“Title: Memorable Birthday Celebration at Benihana - Outstanding Service and Delicious CuisineReview:My family and I celebrated my birthday at Benihana on February 24th, 2024, and it was an experience to remember. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly, setting the stage for a fantastic evening.Our chef, Chow, impressed us not only with his culinary skills but also with his ability to converse effortlessly in both Spanish and English. His creations were delicious, and the entertainment he provided throughout the meal was captivating.Amanda, our server, deserves special recognition for her exceptional service. She was professional, efficient, and always attentive to our needs. Despite the bustling atmosphere, Amanda ensured our dining experience was seamless and enjoyable.The restaurant ambiance was lively, adding to the celebratory mood of the evening. Despite the noise, we were still able to converse with our party and soak in the vibrant atmosphere.The portion sizes were fair and reasonable for the price, and the food was absolutely delicious. The noodles with chicken were a particular highlight, perfectly seasoned and satisfying.As it was my birthday, I appreciated the special touch of the staff singing "Happy Birthday" in both English and Japanese. It was heartwarming, and even the stoic older lady server, who seemed more focused on her tasks, added a humorous touch to the occasion.Overall, my birthday experience at Benihana was truly enjoyable. I left the restaurant with a full stomach and cherished memories. Thank you, Amanda, and the entire team at Benihana, for making my birthday celebration so special. I highly recommend Benihana to anyone looking for delicious food and outstanding service.“
“The ambiance is stylish and comfortable, and the dishes are exquisite?We chose the ?$100 pp Omakase for 2 and also ordered a few appetizers and nigiri a la carte.The appetizers include a steamed egg—soft and smooth, with the sauce flavor just right—you can order it with added Uni.Since every ingredient was so fresh and sweet, we couldn't resist ordering more scallop, uni, and wagyu nigiri to satisfy our cravings～The cocktails were fruity and very professionally made?. The dessert's cheesecake has sesame flavor?Check this place out‼️“
“Great place to have seafood . Food is very delicious . I had a dragon roll which was good size . Bass was melting in my mouth and buttery but lacked seasoning. Fries very good size but not crispy. They need to work on fries . Greek salad was more of tomato salad than Greek salad . Lacking major Mediterranean elements .Dietary restrictions: Kosher“
“My second time going here, both experiences were great. The food is astonishing, service was also great. I will definitely recommend and will be going back.Kid-friendliness: My son was offered complimentary, as well as food was kid friendly. He loved it my son is a toddler.“
Sushi
“We came in to enjoy Chef Joon’s Omakase and it was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in my entire life!!! The dishes were delicious and the chef put so much care into the craft of preparing the food in addition to presentation. He also recommended how to eat each course“
“Amazing place. Best sushi I've had in a while. Great service. If you are thinking of going, don't think, just go you won't regret it. Everything is delicious and fresh. They're wasabi beef is to die for, fried oysters are delicious and sushi is, extremely yummy!“
“I ordered delivery through Uber eats last night and I was definitely impressed with presentation of food.. chirashi was beautifully presented as you can see in the picture and fishes were very fresh.. they could provide bit more rice though.. this is the smallest rice I ever seen in chirashi. Also, I ordered spicy salmon maki but they sent regular salmon maki which wasn't a huge deal but still bit disappointed.“
“Great little spot! A Dimond in the rough here. Walk in, and 2 things right off the bat will impress you. The place is very clean, and the smell is of fresh sushi. There Alot of so-called sushi restaurants that may mask the sushi smells or just not try and come off of bad fish. This shop is not one to mask anything they are doing a great job of keeping the food fresh on a daily ? basis. Based on smell and cleanliness alone, they get 5 stars! The lemonade is made fresh and squeezed right in front of you, but ... yes, there's a small, but here, ask for extra sugar. You will thank me later. I'll be going back again very soon.“
“I've been both dining in and getting take out for some 20 + years now from Bonsai when visiting Port Washington. The food is always very tasty and well cooked; the service fast and reliable; and the prices very reasonable. Highly recommend“
“Fresh and great quality sashimi/sushi, especially for the price! It’s a small shop so we always get take out and it never disappoints. The salmon nigiri is the star of the show for sure! The spicy tuna is great too if you like it on the spicier side ;DPicture: Dragon roll + medium nigiri sashimi sushi roll combo $97“
