big tuna japanese cuisine

my favorite restaurant. wife and i have been going there for several years. the food is just outstanding and the service is very friendly. love the atmosphere. my favorite place to eat by far... i was never a huge fan of sushi until i found big tuna.

sushi is good for the soul. and this place has good sushi. it was yummy in my tummy. but there were no 4rks. the service was good but not very friendly. there was also a crying baby in the kitchen and this scared me. i was scared. the food was good but i was scared. the wasabi was hot but i did not blink

only place we get takeout from in new berlin!. big tuna opened around the time we first moved to new berlin from chicago - holy crap were we excited when we discovered it was not just good but great. we've been getting takeout there at least once a month - sometimes 2-3 times a month when busy - ever since. have never had a bad meal here - we usually get sushi but have also had a number of the hot dishes as well. from a sushi standpoint, it is a bit pricier than some of the similar "hole in the wall" places in big cities, but the quality is right on par. totally worth the $ to be able to get in new berlin. and knowing you're getting excellent quality. during the whole "tuna scrape" fiasco, that affected "imitation" japanese/chinese restaurants here, big tuna stood out as a place that doesn't cut corners or compromise quality.

don't forget to look for big tuna coupons in the local biz coupon circular - can't go wrong with $5-$20 off your order.

p.s. - if you are a japanese sushi purist that prioritizes authenticity above all else, this isn't your spot: this is a combo japanese/chinese restaraunt that, not shockingly, caters a bit more to midwestern/wi taste. (cheese in some rolls, fair amount of cooked options in addition to raw, etc. that said, not hard to avoid as plenty of options, or ask for rolls w cheese to be made w/out etc.) but if you are simply hungry for quality, tasty raw fish or some delicious japanese/chinese dishes from a place with friendly staff, this is your place.

very impressed. the sushi rolls were very fresh tasting. there was quite an assortment of fun combinations and the presentation of the food looked really good. this is in my top two sushi places in the waukesha milwaukee area. we had four rolls and couldn't decide which was our favorite. then we had to order two more because it was that good. we also appreciated the complimentary soup to start.

seriously? not that good. fish was watery and had very little flavor. even the california roll tasted too "wet". i have had grocery store items with more flavor. i had the regular sushi plate which should showcase the best you have in simple fish. too bad i wanted to like big tuna. on to the next...

pretty good sushi. after i read the review where the person said the big tuna is really a chinese restaurant that serves sushi, i felt compelled to write a review, i mean the name of the place is big tuna, no where in the name should you get the idea that this is a chinese restaurant. every sushi restaurant serves dishes for non-sushi eaters. but i digress, the sushi here is good and fresh, the only knock i have is that the rolls are a little on the smaller side so don't be afraid to order the 3 roll maki or 3 rolls in general. i am not big on the saucy boutique sushi, and they do have sushi like that for those that prefer it (not that there's anything wrong with that), but they have good choices for good straight up sushi and rolls. their presentation is good, quality is good, if your in new berlin, its worth a try.

amazing and fresh!. i have had sushi all over the city and none compare to big tuna. the sushi is so fresh and delicious that i want to eat there every day. the flying fish roe and the red snapper are wonderfully flavorful in all the right ways. the rolls are all made with such precision and care. the presentation is clean and beautiful. the service is attentive and friendly. if you want incredible sushi and a great atmosphere (even the bathroom is cool!), big tuna, new berlin, has my highest recommendation!

excellent, as always!!. my favorite! having little to no options for anything decent in the muskego area, this has been my haven. it is always fresh, delicious, and severd with great care and in a wonderful, clean, friendly environment. the tuna tataki appetizer is a perfect start, the special rolls are all great. having lived in all parts of the us, this area is in need of authentic cuisine, big tuna is a great example of adapting the authentic and expected.

great place. we have been here a few times and everything has been consistently excellent. the food is always fresh and tasty. the staff is friendly and attentive. the decor is interesting and relaxing. top notch in every way.

great sushi. friendly wait staff and clean atmosphere.

good sushi. i liked this place, not as good as the cities best, but its out in new berlin away from the main crowds and still manages to be fresh and tasty.

i had the black dragon roll and a roll special. the black dragon roll was good, not as good as many of reviewers implied it might be though (but it is hard to live up to that hype). the other food was also good. the ginger dressing is not on the list of good stuff though, i know everyone does it differently but this was pretty bad. the miso soup was alright if a bit bland. for a miso soup it seemed to be somewhat flavorless, but it was still good and i love miso soups so i will certainly have it again.

the service was top notch and even though we were not the only people in the place we were treated as such. that is unusual for the location, most places in this area tend to fall on the lousy side of the service wheel, often you have to find a more built up area to find better service, but this place is the exception to that rule.

the decor is fun as well, as it is all done up in a more traditional japanese restaurant sort of way. of course it is mostly an americanised view of that style and it still has its non traditional things, it does add a level of atmosphere that many other japanese places, and especially sushi joints, have eschewed as of late and replaced with clean modern designs. this gives this place an interesting and enjoyable ambiance. i liked it.

all in all i recommend this place to anyone in the new berlin area. its close, its locally owned and operated, its good, its not priced higher than other similar places nearby and in the end those things together make this a winning choice. that said they are competing with kyoto by southridge which for my money is the best sushi in the city (so far) and slightly better in most ways. but for anyone in the south western parts of greater milwaukee this is a compelling choice and one of my favorites. competition is good and i think this will make all of these places better, as there seems to be a market for good sushi in mke.

disappointed. we did not have any of the sushi or sashimi, so i can't comment on that at all.

the decor was great, the service was fantastic, and the presentation was excellent.

however, we were disappointed because this really is a chinese restaurant that serves sushi, not a real japanese restaurant. the food does not come close to being anything authentically japanese, so it was a let down for us.

the food did not taste bad, but if you are looking for good japanese food (i'll repeat here that i did not try the sushi or sashimi), look elsewhere.

the hibachi chicken was oily and was swimming in sauce, similar to what i'd expect from a chicken plate from a chinese kiosk at a food court.

the tempura was greasy and not at all what we expected. it probably shouldn't even be called tempura. the very nice waitress told us it was their original recipe for tempura. so, don't expect the light, flavorful tempura from nicer japanese restaurants.

also, the greasy tempura was served with a very oily side dish of fried rice! (it should be white rice) not something that would happen at a real japanese restaurant.

because of these issues, we thought it was overpriced. but, if you like their take on asian food, it might be worth your time. i can honestly say it was a nice place. it just wasn't for us.

so fresh!. the fish here is amazingly fresh - i highly recommend enjoying it as sushimi. it needs no additional doctoring to be delicious.

being offered the soup when you are seated is a welcoming touch, and the wait staff has been the right blend of attentive without hovering.

the food is creatively styled on the platter they bring to you - another very nice touch. it's obvious that the chef's take pride in their work.

awesome! ambience, service, display & most importantly taste is all amazing! you have to try it - you will not be disappointed.

great new restaurant!. the sushi is fresh and very flavorful. all dishes are served in a fabulously artistic manner. the sushi chefs are skilled! my favorite is the black dragon roll (which is really a dragon when served to you).

if you are not into sushi, there are california rolls and hibachi stir-fry dinners (fully cooked for you chickens out there!).

complimentary bowl of soup to start the meal -- nice touch. fresh orange slices with chocolates after dinner -- again a nice touch.

the wait staff are extremely friendly and helpful (what kind of fish is this? how can i best use chopsticks?).

we will be back!