Food is amazing. Service is poor. Girl w the braids has a scowl on her face and gives zero customer service. Had to ask for everything I needed 2-3
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Christina Anderson
The hubs and I have been looking for a 5 start sushi place in Atlanta for years. Tanaka delivered. So yummy! We will absolutely be returning.
Jaclyn W.
Very fresh sushi and I loved the vibe . The super crunchy and the dynamite were very good with fresh tuna .
Esther P.
It was sooooo good and fresh. I had to order three rounds of nigiris. The uni melted in my mouth and my two year old ate 5 pieces of tamago nigiri. The spicy scallop roll was perfect!
Nick Blythe
Quaint and delish. Best tempura anywhere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edie Y.
My favorite Japanese restaurant! The sushi bar is small and there are not many tables. It gets full quickly in the evening. Being half Japanese, when I am missing my mother, I go for dinner or get a carry out. It reminds me of my childhood. I have never been disappointed at this restaurant.
Sezin Kilincci
Bummer Experience at My Go-To Japanese SpotSo, I've been to this Japanese place like four times in the last year. Usually, it's pretty good, which is why I gotta share what went down this time. We went all out with our order - couple of appetizers, entrees, and like five sushi rolls. The main thing we were hyped about was the Saba Shioyaki (grilled mackerel). But man, things got weird. When ordering, I asked about the Gindara Dinner (grilled black cod), but the server said it's a small dish. So, I stuck to the mackerel plan. But here's the twist - when our dish came, it didn't look like mackerel at all. Mackerel's usually dark, but this was light. We tasted it to be sure, and yep, definitely not mackerel.Told the server about the mix-up, and she was like, "Nope, you ordered black cod." And get this - they wouldn't swap it out but said we could order mackerel on top of this. We passed. And we sent the Black Cod dish back. Then the server comes back saying the owner will charge us half for the black cod because we touched it. How were we supposed to know it wasn't mackerel without tasting, right?I told the server to forget the discount - we don't need it. We paid full price for the black cod and didn’t order anything else. I've been here on dates, with friends, and with family. But today? Total letdown. Felt like they were penny-pinching and thought we were too. I usually leave a nice 20% tip, but today, just 16%. Didn't really feel like they earned it. Probably not going back after this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sezin K.
Bummer Experience at My Go-To Japanese Spot So, I've been to this Japanese place like four times in the last year. Usually, it's pretty good, which is why I gotta share what went down this time. We went all out with our order - couple of appetizers, entrees, and like five sushi rolls. The main thing we were hyped about was the Saba Shioyaki (grilled mackerel). But man, things got weird. When ordering, I asked about the Gindara Dinner (grilled black cod), but the server said it's a small dish. So, I stuck to the mackerel plan. But here's the twist - when our dish came, it didn't look like mackerel at all. Mackerel's usually dark, but this was light. We tasted it to be sure, and yep, definitely not mackerel. Told the server about the mix-up, and she was like, "Nope, you ordered black cod." And get this - they wouldn't swap it out but said we could order mackerel on top of this. We passed. And we sent the Black Cod dish back. Then the server comes back saying the owner will charge us half for the black cod because we touched it. How were we supposed to know it wasn't mackerel without tasting, right? I told the server to forget the discount - we don't need it. We paid full price for the black cod and didn't order anything else. I've been here on dates, with friends, and with family. But today? Total letdown. Felt like they were penny-pinching and thought we were too. I usually leave a nice 20% tip, but today, just 16%. Didn't really feel like they earned it. Probably not going back after this.
Jessica D.
We came back to try some different items and while we didn't have as great of a selection this time, I would still recommend Tanaka! The shumai tasted like a frozen snack you would get at a grocery store and the nigiri was not impressive. I would stick to the spicy tuna crunch roll with toro and their small plates.
Joan Shorter
Authentic Japanese. Food is wonderful. Atmosphere is spot on.
Quality of fish at this place is amazing. The temperature and texture of the rice is on point. The portion size feels right. This is one of my top go to sushi places nearby.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: O-Toro, Tuna
Shaun Ridgway
I’ve been eating at Tanaka for probably twenty years. I will happily eat at Tanaka another twenty. Run by the most genuine, kind family and the quality of the fish and food is exceptional. My very favorite Japanese restaurant.
Our favorite Sushi place for over 20 years Nothing fancy just great food and service at reasonable prices
Diana S.
Great sushi spot. Family own and operated. Authentic Japanese. Clean, cozy, simple. Nm
Linda Webster
My husband and I ordered the combination teriyaki salmon meals, and they were delicious! Mine came with sashimi. The 6 piece sashimi was tasty and fresh. Firm texture and no fishy taste at all! We've been here several times and ordered different items. We've never been disappointed. The hot tea is complementary. The service is great. The food comes out in a timely manner. The price is very reasonable for this area. The restaurant is small, so if you have a large group, call to see if they can accommodate.
