We were traveling on a "girls in Memphis" trip and stepped in for dinner on a weeknight. The place was empty and that gave us a slight hesitation in our step but when we travel, we love finding places that others don't necessarily know about. WOW! So glad we did! Our waitress, Grace quickly became like family with her outgoing personality, attention to detail and knowledge of all the local foodie places to hit up with honest reviews of each. We chatted like we were old friends and she was patient with a few meal adjustments even complimenting some choices saying the chef is going to be so excited to see you ordering filet correctly! (In case you're wondering, always med rare - never well done!) [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food was great, the ambience cozy and the service was out of this world![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We asked Grace why no one was in? She told us they are one of downtown Memphis best kept secrets but that the chef caters some pretty big local entities. Well, Memphis and those traveling thru, it's high time you know about this place! Extensive menu with sushi choices, hibachi, as well as other options for those seeking options. When you stop in, tell Grace the girls from Michigan say Hi! read more

Tried this while briefly in town, [[HIGHLIGHT]]it smells heavily of Fabuloso and cannabis when you walk in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I tried to sit by the front door to have fresher air but that also made it a bit chillier.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A refreshing soup option was the onion soup so I tried it and it was delicious. It was an onion broth with scallion, mushroom and tempura pieces. I also tried the spicy tuna roll, and while it's great that it came out at lightning speed, it did not look like it was freshly made. I did ask for extra ginger and the waitress really delivered, she brought a whole mini bowl extra, my favorite, I lastly tried onion tempura (great deal at less than $2). The first piece I tried was crunchy, hot, delicious. The remaining pieces were end/top of the onion and it looked like it still had dirt at the top. It turned me off to finishing the rest. Mixed feelings about this experience overall, probably won't return. read more

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The best sushi in town (The Grizzlies favorite too) and [[HIGHLIGHT]]a great neighborhood atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Love the people, the food, everything! read more

Never had a great experience with this place. Haven't been in over a year and decided to give it another shot tonight. They opened up 9 minutes late--on a Friday night I might add. We walked in with other parties who had also been waiting outside the door. We get told to sit wherever by the frantic employee (owner maybe?) who was trying to get situated. Meanwhile us and the other parties just sat there in silence waiting for a server that never showed up--until 5 minutes later as we were walking out the door--also late for her shift presumably. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was hot and smelled inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I genuinely don't know how this place stays open... read more

My favorite roll at south main! Love the presentation of this birthday roll! If you don't eat raw than get this roll' even if you do eat raw sushi this is still My favorite. Can't go wrong with the birthday rol! read more

South Main Sushi & Grill - *Birthday Roll* always a must when ordering sushi! Can never go wrong. Fully cooked roll so yummy! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Had high hopes for this place but unfortunately was disappointed! The service was very slow, and it took a few minutes for anyone to see us at the door and get us seated. The raw fish here isn't very good quality, so any sushi we ordered with raw fish was pretty mediocre. However, the pikachu roll with eel was pretty good! Hopefully will be better in the future. read more

South Main Sushi & Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Still consistently good with a wide range of options from sushi, to more hibachi, fried rice options. Love the house ginger salad and the clear soup. Sushi is pretty consistent but they do a pretty decent job with keeping it fresh. Service is good, ambiance is nice and has a community feel. We enjoy the Sourh main area. read more

The food was amazing! Fresh fish and the drinks were on point! Our server was very attentive and move us from the door when it got too cold for us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the ambience and overall had a great experience![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will be back! read more

My husband and I recently celebrated our wedding anniversary. We were staying at the Central Station Hotel but wanted hibachi and sushi. This place was within walking distance. As soon as we entered, we were first greeted with smiles and instructed to sit where ever we would like. I was a little nervous because there wasn't much of a crowd for it to be a Saturday night downtown, but it was after the holiday. Not long after being seated, our waitress came right over. She was very kind and attentive. We had never visited the restaurant before, so she was full of recommendations of her favorite appetizers to start us off. We tried the dumplings! Man! Soooo good! For our entrees, we shared a hurricane roll and chicken hibachi dinner! Whew, likely the BEST hibachi and sushi I've had in the city! We will definitely be back and will recommend to all who are looking for a great hibachi and sushi spot! read more

