Had to drop this review to 4 stars. Food : 5 star. Service : 3 stars. The first time I came here the owner made it very apparent that he was grateful for everyone's patronage. Now the staff doesn't acknowledge a thank you. They get it done, but with zero shine. read more

Neon Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glenville, New York

The best word I could use to describe this place is MEH. The food is not great. There is a lot of imitation crab being used up in this joint. The service is alright, I have never had a bad experience but nothing to write home about. The outside honestly looks like a dump and the bathrooms are not clean. Your money is far better spent going down the road to Sake Bon in Clifton Park or to Jade Bistro in Scotia. read more

Great food, quick service, did take out service, but dining room was full, everyone looked happy. Nice dining room, clean and not very noisy. read more

Food was very well cooked and tasted delicious. I will definitely be back. The staff was amazing and took care of every need we may have had. The ambience was perfect read more

My wife and I finally tried Neon Sushi today and will go back. The sushi was good, though the Spicy Tuna was not spicy. we will have to ask for the spice level to be increased th next time order it. We also ordered an eel roll with avocado that was delicious. read more

Sushi super good. The place is fancy stuff. I love it. It's kind of expensive it cost around like 40 to 20 but the food is super good as totally worth it. read more

Overall it's a good lunch spot, but the dinner prices are a little pricey imo. But the sushi and meal deals for lunch are great and totally worth it. The service is usually fast with nothing to complain about! read more

I stopped in for a semi-emply early weekday [sushi] lunch in what appears to be the shell of a former Friendly's restaurant. The new owners apparently haven't changed much - the walls are still pretty bland. The only decor to remind the patrons that there is supposed to be Japanese cooking in the building appears to be cell-phone photos blown up to 8x10s and plastered on the otherwise unadorned walls. And if the 70s-style beaded curtain in the back hall makes you think "exotic," you'll love this place. But I'm here for the food. The host led me to the 8-seat sushi bar facing a thankfully muted television (photo), and I sat down began to skim through the menu. While there was not a very wide selection, I still was able to choose a couple of maki and a handful of nigiri. The server and sushi chef were mostly attentive and courteous and I was presented with a forgettable salad and a lukewarm soup while I waited for my main. The service wasn't too bad, but I did have to flag down both the server and the chef at least once for my main. The two-plate plating could have been a lot better. Both were extremely simple, without any adornment at all - this made the smudges that the chef should have wiped off appear that more significant. The large band of white coloring in the bland, not-spicy salmon maki made me immediately aware that this roll was at least one quarter "filler" (photo), which did not enhance the minced salmon paste texture. The nigiri was more of a mixed presentation. I found the rice was seasoned well, and the tamago was very fresh. But the hamachi seemed to be separating apart, and the second of the pair of ikura had a pink syrup oozing through the bottom rice, sticking the base of the gunkanmaki to the plate. My guess is that when I wasn't looking, the chef tried to save time by pouring the remainder of the jar of salmon roe and remaining "sauce" onto that piece. It was as unappetizing as you can imagine. On item did overly concern me: all of the sushi tasted warmer than I believe it should have (except, of course, for the unagi). I watched the chef pull each item from the cooler as he prepared my selections. I'm pretty sure the cooler itself was a newer Hozhisaki, the chilling tubes frosted and I even reached over and touched the glass with the back of my hand - it seemed cool enough. But temperature definitely changed the texture of the hotate and especially the ikura. Luckily, it wasn't so warm that I was affected later. I think they have a lot to work on, so it will be a while before I return. 2019 04 22. S16. read more

Neon Sushi - Nigiri: hotate, unagi, ikura, tamago, hamachi. Maki: spicy salmon, eel cucumber. 2019 04 22. S16. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glenville, New York

