MICHINOKU EPISODE 2 in Niagara Falls

6100 Thorold Stone Rd #14, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 1A3, Canada

★★★★★
(296 reviews)
Categories: Japanese restaurant

About

Cozy Japanese eatery with a warm vibe features innovative sushi & an array of traditional dishes.

Website
facebook.com
Address
6100 Thorold Stone Rd #14, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 1A3, Canada
Plus Code
4W73+V5 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday
12–8:30 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Healthy options Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
296 reviews

Most Mentioned

prices (25) chef (24) atmosphere (12) all-you-can-eat (6) tempura (6) rolls (5) vegetarian (5) tofu (5) sushi burrito (3) food quality (3)
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★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Excellent food—super fresh and incredibly tasty! The staff are super friendly and made the experience even better. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
November 20, 2024

I recently visited a Japanese restaurant and had the pleasure of trying several dishes: Japanese curry, Tonkatsu ramen, and Beef Gyudon with rice. The Japanese curry was rich and comforting, with a deep, savory flavor that balanced the spices perfectly. The sauce had a velvety smooth texture, and it paired wonderfully with the tender vegetables and meat. It was hearty, yet not overwhelming. The Tonkatsu ramen was a standout. The broth had a full-bodied richness, deeply flavorful and just the right level of creaminess. The Tonkatsu pork was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and melted in your mouth. The noodles were perfectly cooked and absorbed the broth well. The Beef Gyudon with rice was simple yet satisfying. The beef was tender and flavorful, glazed in a sweet soy-based sauce that complemented the fluffy rice beneath it. The dish felt wholesome and perfectly balanced in flavor. As for the service, the staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive, making sure everything was to our liking. The atmosphere was peaceful and calming, offering a great environment for enjoying a meal. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience that left me wanting to return.

★★★★★
October 28, 2024

Fresh sashimi and delicious ramen. This is a gem to warm up after a hike in the Niagara Glen and seeing butterfly. Small restaurant with cute and peaceful ambiance. Food tastes great and presented so well.

★★★★★
June 11, 2024

This place is a hidden gem. I’ve tried almost all of the sushi restaurants in Niagara Falls but Michinoku is my absolute favourite. Their fish is always so fresh and their selection of sushi is so delicious. The service is very fast and friendly, and their price is very affordable compared to other sushi restaurants. Overall I’d say that this place has the best sushi from the region. Highly recommend.

★★★★
February 26, 2024

Tried the Korean Style Tuna Bowl w/ Gochujang sauce and very tasty and VERY fresh! The rice at the bottom is super tasty and seasoned with something so good!! I would highly recommend this dish to someone who's looking for something lighter and trying to eat healthier! $38.00 for two bowls and I would buy again! Thank you for your kind service and delicious food !

★★★★
February 22, 2024

Recently visited the place to try ramen. Loved the place and service. Its a cute restaurant with unique and beautiful interior. Its beautiful. The service was good and fast. We had tried vegetarian ramen. The quantity was good. It looked delicious. We found it could be little better with by adding some flavours. Felt something is missing. But we loved the service surely going to try other options.

★★★★
January 27, 2024

Good quality Japanese food. We came for lunch and found the selection really good. This was our 3rd attempt to try out this restaurant. The other two times, they closed earlier than indicated in the opening hours.

★★★★
June 27, 2023

Enjoyable! The food was satisfying. We got ramen (~15 each) and the onigiri meal ($18). The ramen was good, maybe a protein component like egg or tofu in the ramen would be a good addition! I did really enjoy the ingredients like the mushrooms and fried lotus root. The onigiri were good as well, we got the avocado, shiitake, and bulgogi. All 3 were decent, but it doesnt totally feel that the onigiri meal is totally worth the price point. Overall a good meal

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

I am a friend of the original owner of Michinoku. I spent a lot of time eating Kojis food, from the first day he opened, till the last customer before he retired. Out of loyalty and the fact his food was impossible to compare to, I avoided visiting Episode 2....Until last week. I was deeply missing my friend and his food...so I took a chance...and I was beyond impressed. There are only a few changes in the decor. The server was very polite and the service was great. ..and the food?? Well,,, I t was the next best thing to Kojis food that I have ever tasted...he could have made it himself.. I spoke with Chef Yeoung, the new owner ,,,and thanked her deeply. I was a little emotional and got choked up.. twice.. I didnt know if I was ever going to eat sushi again as nowhere else even comes close to the quality, ambience and pride in their food...But Chef Yeoung has won me over completely. Looking forward to many more meals at my all time favourite sushi place. Thank you very much Chef... See ya soon....Jason

