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WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

(5.0 Score)
226 Lovell Road,
Knoxville, TN 37934 Directions

Since 2004

Specialty:

✓ Vegetable ✓ Chicken ✓ Shrimp ✓ Scallop ✓ Ribeye ✓ Shrimp and Teriyaki Chicken ✓ Alaskan Roll ✓ California Roll ✓ Caterpelar Roll ✓ Krab Stick Avocado Roll ✓ Cucumber Roll ✓ Dynamite Roll ✓ East Garden Roll ✓ Hawaii Roll ✓ Ichiban Roll ✓ Kanakaze Roll ✓ Salmon Roll ✓ Main Roll ✓ Smoked Salmon Avocado Roll ✓ Tokyo Roll ✓ Tuna Roll ✓ Vegetable Roll ✓ Samurai Dinner ✓ Seafood Combo ✓ Wasabi Dinner ✓ Double Shrimp Roll ✓ Bamboo Roll ✓ Inbow Koll ✓ Spider Roil ✓ Super Crunch Roll ✓ Tiger Roll ✓ Spicy Crunchy Koll ✓ Samurai Koll ✓ Dragon Roll ✓ Ummy Yummi Koll ✓ Tax Volcano Roll ✓ Ingel Roll

"Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse is a comfortable restaurant offering creative seafood rolls alongside hibachi-style entrees & raw appetizers. Customers can experience a whole new dining experience at Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse. Let their master chefs overwhelm you with their samurai-like swordsmanship as they expertly slice, dice, juggle, and entertain while preparing tasty entrees on a sizzling Teppanyaki grill. Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse has a full bar prepared for all your celebrations. They focus on using the best ingredients to provide the best taste that is backed by the best quality. The chefs at Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse are prepared to serve you right every time because they know that is how they would like to be treated when they visit a top-notch restaurant.

2026 Update: Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse provides a full bar with professional service for all celebrations."

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License #001269980

Price:

Hibachi Dinners
Vegetable: $23.50
Chicken: $25.50
Shrimp: $31.50
Scallop: $37.00
Ribeye: $33.75
Shrimp & Teriyaki Chicken: $31.75
Ribeye & Teriyaki Chicken: $34.00
Ribeye & Shrimp: $35.00
Ribeye & Scallop: $37.50
Filet Mignon: $37.50
Filet Mignon & Shrimp: $36.75
Filet Mignon & Chicken: $36.50
Filet Mignon & Scallop: $39.50
Salmon & Chicken: $33.75
Salmon & Ribeye: $35.00
Salmon & Shrimp: $35.00
White Fish & Ribeye: $34.50
White Fish & Chicken: $33.75
Shrimp & Scallop: $36.25
Shrimp & White Fish: $34.00
Samurai Dinner: $39.95
Seafood Combo: $53.25
Wasabi Dinner: $55.50
Rolls
Alaskan Roll: $8.25
California Roll: $7.50
Caterpelar Roll: $11.50
Krab Stick Avocado Roll: $6.50
Cucumber Roll: $10.00
Dynamite Roll: $10.00
East Garden Roll: $13.50
Hawaii Roll: $7.75

Contact:

(865) 675-0201

Mon-Fri: 11am - 2:30pm|5pm - 10pm
Sat: 4pm - 10pm
Sun: 11am - 9pm

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ANABA JAPANESE CUISINE NORTHSHORE

(4.9 Score)
9405 South Northshore Drive,
Knoxville, TN 37922 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

✓ Su Udon ✓ Kitsune Udon ✓ Tempura Udon ✓ Avocado Udon ✓ Tsukimi Udon ✓ Korokke Udon ✓ Curry Udon ✓ Ramen Salad ✓ Shoyu Ramen ✓ Tonkotsu Ramen ✓ Miso Ramen ✓ Meccha Spicy Ramen ✓ Creamy Vegetable Ramen ✓ Chashu Shoyu ✓ Chashu Tonkotsu ✓ Chashu Miso ✓ Yakisoba ✓ Yakiudon ✓ Chicken Teriyaki Hibachi ✓ Tofu Teriyaki Hibachi ✓ Shrimp Teriyaki Hibachi ✓ Steak Hibachi ✓ Pork Kimchee ✓ Chicken Teriyaki Hibachi Appetizer ✓ Tofu Teriyaki Hibachi Appetizer ✓ Shrimp Teriyaki Hibachi Appetizer ✓ Steak Hibachi Appetizer ✓ Pork Kimchee Appetizer ✓ Yakiniku Appetizer ✓ Japanese Curry Shrimp ✓ Japanese Curry Beef ✓ Katsu Curry Tofu ✓ Katsu Curry Chicken

