Finally made it here after craving hibachi for about two weeks! I was really drawn in by the Happy Hour deal they advertise, offering discounted food and drinks from 4 pm to 7 pm. Figured it was the perfect opportunity to give them a try. Upon being seated, I was greeted by a friendly server who promptly took my order. I ordered a drink and a hibachi meal, and I have to say, the food arrived incredibly fast - it was almost startling! Lol, all jokes aside , the service was impressively efficient. I will definitely be coming back for more. Overall, I'd rate the experience a solid 4 stars. The hibachi itself was fantastic - flavorful, perfectly cooked, and a generous portion. However, I wasn't a fan of the fried vanilla dessert. It just didn't quite hit the mark for me. But other than that one small detail, everything else was absolutely amazing! A great value, especially during Happy Hour! read more

Had high hopes but unfortunately just wasn't a great night. Hostess was great and then the nose dive. Our waitress seemed frustrated and annoyed. Multiple layers of our order were wrong, slow and continued feeling unwelcome. Other wait staff picked up where she left off and informed us that our waitress was "going through some issues and unable to focus on us." Understandable, and sympathetic, however when paying over $100 I'm not given the luxury of providing subpar payment but expected to pay for an experience that simply didn't add up. read more

Food gets 2 stars. Service gets 4 stars. All in all, I feel like 3 stars is a fair rating of this restaurant. My son and I ordered an appetizer, a couple miso soups and 3 sushi rolls and only one of them was good. The ginger served on the side with each roll was clearly expired. The seafood dynamite was pretty good. I've had better, but it was okay. The miso soups weren't that hot, but we're also pretty good. We ordered two rolls to begin with after our soup and appetizer & were only delivered one roll that wasn't even the correct order. Our server apologized for not putting in our other roll order and he was actually very nice. A tuna maki roll had been delivered to our table even though we ordered a spicy tuna maki roll and as you can see from the photo, it was rolled and prepared very sloppily, so it fell apart before it even touched our mouths. I didn't bother to mention how it was the wrong order to the server because we were hungry and ready to eat, so we just ate it anyway. We were both disappointed with it though. Then the dynamite roll came out. It was warmer than the miso soup & was a little bit better than the previous tuna roll we had. It could've used some spicy mayo and eel sauce drizzled on top, in my opinion, but nonetheless, it was ok. Then, our last roll came out, the Pink dragon roll, and it tasted good. So, we left this place on a better note than we came, thanks to that last roll. Food is important when it comes to the whole experience in a restaurant and this place just feels too short. The sushi chefs need to do better & need to keep up with their ginger expirations & the menu could use a better selection of sushi. We just weren't impressed at all and it our server had not been so nice, I would have given this place 2 stars. read more

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We live 35 minutes from this store but had a really rough day and wanted to order it from DoorDash. We did a group order and our order came with a single order and we had to drive all the way there to get our food. The doordasher asked if there was more and they said no so they are at fault. When we drove there a very rude worker blamed us and told us to not do that anymore because it's wrong. Very rude service for sub par food. read more

Amazing taste! I had the chicken hibachi, I ate some before taking the photo. A little over priced for take out portions. read more

Tsunami - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

My husband and I tried this place out after hearing that it was good and tbh it was just okay. We ordered the cream cheese wontons (6/10, because one was cold in the middle and you kind of needed the dipping sauce they give you to even out the intensity of the cream cheese), two sushi rolls (6/10, good but not great or really memorable), and a plate of shrimp fried rice (5/10, shrimp was really good but the rice lacked flavor) which also came with a miso soup (9/10). I'm giving it a three because although the food was okay, the environment inside was a little different. I don't think I have ever experienced a stickier floor in my life, so sticky that it just ruined the quality of the food before it even got to the table. I wear my shoes loose and I almost lost one getting out of the booth. And with that, maybe it was where we sat (closer to the entrance), but there was a smell of dirty dish water/rags that i could not get over, but I have been told my nose is more sensitive than most so do with that what you will. Overall it wasn't a bad experience by any means as the food was decent, but not somewhere I would go again. Our waitress was also friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. We had high hopes for this place and it just seemed to not meet our expectations. read more

