Kaika Teppanyaki Asian Fusion

It was my first time having teppanyaki in Jacksonville. Although the restaurant has been around for quite a while and the facilities are not the newest, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming. The service was excellent, and the ingredients were fresh. The chef was witty and entertaining, making our meal filled with laughter. Jennifer was very thoughtful and attentive, taking care of every guest at the table. It was clear that she truly loves her job and puts her heart into her work.

It was a bday celebration. We have big group. I can say they are okay in terms of customer service,just lil slow…maybe it’s just a lil bit of busy at that time.. Food is okay, we order grilled steak ,chicken, shrimp. With rice and noodles. Plus wonton soup. Taste good . Also we add sushi ,however it needs more improvement.

We walked into the restaurant being decorated nicely and laid out well. Very clean as well. We opted for the hibachi table but they also have regular tables to sit at. Our waitress was great. She kept checking on us and making sure we had everything we needed. The hibachi chef put on a good show while cooking our food and he was very funny. The food was very good we both got the pick two with chicken and steak. The meal also came with vegetables, noodles and rice. The clear soup was very flavorful and tasted much better than most other places I've had it. We ordered an appetizer called the sexy salmon that was good and paired well with the sauce it was served with. Overall a great dinner to celebrate our anniversary and we will definitely be back.

A Memorable Dining Experience at Kaika Teppanyaki Asian Fusion From the moment I stepped into Kaika Teppanyaki Asian Fusion, I knew I was in for a treat. The ambiance struck the perfect balance between elegance and comfort—dim lighting paired with a sleek, modern design created an inviting atmosphere. The star of the evening, however, was undoubtedly the live teppanyaki experience. Our chef's precision and skill on the grill were nothing short of mesmerizing. Watching him expertly slice, dice, and cook with flair made the meal feel interactive and immersive. It wasn’t just dinner; it was a performance. We started with a selection of appetizers—crispy gyoza and beautifully plated sashimi that tasted as fresh as it looked. The main course, though, stole the show. The perfectly seared wagyu beef melted in my mouth, while the garlic butter shrimp were bursting with flavor. Each dish was accompanied by delicately seasoned fried rice and crisp vegetables that brought a sense of balance to the richness. To cap off the evening, the dessert—a velvety matcha cheesecake—was the ideal sweet note to end on. The staff were attentive and personable, making sure we felt taken care of every step of the way. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a unique dining experience, Kaika Teppanyaki Asian Fusion is absolutely worth a visit.

Tried this place out for the first time since I was in riverside area. Came in 30-40mins after they reopened, the place is a hibachi as well a sushi restaurant so that’s pretty cool! The service provided by Matt was good. The atmosphere well it’s a bit too dark imo. Here’s what we tried : Salt and pepper ribs - 7/10 it was good but abit dry, I thought there would be sauce provided for the ribs. Crab rangoons - 8/10 was good but didn’t like the sauce Wonton soup - 9/10 flavor was well! Sushi (Philadelphia, rock and roll and spider roll) - 9/10 everything tasted amazing! Overall experience was good! I would definitely go back and try their cocktail menu.

My experience was all good vibes. The food was fresh and delicious. Great service!

The food was amazing. Perfect portions for the price. Didn’t take too long. The servers though. Lord. They were in the front talking about other servers never coming in, about management not doing anything. Our server was just a lot. She kept talking about everything and anything including her husband being allergic to so many things. I would suggest getting it to go or come when it’s busy.

We got here at 4:45 and got seated maybe like 2 minutes later for teppanyaki. No problem there. We hot our drinks like 15 minutes later and the server was very kind and informative HOWEVER!!!!!! We knew that because we wanted teppanyaki we would have to wait til the table was full but our table was full by like 5:15 and we had the chef at our table an hour later. Rice was hard, too garlicky, noodles were lacking and the protein was not enough for all the sides. The worst part was that the table across from us had arrived after we ordered our proteins and their drinks, appetizers, salads and soups and even their chef arrived all within 20 minutes of them sitting down. We were celebrating our vow renewal/ wedding anniversary and it didn't feel special, the chef wasn't the best at engaging and it turned our experience into lackluster. I honestly don't think we'll be back.

