Gayle and I were in town to visit her oldest Son, his Wife, and of course the darling grand girls. We take them out to dinner at least once during these times, with a popular choice being Sushi. Ami was chosen as a family favorite and a place close to campus, where the oldest daughter (now a Junior at IU) could show us around after the meal. Note: Ami could sure use a new exterior sign. Ami is mainly a Sushi restaurant, but has Korean accents, of which my Cupbap bowl (Chicken and Rice) was quite good. I'm completely clueless regarding Sushi nomenclature, but I did know that those choices (in generous quantity) were enjoyed by the other 5 folks at the table. I was the only one that ordered beer, of which my Upland Dragonfly IPA choice had just the right amount of bite and at only $5. We also had a nice roomy table by the window. Service was friendly and prompt, albeit a bit uninspired. It was a very good family outing. read more

One of my favorite spots in Bloomington! Always clean and quick service. My favorite roll is the Bond Girl roll. The combination boxes are great too. Both come with miso soup and salad. read more

Ami - Bond Girl - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Chirashi we received was made of odd chunks of fish. The quality of the cut is integral to good sushi. Randomly shaped lumps are not sushi. The fish was all the cheapest types, including tilapia which is pretty awful in sushi. No nori, no tobiko, no ikura. Two pieces of hamachi. Not particularly fresh. The sushi selection #2 was a little better. There was one piece of squid that included some nori and was well prepared. Tiny decorative amounts of tobiko were present. Soy sauce included was all high salt content. $82.00 Not ordering from Ami again. read more

A great spot for sushi, ramen, or udon! It's usually busy due to its proximity to campus, but we were greeted warmly, and our food arrived quickly. The service was excellent. Our server was incredibly kind and attentive. The sushi was outstanding, making this one of my top favorites in Bloomington. read more

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The food is wonderful! The menu is extensive and everything looked amazing. My sisters and I came in for lunch and it was extremely busy. The service wasn't great, but I think it was due to how busy they were. The place isn't large and it seems like people stay for awhile. We tried a variety of things. I loved the potsticker appetizer and my flaming sushi roll. read more

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Found my new love ! Their sushi rolls are over the top !! Bond Girl is like a regular California roll on steroids!! they won me over with a sliver of shrimp and avocado over the top of stuffed crab filled roll then drizzled with a special sauce read more

Ami - Bond Girl and Miso Soup my favorite - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Parking can be a problem for this on campus restaurant. My daughter and I ate there and both enjoyed their food. Practice up on your chopstick skills. The food was good and plentiful. I would eat there again. Lots of options on the menu for Japanese and Korean dishes. read more

I would consider this to be perfectly average Americanized Japanese food, which is perfectly tasty but has no special distinction. (As it happens, the owners are Korean, but I didn't try the Korean stuff since it would be a bit heavy for lunch.) I ate two meals here. The first was udon--the soup had a nice broth and the noodles had the right amount of chewiness. The second was one of the combos, the teriyaki and rice were both cooked perfectly. Miso soup was just average, salads (including kimchi) were very so-so. read more

One of the best restaurants in ALL of Bloomington by far. The food is always prepared fresh, yet quickly. The service is very friendly and courteous, and the restaurant is kept quite clean (such as no flies flying around inside). They do have a basement to accommodate large groups, or if there is high demand for eat-in. Prices are quite good and relatively student friendly. Ideal location if you are a music student at IU. My personal favorite to get from here are the combination bento boxes. They're well priced - you can easily order multiple food items at once for the same price as one sushi roll. Bigger bang for your buck! The only thing I would say is stay away from their ramen, but that's only what I've heard from others. I haven't actually tried it myself, so I will still give this place 5 stars based off my own personal experience here. Ami is an absolute gem in Bloomington. read more

Ami - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Terrific sushi and the outdoor patio was wonderful. We enjoyed several sushi rolls and a boxed meal on our recent visit. I really liked the spicy California, and with the added miso and salad it was a terrific deal. Generous pour of wine was appreciated. All the other rolls we tried were excellent. The Korean spare ribs were tender and full of flavor. Great spot for sushi right by campus. read more

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The building Ami is in is so cute that I wanted to be obsessed with it, but the food wasn't good at all. They first brought out miso soup and a salad and it was decent. I ordered the katsudon, which comes with rice topped with vegetables, chicken katsu, and an egg. The rice was a bit wet and the vegetables were tough. As for the chicken katsu, I think they just cracked the raw egg on top of it and let it just steam until it cooked and infused with it. The breading was completely soggy and the egg was fused on top of it. The chicken itself was also really tough. I've never had katsudon this way I know this is a sushi place foremost, but if the other dishes are that poor in quality they just shouldn't be on the menu. read more

