Okinawa Restaurant

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We usually do Hibachi when we on vacation .. and we are glad we came!! very nice staff recieving us and sitting us down right away!! the soup amazimg, salad really good too! our chef was funny and friendly !! nice with the kids and entertaining Happy Birthday song performance!! and love they give us the instruments to play along ... would come back.. Beers nice and cold read more

Okinawa Restaurant - a bowl of salad and a bottle of beer - Japanese Near Me - Ellijay, Georgia

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Decent service, good food and nice ambience. The salad had crisp lettuce and was served with fresh ginger paste. read more

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Okinawa Restaurant - Hibachi Combo Dinner (chicken and lobster), shared 50% portion - Japanese Near Me - Ellijay, Georgia

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Boyfriend and I are from Florida, so finding decent sushi in Georgia seemed impossible. A local recommended this spot so we made the trip! Sushi options were fairly decent, place was quiet and clean. I didn't realize before arrival they have an actual hibachi cooking/seating area! Our waitress was so polite she even made my boyfriend a birthday dessert! Bill was very expensive though, but normal for specialties rolls of sushi. Did not feel gross after. read more

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Recently moved to the area and I will say Ellijay is definitely lacking in ethnic cuisine. I was pleasantly surprised to find a Japanese hibachi restaurant in East Ellijay. I ordered take out and upon arriving to the restaurant I was immediately turned off by how dirty it was inside. The interior was dingy, dark and the carpet seemed old and everything just seemed unclean. I was directed to the back bar to pick up my order. While I was waiting I heard someone in the back kitchen sneeze. Bleh that made me loose my appetite. I had no idea if that person sneezed in my food. I got the chicken hibachi meal and it was good, although pricey for what it is. So I give 3 stars because the food tasted good, but the place needs a deep cleaning. read more

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We have been to some Okinawa restaurants and was excited to see this one on our trip. The menu was really extensive but the service was just ok but the food that came out was not good. Not the level of fresh I'm use to from this chain read more

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Jefferson L.

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Everything was cooked to perfection, the sushi was delicious. Restaurant was very clean and service as fast. read more

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Sushi was delightful. Presentation was cute. The zen special was fulfilling and flavorful, came with a cute little plate decoration. Sunshine roll is very fresh tasting. Petra was a great server, polite and attentive. read more

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I often eat at Okinawa in Ellijay, Ga when I crave sushi. My go to order normally consists of their Edamame, a Crab Sunomono salad, a sushi roll and a Sappora. I have never been disappointed and for the most part, I find the food very good. The staff is courteous and the prices are reasonable. It is not the best sushi you will ever eat but it is consistent and a nice change when you are not fancying Mexican, burgers, pizza or Longhorns. If sushi is not your "roll", their hibachi plates are good too. read more

Okinawa Restaurant - Zen Special Roll Spicy tuna in between sushi rice topped with salmon & tuna. Garnished with masago and black caviar. - Japanese Near Me - Ellijay, Georgia

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Went Saturday approx. 4pm, folks on the Hibachi side no one on the sushi side so service was fast & pleasant. Decor - nothing special, high back booths can not see the sushi being made. Ordered Tuna Tataki for an app - previously (a few years back) it came on a platter, cut to edible size with some sea weed. Now they serve it in a martini glass with too big of pieces that has to be placed on a plate & cut in half. For my entree 2 chef made rolls one tuna & one crab, these were cone shaped & also in a martini glass. Extremely disappointing - seaweed wrap was so tough as to be inedible, so took them apart to get at the rice & crab in the first, Tuna in the second was cut in lengths with the grain - folks may not realize there are tendons & unless it's cut cross grain you must work to bite through it. Attempt to remove the rice to eat was unsuccessful like it was glued to the seaweed almost like these "cones" were made way in advance. Will not be back read more

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Robin H.

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This is my favorite restaurant in the planet. The ingredients are always fresh and delicious. Hibachi Filet & Shrimp is my personal "go to". The staff are all really nice and very helpful. They have started remembering my order when I go in! Francisco is our favorite chef, he is quite entertaining. I think Most people go to a Hibachi for a special occasion or for the show. We go because the food is really THAT GOOD! Highly recommended read more

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Kristy W.

