Hands down the best of the best. The food was absolutely amazing, the chef and their performance was absolutely amazing and the deserts omg fantastic. I will def be coming back to this place over and over again. Not one thing I didn't like about this place during my experience.

Went here for an early dinner. The place was kinda hidden from the crowd although it's in the business areas. The food was as great as described by one of my friends, the highlight was Sake Sashimi as it was very thick, fresh, and melted in the mouth. We also got Takoyaki, assorted rolls and chicken rice with omelette on top of it also hot miso soup which tasted so good to warm your tummy. The assorted rolls were okay and tasted different between one another even though they looked the same. The takoyaki balls were yummy and the food stuffing was perfectly fit the balls so the balls were not as empty. In addition to that, the cold water they gave was somewhat super fresh and tasted normal – I think we just went to a place with a weird tasted cold water so it saved our palate. The staffs were great and the service was fast although we sat far away from the view range of the servers but I believe they have the wireless waiter call buttons yet I don't know if it worked or not when I pushed the button. One advice is to increase the light brightness a bit so it could help some customers to see clearly and probably not getting drowsy eyes while eating, overall it was an amazing dinner experience.Recommended to try their other dishes including the Hibachi ones!

Love the tuna dumpling. Ordered it more than 20 times. Unfortunately, the portion has been decreasing. Recommend the tuna dumpling, crazy tempura roll, takoyaki, oshinko roll

The sushi and sashimi was delicious! It’s probably have the best quality raw fishes you can find in the update New York. My really enjoyed the food and atmosphere here. Highly recommended!

Great food at this unassuming place! Loved the food and the fast service here ! Ordered a variety of dishes from the menu and everything came out perfect! Chicken Karage - Japanese Fried Chicken was very tender and the batter was really light ! Must order here Soft Shell Crab - A fried crab over a bed of lettuce and an amazing bang bang sauce ! Don’t hesitate to ask for an extra serving of the sauce it’s delicious! Vegetarian Gyoza - Really well made and really good vegetarian option ! Lobster Tempura Roll - Really well made roll that was finished in a jiffy ! Rocky Roll - Again really well made and portions are good ! Chicken Donburi - Chicken and Egg Omelette on a bed of rice and veggies ! It was different but really well made with less spices! It also comes with Miso Soup which was really delicious! Japanese Fried Rice - Not too dry , not to saucy just the right amount of everything! For drinks , the Hot Sake was really good and we ordered 3 large for a group of 4 and it was delicious! Overall , if you are in the area then it’s a must visit for your sushi and Asian food cravings !

Excellent Japanese food close to downtown Ithaca. They have an extensive menu and beverage options too! The service was friendly. I didn’t get a chance to enjoy the hibachi section but something to look forward to. The parts that I did observe the patrons seemed to be enjoying the show. Definitely worth eating here!

There is a minimum order you have to make if you go to hibachi side. Just putting out for you to know if you decide to go hibachi section. Or you can dine in like regular restaurant. Food was good. Fried rice isn’t doused in soya sauce. And the pricing is decent. The chef was good.

Great, attentive service. We loved everything that we ordered, especially the octopus appetizers. Sushi was fresh and delicious! Unfortunately a couple that was not so nice was seated next to us and ruined our experience, but it did not detract from our enjoyment of food and service! Thank you!

Service was fantastic. Atmosphere was good, exactly what you would expect. We did the hibachi and the show and food was good. Only thing I’m wondering about is on the receipt it already had a gratuity figured in then asked for more. I did leave a little extra but was confused. Overall a good experience everyone in our party had a good time.

My husband and I love this place for sushi. I can't speak of their hibachi because I haven't tried it. But we enjoy the calm Sumo atmosphere, and every time the sushi has been fresh and delicious. Pictured is our "Love Boat for Two," which is always elegantly presented, and the delicious shrimp tempura appetizer. We also like getting the sushi lunch special if we want a quick take-out lunch, which is a fairly good deal with enough sushi, salad, and miso soup to get full for $15 a person.

Food was very good. Noodles could have been hotter. Our kids loved it and the chef had some fun with them.

Had low expectations but pleasantly surprised. The sushi is very good for a non-coastal location. Kitchen entree was also good. Service, not amazing but we also went close to closing time. I would definitely recommend if you know good sushi and will be back to try the Hibachi.

I had an absolutely amazing experience dining at Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Ithaca. The atmosphere was welcoming and cozy, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive throughout my meal. The menu had a great selection of Japanese dishes, and everything I tried was delicious, especially the sushi rolls which were incredibly fresh and flavorful. I also appreciated the variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options available on the menu. The prices were reasonable for the quality of the food and service, making Sumo Japanese Restaurant a great value. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic Japanese dining experience in Ithaca. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes!

Unfortunately the bad customer service experience out weighs the food and atmosphere. I’m from Illinois and I always go to hibachi’s. Sometimes with my family and sometimes alone. Never have I ever been told I can’t sit at the fire table where they cook the food in front of u. This place had me sit at a table in the corner unless I ordered 2 meals. The purpose of hibachi is that u get to see your food cooked in front of u and u sit with complete strangers. so this policy they have is awful and this will be my first and last time here. Thanks Sumo for the first experience here. As the saying goes the first impression is important. You guys should really think about that.

Loved the experience! 10/10 will go back! Sushi rolls, Fantastic and Tiger, were delicious! And we ordered steak udon noodle stir fry which was very flavorful too. Can't wait to go back!

It's a good restaurant with a nice atmosphere but their waiters need to learn good English because they missed up my order and I ended up paying higher price

Dining out with my children is typically stressful due to their food allergies, but the people at Sumo made my dinner more enjoyable by being so accommodating. They ensured that the kids' food was made in a separate area as to avoid cross contamination with dairy, egg, and fish. The kids' food came out exactly at the same time as our hibachi chef was done making the food for our table! Everything tasted amazing and I would surely return next time I'm in Ithaca! Thank you!

Good place to eat on special occasions, sushi are fresh and delicious. Would come back again. Convenient location with plenty of parking, only thing is prices has been increasing over the years and lunch special is now more expensive.