Raibu is a small, but upscale sushi restaurant in the Boise Co-op shopping Center, downtown. It's a new Boise gem. I enjoyed it so much, I hesitate to celebrate it on this platform, for fear of it becoming so popular that it becomes difficult to get a reservation. The staff was kind and inviting, eager to please, and at the too of their game. They were quick to seat us and get our drinks, happy to help is understand some of the ingredients, and offer recommendations. We started with Chicken Karrage, then ordered some Signature Sushi Rolls. I went with the Keiko roll, even though I was a bit concerned about the spice (I asked them to take out the jalapeños). It was incredibly delicious. The full flavor hit me right away, and the heat got me at the end. Not unbearable though. I ate the whole thing! My husband thoroughly enjoyed his North Ender Roll, then we got the Mochi in three glorious flavors. Mango, green tea, and strawberry. Strawberry was my favorite. I'm so thrilled to finally have a high-quality sushi bar in Boise!!! read more

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Absolutely amazing sushi! Felt a little intimidating when you first walk in. We did not have reservations, but they were able to seat us right at the sushi bar (where we wanted to sit anyways). Our waitress was informative, polite, and down to earth! The sushi chefs were super nice. The one taught us how they cut the cucumber (Japanese technique as well as American / or easy way lol!) Had miso soup as well. I will be back! So happy to have a variety of superb and high end sushi in Boise. I highly recommend.... Don't be intimated. It may look "fancy" but they are super down to earth employees, with a fancy menu. They explain it thoroughly though! read more

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My boyfriend and I visited last night and WOW, I have not had an experience like this before. I called ahead to get a reservation and was told they only had space at the sushi bar which was fine and in hindsight truly made a huge difference. We were seated in front of Manny and asked him to curate some of his favorites for us. We tried a few things we wouldn't normally order but will ABSOLUTELY order again here. The fish was so fresh and well selected. The atmosphere was quaint, clean and upscale but relaxed. The staff were all very attentive, food came out on time and with a lot of care. We were shocked to have such an experience so close to home. I can't stop telling friends and family about Raibu. We will absolutely be back. I took no photos because I was enjoying being in the moment. If you come across this review it's your sign to trust me and try Raibu. You won't regret it. OH and parking wasn't an issue for us at 6:30 on a Friday. Imagine that! read more

We finally tried Raibu Sushi, tucked away in the Boise Co-op shopping center, and wow... this place absolutely blew us away. Hands down, the best sushi we've ever had, and we cannot wait to go back. This is an upscale sushi experience without feeling stuffy. The service was superior, and the food came out shockingly fast, in the best way. We started with miso soup that had a generous amount of seaweed and tofu, then ordered the gyoza (you get six). They were cooked perfectly, and the dipping sauce was incredible with just the right amount of spice. We almost ordered another round but somehow resisted. Next came the otoro nigiri (fatty tuna) and salmon sashimi, both completely melt-in-your-mouth amazing. Then we tried the Raibu Roll, topped with torched, smoky-flavored wagyu, sturgeon caviar from Hagerman, Idaho, and gold dust. It was stunning to look at and even better to eat, truly unforgettable. The Boise Roll was our other choice, with lobster and spicy tuna. It's lightly fried, not heavily deep-fried like many places, so it adds a bit of crunch without overpowering the fish. You can really taste the quality here. The wasabi is freshly grated, not the tube stuff, and the ginger tasted house-pickled instead of the typical pink version. They were busy on a Monday night around 7 pm, but we had reservations and were seated right away. The restaurant itself is small, intimate, and dimly lit, making it a perfect date night spot. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you're getting. Absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish. We can't wait to return. read more

Raibu Sushi Bar - Gyoza was amazing and the dipping sauce had so much flavor! A must try! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Food was amazing. The sushi was fresh and delicious. The service was also very good!

