Best Yakitori Restaurant Grand Rapids Near Me

PROTOSLEDGE: I got take-out, the Chicken Teriyaki. I don't leave reviews often but I had to immediately after finishing eating. You get a TON of food, a deliciously simple avocado roll (this varies daily I think), vegetable and shrimp tempura, rice, miso soup, the chicken teriyaki itself (which tasted INCREDIBLE, I was so sad when it was gone!), along with Ponzu and Soy sauce. All for $13ish. 10/10 I WILL be ordering again!

gayle littleson: Food was fresh and good tea gets served free with water. The restaurant and bathrooms could have been cleanerRecommended dishes Miso Soup, Sushi …More

Heather Morton: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

CH0RD L0RDS: I've been coming here for 20 years, and I've always enjoyed the wide variety of delicious sushi. Mikado is a great Japanese restaurant in southeast GR.

Peter Ramien: Yum! Great japanese bento

Dj H: My wife and I came here for a quick bite to eat and that was exactly what we got. The service was very fast and polite. We were in and out in no time. This is one of the best sushi places in GR, that I have been to.Every time I come here I am surprised it is not more busy.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Yellow Monster Roll & Rainbow Roll Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot …More

Dustin Will: My first sushi in Grand Rapids and ever. Still one of my favorites, 20+ years later.

Casey Rife: One of my favorite sushi spots!!!Recommended dishes Godzilla Roll, Michigan, Sushi, Roll …More

K M: Really delicious sushi and rolls! The bibimbap was just ok however. Noodle bowl was good. Great service and friendly!

Lisa colon: 3 times I order delivery from this place and I get my order wrong , hard to speak to anyone. very frustrating when you pay delivery charges for food you did not order. I do not recommend to have your food delivered from this place. this will be my last time ordering delivery.

Derek Hart: Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Shrimp Tempura, Tempura, Sushi, Miso Soup Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lotMore

AJ: One of the best fresh sushi restaurants I have been in a whileFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Sushi Lunch …More

Ivy Marcum: I LOVED this restaurant! The environment was relaxing and welcoming. The staff were helpful and friendly as well! And the food 🤤 The udon was delicious and sushi rolls were perfect! I will definitely be going back!

David Patterson: Took my adult children here. The sushi was terrific, highly recommend the dragon roll. The atmosphere was good - nothing to write home about, but clean and not cluttered. The tree in the center is very cool. The service was wonderful, professional with a bit of fun. We really enjoyed ourselves and end up staying a bit because the dinner precipitated great conversation. Highly recommend!Vegetarian options: Excellent vegetarian and pescatarian offerings.Parking: Very easy parking with a large lot in front

Matt: Got a few rolls fish seemed thin seemed to be missing something..... we had a pork Raman that did not have a lot of flavor and stone pot bimempop. It was ok. Could have used more pickled veg.The hot food is HOT, the cold cold.Parking lot was full. Had to park way back. Peak workout time I guess

Nicholas Langeland: Our favorite sushi place in town.Always great service and fantastic quality food. Highly recommended!!!

Matthew Kraynak: Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Sushi, TakeMore

Rene Hanuscheck: I had ramen soup and it was so good I couldn’t stop spooning it. I finished the whole bowl.Go and try! Haven’t tried the sushi tho

Oliver Beals: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, Spider Roll, California RollMore

Francie Sarna: Hands down the best California roll around! Well, the best sushi around really!My favorite place everFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes California Roll …More

Seth: Fantastic sushi! Friendly staff. Quick turnaround time for pickup orders. The parking lot is super wonky though, and also crowded with cars from the other businesses in the plaza.

Wes Harrison (Wesman42): New owners have our based reviews and run into ground with high prices.

Cami: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Mochi Ice Cream, Edamame AppetizerMore

Cassie Border: I hate sushi nowDietary restrictions accommodated None of the above …More

Harrison Gugino: staff seemed really stressed out, and the nigiri was so badly sliced it ruined the eating experience.

