Kerbside pickup
Yes
1025 Ruyi Japanese Steak House Restaurant in Watertown
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Location on the map
Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, US
Service options
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 315-405-4501
Site: http://www.1025ruyisteakhouse.com/
Site: http://www.1025ruyisteakhouse.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:11AM–9PM
- Wednesday:11AM–9PM
- Thursday:11AM–9PM
- Friday:11AM–10PM
- Saturday:11AM–10PM
- Sunday:11AM–9PM
Comments (199)
Awesome experience. Always try to go as often as we can. Amazing food. Truly unforgettable experience watching chefs prepare meals in front of you on Hibatchi grill with flare and expertise. Fun for all ages.
Please don’t waste your money here, the prices are absolutely absurd how dare them charge $35 for a freaking poke bowl. It’s literally rice, very little veggies, and tuna. The prices at this place are insanely high for the quality of food, I won’t even talk about the sushi. If you’re going to spend this much on food I would pick a place with a more quality experience.
Plenty of parking around the storefront. Can seat large parties or individuals. Masks are currently required for the store. Has a large selection of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), they also have boba teas and desserts. Mixture of Japanese and Thai foods and more.The employees are kind and service is fast. Quick to check up on patrons. Great environment and clean. Dishes are generally large and inexpensive. Offers Dine-in and Take-out.Highly recommend if you are in the area.
It was decent at best, the tricks the chefs did were pretty nice, but food didnt match price. For a combo dish and a simple drink I paid 40$. Not bad for Watertown food diversity, but pretty expensive for mediocrity.
Low quality restaurant. Nice design. Personal a little bit rude maybe because was end of the day. High pricing with low quality something to eat. Shrimps was siting on the shelf for days , seems like just warmed up from freezer. Vegetables also not fresh. This is just another one wok to go place. Ordered Teriyaki shrimp for $26 with noodles with a lot of sugar inside.
Yummy Japanese hibachi restaurant with entertaining chefs and excellent service. Our son turned seven years old and really enjoyed the experience. The friendly staff brought a special mini ice cream cake with a candle and pounded a traditional Asian drum while we sang a happy birthday song.
This place is a must go for any hibachi/sushi lover in the Watertown NY area. The atmosphere is very nice and the restaurant is very clean.Every time I come home I go out here at least once. The beers are cold, saki is hot.. Sushi is fresh and the portions on the hibachi are massive. Its hard to go home hungry. If youre in town and like Japanese cuisine, check this place out!The only ding I can give this place is that it can get expensive pretty fast, so be sure to check the prices on everything.
The hibachi dinner here is always excellent. Food is delicious, and the service is excellent.They make one of the best filet mignons around.
Prices were reasonable and our cook did a great job and kept the table entertained. We thought our food was pretty good too. My only complaint is that there were multiple parties at the the hibachi. We all checked into yelp and there was a 10% OFF coupon. They would not honor it? Said only one group at a table could use it? What does another group at the table using a coupon have to do with me using a coupon? Waitress said the manager said no. Ridiculous.
Very entertaining, great food. I didnt see the bill so I cant collaborate on that. All was very nice.
The rolls combination were delish. Got only disappointed with our drinks, something about their Apple (in green) liquor drink tasted like medicine
Food was good. I would have liked my steak, rice and vegetables to be plated all at the same time. My steak was cold by the time the vegetables were ready and the rice was only warm. Too long sitting on my plate instead of on the hibachi.
Awesome clean delicious place recommended 100%Habbachi show was wonderful
The food was only 1 star, but the staff was very friendly so Ill give them 2. The food was very, very bland. We had hibachi and sushi and both were underseasoned. The noodles were also overcooked, and very soft.
Best sushi I’ve ever had! It’s always super fresh, they have a sushi bar that they will roll fresh rolls in front of you. Amazing menu and delicious food. You won’t be disappointed if you eat here.
The food and service was amazing,I love getting my food cooler infront of me and the little pee doll he had lol. The prices are expensive but definitely worth it!
Tried a few different sushi rolls and they were all excellent! Have had the hibachi here before and thoroughly enjoyed that, as well. Servors are friendly and attentive.Also, the cheesecake tempura dessert is AMAZING !
