Sushi Avenue on the Square

The BEST Sushi in the area since the 90s.Cold Kirin!Been coming here since 97.They know our family, and bring Miso soup n rice for Cavin before we are comfortable. Love this place!

3/5Service: Stopped by for lunch today, this is my first time trying this place. Upon entering, I was greeted and told to sit anywhere I wanted. I opted for take-out instead and was given the lunch and sushi menu. I wanted to see the pricing of the sushi, and the host was nice enough to help me with a sheet that had pricing. Once I received my order, I realized they had forgot my miso soup. I got it once I went back in but then I had to ask for a spoon. Food: The miso soup was honestly the star of the entire meal. I was not impressed with the rolls at all. The salmon skin roll was just okay, but better than the spicy crunchy shrimp roll. For one, it was not spicy at all, secondly the seafood it was wrapped it was basically inedible. I literally could not chew it, which is the first time that's happened. I wish I could've gotten a refund to the food alone, $19 down the drain. Ambiance: The restaurant was nice, clean, and quiet. Would be nice for lunch or dinner, especially since they have plenty of seating. Overall: I will not be returning, although the service was decent. They food turned me away; this was definitely a one and done for me.

Really nice portion sizes. Go early before the crowd! It can get pretty busy on the weekends

Been going back and forth in regards to this spot. Location is cool. Food is so-so. It's tough for me to be critical of someone who opens their restaurant and tries to provide their gifts. I can make up a bunch of stuff about what happened to the restaurant, but what I can report on is only what we tried. For our experience, we're one and done. The quality of the fish is not there and the presentation isn't classic. It's Americanized or Supersized...and that's not traditional cuts or preparation. The sushi rice may have just been rice because we tasted nothing of what should be in the rice. The slices were huge, not complaining about the offering, just recognizing that it changes the taste and the experience. Fried oysters were actually very good! Full disclosure, served in a 5 star restaurant with incredibly fresh fish and a disciplined presentation bringing traditional Japanese to the States without compromise.The back and forth in my mind was due to the fact that if I ever give less than 4-5 STARS, I usually decide based on a feeling if this will even matter to the proprietor and if improvement is on the radar. Not sure, yet willing to try.

I had the tempura shrimp, various kinds of sushi, plum wine, and green tea. Everything was amazing!! I got there between 5 and 6 which was perfect because I obviously beat the mad rush. Bonus points for it being within walking distance of my hotel. I would definitely eat here again.

This is a GREAT sushi place. Don't let the other reviews put you off. Service was spectacular, with staff checking on everything from the green tea flavor, to prompt service. Prices are excellent, and there's a great variety of non-sushi menu choices.

First time there was fine. They let us put in order at 915pm. And the food is decent consider it's in Atlanta. Second time chief said they ran out of rice. Im not sure ir I will try to visit again because there's a chance they might ran out of water.

Sushi Ave has two locations, one right on Decatur Square and the other on Ponce. You can find tables outside in the courtyard, there's a sushi bar and of course seating inside. I was looking forward to dining outside but there were too many flies in the area so I decided to dine inside. The sushi was just okay for me at 4 stars but the service is outstanding at 5 stars. I was immediately welcomed, checked on periodically while I was waiting for a friend by the hostess. Our waiter was very pleasant, answered our questions with a smile, gave honest recommendations and didn't rush us. Everyone was very friendly, even the Sushi Chefs greeted us. It's a very warm and welcoming environment. I love sushi and was looking forward to this meal for a few days so I ordered my favorites:Tempura Shrimp - $6.50 it tasted like something was missing, nothing special and tasted like TJs brandSeaweed Salad - $3.50 tasted fresh and good tasteOne cool thing about their menu is that they have pictures of all of their items which makes it helpful with ordering, especially if it's something you're not familiar with. They even have drawings of their rolls which lists the ingredients, it's like a sushi diagram. Love it!Rainbow Roll - 8 pieces - large pieces of fish and large rollsShrimp Tempura Roll - 8 piecesYellowtail Shashimi - 2 large meaty piecesOverall it's a decent spot in the area, honestly the service is what would have me coming back as a repeat customer. In addition to sushi and sashimi offerings, Sushi Ave serves traditional Japanese cuisine. These dishes include teriyaki plates and Japanese noodles such as soba and udon.

I love eating here. The food is consistently delicious and the staff is courteous and friendly.

Ordered take out. The food was decent. Found a hair inside my roll. Wont be back :( o