With 4.4 stars on its Google review, my significant other and I went with high expectations with it being one of the highest rated sushi places in Buffalo. However, when we received our order, the food was unfortunately subpar. The miso soup was extremely salty and little to no tofu or other ingredients inside, so much to the point we had to add water. The soba noodle salad looked amazing until tasting it to find that it was very under-seasoned despite the fresh ingredients. The other items we ordered were relatively better yet still not up to the standard expected of one of the better sushi spots in Buffalo. The 21 sashimi did not seem too fresh and did not sit well in our stomachs for a while after too. One of the most disappointing things about this experience however was the service. Our server was very short with us and did not show timeliness in our request for additional ginger as well. She also grabbed the check out of my significant other's hand and seemed to be much ruder to us compared to other tables. Overall, while the environment was nice, that was the only redeeming part of eating here. I would not return again. read more

Kuni's - 21 Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Best sushi spot in the Elmwood Village. Yesterday evening I was on a rather lengthy walk around town and found myself walking down Lexington Avenue. I thought to myself, jeez, the Tender Salad at Kuni's is amazing... I wonder if I can get it to go. And, alas, I popped in and ordered the Tender Salad (tuna, tofu, and avocado topped with a balsamic dressing) and a tuna roll to go. These are my go-to options on the Kuni's menu (plus some hot sake) and I wouldn't have it any other way. Kuni's is a rather small establishment on Lexington Avenue but it gets the job done. It's nice, cozy, quaint, complete with a few tables, sushi bar, and actual bar. Yesterday's to go order was my fifth visit to Kuni's and I haven't been disappointed. Whether it's with my mom, brother, aunt, cousin, or friend (all of whom I've dined with here), we all loved it. Although I don't recall the specifics of what each person ordered, everyone enjoyed what they ordered. In the summer months, there are a few tables outside as well which helps since it is pretty tiny in the restaurant. Note that this restaurant is closed both Sundays and Mondays and can get busy around dinner time. Even so, stop by Kuni's if you're in the mood for some fresh delicious sushi. While parking can occasionally be a struggle, the service is great and the prices are just right. read more

If you're craving good sashimi, Kuni's is a good option! The inside of the place has a bar area and about 7-8 tables that might seat about 20 people. It's a relatively smaller restaurant, but I loved the vibe! The sashimi was very fresh, but the cuts were not as clean as I would have wanted them to be. I ordered chirashi, and the octopus was a little bit too tough and the lotus root pickle was a but too sour. The salmon and tuna were really good. The portion of the chirashi is smaller than most Japanese places, so if you're ordering the chirashi, make sure you have other small plates to munch on. If you're ordering anything, it should be the seafood tempura. The mussels and calamari are VERY tender and delicious!!!! They open at 5pm, and you should get there AS SOON AS THEY OPEN. My husband and I got there around 5:10, but right after we were seated, a line started to form (where the wait was 45 minutes ~ 1 hour). For the seafood tempura, chirashi, and tokatsu was approximately $65-70 (with tax and tip). It was a great experience! I think next time I'll try the sashimi plate! :) read more

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We were so looking forward to splurging on a birthday dinner for my husband at Kuni's. They do not take reservations, so we had to awkwardly wait in a small area by the door until a spot opened up at the sushi bar. The server was rather perfunctory and abrupt. Hubby ordered the small sashimi dinner and I had an appetizer order of aged tofu with a shrimp tempura roll for my entree. The tofu was essentially 3 pieces swimming in a dipping sauce. Good, but not worth the price. My roll was just ok. Hubby's sashimi plate was delicate to say the least. Very thinly sliced fish--nicely arranged, but not a lot of food for the price. Kuni's is, on average, higher-priced than other local sushi options. We used to think it was worth it, but have since changed our minds. It was a disappointing evening and we wished we had gone elsewhere for our sushi fix. read more

