Niki's Tokyo Inn
San Antonio, TX 78212-2127
Phone: (210) 736-5471
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 5:30pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Niki's Tokyo Inn – by Retha Oliver
The Scene
Slip off your shoes and take a seat on the floor for a true Japanese feast. Or sit at the sushi bar for a dazzling show as sushi chefs deftly handle quick-moving blades as they work. Long recognized as one of the premier sushi places in town, Niki's offers an extensive menu of Japanese specialties and knowledgeable waiters willing to come to a novice's aid.
The Food
Since 1970, this little gem has been making old-fashioned Japanese food. Don't expect Americanized fare. The focus is on the sushi and sashimi. Begin with the lightly crisp vegetable or seafood tempura or a bowl of miso soup peppered with little cubes of creamy tofu. There's plenty of good sushi, but a house favorite is the tuna sushi, with bits of raw tuna encased in seasoned white rice.
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Insider Tips
Sushi RequestsDon't see what you like? Just make a request. The chef will accommodate if the ingredients are on hand.
User Reviews for Niki's Tokyo Inn
02/16/2008 Posted by AnnieKat
I would like to warn all young women that if they are going to eat at this restaurant, to make sure they have a male companion walk them in and out of the restaurant, as it is in a very bad part of town with a very dark and dangerous parking lot. I had a bad feeling when I parked my car their at night as the area is really awful and not safe looking, and when I went back out to my car after my dinner it had been broken into. Nobody at the restaurant wanted to help me and they acted like I was bothering them. Ok, I will review the food now. The place smelled very bad, as if they had not disinfected properly. The waitresses were very old and sweet looking asian women who took a very long time to take and bring me my order, but this is ok as I was really hungry. I did not like the sushi, it was too expensive for the portion size received, and some of it did not taste fresh, especially the salmon and tuna. My waitress got mad at me when I mentioned this to her, and I did not see her again except to get my bill which I had to ask another waitress for -very unprofessional to behave like this. Then I walked out and saw my car had been broken into, and nobody wanted to help me. Don't come here, the food is not good and the prices are high, but worst of all it is a dangerous place to eat at especially at night.
Pros: I cant think of anything
Cons: Salmon & Tuna sushi not fresh tasting, sushi prices too high, very dangerous location (my car was broken into their)
09/25/2007 Posted by argokirby
It might not look like much from the outside, but the atmosphere and the quality of the food and service makes up for it in bucket loads. The seating options are great, I loved being able to choose the Japanese style (sitting on the floor). The sushi is very traditional, very fresh, and very well presented. NOTE: they dust the top of the rice with wasabi then lay the fish on top of it, so if you cant handle wasabi remember to ask them to leave it off. The price is worth it! This is not a lets go out every week and get some sushi restaurant. But its worth saving up and going. Their sushi portions are larger than most places so don't feel you have to order tuns of food. For the 4 of the bill was $80 with tip. They also have the Toro (Fatty Tuna) which is a treat that most sushi restaurants just tell you is out of season and if you have never had it...splurge and try it, you will fall in love.
Pros: Its supper nice inside and very friendly
Cons: The outside of the building and neigborhoo is kinda scary
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