Still my favorite and still the best Sushi restaurant in town!…read moreI'm here every week and the staff already know my favorite's: Rainbow Roll and Pòke Roll. The Sashimi is always fresh and I've never had a bad bite of fish--unlike other restaurants in town--and the rolls are always consistent from one visit to the next--again, unlike most other restaurants. The ambience and decor are not up to date and needs some work but in this case the best places are the hidden gems that place the focus on the food rather than just having a pretty looking decor. In my most honest and humble opinion, this place is the best in the Springfield MO area. Hands down.

Best sushi I've had in Springfield. The atmosphere was adorable and cozy! Waiters were kind and…read morehelpful! Definitely a new favorite for me. We tried the Samon 2 Love roll and Hawaii roll and both were amazing

Great meals! Flavor…read moreis always on point. Service is awesome. The wagyu fried (9/10)rice is the best. Must get. So much flavor and so good. Last time it was a bit spicy. The chicken skewers (10/10)were so moist and flavorful. Great sauce. The fried shrimp (10/10) was crisp and tasty. Filet skewers (8/10) were very tender. Flavor was good. Tomato wrapped bacon (9/10). Flavorful. Tamago (9/10). Great mix of sweetness and well cooked. Edamame (10/10). Not to salty. Cooked well fresh. Brussel sprouts. (7/10). Well cooked. A bit heavy on the vinegarette. Shrimp skewer (7/10). Good, a bit spicy. Prices were reasonable. It was crowded. Get a reservation. Highly recommend.

Staff extremely polite and professional. I thought the place was fancy with comfortable tables and…read morechairs. Asparagus was grilled and seasoned properly, my filet mignon was prepared to my liking. I hear the sushi is very good as well, I was too full to try anything else.

My husband and I come here often for date nights, and it's one of our favorite spots. The…read morerestaurant has a very stylish, modern atmosphere, and the servers are always friendly and welcoming. We usually sit at the sushi bar, and the sushi chef often recommends a few pieces based on the fresh fish they have that day. Everything is consistently fresh and delicious. It's also fun watching the sushi being prepared right in front of you. If you visit, I definitely recommend sitting at the sushi bar. We always have a great experience here.

Very welcome crew. Restrooms were very clean and so was the dinning area. Staff were all very…read morefriendly and Crystal my waitress was phenomenal. The food was very tasty and priced very well: they make everything to order so things may take a while but well worth it. There is lots of parking and they can accommodate large parties too. Will definitely be back

Had a reservation. Seated promptly. Great service…read morethroughout: I liked this chef. Wasn't over the top. Started with a miso soup that was plentiful and good. Then the ginger salad. A unique item here are the noodles. Wow they were great. There were some crispy pieces from the grill top and that made it so delish! The veggies were fresh and well prepared. The fried rice was tasty. Had the chicken and steak. Both were good. The teriyaki sauce was good and the condiments were refilled. Great dinner. This location can accommodate large parties. We had over 20 at our table! It can be a bit loud with the cooking and fans. Note like any other similar facility, your clothes will smell like food from the cooking and smoke.

Best Hibachi in town. The fried rice was great and I love the taste of their chicken, it was well…read moremade and just right.

Very delicious sushi and rolls. Very fresh. Staffs are so nice, excellent customers services. Full…read morebar with so much choice of cocktails. Willing to recommend to anyone

Been here a couple times now. All the staff are great but "2-2" is the best. Everyone is so…read morewelcoming, the restuarant is clean and the food is great. The hibachi steak is grade A & the sauce. Chefs kiss.

Great food. Always nice Me and my wife come here often and…read moreget cravings for their lobster rangoons. One of the few open late spots. Great sushi

Best quality dining in Springfield in a great location. The up scale bar ambiance is the best in…read morethe area. The food was amazing, but be prepared for slow service from entering to leaving. The staff are friendly. The cocktails are well crafted.

Made 2 out of 5 of my group so sick that they were throwing up in the parking lot . Food was okay…read morebut not great. Service was not there were were not given more drinks or check in for more to drink.

