We had two poke bowls; we've had good ones here before. This time, the mango added was inedible, hard as a rock. Other ingredients weren't up to snuff, either. Service was fine. Parking is always easy, but we're not compelled to return any more. Wish we were; it wasn't stellar but the prices were good and food quality was OK. Now, it's "meh". read more

Good restaurant overall, though it's definitely the more westernized option compared to nearby Ami. Still, the food is tasty, well-prepared, and comes out quickly and efficiently. The modern interior gives it a nice upscale feel, and the service is friendly and attentive. I also really like that they offer a teppanyaki option -- always fun and adds to the experience. A solid choice for Japanese food in Bloomington if you're looking for something casual and consistent. read more

Asuka - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Amazing experience from start to finish. The hibachi chefs are entertaining without being over the top, and the food quality really surprised me. Steak was tender, shrimp perfectly cooked, and the fried rice had great flavor. Portions are generous and everything tasted fresh. Service was friendly and attentive. Definitely one of the better hibachi spots in Bloomington -- we'll be back. read more

I had never tried hibachi before and I was not disappointed ! I loved the close honey feeling the seating gives you. Our chef was super fun and even threw a broccoli at me that caught in my mouth ! The portion for the price is so worth it. I had enough leftover for dinner the next day. And the Thai tea was phenomenal. I will definitely be back. read more

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This has been our favorite in Bloomington for almost a decade, unfortunately the new ownership is quickly sinking the ship. Between menu changes, and a now grouchy staff it's becoming unbearable. The food is going downhill faster than a rollercoaster. The icing has been the booking of a birthday party at the hibachi, never have I ever seen such a mess. Seating catastrophes, ordering nightmares, and terrible server attitude. I've never seen a server act angry and tell a party they've ordered to much food. Sorry to see our destination go down in flames. read more

I've lived in Bloomington for 2 years and haven't ever heard any reviews of this place. I decided to finally give it a try with some friends in the hibachi area, and to say it quickly, I was satisfied. Service was nice, as we had meaningful conversations with our cook while also getting constant refills without ask, which is always a small detail I love. Price is so reasonable for what you're getting as the food did not disappoint. I'm basic and just got the chicken and shrimp but was very satisfied with the entire meal, as you also get salad, soup, and veggies on the side of your order. Overall, I see the vision with the place, but it was so dead attendance wise that it just felt like we didn't belong there or something. We had the entire place to ourselves which just made it weird eating in the (almost) dead silence. Overall, good food and service, but it felt very enclosed to the point it could almost be considered uncomfortable. Maybe we just caught them on a slow day. read more

Asuka - Chicken and Shrimp hibachi meal - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Smoked Salmon and orange chicken , calamari n tofu we're Undesirable 7 of us couldn't get service on Refills on water or beverages! Although I made an reservation a week in advance three different wait staff couldn't take our order! They catered to a large loud party at the hibachi Grill Our appetizers were wrong and they came out the same time as our foodoh my!! And I was hoping since the place was clean That we would have a good experience, but to no avail read more

Two stars because I think the food was decent. Zero stars for the gentleman who could be the owner that was trying to explain to me that duck prices have gone up and they have not changed the menu prices yet. I ordered the duck and pork noodle soup that says $10.95 on the menu. When I received my check, it said $13.95. when I spoke to my server and explain that to him the other gentleman explain to me that duck prices have gone up and that they can't afford to sell it at that price. I said that I get it but you should change the prices on the menu. His reply was that they were working on it. That is very lame! Just have the servers inform anyone ordering duck that the price is not correct. Will not go back again... read more

Horrible service, waiting for over an hour with reservations! Now moving our party to regular tables instead of hibachi tables as requested at time of reservation. Will never come back here again! read more

