Shige Express

I very rarely write a review but was quite impressed today:…read moreThe food is consistently good. I did takeout today and was impressed that 1, they added a bag of ice to protect the food from the heat. 2. They use recyclable paper bags instead of plastic as others do

Was really needing a sushi fix. Didn't have any referrals for good places so took a chance. Spicy…read moreedamame- 1 and done. Way too spicy for us. Yellowtail and salmon sushi - OK. Boise spring roll, capital roll, house smokey tempura, spider roll, and spicy dragon roll were all OK but bordered on bland. When we finished, we agreed that everything blended together. There weren't distinct flavors that made us want to try anything again or to order something different. Service was OK but I couldn't get a refill on water. We won't return.

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Izumi Japanese Steakhouse

3.8(439 reviews)

3.2 mi

I have eaten here at Izumi sooooo many times over the last 4 years. I'm shocked it took me this…read morelong to review. I love this place. I come here several times per year because I love the vibe, chefs, service and food. Reservations are a must if you want timely seating and less wait...and ensure your entire party is with you prior to your reservation time. My most recent visit was to celebrate my birthday, though I didn't tell them that for fear of the extra attention. I know some people love that, but it's not my thing. Our service was incredible from start to finish...prompt and expertly timed food drop-off, pick-up and drink refills. We started with the Gyoza. The Gyoza was fresh, hearty and steamed with those amazing crispy brown seams. The sauce was delicious as well. Those were gone in maybe 3 minutes. Next came the miso soup, which was a slightly seasoned broth soup. A nice compliment to the salad, drizzled with a thousand island-like dressing and crisp lettuce. Next our hibachi chef Herman appeared with our cart full of meats, veggies and eggs. He crafted the most fun, hilarious and DELICIOUS meal I've ever had there. I ordered the chicken and shrimp, hubby had the chicken and filet. The steak was cooked medium rare and nicely seasoned. Each piece of chicken or shrimp was seasoned, sauced and buttered to perfectly plump. The fried rice was delicious! Literally, every bite of rice, meat and veggies just sang. We couldn't stop raving about our experience and I was actually sad to see Herman leave instead of sitting down to join us.

Service was solid. We decided for a non cook top seating, as the little one we had was frightened…read moreof the fire. But food came quickly and there was no issues The beef carpaccio was delicious, although the salad on the side was a waste. The Dino Egg was good, but quiteessy and fell apart easily, as the bowl made it difficult to cut. Lollipop roll was wonderful though. Overall a solid visor.

Shrimp tempura roll

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Umi Japanese Shabu Shabu

4.2(71 reviews)

1.9 mi

Boise is still relatively new at getting good authentic asian cuisine and Umi is one of the first…read moreof its kind here. I come on special occasions and it's been a favorite with those not familiar with asian cuisine. Plenty of vegetable, fruits, seafood, meats and desserts available to pick from. You start with choosing your broth and ordering sides/drinks. Service can be hit or miss depending on how busy they are, Plenty of seating for everyone. Recently it seems Umi has been closed temporarily multiple times. Hoping they can figure out hours soon so I can return. The overall vibe of the place is very moody but not crazy dark, pricing is on the mid to high end for dinner but the meat choices are worth it.

This place was absolutely delicious and you get a good amount for the $28 for dinner. There are a…read morelot of options to choose from. Sushi, an appetizer, and dessert is included in the price. The add ons for the soup are extensive so you can 100% customize your own bowl. What I see as a down side is that the tables since they have the spots for the hot soup, do not leave any extra room for anything else. Also, you can take leftovers, but you will be charged for extra. $6.99 if you want to take your soup home and then they price anything extra, like from the bar, on how much you get. So I wonder if you can get around this if you bring your own Tupperware.

Self service sides, seafood, vegetables, sauces

Items from the veggie and seafood bar to add to your personal shabu shabu pot.

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Yume Japanese Cuisine

3.9(11 reviews)

0.0 mi

This place is a total GEM!! The staff were very helpful and super friendly. The food was excellent,…read moremy boyfriend and I both got AYCE and seriously liked every sushi roll! My only complaint is that we were here for 2 hours waiting on sushi rolls. They were definitely busy and look a little bit unstaffed which was a bummer.

This place was exactly what I wanted on my girls night out! $29 AYCE and it basically includes the…read moreentire menu. The service was so incredibly friendly, especially when we came rolling in with seven of us right at dinnertime. The sushi was also so good! Usually I'm leery about AYCE sushi and the quality, but it was truly worth it all. It was honestly more affordable to just do AYCE too, which made me want to return even more. Highly recommend!

They have temporary business hours right now - just a heads up

Mochi Dessert

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Sakana Japanese Sushi & Steak House

3.2(224 reviews)

2.1 mi

One of my all time favorite sushi places in the area! Super consistent, great quality food and the…read morestaff is amazing! I highly recommend this place. The Boise roll and the Hanna roll are superb!

Absolutely disgusting food. The sushi was NOT fresh. I spent…read moreover $100.00 on gas station quality sushi and teriyaki dishes! There are so many other sushi places that value their products and good customer service... This place is not 1 of them.

