Wasabi

i come here often and the food is always perfect! They have a nice seating area for groups or you…read morecan sit at their bar, like you're at a real authentic ramen bar! i had the omurice and it was spectacular. You get a lot for the price, which is totally worth it. The service is always top tier.

We had take out and the service was great. The food has greatly degraded though--very disappointed…read more The Takoyaki is tiny--half the size it used to be, only 1 tiny bit of octopus in each, and as they slightly cooled they collapsed. The egg rolls are gross--it's mostly all wrapper and doughy on the inside, clearly mass manufactured and cheaply too with barely a hint of cabbage and tiny bit of carrot in it. The Karaage was not as good as it used to be, and the curry was awful when it used to be delicious. The chicken Omurice was still delicious with lots of chicken chunks and the portion was much larger, but that's not enough to bring us back again.

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Aji Ichiban

3.7(91 reviews)

0.8 mi

This restaurant is very cute and very small 7 (4) tops and 3 (2) tops. Because the outside of the…read morerestaurant boasts Okinawan food, I expected more actual Okinawan food but it leans more Japanese. We (3) came on a Sunday for an early dinner. When we came in, all but 2 tables were full. There was only one young lady that was both cashiering and serving. Flavor wise everything was great. The fried rice was a bit too crunchy for my preference but the flavor was good.

This restaurant has a very warm and cozy vibe. It's well decorated and small! Very similar ambiance…read moreas Yakitori house. Our waitress was very very nice the only slight cons was that she wouldn't check on us often enough to refill water when needed. I also ordered an appetizer that never arrived so I requested for it to be removed off our bill. The food is delicious and the food portions are really big! This is the only Soba I've tried that is good & flavorful in town. The ribs the used for my soba was tender and wasn't dry at all. Overall, a good experience and I'd come back to try more!

Poke bowl so beautiful and delicious I had to post it twice

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Double tuna x2

Tsukiro Japanese Restaurant

3.3(74 reviews)

0.2 mi

Definitely was a spacious restaurant and we got seated immediately! It mirrors the well known AYCE…read morechain, Mr. Tokyo, located in the coast. It was a very filling meal and we would definitely come back to dine in!

I've come back a handful of times since my initial review and I'm honestly so happy to have found…read morethis spot! Their waitress/waiters have been very nice and quick whenever I've come. You can choose to order from the regular "A La Carte" menu which is priced per item, or you can choose to do all you can eat (white menu) for $24.99 per person. Note: you cannot share if certain people in your party choose different menus, and there is a .50-$1.00 charge per left over item you cannot finish. I highly recommend eating the all you can eat menu as just ordering two sushi rolls will be the equivalent. Their ronin roll and steak Yaki Udon is the BEST. They actually use thick marbled pieces of steak, not the thin flimsy cuts. Overall, I'm super happy and this is totally worth the money.

Inside

Yellow tail Nigiri

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Dumplings or gyoza

Shogun Japanese Steak House

3.6(165 reviews)

0.9 mi

We decided to have a business lunch here after running errands. We've been here many times over the…read moreyears and I have never written a review. It's a rather large restaurant in a large strip mall. There's plenty of parking and different dining experiences. There's a sushi bar, a bar, hibachi, and the standard sushi dining area. Shogun is similar to a lot of restaurants in Jacksonville. Sometimes there's an "off" day. Every restaurant has those days. Shogun is no different. We've had great to below average times here. Today we enjoyed our meal. Today wasn't too busy so we were seated promptly. Our server provided our menus and took our drink order (water). We order the sushi for two. Comes with a variety of sushi, miso soup, and a side salad. The soup and salad was delivered after a short wait. As we finished our soup and salad our sushi plate with two small plates was delivered. The server poured our soy sauce. The food presented well. The quality and quantity were perfect for us. Our server was good and attentive filling our waters and removing used dishes as we dined. Our experience here today was very good. We enjoyed our meal and experience. If you've been on the fence about trying this restaurant, I recommend giving it a try. Even if you don't like sushi, they have plenty of other options.

Amazing we love it here, I added the updated menu! We love our chefs every time no matter who we…read moreget. I definitely suggest it if you're in the area!

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Beef teriyaki lunch

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Hokkaido

3.5(162 reviews)

5.5 mi

The fish quality is the best I've had at any Japanese restaurant I've been to. Highly recommend the…read moretakoyaki and the tiger roll.

A neighborhood restaurant for us, so decided to try it on New Year's Eve and we were not…read moredisappointed! Lively decor met us as we walked in. It's small but comfortable seating. We started with a tempura platter appetizer and it was perfectly done. I had teriyaki salmon and my husband had udon noodles. Both were prepared perfectly. The service was wonderful even though they were busy.

Sushi

California Roll

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Tomodachi Japanese Market

4.4(22 reviews)

2.0 mi

This store took me right back to Japan. Very large array of products in a small space. We loved it…read more Bought a bunch of stuff. We'll be back soon. So much food you can't get anywhere else. And the staff is super nice and helpful.

I love the place!! I'm Japanese so I always going to get Japanese food from there!!…read more Inside is smaller but people are awesome

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Sumo Express Asian Grill

2.8(13 reviews)

3.9 mi

So I placed an online order on 4.5.24 and when I got to the location, it stated "closed for…read morerepairs". The money was deducted from my account and I have tried calling everyday since then with no response. CROOKS!

