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Hokkaido

83/100 (1661 ratings)

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"I've ordered from here before, but this menu is very outdated!..."

David Kopping

"This is by far the best priced and most delicious sushi in Joburg. I don’t love sitting here as it’s not the greatest setting but for takeaways..."

Sarah Krawitz

"The sushi is amazing! The staff are great! The prices are unbeatable! Honestly LOVE going here! It’s become sort of a weekly ritual to..."

Nabila Hendricks

"I visit this place regularly and I love it. The menu is huge and can be a bit intimidating at first, but everything on it is good. The sushi is..."

Rashalia Pather

"The food is great and very-well priced!The décor looks average and the seating arrangement is a bit clustered but gives off a "homely"..."

Zain And Faye

"Had the all you can eat at R179. Sushi was nice with perfectly cooked rice and chunky of salmon and tuna. Atmosphere wasn’t so vibey but it’s..."

Emmanuel Matsi

"Great sushi at an affordable price, fantastic beverages from the Far East and great sweet and sour pork. Not to mention the friendly staff and..."

Mcwm14

"Hokkaido is my favourite sushi spot. Their sushi is consistently great and it’s really good value for money. I love their Salmon Hand Rolls with..."

Lizelle Brink

"Excellent sushi and service. Best Sushi we had in a very very long time. Will definitely go there again. Will take our kids there one night...."

Aletta Venter

"I had a lovely lunch from this place today. It's down the road from my office, but I'd never been before. Let me just say I thoroughly enjoyed my..."

Buhle Sibanyoni

"We got takeaways from Hokkaido. The Sushi was very reasonably priced for the size and quality of the sushi. Generous portions of fish in each roll ...."

Leanne

"Always go there with the family for many years, started on the smaller things like the lunchbox and slowly got to being able to handle the eat as..."

Bianca Daniels

"Hokkaido is one of those interesting places which doesn't look like much and is surprising on many levels.After grabbing some takeaway..."

The Restaurant Phantom

"As a vegetarian, best veg sushi ever tasted. This rating is purely based on the food and nothing else. Couldn't care less for "ambience". Service is..."

Carlo Roberto Gomes

"Yes, there are many similar joints on the strip but this one is the best by far. The Sushi is extremely fresh and they make the best salmon roses in..."

Johan Paul Haupt

"The decor and layout is a bit odd but the service is great and they make the best sushi in Norwood We love the salmon lunch box The..."

Elize Cloete

"This place has really odd decor and it's strange that there are two distinct looking restaurants in one, but the sushi here is the best combination..."

Tam Loves Food

"I went out to Hokkaido for dinner last night. I have quite mixed opinions -some things were great, and others were not so great. The service..."

Francesca Favero

"This review only revolves around sushi as that's all I've ever ordered at Hokkaido. In fact, it's all I've ever ordered for the last 6 years as a..."

KGrace

"This restaurant has really amazing sushi at amazingly affordable prices. The salmon is extremely fresh. We had dim sum for starters and..."

FoodloverJHB

"This place is our families go to sushi restaurant in my area. The sushi is really good here. The dim sum spinach is awesome whether you go for all..."

Octavia Venables

"Basically good sushi no frills fresh and cheap. Very good ! My kids love it s11 s40 rice paperRating 5 great great great great!!!!! Accessible..."

Andrew Goldberg

"Not the cleanest little spot and not the most glamorous either however the food tells another story. I used to come here for my sushi fix, as the..."

HungryFitGirl

"Not the most inviting, not upmarket , however what great food. Their sushi is not stuffed with rice , a decent amount of sushi in their hand rolls..."

Russel Roth

"I've been to Hokkaido several times, and I've yet to have a negative experience! What I really enjoy is that their kitchen is open rather late on..."

Natalia Bonegio

"I have this place on speed dial. Hokkaido is my "go to" when I haven't cooked dinner. I haven't eaten in the restaurant for a long while, but I do..."

Janet Hofman

"Hokkaido is a great gem of a restaurant in the heart of Norwood. The food is outstanding and they have a vast selection which is very affordable and..."

Josh

"Good meals, relatively inexpensive, nice vibe. The sushi was really good although the tuna tasted different to what I usually get from sushi..."

Bryan Turner

"A group of us tried this out on a Friday night. Street parking available. The place was packed and buzzing. Service was slow and the waiter was not..."

