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    Sagano Japanese Bistro

    3.3 (207 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Very loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Monique S.

    I was craving sushi. So I stoped in Sagano for a a few rolls. I usually go for hibachi so this was my first time on the sushi / restaurant side. I got Sweet Potato Roll w/Avo and an Avocado roll. They have sushi chefs, and the waitress was attentive. My sake tiki was good. Kind of sweet. The sushi was made fresh and delicious. Perfect lunch.

    Yummy Yummy Roll Sumo Roll Dynamite Roll Spicy California Roll
    Dana W.

    Came here for dinner last night and it was very sub par. I came specifically for the sushi and I was NOT impressed what so ever.. it was just bland as could be. I had to douse it in eel sauce and spicy mayo to get any kind of flavor and even then it was just ok. I ordered the Sumo roll and Dynimite roll (which was the best of the two) and my friend had the Yummy yummy roll which we split and were both really excited about, however, ended up extremely disappointed and I believe the Spicy California. Most of my family ordered hibachi and they seemed to enjoy but stated it was OVERLY buttery. The service, however was 5 star. Our waitress was extremely fast and awesome as we had a group of 10 she got us everything and was polite! Would I come back. No.

    Top/Bottom: Shrimp nigiri, East Roll, Crunchy Roll, Diet Roll (we received one too many) and Sweet Potato Roll
    Aparna B.

    Decent sushi for the Flint area. There are not many sushi places in the Flint area. Sagano is a huge place near-ish the Genesee Valley Mall and one side of the restaurant is their Hibachi grill experience and the other is for the "normal" restaurant. My friends and I ordered a few things: * Diet Roll - vegetable tempura roll with avocado * Sweet potato roll * Two pieces of tamago (egg nigiri) Overall: the food was great. Prices are a lot cheaper than some sushi places I've been to and we even got an extra roll and also two pieces of sushi we didn't order. We aren't sure why, but we didn't question it! In addition to the rolls, you get soup and salad for free and your choice of miso or clear broth soup (I chose the later) and salad with sesame or ginger dressing (I ordered the former). The service was also great despite her having to repeat herself to confirm our order (just ensured we got everything we ordered). I would probably come back here if I'm back in the Flint area and want sushi!

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    2 months ago

    The hibachi was amazing - not greasy, and really good sushi! I would order from here again.

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    Food tastes good. BUT they really need to clean the hibachis . Unfortunately will not be going back until then!

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    1 year ago

    ive been to many hibachi restaurants but this is the best by far. make sure to get the fried rice instead of white

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    Good sushi, nice prices. Cool overall. fillerwordfillerwordfillerword so I can post this

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    Loved the food and the entertaining chef. Great place for family and friends to dine.

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    They seem to never be open. Very frustrating when craving sushi but can never get through to anyone.

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    Do not order a large carry out order. It took almost an hour after they told me when it would be ready.

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    Kabuki Japanese Restaurant

    3.3
    (21 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    I ordered a takeout and damn it was good…read more I had the samurai combo which included the medium rare steak, chicken and shrimp. The noodles on the side were amazing and probably the best I ever had. The service I took the drive through so there wasn't much to talk about there other than he seemed to be a nice friendly guy. Not so sure about the location the environment is really dark, and the brick building looks kinda weird within the location but I guess you should never judge a book by its cover. Would definetly come back once I come back to flint for another trip.

