Do not let the look of the outside of this place deter you from going in. It's in a mini strip mall, but the food is awesome! Large portions, Sushi is freshly made, the Thai food is delicious with a touch of heat. The service is spot on. They offer take out as well as dine in. I'm going to have to come back next time I am in town read more

What could improve? Everything. I saw it had great reviews and decided to go for my birthday dinner. The server/hostess was very abrupt in manner and seemed almost annoyed with us for being there. Everything was sticky: the menus with crumpled pages, the tables, the bathroom floor. It had kind of a crummy cafeteria vibe with drop ceilings and crappy laminate tables and 80s middle school tile floors and stacking chairs. I'm normally all for a hidden strip mall gem but this was not it. My partner ordered a spicy roll combo and asked the server if they were spicy/crunchy and she said they all had the panko crunch in the mix. What he got had zero spicy and zero crunchy. The rolls were minuscule, sloppy with a tiny chunk of fish in the middle and nothing else. The yellowtail was super fishy and tough. He didn't even finish his meal. I ordered two special maki and they were both sloppily presented. The server never cleared a single plate from underwhelming appetizer through the meal. She came through regularly with her noisy Rubbermaid cart with peoples' meals on it, even if it was a single plate one-handed carry and the lower shelves of the cart were empty and could have housed dirty dishes. And the pièce de résistance was it was wildly overpriced - perhaps some of the most expensive sushi I have ever had and I have had grocery store sushi that was better. Then I came home and was in the bathroom for literal hours after my stomach started feeling dodgy after eating. 1/5 food 0/5 service -20/5 ambiance Just absolutely not it. read more

Always delicious sushi but sooo expensive. I like being able to sit in the floor and the service is good but the price point kind of dims the experience. read more

Such delicious sushi here at Yoshi. The crab Rangoon maki roll is a must. We didn't have a picture because we ate it too quick. The service was great and dealt with our big party! read more

Yoshi Japanese Restaurant - Yoshi Boat Cruise - Japanese Near Me - Brewer, Maine

Do not eat here!!! Easily the worst asian food I have had and I'm genuinely concerned I may get sick from it. The "fresh spring roll" was boiled. The sushi was inedible and looked like a child attempted to roll it. Crab Rangoon's were the shining star and they were luke warm. The seaweed salad was questionable at best. From other reviews it seems this place has changed management. The new management should take a long hard look in the mirror and maybe consider changing careers to waste management or cooking a simpler cuisine like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Avoid!! read more

We love it here! My partner and I starting dating and went to Yoshi a bunch. The folks that work there (shout out to Willa, who we had a number of times) are so sweet and connective. The food is scrumptiousssss and it is a special date night kind of place but I would honestly spend the last of my money on their salmon sashimi don. It genuinely makes me want to strive to attain a station in life that allows for a monthly sushi budget. I wish I was joking....I am not. read more

Nice little restaurant and staffed by some really friendly people. Food was fresh and tasted good. The service was a little slow but that is due to how fresh your food is made. I would totally return. read more

We *used to* love this restaurant, it's always our "go to" for special occasions. I've been pregnant all year and was so excited to order sushi tonight. I ordered our normal crab cucumber salad and Bethany maki. Everything was different, the maki rice seemed mushy and the crab and cumber salad were large chunks instead of shredded. We ordered/paid for Shumai which wasn't in the bag and also ordered Singapore noodles..the noodles did not appear to be vermicelli noodles like normal, or if they were they were completely overcooked and all mushed together. This makes me so sad.. this was our favorite sushi place and it seems the new ownership has let it gone down hill. read more

Yoshi Japanese Restaurant - Singapore noodles? Noodles were all mushed together, couldn't separate the noodles. - Japanese Near Me - Brewer, Maine

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Service here was wonderful! Our server was the only one on duty and she still knocked it out the park. The food was really good and had good portions. The prices are reasonable. I ordered the fried shumai and this was very good but instead of a spicy mayo that I'm used to they served a spicy mustard, which was also good. Their miso soup was flavorful. And their tempura shrimp and veggies were yummy. However, I question if it was fried in the usually tempura batter. The batter was a bit thick instead of panko. Other than that I'm a fan! I'll be back when in the area!! read more

