More upscale sushi dining experience. We came on a Sun night around 6:30 and were able to easily get seated. Good news....they had Lost Grove Hazy IPA available. We started with Edamame ($6) and it was as expected. We then moved to Pork Gyoza ($12) and it was overdone (burnt). The waitress said that was typical. I looked at all the previous photos to see....and ours was clearly burnt. My bride went with the Yokison Roll ($16) and said it was delicious! I went with the North Ender ($24) and the Akami Nigiri ($10) and they were solid. They add a 3% "merchant fee", which is basically a charge for using a credit card. While I understand the merchants position, I'm not a fan of this type of pricing strategy. Service from Alonni was friendly and hospitable. Overall, this was a good spot that I would return. At the same time, I will look for more affordable options. read more

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This is my first time trying Raibu and the food was INCREDIBLE ! I ordered the chefs choice, it was all very fresh and it felt like it was made authentically. The technique and flavors were superb! We also had gotten a spider roll and it was made beautifully. The soft shell crab was so delicious~ What i loved most about the sushi was the temperature it wasnt too cold nor too warm, it was excellent and melts in your mouth. The service here was really great! As our waitress arrived with the chefs choice, she had presented the dish along with the fish that the chefs had chosen, which i really loved!! They were very attentive and sweet :) The ambiance of this place was very neat and cozy, it was in pristine condition and i love that you can see the sushi chefs at work at the bar! Eating here was a wonderful experience. I would 100% come back again. Thank You Raibu! read more

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I made a reservation for dinner for 6 pm. My friend and I ordered a round of drinks, 2 appetizers and 2 entrees. At 7:26 pm, our waitress brought us the bill, without asking if we wanted dessert, which we did, and then proceeded to announce that, "there was no rush but that they had to make room for another reservation at 7:30 pm."We had 4 minutes to pay and leave!! We asked to speak to the manager and she confirmed that we only have a certain amount of time for our table "per the reservation policy". She then offered to move us to another area. We didn't. She then informed us that she was going to re-read the reservation policy, to see what the customer sees when they make the reservation. That famous policy never mentioned the 90 minutes allotted for each table, I have since checked. It's clear that they care more about turning the tables over as many times as possible than making sure the customers are having an enjoyable dining experience. We are never going back. read more

My first time experience here was great but a bit awkward (not from staff). My husband and I were welcomed by amazing staff, and seated by a 2 party table, pretty close to another group. As we were ordering and food comes to our table, the group next to us just kept looking and staring, which made me feel a bit uncomfortable. My husband and I love to take quality pics for foods and restaurants, and we just couldn't do it right there because of them. FOOD QUALITY AND SERVICE IS EXCELLENT! Pricey side but I'd say worth it! So far I'd say this is #1 sushi spot here in Boise! read more

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Very fresh sushi, glad we have a quality place like this here. Service was amazing, very quick and attentive. I had my food within 10 minutes of ordering. Inside is very quiet and respectful all around. Not too much seating to get crowded and actually be able to enjoy your meal. Will absolutely be back read more

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You know it's legit when they have daily specials for nigiri and sashimi. Toured the whole menu. Everything was outstanding. Place was packed on a Monday night and for good reason. Seemed to be a mix of a casual dining spot but also could function for date nights. read more

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Good Quality Fish. Small Rolls. Very attentive and nice staff. Clean inside. Recommend making a reservation as it gets busy. Not the most over the top rolls flavor wise, nothing too crazy baked or weird sauces. Fish is fresh and flavorful. You can see chefs making it all in front of you if you sit counter bar! read more

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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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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

The location of Raibu is a great spot! I'd say there's plenty of parking, but not so much with all the other shops in that center. It's hit or miss but the shopping center has lots of great shops so onward and upward! There is always some parking on the side over by the Boise Co-op wine tasting room on Fort Street. I absolutely love sushi so much and I was very excited to see the sign go up in the window when they were just about to open. I've avoided going because it's a little Hefty on the pockets and I didn't want to get addicted to another sushi restaurant otherwise I'll go broke, but I had a little extra so I decided to treat myself to a small bite for dinner. I ordered the Dragon Roll which is a staple for me and I also ordered marinated Cucumbers with Crispy Onions and Togarashi. The Cucumbers were tasty but I think could have been a little bit colder and a little bit crunchier and fresher! The crispy onions were a nice touch giving it a little bit of texture on top of texture and the seasoning was tangy and yummy. Not sure it was worth the price at a whopping $8! I think $5 would be a little more on point. I then ordered the Dragon Roll. The going price in town for such a role is in fact between $18 and $20 at least from my experience. I don't find that unreasonable but I will be transparent in saying I have had better at two or three other restaurants in town. I felt the flavors were slightly muddled and the fish was not very cold because I think the rice was a little too warm when they wrapped the fish around it. The other thing is aesthetically you eat with your eyes first! I think that at this price point for these roles a little more drama is in order! It's a Dragon Roll! Maybe some shrimp tails sticking out of it and maybe a little more color would have been great! But that's just me ! I'm a big foodie so the presentation does mean a lot to me. Other than that it was a decent roll. I'm interested to try some others. It was a good roll but not a superior role. I think that there is some room for improvements here and there, but all in all, I do think I will go back and try some other dishes for sure! The customer service was fabulous and the place is beautiful and cozy! read more

