Been coming here with my family since I was a kid, over 30 years. Always delicious, authentic and affordable. This is the best Japanese restaurant I've ever eaten at.
(5)
Veritas I.
This is the best place to get sushi in Memphis. All of the Japanese professors from the University of Memphis go here. lol
(5)
Tom E.
One of the first things I did before moving to Memphis was look at the demographics. Being labeled an "Honorary Asian" in Atlanta, I would have liked that tradition to continue on. Out of close to 800,000 people in Memphis, according to the Census, there were less than 22,000 Asians here. I think I have spotted 63 of them so far (yes, I have been keeping track). So you all are probably wondering: A)what in the hell am I talking about B)how crazy am I C) when is this review going to start? I needed to find an Asian community, and I think I scored with that- thanks to my admin assistant. She is a huge anime fan, and told me to check out a place called Edo. She busts her ass for me, so I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. I am glad I did. I was jonesin for some Japanese food on Sunday, and I thought this would be a perfect time to check it out. I had asked a special someone if she would like to join, but had other plans- so I asked my roomie (he kidnapped me Sat, I kidnapped him Sun) if he wanted to come. Mind you, he is not a big fan of seafood, or Japanese food. When we arrived, I was shocked to see that the parking lot was empty. I heard this place has been open for at LEAST 25 years, so they must be doing something right. I am not too familiar with the history, but I heard management may or may not have changed hands and things could be for better or for worse. I just wanted to chow on some damn good Japanese food. You could tell the place was frozen in time, I almost felt like Sean Connery in Ian Fleming's "You Only Live Twice" (one of my favorite Bond movies, FYI). It was like a timewarp. The menu is simple, and since they do not have hibachi style, it was a nice change for me. I ordered a dinner combo- with Sakura scallops and tempura shrimp. For an app, I got the Kushi Katsu (fried pork on a stick). My buddy got the classic tonkatsu- I told him if he didn't like it, he could cause a scene. Speaking of scenes- hold that thought for later. They served Coke- which was a pleasant surprise. You better believe I got one. Then my ginger salad came out, along with my kushi katsu. The dressing on the salad was good, and the greens were fresh. I also enjoyed the fried pork. It came glazed in a sweet soy. Shortly after, the main plates came out. The tonkatsu had 2 pieces of pork, and he really enjoyed it. My scallops were great, as I have never had them served that way. The tempura was decent as well. Definitely a filling meal. On the menu, I saw they had tempura ice cream for dessert. Remember earlier how I told you to hold that thought? Well we must have been creating a scene when we were eating (hell, we were the only people there). When I ordered the ice cream, it came out with 2 spoons. WTF??? They thought we were dating- LOL, I guess it didn't help when I told her checks together. *Sigh*. The restroom was kind of interesting, it was in the back, behind a curtain. It had a communal sink in the hallway. The mens restroom was kind of small, so you had to go at an angle (unless you wanted to risk falling through the wall). Overall, I really liked this place and I am glad I got to check it out. I will definitely have to go back and try some other things.
(4)
Tanya T.
Another great little restaurant in a strip mall tucked away off of Summer Avenue. Seriously, I'm done with the chain restaurants- bring on the tiny little hidden, questionably located gems like La Guadalupana, The Pancake Shop and Edo anyday. The sushi here is super fresh and delicious- I like the spicy shrimp rolls and California rolls with a cucumber salad and clear soup. Pretty basic, but so awesome. The decor is very outdated, and could probably use a complete remodel, but who cares when the food is so divine? Dinner here won't put a dent in your pocketbook either, so go ahead and splurge- get dessert this time. I suggest the tempura ice cream.
(4)
Jolynna M.
I love Edo. It was the first Japanese restaurant I ever went to. I was in my 20's, and not nearly the foodie I am today. But over the years, I've gone back time and time again, and even after sampling many other Japanese places in town, I still think Edo is one of the best. It's in a tucked away spot on Summer Ave., in the middle of a rundown looking shopping center close to Charlie's Meat Market. With such a tough location, I sometimes wonder how they stay in business. But with such good food and a loyal following, they manage to keep the doors open. And as long as they do, I'll keep going back. If you go, you should try The Love Boat. It's a complete meal for two served in a red lacquered boat with their famed tempura -- which I think is the best in town. You also get chicken and beef skewers, each grilled with onions and green peppers. Rice is served on the side. It's a very pretty dish, and the portions are huge. You will likely have leftovers. Be sure to sample the sushi as well. It's always fresh and the prices are very good.
(4)
Polly E.
I'm 22 years old and have been coming to Edo since I was in a high chair (actually before that even as my mother came to Edo while pregnant with me!). I have since moved away from Memphis and whenever I come back in town we usually go there within 24 hours of my arrival (if not less time!). It is the best sushi in town. Best service in town as they know my order and my mothers order when we sit down AND if we call in for pick-up they know it is us by our voices and order. Seriously. Stop reading and go get a clear soup and a chirashi.
(5)
Kari N.
Ate at Edo for lunch with family and was surprised to see they were serving pho. I got to say the pho was amazing. Taste just like what I had when I visited Vietnam last summer. Also their mango strawberry bubble tea was on point. Absolutely delicious. The tapioca pearls were just the right amount of chewiness. We had the bento box too and I got to say for $7.49 they sure load that thing up. Overall love the food was great and I love that when you step in it looks like you escape to Japan with the layout. Definitely will come here next time I visit Memphis.
(5)
Joelle P.
Nooooo! I was SO looking forward to this place, but the only reason this place gets two stars instead of one is because of their bubble tea (get the avocado! IT WAS LIKE CRACK I COULDN'T STOP DRINKING IT!). But my sashimi platter (7 pieces, which was supposed to include tuna, salmon, and yellow tail) only had tuna...a few pieces were still completely frozen. It was disgusting. My miso soup was just blah and seaweed salad was ok. You can't really screw up seaweed salad. Our waitress was very sweet but definitely overwhelmed. Don't think I'll be coming back here...but if I do, I'll be sticking to the bubble tea.
(2)
Vicki M.
I guess I'm done with Edo. We have gone there for years and have loved it. However, my experience today was similar to the one that Heath G. posted on 6/22/2015. Of the six rolls that you can get for lunch, they didn't have the right ingredients (salmon) for two of them, so I had a spicy tuna roll. (If you want another roll, you have to check with the "chef.") I'll bet there was not one ounce of fish in a roll, both because the roll was small and because the chef was very stingy with the tuna. I was almost finished by the time my companion, who ordered the grilled catfish bento box, received his meal. The catfish was so rubbery that he could not chew it. The Edo rice was stale, and the vegetable tempura was greasy. He was offered chicken teriyaki as a substitute, but it, too, was inedible because of the amount of fat and skin on it. Disgusting. I understand that Edo is under new ownership. I don't expect it to stay open for much longer.
(1)
Heath G.
Awful, Gross, Puke! Honestly I feel nauseous writing this review... I had lunch here and will never return. I was the only person in the dining room at noon which should have raised numerous red flags. I ordered the tofu steak which was fried and served with a tempura sauce. Whatever they breaded the tofu with before frying had a chemical like flavor and the consistency of rubber cement. I also ordered a spicy tuna roll which was flavorless and old. Then the main event that put me over the top was the rotten, yes rotten, beef teriyaki! It consisted of beef with more ligaments, fat, and tendons than there was steak. It also had a taste of odor...it was spoiled! I will never go back. Ever!