Their Hannah roll is amazing

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Sunrise Sushi

Island Sushi and Ramen

4.5(544 reviews)

5.3 mi

Service was great. The waitress interacted and made suggestions. Asked which we liked best…read more Food was great. Had the ocean roll and Boise roll. Ambience was nice. Friendly staff.

Everything was very average…read more We ventured in for lunch while running a few errands in the area and ordered a few things: * Agedashi Tofu * Vegetable Tempura * Edamame * Hamachi Roll * Salmon and Steak Teriyaki Combo (it came with miso soup, a small salad, and rice). There was nothing that really stood out, in my opinion. The food was just okay. I found all of the sauces to be pretty lack luster (agedashi tofu sauce, salad dressing, and tempura sauce) . It may have been a slow day, there were only about 4-5 tables of customers other than us. Our waitress wasn't very attentive, we actually had to try to make eye contact a few times just to get refills on our water. The restaurant itself was clean and there's a decent amount of space on the inside. I won't say that I would never come back. But it's not a place I would purposely revisit either.

Renovated Interior

5. Island Roll

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5. Prince Roll

Kinya Ramen

3.8(66 reviews)

3.7 mi

Great Fried Calamari!!! And the the Beef Ramen was really Good!!!our waiter was funny and extremely…read morecourteous!

Very nice, cozy, clean, good Japanese vibe dining room. Great service. Crispy wonton chips with…read moresweet and spicy sauce for opening. Kinya ramen $16.95 has a piece of gold paper, fancy! Bento box $13.95 comes beef gyudon, rice, 6 tuna rolls, 3 pcs of crab rangoons, miso soup, tiny dollop of wasabi and ginger slices.

Let's eat!

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Sweet & sour

Umai Sushi Burrito

4.4(65 reviews)

1.4 mi

I have NEVER been so excited to write a review in my entire life!…read more OK so it was like 8:15 pm and I decided I had to have this sushi burrito thing that I saw on the TikTok. That's right the TikTok... I'm not embarrassed to say it. Order it through GrubHub and I had like 10 minutes left to get my order in. I'm not really wanting to order things online because it's just expensive. Sorry GrubHub. Anyways... My food arrived by the door. Picture... Me running to my bedroom with my bag of goodies. I was skeptical, of course. Who's ever had sushi burrito before in Idaho?! I took one bite...ONE BITE...I instantly fell in love with whomever made it. It's the California roll and I asked for extra cream cheese, daikon and lemon. My taste buds are still dancing and won't shut up about it! ! An explosion of flavors that I haven't had in any sushi place here in Boise! I'm not kidding not one bit. I also ordered the edamame and wontons which were both good...I think...ummmm my brain keeps going back to that burrito. So it's a gigantic sushi adventure filled to the rim with what you ordered, unlike a regular normal tiny itsy bitsy roll. Are you picturing this?? Can you feel and taste the happiness? No? You better hurry up and go there. I mean...HURRY UP LIKE NOW! You don't want to take the risk that I ordered a few more from them and they ran out! THANKS GUYS! Can't wait to come in to visit you and order in person! Absolutely fantastic. Order how I ordered it....SOOOOOOO GOOOOOD! Ok bye.

Everyone is very nice and food is amazing. I've been addicted to this place lately because their…read morepokè is so good. It's very cozy and welcoming. Best place in idaho imo

Inside seating

Citrus Burrito

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Rotary Sushi

Surprised my wife with a date night here since she's always wanted to try one of those rotary sushi…read morespots, it was awesome! Parking was easy (big lot), and when we walked in, the conveyor bar wasn't too busy and the food was already making its way around. We usually order a roll right away when we go out for sushi, but here you can sit down and start grabbing plates right off the belt, which was super fun. They don't have a liquor license, but they do offer beers. Each plate comes with 3 pieces, so it's easy to try a bunch of different rolls without overdoing it. We even asked the sushi chef what was coming next and they were super friendly. If it were a little busier, I think the belt would stay even more full, but everything we had was fresh, tasty, and great quality. Overall, a really fun experience, over all I think we spent roughly $70 for two people, all the sushi, two miso soups, and two beers (1 large beer) which is on point what we usually spend when we go out for sushi. We'll definitely be back!

Rotary Sushi is a solid spot for sushi in the Boise area. The quality is good, fish tastes fresh,…read morerice is well prepared, and everything feels clean and properly handled. For this style of sushi, it delivers. Service was friendly and attentive. Staff checked in regularly and were quick to help with special orders or questions. My only real critique is selection at certain times. When the restaurant is not very full, the conveyor belt can feel a little limited. That said, this is understandable. You cannot reasonably keep every option circulating if there are fewer diners, and made to order options help fill the gaps. Overall, good sushi, good service, and a fun experience. A reliable choice locally and one I would happily return to.

Yellowtail cheek. Yummy!!!!

Salmon Poki

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Just finishing my plate.

Four Seasons Sushi and Asian Bistro

4.2(74 reviews)

3.8 mi

This place is amazing great service authentic Chinese food 10 out of 10 great place to tryread more

This place used to be good. I went in today to get some food to go and had a beer while I waited…read more They poured me a 1/4 of a beer from the tap and then they used a plastic bucket to fill up the rest of my beer. It's just been sitting behind the bar, was a stale warm beer. I've never ever seen that garbage. Won't be back

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Try the paradise roll it is amazing. Love love love it

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