Amazing service first off, fun environment, and just simply GREAT quality food. (Highly recommend the sake shots ;) )
First time eating here, it was very good and they cooked our food in front of us! 😋
I love this Japanese Steak house and the performances by the chefs. The food is spectacular, cooked fresh before your eyes.
The place was clean and the staff were very entertaining. Food was pricey but lunch prices are not bad.
One of the best sushi places in town ! My go to for sure. They also do hibachi as well.
Best food ever 5/5 and the owners are super nice 😊
Interesting place, good service, decent sushi. Overall good experience but not the highest quality sushi. I will go back if I am in the area again.
Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, and fantastic cooks! They have a huge selection of food. The cooks are very entertaining and are extremely good at what they do. The food is cooked in a very timely manner too. Definitely go here if youre looking for good asian food!
Great atmosphere. Wouldnt have expected this kind of place in a small town but so fun! And the food was amazing! And their drinks are top notch!
Food and performance were okay, but for the price I would not go out of my way to return. The portions were okay but nothing outstanding as it was all finished there. It was a unique experience but having never been to a hibachi I got no direction nor was I offered assistance by staff. Thankfully I was able to rely on assistance from other experienced diners and others in my party to help.
Wonderful cooked food, a bit expensive but nice portions. The hibachi cooks are all fun and lively! It is quite loud in there with all the cheering and gong banging so I wouldnt recommend if you have anxiety or are just sensitive to loud sounds. Only downside to this place was the rude girl at the front who seated us.
Fun experience for families. Good food prepared tableside. Fast service. A little pricey.
The food was pretty good. Had hibachi and rolls. My only concern was the soy sauce. I had two rolls and they gave two sachets of soy sauce instead of it being in the containers. Hard to mix wasabi and soy sauce when you don’t have those containers. Not the best hibachi but not the worst. Was not asked how I like my steak but it was still pretty good.
Delicious dinner last night, waitress was polite, and the menu has many options. I enjoyed everything.
Amazing in all aspects! Wonderful service Jin and the chefs are awesomesauce!
Always the best seafood and steaks in town. Very friendly staff and quick service.
Food was excellent. Service was great. Sat at a private table.
Bruh they charged $4.50 for coke. Soda is basically free!! The food was amazing- but sooo expensive.
Great entertainment while your food cooks. Food had great flavor. Worth another trip back.
Easily the best restaurant in Watertown. Probably the best thing in all of Watertown as well.
The food here is delicious and the service and presentation is great! There are plenty of vegetarian options and as the only vegan in the group, they were willing to accommodate me upon request. Definitely would come back again!
Very good sushi! In house soup is amazing. Great place to get your sushi fix in Watertown.
Very cool experience watching your food be prepared in front of you
Very nice food and great service!
Great food and service. Very professional. Chefs are incredible!
Great Meal!!! Not like so many other grills in which they make you wait for a full hibachi, you are waited on immediately!
Amazing food, would 10/10 recommend if you want a place to go on a date. Just be prepared to pay as it is a bit expensive. But youre paying for the quality and the quantity of the food. If you eat here you will not walk out of there Hungry still
Ive never personally been to a restaurant where the food can be prepared right in front of you at your table until today. It was a very cool experience and the chefs were very talented. Food was good and unique, portions are large enough to where you wont leave here hungry. Wouldnt recommend going here with a large group unless you plan on splitting the bill, cause the price can be higher than youd expect. All around a great experience and I would definitely consider revisiting.
One of our go-to’s whenever we’re visiting the Watertown area. Talented, professional, and friendly showmanship combined with consistently high quality cuisine. We often get the Hibachi Teriyaki Chicken and Hibachi Teriyaki Steak (and sometimes upgrade to the Filet Mignon, an extra special treat). Their nice selection of Japanese and other beers are complimented by well-crafted mixed drinks that are poured with a strong hand (in a nice way) not weak or watered down. Very nice staff throughout and every time.
If this was in a city with more food options this would be closer to 3 stars but for Watertown it is great. Fun time for groups. Great habachi chefs and good selections. Recommend for a date or group night out. Lobster and filet mignon are great.
Great sushi offerings as well as a hibachi grill. Friendly, attentive service and a relaxed atmosphere.
