First time visitor and I loved the light, airy ambiance when I walked in. I wouldn't usually think to order fish tacos at a sushi place but saw someone eating them and they looked superb. I can confirm they were pretty amazing with tasty fish, fresh ripe avocado and mango topping. Plus they came with a soup or salad. Big win for lunch! read more

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Tried Ponzu recently and actually had to go twice! Apparently there is a wrong way and a right way to do Ponzu so do your research! Our first time around was not great but I'm chocking it up to bad ordering. We got some weird options trying to be adventurous and it was not the vibes. Only thing we really loved were the steamed buns - phenomenal! BUT WAIT! We went back! So many people LOVE ponzu and were kind enough to give some tips on what to order so we went back again! The people have spoken and we're glad we listened! We got a few rolls that were still adventurous but more flavorful! I will say there are a lot of options with jalapeño so spicy lovers will enjoy! Sadly we are not spicy lovers but still found so great rolls! Follow us on Yelp for more sushi reviews at The Omaha Sushi Project collection! Presentation: 3/5 Taste: 4/5 Variety: 3/5 Price: $ read more

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Nice fresh modern aesthetic that was welcoming and pleasant. Food was fantastic. Fresh and delicious. I got the poke bowl and was dazzled by the presentation and pleasantly surprised by the portion. In fact I couldn't finish it. To friends with my husband and I shared a lunch combo and were both fully satisfied and thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was fantastic and quick which we needed as we were on just a short lunch break. And this despite there being a technical difficulty when we arrived with an internet outage or something like that. We were checked on several times, waters kept full. A definite return is planned and this will be in our regular routine. read more

You know how you enter a restaurant and it feels like you just inhaled fresh oxygen, there is great lighting, and everything is clean?!! This is how I felt when I opened the door. The AC pumping because they know you need amazing AC in Omaha in June. My coworker and I visited because she was in the mood for sushi and our good ole Yelp app sent us here! Thank you YELP! Of course, I needed a brew and ordered the Asashi. Lovely beer. I had 2 to be exact! Lol. We ordered edamame as an appetizer! That was the best edamame I've ever tasted! The black Hawaiian salt set it off and the legume was cooked perfectly! We ordered cooked rolls because neither of us are raw sushi people! We were not disappointed! When I am back next year, I will definitely make sure to visit again! 5/5 read more

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My friend and I swung by here on a walk in Aksarben looking for a small bite. We sat out on the patio, and it was wonderful to be shaded and comfortable while still getting to enjoy the fresh air! Our server was kind and gave us our time as we looked over the menu. We started off with the fries, truffle, and we both really enjoyed both the size of the serving and the sauces! The truffle sauce was unique, creamy, and the truffle flavor was remarkably strong compared to other truffle products I've had! I personally ordered the Crunchy Veggie Roll and it HIT THE SPOT. The fillings were a perfect combination of fresh and crunchy but with the cream cheese making it hearty, and the Panko on the outside was perfection: crispy and satisfying. My friend ordered the tempura shrimp! She states it is her favorite roll on the menu and her go-to at Ponzu! Ponzu is most definitely worth a try, bonus points for going during their happy hour which has a great amount of selections for an affordable price! read more

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Pretty solid little Japanese restaurant if you want sushi in Aksarben. We stopped by here for lunch, taking a buddy of mine for sushi in Omaha area. We got the lunch combo, which included some Nigri and two rolls. We started out with a bowl of miso soup, which was very tasty. Never had mushrooms in it before. That was a plus. As for the sushi and rolls that came with it, they were decent portions and quality was good. We also got the pork buns and they were really good. Service was excellent. Very prompt with a smile. Do you recommend this place if you're in the area looking for something different. Don't be afraid of sushi in Omaha. read more

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Best mussels in town!! I love Ponzu, they have an awesome happy hour which I enjoy on the regular. The wings are magnificent. The wife loves the sliders. Great deal on drinks, it's one of my top 5 happy hours in town. Great service, super clean facilities! GO TO THERE!!! read more

