I've experienced better - then again, I did come here 7.5 months pregnant..so I didn't get to eat any sushi..It was during happy hour on a Sunday and it wasn't crazy busy. What's with the club music with Dead Mouse and super loud in the bathroom?? Anyway, service was fine. Here's the scoop: Calamari app - good Side Salad with Ginger - okay Clear Soup - okay (I had oodles of noodles in mine for some reason...) Tempura Combo Dinner - okay - but I didn't care for the extra sides of dipping sauce and my broccoli was burned. Chicken Teriyaki Dinner - okay Mango and Pineapple Fried Rice - okay - nothing special. Po-Boy Roll - my husband said it was pretty good. Overall, I wouldn't miss it if I never came again. I would pick Kyoto over Sake Cafe II any day..and from what I remember, I think the one in Metairie is better than this one. read more

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Living in the area, we have tried Sake Café a number of times. Food & service have been bad-to-terrible each time. Wishful thinking brings us back once-in-a-while, only to be disappointed again & again. Does anyone know where one could find REAL tempura in New Orleans ? Rick read more

A friend and I frequent the Sake Cafe on Sunday's due to its location. Every other experience has been decent , no real hiccups to note . However, we went into the restaurant on yesterday, and order a few rolls for appetizers . When the rolls were delivered to the table ,we noticed that they were ice cold and seemed to be pre- refrigerated . After eating one or two rolls , we simply could not stomach the firm consistency and the temperature so the rolls were sent back . After about 20 mins a woman came to the table and inquired about the food that was sent back . I explained the issue , and was told that the rolls are made to order . Therefore they could not be cold . My friend and I were totally caught off guard , and began to vehemently disagreed with this person that Never identified herself . She continued to be rude , so we asked for the check and left shortly after . I will never go into this restaurant again , the sushi was already subpar but this lady's terrible attitude sealed the deal for me ... Don't even waste your time ..... read more

Came for my bachelorette party dinner. This was my first time. One of my bridesmaids suggested it. I love this place! All the employees were super nice. The meal was just the right size. Just the right amount of items. I hate sushi places were the menu gets overwhelming. The portions were large. Everything was tasty and the prices weren't too bad. The parking was a tad small but hey, at least they have parking. The music could have used some adjustments. At 10:00 at night I want music to keep me awake, not put me to sleep. The tropical roll was amazing! Also, surprisingly we all enjoyed the ribs! I will be back for sure! read more

Sake Cafe - Tropical roll - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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It's been a while since I've been here, but was still pleased with the menu selections, the service and the atmosphere. Over the years it's been consistent. The decor lends to a bit of romanticism if your date fancies Sushi. There are several areas that feel a bit more secluded than in the sushi bar area. The lighting is low and decor dark, in artistic fashion. read more

For lunch, my husband and I ventured over to Sake Cafe 2! I ordered the Kim Sauv Blanc to start but should have known better - it isn't a good wine, instead having a dry, metallic finish. The hot sake, however, was tops - very delicious! -We always order miso soup, and I would say this soup is pleasant, not skimpy on the tofu or seaweed, and is overall a standard, decent miso. -The Yellow tail appetizer with 'jalapeno and cilantro "salsa"' lacks spice ...but where it fails in scoville unites, it delivers in flavor. It seemed to be set in a lime and oil jus, while remaining fresh on the palate. This is an app I could get behind. - We ordered their 'uptown roll' but without the 'tempura crunch'. This roll has so much rice, it really negates any fish flavor, which is of course subtle to begin with. However, as the roll is said to contain spicy scallops inside, with chopped tuna, salmon & yellow tail on top - one wonders how that much flavor can be hidden? - We ordered the rice paper roll on the waitress' suggestion. It was very light, and the fish tasted nice and fresh. It is served on an impressive and pretty plate of sauces, which in the end also overpower the delicate fish. The avocado, however, stood out strong and flavorful. (Tuna, salmon, crabstick, masago, avocado, cucumber & lettuce). Still, it was different and enjoyable. - We ordered the Eel, as usual, for dessert. It was thin, but warm and sweet as it should be. The service was perfect - not in your face, but attentive. If I were a NoLa native, I'd venture back for other things. read more

