Sukeban

“This is top notch Japanese restaurant with very good sashimi, hand rolls and onigiri. When you bite into a hand roll, the seaweed snaps. It has a crunch to it that is very satisfying. The fish is super fresh and the onigiri is the best I’ve had in nola. I also enjoyed the sunomono and sesame ice cream, so there’s neat stuff to try outside of the handrolls and sashimi. A very special place in general for those who really enjoy a more high end sushi experience.”

“maybe i’m biased bc i went for my birthday, but it was truly a 5/5 experience. the staff were so attentive and the food was seriously AMAZING. definitely a pricey place, but a great spot for a special celebration (or if you’re in the mood any other time, all power to you!!) the sides were unexpected stats - both the cabbage and the potato salad. fish was delicious, and they had a special tempura cracker ?? with uni on it, blew my mind”

“Delightful experience. We had been recommended this lovely spot for quite a while by our foodie friends, have watched their social media of their fresh and unique offerings and when we were looking to expand beyond our regular go to places, they were always booked. To our surprise, they had a 7pm seating for two at the bar and we were excited for the night out. Parking was an ease, right on Oak St and we were greeted with smiles like we had been their before. We lucked out with seats right in front of the prep station to watch a well organized and orchestrated service of not only delicious, but beautiful masterpieces of food art. Every bite was wonderful, watching each roll or small bite made, you just wanted to try that too. The recommendation to start with sashimi and a small bite, then move onto a hand roll or two was perfect. Leave room for dessert too! Each course is prepared after you finish the previous one, so there is no plate crowding or rush. Plan about an hour for a small plate with sashimi, two hand rolls (one at a time) and dessert. But if you are in to try everything on the menu, it could be a two plus hour extravaganza!”

“We loved our meal at Sukeban! Miso soup is always a hit, especially in this cold weather. We tried the salmon, blue crab, and scallop handrolls. Would highly recommend the first two. We were very satisfied with soup and two handrolls per person. Staff are very kind and helpful. The atmosphere is unique and pretty. Lastly, must try the satsuma sorbet!!”

“My visit on 11/16 was my third time visiting Sukeban, second time doing omakase with them. Every single times has been such a lovely experience. The staff are attentive and very knowledgeable of their food and bev options, both chefs we had (one of which is the owner) explained any details about what's being served, where the ingredients were sourced, etc. Food is very playful and in a setting like this bar, I think it's as much of a social experience as it is a dining experience.”