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First time here and I sat at the bar. The service is great and the restaurant is clean and well put. I will definitely go again. All the sushi I tried was amazing.
love yakuza house! it's one of my favorite sushi restaurants when i want to eat good and treat myself ($$-$$$). servers are always great! they recently started happy hour which is good for handrolls -- i would recommend getting the handrolls uncut
Just go. Service was fast, clean establishment. And the best thing there? The Nigiri! Ugh! I love them so much.
I went to Yakuza House for my birthday and had an incredible experience! I was a little confused by the seating options when I booked, but even on a busy Saturday night right after New Year's, the staff was great and moved us from the bar to a table relatively quickly. The bar area was cool as you get to watch the make sushi up close. I just preferred the table for this visit. The vibe was super cute, dim but bright enough to still enjoy the experience. We started with the crispy rice topped with spicy tuna and the gyoza. The gyoza was a great addition, and while the spicy tuna was good, I personally would have preferred the crispy rice piece to be a bit thinner. I started my sushi journey with three hand rolls, which were all solid, but the absolute star of the night was the sushi assortment my server helped me put together. I tried two each of three popular pieces and one each of two more unique ones. Every single piece was amazing and literally felt like it melted in my mouth. It definitely had a high end Omakase feel but without the crazy price tag! I ended up ordering one final piece before leaving, and they were thoughtful enough to put a little candle on the plate for my birthday. If you want high quality sushi and a personalized experience, this is the spot.
Fresh fish, diverse menu, and a really nice ambience made for a great dinner overall. Service was a bit mediocre and slow at times, but the food definitely delivered. Parking was easy too, which is always a plus. Would come back for the sushi. Reservations recommended during busier months, especially with happy hour times!
Great nigiri! Favorites of the night included the hotate, wagyu, and salmon belly. Tried the hand rolls (didn't get a picture), but they weren't my favorite. Tuna had become slightly dry/tough, but the panko shrimp was yummy. Sat at the nigiri bar and the chefs were super kind!
I ordered delivery through Uber Eats. The nigiris are so flavorful, fresh, and delicious!! Beautifully prepared and packaged efficiently.
Such an amazing experience here! From the bubbly and friendly servers and kitchen staff to the incredibly fresh fish!!! Everything was perfect. I wanted triple of every piece on the menu (dressed nigiri and hand roll sushi). For the ambiance, we sat at the bar area watching the action of the chefs. It was truly amazing seeing the magic behind the scenes! Can't wait to come back.
I was introduced to Yakuza House last year by Yelp and Im so grateful for the introduction. Everything here is FRESH and delicious! I started with the salmon and tuna crispy rice which is YUM. Also quite filling so be mindful when dining alone like I was. I got the starving temaki handrolll set which was plenty and comes with soup and salad. Definitely couldn't finish my food but I left so satisfied! I would like to return for the omakase experience!
Our first time at yakuza house did not disappoint! We ordered the hangry roll set, the sake toro belly, the mushroom udon and the unagi. The mushroom udon is a must with the combination of king and shiitake mushrooms. Such flavorful combinations! The unagi was also a great with the fresh eel. The crispy rice was also a great starter. The hangry and the sake toro were okay. The flavors didn't feel as impactful as they should have been. The ube cheesecake was nice and light. Overall, it's a great place if you like hand rolls, but the nigiri did not live up to the hype.
Yakuza House is a fairly priced restaurant that offers great quality items. The new location off of Severn is modern and spacious. You can see how clean the workspace is if you sit at the bar. It's also cool to sit there and watch the skills of the chefs working too. This time, I tried their: *Takoyaki ($7 for 4 pieces) - Freshly fried and delicious, crispy on the outside with a piping hot soft center. The topping off with a little drizzle of ponzu is new for me, and it goes well! *Salmon teriyaki hot plate entree ($18) - Fantastic, can't go wrong with soup, salad, teriyaki salmon, grilled veggies and white rice! I love both the clear soup (fish-stock base) and the miso soup that they have for options. No skimping on the miso here, it's perfect. I also love both the ginger-carrot dressing and the sesame dressing for the salads. *Unagi donburi ($19) - Veggies and broiled eel topped on white rice. Another classic that can't go wrong. It's amazing. I wish there was a little more eel on top of the rice portion-wise, but overall not a real complaint since we know eel is pricy. This one also comes with soup and salad! *Crispy rice appetizer ($15) - I didn't love this one. it's basically 4 pieces of nigiri sushi topped with tuna and salmon, but the rice is made into the little nigiri shape and then fried. I thought frying the rice would be a creative delicious twist, but I found that it made it feel more dense, which took away from the favor of the tuna/salmon. Presentation was top-notch though as with all of their other menu items! *Shisojito cocktail (not sure the price) - This tasted like a lemon sour cocktail. It was really good! I wish it had shiso (a fragrant herb/leaf in the mint family) mixed into the actual drink and not just used as a topping because I LOVE shiso. It would have gone well with the drink itself! Their portions aren't large or anything, but they're fair and you won't go home hungry. The quality of the items here are high, the flavors outstanding, and the restaurant is a local favorite for a reason!
