We decided to try based on good reviews but I couldn't agree more with the negative reviews. Ordered shrimp tempura rolls which had some funky taste to it. The crunch roll was very fishy and found a fish bone in one of the pieces. The hibachi chicken was very dry and had a burnt taste. Only decent item was the appetizer which was edible and friendly service. I would not return.
Jorge D.
BEST SUSHI I'VE EVER HAD. Although, the hibachi isn't the "best". I have had cheap hibachi taste better. Their ramen was also amazing. Service is amazing they check up every 5 minutes and offer amazing recommendations. I highly recommend stopping by for a meal they have a beautiful dining room.
Stephen D.
Osaka Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine is a delightful culinary destination. Their Thai Panang curry is a symphony of flavors with its rich and creamy coconut broth, perfectly balanced with a hint of spice. The California Roll is a sushi masterpiece, boasting fresh ingredients and a satisfying combination of flavors and textures. Whether you're craving the comforting warmth of Thai cuisine or the freshness of sushi, Osaka offers a diverse and delectable menu that will leave your taste buds craving for more. A must-visit for those seeking an Asian dining experience that's both authentic and delicious.
Tim P.
Always good, love the ramen! Will be back again and again, don't change a thing., although a bar would be a nice addition.
D. R.
We tried to dine at a restaurant in the casino and there was anywhere from a 45 minute to two hour wait.We drove to a 24 hour restaurant, but it had 1/2 the tables closed because they were short staffed.We found Osaka by accident, it's sign was blinking OPEN. I checked the reviews and they looked good, so it being after 9:00pm, we decided to give it a try.We are so glad we did. Tomy was our waiter and so friendly, and answered our questions.We had one dish that was chicken and shrimp, another that was Panang curry , and the last was Beef Lo Mein (no pic of it).Also had fried oysters and they were really good.The food is delicious and the staff is super nice.We will visit again next time we are in town.
Jenna D.
All was good, nothing special. It was late and we were looking for dinner. Options were few. Food was okay. Lots of menu options. My dad had a bento box, my husband curried chicken, and I had hot beef soup. Service was okay. Nice enough but neither here nor there. Same on the ambiance.
Philip S.
Good food. The Mama is awesome. Good atmosphere, clean and waiter was quick and efficient.
Isis C.
Amazing food!! The sushi was great and I've been back there 4 times since I found out about it
Rahne R.
The presentation of the garnish with this sushi is absolutely stunning! The service is great!
Susan M.
Pretty good. The sushi is always excellent. The Osaka ramen is okay. It's not always consistent with the quantity of seafood and is quite pricey at $20 for a bowl of ramen (I'm thinking the ramen is not made in-house, either). The boba tea is a nice addition, however the boba tends to be old and chalky. Hibachi is good but lacks vegetables. At most, you'll get mushrooms and carrots.Overall, come here if you're in the mood for sushi. Everything else is hit or miss.
When I read the reviews on here, I got to try it because majority said it was good but turned out to be a disappointment. The foods look not thing like in the pictures in the menu. The calamari was chewy in the inside and the outside is fried so hard like a rock. The Hibachi combo was okay but the rice is a little saucy. The only thing that was good is the fried banana. We also ordered an order of green tea ice cream but has to return it after one bite because is was freezer burn ice cream. You can hear the crunch sound when you dig into the ice cream and it became just ice. However, the waiter was nice and did not charge us for the freest burn ice cream so kudo for that.
Michelle G.