I got takeout, I have a digestive issue so I don't eat seaweed so I stick to sashimi and nigiri. I'm used to most sushi restaurants where an order of sashimi is 3 pieces or an order of nigiri is 2 pieces. Their prices for the orders were about the same as anywhere else so I assumed they just followed that convention. Turned out it was ~$5 per piece of nigiri. And it was decent sushi - on par with most of the decent sushi restaurants I frequent. I'm just disappointed I spent the same amount here as I would have at any other sushi place and got half as much sushi. I also got the hotate - scallop - and was disappointed to find they use the little dime sized bay scallops which is unusual for a sushi place. Their lobster rangoon was just okay, a little on the salty side. Not like crab rangoons I can overindulge on at most Asian restaurants. So overall I'd call it a decent enough meal but overpriced. For rolls they may be fine but for traditional nigiri I'll just go to one of the other decent sushi places, there are so many great options around this area. read more

This was a good place to have a light dinner. I went by because I was in the mood for some sushi. If you've stayed in this area, there are a lot of choices, but they were busy and that is a good sign. I was sat immediately and the host was very accommodating. The ambiance was typical sushi restaurant. The rolls I ordered were some of their more popular ones. I especially liked the Esmeralda! Full of flavor and it had a slight spicy kick. The other two rolls were good. I accompanied my meal with sake. The sake complemented the rolls nicely. The prices were about average for a sushi place. $12 - $15 for a roll. The rolls are generous in size. The sake was $8. They have many choices of beverages as well. read more

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The Godzilla and Jammin salmon rolls are amazing!! I've yet to find anything similar in Omaha. Such a great place for either a quick bite or a nice dinner out with friends or a significant other. Highly recommend! read more

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I've eaten here a couple times when I was in town. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and food. Daniel, back in the bar area, is an incredible server and bar tender. He made great suggestions as to what I should order. All the rolls I tried were incredible. My favorites we the firecracker, Godzilla, Esmeralda, and for something very different try the Aksarben roll. read more

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I went while visiting the area. There was a big event in the area but was able to find parking. Was able to be seated right away. It was busy but not super crowded. I ordered a teriyaki chicken with rice and asparagus. Overall the food was okay. It was not really saucy which I was expecting some. I would go back and maybe just get the fried rice or other menu items. read more

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I've been coming to Ponzu since 2013, and most times I visit it's like a warm hug of nostalgia. They used to offer this insane groupon so I alway remember getting such great deals on sushi and drinks. Well it's not 2013 anymore but it's still a fun place to go in Aksarben. I love their chicken lettuce wraps and their take on the a crunchy LA. I love their eel sauce. The drinks are cool, and their japanese beer offering is good. Its a cool ambiance. White interior, sleek and modern. The staff is a young crew and they're all nice and friendly. If you're in the area and want a good sit down place. read more

Good service and good food but there were so many gnats around me the whole time which was super bothersome. I went to the bathroom and came back to find at least three gnats on my food :(. read more

They have a great lunch special (typically I get the 2 rolls + soup/salad + beverage). Their staff is typically pretty attentive without hovering over you. Atmosphere is clean, well lit and roomy (especially during lunch hour on a weekday). We love their flavor combinations and they've really done a great job across all our visits. Happy customers! read more

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Went to Ponzu tonight for some sushi. This was my first time there and I am a fan of sushi and it was recommended by a friend. The restaurant seem huge and it wasn't busy at all on this Monday evening. We picked out 3 sushi to sample tonight and they were the Philly, Coco Loco and the Portland. If you look at my photo that is the order from left to right as well. I really enjoyed the Philly and the Coco Loco equally. The Coco Loco could have had a touch less mango sauce but it was good, just a little heavy sauced. The Philly was my least favorite of the three. We also tried the miso soup and it was very good. Our waitress was very nice and attentive but I would say the only negative is that when I ordered a beer they were out of it so I had to choose something else. I wanted the Tsing Tao but ended up getting the Tiger which was just fine. I'd still go back here as it was good food. read more

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I've eaten at this restaurant probably ten times and always enjoyed it until today. We ate there tonight and the food was awful. the chicken lettuce wraps had no flavor and were served with large strips of chicken rather than shredded chicken. The rice in the sushi was the wrong type. it was fluffy basmati type rice rather than sticky rice and the sushi was gross. I'm not sure whether there is new management or a new sushi chef but it was a waste of $100. I will not be going back. read more

Always my go to sushi place in Omaha. Clean, well lit, and quiet environment with excellent service and amazing fresh sushi. (Yelp is taking the color out of the picture, it is so much more colorful in person!) read more

