One of the best Japanese restaurant in town! The owner is so sweet and kind--took us in at the last…read moreminute and gave us the best customer service. Shout out to Neena! She was amazing and really took care of us! Definitely coming and would recommend all my friends and family to come by

Parker was our server, and he was very kind and attentive. He brought our drinks quickly and our…read moreappetizers even faster. I had the katsu-don and it was very good. I think it could have used a little more sauce, but the pork was cooked perfectly and flavor was spot on. Hubby had the spicy tuna poke bowl. Perfectly ripened avocado, great attention to detail, it was passed around the table so we could all try it. We also had the 911 roll and the cherry blossom roll. Both were great but the 911 roll was a table favorite. The restaurant wasn't packed, so all our food came out quickly. The table was clean but the bench seats were a little hard. I love that each person gets their own pot for hot tea. It kept my tea hot throughout the meal. I would definitely recommend stopping by here.

The atmosphere is really nice, and the service is good too! Quality of food, specifically sushi,…read morewas not really that good! Portion sizes for "All You Can Eat" are way too big to be able to try all different things! Been to several all you can eat sushi joints, and this is by far the worst I've been to yet! Will not be coming back, and would not recommend! Japan House, just up the street a bit, is MUCH better!

OK. First impression: dingy atmosphere that somehow magages to feel as well as smell moistly…read morepungent. The aroma includes notes of some kind of disinfectant, insecticide or both. There are undercurrents of urine, some of it maybe human. A visit to the men's water closet revealed the source of some of the aforementioned airborne tang. I suggest one does what I did: turn around and try to not touch anything as you leave. Sayanara.

Pokemoto is a staple for me. I consistently come here for an easy healthy dinner. I love the…read morefreshness and being able to specify the additions in my bowl. Staff is friendly and can be engaging while building your meal. For the taste of Hawaii, Pokemoto is a perfect selection.

I had the opportunity to try Pokemoto today and arrived early, before lunchtime, so it wasn't busy…read more The clerk took the time to explain how their meals work, offering the choice of ordering from the menu or building my own bowl. I chose to build my own bowl with salmon, crab mix, edamame, carrots, cucumbers, ogo seaweed, green onions, mango, dried onions, seaweed, slivers, and sweet chili oil. I also ordered a spam musubi and Thai teak with boba. The clerk was incredibly patient and even let me sample some of the flavors before I made my final decision. Although I ordered my meal to go, I would love to dine in the next time the interior was clean, cheerful, and offered plenty of seating. When I finally tried the food, I was very impressed with both the portion size and the taste. The bowl was light, refreshing, and flavorful. Overall, it was exceptional experience.

My husband and I discovered "Maru Ichi" about a year ago as we just moved to Tennessee from South…read moreFlorida. I was very worried about finding any place that would come close to my favorite sushi place here in the Hendersonville area, but Maru Ichi is awesome. The food is always great. The atmosphere is very calm. Tonight I had the avocado ball pictured and my husband had Japanese pork curry. We also always get lucky to get the same. Great waitress Alani. I will not eat sushi anywhere else now.

Mari Ichi is hands-down my favorite sushi spot in Hendersonville -- honestly, within a 20-30 minute…read moreradius. It rivals the high-end sushi restaurants in downtown Nashville, and in many ways, it beats them. The fish is consistently exceptionally fresh, the presentation is beautiful, and the restaurant is spotless every time. The staff is warm, attentive, and efficient -- food comes out quickly whether you're enjoying a sit-down dinner or stopping in on a tight schedule. Must-tries: * Avocado Bomb -- unique, stunning, and packed with flavor. * Tuna Lover Roll -- pro tip: ask for the crispy fried scallions (not listed anymore, but they'll add them if you ask -- and it takes the roll to the next level!). * Yellowtail Hamachi -- fresh, clean, and melt-in-your-mouth perfect. They also have fantastic lunch bento boxes -- ideal if you want a little bit of everything. Options like bulgogi, katsu, and chicken teriyaki make it easy to get a balanced, filling lunch on the go without sacrificing quality or flavor. Pricing is very fair for the quality -- not the cheapest spot in town, but you absolutely get what you pay for: premium ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and a consistently great dining experience. Whether it's date night, a family meal, a business lunch, or a quick midday sushi craving, Mari Ichi always delivers. Friendly service, fresh fish, fast kitchen, and consistently excellent food -- what more can you ask for? Can't wait for my next visit!

