Domo has been one of my favorite sushi spots. I love the cozy vibes in there. Service is quick and I've never had a bad waiter/waitress there. The food comes out pretty quick considering they are making the sushi by order. I love their sushi options. If I can, I'll get the otoro (fatty tuna) and it's some of the best around Columbus that I've tried so far. They also have delicious cocktails that are well balanced. The only downside is trying to find parking since it's in the Short North. If you're lucky, you can snag a street parking spot near the restaurant. read more

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1. Ambience (4/5) This place is very cute! The décor was intentional without trying too hard. Midway through my meal, they came around to light a candle at the table, which added such an intimate touch, and gave cozy date night energy in the best way. In fact, I believe I was sitting next to a couple having their first date. 2. Plating (4.5/5) The presentation did not disappoint. Everything came out looking polished and thoughtfully arranged. The edamame stood out because they generous with the flaky salt, which I personally loved. Sometimes places hold back, but this was well seasoned. 3. Customer Service (2.5/5) This is where things started to fall apart a bit. I stood at the front for about 12 minutes before being acknowledged, and the restaurant was nearly empty. I had to make eye contact with someone in the kitchen just to be seated. Service at the table wasn't much better. It took about 15 minutes just to get my drink order taken (which I had to flag the waitress down to order), and by that time I was ready to order my whole meal. I ordered an appetizer along with a couple of sushi rolls and some sake. I'm not sure if the waitress wasn't thinking about it, but she brought my rolls out before she even brought out my appetizer or my drink. The inconsistency was noticeable and took away from the experience. 4. Overall Taste (4.5/5) The food absolutely carried! I ordered a sweet potato roll and the Hoonie Roll, which ended up being my favorite part of the meal. Both were fresh, flavorful, and really well-balanced. Paired with the edamame and sake, everything came together nicely. 5. Overall Experience (3.9/5 ) Taking everything into account, the experience lands just under a 4. The food and atmosphere were strong, but the service created a noticeable disconnect. It's definitely one of those places where you'd go back for the food, but you'd hope the service catches up next time. read more

The good: Food portions were huge and for very reasonable prices. Food choices were well thought out I am not a dressing girlie but the salad house dressing was to die for. I want that injected into my veins Now Atmosphere was so cute! Plates were classy but the tea cups were adorable critters like pandas and pigs! Lighting was gorgeous and everywhere had a great view of their bar Service was amazing! The server knew what their house dressing was made of. The bad: Green tea served with tea bags instead of in a pot. Confusing and turned bitter almost immediately because it was loose leaf and clearly a bag meant for a pot, not a cup... there also wasn't a specific dish to put the tea bag in, so we sacrificed one of our soy sauce dishes. Neither I or my dinner guest could finish the last 20% because of the bitterness. It was Loud in there with no music to speak of If you're looking for dessert, it's often seasonal and something you have to ask the servers about. Not a big deal all things considered, but sweet tooth havers have been warned Overall, a shockingly good place to go for dinner date night!!! read more

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Can't say enough good things about this place, didn't expect great sushi in Ohio, but I was pleasantly surprised. The rolls were fresh and delicious. Service was excellent and the interior is cozy and chic. Not to mention unbelievable prices during happy hour. We will definitely be back. Also for those interested, best agedashi tofu outside of Japan. read more

Honestly, this was one of the best meals I have had in a while. I only ordered 2 appetizers, the crispy rice with spicy tuna and the Wagyu Yaki Tori with a hot green tea, but the flavor of everything was incredible. The crispy rice was actually crunchy which is what I hope for every time I order it, and I was very impressed with the quality of the steak for the Yaki Tori. I was in town for an event and came across Domo and it was a great experience. They were playing really good EDM music in the restaurant too, so it was a total vibe. The prices were fair as well! read more

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Domo is one of the best sushi restaurants in Columbus! No matter what you order here, it will always be delicious. The sushi and sashimi are made fresh to order in front of you at the sushi bar, and their other entrees like the bento box or calamari are all fantastic as well! The service is spot on and it's a great atmosphere for a casual meal with friends or a nice date. I highly recommend checking this place out the next time you're in the mood for sushi, and don't sleep on their Tokyo Cafe (espresso) Martini either! read more

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Amazing! We are and have been loyal to ONLY Akai Hana for decades and we tried this place a few times and it's phenomenal! It's great to have another option in CMH. read more

This is a nice sushi place in the Short North; I would come back if in the area. Nice atmosphere and service. Great food. I met Gwen W here on a Friday night for happy hour. I started with the Hibiscus on High cocktail and ordered the Salmon Avo Roll. Wonderful. read more