It is our first time here. Amazing Japanese restaurant with authentic flavors and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The sushi was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. We also tried the ramen and it was rich, comforting, and perfectly seasoned. The staff were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, which made the experience even better. Portions were generous and prices were very reasonable for the quality. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving great Japanese food -- I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Mid food but don't come with a group. Great servers but they messed up paying and so had to split food between everyone even though only ordered drinks. Paid 60 for legit just a sake bomb. Terrible transactional operation. read more

Asuka was a pleasant surprise. During my time in Bloomington, I'd never been to a hibachi restaurant. I decided to go with some of my colleagues before they went on vacation. l The service was great, and I got my food in a fast manner. The food was delicious, and nothing ever beats Habachi Steak with mustard sauce. Additionally, I got double rice. You can never have too many car While this restaurant's food was delicious, I do wish that our chef was a little more outgoing like others. Other than that this restaurant was an absolute delight. Overall, Asuka is a great place to gather with a large amount of friends and family. read more

Asuka - Steak - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Where to begin with this review: 1. Not greeted upon arrival, and just awkwardly standing there while staff give you looks. Eventually after a minute someone walked over to seat up. 2. The server was just plain awful. He didn't really speak to us or have any interest in us. There was a table of females that he kept going over to and spending all his time while treating the rest of the customers like we were a bother. It took 10 minutes before he came back to take our orders. (At this point it's our mistake for having not already walked out) 3. The food.... A. We ordered the calamari app. It was the chewiest and most unsavory dish of this type I have had. Like it was just frozen in a bag that they just cook when needed. B. The fried rice is the absolute worst rice I have had in my entire life. My partner guessed the awful taste comes from oyster sauce, which is our best guess to what could the terrible flavor. C. The salt and pepper fish was actually good. D. The beef and scallion was edible, but not the best. End of review. Do not come here if you want good service. Don't order the rice. Some dishes are decent. Others are hit and miss. read more

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After coming back to Asuka after the management change, I can tell you personally that this place is not worth going to. They increased the price while giving less food. Myself and my friends used to come here all the time but after the management change we don't ever plan to come back. Save yourself money and don't come. read more

In my family, there are always disagreements over what we're having for dinner. If we land on 'asian food' now we have thai, chinese, sushi, japanese, all the options - only one place can make everyone happy, and it's Asuka. Yes it's in a strip mall, but once you're inside, you have a great atmosphere and plenty of options. Several hibachi tables if you want to see an onion volcano and fire. Noodle bowl options. Sushi. Really a little bit of everything. The sushi options are plentiful and reasonably priced. When you ask for spicy, they'll check with you before they let you do it, and that's a good idea because if you say 'super hot' they'll make your eyes water. Terrific service, and every dish has been among the best in Bloomington. On my last visit, I opted for the Kung Pao Chicken, extra spicy. My eyes were watering but it was flavorful, spicy and a great portion size. Sushi as an appetizer, also great. Son had hibachi chicken (we didn't set at the hibachi table) and he said it was just what he wanted. Highly recommend. read more

Food is always great here. Always comes out fast and good quality, however, I had a weird experience with them today. I usually tip after I pay for my food and my server wanted me to give my tip immediately. I also was tipping for my friends bill since I had a cash and he kept asking where her tip was. Also when I put the tip on the table he grabbed it immediately. It was a very odd experience. I go there often though and this was the first time this has happened. read more

Just not good anymore! The new management unfortunately charges more for less food. I used to be a loyal customer coming at least once a week but unfortunately, the new management sacrifices both quality and quantity. The portions are minuscule and I now have no incentive to ever return. read more

I come here every week. This place rocks. The employees are so kind and they always take such great care of me and my friends. The hibachi is awesome, the chefs are hilarious and always bring their game. Highly recommend the hibachi steak with fried rice, it can't be beat. I've also tried the sushi several times and it has always been quite tasty. I will continue to come here for the rest of my tenure in Bloomington and highly suggest this place to any hibachi, sushi, or Chinese food lover! read more