“This is hands down the best restaraunt on LOng Island. No one is doing flavors like Tiga. My boyfriend and I were driving to this place almost weekly and it's 45 min away from us. Everything is amazing but TRUST ME when I say you need the Foxy Lady roll. Also the server Jennifer is beyond explanatory, kind, and enthusiastic. We always ask to be sat in her section bc she is the BEST. 10/10“
“We have been coming here for over half a year and it’s our go to spot for sushi. It’s the only place outside of Manhattan where we can get fish that doesn’t cause my skin to react. The quality and preparation is ways above the local sushi joints.“
“This is my third time, and every time the food is served very quickly, and I get sour plum soup every time. I am allergic to beef, so I chose pork belly. The meat quality is very good, very tender, and there are many barbecue toppings. Recommended??“
“A hidden gem! A quaint spot where you really feel like an insider that knows the best kept secret.... that Sushi Palace in West Hempstead is one of is not the best sushi spot on Long Island! Mai the owner makes you feel like family and if you go as much as I do she'll even remember your order lol I always recommend this place to any sushi snob such as myself. They use the freshest ingredients with Sushi and sashimi that literally melts in your mouth. They offer other yummy Japanese food as well. Support a local business that seriously delivers every single time, you will not be disappointed.“
“Today I ordered from here for the first time, trying a new sushi spot in my area. I have to say, amazin and fresh. I will definitely be ordering from here again. The service was also great. They forgot to put soy sauce in my order, simple mistake and they sent it over ASAP.I thank them for that. Recommended for great food and service!“
“A very good experience the food was delicious. Great customer service and not very pricey. Mufu hibachi and sushi is a must try. They are wonderful here. There’s great music here. In a great areaKid-friendliness: My kids enjoyed there experience here with the food and how fast they received their food“
“Came for lunch with colleagues during work. We jumped in so fast couldn't take a pick. We were seated quickly and the serve was polite. She was the only one working so service was moderate but not bad. We all had ne of lunch specials. The sushi was fresh and tasty very filling. I would go again.“
“This place sushi taste unbelievable, never had delicious sushi like this place , I’ve been to so many places in Manhattan, but this place is top off all sushi , I was even passing by and I said let me try, after I finished I went inside the place and I thanked them, it’s fresh and delicious .Vegetarian options: They have pure vegetarian sushi“
“Cannot say enough good things about this restaurant! Quality is amazing. We order from here a lot, and they package everything so organized, provide chopsticks, soy sauce and deliver in a quick manner. Hot food we order is always still hot upon arrival! Highly suggest!“
“My favorite omakase place thus far!!! Been here 3 times and all my friends that I brought loved it as well. Chef Kin made our experience so exquisite. Def will be coming back!Came back again and wanted to praise Chef Sam! After a disappointing experience in Times Square location, I wanted to show my bf the experience I always had in Bayside. He was very welcoming and accommodating. He took his time to explain the whole process to my bf who is new to omakase and we both loved it. Everyone at the bayside location is professional and very accommodating. Much appreciated!!!“
“Sushi was pretty tasty, I ordered it for take out. The worker that was helping me was very friendly. One thing I would suggest is that part of their menu on Ubereats or some other platforms arent suppose to be on there anymore due to the fact that they don't do lunch special rolls anymore.“
“After ordering the stores internet went down and I didn’t have cash to pay. We tried doing an online order so I could pay for my food but that didn’t work either. I guess their internet was down. To my surprise, The worker was kind enough to give me the food without charge!! I’ve ordered food from here before, which is excellent and will continue to do so because of their generous hospitality. I will also pay it forward next time I’m at this restaurant!“
“Stopped at Mira Sushi on the way to JFK. Atmosphere was great, very welcoming the second you enter, no wait. Menu is extensive, lots of delicious options for food and drink at reasonable prices. Food was absolutely delicious, everything was fresh and tasty. Service was great too. There was never a time where we were waiting to be helped. Employees are very friendly. 10/10 would recommend.“
“My first experience with Yetnal Tongdak and the original fried whole chicken was very good. Crispy skin and moist meat. If they’re able to maintain this consistency, I’m sure they’ll stay in business for a long time. I added both mayo and sweet spicy sauce on the side. They were kind enough to send a small amount of sliced onion that normally goes with their mayo sauce chicken. Their pickled radish is just right for my taste. Not too sweet and not too bland. Can’t wait to try their jokbal next time.“