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Me and family dined here for dinner . Pros : Located in the downtown area Service is fast and friendly Several menu options They even have "customer created rolls" The hibachi was great ! Cons : Sushi Rolls kept falling apart Part of the hibachi entree was cool read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while! They did not disappoint. The food was really good and the service was awesome. We started with a couple of appetizers, the firecracker shrimp is definitely a must try! The spicy tuna tartar was interesting but really good! It's different for sure! We ordered some hot sake to go with our sushi. I loved the Nashville roll, it was the seared tuna on top for me. My husband ordered the steak hibachi and loved it. I had a bite of his steak and it was really good. I love the atmosphere here. You can dine in or outside. People watch and jump on the trolley after. Great downtown location. I can't wait to come back. If you're in this area, be sure to stop by for some sushi! read more

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It took me a while to write this review because I was very dissatisfied with the level of service I received. I even had to call back to the restaurant manager to have a discussion with her. The sushi was good. I have no complaints there. Maybe I will try it again. read more

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Great sushi! Highly recommend the hurricane roll which is tempura fried and the stone roll which has salmon in it. The spicy garlic butter edamame was so good! I saved the sauce from it to dip my sushi in! Check this place out if you're down on south main. read more

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Cute spot in South Main!! Owner is very personable and good is good. I only gave it a three because sushi is not my favorite, but I do enjoy several other items on the menu. Firecracker shrimp, edamame, fried rice and a seaweed salad. It's a nice neighbor restaurant. Good vibes and good people! read more

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We got this delivered, so take that in consideration. The food came soggy and like it had been sitting out for 2 days. The cucumber wrap roll was so soggy it didn't even hold up. Soup was wayyyyy too salty. Salad was not flavorful. Rolls had way too much rice. And overall it was wayyy too expensive. I don't think I'll go back. read more

My go-to sushi spot in Memphis for takeout or dine in. I'm pretty consistent on my order here (spicy tuna roll + yellowtail scallion roll), but it never disappoints! Certainly recommend if you're in the south main area and craving a little sushi. read more

Okay peeps. This is epic. South Main Sushi & Grill is under new management. You know Lee from the Midtown Sekisui? Well, SMS&G is now her baby! So exciting because she is an amazing businesswoman. I literally go out of my way to eat at Sekisui Midtown because of the way Lee runs that operation. In fact, I want to say she has been overseeing operations for several of the Sekisui restaurants. So the food is amazing! I highly recommend the egg rolls. People at our table were fighting over them! This is such a cool spot. Great for a date, cocktails with friends or even a business meal. You MUST get your sushi on at SMS&G. You really can't go wrong!!!! read more

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Great food, amazing staff and friendly environment!!! Would recommend to anyone. Everything on menu is pretty good.

I paid $31 for this tiny portion of soup and supposedly a Poke bowl, it was mediocre at best. read more

South Main Sushi & Grill - This was supposed to be a Poke Bowl, I paid $31 for this tiny portion and it was mediocre at best. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I'm sorry but this was $20 and it was the size of a side salad... aside from being way overpriced, the food tastes fine. read more

South Main Sushi & Grill - Tuna takita salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

DOUBLE OVER THE FIRST BASEMAN TO RIGHT FIELD! Don't judge a book by its cover. The outside may not look particularly snazzy, but this place is good and worth your time and money. My colleagues and I grabbed lunch here the other day and we were all satisfied. I had the lunch salmon with rice and clear soup. The soup was hot and tasty. The salmon was lightly grilled with a great teriyaki glaze on it. The plate came with steamed vegetables as well. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the service was fast and friendly. We will definitely go back. read more

Sushi was just ok. Atmosphere was pleasant. Service was fast and friendly. Fried rice was good, just a little too salty. There was a weird smell to the building. read more

Sunday, April 8, 2018 Sunday Sushi Dinner It was nearing the evening and I was getting hungry- I wanted something different yet on the lighter side So I went online and made reservations for 7:15P then headed out when I got confirmation. Service was great! Thanks to Kaitlyn I was greeted and seated. I had already reviewed the menu so I knew exactly what I wanted to eat. I got to taste some good Shrimp and Veggie tempura along with Salmon Tatakia I'll come back here again in the near future :) read more

Delicious. Fast. Personable staff! If you're looking for great takeout and to support a local restaurant and staff, look no further! Highly recommend the Hurricane roll! read more

