Best Japanese Restaurants in Utica

Outstanding dinner with friends. Wonderful server.

Went here for the first time for my daughter's 21st bday. The food was beyond amazing. Service and atmosphere was perfect. Can't wait to go back.

On arrival, we requested a booth in The Lounge to try Happy Hour. It turned out to be very Happy Two-Hours. Nicky (Nicole) and her waitstaff team fulfilled every request and snapped a few pics. Great time with truly great food.

Upon entering the restaurant, I was greeted with a friendly smile. My server was very professional, polite and accommodating. My chef was amazing! He expertly prepared my food and gave exceptional service overall. He was kind and attentive.

The food quality has really gone downhill over the years. Ordered the macademia nut chicken with asparagus. Chicken was overdone and rubbery, and asparagus looked anemic and limp.The manager addressed the asparagus without having to make a request, which was the highlight of our dining experience. Our waitress was polite and attentive, but forgetful of requests. It's a shame because this restaurant holds a significant place for my wife and I; it's where I proposed. We enjoyed the food and ambiance in the past, but now it's crowded, too brightly lit, and less intimate for any chance of a romantic dinner. In the over 11 years since we've been married, this is only the fifth time we've eaten here, and I do not know that we'll ever come back given the superior quality of food that's available in the area.