Yaki House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (7)

"Excellent casual spot for fresh, buttery, teriyaki salmon, fried rice and crisp veggies. Love that it comes with a cup of yummy miso soup. Huge servings. Eat in the cozy restaurant or get take out to easy meal prep for 2 meals. Everything I've tried has been good. Definitely a go to for a quick healthy meal in Nashville. Across from Vanderbilt and less than a mile from downtown. Easy parking and great friendly service.Included in Taste of Nashville accepting Commodore Cash for Vandy students."

Rice Box

★★★★☆ 4.1 (107)

"Food and service were both excellent. The inside is pretty small but we were seated in a booth right away. I also must mention that it smelled AMAZING inside. I couldn't decide what to get since everything sounded so good. Our waitress, May, helped me decide on the pineapple curry. It was a little more spicy than I expected but it still tasted good! I also tried some of my friend's pad thai was so very good. The team at Rice Box was very friendly and attentive at refilling our drinks and getting our orders in. It is also right next to a Kroger in a strip mall so there is plenty of parking."

Samurai's Cuisine

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (184)

"Whhhatttttt!!!! This place was delicious!! And the scorpion bowl for 2 was super fun! Great service, wonderful food... I'll definitely be back!!"

Sushi 88

★★★☆☆ 3 (191) • $$

"Sushi is alright here, you get what you pay. However, one thing I commend this restaurant for is being able to recognize what trash looks like. I came here with my cheating ex bf, and they put a staple in his soup. The only reason why I took one star off is because unfortunately, he did not die from this incident and is instead very much alive."

Sapporo

★★★★☆ 4.2 (190) • $$

"We love this restaurant! We went around 7pm on a Wednesday, and were seated right away. The service is excellent and they are very attentive. I ordered the chicken teriyaki bento box and my husband got beef bulgogi bento box. When I say it's a bunch of food, trust me! There's sooooo much! Each box comes with your choice of 4 rolls, we both got the California roll, veggie and shrimp tempura, soup and salad, two crab cream cheese rolls, rice and your entree. All of the items were delicious! It was so much food, that we took all of our many entrees home. The leftovers were delicious too! The restaurant has plenty of parking, and a decent amount of tables. There is seating around the sushi bar too! We will be back!"

Hai's Sushi & Pho

★★★★☆ 3.9 (132) • $$

"Got takeout for work, ordered the drunken noodle with tofu, asked for spicy. Surprisingly good. Noodles at the top were a bit hard, might be because it was sitting for a while from takeout, not sure - bottom noodles were chewier. Needs to have more vegetables, tofu was slices and not cubed which was odd. Spicy was alright, not spicy enough for me but I'll just ask for spicier next time if I want it again."

Noko Nashville

★★★★★ 4.8 (385) • $$$

"Came here during a bachelor party weekend and we had a solid experience. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and the servers were all very friendly. Food wise, everything was above average, but I'm not sure if it was worth the price they were charging. Maybe I'm spoiled coming from the West Coast, but you can get similar quality food for a much more affordable price range where I'm from. Regardless, we enjoyed it here and it's definitely worth a visit if you're craving this style of food and not afraid to spend a few bucks."

Suki Sushi

★★★★☆ 4 (187) • $$

"Found this place through all these awesome Yelp reviews! We went for lunch on a weekend during an off hour and it was such a nice and calming lunch.The staff was great! Everyone was so courteous and attentive. Sake and beer selection was great. Orders the shrimp hibachi for our little one and it was delicious. We ordered several sushi rolls and they were all fresh and delicious. Highly recommend this place!"