Jenny Seeley: This place has a chill vibe. The decor is beautiful and the food is fantastic.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Sushi Burrito …More

sarah arndts: I have ordered from Jaku since the opening of their first location and they have never disappointed. Their food is unmatched in taste, quality and presentation. I find it quite affordable for the quality and great service I receive Dietary restrictions accommodated Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free, Dairy free …More

Kaitlyn Sams: Do not recommend. Soggy sushi and fishy morals. Staff seem to be very underpaid.

Alec Munro: Wack place, terrible owners. Sushi is overpriced. I would spend your money anywhere else as these owners are highly selfish living in a million dollar mansion and paying their staff hardly a livable wage.

aniya lee: Very unprofessional.

Jessica Wiersma: Yummy tuna poke is awesome

Christine Neidel: Excellent in every way! Highly recommend the ginger dressing, gyoza, and shrimp hibachi.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Amanda Wheeler: Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Jane Moore: My daughter and I had a late lunch here after a long drive from Ann Arbor. The food was delicious, comfortable atmosphere, and great wait staff. I definitely recommend Jaku Sushi North!Recommended dishes California Roll, Sushi Bento …More

Travis Nadeau: Food is amazing and service was great! Highly recommend

Katie Baker: Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

Cameron So: Good portions. Nice people. Tasty sushi.The California rolls are real here!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

Roel van Oirschot: Great sushi!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Kevin Rideout: What a great place, great food,fast service, great people. 👍Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Laura Brown: Food very good and the people were very nice and accommodatingFood: 4/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Bulgogi, Sushi …More

cheri butts: I ordered the elegant roll, it was yummy!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Emily Gudzinski: My favorite sushi place in GR - I always get their bento dinners, but have tried their noodle bowls, spring rolls, and sushi as well. Everything is always great, made fresh, and super delicious. If you're looking for a good sushi joint in the city, definitely give this a try! The workers here are also super welcoming and kind - they'll make you want to come back!

Lilly Baker: This is my favorite place to get sushi downtown. I like to go for lunch because they have some good lunch specials. I've had several rolls and their ramen. I have had better ramen, but it wasn't bad. I prefer the spicy roll combo at lunch, which also come with miso soup if you dine in. It is pretty small so not great for a large group, but for a couple people it's great. They are always very fast and very friendly staff.

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Kendall Garcia: I've been coming here since 2014 and I have loved every second of it. The staff are so kind, the food is AMAZING and for an AMAZING price you get that amount plus more. Highly highly recommend this to anyone wanting great food.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Peter Ramien: Amazing! Small but high quality

KILLy Munster: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

Charles Murphy: Wonderful experience, would recommend the sushi to friends and family.Food: 4/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

Eric Troyer: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes RollMore

Brian Manley: Some of the best sushi in town, and the Korean dishes are great too. They have to be with the location, downtown across the street from the Amway Grand Hotel can't be cheap.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Bulgogi …More

Briana Mohan: Perfect small, fast sushi spot. I'd eat here every lunch if I lived nearby!Vegetarian options: Veggie sushi especially the sweet potato was great!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Sashimi, Roll …More

Allison Diaz: Yummy! Big selection. Quick service.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Roll …More

Whoope Jones: I’d like to take the time to personally thank my “sushi tender”.(You know who you are , and you’re more than appreciated💞) Sushi is always delectable , fresh , and piquant.Beside the sushi , the Vegetable ramen is top tier. It’s always served fresh and full of flavor . Also the waitress are always very observant and attentive . I never have to ask for anything . Very well mannered and great hospitality. Which all rounds off to a very good experience every time I come , not to mention I drive nearly a hour just to get it ! Thank you ato family for making me feel appreciated. Again , thank youVegetarian options: Veg ramen 10/10Dietary restrictions: I do not consume pork or beef and they have plenty of option that doesn’t contain either

Laura C Lin: Cozy little sushi and more eatery. So friendly, Prices very reasonable. Only a short wait (15 mins) on a Saturday night for party of 6. Food was delicious. Will go back!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Keith Nearpass: Always a great experience. I have been coming here since 2009. Great food and great serviceFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Nicole Halstead: I love the atmosphere of this place, and the food was amazing. The takoyaki here was better than some of the takoyaki that I had in Japan.

