Crispy batter-coated ice cream, flash-fried to perfection, offering a delightful contrast between warm and cold textures.
Sushi • Salad • Tacos • Seafood
"Not sure what happened here. I've been often great service and fish. Now they have a terrribel waitress who doesn't speak any English, a waiter who doesn't know the menu. They didn't give me the salad with my bento box. Had to ask for soy sauce. Fish quality was good but the service put me off. Not sure I'll be back. Too bad this was a fave of mine. Still can't believe I paid and tipped on that terrible service. I even pointed out that bento boxes come with salad as shown in the menu and he still didn't bring me one!!! The waitress knows so little English she disunion the word soda."
Sushi • Korean • Japanese • Bar-lounge
"we had 10 course omesaks for 3 and were on a hightop in the middle of the bar area, which is very brightly illuminated and honestly quite unpleasant. we booked the lounge. the food was enough from a few really good bites to some who were unusable. favorite first, the smoked blue fin was exceptional, served in a smoke-filled hole, it had a great texture and taste, very well toned and presented, and it is rare to see blue fin more. my personal favorite was the skallop and aubergine, which was unexpected and beautifully balanced. the fat tuna trio was fun to contrast the various cuts. the Swedish salmon rolled around mango and jalapeños was my honorable mention; the first roll, plucked vegetables, was light and a good start; the garnelen nigiri was served with his head and a dramatic fan of fried rice paper and enjoyed by the table. I was disappointed by the boston oysters (painted as petrol and not well balanced. we got 2 and ate only 1 we have eaten thousands of oysters and actually felt bad not to eat them, but they were not good,) the wagyu was very gristy (I actually went to the bathroom to spit out. it was practically a disc silver skin. very disappointing,) and the last seafood stew felt compelled and was harmless spicy (my man loves spicy.) the mochi ice creams for dessert were confusing (1 banane, 2 mango, 3 strawberry) and did not go with the rest of the experience. it was difficult to hear the foods to explain, not because it was too loud, but they spoke very soft. I have always asked to repeat them, and only learned that the tuna trio was a comparison of the cuts because I asked. I don't think I'm going back. we spent $450 and didn't think it would suit the value of the offers"
Sushi • Ramen • Salads • Casual
"A real gem in the neighborhood I wouldn't expect to find a decent sushi place. But, sushi here us amazing!!! The fish is very fresh and everything I've had here was absolutelly amazing. My favorite lunch place, gets crowded at night as locals know about it. Nit a fancy place and prices are in the mid-range, lunch runs at about $25-30 if you order sushi rolls. But they also have lunch combos for less. Give this place a try!!"
Sushi • Asian • Chicken • Japanese
"Great hibachi experience.. My family of six dines every year on Valentine's Day at a Japanese steakhouse and hibachi. We have eaten at several in several states. Ichiban is a clear cut above the rest. We we're seated fairly quickly, service was good, wine list ample, sushi arrived quick and week prepared, and the atmosphere is great! Paul, our Chef, put on a great show, but more so served great food. The meat and vegetables were fresh and cooked to perfection. His show made me laugh out loud on several occasions. The restaurant is clean and appeard to be well run and staffed. Those are all great reason to dine here, but the food is the best reason. Seasoned well, cooked well, tastes great. Thank you Ichiban for making our tradition just a bit better."
Sushi • Asian • Salad • Japanese
"We visited for Happy Hour on a Thursday and were impressed by the wide variety of food options, particularly the rolls available during Happy Hour. The food was delicious, and our server was friendly and attentive. However, it was hard to enjoy the atmosphere due to loud music blaring from the neighboring establishment, which overpowered the music inside the restaurant."
Tea • Asian • Sushi • Lunch
"I came a for weekend lunch with my wife and daughter. We ordered a variety of signature sushi rolls and shared everything. The sushi was delicious! We loved everything we ordered. The service was a little sporadic and disjointed. There was no dedicated server and the staff didn't communicate well. We ordered hot tea and they brought us all ice water. We waited to see if they were going to bring tea as well but they never did, so we asked for it and then they brought it. The water had a little bit of an unpleasant taste. I think the ice gave the water a little funk. Ice machines are usually filthy and full of mold and mildew, so I like to avoid it whenever possible. Another critique was that the food took a long time to arrive. We waited 30 minutes for our sushi. The restaurant wasn't empty, but it wasn't super busy. Maybe they prioritize deliveries? I don't know what it was, but 30 minutes for sushi rolls at lunch time regardless of weekday or weekend is just too long. We were hoping to be in and out in an hour and it took an hour and twenty minutes from the time we walked in until the time we walked out the door, so be sure to pay for the full two hours on the parking meter. 4 Stars for delicious food alone. I'd like to give 3.5 stars because of the service being below average."
