I came to Sukeban today with my service dog, and the experience was extremely disappointing. The staff was unfriendly, unwelcoming, and clearly not trained on how to interact appropriately with service animals.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
David Bley
Incredible! Truly a gem! The best miso soup of my life. The radish handroll was insanely good and I’ll order it every time. Great staff, great team. Delicious. ✨💪⚡️
This is top notch Japanese restaurant with very good sashimi, hand rolls and onigiri. When you bite into a hand roll, the seaweed snaps. It has a crunch to it that is very satisfying. The fish is super fresh and the onigiri is the best I’ve had in nola.
It’s also a very clean eating experience. I don’t believe they are adding an extra oils for flavor like some restaurants do. So you don’t get that umami flavor as much but they offer shoyu in a little bottle.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
tori lane
The price reflects the quality. The Hokkaido scallops and uni were fresh and made me so happy I plan to return weekly during my extended stay in New Orleans. Anyone complaining about this place must not be taking into consideration the fact that their seafood is flown in from Hokkaido weekly.. it is on the street car line and definitely a must visit if you’re in New Orleans and appreciate Izakaya style dining .
Hope Willis
Came here for my partner and I's anniversary. The staff was phenomenal and the vegan selection blew me away. Somehow they blended the atmosphere to be refined but casual, taking the pressure off the experience. Loved every second, can't wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No Name
I am disappointed with Sukeban. I’ve eaten here few times since it’s opened - our most recent visit was the most disappointing. The cabbage had no flavor - tasted like water, I had one of the veggie handroll and it didn’t have shiso on it as listed, the sushi rice was mushy and didn’t even seem like sushi rice at all, the hostess was rude not only to customers but also staff - like snapping at them, staff didn’t talk with customers at all - uncomfortable atmosphere, everything was grossly overpriced, and then included gratuity is 20%. So I guess they really just don’t care because they’ll see 20% of the overpriced check anyway. Only redeeming factor was my bf got toro handroll and was good but cost as much as 2 full rolls from another sushi restaurant. They used to have good food and fun atmosphere, but seems like owner doesn’t care to ensure consistent quality. Bummer, won't come back. Social media is too hype
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Zhara Myers
the seafood was beyond fresh and the staff and owner were so knowledgeable!! made my first time at a sushi bar one to remember and made me feel so special on my birthday. def recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Harrell
Amazing service and quality of ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
elizabeth michelle longino
Oh my goodness! Sukeban has been here three years!?! I must’ve been living in a hole! Absolutely, the finest sashimi and hand rolls I have ever eaten! And I lived in the SF Bay area for years! I can’t even remember how many options there were for a cold sake, All of which were top notch! For lack of better clarity, their Sake sommelier Was there and allowed us to try a number of the best ones for what we ordered. This place is understandably not inexpensive, AND Worth every single penny… Even if I have to open a new credit card! It’s just too darn close to my house! Absolutely fabulous and intimate! Extremely highly recommend!
maybe i’m biased bc i went for my birthday, but it was truly a 5/5 experience.
the staff were so attentive and the food was seriously AMAZING.
definitely a pricey place, but a great spot for a special celebration (or if you’re in the mood any other time, all power to you!!)
the sides were unexpected stats - both the cabbage and the potato salad. fish was delicious, and they had a special tempura cracker ?? with uni on it, blew my mind
This is the one of the best restaurants in New Orleans. The fish is always so fresh and amazingly flavorful. It's not cheap, but it's so worth it for the quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Theodore Wong
Delightful experience. We had been recommended this lovely spot for quite a while by our foodie friends, have watched their social media of their fresh and unique offerings and when we were looking to expand beyond our regular go to places, they were always booked. To our surprise, they had a 7pm seating for two at the bar and we were excited for the night out. Parking was an ease, right on Oak St and we were greeted with smiles like we had been their before. We lucked out with seats right in front of the prep station to watch a well organized and orchestrated service of not only delicious, but beautiful masterpieces of food art. Every bite was wonderful, watching each roll or small bite made, you just wanted to try that too. The recommendation to start with sashimi and a small bite, then move onto a hand roll or two was perfect. Leave room for dessert too! Each course is prepared after you finish the previous one, so there is no plate crowding or rush. Plan about an hour for a small plate with sashimi, two hand rolls (one at a time) and dessert. But if you are in to try everything on the menu, it could be a two plus hour extravaganza!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
denny culbert
Truly a treat. Amazing everything. Coldest crunchiest crudite. Beautiful, perfect scallop sashimi. And comfortingly crunchy and complexly flavorful temaki. See you soon Sukeban!
shannon radi
Sukeban was a delicious delight. Small restaurant that delivers big. Every bite was a pure treat, service was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blue Crab Roll, Miso Soup Wakame, Uni Hand Roll, Yamitsuki Spicy Cabbage
I came to Sukeban today with my service dog, and the experience was extremely disappointing. The staff was unfriendly, unwelcoming, and clearly not trained on how to interact appropriately with service animals.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Incredible! Truly a gem! The best miso soup of my life. The radish handroll was insanely good and I’ll order it every time. Great staff, great team. Delicious. ✨💪⚡️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Izakaya Potato Salad, Blue Crab Roll, Miso Soup Wakame
This is top notch Japanese restaurant with very good sashimi, hand rolls and onigiri. When you bite into a hand roll, the seaweed snaps. It has a crunch to it that is very satisfying. The fish is super fresh and the onigiri is the best I’ve had in nola.
