My husband and I discovered "Maru Ichi" about a year ago as we just moved to Tennessee from South Florida. 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. read more

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Mari Ichi is hands-down my favorite sushi spot in Hendersonville -- honestly, within a 20-30 minute radius. 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! read more

Maru Ichi - Tuna lover with fried cilantro added roll + salmon, tuna and other nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

I experienced Maru Ichi as Maru Iyagi. Ordering (walkable retrieval) food online from my hotel in the early winter was harder than I thought. I knew I wanted something a little more elevated than fast food but nothing overly fancy (for which you should always do dine in). After striking out with my first choice, I came across Maru. I didn't know if it was related to the other Maru restaurants found around Middle Tennessee. I assumed it was (bad assumption? I'm asking) and, led by my good experience at Maru in East End, I made my way to Maru Iyagi.* Hoofing it, I took notice of how inviting the shopping center where the restaurant is located is. It was a reminder that Hendersonville has money (said in my best Quinta-before-*she*-had-money voice). Because of all the flim flammery involved in me looking for a restaurant, I ordered later than I'd planned. This was a mistake. Food workers don't like last minute orders. I get it. I was once one. I didn't like them. I walked in to a mostly empty dining room and bothered service. I get it. Not wanting to be (more of) a burden, I opted for fried rice rather than being so involved as to order sushi. I added shrimp (for protein) to my rice for an extra $3. I walked in, approached the hostess, asked for my order, was led to the bar area, got my food very quickly after that (ruh roh, Shaggy), thanked everyone profusely, and walked back to my hotel. The rice was... okay. Granted, it's fried rice and not a complicated order but I was a bit taken aback by how quickly it was ready. My $3 shrimp were small and hard to come by. This was not a meal made with love. Again, I get it. I've been there. Noted. If there's a next time, I'll be sure to get my order in early. The majority of customers seem to be fans. *Ichi. read more

Just moved here from California, so we're pretty spoiled with sushi places, Asian restaurants and fresh fish. Maru Iyagu did not disappoint. I hesitate to order anything with unagi in it, because you can tell right away when it's not a fresh. However, that's the best way to rule out some of these sushi houses. So, we ordered rolls with unagi, we also ordered the rainbow roll which had 3 different types of fish. The special rolls we ordered had enough flavor that you didn't need anything extra on it, like soy sauce or wasabi, etc. Everything was delicious. I also noticed the menu had other Japanese fare, like Katsu curry, and some Korean, like bulgogi, which you don't always see. I will try that next time I'm here, because I will be coming back. Our server was also very sweet and had great recommendations. I wish I could remember her name ‍ The ambiance was great, no complaints there. It's near the movie theatre, so it'd be a perfect place to go before or after a movie! Maru Iyagi checked all the boxes for an enjoyable restaurant meal and experience and that's what we're reviewing on Yelp, after all, "your experience." I recommend you try it out for yourself. read more

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Service was bad. I mean really bad... S L O W. Food was really good. Some of the best I've had in middle Tennessee.

If you know me, you know that I take risks with food and that's exactly what I felt like I did at Maru Iyagi. The sushi legit tasted like it was on the verge of spoiling and I had to text my coworker that I wasn't sure id make it back in the office because I might get sick. The scallop sushi was comically large, like half the size of your fist. I didn't know if they were being generous or thought it'd be funny to see someone try to take it down. It was just ridiculous lol. I asked for no eel sauce and it all came out drenched in the stuff. Not much went right... speed of service, generous portions and presentation were the good things I can come up with. I used to love this place, not sure what happened recently for the quality to decline like it has... read more

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Sushi is the main item on the menu. They have a few other items like bulgogi and fried rice and some great appetizers. This is a date nice place if you love sushi and sashimi. Service from the sushi chefs is always fun and lively!! read more

Middle of the road, just ok.. Second time wasn't any different, sushi roll with yellow tail tasted bland, fish almost looks old but bland. Gyoza, not much flavor. read more