"Anaba Japanese Cuisine Northshore offers sushi rolls and savory noodle dishes in a cozy ambiance with a patio. The restaurant has a traditional Izakaya atmosphere. They pride themselves on their warm and inviting environment, providing a perfect setting for both casual dining and special occasions. The staff is always lovely, and the dining room is nicely spaced out. The mission is to bring authentic Japanese dishes to East Tennessee. They specialize in all types of Japanese food, including sushi and hibachi dishes. Their lunch bowls include a pork kimchi bowl, chirashi, beef steak bowl, and ahi tuna bowl. Anaba Japanese Cuisine Northshore offers happy-hour specials with great cocktails for customers.

2026 Update: Anaba Japanese Cuisine Northshore provides Gift cards and prepares the dishes with the highest quality and freshest ingredients."

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License #001557087

Price:

Noodles
Su Udon: $8.00
Kitsune Udon: $11.00
Tempura Udon: $15.00
Avocado Udon: $10.00
Tsukimi Udon: $9.00
Korokke Udon: $10.00
Curry Udon: $12.00
Ramen Salad: $17.00
Shoyu Ramen: $13.00
Tonkotsu Ramen: $13.00
Miso Ramen: $13.00
Meccha Spicy Ramen: $16.00
Creamy Vegetable Ramen: $12.00
Chashu Shoyu: $18.00
Chashu Tonkotsu: $18.00
Chashu Miso: $18.00
Yakisoba: $10.00
Hibachi
Chicken Teriyaki Hibachi: $14.00
Tofu Teriyaki Hibachi: $13.00
Shrimp Teriyaki Hibachi: $16.00
Steak Hibachi: $20.00
Pork Kimchee: $17.00
Steak Hibachi Appetizer: $17.00
Pork Kimchee Appetizer: $14.00
Yakiniku Appetizer: $17.00
Rice Bowl
Japanese Curry Pork: $17.00
Japanese Curry Shrimp: $20.00
Japanese Curry Beef: $20.00
Katsu Curry Tofu: $16.00
Katsu Curry Chicken: $16.00

Discount:

Half Priced Tuna Mondays

Half Priced Salmon Tuesdays

Contact:

(865) 531-2363

Mon-Thu: 11am - 2:30pm|5pm - 10pm
Fri: 11am - 2:30pm|5pm - 10:30pm
Sat: 11:30am - 10:30pm
Sun: 11:30am - 9pm

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Tangerine Japanese Cuisine - Knoxville, TN Japanese Restaurants
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TANGERINE JAPANESE CUISINE

(4.9 Score)
5328 Millertown Pike,
Knoxville, TN 37924 Directions

Since 2010

Specialty:

✓ Chicken Yaki Soba ✓ Shrimp Yaki Soba ✓ Beef Yaki Soba ✓ Pork Yaki Soba ✓ Vegetables Yaki Soba ✓ Tofu Teriyaki Dinner ✓ Chicken Teriyaki Dinner ✓ Steak Teriyaki Dinner ✓ Salmon Teriyaki Dinner ✓ Shrimp Teriyaki Dinner ✓ Chicken Hibachi Dinner ✓ Shrimp Hibachi Dinner ✓ Steak Hibachi Dinner ✓ Vegetable Hibachi Dinner ✓ Salmon Hibachi Dinner ✓ Scallop Hibachi Dinner ✓ Filet Mignon Hibachi Dinner ✓ Dragon ✓ Crunch Shrimp ✓ French ✓ Kamikazi ✓ Volcano ✓ American Dream ✓ Smyrna ✓ Dinosaur ✓ Rainbow ✓ Sashimi Roll ✓ Dancing Tuna ✓ Tornado ✓ Tennessee ✓ Tangerine ✓ Pizza

“2026 Update: Tangerine Japanese Cuisine offers Japanese dishes, such as dumplings, tempura, and hibachi specialties alongside beer, sake, and wine. The restaurant sources fresh ingredients in their dishes. The restaurant is suitable for casual dining with friends and family. Tangerine Japanese Cuisine staff are attentive and provide a comfortable dining experience. They provide clearly labeled vegetarian dishes. Tangerine Japanese Cuisine offers plenty of parking, wheelchair accessibility, takeout, dine-in, high chairs, kids' menu, cocktails, and online order options. The restaurant has Happy hour food specials.”

