Sumo Japanese Sushi And Hibachi Grill

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Name: D**** C******
Date: 2023-11-25 19:07:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Mid afternoon lunch and dinner....sushi...drinks and desert all were superb....add to that the hibachi table experience 10/10

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Name: C****
Date: 2023-11-12 19:11:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Love the tuna dumpling. Ordered it more than 20 times. Unfortunately, the portion has been decreasing.Recommend the tuna dumpling, crazy tempura roll, takoyaki, oshinko roll

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Name: Y********* R*******
Date: 2023-11-12 18:54:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Very best

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Name: M**** K***
Date: 2023-10-30 00:53:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice time to family dinner and dating

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Name: T****** W*****
Date: 2023-10-29 21:13:36
Rating: 4
Comment: It was okay. The people are nice and its not expensive but the food was a little lacking.

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Name: A******* P******
Date: 2023-10-16 05:10:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food at this unassuming place!Loved the food and the fast service here !Ordered a variety of dishes from the menu and everything came out perfect!Chicken Karage - Japanese Fried Chicken was very tender and the batter was really light ! Must order hereSoft Shell Crab - A fried crab over a bed of lettuce and an amazing bang bang sauce ! Don’t hesitate to ask for an extra serving of the sauce it’s delicious!Vegetarian Gyoza - Really well made and really good vegetarian option !Lobster Tempura Roll - Really well made roll that was finished in a jiffy !Rocky Roll - Again really well made and portions are good !Chicken Donburi - Chicken and Egg Omelette on a bed of rice and veggies ! It was different but really well made with less spices! It also comes with Miso Soup which was really delicious!Japanese Fried Rice - Not too dry, not to saucy just the right amount of everything!For drinks, the Hot Sake was really good and we ordered 3 large for a group of 4 and it was delicious!Overall, if you are in the area then it’s a must visit for your sushi and Asian food cravings !

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Name: R***** D*****
Date: 2023-10-03 06:15:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Pretty good sushi and hibachi. Meals are quite filling and good value. Hibachi chefs are generally pretty well trained and fun to be around

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Name: G******** L*******
Date: 2023-09-29 23:38:17
Rating: 5
Comment: The aesthetics are really good, food is really good as well.

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Name: C******* W****
Date: 2023-09-28 18:49:43
Rating: 5
Comment: The rolls are delicious and much larger than I expected. The prices are very reasonable. Our server was very good! I will come here again and recommend it

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Name: C**** P****
Date: 2023-09-14 18:57:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious food, good prices, nice atmosphere.

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Name: N****** S****
Date: 2023-08-27 23:06:47
Rating: 5
Comment: My husband and I love this place for sushi. I cant speak of their hibachi because I havent tried it. But we enjoy the calm Sumo atmosphere, and every time the sushi has been fresh and delicious. Pictured is our Love Boat for Two, which is always elegantly presented, and the delicious shrimp tempura appetizer.We also like getting the sushi lunch special if we want a quick take-out lunch, which is a fairly good deal with enough sushi, salad, and miso soup to get full for $15 a person.

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Name: F**** S*******
Date: 2023-07-16 20:15:32
Rating: 4
Comment: Great place for large family dinner. Food and service is great!

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Name: L*** M*****
Date: 2023-07-12 16:11:29
Rating: 5
Comment: The outside of this restaurant may look unassuming, however inside the atmosphere is amazing, and has great food!

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Name: Z****** W****
Date: 2023-06-17 01:52:39
Rating: 4
Comment: Had low expectations but pleasantly surprised. The sushi is very good for a non-coastal location. Kitchen entree was also good. Service, not amazing but we also went close to closing time. I would definitely recommend if you know good sushi and will be back to try the Hibachi.

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Name: H******* R
Date: 2023-05-28 23:23:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Sumo has been a go-to during my time in Ithaca. The sushi has always been on point, and the hibachi experience has always been great. Service-wise they aren’t the best. So be prepared for a slower experience.

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Name: J** F
Date: 2023-05-27 15:21:37
Rating: 4
Comment: Always great food. The hibachi show can be a hit or miss depending on the chef.

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Name: B***** Y****
Date: 2023-05-16 00:41:27
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is classy, with professional staff and offers fresh, delicious sushi and hibachi meals.

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Name: E F
Date: 2023-04-28 22:19:40
Rating: 4
Comment: My favorite sushi place in Ithaca -- were long-time customers, and the staff have always been warm and friendly, sometimes even providing free drinks and add-ons. Service can admittedly be a bit slow, but this is mainly the case at peak hours. The sushi itself is the best weve had in town: Ive had friends, students and professors all swear by it. My wife tells me that the non-sushi offerings arent so impressive -- so I stick to the fish! As is the case with many seafood places, there are occasional fluctuations in fish quality, but Ive almost never been disappointed.

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Name: A***** S********
Date: 2023-04-28 20:48:59
Rating: 4
Comment: Food was flavorful. They accommodated people who had food allergies and dietary restrictions. The hibachi chef was entertaining but we remember there being a bit more flair in the past. Overall a good experience and we will return.

