Although I'm from the tri-state area, I live in downtown Chicago and good food was not something I necessarily remembered about my hometown. Every time we go back to Evansville, we visit the Nagasaki Inn's hibachi grill with family and I've yet to be disappointed. This visit I had the chicken and shrimp with fried rice and cabbage. I've seen the kid's volcano made out of sliced onions too many times now, but the quaity of ingredients and the cooks lead to a consistently delicious meal with left overs for the next day.
(4)
Bob L.
Maybe it was because I ordered it to go. Maybe it was because I ordered from the menu. All I know is that of the five rolls that I ordered, only one of them was actually what was depicted on the menu. I have never had a Philly roll with that much avocado on it. The menu did not state that there was even supposed to be avocado on it. Actually, every roll I ordered that was not supposed to have avocado on it, did have avocado in it. The Nagasaki roll was poorly put together and tasted like a mushy gloopy mess that fell apart as soon a it was picked up. The rising sun, even though was not listed as having avocado, was of course packed with it. The largest abomination of the evening had to be the fire dragon. Indeed the menu lists avocado as an ingredient, but it did not list spicy tuna that should have been disposed of instead of being put on my roll. On a bright note? The staff all smiled as I waited at the counter wondering why they would be gone so long with my credit card. So, maybe this is what sushi is in Indiana, but it certainly should not be.
(1)
Coty S.
For Evansville, this is as good as it gets when it comes to sushi and Japanese cuisine. We arrived on a Saturday night and it was slammed with customers trying to get seated at Teppanyaki tables. The hostesses here are adorable, they have rainbow color streaks in their hair to match their kimono. We just wanted sushi, so we were seated immediately at one of the low tables, where you sit on a pillow. Next time, I am going to request to sit at the sushi bar and talk to the sushi chef. He is a vintage Japanese man, that has probably been perfecting his craft for decades. This is a Japanese restaurant, where the food is prepared/managed to Japanese standards. The menu is massive and has many items that you would normally only be able to find in a large city. Not only did they have Onigiri, but grilled Onigiri. Yes! There is also a special menu that has some Korean kalbi and bulgogi as well as Vietnamese selections like Goi Cuon. I should not have ordered the Goi Cuon here because they were not wrapped tightly and the filling was not appropriate for the style of cuisine. Stick the with Japanese menu items here and you will be satisfied, especially with the sushi. I trust the raw fish here, eat it. All of the nigiri we had was excellent. The creative rolls, not so much. The lobster roll was lost in batter. I recommend sticking with the simple rolls with just seafood. The ramen was recommended, so we gave it a try to find it was made from a mix and the pork was not tender. We will definitely be returned during our next visit to sit at the sushi bar. The prices are nothing surprising, especially for the quality of the food offered. They definitely have some issues with the servers because they were trying to give us items that other tables had ordered, this happened at least four times at this single dining experience.
(5)
M D.
I don't know why people gave this restaurant such glowing reviews. We visited Nagasaki Inn last night based upon Yelp reviews, and we were sorely disappointed. We ordered Sushi, Ramen and Katsu-don. We asked for everything to arrive at the same time, and they were happy to oblige. First, my Katsu-don dinner came with soup and salad. The Miso soup was so salty that it was inedible. The salad game with a glop of onion-mayonnaise dressing that was pretty hideous. Our sushi came out. My husband isn't a raw fish eater, so he just had an Avocado Roll and a California Roll with Sesame Seeds. I ordered a Tuna Roll, Scallop (Hotate), Wasabi Tobiko and Sweet Shrimp (Amaebi). The scallop was not very fresh. The Wasabi Tobiko was fine. The Sweet Shrimp was good, and it came with the 'traditional' deep fried head. The Amaebi was the best of the bunch. The California Roll and the Tuna Roll both had barely any crab or tuna. There was a ton of rice and avocado in the California roll, and a sliver of crab and just a few sprinkles of Sesame Seed. The Tuna Roll also came with a sliver of tuna, encased in a thick wad of rice to make up for the lack of fish. The tuna was not bad, but not exceedingly fresh (like the scallop). My husband's ramen was pasasble, but nothing special. My Katsu-don (deep fried pork cutlet simmered in egg and broth) was absolutely horrible. The shoe-leather texture of the cutlet made it impossible to chew. The salty broth was probably miso soup rather than the mirin/soy/bonito broth and egg that is supposed to be used to cook Katsu-don. One bite and I was done. I told the waitress that it was inedible and she took it away. I do have to say that the waitress, while not very animated, was very polite. She did not (rightly) charge me for my meal. However, the food is (at best) mediocre to (at worst) downright bad at this restaurant. Skip it.
(1)
Bud B.
Where do I start? I was looking forward to some good sushi whilst in Evansville. Great reviews and proximity lead me to Nagasaki. Arrived, interior decor was very cool. I took a seat at the sushi bar. Wednesday evening, not crowded, but not dead. The waitress was very pleasant and friendly. Don't get me wrong, I do not have super high standards. Ask anyone that knows me. But I do draw the line some places. I had just decided on the sushi dinner and laid the menu when... what to my wondering eyes appeared... a little teeny baby.... roach!! Walking right towards me. I understand restaurants have bugs. That's life. However after being in the pest control business for a time let me share with you what this means. Roaches hate light and open spaces. When a teeny little baby roach ventures into the wide open in the light it means one thing. There are so many roaches where they were that they had to get out... And there my friends is low part of my standards. I left. You may check out my review for Zuki, which is where I ended up.
(1)
Joe L.
One of my most amazing finds in Indiana for authentic Japanese cuisine. It's not a western take on Japanese food with an emphasis on creative rolls. In Japan, rolls are not common in the sense we see in the US. I suppose the greatest advantage to this place is that they cater to Japanese customers looking for a sense of home because of the factories in the area. Being from Chicago, I have only found two authentic Japanese restaurants and this one is a great find. Great ramen, great nigiri, and appetizers. I know where I'll be going when I come to Evansville for great Japanese food. Also in response to Bob L: Who orders sushi to go??? It's about freshness and waiting to eat raw fish that has been sitting in your car for 15-20 minutes is a recipe for disaster.
(5)
Kenny L.
Offers a little bit of everything... from sushi, teriyaki, udon, ramen, more authentic dishes, even Korean food. For the most part, it works. Every thing was good except for the maki rolls (the nigiri was excellent) and the service was a bit uneven. The maki was all the same; too much avocado and tempura shrimp, but their nigiri is good with perfect sushi rice and very fresh fish. Check out their awesome indoor koi pond.
(4)
Connor P.
I come here every year with my Dad's family. We come here to relax, rewind, and celebrate family after a long, hectic day of Christmas shopping. The food is great of course, but the people are better. Our chef is always amazing, making it a personal objective to allow us to enjoy our night through great food and a show. The staff is constantly working hard, showing us the true meaning of customer satisfaction. All in all, this is one of, if not the best, Japanese steakhouses that I have ever been to. I look forward to coming here next year and seeing the fishes... Oh, and eating the food.
