28 Best Japanese Restaurants near Odessa

“My partner and I have been here multiple times and have brought friends here as well. We always have fantastic food. The pho, ramen, sushi, you literally can't go wrong. I wanted to write this review about our server last night. My friend and I had dinner. Our server was working the whole front half of the restaurant by himself. Bussing tables, serving tables, checking out to go orders, making sushi, serving drinks, answering the phone. He was literally doing most of this stuff by himself. He was exceptionally kind and even though we had to wait a little (we didn't mind) it was great service. Unfortunately some people walked out because they felt it wasn't fast enough but at no point did I feel it was unreasonable. You could also see he genuinely felt horrible these people left. Our patience was rewarded with great service and great food. Always remember to have a little patience with people. You never know the full story. You may only see a small glimpse of the work that is being done.“

“we love this place and order at least once every 2 weeks. but I beg of you, please STOP putting the cold sushi on top of hot items in the same bag. The hot food basically cooks the food above it and it makes the sushi warm and not the ideal temp. otherwise we love the hibachi and sushi choices. We really do enjoy the place!“

“I have had a few friends tell me good things about this place and I was equally impressed. This restaurant is very small and it's first come first serve as they do not take reservations. It has a nice contemporary japanese atmosphere. Our waitress, Emily, was lovely and extremely accommodating along with some excellent recommendations like the valentine roll.The sushi, folks, is some of the best I have had--and I eat sushi often and almost everywhere I travel. It's extremely fresh and they have some new bright ideas for rolls with contemporary presentations. Whatever you do, try the dragon balls -- a zany name for a delicious appetizer. Beer, wine as well as both hot and cold Saki are available. They also make some specialty drinks from Saki and wine. This is a do not miss if you are a sushi lover.“

“This place is TOP TIER! Me and my wife LOVE their food.We eat the Macaroni Salad like no tomorrow!This is a family owned business which I truly admire!The welcoming from their little kids show how great the business is!I would HIGHLY recommend this place. Especially when the prices are very affordable!“

“The food is great, specially the sashimi, they are alway fresh. The thai food is good too. I been here 3 times already and never been disappointed. Their lunch menu is different from weekend and week day FYI. We got potsticker, steam dumpling, 3 lunch dishes (those included miso and eggroll) and wonton soup. And try out their thaitea. For the area the prices are good.“

“We came here to celebrate 2 birthdays and it was just perfect. This was our first time and we were really impressed with Zai (our amazing waiter) and Andy (manager who makes amazing shots). There are no words to explain the excellent service we received from Zai. He made sure we were well taken care off and was always on top of things. The food was not too bad. As you can imagine it is an all you can eat restaurant therefore you cannot expect top of the line sushi and steak but they do offer such a wide variety that I am pretty sure you will find something extraordinary for your taste buds. The ambiance is so cute. Really like how they decorate the restaurant. It's is pretty nice looking. Overall we really enjoyed our time here and hope you will as well.“

“The food is always fresh and delicious. The milk teas are amazing. The panda drink is an Oreo shake that is the best I've ever had. The staff is polite, respectful, helpful, and friendly. I can't say enough good things about this place. My family loves it!“

“We had been wanting to try this. It's a cute, small homey place. Most tables were full but we didn't have to wait to be seated. Service was very nice and food was good. With the dinner boxes, you get a decent amount of food for the price. Sushi fish tasted fresh. I would definitely go “

