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    Little Tokyo

    3.9 (72 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:15 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Crab rangoon roll.
    Dan T.

    We usually have pretty good luck picking out sushi spots in rural/off the main road spots. Places that you would just shrug off and give a hard pass on the sushi in... Today I about threw in the towel here in Springfield MO and said... "Nope. Not here." From the outside, and somewhat from the inside too, Misaki (formerly Little Tokyo) was a literal hole in the wall. I don't mind rolling the dice now and then, but this place screamed.... "Food poisoning!" The place was pretty empty at about 545 pm. The floor was kind of sticky. It looked like everyone else was ordering the hibachi style items... But the recent Yelp reviews were pretty good. Service was great and as it turned out.... So were the sushi rolls. Fried crispy roll Spicy jalapeño roll Crab rangoon roll Hot Springfield roll Cadillac roll A little heavy handed on the sauces, but the freshness of the rice, vegetables, cream cheese, seafood etc. still came through. I absolutely LOVED the spicy jalapeño roll! Glad I didn't cut and run. You can't always judge a book by the cover.... Especially when it comes to food! There's another dive next door to Misaki (Sam's Southern Eatery) that I have to check out now too!

    Updated menu June 2022
    Kathy O.

    Updating review. They've changed their name to Misaki. Nothing else has seemed to change. Still our favorite Japanese restaurant in Springfield. Reasonable prices with generous portions. Menu items are same-- with exception of price increases for inflation. Friendly staff with efficient service. Sushi is best in town and delicious. Dine in, drive through, and carry out available. Consistently busy restaurant.

    Salad and hibachi beef
    Craig G.

    Unassuming little joynt with quick and friendly service. Fish on the rainbow roll was fresh and hibachi beef plate was tasty. Good portions and pricing.

    Rainbow sushi roll
    John H.

    This is a nice gem of a restaurant. A friend and I attended their lunch time serving during the week. The building is old and unassuming from the outside. Inside the restaurant the setting is clean and decorated nicelyin Japanese decor. Our server was most polite and helpful in ordering and service. I ordered the Hibachi chicken. It came with vegetables, fried rice, noodles and a side salad. The food tasted as good, if not better, than some high end Japanese restaurants in town. We shared a Rainbow sushi roll. I attached a pic. Again, it was very delicious. Overall, it is an excellent choice for great food. I will be back!

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    2 months ago

    Decent sushi for the north side. Not the best but the best choice if you must stay on the north side. Much better options tho.

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    Only 3 stars, hibachi spicy chicken was great. The sushi rolls are something else. Will not return with much better sushi options in town.

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    We go here alot. The food in fantastic. I recommend salad and sushi along with the teriyaki chicken.

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    Hibachi Chicken; oh my word! .. we love this dish, and the service is great, as well as a clean restaurant.

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    6 years ago

    Very good service and the food is great for the price. I have gotten gyoza every time I've been in and I have never been disappointed.

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    8 years ago

    Not fancy, but the food is VERY good. I've been here many times, the consistency is impressive.

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    7 years ago

    This place is sooo sooo yummy. The food is comparable to the fancy Japanese steakhouses in the area. The prices are great. Will be back!

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    Ariake Sushi & Robata

    Ariake Sushi & Robata

    4.8
    (103 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    Without a doubt, the best sushi restaurant I've ever been to. Every plate that came out looked like…read morea true work of art--beautifully crafted with incredible attention to detail. The presentation alone was breathtaking, but the flavors were even more impressive. The fish was exceptionally fresh, perfectly prepared, and each bite simply melted in my mouth. Beyond the amazing food, the service was impeccable. The staff was warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about creating a memorable dining experience. The atmosphere was elegant yet welcoming, making the entire evening feel special. This wasn't just dinner--it was an unforgettable culinary experience. If you're looking for exceptional sushi, stunning presentation, and world-class hospitality, this place is an absolute must-visit. I can't wait to return!