"SAD" is the best discription of my experience here. Haven't been to a hibachi place before and decided to go with my brothers family. appointment is 7pm which they confirmed, upon arriving staff mentions there's only 2 hibachi chefs and they both busy and we had to wait, when it hit 7:30pm we was already fed up because there was still two groups ahead of us and waiting too (would have been another hour or two so we decided to leave with the appetizers, half the sushi we ordered was wrong and they were poorly assembled. Suggestion would be to not do reservations as an establishment if the time isn't guaranteed. The only good thing was the show was nice (from the other table)

Love this spot! Kaika Teppanyaki has become one of my go to places when I'm in 5 points. The sushi is always delicious, my favorite (outside of the yellowtail) has to be the sweet potato roll. The hibachi chicken never disappoints and the gyoza, spring rolls, and shrimp fried rice are all excellent. They even make it easy for my son, he loves their chicken nuggets and fries, which is a nice touch for families with picky eaters. I've honestly never been disappointed with anything I've ordered here. The vibe inside is dark and moody, which works great for both a couples' date night or a family dinner. Service is always attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend if you're looking for tasty food and a relaxed atmosphere.

I decided to go here for my birthday dinner and boy was it a good choice! We went on a Saturday night and I definitely recommend making reservations if you're wanting to sit at the hibachi table since it was very busy. I ordered the tofu hibachi, but my party got a variety of seafood and meat. We also got the avocado roll and sweet potato roll as appetizers which were delicious. Everyone was super duper happy! The portion sizes were huge and everything was well seasoned and had great flavor. Our hibachi chef was friendly and personable. He made sure to make me feel extra special on my birthday!

Tried this place out for the first time since I was in riverside area. Came in 30-40mins after they reopened, the place is a hibachi as well a sushi restaurant so that's pretty cool! The service provided by Matt was good. The atmosphere well it's a bit too dark imo. Here's what we tried : Salt and pepper ribs - 7/10 it was good but abit dry, I thought there would be sauce provided for the ribs. Crab rangoons - 8/10 was good but didn't like the sauce Wonton soup - 9/10 flavor was well! Sushi (Philadelphia, rock and roll and spider roll) - 9/10 everything tasted amazing! Overall experience was good! I would definitely go back and try their cocktail menu.

The sushi was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. The menu has a great variety, and everything we tried was top-notch. A special shout-out to Diana, who made the experience even better--she was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a perfect dining experience. Highly recommend both the restaurant and asking for Diana as your server!

The overwhelming smell of fingernail polish from the business next door was overpoweringly strong. I cannot understand how this business is serving food in that environment. I'll never return due to this problem. I ordered Pad Thai and it was decent but hard to taste with the smells I mentioned. I thought I was going crazy until I left and saw the nail shop next door.

Im not sure if I've ever been to this place to sit and eat. I've taken food to go from the habatchi grill. My friend and I ordered sushi and hot food. I didn't want to over do it and opted for something light. I ordered the clear soup and a roll of shrimp tempura. A ordered a side of lo mein noodles and the Jimmy hot roll. She asked for eel sauce on the side. No drink specials. We ordered wine instead $7-8. Food was fast and fresh. Server was kind. Christmas decorations made the location comfortable and Merry.

I've visited Kaika several times since my first visit. The hibachi is always delicious. They've since made changes to their menu. One being the option of soup or salad. They used to offer soup and salad during lunch or dinner. They also took scallops off the lunch menu. I used to order shrimp and scallops or scallops and steak for lunch. Now that option is only available for dinner. My most recent visit was for my sister's birthday dinner. They allowed us to bring in balloons and gifts. The hibachi area is dimly lit and the tables have warm light. I ordered scallops and steak. Everything was delicious. I love their noodles. I didn't take pictures of the food on this occasion

The food is not worth the price, we got the Hawaiian fried rice, general tsao chicken, and red curry. We liked the red curry. I almost never make bad reviews but feel like this place is super expensive for the quality of their food.

My first time having a dynamite roll outside of wasabi and i was very amazed by the taste. It was cook prefectly, fried hard and the right amout of sauce (you can ask for more). We also ended the night trying the fried cheesecake which was new for me and was intresting new flavor i would try again, but only with ice cream. The place is very nice, clean, and detailed! One side is for dinning while the other is for wasabi (they cook in front of you).

