It was really good place are love sushi has a bar but it's for sushi this place is the best and you…read morehave to go eat there. The ambiance is so beautiful and I love it so much. And the service is so good .

Only leaving a 2 star review because it's harder to get rid of than a 1 star…read more I walked in at 4:45ish pm, on Sunday 8/23. Place wasn't too busy, young girl with longer hair took my order. I paid $43, after tip. Got a receipt. 10 mins later, the same girl is coming up to me, asking me to pay. I told her that I already paid and she tries to argue with me that I need to pay again. Why argue? I have a receipt. She said it would be about 15-20 mins, at 45 mins, I asked again how long it would be. She said it would be an additional 15 mins. So an hour total I am waiting. The restaurant is not busy, So unacceptable. Do not go here unless you want to be told to pay twice. Food was mid. Environment was lousy; music too loud, employees talking loud with each other about paychecks, front door kept slamming.

Always love coming to Kampai! This is one of those places I can never get tired of, and I always…read moremake a point to stop here whenever I'm in town. The sushi is so fresh and flavorful which is why it's easily one of my favorite spots to recommend. This time, we decided to get four different rolls and split everything so we could try a little bit of each. We got the Tiger Roll, Kampai Roll, Volcano Roll, and Coo Coo Nest Roll, and every single one was SO good. Each roll had such a different combination of flavors and textures, so it was fun getting to try them all. The fish tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful with the pairings. Kampai is definitely a must-try if you're a sushi lover, and it's one of my go-to recommendations whenever someone asks where to get great sushi!

Had a friend take me to Kampai Alley on my birthday! We asked to sit at the bar to make ordering…read morefrom the Itamae, aka sushi chef easier and a waitress quickly grabbed our drinks and asked if we wanted any appetizers. I got some seaweed salad and my friend told me I had to try their scallops. Inside was cool and eclectic as you walk through curtains to get in to the main dining room. It's romantically dim, and the vibe is perfect for date nights. I told the chef it was my birthday, that I'm not picky, and to please make me his favorite roll. He did not disappoint! He made me their house special roll with 4 amazing pieces of nigiri, and we also ordered a few more rolls on top of that. We all got to talking and I asked him if he could make me a quail egg shooter! He obliged, commenting that no one ever orders them and that he was surprised I liked them and knew what they were. I then asked if they had any salmon skin for a salmon skin hand roll, but they did not because it was not the day that they received and cut the salmon. Understandable. Maybe next time. Honestly, this is so far my favorite sushi joint in Columbia and the chef was truly amazing. I can't wait to go back.

This is one of my favorite spots to eat when staying in downtown Columbia. It's small but there's…read moregenerally room at the bar. The Pinot noir is on tap so just slightly chilled and a great price. I have eaten here several times and never had anything bad. Great sushi that is made right in front of you. And although a lot of it is deep fried for some reason they will skip that step if you ask.

Been coming here for years while at Mizzou and it's still my favorite sushi place here! Sake is…read moredefinitely gonna be the one restaurant I truly miss when I leave next year, the attention to detail and variety of the sushi options is amazing! The sushi chefs especially are really dedicated to their craft, and I've had sushi from Cali but this taste better imo because I know it was made with care. They make any accommodations you need and really care about their regulars and new customers alike! Being a regular here is such a worthwhile experience, Sake was definitely like a second home! Thank you Sake for 5 great years and many many many delicious jelly fish drinks

They close from 2-2:30 to disinfect stuff, but same selection during Covid as before.read more

Average sushi. Nice place to grab a snack while on campus but prices should be lower because it's…read moredefinitely not sushi-restaurant quality.

Fresh food and friendly staff. We stopped in for a quick dinner before our 2 hour drive home…read more Very yummy, and lots of left overs. Great flavors, I loved the cooked cabbage. The bento Is enough for two. The Poke bowls looked really good. I'll try them next time. The dining room and bathrooms were nice and clean.

We had been wanting to try this place for a while, and finally ordered for delivery. The food was…read moreokay overall, nothing special. - Salmon poke bowl (2.5/5): Honestly just a super small portion. The amount of salmon was okay, but typically poke bowls have a lot more toppings to go with it. Flavor was good but just missing something. Needs more toppings ie imitation crab, and just larger portion overall. - Beef hibachi (2.5/5): This had a much larger portion, but the flavor was just not all there. The beef was okay, a bit tough in my opinion. We ordered extra veggies but seemed to just come with a bunch of cabbage.

I am currently eating this poke bowl with an amount of gratitude and exuberance that I previously…read morethought was impossible to reach. Oh wow. The vegetables are fresh and abundant, the sauce sticks to the rice perfectly, and there is so much food! The bowl is hefty!! It feels like the birds chirping outside of my apartment are singing just for this meal. Perfect

Such a great bowl -- some of the freshest ingredients I've ever had! The lady working the front was…read moreincredibly helpful, going above and beyond to help me choose what to get and what was worth trying. I'll definitely be returning soon! I'd probably get it to go next time, but I can see people really enjoying dining in as well.

I will start this out by saying that the food was really good... we ALL agreed. The only reason we…read moregave it 4 stars is because there was 1 worker & we felt bad for him. He was efficient in his serving, but he did look a little tired after everything. The ambiance was beautiful. They had a cloudy ceiling with flashing lights & pretty walls. If I come back to Columbia, I will be back.

The place is really cute. It would be a nice lunch date spot. We went for lunch on a Tuesday. It…read morefelt a little understaffed. We got the QP Scallop Hand Roll and the Jumbo Tuna roll with the Yummy topping. The food was good, large portions, but there was a lot mayonnaise. The service was okay. It just felt like a college kid rushing around.

The menu options, particularly the sushi choices were very good! We really enjoyed our visit and…read morethe service was good as well! The ambiance is lacking and the restaurant just felt HUGE. I will also say that the temperature inside was FREEZING cold, which is not conducive to enjoying a meal.

Best crab Rangoon I have had in 30 years, my husband and I ordered several different sushi rolls…read moreand they were all superb! Highly recommend.

Very yummy! I got the Takatsu ramen and the flavor was amazing. My friend got the spicy miso and…read moreshe enjoyed it as well. Definitely recommend!

Just getting into bowls of noodles so not too informed. I…read morehad a nice pho bowl with beef and noodles with fresh bean sprouts and herbs. Broth was nicely flavored. Also at table was egg rolls and krab Rangoon that was good. Another bowl of noodles was sucked up by Gson. Staff was friendly and efficient delivering food to table. The dining area could use some refreshment.

Delicious food, terrific owner, decent portions, and a menu selection that is refreshingly…read moredifferent from other restaurants in Columbia, Missouri. Definitely recommend! My only criticism is that the plastic utensils provided are the cheapest of the cheap, to the point of being useless. Bring your own fork or plan for chopsticks and you'll be fine.

Excellent mixture of both Thai and Japanese foods, My wife loves the shrimp fried rice and I found…read morethe Thai red curry to be the best I have ever had outside of Thailand. The staff were courteous and the ambience inviting. I will be back!