Great food and I love the decorations. I think it was a little bit too pricey though.read more

The best sushi! Great service!…read more We had dinner here a couple nights ago and it was fantastic. My husband ordered a beer and I ordered a cup of hot green tea. We ordered the Gyu Sashi - Sliced sashimi style raw beef, served with a raw quail egg and a garlic dipping sauce. It was amazing! I could've ordered multiple of this appetizer. We ordered the Sushi & Sashimi for 2 - the premium selection. It's served with a miso soup and salad with ginger dressing. The soup and salad were pretty good. It's the sushi that's the star, though. The sushi was fabulous! It really is the best sushi that we've had around Cincinnati. As usual, great service too. We'll be back soon.

Stopped in to grab some pastries on a snowy morning. These ruled. Ube croissaint lives up to the…read morehype, the cream is not too sweet. The everything bagel croissant was also fantastic. Strong corn flavor on the corn pastry, bold. Not pictured is the bbq bao which was also great. Wish it had some bit of heat though to counter the sweet. Great service. Super friendly. Street parking but grabbed a spot right out front.

I'm told the rotating ramen offerings means you have to come back a few times to find your…read morefavorite. While my visit didn't top my ramen preference, a savory mochi appetizer was a unique and wonderful introduction to this busy little place. Bar service seating can be a bit cramped when the restaurant is full but the friendly service and tasty food makes up for it. Interesting experiments like the Cincinnati Style Ramen, I'll let you decide for yourself if that's worth pursuing more than once.

My first taste of ramen in Cincinnati, and it was delicious! It was somewhat busy on a Sunday…read moreevening - most of the tables were full. I went with the Tonkotsu ramen - delicious! The broth was my favorite part of the dish. Service was a bit slow - server took a while between stages of the meal. Overall, however, I was very happy with my meal and will definitely come back for more ramen.

We decided to try Zundo Ramen & Donburi prior to a show at Memorial Hall. We arrived at 6 pm on a…read moreFriday. All seats at the bar were open, but we hoped to sit at a regular (not high-top) table. As it turned out there were a few options in the back. That said, it wasn't long before the place was packed. Our server Tyra was fantastic. Down to earth and helpful with recommendations. She made us feel welcome and comfortable. We started with Jumbo Ebi Shumai. Tyra asked if we wanted a fourth (the dish comes with three) so we wouldn't have to rock-paper-scissors for the third dumpling. I thought they were delicious. I loved the spicy mustard that came with them. I admit they had a slight fishy flavor. I mean it was shrimp and I enjoyed it. Mark is less of a fish fan in general. The dumplings didn't really hit the mark for him. If you like seafood and you like shrimp you should enjoy the Shumai. I opted for Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen and thick creamy pork broth with roast pork, soft boiled egg, bamboo, wood ear mushroom, ginger and green onion. I added black garlic oil and did not go spicy at all. I thought it was very good and I ate literally every drop. Mark had Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen and spicy creamy soybean paste pork broth with roast pork, soft boiled egg, bamboo, wood ear mushroom, and green onion. He said it was spicy, which was perfect for him. He also enjoyed his meal and finished every drop. We still had time to kill before the show so we opted for dessert. There were two options - Green Tea or Red Bean Ice Creams. Tyra recommended Red Bean and I'm glad she did. It was sweet with just the slightest crunch from the beans. It was a good size serving, hand dipped by Tyra. The proximity of Zundo to Memorial Hall or Music Hall makes it the perfect pre-show stop for dinner. We will definitely be back.

I was getting my haircut at Salon Bloom next-door, and the owner of Chaco came in to bring one of…read morethe stylist a tea. I had to know more about this bakery after hearing everyone in the shop talk about how good the bakery and drinks were, so we headed over and got a Matcha latte chicken teriyaki bun and pumpkin pastry, both savory. They were both delicious, fresh and flavorful. This was a great find and definitely worth an impromptu early lunch. The owner also gave my daughter a complementary salmon rice ball to try and it was so amazing. I already can't wait to come back for the fried chicken sandwich that another customer was ordering after we ordered our food. I might even come back tomorrow! Sorry about the pictures, I ate too fast to remember to take a photo.

I ordered a cake from Chako and it was delicious. I ordered a matcha sponge with matcha cream. It…read morewas the perfect amount of sweetness. I also bought some pastries while picking up the cake. They were delicious as well. They were the typical pastries you'd get at an Asian bakery. The chicken Kara-age was also good. If I'm in the Cincinnati area and there's a special occasion, I would definitely come back! Chako was really friendly.

It's rare that I take more photos of me and the family versus the food. That is a testament to how…read moremuch we enjoyed ourselves and the memories that were had. My teenage sons about burst with excitement at the challenge of an all you can eat menu. What a way to allow for customers to try a lot of the menu. We thoroughly enjoyed our food and experience. I even had my two year old with me and I loved that our neighbors went from a couple to being another family. We felt comfortable and that the restaurant was family friendly without the presence of children negatively impacting the dining experience. Food, service, and location were all great. Prices were a little higher than what I normally pay but definitely worth it! We left happy & full Definitely a fun experience that we will be enjoying again!