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Name: l***
Date: 2023-02-22 20:24:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Sumo is always really yummy! They’re quick, easy, and fresh. The staff is also nice. I once placed an order online and ordered the wrong thing. I called ~20 minutes later and they were still happy to adjust my order for me, no problem. This is my go-to sushi place in Ithaca!

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Name: S*****
Date: 2023-01-27 01:26:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Great, attentive service. We loved everything that we ordered, especially the octopus appetizers. Sushi was fresh and delicious! Unfortunately a couple that was not so nice was seated next to us and ruined our experience, but it did not detract from our enjoyment of food and service! Thank you!

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Name: D***** R**
Date: 2022-12-31 01:20:22
Rating: 4
Comment: Food was very good. Noodles could have been hotter. Our kids loved it and the chef had some fun with them.

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Name: s*** s******
Date: 2022-12-06 09:45:05
Rating: 4
Comment: The food including sushi is prepared well and tasted fresh to me. The service is a bit lackluster, but the wait staff tries to be responsive if you flag them down. Good for a quiet lunch with a friend or business associate if youre willing to ask for what you need.

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Name: S******** �**********
Date: 2022-12-06 01:06:36
Rating: 5
Comment: The sauce tasted different not sure why. I love the sauce they give with the salad and also the sauce they give for the rice. Whatever they did they should go back to the original recipe because the new one is not good. Other than that the food tasted great and the service was nice.

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Name: H****
Date: 2022-11-28 00:03:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved the experience! 10/10 will go back! Sushi rolls, Fantastic and Tiger, were delicious! And we ordered steak udon noodle stir fry which was very flavorful too. Cant wait to go back!

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Name: j***** b******* g*****
Date: 2022-11-15 01:44:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Very strong and delicious mixed drinks!!! 2 person scorpion bowl is amazing!!! Me and wife went for 2 year anniversary and had a great time with great service and delicious food! Best sushi ever. Highly recommend for special occasions!

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Name: J*** Z***
Date: 2022-10-24 02:31:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Good place to eat on special occasions, sushi are fresh and delicious. Would come back again. Convenient location with plenty of parking, only thing is prices has been increasing over the years and lunch special is now more expensive.

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Name: S******* I*******
Date: 2022-10-15 03:11:00
Rating: 4
Comment: There is a minimum order you have to make if you go to hibachi side. Just putting out for you to know if you decide to go hibachi section. Or you can dine in like regular restaurant.Food was good. Fried rice isn’t doused in soya sauce. And the pricing is decent. The chef was good.

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Name: B**** T*
Date: 2022-10-11 13:53:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive only ever gotten hibachi here, which is honestly arguably my favorite restaurant food in Ithaca. All of the hibachi chefs are super fun - theyll give you free sake and try to flip zucchini into your mouth. I highly recommend every Hibachi combo - theyre all really good. In addition, the fried rice, noodles, soup, and salad that the hibachi comes with are also very good. The only con is that hibachi combos will set you back $30+ a person, so be ready to pay when you show up, although it’s definitely worth if

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Name: B**
Date: 2022-08-24 18:36:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Their menu has so much selection. Their sushi is super good and fresh. I love their green tea ice cream and seaweed salad. Literally everything here is great.

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Name: A*** D******
Date: 2022-08-13 14:08:07
Rating: 4
Comment: Went here for an early dinner. The place was kinda hidden from the crowd although its in the business areas. The food was as great as described by one of my friends, the highlight was Sake Sashimi as it was very thick, fresh, and melted in the mouth. We also got Takoyaki, assorted rolls and chicken rice with omelette on top of it also hot miso soup which tasted so good to warm your tummy. The assorted rolls were okay and tasted different between one another even though they looked the same. The takoyaki balls were yummy and the food stuffing was perfectly fit the balls so the balls were not as empty. In addition to that, the cold water they gave was somewhat super fresh and tasted normal – I think we just went to a place with a weird tasted cold water so it saved our palate. The staffs were great and the service was fast although we sat far away from the view range of the servers but I believe they have the wireless waiter call buttons yet I dont know if it worked or not when I pushed the button. One advice is to increase the light brightness a bit so it could help some customers to see clearly and probably not getting drowsy eyes while eating, overall it was an amazing dinner experience.Recommended to try their other dishes including the Hibachi ones!

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Name: M**** S********
Date: 2022-07-26 01:59:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful plating techniques and phenomenal sushi. I will absolutely be coming back for more. Thank you so much for the great experience!

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Name: R*** C
Date: 2022-07-24 14:06:41
Rating: 5
Comment: The sushi and sashimi was delicious! It’s probably have the best quality raw fishes you can find in the update New York. My really enjoyed the food and atmosphere here. Highly recommended!

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Name: K**** B******
Date: 2022-07-05 17:56:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent food, friendly staff, clean. Great place for fun special occasion we go at lunchtime for a little bit better price. Kids loved it.

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Name: J******* G****
Date: 2022-06-24 01:24:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Dining out with my children is typically stressful due to their food allergies, but the people at Sumo made my dinner more enjoyable by being so accommodating. They ensured that the kids food was made in a separate area as to avoid cross contamination with dairy, egg, and fish. The kids food came out exactly at the same time as our hibachi chef was done making the food for our table! Everything tasted amazing and I would surely return next time Im in Ithaca! Thank you!

