Sushi Bars near Portsmouth

“Food is delicious!!!! First time trying it today. Might return tomorrow.“

“In town on vacation visiting, and stumbled to Yama, and it was amazing. The atmosphere is inviting, warm and cozy. Staff professional and kind. My husband and I were blown away be the freshness and flavor of the sushi! The miso soup was on point! The rice cooked well. Had spicy tuna and shrimp tempura.. so good!! We returned with family that had just came back to the US from being in Japan for 5 years.. and they agreed.. so much they went back after we left!!! And my 6 old had the chicken teriyaki with broccoli n rice and loved it!! When we are back in the area, we will definitely stop again!!!“

“This was my first time here and this place is absolutely a hidden gem. I’ll admit from the looks of the building I wasn’t expecting such exceptional service and quality. Our server was so accommodating and nice. Gave us a free desert at the end of our meal and was so attentive to us. The restaurant was quiet and everyone was very friendly and inviting. On top of the amazing service the food was absolutely delicious, I honestly cannot recommend this place enough for someone else. I don’t live nearby but hopefully I can make it a point to return and eat here again.“

“Wonderfully prepared and presented. Fresh and flavorful!“

“I love coming here. The food is ALWAYS delicious and well worth the cost (which is still really well priced). The staff is friendly, respectful and a joy. I've been here multiple times with my children, alone and with my fiancée. It is always perfect. This place is a gem. I highly recommend it and the steak, the shrimp tempura and California Roll.“

“The best sushi In norfolk. I have been coming here since 2017.“

“The experience we had at Nana was exceptional. The service was impeccable. The value was great for the quality of food. The presentation was creative and upscale. The cocktails were made to perfection. The menu was diverse and interesting. No stone was left unturned. We will be back sooner than later!“

“What a wonderful dinner we just had at YamaChen's. it was a lovely experience from beginning to end. Relaxing atmosphere, amazing staff, and of course, the sushi was divine. Thank you so much, for a wonderful, interesting, and tasty meal!“

“♥️ it ..my 1st time so good & healthy wish u come to VA beach 👍“

“Fantastic food at a reasonable price. We will be going back. Sushi was fresh and service was outstanding. The staff Continually checked on us. I highly recommend.“

“Food was very good and came out fast. The service was amazing and she was very kind. 5 stars will be back“

“I came here at the recommendation of a Japanese Yoga Instructor who was working in Virginia Beach, and it was amazing! I went by myself, sat at the bar comfortably in peace. I had the Hiro Roll, the New York Roll, the Chanwanmushi, and got I believe Tendon to go, as well as a creme Brule. I could have eaten here every day. The sushi chef is from Nagoya, and very kind. I lived in Japan for 4 years, and this took me right back. Prices also match that! Nothing was ridiculously priced, I just ordered a lot. Hiro Roll was my favorite. Ah, and all with a glass of cold plum wine on a summer day. In total it was around $70, but that was my rolls, with an alcoholic drink, and another meal to go with dessert... Thank you to the entire staff for making such delicious food and keeping such a peaceful atmosphere.“

“Went here over the weekend with some friends as we were looking for a new sushi place to try that central for all of us. This is an absolute hidden gem. Everything we tried was amazing and had perfect texture and flavors. One of very few places that I've been to that I ignored my soy sauce, as everything was absolutely perfectly flavored. Will absolutely be back 10 out of 10“

“The food was delicious and the service was excellent I would recommend it to anyone“

“The all you can eat sushi here is a little bit more expensive than some other places I’ve been but the quality is higher so that makes up for it. The service is great and the food came out quick. Would definitely recommend coming here for the buffet.“

“Service was quick & my food was fresh. The Angel Roll is a favorite with Tempura shrimp, cream cheese, avocado inside, crabmeat and crunch on top with their special sauce.

Also, the Virginia Roll with
crispy fried shrimp, crab meat inside, spicy salmon and spicy tuna on the top with spicy mayo and eel sauce!!

😋“

“A small place but so amazing! friendly and patient staff. I was very happy with the service and the loving atmosphere given by all who worked there. I haven’t enjoyed going out to eat this much in a long time. Food was amazing .“

“First time and won’t be the last. My four year old said “Mom! This is the best sushi I’ve ever had in my whole life.” Haha and I can’t say she isn’t wrong. The flavors really stood out. Everything was clean and fresh, with great presentation.“

“Had a great time. They have a new owner and are going to change the name soon, we were told. I think they’re off to a great start. Fresh and well presented food and our server was incredibly nice and professional. The atmosphere is warm and clean. This kind of quality will hopefully create a great reputation for them in the months to come. Chef even sent out some unexpected courses and then the server told us it was on the house! We are very grateful and wish you success and happiness.“

