Tiger Sushi — Restaurant in City of Oneonta

I am really conflicted while writing this review. I visited this shop while on vacation and passing through the area. It seems like most of their business is takeout, as there wasn't a single person dining inside with us, but we did see a lot of orders being prepared and picked up.

I'm giving this place a 3-star rating because the sushi was good, but I am very particular about cleanliness, and unfortunately, I would rate that aspect a 1. Let me explain a bit more.

My friend and I walked in, and we were greeted and seated promptly. The menu has a nice variety of options to choose from.

Starting with the food, which was the good part: I had a soup, kani salad, rock shrimp, and five different types of sushi rolls (eel avocado, Philadelphia, spicy crab, Godzilla, and sunshine).

The soup was very mediocre but not terrible. The kani salad was awesome, and all of the sushi rolls were great. The rock shrimp was perfect and cooked nicely. I am a big fan of Godzilla rolls, and those were my favorite out of the bunch, but the others were also excellent. I had no issues, felt fine afterward, and really enjoyed the meal.

However, let's talk about the cleanliness, which is where things took a turn. While the food tasted fresh, which is why I'm giving it 3 stars, I have serious concerns about the cleanliness of the kitchen and storage areas, considering the state of the front of the house. The baseboards were filthy, the walls were grimy, and everything felt incredibly sticky. It was an uncomfortable experience because the place felt very run-down and grungy.

Realistically, based on the condition of the space, I would rate this place a 1/5. The cleanliness issues made me uncomfortable. However, the food itself deserves a solid 4.5/5. My overall Yelp rating should be a 1-2, but I am giving a 3 because I understand times are tough, and not everyone has the funds to renovate and fix up their spaces. However, some inexpensive TLC could definitely...

Ordered chicken with broccoli with extra soy sauce packets (forgot this wasn’t a Chinese restaurant), even came with miso soup.

Food was great. Was concerned by previous review about beef and broccoli but again, need to remember this isn’t your typical Chinese restaurant, this is an Asian fusion restaurant and the food will taste different. So yes, it was a little sweeter.

The staff read my request for extra soy sauce, they added three containers of it! Was more than enough bc I was expecting packets. I added the reserve packets I had stashed away and then some of the soy sauce they had given me. The white rice was cooked to perfection, I cannot compliment it enough. The food tasted great.

You need to keep in mind this is Asian fusion if you’re going to order food that you typically would order from your favourite Chinese place bc you will be thoroughly disappointed if you are expecting it to taste the same bc it won’t.

Can’t wait to try the sushi next (especially with all the great...

Tiger Sushi is objectively THE best sushi and Chinese food that you can get in Otsego county. Tiger’s culinary skills are wildly impressive, I have been eating here for around 10 years and I have never received a meal that didn’t WOW me. You can taste how passionate he is about his restaurant. How often have you ordered plain rice or simple miso soup that is amazing all on its own? Even their takeout boxes are beautifully put together! His partner Karen is also incredible at her job, she’s quick, courteous, and kind. She always hooks you up with everything you need! I love coming in, sitting at the bar, and watching Tiger prepare the sushi. His smile and happy demeanor are so uplifting. The restaurant layout is very cozy, it feels like you’re visiting your family when you eat here. If you want food that satisfies your stomach AND your soul,...