Blue Sushi Sake Grill is easily one of the best sushi restaurants. I am so glad we stopped in after our drive in from Cincinnati. We stayed at Ironworks, so Blue was convenient. The restaurant is nicely decorated. Our server, Calista, was outstanding. She took such good care of us, helped with recommendations and answered any questions we had. She has worked at Blue for several years and it was obvious she loved the food and was proud of everything offered by the restaurant. First, and by all means, try to get there during Happy Hour, which in the case of Blue is a huge understatement. Happy Hour is Monday through Saturday open to 6:30pm, and all day Sunday. That is WAY more than a Happy HOUR. The Happy Hour menu has a ton of options, so don't miss it. I started with a Sake flight. I was interested in Partly Cloudy, but they were out of one, substituting another cloudy sake the bar uses for a cocktail on their menu. I opted for Sky Guardian. All three options were delectable. It was also 1/2 price bottled Sake Tuesday. We did not take advantage of that deal. On to the food. Let's start with appetizers. Ceviche (Happy Hour) - tilapia, white shrimp, lime juice, cucumber, cherry tomato, avocado, cilantro, sweet onion, jalapeño salsa, wonton crisps, togarashi, chili oil. Absolutely delicious. The small and uniform dice on all the ingredients was a wonder to behold. Highly Recommend! Crispy Rice Cake (Happy Hour) - topped with spicy bigeye tuna, scallion, tataki sauce (4 pcs). I liked this dish quite a bit, but I noticed the flavor stayed on my palate when I went back to the ceviche. I simply finished the ceviche then went back to the rice cakes. This dish is very good and I definitely recommend. Truffle Salmon (Happy Hour) - atlantic salmon drizzled with hot sesame oil, topped with ikura, truffle ponzu sauce, wasabi sprouts (5 pcs). This dish was good. Calista recommended the Yellowtail Serrano, which was also on the HH menu. She doesn't care for salmon; her recommendation made sense, but I like salmon so here we are. I liked the salmon dish, but I think I should have listened to Calista. On to the Mains. Hot Popper (Happy Hour) - smoked salmon, cream cheese, jalapeño tempura, soy paper, sriracha (5 pcs). WOW!! The name implies this roll is going to be Spicy with a capital "S". I tried one piece. I didn't find it spicy, however, I found it phenomenally delicious. I can't recommend this Specialty Maki roll enough. Godzilla Bomb - tempura blue kani, bigeye tuna, yellowtail, togarashi, serrano, ponzu sauce, sriracha (8 pcs). I didn't try this. Mark liked it okay, but it's hard to top Hot Popper. I ordered Sake Turo (Atlantic salmon belly). The texture was smooth and buttery. It was very good, but wait... I also ordered Black Tuna (squid ink and soy cured escolar). Calista recommended it. I was going to order escolar, so was excited to try it with a Blue Sushi twist. Remember WOW for Hot Poppers? Well... WOW, WOW, WOW for the Black Tuna. It was extraordinary, period. You won't find this in most sushi restaurants, if any. There simply aren't enough superlatives for this beautiful sashimi offering. Do not miss it. If you like sushi (in general), do not walk, but RUN to Blue Sushi Sake Grill as quickly as you can. You will not be sorry. I am looking forward to our next trip to Indy; we will absolutely stop in at Blue. read more

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Still amazing!! Accommodated our group of 10 as a walk-in at 4:45 on a Friday. Happy Hour is now open to 6 every day and still all day Sunday. Love the Tidal Wave, Crunchy LA, Crunchy Red and I must always get the house salad with carrot ginger dressing. My son tried the Beef Hot Rock and the Chicken Crunch salad and he loved both! BSS never disappoints! read more