My husband and I dined at Raibu Sushi last night and loved the food! This is our first sushi experience since moving to ID from NorCal a year ago and it is on point with great sushi restaurants we've eaten at previously. We had Edamame, hamachi, octopus, Boise roll and Stanley roll, plus a bottle of Chardonnay! Our favorite was the Boise roll. All the fish is very fresh with no odor. The restaurant decor is modern and very well done and incorporates multiple elements including wood, fabric, glass and what appeared to be cement or stucco behind the sushi bar. The vibe was upbeat and fun. All the waitresses we encountered were super helpful and friendly. Restrooms were clean but there was no signage on the doors (there were two) which was a little confusing. Our comments or suggestions for improvement are 1. Check the soy sauce pitchers on the tables before seating a new party- ours was empty. 2. Bring or offer to bring ginger and wasabi if parties are ordering sushi; we had to ask for it. 3. A drop of wasabi the size of a garbanzo bean is not enough! Increase the size of the wasabi portion. 4. THE MENU PRINT! I'm attaching photos but we literally couldn't read it. Font size was 8 or smaller and in low light it was extremely hard to read even with our mobile phone light. We asked the waitress if there were reading glasses available and she said not yet but the owners had ordered some! We suspect you were trying to keep the menu to one page but take the plunge and make the font bigger and make it 2-3 pages! 5. Octopus dish- lightly seared but we felt it should've been cooked more? Maybe this was a different type of octopus than we've eaten before. 6.wine selection - great start but can you offer a few more Chardonnay selections? There was one by the glass and a second selection by the bottle. Note: menu price on the bottle was $145.00 and when our bill came we noted it was charged at $155,00, so we asked our waitress to adjust this, which she did. 7. Sushi rolls: can you offer more selections with seared tuna? It's such a great fish for rolls and we would love more choices that contain tuna. 8. The 3% charge to use a credit card for the bill - we understand you pay a fee to process credit cards, but it would be good to post this info on your website so customers can bring cash if they don't want to pay the fee. We would've paid in cash if we had known. We thoroughly enjoyed our Raibu experience and will be back. Our waitress was wonderful and we appreciate the great food and great service! read more

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Lovely lunchtime experience. Well priced and service was quick. Was in and out at lunchtime in under 30 minutes. The spicy tuna roll was slightly on the small side for portions but the taste was great, along with the miso soup. read more

Finally! A high end sushi restaurant and Japanese steakhouse. This is not your typical Idaho California roll; this is fresh sashimi, wagyu, and flavorful rolls. Our servers were very nice and food came out pretty fast! The menu is the perfect size, not doing too much. Would recommend for a celebratory evening! read more

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This is the best sushi my wife and I have had in 3 years since moving from Hawaii. The sushi is very authentic and fresh. The atmosphere is very mellow and intimate without felling crowded or small. The sushi chefs prepared us the best sushi we have had in the Treasure Valley and we hunt for good sushi places. read more

Raibu Sushi Bar - A mixed plate of nigiri (akami, chutoro, otoro, shiro maguro, hamachi belly, and beni toro). - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Excellent food very fresh and delicious. The best sushi in Boise so far and I recommend everyone to try it. read more

I was super excited as we were celebrating my wife's birthday! Had done my research and all the reviews from this restaurant seemed as it was going to be the best sushi in town. We started with some miso soup and edamame to share for the table. Then we ordered the Boise roll, kaiko, Stanley, bergsneider ?, spider roll, north ender... they were all very tasty, but our favorite by far was the Boise, with a crunchy tempura. The Kaiko felt apart, the entire roll. The service was good. But it took a little while for us to get our rolls as expected. Ambien was nice. The booths are a little tight! we will give this Restaurant another try maybe not on a Busy weekend night! read more

The Omakase experience is so fun. The different varieties of fish were amazing and I looked forward to each bite. I did go another time just for basic sushi rolls after my Omakase experience and I would say the sushi rolls could use some work as they aren't the best that I've had, but they are still very solid and this is a great sushi spot and addition to Boise. read more

