Makoto Japanese Restaurant

FOOD – The food was excellent with great presentation and multiple layers of intricate taste. For the appetizer, we tried the “Heart Attack,” which was true to its name—very spicy! The sushi was also great. SERVICE – The service was quick, and our server Shannon was exceptionally friendly and kind AMBIENCE – The ambience was excellent, and the booths provided a private, intimate feeling that makes it perfect for date nights. LOCATION – Conveniently located downtown, right next to Diamond Parking, with parking available at around $6. WAITING TIME – We came in for an early dinner and were seated promptly without any wait

Food was good. Service could have been better. I look at my bank statement the following morning to realize I was charged an additional 8 dollars when I remember what my total was. Not okay. And because they are closed on Mondays and I went on a Sunday I have to wait an additional day before I can talk to someone to get my money back. Thankfully I have my reciept. I planned to go back for the food but honestly after this incident I don't see myself going back there. I may add an update after I speak with someone.

This place has greatly improved since the last time I went here. The sushi was fresh and delicious. Love the monkey brain (not actually monkey brain)! If you love avocado and spicy tuna its a must try. The Double Double almost tasted like ceviche, it was an interesting but delicious roll, so good we grabbed a second one. Our server was attentive and friendly. She ensured our glasses of water were always filled. We had been going to Sushi Pure but I think we may be switching over to Makota after this last experience. Thank you!

Overall good service and pleasant atmosphere. The menu had a wide selection of fancy rolls to choose from. Orders came out as they were ready so everyone got their meals at different times but it came out fairly quickly so it wasn't too much of an issue. If you are in the neighborhood and looking for sushi Makoto fits the bill but I wouldn't make a special trip for it.

Tasteful decor with nice lighting and gorgeous, live edge wood tables, excellent service, tasty food with nice presentation, and an extensive selection of drinks, including non-alcoholic options like cremosas, iced and hot teas, beers, sakes, and more. Perfect for both dates and large groups. We really enjoyed almost everything we ordered: agedashi tofu, crispy rice with salmon (even a seafood hater loved this so much they had seconds), chicken karaage, lion king roll, shiro roll, spicy chicken fried rice (another favorite of our group), veggie yakisoba (tasty sauce, fresh veggies, and al dente noodles), beef rib-eye teriyaki. We also liked the chicken wings (tender and flavorful, although we prefer dry wings to saucy, and they were too spicy for the teens in our group), crazy monkey rol