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.

We had (2) grills/ (2) chefs, for our group of (18). This place did real good and had a good…read morehibachi meal for everyone. Everybody...which folks in this group have eaten at plenty of hibachi grill places....all thought the meal was great. Good sized portions. Reasonable enough for what you're getting. And though I've seen "the show" as they count, countless times, these guys were entertaining.

I was charged more than what I was supposed to, contacted the manager and she tells me go talk to…read morethe waiter. What kind of service is that. I had to do a dispute with my credit card. Too bad because the food was really good.

Looking for a place to feed your Ramen, Sushi, Asian appetite. This is the place. On a quiet August…read moreSunday we walked in for the first time and waited to be seated. The wait was less than 10 minutes. From our table I could see the sushi chef and bartender taking extra care in their craft. The food was delicious. My wife ordered the Spicy Beef Ramen and requested "low spice". Her first sip took her breath away and she began coughing. The waitress picked up the dish and came back with a "no spice" Beef Ramen that still had plenty of depth and heat. The vibe was welcome and inviting. If I had a negative critique, it would be that the food came out in no specific order. However I prefer that over food that gets staged in the kitchen long enough to get cold while waiting its turn. Price was $88.00 plus tip for 3 people, but was loved every bite.

I'm a big fan of Pho and always looking for the next bowl of noodles and flavor…read more Entering this place was a bit confusing and no one was there to greet us. We finally approached the bartender and asked if we were to seat ourselves. They hesitated for a moment and called someone to come help us. We continued waiting another few minutes and a server came and put our name on the list. Though the restaurant was about 30% seated we waited about 20 minutes. We were sat and our server told us it'd be a minute longer before she could get to us. We sat at the table closest to the open air kitchen. Server showed up after us waiting another 5 minutes. We ordered and the food came up quickly and everything looked and smelled amazing. The gyoza came out hot and very flavorful. The pho looked better than it tasted, it was bland though the vegetables and proteins were cooked good. The flavor was more like a broth, it lacked substance, umami and depth as I expected. The prices are a bit high, the environment was bright and loud, definitely not a place for that first date. But great place if you and your friends are wanting to sit and talk loudly to each other. Overall not the best but a good place to take someone who's not expecting real traditional flavors.

We enjoyed Sushi rolls - fresh and creative. Entrées were unique, dishes blend Korean, Japanese,…read moreand Thai influences. Modern décor, comfortable seating, good for date nights or small groups. Attentive and knowledgeable staff.

In a strip mall. Plenty of parking. Place got full for a…read moreThursday night dinner. Staff was nice. All of the food was very tasty and top notch. The wait for the food and to order was long, over three hours for a large table. No reservations though. Drinks came quickly. Then ordered the apps. Apps showed up but still didn't take our main order. The grilled edamame was amazing. Well cooked and the flavor was amazing. It's the best edamame I've had. I didn't try the fried spinach but the reviews on that was also very positive. The egg drop soup was great. Lots of egg and spinach. And some black pepper to add some flavor. So tasty. The pad Thai was good. Solid dish. Tasty. I would return for the amazing food. Just plan for a wait or order quickly.

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

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.

The baos & buns were so fresh & delicious! Our favorites were the bbq pork, crispy chicken, and…read moreshrimp. The fillings were very flavorful and generous. They also had a nice dog friendly patio.

This place rocks. Bao and buns and emo/pop punk music playing in the background? Sign me the hell…read moreup lol. This place was yummy. It's counter service so you order at the counter and they bring your foot to you. The rocky baoboa (pizza bao) was surprisingly one of my favorite things besides the tofu steak bao.

No kidding best Chinese food I've ever had! Homemade dumplings were beautiful! We had beef we…read morebroccoli and general tso's chicken. So fresh and delish. Service was friendly and attentive.

What a find in Columbia for Chinese food. This place has all the right flavors to their dishes…read more The entrees we got here On our visit, our easily up with the stuff you'd expect out of a big city China Town. Yup - this place is that good. The place was all very clean. The staff were nice and attentive. What a great place to have in Columbia.