Had the worst experience ever today 4/17/26. Came to eat lunch with my mother, sister, my newborn…read moreand my toddler. My sister went to the counter and paid for all of us. My mom paid for the two togo boxes she got. My sister and mom left, I stayed 3 minutes longer because my son was finishing his fruit. We went for the door, the store owner tells me as if I never paid for the food. I let her know that my sister paid for us. By the way, my sister paid her for our tab. She again tells me I didn't pay. I told her once again that my sister paid for us and I saw her pay. The owner starts yelling across the whole buffet to the waiter. Accusing me of not paying and leaving. The waiter starts running to us. The waiter did confirm that the tab was paid in full. She didn't believe me nor the witer and went to check the camera's. She check's the cameras and confirms that the tab and togo order was indeed paid in full. She told me I can leave. No sorry. Nothing. Very unprofessional and embarrassed me in front of all people. Never again coming back. Do better

I was hungry for a ramen bowl and remembered that I tried Karai Ramen some years back. I had a 5…read morestar experience then and it was a 5 star experience again. I ordered the Tonkatsu fried pork cutlet thinking it was like traditional ramen with a meat in broth with noodles. This was not that . When it came, it was a tray with steamed rice, miso soup and a beautifully presented Japanese version of a German schnitzel!! I was surprised and after the first bite of the tender, crispy pork, I was sold. It was delicious. It's a nice little restaurant with outstanding service and pleasant atmosphere. This continues to be a repeater for me.

While in Springfield, MO for work, I was in the mood for ramen and found this gem of a place. There…read moreare high picnic tables in the center of the restaurant and booths along the walls. The lighting is dim and intimate and there was music playing at just the right volume. The restaurant was full however I received kind, prompt, and attentive service. I was dining alone, so I decided to sit at the bar which had plenty of available stools. The bartender was friendly and was able to answer my questions about the menu selections. Now for the food.... It was outstanding! I had the Chashu Bun as an appetizer and the Cheeky Ramen as my main. They were both off the chart tasty. Since I was sitting at the bar which is adjacent to the sushi chef station and right outside the kitchen, I saw many delicious looking plates go out. If I lived in Springfield, MO, I would be a regular. Visit this restaurant. You won't regret it!

This was my first time visiting Springfield, and I didn't expect to find a place like this…read more The restaurant has a really fun Japanese anime vibe, with Totoro decor and even lucky cat (maneki-neko) touches throughout, which I absolutely loved. It honestly felt like the owner might be Japanese or Chinese, because the whole atmosphere was thoughtfully done and very authentic. The service staff were all friendly and welcoming, and overall the dining experience was great. We did have a delay with one of our dishes (waited over 30 minutes), but the manager noticed the issue right away, took responsibility, and handled it really well. They even offered us complimentary spring rolls, which I really appreciated. That kind of attentiveness and care makes a big difference. The food was solid and enjoyable--of course, you can't compare it to bigger cities, but for Springfield, this is definitely a great find. They also have a robot that helps deliver food, which was such a fun and unique touch. I'm here for work, traveling from out of state, and we actually ended up coming back four days in a row--which probably says everything. You can really tell the owner put a lot of heart into this place--from the decor to the overall experience. I appreciate being able to enjoy a different culture like this, especially in a smaller city. Springfield has given me a really great impression and some wonderful memories. Would definitely recommend

I was the only person in my party and since moving to the new building it takes them soooooo long…read moreto even take a drink order, this has happened repeatedly. I see staff talking and hardly any tables occupied. I've been going here for years and I used to love this place but now it's just not worth the wait and money. That's my only problem with this place 3 tables taken in the whole place and I get my water after waiting 30 minutes after being seated, and I'm the last to be helped after bigger parties who arrived after me. When I come with 2 other people the waiters are on top of it with service but if it's me alone I hardly even see a waiter. They're chasing tippssss imo. This is just a personal opinion that doesn't contribute to my stars because I know some people find it really cool but the robot is creepy and what if someone needs to ask something when the drinks come? Can't ask a robot and then they have to wait 20+ minutes for a waiter to come by.

Leaving Umi a 5 star review is years overdue for me. I have been coming here, probably 1-3 times a…read moreyear for at least 10 years. It's the perfect spot for consistent service and sushi. I always love the rolls we order and a couple of favorites are the kissy kissy and geisha. Love how you get salad and soup with a sushi roll order, not just hibachi or any other main course dish. Everything is super fresh, you can watch them prepare your rolls at the counter and then they are brought straight to your table. We have ordered hibachi chicken here. It's good but we prefer the rolls . With the other Japanese places in town I feel this one gets overlooked. I've always been able to walk right in! So if you want delicious sushi and don't want to have to wait forever or make a reservation, Umi is the place for you!

How did I forget about this gem in Springfield? I love this place. We ordered sushi and it came…read morewith soup and salad at lunch. Did not expect it but was happy to receive. They have great atmosphere and its great sushi.