Maitran Le
Arita – Buford, GA Cherry blossom Japanese-style ambiance that feels soft, intimate, and aesthetic — perfect for a romantic date night.
The sushi is fresh and buttery, truly melt-in-your-mouth quality. The food presentation is beautiful and thoughtfully plated — every dish looks as good as it tastes.
The ramen is authentic with a rich, slow-simmered broth and perfectly cooked noodles — comforting and full of depth. Their drinks are delicious and strong — perfectly balanced but definitely not watered down.
Service was warm, attentive, and welcoming — they really make you feel taken care of.
Their BOGO ($20, $17, $11 options) makes it even sweeter. Quality, presentation, service, and value all in one spot. ✨
… moreBig Al
Overall: 8.3125/10
Timeline 5/10:
Arrived – 6:48
Sat – 6:50
Drink orders taken – 6:53
Drinks arrived and order taking was offered but table needed more time- 6:55
Order taken – 7:03
Appetizer arrived – 7:20
Ramen arrived – 7:22
Half Sushi arrived – 7:29
Other half of tables sushi arrived – 7:32
Customer Service 10/10: Sat very quickly. Our server Evan was very polite and explained some FAQ’s right off the bat. Evan was very attentive and did a great job with all of his tables. Slow kitchen for the amount of guests, and Evan checked in on us frequently and apologized for the longer wait time. Wait time would have been no problem if the restaurant was busier than it was.
Food 8.25/10:
Takoyaki 7.9/10 – fish flakes didn’t dance and batter was slightly softer than other takoyakis. The amount of sauce was a little heave as well as the flakes. Noticeably small portion of octopus in each ball compared to others at $8 for 6 balls
Spicy miso ramen 8.8/10 – amazing broth with great miso flavor that builds with each sip. Decorative scallions added visual appeal while the bokchoi was perfectly blanched by the broth and ground meat added great texture. Noodles were well done as well.
Curry over rice (chicken) 7.3/10 – rice was over steamed but chicken tasted great with a great fry. With more vegetables accompanied the curry sause but sauce was a great gravy texture with bold flavor.
Sushi (general) 9/10 – should have been a ten but rice was over steamed. Vegetables were fresh and crunchy, fish was soft subtle and buttery. Ingredients ratio was great.
Bathrooms 10/10: clean and well kept with no foul smells
… moreApril Yang
My fiancé and I tried this place on a whim and were very surprised by everything. It was very nice, neat, and pretty inside. The inside is much larger/longer than it appears from the road, so there were a variety of seating options. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and brought through the restaurant to our booth. Our server was very kind and outgoing, so we were able to find out that they have been open for about a year and are trying to get their name out to the community. I hope they get their name out there because it was great! I got two rolls for around $17 for their bogo deals right now and they were both AMAZING. My fiancé got the tonkatsu ramen and really enjoyed the broth and noodles. I really enjoyed Arita and can’t wait to go back.
The front parking can get limited depending on how busy it is. They have parking behind the restaurant, but the back door did not appear to be an entrance so you will have to walk around the side of the restaurant/building to the front door. However, not a long walk at all and very quick.
… moreCandice Parker
My husband and I have been wanting to try this place out for a date night. I’m so glad we did because we really enjoyed this place. You don’t find many places that serve ramen and sushi in the same place and if they do there isn’t much of a selection when it comes to the sushi. But Arita has a variety of sushi items on their menu to choose from which we loved. Their specialty sushi was BOGO for $17.00 and their other sushi options were BOGO for $11.00. The restaurant was packed which let me know we were at the right place. We were seated immediately upon emerging and got the last booth that was available. It took about 8 mins for us to be checked in and asked for our drink order. My husband and I started off with their gyoza. It took a while to get to the table and once it did it wasn’t hot like expected. It was more lukewarm. We ordered two orders of sushi: spicy tuna roll and their Spider-Man roll. We also ordered two orders of ramen. It took at least 15 mins before our food came out but was worth the wait. My husband ordered the Shoyu ramen and I ordered plain ramen and added bok choy, bean sprouts and a soft boiled egg. I really loved how you can customize your ramen dish. My husband and I really enjoyed our ramen. We really enjoyed the chili oil for spice because most ramen restaurants serve hot sauce or a paste with their ramen. We ordered the hibachi chicken with steamed rice for our little one and he enjoyed it. Our server Showtina was very nice and attentive. We were pleased with this restaurant as our date night choice in the New Year and we will definitely be back
… moreANTR “DYNH” KCEP
It was our first time having lunch here. We had shrimp & vegetable tempura (we devoured that before remembering to take any pics ), spider rolls, eel rolls, beef shank ramen, and shoyo ramen. They were all delicious!!! We just ordered too much for 2 people. The portions were generous.
Service (Cameron) was very friendly and helpful. Atmosphere was warm and colorful with cherry blossoms and Japanese arts.
We definitely would be back.
… moreAmber Taylor
My new favorite sushi spot! If you are looking for good food, Arita is a MUST TRY! Tried it for the first time today and now it’s my new favorite place. The sushi is fresh and so good. The yakisoba with noodles and veggies was perfection. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff are so nice and accommodating. Finally a restaurant that believes in earning their customer’s business and exceeds expectations. I’d give them 10 stars if I could!!!
… moreKen Ong
The atmosphere & ambience are very inviting. Service was excellent as staffs were very friendly. The food was very delicious and the presentation was very professional. I had been to many restaurants but this is the first time in Arita. It went beyond my expectation of first impressions. I would definitely come back again but this time with more of my friends as I feel very comfortable recommending it to anyone.
… moreCristina Aslan
Great experience with the entire place it is very beautiful, it is very enjoyable. The music is at a good volume to chat and the place is very clean. The service is also very good and lovable. And most importantly, the food
is very delicious.
… moreIngrid Estrada
Absolutely loved my first experience at this sushi restaurant! The fish was incredibly fresh, and every roll was beautifully prepared with care and creativity. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere was elegant—perfect. Highly recommend trying the chef’s special roll and the spicy tuna—both were outstanding
… moreValerie Jenks
Beautifully authentic spot with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Wonderful service and great menu options. Staff is very friendly and attentive, plenty of seating available. After your meal, you get to spin the wheel and win a prize. We got a $15 gift card and a cute magnet.
My only complaint: someone in our party has a gluten allergy. We called ahead to inquire and were told they had gf ramen, rice and hibachi options. Upon ordering, were told no gf ramen even though the menu also stated it was available. Got gf hibachi and rice but were given non-gf sauce to pair, and the person had a reaction. Please be careful when ordering gf/allergy foods.
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