One of the best sushi places in the country. Difficult to get a reservation for the omakase.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benjamin Walsh
Everything we ate and drank was amazing and well crafted. We did have to wait an hour for a table and then our server took a while to get to us, but she was very friendly. It was still disappointing to have to consistently wait so long.
That said, we will definitely be coming back and doing the omikase if we're able to get on the list. The quality of everything was truly incredible and it was a delight to the senses.
We had a ton of food. Food was good but didn’t blow my mind away. Lots of food was served lukewarm and could have tasted better served hot. Mushroom soup was my favorite
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Elise Velez
One of my favorite places to go for sushi. Tuna guacamole is a MUST every time we go. Drinks are unique
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J. Graham Fadden
Out of this world Japanese and sushi experience. Every dish was thoughtful and exceptionally well crafted, with each ingredient magnifying the flavors of the other. The staff are engaging and hospitable, and clearly proud to be serving such high quality plates.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chashu Buns, Tuna Guac
Tricia Hemphill
This place has it all - fantastic food and fantastic people. Not only did the sushi taste like it was made of the freshest of fish, but the woman at the front was an absolute sweetheart! 10/10 would recommend.
Stacey Carson
This was more than just food, it was an experience. The team here is delightful, one by one they assisted the table enhancing the enjoyment of our meal. They gave descriptive and accurate suggestions, and nudged us to each order 3 to 4 plates. As our selections started to reach our table they timed the new arrivals perfectly. We were able to savor every flavor, and indulge our senses with every bite. From the freshest fish that melted in your mouth like butter, to the layered explosions to your palet from the tsukune. No matter what we ate it was beyond exceptional. The choice to eat off a menu and without a reservation or to get a reservation for a 17 course omakase is yours (just be sure to book a month out). Even after we finished our divine meal, our journey continued with a compelling persuasion for dessert. A superlative plating of both inspired and imaginative melding of ingredients that provided a titillating completion to a memorable night. Please, give yourself the gift of a meal at Royal Sushi & Izakaya.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mitchell Gold
Did not eat in the back for the Omakasi experience. Ate in the loungy bar dining room in front. Food was out of this world good, atmosphere was casual and service was as god as the food. The drinks were as creative and gourmet as the food. I was really impressed! We tried a lot of dishes, of note was the Japanese eggplant, togadashi tofu, shrimp shumai, hamachi appetizer. We shared the $155 sashimi sampler (?). It was too much food and I am a big eater. Everything was so good, every bite was an experience. Well done! I can’t wait to go back. Only difficulty was ready the menu and seeing the food in the dark lit bar/dining room. But who cares when your taste buds are engaged and happy!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bhavana Mehta
I absolutely love Royal. It truly lives up to the hype. The fish is always incredibly fresh, and most of the dishes we've tried have been amazing. While the specials were a bit disappointing—overpriced and not to our liking—the overall experience is always fantastic. We've been going there for a long time, and everything we've ordered has been consistently great. There's usually a line, so it's important to plan your visit ahead of time. We've waited hours to get in, but it’s always worth it. It’s probably my favorite spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sashimi Deluxe, Side of Sushi Rice, Chashu Buns, Sushi Rolls, Wings, Tuna Guac, Matcha Tiramisu, California Roll
Jamie
Cute place for a nice date, and fun atmosphere but not worth the prices or hype. This is in regard to the izakaya menu. The fish was fresh (chirashi) but I have had better quality elsewhere for at least $20 cheaper. We arrived at 5:30 pm and had an estimated wait time of 2+ hours. So definitely get there before 5 pm if you want a seat. The dessert menu is always changing and we got the black sesame panna cotta. It did not really have the texture of panna cotta but it tasted pretty great. The genmaicha was nice but a bit watered down. Overall cute spot to try izakaya dishes but it’s more for the experience than the quality of the food. I would recommend Dawa for quality sushi
This place was worth the wait! The food was delicious, especially the wagyu steak, the uni pasta, the tuna guac, and the chirashi bowl. I would definitely go back again!
Fantastic sushi restaurant. Tuna guac, pork bao buns and katsu sandwich were all excellent starters and the sashimi was the best I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sashimi Deluxe, Tuna Guac
Ping Regis
I did a pickup order and it quite honestly made me unable to order sushi at 99% of restaurants across the city. The quality of fish I received blew all other places out of the water (get it?) because of its freshness and excellent balance.
Pickup was quick and easy-- for takeout/pickup, go around the corner to the white lantern next to the building, not the red lamp in the front on 2nd St. It's kind of a nice vibe on a busy Friday night because there are others waiting and happily chatting, sturdy benches, and you're far enough from South St so it isn't too loud aside from the white noise of a city/celebrated restaurant.
Staff were also SUPER nice! I interacted with a couple people and y'all made my night-- especially the cute person that smiled and lifted my spirits after a hard week. Thank you!
Couldn't get omakase reservations so we sat at the bar and had some rolls off the menu which were really tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chan Wai Kin
The chirashi is a little too much rice. Maybe my first having chirashi. I’m not sure the manner of eating it. But the tuna guac is amazing. I suggest the chicken thigh over rice bowl to add more eggs and shiitake mushrooms in it, it’d be perfect.