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I have never had a bad experience here. Weeknight specials are the jam- sushi rolls were awesome. Crab rangoons were amazing! Great week night date night. Service a little slow but not bad. If I could redecorate for them it would be 5 stars! Still has Christmas decor out! read more

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I will be driving out of town from here on out to get Japanese. Okinawa keeps raising their prices, locals won't eat here for these prices. No other Japanese restaurants charge for fried rice. They also do not have updated prices on here. It is now $2.50 for fried rice and they only charge dinner prices on Sunday. Even when there is no one in the restaurant. Charged $25 for one meal, portion sizes were of lunch quality but at Dinner price. read more

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Dave M.

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Fabulous local spot. No other option in local area. Nice to have this option in our wonderdul, small, mountain community.

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RonandAnnette B.

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Excellent food, tempura , sushi, edemame, pork stuffed rolls, friendly quick service, definitely a place to stoo for lunch. We will be back, to try the teppan room! Quiet, at lunch. read more

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Our go to place in Ellijay for sushi! Friday and Saturday nights are usually busier than we are comfortable with so we plan around those times. read more

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Luke W.

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My wife and I eat here often . Good food and service. Can't ever recall a bad experience. Keep up the good work.

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I did not expect food this great in a strip mall! The Hibachi scallops were perfectly cooked and the meal was good quality but inexpensively priced for Japanese. They accommodated my gluten free request with no problem. My husband loved his Hibachi steak, and our Okinawa Sunset and Mai Tai drinks were wonderful and a great price. read more

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David P.

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Great atmosphere and wonderful service, Brenden was my server, 5 STARS!! The decor is solid but they have more wooden accents since we are in north Georgia where vacation cabins abound in the area. Since this is Tuesday Special Sushi day, my server brought out a custom menu with $1 per piece sushi specials, $3.25 appetizers, and $3.95 full roll specials. Brenden described in detail which ones he recommended and the famous "Fuji mountain" that is $12.95 and not listed on the menu!! It was CRAZY good!! I ordered FIVE of the $3.95 rolls based on his recommendations!! I plan on coming back here often and bringing my friends too!! Highly recommend for sushi not just in Elijay, but anywhere within 50 miles!! Don't forget to ask for Brenden, he's the man!! read more

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Larry J.

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Recently ate at restaurant and had excellent experience. Hibachi chef was very good even after watching the little show for more than 50 times. Prepared food was excellent. Service was adequate but waited long time for refills and reordering of beverages. Main issue centered around payment. Credit card was swiped twice and when asked following day to return the money, it took business 6 days to finally fix their problem. Because of the way business handled their issue with credit card, which they stated has been problem for other customers as well, I will not return and advise others to beware if you eat here and suggest you go to different restaurants. read more

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Raylan G.

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Fantastic, savory food that was absolutely delicious and awesome, polite service from Galih! We will be back.

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Eric L.

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Very friendly and attentive staff. They make you feel like VIP. My friend and i had just gotten into town and didnt realize the town closes by 9. This place was kind enough to accommodate us as we came in nearly closing and fed us. Food was good. They did not have any crazy rolls that you typically see. What they did have was made very well and tasted great. read more

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Bill B.

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First visit, not very good Food lacked flavor Veggie stir fry horrible Ginger dressing generic read more

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Lucy M.

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Great service and food. Our server was very attentive and communicative. They were pretty busy but our food still came out at a reasonable time! read more

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The vibes are always hit or miss, but the sushi my friend and I got was PERFECTION!! I forgot our server as much as she forgot us. But i was willing to ignore it over the BOMB sushi!!! read more

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Orita I.

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The staff was very nice and the restaurant setting too. We sat in a booth as we were not having hibachi. Our server was nice and attentive. The sushi rolls were just ok. I have to admit that my husband and I are spoiled with a couple of amazing sushi places we go to back home in Orlando. read more

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Dawn M.

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The most fabulous meal I have had 7n a while! No matter what time lunch or dinner they are always prepared and do their best you can ask for any better service or food! read more

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Logan E.

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Please go here and order the snow island roll! HANDS DOWN THE BEST SUSHI I've ever had !

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Sunny B.