I've dined here a while back and was expecting the same food quality but it was disappointing. The prices have gone up but the quality down. I used to actually drive all the way here just to eat here but never again after this experience.BUYER BEWARE: The greatest surprise was when my bill came that there was a 3.5% Transaction Fee!!! Never before have I paid such a fee here and nowhere was it stated that such a fee was charged. Credit Card fees are a business expense like rent, electricity, license fees etc.... I brought it up to the restaurant and they just said sorry we just started doing it. *** Well, sorry I will NEVER return here and instead go elsewhere where I'm not nickeled and dimed***I used to always get their Indonesian Fried Rice but this time it was practically about 1.5 onions sliced up in that dish along with lots of baby corn slices. The chicken pieces were chunky and unflavored as was the rice. **And it was FREEZING inside the restaurant! But I remember that they've always been cold as if the heater has never worked.The Trout looked great when it came sizzling but that's where the fun ended once I took a bite into it. It was just drenched in a sweet sauce (prob Hoisin) but completely bland other than that. And lotsa fish bones that weren't removed. Definitely not safe for a child! Once again more than 1/2 the veggies were onion slices. It's as though the chef is over compensating to fill up their dish with onions instead.The side of noodles were just tossed in a sweet sauce with a bit of soy sauce. We ended up taking 2 bites and dumped the rest.Service: 5*Food: 1*Ambience: 1* Overall: 1.5* & NEVER retuning here again.(Everytime I have ever been there I always tell them it's freezing and this time it was even worse)
Brad F.
Awesome good and service in this area where options are limited overall. We have dinner here every time we are in town.
MICHELLE V.
Best best best sushi in town you will ever have! I am huge foodie and sushi snob lol I only like to order the best high quality sashimi of course.... Some people would be a little freaked out because it's sushi in Cherokee lol but you are in for a surprise! Menu has everything! From hibachi, variety of Asian dishes, sushi & so much more. Service is great and the chef is unbelievably amazing & talented. In Florida I would have paid $200+ for what I always order here. It is way way way less in cost here & super affordable which is amazing. They have great portions and when I sit at the bar the chef always prepares a beautiful complimentary appetizer. Ive been to many sushi places which there aren't many around, very few if any. Osaka by far is the best! I'm here at least once a week. Keep in mind some areas in Cherokee are still dry counties. So, unfortunately no alcohol is served here but the food does not disappoint. Very clean, Simple, cute ambiance to just relax & take a break and enjoy :)
Amanda W.
Awesome hibachi and sushi! Excellent service!! Presentation was awesome. Definitely will be back.
We decided to try based on good reviews but I couldn't agree more with the negative reviews. Ordered shrimp tempura rolls which had some funky taste to it. The crunch roll was very fishy and found a fish bone in one of the pieces. The hibachi chicken was very dry and had a burnt taste. Only decent item was the appetizer which was edible and friendly service. I would not return.
BEST SUSHI I'VE EVER HAD. Although, the hibachi isn't the "best". I have had cheap hibachi taste better. Their ramen was also amazing. Service is amazing they check up every 5 minutes and offer amazing recommendations. I highly recommend stopping by for a meal they have a beautiful dining room.
Osaka Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine is a delightful culinary destination. Their Thai Panang curry is a symphony of flavors with its rich and creamy coconut broth, perfectly balanced with a hint of spice. The California Roll is a sushi masterpiece, boasting fresh ingredients and a satisfying combination of flavors and textures. Whether you're craving the comforting warmth of Thai cuisine or the freshness of sushi, Osaka offers a diverse and delectable menu that will leave your taste buds craving for more. A must-visit for those seeking an Asian dining experience that's both authentic and delicious.
Always good, love the ramen! Will be back again and again, don't change a thing., although a bar would be a nice addition.
We tried to dine at a restaurant in the casino and there was anywhere from a 45 minute to two hour wait.We drove to a 24 hour restaurant, but it had 1/2 the tables closed because they were short staffed.We found Osaka by accident, it's sign was blinking OPEN. I checked the reviews and they looked good, so it being after 9:00pm, we decided to give it a try.We are so glad we did. Tomy was our waiter and so friendly, and answered our questions.We had one dish that was chicken and shrimp, another that was Panang curry , and the last was Beef Lo Mein (no pic of it).Also had fried oysters and they were really good.The food is delicious and the staff is super nice.We will visit again next time we are in town.
