Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

Dao Sushi & Grill is a lively bar-and-grill in Orchard Park offering hibachi dinners, sushi, and Asian-inspired plates. Guests praise the entertaining hibachi show, welcoming staff, and generous portions. Hibachi meals include salad, fried rice, soup, noodles, and shrimp and meat. Some reviews note chewy calamari and smaller sushi rolls, and miso soup that could use more salt. Reservations are often recommended for grill seating, and the restaurant stays busy—even in snow—with particularly clean bathrooms.

OISHI SUSHI welcomes guests at 1506 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14218, offering authentic Japanese dining with fresh sushi, udon, gyoza, and onigiri. A kiosk allows customizable orders with options and spice levels. The quaint, clean space and attentive staff, including the owner, have earned high praise for a warm, flavorful dining experience. A new Southtowns sushi spot delivering consistently tasty offerings.

Located at 4900 Transit Rd Suite 700 in Depew, NY, Kumo Japanese Cuisine serves sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese fare in a cozy setting. Reviewers praise fresh seafood, beautiful presentation, and friendly staff, with many calling it among the best sushi spots around town. Busy periods can bring longer waits, but guests return for reliable sushi and hibachi options.

Kuni's is a cozy Japanese dining spot in downtown Buffalo at 226 Lexington Ave. Reviews highlight fresh fish, quality ingredients, and a diverse menu—from eel and hamachi kama to udon and an inviting saké lineup. Guests call it a hidden gem with attentive, friendly service and stylish presentations, perfect for a date night or night out with friends.

Wasabi Japanese Restaurant in Buffalo offers a cozy, intimate dining scene with a diverse Japanese menu. Guests praise ultra‑fresh sushi and sashimi, creative rolls like Kiss of Fire and Sunflower, and the Chef’s Omakase at $35. The friendly staff and beautifully presented dishes, from miso soup to standout shrimp options, make it a top choice for sushi lovers.

SATO in Buffalo delivers sushi, ramen, and a bar with a welcoming, jazzy atmosphere. Guests praise friendly, helpful staff, fresh dishes like sato ramen with cooked shrimp and soft egg, shrimp tempura roll, miso caramel donuts, and salmon carpaccio, plus satisfying gyudon. Sake flights are a highlighted pairing. Occasional menu shortages and temp inconsistencies have been noted on busy nights.