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    Red Sake

    3.8 (135 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    RED SAKE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Arther P.

    I feel it's one of the best all-you-can-eat sushi restaurants in Columbia. It's always clean. Staffing is super nice. The owners are amazing. The sushi it's always fresh. That's why I would recommend it to anybody and everybody just realize it is not a buffet. It's an all you can eat sushi restaurant enjoy yourselves

    Shrimp Tempura App Gyoza Shrimp Tempura Roll Cucumber Roll Edamame
    Alexis C.

    The best All You Can Eat Sushi place in Columbia! Price is reasonable for the service and food options! So many appetizers, soups, salads, and entree choices! From sushi to rice and hibachi style proteins, there isn't a single thing on the menu I don't enjoy!

    Emily G.

    Came in 45 minutes before close, was treated markedly aloofly and told, on a Friday night, that bartender was unable to make cocktails, various menu items unavailable (no worries, we vehemently apologized for arriving on the later side, though within reason, of closing hour). No mind various patrons at bar drinking freshly made cocktails while we were seated boothside. Asked for boxes to package leftovers so as not to stay past closing. $15 Togo fee tacked onto bill; per waitress, this was justified by the manager "reviewing camera footage to assess how much food was left--Togo fee priced accordingly". Would never intentionally belittle a restaurant, but this was beyond the pale. Patrons beware and dine accordingly.

    Salmon lover specialty roll
    Jamie C.

    I returned here for the all you can eat option better prepared this time. The restaurant was still loud and vibrant. The service was 100 times better this time which is surprising since the restaurant was much busier. I was shocked how quickly my rolls came out this time and as you can see the salmon was a familiar color this time. The bartender guy did try to sell me a bottle of Pinot Grigio claiming it was a sparking cider as if I couldn't read the big bold letters across the counter. But at least the staff this time showed some initiative.

    Dumplings tasty
    Melissa R.

    Our server was very perky our food was very yummy the only complaint I have was the noise level I think we will try a week night to see if noise level is better

    Beef Yaki Udon Noodles
    Gabe D.

    Came with a party of 10 and only waited about 25-30 minutes; however, it was still busy even though it was a Thursday night. The interior is nice and modern with an Asian twist. The staff are friendly and are efficient with taking your order and bringing your food. I had the all you can eat for $25.99 and got Seaweed Salad, Miso Soup, and Beef Yaki Udon Noodles. The Seaweed Salad is really good and is served with a cold touch. The crunch gives you a satisfying assurance as the flavor hits your taste buds. The Yaki Udon Noodles were cooked to perfection and Beef was a super tender and melted in my mouth. The rolls are a bit small, but I can understand why. Definitely a steal for $25.99 and I will definitely be coming back.

    Randy S.

    The food is well prepared, and served in the normal fashion. The nigiri pieces are small compared to other sushi restaurants, but the rolls are of the same size. I assume they do this because it is an all you can eat, order at the table, no waste restaurant. They do charge by the piece for uneaten pieces. The servers are pleasant and kept our glasses full. The ambiance is a little off because the inside looks similar to a night club with a central bar and booth seating along the perimeter. I found it weird...but all in all the food was good, it was an experience and we left full at a reasonable price. I would come back if hungry again.

    a plate of sushi and rolls
    Tori E.

    The sushi here is delicious! This sushi is some of the best in the Columbia/midlands area, hands down. My son and I came here on one of our regular sushi dinner dates. We have now tried 9 sushi restaurants around here and counting. This one really hit the spot! All of the ingredients were fresh and they came together like a symphony of flavors with each peice we ate. My son loves Salmon sashimi so we ordered that too. Each peice of sashimi was $2.50 each. They were sliced beautifully thick and we were so pleased with that order, we ordered more sashimi after that. Our server was a very nice lady who took great care of us. She was friendly and informative of our menu. We liked her very much. The restaurant is big, with lots more seating than I expected. The bar is really nice looking, with all of it's design and lighting. I like how it is placed in the middle of the restaurant. We were only upset with how long it took for us to get our food, but it was packed. This place fills up quickly. There were a bunch of people waiting to be seated soon after we were seated, so we got there just in time. We will definitely be back! We plan on it!

    Love this place, great staff and good is always delicious.

    Love this place! Staff is always friendly and attentive and food is great! However keep in mind that it does get pretty busy on weekends so be prepared to wait for at least 30+ minutes for your food.

    Philadelphia roll (All cream cheese and no salmon) and the  crazy pepper roll on the side.
    Gene G.