Great ,friendly, place to eat, cooked right in front of you! Fresh ,full of flavor,had the steak and shrimp, if your in the area ,go check it out!!!!
It was an awesome experience coming from a first timer. We did the table not hibachi experience. I been craving sashimi🍣 since we got here in New York. Its hard to find one that serves raw fish. Will be doing the hibachi experience next time with the hubby.
My wife and I have been here several times, and have never had a bad meal. We of course sit at the hibachi tables, though they do have regular dining as well. The show is great (captivating our 2 year old) and the food is better. If you are into calamari, it is cooked very well on the hibachi. I would definitely recommend this place.
So far this is the best sushi we have found in upstate NY! Coming from California my standards are high and these rolls were fresh and unique. The soups are delicious too!
Worst service and food I’ve ever gotten at a hibachi restaurant
Hibachi chef was amazing, great entertainment and great food. However, the server was severely annoying, not even 5 minutes pass, she was rushing to get our drinks. Rushed us to order our food, asked if we were ready to order...hadn’t even been 10 MINUTES, we weren’t sat with napkins and tableware, she even served us our sushi appetizer with no soy sauce, no chopsticks, so we ate it like finger food.
Excellent Japanese steakhouse style restaurant. My sushi was excellent with a wide variety to choose from. the decor is fun and unique. The waitstaff were very polite and helpful. I will definitely be going back again.
Very nice Hibachi and Japanese steakhouse. I got three different types of sushi plus the teriyaki scallops. They were a bit frugal with the scallops, bit everything tasted good. The chef/entertainment was decent, but not on the top of his game. All-in-all, my family and I had a good time and enjoyed the food. We would return and would recommend it to others.
The wait staff was friendly and the sushi was well excecuted. They went above and beyond to create a memorable dining experience.
Fresh food, great service, and one of my favorites places!
Sushi!! So good. Im always happy after eating here.
Mediocre at best, but we have nowhere else in Watertown. for Hibachi, small portion of meat for its price, but lots of rice/noodle. People end up taking to-go box because of this reason. the waitress lady is stressed out. sushi is ok.
The restaurant is located in Watertown, NY, off highway 81. A small restaurant on a Sunday afternoon, was busy, considering covid times and Sunday afternoon. Staff was wearing mask, I had a small miso soup with bits of soft tofu, it was good. My family ordered noodles with beef and sea food in a noodle miso broth. They liked. Service was quick and good.
My favorite place to eat. Amazing food, awesome service, delicious drinks. Dark setting to make the atmosphere more relaxing. What more could you ask for?
My boyfriend and I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The bartender was so sweet, and her drinks were excellent. Our chef was so much fun, and energized that it was contagious! And the food, oh my goodness, was AMAZING! We will most definitely be recommending this place to all of our friends and family!!
Group of 10 ppl.. they were patient with us while we waited for our party to arrive. . And then service was great, never waited for drinks or food... everything was very smooth. Friendly and entertaining
Went for the Sushi. Prices were a little bit higher then some other local places buy the food and service was top notch. Picked up some pad thai as well. Really good.
Best Sushi and sashimi anywhere around. Hard working staff, ice cold Sapporo beers, fun atmosphere.
Excellent food and quick service. Always a great time there.
Great cocktails, super fun hibachi and delicious sushi! Friendly staff, a super night out! This is the perfect spot to bring guests and visit with friends. Its a super interactive food experience and everything tasted fantastic!
I love Japanese food but I expected better. It is very pricey and they don’t serve much of their food. I ordered the sushi sashimi boat for 2 and I was disappointed because we didn’t even get the choice to pick one of our items. The kids meals were not good choices either. I’ve had much better sushi in this area. But I’m glad I finally convinced myself to try it out. Not my kind of place
Out of 18 Sushi houses that I have been to this is truly my number 1. Ellison, our waitress had a great sense of humor and was very hospitable. The food was delicious and well sized. It is pricey but worth it.
Delicious food, authentic experience, friendly service!
Came for sushi and the sushi was more like an appetizer than a plate for the price. Had Udon as well and it wasnt impressive compared to even the heat up ready to eat bowls. The mongolian that I had was good but tasted as a premade packaged item. This place seems to be the only hibachi grill in town, sadly that means they have no competition. If there was, this painted pig would fail.