(5)
QQ H.
the restaurants looks really nice. i can't remember the name of the food i ordered, i think its one of their specials, maybe called korean bbq ribs or sth like that. its fantastic. my husband ordered sushi, he thought its above average. we saw ppl on the next table eating really fancy looking food and couldn't help asking what it was, i think they said its terriyaki chicken. too bad we never get to go back for a second time. would love to try more hot food (instead of sushi).
I enjoy going to Nagasaki's for hibachi and sushi. Service and food are almost always very good. Usually the service seems a little better in the cooking table seating.
(4)
Evan A.
Some of the best sushi I have found in Southern Indiana. The atmosphere gete a 10 due to the Koi pond (w/ a bridge even), traditional decor, and the traditional seating. The food was excellent. I ate exclusively sushi and loved every bite.
(5)
Brandon C.
Four stars for food quality, presentation and decor. Zero stars for service. My wife and I were out of town and decided to celebrate our anniversary dinner at the locally famous Nagasaki Inn. I'm from the city and had always heard great things about the restaurant. The dinner boat of sushi and sashimi exceeded our expectations and was fun to explore and eat. The wait staff left much to be desired and we had clues this would be the case shortly after we sat down. The first waiter (manager?) asked if anyone had helped us yet and then took our drink order. He brought our drinks and we ordered an app just before he asked, or seemed to insist we immediately decide if we wanted soup and salad. We were leaning this way but had yet to parse the 8 page or so menu but his urgency rushed us into this decision. (It was a near empty restaurant so no urgency was needed to seat waiting customers and we were in no rush either.) Kind of off putting, but whatever. The salad then came out and it was overrun with their house dressing to the point of making portions of the salads inedible. (It should have been described as dressing with a side of lettuce.) Finally the appropriate waiter arrived, took our dinner order, delivered our delicious food and disappeared. When she appeared again the TV was apparently more interesting than we were as she watched ESPN while asking if we were ready for our check. We were ready for the check and ready to give her a minimum tip. Again, great sushi and sashimi (we want to check out the hibachi next time), but when I spend more than $30 per person for dinner I expect better than average service and certainly not below average.
(4)
Maddie W.
When my sister's in town she usually wants to go to Nagasaki, and we usually end up sitting in the hibachi section. I've definitely grown tired of the hibachi tricks (aka the onion ring volcano, yawn...), and generally just wish they would give me my food! My favorite part of the meal is the salad, I really like the dressing. The soup is pretty bland and the Vegetarian hibachi dinner is good, but nothing special. The restaurant itself is very nice, and I would like to try dining in one of the other sections next time and sample some of their other options.
(3)
Melissa W.
I'm moving back to the area soon but while I was visiting in April, I went here for dinner with my sister and two nephews. We ate at the hibachi table. I was impressed with the decor, very nice. The food was good and the serving size was so big, we all took home leftovers enough for another meal each. Prices are a little high. Service was fine. Not a showstopper but good food.
(4)
Stacey T.
Everyone else loves it, but I don't find anything that great about it. I knew it would be pricey going in, so I won't dock any stars for that, but the food lacked flavor. The cook was entertaining though. I've just had better tasting food at other places like this.
(3)
Marie B.
Sushi. My fav food in the world!! Esp now that chocolate gives me a migraine!? At any rate, I have had eaten sushi at some of the "best" Japanese restaurants from Boston to Miam and from San Francisco to DC...but, few compare to the quality and selection at Nagasaki. Marie (no relation) and her team are phenomenal! Aside from the sushi, they have an extensive menu of Japanese food, from noodles to traditionals like Katsudon.
(5)
Brandie M.
This is our favorite place to have lunch or dinner in Evansville. We kind of burned ourselves out on the hibachi side so we usually just go for the sushi. Our faves are Thai Roll, Lobster Roll, and the Big Mouth Roll. Although we have had many others that we like too. Those are just our top 3! Service is usually pretty good. Sushi chefs are always friendly and happy to chat. Love this place!
(5)
Kristine K.
Interesting... driving around in Evansville and Kentucky - I am finding all sorts of food that I would not think I would find in these neck of the woods... Very good - the dashi for the udon was quite deep - that is it had depth and maturity - a gem in these parts of the US. Bon Appetit...
I enjoy going to Nagasaki's for hibachi and sushi. Service and food are almost always very good. Usually the service seems a little better in the cooking table seating.
(4)
Evan A.
Some of the best sushi I have found in Southern Indiana. The atmosphere gete a 10 due to the Koi pond (w/ a bridge even), traditional decor, and the traditional seating. The food was excellent. I ate exclusively sushi and loved every bite.
(5)
Neil I.
Although I'm from the tri-state area, I live in downtown Chicago and good food was not something I necessarily remembered about my hometown. Every time we go back to Evansville, we visit the Nagasaki Inn's hibachi grill with family and I've yet to be disappointed. This visit I had the chicken and shrimp with fried rice and cabbage. I've seen the kid's volcano made out of sliced onions too many times now, but the quaity of ingredients and the cooks lead to a consistently delicious meal with left overs for the next day.
(4)
Bob L.
Maybe it was because I ordered it to go. Maybe it was because I ordered from the menu. All I know is that of the five rolls that I ordered, only one of them was actually what was depicted on the menu. I have never had a Philly roll with that much avocado on it. The menu did not state that there was even supposed to be avocado on it. Actually, every roll I ordered that was not supposed to have avocado on it, did have avocado in it. The Nagasaki roll was poorly put together and tasted like a mushy gloopy mess that fell apart as soon a it was picked up. The rising sun, even though was not listed as having avocado, was of course packed with it. The largest abomination of the evening had to be the fire dragon. Indeed the menu lists avocado as an ingredient, but it did not list spicy tuna that should have been disposed of instead of being put on my roll. On a bright note? The staff all smiled as I waited at the counter wondering why they would be gone so long with my credit card. So, maybe this is what sushi is in Indiana, but it certainly should not be.
(1)
M D.
I don't know why people gave this restaurant such glowing reviews. We visited Nagasaki Inn last night based upon Yelp reviews, and we were sorely disappointed. We ordered Sushi, Ramen and Katsu-don. We asked for everything to arrive at the same time, and they were happy to oblige. First, my Katsu-don dinner came with soup and salad. The Miso soup was so salty that it was inedible. The salad game with a glop of onion-mayonnaise dressing that was pretty hideous. Our sushi came out. My husband isn't a raw fish eater, so he just had an Avocado Roll and a California Roll with Sesame Seeds. I ordered a Tuna Roll, Scallop (Hotate), Wasabi Tobiko and Sweet Shrimp (Amaebi). The scallop was not very fresh. The Wasabi Tobiko was fine. The Sweet Shrimp was good, and it came with the 'traditional' deep fried head. The Amaebi was the best of the bunch. The California Roll and the Tuna Roll both had barely any crab or tuna. There was a ton of rice and avocado in the California roll, and a sliver of crab and just a few sprinkles of Sesame Seed. The Tuna Roll also came with a sliver of tuna, encased in a thick wad of rice to make up for the lack of fish. The tuna was not bad, but not exceedingly fresh (like the scallop). My husband's ramen was pasasble, but nothing special. My Katsu-don (deep fried pork cutlet simmered in egg and broth) was absolutely horrible. The shoe-leather texture of the cutlet made it impossible to chew. The salty broth was probably miso soup rather than the mirin/soy/bonito broth and egg that is supposed to be used to cook Katsu-don. One bite and I was done. I told the waitress that it was inedible and she took it away. I do have to say that the waitress, while not very animated, was very polite. She did not (rightly) charge me for my meal. However, the food is (at best) mediocre to (at worst) downright bad at this restaurant. Skip it.
