Red Sake Japanese Restaurant

285 Columbiana Dr #G, Columbia
(803) 888-7938

Recent Reviews

Optimal Success

This Japanese buffet was an absolute nightmare. From the moment we walked in, the waitresses treated us with appalling rudeness and blatant racism, making us feel utterly unwelcome and degraded. The food was beyond atrocious—sushi so old it seemed a breeding ground for food poisoning, complete with hair in the rolls. When we reported these conditions to the manager, expecting some level of professionalism, we were met with scornful laughter. This establishment not only fails in basic decency and food safety but mocks its patrons for expecting the bare minimum. Avoid at all costs—it’s more than just a dining risk; it’s a complete disregard for customer respect and health standards.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Aleks Fedykiv

Great all you can eat sushi restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rainbow Roll and Phoenix Maki Roll

Anna Papucci

The All you can eat was delicious! We can't wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Snow White Roll, Rainbow Roll and Phoenix Maki Roll, Sunshine Roll Dragon Roll Philadelphia Roll

Alanah Pearl

I really enjoyed eating out here the food was nice get all you can eat for a decent price and it’s really nice dining in the inside

Dixie Olin

Very nice place… service wasn’t bad but had to ask for refills.. very disappointed in the food quality though! Spring rolls & vegetable tempura was sopping in grease… couldn’t even eat them all. Couldn’t fix my daughter plain fried rice with no veggies, but they had it on the all you can eat menu. She ordered the kids nuggets & cheese sticks instead.To start off, we got there about 1:45pm, but was not informed by the hostess before she seated us that even though their hours state they close @ 3:00pm, that they close the kitchen down @ 2:30pm. Our server informed us after our first order on our all you can eat price that the kitchen was closing in 15 minutes so we needed to order what else we wanted in the next few minutes… that didn’t sit well with us. Oh and by the way, you get charged for any leftovers you order that don’t getting eaten. Had we been informed of this at the door, we would have had the option to leave or stay. Never heard of a restaurant that closes the kitchen at 2:30, then the restaurant at 3:00. Makes no sense! The waiter knew we were upset, but manager never came to the table to discuss it. Will not go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 3

Kristina Shields

My kids absolutely love this place, and whenever my daughter comes back for college break. She always wants to eat here. The food is amazing, the staff is friendly and prompt, and the atmosphere is welcoming and calm.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hibachi Chicken and Shrimp, Hibachi Style Chicken Katsu

Markus Ennitt

Delicious food, fabulous staff, overall would highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crazy California Roll California Roll Dragon Roll, Tuna, Roll, Vegetable Tempura App, Salmon and Tuna, Sunshine Roll Dragon Roll Philadelphia Roll, Salmon Lover

Dennis Parker, AIC

Great atmosphere! Helpful staff and delicious food.

Al Vi

This place is the best sushi I have ate in my life. If I could give 10 stars I will.... So fresh and flavourful.... I'm in shock how good it is. I got bento box and a roll... Bento box was more than enough but I wanted to try another roll.... insanely good. If you are on the area don't hesitate to go it will shock you. Prices are really good too... I will return next time I'm here...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crazy California Roll California Roll Dragon Roll, Miso Soup, Hibachi Chicken and Shrimp

Stephen Sark

Lunch all-u-can eat sushi is a bargain at $18. Server was efficient. If you like sushi, sashimi, ngiri, etc. you can't beat the price. Seaweed salad and miso soup are great also. For some extra protein, order the steak or shrimp or chicken hibachi or teriyaki but be sure to cancel the vegetables and rice (they just fill you up). I also prefer the hand rolls over classic rolls.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Hibachi Chicken and Shrimp, Salmon and Tuna, Snow White Roll

Katherine Fee

I love this place, hands down the best sushi I ever had. I go here all the time with friends, family or solo. Great food, staff and atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Suzanne Newell

Perfect for lunch or dinner. Great location. Clean nicely lit. Good seating. Waiter was a bit unattentive.. Love all you can eat sushi and hibachi. Fresh made to order.Wheelchair accessibility: All on same level. Wide openings. Accommodating.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Steak, Hibachi Chicken and Shrimp, Any Three Roll, Hibachi Style Chicken Katsu, Snow White Roll, Rainbow Roll and Phoenix Maki Roll, Vegetable Hibachi

Rosa Maduro

Very nice place for gathering. Fast and friendly servers. Food was good little confusing the menu and ordering ways but all you can eat!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hibachi Style Chicken Katsu, Roll, Clear Soup

D Hare

This place used to be my favorite. We've been 6 or 7 times. The sushi used to be top-notch, along with the service. Our most recent visit will be my last. The food was just ok, but the service was terrible. Our waitress was not pleasant, had to ask for refills and when problems with our order were brought to her attention, she didn't fix them. 2 orders came out over 40 minutes after the rest of the table and one of the was for a kid. The bills were incorrect and we asked to speak to a manager. We explained the issues we had, she finally agreed to take a whopping 10% off the bill. 18% gratuity had already been added. Don't look at the big red C on the door, wish we had heeded that warning.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

thomas toomer

Kid-friendliness: Ok for kids but not the best optionWheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crazy California Roll California Roll Dragon Roll, Miso Soup, Spring Roll, Hibachi Chicken and Shrimp, Hibachi Style Chicken Katsu, Salmon and Tuna, Rainbow Roll and Phoenix Maki Roll, Clear Soup, Vegetable Hibachi

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