I love A-Tan. They have the best sushi in New Braunfels, and I've tried them all. They are more upscale, but you get what you pay for. The service is always great, the only reason why I have them a 4 star is because I've expressed in gluten sensitive a few times and requested for them not to put eel sauce or frying the shrimp but they still did it. I understand, people forget, which is why I still rate them a 4 star. It would be nice if they communicated with the sushi chef better to ensure people with allergies or sensitivities are taken care of better.Dietary restrictions: GlutenKid-friendliness: This restaurant is also very kind friendly. They always seem happy to see children walk in, and they provide chopstick helpers in case they don't know how to use them just yet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: 6 Different Sushi Rolls, Tuna
Travis Newsom
The food is very good, and the waiter was not really attentive. Could be 5 stars if they have more wait staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Soup, Soup, Fire Roll
Luke Corley
Wonderful post-totality eclipse sushi and sake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nadira Botwin
Meh. On the way to somewhere else in NB, we were hungry and my guy likes sushi, I have no experience with Japanese food but am adventurous, and his other go to was BBQ which I don’t prefer, so we randomly looked this place up saw the star rating and went. That said, I wish I could’ve seen how many one star reviews were in the mix, and I can see why this place has them; from the signs posted walking in to the sign demanding one peppermint per person upon leaving, whoever runs this place seems to put food cost and profit over satisfaction of the customer when push comes to shove.Our server was nice enough tho quite inattentive once our order was in, tho she was more than happy to linger at our table and push for ordering more than one app while me and my guy discussed prices and dishes and etc. (He’s kind of a pushover but also wants to be a leader so of course he took both apps vs one, at her insistence, but that’s a personal annoyance; that said, the price in the menu and what we got charged for one of the apps was a $3 difference. Not a big deal but in the grand scheme of things when our check totaled out at $53/2 people? They could stand to advertise right…)Our apps were the crab Rangoon and friend calamari. It seems the flavors would be there (no experience with Japanese but I do know flavors as I’ve dated a culinary artist and have had both these particular dishes elsewhere) as they try to make things very upscale, but the calamari was overly cooked so it was chewy, and the Rangoon was either filled with precious little filling or the oil was too hot because while not burnt, the wontons were “blown out” and hollow inside.We also ordered a total of three rolls; California, shrimp tempura, and I’d asked for a custom roll of jalapeño, avocado, cream cheese and crab. Disappointing, I get more on the rolls at HEB for less or equal money - the rolls came plain on top compared to the eel/spicy mayo and crunchies I’m used to seeing decorate the tops of the rolls, and each of the rolls was skimpy on having all ingredients included in every bite. IE even tho I was charged extra for custom roll adding in jalepeno, the tiny sliver of it didn’t extend fully thru the roll when they made it so some bites had it and others didn’t. Same for the other rolls - my first bite of Cali was all crab and cuke only, and the end of tempura roll I guess they figured the shrimp flavored mayo was enough of a taste of the shrimp over adding another half a piece so we’d get the (delicious) batter in every bite. Very little ginger on the plate which I was sad about because I like a LOT of ginger.We also ordered fried rice and tho this is America and I assume the profiteer of this place wants to make money off more than the traditionally raised Asian, no forks were on the table or offered at all, so my guy and I wound up sharing the serving spoon to eat the rice, which was a good portion size and tasty but served with the tiniest of plates on top of no proper silverware.At the end of the meal when she finally brought us our check, she gave us Chinese-takeout fortune cookies.All in all, I would find another place to try Japanese food tho I don’t know that I’ll ever LOVE it - before I read some of the reviews while waiting on my apps, I was browsing the entree menu and while it was a messy read and I didn’t want noodle or teriyaki anything which was a LOT of the lunch and dinner menu, there were a few things I would have tried over just ordering a roll, but I’m glad I read reviews and did NOT wait to pay $17-25 for a lunch plate.I would not return here; I would it recommended mostly due to serving portion and price as well as the general “stingy” feel both in previous reviews and food quality on my plate.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice
Shannon Fretwell
The best sushi! We go often and love it. My favorite is the Memphis roll ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Garlic Edamame, Avocado, Fried Squid, Gyoza, Soup, Shrimp Tempura, Fire Roll, California Roll
Joseph Schellenberg
Great atmosphere, great service, friendly staff, very good food. It’s the best sushi I’ve found in New Braunfels, so far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 6 Different Sushi Rolls, Tuna, Squid, Soup
Carlos Ortiz
My son and I go there at least once every two weeks. Price is high, but I don't mind paying for great food and customer service. They will definitely continue to get my support.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 6 Different Sushi Rolls, A-Tan, Spicy Yellowtail, Soup, Shrimp Tempura, Fire Roll, California Roll
Robert Perez
Food is great and everything but this is really unsanitary guys… why would you ever put the receipt in someone’s food. This hasn’t been the only issue I’ve had at the restaurant. Don’t get me wrong y’all’s food is good but little things like this make me second guess whether I wanna eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice
bibian cespedes
Sushi is decent and will definitely fill a craving, worth noting one of the better sushi spots in New Braunfels.Unfortunately nothing really wowed from the rolls and yakisoba.Most likely will return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Gregory Thibodeaux
Excellent sushi and superb service in a friendly family-centric environment. Not a single con to mention - trust me, it's GOOD.
