Mikata Japanese Grill & Sushi
Basic spot for Japanese fare, including a large variety of sushi rolls, plus noodles & grilled meat.
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6 restaurants
Basic spot for Japanese fare, including a large variety of sushi rolls, plus noodles & grilled meat.
Traditional & new spins on seafood rolls & other Japanese dishes in relaxed surroundings.
Zen Ramen House & Sushi Bar, in Knoxville, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 113 reviews.
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osaka hibachi & sushi buffet, in Knoxville, is next up, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 809 reviews.
Locally owned eatery serving Japanese, Korean & Chinese meals, plus sushi rolls & a relaxed setting.
Zukku Sushi Knoxville, in Knoxville, is next up, rated 3.8 out of 5 from 62 reviews.
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When I am after sushi in Knoxville, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward sushi, so it is easy to compare ratings, hours, and photos and pick the bowl you actually want — or switch to the map and tap "Use my location" to sort the same list by distance.
Great sushi comes down to rice temperature, fish freshness, and knife work — this map is filtered to the sushi bars and Japanese restaurants near you most likely to deliver all three.
My approach is simple: I favor shops that specialize rather than do a little of everything, and I trust a strong rating that holds up across plenty of reviews over a perfect score from just a few. In Knoxville, I open a couple of listings, skim the most recent reviews and the photos, and go with the bowl that looks carefully made. The map keeps everything sorted by distance, so you are never trading quality for a long drive.
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Order a few pieces of nigiri à la carte before committing to omakase — it is the fastest way to judge rice temperature and knife work.
Omakase is a chef's-choice tasting menu where the sushi chef selects each piece based on what is freshest that day.
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