Food is good but not amazing -- 7 out of 10. It used to be better (I've dined at Yoshi probably 10 times over the past dozen years) but it's still worth a visit. However, my last experience left me with a mildly sour taste. My large order of Sushi Deluxe arrived with a tiny amount of wasabi -- about the size of three or four peas. Remarkably, even in a fairly quiet restaurant with maybe five tables occupied by couples and one small friend group, the waitress was inattentive enough that I could not get her attention despite trying from my table to wave her over and request more wasabi. This went on for five minutes. I finally went to the front, politely asked her when she walked by, and she promptly brought the wasabi. Good. When the bill arrived, I noticed I got charged for the wasabi. Da hell? I don't mind spending that extra $1.25 on a satisfying meal if the restaurant is hard-up, but then at least build it into the price of the dish. Getting nickel-and-dimed like that just rubs me the wrong way. The restaurant did remove the charge when I asked if I should pay expect to pay extra for ketchup at a burger joint. The wasabi thing was a small annoyance in the scheme of things but the experience did bug me...and taint my meal. read more

Poor service. After having placed an Uber eats order an hour earlier I called to inquire about delivery. The young woman on the phone was very short with me and rude when she replied "we only make the food, we are not in charge of delivering it"... I am still waiting for the order as I write. read more

Great sushi! Location easy to get to.. clean restaurant, nice atmosphere. A little pricey but that's the nature of sushi!

My first experience eating sushi was at Yoshi for dinner with my brother years ago. Everything we ordered that night was excellent and I found a love of sushi. I have visited several times over the years and have also ordered take-out and have never been disappointed. The waitstaff are courteous and helpful with any menu questions.The dining room was clean and the atmosphere was casual but the ambiance still gave a forward vibe. I would recommend Yoshi for Japanese sushi cuisine anytime. read more

Customer (wait staff) was non existent. We ordered a glass of wine and a diet soda. They were sold out on diet soda. Ok.. makes no sense but ok. We got the wine and water. Waited and waited and waited even more. After 15 minutes we paid for wine and left. No apologies from the waitress. They weren't even busy. Went down the road and got a meal and gave the wait staff $55.00 on a $45.00 bill. Why? The waitress was timely and they were busy! But kind! read more

A friendly setting with even friendlier waitress. We really enjoyed our culinary adventure to Yoshi. My wife had a seaweed salad and a rainbow roll that she really enjoyed. Fresh ingredients are always appreciated and Yoshi did not disappoint there! I had the Pho soup and it was delicious! We drove here from Brooklin, Maine and wouldn't hesitate to drive the 45 minutes again! read more

Yoshi Japanese Restaurant - Pho soup. It came with a side salad not in picture - Japanese Near Me - Brewer, Maine

This place used to be good. Just got reminded tonight how bad they are now. Pick up and food was cold and salad basically had no dressing and the sushi looked like it was old and had been sitting around for a while. Never going back. read more

Yoshi's is my wife and I's anniversary restaurant. We go here every single year, and have since 2016. However, in the past two years, we've noticed the decline in some of the dishes. There are some dishes that are quite delicious - and some that are so far fusion forward, that they get lost in translation. Most of the sushi is good. However, the service is great - the people are kind. And the restaurant itself is rather cozy and has a decent ambience. All in all, it's an okay place to eat. read more

Pad Thai -terrible. Overcooked angel hair pasta as the noodle. No flavor. Nothing about it represented Pad Thai.

Didn't try the sushi but the bento box with pork katsu and steamed pork gyoza was good. Also the tom yum soup was really tasty and spicy! We got it with tofu which I think was the better protein pairing. read more

Eaten here once and food is good. Service is beyond SLOW! I ordered online and was given a 90 minute wait! So it said my food would be ready at 7:39. At 7:41 I get a text that the food is ready. I walk through the door at 7:42 and was told just a few minutes!!! It is now 8:10!!! WTF!!! Not sure why I have ever come back here!!! This is not good!! The more I type the more irritating this experience is, but seems to be a standard in Bangor!! read more

This place used to be fantastic, then it was sold and unfortunately the food has gone down hill. Got the beef tataki and it was literally deli roast beef. I'd been going for years but I won't be back. read more