I ordered the beef noodle soup which was absolutely amazing! Our server Noi was do attentive and held great conversation. We will definitely be back !!! Thank you noiii for your amazing service. The restaurant is so beautiful as well.

10/10. Got 3 sushi rolls and they were the best we've tried in Jax. The soup and salad were The vegetables were cooked and seasoned very well, and the rice was perfect. The noodles were a little sweet but didn't take away from the rest of the meal. Steak and shrimp was perfection. Will be coming back here MANY times

We stopped in here because my cousin swears by this place. It's right around the corner from the museum. It wasn't busy when we came in but, it did take a while for a server to come. We did sit at the bar so I ended up ordering the Lady blossom. It's kinda like a lemon drop but with lavender and I must say the lavender is a nice touch. It's a decent size place with a handful of hibachi tables. I only ended up ordering some sushi rolls because we had just ate a few hrs before coming. So the one I got was the Jimmy buffet. It was a good roll it came with smoked salmon, cream cheese, krab, and I added asparagus. They don't offer any real crab I wish they did because I would have substituted the imitation stuff out. I would love to try the hibachi so I would stop in again.

This is such a good spot in a fun location with tons nearby! There are a bunch of restaurants to choose from but we were craving some hibachi. We opted to sit at the table by the bar vs at a hibachi table but it was still fun to see the chefs cooking it up to the groups at hibachi. The food was sooooo good!! The noodles & yum yum sauce are always my favorite. Our waitress was really on top of things always refilling our drinks and checking in on our table. I will definitely be back! Will need to try their sushi next time when I'm not pregnant!

Great sushi spot in riverside area. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seatings. Service was super fast for us even though we had a large party and sat outside in the patio. Parking was a challenge because it was a Friday evening but that was expected. I had the dragon roll, tasted amazing, small portion though, definitely not enough for one person as a entree.

I truly enjoyed my experience at Kaika. It was lunchtime, we were hungry and we wanted Teppanyaki. I'm so glad we found this restaurant on YELP. The photos had me sold. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Steak, chicken, vegetables, fried rice, soup and salad were superb. The chef had a great sense of humor and a great seasoning hand, garlic and all. We arrived early, had the opportunity to enjoy our own personal chef. Intimate ambiance while we were there... great place to visit. Full bar, with a creative bartender and nice drink menu. I'm going, going, back, back, to Kaika.

Teppanyaki for Friday night date night, yes please! Hubby and I arrived after 7 and only waited about 15 minutes for a group large enough for a table. Once seated, we ordered some krab rangoons since we were starving. These were delicious! Fried well, creamy inside, not heavy on the krab. The sweet & sour dipping sauce was very good. The ginger salad was refreshing. I also really enjoyed the clear onion soup. For our main course, we both ordered the filet mignon. I love when a place gives you rice and noodles instead of making you choose. The fried rice was simple and very tasty but my favorite were the noodles! Our steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Of course, the ginger sauce compliments the steak very well. And you can't forget about the veggies! There's just something about teppanyaki veggies - grilled, flavorful, garlicky. Especially dipped in the yum yum sauce. Our chef was great! Funny and talented. He did an awesome job of entertaining everyone. Great meal and entertainment at Kaika Teppanyaki.

Yelp really helps when you are in a city that you know little about and are getting to the point where you think you could eat your own arm off. We decided for the sake of time to just get a table and if we wanted anything from the hibachi grill, they will still bring it to you without the big hibachi show that they put on. We started with the mushroom soup, fried dumplings and seaweed salad. I have to say that the mushroom soup was a little disappointing because it only had two very thin sliced mushrooms in the entire bowl but the dumplings were on point. I loved that the filling still had crunch to it and they were very flavorful. The seaweed salad was a little different in that it had red pepper flakes to give it a little kick but it wasn't over powering. For our sushi rolls we got the Lonely Christmas, Jimmy Smith and Angel. The Lonely Christmas comes with fresh jalapenos on it and I removed those right after I took the picture because that is too much heat for me but watch out, if you forget to remove the seeds it will still get ya! All three were very good and we didn't have any left overs.