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Name: B** W****
Date: 2022-05-16 15:07:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Food and drinks are surprisingly good, hibachi is fun and lively. This is a great place to bring a large group, everyone will be pleased.

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Name: R****** W*****
Date: 2022-04-08 22:08:46
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is amazing! Sitting at the hibachi tables or in the regular seating area, the food does not disappoint. This has become my new favorite restaurant for celebrating anything. Their hibachi, ramen, and sushi are all immaculate.

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Name: S***** P*****
Date: 2022-04-07 22:27:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Foods are simply awesome, price is very reasonable, really loved this place!!!

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Name: E**** O******
Date: 2022-02-21 23:51:48
Rating: 5
Comment: The best sushi I have ever had at a very reasonable price. The dishes are always the exact same excellent quality.

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Name: J***** W********
Date: 2022-02-05 23:54:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Had nice time loved watching them prepare the food in front of us. Family really enjoyed great service friendly waiting staff.

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Name: L**** S*****
Date: 2022-01-28 04:39:30
Rating: 5
Comment: If your looking to enjoy dinner with family or friends I do recommend this place especially hibachi food.

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Name: E M
Date: 2021-12-24 03:17:10
Rating: 5
Comment: If your looking for some excellent sushi... go to this place. Thats all I really have to say about this. Dont miss out.

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Name: L* P***** T***
Date: 2021-12-04 05:26:59
Rating: 5
Comment: The food is so fresh and good.

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Name: J******* B***********
Date: 2021-11-13 23:50:40
Rating: 4
Comment: The food was good. I liked the inclusion of noodles with the hibachi dinners, I havent had that at other hibachi restaurants

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Name: r****** k****
Date: 2021-10-25 20:43:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved it! The lunch sushi combo was excellent and my servers choice of the Koni rolls were the best!

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Name: S**** J******
Date: 2021-08-25 16:14:55
Rating: 5
Comment: We love to get hibachi here. Service is always very fast, and we love that they always give you both rice and noodles! Portions are huge. Also, the mixed drinks are good. Highly recommend.

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Name: A****
Date: 2021-08-13 01:16:03
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place! Sushi rolls are always spot on and picking up for takeout is always fast. A well run restaurant and the hibachi dinners are a standout.Open late and always good quick service, fully stocked bar, excellent menu and reasonable pricing.Probably my favorite restaurant in Ithaca.

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Name: V**** C********
Date: 2021-08-11 23:14:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Love coming here!!! Sumo is great. The chefs here are so fun and happy. Kids love coming here too! So much food for the $$$

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Name: R**** C*******
Date: 2021-07-29 23:45:47
Rating: 5
Comment: I ordered takeout late in the evening. I had chicken Teriyaki and it was fresh with crunchy vegetables. The service was prompt and friendly. Decent place for a healthy meal.

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Name: C******** M****** M*
Date: 2021-07-27 17:26:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Lovely date night!!! Fun chefs, table not crowd, cool environment. Would definitely return

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Name: D**** H****
Date: 2021-07-24 01:52:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice experience with our chef on the Habachi, waitress seemed a little disoriented with whos sides were whos.. Otherwise, nice experience 🙂

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Name: R*
Date: 2021-07-20 17:34:48
Rating: 4
Comment: Tasty sushi at a pretty good price. Their basic rolls are already really good. The spicy Kaini Salad they offer is out of the world and I get it every time.

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Name: M***** N**
Date: 2021-07-18 04:19:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent Japanese food close to downtown Ithaca. They have an extensive menu and beverage options too! The service was friendly. I didn’t get a chance to enjoy the hibachi section but something to look forward to. The parts that I did observe the patrons seemed to be enjoying the show. Definitely worth eating here!

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Name: M***** T******
Date: 2021-05-01 12:15:46
Rating: 5
Comment: We went to Sumo for the hibachi. We were a party of 11 including a four year-old and a two year-old. As you can imagine the grandkids were getting restless waiting for our food. That all ended when the chef arrived. They were transfixed. And the food was cooked and seasoned to perfection right before our eyes.

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Name: S***** M*********
Date: 2021-04-27 18:37:08
Rating: 5
Comment: My favorite sushi in ithaca! I usually get the 3 roll lunch special and it leaves me stuffed. The bento box for lunch is also filling. Only complaint is I wish I got dipping sauce for my tempura box! Interior is very nice, clean. Overall love the place

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Name: P****** J******
Date: 2021-03-14 01:03:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Hands down the best of the best. The food was absolutely amazing, the chef and their performance was absolutely amazing and the deserts omg fantastic. I will def be coming back to this place over and over again. Not one thing I didnt like about this place during my experience.

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Name: D**** C******
Date: 2021-03-09 14:29:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Been several times (pre and post quarantine) and the food is always fresh.

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Name: S**** E****
Date: 2021-02-28 18:35:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Did the hibachi. Even with the COVID restrictions we had fun. Ate there for lunch and the portions were nearly as large as dinner.