Kuni's - Shrimp tempura roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Yamakake yam potato salad over tuna shashimi, no thank you, once is enough. We thought yam like I guess a western yam but this was a gelatinous goo of a yam. Green mussels were delicious, the broth was good and chunky with garlic. Spicy tuna, Yellow jack n scallion, Mackerel n ginger were OK, it seemed that there were no ingredients that stood out enough to outshine the seaweed wrapping and rice. I had read in other reviews "minimalist" I suppose I now interpret this as minimal flavor, minimal fish. We sampled their sorbet, very flavorful, more in a serving than expected don't order two a piece! read more

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One of the best sushi joints in the Buffalo area, (my fave was Seabar) but love it here, fresh ingredients and attention to detail make this place a must try if you,ve never been, go for karagge chicken and the spicy tuna roll read more

Kuni's - Karaage fried chicken...photo by @phil_eatsfood - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Small, intimate and full of warm energy. We stumbled in for the first time. There was a bit of a wait (first come - first serve and the pandemic has their seating cut in half), but I am so glad we stuck around. We sat front row at the sushi counter and watched the magic unfold. The staff was kind and quick. The sushi was fresh and wonderful and the prices were not intimidating one bit. This is the perfect date spot. Small groups and couples will enjoy a menu that is not difficult to navigate for the novice while still offering very unique and more exotic items for the experienced sushi enthusiast. Chef engaged with us a few times, but we could barely stop eating to talk. Just a great experience all around. We will be back for sure! read more

Get the sushi, but nothing else. My wife and I had heard about Kuni's for years and having just moved to the neighborhood thought we'd give it a try. Her tuna roll was fine, just fine, a slight cut above what you'd get at Wegmans. I made the mistake of getting a Japanese fish fry with Japanese slaw and each was about as "Japanese" as I am (I'm Scottish). The fish fry was about one third the size as you'd get at a dive bar, with absolutely none of the flavor. It was bland and tasteless. The "Japanese cole slaw" was shredded cabbage - that's it, no flavor at all let alone Japanese flavor. The waitress brought our main courses and then our appetizers about 15 minutes later - the apps included soba noodles that tasted like nothing, and we also had two cocktails that tasted like nothing. After dropping close to $200 for bland, uninspired food and pretty poor service we crossed the street for chocolate martinis at The Place (go there!). Maybe the sushi or sashimi is great, but we both left bitterly disappointed and totally unimpressed. Sorry. read more

The rating was based on the greeting at the door, it was less than pleasant. So I chose to spent my money elsewhere. Pity, because the food is great! read more

If you like sushi, real raw fish sushi (not Americanized rolls full of everything but raw fish) then this is THE place for you! Kuni's is a small restaurant with limited seating. There is often a long wait even for the bar which only seats about 6. They do not take reservations so prepare to wait. They will take your cell and call you when a table is tray so you can go across the street for a drink or have a drink at their bar (wine, sake, beer or a couple of mixed drinks are on the menu). As for the food, it's spectacular! They offer the regulars like salmon, tuna, yellowfin, scallop, octopus, etc. what sets them apart is the quality and freshness. Also, they have rotating specials (for example, when we were there last week, they had giant cooked sardines on special). I highly recommend getting the Large Sushi sampler plate which is well worth the $33 price tag as you get ten pieces of sushi (chef's choice) and a roll. I also recommend the 21 appetizer which has a healthy selection of raw fish with a delicious sauce, avocado and capers. They do offer rolls (both standard and some "fancy") but it's the sashimi that's the bigger draw. Don't waste your time with cream cheese or spicy sauce, go raw and enjoy the fish quality! Parking isn't easy, you may need to walk a block or two especially on a Friday or Saturday night. The sake mixed cocktail (only one on the menu) is light and refreshing. At $8, it's a generous pour and tasty. read more

Simply the best most authentic sushi & sashimi in Buffalo. This is the only place in the area serving actual Nihon Ryori. The Nuta is amazing (reminds me of my grand-père's cooking) read more

Love the Udon soup. Sesame seed steak salad is delicious the dressing is the best. Thanks for being open for take out and serving Buffalo all these years. read more

