How is the atmoshpere rated at Sushi Oriental Friends?

The atmosphere at Sushi Oriental Friends is rated 9.8/10 by TheFork users.

How is the waiting time rated at Sushi Oriental Friends?

The waiting time at Sushi Oriental Friends is rated 7.7/10 by TheFork users.

How is the quality of the cuisine rated at Sushi Oriental Friends?

The quality of the food at Sushi Oriental Friends is rated 9.6/10 by TheFork users.

How is the service rated at Sushi Oriental Friends?

The service at Sushi Oriental Friends is rated 9.8/10 by TheFork users.

How is the noise level rated at Sushi Oriental Friends?

The noise level at Sushi Oriental Friends is rated 8.1/10 by TheFork users.

Reviews - Sushi Oriental Friends

Name: Sushi Oriental Friends
Address: Travessa da Água da Flor 42, Lisboa, 1200-011, Portugal
Price range: €34 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.7

Reviews

9.7
of 10

Excellent

453 reviews

Ambience

9.7

Food

9.7

Service

9.7

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Arjan Z. • 13 reviews
January 6, 2026
9.5/10
the food was of high qualtity , made with fresh products. sservice was always with a smile. After desert, we got a port wine, complementary of the house. The only little thing for improvement is that they keep the frontdoor always a bit open, so you feel a cold breeze once on a while.
Sushi Oriental Friends • Owner
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ChunZhu W. • 5 reviews
December 30, 2025
5/10
We visited this restaurant due to its high ranking on TheFork (Top 2), so expectations were high. We arrived 13 minutes early and were asked to wait outside in the cold rather than being allowed to sit or use the restroom. Once seated, the restaurant was very cold and we had to keep our coats on throughout the meal. Several drink options were unavailable, including for our child, which made us feel that families were not particularly welcome. The first dish served was not fresh — one sushi tasted clearly defrosted. While some dishes were acceptable, the overall food quality did not match a top-ranked restaurant. Two dishes were also forgotten, causing additional waiting. The waitresses were polite, but overall the experience was disappointing and did not meet expectations for a Top 2 restaurant.
Sushi Oriental Friends • Owner
Hello ChunZhu, Thank you for taking the time to share these words. Please note that guests can only be seated inside the restaurant once doors officially open. Regarding your comments, we would also like to clarify that we do not work with any frozen fish, as this is a standard we strictly uphold. We were pleased to read that you mentioned having had a great experience with us before getting the bill, and for that reason, we would be happy to welcome you back so you may enjoy it again under the same conditions. We kindly recommend booking in advance and making use of the available offers (if available) to ensure the best possible experience. Kind regards, SOF Team
Eric T. • 2 reviews
December 28, 2025
5/10
This was our second time around, the First time was 10/10 just for the record. This visit was not the experience we were hoping for. The service was unorganized, leaving us 30 minutes before getting to order drinks. All the attention of the 2 waiters working was on one table and did not seen like they divided the small room or had any organization. It was informed that one of the guests could not have an oyster, but was served anyway. The food itself was not bad, but less fresh than we were hoping for. More of a fishy flavour of the sashimi, maybe it was influenced by the service we recieved? All together, 2nd time around at this resturant did not Grant the same lovely experience and we Are extremely dissapointed.
Sushi Oriental Friends • Owner
Hello Eric, Thank you for returning and for sharing your feedback with us. We are truly sorry that your second visit did not reflect the standard of your first experience. At the time of your order, our team was managing the preparation of several large group reservations. While this provides context, it should never have affected the flow or attention you received, and for that we sincerely apologize. We are also very sorry for the oyster situation, which does not align with our standards. Your comments are greatly valued and have been shared internally. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back and offering you the refined experience you expect from us. Warm regards, Sushi Oriental Friends
Rebekah S. • 13 reviews
December 26, 2025
10/10
+5
simply the best in every way!
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Sammy W. • 3 reviews
December 16, 2025
10/10
Friendly sataff Cosy restaurant great food
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Kiryl T. • 6 reviews
December 10, 2025
10/10
Delicious food, polite service
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Patricia F. • 30 reviews
December 7, 2025
10/10
Great great staff to begin with. The food is really good, amazing, so worth it. The ambiance and the staff are the complement.
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Ana S. • 56 reviews
December 5, 2025
10/10
The service is 10 out of 10! The waiter went out of hos way to provide an excellent service! The food is delicious and the restaurant itself is super cozy and beautiful! I recommend it 100% and will definitely be back whenever I'm in Lisbon!!
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Dumitru-Romeo P. • 2 reviews
December 5, 2025
10/10
Genuine lisboetas with proper sushi and Asian food. Nothing to fault it. Just a very sound place to dine out for the evening. Muito obrigado.
Sushi Oriental Friends • Owner
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Sara A. • 1 review
November 26, 2025
10/10
Excellent!
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panos l. • 1 review
November 14, 2025
10/10
Fantastic place,excellent food,i recomend this place 100%
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Ivor L. • 35 reviews
