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Asahi Japanese Restaurant


3.5 of 5 stars 13 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Japanese
  • Neighbourhood: North Shore
  • 168 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
  • (978) 825-0077

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4 of 5 stars
22 Aug 2009

We've been going to the sushi bar here for years, and it's great. The head sushi chef is a nice guy, always making sure we're satisfied, and throwing in a little freebie sample every now and then. The hibachi show is a little over the top, and the dining room a bit plain, but who cares? We just head straight... more

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3 of 5 stars
Boston
21 Aug 2009

The food is OK, but I cannot understand why anyone would pay these prices for Japanese food when better options are so nearby at Kame in Beverly. more

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5 of 5 stars
Boston
11 Dec 2008

My favorite place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, company party, etc. is the Asahi Japanese Restaurant. The Hibachi Grill Room (where the chef cooks at your table) is quite unique. The entertainment of the chef flipping the shrimp in the air, building the volcano and slicing, dicing your meal in front of you is a delight. The kids love it... more

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5 of 5 stars
swampscott
4 Oct 2008

Asahi received the Gold Plate on Billy Costa (TV Diner) a few years ago--so, of course, after spending a year in Japan, I had to try it. I was impressed with the authenticity of Asahi. Although I have sampled sushi at Asian restaurants--they do not compare to the traditional Japanese preparation. The sushi is handmade, fresh and succulent. My favorite... more

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2 of 5 stars
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8 Aug 2008

bland sushi, blah atmosphere, anything that was cooked was a little over cooked more

Horrible!
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1 of 5 stars
upstate NY
28 Jul 2008

The worst Sushi I have ever got! I hope the people who cook them are not Japanese, if it, it is so shame, I even don't want to admit them as Japanese food as I am from Japan. Fish are just not fresh, and rice tastes does not right. The kids menu was also horrible. I would say that even... more

Delicious!
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5 of 5 stars
Boston, MA
23 Feb 2008
1
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Asahi makes the best sushi I have ever had! The fish is so fresh!I bring my relatives here in the summer because they spend their summers in the states (they live in Japan). They also think Asahi has the best sushi! If you're looking for great sushi go to Asahi, you won't be disappointed. I have also eaten at the... more

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5 of 5 stars
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18 Feb 2008
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Sushi in unbelievably good,and so is everything else!Sit in a hibachi-table and you'll be entertained for the whole night.Hidden jewel for sure. more

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4 of 5 stars
27 Dec 2007
1
person found this review helpful

the only reason i didn't give it 5 stars is that there's not much of an atmosphere, but the sushi is great more

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Asahi Japanese Restaurant Address

168 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
Tel: (978) 825-0077
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.