“I took my mother out on her birthday on April 2nd to this place after a friend of mine suggested it, and my word, did it truly exceed our expectations.Let's start with the atmosphere first, it felt like you were walking straight into Japan, from a nice koi pond up front to its cultural themes all the way up to the tables themselves, the people there were also extremely friendly as well greeting you with open arms, it is a great mix of American and Japanese cuisines combined. You can tell this place truly respects its Japanese roots and we were all for it. The tables also gave you the opportunity to socialize and make new friends along the way which was a nice touch as it's not everyday you get to see such a layout like this.Let's move on to the waitress and the chef for the evening. Our waitress was Hailey and our chef was Steven. They were both excellent people to be around, Hailey's enthusiastic attitude really says a lot about offering great service as she really loves her job and she always brings a smile to people's faces. As for Chef Steven, he really blew us away with his cooking skills, he had a great sense of humor as he entertained us with hilarious food centric jokes as he was cooking our meals, you can tell he had a blast with his job from start to finish, that's how great of a chef he was, he and Hailey were by far the best parts of our experience.Now we move on to the food. We ordered the Kobe Combo and the Sumo Special, and boy were they scrumptious! Chef Steven's presentations of our meals didn't disappoint at all, they were very well cooked and perfected to the core to get that mouth-watering taste, all their food options are nice, but the Kobe Combo and the Sumo Special were by far the best options they had to offer.Finally, let's talk about what they do for birthdays. They put cute little chef hats on top of you as a nice gesture, after that, it follows with the waiters, chefs and even the restaurant owners playing drums and singing in both English and Japanese to spice things up, last but not least, they serve a wonderful little cupcake, if you want to celebrate your birthday at a Japanese restaurant, this is the place to go!In conclusion, I highly recommend this place from the bottom of my heart. We most definitely look forward to returning a second time pretty soon when we get the chance.“

“First time trying them after seeing the great reviews and realizing I worked close. I got the chicken teriyaki w/ white rice and veggies there; and wow. it was so fresh and delicious! I work at the Camping World across the street. I'll definitely be coming in more often to grab lunch. Thanks for lunch ladies!“

“I sat at the bar where Ashlee greeted me promptly and made me a spicy bloody Mary. She informed me was happy hour, and several drinks were $5 and under including my Bloody Mary! They also had a happy hour sushi on the weekends $5 rolls. This was definitely a bargain.I started my meal ordering the Arizona roll and the Florida roll. They were both fantastic. I preferred the Arizona over the Florida midway through my meal. I also ordered the Eel and spicy tuna. If I had to pick the eel is definitely my favorite.I have never found this much sushi ? for only $20 bucks! You need to come check this place out.“

“Very good option for all-you-can eat and traditional sit-down. Truly great service from the whole staff. Sushi is good on the all-you-can-eat eat menu but a little limited as you would expect. Entrees are exceptional though. Noodle dishes were banging. It's nice to finally have a place like this closeby. No need to go to Tampa anymore. PS. Very clean and well maintained bathtooms. LOLVegetarian options: They should certainly adapt for vegetarian. Very kind and attentive staff.Parking: Big commercial lot. Publix basically next door.Kid-friendliness: Overall casual and relaxed vibe. Kids welcome.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair accessible. Bathrooms are good size and private.“

“If I could give them a zero I would. My friend went there today and she was refused service because she has a skin disease called psoriasis. Shame on you all. You need to get educated the disease is not contagious I hope you and your ignorant staff learn some manners.“

“We decided to give Hot Tuna a try in 2020 during Covid when our go to sushi place had shut down. In four years our EVERY Friday experience has been consistent. Every Friday for four years our food has been nothing short of fresh and delicious. The employees know us, acknowledge us, and make us feel special. You will not be disappointed by giving Hot Tuna a try. They’re consistent across the board. We appreciate the quality of food and service they provide. There aren’t many places you can dine at these days that check all the boxes. Thank you Hot Tuna for our Fridays!“

“First impression was great. The place is very cozy and the ambience was relaxing and inviting.The food tasted fresh and came out quick. Plenty of options of great drinks and she was very kind and patient with us. Starting with a plum wine, watermelon and also green apple Saki.The crab ragoon had so much crab.And the curry krab ragoon was amazing. The smokiness without the heat. The Aki roll was my favorite. If you are in the area this is a must visit Sushi ? restaurant.“

“It's fast food and mainly takeout with a small sitting area to eat in.The food is good and fresh. The sushi chef made the sushi burrito in front of me. I'm getting that the next time I go there!Vegetarian options: Vegetarian Hibachi“