(1)
Bud B.
Where do I start? I was looking forward to some good sushi whilst in Evansville. Great reviews and proximity lead me to Nagasaki. Arrived, interior decor was very cool. I took a seat at the sushi bar. Wednesday evening, not crowded, but not dead. The waitress was very pleasant and friendly. Don't get me wrong, I do not have super high standards. Ask anyone that knows me. But I do draw the line some places. I had just decided on the sushi dinner and laid the menu when... what to my wondering eyes appeared... a little teeny baby.... roach!! Walking right towards me. I understand restaurants have bugs. That's life. However after being in the pest control business for a time let me share with you what this means. Roaches hate light and open spaces. When a teeny little baby roach ventures into the wide open in the light it means one thing. There are so many roaches where they were that they had to get out... And there my friends is low part of my standards. I left. You may check out my review for Zuki, which is where I ended up.
(1)
Joe L.
One of my most amazing finds in Indiana for authentic Japanese cuisine. It's not a western take on Japanese food with an emphasis on creative rolls. In Japan, rolls are not common in the sense we see in the US. I suppose the greatest advantage to this place is that they cater to Japanese customers looking for a sense of home because of the factories in the area. Being from Chicago, I have only found two authentic Japanese restaurants and this one is a great find. Great ramen, great nigiri, and appetizers. I know where I'll be going when I come to Evansville for great Japanese food. Also in response to Bob L: Who orders sushi to go??? It's about freshness and waiting to eat raw fish that has been sitting in your car for 15-20 minutes is a recipe for disaster.
(5)
Kenny L.
Offers a little bit of everything... from sushi, teriyaki, udon, ramen, more authentic dishes, even Korean food. For the most part, it works. Every thing was good except for the maki rolls (the nigiri was excellent) and the service was a bit uneven. The maki was all the same; too much avocado and tempura shrimp, but their nigiri is good with perfect sushi rice and very fresh fish. Check out their awesome indoor koi pond.
(4)
Connor P.
I come here every year with my Dad's family. We come here to relax, rewind, and celebrate family after a long, hectic day of Christmas shopping. The food is great of course, but the people are better. Our chef is always amazing, making it a personal objective to allow us to enjoy our night through great food and a show. The staff is constantly working hard, showing us the true meaning of customer satisfaction. All in all, this is one of, if not the best, Japanese steakhouses that I have ever been to. I look forward to coming here next year and seeing the fishes... Oh, and eating the food.
(5)
QQ H.
the restaurants looks really nice. i can't remember the name of the food i ordered, i think its one of their specials, maybe called korean bbq ribs or sth like that. its fantastic. my husband ordered sushi, he thought its above average. we saw ppl on the next table eating really fancy looking food and couldn't help asking what it was, i think they said its terriyaki chicken. too bad we never get to go back for a second time. would love to try more hot food (instead of sushi).
(5)
Rick L.
My family hadn't been to Nagasaki Inn for about a year and a half. We decided to pay them a visit because two family members were celebrating a birthday and we wanted to do something extra special for the occasion. The hibachi chef preparing our meal was very entertaining. Not only did he offer the cheesy jokes and show that you'd expect, but he was very friendly and kept a fun conversation going. He was on the top of his game! The food was excellent and the portions were big even though we came for lunch. Everyone left happy! I'd go more often, but the place is a little on the expensive side, especially for dinner.
(4)
Adam W.
Worst service ever! Took an hour just to take our order. Don't go unless you have all night!
(1)
Mindy C.
I went here while visiting Evansville I was recommended this place by friend. I don't have anything really good to say. my octopus cucumber salad didn't have any octopus on it, it had artificial crab. There were gnats everywhere that I kept having to whack away from getting into my soy sauce and from getting into my sushi. the floor was sticky my table was sticky there was pencil scribbled all over the walls, the cushions were coming off of the seats are crumbs in the cushion there were cobwebs on the wall lattice thing... I lost my appetite.
(1)
Caleb R.
TLDR bad service, got food poisoning So the food here is ok, this is not the best sushi/hibachi in Evansville by far. However the service here is terrible. About two years ago we went here and they never brought my nephews food, then when we asked the waiter about it. He acted like he could not care less that he forgot to put it in, did not apologize. Then we had to wait another 30 minutes for it to come out for take away. Yesterday we went back to try it again. The service again was terrible, food took forever come out. I started getting sick while I was eating. Realized that the orange juice in my drink was definitely bad.
(1)
Eric M.
Incredibly slow service, but at least you get to work with a couldn't-care-less wait-staff. We waited over an hour on a Thursday night to get our "chef" to the table. The soup sucks. Sorry but it looks like dirty dishwater and tastes like salty dishwater. Salad dressing: mayonnaise with ginger and soy sauce served on a bed of repackaged iceberg and carrot mix. Beer is stale and warm. But at least I only paid $200 for my family's dinner. :-/ Save your time and money. Eat anywhere but at this sorry place. 1 star only because kids find the show entertaining... A TV would work equally well.
(1)
Coty S.
For Evansville, this is as good as it gets when it comes to sushi and Japanese cuisine. We arrived on a Saturday night and it was slammed with customers trying to get seated at Teppanyaki tables. The hostesses here are adorable, they have rainbow color streaks in their hair to match their kimono. We just wanted sushi, so we were seated immediately at one of the low tables, where you sit on a pillow. Next time, I am going to request to sit at the sushi bar and talk to the sushi chef. He is a vintage Japanese man, that has probably been perfecting his craft for decades. This is a Japanese restaurant, where the food is prepared/managed to Japanese standards. The menu is massive and has many items that you would normally only be able to find in a large city. Not only did they have Onigiri, but grilled Onigiri. Yes! There is also a special menu that has some Korean kalbi and bulgogi as well as Vietnamese selections like Goi Cuon. I should not have ordered the Goi Cuon here because they were not wrapped tightly and the filling was not appropriate for the style of cuisine. Stick the with Japanese menu items here and you will be satisfied, especially with the sushi. I trust the raw fish here, eat it. All of the nigiri we had was excellent. The creative rolls, not so much. The lobster roll was lost in batter. I recommend sticking with the simple rolls with just seafood. The ramen was recommended, so we gave it a try to find it was made from a mix and the pork was not tender. We will definitely be returned during our next visit to sit at the sushi bar. The prices are nothing surprising, especially for the quality of the food offered. They definitely have some issues with the servers because they were trying to give us items that other tables had ordered, this happened at least four times at this single dining experience.
(5)
Eric M.
