First time and I was in awe! The atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing, very friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant is a little small, but I love how they utilized the space. The food was very good 8/10 for me. From the apps to the entree, everything was delicious. It was my first time trying sushi and I was not disappointed. I will definitely be back here again. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to try a creative, new spin on Japanese cuisines. The food was served very hot, and the service was very quick.

I wanted to try a bunch of Japanese-style fish that I think I hadn't had before, so I ordered sea bass, mackerel, surf clam, & fluke. I also have rarely had seared tuna. None of them disappointed at all! Only thing missing was beer, sake, or green tea.

We had a really great dinner here! Our server Thomas was phenomenal!! One of the main reasons I’d come back would be for him!! He took very good care of us. The seafood is fresh and delicious. If cracking open crab legs seems like a hassle this place isn’t for you. I recommend getting the tasty special on your seafood boils, it’s a game changer. I will definitely be back!

🦀 Food Super delicious and rich seafood. I highly reccomend the combo dishes as you get so much food in the order. 3 seafoods, an egg, 2 potatos, and a corn (depending on which combo you get). You also get to choose what sauce you want and spice level. We chose combo #3 with a lobster tail, sausage, and shrimp (has shell on). Highly reccomend the oyster basket mainly because the meat was so silky. I usually get bad experiences with oysters since they are usually not fresh and stinky. However, here... amazing!! The dessert was ok, we ordered a tuxedo bombe, and the peanut butter explosion. The tuxedo bombe was light and airy and chocolate flavored. Though the peabut butter explosion was really rich, and a bit too sweet for us. But never be afraid to try a new food! You're provided with a bib, gloves, a wet wipe, and a big bucket for your shell waste. 👋 Service Great service, waitress was very attentive. They also speak Chinese there! :) Very friendly staff and even explained the menu to us first-timers. One of our desserts was on the house due to the fact that it was in celebration of my bday. They out a big sparkler on the dessert and played music, haha 😆 ✨️ Atmosphere A very funny environment. Led lights in the lobby and even in the bathroom. There was graffiti everywhere, which I found amusing. It's a casual place to celebrate an occasion or just have a full stomach and your soul fufilled!

So pretty! This place is so elegant and aesthetically pleasing. There’s a beautiful bar and private rooms in the back for parties. We had amazing customer service—they started us off with tea. We had the chicken biryani, chicken dumplings, noodles, and mango lassi. The food was so yummy!

I had the Nepali Platter, and it was a delightful journey back to the flavors of Nepal, right here in Poughkeepsie. The spiced, flavorful meats beautifully captured the essence of Nepalese cuisine, while the roasted puffed rice added the perfect touch to the vibrant dishes. Take a little bit of everything in one bite, and let the magic unfold. A truly unforgettable treat for the taste buds!

The kindest woman Michelle! She opened her restaurant to us on New Year’s Day while they were closed and cooked us the best meal. My boyfriend and I are vegan and love trying vegan food in our area, so she was very accommodating! The food was delicious and her hospitality was very special and welcoming to us. Additionally, the restaurant was very clean and comfortable which is incredible. We will come back again because we know it’ll be worth it 🩷🍽️😋

Incredibly great food nestled away here in Poughkeepsie. I’ve had Jamaican food all over here and none of these spots can compete with Empire Fusion. If you are craving authentic great Jamaican food, you won’t regret coming here. The restaurant is spotless, the owner is very nice, and her food is out of this world. I got the Oxtails, peas and rice, sweet plantain, and steamed veggies. My Wife had the Jerk Chicken. Everything tasted amazing!! I will definitely be back as I’m dying to try her Mac and Cheese again (it was sold out). 5 Star

About a year ago I was practically living in Poughkeepsie. I am talking 24/7 for several weeks. I ate breakfasts, lunches and dinners at Akbar’s almost daily. Everything I ordered was always delicious and prepared by some of the friendliest and most genuine people you will ever have the pleasure to meet. If you are in the area you must give them a chance and if you are not in the area, find a reason to be there. You won’t regret it!!

Ordered 2 hot dogs w/ spicy mustard and a banana pudding. The hot dogs are fresh and cooked nicely, made to order.