    Great meals! Flavor…read moreis always on point. Service is awesome. The wagyu fried (9/10)rice is the best. Must get. So much flavor and so good. Last time it was a bit spicy. The chicken skewers (10/10)were so moist and flavorful. Great sauce. The fried shrimp (10/10) was crisp and tasty. Filet skewers (8/10) were very tender. Flavor was good. Tomato wrapped bacon (9/10). Flavorful. Tamago (9/10). Great mix of sweetness and well cooked. Edamame (10/10). Not to salty. Cooked well fresh. Brussel sprouts. (7/10). Well cooked. A bit heavy on the vinegarette. Shrimp skewer (7/10). Good, a bit spicy. Prices were reasonable. It was crowded. Get a reservation. Highly recommend.

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    Asian Hut

    Asian Hut

    3.5
    (71 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    There seems to be a trend of new Asian fusion restaurants that have opened recently, this is one of…read morethe better ones in my opinion. Now I'm not a giant fan of the plain old Chinese restaurants that seem to be on every other block here in Springfield, but picky me really likes Asian fusion restaurants. Its clean, friendly, and fast service here, with a large menu. They offer anything from sushi, shrimp with lobster sauce, sweet and sour chicken, and just about any other of your favorite Asian dish's. The lunch special is very well priced and includes the entree, your choice of 2 crab rangoon's, egg role, or soup as an added side to the meal. It's a really nice portion of food, it all comes un-assembled so you decide how much sauce to add, which is a great touch. Also, like how they bread the chicken, it's more of a wet batter to start and fry's up nice and puffy so to say. One cool thing about the decor is the gold cat on the counter that is perpetually waving hello, really want to know where I can get one of those, lol. Give it a try for lunch, really can't beat that special, and they can be pretty busy at times, which means to me I'm not the only one who knows good food in this town.

    Zero ambiance. Close to Mercy hospital (3 blocks) and even though looked ran down needed a quick…read morebite. The man was hard to understand, could not answer my questions about tofu or their seafood and the woman on the phone loudly with "business". While going through a pretty extensive menu, noticed grubhub there a few times but zero customers at 1pm. As avoiding meat I went with the seafood dinner with lobster $21 w tax. Asked for water was given a tiny styrofoam cup? I saw no glasses. My meal came out with a scoop of rice on styrofoam plate, and they dish itself is served in a black carry out?? I had said dine in. No plates or silverware. The rice cold. The dish had 4 good pieces of shrimp but sadly no flavor. The scallops tiny and filled with grit. The lobster seemed fresh, of course smallish but he overcooked it, the only thing that looked like I might get lucky with. They appear to possibly be going out of business, so maybe why the quality was a 1. When I got up to leave she finally spoke and asked how was it and I told her the scallops filed with grit (low quality) the lobster overcooked and tough. She just smiled and went on. They have combos for $9.99 and the store next to, said that was all they would eat, wish I would have known as would have save myself ten dollars and actually had a decent lunch perhaps. Next time will eat at the cafeteria, where if something spoiled can get replaced.

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    Flame Steakhouse

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    4.4
    (401 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Springfield, MO Cool…read morelittle place in Downtown Springfield. Great Service, and pretty good food. We had then Salmon & King Crab dip... pretty good BUT difficult/impossible to tell there's either Salmon of Crab in this dish... it's basically a Spinach and cheese dip with really good bread. Also had the Salmon Oscar (menu and server noted it would be served M Rare - IMO it's over done and in NO WAY was it M Rare). Filet Medallions - pretty good Sides - we had 'fried potato medallions' - they were great! BUT now that I look at the menu I have no idea what this would have been. Also had the Candied Bacon & Jalapeño Ched mashed potatoes. It was good but again the Bacon and jalapeños were hard to detect. For dessert we had the Flourless chocolate cake. Very good - huge portion...

    I had a really great experience here last night. I'm in town for work and decided to stop by for…read moredinner, and I'm so glad I did. My bartender, Valerie, was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Since I'm not a local, it was really nice to have such an easy and genuine conversation while dining. She made me feel comfortable right away and took great care of me throughout the evening. She made me an Old Fashioned and a Berry Cosmo, and both were excellent. For food, I ordered the 21-day aged T-bone steak and the crab cakes, and everything was delicious. The restaurant also has a really nice atmosphere and décor, which made the whole experience even better. Great service, great drinks, and great food. If you come here, definitely sit at the bar and ask for Valerie.

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    Vintage street front space. Wild Wild west old "saloon style" space with excellent food & service. A must visit.

    Little Tokyo - sushi - Updated August 2026

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