I have been eyeing this place for a while now since I've heard that this is the best sushi in Columbus. It's certainly rivals the best! This place was great! Great location. We were able to find parking off High Street with no issue. They certainly cram people in like sardines at this location. We waited a little bit for the next table to leave as they had us ready to sit next to the doorway which seemed a little chaotic. The service had no issue with that. We ordered a bottle of wine and the crab rangoon. I can't believe how good it was. I would have ordered two more orders and not thought twice about it. I also tried sashimi for the first time and it was excellent. I tried the Yellow as it was recommended to me. We also went with three sushi rolls: spider roll, arigato roll, and the Sakura. They were all excellent. All the food was delicious. read more

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Everything is always so good here! Love the staff! Legit best espresso martinis in the city! Fun ambiance, but not too loud. read more

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Update: Never mind on the 5 star review. Unfortunately, I had diarrhea and woke up in puddles of sweat this morning & this is the only thing I ate last night. So, unless you want to lose a few pounds from potential food poisoning, maybe stay away from here for a little while. Original review was 5/5 stars: I came here for takeout & ordered 2 rolls + miso. The rolls were perfect sizes & I was super full after finishing. I would go back. The sushi was fresh and delicious. I'd say it was close to Akai Hana/Sushi Ten quality, but not quite as large or tight rolls. Parking for pickup was a little tough on a Thursday night. I had to go around a few blocks to find a spot to then pickup my order. When ordering, it asks for a make and model / color of car, but they don't bring the food out to you. Indoor seating. There were quite a few people there. read more

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I had a good experience at Domo. I went on a Saturday afternoon with a reservation. We were seated immediately and enjoyed refreshing cocktails. The food was served hot and delicious. Its a small restaurant but didn't feel over crowded. I will be back for happy hour. read more

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I love their happy hour! The rolls are so cheap, but my favorite thing is their Kitchen Donburi Bowl. Additionally, can't go wrong with any of their drinks - I always get a Lychee martini. The staff are always so kind and it is super cute inside. read more

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They have a great menu from apps, sushi, kitchen entrée and drinks. I love their incredible Happy Hour menu too Their Happy Hour menu have a good mix of variety for both food and drinks. Apps, Sushi, Drinks, all checked and served to the foodie table. read more

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I went to Domo for a friend's birthday dinner and enjoyed my time overall. I'm giving my experience a 4/5 stars for the following reasons. The decor/ambiance is fairly upscale and I really appreciated the tableware (unfortunately I failed to take photos). It's a smaller dining room and can become quite loud, so be prepared if you're looking for a more relaxed or expansive environment. Their drink selection is great. We enjoyed several different cocktails, a refreshing Japanese seltzer, and, of course, soju. The menu is huge and has all of the sushi staples you'd expect. My spicy salmon and hamachi rolls tasted fresh and weren't overly pricey. Our server was very friendly and gave us good guidance on what to order; however, I did feel that the visits to the table took longer than they should have. Those at our table who ordered hot food waited much longer than I would have expected. Some items beyond the traditional rolls can become pricey. It's not like your strip mall sushi spot. Be prepared for a bigger bill. Overall, I was very pleased with the quality, ambiance, and experience. If they can adjust their service slightly, they will be successful. read more

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I went here for the first time because I heard about the happy hour on Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday. I had to get my sushi fix but as a college student it's hard to find it for the right price. At Domo I was able to get 3 rolls that ranged from $3-6 each. Also two glasses of wine! I came here solo and the ambiance and service was very welcoming. I will definitely be going here from now on! read more

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What a cool spot to join the Short North family! I live down the street and have both dined in and ordered takeout from Domo. My takeout experience wasn't the best but my dining experience was awesome so I'm going to focus on that. My takeout order was shortly after they opened and I have doubt they were still working out the kinks every new restaurant experiences. My three neighbors and I like to go to dinner together every few months and based on the interior alone, we had to check Domo out. It's really beautiful inside... exposed brick, cherry blossoms and large koi fish lanterns hanging from the ceiling, art on the walls, a large open kitchen with a sushi bar, and a couple televisions. The service was also top notch. We had a reservation and were seated right away and our server was friendly, attentive, and kindly answered any questions we had. We decided to share the veggie gyoza and it made for a great starter. I had ordered this when I got my meal to go and the dine in version was definitely better. I wanted to try a variety of their menu items so I ordered the tofu bento box and let me tell you, it was so much food, I couldn't finish it all. It came with crispy tofu, stir fry veggies, a california roll, miso soup, a house salad, two shrimp, veggie tempura, spicy cucumber, potato bokkeum (pan fried potatoes), and a spring roll. All of this was only $19.95. Holy cow! The miso soup, salad, shrimp, veggie tempura, and spring roll were my favorite. This spot would be great for a date or night out with friends and I will definitely be coming back! read more

