Excellent food and service. Good pricing with consistent quality. Friendly attentive staff.read more

Once upon a time when I attended St. John's (felt like a lifetime ago) but remember really liking…read moreit. Needless to say, after trying many different types of sushi I realize now that Umi is mediocre at best. Yes the sushi is thankfully fresh but there's nothing special about it & barely any fish inside the rice. I can see why this is popular amongst college goers, myself included in the past but not for actually good sushi.

Quick lunch break while running errands and craving miso soup led me to this gem on Hillside…read moreAve...and I'm glad it did. Everything was fresh and delicious (I ended up ordering a full meal ). Cindy was attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back!

Love the interior decor…read more 4/5 "Shrimp Temp Roll $9.03 - deep fried shrimp, cucumber inside, masago eel sauce on top" - really good 4/5 Rock'N'Roll $7.90 steamed shrimp, cream cheese, avocado with crunch eel , spicy mayo and chil pepper on top- really good, anything with cream cheese & avocado is usually good 2/5 "Dancing Shrimp Roll $7.35 steamed shrimp cucumber and crunch mixed, with spicy mayo and miso sauce on top" - the sauce on top ruined it, it was a weird mixture of sweet & other flavors 3/5 Shrimp tempura- decent, standard, crunchy on the outside, just wish the batter had more flavor

Delicious salmon teriyaki. Generous portion for salmon & the salmon is crispy…read more The rolls are tasty as well. The 3 roll set comes with miso soup

The food was great Service was quick…read moreAmbiance was good vibes We will make this a regular stop First time was Monday going back Wednesday

We went again--and Torigo continues to be our favorite sushi spot. Every visit is consistently…read moreexcellent, which is honestly rare these days. The sushi is always fresh, clean, and beautifully prepared. The nigiri melts in your mouth, the rolls are perfectly balanced (not overloaded), and the hand rolls are crisp, warm, and made to order--exactly how they should be. You can tell there's real care and skill behind every plate. Service is friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the overall vibe feels relaxed yet elevated--great for a casual night out or when you're craving really good sushi you can rely on. Bonus for regulars: they'll be moving two doors down, so exciting things ahead--but the quality that keeps us coming back is already rock solid. If you're serious about sushi, Torigo is a must. We'll keep coming back

Oh Torigo, it's been too long. Love this neighborhood gem and on a week night it's an even better…read moretreat, less crowded - but with the same excellent service and fresh sushi. It's been a while since I've returned so when I was given a choice, this was and still is, my go to place when I'm nearby. This visit - lots of sushi on my mind. I ordered the chirashi bowl as my entree and a la carte, sea urchin sushi. Today the Hokaiddo uni was available so I splurged and got it. The California uni was available too but given the option, Hokaiddo is the way to go! The Chirashi is a beautiful bowl of fresh sushi - given my allergy to shrimp, I asked for a substitute piece of fish. They accommodated without an issue. The tuna, salmon, and mackerel was outstanding - so fresh! The octopus, yellowtail and tamago were perfect. I enjoyed this very much... Couldn't finish the rice. The bowl is a great deal and value. For starters, my friend and I enjoyed the lightly fried soft shell crab. It was simply divine - great crunch and a soft shell indeed. The optional scallion and dipping sauce isn't really needed but available. So good! It was super fresh. My friend ordered the Black Cod Bento box. Rice bowl comes on the side. These bento boxes are the best deal: comes with gyoza, fried tofu, edamame seaweed salad, wasabi salt, cucumber salad, both shrimp and vegetable tempura (even eggplant!) and the cod was sitting on top of some sauteed string beans. Both of our dinners came with a choice of house salad or miso soup. I recommended the salad because the dressing is fantastic here - citrusy and light ginger I think, with a bright orange color appeal. The complimentary noodles as a palate starter was also fantastic. There is a parking lot in the rear but I've often found spots easily on the street (metered parking but free after 7pm on the weekdays).

Amazing Food and Amazing service! The ambiance is also great! My go-to spot for good asian food!…read moreSuper glad to have this place nearby!

Delightfully fresh and tasty sashimi, equally delightful service from Joan who remembers us and our…read morepreferences. Oh how we love this place.

Updated review based on my experience in person and through takeout. I usually go and order a…read moresalmon don which is salmon sashimi over vinegared rice, and the portions are huge for a reasonable price. Generally the slices are nice and thick and there's plenty of rice, but when I ordered this as take out, they gave me much less rice which I didn't expect. I'd also say that they're happy hour is very generous and they have a decent variety of drinks like plum wine and beers. This place can get very busy and it can be difficult to flag down staff. It would be nice if they had one of those buzzing buttons that you could use to call the staff. Overall, still my favorite place to eat at in person. Vibe is casual and looks like there's a lot of repeat customers which is good