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Very delicious and fresh sashimi. We had to wait a bit, but it was well worth it. Absolutely delicious sushi and ramen.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Hands down the best, Ramen, curry, sushi, and gyoza on the planet. AMAZING. On my second visit from NYC I had the sushi bento and the agedaishi tofu. I cant beleive it but this place bests every Japanese restaurant Ive ever eaten at all over the world. STILL THE BEST

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Fast and friendly service. Shoyu ramen was excellent. The egg was incredible. Prices are good, too. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great food, friendly staff. Chicken Katsu was cooked to perfection. They made our 4 year old his favorite sushi roll of just rice and seaweed!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

I don t understand how this place Isn t packed daily. The food is incredible and delivered in excellent quality, speed and presentation. The menu has tons of options and the atmosphere was incredibly brilliant and beautiful. It s great for trying new things as well as keeping it simple for beginners to Asian food. This is easily the best sushi in Niagara. 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Good quality of fish at resonable price. They dont use garbage fish such as tilapia, escolar like most other Chinese AYCE sushi. You must try this place!!!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

This is the best Japanese restaurant near Niagara.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Very high quality Japanese food. Definitely will be returning. Presentation A+, service made us feel welcome and like VIP s

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Sushi and sashimi were top qualities and delicious. Service was prompt and excellent. We ordered via uber, they forgot to send my 2 drinks. Owner himself came to our hotel to bring the 2 missed drinks and gave us 2 extra drinks and apologized for the mistake.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Definitely, the best sushi in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Very nice pieces of sushi and very friendly staff. Chef made me a special dessert because they were sold out of daifuku. Talented and well deserved 5 stars-- ---UPDATE--- The restaurant is now a fusion-style restaurant with overly complicated and maybe pretentious menu items. Nothing was very appetizing sounding. The restaurant was empty on a saturday afternoon which was weird to me when I arrived, but not surprising once I saw the menu. Please go back to your Michinoku roots by making downright good Japanese food for the public; I am worried this will be your own Michinoku (End of the road).

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

First time here under the new management. We came on Valentines Day. Pleasantly surprised with complimentary gold flake salmon sashimi and caramel walnut vanilla ice cream. The sashimi portions are generous and everything was presented well. Service was fast and friendly. Prices were reasonable and great value. Love the cozy atmosphere and private table setup.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Food was delicious and you can tell the chef really cares about each dish. Will definitely be coming back again

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Went there on a weekday evening for dinner. I really liked the ambience of the place. The taste of the food was average, could be because of the fact that we ordered vegetarian options for Ramen. Have tried Ramen from a couple of other places and felt that it lacked some flavour. Might come to this place to try other options. Vegetarian options: There are few vegetarian options available at this place. Dietary restrictions: You can let them know about your dietary restrictions at the time of order. Parking: Ample parking available at the location. Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking right in front of the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

A have to stop here experience. Fine Japanese cuisine. Wonderful staff Food : 5/5

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

My dad and I found this place before Covid. We LOVE going there!!! Both chefs are great, but the gentleman chef has a special spot in my heart for his amazing sushi!! Newer menu but all still great options! Thank you for your amazing sushi

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love the restaurant best food ever and the workers are so polite .....nice and very accommodating

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I really love this place but they should really change the hours on google. It says 11:30-9:30 I stopped in at 2:00 and they said oh sorry we close at 2:30 very disappointing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food was really yummy and quite unique. Great service and ambiance too. I really enjoyed the pan fried dumplings and tofu agedashi.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best Sushi Ive ever had.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love this restaurant ; ) Taste good and lovely chef ; )

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

They just opened this week and they had Ramen menu. It was really tasty. In Niagara falls, there are no good place to take Ramen.. but finally I found right place

