What a great treat! Stopped by here with the family a few weeks back and had a great dining…read moreexperience. So we decided to pop in again, and they didn't disappoint. The atmosphere is welcoming, they have a hibachi grill "Ting Ting Flip" room for parties, a sushi bar, and a nice dining area. It's all a great use of space for a restaurant that isn't necessarily huge, but also does not feel cramped. There's mild background music playing, so you never feel awkward between chats. And the lighting is just right, without being too dim or annoyingly bright. I started with Crab Rangoons and a California Roll. The rangoons were crispy and delicious. The California roll was fresh and hit the spot. But the Basil Chicken really blew me away tonight. It came with a mushroom broth soup which was yummy and a simple Japanese salad with a delicious sesame dressing ~ perfect for that umami craving. The main course Basil Chicken was packed with vegetables, perfectly cooked chicken, and although it was mild, had a nice kick to it. On display mushrooms, red and green peppers, onion, eggplant, broccoli, and asparagus. Really a full serving of all the good vegetables you need! The basil was not overpowering, and complimented the rest of the dish with that basil pop of flavor. Definitely will come back to order this one again!

One of the reasons I started leaving reviews to help others make a decisions on what to get a…read moredifferent places with photos. I'm sure the Bangkok chicken is a popular dish but if I had seen what it looked like before I wouldn't have tried it. I'm not a fan of half the veggies and not a braised meat person. Ended up brining it home for my nephew who liked the veggies but not the meat. Husband got the lunch hibachi and it was mediocre. Clear soup was good.

This is one of my favorite restaurants!! I started going here back before they moved location, and…read morethe things that have never changed? The friendliness of the staff and the incredible food. I don't live in the area anymore, but every time I'm up here, I make sure to come visit. And the food is always incredible. The staff remember me, even after being gone for years, it's incredibly welcoming and an amazing feeling. The inside of the restaurant is really nice, and it's never too loud. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!!! Already can't wait for my next visit!!

After an event at the Altamont Fairgrounds, we found Akanomi (thanks, Yelp!)…read more It was an odd time of day which worked in our favor. The dinner crowd was starting to pile in as we were leaving, so ....yay us! We shared a sushi/sashimi boat for two and it was epic. Thankfully we did not get an appetizer because we wobbled out of there. It was a ton of food. Fish was fresh, sushi was delicious and service was fast.

I don't think I've used this phrase before: "Comfort sushi." That was the feel I got dining at this…read morecozy and charming family-run restaurant. They're very friendly here, and the complimentary mini spring rolls at the start of your meal, and the orange slices at the end were both nice touches. Everything we ordered was delicious and came out quickly. We had a combination of regular and specialty rolls, plus appetizers. But folks at the tables around us had other equally-delicious-looking entrees. And if you're coming here during busy hours, the "batcave" entrance, i.e, off Albany St., is a time-saver. Just be sure you plan ahead, because with only 7 tables and a lot of take-out orders, it can probably get busy.

We've been coming here for a good four years and Mizu has become a comfortable and familiar…read morefavourite. The lady who's usually at the front of house is always friendly, pleasant, and efficient, but what's even more impressive is the food. With the acknowledgement that not everything on the menu is tops, I know that they can certainly deep fry and stir fry, their complimentary hot spring rolls are always piping hot and delicious, and the stir fry noodles are always beckoning me. The dining room is cozy but comfy and homey, and although they seem to get a majority of orders for pickup, we've always enjoyed dining in. I hope they keep improving and stay open for many more years.

The food is always fresh and tasty and very reasonably priced. They are always very quick with…read moreorders always on time.

I really liked this place overall and will be back! I thought it was good value for money and the…read morefood was good. All of the items I ordered were fresh and most were flavorful. I thought the gyoza, tempora fish and dumpling soup were particularly good. The service was fast and efficient and the restaurant interior is clean. This is clearly a super popular place for takeout, though they do have tables for dine in customers.

Great service, food and atmosphere. Although the prices are a bit high, the food was worth it.read more

I don't understand how this place got such great reviews, their food is just sad…read more We got a couple of rolls and the salmon was a pale pink color. Not fresh and drenched in sauce to cover it up. The Mongolian beef was better, but given they have the word "sushi" in their name, you would expect it to be good.

I made a reservation online through Yelp! but it needed a modification. The restaurant was super…read moreresponsive and the reservation was perfect. They were amazing. We were a group of nine that included a few children. We went all out. The clear soup was good and flavorful. The salad was fresh and we loved the dressing. It wasn't the typical orange ginger but a light dressing. Delicious! I got the shrimp and scallop combo hibachi and I love that it comes with both rice and noodles. Lots of fresh vegetables. The scallops and shrimp were meaty and perfectly grilled. Others got steak cooked to their liking and some got salmon. Apps were edamame and a dragon roll and spicy tuna. I didn't try the apps but it was a fancy presentation. Everything was just so good. The service was impeccable. The chef was super engaging with everyone, including the littles. Hibachi is always fun and they are pros on fun. They handled our group with humor and the theatrics you've become accustomed to at hibachi dinner were on point. We went there on a Sunday, late afternoon, and it was amazing. I also got a fried ice cream for my birthday with fireworks! Thank you! The restaurant is big and can accommodate large parties. I want to go back soon! I do want to mention that the person that was paying for this birthday dinner didn't realize that gratuity was already added. They came back to give her the extra cash back that she had put in her payment. She was so grateful she still added a little extra!

Service was great, lunch was very mediocre - poorly made sushi, falling apart when picked up....not…read moremuch flavor. Nice decor and appealing restaurant.

