I know that Izakaya is understood that you are not getting the fanciest of dishes, however, Ginya…read moredifferentiates themselves with the cozy experience and they know each and every regular, and treat them with the utmost restecp. As an izakaya, they truly are above and beyond. Many may write negative things, but those are usually just a one-off experience. Get to know Momo, the guy with the tuna nigiri on his face. He may be loud but he means the best, and truly thinking of the guests first.

Have wanted to try this spot for years and was left disappointed by the experience. We went in a…read moreWednesday night which was the move as it's a small space and was crowded, can't imagine how it is on a weekend. Ordered the cheesy potato corn for an appetizer since I love corn cheese. So disappointing. It was French fried covered in cheese with miscellaneous pieces of corn- did not feel cohesive. The ramen was good but they totally mistimed bringing it out. My sushi took close to 30 minutes to come out and the ramen was brought out first. So by the time the sushi came out, my partner was done eating. The sushi roll was not worth the wait. They charged over $2 to add cream cheese. Overall not sure I would return. Food is pricey and 2/3 dishes were disappointing.

Very cute place. It's small and cozy in the middle of Virginia Highlands. Great spot. Feels NYC…read morevibes. Food was REALLY good. We started with the gyoza which was lemon grass chicken. The flavor changes depending on the chef, which I thought was a nice change. Also the shishito peppers were tasty with the cream sauce. We also got the salmon poke bowl, spicy tuna roll. Both were delish with just the right amount of spice. Also on Tuesday's they have different specials, this one was buy a chicken skewer (2) get one free. So 4 skewers for the price of one! Also delish. The cocktails were also very well balanced. Service was great. The star of the show for me was the spicy salmon crunchy roll - it was on a crusty crispy rice cube which was delish. Would certainly return.

Food was surprisingly good - vibes and service were a bit strange. We came around opening time, and…read morethe staff were not ready and we had to wait outside in the rain for a bit. There was also something going on where there were other guests waiting with us, but they seemed to know the staff and were being generally rowdy and disruptive at the counter once we got inside. Service took quite a long time to get us food and check in on us - I think something had happened and their chef was getting in late. In terms of food, everything we had was really good. Well flavored and balanced. The atmosphere is dark cozy bar vibes and Japanese lanterns and drinks. Very clean inside. Parking can be a little tricky in the overall neighborhood, but there's usually street parking. Would be interested in going again to see if service might have improved since our last visit.

Ate here for a girl dinner on a Friday night. Service was superb we had the BEST waitress! Food was…read moreso good- still thinking of the Spider Roll. HIGHLY recommend if you're looking for great service and fresh delicious food.

Came here to give my friend her first-ever omakase and left more disappointed than I expected to…read morebe. The chefs were genuinely the highlight. Warm, fun, putting on a real show, searing the fish tableside and plating it beautifully, clearly wanting us to film and enjoy it. They were great. Everything around them was where it fell apart. The "unlimited sake" they advertise didn't really happen. We had to ask two or three times for a single refill, which stops feeling unlimited pretty fast. The room was dirtier and louder than I'd expect for $120 omakase (tip was already included after the $99 meal), and the fish leaned toward the cheaper end, sea bream, mackerel, no salmon, nothing that felt special for the price. I've done omakase in a lot of places and I came in knowing what it can be. This didn't get there. The part that actually soured it: we were taking photos because we were thrilled to be there, doing exactly what the chefs were encouraging. A nearby guest seemed annoyed that we were enjoying ourselves, and instead of anything being said to her, a server came over and singled me out. In a bright, loud room, while the chefs were actively performing for the cameras, that felt backwards. It made the happiest, most engaged people at the counter feel like the problem. I wanted this to be a special night for my friend, and the chefs did their part. The restaurant around them just didn't protect it.