This is the Ninja roll from Kaika Teppanyaki Asian Fusion. It's a whole fried soft shell crab sushi roll filled with cucumber and oshingo (pickled daikon radish) topped with tuna, salmon, eel, avocado, fish eggs, scallions, eel sauce, and crunchy bits of tempura. It's a masterclass in texture and temperature. Crunchy warm and deep-fried soft shell crab collides with cool fresh soft tuna and salmon. The fish eggs add a bright pop, and the eel sauce a bit of sweetness. All in a single delicious bite.

This used to be one of my favorite places to come and get hibachi and sushi. The last couple times, I've been disappointed. With the current climate were in , everything is more expensive...but this place literally took that and ran with it. And to top it off..the quality of food isn't the same as it used to be. 3 premium sushi rolls gonna cost you anywhere between $43-$56. That's not even including the $28- $31 you're gonna spend on hibachi... $17 if you want veggie hibachi. The drinks from the bar... watered down. Hmm, what makes you think that? I'm glad you asked. Whiskey and ginger is the one drink that I get 100% of the time I go out and there's whiskey available. I even overheard another patron at the bar say "this Jameson doesn't taste like the Jameson I have at home" The customer service was indeed decent. For the day that we went; there were 2 servers working in the hibachi area. For the guy to be tending to the many families that made up the 6 full hibachi stations...he did well. I won't say I'll never be back...but I'd definitely consider other options and maybe even going without before i return.

Better ingredients would help. It didn't surprise me that no one else was there at a "busy" time of day.

The food was delicious. Each one of my friends order different items. The drinks were amazing. The Mojitos are made with fresh, mint and margaritas are tasty as well. try the crab meat,rangoon's/wontons. They are very delicious but pretty pricey for 6 small folds.I wish the portion size of the wontons was much larger. That shrimp sauce was good. Soy sauce was not so tasty so I plan to bring my own when I return. I will definitely be returning.

Incredible food always and service is prompt and friendly especially at the bar. We have gone a few times before a show with time constraints and were able to dine within one hour. Drinks are always yummy too!

Over the river and through the woods to Riverside we go. Our stop was at Kaika restaurant or some hibachi grilling and my dynamite role. This is much different than the hibachi grill in the town center. No reservation needed and seating was right way. The waitress and hibachi chef were amazing! My first time tasting sake. The soup was divine. Can someone say family outing. Kaiku has it all. For a nice time and a chance to visit Riverside and all it has to offer come to Kaiku and then walk it off at the near by park.​

I came here with my friend Dee. We sat at the Sushi Bar section. I had the Teriyaki chicken meal, green tea, vegetable tempura and some sushi. Everything was top notch, just a little pricey, but so worth it. This is one of my favorite places in Jax to dine at for special occasions. Women owned business. I love the decor. They have teppinaki tables, I but I prefer the bar area. Regular menu.

It was my first time here. It's not a true authentic Japanese restuarant in that in only serves sushi. It is an eclectic mix of Chinese and Thai food. But the good news is that despite the restuarant's identity crisis, the food is consistently good no matter what type of food you get. We had: 1. Avocado salad - surprisingly very good and refreshing 2. Dragon roll - great! 3. Chicken udon - tasted good 4. Chicken teriyaki - a little disappointed with this because the chicken was dry Overall a solid place if people want variety and not just sushi. Great service. Convient location in Riverside. Will be back.

Average, I don't know how you can call it Japanese. It has a mixed menu of Thai, Chinese and Japanese. Nothing authentic, but great service. Fried Rice was flavorless and the Mongolian Beef was just beef & onions.

11/3/18: Bumping my previous review rating from 4 to 5 stars. We went to Kaika Teppanyaki to celebrate my Father in Law's 76th birthday. I have to say that despite the place being busy, we got seated right away. Our waitress came out quick, greeted us and took our orders. It did not take long to get our drinks and our starters, which is the soup and salad, that most Japanese restaurants serve. Our chef, Jessie, was a phenomenal chef. Great cook, entertainer, and quite the comedian. The food was made just right and was delicious. We had about 3 rounds of Sakes that night to boot. It just keeps better and better the more we visit this place. Thank you Kaika!!!

