SUSHI GO — Restaurant in Greenville

After being loyal to Tsunami on North Street as our go-to downtown sushi spot in Greenville, we elected to give Sushi Go a try.

Overall we were disappointed.

Upon arrival we were added to the wait list to be seated (15min wait quoted) which was no issue whatsoever - it was Saturday night around 6pm. After standing around for awhile my wife and I were confused as to what the wait was for. It wasn't terribly busy at all. The hostess seemed really stressed out and running all around the restaurant doing small tasks and missing others coming in (picking up and moving a pen on a counter, going behind the bar then coming back out with nothing, etc. - just really seemed like a lot of frantic movement). There were three visible serving staff and one person who only wiped menus the entire time we were there ... the restaurant doesn't have many tables and all were not full. We elected not to sit in the waiting area by the door as it was separated by curtains and didn't want to be forgotten about.

40min after arriving we were sat at table that we stood next to when we arrived - it was empty the entire time we waited for it.

Our waitress checked in with us quickly and was apologetic for the wait, we weren't stressing over it and we were pleasant thru our entire visit. Standard introductions occurred then the waitress tells us she's sweaty but it won't impact our food ... odd! Of course she had been running food, it was warmer outside and full respect to her working hard (so no issue whatsoever that she was sweating), but it was still odd to turn it into a conversation opener with table guests.

We ordered the Sushi & Sashimi dinner and added two avocado rolls. The Avocado rolls came out quick then there was a long delay before the balance of the order came. Three persons were working the sushi station and they seemed backed up. The food was okay, with plate/roll preparation seeming quite rushed.

We finished, asked for a received the check quickly, paid and departed. In the end (and in the future) we wished we had just gone to Tsunami which is quite predictable. Too many things were off to recommend Sushi Go to others over Tsunami or Irashiai on Pelham Rd. if you have flexibility to eat outside of...

I have been a customer since 2010. I was also an employee at one point. I can tell you as both this place isn't the greatest. I'll start by saying the ambience is extremely awkward. Not only have I felt this way but when I worked there other guest asked me why the atmosphere is so odd. Well there's only one answer, and it's the owner Maxx. He's less than desirable. Rude to his staff. Picks and chooses which guest are more important. Overbearing. Food wise it used to be so good. Some of my absolute favorites were Hamachi Kama, Tako Yaki, and Baked mussels. So good until he didn't fix the broiler or oven in the kitchen, so for the last year Chef Mike aka microwave has been cooking all those items. I started receiving so many guest complaints when I was a employee it was down right embarrassing. I'll also talk about how the owner will force you to pay for walkouts, items you accidentally mis-ring, customers who try to send their food back. Has also been caught ringing in items under employees number and just cashing out item without employee knowledge or consent. Typically I wouldn't bash a business, however he has really left a bad impression on numerous staff members and guest. I do not recommend. And if you must go, get take out and stick to ordering sushi rolls or sashimi. Atleast those won't be getting nuked in...

I’ve been waiting for this moment for years. 🥹

When I was stationed in Japan, one place that I frequented the most was Matsuya because their gyudon or “Japanese beef bowl” was a guaranteed quick and affordable meal. I could go there anytime day or night, put my yen into the ordering machine, place my ticket on the counter, and moments later... a beef bowl would appear right in front of me. It was like comfort food.

What is a beef bowl? It’s thinly sliced beef and onion that’s cooked in a sweet and savory sauce and then it’s served over steamed rice.

Guess where I found it? SUSHI GO in Greenville. 🥰 It is called Sukiyakidon on their lunch menu. The only difference between gyudon and sukiyakidon is the cooking method used but it is to a T the same as in Japan. It even comes with pickled ginger on top. I could have cried. 🤣

If you’re missing a Japanese beef bowl like I did or even if you want to try it, you won’t be...