“Got the sushi/roll platter and it was absolutely delicious. Fish was very fresh and rice was well seasoned. Our interaction was short but the staff is very friendly and even helped us open the door when we were leaving. 10/10 will come back.“
“Truly an excellent dining experience with a beautifully curated menu and all of the delicacies you’d expect. They make the steamed egg right in front of you and it tastes AMAZING!!! The speakeasy aspect makes it perfect for a quiet, elevated meal in a cozy setting/atmosphere. Non-pretentious, quality dining.“
“Very nicely decorated, great ambiance, great selection of music, service was second to none, and the food was excellent. Ordered shrimp shumai, steamed vegetables with dipping sauce, unagi don, sushi combo 2, and green tea/tempura ice cream.Good portions, reasonable pricing, fresh, and incredibly satisfying, will definitely be back again!“
“Came here for lunch and it was great. Wonderful portion size and a good selection of bento box. Not served in a traditional bento box but a 4-sectioned plate. Soup and salad served separately. Price is reasonable. Attentative staffs. Will return in the future.Parking: Parking lot behind the building“
“It’s downstairs! Sushi was fresh! I got the eel cucumber roll.the ramen was okthe chicken bao buns had no taste but the texture was perfect.They sell tempura ice cream. Service was ok no complaints but definitely didn’t go out of the way to refill your water.“
“The owner is so nice! Since my partner and I are both teachers, a lot of the time we get there late and miss the ordering window. Instead, the owner told us to call him whenever we wanted sushi and he'd have it ready for us! Not only this, but the sushi always tastes and looks amazing! Highly recommend paying this business a visit.“
“If you dont come here, you are missing out! The owners treat you like family. Customers are priority to them. Their food is amazing from pizza to salads to sushi to falafel! I have tried it all by now. Everything is fresh and you can just have everything on the menu because its THAT GOOD! Best pizza around!!! They do not miss a beat. Truly passionate people!! Highly recommend!!!!“
“The service is great, the food is delicious and the presentation is even better! I ordered their lunch chicken teriyaki Benton box . A plate like this would cost $35 plus dollars in Manhattan but in Jamaica NY it was less than $20.The picture doesn’t include the Thai tea I ordered and the salad that comes with the bento box.The place is clean and the food presentation is exceptional.“
“The food is so great. Since I moved to the neighborhood this year I never tried it before the new ownership but I'm so glad I got to come with the current owner. Just awesome quality of everything from the sides to the sashimi. If you want to leave a restaurant satisfied and full, come here (:“
“This place is incredible. Unbelievable flavors and I am shocked at the level of service and price as well. It is much better than other places and they consistently deliver quality food time and time again. I hope they can maintain the level of excellence as it feels too good to be true to have this local gem available to us. Protect and support this restaurant at all costs!“
“Best hidden gem at Pelham. My family and I come here at least twice every week. Every time we come here, we are always greeted by smiles of the waitress and feel so welcomed. They talk to us like we are friends and always have a good time here. When we order rolls or sushi, the fish is always so fresh. Every single single time. Does not disappoint. The angel roll is a must try, so delicious and such a nice blend and balance of flavors. All of the kitchen foods are so flavorful and delicious. There really isn't a place. My go to sushi place.“
“Pros: Hostess and waiters were helpful and very attentive! Good and fresh sushi. I also had the rock shrimp appetizer which was really good. The drinks made without sake are good.Cons: The hot chicken wings was not much effort. It’s just fried large wings with Tabasco sauce on the side—if you want wings avoid $12 here and get the Chinese restaurants honey wings instead from any Chinese spot in the area.The drinks made with sake are not well balanced.“
“First time we were here, for lunch, the food and quality was truly amazing. The pieces were above normal size and taste were amazing. Perhaps was because they just open for business? Our second visit it not as first time, the sashimi and sushi got smaller and now it is normal just like any other sushi place. I wish the restaurant focus more on quality and quantity, not trying to cut back and cut corner. This would bring back customers constantly....“
“A lovely place to sit down and enjoy food while getting away from the hustle and bustle of day to day life. We ordered several ala carte rolls, the inari sushi combo, and an oshinko appetizer and eat items are worth every cent. A perfect balance of textures and flavours in each roll while also being of good size!“