The gals and I had a late night out, we were so excited to see Ginza was open late because we love sushi. We got the all you can eat option for $34.95 per person which is a steal!! Our waitress was amazing, so attentive and polite. The presentation of all the food was exceptional. The seafood was so fresh it melted in your mouth. I was surprised to see they had a Maya Roll, of course I had to get it. We ordered quite a lot of food and finished it all, it was that good. I’m going to tell everyone about this place and I am definitely coming back soon! Thank you for a great time!

This is the best sushi place in town hands down. Everything is super fresh and done to perfection. My favorites are the Chicken Satsu bento box (family size feeds 3 people) and all of their rolls! See the photos attached. 5 stars in every way :)

It was a last minute dinner plan for the gathering with another family. Once we told the owner we had party of 9, she firmly told us we had to make reservations next time. They took 30 second to push the tables together. I guess we screwed up her time. SO IF YOU HAVE LARGE PARTY THAT REQUIRE THEM TO PUSH THE TABLES TOGETHER WITHOUT RESERVATIONS, BETTER GO ANOTHER TIME. The waitress were so attentive, there were 2 missing rolls and the 2 waitress came to our tables and count the orders. They were able to find out which orders were missing. SO PLEASE CHECK your orders if your ordered a lot. We have about 20 rolls Ordered. Read the past review that some customers have issues on the tips, we are lucky that we don’t have this issue at all. They already added to the bill, which is the subtotal of food and drink + sales tax, then tips. Which is different than American restaurant that tips not included in sales tax. Also, they speak mandarin and cantonese among themselves and the chefs. So there is a great plus to communicate with them if you know those Chinese languages.

Best sushi I've eaten, hands down! It was so fresh and so delicious. Highly recommend. The lunch specials are such a great deal. My husband and I got 3 appetizers and 2 lunch specials and spent less than $60!

One of my absolute favorite Thai restaurants! The food is always consistent, and every visit is just as good as the last. The Pad Thai is perfectly balanced with flavor, and their wings are simply the best—crispy, flavorful, and addictive. Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving great Thai food!”

Was visiting the Poughkeepsie area and the detour did not disappoint! The food was amazing. I'm from NYC where we have a lot of Thai food and this restaurant was definitely on the fresher side. I even got to meet the chef Som, she took care of so well. We tried two plates. The fried rice with chicken (vegetables were very fresh) and lab Gai (different but delicious). We also loved the Thai iced tea.

Really delicious food and super friendly service. It is fully accessible but the bathroom door was too heavy at for me to push. Definitely ask for recommendations of what is very traditional Peruvian food. I enjoyed every single thing I tried. The flavors are fresh and well seasoned and everything tasted…just perfect! Plenty of parking and handicapped parking right out front.

We stopped in for a nice lunch. We drank the piso sours which tasted great. We ordered the half chicken with salad and fries and the churrasco a lo pobre. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. The steak was also very flavorful. The green salsa is out of this world, probably one of the best salsas I’ve ever had. The waitress and who I assume to be the owner were both very nice. Very welcoming and very quick to get you anything you need. I will definitely be back and spread the word about how great the food was.

This is a hidden gem! I hope and pray for this restaurant to flourish! We had a server by the name of Vijay I believe. He was an angel- the best customer service. We felt at home. The food was excellent, the ambience was great. I came all the way from Yonkers, and I would 100% come here again!!!!!

The food we ordered was very good, with great flavors and fresh ingredients that really hit the spot. However, the desserts were a bit underwhelming and could definitely be improved. Despite that, the service was amazing—attentive and friendly, making for a pleasant dining experience overall."

I was at this restaurant some time ago after it initially opened. It is just as good if not better than the first time I was there. The food is exceptional as well as the service. I enjoyed the fact that salt and pepper were not at the table thereby allowing the food to be enjoyed/tasted the way it was meant to be from the chef. Keep up the great work and wishing you many more years of success.

Food is excellent but a bit too expensive for what it is. Portion size also on the smaller side. Service is good but fountain drinks tastes like cleaning fluid. Decor is a bit dated and quite lively in the bar area.

Small little sushi spot that has great specials! 3 rolls with soup and salad for $13 I s solid deal. Service was great and all our rolls came out super quick!

This is our go to place for sushi in the area. The service is fast and the food is always fresh. We love the salmon avocado, shrimp tempura roll and spicy salmon avocado sushi. But everything is always super delicious …. the outdoor seating area is perfect on a beautiful day and you can bring your dog along ….. they are super pet friendly. You will be very pleased to see how much love they will show towards your four legged creature.