So many restaurants in New Braunfels need to take detailed notes on how A-Tan conducts itself as a restaurant. Top notch food (no debating that), cleanliness that far surpasses any others, and I would challenge you to find a staff member that isn’t appreciative of your presence. I’ve eaten sushi all over the US, but I prefer A-Tan here in NB over most.Parking: Non issueKid-friendliness: They love kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Lawton
Loved the food,service was great, definitely will go back.price depends on what you order,we definitely were there to try many things. Portions were large.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Soup, Shrimp Tempura
Gladys Oquendo
Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tempura, A-Tan
Alina Ball
The staff are terribly rude and will seat people out of order. They say they take reservations but actually do not. There is no rhyme or reason to this place. I've only actually had the food once and it was ok. The people and the way I've been treated multiple times is what makes this review. There are people who love this restaurant, and I appreciate that. If they were kind I'd give them another try.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Marilynn Miller
Great food and service was fast. You'll enjoy it if you're an Islander.
I love A-Tan. They have the best sushi in New Braunfels, and I've tried them all. They are more upscale, but you get what you pay for. The service is always great, the only reason why I have them a 4 star is because I've expressed in gluten sensitive a few times and requested for them not to put eel sauce or frying the shrimp but they still did it. I understand, people forget, which is why I still rate them a 4 star. It would be nice if they communicated with the sushi chef better to ensure people with allergies or sensitivities are taken care of better.Dietary restrictions: GlutenKid-friendliness: This restaurant is also very kind friendly. They always seem happy to see children walk in, and they provide chopstick helpers in case they don't know how to use them just yet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: 6 Different Sushi Rolls, Tuna
The food is very good, and the waiter was not really attentive. Could be 5 stars if they have more wait staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Soup, Soup, Fire Roll
Wonderful post-totality eclipse sushi and sake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meh. On the way to somewhere else in NB, we were hungry and my guy likes sushi, I have no experience with Japanese food but am adventurous, and his other go to was BBQ which I don’t prefer, so we randomly looked this place up saw the star rating and went. That said, I wish I could’ve seen how many one star reviews were in the mix, and I can see why this place has them; from the signs posted walking in to the sign demanding one peppermint per person upon leaving, whoever runs this place seems to put food cost and profit over satisfaction of the customer when push comes to shove.Our server was nice enough tho quite inattentive once our order was in, tho she was more than happy to linger at our table and push for ordering more than one app while me and my guy discussed prices and dishes and etc. (He’s kind of a pushover but also wants to be a leader so of course he took both apps vs one, at her insistence, but that’s a personal annoyance; that said, the price in the menu and what we got charged for one of the apps was a $3 difference. Not a big deal but in the grand scheme of things when our check totaled out at $53/2 people? They could stand to advertise right…)Our apps were the crab Rangoon and friend calamari. It seems the flavors would be there (no experience with Japanese but I do know flavors as I’ve dated a culinary artist and have had both these particular dishes elsewhere) as they try to make things very upscale, but the calamari was overly cooked so it was chewy, and the Rangoon was either filled with precious little filling or the oil was too hot because while not burnt, the wontons were “blown out” and hollow inside.We also ordered a total of three rolls; California, shrimp tempura, and I’d asked for a custom roll of jalapeño, avocado, cream cheese and crab. Disappointing, I get more on the rolls at HEB for less or equal money - the rolls came plain on top compared to the eel/spicy mayo and crunchies I’m used to seeing decorate the tops of the rolls, and each of the rolls was skimpy on having all ingredients included in every bite. IE even tho I was charged extra for custom roll