I ate here during a recent trip to Florida. Compared to other local restaurants, this is easily one of the better ones. I do have better options at home, (outside of Philadelphia,) but the sushi here is good, and I would gladly return. My friend and I split four different sushi rolls, asparagus, sweet potato, shrimp tempura, and a custom roll with sweet potato. Since we dined in we were able to take advantage of a special that included free miso soup and salad with two rolls. The miso soup is meat-based, but our waitress was nice enough to give us an extra large portion of salad to make up for us not having soup. The salad was plain iceburg lettuce, but the sesame and ginger dressings were very good. The sushi rolls were good too, and made to order, so were very fresh.
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Anibal O.
Cheaper then most places, local quiet and a bit cramped with a older oriental decor. Service is good and attentive and prices seems cheaper then some places. The food is average nothing out of this world.. Their pork Katsu is a dish I like from there... Reason I visit is because their lunch prices are pretty good
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Tim H.
Not impressed. The salad is literally just lettuce and a little purple cabbage. The California Roll was mushy and bland. The teriyaki chicken was flavorless. The Gyoza was good. I haven't used Yelp in a while so I didn't not know the prices posted on Yelp would not reflect actual prices. I'm not going back.
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Michelle M. C.
Service was great, but the sushi isn't even mediocre or decent. Wouldn't recommend it. Prices and cheap, so I guess you really get what you pay for.
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Chelsea S.
I have been going to Asahi for years. It is a great spot for some authentic & delicious sushi and they are equipped with a very accommodating and friendly staff.
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Mary F.
I've eaten here many times over the past 7 years. I usually get a sushi roll of some sort. They are fairly priced, even a little cheaper than other places. The seaweed salad is good. They serve a brothy soup with mushrooms and the typical iceberg salad with ginger dressing. It's always good and I am never disappointed. I've also had the fried rice with vegetables. Also good. I definitely recommend if you want inexpensive and yummy sushi!
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Candice H.
Great sushi, good service & great prices!
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Mike N.
Excellent sushi and sashmi. Small, simple and not fancy but as good as any I've been to in the US.
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Nelson A.
This is not a place you would bring a first date if you want to impress them with decor or ambiance. The place feels like it needs a good makeover. Do not let this deter you because what this little gem lacks in sophistication it more than makes up when the food hits the table. Servers are fast, efficient, and friendly. The food was served quickly and was fresh and well presented. I had the large chicken teriyaki box which included a California roll, soup, a salad, mixed vegetables and fried rice. My wife had the sushi box which included everything my box had plus 6 pieces of sushi. All of the food was delicious and the Kirins Ichiban was ice cold albeit a bit overpriced IMHO. Pass right by McDonalds on your way in and support this little family business who does a great job from kitchen to servers. You will not be disappointed!
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Teresa M.
I've been coming here for 13 years. It was the first place I ever tried sushi. The food is delicious and I love how cozy it is there. The unsweet tea was also surprisingly magnificent. I will always love this place.
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Eric B.
My wife and I decided to check Yelp for another local Japanese restaurant. For the last few years, we had been visiting Wasabi in Deland. I now believe I prefer Asahi. I didn't even know Asahi was in this plaza and closer to our home. It is kind of hidden in it's shopping plaza. The food was fantastic. I had a tonkatsu bento which consisted of the tonkatsu, half a California roll, grilled vegetables, steamed rice, tempura shrimp and chicken (one each). As an appetizer this meal also came with a soup and small salad. I declined the salad, I didn't want to fill up, but the soup was good. The tonkatsu was pretty standard in my experience but the sushi roll itself was the breakaway. Dense, tightly wrapped, with excellent rice quality. Service was very friendly. We will definitely be visiting again.
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Christina P.
My friend recommended this place to me over and over again and I finally tried it and it was great! The Bento boxes are not only a great value but the food was amazing and I'm always a huge fan of variety. I went with the sashimi and if you dig raw fish you should give it a try too.
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Hilary C.
The rudest Sushi Chef! My husband and I left there without eating. He harassed me, and then started yelling at me in front of all the Customers and Staff. I heard it was a great place for sushi, but if you treat Customers the way he did, I shall find another place. The Owners need to know.
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William T.
I just ate here for my birthday celebration. We had a good amount of family, 20 in all. We did not call ahead which bothered the waitress but we got it all worked out. Once we all were seated they took our orders patiently. Everyone ordered all types of food. They took care of the kids first. In all we had 13 rolls. Everything was fresh and very good. The wait staff did a good job. I would def go back.
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Jess M.
A great little simple sushi restaurant. Not a huge selection & one brother is friendly & the other a little rude. But the father is cute & funny little old man. The soup is awesome the ginger dressing is so great & I love the cucumber roll. The crab salad mix is pretty good. They have changed it a little & seems to be too creamy right now. But my to go orders are always right on & they r priced pretty cheap.
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Troy M.
Location 3/5. Run down shopping center near big lots Atmosphere: quaint atmosphere with nice decor. Floor was dirty 3/5 Service: quite good. Sushi chef chatted with me. I got to try samples 5/5 Food: good sushi although it was warm. A little scary when eating raw fish 2/5 Value: excelent prices 5/5
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Charles S.