This was the perfect place to stop in for a Bento lunch. Miso,Salad, Tonkatsu, Calif roll, Gyoza, rice. So if you're looking for great Japanese this is not the place, but a really close 2nd. The Bento was plenty but we always have to try different things on the menu. Miso had a great flavor and bean curd thickness, light on tofu. Tankatzu was really thin and fried maybe just a bit much, so no juicy meat flavor but it still was good. Salad was a romaine with their dressing, Gyoza also fried a bit to much as opposed to pan seared. I personally prefer steamed. We came in about 30 minutes before their afternoon closing. Our service was great, food served with all the right condiments such as Sauce, wasabi, ginger. The interior was inviting and had the Asian fusion vibe, really my only issue was the horrible rap music playing and all the F-bombs in the lyrics. Not trying to turn this into a music preference post, I just think the music should go with the ambiance. Finally the Sushi roll recommended by server (playmate?) was delicious read more

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The food was excellent, I ate the spicy crab roll and I will definitely be coming back for it! I attended there during a rush this evening and the service provided was very well for the circumstances. As for the atmosphere I have no complaints! read more

Maru Ichi - Spicy crab roll! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

Huge fan of Maru Iyagi! The sushi quality is great and they have tasty roll selections! My personal favorite is the crazy roll or playboy. Service is always fantastic! The server Hazel brightens your day with her kind smile. The Resturant is always clean and has a vibrant atmosphere! read more

Maru Ichi - Alaska roll, playboy roll, and crazy roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

Really good sushi. We had vegan options and would order again for sure. So glad to have a solid choice in Hville

Our go to sushi place. Everything is fresh, every roll we've tried we have enjoyed and staff is always super friendly! read more

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My first time here. Food was good, different sushi then I'm used to in California. My brother comes a-lot and knows the waitress. read more

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Everything! This is my quiet place before shopping! Love the food, service and atmosphere!! read more

Maru Ichi - Sushi- Smoky Mountain, Play Boy, and Pino - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

Really good sushi! Finally a good place in town! We liked everything we got here! My husband got a box and I got two different sushi rolls and we liked everything, the service was great too! read more

Love the service and atmosphere. People are so kind. Food was amazing. Definitely going back !!!!

Came here for lunch today, it was AMAZING! The staff was so kind and just happy to be there.

I've been coming to this restaurant for years, but since the ownership has changed, I have not had great experiences. My family and I had a large party, but that still is not a fair excuse. Myself and 6 other people ordered sushi. The sushi for the 5 other people came well after the other entrees showed up, but mine was not there. I said that my 2 rolls were missing and it was still another half hour before my rolls showed up. Who I assume was the manager came over and basically told me that I ordered my rolls after everyone so that's why they came after, which isn't true. I have no problem with mistakes being made, but I was blamed for them not including everything and nothing was offered to be taken off the receipt. I'll be checking out other places in Hendersonville for a while. read more

Okay first timer and I am impressed!!! We were greeted by Caitlin and she is very knowledgeable and friendly! The food comes out FRESH AND FAST! So far the whole crew has been extremely friendly and Tyler is working in the sushi bar and is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful! I think we have found a new Sushi Restaurant in Hendersonville that reminds us of San Diego. I haven't tried any sushi restaurants in downtown Nashville yet but it is on our bucket list! If you are in Hendersonville, TN this restaurant is A plus place to come to for your sush fix! Thanks so much for your service in our community! As Arnold would say ". I'll be back!!!" read more

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Best yaki udon around. Make it spicy! Services can be a lil slow but otherwise good.

I cannot believe our luck! I am a big fan of Maru in East Nashville, and I frequently lament the shortage of independent, good food in Hendersonville. When I found out that Maru was opening a second location there, I was ecstatic! It finally opened and we tried it last night. I am thrilled to report that it is just as good as the East Nashville location. First, my apologies- I got greedy and snarfed down the sushi without taking any pictures. Whoops. I'll try better next time. We ordered the chicken yaki soba for our toddler. He can be rather picky, but he gobbled it up! It was a big enough portion for him to eat until he was totally full and still have enough for his lunch the following day. I tried it, delicious. I especially liked the carrots- they were soft and sweet, wish I knew how to make them like that. My husband and I shared a couple rolls as an appetizer. I chose the yellowtail and scallion roll, and it was delicious. He chose the unagi roll, also quite wonderful! It's clear they use high quality fish. Very fresh. I had the Miso Ramen with pork belly and egg. It was a huge bowl, more than I could finish. The broth was perfect! The right amount of flavor while not overpowering my palate. My husband had the Nabeyaki Udon, which I tasted. It was also amazing, I'll probably get that one next time. Between the sushi and his soup, he was stuffed. The portions are definitely filling. We did not order any alcohol on this visit, but I could see on the bar that there is a nice selection of wine and sake, and someone ordered a nice looking draft beer. I'm so pumped to have this added to the Hendersonville food options; it's unique, independent, delicious, and the service was incredibly friendly. We will be regulars! read more

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Definitely eat here! Their luncheon specials are great! We have a group that regularly eats there!

