Asahi Sushi & Sake

When we arrived the host and server were extremely nice (2/9/24) food came out quick and was super good. We went to 3 other similar restaurants and got turned away due to long waits but I’m glad we ended up here. This will be our new spot.

First time visiting last night and they have delicious sushi! The cooked rolls Black angel, Smokey bear, and Fried dynamite were my favorite. Once I’m no longer pregnant I will definitely be trying out some raw rolls. Happy to have such a great sushi place with great service so close. Husband had a sake flight and liked it a lot. Highly recommend and will be back.

Incredible sushi. Just opened back up with new ownership and I'm impressed. Excellent service, and the owner is there every night I've been. Shows a real passion for the restaurant. My go-to sushi spot!

Always good food and great little atmosphere. We now prefer Asahi over Osaka because this atmosphere is more quaint than the new Osaka. Sushi on point!

Had quick and friendly service & love the ambiance! Had great hot tea, miso soup & two signature rolls. Would definitely recommend.

Asahi is just down the road from our house and we love the delicious choice of hibachi, sushi, or noodle dishes. Service is always friendly and prompt and the variety of sushi choices is incredible. Definitely a hidden gem.

Great food and great service! We love it every time we go.

Recommend
Black angel. Spicy tuna. Red blossom rolls

Excellent sushi and sashimi, nice atmosphere, sake flights were a nice complement to the meal.

The man wanted sushi for his birthday, so of course that's what we're getting. Asahi revamped, a new date night spot that needs to be added on your eat list. Under new ownership, this is a completely new menu, experience, and vibe. Y'all know, I love some good fresh fish, and trust me... I know how hard it is to get in Mississippi 😉 Not that you can't get fresh, you can, you just have to pay a little more for it.

I LOVVVEEE Uni (sea urchin) which isn't always readily available, so when restaurants have it, I'm ordering it. I've said "This place has the best!" Well the best has been beaten. Asahi holds THE BEST uni I've had in the last several years. Even better than the ones I've special ordered in from Cali a few weeks ago.

Their sweet shrimp was SOOO SWEET!! Melt in your mouth perfection. The crispy fried shrimp head was so good, I had to stop and look closer at it, because I swear it was stuffed with something haha like shrimp crack, it was simply amazing. The man has been to Japan several times, and is a bigger sushi fan than I am (can you believe that?!), he approved, and said this might just be his new favorite spot.

We usually go for the omakase which is chefs choice of premium pieces, but since we didn't see it, we just went for the biggest combo which includes 12 thick pieces of sashimi, 9 pieces of sushi nigiri, 1 tuna roll (but we subbed for a philly roll), California roll, and your choice of the specialty roll. We got the Out Of Control roll, not only was it out of control, it was out of this world good!! It had something crunchy and sweet in it, almost taste like a sweet pickled radish, whatever it may be, I don't care, it works, and it was amazing. Even their simple philly roll, when you think simple is just, ehhh... simple... no, they've set the bar. The fish tasted like it was just cured in house. Fresh fish should have a little chew, a little tug, a little bite, it had it all. We didn't see the Cali roll, but we ain't mad about it, everything was so good, we didn't even noticed.

The owners mother came out and gave us some of her homemade kimchi, it tasted like it came out of a Korean grandmas kitchen 😋 BTW they have an array of sake, they let the man try some carbonated sake, which we haven't seen around here, it's uniquely good in its own. If you haven't had carbonated sake, come try it here!

Our server was very knowledgeable, and whatever she wasn't sure about, she asked, much appreciated for that! They've just opened so the menu is still limited. The staff is new, so be patient, be understanding, be kind because the wait might be a little long, but it's worth it. The place looks likes you're in one of those alleyways in Japan, and come across a sushi and sake bar 😍 I've included the menu for yall.

Ya’ll!! This was the best sushi I have had in a while! We got the Triple Threat, Angry Dragon and Godzilla rolls. Our server was hilarious and helpful and the atmosphere was beautiful. Definitely my go to sushi spot!

Went to dinner last night and it was fantastic. Under new management and the new owners have really taken their time to make the place beautiful and ensure the food is high quality. Highly recommend the black widow roll, and the teriyaki sizzlers. Great cocktail options as well! The sushi roll was truly the best I’ve had. I highly recommend giving the place a try, while keeping in mind it’s new and there will be things to work out. Looking forward to this becoming a new regular dinner spot!

This place is outstanding!! There is nothing like it in the area! You’ll enjoy the experience from beginning to end. First, the vibe and feel when you step inside makes you think you’ve left the south and stepped into a big city! The music, the lights, the decor- the whole feel! The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. The drinks we had to get started were superb and unique, you can tell they were well thought out. And that’s all before they brought out the food! We ordered several appetizers and sushi. There was not one thing that wasn’t absolutely over the top DELICIOUS! Best sushi in town HANDS DOWN! So fresh, so flavorful! And again unique! You can tell the chef must be very experienced and great and what he does! We will be back again and again!

Very tasty, reasonable prices & pleasant staff.
Modest simple atmosphere...which could use some authenticity.

Food and service were great. We sat at the bar with Dee. She had great recommendations and we enjoyed our time there.

When you are craving fresh sushi asahi is the place to go! Made to order, freah, and great service is why I keep coming back

The chef at Asahi really branches out with his flavors. My favorite is the addition to mango to several rolls. It really adds another level of flavor to any spicy roll. The Triple Threat, The Black Widow, and The Out of Control are outstanding but it doesn't stop with those. Drinks from the bar are great and the best kept secret are the Korean Pancakes! Asahi has a fresh take on fresh sushi in a slick modern environment. In my opinion, you will not be disappointed in any aspect.

My wife and I ate at the new and improved Asahi restaurant on Old Fannin tonight. The entire experience was absolutely amazing. The Black Widow Roll was the best thing I’ve ever tasted. The service was perfect. Our waitress was kind and helpful. The new owner Ahmad Duais came to our table and had a great conversation with my wife and I. I was initially nervous about the new ownership but wow…. Just wow. You guys hit the ball out of the park. 10/10 we will return in the future.

We came with a party of twelve for my girlfriends birthday dinner. We arrived early and settled in with some signature cocktails. The group tried several different types of saki. We had an excellent experience with amazing service, polite staff, and friendly faces. The new owners were present and made us feel right at home w several desserts and plenty of hospitality. Amazing 👏 experience 💯💥 can't wait for a return visit to try more from this updated delicious menu. 10/10 . Love love loved our experience ❤

First time here! Food (sushi) was amazing and authentic! And our server brett she was absolutely the best! Definitely looking forward to comming back!

Service was quick and food was delicious! Our waiter was polite, and the atmosphere was nice. Definitely refreshing.