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Name: M****** A*****
Date: 2021-02-06 21:04:58
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is reallllly good. Food is fresh and amazing, service is really great and the ambiance in general is great. Will definately come back.

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Name: V*** S******** (*********** M*****
Date: 2021-01-16 20:39:33
Rating: 5
Comment: 💕 loved it... absolutely fabulous and had delicious salmon teriyaki. And miso 🍲 soup. Relaxing to sit and talk.

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Name: J****** G*****
Date: 2020-10-04 12:19:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Always love going to Sumo. Kind and courteous staff, great food, fun environment. Usually get sushi but I have gotten hibachi. Both are very good

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Name: C**** V********
Date: 2020-09-24 23:09:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Best hibachi Ive have in this area. Fresh and flavorful. Averaged in price, but not terribly expensive.

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Name: D*** C*******
Date: 2020-09-23 22:46:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious food, good prices, excellent service, super clean. Definitely going back!

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Name: J***** G********
Date: 2020-09-08 20:03:36
Rating: 5
Comment: It was my first time at Sumo, and I already know I have to return. I got two speciality rolls, which had shrimp and mango, plus another which was called crazy tempura. I thought I wouldn’t enjoy the mango and shrimp roll, but the mango sauce complimented the cool shrimp perfectly. Additionally, the crazy tempura roll had everything a seafood lover would want fried. It’s warmness caused a smile on my face. The dinner was well priced and the ambience was nice. The only thing I didn’t like was the waitress who seemed to hawk over us for the bill, while we were still talking.

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Name: N******* S******
Date: 2020-08-31 14:58:02
Rating: 4
Comment: I went here for a birthday party for my best friend. We did the hibachi and they cooked all the food in front of us. I was chef was amazing! The food was very delicious. At times it was a little hard to understand what they were saying, like when they asked us What we wanted for drinks and stuff, But overall was a very pleasant experience! I definitely plan on going back as soon as I can!

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Name: J**** D****
Date: 2020-07-01 17:29:08
Rating: 4
Comment: I had a great time eating this food. It filled my 5-ft 7-in humans belly quite nicely, with little room left to spare. The value is there with the food, and price ratio is favorable. Just hope that when you go, the server is in a good mood. 😏😳This is the $13 salmon teriyaki bento box, which also came with my chosen miso soup. I am full.

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Name: A***** B****
Date: 2020-03-15 23:43:51
Rating: 5
Comment: I really enjoyed the food and the experience for going the first time on this afternoon day. Definitely worth it wish I tried it sooner. I recommend if its your first time going definitely have the food cooked in front of you, pretty awesome time. I was able to try the chicken, steak, and shrimp all fantastic and not spicy. The fried rice and the noodles with vegetables was excellent. Great food, great atmosphere, nice place and people.

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Name: M***** L*****
Date: 2020-03-12 19:25:19
Rating: 5
Comment: This place was amazing, sometimes some of the accents are strong but there people there who speak clearly. The hibatchi is not only delicious, its well worth the price. The hibatchi chefs are always hilarious and fun to watch, very impressive too.

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Name: G**** B***
Date: 2020-03-04 20:14:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Sumos is heavyweight championship sushi! The chefs assortment of rolls are varied and delicious. The sushi/ sashimi was very fresh and they almost always have uni! Wahoo!! The attentive waitstaff completes an excellent offering. Well worth the trip.

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Name: J******* H*******
Date: 2020-03-01 18:06:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive had hibachi at pretty much all of the local and near vicinities and SUMO has the BEST flavors! The dressing on the salad is cold and refreshing with the perfect amount of ginger which is palate cleansing. The chefs (not sure if thats what theyre called) make it fun flipping vegetables to be caught in your mouth haha. Great experience and cant help but go regularly.. try it!

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Name: I** B****
Date: 2020-02-25 14:46:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Wow! Their fried rice is A M A Z I N G. Very friendly place. Great food. Can be a dress up or dress casual kinda place .

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Name: J***** C**************
Date: 2020-02-25 11:02:43
Rating: 5
Comment: A terrific place just took my son out for a meal there. Food was really good. My son couldnt stop raving about how much he liked there soup.

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Name: D** P*****
Date: 2020-01-26 19:25:45
Rating: 5
Comment: The hibachi and sushi are equally delicious. The service is efficient and the hibachi chefs are fun. The lunch bento boxes are great.

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Name: G***** A*****
Date: 2020-01-25 18:03:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious. Its the best sushi place Ive been to in Ithaca (and Im from the Bay Area in California, so Im used to fantastic sushi). Everything was fresh with great presentation. I didnt try their hibachi when I went, but I probably will the next time I go.

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Name: K***** H*****
Date: 2020-01-22 00:16:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing atmosphere. Workers are super polite was seated very quickly. Food was top of the line price was perfect. Rolls are perfect size and super fresh. Will be going back.

