I'm going to say it was a very pleasant surprise to find a true sushi restaurant in a small Midwest…read moretown like this. Definitely doing a solid job. I've been eating nigiri sushi since the late 1970s in Northern California where I live, so I'm used to a wide choice of good sushi restaurants available. Again, this place did not disappoint, so do not fear going out for sushi in Appleton

Ok an absolute gem of a place??!! We got hibachi and Nathan the cook was a delight. Great tricks…read moreand delicious food from him. Maddie was our server and she is just so polite and attentive. I'd recommend them and anyone looking for the perfect first time hibachi experience. The place is gorgeous, sanitary, and spacious. 10/10

Service and food were good. We went any about 5p and n a Saturday and were able to get a table for…read more2 right away (just sushi). The kamikaze shrimp were fantastic! I also had the crispy veggie roll and one I forgot the name of but it was alright. My husband really enjoyed his as well. Good spot for a date night.

There's limited options when it comes to sushi in the area so Katsu-ya definitely fills that gap…read more Service is quick if you're dining in the sushi only area. I can't speak for their habachi as I've never tried it. The inside is huge with tables nicely spaced out. I don't eat fish but my veggie rolls were amazing. My boyfriend says this is his favorite sushi so I trust his word that it's good!

I believe this restaurant has been rebranded, but I think the locals will always call it TJ's. I…read morewas very excited to see the hibachi was open again. I believe it has been closed since COVID. The waitress was very polite. She took our drink orders and made a great suggestion. We also had Sushi and hibachi. The sushi was very good, made fresh, and incredibly flavorful. There are even a couple new rolls in the menu. The only downside to the sushi is that three of us ordered and it all came in one platter. This is fine at a table, but inconvenient at the grill. The chicken hibachi was done well. The chef did the normal show. One thing I liked was that he added a bit of garlic to the fried rice. Nice touch. Portions were large and even had some to take home. Overall a good visit.

Love their sushi. I get the veggie rolls. Sweet potato and AAC. They are delish. 10/10 recommend.read more

We've been here several times before but today was disappointing. We got two salmon maki (and a…read morefew other things) and there is so little salmon in it. And it was very inconsistent... going from little salmon to almost none existent (see picture). I brought it up to our sever and they said that's normal for them (!!!). That's definitely not worth $11 per roll. After that they avoided our table for the rest of the meal. So if you're looking for sushi, go somewhere else ... maybe akame.

I was introduced to this place 6 years ago. I was starting a new job and was here with a peer from…read moreCalifornia(I am from Florida). We were told this was the best sushi the person who reffered us had ever eaten. Challenge accepeted! We both agreed it was excellent sushi and I have been back every time I have been in Appleton since, except when they were closed due to Covid. This time I was there with a different co worker. We decided to order Tuna Tartare and 3 rolls. We had the popper roll, dragon roll and another that I cannot remember the name of. Each was different but equally good. We also had a salad, your typical japanese salad with ginger dressing. The dressing was better than most. The rolls are huge, I don't know how someone without a big mouth can eat a piece. 3 rolls and the tartare was more than enough for the 2 of us. I have to say that this is in fact the best sushi I have eaten throughout the U.S.

Food was very good. Went there because they had a special menu for Lunar new year's…read more Our server was very nice

I recently went with a large group and they treated us so well! I called ahead and gave them a…read moreheads up so we wouldn't overwhelm anyone. They helped separate checks for everyone and explained menu items to those who hadn't been there before. The food was delicious and all had a great time!

Loved that this place is AYCE for $20. The edamame was a classic I had to order and I devoured it…read more I always like it with a lot of salt so I had to ask for the shaker because it wasn't on the table. The spicy california roll was good. I also tried the hibachi chicken and teriyaki chicken. The hibachi comes with rice and veggies so that's nice. My company really enjoyed the fried rice.

All you can eat sushi? Yes please! The staff is fast and…read moreattentive, they are fast to deliver your next order. The sushi is good without being great, but for the price you can't complain. And the menu is surprisingly extensive with everything from soups to desserts - and all for a single price.

This place was a pleasant surprise The ramen was really flavorful, with a rich broth and perfectly…read morecooked noodles that made the wait worth it. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced, and you can tell care goes into each bowl. The wait was a bit longer than expected, but once the food arrived, it was easy to forget about it. Definitely worth trying if you're craving tasty, satisfying ramen and don't mind a little patience. There is metered parking outdoors that takes quarters and also has an app.

Came here for a late lunch on the weekend. Quick seating, good service…read more Would pass on the food. Ordered the tonkatsu ramen. Lacking flavor/depth. Added chili oil for an additional cost which only added a bit of a heat. Pork was meh, again, no flavor, not melt in your mouth. Would pass up on this place. Could make an instant pack at home a lot better.

Finally came to Ototo. Wife & I for lunch on a Tuesday at noon. The service was excellent,…read moreserver/cook sat us immediately & there was only 2 other people in the restaurant. Ambiance is super chill. Open kitchen, music was the right volume. Started with the Pork Buns. Fantastic!! Wife loved her Thai Tea & Spicy Miso. I was a bit underwhelmed with the Classic Tonkatsu. The egg was incredible, but overall the ramen was just pretty good. Coming from Southern California my expectations are too high. So for Wisconsin this ramen is definitely good, as good as Bowl 91. Overall 9/10

Soood ramen joint with some friendly staff, ready to take care of you…read more The Tonkatsu Ramen was fire! The papaya salad however, was way over seasoned with fish sauce. I love me some umami from the sea, but this was overkill. Smelled like a sardine when it hit the table. Took a small bite and, NOPE! They took it back, but kept the charge on the bill. Oh well...company paid for it, so I wasn't worried.

We forgot to snap photos before we ate. Overall, okay meal. Quite pricey for smaller portions…read morecompared to a hole in the wall place elsewhere. Flavors were okay but very muted across the board. Not quite spicy and scale is very mild. Seasoning also mild and the actual Thai flavors are muddled across the board. We got several dishes including curry, fried rice, the lime pork appetizer, chicken satay, etc to try a bit of everything. Slightly disappointed. Atmosphere was cute. Short tables and tall tables. Could accommodate larger groups of tables pushed together. There is a bar. Our service was subpar. Seemed like he hated his job or maybe just monotone. Either way, he fumbled around getting our order and then seemed to struggle to keep up with his tables. Unfortunately, likely not coming back since there are other options in the area. Happy eating!

The food was great and service was great. Beautiful clean place. Definitely going back.read more

We just moved back to the valley and this sushi place is near our new home so we thought we'd try…read moreit last night. There's nothing fancy about the little location that has 8 tables but the food was good and served quickly. You can see the sushi being created as it's right next to the checkout counter. The prices were about what you would pay for sushi anywhere else in the area. We had the chicken fried rice, a rainbow roll, spicy tuna roll and a Philly. The only thing I didn't like was the chilly breeze every time someone opened the door. I intentionally chose a table that was not close to the door but it was still chilly. I feel like the interior could use an update, but it appears that a lot of their business is pickup and delivery so I'd suspect that's not a priority for this business.

Our sushi was really chewy. I also ordered crab and two of our other sushi's were shrimp not crab,…read moreslightly disappointed for paying over $40 for three sushi's that didn't tatste that great.