was a privilege to eat here and a super privilege to be served by the owner (chef Dante) himself…read more food and drinks was top notch and Dante himself made our experience amazingly memorable. Dante is such an amazing, simple, friendly, nice, understanding, and welcoming person. Go try this place out and you will never be disappointed. Make sure you make a reservation because this place is super busy. Overall food and service was out of this world and Chef Dante is completely and totally an outstanding individual. Definitely going back there countless times.

Really good sushi! Went for happy hour and got a happy roll too. Pretty good specials!read more

Excellent sake selection. Tempura brownie unique and tasty. Always super fresh sushi!read more

We had a larger group on a Saturday and we needed to wait nearly 2 hours for our sushi…read more The upstairs was busy at the time but for the past half hour it's been empty in the upstairs and downstairs. We continually asked about our orders and were told they were "on their way". 30 more minutes. Still no mains other than the cooked food. The poor server was also our bartender and none of this was his fault. If something was going to be this late we would've appreciated not being mislead. Also-- for full disclosure we said that food could come out as it was ready. Not forcing them to have it all at the same time. If you enjoy waiting more than 2 hours for your food to be delivered-- here's the place for u

We came here to get some ramen. We got the Pork Belly ramen and it was very good. We also got the…read moreRussian roll and it was delicious. The space is fun for a group of friends or a meal for one. The server was nice and knowledgeable of the menu.

Ordered their pork belly ramen…read more Soup base was a bit bland. Noodles lacked texturally, didn't have that nice firmness to them. Pork belly was okay, definitely needed the fatty layer because the mean was tough. In downtown area so parkings not the greatest. They got some outdoor seating too. Downtown location is supposedly better than their Uptown location, maybe I'll try some of their other dishes.

I had no idea this restaurant even existed until I saw an article on December 30th that they would…read morebe closing on December 31, 2025. So, I quickly messaged a good friend on December 30th (afternoon) and we planned to arrive for dinner. DINNER - The style is TAPAS so the food is small plates. Dinner was delicious. My friend and I ordered several dishes to share including sides (mushrooms, broccolini, and eggplant), rice, and 2 meats (sirloin steak and chicken skewers). The flavour was rich enough but not too strong. Pricing is slightly high but the quality is great. It's sad that the investor decided to close down this Japanese restaurant so early. They only opened in July 2025 so after 6 months they are closing. It takes time for a restaurant to see growth in customer base and money. Perhaps they didn't advertise well enough but whatever the case, I'm glad I got to try their food. Customer service was amazing. My friend and I were greeted when we arrived and were checked on throughout the night. **** GOAL of 365 reviews in 2025 - 60/365 total reviews in 2025 - 841 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 31 December 2025

Came to celebrate my birthday and the staff was so friendly! I love that they only carry Japanese…read moreliquor, it keeps the restaurant feel extremely authentic. We tried 6 dishes and 2 sashimi dishes and it was a perfect amount of food for 3 people. The food came out extraordinary fast too I was shocked. They were busy but efficient, I was quite impressed. The must haves are the chicken rice bowl, the yellowtail, and the beef cheek. I love the wide variety of food options for vegetarians and meat lovers. I will say, the food still needs some fine tuning. The flash fried octopus had a weird texture and the sauce was way too overpowering. The squash was good but didn't have anything that made it stand out than anything I could've made at home. Excited to come back to keep trying out more flavors!

I stopped by Sakura recently to try something different. I've never eaten here before and I've…read morealways wondered why they have one stand that sells Chinese and Japanese food. To be honest, it doesn't seem like Sakura differentiates their meals that much. It's the same person making similar food, except half of it sells at one counter and the other half sells at another counter. I ordered mushroom chicken with a side of veggies and it took a while to make. The food was of good quality and great taste. The staffer was friendly, but the wait was long. I'd definitely eat here again.

I think there are only two words to describe what is Sakura, value & chaos. Sakura is located in a…read moretiny little spot in the middle of the 5th Street Arcade downtown. I love the location because of the small shop atmosphere in the Arcade and the wide mix of people who frequent the building, plus it's close to my work. Sakura is in the tiny "food court" of the building and is really a gem. I bring up "Chaos" to describe Sakura because that's what your experience is like when waiting in line for your food. 3 ethnic Asian guys are running the place, 1 cooking, 1 preparing to go boxes and the other guy taking orders and grabbing drinks. The typical person comes here for the "hibachi" style meal of Chicken, Steak, Shrimp or Veggie Teriyaki. The prices are wonderful ranging from $5.99 to $6.75 for an entrée. They do serve sushi and combo meals but I tend to stick with one of the main four. The line is always a pain in the butt at lunchtime (I have been there a handful of times between 12 and 130) and it is always busy during these times. You wait and once your order is taken it is almost becomes a no holds bar death match to get in another line and fight for your food. I've seen it look like a Royal Rumble on one particular occasion. Eventually someone will get you your food but sometimes it is a struggle. The food though! You get a fresh protein with a heaping side of white or fried rice and veggies (lots of onions, zucchini and mushrooms). Oh and that YUM YUM sauce to add really makes this meal fantastic and filling. Don't get me wrong it's not better than say a top hibachi place but for $5.99 how the hell can you beat that. What can I say I enjoy the food, the line is a pain but well worth in my opinion the best VALUE lunch spot downtown.

