ShareWhat People Are Saying About Minato Japanese Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – This Japanese restaurant in the back of a Smyrna strip mall doesn't impress with appearances. Decor is typical in its Asian-influenced sparseness, the menu looks predictable, and the location is not necessarily optimal. But outstanding food--at a very reasonable price--hides behind nondescript surroundings, attracting a mix of couples, singles and families. A swift and helpful staff, dim lighting and the right volume of background music enhance the experience. – – The Food – Across the menu, offerings are fresh, prepared-to-order and plentiful. Minato's…
05/27/09
good food
by anon133 at Citysearch
Great food! have yet to try the sushi and sashimi (i'm preggers, need to stay away from raw fish) but great salmon teriaki and chicken katsu (they call it chicken cutlet).
Only disappointment is no iced green tea.
:-(
- Pros: friendly waiters
- Cons: no green iced tea
04/18/09
Here is a gem!
by BRD at Citysearch
The service was great and so is the food. My iced tea never went empty and the food was there very soon after I ordered. I ordered the Minato Sushi plate which came with a nicely dressed small salad and Miso soup. The Sushi was terrific, everything was amazingly fresh and well done.
As far as finding it goes, this is my first time visiting this area and I really had no problem finding it.
Less tip, the meal came to just over $20, which is far less than I'm used to paying for a similar size portion of equal quality in San Francisco.
My waiter did say that on a busier night when they are packed the service is slower.
- Pros: Excellent Sushi
- Cons: Could be easy to drive past.
02/15/09
Definitely worth the wait.
by cruediva at Citysearch
Best. Sushi. Ever. It is worth the wait. I go there at least every other Saturday. I was there a few weeks ago and saw a couple that had never been there and was irritated about the 15 minute wait. Their loss.
Once you go, you will be hooked. They are a family owned restaurant and only have three servers and two cooks. They are lovely people and serve the best sushi. It is best to go early or try them for lunch to see how good they really are.
Try the cowboy hat and Pat sushi. See you on Saturday's!
- Pros: Great food, nice people. I love them.
- Cons: Hidden parking lot. Sometimes takes a while to get food.
The Details on Minato Japanese Restaurant
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
