We've been to Sado a couple times, and it never dissapoints. I can honestly say it's the best Sushi…read morein St. Louis, and in my opinion, some of the best Sushi in the U.S. My husband and I have been to Japan twice and the quality is up there right next to what we get in Japan. The worst part is deciding what you want. This last time we went with the omekase, let our waitress choose, and it was perfect. She picked things we never would have thought about, yet everything was SO good. She also did a great job of explaining every course/her thoughts on it/what we should expect. It was such a great experience. The cocktails are always fantastic, no notes. Seriously, the best splurge meal in the city. SO SO good.

You will only leave hungry if you hate fish. We left,…read moreuncomfortably full. Comparing Sado to Indo is not apples to apples, which my partner was trying to do. We ordered a few sashimi and we expected them to be a little fancier. That was on us. The server as with Indo, above and beyond nice, I think they are accustomed to a lot of questions. Ours was amazing, she said "we don't fork shame here" I fork shame, but she refused. Good for her! I also ordered a cocktail. I would arrive to Sado just for this cocktail, it had a coconut pillow top, that was reminiscent of a marshmallow. Delightful compliment to my savory dinner. I was very surprised at the size of Sado on the inside, we made a turn into the seating then a second turn deeper into seating. I did not get to check out the bathrooms, which disappointed me, but the ambiance was very dark and romantic, also unexpected, there were several tables of friend groups.

First time at this restaurant. First thing I noticed was the beautiful ambiance and fresh smell of…read moreplants. The food was exquisite! We enjoyed sharing the lamb tartare, potstickers, Isaan himachi (WOW), shrimp toast and sake sashimi with King Salmon (next level!!!). Drinks were amazing and wine selection perfectly paired. Highly recommend! Although we were asked to wrap up at exactly 2 hours in, I suppose that is ok. We were just having such a great time and time went by so quickly!

The food is edible art. Texture, layers of flavor abound in each dish. My husband called the food…read more"revelatory" because you read the ingredients on the menu and they are just words. The words do not convey the end product. For those who do not like sashimi - I understand. At other places, it has literally made me gag. But, I tried it here and holy moly is it good. In a menu of stand out dishes, I think the sashimi is at the very top. The service was wonderful- friendly, knowledgeable, attentive but not too attentive. Gratuity seemed to be included, but we tipped on top of that because the included gratuity was not nearly enough for service that good. Now it is noisy. That is what I did not like, but I have noise challenges. We asked if we could sit up front near the bar. They kindly accommodated us. It was late on a Thursday and the restaurant was full. Definitely make a reservation. There is an adjacent parking lot, but parking fills up quickly. It is evident why the owner has been a James Beard finalist - this is not your average great food. This is more. It is creativity and vibrancy. I almost forgot - price. It is surprisingly reasonable. The dishes are shareable and almost tapas style. 2-3 person is a good amount. Most dishes run $20-30 at this point in time (June 2026). We had really great mocktails which were in the $10 range.

My boyfriend recommended Kampai as it is in his neighborhood. Wonderful experience for the both of…read moreus. It was raining the night we went and so their having an umbrella stand in the "mud room" was nice. I thought it a good layout how you walk into a small area where you can wipe your feet then proceed further into the restaurant at the hostess stand. As we were walked to our table, we passed a "bar" where you can sit for your meal while watching the sushi master make everything. We were promontory seated and served water. When I asked for a hot sake, and he showed interest, the woman taking care of us said she could bring a larger serving and two cups. The wait staff were very patient with us as there was just so much mouthwatering options on the menu, it was hard for us to arrive down to what we knew we could finish. We ordered four rolls and shared all equally. It was a perfect way to try a lot of different t fishes - especially with one of the rolls being the Rainbow roll. The restaurant was quiet and intimate, a perfect date night. The lighting was enough so we could read the menus and see our food but dim enough to be romantic. I'll be honest I didn't notice the decor as a few of the tables had gotten some other interesting dishes that I ogled. I'll definitely be back!

Kampai Sushi Bar is my go-to for sushi. Seated in Central West End, Kampai is an intimate place for…read moresushi for lunch or dinner. I've never had a bad experience here -- the servers are all friendly, attentive, and efficient. I eat at Kampai for lunch, typically once a week. Their lunch special is unmatched. I get four nigiri, one roll, miso soup, and salad for $19.95! The sushi is always fresh and delicious. Their menu includes the basic rolls like your typical California roll, but they also have speciality rolls that are well-crafted. I highly recommend coming here!

We always have a good time at Sushi Ai, especially the downtown location. It was a little busy so…read morethere was a slight wait time. We went around the block to just walk around and eventually went to the Schnucks across the street to grab a few things. Even though there were probably 4 parties waiting ahead of us, our total wait time was maybe 15-20 mins. Our server was soooooo funny and thoughtful. 10/10 made our night. I accidentally got glutened (my mistake not theirs). Just know if you have any dietary restrictions, they actually will do everything they can to prevent it. I just forgot to tell them and I accidentally ordered something I didn't know had tempura flakes in it (it is marked with a little triangle). I did not get charged for it, but in this day and age with restaurant margins being so thin, please don't waste food. Anyways, the food was delicious. My friend got the sexy girl roll on top of our dinner. It's a "cooked" roll with torch glazed/fired steak on top of a tempura shrimp roll. Come for dinner just to have the option for white tuna nigiri. They just added new roll options, too for the AYCE sushi, since the last time we came here (about 4 months ago). It was a little chaotic, but in a fun way, that only happens in Saint Louis lol. I think there were a lot of families around touring SLU or something.