December 23, 2023

Phone # doesnt work

★★★★
December 23, 2023

My first ever poke bowl, salmon with sweet teriyaki sauce. Food was good but, as the notice on the door says, it is not the original Michinoku. I miss you, Chef Okabe. Vegetarian options: I saw some on the menu but didnt try any. Wheelchair accessibility: Fully accessible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The sushi burrito was delicious and I look forward to trying more items on the menu. The sauces were amazing especially the parmesan garlic! Both ladies serving at the restaurant were kind and very welcoming. I wish Michiniku Episode 2 a great success.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Clean and fresh.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Cute little place away from all the touristy havoc. Super stellar service...DELCIOUS FOOD. 10/10 DEFINITELY RECOMMEND

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Wonderful fresh food and friendly people

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I had a very tasty and healthy meal again, a real alternative to the unhealthy food here in Niagara.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

New ownership, super interesting menu, wonderful presentation and warm people.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Service was slow but food was spectacular! Will come back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I enjoyed it so much.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very fresh veggies, perfectly baked/cooked meat, everything well seasoned and served by kind staff. Parking: Plaza parking that s not too busy most of the time.

December 23, 2023

I m giving a one star review due to the new ownership. I went to lunch with a friend and we walked out, the menu was abysmal and generic even for Asian fusion it was disappointing, this is no longer a restaurant worth visiting and for me to say this was extremely disappointing as it was my favourite spot but now it is a shell of its former self and is a pseudo Uber eats ghost kitchen.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Passed by this place on the way to grab a pizza. Poked my head in and grabbed a sushi burrito instead. Its like a giant sushi roll full of (I got the salmon) your favorite type of roll toppings. A little wasabi and soya sauce and I had a lunch that was tasty and much healthier than the pizza I was expecting.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The chef is incredible. Shes so talented. I was so impressed with the fried food feeling so light and not greasy. Everything tastes so fresh. I HIGHLY recommend this place. Im a big japanese cuisine enthusiast and this place is my new favourite place to go. Also I should mention the service is very good. Our server was so sweet. The atmosphere was very cozy, too. :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I should of taken the picture before i started eating but i couldnt wait, the food was so great! The service was amazing as well. Im so happy to find amazing japanese food in Niagara

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Such a lovely place with great food. On a rainy day we went there for ramen and it was a perfect choice! We had Yum Yum Spicy ramen, Shoyu ramen, and Miso ramen and they were all very delicious. Oh and for appetizer karaage too which was really good. It was super neat and clean inside and the server was very sweet too! Highly recommend! This is a Japanese restaurant run by Koreans, and the karaage and ramen are all very, very, very delicious. I ordered while excitedly talking about seeing Niagara with my companions, and they gave me a lot of karaage. The interior was clean and bright, so I ate well and rested well before heading out. ^^

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was served fast, very hot and fresh. Good and attentive service. Prices are reasonable, and portion sizes are quite good. Will go back for sure..

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

It was exactly what I was expecting, a good experience.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We love their sushi burritos poke bowls,

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Super delicious bibimbap, friendly staff lots of parking a great lunch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

THEIR QUALITY CANT BE COMPARED WITH OTHERS. What a lovely place. Cozy and warm inside... The most wonderful thing is nice and friendly staffs! This place is perfect to enjoy party at the end of the year or Christmas Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Sushi was as good as what I used to eat in East Asia. Very fresh and melts in your mouth! My mom and I love fish but my dad not so much, so he had a bento box and thoroughly enjoyed it. The music and atmosphere were very cozy. Lovely service! Parking: Plaza has a parking lot with lots of spaces right in front of the restaurant Kid-friendliness: They have kids chopsticks and high chairs.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Ordered assorted sushi, taste like food court sushi. Nothing special, the tempura was so small & seemed came from frozen stock. Service was good, only one server but fast n efficient. Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We ate here on December 9, 2023 and it was great. The fish is as fresh as it gets. The owner, cook and waitress were very friendly and helpful. Id highly recommend Michinoku Episode 2 for anyone who loves sushi, tempura chicken, vegetable rolls etc. Best sushi in Niagara!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We went to the restaurant the night before lockdown. But because of heater problem only can takeout. We ordered the food take back to air b&b. Food are delicious .