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Great food!!!! Fresh and cooked to perfection. The shrimp tempura appetizer was exceptional. We ordered that and shrimp fried rice and beef fried rice. Both great. The shrimps in the shrimp fried rice were full sized shrimps cooked to perfection not the mushy cocktail shrimps they put in fried rice at other take out chinese places in the Glenville area. Inside is clean and attractive. Also has a full length full service bar. I was very impressed with the food. If you've never tried it you should give it a try you won't be disappointed. Prices are very reasonable and portions are generous. read more

One of my fav sushi places in the area. Shrimp tempura and crab Rangoon appetizers are great. As well as the sushi rolls. Always fresh and prompt service. My dad liked the sashimi a lot. read more

Upon recently visiting Neon Sushi with a friend, I was happy to see so many vegan options on the menu. It was hard to decide what to order. I finally settled on the Peanut and Avocado roll and the Sweet Potato roll. I especially loved the Sweet Potato roll as the outside of the sweet potato was breaded and had a nice crunch and the whole roll had a very nice flavor. The Peanut and Avocado roll was good too although I did miss the peanut sauce drizzle that I've had at other sushi places when ordering that roll. I'm sure that I could request it next time though. The inside of the restaurant had a nice ambience and was clean and well-maintained. read more

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Update: so, I just checked my receipt and I noticed something spectacular. Green tea is One Dollar... With free refills. I drank 3 cups. The prices here being very reasonable (downright cheap for lunch specials) paired with the high quality of the prepared sushi, I'm upgrading this place to 5 stars. read more

I've never had a bad experience at Neon Sushi, either dining in or taking out. The food is always spectacular, and the daily sushi specials haven't disappointed me yet. I only order sushi, but my fiance occasionally enjoys their teriyaki or udon. Not only does the food taste good, it's also plated quite beautifully. The special rolls list is mindbogglingly long, and the prices are very reasonable. We usually spend about $45 for two including tea, appetizer, two entrees, and tip. Out of all the sushi places I've eaten at locally, Neon is the fastest in terms of service. We are always in and out of there in 45 minutes or less. Trust me, I've timed it. If you're local to Glenville, check the Clipper or those coupon books... there's usually a $5 or $10 off coupon in there. read more

Neon Sushi - Double lobster roll special. Too pretty to eat, but I ate it anyway :) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glenville, New York

I wanted to love you so bad. After several ho-hum sushi dinners I got an over cooked shrimp tempura roll that was dried out and inedible a few weeks back. Today, i gave it just ONE more chance and today unfortunately has to be the last. The edamame was not very fresh or salted, the sushi rice was dry and crumbly and the kicker? One hair in your food, or in this case, veggie rice, can be a fluke... but when I'm literally picking several hairs that are cooked into the rice out of the rice on my child's plate- totally inexcusable. New sushi place on the other side of town will be our new go to... read more

I wasn't too sure about this place when I pulled up. No cars in the parking lot and no one in the restaurant. I was meeting someone for dinner and wanted someplace close by. The sign out front looked like it was hand painted. The food was ok and the service was about the same. I didn't have a bad experience but certainly not great ... might consider trying it again. read more

About a year ago I moved out here from the Boston Metro area, so I was lamenting the lack of good takeout. Then I found Neon. Neon is not only some of the best sushi I've had in the Capital Region, but it's some of the best sushi I've had period. This place is worth your time. It's not 5 stars though because they have a tendency to pack hot things with cold when you order takeout. If you order all hot dishes or all sushi it's fine, but if you want Katsu and your SO wants Chirashi be prepared for warm fish. read more

Edit: There is NEVER anyone in there. As in NO CARS EVER, no matter WHAT time of day I drive past. If this is an actual restaurant instead of some sort of front I would be very surprised. More surprised that anyone would consider eating that nasty food! read more

Very good sushi! When you consider this is upstate NY it becomes amazing sushi. We have had several different things and all of it is top notch. Sushi was always fresh. The chirashi bowl is probably my favorite. Is a good assortment of sushi and you get your money's worth. It's the best sushi I have had in capital district. read more