If I could give this restaurant a million stars I would. This was hands down the best restaurant I…read morehad on my trip to Cleveland. Not only was it decorated SO cute, want to talk about Instagram able this place is it! But the service was amazing as well, our waitress was so personable and easy to talk to. She walked us through all of our questions and even helped me pick out my first Sake! But most importantly... the food. There wasn't a single thing we ordered that wasn't to DIE for. We got the crispy rice, the mozzarella sticks, a sushi roll, the drunken noodles and the chicken katsu Sando. While I could write a dissertation on how amazing this food was I can just say I would drive 7 hours back to Cleveland just to get this food again

I've been here a few times but never for happy hour. I think this is one of the best happy hour…read moreoffers I've seen! Lots of food options (full-size entrees) for great deal prices, and an assortment of drink offers. We had the Spirited Away (very sweet) and Mango Sticky Rice (also very sweet) cocktails with our dinner. While the spirited away was a little too sweet for me, the mango sticky rice was so good and hit the spot. You could definitely taste the sweet rice flavor, and the drink was beautifully crafted. Our food came in huge proportions. I think the fries were my favorite though because the furikake seasoning gave it a special taste. I think they were some of the best fries I've had in a while, honestly. Hosts and servers were great and the food came out very fast. Our server was always making sure she cleared our dishes and that we had everything we needed. 10/10 happy hour!

Great food and great service very prompt and professional very good building. I really enjoyed…read morecoming there with my wife for lunch and I will definitely be back.

I'm still thinking about the lunch that I had here and I can't wait to order it again. It was…read moreyummy!! I visited Hako for the first time for a takeout lunch in early March 2026. I was working at a coffee shop nearby, 10 mins away, with a friend and we both decided to walk over to Hako to grab lunch. FOOD -- Hako has lots to choose from, including sushi, rice dishes, dumplings, etc. I ordered the Dumpling Bowl ($13.95) for lunch which was delicious and fresh. The Dumpling Bowl includes sushi rice, furikake top fried chicken dumplings, and cucumbers. It is topped with spicy mayo & eel sauce. The chicken dumplings were thick, crunchy on the ends, and slightly creamy with the spicy mayo on top. The addition of the sushi rice gave for a filling lunch. The dish wasn't too salty especially with the cucumbers on the side which added a cooling effect. I will definitely order the dumpling bowl again and the price ($13.95) is a lunch special, I believe. AMBIANCE -- Simple design inside with tables and chairs. Calm atmosphere. Clean. SERVICE -- Quick and efficient customer service. The lady at the checkout counter was very friendly. We spoke about her being from South Korea. I will definitely love to come back to Hako to dine-in for dinner. Although I don't eat sushi, if you are a sushi lover, this restaurant is for you. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 44/250 total reviews in 2026 - 885 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 23 April 2026

Only ever get takeout. I've never been to the $$$ Sushi restaurants to me this is as good as it…read moregets.

Love the food but I get SO tired of putting a special request on the order for no tempura flake and…read morealways getting tempura!

Nostalgic, authentic Japanese comfort food. Super surprising to have in this part of Ohio of all…read moreplaces. Back when I was imprisoned in this part of the state, Shinano was a breath of fresh air to visit when I wanted something that reminded me a bit of home (think Torrance/Gardena) if you blindfolded me. The restaurant is a bit aged, but it's spacious and there's plenty of seating. Service is friendly, polite, and welcoming. Classic dishes like katsu curry and oyakodon reminded me of the dishes that I would get in SoCal and were filling and delicious. Not too greasy or oily. Ramen and udon weren't to my liking that much, but at that point my tastes were decimated by giga franchises like Marugame or Shinsengumi, so I might be a bit biased. My favorite dishes to get here were the beef sukiyaki since it was a huge hearty serving that was easy to share and the grilled unagi. A bit pricy, but then again, remember where you are. Some times the flavor was inconsistent and a bit too sweet and salty, but overall, alright.

The seafood is fresh and the preparation is flawless. Service is excellent, family run I believe…read more Volcano and chads roll were both outstanding.

This may just be one of the best sushi places in Ohio, I haven't tried many outside of northern…read moreOhio, but unexpectedly excellent. Small interior, seems as though a lot of their business is take out.

This cute and quaint Japanese restaurant was exactly what I was hoping for! From friendly,…read moreattentive fast service to delicious fresh food. I tried Ramune for the first time and I will say for someone that does not drink soda often, this was great with my meal. I recommend anyone that enjoys sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and Japanese hot meal options to come to Yuzu. Seating is limited but while I dined in there was a very active take-out crowd.