The seating area it's self is rather small, but they do takeout if you don't like that. read more

Fantastic food - a true gem on par with Kengo or Domo. Sashimi is well portioned (get a side of sushi rice!) and nigiri is perfect. read more

Charged me for some Additional wasabi. Never again. Rude when I asked about charge read more

I thought I had a bad experience and posted a bad review. The chef then texted me privately. It seems like I totally misunderstood my experience, things were perfect and he actually is a nice guy who treated his customer really well. Excellent example how to do service recovery. This is the chef/manager for tougen. I'm just curious, why do you have to lie in your review. Are you afraid that the truth will make you look bad? So you have to lie to make me look bad? At what point did i tell you to leave? At what point did my server apologize to you profusely? My server is not embarrassed that he works here. And of course, you also forgot to mention that i did issue you the refund that you were demanding. And why didn't you bother to mention that my server offered to deliver the missing food to you to make up for a simple mistake. And believe it or not, i didn't even know you were yelling at me in the first place that's why you thought i was ignoring you. And my answer to you that day, regarding don't i think it should be free, for me. When i go out and eat. I will see what the situation is. I normally won't go in demanding for free food for just some simple mistakes especially since they offered to fix the problem. It's a shame that people try to extort other people in situations like this. read more

Ate here twice, wait staff is super friendly. Had the soy based ramen with the pork belly. Super delicious, that dish alone will have me coming back, all so have tried several of the sushi rolls they have all been very good to great. Definitely recommend this place. Not on Tuesdays though because that's when I go:) read more

This is the best sushi place I have ever had. I literally have gotten food from here over 50 times both takeout and dine-in. The sushi is incredible and it is the best thing I have ever eaten. The miso ramen is great. you need to check this place out. You are missing out! 1000/10 read more

The food was only ok. Nothing to write home about. I was on a lunch break from work so I took my wife there. They played metal music which was annoying. read more