Ami - D3. Katsu Don - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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First time at Ami ! We had no wait and were immediately seated and served. The food was also out in minutes after we ordered. I was a little nervous since I'm not really familiar with sushi - but, it was super easy to order ! Everything on the menu says exactly what's in it and some items do have photos. Each entree comes with a miso soup and salad. The salad was honestly my favorite part - no, it was just that good ! Unsure of what their dressing was, but it was so good I dipped my sushi in it. I ordered the dragon and my partner ordered the spicy California roll. I wasn't a fan of the texture of what was on top of my roll, but the flavors were really good. The California roll was very tasty. We also got gyoza to share - I loved having something crunchy to cleanse the pallet between each sushi ! read more

Ami - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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I was having sushi cravings a bit early on a Saturday morning and was pleasantly surprised to see this restaurant opened at 11am! I feel like most sushi places are open for dinner only. The food was delicious and I was shocked at how affordable everything was. If you are a tea lover I highly recommend getting theirs. So yummy. read more

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This place was pretty good! The decoration is nothing fancy but it's definitely nicer inside than you'd expect looking at the outside, and the hidden seating area in the basement is cool. There were a few things marked as unavailable on the menu, but thankfully nothing I wanted, and even so they still had a pretty wide selection of Japanese and Korean food. I ordered the dolsot bibimbap with tofu. Like most meals, it included miso soup and salad appetizers. Oddly enough the kelp in the miso soup stood out to me as being really good - it actually had some texture to it which is unfortunately not always the norm even at otherwise decent Japanese restaurants. The salad was fresh and the ginger dressing was strong and very tasty. The bibimbap was really good! It was my first time getting bibimbap in the stone pot and I was impressed when it came out sizzling and then kept sizzling. The cooked vegetables were cooked just right so that they still had a bit of crunch. The only things off for me were a matter of personal preference - the egg was fully cooked while I prefer a runny yolk, and there was some oil pooled on top, but the oil ended up being not very noticeable. It was nice that the sauce was served on the side so I could dress it to my liking. I had the "original spicy" sauce which definitely has a kick, but the sweetness cuts it a bit and it wasn't so hot that I had to be sparing with it, but they also have a milder sauce for those that prefer less heat. I was there with one other person, and we got a table right away, but they were pretty much at capacity while we were there. Our food came out pretty quickly, though, especially since they brought out the soup and salad first. The prices were a big highlight - my bowl was only $14 and it was so big that I couldn't finish, not to mention the complimentary soup and salad. Everything on the menu seemed like a good deal. My friend got a combo where he ordered ramen (which also comes with miso soup and salad) and added a roll of sushi for $3 - a ton of food for a relatively affordable price. But despite the low prices it didn't taste cheap - it was simple stuff, but legit good food. I'd for sure come here again if I lived in Bloomington. read more

Ami - Dolsot Bibimbap w/ Fried Tofu - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Ami is one of my favorite places for Sushi in Bloomington. Well priced and love the complimentary miso soup and ginger salad. Fast service. read more

Ami - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Food was very good but the place was very old and dirty. But in a small old town, all restaurants were old and dirty with grime.

Best sushi in town! I love the super omg roll! I highly recommend getting it without the tip lit because sometimes when they light the top lighter fluid gets into the roll and it taste funky. Without that it's hands down the best roll on the menu Side note: please bring back your lunch card! :) read more

Ami - S14. Super OMG Chef's Special - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Excellent sushi! I did not expect the sushi plate to be so big and high quality. Highly recommend. The service was good, our waitress took awhile to check-in and they were not very busy but it could have just been less staff working that day. read more

Ami - E3. Sushi Regular Entree - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Great sushi and delicious udon ! The fish taste fresh and the place has an extensive menu . One of the better sushi places in B-Town ! read more

Ami - N5. Beef Udon and R15. Spicy Salmon Maki Roll Shrimp tempura appetizer is the best in Bloomington! - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

本当に美味しいです！ I selected this restaurant for my dinner as I can no longer tolerate Indiana University's terrible food in cafeterias. It turned out this trip was totally worthy. The restaurant is not big, but it is nicely decorated. The price is relatively reasonable (I ordered this Ramen for around $10, and they also provided a free soup and a free salad). Also, their service was great, and the waiters were friendly. Most importantly, their ramen tasted quite authentic, and its soup really made my day! I will come back to it! read more

Ami - Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

The food were tasty and especially recommend the chirashi bowl and jam pong soup noodle.