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Raibu has provided Boise an evolving and modern food scene that provides diverse eats and refreshing cuisine. I went here over a month ago and genuinely loved the service, environment and intimate space. It can get loud with how small the space is, however still a great setting for various types of reservations. Food was delicious although the yakitori could be more grilled. Oysters were a hit as the garnishes weren't overwhelming the natural taste of the oyster itself. They portioned it just right. Although the food was great quality, the price has led me to make this an occasional place to eat. This is just a personal preference and should not stop anyone from going to experience this place!:) What stood out was that they are the first place to do Omakase in our city from what I know growing up here which is so exciting. For that experience alone, it would be a wonderful place to experience and try out. In the end, again personally, I would be just as content to go somewhere more cost-affordable with just as amazing quality like Fujiyama in Meridian or the authenticity of Wasabi. read more

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I was so excited to try this place that we made reservations for a Sunday dinner. We were greeted promptly and give a small table in the corner. The high top table was unleavened like you'd expectation a fast food restaurant. The pork belly appetizer was nicely done. My sake nigiri was good but the tuna belly was not fresh and had a grainy texture and both orders of nigiri were room temperature. My husband ordered a California roll that had a strong fishy taste that was odd. For the price point and hype I excepted better. Our server seemed overwhelmed and didn't check in for drinks or to see how our meal was. We finally went to the hostess to pay. Hopefully they will live up to their marketed expectations. read more

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Was a surprising and delicious meal. Don't let the strip mall outside fool you. This is high end, amazing food. Highly recommend!

Service was fabulous! Sushi was served at room temperature. The quality is nice, but not as good as Little Tokyo in Los Angeles or anywhere in San Diego. #landlockedprobs read more

After dining at Raibu I had to look up the meaning of the word. Live performance....and that it was. The Omakase was nothing short of amazing. Each dish beautifully presented by engaging, charming chefs who are also artists. Flavors were beyond varied and delicious, beautiful presentation and attentive, lovely and delightful servers. The waitstaff is as exceptional as the food. Dinner was so special we returned the next night for an off the menu dinner. Again, exceedingly special and unique, delicious and varied choices and each terrific. We loved the Johan Vineyard pinot wine, a great accompaniment to our meal. Don't miss dessert. I am a chocoholic and loved the chocolate lava cake. Although I was hesitant about the green tea cheesecake, it presents beautifully and was delicious. A must experience dining pleasure. read more

What a wonderful hidden gem! Seriously the BEST sushi in town! Our server Emma was amazing! She had some great suggestions, was super friendly and personable- you don't see servers who seem genuinely happy for business anymore and she made my birthday night super special!! We started with oysters that were super fresh and then had the A5 wagyu nagiri--- AMAZING!! All the fish was super fresh and tasty! We will be coming back for sure! read more

Five stars is not enough. How to describe what happened last night .... we booked a new reservation from the table as we paid the bill. A moment of silence for the Service. Ambience. Menu. Extraordinary execution of the food. Fine dining has finally arrived to Idaho. Want me to tell you what we ordered - everything and Sake. You can't miss here. Close your eyes and put your finger on the menu, whatever you choose will be 10/10. read more

I wish I took pictures of my food. I went here with the husband for their omasake. It's been a while since I've had legit sushi and this place definitely hits the spot. Since moving to Idaho, I haven't had fresh sashimi like this. This was a nice little surprise. Everything was absolutely delicious. My only gripe? I wish there was more to the meal... I still left a bit hungry. read more

Best oysters in all of Idaho! I had given up on Oysters in Idaho until now. The sushi menu is curated to bring flavor. Each roll had a unique flavor. We loved them all! I recommend the Gaijin and Stanley roll if you like a lot of flavor. Great design in a quaint little venue. read more

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Hands down the best sushi in the state of Idaho. From the exceptional service to delicious sushi they nailed it! read more

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Best sushi in Idaho by far. Very friendly staff. I ordered Hakkaido Hotate, chuu-toro, hirame, hamachi and several more nigiri sushi. Menu had a good variety of offerings - from tonkatsu to gyoza to karaage... But the print on the menu was awfully small for a senior with aging vision. The counter was different than I expected in design but very clean. I tool a couple of pics but too dark to be accurate of quality of sushi. read more