(1)
Tony F.
Not quite as good as I remember. But, I haven't been here in years. This is the first place I ever ate Sushi in Memphis.
(3)
Carly K.
Great food here! Try the hand made dumplings (gyoza) for appetizer, I really enjoyed these. For the entree, I got the love boat which includes tempura, beef and chicken kabob and shrimp and is plenty for two people. The meats were flavorful and tender. I would also definitely try their bubble tea if you haven't. I got the almond milk tea and the flavoring is better than chang's bubble tea and the tapioca was done just right! Service was great and I definitely recommend this to anyone who wants some good Japanese food.
(5)
Sarah N.
Excellent food and great service! The boyfriend and I were hungry and looking for something local. I did a search for places on Summer Ave and this one popped up. It really is a hidden gem. I definitely recommend this place and will be going back again. :)
(5)
Dan M.
I've been eating here for over 30 years, but after today's lunch, I will not likely return. The quality of food has clearly dropped and no amount of bubble tea, however good, will remedy that. I ordered a bento box with the catfish and tempura. The clear soup (how do you mess up clear soup?) tasted stale. The rice was not fresh and seemed not to be completely cooked. The tempura was very greasy. The catfish was rubbery, not flaky at all. I'm not sure it was cooked completely, but I had to spit out the first bite. To replace that, the server brought chicken. I only ate one bite of that. It too seemed undercooked, and it had a large amount of skin and fat on it. My wife's spicy tuna rolls were small and had a very small piece of tuna in the center. I left depressed and hungry. Go elsewhere.
(1)
Chris M.
Hate to do it but just keep getting old poor quality food in the last few stops. This was such a great place with the old owner but now it just isn't good. They should stop worrying about noodle burgers and get their food quality back up to what it should be. This place used to be full all the time and now you will usually be the only one in the place. Sad.
(1)
Tien D.
Just tried their pho, taste home cook, very rich deep flavor, with fresh ingredients and I can say that they got best bubble tea!
(5)
Elle S.
Was not impressed with the sushi at all very low grade seaweed and rice was just too sticky and thick. The Ramen noodle soup was good and the other people at the table got I think it's called shamu shamu and it looked pretty good. The stars were taken away because it's Japanese and their sushi was bad. Service was great
(3)
Claire R.
Edo used to be the best Japanese in Memphis-- but sometime in the last few months it changed management and now it is really disappointing. We purchased take out from them last night which included a huge array of different items-- the tamago was cooked just absolutely wrong and all the other nigiri was definitely way under it's former quality. The bomb roll and crawfish volcano rolls were okay, but just okay, and this was a $70 meal. Even the pickled ginger tasted off! All I can do is hope the old management comes back, otherwise my family will have to find a new go-to Japanese place.
(1)
Alex H.
I haven't been in years. But some local friends took me here and the oyakodon is the best I've ever had. I highly reccomend the place.
(5)
Mary N.
This place by far serves authentic Japanese cuisine. One of my all time favorite is the love boat.. This boat is huge and needs more than two people to finish. I also tried the crunchy shrimp roll and it was quite different. It was a lot smaller and the taste is different. The rice taste is by far the best I've ever tasted. It does not fit the other Japanese cuisine that add all the special sauces and etc. the sushi is small so next time I know to order an extra roll. The environment is nice and calming with a hint of modernized Japanese music. Overall I give this restaurant five stars for the quality and quantity of food. Also, they serve bubble tea now. The next time I come back for sure I will try!
(5)
Tiffany L.
There has been a fair amount of discussion about the proper pronunciation of this popular East Memphis restaurant. Some say "eee-doh," while others believe it's "eh-doh." Others swear it's called "ay-doh." But, something that everyone seems to be able to agree on is the quality and affordability of the cuisine. Many have been patronizing Edo for decades. Some remember visiting as a child and continuing through adulthood. The restaurant is known for fresh sushi, classic domburi and delicious soups at very reasonable prices. No individual roll eclipses seven dollars, and there are a variety of combination platters to suit every level of appetite. Two people can get completely stuffed from dining on the Love Boat with a mix of sushi, chicken and beef kabobs, soup and salad. And all, for just $28.50. Edo is also one of the only places in town where diners can enjoy BBQ catfish.
(4)
Trivedi A.
Well, I didn't find anything great or exceptional about this place. There are lot of other Japanese restaurants that are way better than this one. The service is good, the menu is also big. But somehow the ambiance was not appealing, food was tasting ok and we (my friends and I) did not find the food/fish preparation to be fresh. It was tasting old (not aweful or spoilt though). May be it was just one of that bad day for the restaurant or the chef.
(2)
Viet T.
My friend who I think is the head chef is now the owner, they will be getting new decor and stuff I think. Help support the oldest Japanese restaurant in Memphis guys :P Sushi isn't always pretty but the fish is shipped in fresh everyday.
(4)
kathie r.
I really have enjoyed getting to know the interesting and delicious offerings at Edo. I am a big fan of the tempura, and the chicken wings are yummy. Buy my favorite is not on the menu as a rule, but they will prepare them for you. It is a dumpling, called firecracker, I think. It was really, really good. Spicy and delicious.
(5)
Kenny D.
Our visit was early October 2013 Just like most of the reviews, this place is a dive for a Japanese restaurant. The Japanese are very meticulous and clean people and this place could use a renovation, big time...or at least a solid top to bottom cleaning. They do not spend a dime upgrading anything in this place from all obvious signs, even the server's tray was ragged...his tray! Our table was actually a bit sticky. However, the food is very good. Very good. Well most of the food...I was encouraged by the server to order the pork rice bowl, a big mistake...rice with basically breaded and fried pork on top with very little sauce. It was OK, but nothing special. My wife loved everything she had, I tasted most of it and it was very good. Scallops were cooked to perfection. I had sushi as well...and it was made well and the meat was fresh. Everything we had except the rice bowl was very good. The rice bowl was just OK, sustenance yes, but no "wow" factor. Do come here. Do eat. Do not be afraid...well, maybe be afraid of the parking lot and carry a gun...I do anyway, so no biggie for me. This is not a parking lot an unarmed person should be lollygagging around not paying attention to the surroundings. Prices are very reasonable and the quality is very good. The menus you find online are not accurate! Another disappointment because what I found online was awesome but not what they offer. Only three stars because of the parking lot/neighborhood and the lack of even investing in new server trays...or anything else as of our visit. Food was 4 stars for us. Had it not been for the pork rice bowl I had, it would have been a 5 star food meal.
(3)
Blair S.
I met some friends for Japanese food at Edo while in town. The menu is authentic and the food is well prepared. The staff is friendly and attentive, and helped us ditch some Americanized pronunciations of Japanese dishes. "The other Japanese restaurants in Memphis are the food for Americans" said the waitress. She's right, so come here if you want to explore, not if you want the familiar Americanized menu. I recommend you go straight to one of the dinner/lunch specials or noodle dishes. You'll get to explore several dishes that way. This isn't really a sushi place, though they have a good selection. My dinner combination included tuna sashimi, which was just OK. The rest of the food overshadowed it, frankly. The miso soup was a pleasant surprise too. It was more than just the quick mix you get at most sushi joints. The decor is cute but a little worn in places. It's still nicer than what you expect from the outside. The prices are great, probably helped by the cheap rent.
(4)
Samantha B.