Really good man. Sushi was point as well as the chicken teriyaki and potato cakes. Shrimp tempura was quite lovely. I also had yum yum sauce and pretty much dipped it in everything lol. Only thing I would say is the miso soup needs to be a little bit warmer than what it was. It was almost like juice because want hot as it needed to be to be considered a soup. But overall everything was great. The staff/waiter seemed to be busy and we needed refills etc. but the waiter was nowhere to be found. But thank you and appreciative read more

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Food was great and fresh. Service was fast and courteous and the food came out super fast and the price was extremely fair

First time I've been to this Japanese restaurant and the atmosphere is great! It's very roomy and cozy sort of environment. They sat my group and I down at the basement since we had a big party and the server was very patient! read more

Ami - Bento Combo Box F - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Loved this place when I was in college and still do! We ordered our food to- go and everything was great.

This is my favorite sushi place period. I know others here say it's mediocre and not that great but still okay. However with how much food you get, the price you pay, the service, and the speed in which you're in and out of the restaurant is what makes this place a 5 star restaurant. Usually a friend and I will split the house sake and some veggie goyozas, then shortly after sushi will arrive along with your appetizer. And it's the perfect amount of food for the both of us. So if you have 3-4 people ordering sushi, get another appetizer to satisfy everyone! Waiters and waitresses are always visiting and checking in with you and filling up your drinks. You can usually come in and out fairly quickly which is nice (unless it's intensely busy which usually happens when school is in session at IU, however not too bad during the summer). Admittedly, I would just pick any appetizer and/or sushi and not any other menu items here. Not that they aren't good, but it's just the sushi is at a great price and quality for what it is. The other food such as the ramen just doesn't meet up as much in my opinion. So sushi and the appetizers you get here are 120% worth getting. They have SO many rolls, I'm sure you could find something you like! Best sushi place around, go here! Just do it! You won't be disappointed! read more

Eh. Not a sushi eater, so this review shouldn't count toward that whatsoever. However, the food I got (Seafood Udon) was just not good. Service was awful, saw multiple tables come in after us, get served and get their food before us and were long gone by the time we were even close to being done. read more

I love this place. The service is so quick and the food is INCREDIBLE. It is very affordable for all of the quality food that you get.

Can't really go wrong here. Ami us a Bloomington staple. I always go for the eel roll and it never disappoints! The fried dumplings weren't the best I've ever had, but they were still pretty darn delicious! read more

Ami - Eel roll, fried dumplings, mochi - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Lunch on Tuesdays (30% off Maki and Chef Special Rolls) is mandatory date night. We got (from left to right) black dragon, bond girl, and a spider roll. Black Dragon was so he could try a California roll and eel. Eel from Indiana is pretty mediocre. Bond Girl is my go to fav. It's smokey, sweet, spicy, and earthy. He doesn't care for the lack of crunch, but I am in love with the symphony of flavor. It's compact enough I don't feel overwhelmed eating a slice in one bite. Spider is another staple. Tempura crunch. Light, refreshing. And it's sizable so it is filling. Also they serve mountain dew here, from the fountain so that's a huge selling point for going with my boyfriend. If you like Mt. Dew, look no farther hahaha. read more

Ami - Black Dragon. BOND GIRL. and Spider. Also my BF posing lovingly. - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Charming and excellent interior. Very solid food. One of my fav date night places in town!

Sashimi rice was good! Kind of a poke bowl Pick up will def try indoor Fresh Quick read more

I love this restaurant for its ambiance , delicious food, and friendly service. You must get the Lion King. I've gone to Ami many times and always come out happily satisfied with having had a delicious meal in a pleasant atmosphere. The staff are efficient and friendly. There's outside dining as well. Well worth it. I give it 5 stars. Lark read more

The service was very good. I was there with a large party and the food came out very quickly. I had the sweet and spicy chicken. It was good enough but nothing special. Overall, I wouldn't mind eating here again but would definitely try other places first. read more

Loved having the vegetarian options! A lot of sushi places have the same sushi options and it can get very repetitive. The service was great and Ami had a lot of room! I was there for an event and I'm surprised that had room for a lot of us! I wish they would have had some dessert options but overall it was a good experience! read more

Ami - Sweet potato & asparagus roll (bottom) - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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According to my Japanese friend, Ami is the best in town. :) Highly recommend the sashimi rice! read more

Ami - N5. Beef Udon - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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They have a great selection of food and it's for a good price! Love their vegetarian sushi and always look forward to the miso soup and salad! read more

I've always loved Ami! Anytime you dine in and order sushi, they'll also give you complementary soup and salad. My favorites are the asparagus tempura roll and the futomaki roll. They also have amazing Vegetable Udon. Would definitely recommend! read more

Ami - Vegetable Udon - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Very gas, I've been going for a long time and they let you drink for the most part very easily

Honestly not the best but I would be willing to give it another try. They kept my water cups full, but my food just was not that good. There is not much outdoor seating, but when there is it is a perfect view of 3rd st and campus. read more

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