Kaizen

"My boyfriend and I have been contemplating coming here for quite a while now since we laid eyes on the restaurant a few weeks ago. We were feeling..."

Eleni

"First impressions of this place were not good. The decor is outdated and looks cheap. The doors leading to the restrooms are tatty and do not close..."

Daphna Oren

"Amazing food at a really affordable price!! Their dim sum (pork dumplings) are so soft and flavourful! The crispy beef is delicious and a generous..."

Roxann Redant

"Generally had good experiences at Hokkaido. The springrolls come in a portion of 3 - the cheese and crab are delicious! The prawn fried rice is..."

Cassi Ozen

"Grant avenue is quite a dodgy looking area but has many great places to eat - Hokkaido is one of them. We went on a Friday night. The..."

Genevieve Law

"This is currently my favourite Chinese place. Great sushi, great staff and even good hot food as well. I come here at least once a week. Prawn wanton..."

Paula Baetu

"Hokkaido is one of my absolute favourite sushi restaurants. It's so conveniently close to me, and the staff are all so friendly. Whether I'm ordering..."

Lior Feigin

"What a little unexpected gem of a restaurant! Enjoyed lunch with a friend of mine here outside on the pavement. Such a nice place to sit and watch..."

Carla15

"I really enjoyed spending my Friday night exploring this sushi place . Drank - boschendal boschen blanc 2014. My Starter was prawn dim sum - really..."

Busisiwenkwanyana

"I have looked for authentic Japanese cooked food (not sushi) for years, being half Asian and brought up in the UK I am well travelled and very fussy..."

Becs

"Well after reading all the bad reviews, I was very pleasantly surprised. As we walked into the restaurant I liked the way the tables were set,..."

Michelle Levy

"Very yum, good value for money. Wife had the honey chicken which was the winner of the meal. My sushi was excellent. Pancakes for dessert were a..."

Craig Arenson

"Hokkaido is awesome. Sushi made really well by people that known how to make sushi. Have been eating here for long and never had any problems..."

Stratos Stavrou

"At night, Norwood in Johannesburg transforms from a quiet, unassuming neighbourhood to one that’s pumping with trendy eateries that you’ll pay an..."

Lia Marus

"We felt like sushi and were deciding whether to go to Hokkaido or Rainbow. Both are good. We eventually settled on Hokkaido. We ordered the..."

Jimmy Nicolaou

"After resisting the urge for pizza in favour of something slightly more healthy my girlfriend and I decided on sushi at hokkaido!The..."

John Risk Golding

"I lived in the neighbourhood years ago and it was a place to go to and still today, good quality and good pricing as well. The takeaway quantity is..."

Quintin

"Hokkaido in Norwood has been around quite a while and from what I can see, it is a much loved sushi neighbourhood local on the ever-popular Grant..."

Lauras World

"The Sushi is amazing (the buffet special makes it better on the bank balance as well) and their drinks offering is above expectatuon. My friends also..."

Max Cohen

"I ended up at Hokkaido the other night as a result of a fearless search for edamame beans in Johannesburg (hallelujah! They have them!). The sushi I..."

Amy Heydenrych

"When it comes to affordable, delicious sushi, this is the number one option. The quality of the sushi is amazing and made with love. The chefs always..."

Idalina Silva

"For value, Hokkaido rains supreme. The quality has picked up again since Mr Lee has returned. The rice is light and uncompressed, the fish good, the..."

Michele Francesco Grech-Cumbo

"A number of years ago, my husband and a couple of friends decided to form a supper club with a difference: every month we go to eat sushi. Hokkaidos..."

Lia Marus

"Well priced food. Sushi can be up and down sometimes the rice isn't to fresh and I find it sticky. But most of the time the food is..."

Neal Feigin

"We love this place. Well priced, good quality and very friendly. It's certainly not fine dining but it's recently become a very regular Friday night..."

Harriet Davies-Mostert

"Pretty nice place to get sushi takeaways. The curry was a bit bland but the sushi was good. We'll priced and quick service. Will visit again soon...."

Shayne Saacks

"My first time here and although I am the only patron I have been served quickly and with a smile. Love the fact I can order my fav sushi (salmon..."

Caron Whitfield

"Hokkaido is my go-to for chinese take out or sushi in a hurry. I swear by their chicken chowmein and I have a standing special order that I phone in..."

Kunzang Jagannath

"This is the best sushi in Joburg- HANDS DOWN!! It's all you can eat is always a crowd pleaser, but just from a "bang for buck" impact it blows all..."