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Name: D***** M****
Date: 2020-01-09 15:16:07
Rating: 4
Comment: The only thing different was they put teriyaki on noodles +the lobster, chicken,scallops o think never have before different chefs wasnt as fun to watch as there were chicken at our table did it at the end but still was great justv think to my sweetness and most of the meat

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Name: P****** C**************
Date: 2019-12-27 07:50:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Sumo is great! The service and food are excellent! You get what you pay for and more! I love the atmosphere! Their yum yum and ginger sauce are amazing. The sushi is also fresh and delicious! You wont be disappointed!

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Name: A** S******
Date: 2019-12-26 01:45:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Fantastic! We frequent this restaurant because of the excellent food, polite and efficient service, and pleasant atmosphere. If I had one negative it would be that I wish you got the noodles when getting takeout hibachi. The sushi is always fresh and the lunch specials are an excellent value. So lucky to have this restaurant in the area, we love it so much!

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Name: P**** V**********
Date: 2019-12-07 12:53:48
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place, always going for the hibachi at dinner time, we were lucky having the best showman chefs.

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Name: J*** B****
Date: 2019-10-31 23:58:18
Rating: 4
Comment: The hibachi experience is fun, my kids loved it. The food itself was ok, had the chicken (dry) and steak (bland)

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Name: M******* Y***
Date: 2019-10-18 05:15:31
Rating: 5
Comment: I went here for dinner with a friend and we would definitely go again! We fell in love with the Octopus Ball order (not pictured). On top of that, we ordered the Chicken and Salmon Hibachi Dinner Combo. Chicken was a little drier than I liked (might order another meat next time), but the salmon, fried rice, and shrimp were delicious. Service was also great.

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Name: S************
Date: 2019-09-11 13:10:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful show. The cook was amazing and exciting! Made us feel welcome and the place was immaculate

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Name: D****** V******
Date: 2019-09-11 00:32:44
Rating: 5
Comment: An amazing surprise. Aye at the Ibachi table for dinner, everything was super good and it was extremely fun too! Definitely worth its cost. The meat was really really great, and so was the salmon.

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Name: P*** A*******
Date: 2019-09-10 19:35:23
Rating: 4
Comment: Staff are very helpful. Food is super tasty, especially the hibachi. Many good vegetarian options.

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Name: D**
Date: 2019-09-02 11:41:45
Rating: 5
Comment: I went there with a large group of people, the staff is very nice. They made sure we were comfortable. When we ordered our food. The food came out much faster than I thought it would have. The food itself was very good. Would recommend.

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Name: D**** R***
Date: 2019-08-06 16:15:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious drinks, delicious food, a great atmosphere, and an excellent hibachi experience! There isnt anything bad I could say about this place. The staff are kind and helpful. Our waiter did a better job getting a group photo of us than Ive seen from members of my own research group!

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Name: N****** G******
Date: 2019-07-24 10:35:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazingggg. Very sweet staff. Best sushi in Ithaca. Ive gone plenty of times. Personal favorite is their lobster tempura roll in soybean seaweed. Their dynamite and rainbow roll come close second and third. Really fresh fish. Wine selection is the only issue I probably had. Extremely cheap wine and poor quality. Youd get the type of wine they serve at a college frat party and they charge almost rhe same price for a glass of Woodbridge wine as you pay for an ENTIRE bottle at the liquor store. ($8 which is how cheap that wine is) Ill always go back for the food but definitely wont be drinking or bringing my own bottle

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Name: R*** S**** (*****
Date: 2019-07-24 03:09:09
Rating: 4
Comment: Sushi here was good, service was attentive. A lot of their rolls use a wasabi honey, so if that sounds good to you, youll like this place; if not, probably best to try another sushi place.

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Name: N***** N********
Date: 2019-07-10 15:49:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Tasty hibachi grill where the chefs always put on a show for the kids and cook everything in front of you. Enough space that we’ve never had to wait and they give you plenty of food.

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Name: S**** M*******
Date: 2019-06-05 19:07:39
Rating: 4
Comment: We go there every Friday for lunch. Highly recommend the maki lunch special, the Hot Girl and Snow Crab Naruto are delicious specialty rolls. Vicki is usually our server and she is friendly and polite. They have a good habachi lounge as well

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Name: C********
Date: 2019-06-02 21:35:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good restaurant. Nice decoration and service. Absolutely real Japanese cuisine. Sushi and sashimi are fresh and delicious. A good choice for inviting friends.

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Name: l*** b****
Date: 2019-05-26 01:07:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Never disappoint. Always excellent..fun time. Food is awesome. It was graduation weekend. They were able to accommodate even with the large amount of people.Always entertaining. Cooks with sharp knives.

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Name: R**** S***
Date: 2019-04-27 19:42:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Great value. I think too good. Owners should consider their pricing because Id be willing to pay more!

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Name: L** E**
Date: 2019-04-14 18:16:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Best place Ive found in the area for Asian cuisine so far. Available hibatchi grill, with plenty of other options for dine in without the show. Soup bowls are amazing, as is the sushi.

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Name: J**** Z**
Date: 2019-04-09 20:59:52
Rating: 4
Comment: Sumo is an above average restaurant for sushi and hibachi. The lunch specials provide a good amount of food for the price. I really liked the eel cucumber roll and spicy yellowtail tuna.