    A friend and I went around 7:20pm on a Sunday and somehow felt completely invisible. The "hostess"…read more(big burly guy, huge silver chain, you can't miss him) sat us but didn't bring menus or say anything, so we just sat there confused for a solid 8 minutes. Our server eventually came over with menus, and then it took another 7-ish minutes before we could even order. It wasn't even that busy, which made it more confusing. The miso soup was actually good, lots of seaweed and scallions, love that. But the spoon?? Tiny handle, thick base, and weirdly hot to hold. I felt like I was fighting it the whole time. The crab rangoon though? Delicious. Super creamy filling, not overly crunchy on the outside (which I personally prefer). And the dipping sauce was more on the liquid side, which honestly worked because it coated the rangoon really well instead of just sitting there like jelly. We didn't get side plates. At first they brought out a fork and knife instead of chopsticks (those showed up later with the sushi). Not a huge deal, just... odd. The soy sauce tasted old and STRONG strong. And the bottle was dirty, which didn't help. The floors were also sticky, my shoes were literally sticking on the way out. The whole place smelled like grease and now my jacket does too. Love that for me. Rolls: * Spider Roll - way too many scallions and kind of a weird flavor. * Shrimp Tempura Roll - actually very good, no notes. * Hellfire Roll - nice spicy kick and HUGE. Each piece was basically two bites. The worst part? I left with pretty bad stomach cramps, and these are super normal rolls for me that I order all the time elsewhere. There were a couple decent moments, but between the slow service, sticky floors, questionable soy sauce, and how I felt after... I probably won't be back. Or maybe just grab carry out and stick to simple rolls and those crab rangoons. If I left smelling like fryer oil (one of my biggest pet peeves) and clutching my stomach, I am not handing out 3 stars.

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    Shrimp Tempura Roll (top) Spider Roll (bottom)
    Shrimp Tempura Roll (top) Spider Roll (bottom)
    Hell Fire Roll
    Hell Fire Roll
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    Habachi Buffet

    Habachi Buffet

    3.0
    (73 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Habachi Buffet is a staple in the buffet scene in Flint/ Genesee County. I love how diverse and…read morevast their offerings are, and they frequently innovate new stuff. The KBBQ ribs/ steak is new and so on par with what I was craving the other day. There's tons and tons of seating, and they can accommodate parties. They've got a sushi bar, a hibachi preparation area, soups, and desserts. They've got Chinese-American staples like General Tso's, black pepper chicken, and fried noodles and rice. The lighting is dim, but I don't find that to be a bad thing. You will eat lots and eat good here. The waitstaff are prompt to seat you, refill your drinks, and get you your bill as soon as you ask.

    This is why people don't like me to review…read more I'm very honest when I come into a business. I saw two things that I will never do again. It's the glass over the soup. It is the condensation that's on the glass. The soup was very good. The lady gave me the right container. Yes, the temperature was excellent. I do not like Styrofoam. And I never will Nope! when condensation drips onto my arms from a glass shield I don't like it. I was able to see. It appears very dark. But I was able to see. Driving in the back of the parking lot. That's when I discovered that maybe my vehicle needed more maintenance. That's how bumpy the parking lot is. The food was excellent. The service was excellent. The ambience it was pretty good. I agree. The wonton soup is very good. I will never use Styrofoam again. Thank you. Water on glass and styrofoam Two star. You wanted me to be honest! I always tip. Always. Yes. I didn't want to cook.

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    Egg drop soup, general Tso's chicken, black pepper chicken, fried noodles/ lo mein
    Egg drop soup, general Tso's chicken, black pepper chicken, fried noodles/ lo mein
    Egg drop soup, chocolate pudding, Korean steak/ ribs
    Egg drop soup, chocolate pudding, Korean steak/ ribs
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    Royal Sushi

    Royal Sushi

    4.6
    (26 reviews)
    7.2 mi

    Hands down - 100% the BEST sushi I've ever had in Michigan!…read more I was skeptical. I'm a sushi snob. Here's the real deal. The yellowtail can go toe-to-toe with any Vegas yellowtail. Same for the eel sashimi. That was excellent. I loved the salmon nigiri (they just call it salmon sushi). The superstar was the teriyaki tofu, which tasted a whole lot like agedashi tofu. I had two servings. There was a really good selection and nothing tasted old or fishy. More importantly the fish was actually raw! Every bit of sushi I've had up until now in Michigan has been lox (weird), imitation crab, or cooked. Now, don't get me wrong. There was still weird, but it was manageable weird, so let's talk about it. Eel roll was mostly strips of cucumber- a large, large portion of cucumber. So much cucumber. I did taste a bit of eel, but let's be honest. That was a cucumber roll. The spicy tuna was pale. That was different. I'm not used to that, and I got a little scared. It was... Ok. It had crunchies in it. The sashimi was aggressive. You get a chunk of fish. There you go. Enjoy your chunk. This is how we do it in Michigan. This restaurant is in the spot where the Old Country Buffet was. The decor has completely changed and it's not really bougie or elegant, but it is pretty. It's also very clean. It is also HUGE. That means you need to come here and take a seat. This really is exceptional food, and we want them to stay open. So go there. Right now. The dinner price is lunch price in Las Vegas. This is definitely a deal. Enjoy!