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A medium sized cockroach ran across the table and into my ginger salad. I was absolutely horrified. They did give me a discounted tab but I was already grossed out. I know it's hard with so many different businesses connected but I don't want cockroaches in my sushi... Point blank. read more

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Gus L.

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First time at this establishment, they were a little overwhelmed due to the fact it was Christmas Day and not many other restaurants were open, service was good and the food was delicious, my favorites were the Shrimp and definitely the filet, I would definitely come back if I'm in the area read more

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Carol L.

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We were staying in Blue Ridge and this was the only hibachi restaurant in the vicinity. Happy to report that the food was very good, on par with other good hibachi restaurants. read more

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Suicune S.

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I have a love/hate relationship with Okinawa. Love being the hibachi chefs are always super friendly and interactive. The food is great, I usually get the sushi special and my husband gets steak and chicken hibachi. However, on off days there is definitely a quality difference in food The hate being the servers there are so inattentive that I'm usually the one grabbing my own silverware, chopsticks and straws. Or I'm calling out to the hostess for drink refills. This hasn't been a one time problem either and I usually go monthly. I'm glad they upgraded the bathrooms and made the overall place a lot cleaner, but for me to put 5 stars they need to either get more servers or retrain the ones they already have to do better service. read more

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Suzanne C.

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Enjoyed a family dinner that was amazing. Dumplings are to die for. Sashimi was fresh & delicious. The 3 sushi roll special was fabulous. The kids chicken hibachi was very tasty and all of the potions were huge! Staff was friendly & efficient. We will definitely be back!! read more

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Leslie B.

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So... I'm unsure how to write this review as I'm SO ABSOLUTELY TORN! I have not ate here since February or so, and here is why... EVERY time I eat here, regardless of what I order, I leave with a horrible migraine. Don't get me wrong, the service is wonderful! And the food is incredibly DELICIOUS!!! Absolutely love the sushi(!) and I appreciate that their are mixed veggies, spring rolls, and other vegetarian and vegan options. The portion sizes are great! And often I even have some leftover to take with me and enjoy with another meal. The atmosphere is wonderful; I love the water fountain feature as you walk in - very nice touch. And there are beautiful details throughout as well that give a very beautiful tranquility as you're dining. I appreciate the low lighting as well. But I always, always, have a horrible migraine hit before I even walk out, and I can't for the life of me figure out why. I hope to be trying something from here again soon, and hope to be able to leave a better review, as this is an exceptional quality of food, and a wonderful establishment. If any suggestions from the owner, or any who work here, please let me know! Thank you! read more

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Jordan P.

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Great experience. It's different every time and while it's one of the more expensive restaurants it's worth it. Having your food cooked right in front of you is amazing and while it gets hot it's one of my favorite places read more

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Son thought he'd treat me to a nice lunch. He was excited to see we had an Okinawa, in town!! Well from to get go service was bout nonexistant, wait to place order crazy. Then thought they went to Okinawa for the food. Finally it came n really the portions on the plate where laughable. Like the old saying "Where's the beef".. Here it's where is the food. My son was not only embarrassed bring me for a disappointing lunch but that he's hopes for a place to go when he visits were crushed... Sorry one chance n one chance only.... read more

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Patricia H.

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Open late than other places in Ellijay so that's a plus. We asked customers leaving this place if it was good and they responded yes, so had to try and glad we did. Fast service and friendly staff. Sushi was really good and steak and lobster cooked very well. read more

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Sabrina M.

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I'm always nervous eating at new restaurants, especially when I'm visiting from out of state but I'm so glad we picked Okinawa to get dinner from! We got it to go and it was DELICIOUS! I had the chicken fried rice and my fiancé got 4 sushi rolls and we loved every bite! Highly recommend this place! Don't let the bad reviews fool you, this place is great. read more

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130 Old Orchard Sq
Ellijay, GA 30540
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(706) 698-2222
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Hours

What time does Okinawa Restaurant open?

Okinawa Restaurant opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Okinawa Restaurant close?

Okinawa Restaurant closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Okinawa Restaurant closes at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:30 AM - 9:30 PMFri-Sat 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Okinawa Restaurant take Bitcoin?

No, Okinawa Restaurant does not take Bitcoin.

Does Okinawa Restaurant take credit cards?

Yes, Okinawa Restaurant takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Okinawa Restaurant have catering options?