I've had decent and terrible food here. Last time I came was for my birthday a few years ago and everything was really greasy and upset everyone's stomachs. Also I keep repeatedly picking the same menu item that I hate because I go so rarely and can never remember the name. I honestly don't think I want to give this place another shot.
(1)
Turid D.
For Japanese food we love Edo. We always say we're going to try something else but we enjoy the "Love Boat" so much we always get it. It includes tempura shrimp and vegatables, chicken & beef skewers with a flavorful sauce and shrimp in the best cream butter sauce ever. Also comes with salad and Miso soup and oranges. Go try it you'll love it. I think you can bring your own.wine bottle with you.
(4)
Mike K.
When I first moved to Memphis and was meeting new people I would ask for advice as to where to go for certain foods. I love Japanese food, not just sushi, and Edo came up a few times. I wanted to try the ramen, and it took me a while but I finally got there. I started the night with some vegetable tempura, which makes me feel good about myself, eating vegetables with dinner and all... even if they're fried. The tempura gets my recommendation, I love it. I also had some gyoza, nothing bad to say about gyoza, but I can take it or leave it here. But finally the ramen came... and I ate it... and I probably won't order it again. It was a bit pricey for what I got, and it wasn't too great. It wasn't bad and if you really need a ramen fix this will totally work out, but I was disappointed. BUT! I also tried the katsu-don (pork cutlet, coated with panko and deep fried, served over rice with green onions and a fried egg) and it was just as good as any katsu-don I've ever had. THIS is what I will come back for. It's a good start to anyone who wants to get into Japanese food but is scared of trying something new and not liking it. Want to play it safer? Try the oyako-don, which is chicken instead of pork. Don't like the fried egg? Get the tonkatsu, it's the pork cutlet as an entree, not the rice bowl as described above. What will I try next? Eel. I'll let you know how it is sometime. Over all? I like this place and I'm glad it is here.
(3)
Deen W.
All the recent sushi chatter on the Talk thread got me craving Edo yesterday, so off we went for lunch. Edo has been around for 20+ years, so they must be doing SOMETHING right, right? Absolutely. My daughter got (of course) gyoza and the tuna roll, which she inhaled, leaving none for me to try. They both looked delicious, though! My husband got the chicken teriyaki and I got chicken Tokyo, which comes with what they call Sakura sauce. The teriyaki was about the best I've ever had. My dish was good, but very rich. The sauce was mayonnaise-based. I did enjoy the tempura sweet potato and green beans that accompanied it. I think next time, though, I would opt for something else. The rice served is neither fried nor plain white. It's yellow (cooked in chicken bouillon) and has little carrot pieces. I want to come back at night and try the Love Boat, a dinner for two that offers a variety of items plus their famous jello-filled orange slices. All in all, if you want authentic Japanese, Edo is the place!
(4)
Ann P.
Edo used to be my favorite spot for authentic Japanese food until they went through new management. The food definitely changed a lot even with the most simplest dishes. The prices also increased. Quite disappointing...
(3)
Sue C.
Just a fair warning to all you loyal regular Edo fans...the restaurant has been SOLD and under new management. It was sold to one of the waitstaff.. We went back for support and hopeful the quality did not change since we have been a loyal patron for the past 20 years. It turn out to be a big disappointment. It was not the same as before. Service was poor & our meals were served in portions. Maybe we'll give these new owners more time to master their cooking skill and learn to manage the restaurant before going back. Good Luck!!!
(1)
Kerry C.
The Ramen I ordered at Edo last night was a far cry from the 10-cent packets of my Ball State days. It was a big, pho-sized bowl of squiggly noodles, bamboo shoots, green onions and bean sprouts in a tangy brown broth (that sort of tasted like clear soup). I went a little crazy with my ordering at Edo. So much of the Japanese menu sounded good, and everything was inexpensive. Before the Ramen, I started with the sunomono, which is a small pickled cucumber and crab salad tossed with seaweed. I also tried two sushi rolls - the Banzai and the Louisiana. When the server set the Banzai roll down on the table, my dinner buddy and I spent a good three minutes talking about how pretty it was. The roll was stuffed with crab meat, raw salmon, cucumber and radish sprouts. The Louisiana rolls was like a souped-up California roll - fresh avocado and fried crab meat wrapped in seaweed and rice and rolled in bright orange smelt roe. Edo is located in a tiny strip mall on Summer Ave, in the back half of the parking lot occupied by La Guadalupana. It's a totally mom-and-pop operation. There's no sushi bar and the decor is a little campy (it almost reminded me of a set in a Tarantino movie), but the space is charming and the service is friendly. When I was there last night around 7:30, the restaurant was moderately busy with tables of regulars (including some who were speaking Japanese - a good sign). Edo is open daily for lunch from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., and again for dinner from 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. They accept all major credit cards as long as the purchase is more than $10.
(4)
Carrie D.
Hands down our favorite sushi place. No frills, if your in to gigantic, unauthentic, "americanized" deep fried rolls...this place is not for you. Basic, simple, delicious, and most importantly fresh sushi. The atmosphere is quiet, and we usually have no problem getting a table. The staff is very sweet. Edo is for you if your looking to have a mellow, chill night and eat some awesome, AFFORDABLE food. We usually BYOW(ine)...I think it's a 2$ cork fee, but they have a small selection of domestic/import beers. No saki. Their sushi is not the only fantastic item on the menu, an excellent choice is the "saba special", the most perfect piece of mackerel you have ever had, with a side of rice, cold tofu, and soup. As many others have said the Banzai roll is awesome. its all good, GO THERE! NOW!
(5)
Olivia F.
Having recently arrived to Memphis & craving sushi on a Sunday this mad search for places to eat (or do anything) on Sundays is very new to me. What to do? Jump on Yelp. Edo was the only place open on Sunday. Since it was around 2 when I found the place I had to cool my heels waiting for dinner service. Annoying but typical of sushi places regardless of location. To that I have to agree w/ Art L. about the location & decor. In addition Summer Ave is *not* my idea of an area for dining being surrounded by title loan stores, pawn shops, discount cig's, fast food and sketchy used-car lots. But once I found the place (tucked away in the rear of a suspect strip mall - yikes) I was set. Service was nice and so was the sushi. Although the prices are reasonable you have to pay attention to what you order - especially if you're dining alone! It's easy to go crazy & start ordering..and ordering...Walking out very satisfied but $25 (including tip) poorer....Ah well. I have come back & will continue to do so.
(4)
Mocca T.
We had a Tempura Udon (the two fried shrimp were not deveined and served cold, disappointment 1), and a Donburi/Katsudon bowl, but the fried and panko battered pork had broth or sauce poured over, which ruined its crispiness (disappointment 2). Real bummer, had our hopes up.
(2)
Richard R.
The service was good with very pleasant staff. The Sushi was average yet fairly expensive. I suspect the decor has not been changed in 20 years. It was not that much better than supermarket sushi to justify the prices.
(2)
Stephanie N.
my favorite japanese restaurant here in memphis. very authentic. my family and i ordered the ramen, shrimp tempura. katsudon, miso soup, clear broth, cucumber & crab salad, and 2 sushi rolls. the sushi here is smaller in portion and size but they're pretty cheap it's easy to order a ton and try different ones. like another reviewer mentioned, no deep fried sushi here. my favorite and highlight of the meal was the shrimp tempura and katsudon. the tempura here is the best i've tried. the batter is so light and just so good. the katsudon was delicious! just like how i remember it when my dad was stationed in japan. for everything it only cost us $40. very clean and the waiter was awesome. will definitely be back many more times.