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Wow, I've been here many times over the years and was surprised to find I've never written a review! My spouse and I went to an afternoon movie this weekend (first time going together in years!) and he suggested Ponzu afterwards since it's close. They have a good selection of "happy hour" priced raw and non-raw house rolls. I usually go for the crazy crab and the calamari, my two favorites - and currently at $6 per roll, reasonably priced. For some reason, my spouse ordered really fancy expensive ones off the regular menu. He liked mine better and didn't even finish his!! :-D This is a cute place with a nice atmosphere, quick service, and good prices. Oh, and I really enjoyed my rolls. They have many other non-sushi options and appetizers as well. read more

First time visit, everything was just fine, food was fine and service was nothing special. Nothing on the menu jumped out at me to try, but I ended up with the crunchy veggie & Seattle on the Happy Hoir menu. They do have a really nice happy hour specials. The place was very cold, the servers were wearing winter hats & jackets and I didn't take off my winter coat. I live 8 minutes away so I really wanted this place to be my new favorite but I definitely would drive downtown 15-20 to eat Blue Sushi or Hiro 88 instead. read more

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Sometimes late at night, when sleep escapes me, I think of all the regrets in my life...and not visiting here sooner always comes to the forefront. But seriously, this place is fantastic. For obvious reasons, we did it for takeout and ordered 7 rolls. I know, 7 rolls sounds like a lot for 2 people, but if I had ordered any less, it would have been another terrible regret (NO RAGRETS!). We went with 2 spicy tuna rolls, the berry bomb, Cali, crunchy Cali, yuzu salmon, and negi hamachi. Yuzu Salmon and the Cali Crunch were out favorites. All the rolls were stuffed full and worth the price. We ordered all these rolls off the happy hour menu...it felt like highway robbery. One minor issue was none of the sauces were labeled so we weren't sure which sauce went with which roll. Definitely wasn't a big deal (we figured it out), but if you order takeout here you might want to ensure you know the roll for the associated sauce before bringing it home. Ponzu is incredibly busy on weekend nights right now so if you don't get through on the phone the 1st or 7th time, try an 8th and don't have any regrets in life like me. read more

Ponzu Sushi and Grill - Spicy tuna, berry bomb (prior to sauce), and negi hamachi (prior to sauce) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Not a fan. Ponzu's floors are sticky's The door to the restroom had hand-smears all over the stainless steel plate. I used my elbow to push it open (it's okay for elbows to be germy, right?). The bathroom floor looked as though it hadn't been mopped for weeks. If the manager keeps the restaurant dirty, then how concerned is he/she with the cleanliness of the kitchen, where they are preparing my fish? The food was meh. The sushi didn't smell that fresh, the fries weren't that crisp (wait...why ARE there fries on that menu, anyway....) and the fish tacos weren't worth ordering again (unless you really, REALLY like cabbage. Sorry, Aksarben. I'm heading to Benson or Blackstone for my raw fish. read more

We stopped in with a bunch of friends for happy hour! There were maybe two other tables seated at 5:00 on a Saturday so it was pretty empty outside our party. After taking our drink orders and asking how the checks would be split (which was a bunch of couples so there was a good amount of splitting) the server gave an exasperated sigh before turning around. As someone who has served, I get that it's tough and guests don't always know what's going on with your life, but doing what you can to be respectful is great etiquette. After a moment of confusion, our table laughed a little and continued on with the meal. I did enjoy the Shrimp Appetizer. The sauce was flavorful and complimented well. We had a few sushi dishes from the HH menu and they were good, but I think it was difficult to compare this spot to other local Sushi places. It wasn't bad. Food was worth it during happy hour, but nothing to write home about. Also would have appreciated a more cordial server. read more

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Was really pleased with my recent lunch at Ponzu. I got 3 rolls with a salad and it was ~$20 (pre tax/tip) For a lunch special, $15 would be a better price point (that is the cost for 2 rolls I think) but the rolls were light on rice and heavy on fish. read more