Small and cute restaurant. Walked in on a Thursday night at prime dinner time and got a 4 top without wait. Place was full otherwise. Service and food were both top notch. We split a few different roles and added the chefs choice. Would go back again read more

I've been to many Japanese restaurants in Buffalo and this restaurant is probably the only sushi restaurant in Buffalo that has quality sushi. Also, a lot of other sushi places around do not carry Uni ( sea urchin); even when it is listed on the menu, they will not have it in stock but this place always has uni if you like uni! Give this place a try if you love sushi. read more

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My bf took me here for our 1 year anniversary. I honestly was not expecting much at first because I did not think buffalo would have an authentic Sushi place. Boy was I wrong. This is probably comparable to places in LA. It kinda has that Kazu Nori vibe. I liked their hamachi collar. Will be coming back every time Im back in Buffalo. read more

the squid rings were so chewy they were not edible. The sushi was edible at least. our waitress was nice, but this review is about the food.

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Has been the best for quite sometime. Very close to food I had in Kyoto, Japan. The service is very good. The seating is ok, not very large. And parking can be a challenge. 5 star restaurant. read more

I've been to over 400 restaurants in Buffalo with my dinner club, and this certainly rates among the top 5. The restaurant is so cozy and romantic (it's tiny, so I wouldn't recommend going with a big group). It just makes me feel so warm and happy inside! There aren't many crazy, over-the-top rolls - just fresh, simple, quality fish. I always order the Sashimi 21, a unique dish of four types of thinly sliced fish with red onions, capers, jalapeños, and a yuzu sauce. I've never had anything like it anywhere else. My other favorite thing is a warm grilled eel appetizer. Bring a date here, sit at the bar, and I promise you'll have a good time! read more

So, I came back again to give this place another chance as people always rave about it. I highly recommend the sushi 21-great deal and tastes great. More importantly, they get Five stars because of the service. Request Vanessa! She is incredible and really made it an incredible dining experience. Engaging, funny, but not overbearing--the perfect waitress. There was another server named Carly who served us and she was also really great. Can't go wrong with either of them! read more

Small and intimate sushi place. I don't eat raw fish, so I got an avocado roll and shrimp roll. North we're very good, and the avocado roll was a lot better than what I had expected. Wife got the tempura shrimp and spicy tuna roll and enjoyed them both. Also, the prices are very reasonable. read more

Kuni's - Front- avocado and shrimp; back-spicy tuna and tempura shrimp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Service was great the bartender was amazing but the fact that I paid $26 for TWO pieces of uni sushi that were bitter was insane. The appetizer with the pickled squid was also disgusting. I am not the type to complain about food because I did order it but what I tasted tonight was wild. read more

That's What He Says (AKA Chun L.) HAhahaha - On a serious Note, Buffalo IS a hidden treasure. Staying in Town for 3 days really enjoyed the great food and drinks with the Friendliest people in town!. 1) It was worth the wait. Every place I go is small and you ask WHY?. The reason is that every Chef Makes it for us! (Not some random person working is capable of Making an EXQUISITE FINE Dinner). There's about 9 small tables available with a bar (7 high chairs) that you can see how the Chef make's each sushi. 2) Menu selection is very limited, but the Quality of food and Kuniyuki's specialty (Sushi) Really takes it to the next level. (Which I would recommend if you can eat RAW Food) Texture in each pieces are really enjoyful, it melts in your mouth without a doubt. 3) Ordered some typical roll for the Vegetarian friends (Asparagus Roll, Avocado Roll, and Vegetable roll), Order their side dishes of KFC (Kuni's fried chicken), Shrimp Tempura. 4) Dessert they have it different everyday since they are home made. Sorbes, Ice Cream, and Strawberry moose it's what they had that night. Make sure to save a little spot for that!. 5) Drinks - They have a nice selection of Top Shelf Sake, Wines (Red and White), Beer (Sapporo, Kiri). I just ordered my regular drink which was a Prosecco. At the end 7 people with Massive plates of Sushi rolls, Sashimi and Side dishes + Drinks + dessert = Happy Kuni! (meaning Triple Digits $$$) read more