“This place is AMAZING. If anyone out there likes Yamato Japanese Hibachi as much as I do, their yakisoba tastes the EXACT same here, at a much cheaper price. Steak was cooked excellently, and came out very fast. Cashier was also very kind. Will go again.“

“This place is one of the best sushi joints around. There’s always other southeast asian folks dining here so I assume it’s pretty authentic. Their eel is amazing. Their takoyaki is also very good. I highly recommend the dragon roll as well. The waitress is phenomenal she knows all her regulars and so do the chefs. Love this place.“

“Title: Sushi Avenue: A 12-Year Culinary Love AffairFor 12 years, Sushi Avenue has been my sushi sanctuary. With its fresh fare, impeccable service, and wallet-friendly prices, this spot in Tampa never disappoints. Whether you're a sushi veteran or a newcomer, it's a must-visit destination.“

“Food was good but the service we received was excellent! Our waitress was really nice and took good care of us and the food came out really fast. I would definitely recommend this place. We got here kind of early for dinner and the place was nice and clean and quiet.“

“The Best Sushi-grill locations I have ever been to. Words cannot describe how fresh the food is. So delicious. You have a choice from a variety of different cooked or premium sushi rolls and amazing Hibachi meals. Everything on the menu is worthy. The service is magnificent. Very fast n friendly. We plan on returning again and again!“

“Traveling through Tampa. We liked everything overall. The waitress/hostess Lacey was absolutely wonderful! Crab ragoon wasn't crispy as we expected, but decent. Saturday special on sushi! Buy 1 get 1 half off. Fried rice- shrimp & veggie were delish. Minus the shrimp. Both rice & sushi shrimp was over cooked & rubbery. Honestly still enjoyed meals, would come back if we were traveling Tampa again. Lacey is 5 stars!“

“Excellent and perfectly cooked meals. They are always consistent with the portions and the flavor.I love that their fried rice does not have onions. Their yummy sauce is very good, always consistently made.We typically eat the same meal every time (hibachi chicken with fried rice/white rice). I wish I could say that one day we will try everything but we are very much creature of habit.The place is very clean and the employees are always happy.“

“It was pretty crazy. It surpassed what I expected...The fried shrimp tempora roll was really good and fancy looking... The fried burritos were really good. I had the Kickin Chicken fried with Cheetos. My friend had the Fry Me In The River. He said "it was basically just a sushi burrito bro that Shht was good" lol.The apps we got spicy couliflower and pork wantons they were good but considering everything else kind of light really. But if you want to spend some more money and get something they are good. Just not really necessary.The service was was fine. Order on the kiosk or online. They work slow making this food. You can watch them. They do a really good, clean and neat job though. There is small bar type seating all along the wall to wait or eat if you want. Friday night expect to wait 30 minutes... Wasn't a bad wait though.This place is definitely worth a try. I'll be back.Parking: In the strip mall plaza.“

“Great place to eat. I love the chicken and shrimp here they also give you sauce and chopsticks with it. Service is great they always pay attention to your orders the only thing that I didn’t like is that they don’t use gloves and they do touch your food while cooking it but the food is great and so is the service.“

“I was blown away by an all ypu can eat sushi establishment that their entire menu is all you can eat! From apps to sushi to hibachi you order as much as you can hold! We had sake bombs and a bit of a spill but it was all in good fun. They're super friendly and understanding about it. Please note if you leave alot of food you will get an additional charge“

“I love this place.. was in the mood for hibachi Saturday night I didn’t want to go through the whole waiting to be seated nonsense. I Remembered a friend told me about this place so we checked it out.. myself and my husband thought it was great. I found the juice to the chicken and shrimp was a little sweet but it was great.. will be back for sure..“

“Friendly owner, real Thai food, nice area. Recommanded! อาหารอร่อยเจ้าของร้านน่ารัก ดูแลดีมากๆค่ะ ใครผ่านมาที่นี้แนะนำให้แวะทานข้าวกันนะจ๊ะ“