Excellent Omakase and excellent service. Thank you Chef Anthony, Korina and Dylan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Atkinson
I chose to come here for my birthday, because I like eating at Michelin Starred places for my birthday. I also like omakases. There seems to be more and more places all offering their own omakases, so they all start to run together, makes it hard to differentiate them. So instead of detailing every aspect of Natsu, I wanna just highlight what makes them different from everyone else.
Ambiance is so beautiful, peaceful, stoic. You enter this space, and you're in instant tranquility. A simple countertop with no view of the kitchen. Very comfortable high-top bar stools welcomed my behind. And a very nice card personally wishing me a happy birthday also welcomed me. A very nice touch. Super classy.
The service was also stellar. It wasn't the well-choreographed show that you see at two or three star places. But each person had their dedicated duties, and they did a really good job of making comfortable small talk with us. Very friendly folks.
Now for the food. The very good food. It was a very familiar setup. The light bites, the palate cleanser, the nigiri, and then the dessert. This place doesn't have any of the big meat dishes like a seared duck or an A5 Wagyu, so if you're needing that, this place won't have that. I didn't need it, so I just sat back and enjoyed this mainly seafood inspired menu.
The light bite portion was nice. I got introduced to a small fish that I'd never eaten before. There was of course a dish that was the obligatory showered-in-truffles dish, but this one wasn't an upcharge, which was very appreciated. In fact, there were no upcharge opportunities at all that evening. Very appreciated.
As for the nigiri portion of the meal, I was actually very surprised that the literal slice of fish that was on the rice was a larger portion than other sushi places. I'm not kidding. The portion size was tangibly larger, which had it's advantages. A thicker slice gives you more of an appreciation for the texture of the seafood. I was actually blown away by this pleasant surprise.
We ended the meal with a special birthday candle in my dessert. So nice.
Overall, I couldn't have been more pleased with my birthday evening here. They set the mood, they treated me really nice, but not in a snooty way, and the food was varied, fresh, and delicious. I can't see myself not coming back. I love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cody Russell
We had a business meal at this restaurant and everyone and everything was well above expectations. Chef Stone has built a truly incredible restaurant and our host Dillion was excellent in his selections and presentations of the dishes. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim To
The restaurant's location is not obvious from the road. It is unassuming and is more like an office than a restaurant. There is a small sign by the front door, which can also be overlooked. This made the restaurant a secluded venue for intended patrons only. The operating hours are by reservation, and they are punctual. Once entered, we were greeted by a hostess and were seated immediately. Another host welcomed us to the table. The seating arrangement is very much the traditional omakase, with seating at the front center where the chefs prepare the meal. There is a fixed number of chairs providing a clear view to the chef's preparation area. The menu is predefined, so don't bother to ask for change. The service throughout the evening is impeccable, attentive but not overwhelmed. This is truly an intimate evening outing for a special occasion (or not). It's not a family place, unless everyone is an adult. The atmosphere is respectful, not loud. Interestingly, the music is pop culture in a Japanese restaurant setting, like East meets West. Oh, you will get a nice, hot, fresh towel the moment to you sit down —more on that below. Business casual is recommended; we went there totally underdressed because the restaurant didn't post any dress code.
Two chefs with slightly different styles carefully prepare the food in front of the customers. Although the exact menu is offered, it is fascinating to watch how each prepares sushi. The ingredients are absolutely fresh and of high quality. There is a great deal of attention being paid to the presentation of the dishes and the cooking techniques. Each course was presented in succession, one at a time, and in small bites. I found a relaxed pace of serving, allowing time to savor the flavors between courses. A total of 16 courses were offered, starting with appetizers and ending with a dessert ice cream. Each course has a unique flavor, and none has crossed over into the others in terms of ingredients or taste. My favorite was the Mehikari (green-eyed fish), while my wife liked the truffle Kampachi, which apparently is their signature dish. The sushi, of course, was super fresh, delicately prepared to the ultimate texture and flavor. I wish I could eat more. Here, they don't use a dipping soy sauce tray. Instead, a dab of it was applied to the sushi upon serving to preserve its proper taste. And the traditional way to eat sushi is with your hand and a single bite. I opted in for their sake pairing offer, and that proved to be a wise decision. I get to sample multiple sakes from various regions and makers. Interestingly, I like the one brewed by a Japanese sake brewer here in New York the best; the flavor is traditional sake, yet it has a light, bright bouquet. The meal ended with a sherbet-like ice cream with a hint of shiso flavor —an interesting way to use the herb commonly used in sushi decoration.
With all that, the price tag is high, although well justifiable. It is an experience to be had. The restaurant charged the full amount of the meal to our credit card upon confirming our reservation. An extra charge for anything outside the menu is expected. While the tip has been included in the cost, we opted to add a tip for the experience.
