My wife and I ate here Sept 27, 2025 and I must say I was extremely disappointed. For appetizers we got steamed dumplings & fried Shumai. The dumplings were plain and really had no flavor, the shumai was decent. For main entrees I had the shrimp & scallops w/ fried noodles...which was very under whelming. Again the noodles were very plain with no flavor, sea food was over cooked. Just very disappointing for the $50 we spent. The service was friendly, the ambiance was very depressing, the windows were clouded and looked like they hadn't been washed in months...food was served in take out containers for dine-in customers. Will not eat here again, should have went across the street to the Regal Buffet. read more

Place was not good. Sushi came on a paper plate. Ordered the filet and scallops as a main dish. Scallops were the size a dime and mushy. Filet tasted like Salisbury steak. Rice tasted like it was made with mop water. Don't believe the 4.5 stars. The must know some people. read more

Always order the sushi and hibachi Food is delicious! Whole family enjoys it! Order at least once a month read more

Second time visiting and the first visit was definitely better than the second. Both times I ordered the Shrimp, Chicken & Steak Hibachi meals. The first time the shrimp and steak were cooked perfectly but the chicken was super dry. Second time the steak was a little overdone, chicken dry and the shrimp was mushy. For $15+ dollars I expect my food to be cooked well. I do appreciate that they ask how you want your steak cooked. I asked for medium well. It was definitely chewy. I will note that the fried rice is good, though. Also ordered the Spring Rolls. I loved how their spring rolls only have vegetables in them, as some other restaurants in the area have pork in theirs. I did think $4.25 for 3 spring rolls was a bit much but in the end they were worth it. Nice and crispy, oily but not too much and good flavor. Just wished they lasted longer or were cheaper so I could've ordered more. Got the Sesame Chicken with fried rice ($7.95) for my kids. Seems like a lunch size to me & only came with 2 small pieces of broccoli on the side. The flavor of the chicken was good but again, the chicken itself was dry! Wanted to get some sushi so I tried the California Roll ($4.75) & I think this was the best item I have gotten. Tasted really fresh and came with sides of soy sauce, ginger strips and wasabi. Good price for 6. Overall decent for the convenience of having hibachi to take home. But their prices for the quality should be adjusted. I would like to try their sushi burritos but not sure I'll order the shrimp again. Maybe just stick to their filet mignon or steak. Few things to note: The restaurant is only taking drive thru orders which is fine because of the convenience. Doesn't take long for the food to come out either. I can appreciate the fresh cooking over pre-cooked food sitting out all day waiting to be served to someone. They do require you to wear a mask once you get to the drive thru window (huge sign on the window stating it.) read more

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The food is absolutely great but their drive thru system is so bad. You could have two cars that have already placed online orders waiting while the car at the window just ordered and is now sitting there blocking traffic for 15-20 minutes. Why not have them pull into the parking lot and run it out to them so you can serve the cars who have food already waiting? read more

Their sushi is great! It's affordable, they have a pretty good variety of roll options and it tasted as good as any high end sushi bar. Their other menu items are just ok, but if you're going mainly for sushi, it's a good place to eat! read more

Drive thru sushi?! Came here for the first time on the Fourth of July end it was great! Their only option to order is through the drive-through and it was very convenient. Everything we had [Spring rolls, 2 sushi rolls, & a sushi burrito] was made to order & they automatically gave us packets of soy sauce and duck sauce. I'll come here again next time I'm in the area.California Roll read more

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Ok. I came here before and walked out because I couldn't fathom a drive thru sushi joint. Well u couldn't dismiss the tons of great reviews so I came back.....and I'm glad I did. Service was super quick. They do serve their food in plastic plates. I ordered the spicy tuna and it was pretty good. There was a crunch to it that I enjoy. I forgot what they're called: I also ordered the filet and shrimp. The only thing was that presentation was pretty sloppy and there was too much sauce and not a lot of rice. The flavors were there though. For the price is the filet and shrimp I think there should be more rice since that's the cheapest component of the meal. Will probably come back again. read more