(5)
Southern W.
I've been a loyal customer here for over ten years. I loved this place. However, 2013 has been a tough year for it. It's changed hands twice. The first time was okay. Their portions got a little small, but this newest management is pretty bad. My family and I went to this place often, but this last visit may be our last. We arrived just before 6 and since our friends were late we were seated at just about 6:20. About 10 minutes after we were seated another group comes in. The waiter takes their order before he even comes to our table to introduce himself (keep in mind it is the same waiter for that particular side of the room). We finally give him our order and we wait another 10 minutes before our drinks come. Our drinks come. We wait for our appetizers. We continue to wait. Oh and we wait some more. Finally our appetizers come out. The guy didn't regularly check on us and yes, it was a Friday and they were busy, but still, he could've checked on us more frequently than every 30 minutes. At about 8 pm we still hadn't gotten our food. Two groups who were seated after us had eaten and left. Finally around 8:30 our food comes out. Or at least most of it does. Mine is nowhere to be seen. It finally comes out 10 minutes later. The only reason they got 2 stars this time was that my food was actually sizzling hot when it arrived at the table. The waiter begged forgiveness and gave us a 10% coupon for our next visit (it actually expired the following weekend). I'd like to give it another try, but not sure if that'll happen. It's sad because this place used to be awesome!
I tried this place out of curiosity...at the end of it. I was not happy about it. I'm not saying the food was awful, it's just the service. The waitress actually requested me to give her more for her tip. She even pointed out that on the receipt that I need to give her more. Unbelievable....I mean I'm willing to try out this place again, but that incident last time keeps reminding me that I shouldn't go there.
(2)
Katzia R.
The best Japanese food in town. If you are looking for fantastic authentic Japanese cuisine for a very fair price, Edo is going to soon be your favorite spot. I have never had a bad meal or bad service, everyone is friendly and everything is delicious. Fish is always very fresh and everything is clean. Try their Chirashi and the Banzai roll. To die for!
(5)
N C.
I love how quaint and tucked away this little joint is. The Japanese staff speak English with an accent, so I take that as a sign of authenticity. They have a great lunch special, and I usually get a nigiri combo to share. It's all fresh, and comes out quickly. I need to try the ramen next time -- pork and noodles in a soy based broth.
(4)
Art L.
I have certainly had much much better Japanese, but for straight no frills, authentic sushi, Edo is a decent place to venture to. If you are from NY or LA, forget about this place unless you have a craving or you're into authenticity. The thing is, it has much more potential and could be 'on the map'. The chef is definitely trained and the fish was fresh when I was there. The problem is the dated slummy izikaya feel to the place. Seems like a dead vibe. No sake, tube based wasabi, Kikkoman soy sauce, red gari, add the location and I was generous giving this place 3 stars.
(3)
Jennifer G.
My family loves this place because it is in our neighborhood and the prices are affordable.
(4)
Alexandra P.
I really rioted our lunch at Edo. I had Chicken Tokyo which was awesome. My husband had Yakatori which was also very good. I thought the restaurant was charming and the waitress was delightful. Our only complaint would be that there are only booths. We really prefer a table with chairs but that is a small issue. A very nice visit.
(4)
Tiffany C.
I was at a business on Summer today around lunch time and asked the workers to give me some suggestions on where to eat around there. The places thrown out there were La Guadalupena (been there), Babylon (Mediterranean food) and Edo. It was a close call between the last two, but Edo won out today. I saw it reviewed a while back in the CA, but it's kind of tucked away, so it escapes your mind when thinking of Japanese. This may be a bold claim, but so far, it's the best Japanese food I've ever had. The sushi was PERFECT and I absolutely loved the cucumber salad. My dining companion had the lunch chicken teryaki, which came with clear soup, salad & rice. My sushi combo & her teryaki were each $6.25. Not bad, considering what Backyard Burger charges for one of their crappy combos. My companion was kind enough to let me try their teryaki and it was good....but I just prefer sushi. We also shared an order of gyoza, which, in my opinion was nothing special. (I make better) The spicy dipping sauce that accompanied it was nice, and they brought out some ponzu as well. I will absolutely, most definitely be back!!
(5)
David M.
Edo was a favorite of the Japanese punk rock band Guitar Wolf, when they visited Memphis. Hidden in a strip mall, behind Federal Equipment Dealers & the strip mall that Taqueria Guadalupana is in, look for the white lighted 'geisha' sign. Edo is a small Mom-and-Pop Japanese restaurant without the usual sushi bar or grill area. They do serve very fresh sushi and good basic Japanese dishes at affordable prices. Service is always friendly and attentive.
(3)
Angie B.
Best clear soup I've had at a restaurant. We went around 5 pm and had great service. The shogun special was delicious and the portion was big for the price. We will definitely be back.
(4)
Mike G.
Okay I've decided to update this review. My first one was pretty brief anyways. I love this place. I haven't found better sushi in Memphis. It always seems very fresh and well crafted. Plus their tempura is fantastic. I usually either get the seaweed salad or the squid salad and both are wonderful. Honestly, I haven't branched out and tried their entrees. They look nice on the menu, but I just enjoy their sushi so much I never think to order them. The service and atmosphere are both great.
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Sarah N.
I am relentlessly picky when it comes to restaurants. It's official, this is my FAVORITE place to eat EVER. Three reasons #1 Consistently awesome service-there is an excellent work ethic here that is hard to find in the south. #2 Consistently awesome food-I have been to EVERY. SINGLE. JAPANESE place in Memphis and this is the best!!! #3 Consistently awesome prices. I went there last night with a friend and we ordered whatever we wanted plus brought our own wine for 2 dollars each and the total without tip was only 45 dollars. Zero complaints from this picky diner!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
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Boga B.
so so good, but they once scolded me for only coming in for dessert. i still fantasize about the tempura soba, though
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Matt S.
Been coming here with my family since I was a kid, over 30 years. Always delicious, authentic and affordable. This is the best Japanese restaurant I've ever eaten at.
(5)Veritas I.
This is the best place to get sushi in Memphis. All of the Japanese professors from the University of Memphis go here. lol
(5)Tom E.