Asuka - Clear soup with hibachi set up - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Been here twice, first experience was so fun! It was my boyfriend and I alone on my birthday and it wasn't busy. The chef was so funny and we had such a great time drinking their sake options. The second experience was okay, we were sat next to a family and the chef wasn't as engaged with us. I guess that's just how it is sometimes though. Hibachi food is great, sushi is just okay. Has tables for hibachi experience and regular restaurant tables. And inside is clean. read more

I will give credit where credit is due: the sushi was solid. The hibachi however was absolutely trash and an entire waste of money; I regret coming here to eat. In terms of service this was probably one of the worst experiences I've ever had. 1) they added an automatic "suggested" tip (there was no previous notice of this). I was short a dollar and the server came back to chase me down for A DOLLAR. 2) our friend choked on his first bite; threw up and went to hospital. They held our entire group of over 15 people hostage demanding we pay for his plate for over 30 minutes until finally the manager agreed to void the bill (plate was untouched). read more

I gave it 3-star for the service. Service was prompt in spite of the busy holiday (Christmas Day). We we're excited that we don't have to go at Chinese restaurant this year & we saw a Japanese restaurant open. I ordered a bento combo & quite not impressed. The teriyaki is not marinated it looks like they just pour the sauce to anything. We wanted hot food but it's warm and the spring roll is mushy. The quality and taste of food is below average. Unfortunately, it didn't passed our taste buds. read more

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Excellent experience! Staff were amazing and polite. Very respectful and deserve 1000 stars if possible. Above and beyond. The environment is beautiful and cultured. The food tasted healthy and great! Thank you and much appreciated :D read more

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They have wide menu of both Chinese and Japanese cuisine! The food is always fresh, hot and tasty! I highly recommend the spicy crab-stick riceplate! Atmosphere is decorated with authentic asian taste and the staff is very respectful! It's always a 10/10 from them whether you pickup or dine-in. Parking is abundant, the wait time is short. Great job, Asuka! read more

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Never used to remember this restaurant as an option but recently ate there and it was delicious! I love that they have such a large amount of different food options, they have a Chinese menu and Japanese menu, so you can get a little bit of everything! We got steamed whole fish, vegetable tataki, and some rolls and everything was amazing! The real star of the show was the shrimp dumplings, they were so incredibly delicious we order them all the time now, one time we literally just got dumplings for carry out as a snack! Do yourself a favor and get these dumplings! read more

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Took 45 min to get our food and when it got to the table, it was disgusting. I would have sent it back if I hadn't been starving. We will not be returning. Chicken was cold, dry and chewy. Rice was not fried rice and the vegetables were overcooked. This is the most disappointing meal I have ever had in Bloomington. Go somewhere else!!!! read more

Came here with some friends a while back. Should have ordered something off the authentic-looking Chinese menu, but made the mistake of thinking it'd be good for Japanese stuff. I've had the tonkatsu at almost every place in Bloomington that I can think of that serves it, so I decided to get it here too to see how it stacked up. Unfortunately it's probably just about the worst one I've had. The pork was unbearably dry and was mostly just crisp breading, not even meat. Sauce wasn't that great either. Pretty disappointing. My friends felt similarly about a lot of the stuff they ordered, especially for the price. Ended up paying $17 for a plate of dry, flavorless pork. The plus at this place is that it was fast compared to some comparable restaurants. Food came out quick and service was adequate. Can't speak for the hibachi, but we wish they'd improve the non-hibachi dishes if they're gonna have them. read more

Asuka - Tonkatsu - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Reasonably priced decent food with very generous portions. We liked their chow fun and lo mein. read more

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This is the best sushi and hibachi place you could ever eat at. Their fried rice is so good especially if you put a bunch of Yum Yum sauce on it and all of the workers there are so awesome and nice and attentive. I've always got a good fortune cookies when I went there to. read more

