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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Francisco M.

So fun fact. The building used to be a KFC. And they kept the drive through lol This place was nicer than expected. Very well decorated, fast service and sushi were very good quality and carefully presented. Will go back more often

regular roll platter
Nicole C.

We picked 10 rolls to try and it was super delicious, fresh and affordable!!! We loved it and will try it again soon!!

Sienna H.

Come here all the time and the sushi is always great! Super flavorful and fun. Pretty setup on the inside and the sushi is served nicely as well. Service is friendly and quick. I typically order the dumplings and shrimp tempura that is pretty good as well.

Ceiling in dining room

Food was good! Atmosphere is very fun! Service was great, nice people! I will return again

a sushi roll with a side of dipping sauce
Elyse P.

I had no expectations going into this weird little building in Matthews, but I'm so glad I did. The ambience was really nice, the service was great, and the food was solid. A lot of their sushi rolls are fried, which isn't my preferred style, but I managed to find an option that wasn't (there were a lot of choices), and we got the shumai for an appetizer. As a Matthews resident I will definitely go back.

chicken Bento

Been here at least 6 times since this review was posted, it's the same waitress every time, she even remembered our drink orders. Pop pop girly & the golden specialty rolls are super yummy!! The tempura ice cream is a hit! 100000% will continue to eat here

Outside 4/30/23
Kevin M.

Very nice vine inside the restaurant. Little bit of piano music. Employees very helpful. The wish was great but small portion. Calamari normal but such a small portion. I'd recommend this place and order more sushi next time.

a ceiling covered in paper flowers
Hannah F.

a cute spot for a lunch date. sushi was 10/10. soup was 2/10. other than that, perfect.

Shrimp Tempura
Jocelyn H.

Food was great! The service was nice, our server was very attentive and friendly. The decoration was pretty as well. We will definitely come again.

Boston Roll & Green River Roll Special
Shane P.

Recently moved to Matthews 6 months ago and always seen this place and was very interested in stopping by, finally did and it was absolutely delicious! Service was great and fast and the effort they put into the presentation was excellent, the rolls were well put together and tasted fresh and great. If your in the Matthews area I would highly recommend stopping by for some delicious sushi!

sushi platter
Annie A.

Awesome sushi spot. We got the party platter and everything was made fresh and delicious. The specialty rolls are huge and definitely worth it. For appetizers highly recommend the sushi pizza.

Luisa R.

Tucked away close to Downtown Matthews: good location with plenty of parking! The staff is very welcoming! Went in a weeknight, so they weren't very busy. Food came out pretty fast. The food looked beautiful. Menu is quite large and it makes it difficult to pick what to order. Ordered a couple of sushi rolls, all very good! Hibachi was just okay. Nothing stood out for flavor - wise with the hibachi. Would probably stick to the sushi next time.

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Dragon roll was really good. Nice ambience and great service from our waitress. Will definitely be coming back

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This place always amazes me. Great sushi, even presentations are fun! Hidden gem in Matthews.

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