All was good, nothing special. It was late and we were looking for dinner. Options were few. Food was okay. Lots of menu options. My dad had a bento box, my husband curried chicken, and I had hot beef soup. Service was okay. Nice enough but neither here nor there. Same on the ambiance.
Good food. The Mama is awesome. Good atmosphere, clean and waiter was quick and efficient.
Amazing food!! The sushi was great and I've been back there 4 times since I found out about it
The presentation of the garnish with this sushi is absolutely stunning! The service is great!
Pretty good. The sushi is always excellent. The Osaka ramen is okay. It's not always consistent with the quantity of seafood and is quite pricey at $20 for a bowl of ramen (I'm thinking the ramen is not made in-house, either). The boba tea is a nice addition, however the boba tends to be old and chalky. Hibachi is good but lacks vegetables. At most, you'll get mushrooms and carrots.Overall, come here if you're in the mood for sushi. Everything else is hit or miss.
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When I read the reviews on here, I got to try it because majority said it was good but turned out to be a disappointment. The foods look not thing like in the pictures in the menu. The calamari was chewy in the inside and the outside is fried so hard like a rock. The Hibachi combo was okay but the rice is a little saucy. The only thing that was good is the fried banana. We also ordered an order of green tea ice cream but has to return it after one bite because is was freezer burn ice cream. You can hear the crunch sound when you dig into the ice cream and it became just ice. However, the waiter was nice and did not charge us for the freest burn ice cream so kudo for that.
I've dined here a while back and was expecting the same food quality but it was disappointing. The prices have gone up but the quality down. I used to actually drive all the way here just to eat here but never again after this experience.BUYER BEWARE: The greatest surprise was when my bill came that there was a 3.5% Transaction Fee!!! Never before have I paid such a fee here and nowhere was it stated that such a fee was charged. Credit Card fees are a business expense like rent, electricity, license fees etc.... I brought it up to the restaurant and they just said sorry we just started doing it. *** Well, sorry I will NEVER return here and instead go elsewhere where I'm not nickeled and dimed***I used to always get their Indonesian Fried Rice but this time it was practically about 1.5 onions sliced up in that dish along with lots of baby corn slices. The chicken pieces were chunky and unflavored as was the rice. **And it was FREEZING inside the restaurant! But I remember that they've always been cold as if the heater has never worked.The Trout looked great when it came sizzling but that's where the fun ended once I took a bite into it. It was just drenched in a sweet sauce (prob Hoisin) but completely bland other than that. And lotsa fish bones that weren't removed. Definitely not safe for a child! Once again more than 1/2 the veggies were onion slices. It's as though the chef is over compensating to fill up their dish with onions instead.The side of noodles were just tossed in a sweet sauce with a bit of soy sauce. We ended up taking 2 bites and dumped the rest.Service: 5*Food: 1*Ambience: 1* Overall: 1.5* & NEVER retuning here again.(Everytime I have ever been there I always tell them it's freezing and this time it was even worse)
Awesome good and service in this area where options are limited overall. We have dinner here every time we are in town.
Best best best sushi in town you will ever have! I am huge foodie and sushi snob lol I only like to order the best high quality sashimi of course.... Some people would be a little freaked out because it's sushi in Cherokee lol but you are in for a surprise! Menu has everything! From hibachi, variety of Asian dishes, sushi & so much more. Service is great and the chef is unbelievably amazing & talented. In Florida I would have paid $200+ for what I always order here. It is way way way less in cost here & super affordable which is amazing. They have great portions and when I sit at the bar the chef always prepares a beautiful complimentary appetizer. Ive been to many sushi places which there aren't many around, very few if any. Osaka by far is the best! I'm here at least once a week. Keep in mind some areas in Cherokee are still dry counties. So, unfortunately no alcohol is served here but the food does not disappoint. Very clean, Simple, cute ambiance to just relax & take a break and enjoy :)
Awesome hibachi and sushi! Excellent service!! Presentation was awesome. Definitely will be back.