Alexis Assimacopoulos

"My go to sushi spot. Staff are awesome and sushi always good. Have been going there for about 12 years on a regular basis and its always good...."

Wendi Kark

"The best chinese restaurant I've ever been to. Food is awesome and amazing. I love how it somehow shifts from normal restaurant to a cosy romantic..."

Mandisa

"My favorite take away sushi spot. The owner is such a sweet man, remembers all his regular customers, stayed open late for me one night when I..."

Shalin Singh

"This is not a fancy, first date type restaurant. The furnishings and decor are basic - think plastic flowers! However the sushi is amazing - always..."

Lara Catherine Woodcock

"My wife and I were really surprised by this place. Being one of the few Asian restaurants in Johannesburg, this restaurant has exceeded expectations,..."

Ryan Koh

"Great selection of sushi on the menu! Lots of variety! Prices are affordable! Miso soup was delicious and so was the Ka Kiage Tempura. Will be back..."

Natalija Cameron

"We booked in advance for the tepanyaki grill, but nobody told us it would be off due to loadshedding, so it was a bit of a disappointment. The food..."

Dominic Ribeiro

"Their sushi is one of best, we order one veg platter. I enjoy it. Must try the fried roll and custard bao. The price is very..."

Gavin Hsiao-Ying Kung

"One of my favorite sushi places! Always fresh, consistent and well priced. You won't find the ultra modern sushi here but what you do get is..."

John Thompson

"My favourite sushi place in Jozi. Incredible sushi partnered with incredible prices! The owners (mama & papa shop) are the friendliest couple you..."

Megan Ridley

"Truly fantastic Japanese cuisine and very affordable. One of the few Japanese places to serve fried chicken sushi which is beyond incredible! Highly..."

Kevin Grinker

"One of the best sushi restaurants in Johannesburg, I ordered on Uber eats and their sushi was fresh,well prepared and absolutely delicious 😋..."

Kayise Koloni

"Had a great variety of sushi, 🍣 and nice thick cuts of sashimi at a good price definitely..."

A Halstead

"Hokkaido is an all-time favourite restaurant of ours. We have been going there for at least 7 years and they always have the freshest sushi. Their..."

Roane Swindon

"I am crazy full! Such a great place to have 'all you can eat sushi'. Extremely inexpensive. However, orders did take..."

Paballo Phoba

"Always delicious, fresh food and incredible service. A small piece of Japan in..."

JC Mellet

"Good food, wide variety and excellent value! Unbeatable for..."

Anish Abraham

"Visited Hokkaido Japanese restaurant just before closing time, so almost no people but is was extremely busy earlier when we drove past. The decor..."

sonja kleinhans

"Sushi was delish and beer is very well..."

Arthur Golding

Yamato

81/100 (470 ratings)

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"Great Ramen!!! Well worth a visit. Atmosphere is clinical but portions are generous and flavorful. Wine list and beverage variety is very good. Will..."

Vincent Bezuidenhout

"Been going to Yamato for years and decided to put a review up. The food is authentic and some of the best sushi that I have had. My favorite dishes..."

Kenneth Sun

"After a long week in the office we decided to venture out and try Yamato Illovo on Friday last week. Nestled in the heart of Illovo, Yamato is one of..."

Priya Nayer

"It is quite a decent place with quite decent sushi. The lunch special were pretty awesome to be honest and the sushi was well prepared (with the..."

Kimson Chan

"I love yamato, Its unassuming., Its not trendy, its authentic and its all made with care.Its not overpriced.The service is..."

Saul Ben Smith

"A great Japanese food experience. We took the agadashi tofu, wasabi parcels, tuna maki, vegetable tempura and the salmon platter deluxe. It was a..."

Guy Nelson

"What an incredible dining experience , today with so much of everything just been the more Of the same. It was amazing to find such a beautiful..."

Dale Marc Franklin

"I have never had a bad meal at this very authentic Japanese restaurant.The food is always fresh,flavoursome and delicious.The place is sometimes..."

Gary Rutstein

"This is my favourite Asian restaurant by far, since I love and respect Japanese food and culture, it is a good place to experience Japanese..."

Katelynmorais

"Not bad for Japanese in South Africa. So far, best place. Haven't tried sushi yet so will update the review lost another visit.The food..."

