When a place is advertised as hibachi, I expect the hibachi experience. This was definitely not…read morethat. The restaurant felt more like an older neighborhood family spot. The furniture was dated, the carpet looked dirty, and there were holes in the ceiling. I honestly wanted to leave, but my grandson wanted to eat there, so we stayed. I will say it was affordable and family friendly. We ordered the hibachi steak and shrimp, dumplings, and crab wontons. The crab wontons were basically very sweet crab rangoons. The salad didn't come with the traditional carrot ginger dressing I was expecting, so they gave us Yum Yum sauce instead, which I personally cannot stand. The steak was overcooked and very chewy. The shrimp was actually pretty tasty, and the rice was just okay. Service was alright, nothing to really note. Unfortunately, I left with a stomach ache, and between the food and the condition of the restaurant, I definitely would not return.

Sake is one of my favorite spots in Lebanon! The food is always so good, fresh, and full of flavor…read more I especially love their yummy carrots and the yum yum sauce -- absolutely delicious and addictive every time. The service is consistently amazing -- everyone is friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which makes dining here such a pleasant experience. The restaurant has a quaint, cozy feel that adds to the charm and makes it perfect for both a casual meal or a quiet night out. If you're in the area and craving great Japanese food with genuinely kind service, Sake is a must!

After a very disappointing experience at a popular Nashville sushi restaurant last weekend we…read moredecided we needed to hit our go-to spot to fulfill our fix. This is such a cute place with all the anime but it's also very cleans and well staffed. The fish was very fresh and the sashimi pieces are quite large. The rolls are huge! We had the Ballwing and Kiss of Fire (?) special rolls as well as the yellow tail jalepeno and spicy tuna. Everything was delicious and came out quickly even on a very busy Saturday. We tried the house cold sake and it was quite good. We love this place it never disappoints.

I recently went to this hibachi restaurant in Mount Juliet and had a decent experience overall. The…read morefood was alright, but honestly it wasn't the best hibachi I've had. The steak portions were also pretty small, so I was expecting a little more for the price. We also had a reservation but still ended up waiting around 30 minutes before getting seated at a hibachi table, which was frustrating. That definitely took away from the experience. The service helped make up for some of the issues, though. The chef was great, really fun, and had a happy personality that made the hibachi experience enjoyable. Overall, I'd give it 4 stars because the atmosphere and service were good, but the food portions and wait time could definitely be improved.

Really fresh sushi & sashimi. Consistency and quality excellent. Rainbow Roll and Fred salmon…read moresashimi.

A very plain, ordinary Sushi restaurant. Veggie Tempura appt was best part of the meal. Our two…read morerolls were two star quality. Service was acceptable, nothing special about the ambience.

Quick service with great prices! All the rolls we had tasted fresh and the rice was flavorful…read more There is a mini boba shop inside so you can stop by and just get boba or order at your table. The restaurant has a stage in the back and is a very casual place. There are a couple of longer tables so you can come here with a large group!

Stopped in on a Friday evening with a friend. We were quickly seated and attended to…read more This was my first time here. I ordered an udon noodle soup that came with two shrimp, a side of tempura vegetables, and some garlic edamame. The soup was light and was balanced by the tempura fried veggies. Everything was piping hot and fresh. I was so pleased with the temperature of the soup especially on a cold and raining evening. Our server was friendly and checked in on us the perfect amount of times. He left us to catch up and refilled our drinks as they were getting low. I had a great experience. I would love to come back and try some other dishes and boba drinks

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.

