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    Shiki

    4.0 (265 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and Eel roll
    Racheal H.

    Amazing! Servers are the best and the food is awesome. Love it, love it, love it! The food is very authentic and carefully prepared. The place is very quaint. Best sushi I have EVER had.

    Alisa J.

    Authentic and small Japanese restaurant in Rochester. Had the tekka, hamachi, and kappa roll. All were really fresh and yummy. Also has good miso soup, curries, and ramen. Wasn't a huge fan of the seaweed salad. For dessert they have ice cream and tempura ice cream. The tempura batter around the ice cream was ok. I wish the had matcha ice cream with red bean inside and then tempura fried that. Overall good restaurant and good service.

    Kat W.

    This is a little spot with a small menu, but everything is authentic, fresh and tasty. We came here about 40 minutes prior to closing on a Friday night and there were plenty of customers (but still a few open tables). We were told that it would take about 45 minutes for our food to come out if we ordered sushi, but we decided to stay anyways. There is one sushi chef for the entire place so wait times are long. We tried a chirashi bowl, several rolls (spicy salmon, alaska, salmon) as well as several pieces of sushi on the side (fish roe and fish egg); they were out of uni this day. Menu is small/limited, but the options seemed to be very authentic. I believe the chirashi bowl came with a miso soup and salad which were okay (we have had better). The chirashi bowl was excellent , everything was fresh, tasty and the sushi rice bed was flavorful and well seasoned. The rolls were also good; I especially enjoyed the Alaska roll. The spicy salmon roll only came with four pieces as an FYI. I did wish the plating for the individual rolls/sushi pieces was nicer as they seemed to fit everything onto one small plate but it was still tasty. We also noted that the wasabi here was good (we could feel the heat). Overall, a good recommendation we kept receiving from other people. Menu is simple, but true and authentic. Together with Shema, I think this is one of the best options in Rochester.

    Miso soup and salad that come with the meals
    Arvid Y.

    Shiki reopened earlier this month. Same owner I believe and the food seems mostly unchanged. We ordered gyozas, agedofu and a California roll to share. I got my usual Chirashi bowl. Service was friendly and fast. Price and food taste remains unchanged from before - good. I'm glad Shiki is back!

    Ramen
    Lisa X.

    Omg, what a hidden gem in Rochester. Authentic Japanese resturant. The sushi chef and waitress/hostess are super efficient. The waitress/hostess was so fast and friendly. She waited on all the tables and handled takeout during a busy night and the service was impeccable. The fish here is super fresh and delicious. I ordered the chirashi bowl and ramen. The assorted fish was nice thick sashimi slices and fresh! Its not your usual small cubes of leftover fish. A must when you are in the area! Street parking only.

    Chirashi Sushi
    Melinda M.

    best sushi and japanese food in rochester! i always have a super hard time finding authentic japanese food in rochester that is good quality and not way overpriced, but at shiki the fish always tastes super fresh and everything is affordable. loved the agedashi tofu and their udon is quite good. service is always super good and friendly! very small interior so sometimes there will be a wait. love the quiet interior ambiance and simple interior, makes me feel like i'm in a small family restaurant in the 90s the chef used to work in many acclaimed sushi spots in nyc ! definitely come here, soooo worth it

    Sashimi Dinner, Rainbow, dragon, spicy tuna, and other rolls that I don't remember.
    Quan Q.

    This is my favorite sushi place. Their sushi are always fresh and decent price. Recommend to make reservation and come early. They may run out of ingredients.

    Fried Ika, sauce was sooooo good
    Jessica D.

    Definitely an authentic Japanese restaurant with lots of raw fish options. They start you off with hot hand towels which was really nice. We ordered the fried ika to start which was a small portion of squid rings and a garlicky dipping sauce. The squid was a little on the chewy side but the dipping sauce it came with was sooo good. I couldn't pinpoint the flavors but I tasted garlic and it was so much better than your typical sriracha aioli. We also ordered the sushi and sashimi combo which comes with soup and salad. Very plentiful and lots of high quality pieces of fish too. It did come with some nigiri but be prepared for it to have little globs of wasabi under the meat. Our server was super friendly and quick too. If you love raw sushi options this is definitely the spot to come to. Very affordable too!

    Sashimi Dinner
    Yuchen F.

    Have you ever watched Doraemon before? When I was a kid, I always wanted the Anywhere Door, so I can go anywhere in a second. When I stepped into Shiki, it feels like I'm in a family-owned Japanese restaurant in Japan. With a bit of beer, I'm I still in Rochester or Kobe, Japan where my mom's at? I can't tell! The food here is incredible! Extremely authentic and fresh! Their price is worth every penny, and for the same quality and taste, you will need to pay double or even triple in somewhere else. Even better than some of the restaurants in NYC. Their service is also fabulous! This is by far the best Japanese restaurant on my list. I will definitely come here more often!