Man oh man, Yoshi is my absolute favorite sushi in the Bangor area. Green Tea? Nope. Kobe? ABSOLUTELY not. Yoshi? A resounding yes! I may be a little bit biased because I used to work there, but I promise, sushi connoisseurs that I've taken to Yoshi all walk out ranting and raving. Ting (owner/sushi bar extraordinaire) puts his heart and soul into creating delicious sushi, and it shows. The fish is fresh and ingredients are sourced from the surrounding area. The rice is fresh and absolute perfection; any other place I've tried in the area tends to have really thick, congealed rice and it's pretty unappealing. If you like a salty/tangy punch, ask for caper sauce with your sushi. It's absolutely delicious. As for the entrees, I'm a huge fan of the pad Thai and the poke bowl. Be warned, the pad Thai isn't necessarily authentic Thai; it has Japanese/Vietnamese infusions. It's slathered in this peanut curry sauce which is toooo dieeeee forrr. Now. The poke bowl. Holy mother of goodness. I usually get the hamachi (yellowtail) and it's so good I would it it for all three meals if I could. They put this on the menu after I stopped working there, which is honestly good. Otherwise I would've spent all my tip money eating this for dinner every night. It's magic, you need to try it. If you come into Yoshi in a hurry, don't bother. This is a small, family-run business that puts effort and consideration into their dishes. Beautiful food takes time and cannot be rushed. Factor this in as you make dinner plans! All that being said, Yoshi is a high-class sushi restaurant and is an absolute gem for the Bangor area. I've tried all the other sushi restaurants in the area and none hold a candle to this lovely place. Working here in high school was a huge bonus; I got to experience real, delicious ethnic cuisine here. That has since opened my taste-buds up to a lifetime of tasting delicious new flavors and appreciating cultures outside of my own. As you make plans, respect the fact that it is family run, and RUN to get some incredible sushi here! read more

The food was solid. I had a rainbow roll and seaweed salad. The roll was fresh and flavorful. Only change I would make is to cut it into smaller prices. It was hard to fit one into one bite. Seaweed salad was ok. I wish it had more seaweed and less cucumber but flavor was good. My friend had pho. It was surprisingly good for a Japanese restaurant. I would order that on my next trip back . read more

Me and my friends had a great dinner tonight at Yoshi! They made our belly's full and happy. We ordered Pho, Bento, Calamari, Crab Rangoon, Taro Boba, and Yoshi Island. I personally super love the Calamari and Crab Rangoon so much! I had to order one to go, it was the most fluffiest and softest Crab Rangoon I ever had, it just melted inside my mouth once I ate it, I highly recommend it! Same with the Calamari, Overall everything was fantastic with all the food we ate, the place was amazing and I personally admire and love how they plate each dish, it was a great experience for all of us, and it's worth every penny to try their food! read more

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Back of house seems to have it figured out. Food was good. Front of house is a mess. Server gave us our food without any utensils then disappeared. After 15 minutes of eating what we could with our hands we asked the hostess for utensils and napkins. She acted annoyed. Oh, and the "recommended tip" percentage in their bill includes the tax. The percentage (20% etc) should not include tax. That's just shady. Whole front of house is in desperate need of good management. Not on our list of going back to any time soon. read more

On our sushi journey across the great state of Maine, we finally made it to Yoshi in Brewer. It ranks right up there! Great service, and enjoyed the Japanese music in the background. We went all out, knowing we were ordering way too much food! pork gyoza, spicy tuna and avocado salad, the grand Sushi Boat Cruise, and Fried Rice, excellent! And plenty of leftovers! And oh yeah, Fried Oreos! read more

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Food, once it arrived after an hour was good, but an hour wait while they make miso soup is not right. At least offer a discount for the delay, or a free dessert. Of more concern- sushi chef was seen to go from food prep, open the cash register, take stuff from the draw, and go back to food prep without changing his gloves. I'm sure this would not sit well with a food inspector. It will be awhile before we return. read more

Delicious Japanese food in Brewer, ME! Everyone on our table ordered the bento box, and we were so happy with our choices - teriyaki salmon, chicken katsu, sashimi, California roll. Each bento box came with miso soup, salad, rice, and fruit. We loved our server Savannah. She was very attentive, welcoming, and friendly. I highly recommend coming here if you're looking for great Japanese cuisine in the area! They're offering both takeout and dine in right now. read more

Yoshi Japanese Restaurant - Teriyaki salmon + sashimi bento box - Japanese Near Me - Brewer, Maine

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Okay we're gonna scale this for small town food, but even when not a toned down scale, I'll say the sushi here is pretty good. I ordered over the phone and paid for it at pick up. Food took about 45 minutes to be prepared. The parking lot for the restaurant is a little small, but looks like right now is it's mostly takeout with limited dine in. The tables are pretty spaced out. Yoshi has a pretty big menu. Some Thai options, lots of sushi, and some Japanese comfort food. This time, I got the sushi deluxe and the spicy maki combo. Although the rolling quality isn't all there but the fish is super fresh. The fish on the nigiri was super buttery. Each entree comes with a side salad with ginger dressing and miso soup. I'll definitely come back here! read more

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Five stars for the sushi and Japanese dishes (and I used to work in Japan). Casual place, just focused on providing good food. The head sushi chef takes great care in his work, and seems to be doing a good job of teaching the art to those who work with him. The folks in the kitchen aren't slouches, either. The only real downside is the service. Lately, we've all become accustomed to understaffed restaurants, but if the servers learned their trade they could handle the number of customers they get. It's not horrible, just annoying when you have to ask for more water, they say they'll get it and forget about you. They could probably increase the orders per table, with a little training in upselling, as well. read more

