Had the best visit to Ginko and I'm dreaming of when I can go back! I love the hidden speakeasy…read morevibe of the entrance and once you step inside you find a huge sushi bar with seating all around. To start we ordered a couple cocktails and miso soups. We ordered one regular and one truffled and they were both so good. The truffled miso soup was so flavorful and different from traditional ones. We also ordered hamachi hand rolls, three sushi rolls and the pressed sushi roll and everything was so good! The fish was so fresh and all of the flavors within the rolls worked so well together. We ended with the strawberry matcha gelato and it was so good. Definitely recommend Ginko if you're looking for quality sushi in Cleveland!

Ginko was delicious!! I loved the speakeasy vibe finding/getting into the restaurant, as well as…read moreinside - that being said, it is a little dark and cramped inside, so if that's not your cup of tea just be aware of that! The fish was incredibly fresh and tasty - we got the tuna tartare, the sashimi set, and an uni nigiri, all of which were delicious! My only real complaints were that service was a little slow, and that its a little expensive for Cleveland, but the quality makes it worth it - especially for special occasions!!

I had no idea this restaurant even existed until I saw an article on December 30th that they would…read morebe closing on December 31, 2025. So, I quickly messaged a good friend on December 30th (afternoon) and we planned to arrive for dinner. DINNER - The style is TAPAS so the food is small plates. Dinner was delicious. My friend and I ordered several dishes to share including sides (mushrooms, broccolini, and eggplant), rice, and 2 meats (sirloin steak and chicken skewers). The flavour was rich enough but not too strong. Pricing is slightly high but the quality is great. It's sad that the investor decided to close down this Japanese restaurant so early. They only opened in July 2025 so after 6 months they are closing. It takes time for a restaurant to see growth in customer base and money. Perhaps they didn't advertise well enough but whatever the case, I'm glad I got to try their food. Customer service was amazing. My friend and I were greeted when we arrived and were checked on throughout the night. **** GOAL of 365 reviews in 2025 - 60/365 total reviews in 2025 - 841 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 31 December 2025

Came to celebrate my birthday and the staff was so friendly! I love that they only carry Japanese…read moreliquor, it keeps the restaurant feel extremely authentic. We tried 6 dishes and 2 sashimi dishes and it was a perfect amount of food for 3 people. The food came out extraordinary fast too I was shocked. They were busy but efficient, I was quite impressed. The must haves are the chicken rice bowl, the yellowtail, and the beef cheek. I love the wide variety of food options for vegetarians and meat lovers. I will say, the food still needs some fine tuning. The flash fried octopus had a weird texture and the sauce was way too overpowering. The squash was good but didn't have anything that made it stand out than anything I could've made at home. Excited to come back to keep trying out more flavors!

I wish I would have taken pics! The vegan steak is the best I have ever had! I'm mostly pescatarian…read moreand have tried many "vegan meats" which are usually poor substitutes but this tasted amazing had the texture of the type of meat you would find in a beef bourguignon, like a slow roasted chuck roast. Kudos to the chef for the creativity and dedication to offering plant based proteins which are fulfilling, delicious, and fun!

Alyssa was the best server in the house. Been her several times 19 stars out of 5. Service was…read moreoutstanding, great recommendations will be back in town soon. Love her service

We had a larger group on a Saturday and we needed to wait nearly 2 hours for our sushi…read more The upstairs was busy at the time but for the past half hour it's been empty in the upstairs and downstairs. We continually asked about our orders and were told they were "on their way". 30 more minutes. Still no mains other than the cooked food. The poor server was also our bartender and none of this was his fault. If something was going to be this late we would've appreciated not being mislead. Also-- for full disclosure we said that food could come out as it was ready. Not forcing them to have it all at the same time. If you enjoy waiting more than 2 hours for your food to be delivered-- here's the place for u

