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    Umami Tavern

    3.8 (15 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Peter S.

    Food is great , nearly like authentic Japanese food I've tried in Tokyo . Served are nice , will definitely come again!!!

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    The food is overall very good. Finding a sushi restaurant in the area is not easy. The service is very good and the employees are very nice.

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    Worst service I've had in years. Over one hour waiting then told the kitchen gave our food to another table.

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    Awesome, consistent food. Awesome, consistent service. We enjoy driving out here knowing it's going to be enjoyable.

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    “I had filet and chicken hibachi, it was stellar and the veggies that accompanied it were cooked perfectly.”

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    Yoi Hibachi Sushi - Philadelphia roll

    Yoi Hibachi Sushi

    4.3(36 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Absolutely amazing! When I first came in I was welcomed to a very clean eating area, which I was…read moreincredibly happy to see. No sticky tables, no weird stains, everything looked fresh. The staff were quick to welcome me as well, and made a point to let me know if I had any questions about the menu they'd be happy to answer them. It all felt very genuine, which I think is missing from a lot of places. The smiles and words weren't forced. 5/5 Service and atmosphere. As for the food, I ordered 2 lunch specials to-go + 1 fountain drink (~$27 before tip): 1 order of the chicken teriyaki hibachi and 1 of the 2 classic rolls (yellow tail + salmon for me). The wait was very brief, and everything came out fresh without any hint of "this has been sitting ready for a while", another rare commodity these days! For the chicken teriyaki, the portions were very good for the price. The plate was filled completely, with about half and half splitting of the fried rice and chicken. The fried rice was delicious, soft and fresh without feeling too oily at all, and the vegetables were SO good! The cabbage and carrots were cooked perfectly tender. As tasty as the chicken was, I will make a small critique that it was just a tad dry and a little bit low on the teriyaki sauce, however this may be attributed to the chicken being expected to go with the yum yum sauce (also portioned well). 5/5 The two rolls were some of the BEST I've had for such a simple make. The rolls were made up of just the fish, seaweed, rice and some seasonings, but they were nonetheless STELLAR. Very fresh, perfectly cooked rice, and the ratio of fish to roll was *generous*. Each piece was rather large, which I personally enjoyed very much but for those that may not be into that be aware. My only complaint is that the side of soy sauce that came them was very small. 5/5 Overall this is definitely a wonderful choice for anyone looking for some actual decent sushi and hibachi in the Jefferson area (without breaking the bank), I strongly recommend it!

    Online ordering is easy and fast. Portions are huge and allergen notes are taken seriously which is…read morea huge plus for me! We absolutely love the hibachi plates here. One is enough for two people to share or one person for two meals and for a fair price too. There's not much space for dine in, so don't take a huge party and don't expect a show. This is simple counter service hibachi but it knocks its competitor in town out of the park every single time.

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    Yoi Hibachi Sushi - Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl

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    Steak and shrimp hibachi with noodles and fried rice.

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    Cotton Calf Kitchen - Del Marco dry aged 10oz ribeye

    Cotton Calf Kitchen

    4.4(449 reviews)
    9.1 mi
    •$$$

    **STOP AND EAT HERE!! **…read more I NEVER leave reviews, but this place was so good that I had to take the time to write one. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredible. I got to speak with Chef Roger, and you can immediately tell that he genuinely cares about the food he makes. The way he talked about selecting the flavors and preparing the mushrooms really showed how much pride he takes in his cooking. The maître d' at the door was also named Roger, and he was just as friendly and welcoming. I had my 18-month-old daughter with me, and the entire staff treated us so well. Everyone was professional, kind, and genuinely welcoming. At one point, I walked outside with my daughter while our food was being prepared, and she grabbed the maître d' Roger's hand and just started walking around with him. That honestly says a lot about how comfortable and welcomed we felt there. **Now, the STEAK... WOW.** This was probably the best steak I have ever had. The wood-smoked grill flavor and the crust were absolutely perfect. I had the Baseball Wagyu steak, and it was SO tender. It was almost like eating a more flavorful filet. Absolutely incredible. The mushrooms were fantastic, and the mashed potatoes actually tasted freshly made -- not like that watery, sad stuff that sometimes gets served as mashed potatoes. We didn't get the bourbon mushrooms because we don't drink, but Chef Roger explained that the alcohol is actually cooked off during preparation. You could tell he really knew his food and was happy to explain everything. Honestly, if you're going to eat in **Helen, GA**, I would put this place at the top of your list. Helen itself was okay, but a lot of what we saw was more typical bar food. **This place was on another level.** The food, service, atmosphere, and hospitality were all top-tier. **Worth every single dollar.** And I want to give an extra shout-out because I had my little daughter with me, and they treated her like family. Nobody was stuck-up or pretentious. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and friendly. **Shout-out to Chef Roger, Maître d' Roger, and the guy with no hair and the blue jacket! ** Thank you guys for such an awesome experience. We absolutely loved it and will definitely be back! **If you're anywhere near Helen, GA -- STOP AND EAT HERE! You won't regret it. **