“We loved our dinner at Ichi. The place is very clean, pleasant lighting and music in the background. Extensive and interesting menu. Food arrived in 10-15 minutes. Fish tastes great and fresh.We ordered the tuna pepper avocado roll and salmon teriyaki bento box. This comes with side of salad and miso soup.Perfect quantity for two people and we enjoyed every item in the box ( shrimp tempura, shumai, corn). The salmon teriyaki had the perfect crunch to it.Highly recommend“
“Fresh, delicious food at very reasonable price, paired with great, friendly service --- what else can one ask for? Perhaps a variety of Asian food including quality sushi, poke bowls and ramen dishes? Yep - they have you covered in a clean dining room. Even the fish in the aquarium at the entrance are well-behaved and wish you a "bon apetit" when you enter! [Just kidding, but only about that last part]. Happy that we found this place, and will be back!“
“The food is exquisite and the dishes are beautiful, except for the middle-aged man who wears glasses and looks like a manager. Sometimes his tone is like a woman, and he is even a little mean. Perhaps it is the characteristic of this store.“
“I've been here three times with three different groups of friends and they've all loved this place. I always get sushi however one person I went with didn't eat sushi, but he loved the General Tso's chicken. They have a great assortment and diversity of selections on their menu. Their sushi is very fresh, beautifully presented and melts in your mouth. There are plenty of cooked options as well for people who do not eat sushi. The ambience is nice with a smaller sized dining room, and the service is outstanding. It's nice because the servers are on top of your meal/order without being on top of your table. I highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to go back again.“
“We were skeptical of the menu change at first and almost walked out, but we decided to stay. We are glad that we stayed, because the sushi was incredible and very fresh. I'm glad we kept an open mind and would highly recommend this place to anyone. We will be returning.“
“Our go-to sushi spot in Long Island is amazing. My favorite dish is the udon katsu, but everything on their menu is delicious. The owner is very friendly and always takes the time to ask about your day and family, which makes for a warm and cozy atmosphere. It's located in a great area and I highly recommend it!“
“The food is delicious and fresh. We also have food allergies and they call to double check, which is great. My only issue is the last two times I placed online orders they corrected the total and charged me extra for “add ons”. I had zero add ons both times. In fact the only thing I asked for was for them to NOT use sesame seeds or seaweed paper because of an allergy. So because they’re omitting something, instead of charging me the same or less, they charge more?? That doesn’t seem right.“
“The portion size is quite large. The taste is good. It takes a bus from the Main Street to there. Reservation is better to order some dishes. The tip calculation is based on original price rather than the discounted price, which is quite ridiculous. So please be aware of the trick.“
“Great spot to grab some sushi. They have loads of other dishes too like udon, yakisoba and bento boxes. There is a decent assortment of sake too l. We dined in and the wait can be a bit long depending on how busy the establishment is. There were a lot of people picking up phone orders. We ordered a bunch of rolls, some "otoro" fatty tuna nigiri and some apps. The sushi was decent, nothing amazing but wasn't low quality either. My favorite roll was the 73rd street roll which is topped with pieces of Mango and has a bit of jalepeno in it. The otoro nigiri was amazing though since the fatty tuna just melts in your mouth. Overall this a good spot if you are in the mood for sushi.“
“This is an authentic Japanese restaurant with friendly service and a menu that makes you feel like you are at their home. The sushi is traditional that uses high quality fish that doesn't get masked by sauces and spices like other "modern" sushi joints. If you are looking for a family friendly great neighborhood Japanese restaurant with great quality food and service, this is the place. If you are looking for creative rolls with flashy names and secret sauces, then maybe it's not what you are looking for. I'm never disappointed by Yamaguchi.“
“The food is super delicious, it's at a good price! But the waiter's service is very bad, he is not friendly with customers, there is no greeting or farewell, he does not offer you what they have and you feel as if they were giving you the food. VERY BAD ATTENTION FROM THE WAITER. That's why he's always alone or they order takeout.“
“Sexy chic vibe, tasty meal. We ordered the cucumber salad (great), ribs app (might skip next time), eel futomaki (highly recommend), salmon reg roll (skip), spicy tuna roll (skip), and the waygu fried rice (good but would try something else next time). Prices are def steep but good quality. Would return for a date night or drinks and light bite.“