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Came here on a Tuesday night about a month ago and it was really quiet and easy to sit down. We were probably 1 of 5 people total. The food was great, the roll farthest away was warm when eating and the roll closest was cold. We also had calamari and ate that ish up. The only reason I'm not giving a 5 is because I had to continually ask the waiter for water. Generally, I give grace but with us being the only few people in there, I would have enjoyed the experience even more had I not had to flag him down several times. Other than that, wonderful! read more

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Clean and inviting. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable. Nice happy hour- several rolls from $8-$12, and several drinks for good price. The rolls were good and fresh. We ordered several rolls. Maui wowie wasn't my favorite but I loved rising sun, crazy crab and red dragon. The lobster ragoon was soooo good. Highly recommend. Over all, it was a fun place to do a ladies happy hour. read more

Dear Craig, We were pretty excited when we entered the restaurant. Place is very clean and modern. Menu seems to be well priced. The trouble was with the quality of sushi. The yellowtail had a fishy taste which is not expected. The other sushi seemed to be poor quality in terms of freshness and flavor. read more

Caught myself dreaming about this a few days later... Came on a Sunday afternoon, it was super chill. Our waitress was quick and the food was delicious. They have a decent happy hour menu too! A couple of these were on there. I loved the Godzilla and Salmon roll the most. read more

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Ponzu is honestly a great place to eat overall! I don't love sushi but they have so many other great great options! I've had the peanut chicken wrap before and liked it and this time I had teriyaki chicken and it was also super good! I ordered the peach pomegranate martini and I really liked it and they accidentally gave me the white peach sangria which they didn't charge me for because it was on accident but I think I actually liked it better! Great patio, great place! read more

Ponzu Sushi and Grill - Teriyaki Chicken* - Sushi Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Went to ponzu last night for dinner and the food was absolutely amazing! Some of the best sushi I have ever had! Our server Rex was awesome and very attentive to me and my girlfriend. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This was a good sushi place found in Omaha. The green beans weren't too great as they were overly breaded and chewy, but the rolls were fresh and tasty. I'd suggest asking for light rice next time to make it less padded but otherwise good flavor and fresh ingredients will make me come back. read more

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I am a fan because I was here for lunch and the price was extraordinary. I ordered the lunch sashimi combo, because that's what I like. When I placed my order I learned I would also get a roll. Bonus! The meal started with Miso Soup. It was interesting and would have been very good if it had been hotter. It was, unfortunately, lukewarm, which was a little off-putting. The scallions added a nice flavor and I saw a mushroom or two along with seaweed and tofu. This soup had potential; I appreciated the variety in the bowl. The sashimi combo consisted of salmon, tuna and hamachi, two pieces each. The pieces were very small. It wasn't extraordinarily fresh, but the flavor was good. The hamachi was actually quite tasty. I ordered the hamachi roll to go with my sashimi. It too was quite okay. All this went down (lunch, that is), with me having no idea what it would cost. I either missed the prices or it wasn't on the menu. It is the cost of this satisfying lunch that raised my rating from a three to a four. The meal felt a bit like a steal at $14. For lunch, I am a fan. read more

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Ponzu was a cool experience. The menu is small for a sushi restaurant, but the rolls are delicious. The restaurant put more of a focus on specialty rolls. I rank this as one of my top places in the area. It accommodated both those that like raw fish and those that don't. Other review suggest they have a great happy hour. I'll be back to check that out. read more

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I feel like there are so many sushi places that it's hard to stand out and Ponzu really didn't do it for me. First of all, it was hard to find. I drove around Askarben Village several times before finally stopping to ask. I even called to figure out where it was. I had driven past it multiple times as it's tucked away behind another restaurant and the door is actually in a corridor/aisle. Signage is terrible. When I finally made it inside, I agree with other reviews, it's nice. It's bright and area, inviting and clean. I was in the area for business and on my own so I headed straight for the bar. It was steadily busy but the bartender helped me immediately. I opted for the lunch special which is three rolls for $18. It's a pretty good deal although there aren't a lot of choices of 'fancy' rolls. But I trend toward getting the more simple ones so it was easy for me to make a selection. Especially for that price! One roll was the Fried Salmon. It was great! I rarely get fried rolls but I really liked the crunch and the flavor. The sauce was also wonderful. The Berry Bomb was just ok. It was not as spicy as I thought it would be (which I liked) but it was pretty much a California roll with berry sauce. It didn't wow me. My third and final roll was a tuna roll. The tuna looked suspiciously dark but I went for it. Maybe that's a good thing? It was very simple. Maybe too simple. I added wasabi for a little more pizazz. For some reason the flavor of the rice really overpowered the tuna. It wasn't a good choice. Service was great, miso soup pretty good. I saw a lot of business professionals enjoying lunch here and if I was in the area and craving sushi, I'd be back but I'd probably explore the menu a little more. read more

