Izumi Japanese Cuisine

I heard that there was a new Japanese restaurant on the south side, so I decided to pop in there for lunch today, even though it's the day before Thanksgiving and most restaurants are packed. The parking lot outside this establishment was only half full - it is in a small strip mall, so the parking lot is shared with other businesses - and I easily got a parking space right outside the restaurant, even though it was right around noon. There was only one other patron in the place, a singleton like myself. Judging by their website, I was expecting more of an upscale Japanese restaurant, but that is not what this is. I was seated and I ordered the sushi and sashimi lunch special, along with seaweed salad, gyoza and hot tea. My gyoza and seaweed salad were brought first, and I sipped the ice water that was provided when I came in. For some reason, the waiter never brought my tea, which puzzled me. Nevertheless, I ate the gyoza - it was delicate and well-fried, with a decent sauce - probably the best part of the whole meal. The seaweed salad was a large portion, but it was very slimy, which meant it wasn't fresh, and I didn't eat much of it. I put it aside. Next came the miso soup, which came with the sushi/sashimi lunch. It tasted watery and was not flavorful, unfortunately. My tea still didn't arrive, so when the waiter served my sushi, I told him to just skip the tea. He offered no explanation as to why he never brought it, but he readily agreed to just skip it. The sashimi and sushi were pretty mediocre. The tuna was very sharp and had that crumbly texture which indicated that it was not very fresh. The white tuna sashimi was pretty low-quality, and also didn't taste fresh. The salmon was medium-quality. The California roll was just a standard California roll, exactly like the ones offered at Kroger. I had the waiter bring me boxes and the check. Alas, the only thing upscale about this restaurant was the price. It came to $40 and change, including tip. That was for one person. I won't be patronizing this restaurant in the future, unfortunately.

My husband and I came here for dinner. The restaurant is small but nicely decorated. Heyrk was our server and did an awesome job- I never saw him without a smile. I got the Teriyaki Chicken bento box which comes with a California roll, gyoza, and rice. It was tasty! My husband got the manhattan roll which was very good. He also got ramen and a pork bun. Overall this hit the spot

Lunch tasted fantastic. I was very surprised that this restaurant was not busier. The staff was super friendly and our food was on point. I especially enjoyed the salad dressing on my salad, it was so good! Lunch menu with hibachi or sushi. I would like to come here for lunch again.

Wife and I popped in here on a Saturday night and were surprised they weren't busier. We were sat right away, and greeted promptly. The place felt clean, wasn't too loud, and looked new and updated.I started off with the green salad. The ginger dressing on it was fire, and everything in it tasted fresh. I also had one of the pork buns- the bun was steamed wonderfully, the pork was flavorful, but the mayo on it was kinda abnormal and didn't seem to go with it. I had the house ramen. The broth was flavorful, and the pork was very tender. I could have went without the mushrooms in it- tasted very fishy to me. Overall, great to have this in the area and will definitely be returning to try more of the menu.

Cute small restaurant. The staff is friendly and helpful. The ramen didn't wow us. Chicken wasn't very seasoned but it was fine. Might try again and see if we have better luck next time.

Izumi Japanese Cuisine was a delightful first-time experience for us. We decided to try the beef spicy ramen, steak hibachi, and tuna, and we were thoroughly impressed. The service was exceptional, with our server checking on us frequently and ensuring that everything was to our liking. The food itself was not only delicious but also served in just the right portion sizes for a satisfying dinner. The ambiance of the restaurant was calm and relaxing, creating the perfect atmosphere for a romantic date night. If you happen to be in the area, we highly recommend giving this place a try.

I live on the Southside and Izumi has become one of my sushi and ramen go to spots. At Izumi there is a wide variety of sushi and ramen. My fiancé and I have recently been ordering the party tray which comes with 7 rolls for only $28! It fills both of us up and the sushi is quality. Not only is the sushi hood but also the ramen and the appetizers. The service is always great and we never wait long at all. My fiancé and I like listening to their acoustic instrumental music and guessing which song it is from pop culture. Overall the space is clean and I have no complaints. If you are on the south side searching for a budget friendly Japanese and sushi restaurant look no further.

I've been here 3x times since opening, and I've had the best experience each time. Really good sushi, beautiful decor and ambiance, and best of all INCREDIBLE SERVICE! The staff has been extremely kind and personable every single visit, and the food service is prompt! I've recommended the location to friends and family and received positive feedback as well!I can't wait to try the ramen as the weather gets cooler!

Service was great. Very fast! Prices were pretty expensive for the ramen and bento boxes. Honestly more than it's worth.The flavor in the ramen was not as rounded or deep. I've definitely had better.Sushi didn't impress me very much either. Boba was so so.Overall not the best flavors. Especially for the prices.

Food was so good and service was very quick! Got the char siu bun, miso soup, angry dragon roll, tempura crab meat roll, and spicy crunchy tuna roll. Service was great as well.