One of the first things I did before moving to Memphis was look at the demographics. Being labeled an "Honorary Asian" in Atlanta, I would have liked that tradition to continue on. Out of close to 800,000 people in Memphis, according to the Census, there were less than 22,000 Asians here. I think I have spotted 63 of them so far (yes, I have been keeping track). So you all are probably wondering: A)what in the hell am I talking about B)how crazy am I C) when is this review going to start? I needed to find an Asian community, and I think I scored with that- thanks to my admin assistant. She is a huge anime fan, and told me to check out a place called Edo. She busts her ass for me, so I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. I am glad I did. I was jonesin for some Japanese food on Sunday, and I thought this would be a perfect time to check it out. I had asked a special someone if she would like to join, but had other plans- so I asked my roomie (he kidnapped me Sat, I kidnapped him Sun) if he wanted to come. Mind you, he is not a big fan of seafood, or Japanese food. When we arrived, I was shocked to see that the parking lot was empty. I heard this place has been open for at LEAST 25 years, so they must be doing something right. I am not too familiar with the history, but I heard management may or may not have changed hands and things could be for better or for worse. I just wanted to chow on some damn good Japanese food. You could tell the place was frozen in time, I almost felt like Sean Connery in Ian Fleming's "You Only Live Twice" (one of my favorite Bond movies, FYI). It was like a timewarp. The menu is simple, and since they do not have hibachi style, it was a nice change for me. I ordered a dinner combo- with Sakura scallops and tempura shrimp. For an app, I got the Kushi Katsu (fried pork on a stick). My buddy got the classic tonkatsu- I told him if he didn't like it, he could cause a scene. Speaking of scenes- hold that thought for later. They served Coke- which was a pleasant surprise. You better believe I got one. Then my ginger salad came out, along with my kushi katsu. The dressing on the salad was good, and the greens were fresh. I also enjoyed the fried pork. It came glazed in a sweet soy. Shortly after, the main plates came out. The tonkatsu had 2 pieces of pork, and he really enjoyed it. My scallops were great, as I have never had them served that way. The tempura was decent as well. Definitely a filling meal. On the menu, I saw they had tempura ice cream for dessert. Remember earlier how I told you to hold that thought? Well we must have been creating a scene when we were eating (hell, we were the only people there). When I ordered the ice cream, it came out with 2 spoons. WTF??? They thought we were dating- LOL, I guess it didn't help when I told her checks together. *Sigh*. The restroom was kind of interesting, it was in the back, behind a curtain. It had a communal sink in the hallway. The mens restroom was kind of small, so you had to go at an angle (unless you wanted to risk falling through the wall). Overall, I really liked this place and I am glad I got to check it out. I will definitely have to go back and try some other things.
(4)Tanya T.
Another great little restaurant in a strip mall tucked away off of Summer Avenue. Seriously, I'm done with the chain restaurants- bring on the tiny little hidden, questionably located gems like La Guadalupana, The Pancake Shop and Edo anyday. The sushi here is super fresh and delicious- I like the spicy shrimp rolls and California rolls with a cucumber salad and clear soup. Pretty basic, but so awesome. The decor is very outdated, and could probably use a complete remodel, but who cares when the food is so divine? Dinner here won't put a dent in your pocketbook either, so go ahead and splurge- get dessert this time. I suggest the tempura ice cream.
(4)Jolynna M.
I love Edo. It was the first Japanese restaurant I ever went to. I was in my 20's, and not nearly the foodie I am today. But over the years, I've gone back time and time again, and even after sampling many other Japanese places in town, I still think Edo is one of the best. It's in a tucked away spot on Summer Ave., in the middle of a rundown looking shopping center close to Charlie's Meat Market. With such a tough location, I sometimes wonder how they stay in business. But with such good food and a loyal following, they manage to keep the doors open. And as long as they do, I'll keep going back. If you go, you should try The Love Boat. It's a complete meal for two served in a red lacquered boat with their famed tempura -- which I think is the best in town. You also get chicken and beef skewers, each grilled with onions and green peppers. Rice is served on the side. It's a very pretty dish, and the portions are huge. You will likely have leftovers. Be sure to sample the sushi as well. It's always fresh and the prices are very good.
(4)Polly E.
I'm 22 years old and have been coming to Edo since I was in a high chair (actually before that even as my mother came to Edo while pregnant with me!). I have since moved away from Memphis and whenever I come back in town we usually go there within 24 hours of my arrival (if not less time!). It is the best sushi in town. Best service in town as they know my order and my mothers order when we sit down AND if we call in for pick-up they know it is us by our voices and order. Seriously. Stop reading and go get a clear soup and a chirashi.
(5)Kari N.
Ate at Edo for lunch with family and was surprised to see they were serving pho. I got to say the pho was amazing. Taste just like what I had when I visited Vietnam last summer. Also their mango strawberry bubble tea was on point. Absolutely delicious. The tapioca pearls were just the right amount of chewiness. We had the bento box too and I got to say for $7.49 they sure load that thing up. Overall love the food was great and I love that when you step in it looks like you escape to Japan with the layout. Definitely will come here next time I visit Memphis.
(5)Joelle P.
Nooooo! I was SO looking forward to this place, but the only reason this place gets two stars instead of one is because of their bubble tea (get the avocado! IT WAS LIKE CRACK I COULDN'T STOP DRINKING IT!). But my sashimi platter (7 pieces, which was supposed to include tuna, salmon, and yellow tail) only had tuna...a few pieces were still completely frozen. It was disgusting. My miso soup was just blah and seaweed salad was ok. You can't really screw up seaweed salad. Our waitress was very sweet but definitely overwhelmed. Don't think I'll be coming back here...but if I do, I'll be sticking to the bubble tea.
(2)Vicki M.
I guess I'm done with Edo. We have gone there for years and have loved it. However, my experience today was similar to the one that Heath G. posted on 6/22/2015. Of the six rolls that you can get for lunch, they didn't have the right ingredients (salmon) for two of them, so I had a spicy tuna roll. (If you want another roll, you have to check with the "chef.") I'll bet there was not one ounce of fish in a roll, both because the roll was small and because the chef was very stingy with the tuna. I was almost finished by the time my companion, who ordered the grilled catfish bento box, received his meal. The catfish was so rubbery that he could not chew it. The Edo rice was stale, and the vegetable tempura was greasy. He was offered chicken teriyaki as a substitute, but it, too, was inedible because of the amount of fat and skin on it. Disgusting. I understand that Edo is under new ownership. I don't expect it to stay open for much longer.
(1)Heath G.
Awful, Gross, Puke! Honestly I feel nauseous writing this review... I had lunch here and will never return. I was the only person in the dining room at noon which should have raised numerous red flags. I ordered the tofu steak which was fried and served with a tempura sauce. Whatever they breaded the tofu with before frying had a chemical like flavor and the consistency of rubber cement. I also ordered a spicy tuna roll which was flavorless and old. Then the main event that put me over the top was the rotten, yes rotten, beef teriyaki! It consisted of beef with more ligaments, fat, and tendons than there was steak. It also had a taste of odor...it was spoiled! I will never go back. Ever!
(1)Tony F.
Not quite as good as I remember. But, I haven't been here in years. This is the first place I ever ate Sushi in Memphis.
(3)Carly K.
Great food here! Try the hand made dumplings (gyoza) for appetizer, I really enjoyed these. For the entree, I got the love boat which includes tempura, beef and chicken kabob and shrimp and is plenty for two people. The meats were flavorful and tender. I would also definitely try their bubble tea if you haven't. I got the almond milk tea and the flavoring is better than chang's bubble tea and the tapioca was done just right! Service was great and I definitely recommend this to anyone who wants some good Japanese food.
(5)Sarah N.
Excellent food and great service! The boyfriend and I were hungry and looking for something local. I did a search for places on Summer Ave and this one popped up. It really is a hidden gem. I definitely recommend this place and will be going back again. :)
(5)Dan M.
I've been eating here for over 30 years, but after today's lunch, I will not likely return. The quality of food has clearly dropped and no amount of bubble tea, however good, will remedy that. I ordered a bento box with the catfish and tempura. The clear soup (how do you mess up clear soup?) tasted stale. The rice was not fresh and seemed not to be completely cooked. The tempura was very greasy. The catfish was rubbery, not flaky at all. I'm not sure it was cooked completely, but I had to spit out the first bite. To replace that, the server brought chicken. I only ate one bite of that. It too seemed undercooked, and it had a large amount of skin and fat on it. My wife's spicy tuna rolls were small and had a very small piece of tuna in the center. I left depressed and hungry. Go elsewhere.
(1)Chris M.