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If you are in Columbus do yourself a favor and make a reservation at Domo. The food and ambiance are perfectly matched in that they are both an experience not to be missed. It is quiet and the staff is attentive. I had the spider roll and the octopus stuffed cakes. Fantastic. The cost is in line with the service and quality of sushi. read more

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Very clean bathroom, smelled nice too. Anyways Domo is my top contender for my sushi experience in Columbus so far. We booked in advance since we heard about limited seating before. We dined around 7 pm and it was popping when we came in but tables opened up within 30 minutes. Our waitress was great and very attentive. We started off with a Spicy crab sushi panini that was superb! For my main I got the spider roll minus the cucumber and it was so good! I spent alot of time around the West Coast and PNW and I can easily say the sushi here is very comparable. The price is very fair as well. I loved the ambience in the restaurant (shoutout to the koi lamps!) I give this place a 4.6/5, I'll definitely be back here soon. read more

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Pros: Great food and service Pretty decor Creative dishes like the Udon Bolognese Bento box was tasty and the tempura done well Large, diverse menu Cons: Small dining room - I felt like I was on top of the other diners The Japanese Uni shooter though creative, was overly sauced with little uni Bento rice had too much sauce and there was just a tiny piece of salmon They were out of some items Tough parking downtown Pro tip: The Crispy Rice appetizer is their shining star and must have read more

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Great service sitting at the bar, waiter was very friendly and made great recommendation's. The cocktails were tasty and strong. read more

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Summary Located in the Short North Domo is one of the newer sushi spots in Columbus. Good service, the right sized menu, (offers things other than sushi). Can get loud, but still good for date night or entertaining friends. Only noticeable drawback: rolls are a bit expensive. The review: We ate here two days ago and honestly I had to sit and really think what about the experience there I really like and what exactly bugged me, because something did. The service here is excellent, so it wasn't that... Our server was friendly attentive, and knowledgeable. One of the owners was on site, and he also was very present and pleasant. I love the aesthetics of this restaurant- Its super cute. The front dining area is divided into two parts: a few tables are against a brick wall on one side and then more tables scattered on a raised platform. Our table was a four top against the wall, and it felt... well, a little cramped... I will say, I strongly disliked our table location and the size of the table itself. Small. So cramped. We probably would of ordered a boat of sushi, but seriously where would it go? How would we eat comfortably? Now all the tables on the raised platform seemed roomier. Probably because they were not shoved against a wall on one side nor had the main traffic route on the other (like ours). The food: my party of four ordered six cocktails, two appetizers, six rolls and a bento box... to give you an idea of cost: with tip about 325 ish. I dont mind paying that if I loved every bite.... But after thinking about this for two days... I didnt love every bite. I felt like the sushi wasn't balanced - meaning, the main ingredient flavor was lost as the other ingredients over took my rolls. The cocktails (15 bucks each) were excellent. My husband ordered their take on an old fashioned. After tasting his, I ordered one as well. It was excellent. My son and his partner chose a melon (gin?) type of cocktail. They liked it ao much they had two. The appetizers: calamari and crunchy rice sticks. The calamari was cooked perfect, however the serving size seemed super small. The crispy rice... oooooooh, get that. It is so very good. Incredible. Our dinner: I ordered the arigato and a tuna/avacado but they ran out of tuna.... That was disappointing and annoying. So I ordered a una roll. When it arrived, I could hardly taste the crab in the arigato and for 22.95 for a roll I completely expect to taste crab. The eel roll was okay. But neither roll wowed me. I kept looking at my husband's dinner, wishing I took him up on the offer to switch. The boys had a sunrise roll, spicy tuna, rainbow and sukura were all a hit. They would order them again. The star entree was my husband's salmon bento box. That was put in front of him and all who just ordered sushi at this table went "damn" in envy. For 25 bucks he had a nice big piece of sushi grade salmon, stir fried veggies, rice, a salmon/avocado roll, veggie tempura, two pieces of shrimp tempura, pickled cucumber, spring roll and a potato bokkuem. Plus miso soup and a salad. Every thing in that box was crazy good. The thought the thought I left with: I think their regular entrees might be better than their sushi, tbo. read more

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Yes. Yes. Yes. The food was of great quality, bathrooms were clean and the quaint ambiance was amazing! I will see you again. read more