    I was out of town and came for take out. It's in a new building and the inside is very modern feeling. They said it would be ready in 15 minutes and it was ready in 15 min. That's some fast service! The prices of the sushi are very affordable! Unfortunately the sushi was not good at all. The Philadelphia roll had almost no fish in it and too much cream cheese. There was one piece that had no salmon in the roll. It was all cream cheese. The other roll I had was the crazy pepper roll. It doesn't say on the menu that the tuna is seared. Maybe I should assume bc it says pepper tuna on top, but I thought it would be raw tuna with cracked pepper. They have a cheap blow torch, all you can taste is gas. What causes this is incomplete combustion. It can be fixed with a tool called searzall. They get a star for being fast and inexpensive, but overall this place is awful.

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    10 months ago

    Great all you can eat place. My boys love this place sushi is good, I really like that you can get hibachi as well with the ACE.

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    Food was great as usual. Phenomenal variety of choices, very great for the cost. Angel was our server today and he was amazing!!

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    If you love sushi, this is the place to go!!! All you can eat for an excellent price!

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    Love the food, servers are nice, and love that its all you can eat. Only thing I dislike is that they close early.

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    Best deal in town. Food, service and atmosphere is fantastic. Def check this place out!

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    Ask the Community - Red Sake

    CO

    CO

    4.3(135 reviews)
    12.1 mi

    My sister brought me here and said it's the best sushi in the area. I can't say I've tried any…read moreother places; however, it was definitely the best sushi I've had in a long time! I live in Columbus and haven't had the options like CO has. We shared a green papaya salad, and it was delicious! I would eat an entire bowl by myself. Don't forget to tear up the basil - it completes the flavor! We got the Lotus, Lemon, Firecracker, Sesame and Pork Belly sushi rolls. That is the order I would rank the rolls in flavor. It is a shame if anyone uses shoyu (sou sauce) or even wasabi when eating these rolls. The lotus has a rice paper wrap (for those who don't like seaweed) and an aioli on top that was so refreshing and flavorful. The lemon was honestly a very close second - maybe even a tie for first. I don't normally like salmon but it was so fresh and the lemon slice was refreshing and clean!

    Wow, I had no idea that Forest Acres had all these yummy places! They are located in a shopping…read moreplaza kinds tucked away. We walked in and was seated fairly quickly. The decor was lovely, make sure you look up at the ceiling for the beautiful mural. The staff was very nice and accommodating. The inside was a really nice vibe, great date night or hang out. All the food was excellent and plentiful. We truly enjoyed our evening out at CO. They have perfected the dishes that we ordered for dinner! We will definitely return in the near future. .

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    CO - Thai green curry

    Thai green curry

    CO - Curry Shrimp Appetizer

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    Inakaya Watanabe - Godzilla Roll

    Inakaya Watanabe

    4.3(274 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    It is still the best sushi bar in the Southeast. They have the largest variety of fresh fish and…read moreother seafood, but they also make traditional chicken and steaks. The owner / chef Ryo takes care and what he's making and shows great pride in his finished product and it tastes great too. He gets fish that other restaurants do not have access to or have chosen not to purchase. I have seen flying fish, jellyfish, fresh Cobia, fresh Spanish mackerel, live clams and scallops and other seafood that you cannot obtain anywhere else. If you are looking for the best sushi in the area, you don't need to go anywhere else. You can go anywhere and buy a California roll but that is really not what I would consider sushi that's like going to Ruth Chris steakhouse and ordering a hot hot dog.

    The fact that I'm the only Asian customer at this place says it all…read more I ordered Inakaya Fried Chicken, which is a split bone chicken wing per their menu. I was given chicken nuggets and told they don't have chicken wings... Glad I found their menu online to prove I wasn't crazy. Everything is either overcooked, dry, or super salty. No idea why this place was even packed. Sushi rice was dry. The chicken nugget thing mentioned above was overly dry and salty. Tonkotsu Ramen was overcooked. Either they chose the wrong type of noodle or let it sit forever before serving it. The two slices of meat that came with the ramen was maybe from pork chop meat? Usually it's made with cha shew meat or pork belly. Two super lean and dry slices of meat made the bowl look like a joke. The noodle was salty enough that I don't even want to try the broth. Edamame was okay. Other than the fact that they don't look appetizing, the shell was brownish and many bean pockets (if you know what I was trying to say) were empty, that's probably the best dish on the table. If you want sushi or ramen or anything that's on their menu, do yourself a favor and please try to find it somewhere else.