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Happy Hour! Crawfish, crunchy & snow crab rolls are llife! Our waiter John was awesome too & made our meal Bomb! read more

Sake Cafe - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Want to hear it? Here we go! Our waitress Leah was an angel.+2 I had to remind her about things we needed at the table and the condiments were empty... -2 The bathrooms were clean.. you walked in to the bathroom and it was so clean or either they slotched around bleach with a shot of fabuloso but it smelled clean. +2 We got confused with the Check in - get things for free b/c we failed to read. Leah took it off anyway +2 Manager took care of my meal because it was ..no questions asked. +3 Do not get the Chicken Teriyaki.. so bland.-2 The clear soup, the ribs and the Hot appetizer was good. +2 Pineapple rice +1 read more

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I'm not impressed with this place but I'm also strangely ...not not impressed... I came in late on a weekday night about half an hour before closing and service was pretty fabulous. They were awesome to reseat me after I got attacked by mosquitos and the server was a sweetheart +2 stars I was looking for a quick bite to snack on so I got the pineapple fried rice and the pad thai. Bang for your buck wise, these "appetizers" are awesome. For $5 each, these were huge and I probably should have just gotten one or the other. +1 star for affordability. Unfortunately, this is kind of where the stars end. Authenticity-wise, this is not the kind of place I would bring my parents or sushi-elitist pals or anyone really (but...$5 for Pei-Wei and a gorgeous ambiance? I'm down to make this place my secret snack spot) The pad thai tastes closer to noodles, chicken, and eggs mixed with sweet and sour sauce. I'm not even sure if there were peanuts. The pineapple fried rice was super salty and you could taste the chicken bouillon granules. Like I said earlier, despite the not so great food, I still enjoyed myself. I'm definitely willing to give this place another try, but 3 stars is all that I can really ethically give. Props to the service though, they're super awesome! read more

Sake Cafe - Chicken pad thai topped with a very dry (but pretty) lime - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I am being very generous with two stars. The happy hour sushi is a big draw and the quality is generally quite good. However, the service is inconsistent and there are times when it's just not worth it to compromise. We arrived on a Saturday around 4:30 and were seated in a back booth. It took the server more than ten minutes to acknowledge us and bring us water. He dropped off the water and said he he would return in a minute to take our order after he make a "quick drop ". Another ten minutes goes by and he shows up at the table making excuses and throwing the owners under the bus in a racial manner. We probably should have left at that point. He took our orders and said he would be back in a few with the drinks. Ten minutes later he arrives at the table with no drinks, stating that the bartender had plastic bags on his feet and something had gone wrong in the bar. More excuses. That was it. Cancel the drink order, cancel the food order. Life is too short to experience that kind of service, and thankfully there plenty of other sushi options in the city. If you decide to go here, you'll probably get good sushi, but you might get really bad service. read more

What a great spot for sake and sushi! The walls are adorned with celebrities that have eaten there and there's lively music to make a fun atmosphere. If you want to save a few dollars go from 3 to 5 for happy hour with specials on drinks and some of their rolls. I loved the atmosphere as well as the food. My husband loves sashimi and says it some of the best he's had! Definitely worth a trip! read more

Got frightened by the DREADFUL quality of the house white allegedly HAPPY HOUR. Truly was an undrinkable oxidized and vile chardonnay ....so excuse me,lemme outta here.......but as the man sez......too blessed to be stressed read more

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Great spot for sushi and a drink! The ambiance is classy, yet you can definitely sit at the bar or on the patio outside. Sake Cafe has a very long menu with an overwhelming amount of excellent options--same can be said for both food and drink menus. I would recommend coming for the lunch bento box which ranges between $9-12 and comes with soup, salad, rice, sashimi and whatever extra thing you want, be that more sushi, tempura, or teriyaki beef, chicken, or salmon. Come for the happy hour from 3-6 which has half priced cocktails (normally $8). read more

