Sushi Maeda

The sushi and service were spectacular. Fish selection was great. Every single bite I had from the Special Sushi Sampler was different and packed with great flavors. The portion sizes of the fish were a little too generous compared to the rice but in the end it was a great bonus. It showed off the freshness and quality of the cuts they use. The service staff were very attentive the moment we walked through the doors and worked very hard to deliver a great meal service.

There was a small issue with their ticketing system when we placed our order, and thus we had a delay -- but it wasn't a big deal, as I was enjoying some Japanese whiskey and catching up with a friend. Our food was amazing. Definitely some of the best sushi I've had in VT and I've been to almost all sushi places in the area. Service was good too. It's a little on the pricey side but as they say: you get what you pay for Overall, was impressed and will definitely be back

Diner date with my loving wife at our new favorite sushi restaurant. Wonderfully located. Service staffs are happy to greet & meet you. Sushis was amazingly fresh.

We have waited for this restaurant to open for awhile and finally got to enjoy a meal here with our family including 3 adults and 1 child. The space is big and the service was good overall attentive and timely. We started with hijiki salad, seaweed salad, and venison gyoza. All were fresh and tasted as expected for these dishes. We liked how the sushi, sashimi, and chirashi dishes were simple and not overly complicated with too many ingredients. The rice was well seasoned essential for these dishes and fresh ingredients. The prices are good and the atmosphere is nice for meeting with a small party. Drink menu is extensive. We are glad to have another Japanese food option in the Queen City. Kid-friendliness: Ample space for kids to play Parking: Public parking across the street Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

We just had our dinner there tonight and couldn’t wait for giving a five-star rating. We ordered the dumplings for appetizer and it is amazing. The ingredients of the dumplings created a great flavor which we both like it. We both order chilashi as our main dish. The rice is the classic cold sushi rice ina good quality, at least not sticky at all. The top sashimi are a purple of different fishes. The quality of the fish meat is good. The middle one is amazing which the skin is slaty. It’s good to eat with the rice.

Very authentic Japanese restaurant with different specials, A+ food deliciousness and customer service! Julianna was our server, she is great! Love the sushi rice!! They are also very welcoming! Definitely a great experience!Dine in: YesTakeout: Yes

Recently opened location less than a year I definitely think there were some highlights and some lowlights. Highlights were definitely the wait/bar staff. Shae sp? and Shane were amazing bartenders - very talkative and engaging, loved their service and just very nice people. Food wise - I think my miso soup was fantastic, the seaweed salad was okay. I got the chef sushi plate and that was kind of disappointing. Just very standard for the price. The volcano roll was also good - but again I think I missed out on like a crazy punch of flavor or something interestingly done with the sushi. The food was good - just not great and the prices were definitely more on the greater side. The space itself is nice and big - though underutilized. I believe they just started a robatayaki grill which looked cool but was too busy to sit at. A lot of potential - I just don't think they are "there" yet.

The sushi was top-notch, probably the most interesting and diverse Japanese menu I've seen in VT. That isn't to say the place isn't without its quirks, but they are all small and manageable. I honestly felt bad for the staff. They were very understaffed and overworked, and wanted to seat more people, but didn't have the tables or staff. The restaurant is HUGE, but they only use 15% of the space because they don't have enough staff, making the dining experience feel a little awkward and desolate. I would return, but I would highly encourage taking the paper off the windows so people know the place exists, turning up the heat, having brighter lights outside so signage can be seen, and I hope they are able to find more staff to fill the wonderfully designed modern restaurant. Lots to work on, but a great start.

We were curious to try Sushi Maeda as we have walked past and looked in but each time we have been there seemed to be a long wait of 30+ minutes. Finally we went around 5:00 pm and were able to get a seat. We eat largely plant based and wanted to try the vegetable sushi. We ordered green tea to start which was excellent and we have green often. We also got Daikon Dengaku which was a soft and warm almost potato like consistency with an incredible sweet and gooey miso sauce on top that was like nothing we have ever eaten before but was incredible. We also ordered three different vegetable sushis: Shitake, Kanpyo white gourd, and Shiba Zuke Shiso pickle mixture. I was pleasantly surprised by the individual quality of each piece of sushi. One slight critique was how small they were felt just less an inch in diameter and there were only 6 of each kind. I realize many probably go to get an entree which would have more food but we just wanted sushi. All in all the quality was excellent and the restaurant has a sort of upscale vibe with restrained staff. Personally I will be getting sushi from other sources going forward just because I tend to want larger portions but this is a great spot to try if you are craving great authentic Japanese style sushi.

Great place to eat. If you are a fan of Bento oh then you will love this place. It's same owners and staff as Bento they are just doing it bigger and better now.Dine in: YesOutdoor seating: NoTakeout: YesDelivery: NoCurbside pickup: No