Lemongrass Sushi and Thai

★★★★☆ 4.2 (280)

"Years ago, my wife worked in an office that was practically across the street and she raved about it often. I don't get down to that part of town often, so it was only recently that I got to try it. I really liked it! Here is my opinion on the food, service and ambiance.Menu offerings were typical of what I have seen in Asian restaurants. One item in particular caught my eye - "Jungle Curry". I went for it. I'm glad it did. Separating it from other curry dishes is that it is made without coconut, and that was a nice flavor profile.Service was super attentive, maybe too much so. He appeared often and wanted to make sure I was enjoying myself, which I was. The check was handled efficiently and accurately.Ambiance is bright, light and airy. In particular, I enjoyed my seat near a window for extra light.Foot traffic and table occupation were both ample, but not distracting"

Sakura Japanese Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (158) • $$

"This is mediocre Japanese food. We went here bc my friend's daughter loves the salads for some reason.She ordered 2 kinds of sushi that was cut too thick, so she asked to have it sliced more thinly.My friend and I got bento boxes. They were pretty big. Tasty.The fried rice was just salty and just soy sauce not really fried. I had to ask to replace with reg white rice which was better.Their miso soup wasn't great either. I had to ask them to replace with an udon type of broth soup which was a heck of alot better.Not the greatest dinner for about $30 per person."

Arigato Sayonara

★★★★☆ 4 (167)

"A true hidden gem tucked away in an assuming plaza in Madison (located next to Longhorn steakhouse)! I've been here several times now, a couple times before their expansion and a couple after. While I can't give a review on the hibachi side- I have nothing but good things to say about their sushi! A friend introduced me to this spot pre pandemic and I have been hooked ever since. You will not find a spot that offers a better deal while also maintaining the quality of food! At least I personally haven't. Is this the absolute best sushi? Hard to say as ultimately we are landlocked here in Nashville, but none the less there's still good and bad sushi to be had. I prefer only the good kind but to each their own. Arigato has the good stuff when you combine the price point, taste and quality. Arigato offers an impressive variety of really creative rolls. You can also see pics on their walls which is very helpful visually speaking. I think this spot is particularly good for beginners as there are plenty of rolls that are not raw yet still has lots of good raw options. I personally like both so I appreciate their offers. Moreover, Arigato is the only menu I have come across offering a choice in the rolls you want for your sushi combo meal! Meaning you have a list of rolls to choose from for a certain price point. I.Love.This. sooo much! Most sushi places will offer a combo but on their terms, such as a California with either philly, spicy tuna/salmon or alaksan roll - for example. For me I like picking from their Arigato special sushi menu- either two or three rolls for under $25 (a steal!)The price point honestly can't be beat when you choose one of these combos. A la carte, the rolls are similar to any other place you might find sushi. The deal really lies within these combos. Beyond sushi, I can tell some of their other hibachi or bento combos are also decently priced as well.Lastly, the service has always been pleasant here. All the ladies are alway kind and attentive. No complaints here. Also, it's never been too bad of a wait time either. I can't wait to go back. Don't wait. Bring your fellow sushi loving friends/ lovers/ family. You won't be disappointed."

Fukutoku

★★★★★ 4.6 (75)

"Fukutoku opened not too long ago in Mt. Juliet and it's a fantastic addition to the town. I came here with my family a few weeks ago and we had a blast. Our server was very kind and attentive and she did a great job overall. We all enjoyed our drinks and I absolutely loved my steak and shrimp hibachi. My wife loved her ramen and the rest of the group really enjoyed their meals as well. The place was very busy all night and it was great to see. Prices are reasonable and we can't wait to see the hibachi show next time. Fukutoku is a great addition to Mt. Juliet and we're really happy to have a great Japanese restaurant so close to home!"

Hibachi Jr

★★★★☆ 4.4 (27)

Samurai Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.1 (421)

"Located in the heart of Nashville this sushi spot is not only budget friendly but the food was phenomenal . Sushi tastes super fresh and will have you ordering more, trust me! Yum yum roll is my recommendation for one of the rolls . Chilli edamame heads up you might as well ask for a spoon because the sauce on bottom is that good. (Dip your sushi rolls in ) not much of an ambience or a vibe but for the price this place is way better than a 5 star restaurant. The service for our first time was really good and the food came out pretty fast . For the price and the food give this place a try"

Sakura Japanese Steakhouse

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (182) • $$

"We just ate on the sushi side. They have a good selection and the price is very reasonable for sushi. The fish was fresh and the presentation of the food was fun. I will be back if I am in the area."