This is our nephew's go to spot for a celebration and we have been visiting for years. I can't…read morespeak on all of the menu, of which, is extensive. I CAN tell you the ramen and sushi is solid. I have had several types of ramen and sushi and they have never disappointed. The sushi always seems fresh and freshly made. The ramen is flavorful and filling. Service is good, I like the ring the bell model where you aren't being pestered by the server and they aren't wasting their time. I have never been to Japan but I bet the restaurant's atmosphere with areas you take your shoes off would fit right in. Always happy when our nephew picks this place for his birthday dinner. This is our nephew's go to spot for a celebration and we have been visiting for years. I can't speak on all of the menu, of which, is extensive. I CAN tell you the ramen and sushi is solid. I have had several types of ramen and sushi and they have never disappointed. The sushi always seems fresh and freshly made. The ramen is flavorful and filling. Service is good, I like the ring the bell model where you aren't being pestered by the server and they aren't wasting their time. I have never been to Japan but I bet the restaurant's atmosphere with areas you take your shoes off would fit right in. Always happy when our nephew picks this place for his birthday dinner.

For the past two visits, we've had some of the worst dining experiences we've ever had…read more First, the customer service was disappointing. The short, thin hostess at the front repeatedly rolled her eyes behind our backs while seating us. I didn't notice it at the time, but our friend pointed it out towards the end of our meal, and it left a very negative impression. Our server was also inattentive. He checked on nearly every table around us multiple times but rarely came by ours. We ordered over $150 worth of food for just the two of us, yet received very little service. Despite that, we still left a 20% tip. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing as well. A lot of the food arrived cold. The quality and taste were nowhere near as good as what we remembered from previous visits. After giving this restaurant multiple chances, we can confidently say we will not be returning.

Liked ----- Everything here was great and we LOVED the…read moreedemame flavor, with a little spice too. It was very tasty. All of the flavors were tasty and I can't wait to come back again. The drinks were different, creative and some unique flavors, we had a good time. It was great. We'll be back for sure.

This is a cool little spot. It is, obviously, heavily Asian-influenced and they have plenty on the…read moremenu for you. Just to be clear this is not a spot you would go to watch a game or bring a large party so don't do that lol. The parking lot that they have is very small so keep that in mind. You can see signs that point to around the neighborhood, which is around the corner. It's in a strip mall so it shares a lot with a few other places. It's not surprising that the lot is going to be full of homeless people if you try to go. When you come in, you have to wait until you're seated and once you get greeted it's usually pretty cool. Everybody else is pretty friendly and they keep coming up to the table to make sure you're good. Well that was my first time experience at least. Handmade gyoza - the gyoza was really good and it had a very savory flavor and taste to it. It felt like they were very fresh and they filled them to the brim and you could taste it. I got the pork ones because I wasn't getting tofu lol and they were really really good and I would actually go back for those when I go back. Okonomiyaki - this one is a weird one so it's a pancake type of situation but it's more cabbage than pancake. I'm not sure how I feel about it but it wasn't terrible but it wasn't really good either. Now I will say that the fact that what sent this over was all the sauces that they put on it. I'm not sure what the brown sauce was but at the same time I know that the mayo was basically drenching it as well. You can get one topping on there and the selected topping was steak. The flavor of the sauces and the steak pretty much carried the pancake because it didn't have a lot on its own. I am glad I tried it but I probably would not rush back for this. Karaage - it's fried chicken. It's not like it's anything earth-changing or somebody's auntie or grandma making it but it was pretty decent fried chicken. It came with mayo that you can dip it in but it wasn't anything life changing to me. Japanese curry (steak) - the Japanese curry was good but it was just curry. It wasn't anything that I couldn't get anywhere else at another type of restaurant but it was good and it was savory and it gave me exactly what I needed. When I ordered curry it came with rice, which was also nice that you could use as part of the meal as well, but it was just pretty good curry. Just if you need options... It comes in vegetarian if you want to do that because they have a tofu version as well but I didn't get that at all LOL! Overall I would give this another go but it wasn't a complete five star thing for me. It wasn't bad but at the same time it wasn't life-changing. I'd have to try a couple more things just to make sure. It was worth my time and effort and it will be worth my time to give it another go when I go on that side of town.

