The food here is great but we've had terrible experiences with reservations the last two times we went. Â The first time we showed up after making a reservation and were told "I remember you calling but we didn't write it down." Â Seriously. Â We were seated after a 10 minute wait so it wasn't a big deal.
We made a reservation for a party of 10 for 6:45 last night. Â We showed up at 6:49 and were told that they gave away our table because we weren't on time. Â Most places will give at least a 5-10 minute grace period for reservations. Â We then waited 35 minutes, watching groups that came in after us without a reservation get seated, before the hostess told us it would be another 15-20 minutes. Â We left and went somewhere else.
When we asked why they didn't honor our reservation or at least try to seat us soon after, the hostess took an attitude and scolded us for not being there before our reservation time.
Wow, I'm impressed! Who would have guess Terre Haute has a such a great sushi place like this! I was there for lunch with a colleague and we ordered Terre Haute roll and Kamikaze Roll, we both loved it! I was "mmMMmm-ing" each time I took one bite. Â It's flavorful with fresh ingredients, beautifully decorated but one con to it is that the service was kinda slow during lunch time and we only have an hour break. I'd definitely come back and don't be fooled by the kinda old-run down exterior!
Review Source:I really enjoy going here for lunch. This is not a traditional Japanese restaurant, but that's ok. The sake is hot, the tuna is fresh, and the seaweed salad is amazing! The head sushi chef's name is Terrence. He is a Manhattan trained sushi artist and it shows. The cuts are proper and the meat quality is excellent. Especially for the price of lunch. My wife frequently orders the salmon wrapped asparagus and it is excellent as well.
The staff is extremely sweet and kind. There are 2 private rooms off of the main dining room for small parties of around 8-10.
The hibachi is fun and prepared well. Very entertaining. You should definitely give it a try!
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse- Lunch
Having been here quite a few times before, I can tell you it is a
great deal for the lunch options they have. The first thing I noticed
is how clean the restaurant was, but how the lunch crowd maybe
numbered between 10-15. Normally I am here and you could easily count
25-30 patrons, and at least one hibachi grill going strong. Normally a
business lunch or two can be seen as one of chefs prepares and
delights the group of business clients at his grill station. This was
not the case today. We enjoyed a quiet and sparse atmosphere and were
able to talk without elevating our voices above normal conversation
tone. Our server was nice, friendly, and very attentive to our needs.
I love the décor of Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse. We enter and walk over
a small bridge that leads you over a small pond. You really can feel
the warm ambience of the place. I find it to be one of the nicer
decorated places to dine in Terre Haute. The sushi bar is small but
very clean and you can watch them prepare your sushi. This is an art
in itself. They have a small LCD TV that displays specials and
different types of sushi they can create. This certainly made me want
to branch out from my normal order, but I opted to stick with what I
know and love. I went with the 3 Sushi Rolls for $10.95 that also
included miso soup and a ginger dressing salad. This is more than
enough food for one person, though I am able to take care of it by
myself. I went with the spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and California rolls
We ordered ahead to save time and our lunch was brought out within minutes of us being seated and our drink orders taken. I opted to go with water with a lemon for my beverage of choice.
The salad is small, but you really don't want a big salad with this order. The salad is basic, with some cucumbers, iceberg lettuce, and the ginger dressing. I must say it was average but tasty. Nothing about it was outstanding, but it served its purpose. I am glad it was served on a chilled plate, they earned some points in my book there. Â Next was the miso soup. Served hot, but not scalding, it had good flavor from start to finish. It was enjoyable, but a tad too salty for my tastes. Overall it was a nice miso soup. Now I started in on my sushi rolls, which were brought on a wooden display board. This is a nice touch as the sushi is well presented in such a manner. My rolls were pre cut, and laid out separate from each other so I was easily able to recognize each of the 3 sushi rolls I ordered. I tend to alternate when I eat my sushi so I don't consume one type all at once. I started with the California Roll. I use low sodium soy sauce in the small dish and mix in some wasabi paste to give it a little kick. The sushi includes the wasabi paste and pickled ginger on the side. I opted to use chopsticks and eat sushi the way it is intended to be enjoyed. However, I know someone of the Japanese culture would point out I made a few mistakes as I am no expert on the
proper way to enjoy sushi. The California roll is a maki-sushi (roll),
a kind of sushi roll, usually made inside-out, containing cucumber,
imitation crab stick, and avocado. This is a basic sushi roll I tell
people to try if they are first timer sushi consumers. At Tokyo
Japanese Steakhouse, they make the California Roll quite well. I
enjoyed it and it was not overwhelmed with white rice. I could
actually taste each individual ingredient. I then went on to try the
Spicy Tuna Roll. I could taste the tuna which had a nice flavor, along
with the scallions. The chili oil they use is not over the top hot,
but enough heat to make it enjoyable. I could also taste a hint of
garlic and mayo. I have been told may helps hold the sushi roll
together. My 3rd roll was the Spicy Salmon Roll. Personally, this was
my favorite. They used cucumber and avocado and the salmon seemed smoked to me. It had a hint of a smokiness that was delectable. All 3 rolls were prepared well and did not fall apart when I dipped each piece in my soy sauce using the supplied chopsticks. I have been to some places to enjoy sushi and they come served so loose that they fall apart. Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse makes good sushi for the price you pay.