Hate to do it but just keep getting old poor quality food in the last few stops. This was such a great place with the old owner but now it just isn't good. They should stop worrying about noodle burgers and get their food quality back up to what it should be. This place used to be full all the time and now you will usually be the only one in the place. Sad.
(1)Tien D.
Just tried their pho, taste home cook, very rich deep flavor, with fresh ingredients and I can say that they got best bubble tea!
(5)Elle S.
Was not impressed with the sushi at all very low grade seaweed and rice was just too sticky and thick. The Ramen noodle soup was good and the other people at the table got I think it's called shamu shamu and it looked pretty good. The stars were taken away because it's Japanese and their sushi was bad. Service was great
(3)Claire R.
Edo used to be the best Japanese in Memphis-- but sometime in the last few months it changed management and now it is really disappointing. We purchased take out from them last night which included a huge array of different items-- the tamago was cooked just absolutely wrong and all the other nigiri was definitely way under it's former quality. The bomb roll and crawfish volcano rolls were okay, but just okay, and this was a $70 meal. Even the pickled ginger tasted off! All I can do is hope the old management comes back, otherwise my family will have to find a new go-to Japanese place.
(1)Alex H.
I haven't been in years. But some local friends took me here and the oyakodon is the best I've ever had. I highly reccomend the place.
(5)Mary N.
This place by far serves authentic Japanese cuisine. One of my all time favorite is the love boat.. This boat is huge and needs more than two people to finish. I also tried the crunchy shrimp roll and it was quite different. It was a lot smaller and the taste is different. The rice taste is by far the best I've ever tasted. It does not fit the other Japanese cuisine that add all the special sauces and etc. the sushi is small so next time I know to order an extra roll. The environment is nice and calming with a hint of modernized Japanese music. Overall I give this restaurant five stars for the quality and quantity of food. Also, they serve bubble tea now. The next time I come back for sure I will try!
(5)Tiffany L.
There has been a fair amount of discussion about the proper pronunciation of this popular East Memphis restaurant. Some say "eee-doh," while others believe it's "eh-doh." Others swear it's called "ay-doh." But, something that everyone seems to be able to agree on is the quality and affordability of the cuisine. Many have been patronizing Edo for decades. Some remember visiting as a child and continuing through adulthood. The restaurant is known for fresh sushi, classic domburi and delicious soups at very reasonable prices. No individual roll eclipses seven dollars, and there are a variety of combination platters to suit every level of appetite. Two people can get completely stuffed from dining on the Love Boat with a mix of sushi, chicken and beef kabobs, soup and salad. And all, for just $28.50. Edo is also one of the only places in town where diners can enjoy BBQ catfish.
(4)Trivedi A.
Well, I didn't find anything great or exceptional about this place. There are lot of other Japanese restaurants that are way better than this one. The service is good, the menu is also big. But somehow the ambiance was not appealing, food was tasting ok and we (my friends and I) did not find the food/fish preparation to be fresh. It was tasting old (not aweful or spoilt though). May be it was just one of that bad day for the restaurant or the chef.
(2)Viet T.
My friend who I think is the head chef is now the owner, they will be getting new decor and stuff I think. Help support the oldest Japanese restaurant in Memphis guys :P Sushi isn't always pretty but the fish is shipped in fresh everyday.
(4)kathie r.
I really have enjoyed getting to know the interesting and delicious offerings at Edo. I am a big fan of the tempura, and the chicken wings are yummy. Buy my favorite is not on the menu as a rule, but they will prepare them for you. It is a dumpling, called firecracker, I think. It was really, really good. Spicy and delicious.
(5)Kenny D.
Our visit was early October 2013 Just like most of the reviews, this place is a dive for a Japanese restaurant. The Japanese are very meticulous and clean people and this place could use a renovation, big time...or at least a solid top to bottom cleaning. They do not spend a dime upgrading anything in this place from all obvious signs, even the server's tray was ragged...his tray! Our table was actually a bit sticky. However, the food is very good. Very good. Well most of the food...I was encouraged by the server to order the pork rice bowl, a big mistake...rice with basically breaded and fried pork on top with very little sauce. It was OK, but nothing special. My wife loved everything she had, I tasted most of it and it was very good. Scallops were cooked to perfection. I had sushi as well...and it was made well and the meat was fresh. Everything we had except the rice bowl was very good. The rice bowl was just OK, sustenance yes, but no "wow" factor. Do come here. Do eat. Do not be afraid...well, maybe be afraid of the parking lot and carry a gun...I do anyway, so no biggie for me. This is not a parking lot an unarmed person should be lollygagging around not paying attention to the surroundings. Prices are very reasonable and the quality is very good. The menus you find online are not accurate! Another disappointment because what I found online was awesome but not what they offer. Only three stars because of the parking lot/neighborhood and the lack of even investing in new server trays...or anything else as of our visit. Food was 4 stars for us. Had it not been for the pork rice bowl I had, it would have been a 5 star food meal.
(3)Blair S.
I met some friends for Japanese food at Edo while in town. The menu is authentic and the food is well prepared. The staff is friendly and attentive, and helped us ditch some Americanized pronunciations of Japanese dishes. "The other Japanese restaurants in Memphis are the food for Americans" said the waitress. She's right, so come here if you want to explore, not if you want the familiar Americanized menu. I recommend you go straight to one of the dinner/lunch specials or noodle dishes. You'll get to explore several dishes that way. This isn't really a sushi place, though they have a good selection. My dinner combination included tuna sashimi, which was just OK. The rest of the food overshadowed it, frankly. The miso soup was a pleasant surprise too. It was more than just the quick mix you get at most sushi joints. The decor is cute but a little worn in places. It's still nicer than what you expect from the outside. The prices are great, probably helped by the cheap rent.
(4)Samantha B.
I've had decent and terrible food here. Last time I came was for my birthday a few years ago and everything was really greasy and upset everyone's stomachs. Also I keep repeatedly picking the same menu item that I hate because I go so rarely and can never remember the name. I honestly don't think I want to give this place another shot.
(1)Turid D.
For Japanese food we love Edo. We always say we're going to try something else but we enjoy the "Love Boat" so much we always get it. It includes tempura shrimp and vegatables, chicken & beef skewers with a flavorful sauce and shrimp in the best cream butter sauce ever. Also comes with salad and Miso soup and oranges. Go try it you'll love it. I think you can bring your own.wine bottle with you.
(4)Mike K.
When I first moved to Memphis and was meeting new people I would ask for advice as to where to go for certain foods. I love Japanese food, not just sushi, and Edo came up a few times. I wanted to try the ramen, and it took me a while but I finally got there. I started the night with some vegetable tempura, which makes me feel good about myself, eating vegetables with dinner and all... even if they're fried. The tempura gets my recommendation, I love it. I also had some gyoza, nothing bad to say about gyoza, but I can take it or leave it here. But finally the ramen came... and I ate it... and I probably won't order it again. It was a bit pricey for what I got, and it wasn't too great. It wasn't bad and if you really need a ramen fix this will totally work out, but I was disappointed. BUT! I also tried the katsu-don (pork cutlet, coated with panko and deep fried, served over rice with green onions and a fried egg) and it was just as good as any katsu-don I've ever had. THIS is what I will come back for. It's a good start to anyone who wants to get into Japanese food but is scared of trying something new and not liking it. Want to play it safer? Try the oyako-don, which is chicken instead of pork. Don't like the fried egg? Get the tonkatsu, it's the pork cutlet as an entree, not the rice bowl as described above. What will I try next? Eel. I'll let you know how it is sometime. Over all? I like this place and I'm glad it is here.