My first confession is that I visited Maru Iyagi, not once, but twice in 2 days because I was so impressed with their sushi. My second confession is that I don't have any pictures because I devoured my sushi upon receiving it both times. I think maybe I would have remembered if I dined in, but it was for takeout both times. In Hendersonville & Gallatin, I've tried several sushi-specialty restaurants and restaurants that serve sushi but none "wow'd" me like Maru Iyagi. The staff are very nice. I tried ordering online but I wasn't familiar with their menu, so I ended up just ordering to-go, in-person. They were accommodating and answered all my questions, even gave me suggestions. Between my two visits, I ordered 7 maki rolls and ginger salads. They even recognized me the second time. The ginger salad is OK. Not knocking on Maru Iyagi specifically, but it seems to me all ginger salads have underwhelming flavor. It's like the ginger dressing is watered down. So to deal with that issue on the 2nd order, I just ordered extra dressing because doubling your dressing means more flavor, right? Now the rolls. On the first order, I ordered these rolls: Pink Lady Hurricane Rainbow Baja Fresh On the second order, I ordered these rolls: Pink Lady Hurricane Dragon Initially, I thought the Pink Lady & Hurricane were my favorites, that is until I tried the Dragon roll. That is my current favorite there. The Dragon Roll's fish of choice is eel, which isn't my favorite fish but it's the avocado and eel sauce that make it. I'm a big avocado fan, sometimes I eat it straight with just a spoon. The Dragon Roll has so much avocado, each piece is silky & smooth and the eel sauce gives it a nice sweet-soy sauce flavor. My second favorite is a tie between the Pink Lady Roll & Hurricane Roll. Both are very similar because they both have the same base: spicy crab, cucumber, & avocado. The differences are that the Pink Lady uses yellowtail, scallion, fish roe, and spicy mayo while the Hurricane uses tuna and white sauce. I'm not sure what's in the white sauce, but the flavor profiles are close. I question whether the spicy crab is made with imitation crab or real crab (probably the former), but both rolls are savory, sweet, and creamy. The Baja Fresh would be up there at #2 but it's spicy. I love spicy food and although I enjoyed it, it wrecked me 2 days later. I don't think it's so much the jalapeno slices but the chili sauce that did me in. The jalapeno slices & cilantro give it a fresh flavor with a crunch. Lastly, my least favorite was Rainbow. Nothing against this roll flavor-wise, but more price-wise. It's a variety crab/cucumber/avocado roll that alternates tuna, salmon, white fish, and shrimp. This roll is 10.95$. A plain Spicy Tuna or Salmon roll is $6.95. Despite alternating the protein here, I doubt crab/cucumber/avocado is worth the $4 upcharge. Currently Maru Iyagi holds the crown for best sushi in the area. It's not as fancy as the places down in Nashville but it's delicious, it's fresh, and it hits the spot. read more

I wasn't sure about the sushi selections in Hendersonville, so I relied on my Yelp community. They nailed it! This sushi is awesome. Nice, fresh variety and very friendly service. And they are open on Sundays! I grabbed take out and it was ready ahead of schedule. While I didn't dine in, the seating area looked well laid out complete with some nice TVs to catch the games of the day. read more

Fantastic food and service! Highly recommend for anyone that loves sushi or Japanese food.

Sushi is very good and fresh!Easily one of the top places around. Can't wait to try more specialty rolls! :D

This place is fire !! First time there. The staff was on it! Informative. Polite. Kind. And helpful. We ordered the avocado ball to start and that is one of the best dishes I've had in nashville ! Fresh avocado stuffed with tuna! Holy moly it was amazing ! The dynamite roll was good. The captains secret was also - I really loved the hot night roll! The miso soup was good. Sometimes I hate miso soup. The chicken fried rice was good as well. The presentations on all the dishes was super pro. It has a good atmosphere and vibe also. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Excellent Sushi, Great service, Friendly staff, Great wine selection. Clean restaurant...