    Shrimp  tempura on top of udon noodles.
    Sarah W.

    Great spot for Japanese food if you aren't looking for a hibachi place. They've got lots of sushi options, along with noodle soups like ramen and udon, and curry rice dishes. I got the tempura udon noodles which was pretty good and my friends all got curry dishes. They liked theirs but wished there was more meat and other add-ins mixed with the curry and rice. There is very limited (and tight) parking out back and I would highly recommend making a reservation as most of the tables were reserved when we showed up as the restaurant is only open from 5-9 pm.

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    This is a very traditional sushi place. I have been here a few times and have enjoyed every visit

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    This place was awesome for lunch ... A lot of food for 10 bucks ... Service was great and had a really nice intimate feel ...

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    15 years ago

    This has got to be the BEST sushi restaurant in Rochester. Everything is always fresh and it's all very reasonably priced.

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    Sushi was authentic and fresh. The service could use a little work but it is definitely worth the trip.

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    You eat around, then come back and have another Sashimi assorted, it's sooo much delicious, the best is always here!

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    Yes. Restaurant did take a week off around Memorial Day 2019.

    Does Shiki offer brown rice?

    No. It's authentic Japanese. In Japan they serve white rice. It's also the only Japanese restaurant in Rochester actually owned by a Japanese owner.

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    Taichi Bubble Tea, Ramen and Poke Bowl - College town

    Taichi Bubble Tea, Ramen and Poke Bowl - College town

    4.0(211 reviews)
    1.6 miUpper Mount Hope
    $$
    Casual dining
    Healthy dining

    This location is so adorable on the inside! It is so spacious and has plenty of seating inside and…read moreoutside. I have only been to smaller taichi locations so was pleasantly surprised upon entering this one. Also the spicy miso ramen with tofu was DELICIOUS

    Went there today, and it had to be the worst experience at a Taichi that I've ever had. It wasn't…read morebusy at all, yet everyone was acting extremely slow and lost. Literally no one seemed to know what they were doing. They were all extremely awkward and seemed much more interested in talking to each other about outside stuff than actually practicing good customer service. I used to work at the Taichi in Irondequoit, and at our store, we got people in and out. I waited for two drinks, and I kid you not, it took 20 whole minutes. I watched my two cups of boba sit in the back for about 10 minutes while the girl kept reading the receipt over and over, then walking away. When she finally made and sealed both drinks, she put them on a table in the back and went to fill the ice bucket. She then stayed in the back talking to other employees. The drinks sat on that table for another five minutes until I finally asked the girl at the register if I could get my drinks. Mind you, she was also having a full conversation with the other employees in the front. She finally said, "Oh yes, sorry." The whole experience was extremely frustrating. Everyone seemed completely lost, there was no sense of urgency whatsoever, and the customer service was honestly terrible. I understand not every day is perfect, but this was ridiculous, especially considering the store wasn't even busy. I will never, ever come back here again.

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    Taichi Bubble Tea, Ramen and Poke Bowl - College town
    Taichi Bubble Tea, Ramen and Poke Bowl - College town
    Taichi Bubble Tea, Ramen and Poke Bowl - College town

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    Umai Revolving Sushi

    4.2(126 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    We've been to other revolving sushi restaurants in different cities, so we were excited to give…read moreUmai a try--and it delivered a really fun experience. The space is cozy and inviting, with booths wrapped around the conveyor belt so you can immediately start eyeing the plates gliding by. The sushi on the belt was fresh and tasty, though we noticed the selection leaned a bit heavily toward spicy‑mayo‑based rolls. Everything we tried was delicious, but we would have loved to see a little more variety for those who prefer something less saucy. Thankfully, the touchscreen ordering system made it easy to branch out. You can order drinks and à la carte sushi directly from the screen, and your items arrive on a dedicated upper‑deck conveyor that zips your order straight to your table. It's a clever setup and really helps round out the meal with more options. Drinks were delivered by an adorable robot, which added a fun, whimsical touch. Tables were cleared promptly, and the whole experience felt smooth and well‑run. We had a great time and will definitely be returning.