I just may have a new favorite sushi place! This place is small and intimate with limited space, so I highly recommend making a reservation on the weekend. We had a reservation for Friday night and it was packed. Come hungry! We were seated right away and ordered what we thought would be a feasible amount of food for two. We shared the harumaki, vegetable potstickers, and sushi panini. I was already almost too full for my main entree to come out. I ordered the tofu bento box and was only able to sample everything before having to box up the food and take it home. It was an immense amount of food. I really do believe I could eat the tofu and rice everyday and not get sick of it, it was that good. All the food was exquisite, service was great, only complaint is that I ate too much! read more

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We went to Domo Sushi Kitchen on Friday night. The restaurant is pretty small so you need to make a reservation prior on OpenTable and those book up fast. We dined around 6 pm and were seated right away since we had a reservation. We were celebrating my cousin getting a new job so we ordered a round of drinks including wine and three cocktails including the Lychee & Melon Smash, Hibiscus on High and the Lychee martini. My cousin really liked the Lychee & Melon Smash but the Lychee martini was mostly alcohol so harder to drink. For appetizers, everyone on here recommended getting the Crispy Rice and it did not disappoint. It is gently fried rice bites, avocado, scallions, with sweet soy (choice of spicy crab, spicy salmon, spicy tuna, or yellowtail). We got both spicy crab and spicy tuna. I loved the spicy tuna one. My cousin also got the wings but I don't know the specific name for them. After eating the wings, he ordered the seaweed salad as well. For sushi, we ordered Spicy salmon, Spicy tuna, Spicy scallop, and Sunrise. My favorite was the Spicy Scallop roll was very good with Kani, avocado, topped with baked scallops, and tempura flakes. The other rolls were good but not amazing which is disappointing as I was looking for a new go-to sushi place. The nigiri was very bad, the pieces tasted old and gross. I'm not entirely sure if I would come back to this restaurant, some of the food was good but not amazing. The location is fantastic and great customer service but the food is lacking in my opinion. The food was also super expensive. read more

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Yes yes yes!!! I love Domo!!! They have an overwhelmingly expansive menu. I had a hard time narrowing down everything, even my drink choice. For drinks I had the lychee martini which was delectable and I also tried a Japanese lychee seltzer that was dangerously delicious. I started out with a seaweed salad and it was SO good. For my entree I had a spicy tuna roll and some octopus and masago. Everything was perfection. I love the space as well! It's dark but in a good way that gives off a very intimate vibe. Service was fantastic! Our server was Eric and he's awesome! We had an awesome time and I can't wait to come back again! read more

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Yum! Alright alright... I know. It's Ohio! There can't be good sushi or nigiri here in Ohio of all places!? There is, my friends. And it can be found right here at home in the Short North. Domo has a lot going for it. I can't believe we missed this place for so long. Excellent decor, friendly staff, and a great bar counter (though I wish the chef's view was a little less obstructed but that's a nitpick). We started off with the toro nigiri and instantly knew that this was a place we would enjoy. Toro nigiri and then salmon, yellowfin, and sea bream. Each one made with excellence. Afterward we got the crispy rice and went for a tuna avocado roll. The food just kept delivering on taste. We finished off with carrot cake. Highly recommend stopping by. read more

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My partner and I stopped by FOMO in the Short North for a midweek date and lucked out by arriving early enough to catch their happy hour menu--and let me tell you, it was a win. We started with the crispy rice and the sushi paninis with crab. Both appetizers were fantastic--easily the most generous portions I've ever seen for a happy hour offering. Honestly, we could've split just those two and called it dinner. The crispy rice was fried to crunchy perfection, and both dishes were elevated by the zesty sauces that brought each bite together. It's rare that apps outshine the rest of the meal, but in this case, they absolutely stole the show. We also ordered four sushi rolls off the happy hour menu: California, Philly, spicy tuna, and a specialty roll (the name escapes me). They were good, fresh, and well-prepared--but compared to those appetizers, they felt more like a bonus than a highlight. If you're headed to FOMO, don't sleep on the happy hour--especially those appetizers. I'd go back just for the crispy rice. read more

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We went in on a Friday night, they let us know up front there would be a bit of a wait, so we gave or member and went next door to wait for a call. Ended up sitting us at the bar where we had amazing service from the bartender with tons of recommendations and personality. Everything was amazing, but our favorite was the north shore roll. We will be back the next time we are in Columbus. read more

Some of the best sushi I've ever had. Chef is very creative. Staff is amazing. The udon carbonara is to die for.

Great little place. Best sushi around the short north. It's my families go to spot for japanese around our area.

