It has been a while since I last ate here, but we recently ordered takeout sushi and it was fire! The raw fish is fresh and well-cut/prepared. I particularly love the salmon nigiri and sashimi. The other rolls are overall pretty good as well, but nothing like the simplicity and delicacy of simple fish and rice. I'm sure eating in is amazing too but takeout was still a pretty great option! One of the best sushi spots in Nashville! read more

Food was great with reasonable prices. The decor felt very authentic and the waiters and chef are very nice. Highly recommend the takoyaki balls read more

Fabulous sushi restaurant! We randomly found it and gave it a go. Small room, neat vibes. Quick service and friendly. Food review: 1. Chili wings 5 stars (kid) 2. K-hotdog 6 stars out of 5 (kid vote) 3. Tuna sashimi 5 stars (adult) 4. Crunchy crab roll 5 stars (adult) 5. Ramen 5 stars (kid) 6. Naruto rainbow roll 5 stars (adult) 7. Chuchu roll 5 stars (adult) Thank you so much! read more

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Ok sushi place in Nashville. The food was ok. The fish isn't as fresh as what we are used to from the west coast. But it was descent. We sat upstairs for our larger party so we were isolated from the chef bar. The prices were on the pricey side for ok food. The prices are similar to San Francisco area pricing even though the Nashville is a large city. The food was just ok. The rolls came out fairly quick as there's wasn't many people at the restaurant so orders won't take long. They do have some interesting rolls on the menu read more

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Used to frequent this place when I had my old job. Exceptional service and amazing variety. Though a bit pricey, I'd recommend this spot to anyone looking for a nice place for a date or just to dine in casually. Though the hours are weird sometimes, half the time whenever I go it's either closed and it be the middle of the day. Weird, but it's a good spot for sushi read more

This is the spot. Situated off of Elliston Place, it's a historic area within itself, located in a nice place in the city. It makes sense why Samurai has been around for 40+ years. Everything is top-notch and you feel the warmth and true genuine excitement for food throughout the restaurant. The service here is great. My boyfriend and I love coming here for a relaxed date night. Get the "Like Butter" sushi roll or the "Choo Choo" roll...or both! And a glass of Sapporo to top it off. read more

Samurai Sushi - Spider Roll, Choo Choo Roll, Playboy Roll, and Like Butter Roll (L-R) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The sushi was sooo yummy! The environment is so cute and quaint inside. Our waitress was attentive and everything was so good. read more

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This spot is mediocre. Probably okay for the majority college crowd, but if you're a discerning foodie, this isn't your top choice in Nashville. Fish isn't the freshest and the rolls are put together sloppily. It's better than gas station sushi and it'll work in a pinch. But, definitely not a place I'd run back to. read more

Fraud check! Food was good but someone added an extra $10 on our bill even though I left a 22% tip. Glad I had a picture of it.

Have been back a few more times and am consistently impressed with the quality and taste! The Like Butter roll is my favorite! Small restaurant size with indoor seating and to-go options. Free parking available on side streets, paid parking also available along streets. Friendly service from the restaurant owners. Would say it's one of the best spots for sushi rolls in Nashville! read more

Samurai Sushi - Samurai roll (left), Ninza roll (middle), Like Butter roll (right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

What an epic history to this place! And these rolls!!! Mr Daniel roll and the dr Dave stole the show! read more

Me and the wife love this place. Small and quaint and we see the same people working there every time. Gives off the vibe that is a family business and we love that. Have been coming here for over 3 years now and it is consistently good. Never a bad meal. Samurai Sushi will always have a special place in our hearts. :) read more

Samurai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Awesome little sushi joint! We had a great experience here and the food was delicious! Super friendly staff as well! Food: 5/5 Cost: 4/5 read more

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Whenever I get food from this place it has always been through Uber Eats. This time I decided to eat indoors as I was in the area with my partner. Walking in, there is a sushi bar where you can sit in front of the chef as they make fresh sushi, or you can sit on the left where the tables are. We opted for the table. There are photos and varying art pieces ranging from news articles about the restaurant, past visitors or shots from Japan that tie into the experience. We ordered the Hurricane Roll, Jane Roll, Eel Roll, Yellowtail roll, Smoked Salmon Nigiri and another Nigiri that I cant remember(Maybe Tuna). The Hurricane roll was the best! The Jalapeño added a perfect contrast and kick to the fish. After having it delivered and eating in person, I have to say that it tastes better in person vs having it delivered. If you're looking for sushi in Midtown, Samurai will not disappoint. read more