    I haven't done the sushi go round before, and my guy was excited to go during date weekend, so go…read morewe did! Overall, it's a lot of fun, but maybe a bit overstimulating? You are seated at a tablet in front of a conveyor belt with the sushi making it's way around the restaurant. You can take whatever catches your eye as it passes in front of you, or you can order from the tablet. If you order from the tablet, little cars bring the food on a second, higher conveyor belt above the first one, or sometimes a robot brings it to your seat. So there are 2 moving belts, robots, and servers. It's a lot! Fun, but be aware. It is cool that you can see things moving past and try different things. The plates on the belt are also less than a full order, which means you can try more things, if that's your style. Service is pretty quick since you're helping yourself from the belt. They do a good job making sure there is a variety of items on the belt and seemed to restock pretty quickly. You can mostly chose from rolls and nigiri. I do like American style rolls, and enjoyed the options. The guy prefers nigiri. We ordered some tempura and picked some nigiri from the menu as well. I really enjoyed the veggie tempura. They have good salmon - we tried the peppered salmon, which he thought was too much, but was smokey and peppery, and I enjoyed. There was also a spicy yellowtail, and plain salmon that was also nice quality. We shared an ice cream sundae with one of the little fish shaped cakes for dessert, which was really good. I liked the little cake with the red bean paste inside. It was fun and pretty low key.

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    Umai Revolving Sushi - Chicken Udon

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    Fuji Sushi Station

    Fuji Sushi Station

    3.6(45 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    I confess, I only read the reviews on this place *after* I'd already finished my meal and wow, I…read morecouldn't disagree more (in a good way). We came here on a packed Saturday night when RIT's Nova group was hosting a fundraiser, so we got discounted AYCE and we knew a portion of proceeds were going to their organization. The wait was about 50 minutes at peak dinner time, so that was fair. I was very impressed with how clean and efficient everything was, including the cart at the end of the table for used dishes. Our food came out fairly quickly as we ordered on the tablet, and it was the kind of quality you always hope to get at a sushi joint: nice sized portions, very fresh tasting, lovely presentation. I appreciated that you could also help yourself to the rotating belt options for no extra charge. The only things we paid extra for were fountain drinks, and even those included refills (or so we were told - we only had one). The staff was professional, friendly and helpful. I hope whatever issues people experienced here in the past have been resolved because it sure felt like a top tier experience at an affordable price to me! My one beef is that the menu was missing a mackerel option but I'll be back another day to see if they have it

    Not the best quality sushi but for the price, variety, and service, it is definitely pretty good!…read moreThe matcha bread was my favorite dessert. If you are in between rounds, the decorations will definitely keep you occupied.

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    Fuji Sushi Station
    Fuji Sushi Station
    Fuji Sushi Station

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    Sushi Master

    Sushi Master

    4.0(49 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    This is all you can eat, but not buffet style. Which I found intriguing. I heard about it through a…read morefriend. Whether you choose all you can eat or not, you order off the regular menu, and they bring it out fresh to order for one set price. You can share with other people at your table, if they also order all you can eat. Which was another plus for me. It is also, what we decided to do. Our approach was to try a little at a time, so we could try as much as possible. We both ordered different things, with the intent on sharing. I ordered 2 sushi rolls. One I wanted and one my BF asked me to order. He is relatively new to Sushi. He ordered Beef Teriyaki, with steak, rice and Zucchini. My BF said he did not like Zucchini. But he loved everything about this dish. Real steak, the Zucchini was cut thick, so it had a nice crunch to it. The sauce was out of this world. Very different from Beef Teriyaki I've had at other Japanese restaurants. Lots of flavor, not salt. I really liked the Sushi rolls I ordered, but my BF ended up only trying 2, before he decided he wanted to move on to other things. Leaving me to finish the Sushi myself. Which filled me up pretty good. When I go back, I am not going to oblige him with that courtesy again. Haha! Next time I will order one roll, so Im not too full to try more menu items. It's quite the menu. If you do not like Sushi, no worries, they have a wide variety of hot dishes and appetizers. They have a food waste policy, which I thought was a huge plus. A lot of items on the menu are small plate foods, so it shouldn't be a problem. BF received his food first, there was a bit of a wait for the sushi, I heard a lot of people ordering a lot of Sushi upfront. Which probably backed it up a bit. But it was not a problem. I just helped BF eat his steak dish. lol. You do not have to order everything at once. Staff walks around checking on you keeping a close eye out. You can order more items off the menu as you go. The Ambiance was also very nice.Very comfortable, perfect for date, family, or friend nights out. They also had some whimsy, which is nice. Their Uniforms, have a Yoda saying on it. Which is definitely fun to note. The food was fresh,and delicious. A great way to upscale "all you can eat" I will definitely be back. Usually I cannot eat enough to make all you can eat worth it. But I would do it again here. Our bill was reasonable. But If I knew exactly what I wanted and it was less expensive than all you can eat. I would also order off the menu. This is my new favorite Sushi Restaurant. They do serve alcohol. Wine, beer, and sake. The beers are mostly Japanese beers. Staff were super friendly, happy, and helpful. They will walk you through the process. They have real menus, and also a QR code menu. The only improvement I would recommend, is that once they take your initial order. It would be nice to be able to use the QR code to order more items, instead of waiting on staff. I think it would work great with their food waste policy. But that's just a friendly suggestion. When I do reviews, I do take pics of the ladies room, if no one is in there. I think it should be normalized. Theirs was impeccable. The entire establishment was super clean.