Hands down the most family friendly restaurant in town! the sushi is fresh, inventive, and flavorful. The best I've had!!
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Juli B.
We've been eating here a few times a month for several years now. Every time I go somewhere else, I'm always disappointed that it's not as good as Asahi!. What this place lacks in trendy decor and location, it more than makes up for in really good sushi! It is family run and a fantastic shop. If you come in regularly, they get to know you, your preferences, and will go the extra distance to make your orders to your personal taste . The Ocean's 11 is FANTASTC.
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andrea c.
I've only eaten the sushi here and not off the other menu, so I can't speak for that.. but I've been going here for years (except when I lived in Chicago for 3 years) and it is fantastic. I wasn't sure I'd like it when I came back, but it was great. The rolls are really affordable and you get a simple but yummy soup and salad when you order sushi. I just tried the asparagus roll for the first time last week... heaven.
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Daniel T.
I've gone here a number of times over the years and found them to be consistently average, gusting to tasty. Occasionally they step on themselves, like the time they told me they couldn't make sushi because they were out of rice. i like sashimi too, it just seemed an odd thing for a sushi house to run out of. Kind of like the Pope running out of holy water. I went back this past weekend for the first time in a long time. The soup was tasty, the salad, based on iceberg lettuce, was horrifying. the sushi was mixed: the eel was first class, but the smoked salmon was mealy and unappetizing. the rolls were good, but not very creative or large, and they tended to have too much rice for my taste. it drowned out the subtleties of the raw fish, assuming the raw fish had subtleties. I much prefer the Volcano roll at Amura in Lake Mary to the Volcano roll here. it was all overpriced by 10-15%. all in all, it was unspectacular, but if you're stuck in Orange City with a hankering for sushi, it's worth stopping by. Just check your expectations at the door.
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Lucy W.
if Wasabi gets a 4, then this should have received a 5 except i actually live in Pembroke Pines and well, we have a bigger Japanese selection. me and my boyfriend enjoy this place. We use to eat at Wasabi quite often but i always thought it was way too simple. This is a nice small sushi restaurant. I don't think it gets as much exposure as Wasabi because of it's location, however, give it a shot. Though comparing is not needed, i just think Asahi has better rolls that offer a bit more variety. It's been a while but my experiences there have been enjoyable - atmosphere, service, food and all.
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Address :2424 S Volusia Ave
Orange City, FL, 32763
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Carolyn B.
I ate here during a recent trip to Florida. Compared to other local restaurants, this is easily one of the better ones. I do have better options at home, (outside of Philadelphia,) but the sushi here is good, and I would gladly return. My friend and I split four different sushi rolls, asparagus, sweet potato, shrimp tempura, and a custom roll with sweet potato. Since we dined in we were able to take advantage of a special that included free miso soup and salad with two rolls. The miso soup is meat-based, but our waitress was nice enough to give us an extra large portion of salad to make up for us not having soup. The salad was plain iceburg lettuce, but the sesame and ginger dressings were very good. The sushi rolls were good too, and made to order, so were very fresh.
(4)Anibal O.
Cheaper then most places, local quiet and a bit cramped with a older oriental decor. Service is good and attentive and prices seems cheaper then some places. The food is average nothing out of this world.. Their pork Katsu is a dish I like from there... Reason I visit is because their lunch prices are pretty good
(3)Tim H.
Not impressed. The salad is literally just lettuce and a little purple cabbage. The California Roll was mushy and bland. The teriyaki chicken was flavorless. The Gyoza was good. I haven't used Yelp in a while so I didn't not know the prices posted on Yelp would not reflect actual prices. I'm not going back.
(2)Michelle M. C.
Service was great, but the sushi isn't even mediocre or decent. Wouldn't recommend it. Prices and cheap, so I guess you really get what you pay for.
(1)Chelsea S.
I have been going to Asahi for years. It is a great spot for some authentic & delicious sushi and they are equipped with a very accommodating and friendly staff.
(5)Mary F.
I've eaten here many times over the past 7 years. I usually get a sushi roll of some sort. They are fairly priced, even a little cheaper than other places. The seaweed salad is good. They serve a brothy soup with mushrooms and the typical iceberg salad with ginger dressing. It's always good and I am never disappointed. I've also had the fried rice with vegetables. Also good. I definitely recommend if you want inexpensive and yummy sushi!
(5)Candice H.
Great sushi, good service & great prices!
(5)Mike N.
Excellent sushi and sashmi. Small, simple and not fancy but as good as any I've been to in the US.
(5)Nelson A.
This is not a place you would bring a first date if you want to impress them with decor or ambiance. The place feels like it needs a good makeover. Do not let this deter you because what this little gem lacks in sophistication it more than makes up when the food hits the table. Servers are fast, efficient, and friendly. The food was served quickly and was fresh and well presented. I had the large chicken teriyaki box which included a California roll, soup, a salad, mixed vegetables and fried rice. My wife had the sushi box which included everything my box had plus 6 pieces of sushi. All of the food was delicious and the Kirins Ichiban was ice cold albeit a bit overpriced IMHO. Pass right by McDonalds on your way in and support this little family business who does a great job from kitchen to servers. You will not be disappointed!