The sushi is very good.. the hibachi grill is always fun.. the food is relatively quick and there is a huge selection of choices in Sushi... Only thing I would say is that their sweet potato roll always seems to be under cooked.. they need to cook the sweet potato more before rolling it into the sushi roll
I will never go back to Ruyi Japanese Steak House!!!Prices are really high, service is the worst and they charge you a high fixed tip on parties of 4 or more.I took my family to dinner there because Ive heard the food was really good and since it was my wifes birthday I thought it would be the perfect time to give them a try.Everything started fine, the hostess was really quick and took us to a Hibachi table., it was 5 of us so the table was almost full.Then the wait, it took the waitress about 40 minutes just to get our drinks and then another 20 minutes to get our order which she wrote down on her HAND.Then she came back 15 minutes later asking us for our order again because she accidentally washed her hand off and lost the order.And then finally the cooks showed up at our table which they put up quite of a fun show. And yes the food was really good.When it was time to pay there was a $34 tip included in the bill and when I asked the waitress she said that a tip is included on all parties of 4 or more, which I think its completely ridiculous. So that means that the more business you bring them the more they charge you?CONCLUSIONThe food is good but their service is a huge joke I will never bring my family to that place ever again.
Love this place- delicious & entertaining! Great value at lunch. We live in Japan - this is authentic good food.
We went as a group in December of 2019, please make sure you dress warm as it was freezing cold. Our whole group had complained about the temperature of the room. As for the hibachi part it was fun the guy we had was kind of bland and not as entertaining as some of other guys there. The food was amazing as always. We will be back in the future.
Loved this place! I think it’s the only one in town so it gets packed. Had tons of fun and our chefs were the bestest. Really recommend it! Food was delicious. The show was really cool. Bar could be a little slow when it’s packed but I guess it’s understandable.
Usually think rice is salty but tonight to was perfect! Great place for celebrations!!
The food here was fantastic! The chef was skilled and the service was great as well. I cant wait to go back to try some other dishes.The only down side was that the restaurant was freezing when we got there for dinner. We did show up early, so they may have just opened the restaurant.
Good venue, better food. Always busy.
The food was great. We went for lunch, not the hibachi. Im sure it would be just as good. I think they were under staffed and that is why the service was so so. Covid... Still worth going back.
Told us we didnt need a reservation then when we got there,big wait, needed to call ahead! Unreal, we went to the Mexican restaurant up the road, great food and awesome staff! This place, not so much!
We sat at the sushi bar and had the best time. Wonderful flow of sushi and super friendly staff. The chefs were spot on! The yellowtail was so very good and everything so fresh! Probably one of the best sushi rice Ive ever had. Great ambiance! Plenty of people having fun at the hibachi grill behind and cool decor. We will return!
The food is expensive & they don’t serve you very much... There is no return policy, so if you want to change your drink because you didn’t like it you still have to pay for it. The waitresses don’t check often for refills & bad service. Gave this place a few tries & it gets worse every time I go.The sushi we ordered was good though.
Excellent good, great service and our hibachi guy was so funny and entertaining. Will definitely good again
They wont see you till your whole party is there.The hibachi was really fun though. And they have a lot of variety.
Hibachi grill is awesome and delicious - good show! Im a beginner sushi person but Im told its excellent here.
Great food had good time as well a bit pricey but well worth it. Chefs put on good show.
Great food for a reasonable price. Everything is fresh & delicious. Wait staff is friendly & attentive. There was no wait at all & it was pretty quiet, except for the hibachi area. Im excited to enjoy the hibachi experience when family & friends are available.
Sushi and Sake are delicious. Service is good. Food portions are filling. Neal and Jane care about their customers and want to make sure everyone leaves happy. They also will do fundraisers for locals schools and donate a portion of sales back to you, very helpful!
Ever since moving away from Fort Drum my husband and I cant find sushi that compares to this one. Ill go to restaurants and show the waitress their menu to find me something comparable to their amazing sushi but no one can ever live up to it! This place sure made my sushi expectations high. Friendly staff too. Miss this place so much.
The outside of the building is deceiving! It looks abandoned from the road, but the inside is very clean and well kept. Staff are friendly and professional. Great experience and great food!