Fantastic Happy Hour deals including half priced cocktails, several roll and sashimi options, as well as small bites. The atmosphere here is great, and all of the bartenders I've experienced have been very friendly. The sushi roll varieties can certainly use some new additions. While their are indeed some Sake Cafe unique special rolls, the overall selection simply isn't on par with the competition. Further, if you adventure off of the standard sushi and sashimi offerings into entree dishes, you'll soon find yourself wishing for more. I enjoy teriyaki dishes at most Japanese restaurants, and Sake's was no different. Granted, for price it should be great, not just good. It also took over 40 minutes to receive the food while the place was barely sat. I'd be horrified to see how long it would take if they were actually busy! Nothing to write home about here, but it surely isn't bad either. read more

Sake Cafe - Chicken Teriyaki with brown rice. - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

By far the worst service I have ever experienced in New Orleans. I love my city but I will never eat at this place nor recommend it to anyone visiting the city. A friend and I ordered Shrimp Teriyaki and Chicken Teriyaki take out. We waited at the bar roughly 45 minutes to an hour in front of the lady who took our order and we tipped prior to receiving our food. She also kept the loose change which I found odd. My friend inquired about the order, the order had been sitting on the counter for about 15 minutes. read more

This wasn't my favorite sushi place in town until every visit after my first. Nothing went wrong the first time, but it's simply the consistency every time I come here. The sushi is always fresh, service always top notch and the menu offers more than just traditional sushi. They'll even make custom rolls for you if you know what you want! The walls are decorated with signed pictures of celebrities, as well as current and former Saints players. There is always plenty of parking and the noise is almost non-existent away from the bar area. As a local and all things considered, this is my go-to sushi restaurant. read more

Sake Cafe - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Smells weird. No air conditioning. Food took forever. If I were on a stranded island and Sake Cafe was the only food available to me, I'd drink 25 gallons of salt water. read more

Just drove in 8 hours from Dallas to visit with a friend. We asked the hostess if there was a patio available and she rudely responded to us -- "no". I asked if there was still a patio at the restaurant in general(I was confused because I remembered one) -- "it's closed tonight." I should have checked before passing through New Orleans but I was not aware of the vaccine mandate and did not bring my card with me. After being asked to show card I explained my situation and asked if I could sit with a mask (I didn't know the mandate protocol) and was rudely told no and that I should "know the law." I totally understood afterwards and was willing to leave-- however I was unaware and passing through town. I never write reviews but this interaction really disappointed me. Overall the entire interaction from the start was very rude. read more

Sake Cafe is my favorite sushi restaurant by far! It's located on Magazine Street (and there is a parking lot so you don't have to worry about the hassle of trying to find street parking). Usually, we'll go walking around Magazine before stopping here for lunch. Now onto the food....it's delicious! I've tried many of their rolls, and I've always been more than satisfied. So good! Not to mention, the ambience itself is really nice and the staff is really friendly and helpful if you're trying to decide on what to order. They'll definitely steer you in the right direction! read more

Sake Cafe - Peachtini - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Came here yesterday for my birthday and had a swell time. The parking was good because that's one thing on my mind when it comes to Magazine St and its's terrible places to park. Ordered the Lava Roll and I loved it! As well as their California Roll, Shrimp and avocado, and Crunchy Roll. I had their Seared Tuna as an appetizer and my son had chicken teriyaki with a bowl of rice. Paid a total of around $60, which would be average for a Sushi Bar. read more

Sake Cafe - Lava Roll - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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A David Lynch type irritating noise A sushi chef who didn't seem to know how to distinguish on the menu the difference between hand roll and cut roll. The same Chef had to ask help from his co-chefs what "Albacore or Honmachi" was?? Nice portions of sushi. Server was very helpful and pleasant. Being from Los Angeles I'm a little spoiled. So...enter at your own risk. read more

Sake Cafe - Sushi menu doesn't match the actual restaurant sushi menu! - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Food was delicious. Our waitress was great. Went for happy hour to find out you aren't offering it. Disappointed. You have to wear a mask to eat. A mask to eat....makes zero sense. Please explain that logic. Also your hostess is rude. I thought that it might have been just me being annoyed about the dumb mask issue but I heard her attitude with others. Also I asked for lemons in my water. I was told no for health reason. Then lemon wedges came out on out ours oysters. MAKES ZERO SENSE. Serve the damn lemons in your water too! read more