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The sushi is always tasty and the people working are very friendly.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Niagaras hidden gem! By far the best and most authentic japanese sushi in the Niagara Penninsula. The quality is excellent. Chef is from Japan and has over 40 years experience in japanese cuisine. He includes several other unique dishes on the menu that you will not see in other sushi restaurants.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Authentic Japanese restaurant love it here

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Fantastic little restaurant for authentic and delicious Japanese fare. The owner is the chef, so you know its gonna be fantastic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

It was delicious and very presentable !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Best sushi in Niagara

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

A great little local sushi spot in Niagara. I order here regularly and their sushi is always fresh and overall high quality for the price. The photos are of their combo A and its enough for 1 - 2 people. NOTE: There is only one chef and if they are busy, they will decline your order to maintain quality, so be sure to order in advance!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Its a small place with only 4 tables so you better call ahead. The fish was fresh, delicious, and melted in our mouth. For true sushi lovers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Perfect place to learn japanese food

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great food, lovely atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Restaurant opened by japanese so its real authentic japanese food. Portions were big and variety was there. Most order the sushi but the dinner set was pretty good too. Excellent service maybe cause we were early and the only ones around most were doing take out sushi platters. But he never forgot about us despite being busy with the orders and phone. Enjoyed the experience and will like to go back again for lunch and to try more of the menu. Arigato gozaimasu. Vegetarian options: There were good options available tofu nugget, vege sushi, agedashi tofu Parking: Lots of spaces in front of the restaurant Kid-friendliness: Was very accommodating to our screaming kids. Gave her ice water as he heard her asking for cold water when we only asked for water. Wheelchair accessibility: Apart from a step up the curb it was flat ground into the restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

A small restaurant with a great chef! The dishes presentation were superior, appealing, and tasty! Parking: A small restaurant with a great chef! The

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great food and atmosphere. Cant wait to go back

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Love it!!! Though I wish there was more diversity on the sushi menu. Priced good and decently tasty. Super friendly staff. Relaxed vibes here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

In Niagara Falls for one night. I come down 2 or 3 times a year. Absolutely the best sushi in Niagara Falls.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great food. Amazing people. Best service in Niagara fall.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Delicious, fresh and high quality sushi. Staff very attentive and caring! Our new go to! Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I live in Niagara Falls and often (before Covid that is) will go to St. Catharines for Japanese food. We just re-discovered this very small restaurant called Michinoku in Niagara Falls, owned by a Japanese chef. I believe his relative also works there as the server. We order the lunch box (like a Bento Box). For $12.99 we got a small miso soup, edemame (in a cute red cupcake cup), rice with salmon teriyaki ( perfect size even for a dinner portion), nice fresh leafy salad with daikon radish and carrots (in a perfect Japanese dressing) and some grilled eggplant. Delicious and flavourful!!! The meal was ready in 20 minutes and the person managing the order was friendly, nice and pleasant. Both the chef and the server were wearing traditional Japanese outfits and they looked gorgeous!! What can I say, great experience!! Will come back again and again!!! They have a Tuesday special ( chicken cutlet) that we will try next time. They also have 10% off on Wednesdays for seniors (check restrictions).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Simply, spectacular delicious fresh sushi made but a great sushi chef. The place is clean feels like family run restaurant so there is lots of love put into it all. Just a perfect sushi restaurant

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Amazing, great fresh food, clean, quiet tables, great, friendly service, good prices. Will definitely go back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great as always. Best marinated eggplant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Delicious food, they have daily specials.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Serves with quality over quantity. Authentic sushi experience with a chef from Japan. Beautiful dinner ware and attention to detail with each dish. Hard to go back to the all-you-can-eat mass production after eating here.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

My family and I LOVE this place!!! The sashimi and sushi are fresh and thick slices prepared by chef Koji . Aya the lovely lady is very friendly and always provides excellent services when we are there. The BEST Japanese restaurant in Niagara Falls!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Authentic Japanese fare. The Michinoku soup and big rolls were excellent. Didn t expect to find such good sushi in Niagara but now this is a new go-to!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great Sushi Restaurant! Great quality sushi and the people here were so nice! We ordered takeout and everything was labeled and packaged with so much attention to detail. Definitely coming back here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