Great experience! They do tricks with food and the experience expands if your party/group participates in the trucks and antics. Didnt give it 5☆ because they only did 5 tricks total and in my better experiences there were 10 or more. This is a place where you play with your food!
Best hibachi in town, hands down. Top three places to eat here.
Great time, good sushi
The overall experience was fantastic. Ive never been to a hibachi before and the chef was very entertaining and enthusiastic. The reason Im giving 3 stars is because as they offer a military discount, they asked for my Military Dependent ID( which is fine, dont mind), what the problem was is that the waitress took the IDs and walked away with them and had them in her possession and showing some other dude them and didnt give them back for another 10 minutes. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE A MILITARY ID BEHIND CLOSED DOORS AND AWAY FROM THE PATRONS. There is VERY sensitive information on a military ID. But overall the food and service was great.
Quality food and fun show at the hibachi tables. Dont hesitate to indulge in the sushi menu. Great for drinks and fun, if dated decor. Prices are$$$-$$$$ but worth it for a celebration of any kind;)
Specifically asked and even described the tempura roll I wanted, I got regular sushi, disappointed Portion sizes small, prices expensive vs quality , requested plates, no plates were available , I was told the containers doubled as plates 😱 staff very courteous and polite
Im a habatchi fanatic, I go all over the world. The food was not the best. The sauces were watered down, not so good. Rice you had to pay extra for it to be fried but the fried rice was gross. Very disappointing considering the price here.....
Great and Prompt Service for dine in or take out!!!
My favorite place to eat. I absolutely love the hibachi and the options they have on the japenese sodas. The sodas are a must. This is a great place to go for special events and dates however warning it may be a little pricey, but you definetly get what you pay for and a show too!!!. The decor and cleanliness of this restaraunt are also very pleasing. I highly recommend this to everyone!!
It scratches the itch of wanting Japanese Steakhouse for dinner. Its good enough, especially for its location.
Good vibe, 👍🏼 and great food 😋 👌 🙌
I wish I could give zero stars, it was my First time and it was the worst experience Ive ever had in my entire life.Youll be sitting there at the table wondering where your waitress is and after almost an hour when youre ready to leave the darn place she decides to show up.And at the end when its time to pay the bill you get charged a tip which is not optional. They just add it to your bill and youre stuck with it.This is the first restaurant Ive been with such long wait at the table and on top of that they charge you a fixed tip, I asked the waitress about the tip that I didnt authorize and she said that you get charged a tip automatically on parties of four or more, I mean who the hell does that!!!? She charged me $40 in tips only.So basically the more business you bring them the more they will charge you on top of your bill, completely ridiculous.Well definitely never go back in there, theyre just out to get your money, be aware.
Ive loved the food every time Ive gone the people are nice and as a guy who likes big portions of food Ive always walked out full
Ruyi is so much fun! They light a volcano onion, chop and toss the meats in front of you and pour Sake in your mouth if you want. They joke and have fun with you and the food is very tasty. Everyone should experience Ruyi.
I bring my friends two-year-old there and the boy had A-blast and he enjoyed hisself and it meant a lot to me seen him happy
Sushi, Hibachi, Japanese dishes available. Seating time decent. Recommended for families or big groups for events.
This was the Best tasting food . A lot for your money. Our grandkids enjoyed the experience too!
Simply put the food was delicious and the main cooks were fun they did a vegetable toss and made a good amount of fire would highly recommend
Had Tokyo for Two. Outstanding! Our hibachi chef was a lot of fun and we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good food and a fun experience! Will definitely go back
Dinner and a show! High quality food served by talented Hibachi chefs. Normal seating is available but if you dont do the hibachi youre missing a fun experience.
This was a great experience! We are in town from states away and they made a special roll that we get at our local place at home without any question or anything! They were super friendly and the food was fantastic!!!
I had the sushi deluxe plate and my husband had habachi. Both were excellent and the waitress was super attentive. Well def be going back in the future. Lots of stuff to choose from on thier menu. Thier drink selection looked really good too.
Went on a Saturday evening. Friendly staff with just a very brief wait. Cooks were entertaining and food was good. Would recommend for hibachi. Didn’t try sushi or any other menu items.
Great selection of sushi and Japanese dishes. Hibachi is not only delicious, it is incredibly entertaining. Chefs went out of their way to entertain our young kids and enticed them into trying new foods.
