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    Little Tokyo

    3.9 (72 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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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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    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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    3 years ago

    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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    5 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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    Haruno Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill

    4.0
    (296 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    My husband and I come here often for date nights, and it's one of our favorite spots. The…read morerestaurant has a very stylish, modern atmosphere, and the servers are always friendly and welcoming. We usually sit at the sushi bar, and the sushi chef often recommends a few pieces based on the fresh fish they have that day. Everything is consistently fresh and delicious. It's also fun watching the sushi being prepared right in front of you. If you visit, I definitely recommend sitting at the sushi bar. We always have a great experience here.

    The ambiance was nice, and the bar had a great atmosphere. Our waiter was friendly and welcoming,…read morewhich made for a good first impression. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill after we placed our order. I'm from New York City, where I'm used to busy restaurants, but waiting over 30 minutes for our food was excessive. Even the beers we ordered took more than 20 minutes to arrive. The biggest disappointment was the sushi quality. The salmon nigiri was noticeably discolored and didn't look or taste fresh. We also ordered the "bluefin tuna nigiri," but it was clearly not bluefin. I've had bluefin many times, and what was served appeared to be saku tuna (yellowfin), which was misleading. The specialty rolls were creative and visually appealing, but nothing really stood out. They mostly seemed to be standard rolls topped with tempura flakes rather than offering anything unique. Overall, the atmosphere and service at the beginning were enjoyable, but the long wait times and disappointing sushi quality left us underwhelmed. Will I be coming back ? Maybe .. but probably not .

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    Karai Ramen + Handroll

    Karai Ramen + Handroll

    4.6
    (390 reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    Happy hour specials
    Locally sourced ingredients

    I was hungry for a ramen bowl and remembered that I tried Karai Ramen some years back. I had a 5…read morestar experience then and it was a 5 star experience again. I ordered the Tonkatsu fried pork cutlet thinking it was like traditional ramen with a meat in broth with noodles. This was not that . When it came, it was a tray with steamed rice, miso soup and a beautifully presented Japanese version of a German schnitzel!! I was surprised and after the first bite of the tender, crispy pork, I was sold. It was delicious. It's a nice little restaurant with outstanding service and pleasant atmosphere. This continues to be a repeater for me.

    While in Springfield, MO for work, I was in the mood for ramen and found this gem of a place. There…read moreare high picnic tables in the center of the restaurant and booths along the walls. The lighting is dim and intimate and there was music playing at just the right volume. The restaurant was full however I received kind, prompt, and attentive service. I was dining alone, so I decided to sit at the bar which had plenty of available stools. The bartender was friendly and was able to answer my questions about the menu selections. Now for the food.... It was outstanding! I had the Chashu Bun as an appetizer and the Cheeky Ramen as my main. They were both off the chart tasty. Since I was sitting at the bar which is adjacent to the sushi chef station and right outside the kitchen, I saw many delicious looking plates go out. If I lived in Springfield, MO, I would be a regular. Visit this restaurant. You won't regret it!

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    Omo Japanese Soul Food

    Omo Japanese Soul Food

    4.0
    (182 reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    This was my first time visiting Springfield, and I didn't expect to find a place like this…read more The restaurant has a really fun Japanese anime vibe, with Totoro decor and even lucky cat (maneki-neko) touches throughout, which I absolutely loved. It honestly felt like the owner might be Japanese or Chinese, because the whole atmosphere was thoughtfully done and very authentic. The service staff were all friendly and welcoming, and overall the dining experience was great. We did have a delay with one of our dishes (waited over 30 minutes), but the manager noticed the issue right away, took responsibility, and handled it really well. They even offered us complimentary spring rolls, which I really appreciated. That kind of attentiveness and care makes a big difference. The food was solid and enjoyable--of course, you can't compare it to bigger cities, but for Springfield, this is definitely a great find. They also have a robot that helps deliver food, which was such a fun and unique touch. I'm here for work, traveling from out of state, and we actually ended up coming back four days in a row--which probably says everything. You can really tell the owner put a lot of heart into this place--from the decor to the overall experience. I appreciate being able to enjoy a different culture like this, especially in a smaller city. Springfield has given me a really great impression and some wonderful memories. Would definitely recommend

    Once again, this place never disappoints. This has to be one of my favorite restaurants in…read moreSpringfield. They have an expansive menu with something for everyone. My favorite thing to get is their omo box, it is such a great deal with a little bit of everything. If you've never had sake, I recommend their sake flight. After trying their flight, I am now a fan of sake. The only downside, is it gets really busy on the weekends and the wait can get pretty long. However, if you prepare for a wait when you go or go during a slower time, it's a great place!

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    Little Tokyo - sushi - Updated July 2026

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