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Name: M*** K******
Date: 2019-04-07 02:27:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome food and outstanding service. Many tables, do not expect a wait. Hibachi is very flavorful. Highly recommend

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Name: A*** B*******
Date: 2019-04-03 13:40:59
Rating: 5
Comment: We are big fans of Sumo. Food is fresh and well prepared, service is great (staff super friendly), and they are always speedy with take out orders

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Name: N***** b*****
Date: 2019-03-23 01:16:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Highly recommend coming here and its the best hibachi Ive had. Always great service at both the hibachi grill and regular tables. Plus you dont have to choose between salad or soup and noodles or rice because their hibachi dinners come with it all! It is a little pricy but on the cheaper end when compared to other hibachi restaurants. So its a good place to come for special occasions. On birthdays they give you a little cake with a mask to wear and they sing to you.

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Name: B****** B****
Date: 2019-03-19 10:59:31
Rating: 5
Comment: The staff are really nice, and the service is quite fast. Take out can be a little slow. But when you dine in it is worth it, I loveeeee the sushi!

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Name: P*** M********
Date: 2019-03-08 01:04:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Good food, good atmosphere, consistent quality. Highly recommended. Great place for hibachi too! Always a good show.

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Name: C**** V***
Date: 2019-01-25 01:30:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome place! Great local find, we werent expecting the quality given the location and facade, but we will definitely be coming back.

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Name: G**** G*****
Date: 2019-01-24 11:38:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Great sushi 🍣 and hibachi!!! The server we had I think was new, but the food made up for that. 😉

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Name: K A
Date: 2019-01-15 17:53:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Sushi was excellent being an USA Sushi restaurant. My wife got the chicken and scallop hibachi dinner. She liked it but the anise flavor was too strong for her liking. I would still recommend it for the sushi experience

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Name: S**** M******
Date: 2018-12-19 13:14:23
Rating: 4
Comment: The food was excellent and the atmosphere is very nice. The wait staff could have been a little better than they were but all in all it was a good experience. We will go back there again.

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Name: A* L******
Date: 2018-12-13 15:30:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Super fast service, clean environment and friendly staff! We come here for sushi but cant wait to take our kids to Hibachi! Or always looks so exciting in there. The food is great the drinks are plentiful and its family friendly with plenty of content and trade items. We love this place for days or family nights. Only issue is the bathroom smelled like cigarettes...I give the restaurant 5 stars but that is a pretty major yuck factor for my adult with children self. This wad the first time that happened. I am going it will not be consistent so were vain continue to give 5 stars.

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Name: G**** K****
Date: 2018-11-29 14:01:15
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been going here for the last year and a half and its always been a great meal and friendly service.

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Name: S**** F********
Date: 2018-11-08 20:52:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Always love going to Sumo or ordering take-out. Reasonably priced for great sushi and good hibachi. Their green tea is one of my favorite varieties (Genmaicha). Good for a fast lunch break too.

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Name: S***** G****
Date: 2018-11-03 23:50:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good food, average prices for hibachi. The steak and shrimp were well-cooked. I recommend the sweet saketini.

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Name: T***** M********
Date: 2018-10-26 10:31:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Try the Hibachi seating! Its lots of fun and the chefs are so talented. Just the best food, nutritious and tasty. the portions are a perfect size. I had never had the salmon, and trying that this week, found that the portions included two average size fillets seared and cooked well on the flat top, perfect with the chicken, veggies, rice and noodles. The cost is not inexpensive, but the food is incredible.

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Name: R*** H******
Date: 2018-10-15 02:30:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Lovely atmosphere with friendly staff eager to please their customers. The food is excellent. If I had a bottomless wallet, Id go there every night. Big servings for decent prices.

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Name: E***** P*****
Date: 2018-09-08 22:37:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious food. We would definitely come back. Only issues - the bathroom floors were dangerously slippery and the server was a bit slow.

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Name: J******* H*****
Date: 2018-08-24 01:54:48
Rating: 4
Comment: I really enjoy eating here. Occasionally the service is slow but I wouldn’t say that’s typical. Hibachi is fun and the regular dining areas are great too. They have even accommodated my large, rowdy group of friends by giving us a private dining room. That’s a win-win for both sides! Definitely eat here.

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Name: M*****
Date: 2018-08-10 18:26:56
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been to this place twice, and it is quite a wonderful experience for office team lunch as well as family dinner. They serve one of the best Hibachi. I tried steak, chicken, shrimp and everything was amazing to taste. My personal favorite from the Dinner Combo Section is - Steak and Shrimp. The salmon looked good too. They have nice ambiance, friendly waiters, ample space for parking and clean restrooms. A must try place in Ithaca.

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Name: J**** O********
Date: 2018-07-26 16:59:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Im a regular for lunch. 3 rolls special is a great deal. I go at least once a week and dont expect that to stop since its been over a year.

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Name: D** M**** K**** M*** t* S****** P******* T******
Date: 2018-07-22 20:07:01
Rating: 5
Comment: When I walked in I was concerned that the prices would be high because the ambiance was so nice, but the sushi prices were great! And they gave us a lunch special even though it was 3:15 when we walked in (which is after normal lunch hours I believe) which was even cheaper and included soup and salad! The service was really quick, we were in and out in just over a half hour. I left full and happy. So delicious. Would recommend!

