Mizuno Japanese Restaurant

I’ve been craving good sushi like I’ve had in NYC and have tried so many places with no luck. This is a very vibey establishment with great ambiance and customer service. The food is pretty good. My lychee martini was unbelievable!

It almost feels like you are going into a secret castle that no one else sees. At first when you are driving by you would NEVER EVER in a million years realize that you are in one of Hampton Roads ABSOLUTE BEST Japanese restaurants by far! Everything is so fresh, and the staff is super friendly. One dish after the other would come out and we were both impressed at how delicious everything was. Not many places here in the states have ever made me feel like they matched the quality of a Japanese (in Japan) restaurant, but this place right here hits the mark!!! We are definitely are going to be comeback over and over again. Oh, one bit of advice, #1 dress up, you'll thank me later. #2, make a reservation, place fills up fast so be early and enjoy.

On par with some of the world's best sushi! The salmon nigiri was reminiscent of the sake toro I'd order all the time in Japan. Mizuno is far superior to any of the other sushi joints in Virginia Beach. Presentation was beautiful and the staff were all very friendly. The pricing trends towards the higher end but is well worth it. Definitely our new favorite spot to get high quality, great and fresh tasting sushi.

Good service and ambience, small romantic sushi place. I am allergic to seafood, so I really appreciated their fantastic Angus beef negima and Mr. Bean Roll! Drinks were very good, especially the plumtini. My wife enjoyed her California Roll as well. House salad and creme brûlée were standard, good. Overall a little expensive, but you get what you pay for. Would definitely recommend!

A delightful dining experience. I was in the mood for sushi, and only having been here a few months I asked for recommendations on Nextdoor. Of all the ones that were suggested, I narrowed it down to two after reading the reviews. This one was closest to where we were at meal time and I am so glad it was. The outside is not flashy at all and if I hadn't googled the location we never would have seen it. We were greeted almost immediately after walking in, and seated promptly. Quaint, pretty place. There are two bars and a third bar area. There is a cute fish ceiling decoration over one of the bars which we enjoyed. We ordered 3 rolls - a Virginia Beach, a vegetable Atkins, and a vegetable. My boyfriend ordered a peartini while we waited for our meal and he said it was refreshingly different. When our rolls arrived they were beautifully plated and delicious! They came with sliced ginger and wasabi of course as well as a ginger sauce and a spicy peanut sauce (?). We enjoyed everything. 😋 5/31/23 After trying other restaurants nearby, we made Mizuno our weekly sushi place. Always clean. Always fresh. Always delicious. If you like honest, detailed reviews, follow me for more.

Our favorite sushi place in Virginia Beach. The salmon crudo is to die for, it’s our favorite, very fresh and buttery soft. I was also given a complimentary dessert on my birthday which made so much more special. We’ll definitely come back.

Best quality Japanese cuisine I’ve ever had. The attention to detail made to the dishes is amazing. Usually the thought of raw fish makes me nauseous but to be able to bite into and slowly chew on a wrap of salmon or tuna and enjoy it is worthy of mention to me.

I've been meaning to dine-in and I finally did. First off, the vibe in this restaurant is quite exclusive. It's dark and gives off a cool but intimate atmosphere. Second, the service was nice. I felt welcomed and served appropriately with our server checking up on us whenever she managed to pass by us while juggling to bring orders to other tables. The wine was poured into my glass in front of me and she was accommodating if we ever had questions. My wife is a curious one and whenever the chef put out the orders, she would look through and wonder what they were. The chef was eager to let us know the names of the order. Last, but the most important one, the food was delicious! You can tell that the chef cares about the ingredients they put out. Everything was fresh and the quality was not lacking at all. We had the special soft shell crab fried under tempura batter. As we put a spritz of lemon and dipped it into their tempura sauce, the flavor of the soft shell crab was complimented by the light lemon taste and the slight saltiness and sweetness of the sauce. I also ordered the salmon belly. I knew what to expect for taste because I've had it somewhere else before. With 4 big pieces of salmon belly associated with the sauce and a slight kick of spiciness, the sushi melted in my mouth. I had to order another one to end the night. The only damper to my experience was the high cost of food and how little was served in every dish. However, I do believe that the cost is made up with the careful and precise choosing of their ingredients in order to create a wonderful experience for their guests. If you're wanting to take your date somewhere, choose this place!

Silky, smooth and rich with a thin pane of crunchy toffee! Creme Brûlée is the ultimate finish to the best sushi restaurant, hands down in Virginia Beach and maybe nationwide! If your looking for the best, then Mizuno Japanese Restaurant is absolutely a must to have sushi that melts in your mouth. This sleek and contemporary restaurant offers traditional and unique sushi fusion dishes and speciality cocktails! It is pure please to watch Walter’s mastery and expertise especially the Chef’s choice of assorted 6 sushi and 10 sashimi with a roll of spicy tuna or tuna crunchy crunchy! The gyoza is the bomb too!

Sushi was off the charts! "Best sushi I've had in my life" - my avid sushi lover wife. She also said the tuna was very high sushi grade fish. Tuna poke tacos were real good although not a lot of food. Definitely expensive but high quality. The sushi alone makes the review a 5 star but the vibe is unique. It's a very modern place with a cool light up bar and was blasting night club music when we went. It felt like there should be a dance floor haha interesting for sure