South Main Sushi & Grill - South Main Sushi takeout - Sushi Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Kept ordering different nigiri rolls and was told they didn't have any... when we did get our rolls and nigiri the fish was bad... and I mean bad. Either they were turned and fishy tasting or they were warm and dry. Our server was very nice and we felt super bad even complaining to her. Won't be coming back ever Update: not even 10 minutes after leaving I had to throw up in a bag while stuck in traffic. I've never had such a bad experience especially w sushi read more

Honestly I was really excited for sushi, where I'm from we have great places and local businesses that are amazing. I came here with high hopes but the sushi just looked so depressing. Half of it was unrolled they couldn't even put the fish on top of the rice for the nigiri. I usually never write reviews but honestly it was just depressing lol. And yes I promise I didn't flip the to go box at all it genuinely looked like this.. and no it didn't taste that great either /: read more

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South Main Sushi is our go-to! Titans and Fire rolls are so good, and the spicy edamame is a delicious appetizer.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now. I had some free time after my hair appointment in midtown. I got there around 1030 and they didn't open until 11 so that gave me time to think about going to Blue Fin. I couldn't find any good parking so South Main it was. I was literally the first guest at 1105 so I sat anywhere. I ordered an express lunch(two sushi rolls and a salad) and a margarita. The starter was a simple salad with ginger dressing which was amazing. I had the tuna roll and a salmon roll, I usually don't like my sushi with the seaweed on the outside however this was delicious. Actually I enjoyed it so much I had to try two other rolls. I had another tuna and a crunchy shrimp roll. Service was quick and my waitress was attentive,which wasn't hard because I was the only person there lol. Oh and my drink was awesome,I'll definitely be back. Next time I may try dinner. read more

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This place is like any typical sushi place except they don't have as much of a variety of rolls and sushi compared to other places in Memphis. Which can be good and bad. For me I like the selection and disliked that they did not have ama ebi the sweet shrimp over rice and deep fried shrimp heads that you can eat whole. On a better note that gave a great view of main and probably a great place for a first date or just coming in to get a snack with friends after work and drink for happy hour. Happy hour I will admit it great, however, we caught the tail end of it and didn't get to enjoy the gal price drinks, rolls, dishes and sushi. read more

Ordered takeout from here. The team working there was awesome, so I was really hoping I would like the order. However, the portions were small for what you pay ($9 for a fried rice that looked more like a side dish), and small rolls. The sushi wasn't spectacular, and the fish wasn't as fresh as I expect with sushi restaurants. Probably the most frustrating thing to me was that they forgot two parts of our order (dressing to go with the salad - so it was essentially just lettuce, and added vegetables in the fried rice), which left us with not enough food for dinner. Maybe we caught them on a bad day, but I was unimpressed. There are better options on Main Street for takeout. read more

I went last night for a semi - private party, which was introducing the restaurant to the South Main community. The sushi was excellent, the wine selections were great, and service was superb. I sampled about eight or nine different sushi's, the tempura, and the fried rice. I have not eaten there during regular restaurant hours, but spoke with several locals who had. They raved about the service, saying that the staff was excellent and very attentive. I also had a chance to meet the owners, and they are a young couple who seem professional, dedicated, and eager to serve. I will definitely be back to eat there again. read more

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The location can't be beat! Such a great addition to the south main area. Oh course the food is great too! I came here the day after it opened so there were a few glitches I'm sure come with it being a new, hot and busy place. The decor is cool and trendy and trying to keep a minimalist theme, they put the soy sauce in these tiny tiny containers. Oh course the container on our table was empty as well has 3 others I stole from nearby tables. Not a big deal, but by the time I got some soy sauce, my husband had eaten most of my sushi... So on to the important stuff, food! We ordered the shrimp gyoza starter and 2 sushi rolls. The gyoza was fresh and the dipping sauce was perfectly sweet and salty. The sushi rolls were the island roll (tempura shrimp with lettuce which was amazing and different) and the Sriracha roll (shrimp tempura with tons of spice.) Sounds like a lot, but the portions are kinda small, so we ended up ordering the steak fried rice and fried ice cream which was a smart decision because both were even better than the sushi! Also the prices are pretty decent which is good so you can order can tons of different things to share...or not. Love that this is in my neighborhood and can't wait to become a regular. read more

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The service and lunch specials are absolutely delightful!! The spicy tuna is to die for and you can't go wrong with the soft shell crab roll! read more