You cannot beat the lunch specials. Be sure to check it out at
<a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tokyoterrehaute.com%2Ftemp_menu.html&s=2a1d9b262ae8a642d02d45e37c6e619f66299d4f363eff1809b64491a0698ea3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.tokyoterrehau…</a>. The prices seem a bit outdated but you get the menu choices for the lunch time hours. I left a generous tip. The service was above average as well as
the experience. I would not say I am a regular at Tokyo Japanese
Steakhouse, but I do frequent it about 2 to 3 times a month. I keep
going back because I know I am satisfied when I leave. Give it a try,
you won't be sorry.
I could care less about the main entrees. They were less Japanese and more a mixture of other Asian cuisines dressed up as Japanese dishes. So really, for a Japanese restaurant, they really didn't offer anything authentically Japanese aside from the sushi.
Thankfully, the sushi itself was much better. The ingredients were top notch and very delicious. Lots of flavor and just great. But the rice was not your typical sushi rice, and you can taste the difference. If it were possible to order the insides and pass on the rice, I would, but rice is a major part of sushi and it just didn't cut it here.
Sadly, the good sushi is not enough to save this review. This place was 80 miles away from home and $60 more than it was worth. I most definitely won't be coming back here, even if I lived closer.
My girlfriend wanted to write our review, so here it is, in its entirety.
"I'm from Effingham, IL and my boyfriend and I were searching for a relatively close restaurant that could serve us good quality sushi. Â The closest sushi bars to us happened to be in Terre Haute, so we decided to travel there and give it a try. Â We typically travel to Champaign for sushi, but wanted to try something a little closer. Â It was a tossup between this restaurant and another sushi restaurant down the road. Â We decided on this place because of all the 5 star reviews that it received. Â We were very happy with the decision too! Â We came at an odd time - around 3PM, so the parking lot was very empty. Â We walk in and almost trip on a bridge over a fish pond, but were greeted right away by a friendly hostess and seated at a table next to the sushi bar. Â Our server spoke English very well. Â She took our order and brought out our food in a very timely manner. Â We ordered warm sake and Sapporo Premium beer for drinks, and then ordered edamame and dumplings for an appetizer. Â We both thought the edemame was the best that we have had; it was perfectly steamed and salted! Â We then ordered two small sushi rolls and two large rolls. Â We got the Spicy Crunchy Tuna and Alaska roll, then the Spicy Lover and Terre Haute roll. Â It was all very fresh and impressive! Â Price was what we expected, but very reasonable for all the food that we received. Â We left very satisfied and cannot wait to come back!"
I agree with every point she made. We often go to a sushi place in Champaign, IL, and it's staffed by hipsters and always has really loud electronic music. This was a nice change of pace.
I'm from Chicago but travel to Terre Haute pretty frequently for work. Â I kept passing by a couple sushi places on my way to my hotel and thought I would be brave and try one (I was leary about trying fresh sushi in the middle of Indiana). Â Â I'm a bit of a sushi snob but decided to try this place. Â
My first impression was that it was going to be an awful experience, judging from the dated appearance of the building. Â You cross a stream and little bridge with fish swimming, which always reminds me of cheap motels, 60's wallpaper, dated, retro looking things, etc...
Anyway, I decided to not let a book be judged by its cover. Â I was blown away by how fresh the fish was. Â I ordered mostly pieces but the couple of rolls that I tried were also tasty. Â Â I am surprised, I probably would come here even if this place was in Chicago. Â Not bad, Terre Haute! Â
I have tried another sushi joint down the road that's a bit more trendy but this place has much better sushi and fresher fish. Â I always come back to this place when I'm in town.
Simply amazing!  The Sushi & Entrées are outstandingly delicious and beautiful.  The décor and brilliant staff will transport you to Japan as soon as you set foot within the door!
While other Japanese restaurants in the area tout a vast selection, Tokyo keeps to its roots focusing on pristine quality and care of the customer.
Order some maki / nagiri, pair with the Unagi-Don, and indulge in an immaculate  feast for all five senses.
I went to Tokyo for Dinner on a Sunday with the family. Â The cook Johney was very good and personable. Â His entertainment was very good. Â Â
Our meal consisted of Steak for the little guy, Scallops for the Lady and Steak/Salmon combination for me. Â The soup was brought out hot and tasted very good. Â The salad was a typical salad at a Japanese restaurant. Â The artistry of Johney made the wait for the food very worthwhile. Â The little guy ate all of his steak. Â The scallops and Salmon were very good. Â
The total bill for the three meals was $78 without a tip. Â In my opinion, Tokyo is the better Japanese steakhouse in Terre Haute. Â I am more likely to return to Tokyo than Ichiban and that is mainly just a personal preference.
A friend recommended this place, so the next time I was close by we stopped for lunch. Â I have to admit some apprehension, since my tastes in sushi are a little different from most people (i.e. sashimi only). Â It was a relief to notice that they had a dedicated sushi bar and chef. Â So we chose to sit near the bar, and bypass the grill seating.
Tokyo has 4 chef choice lunch options that vary in number of pieces. Â Two of us opted for the chef choice sashimi plates, and the other two ordered from the regular menu. Â Everyone enjoyed their food, but the two of us with sashimi plates were amazed at the quality and freshness of our choices. Â All the pieces were excellent. Â Even the miso soup, offered as we waited (short wait, less than 5 minutes) was pretty good.
As for atmosphere, I don't really care about the decoration of a restaurant if the food is good. Â However, as soon as we walked in, it was obvious they spent a lot of effort on the decor. Â Everything was of very nice quality, from the tables to the small bridge crossing a pond as you enter. Â A sharp contrast to most of the restaurants that put up a picture or two and some fake plants.
Overall, one of the best restaurants in town.
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