Beer • Wine • Meat • Japanese
"My friends and I went out to Koen for the first time last night and it was the BEST dining experience so far. There were three of us, so we ordered the Samurai course. The appetizers were delicious and plentiful. The Samurai comes with several appetizers, but we also ordered the fried gyoza (very yummy! . We ate all the appetizers and they did their job by building an appetite, so we had plenty if room for the main course. Our server then turned on the grill and showed us (not told us how to use it so we could fully enjoy the experience. The grilling was probably the most fun. You have full control over how long your meats are cooked for. The Samurai comes with plenty of delicious meats, but we also ordered sliced short rib (definitely recommend! . The overall experience of the grilling makes the trip far more worth it. Then, after we were done with the main course, our server brought us tempura ice cream for dessert (also included in the Samurai package . We honestly didn't expect the large portion size we were given, so we were excited when he brought it out. It was TO DIE FOR!! All-in-all, you should definitely consider going to Koen with some friends or a date. The experience will definitely leave you wanting to come back (I'm checking with my friends on when we'll go next, lol . I will say, if you want to go on a night like Friday or Saturday, make a reservation. It was so busy last night that even with a reservation, we had to wait 30 minutes. We didn't mind, tho, because the food and experience didn't disappoint. Also, make sure you're planning to spend some because an experience as good as this won't be super cheap. If splitting with friends, expect to be paying between 30- 50 with tip (depends on what you order and how many friends you're dining with . Totally worth it, tho!!"
Full • Sushi • Chicken • Japanese
"I had another great experience at this restaurant. Both the service and the food were excellent. I had two items of the role selections. Both of the two selections were perfect and taste great. I was seated immediately when I came in the door. The service was very informative about the different roles, and I was told about many great selections. I have been here numerous times; I will continue to eat here for the great tasting food and the excellent service. I highly recommend this excellent sushi restaurant"
Fish • Sushi • Steak • Brazier
"My husband and I made reservations for dinner for two on a Monday. We arrived and checked in. The place was full of families with kids, we were happy to have saved a spot. We waited 20 minutes for our table. When we were seated we were instantly disgusted. The floor was covered in food and trash. The table tops had old sauce spilled, chunks of food, and the menus were filthy. We looked around and the entire place was not clean. They had three people cleaning one table and not one person gave a damn about how clean it was, it was low priority. We waited ten minutes at the table for service to come before getting up and walking out. We passed three staff and not one person asked us why we were leaving or if there was an issue. We will never return to this location. We go to the Fenton location where cleanliness is top notch and service is fast and friendly. Stay away from here!"
Thai • Casual • Seafood • Japanese
"We had a lovely dinner here. Service was good, prices were reasonable, and we enjoyed our food. It located in the Publix shopping center on the west side of 441. The road is busy so it's not the easiest to make a turn into the center coming from the south. Hopefully, they will activate the traffic lights that have been installed. Inside it's nicely decorated booths along one wall were the busiest. And there's a sushi bar as well. I started with a small silver soup. I was curious to try it as I'd never heard of this type. It's a lot of veggies in a chicken based broth with a shrimp and a few chicken pieces along with clear noodles. It was good. And now I know. My husband had their mini sushi plate. Five smaller pieces of sushi and a tuna roll were a much larger portion than he'd expected. It was very good. I had a shrimp tempura roll that had lettuce, avocado, and cucumber along with the battered shrimp. The roll was huge! And I'd definitely get this again, but ask for no lettuce next time. The menu is quite large. Or rather I should say menus plural as there is one for sushi and Japanese and one for Thai food. There are many more selections I'd like to sample so, we look forward to coming back again. This place is a keeper!"
Cafe • Asian • Grill • Coffee
"When I and my guests walked in, I immediately noticed people looking at us and what made it more uncomfortable their eyes followed us all the way to our seats. I looked back at them finally after I sat down and they stopped. Then the waitress came by and I tried being a little humorous, but she wasn't going with it. I then decided to just be normal with the waiters because I inferred that they were just being professional. The waiters took a while to refill our cups. Our initial waitress argued with me that there was no Rootbeer soda when I had just gotten a refill from another waiter. She even had the nerve to tell me that I didn't know what I was drinking. My initial drink was sweet tea, but she said they only served unsweet. I then decided to mix the unsweet with the sweet soda. I told her to serve a bit of tea and add the rest sprite soda. The cup came back very dark and tasted like unsweet tea. It should have been a very light brown if she had done it right. Then I'm told there was military discount and I ask if it was per person or per ticket or if there was another method. I was told no, which was okay. After a while, I am told there is no military discount at all. This is San Antonio Tx and I strongly believe there should be military discounts all over this great military city. I then tasted the food and if not for the extra sauce that was brought to me; I wouldn't have eaten it. The sushi at Chopstix, for me, tasted better than the ones I ordered there. I then got the bill and noticed an added 18% gratuity charge. It was just 4 of us there. The service was bad and the food wasn't very good. I will never return there. So disappointed with this place. UPDATE: AUG. 7 2021 The manager spoke with me and paid me back the wrongful gratuity charge. She told me we could actually let the waiters knows how to cook the items on the menu to better suit our wants. She apologized for the treatment we were given. I changed from 1 star to 3 stars. I am hoping that military discount becomes a reality there and that we get treated better next time we go. This place has a lot of potential and I hope to give it a whopping 5 stars soon."