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Wow! The sushi! Great cocktails - unique and exceptional customer service! We stayed at the Ironworks hotel and saw the rave reviews for this restaurant so we gave it a try and so glad we did! We travel through Indy frequently and will definitely stop here again both at the hotel and Blue Sushi Sake Grill. We started with crab Rangoon with a tangy sauce and it was crispy on the outside and the perfect softness inside. The sushi tasted so fresh and the offerings of sushi were extensive. Lots of choices from nigiri to sashimi to temaki. And be sure try dessert!! I wish we took pics of everything but we were hungry and just dive in. If you like sushi this is for you! read more

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Unfortunately, their quality and quantity has been suffering in the past few visits. I really wanted to support them but the past few visits have made us think about revisiting them. If you order take out, definitely pad an extra 20-30 mins to their given time. Rolls that we have ordered before, taste different now with at times structure falling apart. read more

Blue Saki Sushi is such a vibe. The ambiance is beautiful and the servers are great! I stopped in during happy hour and grabbed a cocktail, miso soup and sushi. I was looking for a little bit more spice on the crunchy red roll, so I got serano chilies on the side. Everything was delicious. I would definitely return! read more

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definitely one of my favorite happy hours in the city and it lasts practically all day. I love that my family of 3 can all have a delicious meal for under $50. The kids bento box is a huge bang for your buck! We love the spicy garlic steamed edamame and the mango crab Rangoon is phenomenal. We also really enjoy the ceviche. It's always super fresh and flavorful. This will definitely continue to be one of our go to spots in the city! read more

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Ive seen this restaurant when visiting Massage Heights and decided made a reservation for Saturday at 5:30 for a friend's birthday who wanted sushi. We were immediately greeted and when seated they had prepared a birthday card signed by staff which felt special. I loved the decor and the ambiance was nice with plenty of window lighting. They had such a variety of rolls and we loved all of our selections. The service was phenomenal and the price was very reasonable for 2 people. read more

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one of the best spots for vegans and vegetarians! they have a plethora of vegan dishes to choose from and they never disappoint. most recently i tried the spicy kaluna crunch roll and the unami nigiri. the spicy kaluna is sooo good - my non-vegan, sushi addicted boyfriend tried the plant-based tuna and was even blown away by it. i think it may be my favorite! the unami nigiri was pretty good, too, and super flavorful but i wasn't the biggest fan of the texture. the charred, spicy garlic edamame is actually pretty spicy. maybe it's the combo of smokiness + spice that enhances it but it's delicious nonetheless. love this place and will be back soon! read more

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I'm so disappointed i forgot my waiters name because he was on point. All of his recommendations from drinks to food was right on point. I wanted to make some substitutions on the "lion king" he warned me against it and im glad I listened. It was amazing as is! This sushi spot definitely gives upscale vibes. Very clean chic decor. Very much expected for the area. The dining room is huge with plenty of seating as well as bar seating. The menu was loaded with options for everyone. They have the traditional sushi as well as some signature rolls. Everything was flavorful and fresh. With a nice drink list going on too! read more

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The dream vegan sushi experience! The hippie roll and cabbage tempura roll were really yummy. I think the cabbage roll could use a bit more of a kick, like maybe more sauce, so I ate every piece of that roll with soy sauce and wasabi. The jasmine tea is 4-5 cups per pot, also very yummy. Nice bathrooms too, with hooks in the stalls and a touch-free door. Would love to become a regular here if I didn't live so far away! read more

My favorite sushi in the Indy area. Excellent service and atmosphere, Blue Sushi is the perfect place for a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience. My favorite appetizer is grilled Brussels sprouts (which are amazing!) and my favorite sushi is the Cowgirl roll. But we always share and sample, and everything I have ever tried has been excellent. If anyone ever asks me for a sushi recommendation I always direct them to Blue Sushi. Several times we have had larger groups here, from 10-16 people, and the service has been great. Highly recommend. read more

