Little Tokyo Express

Undon noodle soup with chicken. Broth was very good as were the veggies and chicken. Beware it…read morecomes in a huge bowl.

I stopped in as a walk-in to place a to-go order and was greeted right away. The staff member I…read morespoke with was very friendly and asked if I had called ahead; when I said no, they were quick to take my order and get everything started. I live about 30 minutes away, so I was a little concerned about the food staying warm, but I used a hot bag and everything held up well. Even after the drive, the food was still warm and tasted great. Overall, I had a really good experience and would definitely recommend giving them a try. I would 100% bring friends and family here again!

This is it!

Hibachi Steak & Chicken w/ fried rice

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Veggie Hibachi with Noodles

100 Hibachi & Sushi

3.8(36 reviews)

1.6 mi

We loved this place when it first opened here in Hixson (to this location and the Cambridge Square…read morelocation) but the last couple of times I ordered the filet mignon & teriyaki rice, and asked for the Filet to be cooked medium. It was overdone and chewy. Filet mignon should not be chewy at all. I love good food, make lots recommendations, yelp, share on social media, etc BUT and didn't want to write them off just yet. I called them and let them know, they said I had to bring my receipt and the food back to inspect it. They said they could re-do my order. They made it right. They Re-did the order and the meat the 2nd time came out perfectly. It was very tender and just melted in my mouth. I'm glad I called them (which I don't normally do). The staff was great. Will definitely be back again. Will definitely recommend.

THERE WAS HAIR IN MY FOOD!! (In the picture laying across the broccoli and going on to the steak…read more Same pic; one with the flash on & one without flash) As you can see from the picture, the food was untouched. This is exactly how it came (noodles at the bottom with veggies & protein on top). All I did was take the top of the lid off & seen a piece of hair laying there. I drove all the way back for a refund and had to wait 15mins for the manager to come back from a "supply run" to get a refund. The manager came in and was very rude! Never acknowledged me with a "Hey", "How are you doing" or anything. He had an attitude because he had to give me a refund, like the hair in the food was my fault. Also, he never apologized for the problem. The only thing he said during the entire interaction was, "the money will go back on the card"... Not even a "have a good day". The manager was more mad than me when I'm the one who drove all the way home, sat down, opened the container and couldn't even eat because it's hair in my food. Then had to drive all the way back to Hixson, waited 15mins on him to come back from running errands to even get a refund. TIP for Manager: Having your employees wear hairnets, would prevent you from getting mad at the customer about doing a refund because one of YOUR EMPLOYEE'S HAIR fell in THEIR food. (:

Kitchen

Sushi and boba

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Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

3.8(87 reviews)

1.1 mi

This place has become my go to for sushi in the Knoxville Area. The restaurant is small, but the…read morestaff are friendly and provide prompt service. their Egg drop soup. is amazing, and the sushi is excellent quality for the price. I enjoy taking out salmon and yellowtail rolls. definitely a must try!

Called for 40 minutes as I drove there to order take out, but they never answered. They had a few…read morepeople waiting when I got there, but I've seen it much more crowded. Finally the host acknowledged me and I said I wanted to order take out. He snaps, "we're busy! it will be an hour". I said that's why I tried calling ahead. He seemed angry. This has always been my favorite but no food is worth this lack of service and that attitude. I walked out. I won't be back.

Poki bar

Chicken Katsu Ramen and Chicken Katsu Udon

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Sake Roll & Grill

4.4(54 reviews)

7.8 mi

Most sushi restaurants aim for quiet elegance. Sake Roll &…read moreGrill went with giant sports bar television and hoped the sushi would keep up. This place is a little off the beaten path, but the reviews looked promising, so we decided a small sushi road trip was in order. I walked in expecting the usual sushi restaurant vibe. Instead I was greeted by a television so large it could probably pick up signals from space. When I say massive, I mean it takes up an entire wall. Nothing pairs with delicate nigiri quite like a television the size of a drive-in movie screen. The all you can eat menu is a little limited when it comes to rolls, which was a bit surprising. But the nigiri selection was actually pretty strong and, more importantly, surprisingly fresh. Plenty of options and the fish held up well over multiple rounds. The cooked items were also plentiful, which helps if someone in your group is not fully committed to the raw fish lifestyle. Overall, I enjoyed the food. The service, however, moved at a pace that felt very... deliberate. Very, very slow. Slow enough that you start wondering if the rice is being strategically deployed to fill you up before your next order arrives. Still, the food was good and the experience enjoyable enough to land at a slightly above average four stars. Tip: come with extra time and patience. Settle in, watch a good sporting event on that enormous TV, and pack away some pretty solid sushi. Four stars. A little off the beaten path, a little slow on the service, but good sushi and possibly the biggest TV you will ever see in a sushi restaurant.