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The turnover of restaurants in any given location can be a regular occurrence. Same holds true for 3215 N. 5th Street Highway, which was in the not-so -distant past home to the ubiquitous Taco Bell. Therefore, the new tenants inherited a dining room, kitchen ... and drive thru window. The concept of ordering Asian cuisine via drive thru had always been intriguing to me, and I had always wondered why no such place existed in Berks County. Hadn't anyone heard of Panda Express? They seem to be doing ok. Well, my hopes and wishes were at long last fulfilled with the opening of Haiku Hibachi. And while the drive thru window is a marvelous quirk, what truly enticed me was something found on the menu - sushi burritos. I've been living on this earth for 30 odd years, and out of nowhere the gods bestowed upon me the ability to order a SUSHI BURRITO at a DRIVE THRU WINDOW. Now, I didn't actually do this - I decided to eat inside for the first time. But you bet your ass I'm going to make future runs out there and damn it if I'm not going to order a sushi burrito from the comfort of my car. To clarify any confusion about what this place is - it's an "order at the counter" type of joint. There are no severs, per se. Someone will run the food out to you. But no one actually waits on you. Think of it as a Japanese fast food. There is also no hibachi cooking table, like at the full service restaurants. The menu has "hibachi" plates, but they do all the actual cooking in the back, out of sight. So don't come here with a big party thinking you can get the whole hibachi experience. It's a clean place with a sharp, modern interior. They have an extensive menu of sushi items, and 10 variations of sushi burritos. I can't wait to try them all! read more

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I really only attend Haiku if I need sushi, but my wallet also needs a break. It's in an old Taco Bell. It's also a drive through. They use paper utensils ( ) Ehat do you expect? They have a decent assortment of special rolls, but again nothing nearly as fancy as say Tokyo or Mikura. I never question the freshness of the fish either. You order, sit down, and they bring you your food, but you clean up after yourself. Which is fine by me. It's just nothing special, and even though I save money, I always find myself wanting more. Oh and that seaweed salad on lettuce.. come on. Scrap the lettuce and give me more of the goods. It's also a little below average in the taste factor. So come if you're not bougie when it comes to sushi. As for me, I'll save up the extra cash for Tokyo. read more

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Service was excellent, very very little ambience in this small restaurant, but it did serve its purpose. Clean and orderly. Food was good. Hot presentation was fine. read more

Great food. Very friendly staff. Very good sushi and quick takeout. We try to go there once a month.

I got the hibachi with chicken and steak and crab Rangoon. All of it tasted very good. Would definitely be back again

While I'm in the mode in thinking about sushi. (Geez, I'm obsessed!) lolololol Gotta give props to my neighborhood sushi joint.... Haiku!!!! Yes, it's gotten to the point of being a regular with recognized orders...... But that's tell ya- It's good food!!! Prices for food quality CANNOT be beat. Really 5 stars for that. This is my staple after-work go-to for an always delicious bite! The sushi is fresh, tasty and portion size is nice. Always the Paradise Roll!!! So good. Usually Salmon and White Tuna sushi round out an outstanding meal. Also if opting for a hot meal. OMG, their fried rice. Any hibachi meal is superb! Ok, the drive thru is both weird and awesome. But their food is my staple. Thanks Haiku!! read more

5/5 first time customer. Walked in and was immediately greeted by the women working the register. I knew what I wanted which she was surprised about. Ordered one "Sumo burrito" and one "shrimp tempura" roll. Was told it would be ten minutes. I sit down and their nice bar setup table. Not even five minutes later and it was ready. Drove home over an hour later I ate it and it was amazing. Note: this building seems like an old Taco Bell, which I think is cool, so it obviously it has a drive through. I must have not been paying attention but i couldn't find the entrance to the drive thru. Granted I was in a rush, if I spent more time looking I'm assuming I would have found it lol. Amazing food and extremely nice staff. read more

Real sushi made by actual Japanese people. It's a win. Reasonably priced, made to order. read more

Haiku Hibachi & Sushi - Eel Avocado Roll Salmon Avocado Roll Spicy California Roll Edamame - Japanese Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

Fresh sushi, the kani and nori always give an idea of quality IMO and these werent fishy at all, unique roll options, very good prices, love the call ahead drive thru option read more

I regularly get the sushi lunch specials. Very fresh and good prices. For some reason they have been out of yellowtail for a while though.