Really really wonderful service. Our waitress was super upbeat and excited to hear how our food was. I loved that you check off your menu choices with a pencil so it's easier to keep track of your options. The real standouts to me were the aji and hotate nigiris. The aji was a rec from the waitress and was very fresh, light and buttery. The sear on the hotate and shiso butter were an addictive combo - I had to order another. Overall I would say if you are a sushi lover for the flavor combinations, this is your place. If you're a sushi purist, i can't say it is the best fish I have ever had in the New Orleans area, but it was very good!
Omakase experience was amazing. I've done Omakase at different restaurants before and this was 2nd to none. I worried it wasn't going to be enough food because we're big eaters, but I was stuffed. The service was perfect and the ambiance was beautiful. The experience took a little over 2 hours and my rump was a little sore sitting in the hard booth seat. I think we'll sit at a table that has padded seating if we do the Omakase again.
2 months ago
Great relaxing atmosphere and ambiance Food awesome Don fresh and perfectly sliced Excellent service as always 5-5 read more
6 days ago
decided to revisit yakuza again after a failed visit about 3 years ago. service was impeccable! our waitress was very knowledgeable and checked up on us regularly. everything tasted fresh and came out in a timely manner. the lychee martini was strong but really good. i'm glad i gave it another shot. i'll be back! read more
21 days ago
Let me tell ya something, if your ever son New Orleans, you must go here, services is amazing, food is phenomenal, there's nothing that we dislike about it. Fresh seafood and flavor, omg, they are on point. My boyfriend and son, also give it a 5 stars. We are going back when we visit. read more
21 days ago
First time here and I sat at the bar. The service is great and the restaurant is clean and well put. I will definitely go again. All the sushi I tried was amazing. read more
2 months ago
love yakuza house! it's one of my favorite sushi restaurants when i want to eat good and treat myself ($$-$$$). servers are always great! they recently started happy hour which is good for handrolls -- i would recommend getting the handrolls uncut read more
I went to Yakuza House for my birthday and had an incredible experience! I was a little confused by the seating options when I booked, but even on a busy Saturday night right after New Year's, the staff was great and moved us from the bar to a table relatively quickly. The bar area was cool as you get to watch the make sushi up close. I just preferred the table for this visit. The vibe was super cute, dim but bright enough to still enjoy the experience. We started with the crispy rice topped with spicy tuna and the gyoza. The gyoza was a great addition, and while the spicy tuna was good, I personally would have preferred the crispy rice piece to be a bit thinner. I started my sushi journey with three hand rolls, which were all solid, but the absolute star of the night was the sushi assortment my server helped me put together. I tried two each of three popular pieces and one each of two more unique ones. Every single piece was amazing and literally felt like it melted in my mouth. It definitely had a high end Omakase feel but without the crazy price tag! I ended up ordering one final piece before leaving, and they were thoughtful enough to put a little candle on the plate for my birthday. If you want high quality sushi and a personalized experience, this is the spot. read more
Fresh fish, diverse menu, and a really nice ambience made for a great dinner overall. Service was a bit mediocre and slow at times, but the food definitely delivered. Parking was easy too, which is always a plus. Would come back for the sushi. Reservations recommended during busier months, especially with happy hour times! read more
Great nigiri! Favorites of the night included the hotate, wagyu, and salmon belly. Tried the hand rolls (didn't get a picture), but they weren't my favorite. Tuna had become slightly dry/tough, but the panko shrimp was yummy. Sat at the nigiri bar and the chefs were super kind! read more
1 month ago
I ordered delivery through Uber Eats. The nigiris are so flavorful, fresh, and delicious!! Beautifully prepared and packaged efficiently. read more
6 months ago
Such an amazing experience here! From the bubbly and friendly servers and kitchen staff to the incredibly fresh fish!!! Everything was perfect. I wanted triple of every piece on the menu (dressed nigiri and hand roll sushi). For the ambiance, we sat at the bar area watching the action of the chefs. It was truly amazing seeing the magic behind the scenes! Can't wait to come back. read more
I was introduced to Yakuza House last year by Yelp and Im so grateful for the introduction. Everything here is FRESH and delicious! I started with the salmon and tuna crispy rice which is YUM. Also quite filling so be mindful when dining alone like I was. I got the starving temaki handrolll set which was plenty and comes with soup and salad. Definitely couldn't finish my food but I left so satisfied! I would like to return for the omakase experience! read more