This ain't it. Really pained to know this is the best of Bangor/Brewer area . I had the salmon sushi i.e the fungus roll, pad thai ie lemon noodles, and pot of green tea i.e burnt water?!? HOW YOU COULD MESS GREEN TEA UP :( I didn't have high hopes for a Thai restaurant in the middle of Brewer, but this somehow was worse than my already low expectations. Still giving two stars because they tryin hard out here. read more

Very good sushi! Waitress was very sweet! Also they were aware of celiac/gluten free! Will definitely go back! read more

My daughter is very picky when it comes to Sushi, and gratefully this business does it right. I ordered the Chirashi and honestly it was the best I ever had. At least eight different kinds of fish in a large bowl with rice and veggies. Service was excellent so I'd definitely recommend this place! read more

Yoshi Japanese Restaurant - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Brewer, Maine

I ordered a bento box that didn't come in a bento box... 1. For starters, I wasn't allowed to substitute my miso soup for any other soup. I was pretty sure I remembered hating miso soup. So I offered to pay for the one I wanted to be substituted. I made it clear I didn't want miso soup. But they wouldn't substitute and gave it anyway. I figured I'd try it just to confirm. Yup. Still tastes like the smell of low tide. I was told the utensils were in the bag, and chopsticks were. I like chopsticks, but you can't eat soup with chopsticks. It's a good thing I didn't need a spoon to taste and toss it. 2. The tofu nuggets are actually nuggets mixed with carrot and edamame. They're good. I expected whole block pieces of tofu, but I can't complain here. 3. The chicken katsu was ok. I almost tasted more like pork, and I felt it didn't live up to the reviews I read about it. The dipping sauce was interesting; I couldn't decide what I thought of it. 4. The fruit/rice tasted a little fishy. I still ate the fruit and some of the rice. *shrug* 5. The boba tea was served frozen. I guess some people like that, but I didn't expect that. It doesn't say on the menu that it's frozen. So I'm kind of just letting it melt to save my sensitive teeth. 6. Lastly, the house salad was really good. I'd order that again. 7. The girl up front wasn't remotely friendly... and again, no spoon in the bag. I didn't end up needing one, but what if I did? I always tip takeout, rarely the full 20 but still about 15%. She eyed it and scoffed. Would I go again? Maybe for the soup I actually wanted and salad. But I'd probably just opt for straight Thai or Vietnamese instead to fulfill the craving. read more

My husband and I ordered the True Love For 2. It was absolutely delicious, filling, and I would definitely order it again. The meal came with two miso soups, and two salads. The waitress was wonderful and helpful with describing what each fish was. read more

I am the Water Man, but I also get hungry, and hungry, I was. I am currently on a crusade across the Northeast and I am currently driving from MDI to Falmouth, ME. So, while I was driving I was famished and was hoping to find an Asian Restaurant. I came across Yoshi in Bangor, and walked out satisfied. While the water was decent enough to drink, the food was perfectly fine and my Katsu Bento box was really good. Thumbs up to any travelers in need to get a quick meal and a decent cup of water. I do suggest to get actual glasses and not use cheap Pepsi cups, which are usually not a good sign. read more

Food was fresh and ample. Service was attentive. Recommended. Fried soft shell crab was the best I have ever had

This establishment knows what it's doing. I was one of the only customers that chose to dine in on a Wednesday, and they still had excellent service, checking up regularly to see if I was satisfied and comfortable. I usually dine at Benkay in Portland, but as I was up in the Bangor area, I decided to give them a try. Their food was excellent, I got a chicken katsudon dinner, with miso and tofu soup and a taro bubble tea, for a total of $20. All of them exceeded my expectations, and I left both full and happy. I recommend fully to anyone who wants to try a Japanese restaurant near Bangor but isn't sure where to go. (Pictures include katsudon dinner & menus (as of 9/22/2021)) read more

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Incredible sushi. Fresh and tasty as well as obvious attention to detail. The maki rolls are fat and filling and the nigiri is fresh and not fishy at all. The service is super. The waitress is kind and energetic and obviously loves her job. The sushi chef will pleasantly alter to your taste after carefully crafting your sushi. I've been to many sushi restaurants from the streets of Tokyo to the mountains in Denver and I have to say: this place deserves your money! read more

Josh is an awesome sushi chef have been here a bunch of times and recommend trying anything on the menu. Their pad Thai is really good and pretty much any sushi roll is on point read more