The Absolute freshest and most diverse sushi options in Atlanta. Our first time coming here,…read moreselected based on the amount of options (was looking to try Uni & Clam for the first time -- did NOT disappoint). We were blown away by the quality, and the attention to detail (even in the spicy tuna -- most places use WAY to much krewpie in their spicy tuna) Reminded me of some of my best sushi experiences in Los Angeles. HIGHLY recommend this place. Toshi (head chef) and Sean were Amazing, knowledgeable, and fun to talk with

My favorite sushi in Atlanta hands down. Been here 10 times or more (not joking). I'm worried that…read moreif I tell too many people about it, they'll get too popular and possibly raise prices. Law of supply and demand. But given the elevation in quality of life this establishment has provided me with across the years, I feel I owe them some good marketing through a review. If there was a sushi coefficient of freshness, quality, quantity, and cost, this place wins everyday. C= (Fr*Q*q*c) Fr: 9 Q: 8 q: 10 c: 10 C(Yokohama)= 7200 Don't get me wrong - the competition is fierce for delicious sushi (Fudo, MF sushi, Nobu, all the Omakase scenarios popping up in town). What this means is the cost (c) is way too high, giving it a low 1-5 in the equation. Also, quantity (q) is low, about 4-6. So, the resulting coefficient is very low overall. From my understanding, the fish here only comes from Japan, so it's good stuff - and they really load up the rolls (a lot of the time), and they have this deal on weekend for special rolls (25% off I think). So you do get the quality, quantity, and decent price (about $12-15 per specialty roll). The regular rolls are good too, and loaded with fish. E.g. spicy salmon/tuna. So, if you're looking to go crazy on some good sushi without restraint and without breaking the bank completely, this is your spot. family owned I believe, very nice and efficient service. Cozy/casual, not too fancy, but feels comfortable to dine in. No delivery unfortunately on any app, but that makes quality control better IMO. Thank you for your attention to this manner.

Exceptional service, nice ambience and authentic Japanese dishes…read more So glad we checked this place out during our overnight stay in Atlanta. The service was impeccable and there's even a call button at your booth to discretely call your server. Our Japanese waiter was so friendly and very helpful. Oh and the booths are the way to go. Cozy and intimate so you feel like you're just with the company you came with. Haven't really seen many places like this lately and I must say, it's very appealing. And then there's the food. Every single dish that we had was a wonderful. My Japanese mother thoroughly enjoyed her meal at Nagomiya and commented that it was all very authentic. Her favorite is always chawanmushi (steamed egg) which is usually rare to find at restaurants. And the fish was all very melt in your mouth fresh. But not only do they do sushi well, their tempura was perfectly battered and fried and the hamachi kana was cooked just right. Highly recommend!

This is a decent spot for Japanese food in Midtown, though it doesn't quite reach the level of some…read moreof the places I've been in OTP. The restaurant itself is charming as they have private booths with curtains, which makes for a cozy dining experience. I ordered the sukiyaki with a mini chirashi and shared the okonomiyaki. The chirashi was the really good because the fish was fresh and flavorful. However, the sukiyaki was a bit too salty for my palate, and the beef was slightly overcooked. The okonomiyaki was enjoyable, though I personally would have loved a bit more sauce to round it out. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but there is definitely some room for refinement with their main dishes.