Elma: Went in by myself for lunch, and it was just ok. The sushi was definitely over priced for what I got, and there was no free pop refills which is weird. I spent $45 for soup, 4 rolls and a drink. I won’t be coming back in the near future, there are far better sushi places near by for way better value..and free drink refills.

Sandra Billingsley: So good! We had the Harry Potter roll and the Chois! So good! Sake was excellent as well as my husband cocktail! We had crab Rangoon as appetizer, and it didn't disappoint!

K Phillips: We had the bulgolgi, black dragon, rainbow & several vegetarian rolls; everything was fantastic!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Miso Soup, Bulgogi …More

Andrew Jo: Food: 5/5|Service: 2/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

T JB: Good sushi!

Ehren Gaebler: One of the best atmospheres anywhere! Great sushi, especially the Harry Potter role.Food: 4/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Beef Gyoza …More

Yamin Cornell: Probably my favorite place to get sushi in Grand Rapids, their sushi is so yummy and I can’t believe how good their takoyaki’s are, I grew up eating a lot of them at night markets in Taiwan so I know my takoyaki’s and I gotta say theirs are some of the best I’ve had. Love this restaurant and I’ll definitely go back.

Leonardo Badillo: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Sushi Restaurant Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lotMore

Carrie Bosscher: My first time, it was amazing!!! From the greeting, food and sake.This place comes highly recommended!!I will always return when I visit GR.

Madeley Tarazona: The food in this place is delicious but they gave us lousy service, the cutlery was not brought by the girl along with the food, the napkins were brought at the end and she did not bring the sauce for the sushi I had to go ask her, she is a girl with glasses with wavy hair, the girl doesn't have the slightest bit of being American, her face is more like a Latina.

Fernanda Quintanilha: Food, service and atmosphere are exceptional!!! Kid friendly too :))Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Tina Dyer: Sashimi was deliciousFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Miso Soup, Sushi and Sashimi, Sushi Appetizer …More

Tatianna Spencer: Lots of veggie sushi options! Everything we tried was great.

Christina Kindle: Food: 5/5|Service: 3/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

Adam McLoskey: It's so easy to over eat here, such a good spot, everything is delicious. Aquarium tummy in full force.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Katsu, Favorite Sushi Place …More

Intan Muliani: The best sushi and korean food in town. Everything was delicious and fresh. Good atmosphere and friendly staff

Katelynn Levitan: Not entirely the restaurant's fault, but the heat from my food trapped moisture inside the to-go boxes. This made all of my food soggy and inedible. Everything else about this place was great though!Food: 1/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Fatima Galvez: Our waitress taught me so many things about Sake. She took the time to explain and teach things from her culture with no judgment. The sushi was amazing and well priced.

Julia: American Sushi done right! Very delicious and full of freshness and the perfect atmosphere/service. Loved my time and would like to go again soon

Josip Benko: I lost faith in sushi in Grand Rapids but this place has redeemed my faith and then some! You need to try the deep fried sweet potato!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Rolls, Miso Soup, Sushi Roll …More

Nigel Wu: We ordered firecracker shrimp and chef special sushi.Both were pretty good. The service was good.The chef special is customized and is based on your preference. So it might take awhile for the chef to make them. We waited about 40 mins for our sushi. It's worth the wait. But I would recommend ordering more appetizers and some not so complicated sushi if you are ordering the chef special.