MARU IYAGI - Hendersonville

★★★★☆ 4.2 (93)

"My first confession is that I visited Maru Iyagi, not once, but twice in 2 days because I was so impressed with their sushi. My second confession is that I don't have any pictures because I devoured my sushi upon receiving it both times. I think maybe I would have remembered if I dined in, but it was for takeout both times. In Hendersonville & Gallatin, I've tried several sushi-specialty restaurants and restaurants that serve sushi but none "wow'd" me like Maru Iyagi.The staff are very nice. I tried ordering online but I wasn't familiar with their menu, so I ended up just ordering to-go, in-person. They were accommodating and answered all my questions, even gave me suggestions. Between my two visits, I ordered 7 maki rolls and ginger salads. They even recognized me the second time.The ginger salad is OK. Not knocking on Maru Iyagi specifically, but it seems to me all ginger salads have underwhelming flavor. It's like the ginger dressing is watered down. So to deal with that issue on the 2nd order, I just ordered extra dressing because doubling your dressing means more flavor, right?Now the rolls. On the first order, I ordered these rolls:Pink LadyHurricaneRainbowBaja FreshOn the second order, I ordered these rolls:Pink LadyHurricaneDragonInitially, I thought the Pink Lady & Hurricane were my favorites, that is until I tried the Dragon roll. That is my current favorite there.The Dragon Roll's fish of choice is eel, which isn't my favorite fish but it's the avocado and eel sauce that make it. I'm a big avocado fan, sometimes I eat it straight with just a spoon. The Dragon Roll has so much avocado, each piece is silky & smooth and the eel sauce gives it a nice sweet-soy sauce flavor.My second favorite is a tie between the Pink Lady Roll & Hurricane Roll. Both are very similar because they both have the same base: spicy crab, cucumber, & avocado. The differences are that the Pink Lady uses yellowtail, scallion, fish roe, and spicy mayo while the Hurricane uses tuna and white sauce. I'm not sure what's in the white sauce, but the flavor profiles are close. I question whether the spicy crab is made with imitation crab or real crab (probably the former), but both rolls are savory, sweet, and creamy.The Baja Fresh would be up there at #2 but it's spicy. I love spicy food and although I enjoyed it, it wrecked me 2 days later. I don't think it's so much the jalapeno slices but the chili sauce that did me in. The jalapeno slices & cilantro give it a fresh flavor with a crunch.Lastly, my least favorite was Rainbow. Nothing against this roll flavor-wise, but more price-wise. It's a variety crab/cucumber/avocado roll that alternates tuna, salmon, white fish, and shrimp. This roll is 10.95$. A plain Spicy Tuna or Salmon roll is $6.95. Despite alternating the protein here, I doubt crab/cucumber/avocado is worth the $4 upcharge.Currently Maru Iyagi holds the crown for best sushi in the area. It's not as fancy as the places down in Nashville but it's delicious, it's fresh, and it hits the spot."

Mikado Japanese Steak House

★★★★☆ 3.6 (84) • $$$

"Hibachi is hard to find around Nashville. Had a few people recommend Mikado so we went! We arrived at 6PM on a Tuesday and were told it could be an hour wait. We went to the bar area and waiting for a little bit. We were seated probably after about 15 minutes of waiting. We did sit at the hibachi table for about hot minute before we got our soup and salad! Me and my husband both ordered filet and scallops. We got our son a side of chicken but they still brought him soup and salad. Everything else was just as you would expect. Big burst of fire, volcano, shrimp in the mouth, etc etc. It was good and a good show!"