Yes, it was a Taco Bell in a past life but who can resist the idea of Drive Thru Sushi?? Visiting my brother in law, had to stop!! For 35 plus tip we got two miso soup(just passable), two seaweed salad (padded with cucumbers and iceberg), two hot green teas, five nice pan fried dumplings, three sushi rolls and a sashimi lunch, What a Deal...... Fast, super friendly service, very busy, will be back! read more

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I've been getting take-out regularly from Haiku for the last year. The drive-thru is a convenient and effective way to pick up your order, especially with the pandemic restrictions. You can't beat the prices of the lunch specials, and the sushi burritos are always well put together. The staff has always been very friendly. read more

Sushi was good, had the shrimp tempura and the spicy crab roll for the lunch special. The general Taos chicken was okay, the sauce for it was a little too thick. Left more to be desired. Had the hibachi chicken with white rice, the sauce for it was good. The chicken was okay, loved the steamed veggies that came with it though. These are hard times especially for small businesses so I understand this may not be their best work read more

Very reasonably Priced and good food. The use of the drive-thru is just hilarious but also a great idea. Was in and out of the drive-thru in less than 10 minutes. Ordered a California roll and I spiced tuna roll, both were made while I waited. Both were very good also! Overall a good lunch experience at a decent price. read more

So convenient, affordable and delicious. I LOVE the sweet potato roll. Bento box lunch special is rly nice!

Food tastes like Hibachi Bar but half the price. Meals range from $7-$15 and they have great flavors and sauces (yes they have the "yum-yum" white sauce). Their sushi is fresh and great appetizers are available. Plenty of easy parking, clean building and new restrooms, helpful and efficient staff, overall it is a great experience. You can order to go or even do Drive thru, but there is room for eat in too. So glad this place is here. read more

First off let me say they charged $.50 for tap water that tasted like chlorine definitely not filtered. Fried rice was awful, nothing even mixed in it no veggies, egg or meat. Just plain bland rice with soy sauce. Noodles were soaked in oil, no flavor. Seaweed salad was average, just a little bit of seaweed salad on a garden salad. The girl gave us some "yummy" sauce to put on top of rice and noodles? Probably to add more flavor??? It was a mayo based sauce. Definitely not to go on rice/noodles. Sushi was mediocre. Tokyo hibachi and go fish are 1,000 times better. Prices aren't bad but you get what you pay for. If your on a budget and want sushi id say go for it but the jumbo buffet is right across the street and has way better food and a lot more bang for your buck! read more

So the good? Smells and looks clean, friendly staff, very quick service so it's convenient for sure. Avocado roll was good, and so was the shrimp tempura, would definitely go back for those two items if I need the sushi fix. Also, prices are good, but keep in mind, you get what you pay for. Bad? I think that's up for discussion, might not be bad to people who's taste buds haven't left Berks County, so take this with a grain of salt. The spicy tuna, it really drives me nuts when its mixed with tempura flake just to make it stretch. It was also lukewarm, and that's also kind of gross, to me. After a few pieces, left a not so pleasant after taste and was over it. Overall, convenient, decent, good in a pinch and if you're a sushi snob, don't go for anything with spicy tuna. read more

Went there for the first time. Was pleasantly surprised. The service was outstanding. The sushi was fresh, well prepared, and rivaled any in Berks County. The prices were very reasonable, the portions were also very acceptable. Grade: B+ Would recommend to anyone wanting very good Japanese food at a fair price, well prepared and fresh. They also have call ahead, and a drive thru. read more