    They have an amazing lunch AYCE special. Fish is fresh and so good. And thy have dim sum too. The…read moreinside of the restaurant is so cute, I love all the decor. The staff are very nice and attentive. We come back here time and time again.

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    Sushi Master - Front exterior window

    Front exterior window

    Sushi Master - Monkey Roll (top) and Dinosaur Roll (bottom), very good!!

    Monkey Roll (top) and Dinosaur Roll (bottom), very good!!

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    Sushi585 - Yellowtail jalapeno roll, dragon roll, and salmon, tuna, and eel sushi

    Sushi585

    3.8(63 reviews)
    0.5 miSouth Wedge

    Hidden Gem!!!! I'm a huge Sushi fan and have eaten it all over the world. Tried 585 today and was…read moreextremely impressed with the food quality and service. Employees were helpful and on the spot when you needed something. Fish was fresh and Sake heated to proper temperature. Don't pass this place up! Prices were affordable and space was clean. Definitely a must try!

    My bf and I tried Sushi585 for the first time this week. We're new to the AYCE game, so keep that…read morein mind. We went on a Wednesday evening and were the only people in the restaurant for a little bit, so I would definitely recommend coming out on a week night if you can! Our server was absolutely lovely. Super attentive, even with the fact he didn't have to take our orders. Topped off our waters multiple times, made sure we were enjoying, etc. Speaking of ordering, their system is awesome!! It was super easy to browse the menu and make our selections, and we didn't have to worry about any awkwardness. Might just be a me thing, but I sometimes feel self conscious putting in a big order when I have to actually say it out loud to a person, so their phone ordering system was super helpful in making me feel more comfortable. The food was really good! On par with many other sushi places I've been in Rochester. I don't eat meat, and there were still so many veggie options for me. I especially loved the veggie dumplings and tofu skin/avocado roll. My bf loved the spicy crab onigiri and the beef skewers. The restaurant and restrooms were clean. The price seems to be slightly cheaper than other AYCE places in the area, even for dinner. We will definitely be back! As much as I miss Tap & Mallet, I was very happy with this spot!

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    Sushi585 - Plenty of seating for larger parties

    Plenty of seating for larger parties

    Sushi585 - The Spicy Edamame was good with a lot of garlic.  The beef was very chewy and tough.  Sashimi and sushi was good.

    The Spicy Edamame was good with a lot of garlic. The beef was very chewy and tough. Sashimi and sushi was good.

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    Taste Of Japan Restaurant & Sushi Bar

    Taste Of Japan Restaurant & Sushi Bar

    3.7(119 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    Delicious sushi! Highly recommend the rainbow roll! best sushi I've had in rochester :)…read more Surprised this place isnt busier, lowkey hidden gem

    I didn't think there was a good sushi place in Rochester until this place. I'm a big sushi person-…read moreand I mean fish quality too. I can live off raw fish for life (pretty much what I did whenever I visit Japan). In all its dim and slow service grandeur, this place has the best fish quality among all the sushi places I've been in Rochester. Located off West Henrietta right by the Millenium Games place. So, if you have the time, this place is totally worth it for the 25$ all you can eat option. It's alacarte and the sushi chef makes really really good rolls. The inside is incredibly outdated, thus this place isn't what I call a formal upscale date place to go but if your date/friend can put down sushi and can appreciate good quality sushi, then this place definitely is a 5/5 for sushi. I once watched a table of people watching a soccer game on their ipads while enjoying the meal- very chill place. My husband and I super busy and despite it's incredibly slower wait time, it's worth it. It's one dude doing all of it - frying the agadashi tofu (very good btw), fried crab leg, and rolling the sushi. 25$ for an all you can eat ala carte sushi that you can check off the list. Comes with a thousand island type of salad and a miso soup.

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    Taste Of Japan Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Closedon Black Friday- unexpectedly disappointing.

    Closedon Black Friday- unexpectedly disappointing.

    Taste Of Japan Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Delicous! Highly recommend the rainbow roll! Best sushi in town :)

    Delicous! Highly recommend the rainbow roll! Best sushi in town :)

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