Entertaining! and very skilled chefs Lovely! The food was the BEST ever! You need to go!

The place looks great, clean, and very open. A radical change from Cracker Barrel. Our habachi chef was entertaining and good with the kids. And cooked everything to order. The miso soup was bland and tasteless, like a buffet version of miso. My primary criticism is the sushi. The spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls, didn't taste fresh. I've had better sushi from market of choice. My mom also asked for the sashimi plate and asked for a couple substitutions, and they restaurant said they don't do substitutions. For the price of everything I would expect better quality food. However if I return, I will focus on the hibachi meals. read more

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Extremely overpriced for the quality. low quality Japanese masquerading as fine dining. Benihana has better teppanyaki. Kura has substantially better sushi. One of our plates had to be replaced due to hair on the sushi, but that's neither here nor there. read more

Came here spur of the moment on a Saturday night. It was packed, but plenty of seating at the sushi bar, which is where I prefer to sit. Ordered multiple nigiri and the portions were generous, presentation was thoughtful, and the fish was incredibly fresh. The best maguru I've ever had. Truly. We ordered the evening's special roll and in addition to several pieces of fish, it had seared Wagyu beef. Also had crispy rice with salmon tartar and roe. We saw several platters go out and the artistic presentation really adds a nice touch. Service is excellent. Pricing is on par with a nice seafood/steak house, not cheap but worth every penny. read more

We have visited here once before. Today was a holiday and was , as expected, very busy. We had a reservation for 6:45. We arrived at 6:30. We reserved the hibachi table. By 7:00, we were led to a table, but not the hibachi table. We corrected our hostess who apologized. We then waited another 20 minutes. We were finally led to the correct table. We sat there with 8 other people for at least 10 minutes before water was brought and we were greeted... ok. That's the negative stuff. Everything after that was pretty awesome. Great presentation, funny chef. Excellent food preparation. One of the guest's orders was not accounted for... the unfortunate gentleman had to wait another additional ten minutes after everyone else had already been served. He was gracious about it. To be honest, this is a wonderful restaurant with delicious food. I would avoid it on holidays. read more

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A brand new restaurant w great service and food. There is a hibachi section and sushi section. Which we stayed on the sushi and love every moment. Andrew took great care of us! Thanks!! read more

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The service here is good, Performers are nice! Been here two times and have yet to have a bad experience. I got to try the sushi and wagyu combo with steak fried rice. If there is leftover fried rice they will offer it up to guests. read more

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Had a great celebration lunch here! Inside is soso beautiful, lovely wooden interior. Our party of 5 was sat with another family of 4 which made for a less private dining experience but it's still nice since we're all mainly watching the chef does their thing. Also a tad hard to talk with everyone since we're sat at a U-shaped corner. Something to consider for those hoping to have a different kind of experience. But we all had a great time overall. Food was way better than I expected. Pricey but you get what you paid for. The Hibachi Combo with Filet Mignon came with a generous serving of meat cooked and seasoned perfectly per individual preference. The seafood options were also good. I really liked the Tiger Prawns. The Hibachi Chicken Fried Rice was also a worthy upgrade. The meal ended with ice cream which was great. Each chef has their own style but all were entertaining so you'll be sure to have a good time! read more

Basically Benihana but cleaner. Very expensive. Staff is nice, but be careful they don't wedge you at a table with too many people so you can't even eat without touching the person next to you. read more

Ajisai Sushi & Steak - Fried rice heart. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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GOODBYE BENIHANA, HELLO AJISAI! Went to Ajisai Sushi & Steak, located in Beaverton, last night. What a great experience! Even though I love hibachi style dining, I was a little apprehensive at first because this used to be a Cracker Barrel restaurant, so I wasn't expecting much in the way of ambience and decor. BOY WAS I WRONG! This place was stunning inside. Huge, beautiful artwork, all handmade, in a beautifully designed open space Japanese restaurant. Something I learned that evening is that the word "Ajisai" means hydrangea, which happens to be my favorite flower. We had been craving hibachi style dining for both the show and the food, and we were not disappointed. Both the performance and the meal were exceptional. At the door, we were greeted by Hazim, who welcomed us and told us what we could expect as first-timers. Our server, Aliyah, (who told us to call her Lea), was fairly new to waiting, but we could not tell. Her attitude and attention to detail was both professional, attentive, and extremely welcoming. We never lacked in service. Our MasterChef, Joseph, was both professional, entertaining, and a great educational guide for our dining experience at this place. We both ordered the New York strip and tiger prawns, with a strawberry sake that was a little too sweet for our taste, but as you can see from the pictures we would probably return just for the bar, which looks beautiful on its own. Our entire experience was great and we will definitely be back. But I did want to say that initially, when we were considering coming here, we noticed a number of complaints about long waits. What we discovered is that was due to soft-openings and not spreading out their reservations during Valentine's Day. But , not to worry, they have addressed this issue and we had no problem and were seated promptly. Lastly, I heard (but haven't confirmed), that Benihana uses frozen foods, whereas Ajisai says their is all fresh. Everything tasted great. I think you'll really enjoy this place. The ambiance, staff, service, and food are a winner for us. read more