This restaurant has authentic delicious Japanese food!!! The service was amazing they honestly went so above and beyond. If you are in the area, and craving any type of Asian food, this place is MUST!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great sushi and very polite staff! Food was ready fast and they left adorable messages on the packaging, would go again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Wow what a great place. Fantastic sushi. Great service. Such a cute clean place. You will love it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great atmosphere, really good food and the service was excellent. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Amazing sushi and staff a must try for authentic Japanese cuisine

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent quality, good service, If youre wondering where to go after Taki closed this is the place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Best place in town , friendly and great staff, best sushi made with love ,everything I had there was delicious. Must try!!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Always so fresh and tasty. The chef is very kind and always sure to say hello and ask how your meal was.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

By far, the best Sushi in the entire Niagara Region. They even offer Uni when in season.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Nice and clean family run place (I think). Small but I like the privacy. Very welcoming. Good food though a bit pricey but they prep up and serve the food fresh.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Food is super fresh and tasty. Takes awhile to arrive though. Excellent Service. A little pricey. Free Onsite Parking. No WiFi. Clean Washrooms. Speaks Japanese and English.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Lived in Niagara falls for 12+ years. Hands down best Japanese food. Never have I had better sushi or hot pot anywhere. Always happy when i walk in the door and the prices are very on point. Support local!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

This Place is a little Gem. I absolutely love the quality of the Food and the Atmosphere. Fair warning, it is on the higher end of cost but to me personally its worth it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Fabulous every time! My go to place to eat!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Nice staff and clean but had better food other places

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Amazing! Authentic and fresh!! My Favorite sushi in Niagara falls

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Small family owned. Sushi pizza is great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The sushi pizza is amazing!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Best sushi in niagara

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Excellent food! I love going there. Ive tried a couple of sushi places in the Niagara region and it is defenitely the best one in the city!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent food, and wonderful service. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

I was hearing how fresh this sushi was and tonight I tried it and it did not disappoint! So delicious and had several yummy vegetarian options, will definitely be ordering again!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Freshest sushi in Niagara

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Very attentive staff, food was quick and delicious. Would go back if in the area again.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Quaint little restaurant, very clean and very attentive staff. Amazing customer service and very authentic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent restaurant hidden in an underwhelming plaza. The food here is top notch. The restaurant is small and cozy. Take out is a great option. The chef Koji his kitchen are open for all to see and Koji is impressive to watch. You can see the skill and attention that goes into his creations. The menu offers plethora of sushi and small plate options. The menu is always supplemented with changing specials; be sure to ask. Food is consistently fresh and delicious. There is no comparing the food here to the all-you-can-eat sushi options in the city.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Absolutely exceptional, authentic sushi. I have traveled to Japan 3 times and this is the first restaurant in Canada that matched in quality. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great food and friendly service!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Everythings perfect!! Service is very professional! Clean place! And the food is perfect! Couldnt ask for more. Totally recommend this place! And the waiting isnt long for a high quality food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Fantastic food, lovely atmosphere and great service! This is my go to place for eating while in Niagara!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Good food and service. Dinning in is fun!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The food is very good. A little pricey for what you get. The place is tiny thus giving it a dull dining experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

We love sushi, sometimes do ayce, but are always on the hunt for intimate, high quality options. We went on a Saturday eve without a reservation, and couldnt get a table, so we asked about take-out and were told it would be 1-1.5 hour wait. We were hooked, any place thats too busy to fit you in is probably worth the wait. And it was! Im not the best judge, I eat vegetarian and its not usually the best indicator of a sushi place. My rolls were good, nothing spectacular but at least as good as most other places, the sushi rice is really special, the rolls were lovely. My husband was so excited about his food, every bite was better than the last. Every piece of sashimi was the best hed ever had of that type. The salads are so fresh, the edamame too, everything was so fresh. We will definately be back if were in the area and would recommended this place for anyone who likes quality sushi. I cant speak to authentic, but the food is so fresh and high quality, the service is great. For sure in the top 3 sushi places weve ever been to, my husband says its the best.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Pre Covid I used to go to alot of the all you can eat places as I always had in the past. Then I found Michinoku and now nothing can compare. Truly exceptional. This business has quickly become a repeat favorite. WARNING this restaurant will ruin other places for you as they set the bar pretty high.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