Always a great experience! I took my dad for the first time and he absolutely loved it. They now…read morehave Wagyu on the menu -- we had to try it, and it did not disappoint! The staff is always super helpful and friendly. We had a great time and will definitely be back!

Not from Cincy but we've been to Kozue three times by now. Impressive restaurant and great service…read more The ingredients they use are just so fresh. The taste reflects the freshness. Definitely worth going and we will go again when we are in town.

Fantastic! Great service who is helpful with any questions (I had many). Sushi came out quick and…read moretasted amazing. Started off with an appetizer of soft shell crab which tasted delicious and had a great sweet sauce with it. Red wine and sake were great. Sake tasted like a sweet white wine with a hint of fruit. If you ask for some they will come in a small bottle (cooking wine size) so be prepared. Overall, great ambiance, would 100% come again.

On business travel from Southern California and was craving sushi…read more The sushi rice and salmon dishes were amazing. The salmon nigiri was buttery and the sushi rice was very good. Great value on their cut rolls too, $4 for 4-6 pieces on the different salmon rolls. Our server Avery was also very nice and personable, even at 11:30pm. Great place, would eat here again!

I absolutely hate to give a restaurant 2 stars (look at my reviews). Went for lunch on a Saturday…read more The restaurant was in need of updating- badly. Not just for ambiance but cleanliness as well. The sushi counter glass (plastic?) was dingy. The tint film on the front windows was peeling off in the corner. The tables and booths tired and worn. Two of the 3 types of sushi we ordered were OK at best. The spicy tuna sushi was not ok. The teriyaki chicken was a filet of chicken breast (overcooked and dry) sliced with a light drizzle of teriyaki sauce atop. The stir fried vegetables served with it were in my opinion reheated or completely overcooked. The service was fine. Only one waitress for the indoor seating.

Super cute place with fun vibes. We loved our server and spoke with her about some k-pop groups we…read morelike. The food was great too and I'm excited to return in the future!

Loved the concept for my kid. He was so enamored with it all. The robots delivering drinks, train…read moreor trucks delivering food and the converter belt oh my. This was our first time experiencing this magic. I will say the food was hit or miss. Some of it was good but some was sub par. The service from staff was very nice. We went overboard with all the options and spent $90 for 2 adults and a child. But we sure had an interesting evening.

This is my go-to for hibachi. I could eat here everyday but that's not healthy lol highly…read morerecommended if you love sushi and hibachi. Best ginger salad I've ever had. Strawberry Margarita is always fruity and delicious! The restaurant is always clean and inviting. Service is great. Take a chance! P.S. I am a picky eater. I requested only broccoli instead of the normal veggie spread they provide. Appreciate the accommodation.

Visited Nasu for a Friday evening dinner and quickly was seated with our party of 6!…read more The team was quick, attentive and very engaging with our group. They even celebrated a birthday at our table and brought out a free dessert. I tried the steak hibachi, hello kitty sushi and shrimp tempura and all of it was very flavorful. The hello kitty is much larger therefore you only get about 5 pieces in comparison to other rolls. This is one of the best hibachi locations in the area. I will return.

I've never been to Japan...but I came here with my wife who has been and she felt this was the best…read moresushi she's had outside of Japan; which is quite a testament for a landlocked midwest city! They are reservation only and it can be a challenge to get a reservation, so make sure you check their Instagram to figure out when they become available. We came here for a dinner reservation. For the vibes, they have 8 seats and sell out basically every single reservation. There were 2 people making the sushi and they were both super friendly and made great conversation. Each bite was carefully crafted and came with a thorough explanation of the individual parts and how they fit together. I don't think my words will do enough to explain each bite, but check out the pictures if you are interested. They have a few beers, cocktails, sake, and whiskey if you are interested in a drink to go with your meal. Overall, worth a visit for an excellent omakase experience!

Went to Roji for their lunch with a friend. The space is very intimate and cozy. We arrived 3 min…read morelate to our reservation. The servers had already given the other customers a warm towel to clean their hands. We only knew this because the hand towels were still on the table next to the customers. We didn't receive the towels and instead used our own hand sanitizer after they mentioned we'd be eating with our hands. The hand towels remained on the table and were never taken away. The green tea was perfect on a cold snowy day. The fatty tuna was excellent in both the nigiri and hand roll. Presentation was 10/10 and flavor was there for each piece. However, when the food was given out the chef presented the food like he was reading off a menu. There was no additional information on what went into it and what he was doing. The food was delicious and fresh! The overall experience was sub par. I would think if we're paying this much that it would be more of an experience. Especially in Cincinnati when people crave culture and are going there for a cultural experience, I would expect for knowledge given and information. Rather than having to ask for information