Review Japanese Restaurant Yukiguni - Niagara Falls

Food is wonderful, by far the best sushi we had. I had a surgery and am not able to stomach most of the food I eat, but the teriaki was absolutely fabulous. Worth every single penny. Friendly staff, fresh food. Absolutely a place to try.

One of the few authentic Japanese restaurants in Niagara region. We went there for lunch and they had lunch special. I ordered the Saba Lunch, and it was amazing! The grilled fish was cooked just right, the skin was charred but the meat inside was still juicy and tender. They also marinated the fish so it was flavorful. The server was also very friendly. Will defintely come back next time!

Everyone was happy with their orders! Must have is their soft shell crab appetizer. We ordered 2! The sushi is very fresh and the hot dishes are all cooked to perfection.

A vlock away from the high tourist areas for some genuinely amazing Japanese food cooked with passion. Do not pay $20+ at a chain place on the hill for a mediocre meal, walk 3 minutes for something genuinely good! We took 3 bottles of homemade dressing away with us.

I found this hidden gem coincidentally! Sushi was very fresh and this bowl was a great combination of various fish. I liked white tuna, salmon and mackerel especially. I didn’t feel any unpleasant fishy taste or smell. My partner had eel bowl and it was sooooo great too!! It was the best Asian cuisine I’ve ever had recently!! Will be there again 👍🏻👍🏻

Some of the best teppanyaki and sashimi I have had for a long while. Great service, amazing food, free parking. Need I say more? Make sure to make a reservation for busy times though! Sincerely, THE TEA IS AMAZING (fiance)

It was authentic Japanese food. Everything I ordered was delicious. The Owner is Japanese and very friendly. I would love to come back here again!

Had the sashimi lunch which was one of their lunch specials. It came with miso soup, rice, and a side salad. Tasty, authentic, and fresh, but the portions are a bit small for the price. The quality and variety are comparable to what you can find in Japan though.

I loved this place. I’m not even a person who likes fish or anything with raw fish. I absolutely loved the food and the vibe of the place was authentic and delicious.

Yukiguni's unexpected coordinates were amusing to me. The restaurant wasn't located on an arterial, but neither was it within walking distance to the natural attraction. In fact, it was actually closer to the casino resorts in the area, which all house restaurants of their own. However, given its extensive lifetime in the Niagara region, one would assume it to meet, or even exceed, the neighbouring standards for sashimi.<br/><br/>The interior was peaceful and quaint - no surprise for post-peak hour dining; tables and laminated menus were kept to an acceptable degree of cleanliness.<br/><br/>The topmost sheet was adorned with weekday lunch specials, though it wasn't clear whether the items could still be requested outside of the specified times.<br/><br/>A middle-aged man bearing a relatively stern demeanour seemed the only member of front-line staff. His origins were clearly Japanese, though his pronounciation almost indicated otherwise. At our inquisitive remarks towards the lunch specials, he merely grunted in affirmation that the orders could still be placed.<br/><br/>It wasn't until much later that we discovered higher price points on the bill.

By far my absolute favourite Japanese restaurant in the niagara region. I don't care for all-you-can-eat sushi and thankfully, they don't do that here. This was my third visit. I've had something different every time and always enjoy.

I absolutely LOVED this place. The food was spectacular. And I mostly only wish the portions were a tad bigger because it's so good! It's located in the Falls so the price is expected. This delicious experience was worth every dollar! Servers are so sweet, and if your looking to practice your Japanese they will respond xD a fun and delicious time! 100% going back!

The goto sushi place if your visiting from outta town.<br/>Almost 30 years at the same location.<br/>Our recommendations:<br/>Yabinaki udon / unagi sushi / chicken karrage (kids will enjoy this) / dynamite roll / red dragon roll /<br/><br/>Next time we'll order the chicken teriyaki.<br/><br/>Hint: would be really nice if they had a brown rice option for a healthier meal. 👍🏻 <br/>🙏<br/><br/>Until our next visit....

Good food except the portions are very small. It's on the pricier end...as expected I guess (since it's in Niagara). The food didnt take too long to get to us...so if you need to grab a quick bite, this would be the place

A hidden gem in Niagara Falls. The lady who helped us is probably the owner. She is so friendly and adorable. Has a nice homestyle feel. Food is good, although there was a little bit too much oil for the Saba I ordered from the lunch special menu. Would love to come back here just from how adorable it is here.