Incredibly slow service, but at least you get to work with a couldn't-care-less wait-staff. We waited over an hour on a Thursday night to get our "chef" to the table. The soup sucks. Sorry but it looks like dirty dishwater and tastes like salty dishwater. Salad dressing: mayonnaise with ginger and soy sauce served on a bed of repackaged iceberg and carrot mix. Beer is stale and warm. But at least I only paid $200 for my family's dinner. :-/ Save your time and money. Eat anywhere but at this sorry place. 1 star only because kids find the show entertaining... A TV would work equally well.
(1)
Rick L.
My family hadn't been to Nagasaki Inn for about a year and a half. We decided to pay them a visit because two family members were celebrating a birthday and we wanted to do something extra special for the occasion. The hibachi chef preparing our meal was very entertaining. Not only did he offer the cheesy jokes and show that you'd expect, but he was very friendly and kept a fun conversation going. He was on the top of his game! The food was excellent and the portions were big even though we came for lunch. Everyone left happy! I'd go more often, but the place is a little on the expensive side, especially for dinner.
(4)
Adam W.
Worst service ever! Took an hour just to take our order. Don't go unless you have all night!
(1)
Mindy C.
I went here while visiting Evansville I was recommended this place by friend. I don't have anything really good to say. my octopus cucumber salad didn't have any octopus on it, it had artificial crab. There were gnats everywhere that I kept having to whack away from getting into my soy sauce and from getting into my sushi. the floor was sticky my table was sticky there was pencil scribbled all over the walls, the cushions were coming off of the seats are crumbs in the cushion there were cobwebs on the wall lattice thing... I lost my appetite.
(1)
Caleb R.
TLDR bad service, got food poisoning So the food here is ok, this is not the best sushi/hibachi in Evansville by far. However the service here is terrible. About two years ago we went here and they never brought my nephews food, then when we asked the waiter about it. He acted like he could not care less that he forgot to put it in, did not apologize. Then we had to wait another 30 minutes for it to come out for take away. Yesterday we went back to try it again. The service again was terrible, food took forever come out. I started getting sick while I was eating. Realized that the orange juice in my drink was definitely bad.
(1)
Brandie M.
This is our favorite place to have lunch or dinner in Evansville. We kind of burned ourselves out on the hibachi side so we usually just go for the sushi. Our faves are Thai Roll, Lobster Roll, and the Big Mouth Roll. Although we have had many others that we like too. Those are just our top 3! Service is usually pretty good. Sushi chefs are always friendly and happy to chat. Love this place!
(5)
Kristine K.
Interesting... driving around in Evansville and Kentucky - I am finding all sorts of food that I would not think I would find in these neck of the woods... Very good - the dashi for the udon was quite deep - that is it had depth and maturity - a gem in these parts of the US. Bon Appetit...
(4)
Brandon C.
Four stars for food quality, presentation and decor. Zero stars for service. My wife and I were out of town and decided to celebrate our anniversary dinner at the locally famous Nagasaki Inn. I'm from the city and had always heard great things about the restaurant. The dinner boat of sushi and sashimi exceeded our expectations and was fun to explore and eat. The wait staff left much to be desired and we had clues this would be the case shortly after we sat down. The first waiter (manager?) asked if anyone had helped us yet and then took our drink order. He brought our drinks and we ordered an app just before he asked, or seemed to insist we immediately decide if we wanted soup and salad. We were leaning this way but had yet to parse the 8 page or so menu but his urgency rushed us into this decision. (It was a near empty restaurant so no urgency was needed to seat waiting customers and we were in no rush either.) Kind of off putting, but whatever. The salad then came out and it was overrun with their house dressing to the point of making portions of the salads inedible. (It should have been described as dressing with a side of lettuce.) Finally the appropriate waiter arrived, took our dinner order, delivered our delicious food and disappeared. When she appeared again the TV was apparently more interesting than we were as she watched ESPN while asking if we were ready for our check. We were ready for the check and ready to give her a minimum tip. Again, great sushi and sashimi (we want to check out the hibachi next time), but when I spend more than $30 per person for dinner I expect better than average service and certainly not below average.
(4)
Maddie W.
When my sister's in town she usually wants to go to Nagasaki, and we usually end up sitting in the hibachi section. I've definitely grown tired of the hibachi tricks (aka the onion ring volcano, yawn...), and generally just wish they would give me my food! My favorite part of the meal is the salad, I really like the dressing. The soup is pretty bland and the Vegetarian hibachi dinner is good, but nothing special. The restaurant itself is very nice, and I would like to try dining in one of the other sections next time and sample some of their other options.
(3)
Melissa W.
I'm moving back to the area soon but while I was visiting in April, I went here for dinner with my sister and two nephews. We ate at the hibachi table. I was impressed with the decor, very nice. The food was good and the serving size was so big, we all took home leftovers enough for another meal each. Prices are a little high. Service was fine. Not a showstopper but good food.
(4)
Stacey T.
Everyone else loves it, but I don't find anything that great about it. I knew it would be pricey going in, so I won't dock any stars for that, but the food lacked flavor. The cook was entertaining though. I've just had better tasting food at other places like this.
(3)
Marie B.
Sushi. My fav food in the world!! Esp now that chocolate gives me a migraine!? At any rate, I have had eaten sushi at some of the "best" Japanese restaurants from Boston to Miam and from San Francisco to DC...but, few compare to the quality and selection at Nagasaki. Marie (no relation) and her team are phenomenal! Aside from the sushi, they have an extensive menu of Japanese food, from noodles to traditionals like Katsudon.
(5)
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Address :5720 East Virginia St.
Evansville, IN, 47715
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Neil I.
Although I'm from the tri-state area, I live in downtown Chicago and good food was not something I necessarily remembered about my hometown. Every time we go back to Evansville, we visit the Nagasaki Inn's hibachi grill with family and I've yet to be disappointed. This visit I had the chicken and shrimp with fried rice and cabbage. I've seen the kid's volcano made out of sliced onions too many times now, but the quaity of ingredients and the cooks lead to a consistently delicious meal with left overs for the next day.
(4)Bob L.
Maybe it was because I ordered it to go. Maybe it was because I ordered from the menu. All I know is that of the five rolls that I ordered, only one of them was actually what was depicted on the menu. I have never had a Philly roll with that much avocado on it. The menu did not state that there was even supposed to be avocado on it. Actually, every roll I ordered that was not supposed to have avocado on it, did have avocado in it. The Nagasaki roll was poorly put together and tasted like a mushy gloopy mess that fell apart as soon a it was picked up. The rising sun, even though was not listed as having avocado, was of course packed with it. The largest abomination of the evening had to be the fire dragon. Indeed the menu lists avocado as an ingredient, but it did not list spicy tuna that should have been disposed of instead of being put on my roll. On a bright note? The staff all smiled as I waited at the counter wondering why they would be gone so long with my credit card. So, maybe this is what sushi is in Indiana, but it certainly should not be.
(1)Coty S.