No Time To Waste

"A restaurant where I can gladly say, "WOW". Authentic dishes and a lovely environment make for the perfect winter location. I have absolutely enjoyed..."

Shevani

"Good quality food, feels authentically Japanese. Would definitely go back, peace and calm environment, ramen was fantastic and sushi was very..."

Tetpsy

"What a hidden gem in Illovo Muse! What struck me upon my first visit to Yamato was the kind welcome I received by all the staff I encountered. The..."

Kevanya Coopoo

"The place is very cosy and nice. The sushi is awsome the staff are very nice and friendly. The food selection is quite satisfactory. Worth to try..."

Heba

"Have been going to Yamato for years. Always superb. Authentic Japanese fare. Try the crab stick salad and kimchi. Sushi is outstanding and never..."

Caroline

"We had the gyoza of pork , korokke of beef for starters. And for mains the miso cha-shu ramen and the chicken niumen. We loved it. Everything tastes..."

Nicole Van Der Venne

"Best Japanese restaurant in South Africa. Food consistently good and ingredients always fresh. Very good Japanese home cooking. Highly recommended..."

Rouxann

"Yummy, went for supper last night with my husband. All the dishes were good, miso soup, seaweed salad, sizzling tofu steak, delicious sushi like I've..."

Laura

"This little pearl is tucked away in the shopping centre only for those in know to find.The food is delicious and well presented. The..."

Faye Darby

"Love..."

Shaun Marais

"This is our second time here. Everything was perfect the first time, when we stuck to nigiri and sashimi; the quality of the fish was excellent...."

Grant & Sam

"Last night, after having a sushi craving for about two weeks, I popped in Yamato. As it was my first visit, I didn't know quite what to expect but..."

Lauras World

"Favorite restaurant for sushi and cold noodle dishes. Word of warning, if you want ramen or other hot dishes, please request that they reduce the..."

Ling

"Very quiet with good staff and excellent food. The food is very well made and authentic and the sushi is made with the best quality fish...."

Gabriella C

"I just love this restaurant. All I can say is that it is the best Japanese iv ever eaten. Most authentic experience iv had.Starters we shared..."

Nicci 🌟

"An authentic Japanese cuisine experience. Before visiting Yamato, I had yet to come across a Japanese restaurant that makes authentic..."

Brittany Wallace

"Excellent and most authentic Japanese food in Joburg! It's a little pricey but worth it for the traditional dishes. The gomae and seafood dishes are..."

Lydz Masemoodz

"Their soup game is on point! From their pork ramen to their miso soup! Heaven!The sushi rice was a bit over cooked... Hoping it was only..."

Charlotte Beatrice Nalubega Luzuka

"The best Japanese is the city by far. Authentic flavours reminding me of our visits to Nippon. The bold soba noodles are a dream. The savory egg..."

Grant Shippey

"Authentic Japanese Cuisine. Absolutely Loved it. You are not a real sushi fan if you have not been here. The food was delicious and the service was..."

Dinika Singh

"Part 1: Authentic Japanese FoodThis restaurant is in a very ideal location close to different businesses and they serve quick tasty..."

Martin Sox

"One of the most authentic Japanese restaurant in Joburg. Simple and warm ambience with minimalist decor. Very welcoming and friendly waitstaff. It..."

Dipäyän

"Good food, the service is sweet, nothing spectacular but consistent. The wine list isn't remarkable but there are some decent choices at decent..."

Gisela Bean

"Expect Authentic Japanese food, an institution in JHB which never fails to impress. The sushi is some of the best this landlocked city has to..."

CT Food Bommer

"Yamato is my favourite sushi restaurant in Johannesburg. What Yamato lacks in authentic decor, it makes up for in spades with the deliciously fresh..."

Emma

"Tucked away in Thrupps, Yamato a traditional Japanese Restaurant serves an array of exquisitely prepared and plated food; from hot or cold noodles to..."

Under5foot

"Excellent Japanese restaurant best Sushi and great Miso soup and tempura veg . Wines are slightly over prised and the service could be more..."

John

"I love this Japanese restaurant. It is authentic whilst being upper market. They serve cold saki, Japanese beer and hot saki as well as a great range..."

Alexandra

"Yamato is my favourite Japanese restaurant in Gauteng. They make a mean Ramen and the Crispy Chicken is out of this world. The service is a bit slow..."

Epicurean Republic

"Softly spoken, casual atmosphere yet one of (I think) 2 authentic Japanese restaurants in Johannesburg. Food is absolutely superb. Speak to the..."