This is hands down my new favorite sushi place in Columbus!! Domo has an incredible selection of sushi, sashimi, rolls, apps and drinks. To start, we got calamari and crispy rice with tuna, big fan of the crispy rice! For the rolls, we got many, but my favorites were the firecracker, and salmon enso roll. They were so delicious and really filling. Also, the drinks were incredible!! The melon/lychee drink was my favorite, so refreshing. Our server was El, she is AMAZING! It was so busy but she gave the best recommendations and was so friendly. She made our experience so wonderful. Highly recommend trying Domo. Love the environment, drinks, food, everything. Can't wait to come back. read more

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The fish here tastes SO high quality! Soft, thick slices *drool* I would highly recommend going for their sashimi! I do feel like there is room for improvement in their rolls though - the flavors don't mesh super well sometimes and the rolls themselves aren't always the most sturdily constructed. For instance, my favorite roll was the short north but I think it was just bc it was loaded with three kinds of fish (+ a little mango habanero sauce for brightness *sparkle*). Regardless, the service was very knowledgeable (recommended a very sweet and delicious sake!). I'm sorry they caught me at an inopportune moment when I managed to drop parts of a roll down my shirt tho...I ... The atmosphere at Domo is perfect for a date night or a special occasion! Also, I felt really seen and heard with the sad froggy representation. read more

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I had Domo on two different occasions and both experiences left much to be desired. The first time I went I got a short north roll, gyoza, and a cocktail. The cocktail was the star of the show while everything else tasted bland. The sushi was fresh but flavor was deff compromised. I decided to give them another chance and ordered take out last week and tried another roll. Same issue: lack of flavor. I'm sad because I really wanted to like it for the sake of having a good sushi spot nearby but I probably will not be going back. read more

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Anna and I met on a Sunday early evening. We planned for their happy hour special, running Sunday-Thursday, but came to find out they don't do on holidays, so no HH that day because it was Father's Day. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but seemed like optimal arrangement to utilize all floor space. Wait staff were friendly and efficient. I had their Firecracker Roll. GoSolid, but nothing quite grabbed me, screamed Wow! While my roll was good, I probably wouldn't pick this place other than for HH because overall prices tend to be higher in this area due to free parking is very scarce in this area, socioeconomics, tourism, etc. if in the area, however, a solid choice. read more

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Delicious and well worth it at happy hour. I'm not the world's best authority on sushi, but I have made sushi for three years for various jobs, so I do have some knowledge. The sushi rice was pleasantly vinegary but also sweet, but not too much. My salmon roll wasn't closed all the way properly-- but I wasn't mad because it was due to the large piece of salmon I got, soft yet firm, fatty and melty and tasty with soy sauce. My red dragon roll was wonderfully spicy thanks to the spicy tuna, but the flavors of the shrimp tempura drifted through and the crunch and pop of tobiko were perfect. There was a light delicate sweetness from the imitation crab on top. Happy hour prices made this a very affordable sushi dinner. Excluding my drink, my two rolls were about $16 in total. I got the lychee melon smash drink, and while I still think $9 for a drink (at happy hour) is a high price, it was a delicious drink. I could taste the subtle tartness of the lime, the sweetness of the melon calpico, and the hint of lychee hovering underneath. I could taste the alcohol, but it wasn't too strong for my liking. I really liked the decor-- cozy with brick and warm lighting and flowers everywhere, but still elegant and definitely befitting the short north. read more

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Well we came here for a birthday dinner. The same night we both felt sick. Needless to say, I personally won't be dining here again.

I went here for my birthday and got in right when they opened on Sunday. I feel a little bad because they were still setting up and I was a few minutes early but they were super nice. Our server was great. It was happy hour and I wanted to order several dishes over the course of our service. The waitress came and checked on us at the perfect times. I think I ordered more every time she came over. The food was phenomenal, I've been to a few sushi restaurants in Columbus and I gotta say this was definitely up there. I don't normally eat out because I can make dishes on par or better than a lot of places at home, but I can't match this place. Definitely need to come back when some friends come to town. read more

Great for date night, it's small and tight but it's a good vibe. I won't recommend a large group maybe 2 or 3.

as a Californian and some one who's had sushi in Japan, I was thoroughly surprised by the quality of fish they used for nigiri/sashimi being in Ohio. it's a little bit on the pricier side but understandable for its location. I would definitely come here again if I'm ever in Columbus. The restaurant is a little cramped when they're busy but the service makes up for it. if you want the best bang for your buck and you're coming for sushi I say do one of the nigiri/sashimi specials read more