I hope this review is helpful to you. Go out and experience life!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yang Hua
Chef Stone and Front of the house Dylan made the evening super special. Best edomae sushi in Florida! Authentic, quality, impeccable! Looking forward to my next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alyssa Ortega
We had very high expectations but it was far surpassed. This is an amazing place and you should try as much as you can to come here. Our favorite experience by far!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Charbit
Hands down the best sushi in Orlando. A very nice value for what you get. Each course was better than the previous one. Very cute place, limited seatings so you have to hook ahead. Stop reading reviews and go eat there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Voegeli
My dining experience here changed the way I think about food and cooking. The staff have thought about every tiny detail of the experience and have made every moment perfect. The food, the atmosphere, the sake pairings - I'm not sure how any of it could be improved. From the moment we walked in, the chef and the host worked to make us feel comfortable and to get conversation going between the guests.
I've had sushi all over the world and I'm pretty sure this was the best I've ever had. Every item on the menu was prepared with the utmost respect. Every flavor complements and enhances the fish without ever competing with the qualities that make it special. Temperature, texture, presentation, and flavor are all brought together perfectly.
On top of all of this, my wife and I were there celebrating her birthday, and the staff went out of their way to make it special and personal for her. They sent me a list of questions to answer about her, then they really took the time to craft a lovely birthday card and place setting. She was delighted and is still talking about it nonstop the next day.
I can't say enough about how delighted we were with the experience. Check it out when you have the opportunity!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ida Mingleheim
The team and food here were nice, worth trying at least once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barrett H
Wonderful experience and great sake pairings! Will be back soon
I travel the world for a living. I would rate this place at the top of the Omakase class of restaurants I’ve been to, including New York, including Japan. My wife and I had an absolutely wonderful time. The staff is first rate. Already planning our next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alvaro Huaman Ruiz
Out of all the omakase’s we’ve been to (and we’ve been to quite a few), this was by far one of my favorite experiences. You can tell the chef is very passionate, knowledgeable, and truly loves his craft! Keep it up Natsu! We’ll be back again…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy
Great experience, the food was fantastic and the service was great. They really went the extra mile celebrating our anniversary. Also they accommodated my wife having a gluten and dairy intolerance allowing us to participate in this experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Empirical Data
This was a mind blowing experience. We did the nigiri menu/night and without exaggeration it was the best sushi we ever had. It's not even comparable. This is a must/bucket list sushi spot. Highly recommend
Excellent Omakase and excellent service. Thank you Chef Anthony, Korina and Dylan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I chose to come here for my birthday, because I like eating at Michelin Starred places for my birthday. I also like omakases. There seems to be more and more places all offering their own omakases, so they all start to run together, makes it hard to differentiate them. So instead of detailing every aspect of Natsu, I wanna just highlight what makes them different from everyone else.
Ambiance is so beautiful, peaceful, stoic. You enter this space, and you're in instant tranquility. A simple countertop with no view of the kitchen. Very comfortable high-top bar stools welcomed my behind. And a very nice card personally wishing me a happy birthday also welcomed me. A very nice touch. Super classy.
The service was also stellar. It wasn't the well-choreographed show that you see at two or three star places. But each person had their dedicated duties, and they did a really good job of making comfortable small talk with us. Very friendly folks.
Now for the food. The very good food. It was a very familiar setup. The light bites, the palate cleanser, the nigiri, and then the dessert.
This place doesn't have any of the big meat dishes like a seared duck or an A5 Wagyu, so if you're needing that, this place won't have that. I didn't need it, so I just sat back and enjoyed this mainly seafood inspired menu.
The light bite portion was nice. I got introduced to a small fish that I'd never eaten before. There was of course a dish that was the obligatory showered-in-truffles dish, but this one wasn't an upcharge, which was very appreciated. In fact, there were no upcharge opportunities at all that evening. Very appreciated.
As for the nigiri portion of the meal, I was actually very surprised that the literal slice of fish that was on the rice was a larger portion than other sushi places. I'm not kidding. The portion size was tangibly larger, which had it's advantages. A thicker slice gives you more of an appreciation for the texture of the seafood. I was actually blown away by this pleasant surprise.
We ended the meal with a special birthday candle in my dessert. So nice.