    Wow!!! This place absolutely blows so many steak houses out of the water!!! This is now my top 3…read morebest steak places I've ever had! Not only is the steak amazing but the sides are outstanding as well. It's hard to find both good meats and great sides, however Cotton Calf over delivered on both. I was sad when I took my last bite, that's how good and flavorful everything was. Mannnnnnn Ordered the Cajun ribeye medium and sliced!! Mushroom risotto was incredible and the roasted broccoli! My goodness what a meal. The Cajun Ribeye should go in the hall of fame!

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    Ichiban Buffet - Plain Lomein

    Ichiban Buffet

    4.0(66 reviews)
    11.5 mi

    The restaurant was typical of what you might expect from a Chinese buffet. However the food on the…read morebuffet was bland and very under seasoned. The iced tea was good as was the service. The staff did a good job of replenishing the food on the buffet line. This may be a good place for quantity but it is not a good place for quality!

    I was looking at reviews, and to be honest, I never would've considered another Ichibon Buffet…read moreafter some of the failures around the Beaufort area and other areas that go by the name. But thanks to yelp the reviews kept saying this was different so me in a buddy of mine went for lunch recently to try it out. Not a huge place, but nicely decorated and clean the Buffay to the left head three or four different rows, starting with your proteins, then to your vegetables and desserts. Sushi was in the back as were the sushi chefs making it. I pretty much walked down every aisle and sampled some thing of everything so I could get a good feel on the quality of the food. I'm also a sushi nut, so technically, I never eat sushi at a Chinese buffet, but this look fresh and the spicy tuna actually looked like spicy tuna... And it was quite good and fresh. They even had Hot sauce bar with my Sriracha ready for me as I don't use soy sauce on sushi if it's any good. The Buffet stayed full , service was spot on, I have to admit I kept eating and had to stop before I over ate. I was really impressed especially defined it in Winder, which I struggle to find a place I can call home. So if you're looking for Chinese, don't be like me and wait because of the name, this is the real deal very tasty, highly recommend !!

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    Ichiban Buffet - Salad fruits raw seafood

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    Ichiban Buffet - Salt and Pepper Shrimp

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    Ichiban Buffet - Fries pizza Coconut Shrimp hot wings sugar donuts Vegetable Roll crab wontons soup

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    Toki Hibachi & Sushi

    Toki Hibachi & Sushi

    4.2(19 reviews)
    11.3 mi

    Unfortunately, I did not enjoy my meal here :(…read more The service at this restaurant was nice, and the restaurant itself looked very clean. It was empty on a Wednesday afternoon, I came in with my mom to try this restaurant out! Our server was very kind and attentive to us so service was not an issue! The food was not up to my expectations in regards to taste, but the portions were more than generous. I got the steak yakisoba and my mom got sashimi regular. My mom enjoyed her meal and said one of the slices melted in her mouth lol. The yakisoba was just lackluster I think most people in this area would enjoy this dish, but I am picky about Japanese food because I have strict standards. If you're new to Japanese food, I think this would be a great choice!

    Downtown winder is not where I think I would find good sushi place but nooooooo this place is a…read moregem. I hope they stick around. DO NOT PASS ON THE EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR a reflection of the food. Completely incongruent to what you think of a Japanese sushi bar. The interior is not Asian in any way. Mire like Italian, or middle eastern??? This family run Japanese or Chinese ethnicities. Ordered only 2 things to start to see if we wanted to stay and order more. Our shumai was crunchy so not steamed like memories of one in my past but delicious. Had the sexy roll- unique and so fresh. Great flavors, clean and delicious. Ordered 3 more rolls, all a complete complement to each other and again unique, flavorful, and presentation was very nice, the person thought about what they were doing. Sapporos for 3.99. Reasonable Sushi and drink locally. Ambiance 2 Food 5+ Service 4

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    Toki Hibachi & Sushi - Tuna Tataki (delish!)