It’s also a very clean eating experience. I don’t believe they are adding an extra oils for flavor like some restaurants do. So you don’t get that umami flavor as much but they offer shoyu in a little bottle.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The price reflects the quality. The Hokkaido scallops and uni were fresh and made me so happy I plan to return weekly during my extended stay in New Orleans. Anyone complaining about this place must not be taking into consideration the fact that their seafood is flown in from Hokkaido weekly.. it is on the street car line and definitely a must visit if you’re in New Orleans and appreciate Izakaya style dining .
Came here for my partner and I's anniversary. The staff was phenomenal and the vegan selection blew me away. Somehow they blended the atmosphere to be refined but casual, taking the pressure off the experience. Loved every second, can't wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am disappointed with Sukeban. I’ve eaten here few times since it’s opened - our most recent visit was the most disappointing. The cabbage had no flavor - tasted like water, I had one of the veggie handroll and it didn’t have shiso on it as listed, the sushi rice was mushy and didn’t even seem like sushi rice at all, the hostess was rude not only to customers but also staff - like snapping at them, staff didn’t talk with customers at all - uncomfortable atmosphere, everything was grossly overpriced, and then included gratuity is 20%. So I guess they really just don’t care because they’ll see 20% of the overpriced check anyway. Only redeeming factor was my bf got toro handroll and was good but cost as much as 2 full rolls from another sushi restaurant. They used to have good food and fun atmosphere, but seems like owner doesn’t care to ensure consistent quality. Bummer, won't come back. Social media is too hype
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
the seafood was beyond fresh and the staff and owner were so knowledgeable!! made my first time at a sushi bar one to remember and made me feel so special on my birthday. def recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing service and quality of ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oh my goodness! Sukeban has been here three years!?! I must’ve been living in a hole! Absolutely, the finest sashimi and hand rolls I have ever eaten! And I lived in the SF Bay area for years! I can’t even remember how many options there were for a cold sake, All of which were top notch! For lack of better clarity, their Sake sommelier Was there and allowed us to try a number of the best ones for what we ordered. This place is understandably not inexpensive, AND Worth every single penny… Even if I have to open a new credit card! It’s just too darn close to my house! Absolutely fabulous and intimate! Extremely highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Get the fish and chips. And potato salad. Srsly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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maybe i’m biased bc i went for my birthday, but it was truly a 5/5 experience.
the staff were so attentive and the food was seriously AMAZING.
definitely a pricey place, but a great spot for a special celebration (or if you’re in the mood any other time, all power to you!!)
the sides were unexpected stats - both the cabbage and the potato salad. fish was delicious, and they had a special tempura cracker ?? with uni on it, blew my mind
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Izakaya Potato Salad, Bluefin Tuna Sashimi, Yamitsuki Spicy Cabbage, Bluefin Toro
This is the one of the best restaurants in New Orleans. The fish is always so fresh and amazingly flavorful. It's not cheap, but it's so worth it for the quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delightful experience. We had been recommended this lovely spot for quite a while by our foodie friends, have watched their social media of their fresh and unique offerings and when we were looking to expand beyond our regular go to places, they were always booked. To our surprise, they had a 7pm seating for two at the bar and we were excited for the night out.
Parking was an ease, right on Oak St and we were greeted with smiles like we had been their before. We lucked out with seats right in front of the prep station to watch a well organized and orchestrated service of not only delicious, but beautiful masterpieces of food art. Every bite was wonderful, watching each roll or small bite made, you just wanted to try that too. The recommendation to start with sashimi and a small bite, then move onto a hand roll or two was perfect. Leave room for dessert too! Each course is prepared after you finish the previous one, so there is no plate crowding or rush. Plan about an hour for a small plate with sashimi, two hand rolls (one at a time) and dessert. But if you are in to try everything on the menu, it could be a two plus hour extravaganza!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly a treat. Amazing everything. Coldest crunchiest crudite. Beautiful, perfect scallop sashimi. And comfortingly crunchy and complexly flavorful temaki. See you soon Sukeban!
Sukeban was a delicious delight. Small restaurant that delivers big. Every bite was a pure treat, service was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blue Crab Roll, Miso Soup Wakame, Uni Hand Roll, Yamitsuki Spicy Cabbage
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