Asahi Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

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.

Unbelievable sushi. I'm impressed. Excellent service, and the owner is there every night. Shows a real passion for the restaurant. My sushi spot!

My wife and I ate tonight at the new and improved Asahi Restaurant on Old Fannin. The entire experience was absolutely amazing. The Black Widow Roll was the best I ever tasted. The service was perfect. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. The new owner Ahmad Duais came to our table and had a big conversation with my wife and me. I was nervous about the new property, but wow?. Just wow. You hit the ball out of the park. 10/10 we will return in the future.

We came with a party of twelve for my friends birthday dinners. We arrived early and let us finish with some cocktails. The group tried several different types of Saki. We had an excellent experience with amazing service, courtesy staff and friendly faces. The new owners were present and let us feel directly at home w several desserts and much hospitality. Amazing? Experience? cannot wait for a visit to try more of this updated delicious menu. 10/10 . Love loved our experience??

If you want the freshest fish? ve ever had on a sushi roll, just come here! The drinks are amazing. The new property has made this place look incredible, a must try in the Flowood area!