Came to Goma for a special occasion and had mixed feelings. My boyfriend and I had previously gone…read moreto Ginko and regretted not getting the omakase, so we made sure to order Goma's version of it, the Gomakase. First, I got one of their cocktails, which had the consistency of cough syrup and tasted strongly of liquor. Most of their cocktails were made with cheap liquor (think Bacardi) which turned me off, especially for an upscale restaurant. The Gomakase undoubtedly had great quality ingredients; some of the darker pieces were absolutely delicious. We LOVED the eel and the fatty tuna. However, the rice on every piece was undercooked and a little crunchy, and I feel that poorly cooked rice is a deadly sin in Asian cuisine. It definitely texturally detracted from the experience. Overall, I feel that Goma is more geared towards an opulent tourist population rather than trying to stick to Japanese authenticity. I think for the price we paid, we could have gotten something better.

Summary: Visited during a trip home to see my parents. I…read morelive in San Francisco and have traveled to Japan multiple times... This was truly the most exceptional omakase I have had anywhere in the world. Every detail has been planned and executed to the highest degree of excellence. To have this kind of experience anywhere would be a treat but to have it in Cleveland is an incredible luxury. A must visit. Details: Space - Absolutely stunning, intimate space with incredibly beautiful, traditional Japanese finishes. The wood counter is so soft you could rub your face against it. Food - Beyond all expectations. Careful selection of the best ingredients, a fanatical fixation on flawless execution, and undeniable skill, all really add up to something special here. The use of unique techniques and seasonings, chosen thoughtfully for each fish elevated what I thought were familiar ingredients to entirely new levels. Drink - Incredible selection of top sakes, many of which I even found difficult to find on my last visit to Japan. Service - Incredible service, warm, accommodating, effusively kind and above all else... super fun and friendly! At this level, dinning can often be stuffy or intimidating but the team really does an incredible job curating a fun light hearted atmosphere! Vibes - The vibes are great. By the time we left, we were friends with everyone in the room! Price/ value - This is definitely not a cheap meal but it is a truly special experience that could stand toe-to-toe with any top Sushi restaurant in the world. The amount of care, craft, skill is outrageously special and there is clearly a "spare-no-expense" approach to all of the ingredients, dishware, glassware and techniques used.

Delicious sashimi and other entrees as usual. My fried eel roll was very tasty. The salt and pepper…read moretofu was perfectly seasoned- nice and salty with a side of sweet chili sauce. Chicken and veggies tempura came piping hot with rice, salad, and miso soup.

Went here for lunch. Since their Bento box for lunch changed contents, we decided on the 9pc…read moreSashimi lunch which came with miso soup, salad and fried rice ($1.50 upcharge). Everything was high quality. Service was very good as well. Would recommend!

Great flavors and portions for the price! Gives you the same food as other hibachi for a fraction…read moreof the price! Order ready in about 15 min. Will be back in the future for the take out.

I have been coming here for quite some time now and have to say the amount of food and quality for…read morethe price is honestly unmatched. I will say It is in a questionable area and its carry out but I promise its worth it. I usually call in my order and it takes about 10-15 minutes so always very quick service as well. I usually get the teriyaki chicken hibachi and have had the steak one as well. Comes with Yum Yum Sauce and is a great way to get hibachi without having to sit down and have the whole experience! Would definitely recommend if you're craving a quick and cheap hibachi fix!

Was clean. Fast service food was good. We had 3 different sushi's and 2 other dishes.read more