Kuni's - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

When it comes to eating seafood several hundred miles inland, I often feel conflicted at best, and disappointed at worst. I've been laid low by bad karma after eating oysters flown to the heartland. I've had shellfish that tasted dry as a bone after their long journey from the water. And I'm plumb terrified by reports that our country's ravenous appetite for tuna might soon wipe my favorite fish from the ocean's memory. For this reason, even the cleanest of sushi joints makes me feel kinda dirty. Like, in a metaphysical way. Even though I'm not religious in the least. I admit that this is not the happiest mindset to be in when approaching Kuni's, a charming little sushi joint in my neighborhood. Especially since it happens to be an excellent restaurant, one that balances all of its elements perfectly. Its dishes are simple, but inventive. The ingredients are luxurious and interesting, but the overall price of the dishes makes it competitive against its lesser sushi siblings. And while the minimalist design makes it an elegant and relaxing place to take a special guest or two (as I did on my last visit), the friendly service makes it as homey as a diner. From the miso to the wasabi pork dumplings, the balance continued throughout our meal, between flavors of umami, salt, sweetness, and even a little spice, in the form of our friends' tuna rolls. It tasted extra delicious when washed down with a little sweet sake -- or a lot of it, as the boys at our table, as my gay best friend would say, "had their drinky pants on." This was totally fine with our server, who happily brought them as much as they could swig. Gotta love Buffalo. The pièce de résistance of the meal came at the end, when everyone was full but me. (This often happens, as I get so caught up in talking to my friends that I forget to eat.) The waitress suggested an off-menu roll: the avocado scallop. My sushi neurosis, which had been held at bay so far by the beautiful food and the lovely company, came sneaking back. Scallops? In Buffalo? Could they be any good? And even if they were good, was it ...right? My apologies to the ocean and the sky, but the scallop rolls were SO good. Perhaps I'll have to spend a day throwing starfish back into the sea or something, to atone for my sushi sins. But I'd do it gladly for another meal at Kuni's. read more