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Name: M*** N*****
Date: 2018-07-02 15:31:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Sumo has great Japanese food served both in a Hibachi setting or at the table. The sushi is good and varied. Other dishes are quite tasty. Prices are moderate - not cheap but not very expensive either.

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Name: F********
Date: 2018-06-28 21:56:17
Rating: 5
Comment: As good as it gets for Ithaca Japanese food. Sumo is always quite excellent, and service has always been fast/friendly. Very highly recommended.

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Name: C*** D****
Date: 2018-06-02 04:10:50
Rating: 4
Comment: A fun night out for hibachi. The more folks you know around the grill the more fun you will have. Sake shots out of a ketchup bottle and sizzling food flipped from grill to mouth. Oh and the food is good too.

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Name: J*** G********
Date: 2018-05-26 23:46:17
Rating: 5
Comment: We really enjoyed our visit to sumo. The hibachi chefs are excellent and very entertaining and the food is delicious. It is loud here so dont plan on a quiet conversation, but it isnt unpleasant. The waitstaff are very attentive and efficient. Also, the decor is very nice inside, dont be fooled by the beat up looking facade it is location in a boring mall.

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Name: R***** O*******
Date: 2018-05-14 13:46:12
Rating: 5
Comment: They have the coolest fish tank at the front. The food here was amazing and our waitress was very kind to our group. We have a big table as well and it was realtively quick to get seated. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals.

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Name: D*** M*****
Date: 2018-05-10 13:54:15
Rating: 5
Comment: A perfect date restaurant! Went here with my wife last Saturday and had a blast! Everything from the sake to the appetizers and finally the sushi was out of this world! I love eating here. Fast polite service and fresh high quality food make me keep coming back here every chance I get.

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Name: R****** M******
Date: 2018-03-16 18:08:00
Rating: 5
Comment: The food and service is pretty good here at Sumo. Ive never had a bad time. Portions are a good size - not too large, and not too small, either. They also usually have good specials, and they have a lunch menu as well. Food comes out fairly quickly and at the appropriate temperature for what you ordered.

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Name: D**** D******
Date: 2018-03-07 13:47:00
Rating: 5
Comment: I absolutely loved the hibachi. The presentation was fabulous for entertaining both the young and the old. The artist we had spent an equal amount of time on all of us sitting around grill. Some of the fire tricks can be a little scary for younger children, but the majority of kids love it. The food was was really delicious and the chef was able to cater my vegetarian diet.

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Name: A**** P******
Date: 2018-01-05 13:53:01
Rating: 4
Comment: This place has great sushi and hibachi, as well as a very nice ambiance. If you’re looking for something cheaper I recommend coming at lunchtime and getting a bento box. Really my only complaint is that they charge 2.75 for only a small cup of tea.

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Name: F*** C***
Date: 2017-12-15 13:34:23
Rating: 4
Comment: Sumo always provides a great Hibachi experience. They catered to our large group and really made it a special experience. The attached photo shows their birthday “ritual”.

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Name: J**** N****
Date: 2017-11-11 19:40:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Been here for sushi and hibachi, both were amazing. The hibachi experience was so cool, planning on bringing my family next time.

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Name: P**** W****
Date: 2017-09-16 00:36:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Nine of us went to Sumos tonight to celebrate my mothers birthday. Spent a lot of money but the Hibachi Chef was so much fun and entertaining! The staff were friendly and catered to all of us. Memorable

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Name: L*** B*********
Date: 2017-09-10 14:17:58
Rating: 5
Comment: We go here regularly for their sushi. Fresh and absolutely delicious! Calamari roll and spicy white tuna roll are my favorite! Never had a hibachi dish, but I cant imagine its less than delicious.

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Name: R*** P
Date: 2017-08-15 22:58:31
Rating: 5
Comment: We have eaten here every time we come to Ithaca. About 4 times and the worst meal was good! The Sushi, Sashimi is always good. Fresh and not days old. The service is always polite, professional and friendly. Prices are fair, not cheap but fair. You want cheap you get what you pay for! I recommend Sumo if up in Ithaca.

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Name: J**** G*****
Date: 2017-04-25 09:31:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Favorite restaurant hands down great fun, staff is amazing, very clean, great for dates, groups, or to just sit at either the bar or sushi bar. Food is always top notch. Mention its ur friends birthday and get ready to record it with your phone!!!!!

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Name: L**** M****
Date: 2017-04-19 00:31:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Eddie is the best, as is all of the sushi bar staff. Always fresh and amazing experience. We get to go about once a month and would not trade sumo for the best in NYC. Thank you for always the best food in town.

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Name: C*** F*******
Date: 2017-03-20 12:57:19
Rating: 4
Comment: Who doesnt love hibachi? The staff here are warm, welcoming, and attentive during your meal. Ive had both hibachi service and traditional sit-down dining multiple times. The hibachi is well prepared with the usual fanfare, and portions are tremendous. Traditional dining is also excellent, with good sushi and tasty traditional Japanese fare. The atmosphere is very attractive with a well decorated, quiet main dining area, private rooms (both hibachi and regular) and a separated group dining area.

