Chef21 has quickly become one of my favorite places to eat! Their crispy rice spicy tuna is AMAZING…read moreand definitely my favorite thing to order right now! The tuna burger with curly fries was also very good. The spicy miso ramen soup was alright. I'm still trying different items each time I go! The service is always wonderful, and the owner (or manager?) is always so welcoming and friendly whenever he's there. The prices are reasonable too especially for the portions they give you. Highly recommend!

I usually grab a table when I come here, but today I decided to sit at the bar, and I'm so glad I…read moredia. From the moment I sat down, Alex made me feel welcome, and it didn't take long before Lamar and Dylan had me laughing and joining in on the conversation. What really stood out was how genuine everyone was. Donovan and Angel shared stories, asked questions, and treated me like I had been coming there for years instead of just another customer. The food, as always, was absolutely amazing. Fresh, beautifully prepared, and every bite reminded me why I keep coming back. But today was about more than just great sushi. Sitting at the bar turned a meal into an experience, and the hospitality from the entire team made me feel like part of the family. I'II definitely be choosing a seat at the bar more often.

First time visitor. Excellent food and service. Enjoyed the surroundings. Optional individual table…read moresetting or back room group tables where chef cooks in front of you. Pricing was good also.

tried placing a order A HOUR before close but i guess they stop taking orders at 9 ? when their…read moreopen until 10 ? definitely should change ur time to 9 if yall wanna be lazy and not take more orders so definitely 0 stars

Four years ago the first night we got in town with all our kids to check out the new house. We are…read moremoving into. We ate for our first time at this little jump. If you like sushi, and I've had it all over the world, and a quiet, simple local spot owned by a wonderful lady who is doing nothing but expanding and writing the way of foodies in the South Carolina area. We were the best of luck and hope she opens a spot up in Cleveland, South Carolina, where we're heading. My favorite is a warm sake, a tall beer and sashimi the tuna, salmon and yellowtail are no can lose combination. The guys making it rock 'n' roll fresh and tasty every time. Who thought you'd have to come to Simpsonville for excellent sushi! All the best, Tony and Jennifer

I was in the area for work and decided to stop by for lunch, and I'm so glad I did! The restaurant…read moreis beautifully decorated, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you walk in. My server was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout my meal. I started with the spring rolls, then ordered the lunch special, which included a fresh salad and the Hollywood specialty hand roll. The salad was surprisingly large and absolutely delicious! I also ordered a rainbow roll, not realizing how generous the lunch portions were, but it was excellent as well. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area!

most reviews are about food and service and vibe. I'd…read morelike to comment on the GM, John- he's phenomenal; he runs a tight ship, is always there and very knowledgeable. if I see John when we visit: I know it be a great night. he's not flashy or selfish. he's just "a good solid dude". makes a difference. if you go to place that is sloppy, inconsistent, stressed staff, or disorganized- it usually a jerkwad manager. John makes a difference

The Bao buns and sushi were great. Our server took great care of us. A very nice spot in downtown…read more Walked from hotel to dinner.

Went for lunch and it was delicious. Had the crab salad and the me crab roll. Service was…read moreexcellent as well!

We didn't get to try the food because we rushed out of here as quick as possible…read more We sat down at the tables and realized the tables felt sticky and dirty. I had to go to the bathroom and started heading towards it. Outside of the bathroom were these buckets of filth water with a rag. In that moment I realized: THATS WHAT THEY ARE CLEANING THE TABLES WITH. I immediately rushed my poor family out of there and we ate elsewhere. Disappointed.

We love sushi and didn't notice the last review here was many months ago…read more The owner/manager was very sweet & the atmosphere warm and cozy on a chilly night but it was down hill from there. Service was all over the place forgetting part of our order and adding extra items. Appetizers came out after half of the table had dinner, soup and salad that comes with dinner was skipped until we asked for it. The rolls were fine but chicken and hibachi rice were bland. Sushi was alright. Veggie & shrimp tempura was pretty bad. Oily & fried but almost no batter so ...not so tempura-y?? It wasn't horrible but not worth the time & $ to go back.

Great place and the food is very good. Definitely recommend this been here many times and always…read morebeen very good food and service.

Food is great, sauce is amazing. Service is quick and they are always nice. We do take out 90% of…read moretime from here.

The food is always delicious. Whoever gave them a 1star review must have been a disgruntled Ex…read moreemployee or something because there's no way this place is 1star.

We visited the restaurant for the first time. Otto Izakaya is spacious and clean, featuring a blend…read moreof modern and Asian design elements. The menu is diverse, providing plenty of options, particularly for sushi and ramen enthusiasts. I appreciated the open kitchen concept, which adds to the overall experience. Our server, Madison, was outstanding. The prices are reasonable, the service is great and the portion sizes are generous.

Fantastic! Stopped after a long ride from Raleigh. Cold sake, yakitori, don katsu-what's not to…read morelike. Loved their Parmesan on the edamame. Definitely recommend.

The food and service was great! Our waitress had good recommendations. We tried both Sushi and…read moreHibachi and enjoyed it all.

Not sure how else to say this but just mid. Food was served with cute presentation but high in…read moresodium and not enough freshness, the sashimi was cut thick and not super flavorful, and the sushi had a southern flavor and take on it. I suppose if you're looking for the equivalent of a tex-mex Japanese joint this would be a good place for you. Service was good, ambiance was fine although they need some music playing or something it was very quiet. No shade no tea, cute place just not amazing as someone who loves Asian food.

While on a car shopping errand in Greenville, my husband and I stopped in here for dinner on a…read moreweeknight... We arrived at around 5:30 pm, but managed to get seated right away. The place was surprisingly nice...very cozy, inviting ambiance with a warm, fuzzy color palette. Thoroughly Japanese in decor...complete with anime on TV screens. The menu was quite lush...SO much to choose from! They had a wide variety of ramen, as well as a long list of sushi (both nigiri and sushi rolls), as well as a variety of donburi and even poke bowls. Tons of appetizers too. LOVED their menu! I ordered the Spicy Tantanmen Ramen, and a Pork Bao Bun. My husband ordered Chicken Katsu (appetizer only), Shrimp Tempura, and a bowl of white rice. We also shared Edamame. Well, all I can say is WOW. Everything....I mean EVERYTHING was absolutely delish!! Actually, I think I got the wrong ramen... Instead of Tantanmen, I got the other Spicy Ramen (I think?)...and normally, I'd be upset about this, but my ramen was still SO good, I decided to let it go. The Bao Bun was good too! I also sampled my husband's dishes...and both Katsu and Shrimp Tempura batters were perfect...So incredibly crispy and fresh!! So glad we chose to check out this place. A-Plus all the way!

I came from out of town (California) so I already had some low expectations but man I was still…read moredisappointed. First I asked what kind of tuna they used for the sashimi but none of them knew?? So I ordered the tuna tartar and Kobe beef as appetizers and I did not expect the chips be so thick! Like you can barely fit the tuna on there. It's supposed to be light and complementary to the tuna and for the tuna, they basically prepared it like poke? Kobe beef is supposed to taste light but they overcooked it. For the ramen I got the garlic tonkotsu and it barely has any flavor. I had low expectations because usually tonkotsu ramen uses braised pork but for this they used a slice of grilled pork instead. If you ever had any decent ramen from other ramen restaurants then you will definitely be disappointed eating here. Will give it two stars because the staff is nice.