Sushi lunch. My boyfriend and I came here for lunch several time during our visit to Niagara falls. The quality of the food is great for it's price. Fresh, good cut, reasonable portion. The raw scallop was so soft and sweet. We will be sure to visit again if we ever visit Niagara falls.

Saba Lunch Special. Grilled Mackeral Lunch - delicious!<br/><br/><br/>-----08 May, 2015-----<br/><br/>Sushi. Very well made for a good price<br/><br/><br/>-----08 May, 2015-----<br/><br/>Japanese Homecooking. I haven't been to Japan, but my girlfriend has several times and we both agree that this food is fantastic. Get the lunch specials for a great deal, we went several times and tried the sashimi, sushi, saba (mackerel), and tonkotsu (breaded pork cutlet). We also had hot pot sukiyaki for dinner and sushi dinner. We could have eaten there everyday for a week if we stayed longer.

Wow what a find

Great Japanese food!!!. My husband & I are from PA & staying at the Doubletree .This restaurant was suggested to us by the staff at the hotel.So glad we went there.The woman who waited on us was so nice. Service was great! They have the best dressing on their salad. The food we ordered was excellent! Hope to go back before our vacation is over.

Fresh and delicious food. Service could have been better. Very reasonable prices.

You know you are in the right place when the restaurant is busy and you are the only non-Japanese family there. Good food. Good prices. Well worth the short walk from the main drag. Get the teriyaki chicken! It is NOT the normal bland stereotype cheap wok variety. It is cooked perfectly with a great dipping sauce.

Great alternative in a sea of chains. I would definitely go back. Sashimi was excellent.

Arrived at Niagara Falls on new year. Looking for a place to eat and this restaurant happened to be right across from the hotel. Wasn't sure if it was good because of the recent review here but its the closest since it was snowing. When arrived, the place does seem sort of old from the outside. <br/><br/>Contrary to the previous review, I didn't find the service bad at all. I think we have arrived very close to the closing time. Soon after we ordered and the food came, the waitress finished work and the chef turned on the closed sign.<br/><br/>Food: I was extremely surprised by the quality of the food. I ordered the Chirashi and my friend ordered an Udon. The shrimp tempura was great! Crispy outside and the batter was not thick at all. The shrimp was still very fresh and juicy inside. The Chirashi was great also. The sashumi were all fresh. Particularly liked the clam and the octopus. Both sweet and fresh.<br/><br/>Would return when in Niagara Falls.

VERY DISAPPOINTED. I was shocked and disappointed... We live in Welland and on Saturday October 26th I called to make sure the restaurant was open (been disappointed before) however this was our 26th wedding anniversary and driving in a rain storm I wanted to make sure... The woman who answered assured me they were open and off we went. When we arrived you could see that they had been busy or understaffed as most tables were dirty and filled with dishes but we found a clean table and sat down, there was only one other couple seated at this time. We sat for about 10 minutes when a young man finally came to our table, we were hopeful for service.... instead he told us they were too busy to serve us!!!! I told him I had called and he asked if we made a reservation... I told him we had driven from Welland and it was our anniversary... Too Bad was the response.... I was pretty angry but the other couple said we were lucky as the service was terrible... At any rate we did eat supper at HAPPY JACKS and it was FANTASTIC and we will NEVER try this restaurant again!!! you would think in a place like Fort Erie, they would do everything to keep a return customer happy, however quite the opposite and we have never been less satisfied with service!

Very good. Authentic Japanese cuisine. Sashimi could have been sliced a bit thinner. Gyoza were very nice.

Always a favorite. Avocado roll, Gyoza, and New York strip on sizzling plate. Been coming here for more than 10 years. Amazing off the main drag.

Loved it. I ordered the sash me Moree in my wife ordered the spicy tuna roll. We like the spicy tuna roll so much we ordered another one. It was the best spicy tuna roll I've ever had. It is definitely a small ma and pa shop, but don't let that fool you. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

Very good, this is a place off the beaten path and diffinately worth a try. The ambiance is laid-back, quiet. The owner was very friendly. We started off with the miso soup which wax flavorful and not too salty. The sushi was wonderful especially the spicy tuna & any of he avacodo offerings. We had cold sake which was great.