For Evansville, this is as good as it gets when it comes to sushi and Japanese cuisine. We arrived on a Saturday night and it was slammed with customers trying to get seated at Teppanyaki tables. The hostesses here are adorable, they have rainbow color streaks in their hair to match their kimono. We just wanted sushi, so we were seated immediately at one of the low tables, where you sit on a pillow. Next time, I am going to request to sit at the sushi bar and talk to the sushi chef. He is a vintage Japanese man, that has probably been perfecting his craft for decades. This is a Japanese restaurant, where the food is prepared/managed to Japanese standards. The menu is massive and has many items that you would normally only be able to find in a large city. Not only did they have Onigiri, but grilled Onigiri. Yes! There is also a special menu that has some Korean kalbi and bulgogi as well as Vietnamese selections like Goi Cuon. I should not have ordered the Goi Cuon here because they were not wrapped tightly and the filling was not appropriate for the style of cuisine. Stick the with Japanese menu items here and you will be satisfied, especially with the sushi. I trust the raw fish here, eat it. All of the nigiri we had was excellent. The creative rolls, not so much. The lobster roll was lost in batter. I recommend sticking with the simple rolls with just seafood. The ramen was recommended, so we gave it a try to find it was made from a mix and the pork was not tender. We will definitely be returned during our next visit to sit at the sushi bar. The prices are nothing surprising, especially for the quality of the food offered. They definitely have some issues with the servers because they were trying to give us items that other tables had ordered, this happened at least four times at this single dining experience.
(5)M D.
I don't know why people gave this restaurant such glowing reviews. We visited Nagasaki Inn last night based upon Yelp reviews, and we were sorely disappointed. We ordered Sushi, Ramen and Katsu-don. We asked for everything to arrive at the same time, and they were happy to oblige. First, my Katsu-don dinner came with soup and salad. The Miso soup was so salty that it was inedible. The salad game with a glop of onion-mayonnaise dressing that was pretty hideous. Our sushi came out. My husband isn't a raw fish eater, so he just had an Avocado Roll and a California Roll with Sesame Seeds. I ordered a Tuna Roll, Scallop (Hotate), Wasabi Tobiko and Sweet Shrimp (Amaebi). The scallop was not very fresh. The Wasabi Tobiko was fine. The Sweet Shrimp was good, and it came with the 'traditional' deep fried head. The Amaebi was the best of the bunch. The California Roll and the Tuna Roll both had barely any crab or tuna. There was a ton of rice and avocado in the California roll, and a sliver of crab and just a few sprinkles of Sesame Seed. The Tuna Roll also came with a sliver of tuna, encased in a thick wad of rice to make up for the lack of fish. The tuna was not bad, but not exceedingly fresh (like the scallop). My husband's ramen was pasasble, but nothing special. My Katsu-don (deep fried pork cutlet simmered in egg and broth) was absolutely horrible. The shoe-leather texture of the cutlet made it impossible to chew. The salty broth was probably miso soup rather than the mirin/soy/bonito broth and egg that is supposed to be used to cook Katsu-don. One bite and I was done. I told the waitress that it was inedible and she took it away. I do have to say that the waitress, while not very animated, was very polite. She did not (rightly) charge me for my meal. However, the food is (at best) mediocre to (at worst) downright bad at this restaurant. Skip it.
(1)Bud B.
Where do I start? I was looking forward to some good sushi whilst in Evansville. Great reviews and proximity lead me to Nagasaki. Arrived, interior decor was very cool. I took a seat at the sushi bar. Wednesday evening, not crowded, but not dead. The waitress was very pleasant and friendly. Don't get me wrong, I do not have super high standards. Ask anyone that knows me. But I do draw the line some places. I had just decided on the sushi dinner and laid the menu when... what to my wondering eyes appeared... a little teeny baby.... roach!! Walking right towards me. I understand restaurants have bugs. That's life. However after being in the pest control business for a time let me share with you what this means. Roaches hate light and open spaces. When a teeny little baby roach ventures into the wide open in the light it means one thing. There are so many roaches where they were that they had to get out... And there my friends is low part of my standards. I left. You may check out my review for Zuki, which is where I ended up.
(1)Joe L.
One of my most amazing finds in Indiana for authentic Japanese cuisine. It's not a western take on Japanese food with an emphasis on creative rolls. In Japan, rolls are not common in the sense we see in the US. I suppose the greatest advantage to this place is that they cater to Japanese customers looking for a sense of home because of the factories in the area. Being from Chicago, I have only found two authentic Japanese restaurants and this one is a great find. Great ramen, great nigiri, and appetizers. I know where I'll be going when I come to Evansville for great Japanese food. Also in response to Bob L: Who orders sushi to go??? It's about freshness and waiting to eat raw fish that has been sitting in your car for 15-20 minutes is a recipe for disaster.
(5)Kenny L.
Offers a little bit of everything... from sushi, teriyaki, udon, ramen, more authentic dishes, even Korean food. For the most part, it works. Every thing was good except for the maki rolls (the nigiri was excellent) and the service was a bit uneven. The maki was all the same; too much avocado and tempura shrimp, but their nigiri is good with perfect sushi rice and very fresh fish. Check out their awesome indoor koi pond.
(4)Connor P.
I come here every year with my Dad's family. We come here to relax, rewind, and celebrate family after a long, hectic day of Christmas shopping. The food is great of course, but the people are better. Our chef is always amazing, making it a personal objective to allow us to enjoy our night through great food and a show. The staff is constantly working hard, showing us the true meaning of customer satisfaction. All in all, this is one of, if not the best, Japanese steakhouses that I have ever been to. I look forward to coming here next year and seeing the fishes... Oh, and eating the food.
(5)QQ H.
the restaurants looks really nice. i can't remember the name of the food i ordered, i think its one of their specials, maybe called korean bbq ribs or sth like that. its fantastic. my husband ordered sushi, he thought its above average. we saw ppl on the next table eating really fancy looking food and couldn't help asking what it was, i think they said its terriyaki chicken. too bad we never get to go back for a second time. would love to try more hot food (instead of sushi).
(5)Bob R.
I went to Nagaski with a group of 5 others with the express purpose of experiencing their teppanyaki/hibachi dining. It should be noted that they offer what looks like a very decent sushi bar as well as typical table service, but my group didn't pursue either of these two options, so your mileage may vary. My review is based solely on my dining under the care of their teppanyaki chefs. Overall, Nagaski has done an outstanding job in the décor department, and it's apparent the moment you walk in the front doors. The restaurant is very spacious and bright. The large expanses are broken up into smaller subsections with various environmental elements including koi ponds, raised decking, "false" walls, large aquariums, and of course the sushi bar area. All of the teppanyaki grills are on the outside walls of the restaurant and from a distance look as if each has its own tatami room. It's a pretty cool effect, but once inside you'll find it's actually one huge (shared) room. I'm not aware of any private rooms in the restaurant. The menu for the hibachi dining is not terribly unique and consists mostly of your choice of chicken, steak, shrimp, or scallops in various combination platters with and without teriyaki sauce. Overall, the entrees are a little pricey for the food you're ordering (put bluntly, you're paying $20 for meat, rice, & veggies), but really the prices reflect the dining experience more so than the actual food. As with many other similar hibachi restaurants, the food is prepared before your eyes by a teppanyaki chef, and is done so in an entertaining fashion by using lots of flashy knife/grill work. If you've never been before, it's worth going once. In more harsh terms, if you've been to one hibachi grill, you've been to them all: toss the egg on the spatula, stack the onions and make the volcano, etc. In general, we had a good time, but it was nothing I would classify as unique or different.