Pub • Sushi • Steak • Buffet
"We had a disappointing experience at this restaurant. When we arrived for our reservation, the host—who turned out to be the owner or manager—said that our reservation was marked as "open table." He was quite rude, even going so far as to suggest that we should make our reservation on OpenTable. He mentioned that they had been trying to take a break for months and that our reservation was causing them problems. He claimed they were unaware of our reservation and would "try" to seat us soon. He also implied that I should have reached out to confirm our reservation. This was especially upsetting since it was my birthday dinner, and I felt embarrassed by the whole situation. We ended up leaving without dining there, which was disappointing as we have never had a negative experience when using OpenTable before. Needless to say, we will continue to use OpenTable but will not be returning to Matsutake."
Soup • Beer • Japanese • Bar-lounge
"made reservations and were sat by the door when there were many tables open. :tipped the chef and also the that was included with the bill and the tip portion was left open on the receipt. Glad my husband caught this...or we would of tipped surprised the restaurant was not in better shape, seemed a little run down and after the pandemic closure, would of thought it would be pristine. BUT our children loved it and it is their new favorite place....food was good and the chef was entertaining.."
Asian • Drinks • Japanese • Steakhouse
"This is a beautifully located restaurant on the top of a small mountaintop location that makes it feel like such an authentic Japanese location. I am giving 2 stars unfortunately do to the experience that we had at the restaurant (if you look at my profile I barely give 1 2 star reviews). The food was good, the drinks were good however our chef and server just didn?t have it tonight. No smiles, long waits and in general just not a pleasant attitude. The tables next to us were singing, laughing and tricks were being had. I?m sure for many the experience will be great, hopefully this can help provide some candid feedback to the restaurant management team."
Sushi
Sushi • Tapas • Asian • Casual
"This place has probably the chillest vibe on a Saturday for any ayce sushi place in Vegas. Soundtrack of easy listening hits and comfortable booths. Menu is abundant with options including apps and rolls not offered elseware. Perhaps my favorite thing about this place though is that you can get a half roll of up to 2 specialty rolls per person, which allows you to try more variety. My favorite was the Leonardo Special 2, which has shrimp tempura with spicy crab and torched beef on the outside and was topped with a spicy garlic ponzu and crispy onion. It was a truly unique complex flavored and textured roll that I haven't seen elsewhere. One of the things I did not particular enjoy in comparison to other places is that they still garnish with sesame seeds but it doesn't say it on the menu. All the apps that we tried were delicious and I would totally order again because they offer smaller 2 or 3 piece portions as well as normal size ones, which I also haven't seen offered elsewhere. The service by the servers was a bit lacking not in friendly or enthusiasm but they seemed overworked perhaps due to limited staffing. It resulted in my plate of sushi being needed to made three times until it was correct due to the sesame garnish that I couldn't have due to my allergy that I mentioned on the first delivery. They were super apologetic but I just felt bad about wasting food as my friend had already eaten the first one delivered. There were also items ordered that we needed to check on as they were never delivered to the table. I'd come back for the specialty rolls and apps but be mindful to be a bit more aggressive upfront about allergy to avoid food waste."
Meat • Sushi • Japanese • Desserts
"First time eating at Nijo Sushi Bar and Grill and it was nothing short than amazing! We went for Valentine’s Day. Our table was extremely sweet with a nice rose and candle. Wonderful atmosphere and our server was fantastic! Some of the best sushi we’ve ever had. One of the rolls we got was from the valentines menus with the scallops and seaweed salad and it was literally the best roll ever! I would highly recommend Nijo!"
Sushi • Asian • Steak • Japanese
"The food is fantastic, although a bit expensive. However, the generous portions make it worth it. The waitstaff is friendly and attentive. I've never encountered a bad chef here, and even though they stick to similar techniques, it's always a pleasure to watch them at work. Occasionally, the chef will even toss a shot of sake your way! Overall, it’s a great experience that I would highly recommend."
Soup • Sushi • Asian • Japanese
"Heard about it, but ah never before. Upon arrival seated upfront, lol as if we were the entertainment. The table placement felt awkward. Honestly I'm not one for Sushi, just not personal preference. Sushi too much like cat food. The fried pickles were a joke, not the right batter for frying pickles. Texture was like a wet sponge. Now the starters the Miso soup was spot on, that was really tasty and not overwhelming. The salad, could have used some help. Yes, the dressing was spectacular and flavorful, however a bowl loaded with Lettuce as pale as paper, just gross. Salad is suppose to be green! Now I will say every fried sushi roll was amazing. The portions are large. 1 sushi roll could easily feed 2 with along with the appetizers. Beef and broccoli was great as well. Our waitress Devon, was always available and was really good about the drinks and pick ups. Now the bathroom looked worse than a truck stop I was grossed out by that. I personally would never come here again."
Cafés • Sushi • Asian • Lunch
"Need to wait 40 minutes still didn't get any food. Bad attitude from the young man running the host position. No apology when we had to leave. Bathrooms smell like urine soaked in urine bathed in urine wearing urine scented cologne. Furniture is old and damaged."