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Wendy S.

Great experience from beginning to end at Kampai. When we walked in we were greeted right away and then seated. We sat at the Sushi bar and had an awesome server who was very sweet and attentive. I love a good Old Fashion and love the variation in flavors, so the waiter recommended the Open Sesame cocktail which was perfect for this dining experience. We ordered the following items; Akami, Buri, Unagi and Seared Salmon Belly Sushi. We also ordered two Hand-rolls ;Sake Avocado and Spicy Scallop-Avocado and two full rolls; Gros Ventre and the Crypto. Our appetizer was the Gomae (spinach) and we had the Gindara( black cod) entree. Everything was delicious and prepared perfectly!!!!! We will definitely go back next time we are in town!

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Helen H.

TLDR: The best upscale Japanese food in Jackson. Beautiful, modern Asian aesthetic inside, and the food is just perfection. You can't miss the house salad and nasu eggplant for appetizers, and I have a soft spot for their sweet black cod dish as an entrée. ------ FOOD: 1. [Must Try] House Salad (5/5) - So good we ordered a second one after we tried this. Amazing texture, delicious dressing, felt relatively healthy too. A perfect appetizer. 2. [Must Try] Nasu (eggplant) (5/5) - Eggplant lovers must order this. It come with an addicting miso glaze so if you're trying to watch yourself, you can also order the glaze on the side. I didn't think it was too sweet to have the dish prepared as is though. 3. Black Cod (4.5/5) - The only reason why this is a 4.5 and not a 5 is because this also has that traditional, sticky miso glaze, but it's thicker and sweeter on this so it can be a lot for some people. I personally loved it, and the glaze aside, this cod was melt-in-your-mouth quality. I would ask for lighter sauce next time but this is still almost perfection. Plus a large serving! 4. Crispy Brussels (4.5/5) - Really unique Brussels dish! Comes with salmon caviar/roe that bursts in your mouth as you eat the Brussels sprouts. Gives it that fish / benito flavor that works well with an Asian-inspired Brussels dish. 5. Crypto Sushi Roll (4.5/5) - The seared wagyu on top has a great smokiness that gives this roll character 6. 10 pc Chef Choice Sashimi (4/5) - Great selection of tuna, yellowtail, scallop, black cod, and salmon sashimi 7. Hamachi Serrano (3.5/5) - Not the best I've ever had. I think was too strong on the soy and not enough on the yuzu? Others in the group really liked this though ------ SERVICE: * Top notch. You know this place is attentive and thoughtful. * They were constantly coming by to refill drinks and clear the table of any empty dishes or other small things ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * Absolutely beautiful, modern, cozy Asian interior * Has a few different dining spaces all with slightly different vibes but all would have been great to sit at * I didn't feel like it was too crowded such that you could overhear what other tables were saying * Lots of street parking outdoors but by night there are lots of people trying to park so you may need to look elsewhere nearby to park

Lindsey F.

Although we had a rough start with the hosts not being able to accommodate us in the main dinning room, we had to wait a couple of hours and it was totally worth it. We sat at the sushi bar with a view of the massive bonsai tree in the middle of the dinning room and the Chefs gave a phenomenal experience that did not disappoint. Highly recommend and cannot wait to go again.

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Jojuane P.

Best dining experience I had in my visit to Jackson. I was supieses to find a sophisticated; yet unpretentious dining experience like this here. I'm guessing most people are thinking they're visiting Jackson, WY for sushi. Well this place is legit. Chef (believe name is Chris) and Owner comes from San Francisco. He brought the goods with him. He was personable. Answered questions. Tempo of the food came out perfectly. I don't have a complaint on any of the pieces we had. Fatty Tuna was divine. Absolutely the best bite. When I'm back, I'm make a bee line to this place. As you might imagine, don't leave your wallet behind, because you will need it. P.S. Hit me up with you're landing in Austin. I was to be a first customer!

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Joanne T.

Words cannot describe how amazing the food is here. One of the best restaurants if not the best restaurant I have ever been to. My boyfriend and I loved this place so much that we came back 2 days later. The sushi chefs even recognized us and gave us extra special food. We sat one night at the dining room table and one night at the sushi bar. Both were a great experience and service, but the sushi bar was 1000x more special. The sushi chef can really cater to your taste and were super talkative and friendly. It's hard to choose what my favorite foods were. All the fish were incredibly fresh and high quality. The chef special (nigiri or sashimi) are a great price. My favorite appetizers were the sunomono and the gyoza. This is a fine dining restaurant, but I felt like the price was very fair for the quality and the service. We spent about $100/person (not including tip).

Phuc D.

If you're in Jackson Hole and love sushi, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. It was so amazing that we ended up going twice during our vacation--we just couldn't stay away! The sushi is incredibly fresh. The sushi chefs are not only talented but also super friendly. They make you feel welcome the moment you sit down. For the best experience, you should definitely dine at the sushi bar. Watching the chefs at work is a show in itself, and they're more than happy to chat and give recommendations. On my second visit, I tried sushi with caviar and foie gras, and it was mind-blowing--the combination of flavors and textures was unforgettable. The service was top-notch, with a team that knows how to take care of you without being intrusive. If you're looking for a unique and delicious sushi experience in Jackson Hole, this restaurant should be at the top of your list.

John Roll

Best sushi in Jacksonhole! This is by far the best yellowtail sashimi I've ever had. We sat at the bar and Kate & Amy gave us amazing service!! We are so happy that we chose to come here!

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Amy G.

Such a beautiful spot in Jackson that has such a comfortable but posh feel inside. The dining room felt more like you were in a friend's modern home/kitchen. Service was so friendly and prompt from the moment we got in. They got drinks going while we waited for our table to be ready and food came out quickly. The sushi is as good as it gets; truly some of the best sashimi I've had in my life. So melt-in-your-mouth flavorful and fresh! Even got seconds on the salmon it was so good. The cold smoke cocktail with maple sake was also fantastic and such a unique flavor, highly recommend! 10/10 spot, definitely snag a reservation when you can!

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This place is certainly special. There's a great attention to detail and the level of excellence is grand.

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Kampai was amazing! We got the happy hour specials and watermelon drinks and everything was just so great including the view.

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Nice atmosphere, the waitresses and manager very aware of the service and food is excellent according to their prices.

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This is my favorite spot in town!! Best food, service, and space. Can't wait till I get back!

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Kampai - japanese - Updated May 2026

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