Nakato Japanese Restaurant

07/17/2008 Posted by Steph357

Best of Japanese cuisine in Atlanta - I usually eat on the formal/sushi bar side of the restaurant. Staff is always willing to suggest new and wonderful food. Sushi is incredibly fresh and the presentation is magnificent. The hibachi grill side is especially fun if you are with children and looking for a bit of a show.

07/11/2008 Posted by thary

nakato is my favorite place... nakato has the best sushi in town... their fish is fresh everyday... n' they even got some of their fish flew from japan.. ask for special of the day...n' gotta have the sake..... nakato...is awesome

07/10/2008 Posted by JustinTower

Went there with a few friends and was surprised how reasonable the sake and sushi prices were. The hibachi chefs were very entertaining and the filet and scallops were delectable. I highly recommend Nakato for birthdays and special occasions. I will absolutely be back. Big ups!!

07/09/2008 Posted by MikeMDM

Nakato offers what is probably the most authentic Japanese dining experience in Atlanta. The restaurant is divided into two sides, a teppanyaki side which does the hibachi cooking in front of you, which is very popular, and a traditional Japanese dining room side. The traditional dining room offers traditional dining with a view of a nice outdoor patio and Japanese garden, a full service sushi bar, and a full service bar and lounge area. The restaurant also offers private, traditional, Tatami-room style service, which requires a reservation. The restaurant offers a very nice, tranquil atmosphere that is great for enjoying a meal together with family, friends, or business partners. The sushi offered is excellent, everything is very fresh, and the menu offers great variety. The chef does cater the menu to the season, however, many popular items are offered all year round. The menu can at times be difficult to navigate because the restaurant offers so much variety, but the chefs and the wait staff can be very helpful in helping you find something. If you're feeling bold and daring, and you're thinking sushi, you may even try an Omakase style dinner, where the chef puts together the equivalent of a tasting menu composed of the day's freshest ingredients for you to enjoy. Some of my favorite specials offered are Abalone and Giant Clam Sushi served with Seaweed Salad side and Ginger, Tataki Roll, White Kelp Roll, Miso Broiled Cod, Miso Steamed Seabass, Chawanmushi (a delicate seafood egg custard dish), or the Chirashidon (mixed sushi and sashimi served with sushi rice). The prices may be a bit steep for those who are just looking for mainstream American-Japanese dining and sushi, but for those with a palate and taste buds for more authentic Japanese cuisine that offers exotic tastes, this is probably the place for you. A reservation is recommended, but walk-ins can easily get a table later in the night (~after 8:30).

Pros: Very authentic Japanese cuisine. Excellent Variety of Fresh Sushi. Great Variety of Sake and Shochu to enjoy with dinner as well. Ambience

Cons: Can get expensive. Service can sometimes be slower than expected during peak hours.

07/09/2008 Posted by BiMiKyuShin

This is why I love family owned and operated joints. They know their stuff. The food quality is amazing. The menu gets a bit tricky to navigate because it's so extensive but the friendly waitstaff would lead you in the right direction. The sushi quality is very high compared to many places I have tried in Atlanta. You must try!!! You won't be disappointed.

Pros: Great food and service, what more can you ask for?

06/23/2008 Posted by dprime

One of the best and most authentic sushi meals Ive ever had. Note that teppanyaki or "hibachi" is about as authentic Japanese as Taco Bell is Mexican....take the reviews of those that went out for "authentic" Japanese and complain about their onion volcano with a grain of salt. The Omekase plate was excellent as was all of out very attentive waiters suggestions.

Pros: Fresh, high quality sushi, excellent specials

Cons: a bit expensive but worth it.

05/12/2008 Posted by junko11

are you serious!!!! the reviews are ridiculous! i did not try the hibachi but i did try their sushi. not impressed! sushi rice was too hard and chewy and the fish was of mediocre quality. presentation is standard and the chefs were not the most talented. i dont think that i will being going there again because if you are not capable of taking care of your sushi rice which is crucial, then i dont trust their handling of the fish.

Pros: nice looking place with very good service

Cons: sushi rice is not taken care of along with the fish

04/21/2008 Posted by HibachiHero

I can't tell you how much I love Hibachi, so if you are anything like me you will LOVE Nakato's! Think Benihanna's with Japanese chefs (not mexican) and quality food. The scallops are to die for!!! I go as much as I can and am never disappionted. Best Habachi I can find, if you know better let me know! Oh yeah they also have sushi. Supposedly pretty good, but who cares, give me my steak and scallops!

Pros: Hibachi, atmosphere, chefs, service...

Cons: none

02/16/2008 Posted by sushisushi21

The place was empty and the service was interesting to say the least. Our so called Chef was not entertaining at all. Waffle house could have done better cooking our steaks. I thought that this was the place for some good sushi? Where were all the customers? Who is our waitress? Why are there so many adult entertainment establishments near by this nice restaurant. Hard to explain to the kids what triple x means. Overall, it was OK not the best at all. There are better places to dine for the money.... Like Pizza or even Waffle House.

Pros: Pretty Garden, Valet, nice interior.

Cons: Food, Service, Taste

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02/12/2008 Posted by jpgman

I've been to many sushi places in Atlanta (I love sushi..mmmmmmmm!), and I can flat out tell you this place is the best value of quality and price I have found. Go there and try their dragon roll I know you won't be dissapointed! They also have Hibachi there as well, though I've never tried it, my friend says it's very good as well. Maybe some day, but it's so hard to go and not eat their sushi!

Pros: Sushi!!!

Cons: Area (Cheshire Bridge Road...Yikes!)