I have dined at Aoyu in person, and ordered take out multiple times. The food is always delicious-…read morefresh fish and produce. I also enjoy the kitchen apps and entrées- the miso eggplant and agedashi tofu are great appetizers. The salmon teriyaki is always perfectly cooked and accompanied by fresh vegetables. As other reviewers have mentioned- the construction of the rolls can suffer at times- for me this usually looks like 1 at most 2 pieces losing their integrity when I pick them up. My friends and I agree that this is Riverdale, not A sushi hotspot desitation and we would rather sacrifice a point on the physical construction /proper sushi technique than go somewhere else that has beautiful perfectly rolled sushi- with less fresh fish or rolls that are more rice than filling. Also- the sushi IS good! I usually go for salmon, tuna and a sweet potato tempura roll The lunch specials (monday-saturday until 3:15 pm) are a really good deal and come with pretty good miso soup and a fresh side salad. I am appreciative that they run a little later in the day as well. Aoyu has always been very reasonable abt modifications- there is no upcharge for brown rice for lunch bento- easy to request veggie instead of pork gyoza, and I really don't like crab- imitation or otherwise- so they always let me sub a cucumber avocado roll instead. Thanks for being such a great restaurant in riverdale Aoyu!

Nice little restaurant with quality fish. Cozy atmosphere with low key lighting and tasteful decor…read more Pretty much a basic selection on the menu, no real big surprises here, but it is all fresh and delicious. Everything from sushi sets to omakase, ramen, rolls, soup dumplings and other well-known Japanese dishes. Generous portions at a decent price. It is sushi after all. The staff is attentive and the service is excellent. Good for lunch, dinner or take out. The intimate atmosphere makes it a nice place to take a date as well...

Let me tell you, The Japanese Pop-Up Restaurant was really incredible. Great menu, Great ambiance,…read moreGreat service, and Great friends! They got a magnificent menu as well. All of the staff are extremely friendly - you most certainly feel welcome and looked after. The Japanese Pop-Up Restaurant....Love it.

Had a pleasant day at the Garden and was excited to try out their new Stephen Starr pop-up…read morerestaurant. The new team of caterers has taken over the Visitor Center Cafe to produce a beautiful and tasty dining venue. No longer a grab-n-go cafe, the new sleek and modern Japanese themed establishment is a nice option. Great service and tasty options. We spent a little over an hour at the restaurant and had a relaxing time on the patio. Each dish has several pieces and the food is delivered as it is ready. There is a constant flow of food and between the four of us we tried 8 menu options including tempura vegetables, dumplings, sushi, and a short rib entree. A bit more expensive than the traditional Garden Cafe fare but TOTALLY WORTH IT.

This place is nice inside and sat my party quickly and were quick to serve us. The waiter was hard…read moreto get attention from when we needed extras and seemed a little dismissive (we also noticed he was sniffling and coughing). The best thing we ate was the spare ribs and fried rice. Everything else was just blah. Nothing that would make me come back. At the end I showed my check in offer to get the free ice cream and was told "Oh, that's really old. We don't do that anymore".

Good food, fast service, i go there enough to recommend it. Servers also pleasant…read more The egg foo yon ( funny sever calls it Omelet) is so big enough for 2 people. And delicious.

So I've been wanting to visit this location for quite some time now. I came early as soon as they…read moreopened. It's a cute little basement bar with some tables along with a bar top to sit and a cozy little area in the back to sit at if you're with a couple of friends wanting to celebrate something or just to hangout. You see to my surprise they told me they no longer serve sushi and that they changed the whole concept of the place and the menu. I was a little disappointed but I decided I was there already so I would work with what they had to offer. I saw they had a decent happy hour menu, but I decided to order a drink that was not on the Happy Hour menu. Their version of a Lychee Martini. It was strong and flavorful, but very refreshing. For my tapas options I went with some Arancini and Zucchini flowers. I didn't want too much to eat after having such a huge breakfast. The arancini was flavorless but really good with the marinara sauce it came with, and to my surprise the zucchini flowers were amazing. It was piping hot, crispy with the most intense cheese pull, served with some spicy sauce and marinara as well. I went back and forth with dipping them into each condiment. I told the guy who took my order and served me that they should bottle that marinara, it was delicious. I don't know how this place use to be but I'm interested in returning for another visit because I was definitely feeling the whole vibe of the place along with the food. I think it might be a good place to visit for the whole Happy Hour of it all. Thumbs up and Happy Yelping!

The rolls were really good. Everything was fresh. The fried chicken appetizer was very tasty as…read morewell. They have a great Happy Hour. $5 Saki and $10 Lycheetinis

My go to spot on Fridays... That Bahama blueball is the…read morebest!!! I luv to sit at the bar that wait time be crazy. Overall 10/10 for me everytime!!!

This place is a definite MUST!!!! Especially if you're a fan of Hibachi. I love it here. The food…read moreisn't sweet. It's savory which is right up my alley. Let's get into today's visit. I had the Bar Only appetizer special: Chicken karaage and Shrimp Dumplings. Say no to those shrimp dumplings . Not good at all. It tastes like it's frozen and the texture on the tongue is weird As Hell. That's not fresh! Stay Away! But the Chicken Karaage is fried chicken breast that you can easily break away. Loved it!

I was feeling hungry and got the teriyaki shrimp with lo mein. The space was quite clean and the…read moreworkers were quick and organized. The noodles themselves did taste a bit too salty and heavy on the sauce but they were still quite delicious!

I've ordered delivery from here several times, and I can't rave about it enough! I usually get…read moreeither a bento bowl or one of the teriyaki platters. My most recent order was a combo platter with beef and salmon. The photo does not do it justice! The salmon was well glazed, and the beef was very tender. They also allow you to customize the meal with lo mein; rice; vegetables; or a combination of those items, as well as indicate how much of the sauce you want. You really can't get a better deal for the quality and the price. 10/10!

I stopped in this afternoon for a late lunch and really enjoyed Kiraku Sushi. The restaurant is…read morecasual and very reasonably priced, and the salmon nigiri tasted fresh and buttery. The roll pictured is the Indiana roll with salmon skin inside and eel/avocado on top - very tasty. There is a homey, unassuming, neighborhood feel to the restaurant and it's not a bad place if you just want to go for lunch yourself! Friendly, attentive staff, too.

Kiraku Sushi offers the best possible dining experience in the neighborhood. I deeply appreciate…read moreboth the simplicity and the quiet sophistication of this place. After visiting regularly, I've come to know the wonderful people who run it--with professionalism, warmth, and consistency. A quick disclaimer: I'm recommending Kiraku based on a personal preference for sushi that honors traditional preparation--clean, balanced, and free from excessive sauces or unnecessary embellishments. I've been to highly rated sushi spots where every piece is smothered in sugary, multi-ingredient sauces, masking the flavor of the fish and turning the experience into something overly rich and far from authentic. Kiraku stands apart. Their sushi is beautifully restrained--great-quality fish, well-prepared rice, and flavors that are distinct and harmonious. For those who enjoy bolder options, there are a few heavier sauce-based rolls on the menu. But for me, the real strength of Kiraku lies in its refined, minimalist approach. If you appreciate true sushi craftsmanship, this place is a hidden neighborhood gem with extremely good pricing for the quality you're getting.