Ichigo Ichie

★★★★☆ 4.1 (71)

"Happy to have a new sushi restaurant in Nashville that is actually good! Unfortunately it is decently pricey, but the fish is fresh and rolls are nicely executed. We had an assortment of rolls and dishes, and would probably get them all again. We started off with some appetizers: lemon calamari, karaage, and fried prawns. All were good but prawns were especially fun in a nice creamy sauce, but karaage was a little unexpected - kind of more a battered chicken nugget, rather than then crispy, craggly Japanese karaage I'm used to at ramen shops. It was still enjoyable but the weakest of the dishes. The appetizer portions were sufficient, but would have appreciated a little more.As for mains: - Angry Fish was one of our favorites with a topping of eel sauce and creamy sauce. Somewhat Americanized with the sauces but we still loved it- Flash Flood was also awesome - great amount of poke on top- Spicy Scallop was basic but had nice big chunks of scallops- Spicy Taste was actually quite hot and fun, a little too spicy for some of us but I liked. It- Red Mango Crunch was good with a generous amount of tempura crunch, mango was not overpowering - Cherry blossom tasted fresh and had a cute presentation- Tuna Tartar was good but a little too sweet for me- Has a few nigiris (hotate, amaebi, walu, ikura) which were all nice a fresh - loved that they served the amaebi (sweet shrimp) with the incredibly crispy fried shrimp headsAppreciated the good service as well! Overall nice new sushi joint, just be prepared as it is more upscale rather than affordable.*If you're looking for a deal, check out their Sake Tuesday happy hour from 4p-9p - 50% off sake bottles (cheapest is $30 after discount) and $10 classic maki (simple rolls, but highly recommend the Spicy Scallop and Spicy Lobster...the Dynamite is also fun if you like fried rolls). All pics are from Sake Tuesday - forgot to photograph our group dinner"

Nobu Hibachi Sushi

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (150) • $$

"I was visiting family nearby and they knew Sushi is a regular part of my diet and they were excited to take me to "Nobu." I was surprised that there was a Nobu here having been to the ones in NYC, San Diego and LA and I got excited. Quickly I realized this was not affiliated with the Nobu I knew and this was Nobu Sushi and Hibachi - lol. This spot for sushi is a 3. The menu was promising and the space is pretty nice and we sat in a room with booths since we didn't have hibachi. Maybe the hibachi would have been a better choice. Prices are reasonable, and our server was very nice. Plenty of parking and it is located in close proximity to other retailers. The sushi was fine, not great, not awful, just fine."

Koi's Japanese Hibachi and Sushi

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (66) • $$

"This spot has just calmed down from a lunch rush.The crab rangoon was really good. Crispy and not too greasy.The sushi rolls were good. Spicy Tuna was the best. Cheap quick and lost of food.Also the soup was spectacular and so was the salad dressing (ginger)."

Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (8)

"WOW! A culinary experience i've never encountered in Nashville- and I've been here 13 years. Enter 15 minutes early and receive a complimentary welcome cocktail in a really vibe-y area. You are then escorted into the main dining area that seats about 12 for a very intimate and personalized experience! Anthony was so knowledgeable about the foods, Daniel was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed, and Travis was constantly around in case we needed anything else. They ask for allergies before you get there and confirm when you arrive. Please note, there is not a menu, it is omakase and it will be mainly sushi/fish - meaning you can't just decide you want a steak instead, but trust me, you want what they serve you!! I will be going back!! It was amazing, a perfect date night spot or even solo- everyone was chatting so you will get to know the people around you (if you want to)!"

Xiaos' Hibachi and Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (218) • $$

"Really enjoyed this plane and the open atmosphere. You have the hitachi tables and than you are able to see the folks cook and prepare the food for the non-hibachi tables. It loud and busy, everyone rushing around it's like your on Main Street in Japan... The service was spectacular, they are consistently tending to tour needs in a fashion that's not overwhelming. The food was good, the steak could be a little better seasoned but nothing I'd really complain about. Portions could be a tad larger in size but again I left full so not complaining there either."

