ATO SUSHI Korean & Japanese Cuisine — Restaurant in Grand Rapids

Some of the best Udon that I have had in the Grand Rapids area!

Despite its smaller size, ATO has managed to flood its room with beautiful decoration and delicious smells. I went during the evening, and seeing the light poring out from the inside when contrasted by the cold, inky blue of the late-night city life made my eagerness to enter that more demanding. However, the warmth did not cease at the door. Inside, the room was delightfully stimulating on the eyes with the amount of thought put into its design. It read as authentic and neo-traditional, but did not come off as trying too hard or overly modern by any means.

The food was delicious! I had the tempura Udon, one of my all-time favorite dishes. They did not fall short on their food, even when stacked against my high standards for Asian cuisine. The portions are large and well-balanced. The pricing is as expected for these types of restaurants. The green tea I had also ordered was served in a very adorable little teapot, which I very much enjoyed using.

I will say that I had to wait a little longer than expected for my food to arrive at the table. Despite that, the servers were very kind, but not overbearing. They occasionally checked in on my friend and I, but never swarmed us with continuous questions about our take on their food. It was a very pleasant interaction overall.

I think that this restaurant would be perfect for a lunch or dinner date. The smallness of the room makes it less appealing for larger family get-togethers, but a one on one (or maybe even a 4-way) conversation would be well suited for the space that they are providing. Regardless, ATO Sushi has really outdone themselves in their food and presentation, and I encourage you to find this out for yourselves as well, and...

I heard many good things about this place so my partner and I were really excited to try it out. We got the Alaska, salmon avocado, rainbow, Sunday Morning, and the green river rolls. I really liked them, although I could forgo the spicy mayo next time. My partner liked them as well, but he wasn’t too impressed for the price of the rolls. It is a little higher in price than other places we’ve been to. The lemonade was really good! I think it had lavender in it?? Also their miso soup ended up being one of my favourites I’ve had around here! The size of the restaurant is perfect. It has a cozy and intimate feel. The artwork was a neat touch as well. Service was great; they are very nice and friendly people. I do wish they had more salmon or eel options as it’s a very shrimp heavy menu, but we were still able to find things that we liked.

The only thing that really took away from our experience was another couple at a table nearby. They kept interrupting the table next them (and us by proximity) and complained about 3 other sushi restaurants in the area, as well as the Amway hotel for some reason. That, of course, is no fault of Ato, but it left a bad taste in our mouths (this has no effect on my star rating).

I am giving 4 stars based on my partner’s opinion of the food/price. He isn’t jumping to return, but I would really like to try it...

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I recently dined at ATO Sushi and Japanese Cuisine, and I can’t say enough good things about my experience! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm and friendly service that made me feel right at home. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring that all my needs were met throughout the meal.

The food was absolutely outstanding! Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and the variety of options on the menu made it hard to choose! I also tried some of their traditional Japanese dishes, and they did not disappoint.

The atmosphere was the perfect blend of cozy and elegant, making it an ideal spot for both casual dining and special occasions. The ambiance really enhances the overall dining experience.

I highly recommend ATO Sushi and Japanese Cuisine to anyone looking for a fantastic meal in a welcoming environment. I can’t wait to return for another...