We ordered michinoku dinner, sashimi dinner and the eel or you can call Una-don dinner. Service is good , environment is ok. The food are , well, mixed experience , or below average in most part. The assorted tempura is good, batter is smooth and light, the vegetables choice used is in tempura is interesting. Salad is good, not as good as Taki but still over average. The eel is not tasty, like just took out from freezer and reheated. For that price, i start missing Taki....:( Sashimi are ok, but the salmon are thin and small, lacking of flavours, like its using tails part to serve. BTW cheif need sharpen the knife, i can see some tears on the peices. The rolls comes with the michinoku dinner are bad, tast like nothing. Over all, the food is ok, consider the price, i will give 3 stars for the food only. But overall , 4.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Friendly stuff and quick service but the food is not good for the price. Not at all

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Tried all the other sushi places, this place is ! But its pricey af.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Amazingly fresh, great customer service, very tasty. 5 stars for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

I went here with my wife tonight and what a gem this place is! It was a cozy atmosphere, and you can tell that they really care about the food they make. Also, Im a vegetarian and I found the vegetable roll to be one of the best vegetarian rolls Ive ever had. It was sweet from the carrots and well balanced. My wife also liked the non-vegetarian rolls. Well definitely be coming back here again, warm people and good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Best Japanese restaurant in Niagara Falls, nice staff too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Spectacular as usual

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

One of the best

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

It may be in the middle of nowhere but its worth the drive! Small restaurant,warm welcome. Simple fresh food. Beautifully prepared! best sushi rice I have tasted in Niagara. My new favourite Japanese restaurant! No door opener. Some accessible parking spaces.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Fresh and great customer service. I informed them of an allergy and they brought items out to let me read the ingredients.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent sushi. Excellent service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

The best sushi I have had in Niagara, and I have been to many. Fresh ingredients, lots of great options ranging from American/Japanese to traditional Japanese. Very friendly staff.

December 23, 2019

Wont recommend this place to anyone. Mediocre/falling apart sushi. Very rude Chief. Yelled at us without any particular reason (we were the only customer at the time) in a decent English and as soon a few customers came in he switched his face to a smiley one and started to repeat thank you thank you... pretending he didnt speak English..I guess . It sure was a very interesting experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Its insanely good.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Own! And the food is fresh. Thanks to the owners.

December 23, 2019

Went in with 2 family members, upon arrival I was asked if we would like a drink, we all ordered. Waitress returned opened our drinks and THEN told us if we would mind to wait 1.5 hours MINIMUM to order sushi as they are extremely busy. There was a total of 6 people besides us in the place. I asked how come she said too many phone orders to catch up on. Horrible business model, not enough staff. WHY bother opening? Also loved how she served us drinks before the bad news, did not even cover drinks or offer any incentives to return.....NO THANKS, better places out there.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Wasnt very busy when I went. Lovely staff & food. Absolutely top notch.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Cute and cozy Japanese restaurant! The dishes they serve are so cute and they serve them in perfect time intervals do that your table is never too crowded. This restaurant helped change my opinion on sushi - which I now love. I will definitely be frequenting this place as often as possible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Wonderful cuts of sashimi. Everything both beautiful and delicious

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Tiny place but big on freshness !! Excellent sushi and very generous with their sashimi portions ! What impressed me was definitely the taste and quality of the ingredients. Will Absolutely go back !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

We go every other week. Great sashimi

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Best Sushi in the area !

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

AMAZING!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

One of our favourite date night locations

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Wow! Place came highly recommended and we now agree. Great sushi and wonderful staff. Try this place!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Great service and the best salmon sushi roll. Also tried the dill pickle roll which was fun and tasty. Thx!!

★★★
December 23, 2018

Great volcano rolls

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The finest eating establishment ever established for eating.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The best sushi in the city.