Our first time at yakuza house did not disappoint! We ordered the hangry roll set, the sake toro belly, the mushroom udon and the unagi. The mushroom udon is a must with the combination of king and shiitake mushrooms. Such flavorful combinations! The unagi was also a great with the fresh eel. The crispy rice was also a great starter. The hangry and the sake toro were okay. The flavors didn't feel as impactful as they should have been. The ube cheesecake was nice and light. Overall, it's a great place if you like hand rolls, but the nigiri did not live up to the hype. read more
1 month ago
Yakuza House is a fairly priced restaurant that offers great quality items. The new location off of Severn is modern and spacious. You can see how clean the workspace is if you sit at the bar. It's also cool to sit there and watch the skills of the chefs working too. This time, I tried their: *Takoyaki ($7 for 4 pieces) - Freshly fried and delicious, crispy on the outside with a piping hot soft center. The topping off with a little drizzle of ponzu is new for me, and it goes well! *Salmon teriyaki hot plate entree ($18) - Fantastic, can't go wrong with soup, salad, teriyaki salmon, grilled veggies and white rice! I love both the clear soup (fish-stock base) and the miso soup that they have for options. No skimping on the miso here, it's perfect. I also love both the ginger-carrot dressing and the sesame dressing for the salads. *Unagi donburi ($19) - Veggies and broiled eel topped on white rice. Another classic that can't go wrong. It's amazing. I wish there was a little more eel on top of the rice portion-wise, but overall not a real complaint since we know eel is pricy. This one also comes with soup and salad! *Crispy rice appetizer ($15) - I didn't love this one. it's basically 4 pieces of nigiri sushi topped with tuna and salmon, but the rice is made into the little nigiri shape and then fried. I thought frying the rice would be a creative delicious twist, but I found that it made it feel more dense, which took away from the favor of the tuna/salmon. Presentation was top-notch though as with all of their other menu items! *Shisojito cocktail (not sure the price) - This tasted like a lemon sour cocktail. It was really good! I wish it had shiso (a fragrant herb/leaf in the mint family) mixed into the actual drink and not just used as a topping because I LOVE shiso. It would have gone well with the drink itself! Their portions aren't large or anything, but they're fair and you won't go home hungry. The quality of the items here are high, the flavors outstanding, and the restaurant is a local favorite for a reason! read more
Really really wonderful service. Our waitress was super upbeat and excited to hear how our food was. I loved that you check off your menu choices with a pencil so it's easier to keep track of your options. The real standouts to me were the aji and hotate nigiris. The aji was a rec from the waitress and was very fresh, light and buttery. The sear on the hotate and shiso butter were an addictive combo - I had to order another. Overall I would say if you are a sushi lover for the flavor combinations, this is your place. If you're a sushi purist, i can't say it is the best fish I have ever had in the New Orleans area, but it was very good! read more
5 months ago
Omakase experience was amazing. I've done Omakase at different restaurants before and this was 2nd to none. I worried it wasn't going to be enough food because we're big eaters, but I was stuffed. The service was perfect and the ambiance was beautiful. The experience took a little over 2 hours and my rump was a little sore sitting in the hard booth seat. I think we'll sit at a table that has padded seating if we do the Omakase again. read more
Great place for sashimi and hand rolls. Tried the crispy rice app which was pretty good, personally prefer a lower rice: fish ratio. Hand rolls always a hit. Wish they expanded their menu to include sushi. Limited seating so reservations recommended. Quality fish, good service, & entrees come out pretty quick. read more
Yakuza House has quickly become one of my fave local places to eat out for sushi in Metairie. The handrolls are amazing, the scallop hand roll is my personal favorite. Everything is so fresh. We also loveee the crispy rice appetizer! We tried the tako-yaki appetizer this time which was good as well. The restaurants itself is cute, and there's a sushi bar in the middle where the rolls are all made fresh in front of you if you prefer that style of seating. Our service was attentive but not at all rushed, and the food came out in a timely manner. They have seasonal cocktails (which we didn't try this time, but looked good), and they have creole creamery ice cream for dessert which is an extra bonus since that's one of my fave ice cream shops! We also tried the ube fluffy cheesecake for dessert which was honestly amazing. Can't wait to return! read more
Yakuza House is hands down one of the best sushi restaurants in the city, so I've been here a few times and I love it. Their menu is vast and everything is delicious. A few of my favorite menu items are the salmon ikura donburi. So tasty! I also really enjoyed the mando sando, the crispy rice and yaki soba, along with all of the sushi and sashimi! I can't wait to visit again. The service is amazing and super friendly. read more
I visited Yakuza House for lunch. The vibe is kind of trendy and upscale. My host was on an expense account which was great since it's a pricey place, so we ordered too much and it was all very good. The wagyu and caviar nigiri was a standout along with the other nigiri. Our server was patient and took time to answer our questions about the menu. read more
1 month ago
