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New Japanese Restaurant Opens In Aiken

Author Darasha

Aiken has a newly opened Japanese restaurant, Okinawa: Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bowl. The restaurant opened in Aiken, South Carolina on April 22. The address to the location is 1695 Richland Ave. East.

This new family business is owned by Oscar Salsas, and the manager is his cousin, Frank Salsas.

Sombreros, a former Mexican restaurant in Aiken, use to be in this location. The restaurant permanently closed last year around September by notifying customers via Facebook and writing on the glass door of the eatery.

Okinawa: Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bowl

Okinawa: Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bowl has an extensive menu with tons to offer. The menu includes Hibachi entrees combos and lunch specials. They serve bento boxes, raw bowls, and cooked bowls. They even have a vegetable bowl.

They even have salmon on the menu as a hibachi option, which is a major plus for me. When I’m getting hibachi, and the place has salmon it makes my day! That has become my go-to in recent years since I found out that Japanese steakhouses offer salmon to go with your rice and vegetables. It used to be Hibachi steak and teriyaki chicken – which is still a top contender in my book.

Some of the appetizers included on the menu are spring rolls, shrimp tempura, aged tofu, fried calamari, edamame, and more.

They also have sushi, soups, and salads.

Dishes That Have Been Recommended So Far:

  • Rock Shrimp
  • Teriyaki Chicken
  • Steak Bento Bowls
  • Gyoza Appetizer
  • Asparagus tempura

While the place has only been open for about two weeks, it seems like recent visitors have enjoyed the place via their Facebook reviews.

They also deliver! Here are their business hours and delivery hours.

Business Hours

Mon:Closed
Tue – Sat:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun:Noon – 3:00 PM
4:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Delivery Hours

Mon:Closed
Tue – Sat:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun:Noon – 3:00 PM
4:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Darasha Singleton is a native of Augusta, Georgia who serves as the Digital Content Coordinator at Beasley Media Group. If you think there is nothing to do in Augusta, check her posts! You're sure to find something to do. Aside from work, Darasha enjoys going to the Saturday Market on the River and any local festivals.

Voted By You - The Top 6 First Date Restaurants In Augusta/Aiken

I’ve learned over the past few years that being back in the dating scene can be rough.  Picking that location to go on your first date is so stressful. You don’t know each other that well, and you both say it doesn’t matter, I can eat anything.  So we went to the pros, you!  Voted By You-The Top 6 First Date Restaurants In Augusta/Aiken.

We have so many great locations to pick for a first date, so really there are no wrong answers. It’s really up to what makes you both comfortable.  If it’s McDonald’s or the best steak house in town, it really is about the date and getting to know each other.

First Date Facts

We have the date planned now.  Here are some facts about first dates.

  • 71% of people believe in love at first sight.
  • 8 out of 10 women think that the first kiss will tell them everything they need to know about a relationship.
  • Only 24% of people said that they trust someone they’re out on a first date with!
  • Men decide within 15 minutes whether a second date is on the cards. Women take up to 1 hour.
  • A first date should last a little less than three hours.
  • It takes about four dates to feel comfortable with that person.

When it comes to the first date, we do have a lot of great locations to go on a first date.  From the high-end to most casual restaurants.  Here are some of the places that didn’t make the countdown, but are really good first-date locations.

  • Abel Brown
  • French Market Grille West
  • Mi Rancho
  • Pizza Joint/Downtown Augusta
  • Bonefish Grille
  • Doc’s Porch Side
  • Frog & The Hen
  • Frog Hollow

So if you are in the dating field and find it hard to pick that perfect first date location, hope that this helps.  We asked you in a Facebook survey about the top locations for the first date and here we are.  Here are the top 6 first daterestaurants in Augusta and Aiken voted on by YOU!

  • #6-Rhinehart's Oyster Bar

    With two locations in Augusta, The slug line alone says it best.  “Beyond Casual”  The food is amazing, the environment is very relaxing and you have so many food options.

  • #5-Applebee's

    Applebee’s comes in at #5.  A place that doesn’t get the attention it deserves.  So a first date at Applebee’s would be perfect.  So much Variety in food, a full bar and a very relaxed place to talk

  • #4-Waffle House

    Now I can get behind this idea. If you are going for a very low key first date and a fancy restaurant may not be for you. The Waffle House is perfect. Maybe your first date is a late night or after work date. Not just for a first date, But you can never go wrong with The Waffle House at any time.

  • #3-Olive Garden

    This is a favorite of most all the date, but a first date could really do great here.  It is a very laid back restaurant with really good food and wine.  Just don’t over do it on the breadsticks on the first date.

  • #2-Logan's Roadhouse

    So Logan’s Roadhouse came in strong on the list of best places for a first date.  The food is always good, they have a great bar and in some locations, live music at night.  So if steak is on the mind for the first date, Here ya go!

  • #1-Texas Roadhouse

    And voted by you as the #1 place for the best first date is Texas Roadhouse.  This place is so much fun to go to even it it’s not a first date.  Great first date location, food is great, the vibe is fun, full bar and, THE ROLLS.

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