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I normally do not write negative reviews but this was an experience that I wish to share. We had a reservation at 5:30 but happened to be around at 5 so we walked in and kindly asked the front if it was okay if we could get seated early. The people working the front did not respond to us at all and instead started talking to each other about where to seat us. No one actually ever said anything to us, a worker just grabbed menus and started motioning for us to follow. When we were sat, we thanked them and still not a word was said to us or even a smile. When our waiter came, we also got an unkind and strange vibe from them towards us. Later, a woman came up to our table with edamame and said "Edamame" and we responded and said oh no we did not order that, she then said absolutely nothing to us and rolled her eyes and walked away. As far as the food goes, it was good. Everything tasted fine, but the service gave us such a bad experience we would probably not wish to return to this restaurant. It felt as if we were a bother to all the workers and ignored multiple times right to our face, despite us treating them with kindness. I am disappointed in the service but obviously do not wish to slander, exaggerate, or call anyone specifically out. The food was good, if I could recommend one thing it would be the rangoons. read more

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The ambiance is super cute, service was good. They brought out birthday dessert with a candle. The food was good. I've never seen so many vegan rolls. The Thai hippie was flavorful. The Amazon with the chimmuchuri was great. The yellowtail was fresh. Great place to meet friends if of 86th in ironworks. The chocolate spring roll was decadent. Will be back! read more

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Food was AWESOME! I took my family for a birthday dinner during happy hour last Monday, and it was exceptional! Jonathan, our server, provided an awesome service and made sure we all had everything quickly and easily. The food was delicious! I love the Lincoln Commons location, it looks very high-end and the space is really cool to have chill conversations as the music is not that loud read more

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Very cute sushi spot located right beside the Ironworks Hotel. Came in for lunch and wasn't busy at all. My waitress was very nice, working the bar as well but still attentive. My first time finding a ceviche I liked in a restaurant! Had so much flavor and even a light spice to it. Would definitely order again! My sushi was very fresh. I had the crunchy la roll which contained; avocado, cucumber crab mix and topped with panko bread crumbs and a sweet chili sauce. I spent around $17 for happy hour, not bad! I can't wait to try other menu items ! read more

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One of my favorite sushi spots in the city! The service is always great and although I typically receive my food fast, it's always fresh. It's a chill spot but can get busy. They have Happy Hour all day on Sunday! I had the lion king roll and a sangria spritz and my bill was less than $20. That's my type of happy hour! read more

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I was greeted when I walked in. Was immediately seated at the bar. I stopped in on Saturday with a few friends so decided to pop back in on Tuesday after work. They have a decent happy hour menu. I also love that they have multiple vegan sushi options. My goal is to try them all. My favorite so far is the eden roll. This time around, I subbed the edamame hummus for avocado while adding jalapeño and Sriracha which was a 10/10. I believe it was the manager that delivered my food and called me the new chef for coming up with a new recipe. I also tried the Thai hippie. I wasn't a fan. The restaurant was clean and vibey. The bathroom was also clean. I'm going to also post a video from Saturday. I forgot to check in. read more

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This is my absolute favorite sushi place hands down. Any time I am craving sushi, this is my go to. They have happy hour deals that are so hard to pass up! Every server I have had is amazing and the restaurant itself is so beautiful and well kept. I genuinely cannot recommend this place enough!! read more

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Went here for happy hour, and honestly, it's one of the best in the city in my opinion. The happy hour menu is extensive--lots of great options, including plenty of cooked sushi choices and even soups. If you're not a big sushi eater, you'll still find something you'll enjoy. The sushi we ordered was fresh and delicious. My only critique was that they forgot to bring ginger and wasabi with my rolls. When I asked, it took about 25 minutes to get it, even though it wasn't incredibly busy (this was during the lunch happy hour). That said, the rest of the service was good, and I really enjoyed their mocktails--super tasty and a nice alternative since we didn't order alcohol. Overall, Blue Sushi Sake Grill has a fantastic happy hour, fresh sushi, and great mocktails. Definitely worth visiting, especially if you love variety! read more