We stopped into Bamboo Ya on Austin Street after helping my son get his internet set up at his…read moreplace. My wife had heard good things and we had been craving sushi for a while, so we took a stroll over and gave it a shot. I went with my usual order -- a spider roll and spicy tuna -- and both were solid. I tried a third roll as well but honestly cannot remember what it was, and it did not leave much of an impression either way. The first two though were good enough to bring me back. The highlight of the visit was honestly our server. She was cool, spunky, and had a great sense of humor. We ended up laughing and joking around with her throughout the meal, which added a lot to the overall experience. Pleasant visit all around. We will be back.

door dashed a lunch special order and would do it again; arrived fresh and the miso soup was still…read morepiping hot. fish was fresh and the rice or fish ratio was perfect. The yellowtail is my favorite and love the simplicity of the flavor of scallion with the fish. We also ordered a special roll but forgot the name; it was good but not as yumm as the classic rolls.

Sushi You used to be THAT spot... but not anymore. Came back…read moreon 4/22/26 and the difference was night and day. The biggest letdown? The rice--dry, no flavor, no hint of that classic vinegar taste. That alone ruined most of the sushi. My sister's Tom Yum soup was a miss, but the pork gyoza was a hit. Chef's choice sushi was just okay, and the "free" California roll? They could've kept it. Nori soup and shumai were good, but the eel and tuna rolls had no flavor and didn't come how I requested. Overall... disappointing. Definitely not the same quality as before. I won't be back--next time I'm trying Thai Social next door. Customer service was great.

Great food! Service great.ambiance is so cool and relaxing. Definitely worth it, great experienceread more

Mikado is such a cute restaurant for sitdown. A lot of places are to-go spots in Kew Gardens and…read morethis is a nice place to have when you have friends or family over. Sushi is delicious, they come in less amount of cuts per roll, but the pieces are huge. The rice with beef is delicious and flavorful. My sister got the scallops roll and I believe it was salmon in a little fried cup as apps and she loved it. We shared the crispy rice and was not huge fans as the rice part was stale. Calamari is basic, you can tell its been frozen for a while and not fresh. Ordering take out for 3 rolls is plenty for a meal and it comes with a soup or salad. Tempura ice cream is always a fan favorite, decent for for green tea flavor and Tempura coating. Staff was super nice and attentive, made sure we had everything we needed.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 5 Value: 7 Overall: 7 When you ask people, what's the best Japanese restaurant in Forest Hills, many people will mention Sushi Time. In reality, they don't serve high quality sushi omakase or anything fancy. However, they do serve some of the best sushi rolls in the area. Always fresh and many crazy concoctions that will satisfy almost any taste buds. I have been coming here ever since moving into the neighborhood. The servers have always been kind and helpful. The restaurant is very small and really focus mostly on takeout or delivery. On the last visit, I really like the Mini Scallop Roll and Spicy Tuna Crunchy Roll. Munchy Roll was just okay. White Tuna Sashimi was too cold and icy, while the White Tuna Nigiri was somewhat better. However, truth be told, just come for the fun and interesting sushi rolls and forget about the nigiri or sashimi.

I think I just found my new favorite casual sushi spot around the Forest Hills neighborhood! As…read moresomeone with a severe gluten allergy, I was really excited to try out this place because I saw a lot of reviews online praising for the way the staff members handle food allergies. I went in right around opening time (noon) on the weekend - the outside is a bit unassuming and partially covered by awning but the inside was brightly lit and the lady at the register (I wish I asked for her name) was incredibly warm and welcoming. She was super enthusiastic about helping me identify which rolls would be safe for me to have. They also have a grab-and-go section where certain popular rolls and sides have already been prepped, but as long as you're willing to wait, the chefs are more than happy to make a fresh batch of a specific roll, even if there are already packed portions of the same exact roll in the grab-and-go section. I thought this was a really thoughtful approach to appeasing all customers. I ended up going with a Philadelphia roll and a Mango Tango specialty roll, which contained a combination of salmon and tuna, mango, avocado, and cucumbers. The ingredients were very fresh and I think the prices are quite reasonable. Without even asking, I was given gluten-free tamari sauce instead of normal soy sauce. The combination of the restaurant's extensive menu and how kind the staff were made this a really wonderful experience - I was very satisfied with my order and definitely see myself coming back again and again whenever I have a sushi craving. The only downside is that this is really more so a grab-and-go spot in general, as there were only two small tables in the entire store. As a heads up, they also prefer to take cash instead of card.

I get take out from here all the time. On the weekends there can be a long wait if they are really…read morebusy. Every time it's fresh and delicious. I always get tuna or tuna avocado. Def my go to for a few quick rolls.

Food - 5/5 Solid Korean spot for takeout sushi/sashimi platters. Got the small combo of sushi and…read moresashimi which included a California roll, some salmon/tuna/red surf clam and shrimp nigiris. Also came with salmon, tuna, yellowtail, mackerel, white tuna sashimi pieces. The fish was really fresh and texture was on point. No complaints. Service + Ambiance - Mainly a takeout spot.