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Welcome to Little Ari's Japanese Kitchen

"Little Ari's Japanese Kitchen, located in Winston Salem, NC, offers a delightful blend of Japanese cuisine with a casual dining experience. Customers rave about the affordability and quality of their dishes, particularly the Onigiri with tuna mayo and the hibachi meals like filet and shrimp. The shrimp's high quality and the tender, seasoned filet are standout favorites. With fast service and a cozy atmosphere, Little Ari's Japanese Kitchen provides comfort food at a great price for those seeking a satisfying Japanese dining experience. A solid choice for a tasty and affordable meal in Winston Salem."

LOCATIONS
  • Little Ari's Japanese Kitchen
    3439 Burke Mill Rd Winston Salem, NC 27103
    3439 Burke Mill Rd Winston Salem, NC 27103 Hotline: (336) 331-3893

Little Ari's Japanese Kitchen is a hidden gem located on 3439 Burke Mill Rd in Winston Salem, NC. This casual dining spot offers a unique blend of seafood and Japanese cuisine that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

One of the standout dishes at Little Ari's is the Onigiri with tuna mayo, a delicious and affordable option that customers rave about. The hibachi meals, such as the filet and shrimp with rice & vegetables, are also highly recommended for their quality and unbeatable prices.

What sets Little Ari's apart is its focus on providing comfort food at a great price. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner, this Japanese kitchen delivers on both flavor and value. The friendly staff and clean atmosphere only add to the overall dining experience.

If you're in the mood for hibachi or ramen that hits the spot without breaking the bank, Little Ari's Japanese Kitchen is the place to be. With a solid 4-star rating from customers, this fast-casual eatery is definitely worth a visit for a taste of authentic Japanese flavors.

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Lori C.
Lori C.

I've heard nothing but great things about this fast casual takeoff from Arigato Japanese steakhouse. Finally after almost a year, I made it out to try it and it was a delicious experience. We ordered a Onigiri with tuna mayo to try before our entrees were ready. For just over $2 I could easily order a couple of these for lunch and be totally happy. There are other flavors of Onigiri available and I will definitely be going back for these. As an entree, my husband ordered Tonkatsu Ramen with Pork Belly. It's a generous portion with plenty of pork and noodles. The broth was just delicious. I ordered the chicken Katsu bento lunch special. The breading on the chicken was delicately crispy and seasoned well. It's served atop rice with a tiny side salad and edamame. I loved every bite and it was just what I was craving that day. This is a counter service restaurant so you place your order and they give you a pager to let you know when it's ready. We cleared our own tables as well which is never an issue for me. Drinks are self serve as well with plenty of options and a separate ice and water dispenser available. Thank you Little Ari's for a delicious lunch! I will be back for sure.

Mikaela B.
Mikaela B.

You can't beat the price here. I get takeout regularly and I honestly haven't found anywhere else in the area that has a comparable hibachi meal that's equally as good for a good price. Filet and shrimp with rice & vegetables is under $20 after tip & tax. Their shrimp are a better quality than most around. The filet is tender, seasoned, and has that little bit of sear on the outside to create some texture. The rice is tasty, and the white sauce is more like what you get at a teppanyaki place, rather than the normal pink-tinted, overly sweet shrimp sauce at a lot of fast casual hibachi. This is the same owners as Arigato, so the flavors and quality are similar. Online ordering is wicked fast and super simple. The staff are always pleasant. I have dined in before and it's a clean dining room with ample space. I sometimes even take my laptop and work while I eat and it's enjoyable. This is claiming my top spot for fast casual hibachi in Winston until further notice.

Jake P.
Jake P.

Overall good lunch experience. It's a new nice clean place. Ordering was quick and easy and the food came out fast. Prices were fair and staff was nice. I had the shrimp hibachi with fried rice. It was pretty good. The shrimp weren't real big and a bit rubbery. The teriyaki was pretty salty even for teriyaki, but good.

Kamille V.
Kamille V.

Comfort food at a great price! This place is SO DELICIOUS and im so happy i found my happy comfort food close to my home! I know im def coming back! I give this place 5/5 stars for the fact that it is exactly what it says it is! This is a fast service - japanese dining - hibachi and Ramen! It is not a japanese restaurant where they cook the food in front of you. Or luxury style dining. You walk in, order at the front and wait for your food to be ready. I ordered the combo- steak and shrimp with veggies and fried rice. It was only $14 and it was great! The veggies were fresh and not soggy. It was a good balance between veggies and protein! Steak was perfectly as i wanted (medium rare) - it was good quality and not fatty or meaty tasting. Its like a typical hibachi style steak! Shrimp was good but def on the smaller side! Also i love that it included 2 yum yum sauces! My favorite! Also it took less than 7 minutes to get our food - we were alerted with a buzzer that lit up and vibrated! Ramen was great 10/10. They had different ramen styles to choose from and I was not disappointed! Noodles perfectly cooked and NOT soggy. I have been to Japan in the past and im a deep lover of hibachi food and japanese food- but i really think this place is reasonably priced and i thought it was fresh and good! Staff were helpful when i had questions about the menu and atmosphere was clean! It had about 15 tables and booths! Con - some could have been wiped down. At the end, you just put your dishes away and throw your own trash. Otherwise- im a big fan!

Chelsea H.
Chelsea H.

Solid 4! Wow, we were actually really impressed. You order at the counter for take out or dine in. We dined in and it is counter service only. It took about 15 minutes and we picked up our plates on a tray. I was surprised they did serve our food on real plates, but we did have plastic forks. Flavors spot on. Sauces perfection. I enjoyed the chicken and steak, and he had the appetizer shrimp and loved it. I love the idea of this quick service hibachi! Now don't expect the ambiance or show, but this is that same great taste to go! Overall very pleased. I do wish they gave more zuchinni, my veg was mostly onions. The chicken was a little dry, but dipping it on sauce helped! Our 2 plates and 1 drink was around $32 We agreed this spot is going in the rotation .