Authentic Japanese sushi may not be for you…read more Unless you are like me and: Tired of eating at low quality buffets Tired of low quality all-you-can-eat sushi Tired of chasing overpriced Michelin stars Tired of viral trends Tired of being fooled by influencers Tired of the word omakase おまかせ being used for what is actually a set sushi menu... This is a spot that I've personally been keeping to myself for a while now, because it's just that good. Why this place is just that good: 1 Japanese sushi chef & staff 2 Taste & texture just like Japan 3 Vibes & service just like Japan 4 Chef's choice flights with no filler, like egg, squid, shrimp, etc. All fish. 5 No Michelin stars needed because here, I feel like I'm back in Japan at a hidden local mom & pop spot. Gritty, charming, and hidden. Not convinced about this underrated spot? Good, don't go, so it won't be crowded. It's easier for those that actually like eating sushi as it's intended to be, raw. For me, this is my top Japanese sushi spot OTP after literally trying them all.

Small but nice Japanese restaurant run by very friendly Japanese couples! Like the skewer barbecue…read moreand sushi!

From Tokyo to Atlanta , an underrated authentic izakaya next to the new Daiso has appeared and will…read morebe in your weekly rotation, as it is in mine. Japanese owned and operated authentic must try experience outside of Atlanta. Everyone comes here for their homemade desserts and izakaya bites, but I come here for the real hidden gem, their sushi omakase. Favorites: 1 おまかせ Omakase - Specifically nigiri style omakase. Just let the sushi chef know how many pieces, amount you would like to spend, and types of seafood you like and dislike. Just like a real omakase in Japan. 2 天ぷら Tempura - Any of their tempura items bring me back to some of my favorite spots in Japan. The batter is light, fluffy, and perfectly salted. 3 Desserts ! - Yes!!! This spot is famous for their handmade desserts, like their coffee jelly parfait as well as their rich matcha creme brulee. This is real matcha, not that weak stuff. Will be back to try more of their izakaya snack items like takoyaki and okonomiyaki. Daiso Atlantaの真横にある日本人経営のお店。

The food was SO FRESH. You could taste just how fresh it was. However, it was missing a little…read moresomething. Not sure what it was but the service was amazing. It was cozy and quiet with dim lighting at each table. It was just what we needed after a long day of parenting lol. The sake was good! We also ordered a bottle of Pinot Grigio which was decent. The owner was so cool as well. Overall, I would come back and try more sushi options.

Holy moly. Craving…read moresushi? This spot is it. We got the Diamond Soy Cute, game changer. It was so good Shoutout to Ally who recommended some great items and took great care of us!

Had a reservation on a Saturday night for 5:00, was immediately sat, however with no menus. There…read moreis QR code on the table that takes you to a menu with pictures, however I find this to be out of place in restaurants of this caliber. Also we were not directed to scan the QR code. It took about 5 minutes for a server to greet us. At this point I was able to ask for a physical menu. Nothing was explained about the menu or the drinks, this would have added to the overall experience. As for food, we ordered the Red Samurai Roll. This was my favorite out of everything we ordered. Very refreshing but thought the tomato was unnecessary. The spicy tuna and fresh tuna complemented each other nicely and the ponzu sauce added the right amount of sweetness that was not too powerful. Very flavorful. We ordered two other rolls, the hashtags roll and the shinobi roll. Both were more on the savory side compared to the Red Samurai roll. Personally not my favorite as the sauce on the hashtags rolls was too powerful, covering up the taste of the actual sushi and the Shinobi roll tasted strange with the seared filet mignon on top. I personally did not think this complimented each other well but this could be up to personal preference! After 3 rolls between 2 people, we still didn't really feel full so ordered the Kampachi Serrano, which was lacking a lot of flavor and the frozen ponzu sauce did not add anything to the dish. The picture online looks better than the actual dish. Lastly, we ordered the Salmon toro nigiri, salmon belly. The ambiance was very nice, low lighting, good date night spot. Twice they delivered the wrong dish to our table. I would try other sushi places in Atlanta before coming back here. For the prices, the service was not up to standard with explanations and speed. Also no refills on Diet Coke and the only options for parking are a $6 valet or self parking which is also $6. They do not validate. The Red Samurai roll was really good though and definitely the standout for me of this meal.