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Blue Sushi consistently delivers top-tier cocktails, sake, and sushi selections. I risked it all and showed up with no reservations on a Tuesday at 6:30 PM and was able to be seated immediately. My friend and I opted to sit at the bar since we were primarily meeting for cocktails and wanted easy access to the bartender because, you know, priorities. There was one time on a Saturday night when a friend and I arrived at about 9 PM with no reservations on a Saturday, and the 45-min wait was a bit too much for us so we left that evening, but that was completely the fault of our own poor planning. The house margaritas were crisp, light, and refreshing. Definitely a perfect patio cocktail. We snacked on the spicy edamame that was the right amount of salty and not offensively spicy. That will definitely have to be my new go to starter there. Oh, and did I mention the most important part?!?? They have a freaking happy hour!!! 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and all day Sunday!! so you get access to a limited, but indulgence list of beers, cocktail, starters, sushi, and vegan options all at a discount!! And all day Sunday? Yes, please! He doesn't love fine dining on a deal? So grab a friend, play it safe and make a reservation, and carve out an hour or two to sit at Blue where you can converse with good company, drink all the drinks, and eat your weight and sushi. read more

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Our all favorite place for sushi in Indianapolis! The food is wonderful and drinks outstanding. We always get the charred edamame and the shishito peppers to start along with either a Jalapeno Margarita (yum) or another fun drink. On to the sushi - we like to share family style so order a bunch of rolls - often the LA Roll, Cabo Roll, Lion Roll and Hot Popper. Everything we've enjoyed so far has been fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is fun - a little bit cool but still relaxing. And if the weather is nice, we'll hit the patio. All in all, this place has everything going for it (plus an amazing happy hour!). read more

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Did I discover the best sushi bar in Indy? I don't know, but I think I did. And now I feel that I must begin a quest to answer this epic question. Call me Kiddo, because I may just have to make my own "Sushi List Five" and mark them off one by one. It may take some time, but I can be patient. Like revenge, sushi is a dish best served cold. I am starting a business and signed a lease on a new location, so it was time to celebrate. I was already in Nora and sushi sounded good. I had never been to Blue, but dang, I'm going to keep coming back! The location is great, being near Nora, Castleton and Keystone. They are located right inside Ironworks, but they have their own, independent entrance. It is a lovely restaurant consisting of Japanese themes with a modern twist. Enough decor to set the mood, but never overplaying their hand. I sat at the bar-bar so I could get in quickly. I will have to visit, again, and sit at the sushi bar. The dining room is also lovely and spacious with tall ceilings. It felt almost airy. The service was quick, and the bartender made me an old fashioned with rye. This drink was made the way an old fashioned is supposed to be made: muddled sugar and bourbon cherries and a really good spirit. Subtle, yet complex. It made me want to soak in the moment. I also had the Kokuto Whiskey, one of their house drinks. It was like an old fashioned with a little Japanese infusion. Good lord, was it yummy! Speaking of yummy, let's get down to business: the food. For one, this menu has enough options on it to satisfy the Crazy 88. For appetizer, I had the shishito peppers which are sautéed in this beautiful sauce. Delicious and not spicy. A small kick with tons of flavor. For the sushi: The Lion King, Thriller, and South Pacific. The Lion King has a fabulous chili aioli and the South Pacific comes to life with a small hit of pineapple. But that Thriller! I don't know what "creamy thriller sauce" is, but I'm glad I have experienced it in my life. The peppers and these rolls must have used the five point palm exploding heart technique on me, because I was in heaven! I can't wait to return to this wonderful sushi bar. You're my boy, Blue [Sushi]! (Ok, I may have strayed from my Kill Bill references but there was no way I was passing that one up!) read more