I've dined here three times and I have to say that all three times, it was reasonably delicious and the server was prompt, attentive, and accommodating. I actually like the barely lit venue - would make a great date destination. The service here has always been pretty tops. They try their darnedest to accommodate my vegan questions and requests (checking with the chef instead of just "guessing"). There's plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, or things that can be easily modified by omitting bonito flakes and what not. Fresh ingredients, everything pretty basic! Can't remember the specifics (check the photo), but it was all darn okay. There's a full bar so you know I'm all about that! This is slightly pricier than other New Orleans sushi joints, but I guess since it's a little "nicer," you're paying for that overhead. Now the food isn't mind bogglingly great for vegan food - better than maybe half the sushi I've tried, but the darn tooting good service was what made this four instead of three stars. read more

The appetizers were AMAZING! the ribs were so big and delicious! I love how fancy the restaurant looked but everything is so affordable. We didn't care much for the sushi since it was kind of bland. Oh and the pad Thai was THE BOMB. so good! Luckily we caught happy hour so our bill was cheap read more

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During a recent meal at the Sake Cafe, I sat admiring their unique glass decor. Already one of the best destinations to dine Uptown. Sake Cafe is a fresh new take on Japanese in New Orleans. I had the Nabeyaki Udon and my girlfriend had the rainbow and jazz rolls. It was great! We'll be back! read more

Sake Cafe - $10 glass of wine, totally worth it - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This used to be my go to sushi spot. The rolls are all delicious and unique, some of the best sushi I've ever had. The atmosphere is chic and stylish, with the highlight being the light fixtures. Some of the best rolls are the New Orleans Roll, the Lava Roll, and the Flaming Volcano Roll. It's a great place to have a birthday dinner as they give out customized chop sticks. I would give Sake 5 stars had it not been for my last visit there. Our waitress was extremely rude and condescending, while service was slow. It was a disappointing visit because Sake is, in my opinion, one of the best sushi places in New Orleans. read more

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Amazing food !! Such a calming atmosphere and friendly service !! Walked out of there stuffed with Udon and sushi rolls. Heres a pic read more

Sake Cafe - Shrimp Tempura Roll & Crunchy Roll - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Food and service are great! if you go there you should try their mangotini and frenchmartini cocktail they are so good.Our waiters Jody was so friendly and helpful, it was nice talking with you! Thank you! read more

Sake Cafe - California Roll - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I really enjoyed the sushi at Sake Cafe Uptown. It has become our go-to when our child gets an A or 100%. The rolls were a little pricey (we need to hit happy hour), but the fish was excellent. It did take a while for our rolls to come out, but we enjoyed our cocktails and waters whilst we waited. Our server was incredibly attentive and very friendly. The atmosphere is really cool too. There is ample parking if you aren't able to walk to this place. read more

Food was excellent, 2nd time I have been here since moving to Nola. Love the Tuesday half priced Sake and happy hour everyday. The service at tables in the bar definitely needs work, asked for a menu was brought only one? Had to call over passing servers for items many times as we were not gotten back to by our server except to offer the bill. Maybe better at the sushi bar? read more

Sake Cafe - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I stumbled into this Japanese restaurant after browsing some stores nearby. I was pleasantly surprised by the large menu that had a lot of Japanese classical foods (udon soup, etc.) and more variety than some other Japanese restaurants (teriyaki salmon, etc.) that offered more than just sushi. The service was excellent, and the food is very tasty. I got the nabeyaki udon, and I loved it. read more

Sake Cafe - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Was a lot better than I thought, fish is fresh and always in an interesting design. My only wish is that they would have spicier dishes. But that's almost everywhere I go, if you go here you'll get great sushi!! The bartender Leah has a New Orleans swagger and will really make sure she gets you your favorite dish read more