Samurai Sushi - Smoke Salmon, Jane Roll, Yellowtail Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This place is very unassuming...the food was amazing and the prices were even better! We order ramen (best I've ever had), rainbow Naruto, Soon Du Boo & sashimi and they were all a 10 out of 10! read more

Outstanding Traditional Japanese Sushi Bar!! Every dish is great and reminds me of the traditional Japanese Sushi Bars I visited in Japan and Okinawa. For a Japanese Sushi Bar this is our favorite for the Nashville area. Ambiance and service is traditional Japanese. read more

11/2022 and still our favorite! They have moved a few doors down ... inside really warm and cozy. Today was a carry out day, ordered Sashimi, multiple cut rolls and hand rolls. All good and fresh - prices have gone up a bit so not the steak it used to be, but imo worth the $$. Note ordering using online ordering the prices are higher per item vs walking in and ordering. Service was friendly and fast! Much better than their other location in Germantown... We still highly recommend. read more

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Samurai Sushi, a local legend in the sushi game here in Nashville! I have not had the best luck in finding solid sushi spots since moving here, so I jumped at the opportunity to visit Samurai with a local pal of mine. There are (3) Samurai locations around the city in Germantown, East Nashville and this location on Elliston in Midtown. There has been some mixed news about this location being permanently closed and now the latest as of February 2022 shows that have re-opened and are undergoing a full renovation. I hope the latter is the truest of all the news, as this would be an absolute go-to for me! However, I could understand if they are closing this location as the building they are in is pretty worn down and vacant outside of Samurai. With their recent reopening, they have limited seating in the front part of the restaurant, none at the sushi bar itself. Seating is 4 tables, a few 4 tops and one 2 top. So, best bet would be pick-up or take out right now. Additionally, they are still waiting on their liquor license, so drink options are limited. We happened to walk in right as someone was getting up from a table, so we sat down quickly. The owner was our server and she was very friendly and efficient. She made sure we had what we needed and she was also managing the constant line of drivers picking up food, to-go orders and pickups. For such a small place, they have a pretty healthy sized menu that features 40+ rolls, 15+ nigiri/sashimi options and 10+ appetizers/salads/soup. We started with edamame and Takoyaki, which is friend octopus balls. They were absolutely heavenly and clearly freshly fried, because they were HOT! From there we jumped right into a few rolls. I had and enjoyed the Volcano Roll and a Philadelphia Roll. The Volcano roll was my favorite of the two. While I know Philly rolls are basic, this was a little more basic on flavor than I was hoping. Pricing isn't terrible on the rolls with some of the basic rolls being around $7 and majority of the special rolls being around $12. Overall, very happy to have visited Samurai. I am excited to see what this location does in the future. Definitely a local sushi spot that will be a go-to for me in the city! read more

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Located in the heart of Nashville this sushi spot is not only budget friendly but the food was phenomenal . Sushi tastes super fresh and will have you ordering more, trust me! Yum yum roll is my recommendation for one of the rolls . Chilli edamame heads up you might as well ask for a spoon because the sauce on bottom is that good. (Dip your sushi rolls in ) not much of an ambience or a vibe but for the price this place is way better than a 5 star restaurant. The service for our first time was really good and the food came out pretty fast . For the price and the food give this place a try read more

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Omg amazing on all levels. Coming from CA it's been challenging to find sushi that we love but this place killed it! Can't wait to try again. Quality ingredients, taste, and service is incredible. Thank you! read more

Favorite little sushi place in Nashville! It's a casual dining spot and is very quiet. The staff is always SO nice and the food comes out quickly which is great! The food itself is always unbelievable, doesn't even matter what you order! The only downside is that there isn't a designated parking area but there's a bunch of street parking around and i've never had an issue finding a spot! read more

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If you're looking for quality sushi then look no further! Staff were super friendly and very fast! Would recommend 10/10! read more

Samurai Sushi - a plate of sushi and a glass of orange juice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Nicely done. No soup in Udong. And even better after service. This is like the first review that I have ever written.