Overall, I couldn't have been more pleased with my birthday evening here. They set the mood, they treated me really nice, but not in a snooty way, and the food was varied, fresh, and delicious. I can't see myself not coming back. I love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a business meal at this restaurant and everyone and everything was well above expectations. Chef Stone has built a truly incredible restaurant and our host Dillion was excellent in his selections and presentations of the dishes. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant's location is not obvious from the road. It is unassuming and is more like an office than a restaurant. There is a small sign by the front door, which can also be overlooked. This made the restaurant a secluded venue for intended patrons only. The operating hours are by reservation, and they are punctual. Once entered, we were greeted by a hostess and were seated immediately. Another host welcomed us to the table. The seating arrangement is very much the traditional omakase, with seating at the front center where the chefs prepare the meal. There is a fixed number of chairs providing a clear view to the chef's preparation area. The menu is predefined, so don't bother to ask for change. The service throughout the evening is impeccable, attentive but not overwhelmed. This is truly an intimate evening outing for a special occasion (or not). It's not a family place, unless everyone is an adult. The atmosphere is respectful, not loud. Interestingly, the music is pop culture in a Japanese restaurant setting, like East meets West. Oh, you will get a nice, hot, fresh towel the moment to you sit down —more on that below. Business casual is recommended; we went there totally underdressed because the restaurant didn't post any dress code.
Two chefs with slightly different styles carefully prepare the food in front of the customers. Although the exact menu is offered, it is fascinating to watch how each prepares sushi. The ingredients are absolutely fresh and of high quality. There is a great deal of attention being paid to the presentation of the dishes and the cooking techniques. Each course was presented in succession, one at a time, and in small bites. I found a relaxed pace of serving, allowing time to savor the flavors between courses. A total of 16 courses were offered, starting with appetizers and ending with a dessert ice cream. Each course has a unique flavor, and none has crossed over into the others in terms of ingredients or taste. My favorite was the Mehikari (green-eyed fish), while my wife liked the truffle Kampachi, which apparently is their signature dish. The sushi, of course, was super fresh, delicately prepared to the ultimate texture and flavor. I wish I could eat more. Here, they don't use a dipping soy sauce tray. Instead, a dab of it was applied to the sushi upon serving to preserve its proper taste. And the traditional way to eat sushi is with your hand and a single bite. I opted in for their sake pairing offer, and that proved to be a wise decision. I get to sample multiple sakes from various regions and makers. Interestingly, I like the one brewed by a Japanese sake brewer here in New York the best; the flavor is traditional sake, yet it has a light, bright bouquet. The meal ended with a sherbet-like ice cream with a hint of shiso flavor —an interesting way to use the herb commonly used in sushi decoration.
With all that, the price tag is high, although well justifiable. It is an experience to be had. The restaurant charged the full amount of the meal to our credit card upon confirming our reservation. An extra charge for anything outside the menu is expected. While the tip has been included in the cost, we opted to add a tip for the experience.
I hope this review is helpful to you. Go out and experience life!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chef Stone and Front of the house Dylan made the evening super special. Best edomae sushi in Florida! Authentic, quality, impeccable! Looking forward to my next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had very high expectations but it was far surpassed. This is an amazing place and you should try as much as you can to come here. Our favorite experience by far!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down the best sushi in Orlando. A very nice value for what you get. Each course was better than the previous one. Very cute place, limited seatings so you have to hook ahead. Stop reading reviews and go eat there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My dining experience here changed the way I think about food and cooking. The staff have thought about every tiny detail of the experience and have made every moment perfect. The food, the atmosphere, the sake pairings - I'm not sure how any of it could be improved. From the moment we walked in, the chef and the host worked to make us feel comfortable and to get conversation going between the guests.
I've had sushi all over the world and I'm pretty sure this was the best I've ever had. Every item on the menu was prepared with the utmost respect. Every flavor complements and enhances the fish without ever competing with the qualities that make it special. Temperature, texture, presentation, and flavor are all brought together perfectly.
On top of all of this, my wife and I were there celebrating her birthday, and the staff went out of their way to make it special and personal for her. They sent me a list of questions to answer about her, then they really took the time to craft a lovely birthday card and place setting. She was delighted and is still talking about it nonstop the next day.
I can't say enough about how delighted we were with the experience. Check it out when you have the opportunity!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The team and food here were nice, worth trying at least once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful experience and great sake pairings! Will be back soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I travel the world for a living. I would rate this place at the top of the Omakase class of restaurants I’ve been to, including New York, including Japan. My wife and I had an absolutely wonderful time. The staff is first rate. Already planning our next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Out of all the omakase’s we’ve been to (and we’ve been to quite a few), this was by far one of my favorite experiences. You can tell the chef is very passionate, knowledgeable, and truly loves his craft!
Keep it up Natsu! We’ll be back again…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience, the food was fantastic and the service was great. They really went the extra mile celebrating our anniversary. Also they accommodated my wife having a gluten and dairy intolerance allowing us to participate in this experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a mind blowing experience. We did the nigiri menu/night and without exaggeration it was the best sushi we ever had. It's not even comparable. This is a must/bucket list sushi spot. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sublime experience!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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