Was my favorite Hibachi restaurant but not anymore. Food was ok at best; too much garlic all over…read morethe food. Sushi is still terrific. Desserts also not as good. Fried ice cream was so breaded. The other patrons were loud as F@#*! It's fine to have fun but wow. Their Kids were good, probably embarrassed. The place has lost its class. And doesn't feel as clean. Service was average.

Nice Asian restaurant with the hibachi option or table option to eat. We sat at a table for dinner…read morethis time, but heard the chefs yelling a lot at the hibachi tables as they cooked. They also do the birthday singing with a portable round drum. Kind of corny but the people liked it. Menu was large with a lot to offer. I ordered off the hibachi menu and was surprised at the amount of food they out on the plate. Taste was good for what we ate. I have four stars as the tables and chairs were a little worn and probably should be replaced. Waitress kept coming around and grabbing our plates as we finished, found it to be a little annoying as they would take the plates just as we finished them. At one point we told them to stop and leave us alone.

My family loves Niji Bistro. Their service is over the top, and the food being fantastic is just…read morethe cherry on top. When I was picking up a takeaway order, I had my infant daughter with me in her car seat. The owner took the time to personally escort me out the staff exit back to my car and waited until I was safely leaving the parking lot before going back inside. They are so incredibly kind and thoughtful. They absolutely adore little children that come in with their families, which is such a relief considering how some restaurants turn their noses at small children dining with them. Their prices are very modest. Our dinner the three of us is usually under $60.

I'd been here a long time ago and vaguely remembered it. Entering the establishment, you will see a…read morebar/sushi bar to the right and tables to the left. You will most likely be greeted by two of friendliest proprietors in the area. Welcome to Niji Asian Bistro, a mom and pop sushi shop. 3 appetizers to go - poke mixed, salt & pepper calamari, and sushi sampler. Poke (POH-keh) meaning "to slice or cut" is a Hawaiian dish. It is comprised of cubes of sushi grade fish topped with an Asian-inspired sauce. It is sometimes served with rice. There was definitely tuna, salmon and yellowtail (I think) mixed with Unagi sauce (sugar, soy sauce, and sake). It was served with lots of avocado. If you like sushi or sashimi, I think this will be up your alley. Salt and pepper calamari. Fried calamari wok tossed with green peppers and onions served with some bottled sweet and sour sauce. I could actually taste the salt and pepper on the battered calamari rings. No tentacles in this dish, which, for me, is a bit of a downer. There's something satisfying about crunching into little legs/arms but that's just me. What also stood out was the size of the rings...all average ring size and the cook on them was just right, crunchy outside yet tender inside. You ever go to a place where the calamari rings were gigantic...like the squid did battle with Godzilla in a previous life? No bueno. Sushi sampler - It was a Tuesday...should have paid attention to Anthony Bourdain and waited until Thurs-Sat to get fresh fish. All in all, it's a good place, with warm proprietors, and friendly service. I'm willing to exchange my hard earned money for a meal here.

Very very good sushi. Excellent atmosphere. Warm, welcoming and attentive staff. What a find,…read moretucked away in back corner of a strip-mall. How lucky was I to discover Sushi Tei and a bonus during their discounted Happy Hour. I wish this spot were my local sushi place!

My daughter lives in Albany & this is one of her favorite sushi places here. First time for me &…read moreanother person (who lived in Japan for years). We had 2 bento boxes- they were good but it was a little disappointing that they arrived after the other 2 people had finished their sushi. We tried crab puffs (aka Rangoon) & gyoza - both were good flavor. We shared a pizza roll & butterfly roll - both were really great! In fact, the pizza roll was one of the best sushi rolls I have ever had. It was like poke in a triangle and I LOVE poke. The place is really nice, cozy & authentic. The staff is polite but we had to wait so long for half of our party - so 5 stars for food & place but lost point on service but can't give 4.5 on yelp so I gave 5.

I was surprisingly pleased with my early weekday (sushi) lunch in this stand-alone restaurant, with…read morean unassuming and barely distinctive exterior. As the attentive server escorted me to the 7-seat sushi bar (photo) - I found the interior was also minimally decorated, but good news! the giant TV was only visible from a private side area. I was presented a menu without photos, of which I always approve, but on the other hand, waribashi and paper napkins are their standard for lunch. Although the sushi selections were not that extensive, I was able to order a couple of rolls and a few nigiri, as usual, following a satisfying soup. The plating of the main was simple and unadorned, (photo) but competent, with excellent wasabi. I won't say freshly ground today, because I didn't watch the personable chef grind it right in front of me. But very good, and extremely spicy. The nigiri was good, with the sweetened tamago clearly rolled, not "egg cake"/frittata and the ikura and hamachi both very fresh. Also, individual nigiri had a small dab of wasabi under the fish, a step often omitted by chefs here in the Capital Region. The only mistake on the plate was the unagi - charred carbon black edges during reheating, and unfortunately, the chef still served them. Both maki were much smaller than I normally expect, but very well done. The spicy hamachi was surprisingly very spicy, and the pleasant unagi cucumber satisfied. Overall, I was happy with my lunch, and I will most definitely return soon. 2019 06 28. S 16.

It pains me to have to downgrade for my updated review. The pattern I've noticed with Mari's is…read morethat meals are largely not fully fleshed out and they made me want to not get them again. The nabeyaki is the most recent examine. A single shrimp tempura on a saucer with udon? All other similar venues I've dined at serve two or three, if not more, pieces of tempura to go with udon. The katsu is another example where the perfectly cooked katsu goes nowhere because there's only a pinch of cabbage and shredded carrots you go with it, and similar venues offer a complete, well-thought-out, satisfying meal experience that have included accompaniments like different pickles and korotke. I give props to them for their agedashi tofu and mixed tempura, but their Rainbow roll got me flabbergasted because it was so basic and not unexciting to look at and eat. I hope they continue to improve and adapt.