(3)Rita M.
I enjoy going to Nagasaki's for hibachi and sushi. Service and food are almost always very good. Usually the service seems a little better in the cooking table seating.
(4)Evan A.
Some of the best sushi I have found in Southern Indiana. The atmosphere gete a 10 due to the Koi pond (w/ a bridge even), traditional decor, and the traditional seating. The food was excellent. I ate exclusively sushi and loved every bite.
(5)Brandon C.
Four stars for food quality, presentation and decor. Zero stars for service. My wife and I were out of town and decided to celebrate our anniversary dinner at the locally famous Nagasaki Inn. I'm from the city and had always heard great things about the restaurant. The dinner boat of sushi and sashimi exceeded our expectations and was fun to explore and eat. The wait staff left much to be desired and we had clues this would be the case shortly after we sat down. The first waiter (manager?) asked if anyone had helped us yet and then took our drink order. He brought our drinks and we ordered an app just before he asked, or seemed to insist we immediately decide if we wanted soup and salad. We were leaning this way but had yet to parse the 8 page or so menu but his urgency rushed us into this decision. (It was a near empty restaurant so no urgency was needed to seat waiting customers and we were in no rush either.) Kind of off putting, but whatever. The salad then came out and it was overrun with their house dressing to the point of making portions of the salads inedible. (It should have been described as dressing with a side of lettuce.) Finally the appropriate waiter arrived, took our dinner order, delivered our delicious food and disappeared. When she appeared again the TV was apparently more interesting than we were as she watched ESPN while asking if we were ready for our check. We were ready for the check and ready to give her a minimum tip. Again, great sushi and sashimi (we want to check out the hibachi next time), but when I spend more than $30 per person for dinner I expect better than average service and certainly not below average.
(4)Maddie W.
When my sister's in town she usually wants to go to Nagasaki, and we usually end up sitting in the hibachi section. I've definitely grown tired of the hibachi tricks (aka the onion ring volcano, yawn...), and generally just wish they would give me my food! My favorite part of the meal is the salad, I really like the dressing. The soup is pretty bland and the Vegetarian hibachi dinner is good, but nothing special. The restaurant itself is very nice, and I would like to try dining in one of the other sections next time and sample some of their other options.
(3)Melissa W.
I'm moving back to the area soon but while I was visiting in April, I went here for dinner with my sister and two nephews. We ate at the hibachi table. I was impressed with the decor, very nice. The food was good and the serving size was so big, we all took home leftovers enough for another meal each. Prices are a little high. Service was fine. Not a showstopper but good food.
(4)Stacey T.
Everyone else loves it, but I don't find anything that great about it. I knew it would be pricey going in, so I won't dock any stars for that, but the food lacked flavor. The cook was entertaining though. I've just had better tasting food at other places like this.
(3)Marie B.
Sushi. My fav food in the world!! Esp now that chocolate gives me a migraine!? At any rate, I have had eaten sushi at some of the "best" Japanese restaurants from Boston to Miam and from San Francisco to DC...but, few compare to the quality and selection at Nagasaki. Marie (no relation) and her team are phenomenal! Aside from the sushi, they have an extensive menu of Japanese food, from noodles to traditionals like Katsudon.
(5)Brandie M.
This is our favorite place to have lunch or dinner in Evansville. We kind of burned ourselves out on the hibachi side so we usually just go for the sushi. Our faves are Thai Roll, Lobster Roll, and the Big Mouth Roll. Although we have had many others that we like too. Those are just our top 3! Service is usually pretty good. Sushi chefs are always friendly and happy to chat. Love this place!
(5)Kristine K.
Interesting... driving around in Evansville and Kentucky - I am finding all sorts of food that I would not think I would find in these neck of the woods... Very good - the dashi for the udon was quite deep - that is it had depth and maturity - a gem in these parts of the US. Bon Appetit...
(4)Bob R.
I went to Nagaski with a group of 5 others with the express purpose of experiencing their teppanyaki/hibachi dining. It should be noted that they offer what looks like a very decent sushi bar as well as typical table service, but my group didn't pursue either of these two options, so your mileage may vary. My review is based solely on my dining under the care of their teppanyaki chefs. Overall, Nagaski has done an outstanding job in the décor department, and it's apparent the moment you walk in the front doors. The restaurant is very spacious and bright. The large expanses are broken up into smaller subsections with various environmental elements including koi ponds, raised decking, "false" walls, large aquariums, and of course the sushi bar area. All of the teppanyaki grills are on the outside walls of the restaurant and from a distance look as if each has its own tatami room. It's a pretty cool effect, but once inside you'll find it's actually one huge (shared) room. I'm not aware of any private rooms in the restaurant. The menu for the hibachi dining is not terribly unique and consists mostly of your choice of chicken, steak, shrimp, or scallops in various combination platters with and without teriyaki sauce. Overall, the entrees are a little pricey for the food you're ordering (put bluntly, you're paying $20 for meat, rice, & veggies), but really the prices reflect the dining experience more so than the actual food. As with many other similar hibachi restaurants, the food is prepared before your eyes by a teppanyaki chef, and is done so in an entertaining fashion by using lots of flashy knife/grill work. If you've never been before, it's worth going once. In more harsh terms, if you've been to one hibachi grill, you've been to them all: toss the egg on the spatula, stack the onions and make the volcano, etc. In general, we had a good time, but it was nothing I would classify as unique or different.
(3)Rita M.
I enjoy going to Nagasaki's for hibachi and sushi. Service and food are almost always very good. Usually the service seems a little better in the cooking table seating.
(4)Evan A.
Some of the best sushi I have found in Southern Indiana. The atmosphere gete a 10 due to the Koi pond (w/ a bridge even), traditional decor, and the traditional seating. The food was excellent. I ate exclusively sushi and loved every bite.
(5)Neil I.
Although I'm from the tri-state area, I live in downtown Chicago and good food was not something I necessarily remembered about my hometown. Every time we go back to Evansville, we visit the Nagasaki Inn's hibachi grill with family and I've yet to be disappointed. This visit I had the chicken and shrimp with fried rice and cabbage. I've seen the kid's volcano made out of sliced onions too many times now, but the quaity of ingredients and the cooks lead to a consistently delicious meal with left overs for the next day.
(4)Bob L.
Maybe it was because I ordered it to go. Maybe it was because I ordered from the menu. All I know is that of the five rolls that I ordered, only one of them was actually what was depicted on the menu. I have never had a Philly roll with that much avocado on it. The menu did not state that there was even supposed to be avocado on it. Actually, every roll I ordered that was not supposed to have avocado on it, did have avocado in it. The Nagasaki roll was poorly put together and tasted like a mushy gloopy mess that fell apart as soon a it was picked up. The rising sun, even though was not listed as having avocado, was of course packed with it. The largest abomination of the evening had to be the fire dragon. Indeed the menu lists avocado as an ingredient, but it did not list spicy tuna that should have been disposed of instead of being put on my roll. On a bright note? The staff all smiled as I waited at the counter wondering why they would be gone so long with my credit card. So, maybe this is what sushi is in Indiana, but it certainly should not be.