My Goddaughter chose this spot for her birthday dinner. She loves it here and I can see why. We were seated immediately and the service was very good.. I've had Hibachi from a few other restaurants in the Columbia area and this is definitely one of the best. They don't have the live show experience you get at some other places, but they make up for that with more food options. This is a Japanese restaurant with very good seafood and sushi options, along with Steak. I don't come to this part of town often, but I will make a trip just to eat here again. read more

Tsunami - Scallops and shrimp hibachi-no rice, extra veggies - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I was skeptical after the reviews, but decided to give it a chance. Great experience, visited on a Thursday afternoon aprox. 2pm, they close at 2:30p until dinner time. We were practically the only ones in the restaurant, fast service, nice spot to have a luncheon, meet up, lots of space. They have a bar area also, that opens in the afternoon. The whole restaurant was clean including the restroom, no bad smells. They didn't rush us, I ordered a yummy watermelon martini, sushi etc, see pics... All my food was freshly made, only issue I had was the rice was kinda overcooked, but that was it. Do yourself a favor and at least try it! I will go back for dinner jus so I have a good comparison. Be patient at dinner time, it goes a long way in your experience. The location is in Harbison area close to the mall, so expect lots of folks when eating here on the weekend. they have have another location downtown, which will probably be busier, lots of colleges. read more

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Never a bad meal here. Temperature checks upon arrival, face coverings required. My kind of place. Our server was outstanding and everyone enjoyed the food. read more

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The food is good I liked the service is good I liked the ambiance Is good I liked is I really like the food

My wife and I hang out in this area all the time and have tried most of the surrounding restaurants. We decided to try Tsunami and were definitely not impressed. The sushi was very underwhelming. The waitress was good, but it took a long while before our food was brought to us. The atmosphere was ok, but this is definitely not my first pick for a sushi restaurant. My wife and I went with a couple of friends who got hibachi. Although I didn't try it, the chicken did not look very appetizing. I'm all for second chances, but I really don't think I'll be giving this restaurant another chance when there are much better restaurants in the area. read more

We came looking for a COVID safe experience and for some healthy, good food. Found it! Came in and was seated immediately. Sat outside with the wife. We ordered some a couple waters, some sushi rolls, salads with ginger dressing, and a couple Hibachi plates. The salad came out super quick and the ginger dressing was great! The sushi rolls came next and I'm sorry I didn't take a picture because they are well done and were very delicious. They are generous with their portions. The hibachi took the longest but it was very much worth the wait. Full of flavor and savory. We got out for $55 after tip. Will definitely be back. read more

Tsunami - Veggie Hibachi with steamed rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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5 stars for the server. I wish I remember his name. When he noticed I couldn't decide which sushi roll to select, he asked what I liked and made suggestions. I went with his and it was absolutely amazing. Between my handsome date and my delicious sushi, I couldn't have been happier. This is the first restaurant I've been to in Columbia that I'll insist on returning on my next visit. It's a great date spot. Even with the busy Saturday evening crowd, we didn't wait long and the food didn't take long even though our server cautioned us that it may be a slight delay. No complaints whatsoever. read more

Tsunami - Sexy roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

So. A little misleading on the store front sign. Wasn't expecting hibachi when we went. However, totally a wonderful surprise. Katherine our server was wonderful. The lemon drop martini on point. Pink dragon roll was yummy. Can't say enough about how well the service was here. And sometimes that makes all the difference. TRY THE BAKED MUSSELS!!!!! OMG read more

Tsunami - Lemon drop martini - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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We frequent the Vista location. Always spot on. This is the second time we have visited the harbison location. Each time equally disappointed. The hibachi chicken tasted old, like left over and reheated. The hibachi shrimp was over cooked and tough. The veggies were not hot. The sushi was at room temperature, sloppy in appearance and fell apart. The tempura shrimp that was on one of the rolls was cold and tasted like it had been fried the day before and refrigerated. Do not waist your time or money here. People frequently confuse this location w the vista location, and leave good reviews. read more

