Royal Caribbean ships feature a diverse variety of cuisine, including Japanese-style sushi and hibachi
Izumi Sushi and Hibachi is a popular specialty restaurant found on most, but not all, ships.
For an extra cost, cruisers can enjoy fresh sushi, quality sashimi, or teppanyaki-style cooking, all within an elegant environment with quality service and input from trained chefs.
Read more: How does specialty dining work on Royal Caribbean?
So which Royal Caribbean ships have Izumi? How much does it cost, and how can you book a meal there?
What is Izumi Sushi?
Izumi is a classy, contemporary-style restaurant decorated in dark reds, greys, browns, blacks, and exposed metal. Rice paper and bamboo elements also add to the Japanese ambiance.
Fresh sushi is served in rolls on white and red plates, alongside tasty appetizers and drinks.
Izumi is located on the following ships:
- Adventure of the Seas
- Allure of the Seas
- Anthem of the Seas
- Brilliance of the Seas
- Explorer of the Seas
- Grandeur of the Seas
- Harmony of the Seas
- Icon of the Seas
- Independence of the Seas
- Jewel of the Seas
- Mariner of the Seas
- Navigator of the Seas
- Oasis of the Seas
- Odyssey of the Seas
- Ovation of the Seas
- Quantum of the Seas
- Radiance of the Seas
- Rhapsody of the Seas
- Serenade of the Seas
- Spectrum of the Seas
- Symphony of the Seas
- Vision of the Seas
- Voyager of the Seas
- Wonder of the Seas
- Utopia of the Seas
Izumi sushi menu
The Izumi sushi menu is the same for lunch and dinner with no price difference. The menu for Izumi sushi is priced a la carte, meaning you pay per dish.
It's important to note Izumi on Quantum Class ships do not offer the entire menu found on other ships because they lack a full kitchen.
The menu lists starters as complimentary, with options such as vegetable fried rice and green salad with ginger dressing.
There are signature rolls, which come in pieces of 8 and cost $13 total. These include tasty roll such as the Rainbow Roll, a spicy crispy tuna roll, and the crispy Philly roll.
Chef’s signature rolls come at a higher price ($15 for 8 pieces), and include even higher-grade sushi such as the champagne lobster roll.
The sushi menu also offers an assortment of sashimi and a chef’s sushi selection, each listed at $17 for 8-12 pieces.
Bowls and soups are also available—spicy miso ramen, poke bowls, chicken teriyaki, and more. All of these range in price from $14 to $20.
The dessert options shine: crispy sesame balls for $5, assorted mochi ice cream for $6, green tea ice cream for $5, and chocolate lava cake for $5.
There is also an alternative option where you can pay one price—either separately or as part of a dining package—and get a pre-fixed amount of food included.
The price onboard is $34.99 per adult and $10.99 per child (for children between the ages of 6 and 12). Kids between the ages of 0 to 5 eat free.
The food included in the fixed-price option has varied over the years, but it currently includes:
- 1 small plate (e.g. a small serving like miso soup, tempura, or pork gyoza dumplings)
- 2 large plates (varying between sushi, rolls, or ramen bowls)
- 1 dessert (such as mochi ice cream)
Our team has tried the a la carte and fixed price options, and we recommend sticking with the a la carte options and skipping the fixed price offering because the sushi rolls are half sized with fixed price.
What is Izumi Hibachi?
Select ships also have Izumi Hibachi, a separate, teppanyaki-style area of the restaurant. This popular, fun dining experience features a chef who cooks food in front of the guests, cracking jokes and creating a personalized dining experience.
Sometimes referred to as “Japanese steakhouse,” the dining experience places guests in a communal table for an exciting, funny performance along with their live cooking.
The hibachi area has three main cooking tables, each with a flat iron grill surface. The tables are surrounded by chairs, with each table seating about eight people.
If you book Izumi Hibachi with a party of less than eight, you can expect to be seated with other cruisers for the night.
The following ships have Izumi Sushi and Hibachi:
- Allure of the Seas
- Freedom of the Seas
- Harmony of the Seas
- Icon of the Seas
- Independence of the Seas
- Mariner of the Seas
- Oasis of the Seas
- Odyssey of the Seas
- Symphony of the Seas
- Utopia of the Seas
- Wonder of the Seas
On Icon Class and Oasis Class ships, Izumi is split into two, with a sushi side and a hibachi side. They are separate, including separate reservations and availability. On other ships, hibachi and the sushi exist in the same large space.
The hibachi side often books up more quickly, because of its limited amount of tables and high demand.
The hibachi experience makes for a fun, unforgettable evening, perfect to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or just your latest cruise.
Izumi hibachi menu
This fixed-price option allows you to choose a variety of proteins for your entree.
Complimentary starters include vegetable fried rice and green salad with ginger dressing.
The classic option costs $45.99 for adults, allowing you to choose between chicken breast, beef tenderloin, and tiger shrimp.
Read more: How much does Royal Caribbean specialty dining cost?
The premier combo, on the other hand, costs $49.99 and offers combinations of meat: beef tenderloin and tiger shrimp, chicken breast and tiger shrimp, New York steak and chicken breast, and sea scallops with lobster.
A choice of dessert also comes with the meal: mochi ice cream, green tea ice cream, chocolate lava cake, or crispy sesame balls.
What is Izumi omakase?
Available only on Utopia of the Seas, Izumi omakase is a chef-driven Japanese dining experience.
The Omakase table is a communal dining experience, where six people are seated together across a rather large wood table. Yes, you will be seated with strangers.
The menu has eight courses, and each comes with a drink pairing.
The cost is $129.99 per guest, and it's an eight course meal that includes food and alcohol pairings. If you have the Unlimited Dining Package, there is a $59.99 surcharge. There is no kids pricing.
Where can I find Izumi in the Park?
Royal Caribbean’s new ships have a brilliant concept on board: Izumi in the Park.
The specialty venue takes advantage of the beautiful, peaceful Central Park neighborhood located on Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas.
Izumi is so popular that the cruise line wanted to move it to a more high-traffic area, rather than tucking it in the corners.
Alongside the typical Sushi and Hibachi sections, Izumi in the Park also has sushi to-go options and ice cream bubble cones.
The photogenic space is the perfect easy-to-find, quick, and tasty meal.
When is Izumi open?
Izumi sushi is typically open for dinner between 5:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. Reservations are recommended, especially on larger ships, as the popular venue can fill up fast.
The sushi venue is also open for lunch on select sailings and ships, usually available between noon and 1:30 P.M.
Izumi Hibachi also opens for dinner at 5:00 P.M., but it stays open just a little later to accommodate the longer meals, closing at 9:30.
Izumi in the Park is open for lunch and all the way into the evening, opening at 11:00 A.M. and not closing until 10:00 P.M.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the dress code at Izumi?
Royal Caribbean's website advises that attire should be smart-casual.
For women, this can be blouses, skirts, or pants. Men should wear long pants such as jeans or chinos, and lightweight blazers.
Do I need to make reservations?
Reservations are recommended. Cruisers can call the restaurant from their stateroom phones, or simply walk in on embarkation day.
The online Cruise Planner also provides the option to book restaurants before the sailing begins.
Is there a kid's menu?
Yes, Izumi has a kid's menu. It includes smaller ratios of quality sushi, teriyaki, and more.
Newborns to kids aged 5 years old eat free.
Can I use my dining/drink package at Izumi?
Yes, you can use dining packages such as the Ultimate Dining Package or the 3-night dining package.
Drink packages are also valid at Izumi.