Yes, Okinawa Restaurant does have catering options.

Does Okinawa Restaurant serve alcohol?

Yes, Okinawa Restaurant serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Okinawa Restaurant allow dogs?

No, Okinawa Restaurant does not allow dogs.

Does Okinawa Restaurant have TVs?

Yes, Okinawa Restaurant has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Okinawa Restaurant have bike parking?

Yes, Okinawa Restaurant has bike parking.

Does Okinawa Restaurant have outdoor seating?

No, Okinawa Restaurant does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Okinawa Restaurant have parking?

Yes, Okinawa Restaurant has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Okinawa Restaurant wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Okinawa Restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Does Okinawa Restaurant have free WiFi?

No, Okinawa Restaurant does not have free WiFi.

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Review Highlights - Okinawa Restaurant

“The Hibachi scallops were perfectly cooked and the meal was good quality but inexpensively priced for Japanese.”

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The Shack of Ellijay

4.7(157 reviews)

1.4 mi

This place is very consistent. It's not the best breakfast you've ever had, but as far from the…read moreworst. It's consistently good and the staff is very friendly and it's conveniently located in downtown Elllijay. It's one of the few breakfast places that I have tried and I continue to go back just because I always know that I'm going to get what I go for.

Was SUPER excited to try this place because the reviews were great- but we left disappointed. We…read morehad the tuna poke bowl and added salmon as a protein- there might have been 4-5 tiny cubes of tuna and 3-4 slivers of salmon- the flavors were somewhat bland. The spring roll was good; nice sauce. Didn't have trouble finding a place to sit; service was meh- not very friendly- but not rude. Just left a little shocked based on the reviews.

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kizuna Sushi & Noodle

3.7(122 reviews)

16.3 mi

The place was decent looking, but about half of it looked decorated and the other half looked like…read morean old breakfast diner. Service was pretty good. Food and drink prices, other than the sushi platter were lower than usual. Taste.. meh at best. Appetizers were good, but Pork Ramon was meh, and that's pretty hard to not hit a grand slam on. Fried oysters were not good at all. Curry chicken... decent but it looked like brown gravy. I would rather have paid more for better food. Place was pretty crowded though so maybe it was me and the other 5 guests?

I had been eying this place online for 2 weeks. We finally tried it tonight. Underwhelming…read more Appeared to either be short staffed or some of the staff have an awful demeanor. Our waitress did the best she could. Food is underwhelming. The photos online make this place look really cool. Overall really disappointing.

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Matsu Hibachi & Sushi

4.6(13 reviews)

28.7 mi

What a great surprise this place was along our weekend road trip. We decided to check it out after…read morereading really good review on both yelp and google while trying to eat at local places. For being connected to a gas station- this is NOT gas station food. This is an actual amazing Hibachi and Sushi restaurant in a very small town. All of the employees were so welcoming and friendly. We decided to order dinner to go because the place was very busy. The wait for the food was not terribly long, but we enjoyed watching the sushi chef while we waited. The portion sizes were HUGE for the price we paid. My husband and I could have easily shared a plate. The food was full of flavor and so tasty!

The egg drop soup is always hot and plenty. My favorite dish is the sesame chicken but I have also…read moreenjoyed other items from their menu. The staff has been nice and polite every time that I have entered the restaurant so I definitely can justify giving them 5 stars. The restaurant isn't large but decorated nicely and easily can host small groups from UNG and surrounding communities. Keep up the great job.

Cute Japanese Ambiance!

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The Sushi Shack

4.3(59 reviews)

32.2 mi

Very cute place to stop on our road trip! The sushi was fresh and very yummy! Would definitely go…read moreback on our next time.

For this being sushi in Blairsville I really can't complain. Could it be better? Definitely (I…read moredon't think they use sushi rice). Was it surprisingly fresh and good quality? Yes. If I had a craving and was here again traveling, I'd go again. But I wouldn't go out of my way. Great value!