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On Omaha Food Lover's Facebook page there was a call for recommendations for a Cubano Sandwich. I thinks I knew of all mentioned places when Ponzu of alł places was listed, so I had to give it a try. Being Takeout Tuesday I decided to call an order for after my Aksarben Village shift ended. When I arrived my order was being boxed up, and I had to endure to smell all the way home, little did I know the sandwich was buried under a container of fries. The sandwich had Crispy pork, cob smoked ham, sake pickle, provolone, sriracha mustards. I can't decide what ingredient made my day but it was great, all from a place I had only had sushi before. They knew how to make a Cubano! I now have to look more careful at their menu! read more

Ponzu Sushi and Grill - Cuban Sandwich: Crispy pork, cob smoked ham, sake pickle, provolone, sriracha mustard. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great food, our waiter, Dan was super friendly and attentive. They were super busy when we first got here but they got it figured out quickly. I highly recommend the Flamethrower if you like spicy. Calamari was very good as well as the SAUCE for the Lobster Rangoons... Wow, super original and perfect for the dish. Ponzu is located directly behind DJ's Dugout on 2110 S 67th. read more

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My new favorite Sushi spot here! We went for Sunday lunch. I thought we might get happy hour, but we were too early-1p.m. I tried something new since I had to order off regular pricing. I absolutely love the Ahi Poke bowl with spicy crab, avocado, seaweed salad-I never thought I'd like, but luv it!!! We also ordered 2 rolls: Firecracker & Berry Bomb!! I'd order the exact same meal again & again! Loved it that much & highly recommend it! Aksarben area isn't in my neighborhood, but worth the drive! Maybe someday they'll open a spot in West O!?!?! I'm hopeful! read more

Ponzu Sushi and Grill - Ahi Poke Bowl, Berry Bomb Roll & Firecracker Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Was hearing some good words about this place, and we've been on a sushi hunt since moving here, so why not give it a try? So far we haven't been successful with finding something at least somewhat close to California standard. Started off good but left a bit disappointed. Forgot to take a pic, but we started with the lobster rangoons. Super fresh and it was actually really tasty. Which made us excited about our sushi!! Womp womp... The raw fish was...fishy. Not overwhelmingly, but just enough that you can't really get rid of it with soy sauce or the sauce put on top. No one likes fishy-tasting fish. The one fried/cooked on we got was also sad. The breading on the outside was nowhere near crispy, more like chewy which is not pleasant. The flavors were there, but texture-wise it just was not working. Thought about giving it a second chance, but we'd rather try somewhere else in our search. Maybe for just those rangoons. read more

Ponzu Sushi and Grill - a variety of sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Ponzu Sushi is a great sushi lunch spot in the Aksarben area. The restaurant is very clean and there's a lot of space. Our waitress was a little clingy, but was accommodating. Their lunch special is from 11am-3pm everyday, and includes miso soup or salad. A "combo" is a choice of a nigiri or sashimi combo plate. Lunch #1: 1 Roll and a Combo - $14 Lunch #2: 2 Rolls and a Combo - $22 Lunch #3: 2 Rolls - $13 Lunch #4: 3 Rolls - $18 I would go with the miso soup for your side, as the salads are pre-made and not the freshest. I ordered the Sake and Spicy Tekka rolls and my friend ordered the Crunchy Cali and Berry Bomb rolls. Though it wasn't the best sushi I've ever had it was fresh fish and a great deal! read more

Ponzu Sushi and Grill - Lunch special!! 2 rolls and a side salad or miso soup for $13! I got Sake & Spicy Tekka - Sushi Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

The food here is really good!!!!!! Though the first time I came I did experience some racial profiling, but I think I've meet pretty much meet all the staff so they feel "comfortable" with me now. The customer service has improved tremendously since the first time and I will be back! P.s. I will be trying various things on the menu and leaving more reviews but so far all my food has been outstanding read more