Akio is one of our local faves when it come to sushi. Chef studied in Japan for 10 years so his…read moresushi combination rolls are delicious! Fish is fresh. We usually order takeout and service is fast. We have eaten in past and it's a a small no frills local joint.

We originally made a resso for 7 people for 12 on Sunday. We weren't able to make it until 1:30 so…read morewe called ahead and luckily they were too busy that day and were able to accommodate. We wanted to do omakase so we took over the sushi bar (which fits about 8). For $90, you get 16 courses. I can't remember all the pieces we ate but I do remember that my favorite pieces included the sweet shrimp (especially the fried shrimp head), wagyu, uni with caviar, fatty yellowtail, scallop, and monkfish liver. I think this was my first time trying monkfish liver and it was great. It's rich but it came served with some kind cucumber mango lime salsa, which sounds like a weird pairing but it just worked. They also kept the sake flowing for us, which made for a fun brunch. From the outside, it looks like a regular sushi takeout place, but don't sleep on the omakase!

Poke bowl $16.33- Has mango & pickled, pretty fermented jalapeños, never seen jalapeños in a poke…read morebowl before. This is really good, almost as good as the 1 I had at Howdy's in Malibu. So many flavors & textures in 1 bowl: crunchy, soft, sweet, savory, sour, etc.

Yummy and affordable sushi!! It's a no frills and primarily takeout spot but the sushi tastes great…read moreand they do have a few tables inside. I got the lunch special which came with 2 rolls of my choice and a salad. So delicious! Good service too, and the space is clean.

Had a friend recommend this place and it definitely didn't disappoint because everything we got was…read moreso delicious!!! The wonton soup was so yummy and I feel like it could be hard to find a good one sometimes. Service was friendly and the food came out so quick!!

Ambiance was good. Food was good. My service was abysmal. If I have to go look for my server to…read moreorder entrees and to get my bill, I am disappointed. I still left a 20% tip, but it was reluctantly. The server was really disappearing, like no where in site, for 10-15 minutes several times. The restaurant wasn't crowded, so it wasn't like she was waiting a lot of tables. She did take a great picture of our group, but I just couldn't get over the bad service. Never had this type of service in Hewlett.

Daikon is apparently the Japanese side of an otherwise generically American restaurant with split…read morepersonality (like a culinary Two Face), complete with its own Japanese-inspired menu. I hate to bring down a mom 'n' pop shop, but this place isn't very good. It's also kinda pricey for Forest Hills and for the quality you get. Sigh. The best dishes we got were the Oxtail Croquettes and the Crispy Salmon. Things started going downhill at the pretty but bizarrely flavored Forest Hills Roll, which inexplicably pairs salmon, tobiko, orange, chives, avocado sauce, and teriyaki mayo. I appreciate a creative/fusion roll, but salmon and orange should never, ever exist on the same plate. Ever. The worst item we got was the Chicken Udon. I'm not sure how aany Asian restaurant could mess up such a staple dish, but in Daikon's case, it's because they used Japanese SOUP udon, not stir-fry udon. As soon as the plate was set, I could tell it was the wrong type of udon, and the udon was massively overcooked. Yes, there are different types of udon and they are meant to be cooked in different ways. They are identifiable by their shapes, storage needs and preparation needs, a memo Daikon clearly missed. Points for loading the dish with veggies, but eating them within the soggy mess of udon was just unpleasant.

You haven't experienced sushi like this! This we the best experience a must ! @ chef momo!!read more

I think I just found my new favorite casual sushi spot around the Forest Hills neighborhood! As…read moresomeone with a severe gluten allergy, I was really excited to try out this place because I saw a lot of reviews online praising for the way the staff members handle food allergies. I went in right around opening time (noon) on the weekend - the outside is a bit unassuming and partially covered by awning but the inside was brightly lit and the lady at the register (I wish I asked for her name) was incredibly warm and welcoming. She was super enthusiastic about helping me identify which rolls would be safe for me to have. They also have a grab-and-go section where certain popular rolls and sides have already been prepped, but as long as you're willing to wait, the chefs are more than happy to make a fresh batch of a specific roll, even if there are already packed portions of the same exact roll in the grab-and-go section. I thought this was a really thoughtful approach to appeasing all customers. I ended up going with a Philadelphia roll and a Mango Tango specialty roll, which contained a combination of salmon and tuna, mango, avocado, and cucumbers. The ingredients were very fresh and I think the prices are quite reasonable. Without even asking, I was given gluten-free tamari sauce instead of normal soy sauce. The combination of the restaurant's extensive menu and how kind the staff were made this a really wonderful experience - I was very satisfied with my order and definitely see myself coming back again and again whenever I have a sushi craving. The only downside is that this is really more so a grab-and-go spot in general, as there were only two small tables in the entire store. As a heads up, they also prefer to take cash instead of card.