Sonobana Japanese Restaurant and Grocery

★★★★☆ 3.9 (373) • $$

"As I've gone to Sonobana habitually over the years, I've learned that there is quite honestly nothing I wouldn't try on the menu. I think visitors have to remember that this is an establishment which still does many things in a retro fashion: they have a landline, and they often use it. Waits can range from 5 minutes on a slow weekday to over 30 minutes in peak dining hours. I can attest to the insane lines on weekend evenings: we once parked, saw the line and considered waiting in it (it was out the door), and walked right back out to consider dining elsewhere. Just be mindful of when you go, and your party should be fine. You can always call ahead, but know that the line may be busy.I just ordered the futo maki roll, salmon roll, and tuna roll yesterday evening for pickup. There was a 30 minute wait, but the rolls always come out exactly as they should: balanced portions of rice, fish, and nori. The rice is seasoned well but not enough to make the rice mushy, and the fish is always fresh. There's a reason Sonobana always has a line out the door, and it's because they do simple rolls (and also complex ones) really well. You can taste the hard work and craftsmanship sometimes, I swear.Ambiance feels like retro family dining to be honest. As an AAPI person who calls Nashville home, it can sometimes feel othering when a customer at another table is unabashedly staring at you. This is no fault of the restaurant of course: just something to be mindful of when you dine. We have often stopped by the small market during our waits if it isn't closed. It's quaint and actually sells fresh seafood. If you're expecting Mitsuwa though, honey, this ain't it. Think more mom and pop bodega, and you'll feel much better.Plenty of parking in the Trader Joe's strip mall area. Highly recommend (and always kicking myself for recommending a local favorite)."

Hibachi's

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (73)

"We stopped here while on a business trip. It's definitely a good place to grab lunch at a reasonable price. Especially if you are with a lot of people or people who want different things! I was surprised by how many options they had. There were multiple hot food bars, a sushi bar, a cold food bar as well as desserts. My favorite was the hibachi station. Here you can fill your plate with a number of different options on a buttet style line, from noodles and meats to veggies and sauces. They cook it on a large grill in front of you. (a sped up version of a traditional hibachi experience) I really liked the cook that was there, he was nice and remembered my preferences when I went up. I was also able to customize my meal per my dietary preferences which was nice. The rest of the food was good, what you would expect from Asian buffet restaurant. The main appeal was the options offered. It was also about $10 for lunch and included a soda.This is the type of restaurant where you pay at the entrance and help yourself. There are staff around filling drinks and clearing plates, but they are not engaged in the traditional server role."

Chikuyo Tei

★★★★☆ 3.9 (136)

"Absolute delight find. I didn't expect this place to have sushi and have been to two others around the area in search of finding a great neighborhood sushi spot; the others were let downs, so search continued, and this place was on the list. Learned my lesson from the last ones to check the menu out, which had some variety. Not all California rolls with other toppings. Sooo much better than the other places I've tried in the area, and I will be a regular. Super fresh. Great cuts and presentation, super friendly staff. The sushi chef seems to truly like his craft & hospitality. They can only serve beer on the adult beverages which is a bummer but everything else here is really great sushi and service wise."

Fin Fusion Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (190)

"Back for a second installment.Everything was excellent. The service, the food... all of it 100%.We dropped in during it wasn't that crowded - there was a super friendly server and it was all out pretty quickly.Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious! Shumai (shrimp dumplings) Tuna tar tarSusan Day dreamIn and out Soooooooo good!"

888

★★★★★ 4.5 (27)

"A DEFINITE COMEBACK!!1. Please take a rideshare to 800 Clark. Tell your driver it's on the corner of 8th and Clark. On the JW hotel building!2. Make a reservation! It wouldn't hurt!3. They have a lot of shareable dishes.4. THE MUSIC IS THE BOMB!!!!5. This is a fusion of Japanese and soul food. That fried rice was more like barbecue rice! Very good! I ate the signature sushi roll that was wrapped in cucumber. That was so delicious!5. Get the Japanese old fashioned with the Japanese whiskey in it. Apparently, my table loved it and kept ordering it!6. Check out the schedule for the music tribute they're going to have prior to coming! I came at the end of Stevie Wonder!"

