It's been two years since our first review, though we've been back several times since. They're…read morestill wonderful. While the hibachi lunch meals are still the best deal in my book, the sushi is still solid. Today I tried something new for me. I got the shrimp mango specialty roll. I thought this was going to be a tempura shrimp with a mango sauce. Nope. See the photo attached to this review. This was typical sushi shrimp with fresh mango. I was mortified when I first saw it because I didn't think it was going to taste very good. Then after the first bite it instant became one of my favorite sushi rolls of all time. This place is still solid after two years.

Yayy so yummy !! I love their hibachi ! Glad they put this here service was great and the decor…read morevery nice and clean !

The food is always delicious and the staff is always courteous & goes out of their way to make…read morethings as requested. They did a great job making the place a nice place to dine & like their lighting. Keep up the good work! We will be back soon!!

I got the Kasai Roll and the Lobster Roll, and my gf got the Sex on the Moon Roll and i'm not sure…read morethe other one lol. Adam, the owner, is a local and his restaurant is remarkable. The food was just perfect. The presentation was stunning, the service was 10/10 (per usual) and we had a great time. HIGHLY recommend the above mentioned rolls. not pictured is the miso soup i downed (BIG BACK I KNOW), and the steamed dumplings. We had a great time!! Check it out!

This was my first time in Gainesville and was staying 3 nights in the area for an archery…read moretournament. I always look for good restaurants and always try to find good venues to brighten my nights on these tournament travels. On my first night I found Arashi Yama, and Oh My Lord was I happy to find this gem. I ended up eating there the 3 nights of my stay. The food is fantastic with flavors so extraordinary you just close your eyes and savor them. As an ex-fine dining chef I try to get the full experience and decided to get different dishes each night. My favorites: Salmon Sashimi New Style, this was an experience on its own. I got that one twice! Carpaccio (I picked the salmon) Tuna Tartare Sexy Lady Roll (Riceless roll) Crispy Bok Choy: This one! OMG!!!! You can not not try it! Tuna with winter truffle The quality of the food is outstanding and the freshest you can find. The food melts in your mouth and the truffle sauce they serve on many dishes is to die for! The entire team is wonderful, friendly, efficient, attentive and very professional; and it's always nice to come back to a restaurant where they remember you by your first name! Being on my own I ate all 3 nights at the bar and got to meet and watch the sushi chefs (John Carlo, Steve, JP, Angelo and Mason) create these beautiful and delicious dishes. It was like watching artists create master pieces! Fannie (owner of the restaurant with her husband Benny) was regularly checking on me making sure I was happy with my experience. When I told her I would come back the next day she surprised me with a reserved the seat at the bar, it was so busy so hadn't't she reserved this seat for me I would not have been able to enjoy watching the chefs work and savor their works of art. Finally I want to thank the rest of the team: Chanel (Hostess) as well as the servers (Carly, Tasha, Annie, Savannah, Josie, Richie, Sophia and Sandy) and the Bar Team (Austin, Naylee, Kaithlynn and Fanny too for the wonderful cocktails). I just can't wait for April 15th when I'll be back for another stay in the area.

We checked this place out about a year and a half ago, so we wanted to come back and leave an…read moreupdated review. We arrived later on a Saturday night craving hibachi and sushi, and it definitely hit the spot. I ordered the steak hibachi with fried rice, and my husband went with the lobster roll. My meal started with a cup of miso soup and if you follow our adventures you know I love miso. They did not disappoint. It was hot, flavorful, and tasted freshly made with good ingredients. For a drink I ordered a Long Drink. We first tried these at a local festival and fell in love, so when we saw a citrus flavor we had never tried before we were excited to order it. My hibachi came out hot and smelled amazing. The steak was cooked perfectly and the sauce mixed into the rice was really good. I do wish they gave just a little extra sauce for the rice. The rice itself was a bit stiff, but the sauce helped a lot. We also came about an hour before closing, so we were not too bothered by that. Our waitress was good, and her coworker stepped in to help when she was busy, which we appreciated. I also liked that you can see the sushi chefs working right there, and my husband really enjoyed his roll. The restaurant was very clean, including the bathrooms, which always matters. I also have to mention the water because it actually tasted good. If you know, you know how rare that can be. They also have plenty of parking, which makes things easy. Overall we had a great experience and it was the perfect spot for a much needed date night.

I am so glad I tried this place out today. I was craving for a premium sushi rice bowl today, and…read moresaw that this restaurant had a Hokkaido don bowl, which had premium scallops from Hokkaido Japan, sea urchin (uni), and red fish eggs (ikura). Soup was included too. It was a decent size bowl with generous portions of each mentioned fish. It tasted mostly fresh, with the uni having the premium silky flavor, the ikura having the briny pop, and the scallops having the buttery texture with a hint of lemon since they sliced it. The rice was flavorful with the added seasonings. It was definitely a luxury splurge. And best of all, it was a great deal for only 30 dollars. The soup was nothing special, but still refreshing and enjoyable. The service was pretty casual, but quick and friendly. The atmosphere is very casual with a limited amount of tables, and the sushi bar is pretty small. When you enter, you would think it was just a counter service or takeout restaurant. At least there was nice Japanese music in the background. This restaurant is a great example of why you shouldn't judge it by it's atmosphere. While it looks so casual and a little boring, their Hokkaido bowl makes it feel luxurious. It was well worth the splurge and such a great deal for 30 dollars. I will definitely eat here again whenever I visit Gainesville, and try their Mahzu don next time, which uses other higher end fishes they have. Overall: A

Good sushi at affordable prices. The place is very…read moreoverwhelmed and understaffed (hence, the rating). Casual dining, lots of UF students. I would definitely return for the food. Free Parking available in the parking lot in front.