(1)M D.
I don't know why people gave this restaurant such glowing reviews. We visited Nagasaki Inn last night based upon Yelp reviews, and we were sorely disappointed. We ordered Sushi, Ramen and Katsu-don. We asked for everything to arrive at the same time, and they were happy to oblige. First, my Katsu-don dinner came with soup and salad. The Miso soup was so salty that it was inedible. The salad game with a glop of onion-mayonnaise dressing that was pretty hideous. Our sushi came out. My husband isn't a raw fish eater, so he just had an Avocado Roll and a California Roll with Sesame Seeds. I ordered a Tuna Roll, Scallop (Hotate), Wasabi Tobiko and Sweet Shrimp (Amaebi). The scallop was not very fresh. The Wasabi Tobiko was fine. The Sweet Shrimp was good, and it came with the 'traditional' deep fried head. The Amaebi was the best of the bunch. The California Roll and the Tuna Roll both had barely any crab or tuna. There was a ton of rice and avocado in the California roll, and a sliver of crab and just a few sprinkles of Sesame Seed. The Tuna Roll also came with a sliver of tuna, encased in a thick wad of rice to make up for the lack of fish. The tuna was not bad, but not exceedingly fresh (like the scallop). My husband's ramen was pasasble, but nothing special. My Katsu-don (deep fried pork cutlet simmered in egg and broth) was absolutely horrible. The shoe-leather texture of the cutlet made it impossible to chew. The salty broth was probably miso soup rather than the mirin/soy/bonito broth and egg that is supposed to be used to cook Katsu-don. One bite and I was done. I told the waitress that it was inedible and she took it away. I do have to say that the waitress, while not very animated, was very polite. She did not (rightly) charge me for my meal. However, the food is (at best) mediocre to (at worst) downright bad at this restaurant. Skip it.
(1)Bud B.
Where do I start? I was looking forward to some good sushi whilst in Evansville. Great reviews and proximity lead me to Nagasaki. Arrived, interior decor was very cool. I took a seat at the sushi bar. Wednesday evening, not crowded, but not dead. The waitress was very pleasant and friendly. Don't get me wrong, I do not have super high standards. Ask anyone that knows me. But I do draw the line some places. I had just decided on the sushi dinner and laid the menu when... what to my wondering eyes appeared... a little teeny baby.... roach!! Walking right towards me. I understand restaurants have bugs. That's life. However after being in the pest control business for a time let me share with you what this means. Roaches hate light and open spaces. When a teeny little baby roach ventures into the wide open in the light it means one thing. There are so many roaches where they were that they had to get out... And there my friends is low part of my standards. I left. You may check out my review for Zuki, which is where I ended up.
(1)Joe L.
One of my most amazing finds in Indiana for authentic Japanese cuisine. It's not a western take on Japanese food with an emphasis on creative rolls. In Japan, rolls are not common in the sense we see in the US. I suppose the greatest advantage to this place is that they cater to Japanese customers looking for a sense of home because of the factories in the area. Being from Chicago, I have only found two authentic Japanese restaurants and this one is a great find. Great ramen, great nigiri, and appetizers. I know where I'll be going when I come to Evansville for great Japanese food. Also in response to Bob L: Who orders sushi to go??? It's about freshness and waiting to eat raw fish that has been sitting in your car for 15-20 minutes is a recipe for disaster.
(5)Kenny L.
Offers a little bit of everything... from sushi, teriyaki, udon, ramen, more authentic dishes, even Korean food. For the most part, it works. Every thing was good except for the maki rolls (the nigiri was excellent) and the service was a bit uneven. The maki was all the same; too much avocado and tempura shrimp, but their nigiri is good with perfect sushi rice and very fresh fish. Check out their awesome indoor koi pond.
(4)Connor P.
I come here every year with my Dad's family. We come here to relax, rewind, and celebrate family after a long, hectic day of Christmas shopping. The food is great of course, but the people are better. Our chef is always amazing, making it a personal objective to allow us to enjoy our night through great food and a show. The staff is constantly working hard, showing us the true meaning of customer satisfaction. All in all, this is one of, if not the best, Japanese steakhouses that I have ever been to. I look forward to coming here next year and seeing the fishes... Oh, and eating the food.
(5)QQ H.
the restaurants looks really nice. i can't remember the name of the food i ordered, i think its one of their specials, maybe called korean bbq ribs or sth like that. its fantastic. my husband ordered sushi, he thought its above average. we saw ppl on the next table eating really fancy looking food and couldn't help asking what it was, i think they said its terriyaki chicken. too bad we never get to go back for a second time. would love to try more hot food (instead of sushi).
(5)Rick L.
My family hadn't been to Nagasaki Inn for about a year and a half. We decided to pay them a visit because two family members were celebrating a birthday and we wanted to do something extra special for the occasion. The hibachi chef preparing our meal was very entertaining. Not only did he offer the cheesy jokes and show that you'd expect, but he was very friendly and kept a fun conversation going. He was on the top of his game! The food was excellent and the portions were big even though we came for lunch. Everyone left happy! I'd go more often, but the place is a little on the expensive side, especially for dinner.
(4)Adam W.
Worst service ever! Took an hour just to take our order. Don't go unless you have all night!
(1)Mindy C.
I went here while visiting Evansville I was recommended this place by friend. I don't have anything really good to say. my octopus cucumber salad didn't have any octopus on it, it had artificial crab. There were gnats everywhere that I kept having to whack away from getting into my soy sauce and from getting into my sushi. the floor was sticky my table was sticky there was pencil scribbled all over the walls, the cushions were coming off of the seats are crumbs in the cushion there were cobwebs on the wall lattice thing... I lost my appetite.
(1)Caleb R.
TLDR bad service, got food poisoning So the food here is ok, this is not the best sushi/hibachi in Evansville by far. However the service here is terrible. About two years ago we went here and they never brought my nephews food, then when we asked the waiter about it. He acted like he could not care less that he forgot to put it in, did not apologize. Then we had to wait another 30 minutes for it to come out for take away. Yesterday we went back to try it again. The service again was terrible, food took forever come out. I started getting sick while I was eating. Realized that the orange juice in my drink was definitely bad.
(1)Eric M.
Incredibly slow service, but at least you get to work with a couldn't-care-less wait-staff. We waited over an hour on a Thursday night to get our "chef" to the table. The soup sucks. Sorry but it looks like dirty dishwater and tastes like salty dishwater. Salad dressing: mayonnaise with ginger and soy sauce served on a bed of repackaged iceberg and carrot mix. Beer is stale and warm. But at least I only paid $200 for my family's dinner. :-/ Save your time and money. Eat anywhere but at this sorry place. 1 star only because kids find the show entertaining... A TV would work equally well.