A F: The sushi is worth the wait. But the wait can sometimes be too long hence the 4/5 stars

Ruchika Kakwani: Service was super slow but the food and servers were amazing!Recommended dishes Rolls, Firecracker Shrimp …More

Andy Ly: I brought my family here for my moms birthday and I had high expectations due to the previous reviews, but I was overall disappointed at the service and the quality of food. It took 50 minutes for our food to come out, and by then it was closing time. Our waitress was quite curt, unfriendly and kept rushing us even though it was the kitchens fault for not having the food finished sooner. The food was also way too salty and the dishes sloppily prepared. Will not be coming back here in the future and I suggest you try a different establishment.

FriedChicken: Food is good, menu kinda like a fusion Japanese/Korean restaurant. Very cool vibe to chill and enjoy your food. Aesthetically everything are great.Cost wise, their sushi is like $2-3 more than average. Does it worth the extra cost because it is picture worthy, it is up to you. I don't think so. If you want the best bang for your buck, order their rice dishes. For average appetite, you order two signature rolls, that's almost $40.

Francesca Parnham: Maru is always consistently good. The restaurant has great vibes and the service is excellent. I’ve had Avery as a server almost every time I’ve been recently and she is absolutely phenomenal. Cocktails are delicious and balanced!

Jessie Palmer: So disappointing. We drove from out of town to celebrate the birthday of a dear friend. We had been to other Maru locations and had high hopes, but alas, we were sorely disappointed. We went for sushi... Maru is a sushi restaurant. They were out of tuna, and had zero other sashimi style fish available on the menu. Unfortunately neither the hostess nor our server told us this until we had already consumed cocktails and could not leave without it being awkward. So we ordered alternate (cooked) choices, and they were very disappointing, plus everything all came out at once rather than in courses. There wasn't enough room on the table and my husband couldn't reach his steak because they put other plates in front of him. By the time he finished his appetizer, it was cold and our server was nowhere to be found. My hibachi salmon was salty, like it had been soaked overnight in soy sauce. Another server stopped by our table and said "you don't want more drinks, do you"? A third server stood at our table and watched my friend eat his last couple of bites, then snatched the plate as soon as he put his chopsticks down. The manager(?) Brought our checks before we even ordered dessert, and already had it split, rather than asking if we were on a single bill (we were planning to treat our guests for my friends birthday) which created yet another awkward situation. My husband wrote on the bill that he would like a call from the manager to discuss our evening- it has been a week and still no call. The wine was good, though... too bad I couldn't get a second glass. :(

Dan Elzinga: This was my first time ever to a sushi restaurant so I really have nothing to say about the food. Could be great, could be mediocre, I have nothing to compare it with.The service, however was the strangest restaurant service experience I have had in the United States.They were out of Tuna, which seems like a fairly big deal for a sushi restaurant, but it wasn’t until we tried to order that the waitress told us that.Despite a question about salad dressings when ordering, and believing we had ordered blue cheese dressing, it wasn’t until the salads came out that we were told there is only one salad dressing option.Timing of the food was off, the hibachi course was delivered at the same time as the rolls and there really wasn’t room on the table for everything. When food arrived it was the last time our waitresses came to our table.I’ve never been ghosted by a waitress. It was strange. She was still there serving other tables but never so much as acknowledged our existence after that point.After this we had at least 5 other staff come over to clear plates, refill drinks etc, which was rather awkward, and felt like we were being rushed out. At one point one of the staff who came to pick up plates literally stood there waiting for me to eat the last bite and then took my plate as soon as I set down my chopsticks.Then, I assume it was the manager came over with our checks and asked if we wanted one check or two. Even though she had clearly already run two separate checks. When we said we had thought about dessert she was clearly annoyed.It just kept getting stranger and stranger the longer we were there, so we opted to go elsewhere for dessert.

Ken Bailey: Best of the bestFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Tophiachuu Chuu: Service was great… but managers are so rude. Treat their employees like garbage… did some research on the background of this company and looks like it’s an ongoing problem. Real shady, Maru. Not going to be stopping here again. That’s for sure.