Great service from start to end during my dine in. My waiter checked on me multiple times during my meal. The Shisojito was refreshing and delish. Bite size crispy rice is served with tuna and salmon in a creamy spicy sauce. I also ordered the Starving Handroll Set: Panko Shrimp, Akami, Negi-Hama, Red Crab. The set came with either soup or salad. I got the salad with ginger dressing and had my handroll cut in four. The handroll was very fresh and light. Can't wait to take my sisters here when she's in town. read more
2 years ago
Yakuza house did not disappoint. It was a great option for fresh sushi/sashimi and all things seafood. The place was easy accessible and had good parking. The place was nicely lit and was decorated with a lot of Japanese items throughout to include Godzilla and d gundam in framed pictures as well as a geisha painted on the wal. The sushi bar was cool and loved sitting next to the sushi chefs and getting everything right there and talk to them as they served us. The food was fresh and delicious and it all came fast. As soon as they took the order. We were bamboozled with great tasting dish. We love fresh sashimi and even though not a big selection what they had was great and how they dressed it was delicious did not have to dip in soy sauce or anything . The o-toro, uni and salmon were my favorite, but they were all equally delicious from the king mackerel to yellowtail and other sashimi it all banged. Now I tried the udon mushroom carbonara and it was so delicious I wanted to lick the plate. Is a must if you are not into sashimi too much. And then the handroll we had the Alani or spicy tuna and it was a nice kick. I enjoyed it all, will come again. read more
11 months ago
Wow, what an incredible surprise and an absolute amazing dinner! I am in town for work and staying in Metairie because it's convenient to where I need to be. Yakuza House is next door to my hotel. The Nigiri is the best I have had not in California, Seattle or New York. I'm coming back from lunch tomorrow, maybe again the day after that! read more
10 months ago
Went a long time ago to their old location and loved it. I was hoping it would be the same quality of food at the new larger location. I can report the new location is larger and I should not have worried about the quality cause it was just as good. Got some edamame to start, along with crispy rice with salmon and tuna. The crispy rice might have sneaky been the favorite part of the meal had a crisp bite tons of flavor think I preferred it topped with tuna over the salmon, but both were good. A close second favorite might be the mushroom udon carbonara. It was earthy and very filling. My main was the hangry temaki. Comes with blue crab, salmon, akami, red crab, and scallops. All were very good, but my favorite might have been the scallops even though I'm not typically a huge fan. It has a great citrus bite that just complimented it very well. read more
This place is great! We showed up on Black Friday about 30 minutes before happy hour ended without a reservation but they were able to get us seated. I do recommend making a reservation as this place was busy and we just got lucky. Everything we got ended up being off the happy hour menu, except for the yellowtail Crudo. The hand rolls were super tasty. The scallop ended up being my favorite. They do give you the option to have them cut, which I would probably do in the future as these kind need to be eaten right away or the nori gets chewy. The staff was all very friendly and were checked on by a few different people. I never felt like I needed to search for my server for anything. I will definitely be coming back if I'm in the area. read more
1 year ago
First time here and everything was wonderful! Great service and ambiance. Sat at the sushi bar and had miso soup and then the scrumptious Mushroom Udon Carbonara! Absolutely a wonderful dish!! I will definitely be back soon read more
1 year ago
Simply excellent. Great, attentive service. The room in the back furthest from the host stand can be a bit chilly but overall the vibe is nice. The food is amazing. A friend and I ordered a slew of things, some to keep for ourselves and some to share. This was our second time visiting together, and the Amberjack Nigiri is what brought us back! read more
The service was my favorite part - Sophie was awesome! Her suggestions did not disappoint. I had the beef gyoza first and they were yummy. I asked for a nigiri suggestion and the amberjack is what I went with. DELICIOUS. I am still thinking about how good it was. It was so good I ordered another round but went with the hotate (seated scallop) that time. It was good too but could not compare to that amberjack. I also tried some of the spicy kimchee edamame and it was good as well. I could easily have eaten the entire bowl lol. I had the Lunar Cat cocktail, which was apart of their spring cocktail menu. It had blood orange & yuzu, Roku gin, Cointreau, and these little popping strawberry boba. It was such a delicious & delightful drink. The boba were my favorite part (duh). Very well balanced and tasty. They had a good crowd but it wasn't too loud inside. The music was good as well - I was feeling the vibe. Excited to come back to try more. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Yakuza is my favorite sushi restaurant in the New Orleans area. The food is always delicious. The service is quick and friendly. read more
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