Shiki

Shiki on South Clinton Ave 04-2008 A selection "a-la carte" 04-2008

Location

1054 Clinton Ave South, Rochester NY 14620

Hours (as of April 2009)

Lunch: Monday-Friday: 11:30am-2:00pm

Dinner: Monday-Saturday: 5:00pm-10:00pm

Holidays:: Will be closed on Saturday, July 4th, 2009

Phone

585 271 2090

Website

http://www.shikirestaurant.com/

Reviews

Rochester City Newspaper Jan. 14, 2009

Rochester City Newspaper Sept 22, 2004

Shiki is a restaurant on South Clinton Avenue offering Japanese cuisine including Sushi.

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2008-01-25 19:27:42   I tried their spider roll, spicy salmon, crispy roll, and philly roll. All were really good... not sure about the best in town, but I'll definitely be back! —McgMatt

2008-02-22 09:50:59   Fantastic sushi! Very authentic. The place is very nice inside also. My wife and I were very impressed with this place. —ChampsElysses

2008-05-18 14:47:29   One of my favorite places to do lunch. Love the teriyaki salmon box. Very reasonably priced, and very nice inside. —SteveFont

2008-06-27 15:56:30   Our cab driver made fun of us for choosing Shiki, due to its dreary-looking exterior. Little did he know that as soon as you walk in, the place is great. Never judge a book by its cover. The sushi here is tops. The waitress was very helpful and nice. —TippingPoint

2008-07-09 16:39:21   Great sushi and tempura! The place is small, so if you want seating for more than two, I'd make a reservation. —NathanHenderson

2008-08-31 11:00:27   Three of us decided to give Shiki a try when it was reported to be very authentic by a Japanese colleague. We arrived just after 5:30 pm and were only the second table to be sat in the dining room - we successfully avoided the Saturday dinner rush! We ordered the regular sushi dinner, Una-Jyu - broiled eel on rice, and the maki dinner that came with salad and miso soup, we also ordered edamame as an appetizer to share. I had a cup of hot green tea that was absolutely delightful - it was just green tea plain and simply delicious. The edamame were very good also, just served boiled and lightly salted. The salads were good and fresh, the dressing was definitely my favorite among other Rochester sushi restaurants. The Una-Jyu was excellent, tender, well-seasoned and fresh served over rice. The sushi dinner offered a variety of different fish along with maki - all were reportedly of excellent quality and freshness. The maki dinner offered tuna roll, california roll and spicy salmon roll - usually not being a big fan of salmon was amazed how good the spicy salmon roll was. The service was excellent, the price was fair and the atmosphere was perfect. For sure ranking as one of the best Japanese restaurant experiences we've had in Rochester, can't wait to come back! —StephanieTodd

2008-09-03 11:20:49   Shiki is by far my favorite sushi / Japanese restaurant in Rochester. Though sometimes a bit slow because of the small dining area - the wait is well worth it (and yes, they do take reservations - shhhhhh). The food is always fresh, the servers always nice and cheerful and the price is just right.

Free green tea and authentic, delicious Japanese food.
I love this place. —BethSumner

2008-10-09 20:28:52   The chicken teriyaki lunch box was delicious. I loved the salad dressing. The miso soup was standard. The spicy tuna was good. I would go back. —OneLove

2009-01-07 20:22:40   Unbelievable, this is bar none, the best sushi in Rochester. And I consider myself a local connoisseur when it comes to sushi. The first good sign was that most of the other customers in the restaurant appeared to be Japanese, as well as the waitress and sushi chef.

The finest, freshest cuts of fish are impeccably prepared. I was basking in the glow after eating here. I will most assuredly be returning here regularly. I'm surprised this place doesn't get more press, it really is a hidden treasure. —AlexD1234

2009-01-15 14:57:13   The best Sushi in Rochester. I have never had fish that was anything less than excellent here. The service is often slow and has bordered on poor during several visits, especially when only one server is working the dining room (often during weeknights). The sake selections is small (3 cold sakes) but one of them is bound to please your preference (they range from sweet to dry). It's the only place where I will always order the Uni without fear. The restaurant is Japanese run, a rarity in the heyday of sushi popularity, and everything is prepared with authenticity, precision, and love. The specials offer surprising treats like monk-fish liver, which is a rarity in western New York. —ErikReinert

2009-04-08 17:26:23   From my understanding, the quality lately has been taking a dip here. I am a guest services manager at an upscale hotel, and we're not getting the rave reviews we once were about 6 months ago. —goyettecl

2009-04-20 22:13:38   in regards to above comment, I have been eating here twice a month or so since discovering this place at the beginning of the year and find that the quality is still very much up to par. —AlexD1234

2009-05-27 11:22:18   I am in love with this place. I found it by accident and love it! For the record anyone who has had miso soup at other places it doesn't even come close to how yummy it is here! I try to stay away from miso soup everyplace because it's soooo bad! I'm taking my family there for lunch today! can't wait! —HollyGraf

2009-05-29 19:08:43   Just found this place two weeks ago and it has become a twice weekly post-work staple. Fresh fish, great presentation and very basic but well-made rolls have made this place a must! Very authentic and fresh. Definitely great. —YanaLevin

2009-06-08 12:14:25   I am the advisor for a high school Japanese Club and I have visited a number of Rochester and Buffalo Japanese restaurants over the last 10 years or so with my students. They were entertaining (hibachi-style], and the food was good, but it wasn't really authentic Japanese food. Shiki is different! The food was very good and the server was very patient with our large group of indecisive teens in a relatively small eating area. The staff could actually speak Japanese, too, which is a first! I would definitely recommend Shiki - it was worth our 45 minute school bus ride out! —DMartin

2009-06-30 14:32:05   My boyfriend and I go to Shiki about twice a month. It is our favorite restaurant in Rochester. Its the best sushi we have ever had. The food is always consistent, the service is friendly and patient and the prices are some what reasonable....even if they weren't I would still pay high prices for the great quality of food you get when you go to Shiki. It is an authentic Japanese restaurant and no other Japanese restaurant in Rochester can compare to this. A+ —limeylimer

2009-09-25 14:52:13   without doubt the number one for Japanese food in town. And perhaps one of the best I have eaten at period. The freshness of the seafood is unreal. Creamy, fatty salmon..mmmmmmm....... The service is polite and staff knowledgeable. I really hope that this restaurant gets the attention it deserves.. —sieats