I have been to Kaika Teppanyaki a few times, both as part of a work group and with just a couple people, always at lunch. The restaurant can get a little busy but they move quickly and the wait hasn't been very long. I have sat and watched the hibachi presentation and cooking and have sat in the more intimate restaurant section. Both are great. When we did the hibachi, our group of 9 had a table to ourselves for lunch and it was great. They were very entertaining and also quick. The orders were all accurate and we were in and out in about an hour, perfect for a weekday lunch. When I have gone with a smaller party, three or less, the service is just as good. The food is always excellent and tastes freshly prepared. The hibachi is good. I have had the steak and shrimp. It comes with vegetables, rice and noodles along with soup and salad. I have not been able to finish it. I ordered my steak mid rare and it was perfectly mid rare. On my latest visit I had the lunch bento box with Chicken tempura. I substituted the California roll for a bagel roll. There was a small upcharge (totally fine with that) and they were great about it. My bento box was fantastic and really included a lot of food! It had the chicken tempura, vegetable tempura, spring roll, fried rice, my sushi roll and an orange. It was absolutely wonderful! I will gladly go back to Kaika Teppanyaki in the future! The service is always great and the servers are very friendly. My orders have always been accurate even with customizations. Just an FYI, you can make reservations which is great when coming with a larger group.

Went for lunch. I had the chicken and shrimp hibachi, lunch partner had shrimp and steak hibachi, spicy tuna and Philly roll- 2 iced teas. That's it. Food was pretty good. Our chef was nice and chatty and we enjoyed watching him cook. Server was nice and attentive. What's give for the 3 stars? Well.., they had a 20% gratuity to all parties - doesn't matter the size- and the sign said they tip share. Ok that's fine I guess... I usually tip a little over 20 if the service is really good so that won't be happening.... So when I got the ticket there's wasn't an itemized bill and my total was $75 - for lunch! Our lunch portions were $16 and $18, 2 rolls, and 2 drinks. Portions were definitely lunch size so I can't say we had "big" portions. What really irritated me was on the ticket it didn't show the 20% added- which it clearly was and prompted me to add MORE of a tip and even gave me suggestions to meet the 15, 20, and 25% option- this is tipping on TOP of the tip. Seemed a little presumptuous or tricky if you ask me. Prob won't be back. I plan on tipping when I go out to eat and plan my budget for a good tip but not a 35 or 40% tip. Like what the heck!

Great, easy and tasty experience coming here. BUT be careful when you get your bill - gratuity might be added, even if you're a small party* Food was all delicious. I got hibachi steak, which comes with soup, salad, fried rice, vegetables, and lo mein. The table experience was fun and not too drawn out. We were able to watch the show and eat pretty quickly but also without feeling rushed. *The only thing that was a little weird - I was with a party of 5 and they added gratuity to our bills already. I thought that was only allowed with parties of 6 or more but maybe they can get around the rule when they seat you with other people (we were seated at a teppanyaki with 2 other people for a total of 7). But yeah - don't be surprised if you have tip automatically added to your bill.

I've been to many hibachi places in America and Japan. This is the first one that had a roach scurry from the hibachi grill as it heated up. I felt dirty after leaving. As if I had roaches in my clothes.

Been here numerous times before and this time went for my moms birthday. The food and service, as always was fantastic. We had filet and scallops and also a couple of sushi rolls. Everything was great as always.

This was a random lunch spot we chose driving by with no plans. It's in a great location behind the historic 5 points area - towards the Riverside area vs. the St. John's. Simple and sleek modern decor, the place was empty at 2:00 on a Friday. We were greeted and seated promptly and service had appropriate timing. I opted to try their Malaysian roti to start and it came out quickly. It was served sliced into triangles with a curry dipping sauce. It was good but I've been spoiled with a version just around the corner. I was leaning towards a bento box but at the last minute ordered beef pad Thai. Their spice level options range from 1-10 and if you know me, I'm asking for 10. Actually I would normally order at 11 but my last experience doing this proved that I need to calm down just a bit. While the pad Thai was ok, the spice level was nowhere near a 10. My lunch party ordered a 6 and said it was quite hot. It leaves me to wonder if there was a mix up in the kitchen as mine felt more like a 2. I know it's subjective measurement but it was at a level of mild chicken wings. Overall it leaned toward the bland and unimpressive. It wasn't a horrible experience but I don't think it's a place I would add to a regular rotation.

