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!

Ginko was delicious!! I loved the speakeasy vibe finding/getting into the restaurant, as well as…read moreinside - that being said, it is a little dark and cramped inside, so if that's not your cup of tea just be aware of that! The fish was incredibly fresh and tasty - we got the tuna tartare, the sashimi set, and an uni nigiri, all of which were delicious! My only real complaints were that service was a little slow, and that its a little expensive for Cleveland, but the quality makes it worth it - especially for special occasions!!

We had a larger group on a Saturday and we needed to wait nearly 2 hours for our sushi…read more The upstairs was busy at the time but for the past half hour it's been empty in the upstairs and downstairs. We continually asked about our orders and were told they were "on their way". 30 more minutes. Still no mains other than the cooked food. The poor server was also our bartender and none of this was his fault. If something was going to be this late we would've appreciated not being mislead. Also-- for full disclosure we said that food could come out as it was ready. Not forcing them to have it all at the same time. If you enjoy waiting more than 2 hours for your food to be delivered-- here's the place for u

Came to Goma for a special occasion and had mixed feelings. My boyfriend and I had previously gone…read moreto Ginko and regretted not getting the omakase, so we made sure to order Goma's version of it, the Gomakase. First, I got one of their cocktails, which had the consistency of cough syrup and tasted strongly of liquor. Most of their cocktails were made with cheap liquor (think Bacardi) which turned me off, especially for an upscale restaurant. The Gomakase undoubtedly had great quality ingredients; some of the darker pieces were absolutely delicious. We LOVED the eel and the fatty tuna. However, the rice on every piece was undercooked and a little crunchy, and I feel that poorly cooked rice is a deadly sin in Asian cuisine. It definitely texturally detracted from the experience. Overall, I feel that Goma is more geared towards an opulent tourist population rather than trying to stick to Japanese authenticity. I think for the price we paid, we could have gotten something better.

We came here to get some ramen. We got the Pork Belly ramen and it was very good. We also got the…read moreRussian roll and it was delicious. The space is fun for a group of friends or a meal for one. The server was nice and knowledgeable of the menu.

Ordered their pork belly ramen…read more Soup base was a bit bland. Noodles lacked texturally, didn't have that nice firmness to them. Pork belly was okay, definitely needed the fatty layer because the mean was tough. In downtown area so parkings not the greatest. They got some outdoor seating too. Downtown location is supposedly better than their Uptown location, maybe I'll try some of their other dishes.

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!

I stopped by Sakura recently to try something different. I've never eaten here before and I've…read morealways wondered why they have one stand that sells Chinese and Japanese food. To be honest, it doesn't seem like Sakura differentiates their meals that much. It's the same person making similar food, except half of it sells at one counter and the other half sells at another counter. I ordered mushroom chicken with a side of veggies and it took a while to make. The food was of good quality and great taste. The staffer was friendly, but the wait was long. I'd definitely eat here again.

I think there are only two words to describe what is Sakura, value & chaos. Sakura is located in a…read moretiny little spot in the middle of the 5th Street Arcade downtown. I love the location because of the small shop atmosphere in the Arcade and the wide mix of people who frequent the building, plus it's close to my work. Sakura is in the tiny "food court" of the building and is really a gem. I bring up "Chaos" to describe Sakura because that's what your experience is like when waiting in line for your food. 3 ethnic Asian guys are running the place, 1 cooking, 1 preparing to go boxes and the other guy taking orders and grabbing drinks. The typical person comes here for the "hibachi" style meal of Chicken, Steak, Shrimp or Veggie Teriyaki. The prices are wonderful ranging from $5.99 to $6.75 for an entrée. They do serve sushi and combo meals but I tend to stick with one of the main four. The line is always a pain in the butt at lunchtime (I have been there a handful of times between 12 and 130) and it is always busy during these times. You wait and once your order is taken it is almost becomes a no holds bar death match to get in another line and fight for your food. I've seen it look like a Royal Rumble on one particular occasion. Eventually someone will get you your food but sometimes it is a struggle. The food though! You get a fresh protein with a heaping side of white or fried rice and veggies (lots of onions, zucchini and mushrooms). Oh and that YUM YUM sauce to add really makes this meal fantastic and filling. Don't get me wrong it's not better than say a top hibachi place but for $5.99 how the hell can you beat that. What can I say I enjoy the food, the line is a pain but well worth in my opinion the best VALUE lunch spot downtown.

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

I'm still thinking about the lunch that I had here and I can't wait to order it again. It was…read moreyummy!! I visited Hako for the first time for a takeout lunch in early March 2026. I was working at a coffee shop nearby, 10 mins away, with a friend and we both decided to walk over to Hako to grab lunch. FOOD -- Hako has lots to choose from, including sushi, rice dishes, dumplings, etc. I ordered the Dumpling Bowl ($13.95) for lunch which was delicious and fresh. The Dumpling Bowl includes sushi rice, furikake top fried chicken dumplings, and cucumbers. It is topped with spicy mayo & eel sauce. The chicken dumplings were thick, crunchy on the ends, and slightly creamy with the spicy mayo on top. The addition of the sushi rice gave for a filling lunch. The dish wasn't too salty especially with the cucumbers on the side which added a cooling effect. I will definitely order the dumpling bowl again and the price ($13.95) is a lunch special, I believe. AMBIANCE -- Simple design inside with tables and chairs. Calm atmosphere. Clean. SERVICE -- Quick and efficient customer service. The lady at the checkout counter was very friendly. We spoke about her being from South Korea. I will definitely love to come back to Hako to dine-in for dinner. Although I don't eat sushi, if you are a sushi lover, this restaurant is for you. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 44/250 total reviews in 2026 - 885 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 23 April 2026

If you like sushi this is a good place. Very small inside but the menu has many options to choose…read morefrom. However if you don't like sushi there are no other options to choose from. Staff were very nice. Very casual atmosphere.

Only ever get takeout. I've never been to the $$$ Sushi restaurants to me this is as good as it…read moregets.

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

Nostalgic, authentic Japanese comfort food. Super surprising to have in this part of Ohio of all…read moreplaces. Back when I was imprisoned in this part of the state, Shinano was a breath of fresh air to visit when I wanted something that reminded me a bit of home (think Torrance/Gardena) if you blindfolded me. The restaurant is a bit aged, but it's spacious and there's plenty of seating. Service is friendly, polite, and welcoming. Classic dishes like katsu curry and oyakodon reminded me of the dishes that I would get in SoCal and were filling and delicious. Not too greasy or oily. Ramen and udon weren't to my liking that much, but at that point my tastes were decimated by giga franchises like Marugame or Shinsengumi, so I might be a bit biased. My favorite dishes to get here were the beef sukiyaki since it was a huge hearty serving that was easy to share and the grilled unagi. A bit pricy, but then again, remember where you are. Some times the flavor was inconsistent and a bit too sweet and salty, but overall, alright.

The seafood is fresh and the preparation is flawless. Service is excellent, family run I believe…read more Volcano and chads roll were both outstanding.

This cute and quaint Japanese restaurant was exactly what I was hoping for! From friendly,…read moreattentive fast service to delicious fresh food. I tried Ramune for the first time and I will say for someone that does not drink soda often, this was great with my meal. I recommend anyone that enjoys sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and Japanese hot meal options to come to Yuzu. Seating is limited but while I dined in there was a very active take-out crowd.

This may just be one of the best sushi places in Ohio, I haven't tried many outside of northern…read moreOhio, but unexpectedly excellent. Small interior, seems as though a lot of their business is take out.