Very good Hibachi and entertaining chef! Great end to our day here in Watertown.
Ive lived here for 3 years and hands down the sushi here is the best quality youre gonna get. The salmon is fresh out the waters. Im sure the rest of there dishes hold the same standard.
Pretty good hibachi grill, the only one I know of in the area. Thats where I think they need to switch it up a bit. Every visit is the same, nothing crazy. Great sushi, especially for the area. Not the best Ive had though.
The hibachi chef was amazing he was funny yet proffessional. The food is as always melt in your mouth delicious.
Prices are high but I get it because it is all the way in Watertown. Food is good and service is fantastic. If you live in Jefferson or Lewis county and want so good sushi go here!
Was an amazing place to eat, other than the waiter not checking on us or refilling our drinks! Other than that our food was amazing!
Decent little establishment with good food. Hibachi chef was funny but easily the clumsiest one Ive ever seen. Decor is modern with a funky bar.
Amazing food and wonderful show! Everything is done so well and even the children enjoy the show. They interact with the guest while cooking. Great food great experience
Best in the area. Reasonably priced.
Tonight we got take out at around 9 pm, there was only 1 car in the parking lot, so they clearly were not busy. My ginger salad had 2 long hairs and a mysterious piece of canned pineapple (which these salads never come with pineapple, ever.) So I had called to make them aware of it and was told that they now are putting pineapple in their ginger salads and that I could come back for another salad. Obviously I picked this up because I do not live in Watertown, so driving back for a salad would be silly. For the inconvenience, they could have been a little nicer and offered something for the next visit. Seems to me like whoever made this salad scraped the remains off of another plate. Highly disgusted and disappointed. Used to love eating here and thought it was the best in town but the past few experiences have not been as pleasing, hence the poor review. Will go to Mizu Machi from now on. Heres a tip though, you should make sure your employees are handling the food properly and work on your customer service skills!
Amazing dining experience. Hibatichi chef was awesome and very energetic! Awesome experience!
Great value, nice sized portions, great and quiet atmosphere.....the hibachi grill always seems like their having a blast
Didnt wait long for someone to come out and cook like you do in some other places. Food was really good. A little more expensive compare to other Japanese weve been to but the food was good
Pretty expensive but worth it for a special night out. Kids were a bit disappointed on our last visit tho as they were not given the chance to get the kids sake for some reason which is normally their favorite part.
Very good food and having it prepared at your table hibachi style was fun and entertaining!
This is one of our favorite places to eat! Food is amazing and the chefs are awesome! The only drawback is that it is expensive, but definitely worth a splurge on special occasions! Awesome sushi!
I had the fortune to get to know the staff, who have all quit since realizing the repulsiveness of this restaurant. They recycle food off of previous tables, especially salads and soups, so unless it has been cooked in front of you its probably part of someone elses meal. The menu prices are not the actual prices, the price of your meal is subject to change while you eat, and if something goes wrong, like if your order came out wrong, it will be the customers fault, and the management is racist to anyone who is not asian. So the non-asian workers their likely have not been paid. And if you think your tip helps, it doesnt, the manager collects all the tip money and redistributes the tip money amongst more deserving employees it pains me because I do like the food, and I used to think very highly of this restaurant, but the more iv eating here the more iv realized how poor this place is
Very good well be back!
Food is always amazing, great drinks, and fun hibachi! The samurai is my favorite.
At first I was hesitant because the place did not look too appealing. The service was a little slow at first but omfg the food here was incredible. An orgasm in your freaking mouth. I forgive you guys for Dec 7th, and recommend everyone in the local area to indulge in this great feast.
I ordered chicken teriyaki. They used white meat and it was dry. Worst, the teriyaki sauce was watered down. Even worst, the service was sub-par and they charge tip in the check for just 4 people in the group... I do not recommend this place at all!
The food was amazing but the staff was a bit slow to bring un drinks and take our order
Entertaining, great food! Loud, happy crowd!
Great atmosphere and service. The food is always excellent and fresh. Would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys sushi or hibachi.
Friendly staff and amazing food! The hibachi show is so much fun! Hands down the best place to go for special occasions!