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I've been wanting to dine at Kuni's for quite some time now, but being that Sunday and Monday are my only nights off and the fact that they are closed both those nights, I haven't had an opportunity....til now! There are things I really loved about Kunis and then things I really disliked. Parking is tough. Street parking only, it's in a residential neighborhood while also surrounded by two other bars and restaurants. A Tuesday evening didn't allow for parking so I can't imagine what it's like on a weekend night. We ended up finding a spot down Elmwood, but again, a location surrounded by bars and restaurants, spots are extremely limited come the end of the week. The restaurant is small, really small. Cramped upon walking in the door, hostess stand immediately to the left and the bar right in front of you when opening the door. There is a small seating area with a couch to wait for a table, but no coat rack that I could see anywhere. The bar is tiny and dining area is tiny and the tables were very poorly arranged in my opinion. They had a few high top tables along the wall, one table in the window and then a few tables haphazardly scattered in the center. There were two tables available for two when we came in, but the tables were LITERALLY touching each other. The chairs from both tables were touching, we could have eaten off the person's plate at the table next to us, had it been occupied. I like intimate settings, not that intimate. We were given an option to sit at the sushi bar too but that took away from date night a little, we wanted to sit at a table you know? We asked the hostess if we could sit at the bar and have a drink while we waited for a better table to become available and she told us no problem it would be about five minutes or so. Like I said, the bar is quite small, but there was one seat towards the end so I grabbed that one and my dinner date stood next to me. Their red wine list consisted of one cabernet, one pinot, one malbec and one rioja, I can't recall their whites. Stemless wine glasses, (personal preference, but I've never been a fan.) After ten minutes or so, the hostess came over and told us she was going to seat us at one of the tables we didn't want because it didn't seem like the other tables were getting up soon. We weren't thrilled about this and the temperature in the restaurant was piping hot, I was quite uncomfortable in my sweater and the heat just added to the claustrophobic feel of the tables being so close. It was slightly agitating that just ten minutes after being seated, a high top table became available and a couple that walked in shortly after us was seated there. We would have waited the additional 10-15, heck 20 more minutes to have a good table. Those are my only negatives about the place, phew, onto the good stuff. The service was fantastic. Attentive, opinionated and fast (maybe a little too fast, for people who want to space their courses out.) We had no problem with the quick flow of courses as we were starving and also came in to dine later in the night so didn't plan on being those people who need to sit and talk for an hour after signing their credit card bill. Never be those people. Anyways, I say opinionated because when I asked about a roll and whether or not it would be paired well with a vegetable, she offered a different pairing that she enjoyed and I loved that. We went with two rolls; spicy tuna and yellowtail with jalapeño (our server's recommendation.) Both rolls were phenomenal. Now, usually I have a problem with places that don't serve brown rice and usually when I ask why I never get an answer. This time, when I asked why, our server told us that the chef is very particular about his rice and about the ingredients he brings into the restaurant in general. I respect that. You don't do brown rice, you don't do brown rice, at least someone gave me a legitimate answer this time. Another thing I loved about the chef is that he doesn't use dairy in his food. HUGE plus for me and I'm sure many others out there. No butter in any of the dishes, I'm in love. I hate having to ask for no butter in my food when I dine out and here I don't have to worry about that. Healthy, fresh food, so awesome. We started with their appetizer special which was salmon tartare topped with avocado, absolutely delicious. Two salads for the table; a house with radishes, cucumber and carrots in ginger dressing and the sea vegetable salad for me. I love seaweed but I also like house salads so it was a great combination. Greens topped with three different kinds of seaweed with your choice of ginger dressing or miso dressing. I went with ginger and it was perfect. The cajun tuna was another item we chose, sashimi style with a ponzu sauce. I wasn't crazy about this dish because of the sauce, but the actual tuna was tasty. We paid $65 for a glass of wine, a beer and the food listed above. Not bad for two, but we left a bit hungry, another roll would have done it! read more

Kuni's - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Went here for the first time last week. My friend and I were walking by, about to go on Elmwood for dinner but for once the place was not busy and we could be seated right away! There normally is the long 45 minute to an hour wait which kept me away for so long. Says something about the business though. Kuni's reputation is for its amazing sushi and the sushi did not disappoint. For dinner I ordered; the seaweed salad and miso soup to start, and 3 different sushi rolls for my entree. Roll 1. Spicy Tuna, Roll 2. Shrimp Roll 3. Yellowtail. My guest ordered; the TOFU salad to start and the Shrimp Dumplings. My seaweed salad and Miso soup was the normal you would find at any Sushi bar. My three different rolls were great! They all were fresh and packed nicely, with a very very slight fishy taste, but made perfectly that is just melted in my mouth. I have never had shrimp dumplings before was hesitant to try them but not anymore. The shrimp dumplings were out of this world. They were cooked perfectly, outside was so tender and packed with fresh tasting shrimp. I made a mistake that night and should have order that instead my sushi rolls. The TOFU salad had daikon, alfalfa and radish sprouts, served with a sesame-soy dressing. Dressing really made the salad tasty and made your taste buds go a little wild. Salad had fresh everything and was presented well. Kuni's is small inside but has a cozy and intimate feel to it, great for a date night with your other half. During the warm months you can dine outside in front of the restaurant. Prices are more then reasonable for some fantastic sushi, and the place has a small little sushi bar you can sit at and a nice cocktail bar. read more

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My favorite sushi place in buffalo. I try to come here when ever I am in town. Food- always fresh and clean. I like how you can order smaller dishes and try various items. Sake- they have various kinds so experiment. Service- attentive. Very friendly. The restaurant is clean and has a very casual elegance to it just like their food. Cons- you may have to wait to get seating. They usually take your number down and will call when your table is ready. But it is worth the wait!!! read more

