We love Umami! I love the ambiance and fresh sushi here…read more I love their Kobe roll, yellow roll and umami roll. I love their tea, edamame and rock shrimp. Everything I have had here is delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful. I feel like I'm walking into a spa when I come here. I love it here! I can't wait to come back!

Overall, this restaurant has pretty fresh sushi but the prices are very high relative to location…read more Their price point is similar to NYC prices but pales in comparison to NY sushi spots in terms of high quality and variety. You can easily spend hundreds of dollars for sush at Unamii that you can get l better value at midtown NYC or other LI spots. As much as I prefer to support local businesses, I don't believe this is worth it. In fairness, the ambiance and decor inside restaurant look lovely.

Went last month with a friend and the food is phenomenal. As a vegetarian, happy to find good food…read more I had the age tofu and vegetarian ramen and fried green tea ice cream for dessert. Definitely going back! Service was quick and friendly and the ambience is comfortable.

Great sushi. My sister and I came here and we both enjoyed our sushi. I had one of the specials-…read morethe sunset roll. I can't remember which one my sister had but she enjoyed it. We both loved the crispy rice! We also enjoyed the plum wine. We will be back!

Food is decent here for Long Island. I like their pajeon (pancake). It's crispy, has great filling…read more(scallions, shrimp, squid, and something unexpected - mixed veggies (carrots and peas)) and is a generous portion. Their other foods are okay too - we got: 1. Eel teriyaki lunchbox that came with a healthy serving of eel over cabbage, 4 pcs of California roll, 2 shumai, (1) shrimp tempura, rice and salad. 2. Spicy squid lunch special - this has a little bit of a kick and can get quite spicy. Recommended to ask for less spicy if you cannot handle the heat. This came with rice, salad, 4 pcs California roll. 3. Clam kalguksu (hand pulled noodles), savory broth with plenty of little clams still in shell. I've had better, but this wasn't bad either. All of the above came with miso soup and a variety of veggie banchans (radish, pickled jalapeños and water kimchi). Service was fine, the place was actually quite busy with take out and dine in. They were attentive and checked on us a few times while we ate. The dining area itself is a little bit outdated though with worn down seating areas, but otherwise comfortable enough for a quick bite. FYI, there is a 4% fee for credit card payments, no minimum.

We were looking for a place to eat lunch in the area and decided to come here. My husband got the…read moreeel cucumber rolls and I got the Korean fried chicken & seafood pancake. The chicken consisted of wings, drums and thighs. Tasted bland on its own so you need to rely on the sauce (I usually just eat it plain but with this, I couldn't). The pancake was pretty good~ crispy and flavorful (I need to ask for no carrots & peas next time). The sushi was decent- bc it was Sunday, they didn't have the 2/3 roll lunch special so we paid full price for each roll. The service was friendly & attentive, lots of options on the menu and the restaurant itself was very clean with pop music blasting. We'll definitely be back again.

Kotobuki is a fantastic spot--the steak is incredibly delicious, and the sushi is always fresh and…read moretop quality. Definitely a place worth coming back to!

I order the Sashimi lunch special and it's always fresh amd delicious. and the waiters are pleasant.read more

The original owners retired and I was so sad to hear it and feared this place too would become yet…read moreanother Chinese owned mass produced crap sup par sushi spot... But it has not!!! Owned by another fantastic Japanese couple where the husband used to deliver the best picks of fresh fish and seafood to award winning and Michelin starred restaurants all across NYC. The space was upgraded a bit and thankfully they still retained the chef who handles the back kitchen and still deliciously creates and beautifully plates all their traditional Japanese hot dishes (please bring back the chawanmushi though!). Menu is a bit more scaled down from what it was but still all delicious and price point for it all is perfect. This spot is worthy enough to come to every day or to LIRR in from the city to eat at. Sad to not see master Kikumatsu at the helm of the sushi bar and Kyoko chan to greet you as you walk in but the new owners are as warm and as great too! Must go repeatedly!

Living in Long Island for 30+ years and never knew there was a hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant…read morenear the Roosevelt Field shopping Center. Made a reservation for 8pm and were seated immediately upon arrival. Warmly greeted and seated, we ordered 2 of the chef's choice omakase boxes and 2 sushi sashimi combos. All the fish was fresh, flavorful and higher than average quality. We met the owner, Mr. Kay and shared conversation about Japan. The staff was warm and personable. We enjoyed our dinner thoroughly and will be back for the miso black cod and hamachi kama next time. Dinner for 4, no drinks, about $200 all in, more than fair, about 35% less than the same experience in Manhattan. Looking forward to coming back, just to see Mr. K., oh and the sushi is great too.

Had an amazing experience at Kaji Sushi & Lounge! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully…read moreprepared. The sushi was delicious, service was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to!

