Asahi Japanese Steakhouse

Went about four months ago for hibachi and sushi, party of two. The décor and atmosphere is nothing unique or special. The food was «ok». Both of us in our party were sick after eating the shrimp hibachi. Definitely won’t be back.

First time here. Took a few mins to get sat. I was excited for some fresh sushi rolls. The menu we were given didn’t have sushi on it. As soon the server arrived I felt like she rushed us and didn’t even get a chance to ask about the sushi. I guess that’s my fault because I didn’t stop her. Anyway. I tried the chicken and filet combination as my meal. It filled me up and was really good. I would go back. The meal came with a salad and a soup. Next time I’ll slow the server down and actually try some fresh sushi.

Staff was very friendly and attentive. The chef put on a good show. The food was good. The portions are kind of small for the price. Overall a good experience, and we will go back.

My wife and I ate here last weekend. We stopped in at around 8:45 pm on a Saturday and we were the only ones there. We had some trepidation. We believe no customers are an indicator of below average food.
In spite of the vacant booths, we pressed on with our expedition into unknown sushi waters like Richard Byrd braving the frozen tundra. Yes. Exactly like that.
We ordered some booze. My wife requested the Zinfandel. She enjoyed it. It had enough backside punch and mild mid level fruit notes that it created a nice complexity that danced on the palette. I’m sure it was just from a box in the back. I ordered the Sapporo. I appreciated the frosty mug it came with.
The ginger dressing on the salads was pleasant enough. I’ve had worse.
The miso soup was well done though. Not too salty. Not too watery. Jusssst right.
Now on to the sushi. I’d like to preface this part by saying that everyone that eats sushi thinks they’re a connoisseur. Sometimes, to pepper in credibility, they’ll mention eating sushi somewhere foreign. I hate those people. If you do, just know I hate you. It was above average. I won’t tell my son about it when he’s 18, but I enjoyed. The meal. The price wasn’t ridiculous.
All things considered, it’s a pretty nice place.

Food is delicious… but unless you want to be interrogated — don’t eat here. There are two chef’s and one of them is rude and extremely nosey. Save your money and go somewhere that has great customer service. This is not the place.

I am so happy Asahi came around because it is fabulous and a Japanese steakhouse I can actually afford. They always have amazing lunch specials so that is when I usually go there. I have heard their sushi is amazing but I always go there for their teppanyaki and get chicken. The vegetables and the rice are so good and I always leave full and so happy!

Service was mediocre at best and prices were too high. I split a chicken dinner with fried rice and it comes with soup, salad, and some shrimp and veggies. The food wad decent but nothing memorable and not worth $ 16.

I went here for a friend’s birthday dinner and the food is yummy and the prices are great. I really love teppanyaki. It’s like a cooking show in front of you!
The decorations are pretty strange here. You have fish tanks everywhere and the atmosphere is just a bit.quirky.
The chef tries to be funny and cheeky. He asked me «Do you have a boyfriend» and he started flirting with me in front of everybody which was pretty ridiculously funny. Also he started asking my friend if she wanted to GO TO MOTEL 6 WITH HIM. And he started talking about how he loves going to Hooters Restaurant so he can see girls in short shorts. But the food he made was definitely very good and satisfying.
So, ladies if you go there, just take things easy and expect the chef to say surprising things to you and you will be fine.
Note: No Japanese chefs/​employees in this restaurant

My wife and I are long-​time Asahi customers.
We used to go every single Saturday morning (and sometimes Sunday too!) right at open. Vu is always a riot cooking teppan. :D
Their sushi is «decent.» They tend to use normal white rice for it, which is a True Sin™, but … it still tastes ok. Ish.
The real benefit here is the teppan. (Tableside cooking.)
Prices are good, and sometimes the show is good. Vu is a real showman on the grill; some of the other cooks are more stoic. But no matter what, it’ll taste REALLY good.
We don’t go as often, since we’ve lost ½ our body weight, but we’ll always have fond memories of Saturday morning at «Vu’s Place» as we always call it. :D

I have been wanting to try Asahi since I moved to Lafayette four years ago. I’ve been struggling to find decent Japanese food in the area, and thought Asahi was my chance.
It turned out to be pretty good. We were their first customers of the night for dinner, and it was rather awkward until our food arrived. We waited in the lobby for the hostess, who seemed inconvenienced at our arrival. Once she sat us, three of our party decided to go with the grill and I decided to get sushi. The sushi came out much earlier than the chef did to prepare the tableside grill.
I got three different rolls, one with shrimp tempura, which was my favorite. The rolls were priced about what I expected – between $ 3 and $ 10, depending on ingredients. Others in our party got chicken, filet, salmon, and shrimp. Rave reviews all around. I tried the filet and wasn’t a huge fan, though I’m not a big red meat fan to begin with; the chicken was fantastic. The entrees came with choice of fried or white rice; vegetables; mediocre miso soup; and salad.
For four people, we ran about $ 80 – 90. Of course, that was dinner, so it’s probably more expensive than lunch. I’d be more willing to go back to Asahi if the prices were reduced. By the time we left, we were still the only patrons in the restaurant.
As for the ambience, the décor seems like it’s been there since the 80s. The server (also the hostess) checked in every once in a while and didn’t seem to be interested in our table – even though, again, we were the only table in the restaurant. There was a lot of prep work going on around us while we were eating, which was a little strange.

Mediocre, mediocre, mediocre. And the fish in the sushi room tank stared at me like it was my responsibility to set him free or something. It’s not that this place is bad, it’s just with so many better options why bother. But, I only had the sushi, so maybe the hibachi is better.

Great Japanese steakhouse. Their Sushi is excellent. Parking lot is a bit small and close to an intersection so you have to be careful. Décor is average. Owner and staff are very personable and friendly.

pretty decent hibachi place, but does not come close to house of kobe in the NW IN area.
The food was pretty good, and the price was reasonable. We has some issues with the bill and our order for some reason I dont remember why…

The food here is passable. No comment on sushi as I have an unbreakable aversion to food that starts its life in water– I try to break it a few times a year to no avail. The steak, chicken, soup and other tid bits I’ve had here were all just fine. Nothing wrong with them, but nothing special.
The chefs range from slightly entertaining to laugh out loud comedy. I’ve never seen any amazing ninja knife and spatula skills here, but their grill top parlor tricks and sense of humor tend to make up for it. Saki helps the experience.

Asahi is sort of a sad version of Benihana’s. The hibachi is sub-​par, with the chef not having any real talent or skill. Although I haven’t actually eaten anything from the hibachi grill, I watched the chef cook other guests’ orders, and all he did was spray some soy sauce on a bunch of fried rice and meat. In my opinion, not really worth the price.
I did try the sushi, and it was also pretty disappointing. The rice was hard, and it seems like the only sauce they know how to use is the chipotle sauce.
If you’re familiar with really good Japanese or any Asian cuisine, this is going to be a huge disappointment.

I wish I could eat here on a weekly basis. I usually prefer sitting in the sushi bar as it is more intimate and has a better atmosphere. The sushi is reasonably priced and prefer it to any of the other restaurants in town that serve it. The service is usually pretty good. The food ordered from the hibachi grill is also excellent.

I’ve been here for dinners a few times and this place is a good time.
Table side food prep Japanese steakhouse style but cheaper then I thought it would be. Some of the chefs can be real characters. I have only been for dinner and can highly recommend it. I haven’t been for lunch but they advertise specials.
I have stuck with the filet since it was done well the first few times and as memory recalls about $ 12 or so. I have never been disappointed with it. I have heard nothing but good things from friends about their other dishes and sushi options.