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We are here visiting family for the weekend. We were craving sushi and this is where we chose. We arrive around 8 on a Friday night with 6 of us. The hostess was very quick to accommodate us which was fantastic! Food was decent and our server was just awful! I believe Caralyse was her name!! When asking a simple question "Can you tell us a little bit about the menu we've never been here before" she replied with an attitude (as if I was a bother to her for asking) "Well what do you want to know?." If somebody new comes into my restaurant I'd like to make a good impression on them in hopes they will be a returning customer. I have been in the restaurant business for a very long time and it was just so incredibly rude of her. It was this way after every single thing we asked. When we were ready for our checks she put it all on one after we asked her to separate it! I asked her if she could separate it again and she simply replied "I can't remember what everybody got, can you just write it down for me?" !! How insane! We were so upset with this girl I almost said something when walking out. Let's just say her tip reflected her horrible service... read more

Two words: salmon sashimi. I'm definitely no stranger to sushi or sashimi and I frequent Japanese restaurants often. But the salmon sashimi from Kuni's is the best I've ever had, and in Buffalo NY of all places! Melt in your mouth delicious. I had a tasty pisatchio ice cream there for desert (although was disappointed they were out of green tea ice cream) but after dessert I had to have more salmon sashimi! I've been dreaming of that raw fish ever since... Also tried the grilled mackeral, and the fish was grilled to perfection. I'm typically not a huge fan of mackeral because in the past I've experienced this particular fish to be a little too fishy for my taste, but this mackerel was superb. Another mouth-watering delight from Kuni's. So if you ever find yourself in Buffalo (which to my surprise I kind of love), make sure you visit Kuni's and make absolutely positively sure you have the salmon sashimi. And the grilled mackerel. The place is charming and the food (at least the two aforementioned items) truly can't be beat. There's also a cute little bar that I didn't have the pleasure of experiencing...I was too preoccupied with the salmon sashimi...drool. read more

I've been dining with Kuni's for years. Since their conversion to a full sit-down restaurant they have always presented a solid experience. Kuni's is small. It's cozy and always full. I take that as a good sign. Everything is always very fresh. I'm a fan of their soft shell crab. Their fluke chips are a great snack as well. The rolls, sashimi, and entrees are all great. The food is fresh and the service is always solid. I'd highly suggest it for a date spot as it's very cozy and unique. read more

Kuni's - All that was left was the ginger... - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

It's just ok. The best thing I had wasn't on the menu- deep fried fish gills. The sushi rice was hard and dry. The roll was a lot of rice and not a lot of salmon skin. Presentation of the tuna and grated yam was difficult to eat. I didn't think the miso barley with cucumber made sense either. Cucumber slices with a tiny bowl of barley covered in miso? Pretty presentation but difficult to eat. Not the best sushi place/ Japanese place I've ever been to. Honestly, one of the worse but I don't think Buffalo is a hot bed of yummy Japanese food. read more

With great expectations they still blew my taste buds out if this world! Things I expected were fresh fish and seafood, but I was not expecting the delicious dessert. Kuni is a genius for putting pumpkin crème brûlée on their menu. I love Crème brûlée and it's simplicity but never have I ever had something so delicious to end my meal. I was bold and tried new things, nothing disappointed. The fish liver was probably my least favorite but now I can kick that off the bucket list. It was very smooth, but I'm just not a fan of liver. I also tried Toro, which is fish belly!!! First of all I'm not sure if that's the technical term because I no idea fish even had bellies, but I digress. It was amazing the smoothest piece of fish that I've ever eaten before and it melted in my mouth. I loved my spicy tuna roll and scallop and avocado roll. I tried saki for the first time in a long time. I was lost in the drink menu I recognized, nothing. The bartender was very helpful in guiding me to my choice. It was delicious I wish I could remember what I had. Overall great meal and atmosphere. I will defiantly be back. read more

