8 Best Japanese Restaurants near Saco

“We were in the area on vacation and decided to give this place a try since we love sushi. For the cost it was a utter disappointment. For $8 you get a chewy Alaska roll for ants with avocado that looks like it was sitting around for a week. When we ordered in person they told us 20 min. We came back after 20 min and they seemed to have forgotten who I was and asked me how they could help me. They then told me 10 more min so I left and came back after 10 min. Once again they forgot who I was, and after I reminded them they told me 5 more min. I then left and came back after 7 min. At least they remembered me that time because they quickly rushed to finish my order. Unless if you want to feel like a different person each time you have to come back to remind them about your order and you want to go to bed hungry, then I would suggest not going here. PS the sushi was bland and just not done well.“

“I had lunch here yesterday for the first time, looking for a chirashi bowl. They didn’t have that as an option on the sushi menu, but my waiter was very accommodating! I can’t eat tuna, and they were able to substitute the tuna sashimi with more of my two favorites: mackerel and salmon. The mackerel was lightly torched and SO GOOD! They made up a nice sashimi arrangement with some sushi rice. Miso soup and a starter salad with the classic ginger dressing came first, which was a nice surprise.“

“Favorite local spot Great staff Great food“

“This restaurant is my favorite when visiting the Maine Mall. It’s located in the Food Court. The service is fast and the food is very fresh. The owners are very kind and considerate. When my pregnant daughter was in the line with her big belly (8 years ago) the owner pulled her to the front of the line and treated her to a meal. Great place!“

“I still think about that oyster shooter often. Really an exceptional meal. Miso soup, fire. Carrot cake, fire. The sushi was SO fresh and delicious. 110% recommend!“

“I love the food here! Delicious and fresh! Best sushi in the state of Maine! Loved it!“

“Food was good. Only issue was the young lady who worked the front. Zero professionalism. Never greeted me nor even looked at me. Just did her thing and yelled stuff at me about signing a piece of paper, disappeared and then five minutes later showed up with the food. At least acknowledge the customers... "Hello. How may I assist you?" I mean, say anything; that's customer service.“

“My boyfriend got the fried rice with beef, and I got the one with chicken - both were amazing! The cheesecake is out of this world - the best I’ve tried in Portland! The staff was also very nice and attentive. Genuinely liked this place and will definitely be coming back!“