Dean Oelschig

"What a lovely surprise! We were a table of 4 and we had such a lovely meal. It started with a Seaweed salad, Pumpkin tempura and Avo Maki and..."

Mabelami

"After numerous recommendations from friends and colleagues, I decided to try it. I was not disappointed. The sushi was fresh and made to perfection...."

Travis

"If you want authentic Japanese food, look no further! It's hard to pick a favourite, I've eaten the sushi (so yummy), and had the udon and ramen..."

Grace Sing Gen

"Have been to Yamato a few times in recent weeks and the food has been consistent. Consistently delicious! The Pork dumplings are my favourite, I..."

Kalay Maistry

"Yamato is an authentic Japanese restaurant offering delicious sushi and interesting Japanese dishes. The menu is huge and a tad confusing, it is very..."

Natalie Katz

"I love this place for authentic, interesting Japanese food. From a vegetarian perspective, the menu is useful as it spells out exactly what is pure..."

Amy Heydenrych

"Relatively good quality sushi, but the service is lacking and the prices are too..."

Meraj Chhaya

"As a regular I have to compliment Yamato on their consistent quality of authentic Japanese cuisine. We frequent this restaurant often and always..."

ASR

"Beautiful little space.. Small sitting but great sushi, wontons and soups. Friendly and attentive staff. First time having saki, out of their square..."

Ashleigh Morgan Henning

"Very good authentic sushi.Sake actually served in authentic masu, with salt on the side.They would have a higher rating if the chef..."

Jan Holtzhausen

"Can't believe a jewel like this is hidden away. When we eventually found it, it was also a lot smaller than what we expected. But all worthwhile as..."

Peter Smith

"Hidden away in the back of the Thrupps center in Illovo, this cosy Japanese eatery offers a more intimate setting than its sister restaurant, Japa in..."

Leon Marais

"What this restaurant lacks in atmosphere it makes up with delicious sushi & one of my favourite dishes, the 'special miso soup'. This is more of a..."

ForTheLoveOfFood

"Yamato's reputation of top quality and fresh ingredients, delicious sushi and tasty dishes has not changed over the years. If it's value..."

Colin B

"Before I found Japa in Rivonia, Yamato was certainly ranked among'st the Japanese restaurants in Jo'burg. Inside the restaurant, it's a..."

Unknown Foodie

"If you like Japanese food, do make a point of finding Yamato. I say "find" because it's a little difficult to locate. Yamato is near Thrupp's and you..."

Shannon Niebuhr

"They were so helpful. We did not have Reservations but they managed to accommodate us. The food was amazing. Enjoyed the freshness of the springroll...."

Jacqueline Rothman

"Food is truly delectable and authentic. Not your run of the mill sushi restaurant. Really a cut above. The sushi is beautiful and much better than..."

Dewald Swanepoel

"Good food, good atmosphere, excellent service. At the time of writing this review, they have no liquor license so you can..."

Jaimie Norman

"Nice casual asian dining. Extensive menu of Asian - not only Japanese - cuisine. The fish was nice and fresh. Whatever we tried was really..."

Yiannis Kosmas

"Quickly popped in for a meal. Great ramen and dumplings. Sushi was also really good. The waitresses were literally running to ensure they were able..."

Felix Spies

"Very authentic feeling sushi place. Great quality and sized portions of sushi at affordable prices. They had Gluten free soy sauce, which I needed..."

Paul Drew

"Fantastic Ramen. Super tasty and loaded with green onion, sprouts and cha Sui slices. Must say after living in Asia for 20+ years I was sceptical..."

Craig Pallister

"Delicious food,great service and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back again. I had the Lunchbox (a) which consisted of a miso soup, gyoza,..."

Juanita Vermeulen

"We visited Yamato as all the other restaurants in the Arch were jam packed during the Christmas light event and I must say I am so glad that it..."

Keith Reddy

"Wow, what a great restaurant! There is a very extensive menu and the food was absolutely..."

Nick Dempers

"Lovely cosy restaurant tucked in Illovo. I had the ramen and I loved it!!! The interior decor is also so lovely and the owner was very attentive to..."

Odunayo “Ohdeebee” Ajike

"The food was great. Service was very good. I really liked the miso..."

Mondli

"Very kind waitresses, the most amazing Japanese food you can get in Joburg and a very kind owner! Can’t wait to go back to try some more of their..."

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