We went on a Sunday early evening to grab a quick bite. The place has a nice atmosphere and the…read morestaff was very nice. we got the grilled squid and. some appetizer that had spicy tuna on a wasabi cracker. We also got two rolls, the mango Hawaii roll and the Baja roll. I usually don't like squid in Japanese places, but this place did it pretty good. The spicy tuna on the wasabi cracker was OK. I couldn't really tell if it was tuna or any other kind of fish. Both the mango Hawaii roll and the Baja roll were pretty good. Nothing really impressed us, but it was good.

Me and my friends have been here a few times, have tried their hibachi and their regular menu…read moreoptions. This place has a modest, traditional decor with customer photos on the walls, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere despite being a bit dated. The ambiance is lively and fun during hibachi dining, as skilled chefs perform entertaining cooking tricks. They offer a good variety of menu options and a noticeable sweet, friendly, attentive staff who provides fast/quick service. They keep the hibachi and dining area tidy and clean. The food portions that they serve are good enough. What I have tried on my recent visit here were wonton soup and chicken tempura roll. The soup has a nice shrimp and pork flavor in it while I the chicken tempura roll's crispness and taste was enjoyable. Food prices are affordable and fair. Good friendly service, wide-ranging food menu, delightful, delicious meals and good value are the reasons why we keep coming back to this place.

Came here for dinner and had a great time. The chef we had was very funny and very engaging with…read morethe crowd. We had family visiting from another country and the entire time they were completely mesmerized by everything. The staff was super friendly and patient with them as they spoke no English. The food was well cooked and seasoned very yummy. It was a tad salty, but the sauces they give you are sweet, so it balanced everything out. This was not my first time coming here and every time I come, I always have a pleasant experience. Will be back.

First time at Sushi Republic met up with several gal pals for lunch. Funny thing we all went for…read morethe bento box and the food was good. Had the salmon and it was cooked right. The soup was flavorful. My friends mixed the soup with their rice. It was a cold and windy day. Everyone wanted hot and warm food. Service was good. Staff was attentive and came to refill out teas. Tea was not hot and just warm. Go for the lunch special. Lots to select from. Interior of restaurant nicely decorated and spacious. Ample private rooms to have parties. Will be back again to try other items on the menu.

Very competitive pricing for AYCE! They also give you free drinks with your order which is nice…read more They have a lot of variety with sushi flavors but I will say each round tasted a bit different, so not very consistent. For example, my tropical roll was mostly salmon and partially tuna the first round which was amazing but then it was 80% tuna 20% salmon the second round which threw me off Also, dessert is not free. I tried the fried Oreo for science and it was too doughy/not tempura-like at all unfortunately. Interiors really neat I'd come again

I have been here 3x in less than two weeks. Can't get enough of their spicy snow crab avocado hand…read moreroll or the Waygu Shiso Hand roll. Service is attentive, kind, patient, & it is truly a pleasure to see the staff each visit. I always sit at the sushi counter, there are so many seats! They have booths and tables as well. Parking lot is huge & free. The restaurant is located between Red Lobster & Fogo De Chao.

As you can see from my past reviews, I have been here the past 3 years in 2023, 2024 and 2025 for…read moredinner at the bar. I was here solo again. I again enjoyed my Sapporo draft beer and unagi don. The owner/manager Ben stopped by to say hello as usual, since he remembers me from my prior three annual visits. My total bill was $33.70 less gratuity. I will return here next year for unagi don, sushi or sashimi.

We came on a weekday and there was only one other table of two and a few individuals at the bar…read moreduring our visit. You may have to keep calling the employees over for service and to guide them through your order here. We had to request glasses of water for our table twice and we had a thirsty toddler with us. Once we were ready with our order we had to wait again until I went over to the bar to ask for someone to come over so we can put our order in. Once the order was placed the food came out on a timely manner but we had to remind the waiter we ordered two drinks from the bar. The waiter gaslighted us and said we did not place drink orders. He must have noticed our facial expressions at this point since we were upset by the disappointing service we were dealing with from the moment we sat down. He went to check at the bar and our drinks came out midway during our meal. We would not be back due to our experience. There are other options in the area for Japanese food.

The service was great, all the staff were welcoming and attentive. However, the food was very…read moresubpar. My wife's dish was beef teriyaki and the beef was tough and too salty. The fried enoki mushrooms was unseasoned and the dipping sauce wasnt good. The fried chicken which I thought was juicy, it was a tad too salty. The fried rice was also too salty. Lastly the chicken katsu was what I ordered, I thought that dish was very generously size. Luckily this dish was good, my kids ate a lot of my pieces. Definitely big enough to share with the family. Unfortunately this was the only dish we all thought was good. Everything else was either too salty or not flavor. In terms of a date, this is a nice place to bring a date as its away from the busy food court. Again, staff were very nice and accommodating, however the food was not great. I wouldnt completely rule this restaurant out, since it's conveniently located in the mall.