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I really wanted to enjoy this hibachi experience, but unfortunately it fell short in several areas. The restaurant was clearly understaffed. There was one poor server trying her absolute best to manage four full hibachi tables -- about 40 people total. She was running nonstop, and while I genuinely felt bad for her, the service suffered because of it. We didn't even get our order taken until 45 minutes after we sat down. Our water glasses sat empty most of the meal, and we had to flag her down twice just to get refills. By the time we finally got water again, it was basically at the very end of the meal and we were dying of thirst. We were there for over two hours, which would've been fine if the service had flowed properly -- but instead, everything felt slow and disorganized. In the end, we had to rush out to make my appointment, which added unnecessary stress to the experience. The one major highlight was our chef, TRE. He was absolutely amazing -- engaging, entertaining, and clearly talented. He was the bright spot of the evening and the only reason this review isn't one star. As for the food, it was decent but definitely overpriced for what you get. For the cost, I expected a much smoother experience overall. We both got the filet mignon and chicken combo which is $50 each. For a few bites of chicken and steak you're just paying for the show. I hope management addresses the staffing issues because the potential is there -- especially with chefs like TRE. read more

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We came in on the 2nd day and it wasn't busy yet! Itis a huge space with options for private dining too. We sat at the bar and received great service! My sister stepped away to use the restroom and they made sure to wait for her to return before doing the dry ice on our sashimi appetizer. We just tried a few things since we weren't hungry. We only came in because we were driving by and saw they finally opened! In addition to all the delicious sushi, the presentation was gorgeous. We didn't get any hibachi today but did get a preview of the fire show and that made us excited to come back! read more

Ajisai Sushi & Steak - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Great place for Teppanyaki! They just opened, so I am confident things will only continue to run better as they gain more experience! Pro: -Things tasted great! Our favorite proteins were: wagyu, shrimp, scallops -Friendly staff that appear to all get along and enjoy their work -Interior is festive and good for celebrations Con: - We came for a birthday and added this detail in the reservation note, but there were no festivities (others were celebrated). No problem there, but we would have appreciated if the staff made the judgement call to at least not seat our group with a family with multiple young children -Beware that if you choose certain proteins for your fried rice, there will be a $9 upcharge -Our sake was incorrectly charged at higher than on the menu. Staff corrected this when it was brought to their attention read more

Very nice atmosphere here and our server Amanda was very attentive to our needs. Kept checking in on us and had excellent recommendations. The food and sushi were delicious and it was reflected in the price. No value meals here. I'd definitely go back. I'd like to go to the hibachi bar section next time. It sounded like there was a show going on back there. read more

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Delicious food! Prompt & friendly service. My sister & I enjoyed a lovely meal together. read more

We came in at 3:05. Guess the weekday lunch special ends at 3pm, although the menu doesn't specify the time periods for lunch?? So being that we paid dinner prices, which were quite expensive, I'm going to be brutally honest in this review. Appearance: The interior is 100% nicer than the exterior. Lots of Asian artwork and touches. Parking: lots of parking as this is the former Beaverton Cracker Barrel. Menu: lots of pricey options. Definitely not a family restaurant. Service: our server was Hannah T and she was friendly Food: Miso soup was a little watery. We both ordered the $40 bento (cheapest meal choice available). I had the spicy crispy rice and teriyaki steak option. Hubby had the teriyaki chicken and assorted tempura. Crispy rice came out first and about five minutes later, the rest of the meal came. Overall, the salad dressing was very tasty, the California rolls were horrible as the sushi rice didn't taste right at all! Even Grocery store sushi rice tastes better than this did. I couldn't explain it, it was just really weird. The tempura was good but the sauce did not have grated radish in it. The chicken was soft but very plain with hibachi sauce poured over it. The steak, which I ordered medium rare and came well done, tasted like hamburger or liver with hibachi sauce pour over it. Not good. And the gyoza was tasteless. I'm not kidding when I say the best part was the salad dressing and the tempura (minus the missing grated radish in the sauce). Even the plain rice was plain... meaning it's not Japanese rice but tasted more like Hinode brand - cheap. Will we come back? Most likely not. Too pricey for these flavor flaws. Such a disappointment. read more