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Best nigiri in Boise! I really like their akami and hamachi belly. Our favorite item on the menu is the hamachi crudo appetizer. Great spot for a special occasion for two. read more

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The Ambiance is great. Small and great for special occasions. The service was awesome. They are fast and patient with first time visitors. Now the food!!! The food was great no complaints at all!! read more

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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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I experienced amazing service! The fish was very fresh. The restaurant was clean and welcoming. read more

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Wow! Raibu blew our socks off. Exceeded our very high expectations after hearing from friends and family how good it was. We finally got the chance to get out for a date night and we will certainly the back. The food was too notch. Every piece of fish melted in your mouth. The service was incredible. Server was friendly but Manny was the winner of the show. What a nice guy and extremely informative about their menu. Between him and the quality of the food, we will be back sooner than expected. You will NOT find better sushi in Boise than Raibu. The price is well worth it here. Can't wait for our next meal here. read more

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Raibu Sushi Bar is by far the most amazing place I have been to. I came to Idaho from Hawaii 25 years ago. I grew up having authentic sushi but have not found anything that came close in Idaho. Now I have. This is the best I have ever had , the rice was seasoned perfectly and the fish was unbelievably fresh. The omakase experience is wonderful and gives you the full range of sushi. A shout out to our server, Aidylin, who was just perfect. read more

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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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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The best sushi in Boise. We've eaten at the best rated sushi restaurants all over Japan and Raibu rivals them. We were a party of 6 and that meant we couldn't book on Open Table. We booked our mid-week reservation one day prior via phone, but the only time open was 5:30pm so we took it. We were told that we HAD to leave by 7:30pm. The 6 person dinner was a celebration and we ordered lots of sushi and our bill was over $800 and not due to alcohol consumption. Being busy and having placed a large order, our food came out around 6:45pm. The staff member who had taken our called-in reservation came up to me at 7:20 and said "As I told you, we need the table at 7:30." Of course we accommodated this request for there was also a line at the door. The sushi was A+, the restaurant isn't spacious but nice, and the staff were polite. We did feel pressured to leave but we understood the request. Their reservations are booked out obviously due to the high demand for their high quality sushi we've consumed now three times. read more

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 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

Excellent food very fresh and delicious. The best sushi in Boise so far and I recommend everyone to try it. 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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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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Food was amazing. The sushi was fresh and delicious. The service was also very good!

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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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

Excellent service without being overbearing. I have never described sushi or sashimi in this way, but it was elegantly presented, one in particular decorated with gold leaf. Aside from the beauty it was the best I have ever eaten. The setting is trendy with clean lines and relaxing atmosphere. 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

LOVE. Beautiful and tasty. Menu is to the point with wonderful selections of a few classics and some extra specials. Minus one star for the (very) uncomfortable booth seating. That said, I recommend sitting at the bar. 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

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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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

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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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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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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Amazingly fresh fish great atmosphere and friendly staff. This is my go to sushi restaurant.

I don't post reviews often, but felt the need to leave a review for this restaurant after going today for the first time, I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant. Honestly, was extremely disappointed, especially considering the price compared to competitors within the area. My wife, daughter, and I went here for lunch on Father's Day. The only enjoyable dish we had was the marinated cucumber. Even the edamame and basic rice in the Bento box were over seasoned and just did not taste good. The chicken karaage was extremely rubbery and inedible, a sign of very poor quality meat. My wife's spicy tuna roll was okay, but definitely not worth the price. The worst dish overall was the chirashi bowl I got. The fish was of the lowest quality, chewy texture and extremely fishy taste. I've had fresher fish from almost anywhere else in the area, especially when it comes to designated sushi restaurants. The rice was also extremely sour and tasted of straight vinegar and fish. It honestly was inedible and the worst chirashi bowl I have ever gotten from memory. I honestly can't think of the last time I had sushi that was so fishy and inedible. Probably my worst dining experience from memory. Will definitely never be coming back and would highly recommend that anyone goes to other sushi restaurants in the area over Raibu. You get fresher sushi, better tasting food, and much better value. Would highly recommend Sushi shack and Ginza over this restaurant without question. read more

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

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