Hands down the best new restaurant in Boise. I come in for lunch once a week which is lovely. The dinner menu is fantastic and a bit more expansive than lunch. This is the exactly what Boise needed - a high end sushi restaurant! Highly recommend the agedashi tofu - I crave it everyday! read more

This is the best sushi in Boise at the moment. Very high quality cuts of fish, meticulously assembled rolls & entrees, and friendly/attentive service. We had 3 cuts of Nigiri - Otoro, Beni Sake, and Beni Hamachi. All delicious. Boise Roll and Stanley roll were excellent. Miso Cod was delicious. Only miss was the North Ender roll in my opinion. The albacore wasn't that good. read more

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Really yummy rolls and super fresh fish! Would recommend but make sure you grab a reservation- it was super busy.

Delightful service, beautiful design and delicious food! We enjoyed everything we ordered. We are looking forward to going back soon!

The food, service, and ambiance were all great. We're going back for a second time.

We were able to make reservations online. Didn't have to wait for our table. The food was prepared and brought to us quickly, beautifully arranged, looked amazing and tasted even better. The staff was very welcoming, it was a lovely place to eat. Can't wait to go back. read more

Top quality and unique ingredients, superb waitstaff and a great atmosphere inside and out. On our first visit, my fiancé tried the miso marinated black cod. It was cooked to absolute perfection and full of flavor. I tried a variety of sushi options including nigiri and one roll (the Bergschneider roll). The roll size is perfect, with just the right amount of each ingredient. All of the raw fish was fresh and delicious. They are bringing to the table a ton of options that Boise has never seen before. The waitstaff are clean cut, friendly and professional, spending just the right amount of time at the table. We have been back multiple times and are now in the habit of setting our next reservation before we leave. This is the sushi restaurant Boise didn't know it needed. They go above and beyond in all aspects. Highly recommend! read more

Just visited Raibu Sushi again, two weeks after their opening, and I'm happy to say they're still absolutely crushing it. The quality of the food remains exceptional--every piece of Omakase was incredibly fresh, balanced, and thoughtfully crafted. The Itamae (Chef) continues to impress with skill and creativity that makes the whole experience feel special. Service is just as outstanding as opening week: warm, attentive, and genuinely excited about what they're serving. It's rare to see a new sushi spot maintain such a high standard so consistently, but Raibu Sushi is doing exactly that. Can't wait for the next visit. read more

Great Sushi and friendly - great rolls and unique dishes - we needed a great sushi place now we have one in Boise ! It's clean and service was great read more

Their maki sushi are very good. Nigiri sushi I ordered were also very good with one HUGE disappointment with their Uni nigiri. They charged market price for two pieces (which is normal), but they pulled a bait and switch when my Uni nigiri arrived. Two nigiri pieces had a small bit of Uni accompanied by salmon ikura. I have eaten Uni nigiri at many restaurants in the US and Japan, and I never had ikura thrown in along with Uni pieces. Ikura's saltiness just overpowered the delicacy of the sea urchin. Above transgression and the noisy environment made me give this place 4 stars instead of 5. You will have a great time if you don't need to have an intimate conversation with your guest, and not waste your $ on expensive uni nigiri. read more

A highly anticipated visit last weekend with some friends and we were NOT disappointed. The service was professional and attentive. Our server Sierra was very knowledgeable on the menu and had excellent recommendations. The dishes were phenomenal! We ordered several appetizers and rolls for the table and everyone was delicious in their own unique way. The chefs definitely know what they are doing, playfully combining different flavors and textures. My personal favorite was the otoro sashimi, the tuna was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. My friend said it was the best tuna he had ever tasted. Looking forward to coming back and bringing more friends to share the experience with! read more

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Who would've thought that the best sushi we've ever had would be in Boise?? Definitely not us. But the place is fantastic!