(1)Coty S.
For Evansville, this is as good as it gets when it comes to sushi and Japanese cuisine. We arrived on a Saturday night and it was slammed with customers trying to get seated at Teppanyaki tables. The hostesses here are adorable, they have rainbow color streaks in their hair to match their kimono. We just wanted sushi, so we were seated immediately at one of the low tables, where you sit on a pillow. Next time, I am going to request to sit at the sushi bar and talk to the sushi chef. He is a vintage Japanese man, that has probably been perfecting his craft for decades. This is a Japanese restaurant, where the food is prepared/managed to Japanese standards. The menu is massive and has many items that you would normally only be able to find in a large city. Not only did they have Onigiri, but grilled Onigiri. Yes! There is also a special menu that has some Korean kalbi and bulgogi as well as Vietnamese selections like Goi Cuon. I should not have ordered the Goi Cuon here because they were not wrapped tightly and the filling was not appropriate for the style of cuisine. Stick the with Japanese menu items here and you will be satisfied, especially with the sushi. I trust the raw fish here, eat it. All of the nigiri we had was excellent. The creative rolls, not so much. The lobster roll was lost in batter. I recommend sticking with the simple rolls with just seafood. The ramen was recommended, so we gave it a try to find it was made from a mix and the pork was not tender. We will definitely be returned during our next visit to sit at the sushi bar. The prices are nothing surprising, especially for the quality of the food offered. They definitely have some issues with the servers because they were trying to give us items that other tables had ordered, this happened at least four times at this single dining experience.
(5)Eric M.
Incredibly slow service, but at least you get to work with a couldn't-care-less wait-staff. We waited over an hour on a Thursday night to get our "chef" to the table. The soup sucks. Sorry but it looks like dirty dishwater and tastes like salty dishwater. Salad dressing: mayonnaise with ginger and soy sauce served on a bed of repackaged iceberg and carrot mix. Beer is stale and warm. But at least I only paid $200 for my family's dinner. :-/ Save your time and money. Eat anywhere but at this sorry place. 1 star only because kids find the show entertaining... A TV would work equally well.
(1)Rick L.
My family hadn't been to Nagasaki Inn for about a year and a half. We decided to pay them a visit because two family members were celebrating a birthday and we wanted to do something extra special for the occasion. The hibachi chef preparing our meal was very entertaining. Not only did he offer the cheesy jokes and show that you'd expect, but he was very friendly and kept a fun conversation going. He was on the top of his game! The food was excellent and the portions were big even though we came for lunch. Everyone left happy! I'd go more often, but the place is a little on the expensive side, especially for dinner.
(4)Adam W.
Worst service ever! Took an hour just to take our order. Don't go unless you have all night!
(1)Mindy C.
I went here while visiting Evansville I was recommended this place by friend. I don't have anything really good to say. my octopus cucumber salad didn't have any octopus on it, it had artificial crab. There were gnats everywhere that I kept having to whack away from getting into my soy sauce and from getting into my sushi. the floor was sticky my table was sticky there was pencil scribbled all over the walls, the cushions were coming off of the seats are crumbs in the cushion there were cobwebs on the wall lattice thing... I lost my appetite.
(1)Caleb R.
TLDR bad service, got food poisoning So the food here is ok, this is not the best sushi/hibachi in Evansville by far. However the service here is terrible. About two years ago we went here and they never brought my nephews food, then when we asked the waiter about it. He acted like he could not care less that he forgot to put it in, did not apologize. Then we had to wait another 30 minutes for it to come out for take away. Yesterday we went back to try it again. The service again was terrible, food took forever come out. I started getting sick while I was eating. Realized that the orange juice in my drink was definitely bad.
(1)Brandie M.
This is our favorite place to have lunch or dinner in Evansville. We kind of burned ourselves out on the hibachi side so we usually just go for the sushi. Our faves are Thai Roll, Lobster Roll, and the Big Mouth Roll. Although we have had many others that we like too. Those are just our top 3! Service is usually pretty good. Sushi chefs are always friendly and happy to chat. Love this place!
(5)Kristine K.
Interesting... driving around in Evansville and Kentucky - I am finding all sorts of food that I would not think I would find in these neck of the woods... Very good - the dashi for the udon was quite deep - that is it had depth and maturity - a gem in these parts of the US. Bon Appetit...
(4)Brandon C.
Four stars for food quality, presentation and decor. Zero stars for service. My wife and I were out of town and decided to celebrate our anniversary dinner at the locally famous Nagasaki Inn. I'm from the city and had always heard great things about the restaurant. The dinner boat of sushi and sashimi exceeded our expectations and was fun to explore and eat. The wait staff left much to be desired and we had clues this would be the case shortly after we sat down. The first waiter (manager?) asked if anyone had helped us yet and then took our drink order. He brought our drinks and we ordered an app just before he asked, or seemed to insist we immediately decide if we wanted soup and salad. We were leaning this way but had yet to parse the 8 page or so menu but his urgency rushed us into this decision. (It was a near empty restaurant so no urgency was needed to seat waiting customers and we were in no rush either.) Kind of off putting, but whatever. The salad then came out and it was overrun with their house dressing to the point of making portions of the salads inedible. (It should have been described as dressing with a side of lettuce.) Finally the appropriate waiter arrived, took our dinner order, delivered our delicious food and disappeared. When she appeared again the TV was apparently more interesting than we were as she watched ESPN while asking if we were ready for our check. We were ready for the check and ready to give her a minimum tip. Again, great sushi and sashimi (we want to check out the hibachi next time), but when I spend more than $30 per person for dinner I expect better than average service and certainly not below average.
(4)Maddie W.
When my sister's in town she usually wants to go to Nagasaki, and we usually end up sitting in the hibachi section. I've definitely grown tired of the hibachi tricks (aka the onion ring volcano, yawn...), and generally just wish they would give me my food! My favorite part of the meal is the salad, I really like the dressing. The soup is pretty bland and the Vegetarian hibachi dinner is good, but nothing special. The restaurant itself is very nice, and I would like to try dining in one of the other sections next time and sample some of their other options.
(3)Melissa W.
I'm moving back to the area soon but while I was visiting in April, I went here for dinner with my sister and two nephews. We ate at the hibachi table. I was impressed with the decor, very nice. The food was good and the serving size was so big, we all took home leftovers enough for another meal each. Prices are a little high. Service was fine. Not a showstopper but good food.
(4)Stacey T.
Everyone else loves it, but I don't find anything that great about it. I knew it would be pricey going in, so I won't dock any stars for that, but the food lacked flavor. The cook was entertaining though. I've just had better tasting food at other places like this.
(3)Marie B.
Sushi. My fav food in the world!! Esp now that chocolate gives me a migraine!? At any rate, I have had eaten sushi at some of the "best" Japanese restaurants from Boston to Miam and from San Francisco to DC...but, few compare to the quality and selection at Nagasaki. Marie (no relation) and her team are phenomenal! Aside from the sushi, they have an extensive menu of Japanese food, from noodles to traditionals like Katsudon.
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