I did not give it a five star because the girl never refilled my glass at the table. I did however went up to he at the bar and asked for sushi and a refill. To prove my point, I gave her 7$ top and the sushi guy 5$
Always an excellent experience, even with current limitations the staff does their best to make dining in an enjoyable experience.
Food is terrible and bland and too overpriced
Amazing food.. My 4 year old had a blast watching them work the grill.Definitely will go back. Decent pricing as well
Great food and very fun experience. Just wish the sushi wasnt so expensive but definitely a quality meal.
Great food, amazing service. Get the cheesy gyoza you wont be disappointed
Amazing food guys. And they have great lunch specials. And great prices too!!!
Amazing the best thing you can ever spend
Great food and experience! Very kid inclusive! Wait staff very responsive and quick
Delicious food, fast service, fair prices
Disappointed.. Ive ate here before food was pretty good but this i will not return again.
Great food and the chefs give a good preformance. Well worth the $18-$25 per person. Its great for dates too.
Love the atmosphere here...only place that put a smile on my 15 year Olds face. Highly enjoyable and the food is great. A little pricey but great place.
Very good food and service. Did not take any pictures, but is just as good as other hibachi restaurants.
Great food and super fun experience. Its a little pricey but the portions are large and the entertainment is worth the price.
Sushi is great so is the grill, looks like they recently changed menus for the sushi, some good rolls that are no longer available
Awesome and tasty food, great show from the chef. Loved it
We had a wonderful time and everyone was very nice and friendly there. The chef was an excellent entertainer and we had blast. The decor was very nicely done.
Hibachi was very good!
Just a real fun and exciting experience with beautiful environment and wonderful food and service. Must try!!
Ruyi is absolutely one of the best restaurants in Watertown and the entire North Country. Incredible food... Incredible service!
Great atmosphere for the area. Good to see Watertown get more options for dining.
This place is fantastic and very kid friendly. We have gone here multiple times and the wait in minimal, the entertainment is worth the pricey food.
Delicious sushi, excellent service, average prices. Always kind and friendly. Online ordering is great.
Awesome experience around the hibachi every time! Tender steak and yummy soup. One of our favorite date night spots!
Awesome lunch as always, friendly staff excellent food and good pricing
Awesome food and ambiance. Love me the hibachi! Delicious 😊
Pricey for the amount of food they provide, food was bland, paid for a dinner plate, got a lunch plate. On top of that they tip themselves on the bill. Will not go again.
Food was average, service slow, portions small for what you pay and not consistent.
Dont get me wrong food is always delicious here but the portions are horrible. I am used to 3 times the size of the food around the same price.
This is the best sushi in Watertown and the staff is always so friendly. Love coming here for take out or dine in!
Ive never had a bad meal here, the service is above par and its nice to be greeted by the owner on a first name basis.
Excellent food. My new favorite lunch spot. Their Salmon poke bowl is the best in town.
Seemed great to others in party that enjoyed sushi, just not for me!
Good service, great food!! Had the steak and chicken hibachi, plenty of food great presentation!
Pricey but very worth it!! You get huge portions of AMAZING food, especially doing the hibachi Tokyo for 2
It was just before lunch hour and there were only four other people there. Our lunch couldve been better but we were fine with what we ordered.
We really enjoy the food here! We get hibachi and sushi.
Awesome place to go eatVery family friendlyDefinitely taking my daughter with us there when we pick her upThe food is very delicious
Great place to eat it was amazing I went for my first time today and me and my fiance enjoyed every minute the chef was amazing great place to take the kids and awesome food definely a most go place in watertown ny
The hibachi grill is great and fun for the whole family! They also have really good sushi considering the area doesnt have much.
Amazing food and wonderful service. The Hibachi grills are also a very fun experience that everyone should experience at least once.
Nice place. Pricey for a Japanese steakhouse. Food was cooked exactly as ordered. No notable extras. They do have a bar and they offer sushi, too.
Service was great. The cook was like a robot boring no fun
Awesome service food is amazing and they actually care about the quality of food they are giving out best place to eat Asian in watertown
Very experience. First time going and really enjoyed it. Hibachi chef was very good and funny while remaining professional.
Definitely a bucket list restaurant. Enjoy dinner and a show with friends, family, or a first date. Very noisy, but entertaining.