I'm from Atlanta and have had some of its finest sushi but this place is a 5 star plus. Leo our…read moreserver and staff were spot on. Their quality of fish absolutely the best I've had anywhere. Chu toro, uni, salmon,scallops, & real wasabi root. Could be best in the South. Try it's fabulous. Cheers.

The restaurant is clean and inviting. The staff is super…read morenice. It was our first time there but it will not be our last. Our waiter was awesome and he answered all of our questions and was patient. We had 3 sushi rolls, one was the Explosion roll, and it was tasty. I ordered the pineapple fried rice with shrimp and it was delicious. Spouse ordered the curry and it was so good, had a little sweetness to it. At first it seemed a little pricey but once we saw the serving size, we were okay with the price of the dishes.

Sushi Matsuri is the best sushi in town! It is small and not…read moreflashy, but that is where you usually find the best food! Those who know, know it well! I went with some friends and I am not sure why I don't cone here more often. It is a family-owned restaurant and very intimate! Very, very good date restaurant!! We sat at the sushi bar, and I had the best time!! Rolls were on point and deelish!! I asked the server to pack up my soy sauce that I mixed with the wasabi!! OMG!! Soooo good!!

Avocado salad very good! Service excellence! Beat Volcano…read moreRoll in the state! Combine with scallops! Uff sauce excellent and the presentation was impecable!

I fell in love with the ambience of this establishment. It definitely is a must see to have little…read morelunches with your party or even your other half. It is very mellow and more on the well lit side, so if you want a dim lit restaurant, this ain't for you. Service? Impeccable, I forgot the girl who served us, but sis was always on point. Consider your drinks refilled! When it comes to food, understand that the sushi chef takes his time to craft art on your plate. Like seriously, look at the images I share, it's a masterpiece isn't it? So do expect a bit of a wait time but don't you worry, the fish are fresh! So order an appetizer why don't you, to keep ya tummy occupied whilst you wait. My partner and I started off with the seaweed salad and edamame. The edmame is heavy with the garlic, so do keep in mind that your breath will smell like jarlic ok? You have been warned. You could also make the edmame spicy, but that's an extra charge! The seaweed salad? It has a bit of twang to it, so it's lightly sour. No overpowering though like the ones you'd have at a grocery store. Now the star of the dinner my bae and I had... The spicy yellowtail was not that spicy for me, by partner though? He had to take his break hahaha. He got baby taste buds. It is fresh, and for you texture girlies, it is mushy. So, yeah, you may want to opt out on that if you are not a fan of cold mushy food. The big Mac roll? It was so good. All the flavors combined and dances on your tongue. In a good way though loves. In a good way. This one is not so mushy as the spicy yellowtail, you can tast the blend of different textures of the sushi. And they complete one another. The king lobster roll! Boy was this one good. So for you lobster lovers, this is a must have. There's good chunk of the lobster meet in each bite, so do expect a blend of flavors mt seafood lovers. Expect that.

If you get the happy hour specials thats great, I didn't and ended up spending over $40 for…read morevegetable fried rice, a sweet potato roll, happy hour edemame and a cocktail. HOWEVER, the food tastes me two days because that rice was a MASSIVE portion. The drinks are also very strong so as a lightweight I probably wouldn't get again because I couldnt finish it, but it sure was tasty. Service was great, our waiter was attentive and I would definitely come back, I would just budget better!

Sushi Night - Volcanic Sushi, in Gainesville (@Haile Village)…read more Pretty close to some of the best sushi in Gainesville to date. This is the kind of place that gives you the confidence to go raw--and still mixed with a baked roll or two. The quality is that yum! Started with a ginger salad--fresh, perfect little punch to get the palette going. Food: we went for two chef's picks: * MORI B * Sushi/Sashimi Combo Everything came all together and was beautifully plated. But the one I'm still thinking about? The JOHN I Roll - Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, baked salmon, spicy mayo, other good stuff. Baked, melty, creamy, perfection. Trust me. This spot brings great sushi, service, and date-night vibes. This isn't my first time here - and I'll go again.

I was here last night. The sushi is AMAZING!!! Jason 1- is…read moresuperb and the jalapeños give it that exciting little kick to the tuna!!! Vegetable - vegetables are vegetables but it is still good nonetheless. Service is very good. Ambience is very nice and we sat outside. Very cozy.

Came here for lunch on Friday and really enjoyed the service and food. We paid $24.95 and we order…read more3-5 items at a time depending how busy the kitchen was.They do have different tiers you can pay if you want more premium options. We tried the: -Calamari was not a fan was really stringy -Eggs rolls were good but were more like spring rolls -Fried Gyoza were really great and the sauce it came with -Chicken and Beef on Skewers were really savory and delicious - Sushi was good but a bit salty for my taste -Green tea was great The service was good but they do have some kinks to still work out. For example two times they forgot parts of our order and I think it was hard for the waiters to keep track of what had already come out and what was missing. Overall it was good and would like to come back again.

We did one of the dinner specials and were very happy with our choice!…read more The sushi was fresh and delicious, the staff was friendly and the inside of the restaurant was clean and enjoyable.

The food was yummy and the place was clean. Server was also very attentive and friendly. Had a good…read moreexperience.

This Japanese eatery located in the small town of Williston offers sushi and other staples amid a…read moretrendy atmosphere. The menu is very expansive. I started with a House Salad with ginger dressing $3.25 and Edamame $5.55. We had a boat with a variety of sushi rolls with most at $13.95 for each 8 piece roll. Everything was delicious. The service was very friendly and efficient.