There aren't a lot of places to go for Sushi in this area and everything is always SO GOOD! They even have options for people (like my husband haha) who isn't a big sushi fan and got lo mein. Their bar is also swagged out. I love the lighting and they have a ton of options to choose from. One thing that kind of cracks me up is the music. One song will be Japanese Pop music and then Taylor Swift to Christmas songs haha. I don't think it intereferes with the experience at all but I think it would be cool if they played all or mostly Japanese music since it adds to the environment. read more

When Neon Sushi first opened I was very happy to have a sushi restaurant so close to home. The food and service were very good. I have so many pics of the "love boat" in my photos because that was my daughter's favorite whenever we went there for dinner. My son loved going there as well. Having said all that.....I will never set foot in that place again. I had lunch there one day the week of 9/13/19. Ordered the spicy tuna roll and the spicy salmon roll. Took the first bite and thought the texture of the roll was much denser than I remembered. It wasn't until i took a roll apart and realized why. There was NO FISH in any of the rolls. They were filled with what looked to be dyed rice. This was not an accident, it was quite deliberate. I predict they'll be out of business soon. Never again. read more

One of my favorite sushi places. When they first opened we were a little leery of the outside appearance, but once you walk in it's really beautiful! I recommend the yellow tail, salmon and tuna sushi. They have good portions, and they are fresh and tasty. I've been to MANY sushi places, from expensive Manhattan restaurants to small local places, and this is one of my favorites. You can tell this is quality fresh sushi. Also the salads are delicious. There are a lot of good things to say about this place, it's definitely worth a try. They make great mixed drinks as well. It's definitely a gem in Glenville! read more

It pains me to leave a bad review for this restaurant, having had high hopes for it, due to its being located where there is a great need for true ethnic cuisine, but must needs. Firstly, the good points. The interior is very cool, neon everywhere, almost too cool for a former Friendlys. But for what it is, it works. The service is very attentive, although they must learn to put time between serving courses. All at once is not necessarily a good thing even when you're in a hurry. Still, they are very nice, and are clearly trying to do a great job. Now for the pain points. Everything we ordered was mediocre at best. This includes sushi, chicken hibachi, edamame, miso soup, salad, green tea mochi. The chicken was dry, hard, and had too much black pepper. The tuna sushi was of a very low-grade: edible, but cheap stuff really. The miso was adequate. The edamame pods seemed like they had been beat up. The salad was not bad, a tasty dressing. The mochi arrived half melted, including the half melted whipped cream topping. The bill came to $65 after tip. read more

I've tried a lot of sushi places around the Capital District and Neon Sushi is tied for my favorite place alongside Mr Fuji Sushi. True to the name, the interior is decorated with a plethora of neon lights, which usually don't interfere with anything except watching the news or sports game on the TVs. The sushi preparation and quality of the ingredients here has always been top notch. The owner does keep the restaurant fully staffed, even if there's not a lot of people, which may lead to some extra attention if there are only a couple patrons, but I'm not saying this is a downside. Prices are average for sushi of this quality but you'll be disappointed if you were relying on the old Friendly's exterior to set the price points. read more

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This restaurant has great sushi. The fish is always fresh. The hibachi is also very good. My grandma ordered lobster and said it was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this restaurant! Good atmosphere as well. read more

I am never disappointed when eating sushi here. I eat here two or three times a month it's close to home and they are very fast. The sushi is very good and who else has buy one get one on certain days of the week? read more

Excellent Crab Rangoon and Gyoza. High quality Udon presentation. The cooked signature rolls are somewhat boring, but the sushi and sashimi are consistently excellent (order simple rolls and nigiri). Couldn't ask for a better local place on the ass end of nowhere in Glenville. The lighting is garish but fitting with the name of the restaurant. read more

This place is never full. I have been sick twice going here for sushi. I imagine the turn over for fish is not very frequent. I will never go back here after having food poisoning twice . read more