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My first time here and I'm already plotting when my wallet will let me come back! It was my friend's birthday and we came as a party of 10 and I have to say, our waitress was phenomenal! Patient and gave wonderful suggestions. I was torn on what to order and after hearing I love raw fish especially tuna, she suggested the Cherry Bomb nigiri. It was so tasty and definitely had a kick to it if you like spice! The gekkeikan was perfect for a drink and lasted me all evening. My friend tried out the sake flights. She said previously she didn't like the taste of sake but ordered the partly cloudy flight and was super happy about it! My main roll of as the Tataki Maki and it was so good! Finished off the meal with the yuzu mochi and I was not disappointed! I know many places with mochi in Indy often use the kind straight out of the box and you can taste it. This whether or not it was out of the box...I couldn't tell because to me it tasted pretty fresh! I hope to come back here again. Thanks for making my first experience here wonderful! read more

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I've driven by this place so many times and was super excited to finally give it a try. The weather was beautiful, so we sat outside where there was plenty of shade - a really comfortable setup for a relaxing meal. Our server was also great! We ordered the crab rangoon and three different sushi rolls. Everything we tried was excellent. The ingredients were fresh, the presentation was great, and the flavors were spot on. I'd absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for solid sushi and a great outdoor dining option. read more

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always fantastic service and great food! a go to spot for my friends and I when we get together for a meal

This is your average sushi place, nothing special in my opinion. They did give complementary for the dessert, which is really nice, but overall felt like it was a little overpriced. I've also gotten them through Uber eats one time, and my Nigiri was completely destroyed, which was very disappointing. It's a really nice ambience on the inside and it was good service, but be prepared to pay a slightly overpriced amount for sushi. read more

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No wait time. No wait time. My go to place for sushi. And now that there's a happy hour I'll try to get back more often. read more

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I've been enjoying this wonderful sushi spot since 2019 and it's always delicious! The rolls are unique and made to perfection. Today I was celebrating my 29th birthday and the service was outstanding! Our server, Yahir, made my parents smile and made it easy to enjoy their first time as they are not normally down for sushi. He will definitely bring smiles and laughs to your table! This is by far my favorite spot to bring anyone visiting from out of the town because the area the restaurant is located is so beautiful too! I highly recommend this place for sushi lovers and anyone skeptical about sushi. Also not pictured below but a huge favorite is the Crispy Brussels Sprouts! read more

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill is a great date night, birthday, or girl's night out spot! This restaurant is slightly upscale, but I definitely would not call it fancy. One of my favorite parts of the interior is the sushi bar where you can see the fresh cuts of fish being prepared to make your sushi of choice. Want more bang for your buck? I highly recommend checking out their happy hour menu. Most days are from 2:30-6, but Sunday is all day long! My favorite dishes were the crunchy red roll and the mango crab rangoon (not pictured). The crab rangoons came with both a sweet mango sauce and a slightly spicy red sauce. Both of them mixed together with the creamy filling were perfection. I really loved the amount of both cooked and vegan/vegetarian options in the menu. The crunchy red roll was one of the not raw options with crab mix, shrimp, and avocado inside. The crispy beet colored panko gave a nice contrasting texture to the soft rice and fillings. I have seen complaints on previous posts about slow service, but that seemed to be mostly remedied for my visit. I already have my next reservation booked! read more

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The sides were nothing special, but the sushi rolls were excellent They had a lot of Seabass Incorporated into their sushi, which is very interesting in a good way the cloud nine was my favorite following the red Crunchyroll read more

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I am such a sushi fan and I can't believe I'd yet to get to Blue Sushi! Located at Ironworks just off of Keystone, the location is convenient and I don't have to deal with street parking! My friend and I went on a Sunday afternoon (straddling a late lunch/ early diner) and learned that Sunday is all day happy hour! Which offers some food and drink specials, such as $4 spicy edaname. We orered a little bit off the happy hour menu, and off the regular menu as well. My friend needs to be gluten, dairy and egg free for medical reasons, and there were lots of options that she was able to eat. We had the charred edaname (sooo good with it's little spices!), side salads with the ginger dressing, hot teas o na cold day. My friend ordered off the gluten free menu, so I can't remebr exactly what she ate (but I did take pics; take a look!) although I know she had rolls with yellow tail, and a rainbow roll. I kept my day a little spicy and had both the "hot popper" (salmon) and the "godzilla bomb" (little bit of everything) rolls. Everything was just so beautiful and so tasty! #yum #ReviewsByRL read more

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Timely, clean and friendly service. We had the rainbow roll and lion king roll. Excellent preparation and attention to detail.