The best sushi ever, highly recommend. Very fresh and excellent options. Service is great. read more

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I've ordered takeout from here a few times, but have never dined in. Ordering is easy, food is ready quick, and is always packaged well. I ordered the ninza, crispy, and salmon roll. Feel like the fish could have tasted a little fresher , but the crispy roll had really good flavor. Prices are also super reasonable for what you get! read more

Samurai Sushi - Ninza Roll, Salmon Roll, Crispy Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We came here for my birthday dinner after other plans we had fell through. The place is TINY. Street parking outside and crossing the street with our kids was a bit treacherous. Once inside, we were seated promptly and squeezed into one of three tables in the restaurant. The staff was very friendly and attentive. But I got the vibe that it's more of a takeout kind of place. We tried the edamame, which was delicious, and got a variety of sushi rolls + tempura shrimp for the kiddos. The sushi was amazingly fresh and the flavor combinations were on point. We live about 40 minutes away, but I would consider ordering and picking up in the future if we're looking for an adventure. Overall, very good, would recommend! read more

Samurai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This sushi was amazing! Went in to get it to go, and it was so quick! Service was great! I WILL go back again, and again, and again....

Food was good, everyone was nice . Too bad I don't live here or I would definitely comeback and try more of the menu . Small establishment but very homie and comfortable. I would suggest a visit when in town. Especially if you are tired of the hustle of broadway. read more

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When you have a sushi craving but don't want to go travel outside of germantown, this is the spot. My roomie and I usually take out because the atmosphere isn't that amazing. He always gets the fruit sushi and says it's really good. read more

Delish! Small but cozy restaurant. There are only about 5 or 6 tables at this location . We went on a Saturday night about an hour and a half before close and it was not busy . They had loads of TOGO orders but the restaurant was not packed . The sushi was fresh and prepared right at the counter . We tried two different rolls and some gyoza . Tasty . read more

All time favorite sushi place, cozy spot in midtown with reliably solid service. My wife had to have Samurai immediately after giving birth to our daughter. read more

A unassuming, unglamorous, but wonderful sushi find in midtown Nashville! The decor is a bit stereotypical and the furnishings are a bit old, but what is lacking in trendy ambiance is certainly made up for in the quality and taste of the sushi! I mean, do we go out for sushi for the fancy tables and chairs or do we go for the brilliant blending of flavors and the freshness and quality of the fish and other ingredients?! I had splurged in a few other meals while in Nashville (Biscuit Love - woot woot!) so I didn't want a ton of food. I went straight for 4 types of sashimi and a special Mr Kaiser roll which was topped with seaweed salad! The sashimi was super fresh and delicate; I had yellowtail, mackerel, white tuna, and spicy octopus. The Mr Kaiser roll was spicy tuna and the aforementioned seaweed salad, which was splendid, I love the texture along with the smokiness (is that because of the toasted sesame seeds?) So good! If you're in Midtown and done with hot chicken (or the wait at Hattie B's was too long,) give this little gem a whirl, you belly will be "sushi-full" which is that nirvana of perfectly content full. read more

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This hole-in-the-wall sushi restaurant has been one of my favorites in nashville. There are a couple tables inside and we were able to sneak in during the week. The sushi was delicious, reasonably priced, and they have a wide variety of rolls. The staff was very friendly and timely! I will be coming back soon. read more

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I love the food!!!! Yummyyyyyy We sat upstairs in a cute little room. Everyone was super nice. read more

They do a great job with take out and to go. Fast, efficient and fresh! It's not restranut sushi but for delivery sushi it's better than average for sure. read more

Samurai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Quiet cozy restaurant, went on a Monday night. awesome menu: We picked one cooked roll, 2 raw rolls. Would definitely come back!!

Went here years ago when I lived in Nashville. What's up with all the moving on the block. Very small. Not bad but not so good. The "Big Daddy Roll" is not so... big anymore. Standard size. So disappointing. read more

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TBH the best sushi in Nashville at a fair price. My fiancé and I love ordering takeout here! So good and very filling.

20 min prior to closing I laced a "to go" order to be picked up. I walked down from the Hampton Suites, 0.3 mi. from the hotel. Upon arrival, my order was ready and waiting. Back at the hotel my friend and I were quite pleased with our order of Miso Soup, Salad with ginger dressing which was thick and delicious. Seaweed salad can be hit or miss. Im happy to report this one was a hit. I had Yellowtail Nigiri and a roll. Fully satisfied client here. The place is small, could use a good scrub down and a facelift but I'd definitely order from here again. read more

Delicious!!! The sushi chef at Samurai has been there for over ten years and the nigiri and rolls he puts together are amazing!