The host was very kind, but our waitress was cold and not very tending. Despite the bad service, food was good and came out very quickly. Menu is a bit confusing since there are different appetizers on both sides of the menu? Also a little disappointing that we couldn't order anything off the kids menu, although I understand. Some of the prices are a bit high compared to other Tsunami's but it was still delicious. Nice chewy yakiudon and juicy chicken! Delicious! Soft shumai and flavorful gyoza. Good experience overall. read more

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Service and food was exceptional. Came on a Saturday night around 9 pm. Nice upscale look inside and our waiter was very attentive and made sure we were satisfied with our food and drinks. Will be back again and highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

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I've been to Tsunami three times so I feel like I can definitely say it's just okay. The first time I came here for lunch and was impressed by the cheap lunch options and had a great meal here. The last two times I came to Tsunami was for dinner and dinner has been a lot less lackluster than the lunch. It's a lot pricier for dinner, which is a given, but I really don't feel the food quality matches the price point for dinner. The service here has always been great and the restaurant itself has a good ambiance. But still, at this point I would only come back for lunch. read more

Tsunami - Seafood udon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I would give a 3 1/2 if I could. The food is great. The service leaves a little to be desired. They are definitely slow. We waiting quite a while between the sushi and the hibachi. We also noticed when we came in that we had a 15 minute wait but there were a number of tables that were empty. Maybe they are short staffed. read more

Tsunami - So far the sushi is fabulous! Waiting to see how the hibachi stacks up! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Beware!!! This is not my first time visiting this location...however it was my last time. Their food is good guys it really is however it's not that good. Their service was below mediocre and they added gratuity to my bill?? It was myself, my husband and our 3 kids sitting at the table. When I asked the manager what was going on, she claimed they always add gratuity to a party of 5 or more. I was in a state of shock because I had been to this restaurant several times (as recent as last month) with the same "party" I was with at that moment and had never had that added gratuity. I've had gratuity added before, when it was a party of 8 or more but never have I ever had it added to 2 adults and 3 children. Truthfully, it would have not have been a problem if the service was better. The sushi was not made to the normal standards that had me repeating my visit and the manager had not an ounce of customer service in her body. She did not listen when I informed her my cup had not once been refilled nor anyone's at the table the entire time. Also the wait time for our food was not apologized for either. I will never put myself nor my family through that type of service again. I am very disappointed with Tsunami of Bower Parkway. read more

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If I could give this restaurant a one star...I went here last Sunday and it is very very misleading to its customers. My sister and I normally go to the Tsunamis downtown Columbia but we were closer to this one. I asked the waitress Rachelle if the sushi had the happy hour special and she said yes, and pointed to the specific ones. We ordered three sets (per the special which is 3 sets of sushi) and we wondered why they were so big. We get the bill and see we were charged not the happy hour special rate so we called the waitress. She explained that those sushi were not 3 for $10 but instead 30% off. We explained to her and the manager that the waitress should have clarified what happy hour special they were and get this, that the 3 for $10 is ONLY OFFERED FOR CLIENTS THAT ASK FOR THEM. Isn't that shady??? How are new customers supposed to know about your specials??? Very very shady. All the manager kept saying was "I understand ". Nothing else but that and didn't offer us any compensation for their mistake on their part. Please go to the Tsunami downtown and not this one. read more

After shopping, we came here around 2:30 pm. We were greeted and sat at table right away. We ordered lunch special and waiting time was ok. No complaints about food, cleanses of the restaurant, our server was pretty delicate and move very fast. Will visit here again. read more

Tsunami - Spicy basil chicken with fry rice. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Updated review as of 8-26-2021. I had to change my rating to 5 stars as the service has been amazing the last few time we have gone to Tsunami. The sushi and food has always been top notch but service was hit or miss. I have been very impressed with the amazing service and attention to detail there staff has provided over the last few visits. If you were a fan once and quit going because of service I highly suggest giving them a retry! read more

As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by friendly staff. Our server, Allison, was accommodating and helpful. The sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious. We were pleasantly surprised! We will definitely be back!k read more