Asuka - Hibachi - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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I hardly ever leave reviews, but the fact that my group made reservations, had to wait over an hour past our reservation time to sit down, and then ate subpar hibachi made me feel compelled to say something. Beware the service and the swordfish. read more

my husband and I have dreaded eating out in Bloomington, for the past few years. Service has been horrid and the food just as bad in most cases but, tonight we were pleasantly surprise. We will now become regulars at this restaurant. The service is graceful and genuine, and every bite of food was both delicate and rich in flavor at the same time. Delicious & delightful. read more

Asuka - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I am in town for the weekend from Florida. I honestly haven't had any food or service worth mentioning until I came here. Who would have thought? read more

Asuka - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

We waited for an hour and a half for the couple behind us to get seated first. We then waited 30 minutes while we were getting our food for the server to first come up to us. Very disappointed because the food here is good. read more

I was just the best I always get the chicken hibachi or the double rice but either way it's the best you have to order soup if you get the double rice because you don't wanna go soup with read more

My drink was served with a plastic wrapper in it, no apology was offered. The food was marginal. We had 3 or 4 waitresses so it was very confusing. Waitress running through the restaurant even though it wasn't that busy. Table bussers bringing an actual cart out to clear the tables which is a big no-no they should use a tray. It was chaotic at best and it ruined our evening. Not to mention they had Hannibal playing on the TV, nothing like seeing Ray Liotta getting his brain eaten while eating dinner. read more

If I could give zero stars to this place I could. I will start by saying the food was great, the service however was so terrible I will never return. We went for a friends birthday and all ordered off the hibachi menu. Our waitress was cold, distant, and snapped at us for our orders. When the hibachi chef came out...he said hello and didn't talk the rest of the time, he served us while wearing AirPods...my friend asked our waitress what type of soup she was serving us as an appetizer and she rolled her eyes and didn't answer him. We all were so uncomfortable. It truly felt like something out of the twilight zone. Other waiters came in our room and were also cold and unhelpful. I have never felt so unwelcome in a restaurant before. Skip this place!! read more

Great service, excellent authentic chinese, I love spicy, and they have a lot of spicy and non spicy, they will spice up any dish to your heat preference, the appetizers are crazy good, 31 to select from, some served cold, you must ask, I've tried 10 different main dishes, all listed spicy, and have enjoyed them all immensely, have tried my wife's dishes too (she's not as adventurous as me), they were spicy too read more

Asuka - Beef Tripe, Pork Intestines, spicy and aromatic just like I like it - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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The hibachi grill here has become a favorite of our family's, largely because our eight-year-old finds it endlessly entertaining. The hibachi menu is straightforward Japanese-steakhouse-in-the-US fare, served in giant Midwestern portion sizes. The decor on that side of the restaurant is lacking, for sure (it may just be too brightly lit?), but it's always a reliable and entertaining family meal. We have not ventured into the real Chinese menu, but the sushi has been of quite good quality and is a great alternative to fried rice and dipping sauces (you can order off of the "real menu" in the hibachi room). We have always received friendly service here, and although many staff are not confident in their English, they have always been helpful and attentive. I will be back and contrary to the previous reviewer, I most definitely do not hope that they all lose their jobs and their business. read more

Good food and great value. The service is decent as well. I like the braised beef soup

After a quick look over the menu (hibachi tables, a sushi bar, and various udon dishes) we opted for the hibachi experience. We had shrimp, scallops, and chicken. It was OK, not great. The chef dropped some blobs of cold garlic on everything at the end of cooking and then didn't mix it, so it was pockets of minced garlic in there. Surprise! Also ordered a spicy scallop roll just to see what that was about. The scallops were so cold...maybe just a tab above freezing... a hint of ice crystals. Eh. Not a show stopper, but not great. The food here.... well, there's no love, no passion. Just bored staff going through the motions it seems like. Several very nice fish tanks! Mediocre hibachi lunch for three, and 3 cokes, $50+ with tip. Yikes! read more

Asuka - nice tank - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Food was excellent, however the service while adequate was somewhat off putting. I recommend it.