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Name: J**** W******
Date: 2017-01-29 02:19:00
Rating: 4
Comment: The sushi is some of the best in Ithaca. The place is rather loud when it is close to busy. The hibachi is really good, and, like most hibachi places, entertaining.The service is spotty. Order water right off the bat, if you want it. Maybe look concerned or parched often to get more.Overall, Id go here to remind myself what sushi tastes like, but Im prepared for the endeavor to take over an hour.

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Name: R*** L*****
Date: 2017-01-22 14:32:46
Rating: 4
Comment: Great atmosphere and only unique habachi restaurant in Ithaca. However, very limited portions given if you are doing habachi. Would definetly like more rice and protein for price paid.

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Name: D***** S****
Date: 2016-12-23 18:46:04
Rating: 4
Comment: Almost always good. Service was a bit slow when we had a large party here for lunch, but usually I come alone and sit at the bar where service is always excellent. Tofu is readily available, and other than cream cheese in the sushi I havent seen any dairy in the menu, so it isnt too difficult to make at least some of the dishes vegetarian.

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Name: T**** C*********
Date: 2016-11-09 18:02:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Best sushi around. Good service with really good Japanese cuisine. Not a lot of other selection besides sushi, but its all very good.

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Name: K*** S******
Date: 2016-01-23 22:59:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good sushi, nice restaurant, and prices are about average. Service is impeccable. We had our order within 10 minutes during peak dinner hour.

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Name: J** F*****
Date: 2015-09-06 01:35:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Honestly one of the best sushi places Ive been. And Ive been to a lot... all throughout the US and abroad. Great interior setup and modern appeal. The dishes are great and they definitely dont skimp on the rolls. Great portion size and packed with delicious seafood and other ingredients with their fusion sushi rolls.We ordered more dishes than our belly could handle... But well be back to try more!

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Name: Y* Z****
Date: 2015-07-12 02:58:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good Sichuan food! Price is not expensive! Service is the best one. I really enjoyed my dinner there.

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Name: J*** A*******
Date: 2015-04-03 01:52:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Visiting from out of town.The restaurant was clean and modern decorated in a contemporary / Asian style.Staff was pleasant. Lets face it hibachi is hibachi but, they can be a hit or miss.The food was flavorful and the portions perfect.I recommend this restaurant.

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Name: B**** B**********
Date: 2014-05-12 02:12:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food and friendly staff. We often go at lunch time for their 3 sushi roll, soup and salad option. I highly recommend this place!

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Name: H****** L***** K****
Date: 2014-02-27 23:33:13
Rating: 5
Comment: We love Sumo, they are the best sushi place weve been to in Ithaca when you take into consideration food, service, and atmosphere. They have a good mix of hibachi, party rooms, and quieter sushi bar and regular bar (with TV) seating. Great staff and excellent food.

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Name: T*** P****
Date: 2014-02-21 23:29:18
Rating: 4
Comment: Acceptable quality fish. Didnt try the hibachi yet but the part of the show I saw looked fun. Huge place, almost too big. Beef negamaki was really good. Gyoza was a bit over done. Approachable sushi chefs. Other servers were good as well.

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Name: B****** C*******
Date: 2014-02-08 16:41:36
Rating: 5
Comment: If you want a good value, go for lunch, far cheaper. By far the best place to get sushi in/around Ithaca. Everything else I have had was delicious too. Recommend for almost any occasion.

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Name: A***** H*****
Date: 2013-12-30 19:07:05
Rating: 5
Comment: This was my second time here. First time I did the Hibachi. It was fun, entertaining, but a little pricey (about 20-30 dollars a person), Second time went we just did the dining. Went on a Friday night at 6pm with no reservations and got right in. Decor is amazing and they decorate for the season. Very welcoming environment and people are really nice. We even got hot towels to wipe our hands. That was new for me.They have pretty big menu and saw nothing kid friendly, but the prices are really reasonable. We got the fried calamari - absolutely amazing. I am a big see food eater and love Asian inspired dishes, and this was by far the best fried calamari Ive ever had. For dinner I got the Tiger Roll and once again, the best sushi I have ever had. My wife got fried rice and it was also great. It was very fast too, didnt take more than fifteen minutes. Even after all that, with great food, the bill only came to $30 which is great for two people at a nice place. I will be going back more often to dine-in eating.

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Name: A***** F*****
Date: 2013-07-20 05:44:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Tempura was melt in your mouth, the Spider Maki was the best I ever had. The miso soup was dead on and delicious. The help was incredibly friendly, the prices not at all unreasonable.

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Name: c**** m***
Date: 2012-12-11 14:57:08
Rating: 5
Comment: This is an amazing hidden gem in ithaca. walk through the doors and youre transported to japan, with faux stone walls, and elegant woodwoork. The food was great, the portions were awesome, and they have alcohol, unlike other chinese/asian places in Ithaca. 5 stars :)