I've seen this place open for a while, and I couldn't help but think "that's the old Taco Bell" and never thought to try it out. I read some good reviews on Yelp, so I decided to give it a go. I came in with he intent on getting take out for a lunch and dinner. I ordered a shrimp sushi burrito and salmon hibachi. My first impression upon walking into the restaurant was it's cleanliness. It looked immaculate inside, with modern furnishings and a real slick design. I like clean restaurants. You can see the kitchen behind the counter, and one of the chefs was smiling. On the left and right side of the kitchen had the drive thru windows, which to me, is ambitious. Sushi shouldn't be rushed, but that's a matter of opinion. Once I decided to order I waited for my food. The time to make it was reasonably quick, although I wasn't in a rush. The sushi burrito was good- it's like a giant sushi roll, seaweed wrap, rice, cabbage and tempura fried shrimp. It was delicious. Had a crunchy texture from the cabbage and lettuce, and the shrimp really stood out. What really impressed me was the salmon hibachi. Cooked perfectly, no bones in the salmon, ginger soy sauce with vegetables on the side. Also had 2 sweet potato pieces on the side which cleansed the palate. I'll be coming back and bringing friends. Check this place out, very good Japanese cuisine. Reading is hard pressed to have good restaurants, but this place is solid. read more

Haiku Hibachi & Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

Haiku is awesome because of what you get for how little. Haiku is without a doubt the cheapest location for sushi and hibachi in the area. The food is also not downgraded at all in correlation with the price. I have been here many times, and the sushi tastes super fresh every single time. The owners are also incredibly nice. Definitely the cheapest, most authentic sushi location you will find in this area. read more

How I didn't know about this place sooner I have no idea. Their hibachi is top notch and reasonably priced. The sushi burritos I've tried have all been excellent and fresh. With solid lunch specials and even a drive thru it's such an awesome place and a must try. read more

This place is fantastic!! I love their sushi! Everything is so fresh and the lady that is on drive thru and takes the order up front is so nice and friendly! Her attitude is one of the main reasons we continue to go! read more

This place is convenient and the food is stellar. Was initially skeptical about a non-sit-down Japanese spot on 5th Street in Reading; but was really pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and atmosphere. Prices are slightly high--but still less than any other Japanese food at this quality in the area. They offer pretty nice variety of both sushi and hibachi. For the borderline alcoholics among us, they also have a BYOB policy. So, if you really wanted, you could eat some sushi with that cheap bottle of Pinot you and your significant other have had lying around the house. On your way out, make sure to try the toothpick dispenser. A little bird made of wood picks up the toothpick that is dispensed with a slit that is carved into its mouth. Definitely worth your time. Garrett. read more

this place slaps, I loved the spider roll, dynamite roll, & hurricane roll. Drive thru is awesome, but had no sign at the entrance? 2 orders of Crab Rangoon, twas good, but didn't come with the sweet and sour sauce. General Taos was decent, a little light on the chicken and sauce but flavor was good. all for $55, worth it. I look forward to trying the sushi burritos bc sushi was deff the highlight. read more

Love this little place!! Great prices. We usually get take out through the drive up window. But eating inside is nice, it's BYOB. And very clean inside read more

First time coming here was on my way back from New Jersey and I was craving Sushi, I had to get my fix and I remembered passing by this place quite a few times saying I have got to just try it one day. So I decided to get a Volcano Roll and a few regular rolls. All of it was fantastic, no complaints whatsoever. Friendly staff and great sushi. Won't find anything better in the area. I will have to try one of these Sushi Burritos one day soon. I will most certainly be back. read more

I am a vegetarian and they have a veggie combo with 3 types of veggie sushi rolls and miso soup!! It's really nice having an option like this when I want to pick up a quick dinner that's not too unhealthy. read more

Travel from Las Vegas to New York, instead of take out, I parked and walk in, the finish is welcoming and beautiful inside, very clean. Food is fresh and delicious! Can't be more happy about it! Thank You read more

Haiku Hibachi & Sushi - Really fresh! Staff really know how to pick the right fists - Japanese Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

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Very good sushi. Very clean and very friendly. It's so close and convenient to my house that I've been here a crap load of times since they opened up. Definitely a place to check out and see yourself! read more

The sashimi, sushi, bento lunch plates were fresh an filling. Great sushi for a great price! Definitely will be going back!

Haiku is one of the best sushi and hibachi places in Berks county. The sushi is super fresh and tasty. The hibachi was delicious. And the sesame and general tso's chicken is the best around. The chicken is perfect, not fatty and not overly breaded or soaked in sauce. We Seriously love this place!! read more