I live in the suburbs, and drive all the way uptown to get my sushi at Sake Cafe. I order some of the same few each time but always try at least 2 new rolls each time. Finally after 15 times I have only found 1 roll I wasn't in love with. There is parking, a great staff, hot sake and a fabulous menu of food. AND the place's decor is nice too !! read more

Wow! Those chicken ribs were A M A Z I N G! The bartender, Downer, was tolerable and had on a uniquely delightful scent! Reminded us of wasabi paste and vegan cupcake batter. My wife used to wear a similar perfume she had custom made on our honeymoon in Kazakhstan. Downer really made our meal the best we had all day! He really helped us navigate the menu and suggested the sushi and sake and that's exactly what we ordered! It's like he knew what we wanted! 5 star experience! Great chicken ribs and the most tolerable service! Downer even looks like Danny Davito's little cousin Clarence. How cute! He let us finish the last half of "Black Panther" while we nibbled on some green tea ice cream we shared with a chatty little adult dancer, Secret, sitting next to us at the bar. We will be back! Thanks Downer Davito! :) read more

Decided to go to Sake Cafe after returning to school from summer vacation. I had mixed feelings about Sake originally, but my last visit in April was phenomenal so I decided to return. Unfortunately, Sake did not meet my previous expectations and I was left underwhelmed and frustrated. To begin, Sake has some seriously good hot food. Dumplings, pad Thai, calamari - all tasty and worth the trip. However, the sashimi/ sushi was average at best. The eel sashimi was great - melt in your mouth and tasty. I ordered the love boat for two with a friend and a majority of the fish was either too frozen or tasteless. The love boat for two was dominated by whitefish sashimi. The whitefish was too frozen and was difficult to even bite into, gross. The octopus was way too tough. I've had octopus sashimi elsewhere and this was the first place I've ever spit it out, literally. The rest of the sashimi was average at best. The only reason I bumped this to 3 stars is because their spicy tuna is the best in the area. I would not recommend this place for sushi/sashimi, but if you are in the mood for decent asian food, this is not a bad option. Great place for date nights, as the lighting is dim and they try and come off as a more upscale sushi joint. read more

I haven't had sushi since a roach crawled on my plate while in Sake and they boxed the old rolls instead of making new ones for me. That really hurt my heart. I was a faithful customer, there several times a month. I've introduced so many people to the restaurant & they too love the place. Their food is great, their prices are reasonable but their customer services (including managers) could be much better. I've overlooked a few mishaps there as I have enjoyed the food and some employees over the years but it's time to find a new spot. Boxing old food up for me after both myself and the bartender saw the roach on my plate was the ultimate betrayal. read more

Great place for happy hour. Great drink and food specials. Checked in and tried to use the free drink provided through Yelp and was denied by management with no explanation. Just said we're not accepting Yelp coupons and manager didn't even bother to come and try to explain it to us ‍ So... I would have given 5 stars but customer service was lacking ******* we ended up asking for the manager to find out their policy and she was nice and explained that they don't honor the Yelp coupons because they have so many other promotions. Yelp needs to update this ******** read more

Sake Cafe - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Incredible atmosphere and sushi! Staff is so kind. My favorite roll is the flaming volcano

I really enjoyed Sake! I don't count myself a sushi expert, but I do have an appreciation for the art. Watching the chefs, you could tell they knew what they were doing. They not only served quality food, but gave a great presentation. We started off with tuna tetaki and some nigiri. Both plates were so delicious. As for our rolls for dinner, my wife and I were really surprised. My plate came on fire (order the volcano roll). Rolls tasted fresh and were very filling without excessive rice. Environment and serving staff werevery friendly and fun. read more

Me and my friends used to love this place but today the service has been horrible !!! It has gone extremely downhill. In the past, a waiter has spilled water on my sister but today was the worst. I arrived her me at 6:30 and my friends still have not gotten their food and it is 8:04-- they simply ordered a crunchy roll. Our miso soup also took 45 minutes; for a pre-prepared appetizer that is ridiculous. Will not be returning because of my waiter. He is genuinely the most incompetent waiter I have ever had. read more