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I have had plenty of sub par sushi before. I admit I have often hit up Wegmans sushi after a late night serving shift- but now I am aware of top notch sushi. My brother has moved back "home" from Raleigh, NC where for the last few years he has been continuously bragging about his culinary feats- and declared he was determined to find A+ sushi in Buffalo. That being said we walked the couple blocks from his apartment to Kuni's after many recommendations to celebrate his birthday. After a short wait we were seated in front of the sushi bar getting a front row seat to the magic happening. I allowed my brother to dictate our choices and gave in to his push for me to finally try Sake. We started my new sushi experience with Miso, Grilled Octopus and Wasabi Shumai. EVERYTHING was amazing. Next we moved on to a small sushi combo, large sashimi combo and asked for off the menu spicy tuna hand roll. I tried so many different types of fish I have never had before. The raw scallops were buttery, rich and delicious, Fluke also stood out to me along with the heat of the spicy tuna roll. We finished with traditional Tamago- which was heavenly. Overall I am sooo pleased with Kuni's and will most certainly keep coming back. I'm amazed out how much authentic sushi and sashimi I was missing out on. I very much enjoyed the intimate atmosphere of Kuni's and applaud the chef and service staff for doing an exceptional job. read more

RAWRRRR poor dental students should not be eating here!! But I ate here anyway and went super poor. So I came here with Lisa W., who obviously didn't enjoy it too much, but I am no sashimi connoisseur like her so I thought the food was pretty decent. Their food is definitely not up to par with Seabar, but it's a super cute place and doesn't have super bright lights that make you dizzy. I had the I love shellfish dish and it was pretty good. I loveeee scallops so that was plump and delicious! The crab legs tasted good too, but they didn't crack when I bent them - they kinda like...just bent and didn't break so that was kinda weird. Anyway, I was feeling fat so I had the large sushi combo too. The fish probably wasn't all that fresh, but still edible. I don't think I'll be back here, but it was a good experience to have for sure. read more

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I really enjoy the food and prices at this restaurant but they function in the most odd, inconvenient and inconsistent ways -- and this was prepandemic. They open and close with hardly any consistency and it's honestly pretty frustrating. The food is good which makes it even worse. The sushi is simple and tasty and the service is good once you get in but getting a table continues to be a problem with hours, limited capacity and wait times. Just take reservations if you know your restaurant is busy instead of having your customers wait up to 45 minutes. read more

Fresh!! Everything you order here will be made fresh and delicious. Every time I have eaten here the food has been wonderful. The portions are a bit small so I usually order a few different plates, but it's great because I love trying the items here. Tonight I ordered the baby octopus, soft shell crab sushi, and the wasabi Shumai. The soft shell crab is a seasonal special for the summertime and I highly recommend! The wasabi shumai was spicy and delicious. The baby octopus was absolutely outstanding. The octopus was lightly seasoned and done so in a way to compliment the fresh flavor. If you are a fan of quality Japanese food, this place is a must! Everything comes out very fast and the waitress we had was wonderful! read more

Kuni's - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Kunis is my favorite Japanese seafood restaurant. They have the best sushi in Buffalo hands down. I love that the rice is inside and not outside. The seafood is all fresh and delicious. Their sashimi is impeccable as well as their house Green tea, Seaweed Salad, and their scrumptious refreshing Green Tea gelato. The service is five star and they have an outdoor seating area as well. This restaurant is cozy, clean, and modern on the inside. I will always be back and excited to eat at Kunis, you feel so great in every aspect during and after eating at this restaurant. read more

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11/30/19 - Been here countless times, and never once have been disappointed. Thank you Kuni sama! read more

Kuni's - Inari, Scallop nigiri & Tuna roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Favorite sushi in Buffalo!! We go to Kuni's more than I'm willing to admit. The fish is fresh, soup is hot, the staff is always friendly, and it's a cozy environment for the perfect date night. We never feel rushed when dining in. read more

Super good sushi still after all these years - everything fresh and delicious. Love to watch them making it. No reservations, so be sure to go on an off night, or get there early! We'll be back for sure, and bring our friends too. read more