One of the best sushi places in the country. Difficult to get a reservation for the omakase.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything we ate and drank was amazing and well crafted. We did have to wait an hour for a table and then our server took a while to get to us, but she was very friendly. It was still disappointing to have to consistently wait so long.
That said, we will definitely be coming back and doing the omikase if we're able to get on the list. The quality of everything was truly incredible and it was a delight to the senses.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chirashi Bowl, Chashu Buns, Wagyu Zabuton Steak
We had a ton of food.
Food was good but didn’t blow my mind away. Lots of food was served lukewarm and could have tasted better served hot. Mushroom soup was my favorite
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
One of my favorite places to go for sushi. Tuna guacamole is a MUST every time we go. Drinks are unique
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Out of this world Japanese and sushi experience. Every dish was thoughtful and exceptionally well crafted, with each ingredient magnifying the flavors of the other. The staff are engaging and hospitable, and clearly proud to be serving such high quality plates.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chashu Buns, Tuna Guac
This place has it all - fantastic food and fantastic people. Not only did the sushi taste like it was made of the freshest of fish, but the woman at the front was an absolute sweetheart! 10/10 would recommend.
This was more than just food, it was an experience. The team here is delightful, one by one they assisted the table enhancing the enjoyment of our meal. They gave descriptive and accurate suggestions, and nudged us to each order 3 to 4 plates. As our selections started to reach our table they timed the new arrivals perfectly. We were able to savor every flavor, and indulge our senses with every bite. From the freshest fish that melted in your mouth like butter, to the layered explosions to your palet from the tsukune. No matter what we ate it was beyond exceptional. The choice to eat off a menu and without a reservation or to get a reservation for a 17 course omakase is yours (just be sure to book a month out).
Even after we finished our divine meal, our journey continued with a compelling persuasion for dessert. A superlative plating of both inspired and imaginative melding of ingredients that provided a titillating completion to a memorable night. Please, give yourself the gift of a meal at Royal Sushi & Izakaya.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Did not eat in the back for the Omakasi experience. Ate in the loungy bar dining room in front. Food was out of this world good, atmosphere was casual and service was as god as the food. The drinks were as creative and gourmet as the food. I was really impressed! We tried a lot of dishes, of note was the Japanese eggplant, togadashi tofu, shrimp shumai, hamachi appetizer. We shared the $155 sashimi sampler (?). It was too much food and I am a big eater. Everything was so good, every bite was an experience. Well done! I can’t wait to go back. Only difficulty was ready the menu and seeing the food in the dark lit bar/dining room. But who cares when your taste buds are engaged and happy!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely love Royal. It truly lives up to the hype. The fish is always incredibly fresh, and most of the dishes we've tried have been amazing. While the specials were a bit disappointing—overpriced and not to our liking—the overall experience is always fantastic. We've been going there for a long time, and everything we've ordered has been consistently great. There's usually a line, so it's important to plan your visit ahead of time. We've waited hours to get in, but it’s always worth it. It’s probably my favorite spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sashimi Deluxe, Side of Sushi Rice, Chashu Buns, Sushi Rolls, Wings, Tuna Guac, Matcha Tiramisu, California Roll
Cute place for a nice date, and fun atmosphere but not worth the prices or hype. This is in regard to the izakaya menu. The fish was fresh (chirashi) but I have had better quality elsewhere for at least $20 cheaper. We arrived at 5:30 pm and had an estimated wait time of 2+ hours. So definitely get there before 5 pm if you want a seat. The dessert menu is always changing and we got the black sesame panna cotta. It did not really have the texture of panna cotta but it tasted pretty great. The genmaicha was nice but a bit watered down. Overall cute spot to try izakaya dishes but it’s more for the experience than the quality of the food. I would recommend Dawa for quality sushi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This place was worth the wait! The food was delicious, especially the wagyu steak, the uni pasta, the tuna guac, and the chirashi bowl. I would definitely go back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chirashi Bowl, Tuna Guac, Steak
Fantastic sushi restaurant. Tuna guac, pork bao buns and katsu sandwich were all excellent starters and the sashimi was the best I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sashimi Deluxe, Tuna Guac
I did a pickup order and it quite honestly made me unable to order sushi at 99% of restaurants across the city. The quality of fish I received blew all other places out of the water (get it?) because of its freshness and excellent balance.
Pickup was quick and easy-- for takeout/pickup, go around the corner to the white lantern next to the building, not the red lamp in the front on 2nd St. It's kind of a nice vibe on a busy Friday night because there are others waiting and happily chatting, sturdy benches, and you're far enough from South St so it isn't too loud aside from the white noise of a city/celebrated restaurant.
Staff were also SUPER nice! I interacted with a couple people and y'all made my night-- especially the cute person that smiled and lifted my spirits after a hard week. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chirashi Bowl, Sashimi Deluxe, Salad
Couldn't get omakase reservations so we sat at the bar and had some rolls off the menu which were really tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The chirashi is a little too much rice. Maybe my first having chirashi. I’m not sure the manner of eating it. But the tuna guac is amazing. I suggest the chicken thigh over rice bowl to add more eggs and shiitake mushrooms in it, it’d be perfect.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Guac
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