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    Foster's

    3.6 (234 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    FOSTER'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    James L.

    Foster's Sushi in downtown Roanoke is under new management and they have made significant improvements to their restaurant and the quality of their food. The new family took over just a couple weeks ago and they are looking to improve the menu here in the next few weeks. You should definitely check them out if you're into sushi and anything with a Korean twist. ... See more

    The food was amazing, and the service was great. Our food was plated in a very cute manner. Our spicy California roll had a swan made of cucumber and oranges, and after eating our dragon fly roll we saw that the cucumbers formed hearts with a carrot butterfly resting on an orange flower. Adorable! Appearance aside, the food tasted great and came out quickly. Our server was super attentive and very kind. Overall a great experience and can't wait to return to try other dishes!

    Lunch Sashimi Bento

    The food was incredible! I got a lunch sashimi bento box that was delicious. It came with super thick cut sashimi,and was a lot of food for the price. Great lunch spot!

    Firecracker Roll and pickled cucumbers
    Adrienne A.

    This place continue to be fantastic, a great sushi happy hour choice. I wish there were more alcoholic offerings for HH, as I'm not big on martinis, but still the food variety is great. This time we started off as usual with an avocado bomb and heart attack - these are must order items!! Then we tried 2 new things - the spicy pork bulgogi lettuce wrap, which were very great and a nice way to vary up what we ordered, and for sushi we decide to try the Oakley Dokey. This roll was good but I think I still prefer the Firecracker off the HH menu - although there are a few more I want to try that I haven't yet that could change that. Service during happy hour has always been good and quick to get food out. Definitely the most affordable and delicious sushi option that I know of in the area!

    Love at First Sight Roll and Salmon Sake
    Chris U.

    I'm a fan of Fosters. I've been here now twice I think and it has fresh sushi and tasty. Had love at first sight roll and some sake salmon. The martini I wasn't a fan of but. Everything else was excellent and service was good.

    Maria R.

    Amazing sushi and service, the vibe was nice and there is a nice patio you can sit at and enjoy the music from the chop shop. Location is perfect and parking was easy. The sushi was very fresh we will be coming back for sure

    Dragon Roll, Salmon Heaven Roll
    Tommy K.

    Fosters is a hidden gem amongst downtown Roanoke. They have great selection of rolls and appetizers. The servers are very helpful and the Sushi chefs are absolutely dialed in. The panfried dumplings are some of the best i've ever had. They also have hibachi on the menu as well, which is very nicely priced. It's in a great location and the inside is clean and nicely decorated. Give it a shot the next time you're craving sushi.

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    7 years ago

    Best sushi we've had in a while. Service was great. Great location. We will return for our weekly sushi fix.

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    7 years ago

    This is by far my favorite sushi place and I have been to a bunch. It is worth the price has great atmosphere. Great for family and friends.

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    Wife and I went there for a date night. Food was decent. Nothing really special about this place.

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    8 years ago

    Good service, nice people but finding hair in your spicy tuna roll after four down the hatch.....not so great.....disappointing.

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    6 years ago

    Fosters rocks. Sushi is fresh and service is spectacular. Go here now!!

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    I treated myself to sushi for lunch. I had never been to Sushi Sakana, but I pass by it regularly…read more I have checked out a couple of other sushi places in the area and have been...underwhelmed. When I try out a new place I typically go for their sushi bento. You get a little variety of things in a charming presentation. I loved that you got to choose your two sides. The sushi and sashimi are set and it comes with a salad, miso soup, and several options to choose from. I got the California roll and the vegetable tempura. They also had shrimp tempura, gyoza, egg rolls, seaweed salad, squid salad, and vegetable croquettes. There were two lovely ladies working the tables and two men behind the sushi counter. There were only about four other tables there when I was, but I did see people coming in for takeout. The service was fast and friendly. I was also pleased to see the chefs behind the sushi bar preparing everything to order. It was so fresh. The sashimi was cut thick and had the perfect texture. The nigiri was not too much for one bite. The tempura was perfectly fried and crunchy, and the salad was cold and refreshing. It was a lot of food and I couldn't finish it. But it was SO satisfying. It felt like a treat. The atmosphere was clean and calm. I very much enjoyed my lunch and I will definitely come back.

    ** Not what it used to be**…read more Used to eat here weekly, not just for the food but because the staff were so personal. It seems that they have new staff/management which has also affected the quality of food and overall experience. On top of that, no one checked on us, drinks sat empty, and they didn't even bring the desert nor apologize for not being able to do so because they were busy. We just left early after paying as we were tired of waiting for the ice cream. With the amount you pay, we unfortunately will be looking for a new regular spot.

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    Nikko is the perfect place for date night, business dinner, or just pure culinary enjoyment. The…read morestaff here is very professional, courteous, and friendly. There are plenty of good choices on the menu (the mushroom risotto is excellent, which shows the breadth and scope of this Japanese restaurant). Again, the wait staff here is very attentive, always checking in and refilling our water or clearing our dishes. In particular, our waitress Lynn is amazing and made us feel right at home. She knows the menu inside out and had recommendations ready for us when we inquired (sake, appetizers, rolls). On top of that, she is very friendly and kind, which added to our positive dining experience. If I were starting a restaurant, I would hire all of my wait staff to be similar to Lynn in character, charm, work ethic, and customer-centric focus. For dessert, Lynn recommended the ube cake -- it was one of the best desserts I've had in a long time. Five stars overall for Nikko for the delicious food, festive ambience, and ease of parking.

    If you want a big roll selection I suppose this is worth a try. If you want something further up…read morethe food chain like Nigiri or Sashimi you're going to pay a pretty penny to figure out this might not be the spot for you. I was excited to see chalkboard specials but the pricing looked like it was for 2 pieces of Nigiri but it was for 1 piece and the two choices we made were not very good (seaperch and ankimo). The tempura tipped us off immediately (greasy and overly fried, they looked like onion rings from a hamburger joint), and I'm afraid the sushi was that good, especially considering the price. Himachi sashimi was good and cold. Nigiri was not cold and nothing out of the ordinary. Service was attentive but average (luckily our server forgot to order a roll that my wife wanted).

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