Great service & great sushi! Don't recommend the heartbreaker roll, had a weird taste to it read more

Tsunami - White zinfandel wine - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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This place was phenomenal! I stopped by here to grab a quick lunch, and was kind of hesitant.. But that quickly changed once I was welcomed in and sat down.. The establishment was very welcoming and hey have an patio area if you wish to dine outside.. I ordered the monkey brain(don't let the name fool) and the deluxe crunch.. The food came out in less than 15 mins and it was so good! I can't wait to come back and try out other items on the menu... read more

Tsunami - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Quite a bad experience here for me recently. Service was terrible and in addition my chicken was undercooked but I didn't discover this until I was almost done eating. Rice was good and I tried a friends bacon fried rice which was a nice treat but the risk of salmonella really put me off. As expensive of a meal as it was, I was very disappointed in it. Thankfully I wasn't sick afterwards but I definitely will not be back anytime soon. read more

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Excellent fresh food. Visited the one off Harbison on a Friday night. Punk guy never showed for our date but I stayed and treated myself to a delicious meal anyway! read more

So I am an amateur when it comes to sushi but I started craving it about a week ago. So I went downtown to Tsunami. I had gone one time previously but did not get sushi. It just happened to Happy Hour so not only was I able to enjoy a few cocktails. Long story short I'm back again at one in Harbison and I must say while I wasnt able to get the happy hour sushi, the sushi I got was great. Plenty of parking and not very crowded so my service was good. My sister seemed to enjoy herself as well. I believe it is safe to call this my little sushi getaway! read more

We tried this place the night before heading to the Master's. The service was decent. We enjoyed our sushi appetizers. My salmon was a tad bit over cooked. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner. read more

Tsunami - Hanging out at Tsunami's. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

The service is horrible. I walked in was seated. 2 tables were seated after me. The server walks over and takes their drink order, brings them their drinks, then takes their order for both tables. I haven't even had my drink order yet. I was curious at this point. Yet another table was seated and drink orders taken. I got up walked to the lady at the front door explained the issue and left. She didn't even seemed concerned like it was normal. I just moved to the area. I will never go back. read more

Made a reservation of a large party days prior and confirmed it. After showing up to the restaurant they told us we didn't have a reservation even after showing proof that we called the correct address. The manager didn't try to fix the issue and told us to wait or go somewhere else. read more

Yummy food! Great staff. Can get a little busy at times so be patient with them! Sake is always great to order for your table while you wait. read more

Sushi is one of my favorite foods, so I eat it a lot, and have tried quite a few places. This seemed to be the best place Columbia has to offer. We ordered a variety of rolls. It was good, but I wouldn't say great. It is probably more 3.5 than 3, but of course that isn't an option. It was awesome that we were there during happy hour because house liquors are half off. Our waiter was attentive, so no complaints there. I think if this is my best option, I'll just pass next time I'm there. read more

Tsunami - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Worst restaurant ever. I ordered calamari and it was absolutely disgusting. I tried to send it back and they refused to change it to something else nor would they remove it from the bill. All of the managers were rude and completely awful. I wish I could rate it a zero. read more

Had a great experience here with my good friend.. I'm glad we have this place a try... Matt was not only a phenomenal server but he also made our drinks which were amazing. Food was prepared nicely and flavorful. Will definitely be back for sure. Thanks again Matt!!! You were great read more

bleh. it was ok. definitely not the best sushi ive had. took pretty long and the fish was mediocre at best. go to a local small business sushi place, not tsunami. read more

Terrible experience, restaurant is rated "C" and our server Savana was incredibly negligent and rude.

This location never seems to be overly busy so we have never had an issue being seated immediately! We normally go on Sunday nights if we're in the area because their whole front of their menu including select sushi rolls are 30% off from 4-7. Their crab wontons are our favorite in town! Service is always good and establishment is always clean! read more

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they forgot 3 of our items and then when i asked for pink lemonade they told me they were out, only for the table next to us to get two glasses of it. good music and atmosphere though. read more