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License #000624983

Price:

YAKI SOBA (DINNER FROM KITCHEN)
Chicken Yaki Soba: $15.95
Shrimp Yaki Soba: $16.95
Beef Yaki Soba: $16.95
Pork Yaki Soba: $15.95
Vegetables Yaki Soba: $12.95
TERIYAKI DINNER FROM KITCHEN
Tofu Teriyaki Dinner: $12.95
Chicken Teriyaki Dinner: $16.95
Steak Teriyaki Dinner: $23.95
Salmon Teriyaki Dinner: $20.95
Shrimp Teriyaki Dinner: $18.95
HIBACHI DINNER
Chicken Hibachi Dinner: $16.95
Shrimp Hibachi Dinner: $18.95
Steak Hibachi Dinner: $23.95
Vegetable Hibachi Dinner: $13.95
Salmon Hibachi Dinner: $20.95
Scallop Hibachi Dinner: $20.95
HOUSE SPECIAL ROLL:
Dragon: $12.95
Crunch Shrimp: $12.95
French: $12.95
Kamikazi: $13.95
Volcano: $14.95
American Dream: $15.95
Smyrna: $13.95
Dinosaur: $13.95
Rainbow: $13.95
Sashimi Roll: $13.95
Dancing Tuna: $14.95
Tornado: $14.95

Contact:

(865) 521-0688

Tue-Sat: 5pm - 9:30pm
Mon & Sun: Closed

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WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE REVIEWS

Our waitress was great! She made sure we were taken care of without being intrusive or rushing us. The sushi was fresh, with large pieces, and delicious. I wish there was more of a selection without shellfish in it, but the rolls I had were delicious.

Good food and good times! This is a great place if you have a large group. Also, for a nice date or night out with your boo! If you have someone who has never had this type of dining experience, this would be a good first one. Definitely recommend.

It can be pretty tight with all the other people but it’s amazing watching them cook soooo much food. It’s an awesome experience.if you’ve never been to a place like that it’s totally worth going. They give you so much food.

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ANABA JAPANESE CUISINE NORTHSHORE REVIEWS

I had an amazing experience at this Japanese restaurant! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting modern yet cozy, with beautiful lighting and decor that made me feel right at home. The menu had a great variety, and the food was incredibly fresh and flavorful. A special shout-out to Noah, the host that greeted us! He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and really made the dining experience even more enjoyable.

The food was outstanding. I ordered the Smoky Mountain, avocado, and smoked salmon rolls. I was so full by the end. I'm definitely going back there! Highly recommend.

Definitely worth a visit and we will be back. Mondays, tuna rolls half price and Tuesdays, salmon rolls half price. Very fresh sushi. Service was great.

TANGERINE JAPANESE CUISINE REVIEWS

Quite frankly & straight to the point, for years I only went to another local Knoxville sushi spot that had half price sushi nights. Then my husband introduced me to Tangerine & it's the only place I happily go to & pay full price. The employees are the nicest ever! The food is great! The hot dishes are always piping hot & the sushi is great! We go at least once a month, if not more often. Presentation is always on point.

Some of the best sushi I have ever had! I got the tempura shrimp roll, and it was super crunchy, flavorful, and filling. The plate setting was beautiful, and our server took great care of us. I have been thinking about going back many days since.

Atmosphere isn’t amazing but the food definitely makes up for it. Some of the best sushi I’ve ever eaten. We will definitely be returning.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy of 6.9K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ANABA JAPANESE CUISINE NORTHSHORE Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.8K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TANGERINE JAPANESE CUISINE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.4K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10