Giving Kaika five stars because it has everything you would want at a teppanyaki restaurant with a few surprises. First of all, this restaurant is in a shopping plaza, which meant there were plenty of parking out front. I was very glad to find out we didn't have to circle around for street parking. Second of all, the restaurant is beautiful. I stopped several times during dinner to enjoy the different details of the interior decor. Third of all, the service was excellent. Not only was our server very attentive, but the hibachi chef was also very funny and entertaining. We took advantage of the Yelp check in to get free hot sake. Everybody got a small hot sake. What a great way to start the meal. There is a bar and dining section inside if you didn't want to sit at a hibachi table. The cocktail selection has some fun offerings. The most pleasant surprise, were the noodles that came with the hibachi meals. Not only do you automatically get fried rice at no up charge, you also get a portion of teppan noodles at the end of the meal. SCORE!!! I was beyond excited to learn this from our server. Option of miso or onion/mushroom soup. House salad can be topped off with their ginger dressing or ranch. I decided to order the scallop and steak combo. Everything tasted good to me. Our chef also tossed broccoli in the air for my table to catch. Fun times. I picked this for dinner because it was my friend's birthday. We wanted to surprise her with a cake at the end of dinner. Our hostess helped us store the cake in the fridge while our server helped take it out lit with candles we prepared when it was singing time. Not only that, the birthday friend's boyfriend proposed to her, which was a complete surprise to me. The restaurant gave us a free bottle of champagne for a group to enjoy a toast. Our chef even came back out and sang a song to congratulate them accompanied by his ukulele....! Palm on face! Was it because I went with good friends that made this so enjoyable? Was it because it was my friend's birthday? Was it because I also got to witness her engagement? Was it just because the food and service was great? I would have to say all of the above. Overall this was a great restaurant if you're looking for a fun time or celebrating something special.

I've been going to Kaika for years and so far, the food is always great and service is very friendly. The ambience has music like I'm walking down a runway. I order to go nowadays and the food is still fresh as always. Thank you, Danny for always being an outstanding bartender. Cheers!

Food was great! I got a UFO roll & my husband got chicken hibachi. It took about an hour from the time we sat down to the time we got our food, not sure if they were short staffed or if that's normal. It does smell like nail polish remover because of the salon next door, but that's not the restaurants fault. Be warned: they do add 20% gratuity to your check.

The place was clean, the cook looked professional. I ordered the stake, chicken and shrimp dinner with vegetables. The meat was cooked very good but, the vegetables were too salty. I would definitely comeback to this restaurant but, I would probably ask the cook to add no salt to the vegetables.

The place is nice, the staff are friendly and helpful, and most of all, the food is yummy! My family and I did the Hibachi table and were pleasantly entertained by our chef. The food is great and there was nothing to complain about. We also tried their Fried Ice Cream and Fried Oreo, both were really tasty. I've been going to this place for years and it's always a nice experience each time. The lunch time menu is less costly than dinner's. An FYI to those who are budget conscious.

First time here with friends. Great hibachi food and drinks. Tsunami bowl was massive - I feel like you need 4 people to help finish this drink lol. Great service. Very attentive. Couldn't get hibachi seats on a Sat night so next time will need to reserve ahead of time. One of the good Asian fusion restaurants.

Sadly I was extremely unimpressed with my experience here and only because with such high Yelp reviews, I would've expected much better Teppanyaki. I will begin with what I liked: 1. Atmosphere 2. Filet was good 3. Shrimp was good 4. Chef was friendly Now with what I did not like: pretty much all the food. The salad was not mixed greens as written on the menu, but exclusively iceberg. There was one piece of cucumber and a giant drop of thick chemical-orange ginger sauce. The salad was bland and not good at all. The miso soup had hardly any tofu and was super salty. The worst part of the meal were the vegetables and fried rice. Fried race is supposed to be the staple of Teppanyaki; a delicious well made fried rice is what we all love. The fried rice here was just terrible. The only ingredients were rice, scrambled egg, and soy sauce. No onions, sauce, carrots, peas, sesame seeds, etc... The vegetables were soggy and had no flavor as well. Even the dipping sauces (shrimp and steak) were not good and seemed to be from a wholesale distributor and not made on site. I really wanted to like this place with the great reviews. Finding great, fresh, authentic, and well prepared Teppanyaki can be difficult and I'm sorry to say that this place did not make the cut. I do not care about price but for 30$+ a person for Hibachi grill, dinner should be fresh, well made, and delicious.

Absolutely loved this place and the chef! Will be back soon, hands down the best grill in town!