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I am so happy that South Main Sushi is open! This is a great addition to the South Main district. We have eaten here twice and both times have been a great experience. The management and staff are friendly and provided excellent service. Recently, we walked in after a Grizz game and they were preparing to close. The manager insisted that we stay and even took our sushi order right away so that we could have a nice dinner. I was very impressed - many places would have turned us away. The whole time they made us feel very welcome and not rushed. Can't wait to go back! read more

South Main Sushi & Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I had dinner here and the service was awful. I asked the bartender if the kitchen could modify a dish on the menu and he suggested I just get something else. I asked again and he repeated his suggestion that I get something else. The food was not bad, but I got one small glass of water and that was it. The bartender never bothered to refill it the whole time I sat there eating after he bullied me into ordering a spicy dish that I made it clear I did not want. Finally, he arrogantly dropped the check for 2 people on 1 tab. When I asked for separate tabs, he just split it down the middle, which cost me about $10 more than I should've paid. He didn't bother to thank us for coming in or invite us back. It's clear we were a pain in his ass the entire time we were sitting there. I used to like this place, but I can spend $30 on dinner other places downtown and not have to deal with ornery service. Will not be back here. read more

I come here all the time and love it. Great atmosphere. The vegetable yaki noodles and sushi (the two things I order when I come) are always delicious and prices are also not bad. read more

This place just opened up in the old Grawemeyer's location on South Main. I like to give new businesses a fair chance to get up and running before writing a review, but since I didn't even know they were open, I figured I'd go ahead and post here to help get the word out. I like the atmosphere and decor... It looks exactly the same as it did when Grawemeyer's was here, but I think it works well. It's a bit more elegant than you might expect for a restaurant featuring sushi but it's still casual enough to be comfortable and inviting. Besides sushi, the menu includes entrees of steak, chicken, seafood and noodle dishes. They also have a full bar. We popped in during South Main Trolley Night last Friday and the place was pretty busy. We decided to sit at the bar rather than wait for a table. The bartender/server suggested I try the Japanese whiskey, and so I did. It was good! I did take a very long time to get our drinks, however. I'm not a huge fan of sushi since I don't enjoy rice. I asked if they had any sushi rolls that did not contain rice (some places do), but the answer was no. I was tempted to order a steak entree, but I wasn't all that hungry so I settled on a sashimi sampler listed as an appetizer. I also ordered miso soup. My friend ordered two sushi rolls. I don't remember which ones he ordered, and I didn't try either of them, but they certainly looked good! The miso soup was okay. The sashimi was good. The service was slow and there was some confusion as to who was actually supposed to be serving us. We had to ask for napkins, soy sauce and wasabii. I'm cutting them some slack on the service this time around since they are a new business. I'll update my review after my second visit. read more

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This is a place I've been excited to try since it opened! I'm not the biggest sushi fan, but every now and then I'll get a craving. We went on a Saturday night and were seated right away. The restaurant was about half full, which was nice because it wasn't too loud inside. Our server was with us right away to get our drink order. Their drink menu is interesting, they have a variety of mixed drinks and sake drinks, but we decided to go with wine. The decor in the restaurant is inviting, the walls are darker and they have Japanese art as well as modern art with painted wine bottles. I like how the atmosphere is casual, but still trendy. For dinner, we tried the island roll, the Rock & roll, & a dish of shrimp fried rice. All of their rolls are around $10, with the exception of the lobster roll. This was nice, because we felt that we could try multiple menu items without breaking the bank. Our meal was really good! I'm not a sushi expert, so I can't compare it to any other place here, this is the first sushi we've tried since moving to Memphis. We'll likely be back next time we're in the mood for sushi. read more

South Main Sushi & Grill - Shrimp fried rice, island roll in front and rock & roll in the back - Sushi Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This is my favorite Japanese restaurant in Memphis! It has everything from sushi to hibachi! The flower roll is my favorite. The gyoza are OUT OF THIS WORLD! The owner is so nice and personable and the service is great. The Sumo Mary is a must....Bloody Mary with shrimp tempura & a California roll....I mean, come on, does it get any better?! read more

South Main Sushi & Grill - Sumo Mary - Sushi Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

We've eaten here a few times and ordered take out as well, always solid! Favorites include the tuna tartar appetizer, spicy edamame, maggatron roll and red dragon roll. Last time my husband had the wings which did not look like anything special, but he loved them! We will be back. read more