Sushi Republic — Restaurant in Greensboro

Sushi is by its very nature an acquired taste. Nobody thinks they will like raw fish until they actually do. For that reason, it’s encouraging when a sushi restaurant continues to challenge our notions of what is and is not delectable.

In that regard, Sushi Republic rises magnificently to the occasion. You can get familiar sushi and sashimi here (tuna, salmon, shrimp and the like), but the real stars are the specialty rolls. Not content to experiment with mere avocado and cream cheese, Sushi Republic utilizes such ingredients as mango, mozzarella, BBQ eel and asparagus. My personal favorite, the Tate Street Roll, is a katsu-coated cornucopia of salmon, red snapper, crab, avocado, asparagus and cucumber, all topped with eel sauce. If that combination can’t tantalize your taste buds, nothing will.

For the sushi-skeptical, the menu offers no shortage of alternatives. Appetizers are grouped into Garden (edamame, vegetable gyoza), Farm (pork gyoza, chicken yakitori) and Sea (crab tempura, shrimp shumai). Any of the dumplings are safe bets. Entrees include teriyaki chicken, ribeye steak, seared tuna and panko breaded tilapia. Asparagus is a favorite here and accompanies many of the dishes.

Pricing at the Republic is reasonable for the quality of the food, meaning you’ll spend a lot to fill up, but you’ll feel that it’s worth it. Appetizers are mostly in the $4 to $9 range, entrees run from $13 to $16 and sushi varies considerably depending on the ingredients and quantity. Many of the specialty rolls can be had for under $10.

Seating isn’t a problem if you come for lunch or show up when the courtyard is open. Dinner during the winter months, on the other hand, is a gamble. It’s a small establishment and it fills quickly. Service when crowded can be sluggish, though servers are knowledgeable and polite and a pencil and paper ordering system greatly cuts down on confusion. Don’t tempt fate by trying to bring a large group and don’t plan on eating a quick meal.

Both the expense and the scarcity of space prevent Sushi Republic from becoming a regular option, but for special occasions with time to spare, it will deliver new ways to please...

Listen, there is nothing much to say except to not take this place for granted. Located on Tate Street, right on the edge of UNCG, many would assume this place to be lacking due to the stigma of college students. HOWEVER, that is a foolish novice's way of thinking. This location has a gated entrance. When you enter the front door, you are greeted by polite but real people. There isn't an air of propriety but simply, someone with a genuine smile ready to seat you. Once seated, you are given water after being asked. This is nice since I usually prefer it without ice. My friends had a peach sake, but I declined for the Jasmine tea. It was adorable, with its small glass teapot and solitary cup. I decided to indulge with the Chef's Special. This is an interesting surprise for those that haven't experienced it. What you do is tell your server a dollar amount that you are willing to spend (starting at $40 and going up in increments of $5), and tell them the restrictions you'd like, so for me, I asked for no eel, nothing fried, and no asparagus. The result is what I have attached. It was so delicious and I apologize for my cruddy image because it does not do the picture justice. The sashimi itself tasted amazingly fresh, with rich coloring. The nigiri was similar, but with large pieces of fish over the rice balls, which is something I can appreciate, but I prefer ratio over quantity. The rolls were something I could only dream about. The sauces complimented the fillings without being over-powering, and there was a roll of savory/sweet, and the other was spice. The perfect combination, in my opinion. The only downside is, because it is uniquely made each time (the Chef's Special), you cannot replicate it or ask for it again. That is alright with me, but my friend's, who I made taste with me because it was quite a large amount of food, were disappointed in not knowing. I finished with a rather large serving of green tea ice cream, topped with whipped cream. This was a nice finishing taste, but I definitely had to share with my friends as well. I am so excited to see what the chef prepares for me next...

When my wife and I moved to Greensboro some years ago, it was to open a little dessert shop. We know how important good customer service is and appreciate it when we see it in places we go.

I had heard very positive things about Sushi Republic from some of my employees a few years ago, but had never been able to make it there. Finally, a week ago we decided to try it out to celebrate my birthday. Feeling overwhelmed by the many choices, we chose the option where you pay $40.00 and have the chef choose and make things for you, after writing down the type of things you like.

The sushi we got was all outstanding, and the service was very cordial and helpful. We left having had a great time and wanting to go back.

Why we will go back as soon as possible however is because the next day I received a text from a friend of mine saying how "That sushi place you went to found your check."

Upon further communication, it turns out that my wife had dropped a check out of her purse sometime during our meal. The check was especially important because it was a donation for a mission trip she is taking in the summer.

Sushi Republic took the time to look up the names on the check, and do research to find its rightful owner. It was not a simple task as they got my friends father on the phone first. He then gave them his number and eventually we were tracked down. When my wife called the restaurant to say she was on her way to get it, they said do not even worry about coming in, we will mail it to you. Which they did very promptly.

We are very impressed by this level of customer service. Many places could have just thrown the check in the trash. Many places would have. They went every extra step.

We will be going back as soon as we can and I hope other people will support this...