★★★★
December 23, 2018

Wonderful food and friendly, helpful staff who provided excellent service and good information. We had a great evening and will definitely be back soon.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Love this place-small and very cozy!!!Best sushi. Highly recommend

★★★★
December 23, 2018

Very good and fresh. But expensive

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Amazing quality. Great service. We love coming here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The best there is. Chef Koji is a master of his craft.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Love this place! If you want QUALITY come here not wind

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Really great Japanese restaurant with awesome food and friendly staff. Would definitely come back again!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

A very wonderful experience for a beginner of the Japanese language. The staff are wonderful and helpful and prompt and very accepting of fumbles with the language. The chef was excellent with his culinary prowess and presentation of the meals. A great experience, and I look forward to going back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Great place that serves amazing food. The quality is very good and the customer service is amazing. Ill be coming back for sure. Thank you so much guys

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

You will never, ever, ever eat sushi anywhere else once you have had Michinoku. I promise.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Scallop is very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

I can only speak for the takeout here. I feel like this is one of the hidden gems at Niagara falls. Ordering was a breeze. Bought a Combo C for our anniversary in Niagra Falls and because we had a newborn we couldnt eat in the restaurant so we took it out. They said 30 minutes and it was ready in 30p minutes. Was briefly In the restaurant to pick up food.....the place looked welcoming with a little bit of Japanese flair. It was not glitcy or glamorous as most things are at Niagara. Food was absolutely amazing. Felt authentic...pieces were well portioned....not like in Toronto when they cut pieces so small....and quality was superior to any restaurant Ive eaten sushi in Ontario. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to eat great sushi.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great place for japanese.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The best sushi place in the area! The quality of food is exceptional - the Chef definitely knows what he is doing and all the ingredients are of high quality and very fresh; customer service is amazing - always professional, knowledgeable and very welcoming. Prices are excellent especially considering the quality. If you are looking for great tasting sushi at reasonable prices, this is the place for you.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Best Sushi I ever had. I strongly recommend this

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Excellent as always.

December 23, 2018

I went there for my wifes birthday dinner. We ordered assorted sushi plate and another apps. Apps was not bad but sushi what we ordered smelled really bad. I am sure those fishes stayed in the fridge over several days and rotten (Not even slightly. It was totally rotten. I smelled when they just served to the table) We didnt even complain about it because we were the only customers in the restaurant and I knew they will serve the same quality of food if we returne the food. And the rolls I served looked so ugly. Obviously we couldnt finish our food and her birthday dinner was ruined. Server was kind and I believe they arent serve that kind of food all the time but they need to take care about their food quality more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

I ordered the Michinoku where the assorted sashimi tasted fresh and the chicken perfectly cooked. Loved the fact that my assorted tempura came hot and crispy (just the way I like it). I had a very enjoyable experience and would certainly go again. It definitely wasnt the cheapest place but the quality in my opinion was worth it. Both waitress were very courteous, the place was clean and enjoyed the atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Very high quality! Very well presented, friendly staff, great prices considering the quantity, however, we did wait quite a while for our food. It was definitely worth is though

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Single handedly the most authentic Japanese cuisine experience you can find in the area. Amazing food. Amazing service. Definitely a top tier favourite in our home. :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Best sushi in town. I never go anywhere else.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

When in the Falls, just GO to Michinoku. Chef Koji, the owner is such a sweet man & will serve you right! Small menu, but its all delish!! Reasonable priced for such good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Been here 3 times... Always so so good! Favorite sushi ever!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great sushi! Friendly staff. If I had to critique anything it would be the price of beer it is too much but its too much almost every where. We will definitely return.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Finished every single bit of the Agedashi Tofu Hot Pot. Unbelievablely good. Worth driving over an hour here every time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Absolutely the best rolls in the region. Made fresh to order and the rice is cooked to perfection. The service is exceptional and the atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. Love it!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Authentic Japanese food,plus delicious, a cozy,guite place to dinning

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

By far the best Sushi and friendliest people around, I wish more people could experience this wonder, but I would rather keep this little gem to myself.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Great sushi place with amazing desert

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

Excellent food and service. My new favs :) Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Fantastic Japanese cuisine.

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

Amazing food and wonderful calm atmosphere. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

By far, some of the best Japense food I have ever eaten. If you are lucky, you will come on a day when they have Taco (Octopus) Tempura or Tofu Nuggets! If you are looking for 100% authentic Japense food, dont look any farther!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

This place was fine. My partner and I had dinner here on a weekend trip to Niagara Falls. It took ten minutes for us to get our drinks (water). We ordered sushi and it was okay. The pieces were smaller and less interesting than we are used to.

★★★
December 23, 2017

Small sushi place. Very good food but very tiny dining area. Located in a plaza and parking lot is tight.