(3)Deen W.
All the recent sushi chatter on the Talk thread got me craving Edo yesterday, so off we went for lunch. Edo has been around for 20+ years, so they must be doing SOMETHING right, right? Absolutely. My daughter got (of course) gyoza and the tuna roll, which she inhaled, leaving none for me to try. They both looked delicious, though! My husband got the chicken teriyaki and I got chicken Tokyo, which comes with what they call Sakura sauce. The teriyaki was about the best I've ever had. My dish was good, but very rich. The sauce was mayonnaise-based. I did enjoy the tempura sweet potato and green beans that accompanied it. I think next time, though, I would opt for something else. The rice served is neither fried nor plain white. It's yellow (cooked in chicken bouillon) and has little carrot pieces. I want to come back at night and try the Love Boat, a dinner for two that offers a variety of items plus their famous jello-filled orange slices. All in all, if you want authentic Japanese, Edo is the place!
(4)Ann P.
Edo used to be my favorite spot for authentic Japanese food until they went through new management. The food definitely changed a lot even with the most simplest dishes. The prices also increased. Quite disappointing...
(3)Sue C.
Just a fair warning to all you loyal regular Edo fans...the restaurant has been SOLD and under new management. It was sold to one of the waitstaff.. We went back for support and hopeful the quality did not change since we have been a loyal patron for the past 20 years. It turn out to be a big disappointment. It was not the same as before. Service was poor & our meals were served in portions. Maybe we'll give these new owners more time to master their cooking skill and learn to manage the restaurant before going back. Good Luck!!!
(1)Kerry C.
The Ramen I ordered at Edo last night was a far cry from the 10-cent packets of my Ball State days. It was a big, pho-sized bowl of squiggly noodles, bamboo shoots, green onions and bean sprouts in a tangy brown broth (that sort of tasted like clear soup). I went a little crazy with my ordering at Edo. So much of the Japanese menu sounded good, and everything was inexpensive. Before the Ramen, I started with the sunomono, which is a small pickled cucumber and crab salad tossed with seaweed. I also tried two sushi rolls - the Banzai and the Louisiana. When the server set the Banzai roll down on the table, my dinner buddy and I spent a good three minutes talking about how pretty it was. The roll was stuffed with crab meat, raw salmon, cucumber and radish sprouts. The Louisiana rolls was like a souped-up California roll - fresh avocado and fried crab meat wrapped in seaweed and rice and rolled in bright orange smelt roe. Edo is located in a tiny strip mall on Summer Ave, in the back half of the parking lot occupied by La Guadalupana. It's a totally mom-and-pop operation. There's no sushi bar and the decor is a little campy (it almost reminded me of a set in a Tarantino movie), but the space is charming and the service is friendly. When I was there last night around 7:30, the restaurant was moderately busy with tables of regulars (including some who were speaking Japanese - a good sign). Edo is open daily for lunch from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., and again for dinner from 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. They accept all major credit cards as long as the purchase is more than $10.
(4)Carrie D.
Hands down our favorite sushi place. No frills, if your in to gigantic, unauthentic, "americanized" deep fried rolls...this place is not for you. Basic, simple, delicious, and most importantly fresh sushi. The atmosphere is quiet, and we usually have no problem getting a table. The staff is very sweet. Edo is for you if your looking to have a mellow, chill night and eat some awesome, AFFORDABLE food. We usually BYOW(ine)...I think it's a 2$ cork fee, but they have a small selection of domestic/import beers. No saki. Their sushi is not the only fantastic item on the menu, an excellent choice is the "saba special", the most perfect piece of mackerel you have ever had, with a side of rice, cold tofu, and soup. As many others have said the Banzai roll is awesome. its all good, GO THERE! NOW!
(5)Olivia F.
Having recently arrived to Memphis & craving sushi on a Sunday this mad search for places to eat (or do anything) on Sundays is very new to me. What to do? Jump on Yelp. Edo was the only place open on Sunday. Since it was around 2 when I found the place I had to cool my heels waiting for dinner service. Annoying but typical of sushi places regardless of location. To that I have to agree w/ Art L. about the location & decor. In addition Summer Ave is *not* my idea of an area for dining being surrounded by title loan stores, pawn shops, discount cig's, fast food and sketchy used-car lots. But once I found the place (tucked away in the rear of a suspect strip mall - yikes) I was set. Service was nice and so was the sushi. Although the prices are reasonable you have to pay attention to what you order - especially if you're dining alone! It's easy to go crazy & start ordering..and ordering...Walking out very satisfied but $25 (including tip) poorer....Ah well. I have come back & will continue to do so.
(4)Mocca T.
We had a Tempura Udon (the two fried shrimp were not deveined and served cold, disappointment 1), and a Donburi/Katsudon bowl, but the fried and panko battered pork had broth or sauce poured over, which ruined its crispiness (disappointment 2). Real bummer, had our hopes up.
(2)Richard R.
The service was good with very pleasant staff. The Sushi was average yet fairly expensive. I suspect the decor has not been changed in 20 years. It was not that much better than supermarket sushi to justify the prices.
(2)Stephanie N.
my favorite japanese restaurant here in memphis. very authentic. my family and i ordered the ramen, shrimp tempura. katsudon, miso soup, clear broth, cucumber & crab salad, and 2 sushi rolls. the sushi here is smaller in portion and size but they're pretty cheap it's easy to order a ton and try different ones. like another reviewer mentioned, no deep fried sushi here. my favorite and highlight of the meal was the shrimp tempura and katsudon. the tempura here is the best i've tried. the batter is so light and just so good. the katsudon was delicious! just like how i remember it when my dad was stationed in japan. for everything it only cost us $40. very clean and the waiter was awesome. will definitely be back many more times.
(5)Southern W.
I've been a loyal customer here for over ten years. I loved this place. However, 2013 has been a tough year for it. It's changed hands twice. The first time was okay. Their portions got a little small, but this newest management is pretty bad. My family and I went to this place often, but this last visit may be our last. We arrived just before 6 and since our friends were late we were seated at just about 6:20. About 10 minutes after we were seated another group comes in. The waiter takes their order before he even comes to our table to introduce himself (keep in mind it is the same waiter for that particular side of the room). We finally give him our order and we wait another 10 minutes before our drinks come. Our drinks come. We wait for our appetizers. We continue to wait. Oh and we wait some more. Finally our appetizers come out. The guy didn't regularly check on us and yes, it was a Friday and they were busy, but still, he could've checked on us more frequently than every 30 minutes. At about 8 pm we still hadn't gotten our food. Two groups who were seated after us had eaten and left. Finally around 8:30 our food comes out. Or at least most of it does. Mine is nowhere to be seen. It finally comes out 10 minutes later. The only reason they got 2 stars this time was that my food was actually sizzling hot when it arrived at the table. The waiter begged forgiveness and gave us a 10% coupon for our next visit (it actually expired the following weekend). I'd like to give it another try, but not sure if that'll happen. It's sad because this place used to be awesome!
(2)Bryan N.