Authentic Japanese In An Inauthentic Town. E: Yukiguni is an authentic Japanese restaurant serving food to two groups of diners. The majority of diners are visitors to Niagara Falls and, hence, unlikely to know or appreciate Japanese food per se. For this group the restaurant offers sushi staples with dressing and avocado, as well as various teriyaki mains. This explains why the menu needs to translate even the most commonly understood terms into English. One is told on the menu that sashimi is "raw fish" and sushi also is "raw fish." The latter is occasionally technically inaccurate as sushi could be grilled, marinated or even vegetarian. Moreover, the rice accompanying sushi (which actually means 'vinegared rice') is, of course, cooked. It is also worth noting that Yukiguni is not very adventurous as regards to the types of fish it serves. This is likely a function of its location.<br/>The other group that visits Yukiguni is Japanese tourists who are often taking part in organized tours of the town. For this group the restaurant offers sushi, sashimi, maki (rolls), as well as traditional Japanese cooked food. The owner at Yukiguni related that he participates in Japanese travel agency and organized tour meetings in Vancouver and Richmond on the West Coast in order to attract this business.<br/>I ordered sukiyaki both times I visited Yukiguni. The Japanese hotpot was rich, sweet and satisfying. The meal was large and accompanied by gratis rice and eggs at no extra charge. As a rule most Japanese restaurants include the needed eggs and bowls of rice, but on rare occasions they do not.<br/>I recommend the sukiyaki on a frigid Niagara Falls day (or night). Speaking of meals aimed at Japanese visitors, I am somewhat confident that sukiyaki is not even on the regular menu.<br/>-<br/>A: The atmosphere could be described as a cross between a Japanese restaurant, a steakhouse and a Greek eatery. The mid-sized restaurant has been in operation since 1988 - and it shows - and from the outside looks like an old-school steakhouse. On the inside there are shades of Japanese-ism of course, but the arcs and colour scheme make me think I am about to have souvlaki. <br/>Yukiguni could likely benefit from a revamp, refurnishing and a good dusting. It is not dirty, but it is showing its wear. Like most authentic Japanese restaurants the washroom is dingy, cluttered and not the most spic and span.<br/>The restaurant has a sushi bar, which sadly is not functional. Sushi eaters or lone diners can enjoy a meal at a table.<br/>-<br/>T: The restaurant is off the beaten path and off-strip in Niagara Falls, but is no more than 15 minutes' walk from the hustle and the bustle of the tackydom that is the town.<br/>Complimentary parking is available at the back of the restaurant.<br/>Greeting, service and delivery of food take an average length of time at Yukiguni. <br/>-<br/>S: Service was slightly better, and more interesting, upon the first visit to Yukiguni. I had initially found this restaurant as I was looking for an authentic and genuine Japanese restaurant in Niagara Falls since a friend had a craving for sushi - and it certainly is that. The first experience was what took us back. It is not that we received bad service during my second time there, but the restaurant was busier, and it was dinner, the first time I was there; yet the owner still took the time to talk about Japan, Canada, how he promotes his restaurant to Japanese tour associations and travel agents in British Columbia and Japan and how he started his Canadian life in Halifax. More information included his assertion that this location is more 'Japanese' than the Fort Erie branch, how his daughter has moved to Toronto and somewhat of a lament about how the Japanese tourist traffic not being what it used to be.<br/>The second visit was for lunch and only three tables were occupied, yet he was not as talkative or pleasant. My co-diner remarked on the owner/waiter's inattention, but we were there for the food, not the conversation, and that was well done. One supposes that after 30 years of being in business one might legitimately get either jaded or inconsistent.

You have to go here it's awesome and the staff are amazing!!!

Best sushi in Niagara Falls! And I'm a local.

Inconsistency is the downfall of this place, literally a hidden gem (on some days) with such an obscure location. If you happen upon it on one such lucky occasion you will find the most authentic miso soup from here to Toronto. The sushi rolls will have you awestruck with flavour, texture and presentation. The service is always very good, with language somewhat of an obstruction, which adds an authentic appeal(on some days). The essence of the review is, you may be treated to an authentic Japanese culinary experience OR you may be disappointed with a mall food court style disaster. But, I do admit I return once in a while in the hope that this time will be as good as the last good time. Glutton for punishment? Perhaps, I like to think of it as slave to the overwhelming power of taste in my memory.

A hidden gem! Best sushi around.