The food....stellar. The service....impeccable…read more The ambience....top notch A very quaint place. The sushi was spectacular. Get there, grab a table, and enjoy!!

Utamaro... Don't let the size fool you. This gem is conveniently located in downtown Sarasota…read more The place was packed but the service was friendly as the restaurant was slammed at lunch. The food was served quickly and was delicious.. I had Miso soup and a Bento Box for lunch.. The Spicy Dragon Roll was also amazing! Must Try!

We went to kojo with a big group and no reservation to be sat down immediately by welcoming staff…read more Our waiter Allie was great and checked on us frequently to make sure everything was good. The food was tasty and the menu had many fun options. I would recommend coming here to celebrate or just a good meal.

Visited this spot with a friend, and we had such a wonderful experience! The atmosphere was…read moreintimate and inviting, and it definitely lived up to the high recommendations. The service was exceptional from start to finish, and the food was amazing. We ordered the edamame, fried rice, and split a Wagyu steak and everything was so delicious! Great food, excellent service, and a cozy atmosphere. I'll definitely be back in the future!

I've been wanting to try this place out and today was the day! The server was super nice and…read moreinformed me that I can get any roll made, I just had to let her know! That was super dope! I ended up getting the raw godzilla roll with jalapeños inside and it was awesome! Exactly what I was craving! It was super fresh! I would definitely come back and check out more sushi and the hibachi! The ambience was very nice inside as well.

The atmosphere is really enjoyable- nice lighting & cool designs/decor…read more The service is decent, my brother ordered chicken & scallops stir fry and it came without scallops. It was fixed but it did take a bit. We also waited a while for desserts & had to ask for our check in time to be able to see the sunset on the beach. All staff is trained very well to remove dirty dishes from the table & get us all refills. The food is amazing. My family and I all tried each other's food and everything on the table was delicious. All the sushi rolls were 10/10 and they had lots of options. the hibachi meals are a solid choice too! I'm a big fan of presentation & aesthetics and this place nailed it. Will be back soon for a date night!

I was visiting Sarasota when my friends introduced me to this hidden gem. Since we had a large…read moregroup, we called ahead to make a reservation, and as soon as we arrived, we were seated right away. Our server was fantastic! He was friendly, attentive, and even took a few minutes to chat with us, which made the experience feel even more welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and the overall atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in town!

I was visiting a friend in Sarasota, when he recommended to come eat at Red Plum…read more I am left completely speechless. The fish was fresh. I don't think I've ever had such perfect tuna, salmon, and other assortment of fish. As I drove back home from Sarasota, I couldn't stop thinking about this place. If you are a sushi, sashimi, or just a fish lover in general, please do yourself the favor and try this place. You will NOT regret it. Our server was also phenomenal. Young man, with a lot of humor, and extremely helpful. The place is great for casual lunch or dinner. While it might not look the most impressive on the outside, I what it delivers inside is well beyond expectations.

Service plus the food was excellent. Another uneventful dinner at Samurai which means no stress…read more Good food. Good Service.

A 3 1/2* rounded up for their fried OREOs!…read more Americanized Japanese resto with BIG bars. Food is satisfactory but I'd go back for their FrIeD OreOs :)

So glad we made it to Siam Gulf. By the time we made it, we were a bit hangry. Also we were trying…read moreto figure out the coolest location to sit. They were very patient with us and we had a good spot and a fan directly to us. We ordered the pad see ew and the Orioles roll. These were great recommendations. We loved the flavor of the noodles and the roll roll had salmon which I had wanted. Our server was very sweet and helpful and checked in on us often. The decor is very nice and the restaurant is quite spacious.

Won't return. We…read moresaw this one on our dinner at Mariscos Azteca Mexican. A L shaped restaurant, that serves Japanese and SE Asian cuisine. Quiet on a Sunday evening. Two pleasant young women (both with long pony tails) work the room. Service is so so: trying for good five minutes to tell the server (seeing her come and go) that the Pinot noir turned; my cab is ok. "How old is this bottle?" She said, "normally is less than a week." Oh well. Their stems are not bad. Two little kids, a boy and a girl are behind the bar counter. I've mixed feelings for kids in a work place ... Foods are fine: Thai lettuce Wrap - minced pork on the sweet side; have to ask for spicy sauce Sashimi style dinner - ok Spicy tuna roll - something crunchy which makes the roll interesting A Caucasian man comes and goes in the bar counter, sporting 'vineyard vines' t shirt . I'm between foods, so I googled it: not a vineyard but a clothing store. Oh well, just learnt one more thing today: thanks. Bathroom door lock - push in.

Love this place. The staff is so nice and the food is hands down amazing. In particular the owner,…read moreRaff, is very nice. I was concerned a little by the past reviews, but let me tell you, I personally, had such an enjoyable experience. I would give it 6 stars if I could.

Went on a Thursday evening with a friend (had a reservation). It was to hot to sit outside so we…read moresat inside. Lovely decor and cute drink menu. I ordered the Tempura SWEET POTATO Bao Buns (without the eel sauce) as my appetizer and the Vegetable Udon bowl as my main meal. My friend ordered two sushi rolls and a sashimi. She said the fish was very fresh. When my Bao buns arrived with a sauce I had to question the server to see if this was a different sauce or the eel sauce and she said, oops, they must have missed the note so she took it back and a few minutes later brought out another one without the sauce. Side note- i had tried calling the restaurant earlier in the day to confirm they can accomodate vegetarian options and I never received a phone call back.

This place is straight fire. I went with a party of 4 and the owner created a sashimi/roll platter…read morefor us to share so we could try everything. The warm sake was flowing and the food kept coming - we didn't even know what we were eating but everything was incredible. The Dragon Ball and Hawaiian Salmon were my favorite, however you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. To top it off, this place is highly affordable for the portions. A must eat!!! Cannot recommend this place enough.

So impressed by this hidden gem! I stopped in for their maki lunch special (3 rolls for $18) and…read morewas blown away by the freshness. Their rice to fish ratio is perfect. Their ingredients are high quality and the sushi chef is legit. It's a cozy spot and the server is so friendly. Yellowtail jalapeño roll: 9/10 Incredible freshness and spicy floral combination Salmon avocado: 9/10 The salmon was fatty and decadent and it was incredible White tuna roll: 8/10 Delicious! Just tasted a tad less fresh than the other fish. I highly recommend visiting Hoshi to grab some sushi!

Love this restaurant! Food was delicious! The restaurant was clean and service was good. Will…read moredefinitely be back.

Go check out the Pho and the sushi. The food is delicious!!! Our service was excellent. Go in and…read moreask for Toni

Amazing customer service, food Is absolutely perfect I have never been more satisfied,amazing staff…read moreand chefs

We ordered takeout from Kiku Sushi. The sushi itself was decent--nothing particularly memorable,…read morebut not bad either. The biggest disappointment was the soy sauce packets. They tasted nothing like regular soy sauce: they weren't salty and had a strange flavor that reminded me of iodine. It honestly took away from the meal. Please do yourself a favor and switch to Kikkoman soy sauce. Trying to save money on something as important as soy sauce really hurts the overall experience. Good sushi deserves good soy sauce.