“Great experience and the food is outstanding.“

“First time here with my boyfriend because I was craving sushi and it was great. We were seated quickly, our waitress gave us recommendations, the sake was delicious, sushi, and other items. The environment is very cool and vibrant. 10/10! We were even given a gift and it smells so fresh!“

“Koi has the best hibachi and sushi in the 757!!! I’ve had sushi and hibachi at other places but Koi’s is amazing“

“Great sushi itamaes (chefs) here that really have great presentations and attention to detail! Waiters and staff are super nice and attentive. If your nice to them they will sometimes bring you free samples of ice cream and spring rolls! Owner is super nice and cares about her staff and customers!“

“Amazing food, and the vegan menu is extensive and amazing. Going to become a monthly date night for us, we enjoyed it so much. Great service too, the staff was lovely.“

“We came here on a Saturday for a birthday dinner with 12 people and made a reservation. It was surprisingly not very busy. There is a small bar by the door where you can order drinks while you wait around if you do end up waiting but we were seated and our orders were all taken. Everything comes with a little miss soup and salad before the cook comes out. The cook will come out with everyone's food at the same time to cook in front of you and make a few jokes and show off his skills. Everything was tasty and it went by in a timely fashion.“

“We had a lovely dinner there tonight to celebrate my eldest son’s birthday. The sushi was not only beautiful, it was delicious. We also enjoyed pad Thai, pad see eaw, and Thai basil chicken. Friendly prompt service with delicious food.“

“Awesome appetizers & plenty of veggie options! The service was quick, staff was kind & attentive, the atmosphere was relaxed & welcoming. Love that they have a little veggie sushi section on the menu. We'll be back!

Vegetarian options: Plenty of veggie options in every part of the menu!“

“Wonderful experience all around today at lunch. We had hibachi and sushi and everything was fantastic. Our server Abby i believe took good care of us for her first day. Our hibachi chef was very friendly and down to earth. We will most certainly be back, this is our new Hibachi spot.“

“I had lunch today here and I recommend the ramen and the tuna and salmon sushi!“

“Very good sushi and ramen! We loved our lunch and the staff was great!!“

“I popped in for lunch today. Never been to Katana before. It was utterly perfect and delicious!!!! They had everything I wanted. It was fresh and professional. They know what they're doing. The prices were reasonable. I will definitely become a regular.“

“Delicious and entertaining“

“We made the order to pier 5, with lightning fast delivery! The service in itself speaks volumes! We had an error in our order and it was quickly alleviated by the restaurant. Thank you, duty days suck a little less with the Golden Dragon d=(^o^)=b“

“Great place for reasonably priced Hibachi grilled food.

Jumbo Shrimp was the winner. Note: the jumbo Shrimp did have just the tip of the tails still on/rest of the shell was off - if that matters to you. I felt this proportion was the right amount for the value.

The steak was good, but you're not talking about the prime cut.

The vegetables were great! Broccoli, onions, and zucchini. No complaints and grilled through, but not mush.

There was a ton of fried rice - I would have preferred a little more steak or vegetables with only half the amount of rice.

They gave one shot sized container of yum yum sauce and no oyster sauce. It's only 50 cents more for another container, so not expensive - just manage for your preferences. The amount was just a little less than I wish I had. Next time I'll likely order a second one.

They do have both wooden chopsticks and plastic forks, spoons, and knives. Additional soy sauce packets are available for no charge.

Their drinks vary between American and Japanese branded soft drinks and they also have juices.

When ordering, be mindful that their Teriyaki and Hibachi variations use the same pictures and prices, but are included as separate items.

I didn't order the sushi, but they were hand rolling them in. All of their cooking is visible from the dining area.

Both the kitchen and dining areas appeared clean and sanitized. Floors were in good condition and I could tell they mopped recently.

The lighting was good and added some dimension to the seating area, which was a combination of black tones, dark wood, and light floors and walls. It was comfortable, not fancy. There was a loud fan running in the back of the dining area - probably a necessity with the grills and amount of times people came in to pick up orders.

Customer service was fantastic while here. It started with various ordering options: app, kiosk, and people. They have a reasonable, yet limited size menu and menu board, so it's easy to figure out what to order before walking up to the counter/kiosk. Many people came in to pick up to go orders while I was here and it seemed very smooth; these interactions were all positive between staff and delivery personnel/customers.

Food arrived quickly even with the large amount of to go orders they were processing.

For the price, this is a great location I'd recommend.“

“So good we have been to this location 3 times now an always a good time the Food Atmosphere is great and The Scope is right now store makes for a good place to go before Events“

“Place has very friendly staff and food is great! I especially like their coconut shrimp, which is similar to Walnut Shrimp from other Chinese restaurants, but their Coconut Shrimp has a very balanced flavor. The atmosphere is very relaxed. No frills buffet and a great place to just eat and have a good time! Highly recommend, and will definitely be back! 😊“