    Tuna Tataki (delish!)

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    Seoul Garden - Soon Dobu

    Seoul Garden

    4.1(40 reviews)
    11.9 mi

    Giving this a 4 stars not because the food was WOW exceptionally good, but for A) opening up a…read moreKorean themed restaurant in the middle of Nowhere Georgia, its a tough time right now so we have to support local businesses and B) providing huge portions, honestly the tofu soup was Alot larger than what most places in LA serve. So portion to cost to value, you're getting a good deal in this economy--- especially all the way out here; this is like what Palm Dale would be to Orange Country California. Ordered the soon Dobu, beef, it came with 4 sides of Banchan which aside from the soybean kimchi, were all pretty mediocre. Ordered a LA Kalbi, a little on the sweeter side, but not complaining, it was charred, crispy and well marinated. I downed everything in a matter of minutes. So, I was trapped in my big rig for 30+ hours the previous two days whilst getting screwed over by my broker delivering a load to Ahold Delhaize in South Carolina. **Never Again :) . ADUSA is the worse grocery foods company and publicly listed company in Europe...period. I left them a one star on Google. Good. Got that off my chest. As I was saying, dropped in here after spending the morning fixing my rig. And as a reward for getting my supply air hose back in running shape. I found this hole in the wall in Commerce Georgia. There was no one here, except me myself and I. And being the curious me, I started chatting with the female manager who turned out to speak Mandrin. It turns out in the recent slew of events this restaurant is located in close proximity to Korean Giant, SK Batteries. Yes... that company that partnered with the other giant which was raided by the likes of ICE in the recent anti immigration crackdown. No wonder there was no one here ...All the Koreans vanished. Bummer. All in all, the truck stop next door is pretty blessed to be located in such a prime location with food offerings other than burgers. So I vow the next time I truck through here, I will come back and order their Kimchi Pancakes and Kimchi Fries Rice..and maybe their spicy Teobukki..however way you spell that word.

    Driving to Athens Commerce can be a good stop for lunch. In addition to every chain restaurant…read moreknown to Georgia you have a few good local places as well. Seoul Garden is one of the good local places. The menu here is vast. There are many food items here with which I am not familiar. On this trip I was looking for lunch so I tried the lunch special. Ok let me back up here, to order you need to use the touch screen at the table. The woman who served us explained it to us. This is not a bad idea, you can be sure that your order is correct. I ordered some spicy chicken with fried rice. Before the main though our host provided us with an array of mini appetizers. There were all good but that marinated tofu was exceptionally flavorful! The chicken main dish was pretty good as was the fried rice. And the whole meal was only about $12. This is exceptional value and I will be back, hop to se you there.

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    Flaming Fusion - pad thai

    Flaming Fusion

    4.3(22 reviews)
    12.7 mi

    Food was amazing, staff was friendly, and service was great! Love! Love!…read more I had the crab rangoons and the triple Mongolian. It was so delicious!

    Because one of our favorite nearby spots was closed we decided to give Flaming Fusion a try. We…read morewere craving basic Thai. Being a fusion of Chinese, Thai, and Japanese we made sure to try some chinese and thai. We didn't care to try anything off the Japanese menu. Ordered the Mongolian beef, Eggplant, Pad Thai, and panang curry off their lunch menu. All came with soup. The hot and sour could have been a little more sour. The coconut soup i felt was very thin and too sour. My husband really enjoyed it. The wonton soup was actually my favorite of the three and came with one small wonton.. Mongolian beef we order extra spicy. Was not spicy and actually veryy sweet. Though the cook of the dish was very well done we ordered another to go. The char on the protein caught us off guard and we were very pleased. Eggplant was also cooked very well. Not over done where it becomes mush and not under where its Styrofoam. Pad Thai tasted like premade sauce. Tamarind heavy. We were trying to figure out what was missing and realized, no bean sprouts. Yet very well cooked! The noodles had the perfect chew and no breakage. It just needed the little umph in flavor and it would have hit the spot. Curry again was cooked very well. The bell pepper slices made for a weird bite. Flavor wise, my husband said if he were wanting curry he would get it again. It didn't hit the mark for me even with low expectations. Overall EVERYTHING was cooked very well. Though everything could've used a little more flavor and salt. Chinese dishes we got though were all very sweet. Will def be a spot for us to consider when were wanting Chinese and our favorite spots aren't' available.

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    Flaming Fusion - Panang curry

    Panang curry

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