Amazing, fresh, delicious sushi in a land-locked state?? YES! Raibu exceeded my expectations. The owner, Kash Feng, President of the Omakase Restaurant Group, owns Michelin-starred SF restaurants Omakase and Niku Steakhouse. So clearly he knows what he's doing and we are SO lucky he chose Boise for his latest venture. We had the following: *Edamame & Miso Soup *Tempura Moriawase (some of the most flavorful and lightly breaded yet super crunchy tempura shrimp & vegetables I've had. I love the creative addition of radish) *Spicy Tuna Senbei (spicy tuna on a nori rice cracker with eel sauce, tobiko, green onions & spicy mayo) WOW! Such a perfect starter. So flavorful and the crunch of the nori rice cracker was excellent. Spicy tuna crispy rice....take a seat! ;) *Boise Roll (lobster, spicy tuna, eel sauce, scallions, spicy aioli, toasted sesame lightly fried) The light tempura and fry on this roll is outstanding! Not heavy and 90% coating like most fried rolls. *The North Ender Roll (salmon, avocado, shiso, yuzu tobiko, lemon, salmon roe) The additions of the little slices of lemon and yuzu tobiko on top were so bright, citrusy and refreshing) *Stanley Roll (shrimp tempura, salmon, tuna, avocado, spicy kabayaki sauce, crispy potato sticks) Those potato sticks made it!! Perfect flavor and texture. I love how the rolls are packed with ingredients, but not overdone and they are cut into small, manageable slices that can easily be eaten in one bite. A pet peeve of mine are those overly stuffed rolls that you practically have to cut in half to manage. Also, you know this is a pro sushi place when there is not a drop of cream cheese in sight. Thank goodness! Some may say the prices are a little steep, but I'm willing to pay for the quality of ingredients and fish the owner clearly sources from top notch suppliers. My only criticism (and this is a nitpick that leans towards organization, NOT the food) is we had a reservation for four of us and got seated at the sushi bar, not a table. I asked if we could have a table instead and was told that was all that was available. It's hard to have a conversation when you're seated side by side, and my sister and I were dining with my college aged nieces home for the holiday week and we need to be able to talk :) All in all: go there now!! And make a reservation. We were there for about 90min on a Sunday night and the restaurant was packed and the stream of people walking in did not stop all night. read more

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I have have been twice and the food,, employees, management, and overall experience is the best in Boise.. read more

Raibu Sushi Bar - I just asked for something around $20 and they presented this. Delicious, - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Went here for date night over opening weekend and were blown away. I haven't had sushi this good since I was in LA! 10/10 we cannot wait to go back. read more

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Being from California and getting to have had the best sushi in the U.S.-I was really excited to try this place. Boise has been in desperate need for a good sushi place. I went on a Saturday evening with a reservation and was seated rather quickly. Service was pretty good but staff is quite young and seems a touch inexperienced. Overall yes- this is the best sushi I have had in Boise!! But, I can't give 5 stars because I found the dishes and sushi to be overly salty. As far as appetizers- the edamame was dry and tasteless, the cucumber appetizer was way too salty, but the agedashi tofu was dynamite. And the best chicken karaage I have ever had!! California roll was great, but the star of the show was the nigiris. I ordered chu-toro, O-toro, yellowtail, and wagyu and all were fresh- but quite a bit on the salty side. Chu-toro was my favorite!! I have to give them props on their drink selection. Seriously- one of the best Sauvignon Blancs I have ever had and paired wondrous with the nigiri's. Cut back on the salt and this place could possibly get 5 stars. read more

we had the cod, CA roll and Tempura. Cod was wonderful, rice had to be ordered extra, and the "large plate" had only 3 nearly raw shishito peppers in addition to the cod. CA roll was ok, not as good as I've had elsewhere. Tempura was too heavy and chewy. Superb tempura should be very light and crisp, not chewy. also, it was PAINFULLY noisy and center two-top tables uncomfortably cramped. Won't be eating inside again, might get some other take-out rolls. read more