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Yoon Sushi

4.4(341 reviews)

33.5 mi

So this place gets a lot of hype in Cherokee Co. Been wanting to try it for a while and the last…read moretime we were over this way it wasn't open. Very nice inside and the place was packed as we were dining. Great service although our server was a little timid and didn't speak very loudly. Very attentive though. We ordered a couple of rolls, the calamari app. and a large ginger salad. The salad was fantastic although it was just mixed greens, but the dressing was probably the best ginger dressing I've ever had. The calamari was way over cooked and wasn't good at all. No way that wasn't pre-breaded and frozen. Skip that. Our rolls were just ok. The fried shrimp for some reason tasted stale so we wondered if it was cooked to order and the roll itself just had too much sauce. The other roll was Pretty good but not memorable. All in all Yoon was just ok for us. Plenty of other menu items to try and we would be back if we were back in the area for something else. Not worth the drive from Woodstock as a destination restaurant.

Yoon Sushi was a great spot that I'm for sure to go back. The sushi & sashimi were fresh. The…read moreshrimp tempura (not pictured) light & crunchy. When we walked in, we were seated immediately, but the restaurant was decently packed. The interior was nice with warm lighting that made the inside feel cozy & welcoming.

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KYLIN SUSHI & HIBACHI

4.2(106 reviews)

29.2 mi

Have passed this place for years, don't let the outside of the building fool you!! GO ON IN! Super…read morecleans, attentive staff, and Food was so fresh and delicious!!!

Having lived on the West Coast for 24 years we have really struggled to find good sushi since…read moremoving up the Atlanta metro area. We discovered Kylin and stopped in for the first time. From the outside it looks like a converted Waffle House so my hopes for ambiance weren't super high but thankfully I was pleasantly surprised! Our table of 4 shared 6-7 sushi rolls, some apps and a bento box. The sushi rolls were all some of the best I've had in Atlanta. The freshness, the combination of flavors and the incredible variety were all exceptional. The service is pleasant but not over the top. I love Diet Coke and the fact they sell by the can is not my favorite option but I'll deal with it because the sushi is so good. The chicken katzu bento box was just average but everything else was really good.

We have girls hangout meet up at this restaurant, the sushi dishes are amazing, fresh and delicious!

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Ably Asian Cuisine

3.9(129 reviews)

14.2 mi

Such a good choice on a rainy afternoon! Their hot sake hit the spot, as did the peppery hot and…read moresour soup. Fried dumplings were goo but their steamed are even better! Service is friendly and well-paced, and fun restaurant is lovely and cozy. We had mu shu pork, General Tso's chicken, and Kung Pao chicken. The Kung Pao was ordered extra spicy but it wasn't hot at all. Don't expect Szechuan-level heat here! Food is tasty and well-prepared . . . Sushi is fresh and veggies retain their crispness. We always have a good experience here!

Dec 25 We've been…read morecoming here since they opened - highly recommend the Lunch Specials We love the General Tso Chicken, Pad Thai, and Massaman Curry so we've decided that we're going to order all three and take leftovers home. :-0 The Soup and Eggrolls are excellent. Service is always fast and friendly.

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Seasons Hibachi & Sushi

4.1(58 reviews)

30.4 mi

Very good sushi. One of the best places to go in dalton for some yummy seafood. Service is great…read moreand so are the vibes. I would totally recommend!

My favorite sushi spot in Dalton! Great food, friendly service!…read more I usually get my order to-go because I like to eat at home & watch my show. The restaurant always looks clean & decorated cute. Today I had the lunch special 2rolls & a soup. I got the Philly roll & the spicy crab roll with a side of eel sauce & a miso soup. Absolutely fresh & delicious! I also got vegetable hibachi with a side of crab Rangoon. I lovvvvvveeee their crab Rangoon!!! I Absolutely recommend this spot if you enjoy a good Sushi & Hibachi...

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Okinawa

4.1(60 reviews)

33.5 mi

We enjoyed a wonderful and quick meal at Okinawa on a Thursday evening. They have several gluten…read morefree sauces that can be added to your choice of protein, along with veggies and rice. They used gluten free soy sauce in the veggies for me. Wine prices were reasonable and service was fast. Filet and Shrimp was a big hit as was chicken with Orange chili sauce. The yum yum sauce is on the table in a mustard container. The restaurant was very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. The only negative was that I was disappointed that none of the sushi was gluten free due to seasoning added to the sushi rice.