My biggest issue with this place is the service. I get that they are busy but we were seated…read moreupstairs and basically ignored for almost 30 minutes. I had to add more to my parking because I already saw how slow the service was but we felt bad leaving. There was a party that came in after us and didn't get any menus or greeted or anything for about 15-20 minutes so they left. Another party came and sat, ordered but then left as soon as the salads came out (I overheard something about the orders being wrong but still I felt bad the food was wasted). After the initial wait (where we bussed our own menus, dishes and napkins) everything else actually finished in an appropriate time period where the whole dinner took about 1.5 hours. I tried the beef bulgogi, seafood stir fry, soft shell crab app and the calamari app. The calamari was pretty frozen tasting, the bimbimbap wasn't very good due to the strange ground chicken, the bulgogi was actually decent but came with two raw baby carrots (old and wrinkled) and raw broccoli which was odd. We had to ask for sauce for the poke and it basically was a salad with raw fish on top... not super impressed overall especially since we have to pay for parking. Seafood stir fry barely had any seafood and the noodles/sauce tasted packaged. This place is attached to the theater so it's easy for people heading to see a show but other wise I'd avoid this place. Only redeeming quality is that the owner (I think?) was very sweet. The best dish we got was the soft shell crab but even then there wasn't a lot of it.

I stopped by Sakura recently to try something different. I've never eaten here before and I've…read morealways wondered why they have one stand that sells Chinese and Japanese food. To be honest, it doesn't seem like Sakura differentiates their meals that much. It's the same person making similar food, except half of it sells at one counter and the other half sells at another counter. I ordered mushroom chicken with a side of veggies and it took a while to make. The food was of good quality and great taste. The staffer was friendly, but the wait was long. I'd definitely eat here again.

I think there are only two words to describe what is Sakura, value & chaos. Sakura is located in a…read moretiny little spot in the middle of the 5th Street Arcade downtown. I love the location because of the small shop atmosphere in the Arcade and the wide mix of people who frequent the building, plus it's close to my work. Sakura is in the tiny "food court" of the building and is really a gem. I bring up "Chaos" to describe Sakura because that's what your experience is like when waiting in line for your food. 3 ethnic Asian guys are running the place, 1 cooking, 1 preparing to go boxes and the other guy taking orders and grabbing drinks. The typical person comes here for the "hibachi" style meal of Chicken, Steak, Shrimp or Veggie Teriyaki. The prices are wonderful ranging from $5.99 to $6.75 for an entrée. They do serve sushi and combo meals but I tend to stick with one of the main four. The line is always a pain in the butt at lunchtime (I have been there a handful of times between 12 and 130) and it is always busy during these times. You wait and once your order is taken it is almost becomes a no holds bar death match to get in another line and fight for your food. I've seen it look like a Royal Rumble on one particular occasion. Eventually someone will get you your food but sometimes it is a struggle. The food though! You get a fresh protein with a heaping side of white or fried rice and veggies (lots of onions, zucchini and mushrooms). Oh and that YUM YUM sauce to add really makes this meal fantastic and filling. Don't get me wrong it's not better than say a top hibachi place but for $5.99 how the hell can you beat that. What can I say I enjoy the food, the line is a pain but well worth in my opinion the best VALUE lunch spot downtown.

The good is it's delicious and a good value. I have been…read morethere a few times and it's always delicious. The establishment is always clean. Now the bad part. It's always a long wait. Always. This last order was placed 10 minutes before my lunch break. I waited 5 minutes before leaving, took 5 mins to get there and I still sat and waited 15 more minutes. Give them at least 20 minutes before you start to leave your job even. And that so be prepared to wait. And do not go and place an order in person if you are have a short lunch break. I have a half an hour lunch and from order till coming back to my office it was over for 45 minutes. Why? They only have one person making the food. Also, the counter guy today doesn't speak very good English. Keep in mind you may have to point at the menu and being specific with your food order not go that well..

Simple menu with a couple sushi rolls and several teriyaki rice bowls to choose from. Bowls are…read more$9-13ish range. Several soft drinks and apps like fried calamari and egg rolls. Simple fast casual. The chicken teriyaki bowl was voluminous and had plenty of chicken and veggies over rice. The chicken was cooked well but plenty juicy and flavorful. The calamari was crispy yet soft (not hard which is good) but it had minimal flavor. The sauce that came with the teriyaki bowl on the side was a hybrid flavor of steak sauce and teriyaki and was not good. The eel avocado roll was mostly rice but not terrible. You definitely get what you pay for.