November 14, 2025
10/10
Great food, excellent service. Highly recommend.
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Marvin L. • 4 reviews
November 12, 2025
10/10
Tomas the waiter was fantastic. Food was absolutely delicious
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Jason G. • 1 review
October 24, 2025
10/10
Jambu flower that the owner brought out was an amazing, tongue tingling palette cleanser. Memorable meal.
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Brandon W. • 3 reviews
October 22, 2025
10/10
Second time in and the service and quality of food is just next level. Definitely our favorite sushi place in Lisbon.
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Lina B. • 1 review
October 11, 2025
10/10
We had very nice dinner and the atmosphere was amazing. Food, drinks and service was great and we enjoyed every moment. The cozy and tasty :)
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Gregory K. • 7 reviews
September 30, 2025
10/10
We highly recommend this restaurant. Amazing atmosphere and excellent meals don't disappoint you.
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Mariana N. • 37 reviews
August 30, 2025
7.5/10
Wasn't a fan of the food, although i had great expectations. The ambience and the place are amazing, but unfortunately that is not enough to make me want to go back. The sushi is just like most places in Portugal - fake, underwhelming, and boring. Beautiful, yes, but not tasty.
Sushi Oriental Friends • Owner
Olá Mariana, lamentamos bastante a experiência que refere e por isso gostaríamos de deixar o convite de modo a que comprove que essa não é a realidade do nosso restaurante. Em nome de todo o staff SOF agradecemos o tempo disposto na escrita desta critica, que nos motiva a melhorar todos os dias mais. Esperamos poder voltar a contar com a sua confiança. Obrigado e até breve ? 🙏🏼
orazio m. • 12 reviews
September 10, 2025
10/10
Very good experience
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Anna S. • 11 reviews
September 13, 2025
10/10
Amazing place, I went to japan and thailand very fast! From the place, to the waiter, the sushi man, the food, the sake drink, and the intimate environment, do not know what was best!
Sushi Oriental Friends • Owner
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Richard F. • 85 reviews
September 13, 2025
10/10
Best sushi fantastic staff. Can’t wait to go back
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Pieter M. • 3 reviews
September 6, 2025
10/10
great food, our served made the overall expirience perfect. small place with great ambience!
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Miguel P. • 3 reviews
September 5, 2025
10/10
Excellent food and service. Highly recommended
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Walker M. • 4 reviews
August 26, 2025
10/10
Great food and service!
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Lukas E. • 1 review
August 6, 2025
10/10
Everything was terrific
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Millie L. • 4 reviews
July 22, 2025
10/10
+1
We really enjoyed our meal there. Everything (food, ambiance, service) was excellent. The salmon just melted in our mouths
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Bruno M. • 18 reviews
July 19, 2025
10/10
Fresh sushi, great ambiance and service was impeccable.
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Don R. • 7 reviews
July 18, 2025
9.5/10
Food was absolutely delicious, service great, friendly owner but never got the pre-agreed Fork discount as almost all of the dishes exclude discounts which felt somewhat deceitful. However we still had a good meal and a great time.
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Cynthia T. • 7 reviews
July 10, 2025
10/10
Fresh sushi/sashimi, nice ambiance with the correct lighting and service with a smile.
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Josie L. • 2 reviews
June 28, 2025
10/10
Amazing food and ambiance, fresh delicious sushi and great staff 100% recommend
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Brianna T. • 1 review
June 22, 2025
10/10
Great service, pleasant dining ambiance and fresh sushi. The gyoza was amazing, pad Thai was light and not heavy.
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Emma H. • 5 reviews
June 14, 2025
10/10
Such good sushi, ambience, service, and prices.
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Nick W. • 4 reviews
June 8, 2025
9/10
Romantic setting, fantastic drinks, great service, delicious food. Highly recommend.
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Michael M. • 3 reviews
May 27, 2025
10/10
Our server Thomash was supper nice and was very helpful and making food recommendations. The sushi was fresh and very tasty. We will definitely go back if we have an opportunity.
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Nick R. • 4 reviews
May 15, 2025
10/10
Great service and great sushi ! Hopefully will uphold standards .
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Rafael R. • 1 review
May 23, 2025
10/10
We had a wonderful dinner with friends , the quality of the sushi was great . Very cozy and great atmosphere, great location in the heart of Bairro Alto . We definitely will be back when we visit Lisbon again . Don’t forget to try the Margaritas :) !!
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Rob d. • 4 reviews
May 23, 2025
10/10
Wonderful food and service.
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Fernanda M. • 10 reviews
May 21, 2025
10/10
Amazing!
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William V. • 29 reviews
May 21, 2025
9/10
Excellent service, very centrally located and affordable pricing. Not a 10 out of 10 for me personally because I like big portions but the service was excellent, thank you!
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Davide R. • 3 reviews
May 4, 2025
10/10
excellent food and service. Cozy atmosphere
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