If you are familiar with Japanese history, you may recognize the name Edo. Edo was the old name of the Japanese capital city of Tokyo and just so happens to be an era of Japanese history as well. With this in mind, does Edo, a Japanese restaurant in Memphis, reflect its nomenclature origins and transport us to its historical Japanese roots, or is it merely a two dimensional stereotype of its inspiration? I have visited Edo approximately 3 times as of the composition of this review. It has failed to disappoint on all occasions . I have tried their tonkatsu donburi, their sushi, and their teriyaki beef as entrees. I have been impressed by all of them, the sushi and donburi in particular. All entrees are served with soup -- a choice of miso or clear is offered. The clear broth is fantastic and is highly recommended. Their tonkatsu donburi is phenomenal. They use just the right amount of sauce so that each bite is flavorful and delicious. The tonkatsu-don is served with a pork fillet and a poached egg atop a bed of rice covered with a savory-sweet sauce with a sweet onion base. It is very filling, and is likely all you will need for a lunch. Their sushi is phenomenal. The tuna and mackerel I ordered were perfect. The rice has a perfect texture and is not compressed. It has a very mild flavor, and vinegar and wasabi is not used in an overpowering way. The fish is served at just the right temperature and is firm but not chewy. It also has no fishy aftertaste or aroma. The whole item is very well-done. I believe that this is my new GOLD STANDARD for sushi in Memphis - after 3 trials, there is no inconsistency in their sushi quality. For "fancy" sushi rolls, I have been told that their offering is not as exotic as other locales; so if your opinion of good sushi is a BBQ chicken and cream cheese roll smattered in thousand island dressing you might want to go somewhere else. Food: 5/5 While the exterior is quite rough, the interior is much nicer although you can tell that the establishment has been here for decades from the rough finish. The booths are comfortable and culturally themed. One of the more interesting features is that they play old Japanese music inside -- something that I haven't really noticed at any other Memphis establishments. Burger King could really benefit from this, j/k. Personally, it is a little quiet in the restaurant during off-times, so you probably won't be able to discuss things secretly. The entire dining area is older but is quite clean. The dining room feels very compact. It's small but not intrusively so; I like it. Atmosphere: 4/5 The service is excellent. The hostess is polite, but as one of my dining companions pointed out she has a voice that can sometimes sound agitated. Great service though. Service: 4/5 The amount of food you get per entrée is definitely a sufficient amount for any hungry belly. However, it certainly could be more. I have not left with any take-away from a visit here; however, I have also never left hungry or unsatisfied. The quality of the food is exceptional and is comparable or cheaper than most other Japanese restaurants in Memphis. With this market competition in mind, I believe that Edo is an excellent value. Value: 5/5 Every so often, you go someplace and you have such a compelling experience that you need to stop what you're doing and put pen to paper to tell someone about it. I have 8 reviews in my queue right now, but I am sitting at my desk writing about this one. Why? Because other people need to know about this jewel. They need to have an opportunity to experience something great that they might never experience if they didn't read about it first. Certainly it can be intimidating embarking to a sector of town that is unfamiliar, rough, and strange, but in certain special cases, such as with Edo, the destination is worth the journey. Overall: 5/5
(5)Huyen T.
I tried this place out of curiosity...at the end of it. I was not happy about it. I'm not saying the food was awful, it's just the service. The waitress actually requested me to give her more for her tip. She even pointed out that on the receipt that I need to give her more. Unbelievable....I mean I'm willing to try out this place again, but that incident last time keeps reminding me that I shouldn't go there.
(2)Katzia R.
The best Japanese food in town. If you are looking for fantastic authentic Japanese cuisine for a very fair price, Edo is going to soon be your favorite spot. I have never had a bad meal or bad service, everyone is friendly and everything is delicious. Fish is always very fresh and everything is clean. Try their Chirashi and the Banzai roll. To die for!
(5)N C.
I love how quaint and tucked away this little joint is. The Japanese staff speak English with an accent, so I take that as a sign of authenticity. They have a great lunch special, and I usually get a nigiri combo to share. It's all fresh, and comes out quickly. I need to try the ramen next time -- pork and noodles in a soy based broth.
(4)Art L.
I have certainly had much much better Japanese, but for straight no frills, authentic sushi, Edo is a decent place to venture to. If you are from NY or LA, forget about this place unless you have a craving or you're into authenticity. The thing is, it has much more potential and could be 'on the map'. The chef is definitely trained and the fish was fresh when I was there. The problem is the dated slummy izikaya feel to the place. Seems like a dead vibe. No sake, tube based wasabi, Kikkoman soy sauce, red gari, add the location and I was generous giving this place 3 stars.
(3)Jennifer G.
My family loves this place because it is in our neighborhood and the prices are affordable.
(4)Alexandra P.
I really rioted our lunch at Edo. I had Chicken Tokyo which was awesome. My husband had Yakatori which was also very good. I thought the restaurant was charming and the waitress was delightful. Our only complaint would be that there are only booths. We really prefer a table with chairs but that is a small issue. A very nice visit.
(4)Tiffany C.
I was at a business on Summer today around lunch time and asked the workers to give me some suggestions on where to eat around there. The places thrown out there were La Guadalupena (been there), Babylon (Mediterranean food) and Edo. It was a close call between the last two, but Edo won out today. I saw it reviewed a while back in the CA, but it's kind of tucked away, so it escapes your mind when thinking of Japanese. This may be a bold claim, but so far, it's the best Japanese food I've ever had. The sushi was PERFECT and I absolutely loved the cucumber salad. My dining companion had the lunch chicken teryaki, which came with clear soup, salad & rice. My sushi combo & her teryaki were each $6.25. Not bad, considering what Backyard Burger charges for one of their crappy combos. My companion was kind enough to let me try their teryaki and it was good....but I just prefer sushi. We also shared an order of gyoza, which, in my opinion was nothing special. (I make better) The spicy dipping sauce that accompanied it was nice, and they brought out some ponzu as well. I will absolutely, most definitely be back!!
(5)David M.
Edo was a favorite of the Japanese punk rock band Guitar Wolf, when they visited Memphis. Hidden in a strip mall, behind Federal Equipment Dealers & the strip mall that Taqueria Guadalupana is in, look for the white lighted 'geisha' sign. Edo is a small Mom-and-Pop Japanese restaurant without the usual sushi bar or grill area. They do serve very fresh sushi and good basic Japanese dishes at affordable prices. Service is always friendly and attentive.
(3)Angie B.
Best clear soup I've had at a restaurant. We went around 5 pm and had great service. The shogun special was delicious and the portion was big for the price. We will definitely be back.
(4)Mike G.
Okay I've decided to update this review. My first one was pretty brief anyways. I love this place. I haven't found better sushi in Memphis. It always seems very fresh and well crafted. Plus their tempura is fantastic. I usually either get the seaweed salad or the squid salad and both are wonderful. Honestly, I haven't branched out and tried their entrees. They look nice on the menu, but I just enjoy their sushi so much I never think to order them. The service and atmosphere are both great.
(5)Sarah N.
I am relentlessly picky when it comes to restaurants. It's official, this is my FAVORITE place to eat EVER. Three reasons #1 Consistently awesome service-there is an excellent work ethic here that is hard to find in the south. #2 Consistently awesome food-I have been to EVERY. SINGLE. JAPANESE place in Memphis and this is the best!!! #3 Consistently awesome prices. I went there last night with a friend and we ordered whatever we wanted plus brought our own wine for 2 dollars each and the total without tip was only 45 dollars. Zero complaints from this picky diner!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
(5)Boga B.
so so good, but they once scolded me for only coming in for dessert. i still fantasize about the tempura soba, though
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