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

Xiaos' Hibachi was a pleasant surprise. Though the Yelp reviews are a bit rough, other websites say…read moreotherwise, and sometimes, yes, even being a Yelp Eliter, I don't always trust the reviews on Yelp, or in particular, the ones strictly in Lebanon. Xiao's Hibachi is located on the corner of the shopping center shared with Walmart and Petsense. There's plenty of parking. We were greeted immediately and sat at a table. The restaurant is large but the buffet itself is very small. However, the food here is DELICIOUS. I honestly had low expectations due to the poor reviews but Xiao's proved me wrong. All of the food was hot and cooked perfectly, the sushi was cold and surprisingly good for a buffet. When we first arrived, the food was slim pickin's but by our second go-around, the buffet was filled to the brim and fresh. I enjoyed all of what I had except for the butter mushrooms and the honey chicken (it was overcooked). The champagne chicken was amazing and definitely one of my favorite dishes served. I also favored their chicken on a stick, too. The egg drop and wonton soup were nice. The service here is wonderful. Our waitress filled the cups three times before they were ever empty. Our used plates were promptly picked up, too. Our waitress was friendly and hard working. My husband and I came in expecting a low-star experience but we were truly blown away. Xiao's may be small but it is mighty! We will be back for sure!

Very disappointing experience. The food quality was poor, and the serving pans were constantly…read moreempty with no effort to keep them filled. The cooks were sitting down while a full line of pans remained empty and no fresh food was coming out. When food did appear, it looked old and poorly prepared. Overall, the experience felt careless and poorly managed. This place is basically a one-meal stop-and-go that isn't worth any time or money out of your day.

This is a cute little Thai place across from providence marketplace. This isn't far my favorite…read moreplace in Mt Juliet for the Tom Yum soup! We've tried a few places locally and this one is on it! The wait staff was also very helpful in making suggestions on what to try, the cashew beef we ordered was really tasty. And they made a cute little cat with our rice! They have a huge menu with sushi, bent boxes and Thai food. We will definitely be back to try more dishes next time. Highly recommend this place for Thai food.

Easy parking, we arrived between lunch and dinner. Casual and nice! Gentle jazz muzzak in the…read morebackground. Service was not rushed and yet efficient. Spice is at an authentic level. My Beef Salad (Tiger Tear) was a level 2 and was plenty spicy for me, and I like spice.

This was my first visit and thought it was ok. The hostess was nice. Our server got better at the…read moreend but started off slightly impatient. I didn't really get a good look a the menu as I didn't want to hold anyone up. We hadn't been seated 5 minutes before being asked if we were ready to order. Clear soup- it was ok. Used to there being crispy onion in my clear soup so the flavor wasn't as robust. Salad- the dressing was good. Enjoyed the salad Appetizer: Veggie Spring Rolls- They were pretty good Entree: Chicken Hibachi- It was good with the added sauces. (Yum Yum/ Teriyaki) I could tell when he was cooking that a little more seasoning was needed.

I haven't dined into Nori yet, but I have ordered via Uber on several occasions and each time the…read morefood comes hot and it's consistently prepared to perfection. I recently ordered the kids hibachi steak meal, medium and rare and it was delicious! It comes with fried rice, veggies, mushrooms soup, and a side of yum yum sauce. I have ordered this meal a total of 3xs. I 100% recommend.

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!

Came here by myself so I was given the option to sit at either the bar or sushi bar. The bartender…read morewas quick to make drinks and she still had time to check on me and take my orders. The miso soup was great and my 3 rolls came out not much longer after my soup! Everything was fresh and tasty. I will warn you if you get the spicy yellowtail roll it is actually hot unlike at other sushi restaurants. There is cucumber in the roll to combat the heat so it's still a tasty option!

We frequently order take out from Japan House. We enjoy the steak and scallop hibachi. Teriyaki…read moresalmon with rice and veggies, and some side dishes. Service is fast and the food is tasty. This certainly keeps us coming back. I also love the fact that they have a drive through pick up window. This is super convenient especially when you're in a time crunch. They have tables and booths for indoor dining as well.

Legit, great food and what a deal!…read more The owner is very friendly and customer focused. He helped with suggestions and checked on us. We heard the food was good.... But we were surprised at the offerings and their prices. We splurged on sushi, hibachi and appetizers. We absolutely went overboard but dang, it was all pretty dang tasty! I really enjoyed my scallops, they were actually seasoned well and cooked perfectly. A must for freshly made, delicious hibachi!