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Tre and Joseph best Chefs! Great food, very entertaining. Wonderful family atmosphere .

I was highly disappointed by my experience here, especially given the high price point. We ordered three different sushi rolls, and all of them were incredibly dry and severely lacking in fish (hardly any salmon, tuna, or yellowtail to speak of). While the ambience was nice, the service was mediocre at best. Honestly, I've had better sushi at conveyor belt spots. I won't be returning. read more

From the start service was exceptional! We opted to sit at the bar where we were greeted by Hannah who was not only the bartender but our server. She answered all our questions about the food and was fun to talk to. While we waited we took in all the cool artifacts and wall art. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. Food came out promptly and was so good! We will definitely be back and hopefully Hannah is our server again if not, We will request her! read more

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The food is good especially the steak, shrimp and calamari. You get a small bowl of fried rice and some vegetables along with the meat for lunch. The price is high but you are paying for the show. I have nothing against the chef he is skillful, I personally prefer just give me the food and skip the show. My family likes it because they haven't seen it before. The restaurant is relatively new, clean, and great ambiance. read more

Great atmosphere! Loved the detail and overall a great time. Fun, energetic, and come here for a dinning experience! Lots of food options and the sushi was delicious. If you want a fun and new place, this is it. Great addition to beaverton. read more

Ajisai Sushi & Steak - Bar area - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Chef Dom had some skills. We chose steak, rice, shrimp, chicken and noodles. Chef kiss. This place showed off great Asian Ambiance, from the baby koi pond to the famous tsunami scene. Definitely going to be on our list. read more

Ajisai Sushi & Steak - Celebrated my son's birthday at this newly opened place. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Food was good for the 1st time there except one dish, grilled salmon salad. It said over mixed greens but it was just romaine and it was kinda bitter. Service was nice. Though when I asked her about the mixed greens she didn't make any comments about it. Ambiance was great read more

Ajisai Sushi & Steak - Grilled salmon salad, chicken yakirori, sashimi deluxe, yellowtail jalapeño - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Wanted to try new place. What a disappointment! Way way over price. Very small portions. Food and service are just ok. Hibachi lunch for two $159. Two small shrimp and steak, about 2oz. Is $52. What are waist of money. Never again! read more

Sushi was pretty good! The renovation of the building was nicely done, so it's a pleasant atmosphere. There's lots of seating and service was friendly. read more

Great atmosphere, the staff does well to attend to the customer. We were delighted by the show that chef Tre put on and not only was the show great the food was even better. We'll definitely be coming back here for date night, but with the whole fam Bam to enjoy this great restaurant. read more

This was my first time going here with my family and 4 month old baby. It was everything I needed to relax and enjoy a meal out. The food was absolutely fantastic and I was honestly so full so quickly. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. They made us so comfortable and their attention to detail was greatly appreciated. The ambiance the staff creates here makes the experience so unique and special. With such an inclusive atmosphere , you better believe I'll be coming back again! read more

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Happy meals for everyone tonight! Friendly staffs and great service from Sam!!! Sam is such a great entertainer . Spacious restaurant and pleasant atmosphere! We are going back there again! read more