Food was great, our server was almost too nice, and the portion sizes are huge. I definitely…read morerecommend

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Thai Chili Asian Bistro

4.3(230 reviews)

43.5 mi

i am a vegitarian who orders his main course with tofu…read more their thai food is excelent fresh an hot served quickly by a polite persoable friendly serving staff they have thee best tasting padthai with tofu in the surrounding area! i have tried them all! closeby

The food was amazing and it came out very quickly too! Each meal comes with complimentary coconut…read moresoup and it is very flavorful. I love that the portion sizes are large enough that you can still take leftovers home. There is also a lot to choose from on the menu. The staff were very nice and accommodating and I would definitely return to try more dishes.

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Bd B.

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1

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8 years ago

This use to be the best place in town. Now they are the worse. Waiter was very very rude and got every one of our orders wrong. When I asked for management he made excuses just like the last couple times I have been there. New staff, short staffed, etc etc. NOT my problem. He said he would give me a large discount for my trouble how ever i got the bill which included 3 items that I never got 1 of which I did not even order. I had to ask for them to be removed once again and after he did he made a point to show me he removed the items I never got and gave me a 6.00 credit. I have been going here for years but I am done this last visit was enough. People say it's the best in Ellijay cause it's the only in Ellijay but I will drive else where now. read more

Carol M.

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3

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10 years ago

My husband and I love the sushi. The caterpillar roll is well presented -- absolutely beautiful -- what you'd expect to be served in Buckhead. The sushi is always fresh. The remodeled bar (not the sushi bar) is trendy; you can sit at the counter or get cozy on the black leather couch and chair. The only thing that keeps me from eating the Hibachi is the oil (of whatever it is) used excessively on the food. It is used in the fried rice as well. I don't like the taste or texture of it. It does not agree with my stomach. I wish they'd use something more palatable. read more

Jake W.

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9

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13 years ago

Chose not to eat at the grill because we were in a hurry. So we sat at a table in the bar area... Big mistake! Food was not fresh... It was cold and portion was small. I brought it to their attention she took it back to exchange for (I thought) a fresh hot plate of food. Instead what I got was same plate of food microwaved. Will never waste my time or money on this place again. Prices are deceiving and place is run down and has a smell. If you sit at grill I would think that the food would be better but I will never know. read more

Melissa T.

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2

60

10 years ago

I have been an employee at Okinawa for 8 years. I STILL eat here nearly every day. I can guarantee the food quality to be the best. We have gone through many changes in the past year. We have upgraded everything from the inside out so we can provide the best atmosphere, food, and service to North Georgia. read more

CJ J.

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6

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12 years ago

Terrible service went with a group for dinner and ordered sushi. There were at least 4 of us that never got our order and the ones who did the order was wrong. I might try it again maybe just a bad day. But it also did not seem like a very clean place. read more

Mary France's N.

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42

9 years ago

This restaurant was very good. We couldn't even go to the grill it was packed. So we sat in the dining room. The service was good. The food was good. I would recommend this restaurant. read more

Tyler N.

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1

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5 years ago

I'm not from the area stopped in for some good food and great service while working on the road. food came to the table quickly and was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend read more

Rusty T.

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18

6

13 years ago

Horrible Lunch Special! Hibachi Chicken has no sauce, no seasoning, and undercooked. Vegetables not cooked and the rice very starchy. Truly awful. read more

Steady E.

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1

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6 years ago

Highly recommend Richard as your waiter he was really good and kept us up to check the food was good and I enjoyed everything would always come back read more

Ellijay O.

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1

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3 years ago

okinawa ellijay have no longer with free crab rangoon and the website it's not connected to the our website.

Angel S.

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6 years ago

Amazing good and very nice chiefs! Best service in ellijay! Owners are amazing! Recommend eating at habachi read more

Karen M.

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34

8

7 years ago

Food was great! The service was amazing! I definitely recommend this location and restaurant!

Becky A.

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2

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17 years ago

Great Food!! Has really good lunch specials. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

Katelin W.

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7

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10 years ago

Amazing sushi place for a small time been here 3 times everytime fast and friendly

Tommy Y.

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4

6

12 years ago

Foods not good 9.95 it not good every think extra tremble Monday night

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1

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10 years ago

Great Lunches. I make two meals out of the one whopping serving.

John S.

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12

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15 years ago

Best sushi in Georgia

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