    Everything was great. Good service & great sushi. Great…read more price if you are a sushi or sashimi fan & even if you're not, the cooked items are also very good.

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    Seating by our talented sushi chefs
    Seating by our talented sushi chefs
    Salmon skin salad. Delicious.
    Salmon skin salad. Delicious.
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    Teriyaki Madness

    Teriyaki Madness

    2.7
    (12 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    First off I'll say the food was good enough for lunch and a chain. I got the steak and chicken…read moreteriyaki with the noodles (my friends got the fried rice) and the vegetables. The noodles still had a little bite to them which was nice, the vegetables were crunchy, steak was cut very thin but flavorless, the chicken had a nice crispy edge I do like it charred but it was charred too much and it was dry and stringy. Teriyaki has a nice flavor although it's quite thin like soy sauce. Pools in the bottom of your bowl. So don't keep adding more like I did it's in there it's just not on your food it's in the bottom of the bowl. The chili Sriracha was really where it was added had great flavor and stuck to your noodles good that's what the red stuff is in my photos. The potstickers are pretty decent and the crab rangoon needs more crab but has a nice flavor and is crunchy. There's plenty of seating, everything was very clean (they were wiping things down as we sat there), there's lots of parking and it's centrally located on Miller road to other things and there's music going if you like hip hop .....so the ambiance is in the eye of the beholder. Service was quick although she never did smile and I could barely hear her when she talked but the woman who was making the bowls in the back had more personality. My biggest gripe is the prices are extremely high for what you get. We paid $60 for three people that's a nice sit-down meal at Applebee's. What I will add though is you get plenty of food so we were able to eat on our bowls twice so you're really getting two meals. All in all it was nothing special but nothing to complain about either just a chain type experience.

    I rate this store as the worst. My food was not right and was disgusting. I wanted a refund but…read morethe owner said no refund so they offered me to make 1 of my bowls which was a large and I get a small bowl mean while I'm still sitting with the nasty food with no other compensation terrible business practice for as much as you have to spend. Never again will I get food from them. If a customer comes in doesn't like the food and it's mostly there with a few bites taken then they should give a refund. Not throw away customers poor business practice

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    Tables along the wall
    Tables along the wall
    Teriyaki Madness
    Teriyaki Madness

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    Ichiban Japanese Bistro & Steak house

    Ichiban Japanese Bistro & Steak house

    2.6
    (91 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    Leroy: Would have definitely loved the special water bottle they used at the grill…read more Katie: The noodles were delicious. The veggies were delicious and firm but still warm, that takes skills. The rest of the food was sub par. Caitlin: The service was personable and accommodating. I enjoyed my shrimp hibachi and the rice was especially delicious. John: The food was pretty good. The steak was definitely the highlight of the meal. I felt as though the rice and noodles were not as flavorful as I would have expected, but the steak made up for it. The service was good and the atmosphere was above average. It was fairly quiet, clean, and tastefully decorated. Cullen: The noodles and the rice just those. I liked them.

    Stopped in after movie night with friends. We were seated right away in the Japanese vibe Hibachi…read morearea. The server took our order promptly and our chef was ready to prepare our meal before we even finished our soup and salad. Our chef was very engaging with the whole table as he prepared our meal. The food was very good. We really like that all of the hibachi meals come with hibachi noodles as well as rice. The restaurant was clean however there is one set of hibachi grills that is used for storage or employee meal area that would be better to not be on the main floor. We always enjoy our meals here and will be back again.

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    Flames!
    Hibachi
    Hibachi
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