I stopped here a few weeks ago with my co-driver before getting back on the road. I had been…read morecraving sushi for a while and found Sake Roll & Grill on Google Maps. To start with the positive, the sushi itself was actually solid for an all-you-can-eat spot. AYCE sushi can sometimes be hit or miss, but the rolls and sashimi here were better quality than I expected. We arrived around 8:30 PM on a Sunday. The restaurant closes at 10 PM and the place was still fairly busy with customers. We were greeted kindly by a host with pink hair and seated near the TV across from the sushi station. Service overall was friendly. Where the experience became frustrating was how early the sushi bar shut down. By around 9 PM, every sushi chef had already broken down their stations. I'm talking fully cleaned cases, wiped counters, and the sushi bar basically closed. There were around five to seven sushi chefs working, so it was surprising to see the entire sushi station shut down while customers were still dining. At the very least it would make sense to keep one or two sushi chefs working closer to closing time, or let customers know something like "last call for sushi is at 8:45." We weren't told anything when we walked in. I've spent about 17 years working in kitchens and culinary, and in most restaurants if something is about to be 86'd or is nearing last call, the staff communicates that clearly to the guests. To be fair, the sushi I did receive was good. What I ordered: Miso soup Two crab salads Avocado salad Snapper sashimi Tuna sashimi Tako sashimi Spicy California roll White Tiger roll Spicy tuna roll Crabmeat roll Cucumber roll And yes, I finished everything. My co-driver was honestly surprised I was going to eat all that, but I don't leave food behind. I even had room for another roll or two. The sashimi and rolls were good quality overall. A few pricing things were a little confusing though. Sashimi costs an extra fifty cents per piece while nigiri does not, even though the only difference is the rice. There is also an eighteen percent charge for wasted food plus fifty cents per uneaten piece. I understand discouraging waste, but the combination of those charges felt a bit excessive. The base AYCE price was around twenty-two to twenty-three dollars, which is fair. However the additional charges can stack up quickly. The miso soup was unfortunately the weakest part of the meal. It tasted extremely watered down, almost like plain broth. My total ended up being around thirty-three dollars after tax, which isn't terrible, but the early sushi bar shutdown and lack of communication made the experience more frustrating than it needed to be. Overall the sushi quality was solid and I'd still come back again. Just give customers a heads up about last call for sushi and this place would easily be a home run.

Eel Roll, Bubba Gump Roll, and White Tiger Roll.

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Sake Roll and Grill exterior and entrance.

Ichi Ramen

4.5(25 reviews)

0.5 mi

Where has this place been my whole life!? Soooo good I can't believe it's not packed out with…read morepeople - well, could be cause it's only 3:30! Very healthy, fresh, tasty and the restaurant is super clean - will def be back! Glad my niece Kaitlyn recommended it!

Lots of food, friendly service. Had the salmon poke bowl. Next time I'll thoroughly read the…read moredescription. lol our future visit will include ramen.

Cucumber Avocado Roll

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Coconut Milk Tea

Attack of the Tatsu

4.4(279 reviews)

6.1 mi

This is such a cute ramen spot that my wife found! They have both indoor and outdoor seating,…read morealthough the inside is a tad bit small. However, the excellent customer service more than makes up for it! We had a party of four and were able to seat ourselves while the waiter came over to take our orders. Everyone was super attentive and the service was fast. One server brought us our waters and was incredibly nice. Then another staff member came over to greet us and take our orders. Another gentleman brought out our fries and checked to see if we were ready to order our entrees, but we had already placed our orders. I really appreciated how attentive everyone was throughout our visit! Our food came out in a good amount of time. I ordered the miso ramen, and let me just say--it was a 10/10! The flavors were absolutely spectacular. I've never had tofu that good, and it was served on the side. The way the edamame was seasoned and paired with the broth was simply TOO GOOD! My wife ordered the tonkotsu ramen, which she really enjoyed. I tasted the broth, and it was definitely different from mine, but in a good way! My son also enjoyed his fries, which were fried to perfection. Needless to say, I HAVE to come back before I hit the road and head home!

When you first walk in you think it's a small ramen shop but the back has so much more seating and…read morea cool atmosphere. The waiter was very kind and had a very happy demeanor. We started out with the curry katsu sliders which were delicious but need extra sauce cause I wanted dipping. And the dry rub edamame were lit Ramen was delicious and just soul healing. Highly recommend.