adding in jalepeno, the tiny sliver of it didn’t extend fully thru the roll when they made it so some bites had it and others didn’t. Same for the other rolls - my first bite of Cali was all crab and cuke only, and the end of tempura roll I guess they figured the shrimp flavored mayo was enough of a taste of the shrimp over adding another half a piece so we’d get the (delicious) batter in every bite. Very little ginger on the plate which I was sad about because I like a LOT of ginger.We also ordered fried rice and tho this is America and I assume the profiteer of this place wants to make money off more than the traditionally raised Asian, no forks were on the table or offered at all, so my guy and I wound up sharing the serving spoon to eat the rice, which was a good portion size and tasty but served with the tiniest of plates on top of no proper silverware.At the end of the meal when she finally brought us our check, she gave us Chinese-takeout fortune cookies.All in all, I would find another place to try Japanese food tho I don’t know that I’ll ever LOVE it - before I read some of the reviews while waiting on my apps, I was browsing the entree menu and while it was a messy read and I didn’t want noodle or teriyaki anything which was a LOT of the lunch and dinner menu, there were a few things I would have tried over just ordering a roll, but I’m glad I read reviews and did NOT wait to pay $17-25 for a lunch plate.I would not return here; I would it recommended mostly due to serving portion and price as well as the general “stingy” feel both in previous reviews and food quality on my plate.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice
The best sushi! We go often and love it. My favorite is the Memphis roll ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Garlic Edamame, Avocado, Fried Squid, Gyoza, Soup, Shrimp Tempura, Fire Roll, California Roll
Great atmosphere, great service, friendly staff, very good food. It’s the best sushi I’ve found in New Braunfels, so far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 6 Different Sushi Rolls, Tuna, Squid, Soup
My son and I go there at least once every two weeks. Price is high, but I don't mind paying for great food and customer service. They will definitely continue to get my support.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 6 Different Sushi Rolls, A-Tan, Spicy Yellowtail, Soup, Shrimp Tempura, Fire Roll, California Roll
Food is great and everything but this is really unsanitary guys… why would you ever put the receipt in someone’s food. This hasn’t been the only issue I’ve had at the restaurant. Don’t get me wrong y’all’s food is good but little things like this make me second guess whether I wanna eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice
Sushi is decent and will definitely fill a craving, worth noting one of the better sushi spots in New Braunfels.Unfortunately nothing really wowed from the rolls and yakisoba.Most likely will return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Excellent sushi and superb service in a friendly family-centric environment. Not a single con to mention - trust me, it's GOOD.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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So many restaurants in New Braunfels need to take detailed notes on how A-Tan conducts itself as a restaurant. Top notch food (no debating that), cleanliness that far surpasses any others, and I would challenge you to find a staff member that isn’t appreciative of your presence. I’ve eaten sushi all over the US, but I prefer A-Tan here in NB over most.Parking: Non issueKid-friendliness: They love kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the food,service was great, definitely will go back.price depends on what you order,we definitely were there to try many things. Portions were large.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Soup, Shrimp Tempura
Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tempura, A-Tan
The staff are terribly rude and will seat people out of order. They say they take reservations but actually do not. There is no rhyme or reason to this place. I've only actually had the food once and it was ok. The people and the way I've been treated multiple times is what makes this review. There are people who love this restaurant, and I appreciate that. If they were kind I'd give them another try.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Great food and service was fast. You'll enjoy it if you're an Islander.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tempura