This is great sushi with a wonderful presentation. The owner, Irene, is a stickler for excellence. And Tony is a great server! Ask for him by name! Highly recommended!
(5)
Em B.
By far the best Sushi in Alexandria, nit like there are many choices. I've has sushi all over the country and it's good, if I ever need anything else the staff never hesitates to get it for me. One tip...you MUST sit @ the Sushi bar, much better experience.
(5)
Brad P.
Sake Sushi is a top notch Japanese restaurant in Alexandria. The menu has a great selection of appetizers, sushi, noodle dishes, and other favorites. The presentation of the food here is excellent; the rolls come out looking like culinary works of art. My favorite item from here is one that's not actually on the menu. My friend at work told me about the spicy red dragon roll, and man is it good!! I also really like the snow white roll. From the appetizer menu I highly recommend trying the haru maki; it's delicious!! My most recent visit here was on Valentine's day. My girlfriend and I came in here for dinner around 8:30pm. I think maybe someone called out sick because they were very busy, but there were empty tables. It took about 10min or so to get seated. Our drinks were brought out pretty quickly, and the appetizer we ordered was on the table in about 7 minutes. Our waitress Ashley was very friendly and professional. She let us know that they were quite busy, and that our food would take about 15 minutes to be prepared. She was pretty much spot on with that. I don't usually give individual staff members a mention in my reviews, but Ashley is very deserving of some special appreciation. She really is one of the most courteous, friendly, and professional waitresses I've ever had. She's been our waitress here twice now, and both times her service was absolutely outstanding. Great job Ashley!!!!
(5)
Sri G.
Surprisingly good sushi. Not just good sushi "for Alexandria", but good sushi overall. We go here regularly for lunch or dinner. Prices are a little high, but considering the quality of the sushi, it's worth it. The specials are very reasonable, too. The lunch specials are all around $8-9, and the dinner specials are $15-20. The broiled scallops appetizer is great, as is the grilled salmon.
(4)
Steve K.
I love Sake Sushi. It is hands down the best sushi in the area and it is not even close. In fact, I believe that SS could compete comfortably on food quality anywhere in country. Tip: try the Rocky 4 and Rocky 5 which are off-menu. I might not have it exact but I'll try. Outside is either fresh salmon or tuna, topped with brightly colored caviar. Inside is shrimp tempura, crab, and asparagus. Very large roll, expensive at about 17 bucks but it actually has relative value. Maple roll is good, and the salmon is always fresh-tasting. Chicken Katsu and crab cake from kitchen are both good. Best service when at sushi bar. Table service can be hit or miss in quality and I've been a couple of times with large parties where staff seemed overwhelmed without much cause.
(5)
Liz S.
I've been a frequent customer of Sake for nearly ten years, and it has never disappointed me! A few (okay, a handful) of my favorites are the Steve Roll, Alexandria Roll, Cajun Roll, crunchy roll, and the crawfish roll.
(5)
Chelsi D.
Absolutely love this place. Service is hit or miss but the food is absolutely amazing! My favorites are Louisiana roll, parmasean crawfish roll, and snow crab tempura!
(5)
Helen A.
Decided to stop in b/c the parking lot looked busy, to my surprise the staff is friendly and the sushi is fresh. I totally will be bank during my next visit.
(5)
Rachel S.
I had shrimp yakisoba, when I saw the dish, I was like: are you kidding me? The amount is just enough for a kid, it's so different from the picture uploaded by Helen. Not worth it.
(2)
Charlie H.
Service is excellent. Legit joint. The sushi here is not only fresh and artistically presented but it's absolutely delicious too. Boom. Double boom!
(5)
Tyler C.
Have been a few times over the past week. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but it's great inside. First time we came here for sushi dinner. Sat at the sushi bar which is our normal. They gave us a crab/cucumber type salad deal when we sat down that was delicious. You can order the standard miso soup and salad with ginger dressing. Not sure if it's worth the price, same salad and soup you get at every sushi or hibachi place. Sushi was really good. I'm from California, so we've been pretty spoiled with sushi. We got the Las Vegas roll (which I don't think is on the menu, but is a pretty common specialty roll... They knew exactly what is was and made it). Spicy tuna with soy paper, and a few other things. All very good. I noticed they also had bento boxes for lunch so I decided I would come back on Monday for that. For less than $10 you get a HUGE meal. The crab salad thing, choice of soup or salad, 2 wontons, half orange, 8 pieces of California roll, and a main course (I had chicken teriyaki and white rice). It was huge and all very good. Wife got the beef teriyaki. It was okay, very fatty. Stick with the chicken. This place will def be mixed into my lunch routine.