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Teppanyaki and sushi done right...completely changed my view on teppanyaki. Delivered an experience that feels thoughtful from start to finish -- not just in the food but in how the entire evening flows. Service was outstanding across the board. The chefs, waitstaff, bartenders, support folks, (and even the owners who came by) were warm, attentive, and clearly proud of what they're serving. What stood out was how well everyone knew the menu -- they had tasted the food themselves and offered recommendations that genuinely enhanced the meal rather than upselling for the sake of it. The space is unique in a really great way. Ajisai manages to be modern and inviting at the same time with architectural details and artwork that give the restaurant real character. Unlike many teppanyaki restaurants, there's no overpowering smoke or lingering smell thanks to specialized, high-quality exhaust systems -- a huge plus and something you notice immediately. The food was exceptional. We had hibachi twin lobster tails, shrimp, Japanese A5 Wagyu & tiger prawns, sashimi deluxe, and the Japanese salad with miso dressing. The chef also prepared a generous amount of shrimp fried rice and vegetables for the table. It was one of those meals where you keep eating because every bite brings something new. The A5 Wagyu was unforgettable -- beautifully marbled and melting the moment it hit your mouth. The sashimi was pristine, high-grade, and easily exceeded expectations in both freshness and flavor. For the quality of ingredients, execution, service, and ambiance, the pricing is remarkably reasonable compared to other teppanyaki and sushi restaurants. While we don't typically seek out teppanyaki due to smoke, noise, and inconsistent value, Ajisai completely changed that for us. This is a place we'll return to regularly and confidently recommend. read more

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The wait was extremely long even though we had a reservation. The service missed many of our orders. The rice and appetizer that were supposed to come with the kids' menu never arrived. The steamed rice that should have been included with my entrée also never came. On top of that, they charged me $4 for tea even though the menu says it's included with the entrée. We also noticed this wasn't just happening to us. We shared a table with another family, and their rice didn't come either. They even had to ask the chef because their scallops were missing. The table next to us arrived only about two minutes after we did but ended up waiting 20 minutes longer than us for their food. read more

We came here for my birthday dinner. The restaurant had recently opened. We sat at a private table, not the hibachi table. I think that hibachi is probably their specialty. The ambiance was fantastic, 5/5, and our server was sweet although she didn't seem to know all of the in's and out's of the menu. Two of us got the boba tea and it was not fully jelled so a bit of a let down there. The sushi was acceptable; good enough to eat at the restaurant but not amazing enough to take home left-overs. Two people got teriyaki beef & chicken which was... fine. Nothing memorable to report. I got a scoop of ice cream because it was my birthday. Overall it was enjoyable but the final invoice ($$$) did not match the quality implied. read more

The atmosphere is great; I like the bar area, it feels relaxing.good service at the bar, nice music , I very like yellowtail jalapeño read more

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Arrived Friday night around 6:45 PM, waited less than 5 mins, we were seated immediately. Waited for someone to take our order for 20 mins! Ordered both food to eat and take out. Order came after 45 mins! We finished eating already and were still waiting for the takeout order. It took them 2 hours to make my to-go order. Will not be going back. read more

Shane is game-changing (teppanyaki has been hit or miss w some cooks). Your fish and meat will be perfection. Also, Brady is great. Neither will overcook your proteins ! read more

Came here for a nice dinner and it didn't disappoint! If you're looking for an elegant sushi and steak experience, this is the perfect place to go. The food was DELICIOUS and the service was not only kind but attentive as well. We had so much fun with the chef and he did a great job of keeping us entertained throughout the night. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and the ambiance is on point! Definitely save this for your next date night or dinner spot, it's worth the try! We'll be back for sure :) read more

Went there yesterday with my wife, the service was very quick and attentive, I think they heard me joking with my wife about the food, which was very well prepared, and asked if everything was alright. Which of course it was. The atmosphere was extremely comfortable. One of the few restuarants I've been to over the years that didn't have the music so loud you had to yell at your dinner guests to hear them. All in all, a great experience and I hope to return again soon! read more

Walking into Ajisai, you would never know it was once a Cracker Barrel. It is beautifully decorated and comfortable. The service was prompt. We sat in the fine-dining area; we had the Tiger Shrimp and the House Roll. Both were flavorful, but the roll was not my favorite. We'll have to try the hibachi side another time. read more

A family birthday party of 10 at noon on Sunday. Our Chef Chris was excellent, food cooked to perfection for each person's taste. Extra spicy for the teens, simple steak for the grandparents. The decor is beautiful and the seating arrangements easily handled our large group. Entire staff is friendly, helpful and nice! Chris kept us entertained! read more

Overall had a great experience! Wait staff were attentive and extremely friendly. The food was great and I'll definitely be coming back for teppanyaki in the future. read more

This was an amazing dining experience-We had Chef Chris and his fried rice was excellent-such great flavor and texture! The food is very high quality, cooked to perfection, generous portions and the prices are right -I can't wait to go back. The atmosphere and service was 10/10. I highly recommend Ajisai for lunch or dinner. read more