Went here for my anniversary and it was amazing! I have been here several times and every time it…read moreis a great experience. Fresh fish and vegetables that are so delicious. And the service is always very welcoming.

Had the best visit to Ginko and I'm dreaming of when I can go back! I love the hidden speakeasy…read morevibe of the entrance and once you step inside you find a huge sushi bar with seating all around. To start we ordered a couple cocktails and miso soups. We ordered one regular and one truffled and they were both so good. The truffled miso soup was so flavorful and different from traditional ones. We also ordered hamachi hand rolls, three sushi rolls and the pressed sushi roll and everything was so good! The fish was so fresh and all of the flavors within the rolls worked so well together. We ended with the strawberry matcha gelato and it was so good. Definitely recommend Ginko if you're looking for quality sushi in Cleveland!

Delicious sashimi and other entrees as usual. My fried eel roll was very tasty. The salt and pepper…read moretofu was perfectly seasoned- nice and salty with a side of sweet chili sauce. Chicken and veggies tempura came piping hot with rice, salad, and miso soup.

Went here for lunch. Since their Bento box for lunch changed contents, we decided on the 9pc…read moreSashimi lunch which came with miso soup, salad and fried rice ($1.50 upcharge). Everything was high quality. Service was very good as well. Would recommend!

I had no idea this restaurant even existed until I saw an article on December 30th that they would…read morebe closing on December 31, 2025. So, I quickly messaged a good friend on December 30th (afternoon) and we planned to arrive for dinner. DINNER - The style is TAPAS so the food is small plates. Dinner was delicious. My friend and I ordered several dishes to share including sides (mushrooms, broccolini, and eggplant), rice, and 2 meats (sirloin steak and chicken skewers). The flavour was rich enough but not too strong. Pricing is slightly high but the quality is great. It's sad that the investor decided to close down this Japanese restaurant so early. They only opened in July 2025 so after 6 months they are closing. It takes time for a restaurant to see growth in customer base and money. Perhaps they didn't advertise well enough but whatever the case, I'm glad I got to try their food. Customer service was amazing. My friend and I were greeted when we arrived and were checked on throughout the night. **** GOAL of 365 reviews in 2025 - 60/365 total reviews in 2025 - 841 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 31 December 2025

Came to celebrate my birthday and the staff was so friendly! I love that they only carry Japanese…read moreliquor, it keeps the restaurant feel extremely authentic. We tried 6 dishes and 2 sashimi dishes and it was a perfect amount of food for 3 people. The food came out extraordinary fast too I was shocked. They were busy but efficient, I was quite impressed. The must haves are the chicken rice bowl, the yellowtail, and the beef cheek. I love the wide variety of food options for vegetarians and meat lovers. I will say, the food still needs some fine tuning. The flash fried octopus had a weird texture and the sauce was way too overpowering. The squash was good but didn't have anything that made it stand out than anything I could've made at home. Excited to come back to keep trying out more flavors!

Before I go on with this review, I just want to point out that Kung Fu Tea has a separate business…read morelisting so please review those guys there. I see a handful of Kung Fu Tea reviews on here which doesn't belong. Anyways, been here several times already and can honestly say that the food and service is consistent every time! Appetizers I have tried are Onion Soup and Gyoza. Side orders I have tried are Shrimp Tempura and Brown Rice. Sushi that I have tried are Little Delicious Roll, Spider Roll, Ohio Roll, and Kenko Roll. The Teriyaki I have gotten the 3 item option of Shrimp, Chicken, and Beef. The Onion Soup($1.95) is basically Miso Soup with crispy fried onions which is what exactly it tastes like. Pretty good if you like onions. The Gyoza($4.95) on the menu it says it's a shrimp pot sticker but on my receipt is says chicken. Whatever it is, it's just your basic steamed pot sticker that is pan fried on one side. Tastes good especially when you dip it in the gyoza sauce that comes with it. The Shrimp Tempura($2) was a bit disappointing. The one I got was definitely not fresh for it wasn't even lukewarm. At least it was a little bit crispy but the fact that it was obviously not freshly cooked was a major turn off and will probably not order again. The Brown Rice($1.50) is a good alternative to white rice. Same flavor but healthier for you. The Little Delicious Roll($13.95), Spicy Tuna, Imitation Crab, Cream Cheese, Avocado, and Cucumber. Lightly fried and then topped with Spicy Mayo and Eel Sauce. There's nothing little about this roll. Tastes best as soon as it is served to you. Had some leftovers for breakfast, was good but did not taste as good when it was freshly made. The Spider Roll($11.95), Soft Shell Crab, Radish Sprout, Avocado, and Cucumber. Topped with Wasabi Mayo and Eel Sauce. This roll was just ok. I have had better Spider Rolls elsewhere. The Ohio Roll($10.95), Shrimp, Imitation Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, and Asparagus. Topped with Wasabi Mayo. What made this roll stand out is the asparagus. It was decent. The Kenko Roll($12.95) Shrimp Tempura, Imitation Crab, Cucumber, Avocado, and Cream Cheese. Wrapped in Soy Paper with Miso Glaze. This roll has good flavor and is just as good served after refrigeration. The common theme for all these rolls is that they contain most of the same ingredients except for 1 or 2 items. My favorites are the Kenko and Litlle Sushi Roll. The Teriyaki Bowl($13.95 for 3 items) this is the price for 3 items on their menu but on my receipt it says $15.95 plus $2 each for Shrimp and Beef which doesn't make any sense. Of course I opted for all 3 meats. Comes with veggies and white or brown rice. I opted for no rice, just all veggies. I added sauteed mushrooms one time for an extra $1.50. This bowl is just big enough to satisfy your appetite. The teriyaki sauce they throw on top gives it the good flavor you expect. Service wise, when you come in, if you are wanting sushi, you order on the left side of the counter and everything else you want to order, including Kung Fu Drinks, are towards the right. Make sure you mention your sushi order when ordering other things. You pay and then they call out your name when your order is ready. Overall, I have been coming here 1 to 2 times a week as part of my dinner rotation since I am working a contract over at the the University Hospital just a block away. Will definitely miss this place once my contract is up. Yelp 2022 Review #41 892 overall

