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739 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222

Sato is a premier dining destination in Buffalo, NY, helmed by Executive Chef Satomi Smith, who hails from a family-run restaurant in Fukui, Japan. The restaurant embodies a fusion of traditional Japanese flavors with creative culinary techniques, featuring house-made noodles and original scratch-made ramen soups.

With two locations, Sato Elmwood offers a delightful sushi and cocktail experience, while Sato Ramen specializes in ramen noodles and rice bowls. Both venues reflect a deep appreciation for Japanese culture and aesthetics, enhanced by fine art photography from local artists Joshua 'Gensetsu' Smith and his daughter Miana Smith.

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3.5387 reviews
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Q L.
11/15/2025

When in Buffalo, if you are in the mood of some Japanese food, Sato is the name! I was in the mood for an Okonomiyaki, which is quite tasty and authentic. I also ordered the Omakase sashimi, which...

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Sireesha A.
8/10/2025

When I first moved to Buffalo, I tried their location on Main St. and wasn't very impressed. One main reason was that I was never a big fan of ramen and as a vegetarian, the only thing I could eat...

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Anna G.
11/2/2024

I've come to this location twice now and have had overall a very good experience. I got the vegetable dumplings, veggie ramen, and spicy tuna roll. The food is very good. The veggie ramen is...

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Sami Z.
8/1/2025

Gorgeous venue, peaceful vibes, Asian culture, amazing service and the food made me wanna order another one to go home with! Love love loved this place. Street parking is a pain in downtown but...

Lianna Z.
11/25/2025

They add extra charges to your bill and then argue with you when you question it. They also refuse to take it off because they are "not allowed" to refund.

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