Hibachi, amazing sushi, dinner and a show. Hibachi is great and perfectly interactive. Cant go wrong with this place. A favorite every time I go.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for 1025 Ruyi Japanese Steak House Restaurant 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-22This place is definitely mid. 2nd time coming here after considering giving it another chance to redeem itself after the first time. And I regret that decision. We spent $91 dollars here, and out of all the things we tried the ONLY thing I liked was the soft crab shell entree. The noodles were nasty, so was the fish. The fried rice mediocre. Even the vegetables were gross, how do you mess that up? The sprite I ordered tasted old, like fountain water. Obviously I know how where the sprite comes from, so I would know that they haven’t cleaned those nozzles out. Yikes. For the people saying this place is amazing obviously haven’t tried many Japanese places in their life time. And this place IS NOT IT. Go somewhere else. Even the buffet (although Chinese food, not authentic) is better than this. Save ya moneys. I was disappointed and still hungry.
Review №2
2021-11-10We been here 2x, one last yr 2e had the love boat this time just regular sushi and meal and Bobba. Its good though the server sound mean. Bobba is ok, not suggesting from here... theyre ok. Sushi are all good and the calamari is yummy 🤤,
Review №3
2022-04-11We were seated quickly, with menus by the host. The host was very polite and helpful. We didnt see our server for approximately 20, at which time, he took our drink order, didnt bring them for another 20 minutes. The restaurant was not busy, in fact some of the staff were just sitting around doing nothing. The server dropped off our drinks, and walked away. We were ready to order but didnt have the chance to say so. He finally returned approximately 15 min later, took the order, and walked off. He quickly returned with our soup and salads. We waited 25 min. more for our entrees. They were terrible! The fried rice was old,cold, and very dry. The teriyaki dishes were flavorless, the vegetables were raw, and the meat was severely undercooked. My son ordered the sushi, and it was like convenient store quality. It had a funky smell and taste. So, bottom line is, we spent $175 that they automatically added an 18% tip to, and left it all on the table. Wasted more than 2 hours of my life, Ill never get back and good money on rotten food. Ill never go again, or recommend that anyone go. Oh, almost forgot the chef side tables. They whack those knives so hard on the stove top the noise gave me a headache. The noise is exceptionally loud, overbearing, to say the least. NO handicap parking, or seating.
Review №4
2021-08-23Fresh and tasty, a little on the bland side; needs more seasoning (should definitely engage guest on this).Reasonably priced.Convenient location off the main street.Very dark and gloomy atmosphere; could definitely use some updates.Our server couldnt answer our questions about certain menu items and didnt offer to go find out.Our Hibachi chef was ok but I observed a better performance and presentation from the chef for another party.
Review №5
2022-06-23Stopped in on Fathers Day expecting a long wait but we were seated quickly, and served quickly. Our hibachi chef was amazing and very friendly. Our 6 yr old loved her experience and had a blast catching vegetables in her mouth. The food was delicious, fillet mignon, lobster, and scallops cooked beautifully.
Review №6
2022-04-13Hands down the best restaurant Ive been to with my family since we got to Watertown. Probably one of the only restaurants worth visiting again. Service and seating were prompt. Our food was delicious and well-seasoned, and our chef was engaging and friendly. 10/10 will be back! Absolutely no complaints.
Review №7
2022-05-09The Chef on Mothers Day was wonderful!!! The entertainment was great and the food cooked to perfection!!! I ordered the steak and lobster combo.
Review №8
2022-07-07I went back to Ruyi after our mishap this past weekend. I stand corrected. The Manager was genuinely apologetic for the mistake, taking full responsibility. This time I ate on the premises. The service was and always is Excellent! The sushi was very, very good. Very good. Compliments to Ruyi for making things Oshi!
Review №9
2022-04-18Loved it! Took a large group of about 20 there. Was seated surprisingly fast! Food was great! Service was great! Experience was great! It was nothing but laughs and good food the entire time. 10/10 would go again.
Review №10
2022-04-19Amazing food! Amazing show! I could not say enough about the experience. Only mishap the chef dropped a pad of hot butter on one of the party members in my group. Truly no harm no foul and we played it off as part of the experience! Please concider this a dinner stop for your travel