Kayla Cervantes

Love this sushi restaurant! Great food excellent sashimi. Super friendly and polite staff. Love the atmosphere. Quality napkins, straws, and chopsticks. Big liquor and sushi bar. Love looking at the huge fish at the entrance and the artwork on the walls in between the private booths.

Alicia

Place was beautiful. Gorgeous interior with a nice fish tank. The crowds were very large with college students but the wait wasn’t bad. Restrooms were clean. Waiter placed us at the hibachi table gave drinks but the cook never came out after 45 mins we had to find someone to actually cook. Sushi was very fresh and tasty and very well priced. Only a tiny bit of soy sauce given for two sets of rolls unfortunately. The duck rolls were gross. The sauce on it tasted terrible. Hibachi was ok.

Abhilash Pradhan

Great food at this unassuming place! Loved the food and the fast service here ! Ordered a variety of dishes from the menu and everything came out perfect! Chicken Karage - Japanese Fried Chicken was very tender and the batter was really light ! Must order here Soft Shell Crab - A fried crab over a bed of lettuce and an amazing bang bang sauce ! Don’t hesitate to ask for an extra serving of the sauce it’s delicious! Vegetarian Gyoza - Really well made and really good vegetarian option ! Lobster Tempura Roll - Really well made roll that was finished in a jiffy ! Rocky Roll - Again really well made and portions are good ! Chicken Donburi - Chicken and Egg Omelette on a bed of rice and veggies ! It was different but really well made with less spices! It also comes with Miso Soup which was really delicious! Japanese Fried Rice - Not too dry , not to saucy just the right amount of everything! For drinks , the Hot Sake was really good and we ordered 3 large for a group of 4 and it was delicious! Overall , if you are in the area then it’s a must visit for your sushi and Asian food cravings !

Natalia Sytch

My husband and I love this place for sushi. I can't speak of their hibachi because I haven't tried it. But we enjoy the calm Sumo atmosphere, and every time the sushi has been fresh and delicious. Pictured is our "Love Boat for Two," which is always elegantly presented, and the delicious shrimp tempura appetizer. We also like getting the sushi lunch special if we want a quick take-out lunch, which is a fairly good deal with enough sushi, salad, and miso soup to get full for $15 a person.

Marion NYC

Excellent Japanese food close to downtown Ithaca. They have an extensive menu and beverage options too! The service was friendly. I didn’t get a chance to enjoy the hibachi section but something to look forward to. The parts that I did observe the patrons seemed to be enjoying the show. Definitely worth eating here!

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Sundeep Venkatesan

We ordered chicken Noodles and chicken katsu. Both tasted pretty good and we all enjoyed it. The chicken noodles initially came with beef and when we pointed out the waiter just removed the beef pieces and brought it back which still had some pieces in it. Did not make a big deal about it as the service was good and everyone was having a good time. The Sangria orange soda was surprisingly delicious and my kids enjoyed popping and tasting it.

Ur Mom

The ginger dressing on the salad was very delicious. The lunch special isn’t a bad deal either, although I do wish it came with a bit more sushi. Also there should be a bottle of sriracha or mayo or something on the table

James Stafford

We had a great experience at Sumo Japanese Sushi and Hibachi Grill. The sushi was delightful—fresh, crisp, and clean both in taste and presentation. The overall restaurant environment met our expectations, and we appreciated the consistent Sumo branding throughout—it’s clear they’re working hard to provide a unique and thoughtful experience. Service was good and attentive. One thing that stood out was the use of portable partitions between tables; while it offered some privacy, it did make the space feel a bit cramped. Still, it was a nice experience overall, and I’d definitely go back.

Ali

I was visiting Ithaca on vacation & decided on this restaurant for my birthday dinner. I was happy with my sushi, but unfortunately my friend didn’t share my good experience; an unpleasant ingredient made its way into her food: metal. They deducted her dish from the bill, but metal in food has a certain way of completely ruining your appetite. I have a major sweet tooth and suddenly wasn’t in the mood for any birthday dessert 🥲 won’t be back

Mike Chen

Food was mediocre. The yakisoba was really wet, and the sauce tasted like yakisoba sauce but the dish needed much more sauce for the amount of food there was. The sushi was was also mid. Especially the American Dream, the mango was way too much and drowned out the taste of everything else. The miso soup was also a little bit too light. You would expect it to have a somewhat respectable price, but NOOOO, it was more than 25 per person. The price could not justify for the mediocrity. This is just not a good place to get japanese food around the school, even for American standards