I got some bento box with Japanese curry. It was honestly pretty good ngl but the curry barely…read morecovered the bottom of the container. The pork was nice and crispy tho. The boba however ... I've never seen brown taro and it surely didn't taste like taro. The boba was also super chewy/sticky

I wish I would have taken pics! The vegan steak is the best I have ever had! I'm mostly pescatarian…read moreand have tried many "vegan meats" which are usually poor substitutes but this tasted amazing had the texture of the type of meat you would find in a beef bourguignon, like a slow roasted chuck roast. Kudos to the chef for the creativity and dedication to offering plant based proteins which are fulfilling, delicious, and fun!

Alyssa was the best server in the house. Been her several times 19 stars out of 5. Service was…read moreoutstanding, great recommendations will be back in town soon. Love her service

A great ramen spot in the University Circle area!…read more I came here for a quick lunch. I got the char siu ramen ($15.50). It came piping hot with plenty of noodles, a decently sized portion of char siu, and lots of kikurage mushrooms and corn. The noodles had a nice chew, the char siu was tender, and the tonkotsu broth was rich and flavorful. I slurped up every bit of that soup. The restaurant itself is very no-frills. It looks like it's mostly a takeout place, but they do have a few tables for dine-in customers. Most of the seating consisted of high chairs (not my fave as a vertically challenged person). I will have to come back here in the autumn or winter - I bet the hot ramen will hit the spot even more in cold weather.

Meh it was just low quality meat and noodles with random vegetables I don't think I've ever seen…read morethem use corn in this dish until yesterday lol. No working AC so at least it's nice weather out.

Met a friend here for a "date" where we split the 2-person omakase. There were 6 vegetarian skewers…read moreand 6 protein skewers. Portion-wise, it was pretty skimpy for $50 but let's be honest, kids, we weren't here for value. The presentation, variety, novelty and the surprise were what brought us here. If you're an adventurous foodie with no food allergies, then by all means get this! I think this might've been too adventurous even for my well traveled friend! Our last "skewer" was some skinny frog legs. I asked my friend whether he wanted me to split the portion to which he said yes. As soon as I picked the darn thing up, the legs started wobbling and wriggling like a real frog and he immediately lost his appetite, hahahaha. It wasn't bad but one of the legs was really skinny so I would've preferred like a lamb skewer or 2 oysters or something equivalent. The seasonings for the veggies were all really bold, interesting and unique. The radish could've cooked for longer (they were still too crunchy). I had a bigger lunch that day so this was enough to fill me up and I didn't even finish my portion there. My friend had to order an additional appetizer of 6 mini shaomai (tasted like the frozen kind, nothing special) to get full though. I would come back again to try more things on the menu! The space inside is very small and dark. I did like that napkins and chopsticks were right on the table, however the napkins were rough paper towels you would find in public bathrooms. I had to use a bunch because I was lucky enough to eat the only spicy shishito peppers, lol.

Excellent food in a fairly small space that fills up fast--arrive early on popular dine-out nights…read more It's a bit pricey, but ideal for a few skewers and drinks before yaki-tearing up the town. Located in Tremont, the final boss of Cleveland hipster neighborhoods, so expect stylish beanies and very intentional footwear.

This was a casual dining extravaganza! Loved the food, the personal service, and the hidden away…read morelocation. Delicious Korean dishes plus sushi . That was a great dinner!

Underwhelming Korean spot. This place was confusing. It was one large building with 3 other Asian…read morerestaurants inside and down some weird halls. But I got Bibimap and shrimp shumai. The shumai is honestly really salty I think it's basically inedible but I'll still eat it cause $$$ and the bibimap was meh. The kimchi also doesn't really hit :/

My husband and I go once a month because we enjoy the wonderful, fresh, tasty food. The ambience…read moreis relaxing and service is first rate. Brenda is a beautiful soul and makes everyone feel welcomed. The drinks are delicious.

When we come every few months to Cleveland to go to the Clinic, this is a must visit. We absolutely…read morelove this place. The food is amazing and so close to what we ate in Japan when we went two years ago. You also always get amazing service and everyone is super friendly. It's also really cute in there. Here is the food we have tried and enjoyed. Gyoza was all kinds of crispy deliciousness. We also enjoyed the Kobe meatballs. For dinner, we enjoyed the crispy and tasty chicken katsu. Love the sauce that comes with it. The shrimp with udon noodles was so flavorful and there is a good breading on the shrimp. This will sound weird in a Japanese restaurant but the star was the French fries. They are crispy and have an amazing flavorful. No fry will ever compare. Ah-mazing!! If you love Asian food, do yourself a favor and eat here. It's one of the best restaurants in Cleveland by far.

FINALLY a sushi place in Cleveland I can trust. Phew was running out of ideas. Solid sushi all…read morearound!

Solid Japanese food, good service in a nondescript strip center. Not fancy but very tasty.read more