Cool vibes in back dining bar and open kitchen counter seating area

Chicken Katsu bowl

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Tempura Shishito Peppers

100 Hibachi & Sushi

4.0(8 reviews)

9.7 mi

Not sure how it has such a high rating. I ordered hibachi chicken with white rice and miso soup. I…read moredidn't receive white rice. It was fried or maybe just covered in sauce from the chicken which defeats the purpose of asking for steamed rice. Everything was just sweet. The yum yum was not good. Not pleased at all. The soup was great tho

This is a fast food Sushi restaurant. I was really disappointed when we walked in and realized not…read morea seated restaurant. However we did stay and gave it a try and we were pleasantly surprised. The rolls are small but definitely reflected in pricing. The Miso soup was tasty and lots of bean curd, I actually wanted to buy some to go. They do dine in and take out, counter service but nice relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely go again.

Got sushi to go and it was delicious.

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Fuji Steak & Sushi

2.5(99 reviews)

1.4 mi

We ordered noodles and were served actual spaghetti noodles... our food was cold, and the veggies…read morewere mostly onions. 0/10 do not recommend.

My son and I come here all the time. He loves the Ramune and sushi. We always have a positive…read moreexperience. I have never understood why this place has such a bad rap. We have the same server every time--Candice--she's always super friendly and sweet. Good food, good service--what's not to like?

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Ichiban Japanese Steak House

2.8(19 reviews)

1.3 mi

I have been a customer for years and every time we go everything is really good. I enjoy seeing the…read moreskills of the cooks. I would recommend it highly if you like Japanese food.

It's funny to me that there are two Ichiban Steakhouses less than 2 miles apart that appear…read moreunrelated. This is for the one on hwy 153. I haven't tried the other one. This is our second visit here, so knowing we came back is a great way to start this review. Ichiban Is a good steak house. It's predictable in that all these places have the same menu, same talented chefs and put on the same show. So what makes it special? One thing the do here is offer grilled cabbage which is a treat and really good. The food is cooked perfectly and is fresh and flavorful. It never been crowded which is curious but not concerning. Our server was the only person who was not very friendly or personable but the chef, hostess, and rest of the staff were very friendly. At the risk of having to wait for a table next time in, I still highly recommend this place for great hibachi food and a show.

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Yamato - Steak House of Japan

4.3(28 reviews)

18.9 mi

We still come here every other week, sometimes every week for their delicious sushi!…read moreTheir other food looks very good as well, we've just not tried it yet. Very clean place, authentic Japanese murals on the wall, quick and friendly service. I've noticed some reviewers think owners and staff are rude, but honestly, it's just a cultural difference. They can be straightforward and to the point (and possibly received rude to some), but they've definitely warmed up to us as we eat there a lot! I'm just saying to take that into consideration when you read those negative reviews. Go there and savor Yamato's amazing and beautifully crafted dishes!

Very disappointing. Publix has better sushi by far. Or Whole Foods. We eat sushi every week,…read moreusually in Sparta or Cookeville. I've had sushi in Japan, California, and many other places. This is hands down some of the most disappointing sushi I've ever had. This is the second time getting food here and the first time it wasn't good, but decided to give it a second chance. First time wasn't a fluke. The food is bland. Spicy tuna and spicy mayo are not spicy at all. The rice, of all things, was either undercooked or was stale so it was fried out. If a sushi place can't get rice right, huge issue. A lot of the avocado in the rolls was way over ripped and browning which gave it a sour taste and further ruined the rolls. I've also never had bones in sushi, ever, in twenty years of eating it, till now. Edamame was overcooked, mushy and grainy. Smoked salmon tasted like cheap store bought smoked salmon you'd get at Walmart. I didn't even finish my food because it was just so unappetizing. Unfortunately, would not recommend and will not go back. Whoever said it's better sushi than Chattanooga or is giving the sushi 5 stars either doesn't have functional taste buds or has never had sushi anywhere else and is telling themselves it was good so they can feel refined for eating sushi.

Spicy Twin Salmon and the Godzilla

Volcano roll

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Shawn F.

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3 years ago

what a wonderful surprise. stopped on our way back from vacation. food cooked fresh in front of you with excellent sauce options also. great food! read more

Ant Z.

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8 years ago

Very quick. Drive thru really makes the experience greasy. Service is friendly, and will get your order right about 95% of the time.

Briana J.

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2 years ago

The food is always good and fresh. The prices are good and the service is good as well.

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