If you walk into a restaurant at 7pm on a Wednesday night and the place is fully packed and there…read moreare people waiting behind you to be sat, you KNOW you made the right decision to go there. We were greeted nicely by the hostess and waited roughly 5 minutes for a table to open up. A family of five came in right after us and decided to sit at the bar to eat. I knew in my heart that this was the best place to go to for my husband's birthday dinner. We sat on some barstools while we waited, discussing the hockey game playing on the tv behind the bar. I loved the low ambient lighting that spread across the ceiling. Our waitress was nice but she never gave us her name so I unfortunately can't shout her out. She gave us recommendations so I ended up taking one of hers. Now, if you have read my Thai restaurant reviews, you know by now that I judge a Thai restaurant by ordering their Pad Thai the first visit, however, I broke that rule because I just KNEW this place was going to be good. We ordered the Tom Kha soup with chicken, Pad Kee Mao with chicken, I ordered the Khao Soi Gai (it comes with chicken, no substitutions), and one Thai iced tea. You guys. When the Tom Kha soup touched my lips, I was SO excited to get the main course! It was made PERFECTLY. I haven't had true Tom Kha since probably when I lived in California over a decade ago. The Thai tea was strong and delicious, exactly how it should be made. The Khao Soi Gai...that first sip of the curry broth nearly made me go Meg Ryan-mode in the restaurant. If you know, you know. "I'll have what she's having!" Our waitress recommended this dish and I'm so glad I was adventurous and tried something different outside of my "I'll judge you based off of your Pad Thai" attitude. It was perfect and when I say perfect, I didn't even add lime juice to it because I didn't want to mess anything up with the flavor profile. Sure, lime could have added another element to the dish but when I say it was perfect the way it was, it's true. The night at Smiley would have ended perfectly if it weren't for the miserable couple who sat beside us discussing how unhappy they were in their marriage and decided to accept the waitstaff into their broken marriage by being completely rude. But the staff remained professional and kind through it all and I give them HUGE props for that because I was a moment away from telling that wretched couple off. In short, the staff here are wonderful, and the food is memorable, delectable, delicious, perfect...it's HEAVEN. We will DEFINITELY be back to try other menu items!

Food was very fresh. I got chicken teriyaki Bento box and there was plenty of food in that box for…read moretwo people. The teriyaki sauce was absolutely amazing. Fried rice was good no Complaints the miso soup was great. The service was top match and the ambient of the place. Had a great Japanese vibe. Definitely going back.

Food is great, service is fast and friendly. It's a great place to take the family in the…read moreafternoon. I will be back!

The staff were lovely and the place was very clean and quiet. I would recommend the Ramen, hibachi…read moreteriyaki chicken, fried rice, dynamite chicken. The sushi roll we ordered was rather large which made it hard to handle but it was really good. I do not recommend the spicy rice. It had a funny taste to it and while it was spicy it just didn't taste right.

We ordered online and did pickup, so my review is based on that…read more We ordered gyoza, tempura vegetables, salmon roll, mango and shrimp roll, and chicken yakisoba. Our order was ready on time and everything was in the bag. Unfortunately, the chicken yakisoba was placed into a styrofoam container and it melted on the bottom. The sushi was placed on top of the food instead of being separate and was warm. However, the food was really good! The vegetable tempura was a huge portion for an appetizer ($6.50) and I was full before even finishing it. The gyoza was delicious and so was the chicken yakisoba. The sushi rolls were very mediocre. They were small and not very flavorful. I've had better at the grocery store. Maybe it's because I ordered the cheaper rolls? I don't think we will do takeout again because of the styrofoam issue but we will definitely come back to enjoy their food inside.

Great customer service, delicious food and fast service. Super yummy will be coming again!read more

I've lived in New York and Los Angeles where Thai food is supposed to be the best in the US, but I…read morecan confidently say this is the best Thai food I've had in my life. The staff is also very sweet every time.

This place is legit. The Pad See Ew was absolute perfection - the balance of sweet and soy was spot…read moreon, and the noodles had that ideal chewy texture instead of being mushy or greasy. I usually stay away from pho at Thai spots, but my husband ordered it and it was actually really good, with a flavorful broth that surprised us both. My favorite dish of the night was the Panang Curry. I haven't had Thai curry in years because it's been so disappointing in middle TN, but I decided to give this one a shot and I'm so glad I did. It tasted fresh, the sweet coconut milk came through without being heavy, and the chicken was incredibly tender. They don't skimp on meat or portions here - we left full and happy. We'll definitely be back. Sorry I don't have photos. As soon as I saw the food, I could tell it was authentic and got too excited!