(5)
Allison R.
I read the reviews, I got suggestions from the people I am working with, yet when I pulled up I was a little leery. The exterior has definitely seen much better days. I stepped inside and was greeted by a very young boy with a very obvious language barrier. He showed me a seat and after repeating myself about 7 times he got me some water and seaweed salad. Once he came back to take my order I had the question on the contents of a specialty, he had no idea what it even was, he had to wait for another waitress to become free to come explain it to me. It ended up containing crab so I ordered some old standbys, a Philly roll and spicy tuna. For the heck f it I also got the oshinko roll, which was a roll made with pickles! I got the plate and saw the sad portion of wasabi and ginger and was nervous on the quality of the food. Furthermore there was absolutely no presentation to my food, it was just plopped on the plate. Nervously I started with the pickle roll. The pickle itself was pretty tasteless but the nori and rice were well seasoned and fresh. The spicy tuna had an amazing bite to it, and the perfect amount of crispy onion mixed in the roll. It also was not drizzled in spicy mayo- always a major sign if quality. The salmon in the Philly roll was the most amazingly smokey delicious salmon I have ever had in a sushi roll. Surprisingly there wasn't avocado in the philly roll, but perhaps if it had been there the smokey flavor of the salmon would have been downplayed. The seaweed salad also had crushed red pepper in it, giving the sweet dressing a nice counterpart.
(3)
Tami C.
I am on a mission to eat sushi each night of this week in a different city. This was day 2... I decided to do a search on my navigation for sushi. I simply picked this place, read a review and decided why not ... woohoo for expense accounts!! Greeted immediately and sat at the bar, which was full. I didn't expect a crab salad as an appetizer, but was handed one almost immediately. I'll say this much, I could have made a meal out of it, it was that good in my opinion. Light and flavorful. After reviewing the menu I decided on a tuna roll, a crunch roll with mango (mmm ... I love mango) and then engorged myself with a shrimp tempura roll, also including mango. Yes, these are pretty boring choices but it's what I wanted. Serving sizes are ample, remember I said I engorged myself with the extra roll. The food was soooooo good and I can be a sushi snob! Service was spot on from the moment I was greeted, to the instant the sushi chef handed me my food, I never lacked for anything. My only negative was not knowing what the special rolls were for the day so I could have selected. Partially my fault, partially the servers. I will be back....and am looking forward to the visit!
(4)
Alissa A.
I'm warning you now: do not go here. I had a bento box with teriyaki chicken. That was the only thing I had eaten that day, and I started feeling nauseous about an hour after I'd eaten. I ended up with food poisoning and threw up every 1.5 hours for 8 hours followed by diarrhea for 10 hours after that. It's the sickest I've ever been. If you don't have time to be ill, skip this and go to Chopstick. Restaurant was spacious and clean.
(1)
Jason H.
FANTASTIC , really good quality and the chefs knife work is great. Staff and patrons very very nice.... Been in central LA for two days this was my first conversation with a local... Two nice young ladies in scrubs... Don't let the location fool you this would be a great sushi restaurant in downtown ATL
(4)
Bill B.
I worked at Fort Polk for more than a week and am so glad that Sake Sushi provided a place to have hearty noodle dishes, well-balanced soups, delicious teriyaki, excellent sushi, good drinks and fabulous service. After a hard day of work, I loved being able to relax in a restaurant where they take care of you and think about the details. If you like mixed drinks, the Mai-Tais here are special.
(5)
Jonathan R.
This should probably be a 3.5 for given the options available in Alexandria I selected a 4. This is a new sushi place that opened up in the last few months. It is a little off the beaten path, behind the Walmart but the space itself is quite nice and spacious. The waitress was a bit on the clueless side and was not able to tell us about the special rolls or much information about the food. However, the owner came over to check on us and the food quality and taste was quite good, especially when you consider the other options for sushi in town. If you have ever been to Sake Caf in New Orleans the menu is quite similar. It is on the pricier side for sushi and for Alexandria but hopefully they will make it. I would certainly try it again the next time that I am in town.
(4)
Janelle L.
Having moved here recently from New Orleans, this is one of my favorite local non-chain restaurants to go to. The signature rolls and specialty rolls rival that of any trendy sushi place in the surrounding cities. A personal favorite not always on the menu is the Super Big Easy roll and the Sashimi Salad. Both of these will not disapoint! The service is hit-and-miss, but the food makes up for the waitstaff inconsistencies.