Great sushi Very nice atmosphere Can't wait to go back for the next visit Staff was very nice read more

Maru Ichi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

This place is so good! The rolls are so yummy...fish is fresh...great selection! It's nice to have a local spot when we're in the mood for sushi! We ordered takeout through door dash last night and wasn't sure how it would be...it was GREAT!!! Highly recommend. read more

Maru Ichi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

Our absolute favorite place for sushi. The staff is fantastic always welcoming and our service is top-notch. The ambience is casual. There are television screens to view. They have an excellent selection of wines. Plum wine is what I always get. I always get the how hamachi Kama, the scallops are delicious I haven't had anything I didn't care for everything is always delicious. read more

First visit and already impressed! We went for a lunch date and decided to order a little bit of everything on the menu. The wasabi was extremely fresh, the miso soup full of flavor, the service was attentive and the price was not bad. Overall, it's so nice to have a quality Asian fusion restaurant in just a few minutes drive. Can't wait to try MI out on a date night and explore their drinks menu. read more

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My husband and I visit Maru at least once a month. We always order the spicy edamame, miso soup, & avacado bomb. My favorite roll is the Hot Knight and his is the sushi combo (sashimi, spicy tuna roll). read more

I see you Marui Iyagi, setting the bar high for quality sushi & sashimi in Middle Tennessee! Hendersonville just got a great addition to its restaurant scene. Hubby & I came in for lunch and were greeted right away. I was craving sushi and requested to set on the bar and had the pleasure of meeting Hawk who is an incredible sushi chef. I was excited when I saw they offered tonkatsu and even more elated when I tasted the delicious crispy fried pork. Tonkatsu is a simple dish anyone can make but only few can actually execute the perfection of the dish. Tonkatsu shouldn't be tough or greasy at Marui Iyagi it melts in your mouth! The lunch dish comes with a generous serving of rice, salad, California rolls, a bed of grilled veggies and a well seasoned miso soup to begin your meal. Overall BEST.TONKATSU.IN.TOWN.PERIOD! The fish selection and quality is superb. I love sushi but my palate is not refined enough to each sashimi and Hawk hooked us up with a slice of the blue fin tuna to try. I was surprised how easily I was able to eat it. Reinforcing the quality and freshness of the fish. read more

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We stopped by for the first time today during lunch and it most definitely delivered. We ordered the lunch special Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box, Yakisoba Udon with shrimp, and an order of fried Vegetable Gyoza. The Gyoza was the first fried gyoza I've had. They were quite good. There was 5 of them and a very small amount of sauce but they had enough flavor that the sauce wasn't needed. The Bento Box was also a first for me. Chicken was charred but very tasty. Sauce, salad, and rice, were all great. Never had sushi before but the California Roll wasn't bad at all. The Yakisoba Udon noodles were HUGE. Like each noodle was the thickness of my pinkie. They were perfect though. Paired with the veggies and sauce, there was not a bad bite in there. The service was average and the music was quite the variety. Ranging from Japanese Pop to Christmas Ariana Grande covers, it had it all. Overall it was a great first visit and I'll be back for sure. read more

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Always an amazing experience here! The servers are kind and attentive, the space is clean, and the sushi is some of the Best! Two words: Shrimp Supreme =)) read more

Maru Iyagi is awesome! Fantastic food at very reasonable prices in a comfortable setting. If you've been to the Maru in East Nashville then you know Rita and her team always over deliver and the new Indian Ladies location is no exception. Just because we're in a pandemic doesn't mean we have to live on dry beans. Order some amazing sushi or Bulgogi to go if you're Covid-19 sheltering at home like me. Definitely try the Gyoza! Highly recommend! read more

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Fresh, creative and consistently delicious sushi! I am from California and have been to many great sushi restaurants. After moving to Tennessee, spent a lot of time searching for something that was comparable and until finding this sushi restaurant, had not been able to find anything that compared. Highly recommend!! read more

Maru Ichi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

Solid little sushi spot near the hills of Indian lake. This is by no means authentic high class sushi like Virago but this is a staple spot needed by most mall / movie theater type places. This place gets very busy and their staffing could be better but they are pleasant and get the job done. read more