I love it here!!! Right when you step in it feels like you're in another city. The host stand is positioned right in front of the door, so it can get a little congested if there are multiple parties waiting to be seated. I've been here a handful of times and every time our server is so kind and knowledgeable about the menu. To drink, I always get the cucumber jalapeno margarita with a tahini rim. Soooo good. We always start with the mango crab rangoon and miso soup. Another winner! I think the mango really seals the deal with the crab rangoon. So good. The crunchy LA is my favorite sushi roll and lately has been my go to. It has crab mix, avocado, cucumber, crispy panko, sweet chili sauce. I'm not a sushi pro yet (but I'll get there), so this is me living on the edge. I used to get a California roll before this, if that tells you anything! This place is a favorite. Great for all occasions. Lunch, date night, girls night, celebration dinners, etc! The patio is also nice when the weather permits. Highly recommend! read more

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We always visit with a family of 5 to 10 depending on the day. We visit Blue Sushi on average once a month. The food in the past has always been very good, including the service. However, we have been so disappointed the last 5 times we have tried it. The servers and service has been so slow and deficient and inadequate. It has taken from 1 to 3 hours to get our orders. And one time we just had to tell them to cancel our order. I'm not sure what has changed besides different wait staff. Not sure if they have been under new management this year, but things have gotten sadly worse. They have not given the proper instruction to their new servers because they are lacking Attention to friendly and swift service. The long wait times are making us not want to visit one of our once favorite places again. read more

My friend suggested her for a girls dinner date. I had never been so I didn't know what to expect but the ambience at first glance was very stylish. The menu was full of varieties. And they had a happy hour. I had two rolls one was the tidal wave I give that a 10/10 and the other was the Rojas it was a server recommendation, 8/10. Lastly, I finished dinner with green tea ice cream. Perfection. I enjoyed myself and will be back! read more

Love this place. Reminds me of Nobu in Malibu without the hefty price all while staying in Indianapolis. Ambience is super cute, fun, and playful. Service is always awesome here. Rolls and appetizers never disappoint. Worth the trip. read more

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Came here on a Friday night, party of 4 with a reservation. Were seated fairly quickly and met marielle -- what a gem. The food is phenomenal and the vegan menu was expansive and delicious Prices are fair and the service was incredible. Highly recommend coming here for lunch or dinner, business or pleasure, absolutely a good time read more

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Excellent sushi and fast service. I love their happy hour menu as well! I got sushi to go this time, and it was packaged so well! read more

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i had a great time at blufish sushi! the parking lot was extremely crowded but there was no wait to sit down in the restaurant. the ambiance was nice but the restaurant was a little loud for my personal preference. i felt like the menu was fair in regards to the plant based options available. i ended up ordering the edamame, as well as the avo kaluna roll and unami maki roll. eel was always my favorite as a child and i feel like the replication of it was very accurate. i don't think i'd be able to distinguish right away if my sushi was vegan or not. overall the service and food was great and i would recommend this place for a nice evening out or if you're looking for vegan options in the area. read more

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First time at Blue Sushi and it didn't disappoint. The fish and veggies were really fresh and the waitress triple checked on a few dishes ensuring that I didn't consume any nuts (allergies ). My calamari, roll and drink were really good. Service was excellent and the decor was tastefully done. It's inviting, clean and airy! I definitely want to bring some of my girlfriends to this location. I love rolls that are fresh and flavorful and my overall experience was excellent. The ginger on my plate was sooo good and my drink was appealing to the eyes AND delicious. I forgot my waitresses name but she held it down bartending and being our waitresses. I LOVE great service and she remembered details and checked on us while we were enjoying our lunch. Kudos to her! read more

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