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Mikado Japanese
Rating Details »
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
5 reviews for Mikado Japanese
As a woman of Chinese descent, I'm a stickler for authenticity, but I also realize that there is a place and time for Americanized versions of our Asian favorites. Sometimes you want to make the trek to Chicago's Chinatown, and sometimes you crave huge heaps of shrimp fried rice and gigantic sushi rolls filled with avocado and cream cheese. For the latter, Mikado fits the bill perfectly. This is a great place for going out with friends who are wary of sushi, since the menu has a lot of other Chinese and Japanese selections.
Service is always fast and friendly. Sushi takes a little longer, especially on a busy night, but that's to be expected. I do wish that complimentary miso soup were offered with the sushi, but that's a small quibble. The owner and his wife can frequently be seen in the restaurant greeting guests and asking about the meal. In a town chock-full of generic chains, it's nice to know you're supporting a family-owned operation.
Great, quality ingredients that make up a delectable meal at an affordable price.
FOOD :
- SUSHI - The short-grain rice used for the sushi was the proper Japanese rice I've used to make my own sushi with before & have eaten at many different Japanese restaurants, in at least 5 different major US cities & 3 major international ones. Sure, the sushi roll itself can be a bit messy of a roll...especially when they're busy...but overall, the sushi rolls are all quality ingredients that taste great together. It's really good tasting sushi imo. And I've actually had worse sushi in several boroughs of NY.
- FRIED RICE - the fried rice is a really light tasting version that thankfully doesn't taste oily like at most asian places I've been to...again in multiple cities & States. This place's fried rice is among my favorite versions actually.
- TEMPURA - yes, the tempura isn't a light dough like I'm used to...and actually has a harder crunch than at many places...but it still tastes like tempura fried dough, and the crunchiness is still there, so I'm actually pretty happy with this dish.
- OTHER FOODS - I've liked everything I've had here so far...and I've been here with my family & friends at least a dozen times. Although the preparation can be a little less meticulous than I'd like, the cooking & flavoring are perfect. I love the flavor combinations of everything here. Never had a bad-tasting dish.
SERVICE: Can be a bit slow & stretched thin, but always courteous & polite. The owners often go around the various tables & ask our feedback on our meals...very nice, personal touch there. Most asian places aren't nearly as nice & personable so I really appreciate the attention at this place.
SUMMARY: I highly recommend this place for any sushi, or Japanese food craving...or just any eating out experience. Totally worth it for value of price & meal.
They have a great lunch special. You get soup, salad and fried or plain rice with the listed choices of protein, a lot of food. I usually despise tereyaki chicken but in South Bend, you turn to things you never thought you would out of desperation. (i.e. getting your hair colored at one of the super walmarts)
It's flavorful and tender. They use dark meat by the way, which I prefer. The salad dressing is yummy, but I think it's just thousand island and soy sauce minus the relish. The tempura is disappointing.. not light and crunchy at all. The sushi I was really afraid to try because I was questioning the quality of fresh fish in this area but ya know.. when desperate.. Their spicy tuna really was not that bad, not fishy at all. Would I go try it again now that I'm back in civilization? No, but if you must.. it'll suffice. A step above grocery store sushi. I know some people like my then boyfriend that refused to ever step foot again into this place. Service can be spread pretty thin here so be patient.
I have eaten Sushi at all the the sushi restaurant in this area. This is by far the worst. When Mikado first opened a few years ago I decided to give it a try. The first thing I noticed was how terrible the rice was. It was not the traditional Japanese short grain rice instead, it tasted like the flavorless Chinese restaurant white rice. It was terrible. Although, it made sense since the owners where Chinese and had just left their job as a cook and waitress at Great Wall Chinese Restaurant to try their dream to open a Japanese place.... only some forgot to tell them that Japanese uses different rice. OK so I am critical however I did try Mikado a few times and found they still used the same rice. So I stopped going there and figured they would be out of business in less than a year. Now it has been at least ten years it seems and the the place is still open. So I deiced it must be better so I stop in. The was a table of two eating other than that it was dead. The was a young girl like 8 or 10 years old doing her homework while mom worked at the restaurant. I see the menu has changed and they now have many Chinese dishes as well as Japanese. Anyway, I came to redeem them from my earlier critique of their Chinese rice sushi. I ordered an assortment of Nigiri Sushi to go. After a long wait I go the food and left. When I got in the car I opened the Styrofoam box and found hot sushi... yes HOT. The rice was hot enough to slight cook the bottom of the slice of raw fish on top. Gross! OK some of you may say the idea of raw fish is gross and are happy to get it hot but, this is sushi remember and serve slightly chilled or room temp maybe. I will say the rice was not the Chinese rice mentioned before it was now Japanese sushi rice but now it was hot. After 4 tries I give up and still don't understand how Mikado survives. I recommend Toyo or Matuba for good sushi in the Michiana area.
I always enjoy eating here. The staff is super friendly and helpful and the food is always fresh and delicious. I do miss some of the Indian items they used to have, such as the curry chicken, but they have added many Chinese dishes to the menu. Still, the authentic Japanese cuisine is the best. Definately one the the best small restaurants in South Bend.