What happened to this sushi place. I haven't been in years and it seems the quality went down…read more The spicy crab roll had hardly any spicy mayo and a big lump of crab instead of the crab bring minced. The salmon roll had mushy rice and cut unevenly. I also hate that the seaweed was on the outside instead of in. I couldn't finish it and threw it away. A waste of money.

Absolutely love Katsuno. Everyone here from service to the chef were super nice and attentive and…read moreso welcoming and friendly. Intimate setting where you can really enjoy your dinner and company and also get to know the owners. Family owned and taken care of very well. All the food here is fresh and delicious and creative. Not your standard NYC Japanese restaurant but they take care to all their dishes. Highlights were the special tofu dish and toro salad. Tempura were all made well and not oily. Great katsu and anything on the sushi menu was divine. Love the toro, yellowtail, and sea urchin. Can't go wrong with either the nigiri or sashimi choices. A wonderful alcohol selection as well with special items i've never seen before but very refreshing were the green tea beer and the yuzu beer. A gem in forest hills and a must try. Definitely a repeat go to place and wonderful place in the neighborhood.

Called a week beforehand to make a reservation for 6:15. There was only one other party dining at…read morethe same time. I actually appreciate that they are reservation only - it does make for more quality conversation with your party. We ordered the Agedashi tofu and Magritte duck as appetizers. Both were delicious and had really great sauces that paired well with the dish. For entrees we ordered their black cod, pork hirekatsu, sashimi plate, and their snow crab avocado roll. The black cod was absolutely delicious, so tender, cooked to perfection, jam packed with flavor but not tough or mushy. The hirekatsu was another hit - four large pieces, fried to perfection. The pork itself was still moist and juicy. The sashimi?? So fresh and cleaned perfectly! The quality is definitely on par with what I get in the city so the price is absolutely reasonable to me. Lastly their snow crab and avocado roll - also really good! I love how sweet the snow crab was, there also wasn't too much rice on the roll which was appreciated. Overall, we had a wonderful time dining at Katsuno. While the prices may seem a bit high and portions of certain items may not be the largest, the flavor really is authentic and the quality of ingredients used are good too. We will be back!

I had the best girls night at this Sushi spot in Forest Hills. Tucked away in Queens, you'll find…read moreall of your favorite classics right here. For starters we had to get Edamame and Calamari which was a little soft for my tasting but was still pretty good. For our mains, Chicken Teriyaki and of course so many selections of Sushi Rolls to choose from. Dessert and drinks were (Cherry Blossom Cocktail will for sure pack a punch) delicious and our server was so nice! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a new sushi spot :)!!!

Since the change in ownership, the quality of both the food and service has noticeably declined…read more During my recent visit, I ordered from the three-course lunch menu and specifically requested a steak cooked medium well with fried rice. Instead, I was served a cheeseburger with french fries, which was completely different from what I ordered. When I brought this to the staff's attention, the response was dismissive and argumentative, rather than focused on resolving the issue. Rather than escalate the situation, I chose to leave. Although I had already paid, I did not feel comfortable staying or continuing the conversation. This was especially disappointing because I have been a loyal customer for years, long before the new ownership. I used to visit frequently, and even now, I go out of my way, often 40 minutes, to come here when I am in Queens dropping off my kids. As someone who does not eat cheeseburgers, receiving that order was both frustrating and avoidable with basic attention to detail. I truly hope the new management takes steps to improve both service and communication moving forward. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I will not be returning. This is coming from a person that has been coming to this place for years. It's sad.

La pasé muy agradable el día de mi cumpleaños Gracias por sus servicios ,la comida deliciosa y los…read morecócteles. Es uno de mis lugares preferidos para compartir en familia y amigos . No lo dudaría en recomendar. Le doy un 5

With my most recent visit we noticed this place was part of restaurant week so we figured why not!…read more They have a great 5 course meal which is perfect for trying out different bites. Drinks we started with Kyoto sour nice drink & the Bangkok sunset not bad a bit on the sweet side. Later on we switched to White wine since it was part of their $5 glass special it was good. We started with the Maki roll, good roll & the Rock shrimp tempura great as always. Next up Chicken tiki, very good nice flavor to the chicken w a little spicy kick to it & the Cocktail samosas, also very tasty. Next was the General Tso chicken very good chicken & the Szechuan skirt steak yumm very flavorful. Sweet end to the course, we had the Cheesecake so rich & creamy & the Green ice cream, just the right amount of sweetness. Service has always been good, they are very attentive. This place has a cool fun vibe, nice decor & good music playing. I'd decided to up the stash since I've never had a bad experience here, food has always been consistent. This is one of the neighborhood places that is good & am happy they are still around, worth checking it out.