Very delicious! Not cheap, but meat was tender and high quality. The restaurant is small, but has a great atmosphere Update: over a year later I returned here and it's still delish. Portion sizes were HUMONGOUS and all of the meats were cooked tender- not hard and rubbery like some places. Also, all of the food was seasoned well, and our chef was friendly and entertaining! My brother got a ramen bowl and said it was also delish! All in all this is the best place for Japanese hibachi I've had in Jacksonville so far!

Quite a wait time even with a reservation for just 2 people. Overall a good experience, you get a LOT of food for the price, which is pretty delicious - nothing beats fresh fried rice and grilled veggies. The decor itself is a bit outdated, and parts of the hibachi table were broken, but it was pretty clean and the chef and waiter were both fun and attentive. We've returned with our family and friend on multiple occasions, and will likely continue to come bsck

This is a great sushi place. We will come back for the hibachi which looked and smelled great. We had hot sake and a large sushi and sashimi plate. The sake was good, beers were cold, and the food was both beautiful and delicious. Our server, Danny, was polite, friendly, and professional. The food was delicious. The sake was nice. We will be back

This place was friendly and the food was amazing. We had the hibachi grill samon, shrimp, and steak. The flavors were sensational mixture that set your taste buds to dancing. We enjoyed the cook he was funny and entertaining. I ordered a sushi roll called the jalopeno popper and it was delicious! This place had plenty of charism and serving sizes were enough to take home for lunch the next day.

Fantastic hibachi show. The guy was hilarious and did all the utensil spinning tricks! Yummy food. Posh vibe. Great parking. Moderate prices. Good quality taste and beautiful presentation of food. Pro tips: -great happy hour til 6:30pm (I went on a weeknight) - includes discount apps, drinks, even cocktails. -try the warm saki -yummy noodles -delish crab rangoon PS There was some confusion about using their yelp reward and the server seemed frustrated, but when you have 3 people helping a table of 7 there is bound to be some confusion.

I'm actually sulking right now because I heard about their wonderful happy hour specials AFTER the fact. Don't you hate that? Oh well, I was ravenous after a full day of hibernation, so there was no way I could wait until 4:30 p.m. anyways, even if it would have cost half as much. The layout is veritably awe-inspiring. They don't skimp on aesthetics here. Very trendy, very swank, and the dim-lit surroundings would make this place a perfect date-night spot. The sleek bar area is equipped with comfy plush highback chairs and a couple of tvs. What was most impressive were their hibachi tables, so elegant and welcoming with the encompassing lights on the eating area. Faith and I weren't in the market for hibachi, however, so we opted for a table near the bar. Fighting off a cold, I ordered the won ton soup with high hopes that I could indulge in some meaty brothy goodness. The won tons were amazing, delectable bites of perectly seasoned pork. My only gripe is that I wish there was an entrée version of this available, as there was only a meager serving of broth, as delicious and savory as it was. There wasn't enough to even cover the won tons, so that was a bit of a let down. We ordered the Malaysian Roti just out of curiosity to see if they were anywhere as good as the ones at Hawkers. Hmmm....they were good...tasty...but not highly addictive and as lively as Hawkers version. The pan fried pork dumplings were a hit, accompanied by a sweetened soy sauce. They were seasoned in the same fashion as the won tons in my soup, with savory notes of garlic and ginger. I ordered the Sweet Potato Roll and the Chicken Tempura Roll, and Faith had the Eel and Avocado Roll. Honestly, I found the sushi a tad underwhelming, with 8 modestly sized cubes to a serving. The flavors and textures were on point, but barely tickled the tastebuds, with each bite being so small. Next time I'll definitely come in for the popular hibachi experience, as other patrons seemed to be enjoying it while we were there, and, of course, the happy hour. Service was prompt and hospitable although I could have used a drink refill during the meal. It's forgiveable, seeing as how we arrived there at the start of the Riverside lunch rush. Till next time, my fellow Yelpers, support your local eats and businesses, and as always, SYOY!

Perfect Sushi spot!!! Made a quick stop here for date night and the decor was nice and chic. The sushi was nice and crisp with the Dynamite roll. The rock n roll was juicy and cut to perfection. The 4 and a half stars did this place justice. And if you are a Yelper please check in for a treat!