I'm a regular at the Clayton location so this was my first time checking out the downtown spot. The…read morespace is a bit smaller in terms of seating but they make great use of it by going two stories which is pretty cool. The sushi kitchen is in the middle of the restaurant so you can watch everything happening. The menu looked the same as Clayton from what I could tell. The waitress was friendly and quick, perfect for all you can eat. They also honor a student discount and I believe Sundays they do a BOGO deal on the AYCE which is such a great value if you can time it right. The roll selection is solid and there's really nothing to complain about. Would definitely come back, if I'm already in the downtown area.

A sashimi lovers dream! Sushi koi is a Super cute little sushi shop. My partner and I went on a…read moreweeknight and were seated at the bar promptly, but they were packed. Highly recommend calling in a reservation if you are wanting a table to eat at. Service was quick and efficient. For as busy as they were, we felt well taken care of and got our food quickly. We also got to talk to the chef briefly and she was just the sweetest! You can tell she takes pride in her craft. The sushi rolls were fantastic. We got the sumo roll and the crazy roll, both of which were filled with of flavor and textures. The sashimi was some of the best I've had in STL. Huge portions for the price and very fresh. We'll absolutely be back here!

I hate giving bad reviews, but wish I had seen something like this before I got sushi here. Caveats…read moreto this are, I live in LA and had just returned from a trip to Japan so my sushi expectations are high. The place was full on a Monday night. I was ordered for takeout though. Ordered the Euclid roll and the hamachi garlic one. The Euclid roll was okay but the I did not like the hamachi one. Miso soup was great though (small portion). Rolls were really big, and two was definitely too much for one person.

I usually eat 2-3 rolls and a couple nigiri, but I could hardly finish 2 rolls. They were loaded…read more I highly recommend the Midtown and Rainbow (different from most places). Family-friendly restaurant with the perks you'd expect from such a place - friendly, quiet, and quick service.

I stopped by this place for dinner while searching for a new sushi spot near home. The signage…read morewasn't very clear, so I had to rely on the map to find it. Once inside, I was directed to a table in the corner. The service was prompt, and we received our orders quickly. A younger gentleman approached us and seemed a bit confused when I asked about the drink menu. We were looking for sake, and they had a decent selection of both wine and sake, but nothing particularly exciting. We decided to try the Hana white peach sake, which was a pleasant surprise. The food menus were in a state of disrepair, with staples holding them together. We started with some appetizers, including pork gyoza, crab rangoon, and spicy edamame. The pork gyoza was delicious, but the crab rangoon was quite crunchy and flakey with not much flavor. The spicy edamame tasted like it had been soaked in Franks' Hot sauce or Sriracha sauce, which I wasn't a fan of. I wish I had ordered them regular instead. For sushi, I opted for a shrimp tempura roll and a rainbow roll, both of which satisfied my craving. Overall, it was a decent experience for the price, but nothing stands out that would bring me back again and again like other places. I might come back and try the ramen and see if that changes my mind.

Amazing dinner experience!! The atmosphere was intimate, especially when we were their only guests…read morewhen we dined here. The waiter was warm and knowledgeable, telling us stories and background on the food and beverage we had. His father is the chef and his mom does all the flower arrangements at the restaurant. It's beautifully decorated and sophisticated. There were two of us and we went with the 4-course $100 Omakase, which had 2 options and we did one of each: Omakase Nigiri and Chirashi. The food here was delicious and I can't remember all the items I had, but it started with a Tsukidashi tasting followed by a soup. Between the two options, I would opt for Omakase Nigiri next time. The wine and sake pairing was terrific, which introduced us to so many new beverages. Dessert is a must, especially at $5. The matcha mousse was airy and fantastic. You can dine by reservation only, and it's easy to make reservations on Tock, but need to plan ahead. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026

This was a very unique experience. It's a very small space, so the service was excellent. Nobu's…read moreson, George, gave us little origin stories of the fish/dishes which was nice. They were also out of the wine I wanted, so they gave me a pour of something else for free which was really kind. It's also very cute inside. The food was very high quality. The fish tasted fresh. The dishes were really unique and had flavor combos that surprised me (Japanese potato with beet stem and peppercorn, cucumber with cooked seaweed). A couple things to note: they played no music so it was very quiet inside, they're fairly heavy handed with wasabi, and it's quite expensive. Overall, a good STL experience with the cutest little fam running it.

My first time at the restaurant and my wife's second time. I thought everything about it was great…read more The service, the food, the lighting... They've done a great job decorating the place so it does not feel like you were in a strip mall. I imagine we'll be back often.

This is a great fast, casual spot for sushi and ramen! I am not a true sushi person as I like…read moreveggie sushi with soy paper and no fish. Zushi Sushi has many veggie sushi choices and the option of soy paper. My favorites are the asparagus, avocado and veggie rolls. The portion sizes are perfect and very filling! I have also had the ramen and that was delicious as well! I have eaten in the restaurant once, but typically order pick up online or by phone. Service is friendly and fast! This is my go to place when I am in the mood for some veggie rolls!