Food is amazing. Service is poor. Girl w the braids has a scowl on her face and gives zero customer service. Had to ask for everything I needed 2-3
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
The hubs and I have been looking for a 5 start sushi place in Atlanta for years. Tanaka delivered. So yummy! We will absolutely be returning.
Very fresh sushi and I loved the vibe . The super crunchy and the dynamite were very good with fresh tuna .
It was sooooo good and fresh. I had to order three rounds of nigiris. The uni melted in my mouth and my two year old ate 5 pieces of tamago nigiri. The spicy scallop roll was perfect!
Quaint and delish. Best tempura anywhere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite Japanese restaurant! The sushi bar is small and there are not many tables. It gets full quickly in the evening. Being half Japanese, when I am missing my mother, I go for dinner or get a carry out. It reminds me of my childhood. I have never been disappointed at this restaurant.
Bummer Experience at My Go-To Japanese SpotSo, I've been to this Japanese place like four times in the last year. Usually, it's pretty good, which is why I gotta share what went down this time. We went all out with our order - couple of appetizers, entrees, and like five sushi rolls. The main thing we were hyped about was the Saba Shioyaki (grilled mackerel). But man, things got weird. When ordering, I asked about the Gindara Dinner (grilled black cod), but the server said it's a small dish. So, I stuck to the mackerel plan. But here's the twist - when our dish came, it didn't look like mackerel at all. Mackerel's usually dark, but this was light. We tasted it to be sure, and yep, definitely not mackerel.Told the server about the mix-up, and she was like, "Nope, you ordered black cod." And get this - they wouldn't swap it out but said we could order mackerel on top of this. We passed. And we sent the Black Cod dish back. Then the server comes back saying the owner will charge us half for the black cod because we touched it. How were we supposed to know it wasn't mackerel without tasting, right?I told the server to forget the discount - we don't need it. We paid full price for the black cod and didn’t order anything else. I've been here on dates, with friends, and with family. But today? Total letdown. Felt like they were penny-pinching and thought we were too. I usually leave a nice 20% tip, but today, just 16%. Didn't really feel like they earned it. Probably not going back after this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bummer Experience at My Go-To Japanese Spot So, I've been to this Japanese place like four times in the last year. Usually, it's pretty good, which is why I gotta share what went down this time. We went all out with our order - couple of appetizers, entrees, and like five sushi rolls. The main thing we were hyped about was the Saba Shioyaki (grilled mackerel). But man, things got weird. When ordering, I asked about the Gindara Dinner (grilled black cod), but the server said it's a small dish. So, I stuck to the mackerel plan. But here's the twist - when our dish came, it didn't look like mackerel at all. Mackerel's usually dark, but this was light. We tasted it to be sure, and yep, definitely not mackerel. Told the server about the mix-up, and she was like, "Nope, you ordered black cod." And get this - they wouldn't swap it out but said we could order mackerel on top of this. We passed. And we sent the Black Cod dish back. Then the server comes back saying the owner will charge us half for the black cod because we touched it. How were we supposed to know it wasn't mackerel without tasting, right? I told the server to forget the discount - we don't need it. We paid full price for the black cod and didn't order anything else. I've been here on dates, with friends, and with family. But today? Total letdown. Felt like they were penny-pinching and thought we were too. I usually leave a nice 20% tip, but today, just 16%. Didn't really feel like they earned it. Probably not going back after this.
We came back to try some different items and while we didn't have as great of a selection this time, I would still recommend Tanaka! The shumai tasted like a frozen snack you would get at a grocery store and the nigiri was not impressive. I would stick to the spicy tuna crunch roll with toro and their small plates.
Authentic Japanese. Food is wonderful. Atmosphere is spot on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Quality of fish at this place is amazing. The temperature and texture of the rice is on point. The portion size feels right. This is one of my top go to sushi places nearby.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: O-Toro, Tuna
I’ve been eating at Tanaka for probably twenty years. I will happily eat at Tanaka another twenty. Run by the most genuine, kind family and the quality of the fish and food is exceptional. My very favorite Japanese restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chirashi Sushi Deluxe, O-Toro, Tuna, Sashimi Deluxe, Edamame
Our favorite Sushi place for over 20 years Nothing fancy just great food and service at reasonable prices
Great sushi spot. Family own and operated. Authentic Japanese. Clean, cozy, simple. Nm
My husband and I ordered the combination teriyaki salmon meals, and they were delicious! Mine came with sashimi. The 6 piece sashimi was tasty and fresh. Firm texture and no fishy taste at all! We've been here several times and ordered different items. We've never been disappointed. The hot tea is complementary. The service is great. The food comes out in a timely manner. The price is very reasonable for this area. The restaurant is small, so if you have a large group, call to see if they can accommodate.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Agedashi Tofu, Katsu Don, Bento, Shrimp Tempura, Sashimi Deluxe