“I was in town trying to find some sort of Asian cuisine and I stumbled upon this place. Clean and relaxed environment. Good service and friendly. I ordered the beef and broccoli lunch special with a salad and substituted the rice with lo mein. Let me tell you that this is the best beef and broccoli I've ever had. Salad was good and lo mein was great. Overall a great place to eat.“
“This is my first time trying Wasabiko and already love it! Definitely coming back to try other options on the menu! I ordered "Boss Roll" and it was delicious! It has a light smoke taste due to the cooked top and a slight spiciness at the end of everybite. AMAZING!“
“Didn't think I would have a go-to sushi spot in centreville once takohachi closed but this really takes the spot. The service here was very efficient and the servers were super kind and personable. Sushi was great and tasted very fresh. I love that they have the sushi bar so you can see them prepare your food. Overall, will definitely be coming back here in the future“
“Such a great fusion spot that's open late! All of the dishes we got tasted delicious especially the Jiajangmyun! Great service and nice, clean restaurant. Would definitely recommend if you're in the mood for everything, a little Japanese, Korean, and etc.“
“Ate here with the family and it was really delicious. This is clearly a family-run business, staffed by family, so service may not be as fast as you might expect. Very welcoming environment.Kid-friendliness: No issues in having our kid with us. Casual dining environment.“
“Always a great experience! The food was delicious and the chef put on an amazing show while cooking. The scallops were cooked perfectly and so delicious. We were celebrating a birthday and they brought out a balloon hat and cake for my daughter after dinner!“
“I have been a regular at this establishment for over a year now and this is my favorite restaurant for ramen by far!!! I’ve been to Japan and tried 5 different ramens(all good) however, none of them compared to Araki ramen! My order every time: Tonkatsu ramen with chicken and mango snow with mango jelly( bubble tea)! I bring all my friends and family here and I will continue to support this establishment for years to come!The whole staff is just as amazing as the food. Special s/o to Sun for being an amazing waiter and having the best attention to detail!!“
“The service from a kind staff was fast and wonderful food to go.Recommended to try everything!Perfectly packaged and i was unable to eat all of it!Can't wait to return!Parking: Get there early.No wait, no parking issues.Kid-friendliness: Plenty of booths and lots of clean open space.“
“The sushi rolls are mid-level, but considering the options in Gainesville, probably the best local place I’ve had yet. The staff are kind, they did forget parts of our order but did eventually get it out to us. The fish is good grade fish, tastes fresh, no hint of “fishy-ness”. The simple rolls had an extremely thin layer of rice to my surprise; patchily showing the seaweed underneath. However the specialty rolls were delicious, so definitely order those.“
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“Kid's favorite for sushi and gyoza. I usually get the volcano ramen, not the best, but it will do when you crave ramen. The restaurant is always clean, plenty of parking, and service is always consistent. We always make reservations when we have a large party, but they are usually able to accommodate small walk-in parties.“
“Excellent sushi- the best or one of the best places I've tried! Our favorite rolls are the Funky Roll, Candy Cane Roll, and Pacific Roll. They are so delicious!Your order also comes with complimentary soup and salad. These are also yummy- especially the salad!The staff is nice. The ambiance is nice. It was quiet both times we went- not much people.The food does take awhile to get to your table. Expect 30 minutes to an hour or so. But it is worth the wait!“
“LOOOOVE this hibachi. it never misses. the miso soup? amazing. the steak? amazing. the fried rice? amazing. i only come here like once a year because $$$, but i so look forward to it every time. and it's cute when it's your bday because they sing and give you a balloon hat thing.“
“Always a solid experience at this place. I prefer the special rolls and off menu items some rolls have changed over the years but if you request the roll by name they will make it. Customer service is very efficient and keep the food moving. Highly recommend this place, it is a bit pricey but well worth the money.“