Service was terrible. Asked if they had shrimp sauce and she it comes with it in a very snappy way…read more I wanted to say that it wasn't what I asked but I didn't. I also got the chicken hibatchi, and idk what it was, but it wasn't chicken. Didnt taste like hibatchi and was very salty and chewy. I didn't eat any of it, I just threw it away. I've been to many states and had hibatchi better at every other place.

Miyabi Jr Express

3.6(155 reviews)

0.5 mi

A bit disappointed, food was ok but not amazing. For the same money there are better options with…read morehigher quality food at the same cost. The sushi that was an option with our meal seemed like grocery store sushi, it was dry and a bit flavorless. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Maybe it's still too early and will get better with time.

Amazing food, and fast service! It's always a pleasure and a special treat to get to eat from here!read more

Dirty wall

Shrimp Tempura sushi

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30 minutes and I'm still waiting for my order

Mandarin Asian Bistro

4.4(256 reviews)

2.2 mi

Mandarin Asian Restaurant absolutely knocked it out of the park! And can we talk about Aquilas?…read more(I'm sure I didn't do her name any justice but I tried to spell it!!) She gave, hands down, some of the BEST customer service I've had in Jacksonville... period. She was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made me feel genuinely welcome from start to finish. Cutely decorated in asian decor. It's actually very well lit for pictures too! lol I ordered the Spicy Chicken Pad Thai, and it was incredible. The flavor was spot on with just the right amount of heat. I also had the lettuce wraps. They were a little sweeter than my personal preference, but they were still fresh, flavorful, and very well made. Great food, exceptional service, and an experience that makes you want to come back. If you're in Jacksonville, do yourself a favor and ask for Aquilas you won't be disappointed!

I stopped in with my 8 year old after an appointment at EmergeOrtho. Service was polite and prompt…read more My son had the teriyaki chicken kids meal which was more than enough. I just ordered three appetizers, going, pork belly buns and Salmon and Tuna Sashimi. All were very good.

The bar area

Hamachi grill dinner with fried rice, vegetables, chicken and steak.

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Inside diamond roll

Sake Asian Fusion

4.3(390 reviews)

0.2 mi

When there a little bit ago and can't stop thinking how I want to go back ! Food 10/10 service…read more10/10! Absolutely amazing! I forgot our servers name but she was amazing, sweetest lady I've had a conversation with as a server!

Stopped in for dinner after seeing positive Yelp reviews. Very robust sushi menu but also other…read moreitems. I had the hibachi chicken. First the salad came out, option for miso soup over the salad. Loved the ginger dressing. The hibachi plate was half vegetables-mushroom, zucchini, carrots, broccoli. The chicken portion was large, loved the brown sauce. Also came with fried rice. Huge portions for the prices! Location seemed sketch but don't let that deter you. Great local choice in Jacksonville!

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George C.

13 years ago

Simply awesome for a little restaurant in Jacksonville, NC! Our first meal after arriving in town and it couldn't have been better. Sushi & sashimi for two was great. The fish was absolutely fresh and melted in our mouths. Home made soy sauce and some of the smoothest sake since we were in Japan. The manager and staff were excellent and the sushi chefs were friendly and professional. We will be going back for more! Kim & George C. read more

Jessica C.

10 years ago

Absolutely amazing!!! Everything was great and clean. I would definitely come here again. This is the perfect place if you're looking for clean food. If I could give ten stars then I would! read more

Carla W.

8 years ago

My go to spot for Bento box or sushi! Great service, fast and the food is very good. Prices are also reasonable. Overall great experience every time so far. read more

Kim Thu B.

13 years ago

These people are from New York so they know how to decorate and make sushi looks realll reall good. This place is So Good for sushi and friendly read more

Michael W.

13 years ago

This is the best Japanese restaurant in Jacksonville. The sushi was awesome and the service was great. We will definitely be going back.

Noel C.

106

5 years ago

Very good food and service we will definitely be going back. It does get quite busy but it's worth it, you won't be disappointed.

Elizabeth F.

6 years ago

Best sushi place. I've been there over 30 times and I have never had a less than exceptional experience.

Cait W.

1 year ago

My absolute favorite fucking place. I don't even live in NC anymore but still come just for them. 12/10

Jalil S.

13 years ago

Everything was exquisite! Nice quiet atmosphere. I will def be comin back again. And again. And again!

Matthew G.

5 months ago

Terrible customer service management is absolutely terrible . Rude for no reason never coming again

Angel R.

9 years ago

Amazing food and service! Came in at 915pm and was treated by an amazing staff and excellent meal.

Blake S.

2 years ago

Greta food! Will be back again for sure. Definitely recommend to anyone who asks in the future.

Caitlin S.

4 years ago

One of the best places I have ever been to. Friendly staff, clean place, delicious food!

Lidiya R.

8 months ago

Love this place! So delicious and fresh!!! It's our favorite when we're in Jacksonville!

Tylor D.

3 years ago

The veggie fried rice is amazing. I've never had a bad experience ordering from there.

Isaac M.

13 years ago

My favorite sushi in jacksonville. Been to several sushi places an this beats all.

Daniel R.

6 years ago

Food is really good. One To-Go order was so much food they threw in a 6 pack!

Emma C.

233

10 years ago

Sweet sweet staff and great food! Will miss this place when we PCS!

Jon D.

12 years ago

Great environment, friendly Staff! Really enjoy the food!

Carla H.

10 years ago

excellent service, food are great , definitely come back

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