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Kenneth H.
This is great sushi with a wonderful presentation. The owner, Irene, is a stickler for excellence. And Tony is a great server! Ask for him by name! Highly recommended!
(5)Em B.
By far the best Sushi in Alexandria, nit like there are many choices. I've has sushi all over the country and it's good, if I ever need anything else the staff never hesitates to get it for me. One tip...you MUST sit @ the Sushi bar, much better experience.
(5)Brad P.
Sake Sushi is a top notch Japanese restaurant in Alexandria. The menu has a great selection of appetizers, sushi, noodle dishes, and other favorites. The presentation of the food here is excellent; the rolls come out looking like culinary works of art. My favorite item from here is one that's not actually on the menu. My friend at work told me about the spicy red dragon roll, and man is it good!! I also really like the snow white roll. From the appetizer menu I highly recommend trying the haru maki; it's delicious!! My most recent visit here was on Valentine's day. My girlfriend and I came in here for dinner around 8:30pm. I think maybe someone called out sick because they were very busy, but there were empty tables. It took about 10min or so to get seated. Our drinks were brought out pretty quickly, and the appetizer we ordered was on the table in about 7 minutes. Our waitress Ashley was very friendly and professional. She let us know that they were quite busy, and that our food would take about 15 minutes to be prepared. She was pretty much spot on with that. I don't usually give individual staff members a mention in my reviews, but Ashley is very deserving of some special appreciation. She really is one of the most courteous, friendly, and professional waitresses I've ever had. She's been our waitress here twice now, and both times her service was absolutely outstanding. Great job Ashley!!!!
(5)Sri G.
Surprisingly good sushi. Not just good sushi "for Alexandria", but good sushi overall. We go here regularly for lunch or dinner. Prices are a little high, but considering the quality of the sushi, it's worth it. The specials are very reasonable, too. The lunch specials are all around $8-9, and the dinner specials are $15-20. The broiled scallops appetizer is great, as is the grilled salmon.
(4)Steve K.
I love Sake Sushi. It is hands down the best sushi in the area and it is not even close. In fact, I believe that SS could compete comfortably on food quality anywhere in country. Tip: try the Rocky 4 and Rocky 5 which are off-menu. I might not have it exact but I'll try. Outside is either fresh salmon or tuna, topped with brightly colored caviar. Inside is shrimp tempura, crab, and asparagus. Very large roll, expensive at about 17 bucks but it actually has relative value. Maple roll is good, and the salmon is always fresh-tasting. Chicken Katsu and crab cake from kitchen are both good. Best service when at sushi bar. Table service can be hit or miss in quality and I've been a couple of times with large parties where staff seemed overwhelmed without much cause.
(5)Liz S.
I've been a frequent customer of Sake for nearly ten years, and it has never disappointed me! A few (okay, a handful) of my favorites are the Steve Roll, Alexandria Roll, Cajun Roll, crunchy roll, and the crawfish roll.
(5)Chelsi D.
Absolutely love this place. Service is hit or miss but the food is absolutely amazing! My favorites are Louisiana roll, parmasean crawfish roll, and snow crab tempura!
(5)Helen A.
Decided to stop in b/c the parking lot looked busy, to my surprise the staff is friendly and the sushi is fresh. I totally will be bank during my next visit.
(5)Rachel S.
I had shrimp yakisoba, when I saw the dish, I was like: are you kidding me? The amount is just enough for a kid, it's so different from the picture uploaded by Helen. Not worth it.
(2)Charlie H.
Service is excellent. Legit joint. The sushi here is not only fresh and artistically presented but it's absolutely delicious too. Boom. Double boom!
(5)Tyler C.
Have been a few times over the past week. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but it's great inside. First time we came here for sushi dinner. Sat at the sushi bar which is our normal. They gave us a crab/cucumber type salad deal when we sat down that was delicious. You can order the standard miso soup and salad with ginger dressing. Not sure if it's worth the price, same salad and soup you get at every sushi or hibachi place. Sushi was really good. I'm from California, so we've been pretty spoiled with sushi. We got the Las Vegas roll (which I don't think is on the menu, but is a pretty common specialty roll... They knew exactly what is was and made it). Spicy tuna with soy paper, and a few other things. All very good. I noticed they also had bento boxes for lunch so I decided I would come back on Monday for that. For less than $10 you get a HUGE meal. The crab salad thing, choice of soup or salad, 2 wontons, half orange, 8 pieces of California roll, and a main course (I had chicken teriyaki and white rice). It was huge and all very good. Wife got the beef teriyaki. It was okay, very fatty. Stick with the chicken. This place will def be mixed into my lunch routine.