Jeff R: Best sushi in GR. Your taste buds will love each sushi roll, but your wallet won't.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Rolls …More

Celeste Burney: The food was amazing. My friends and I each got the chef rolls and each one was phenomenal! Best sushi we have ever had, very impressed. Also big shoutout to our server Daren! He gave us excellent service and made this a wonderful experience. Definitely coming back here!

Mike Webb: Very good! I had the Ocean's Eleven and my wife had hibachi, with both of us sharing the crab rangoon dip. It took a little while to get to us, but when it did the food was great. Good service and a fun atmosphere.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Specialty Rolls, Crab Rangoon Dip …More

Heather Morrison: A great place to grab dinner with friends to catch up! They have a large variety of appetizers and entrees, so everyone will find something they enjoy.As a table, we tried a couple of apps and a handful of different rolls and everything was delicious. The Crab Rangoon Dip is very creamy and rich and the Gyoza is perfect.For rolls, we ordered the Cali, Philly, Crouching Tiger, Ex-Girlfriend, Nirvana, and Crunchy Crab. Everything was delicious.For drinks, I tried the Soup Lemonade and I think the sangria. Both were good!Parking: Parking can be challenging close to the building but you can always find something, you might just have to walk a few blocks.

Sarah H: They have a great selection of sushi that's amazing and their staff are fantastic. Our only sushi spot!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

GR Guy: We decided to give this place a try once more.Our second time confirmed this is a subpar restaurant with terrible service.

Jennifer Dibble: Sushi OK but too expensive for a sushi roll.Food: 3/5|Service: 2/5|Atmosphere: 3/5 …More

Jason Kramer: Had a reservation, and the 3 couples in front of us without reservations were all seated immediately, while we had to wait for a table to clear. What's the point of a reservation?Appetizer was served but without utensils and my wife asked the hostess if we could get a couple sets and was told they were currently out, so we just stared at our food for a bit until our waitress made it right. Must have just got a shipment of chopsticks that night?The food was good, and the previous few times I've been here, several could have been 5 stars. There was a marked decrease in customer service this time though.

dawson clemens: No one was in there and we waiting over an hour and a half. Good sushi though!

Dustin Lintemuth: Great food. Love it. So freaking good!!!Food: 4/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Specialty Rolls, Spicy California Roll, Chicken Tempura, Pot Stickers, Dynamite Roll, Fried Rice …More

Thea Monsion: Food: 3/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

Ms Jade: Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Playboy Roll, Ribeye Teriyaki, Spider Roll, Side Salad, Pot Stickers, Fried RiceMore

Ryan Walters: I made a reservation and could not be accommodated for the time i wanted. When i arrived the place was dead. Service was very slow and the food was awful. Not fresh. I had been before and had a great experience but it has slipped since then. I will not be back

Laura Muniz, LLMSW: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 3/5More

Beth Gardner: Food: 4/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

T JB: Beautiful dining, great service, good Sushi!

Theresa Tan: It took 40 minutes to get our soup and salad… when we told them to just cash us out 20 minutes later, that’s when our food came out. The sushi was meh and the bulgogi was really dried out. I get they were short staffed and busy, but will not be coming back.Kid-friendliness: No kid menu

Michelle Burri: Service send a little subpar, but trying to be fair that it is a "holiday" night. Great food as always!Food: 5/5|Service: 3/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Playboy Roll, Specialty Rolls, Spider Roll …More

michael seymour: Food: 5/5|Service: 3/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

L Beebe: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Playboy Roll Parking space Plenty of parkingMore

Midnight Manor: Amazing! Wife took me here as she has been trying to get me into liking sushi. Prices are a bit higher than other places but you get what you pay for. Still trying to enjoy sushi but overall the food was amazing! The place itself is super chill.

Steven Chevalia: Recommended dishes Playboy Roll, Sushi & Sashimi ComboMore