Fuji Japanese Steakhouse

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (31)

China Town

★★★★☆ 4.3 (52)

"I've been here multiple times since I found this place. I absolutely fell in love with their fried tofu appetizer which honestly could be a meal on its own. It's really difficult to find a place that makes fried tofu well but this place reminds me of home. I always ask for the teriyaki sauce on the side because it can be overpowering so I don't use a ton of it. Their sizzling beef is also another favorite dish of mine! The beef is super tender and comes with a pile of onions and bell peppers which is so delicious! The service is always great and I have never had any issues with getting my food. I definitely recommend checking this place out!"

Ichiban Japanese Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.7 (42)

"4.5/5Definitely one of my new favorite sushi spots! Been here a couple times for takeout and the food has always been really good from here. Both times I've gotten their sweet potato maki sushi, as well as a couple different rolls. Unfortunately they're only takeout since they're short staffed but once they get the short staff situation figured out, I'd love to dine in here sometime!"

I Love Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (191) • $$

"I fell in love with the "I Love Sushi" brand down in Huntsville, AL. I don't know if they are connected but looks like the same font and logo.Menu is huge but everything seems expensive...they probably have a high $ rent to keep up with there and cost of food these days.Everything was delicious and on point with other similar Japanese or sushi places. Nothing makes this stand out from others though. Parking sucks here if you can get in the deck but ask for their 30' comp QR code when you get in."

Shabu Shabu

★★★★☆ 4 (220)

"Shabu Shabu is a very good hot pot restaurant that is a fun time! I've been twice and both times it's been very busy with wait times, so be prepared for that! It's a price fixe menu and you select your broth base with a variety of options. I had the Szechuan base when I came in and ordered it the hot level. I was a little worried it would be all heat, but was pleasantly surprised that it had a very good flavorful broth with a kick of heat on top. You can also add on a grill offering where you grill your own meats at the table. That's a nice option, but I prefer just the hot pot since it's very filling and I found I typically skipped the grilled meats. You select as many meats, veggies, noodles, eggs, etc from the buffet and conveyor belt. They also have sushi and desserts. Be warned that it gets very hot in the restaurant with all the grills and boiling broth happening. The servers are attentive and they have wine, beer and sake. Come very hungry because it's a filling meal!"

Yokohama Japanese Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (74)

Ninja Sushi Japanese Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (117) • $$

"I came here for lunch with some coworkers and this place was fantastic! The lunch specials are super affordable with large portions. The shrimp hibachi was well flavored and the Yum roll is DELICIOUS!! Omg! Definitely my favorite item there! I'm looking forward to trying the rest of their menu."

Japan House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (42)

"Japan House is a small, local hibachi and sushi spot located on Long Hollow Pike in a small shopping plaza behind the Taco Bell. I was craving sushi and had a trip planned to the nearby Kroger, so Japan House was in the right place and served up the right stuff! I ordered a pick-up order via their site, which was a breeze. I ordered, set my pick-up time and the rest was history. I went with an order of chicken gyoza, one Yum Yum roll and a Spicy Tuna roll. My rolls and the gyoza were decent, but really were not anything to write home about. The gyoza was over cooked and I could taste the oil they were cooked in. My yum yum roll was a tad tough/over fried and my spicy tuna roll turned out to just be a tuna roll, no spicy. For the price, around $28 after tip and service fee, I will say the rolls were as expected. I did enjoy the fact that they have a whole drive thru/pick-up window! That is the first time I have ever gotten my sushi through a takeout window! Service at the window was great as she was friendly and kind. Overall, I liked Japan House enough to give them another try in the future. Maybe I got the wrong rolls...or maybe hibachi is their thing more than sushi? Either way, I will be back and hopefully can add a star or two."