(5)Allison R.
I read the reviews, I got suggestions from the people I am working with, yet when I pulled up I was a little leery. The exterior has definitely seen much better days. I stepped inside and was greeted by a very young boy with a very obvious language barrier. He showed me a seat and after repeating myself about 7 times he got me some water and seaweed salad. Once he came back to take my order I had the question on the contents of a specialty, he had no idea what it even was, he had to wait for another waitress to become free to come explain it to me. It ended up containing crab so I ordered some old standbys, a Philly roll and spicy tuna. For the heck f it I also got the oshinko roll, which was a roll made with pickles! I got the plate and saw the sad portion of wasabi and ginger and was nervous on the quality of the food. Furthermore there was absolutely no presentation to my food, it was just plopped on the plate. Nervously I started with the pickle roll. The pickle itself was pretty tasteless but the nori and rice were well seasoned and fresh. The spicy tuna had an amazing bite to it, and the perfect amount of crispy onion mixed in the roll. It also was not drizzled in spicy mayo- always a major sign if quality. The salmon in the Philly roll was the most amazingly smokey delicious salmon I have ever had in a sushi roll. Surprisingly there wasn't avocado in the philly roll, but perhaps if it had been there the smokey flavor of the salmon would have been downplayed. The seaweed salad also had crushed red pepper in it, giving the sweet dressing a nice counterpart.
(3)Tami C.
I am on a mission to eat sushi each night of this week in a different city. This was day 2... I decided to do a search on my navigation for sushi. I simply picked this place, read a review and decided why not ... woohoo for expense accounts!! Greeted immediately and sat at the bar, which was full. I didn't expect a crab salad as an appetizer, but was handed one almost immediately. I'll say this much, I could have made a meal out of it, it was that good in my opinion. Light and flavorful. After reviewing the menu I decided on a tuna roll, a crunch roll with mango (mmm ... I love mango) and then engorged myself with a shrimp tempura roll, also including mango. Yes, these are pretty boring choices but it's what I wanted. Serving sizes are ample, remember I said I engorged myself with the extra roll. The food was soooooo good and I can be a sushi snob! Service was spot on from the moment I was greeted, to the instant the sushi chef handed me my food, I never lacked for anything. My only negative was not knowing what the special rolls were for the day so I could have selected. Partially my fault, partially the servers. I will be back....and am looking forward to the visit!
(4)Alissa A.
I'm warning you now: do not go here. I had a bento box with teriyaki chicken. That was the only thing I had eaten that day, and I started feeling nauseous about an hour after I'd eaten. I ended up with food poisoning and threw up every 1.5 hours for 8 hours followed by diarrhea for 10 hours after that. It's the sickest I've ever been. If you don't have time to be ill, skip this and go to Chopstick. Restaurant was spacious and clean.
(1)Jason H.
FANTASTIC , really good quality and the chefs knife work is great. Staff and patrons very very nice.... Been in central LA for two days this was my first conversation with a local... Two nice young ladies in scrubs... Don't let the location fool you this would be a great sushi restaurant in downtown ATL
(4)Bill B.
I worked at Fort Polk for more than a week and am so glad that Sake Sushi provided a place to have hearty noodle dishes, well-balanced soups, delicious teriyaki, excellent sushi, good drinks and fabulous service. After a hard day of work, I loved being able to relax in a restaurant where they take care of you and think about the details. If you like mixed drinks, the Mai-Tais here are special.
(5)Jonathan R.
This should probably be a 3.5 for given the options available in Alexandria I selected a 4. This is a new sushi place that opened up in the last few months. It is a little off the beaten path, behind the Walmart but the space itself is quite nice and spacious. The waitress was a bit on the clueless side and was not able to tell us about the special rolls or much information about the food. However, the owner came over to check on us and the food quality and taste was quite good, especially when you consider the other options for sushi in town. If you have ever been to Sake Caf in New Orleans the menu is quite similar. It is on the pricier side for sushi and for Alexandria but hopefully they will make it. I would certainly try it again the next time that I am in town.
(4)Janelle L.
Having moved here recently from New Orleans, this is one of my favorite local non-chain restaurants to go to. The signature rolls and specialty rolls rival that of any trendy sushi place in the surrounding cities. A personal favorite not always on the menu is the Super Big Easy roll and the Sashimi Salad. Both of these will not disapoint! The service is hit-and-miss, but the food makes up for the waitstaff inconsistencies.
(5)