(4)Teresa M.
I've been coming here for 13 years. It was the first place I ever tried sushi. The food is delicious and I love how cozy it is there. The unsweet tea was also surprisingly magnificent. I will always love this place.
(5)Eric B.
My wife and I decided to check Yelp for another local Japanese restaurant. For the last few years, we had been visiting Wasabi in Deland. I now believe I prefer Asahi. I didn't even know Asahi was in this plaza and closer to our home. It is kind of hidden in it's shopping plaza. The food was fantastic. I had a tonkatsu bento which consisted of the tonkatsu, half a California roll, grilled vegetables, steamed rice, tempura shrimp and chicken (one each). As an appetizer this meal also came with a soup and small salad. I declined the salad, I didn't want to fill up, but the soup was good. The tonkatsu was pretty standard in my experience but the sushi roll itself was the breakaway. Dense, tightly wrapped, with excellent rice quality. Service was very friendly. We will definitely be visiting again.
(5)Christina P.
My friend recommended this place to me over and over again and I finally tried it and it was great! The Bento boxes are not only a great value but the food was amazing and I'm always a huge fan of variety. I went with the sashimi and if you dig raw fish you should give it a try too.
(5)Hilary C.
The rudest Sushi Chef! My husband and I left there without eating. He harassed me, and then started yelling at me in front of all the Customers and Staff. I heard it was a great place for sushi, but if you treat Customers the way he did, I shall find another place. The Owners need to know.
(1)William T.
I just ate here for my birthday celebration. We had a good amount of family, 20 in all. We did not call ahead which bothered the waitress but we got it all worked out. Once we all were seated they took our orders patiently. Everyone ordered all types of food. They took care of the kids first. In all we had 13 rolls. Everything was fresh and very good. The wait staff did a good job. I would def go back.
(4)Jess M.
A great little simple sushi restaurant. Not a huge selection & one brother is friendly & the other a little rude. But the father is cute & funny little old man. The soup is awesome the ginger dressing is so great & I love the cucumber roll. The crab salad mix is pretty good. They have changed it a little & seems to be too creamy right now. But my to go orders are always right on & they r priced pretty cheap.
(4)Troy M.
Location 3/5. Run down shopping center near big lots Atmosphere: quaint atmosphere with nice decor. Floor was dirty 3/5 Service: quite good. Sushi chef chatted with me. I got to try samples 5/5 Food: good sushi although it was warm. A little scary when eating raw fish 2/5 Value: excelent prices 5/5
(3)Charles S.
Hands down the most family friendly restaurant in town! the sushi is fresh, inventive, and flavorful. The best I've had!!
(5)Juli B.
We've been eating here a few times a month for several years now. Every time I go somewhere else, I'm always disappointed that it's not as good as Asahi!. What this place lacks in trendy decor and location, it more than makes up for in really good sushi! It is family run and a fantastic shop. If you come in regularly, they get to know you, your preferences, and will go the extra distance to make your orders to your personal taste . The Ocean's 11 is FANTASTC.
(5)andrea c.
I've only eaten the sushi here and not off the other menu, so I can't speak for that.. but I've been going here for years (except when I lived in Chicago for 3 years) and it is fantastic. I wasn't sure I'd like it when I came back, but it was great. The rolls are really affordable and you get a simple but yummy soup and salad when you order sushi. I just tried the asparagus roll for the first time last week... heaven.
(5)Daniel T.
I've gone here a number of times over the years and found them to be consistently average, gusting to tasty. Occasionally they step on themselves, like the time they told me they couldn't make sushi because they were out of rice. i like sashimi too, it just seemed an odd thing for a sushi house to run out of. Kind of like the Pope running out of holy water. I went back this past weekend for the first time in a long time. The soup was tasty, the salad, based on iceberg lettuce, was horrifying. the sushi was mixed: the eel was first class, but the smoked salmon was mealy and unappetizing. the rolls were good, but not very creative or large, and they tended to have too much rice for my taste. it drowned out the subtleties of the raw fish, assuming the raw fish had subtleties. I much prefer the Volcano roll at Amura in Lake Mary to the Volcano roll here. it was all overpriced by 10-15%. all in all, it was unspectacular, but if you're stuck in Orange City with a hankering for sushi, it's worth stopping by. Just check your expectations at the door.
(3)Lucy W.
if Wasabi gets a 4, then this should have received a 5 except i actually live in Pembroke Pines and well, we have a bigger Japanese selection. me and my boyfriend enjoy this place. We use to eat at Wasabi quite often but i always thought it was way too simple. This is a nice small sushi restaurant. I don't think it gets as much exposure as Wasabi because of it's location, however, give it a shot. Though comparing is not needed, i just think Asahi has better rolls that offer a bit more variety. It's been a while but my experiences there have been enjoyable - atmosphere, service, food and all.
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