As someone who has owned a restaurant in the St Regis Hotel, I understand how difficult it is to…read moreconsistently deliver great food and service. That's why I don't give praise lightly -- but Namo Izakaya Ramen & Yakitori in Sarasota absolutely deserves it. My wife, son, and daughter and I dine here twice a week, and we have never had a bad dish. The yakitori is outstanding -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and consistently executed. The sushi is always incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and clearly prepared with care and precision. The ramen is the best we've ever had What truly sets this place apart, though, is the personal touch. The owner and chef treat us like family every time we walk through the door. That level of hospitality, combined with the quality coming out of the kitchen, is rare. In this business, consistency is everything -- and Namo delivers it every single time. We feel fortunate to have this gem in Sarasota and recommend it without hesitation.

Blown away! It was super good. The chicken is here is soo flavorful in the kaarage and the ramen…read more Absolutely phenomenal, will return for the sushi next time. Service was great, ambience was great. Love it!

Our waitress Kelly was absolutely amazing -- so extremely nice, attentive, and welcoming from start…read moreto finish. She made our whole dining experience even better and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The sushi was fresh and delicious!! We will definitely be coming back and hope to have Kelly again next time!

A 3 1/2* rounded up for their fried OREOs!…read more Americanized Japanese resto with BIG bars. Food is satisfactory but I'd go back for their FrIeD OreOs :)

I recently tried this sushi spot for the first time and was really impressed! The restaurant was…read morebeautifully decorated inside, and I liked that they also had outdoor seating available. Our server, Kevin, was extremely friendly and gave us great recommendations since it was our first visit. To drink, I had the lychee sake while my husband tried the apple sake, and both paired perfectly with our lunch. For appetizers, we ordered the Fuji Roll and the Yummy Yummy Roll -- both were fresh and delicious. For my entrée, I got the hibachi dinner combo with filet mignon and shrimp. The salad that came with it was amazing, especially with the ginger dressing. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the yum yum sauce since it tasted a little too sweet for me, but everything else was very good. Overall, we had a great experience and I would definitely come back again with family and friends!

I have been here a few times and for me it's just okay. The service and ambiance is great. Pricing…read moreis reasonable. But the cuts of fish for either sashimi or sushi are off. Fish slices should be whole and intact and not falling apart. So there are too many options for me for sushi.

Visited this spot with a friend, and we had such a wonderful experience! The atmosphere was…read moreintimate and inviting, and it definitely lived up to the high recommendations. The service was exceptional from start to finish, and the food was amazing. We ordered the edamame, fried rice, and split a Wagyu steak and everything was so delicious! Great food, excellent service, and a cozy atmosphere. I'll definitely be back in the future!

Kojo absolutely delivered. The food was outstanding, the atmosphere was electric, and the vibe was…read morepopping--even on a Tuesday night. What really stood out, though, was the service. Our son has a severe peanut allergy, so we were hesitant about bringing him on a future visit. I spoke with the GM, who took the time to walk my wife and me through their allergy protocols and explained exactly how they would handle his meal safely. His knowledge, confidence, and genuine care gave us the reassurance we needed. Great food, great energy, and a team that truly takes guest safety seriously. We'll definitely be back--and next time, we'll be bringing the whole family.

This place was Awesome!!! We just had drinks and apps and it was amazing!!! Our waitress was sooo…read moregood too!!

The sushi here is good, but the service is consistently slow. Our dinner for three took 1 hour and…read more20 minutes, even though we arrived right at opening and the restaurant wasn't the least bit busy. What really disappointed me was the way the reservation was handled. My confirmation voicemail said they would hold the table for only 10 minutes "if the entire group is in the building." I called ahead to let them know I'd be about 15 minutes late due to traffic, thinking that would be appreciated. Instead, I was told again the reservation would only be held until 5:10. I arrived at 5:06, but the manager actually looked at his watch when we walked in the door and refused to seat us because one of our party was still parking - in plain view from the front door. This kind of rigidity and lack of hospitality really overshadowed what could have been a nice sushi experience. Good food can't make up for poor customer service.

So impressed by this hidden gem! I stopped in for their maki lunch special (3 rolls for $18) and…read morewas blown away by the freshness. Their rice to fish ratio is perfect. Their ingredients are high quality and the sushi chef is legit. It's a cozy spot and the server is so friendly. Yellowtail jalapeño roll: 9/10 Incredible freshness and spicy floral combination Salmon avocado: 9/10 The salmon was fatty and decadent and it was incredible White tuna roll: 8/10 Delicious! Just tasted a tad less fresh than the other fish. I highly recommend visiting Hoshi to grab some sushi!

Unfortunately they are now permanently closed, sad to see you go. I'll miss your cowboy roll and…read morethe friendly environment

This restaurant is tucked in inside a small shopping area. Great service. Great food and very quiet…read moreambiance. Ordered cucumber salad. Yon yum soup and squid salad. All were amazing. Soup had gear lemon zest. Squid said was delicious fresh and spicy. Cucumber sailed fresh. I loved it Followed up with lettuce wrap chicken and my friend had seafood stir fry. Recommend if you looking hot fresh Thai food.

My wife and I found this gem while vacationing in nearby Siesta Key. Staff was super friendly. I…read moreordered sushi while my wife got pad Thai. She is an expert in pad Thai and loved it. Said it was perfect amount of spice. My sushi was tender and very good. Very fresh. The atmosphere was very casual. Appears like they do a good take out but I would definitely dine in next time we are in that area. Loved it!!

5 stars for service. I didn't get her name but our waitress was very attentive. Kept coming back to…read morerefill water and check on us. 3.5 stars for food. I got a sweet potato roll and spicy tuna roll. I liked it (didn't love) but I also saw the guy sneeze behind the sushi bar after I finished it and felt kind of grossed out afterward. 2-3 stars overall for the cleanliness aspect. The place felt a little dirty to me. The women's bathroom fan had so much dust in it. The faucet had something caked all over it too. Husband did the all you can eat premium and liked it. Green tea ice cream probably would have been better without the whipped cream and chocolate syrup.

We like sushi but seldom partake, making us novices when trying to order. There are so so many…read morechoices. I had looked at the menu online and had an idea what I wanted but because my wife and I were going to eat family style, she needed to agree. That did not go quickly and our server was quite helpful and also gave us some space to work it out. We ended up with a Chicken Bento Box and 3 rolls, Mexiset, Scuba, and Smoked Salmon. Because of some confusion our server also got us a sample of Sashimi Smoked Salmon. We really liked that guy. With plenty of food, we dove in. I must confess my favorite parts of eating sushi is using chopsticks and including the pickled ginger and soy sauce. And also getting overly full. For me it's a fun meal. And I've also thought Bento Boxes with the various compartments a cleaver and unique thing. It was a great meal. A little crunchiness on top of the Mexiset roll added a nice contrast to the other rolls, the Teriyaki Chicken in the Bento Box added a very sweet component. The Sashimi, basically a slice of smoked salmon on a rice ball, had a generous amount of delicious fish. We had our fill and took some home for another meal. I asked about the AYCE and learned most people do the combo meals like we did but the AYCE is also popular. If you can eat at least 5 rolls, the AYCE may be for you. Dealing with the shared parking in front of the strip mall is not fun.