The freshest sushi I have had in a long, long time! The presentation was wonderful. The staff was polite and quick to keep our teacup full. read more

Neon Sushi - Sushi for two. Chef's choice! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glenville, New York

Went to lunch 3/23/16 with my wife. I joked on the way in the door about how the reviews states that they clear tables the moment you're done... I made the mistake of putting my miso soup on the outside of the table while I enjoyed some salad. The waitress walked by and swept my soup with a thank you and scurried away so fast that we had to shout to get her attention 3+ times. I ordered a dinner, not lunch, size hibachi fillet mignon..... And received .... Lunch sized. The foods flavor was bland, nothing memorable and prices are on par with other hibachi restaurants. read more

I reviewed previously at 5 stars. Going back a year later this past weekend, found thin soups and cold, bland, gummy teriyaki with side dishes missing. Large enough portions but not worth the cost. read more

In a town filled to the brim with Dunkin Donuts and pizza, Neon Sushi emerges to introduce the residents of our fine town to a little something I like to call variety. With a fresh and vibrant atmosphere, it has a modern look that will appeal to the younger crowd. It's on the more expensive side if you are planning on getting rolls, but they have cheap bento boxes that are delicious and cheap at $10.28. They also offer take-out, which is a great plus! Just the fact that there is something other than Subway and pizza and Dunkin in town now is absolutely great and I will definitely go there for the foreseeable future. read more

The past two times I ordered sushi from them I have found many pieces of scale and other hard fish pieces. Paying close to forty dollars for 6 rolls of sushi(ordering two different times) and finding this both times is a bit much. I'm completely grossed out and will probably not be ordering again. I will make the drive to Clifton Park or Latham from now on because quality control is not happening here. read more

Neon Sushi - One of the many fish scales found on the sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glenville, New York

I have picked up food from Neon 50+ times and they have yet to make a mistake on any of my orders. Their precise attention to detail and excellent quality of service keeps me coming back again and again. Mostly I order sushi and it is always very fresh and delicious. The only thing I would take back from all my visits is the number of attempts I gave to the salad portion of the meal. The ginger dressing is similar to that of pouring a glass of orange ginger water on your lettuce slabs. But overall an extremely friendly bunch. Definitely would recommend Neon to all my friends and fam. read more

I'm not sushi expert but it was an excellent meal with very fast service at a reasonable price. I'll be back.

Sushi was okay but the service is the reason I won't come back. The waitresses wait and stare at you near the bar. Once you put the last bite of food in your mouth, they run over and ask if you're finished. Not a place to sit and have a relaxing meal. read more

Forgot to include part of my order, charged me and when I pointed it out that there was stuff missing, they never offered to give me the food I paid for. Never again! read more

This place is great and a real treat for Glenville, NY. I grew up around here and we never had such an option so if you are a fan of Sushi or even have wanted to try it, I would recommend coming out and supporting them. Nice ambience inside, friendly staff and good quality sushi. Great drink selection too, including Mojitos! read more

Neon sushi is right on par with sushi I have had in California. Awesome decor and brilliant sushi. The chef special rolls are amazing.

Eat here all the time, and love it. Sushi is always fresh, and presented beautifully. Very extensive menu, and priced reasonably. We always try the sushi specials. Last night went on the kitchen appetizer menu and loved it as well. From appetizers to entrees, to dessert, everything is delicious. Their hibachi dinners are sooo good. I have never had a bad experience at Neon. When you call to get an order to go, they include all of the little extras as well. Highly recommend it. Thursday night is buy one specialty roll, get a hand roll, free. Plus they constantly have coupons out, which is why I first decided to try it. Now I am hooked. read more

Very good food, don't let the name fool you. Clean, delicious, family friendly. Our family looks forward to returning soon. read more

Neon Sushi - Seafood teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glenville, New York

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