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    Inakaya Watanabe - Beautiful fresh cut fish. Perfectly balanced with art from the sushi chef's.

    Beautiful fresh cut fish. Perfectly balanced with art from the sushi chef's.

    Inakaya Watanabe - My sushi and sashimi combo with two fish of the day.

    My sushi and sashimi combo with two fish of the day.

    Inakaya Watanabe - Baked Mussels

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    Konnichiwa - Made Bali Hunter roll (we added jalapeño and soy paper for an upcharge)

    Konnichiwa

    4.3(162 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    I've visited another Konnichiwa location before, but this Lexington, South Carolina location is…read morestill a win for me. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly, and the service throughout the meal was attentive without being overbearing. The food absolutely delivered. The Red Lobster Roll and the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice are at the top of my list--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Everything came out in a timely manner and tasted just as good as it looked. Overall, great atmosphere, excellent service, and consistently delicious food. I'll definitely be back!

    Sunday Funday ... my wife found this spot on Tik Tok .... Upon entering we were greeted immediately…read morewith a smile. The actual location is very vibrant with an open floor plan that allows a lot of light ...now with the food ... I'll start by saying whoever made the sweet t needs a raise .... The menu is a lot but a good type of a lot with many choices. I ended up getting the Mr. ALLI-G Roll and the Red Snapper Bowl. Well welll well ... yelp family this Alli-G Roll we better than expected lol ... fried to perfection. Also the gator wasn't over cooked ... you can tell the preparers take their time and every dish has a different touch of excellence. Now for the Snapper Bowl .... I highly recommend ... the food bowl was delivered and I could still se the steam which I loved ... all the veggies were fresh fresh you could taste it. The snapper was amazing also. This spot leaves the extra seasoning up to you ... BUT your table has a bottle of yum yum sauce and you don't have to keep asking. Most importantly they are not stingy on the portions. I had half of my sushi rolls left and half of my bowl. Kudos to the staff also with the recommendations and setting the expectation of the dishes. They also worked as a team ... one waiter didn't see our drinks on the table and immediately asked if we put our order in. This was def worth the 35 min drive from the other side of town be sure to check them out. And another round of applause for the staff. I'll be back SOON .

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    Konnichiwa - Salmon Nigiri

    Salmon Nigiri

    Konnichiwa - Otoro (fatty tuna) nigiri style- worth the price!

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    Otoro (fatty tuna) nigiri style- worth the price!

    Suishaya - Columbia roll

    Suishaya

    3.8(36 reviews)
    12.1 mi

    Suishaya is one of my go-to spots when I want a solid lunch without overpaying. The lunch specials…read moreare consistently worth it--good portions, quick service, and everything comes out hot and fresh. The fried rice and chicken combo hits exactly the way you want it to: flavorful, slightly indulgent, and satisfying without being overly heavy. What really keeps me coming back, though, is the bar. The cocktail prices are surprisingly reasonable, especially for the quality, and they do not hold back. The Suishaya Special in particular is strong--not just in a gimmicky way, but balanced enough that you actually enjoy drinking it while still feeling it. Overall, it's a reliable spot for a casual lunch with the added bonus of legit cocktails. Hard to beat that combination.

    Suishaya is VERY close to my house, but I think I'll stick to going way into downtown for dining…read more Pros: - Price is relatively fair - Sake was cheap and good Cons: - Rude Staff - Very Okay to poor food - Menu is MASSIVE. (Where's Gordon Ramsey to yell?!) There is easily 300 things to order on the menu - Food tasted bland Someone said it best in a review on here "the food was prepared like any other Chinese shop, just twice the price". That's about what I though too. It was really weird because we went at 4:30 PM and there was no one in the restaurant. It said to wait to be seated. We stood by the counter for about ten minutes waiting to be seated in a completely empty restaurant. The staff working just kind of looked at us like we were lost. Anyway, ordered spring rolls and they were $5.50 for two pretty small ones. Also, very greasy. I got the Singapore Noodles with chicken. It was okay. I kind of felt like I could make it at home. My girlfriend got Philadelphia Sushi and Shrimp. She said they all tasted like it came from a grocery store. I agreed. Columbia has a lot of Sushi restaurants. I'd skip this one.

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    Suishaya - Golden Dragon Roll and House Special Lo Mein

    Golden Dragon Roll and House Special Lo Mein

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    Tako Sushi - Augusta Roll

    Tako Sushi

    3.4(72 reviews)
    9.0 mi

    I discovered this place from a reel on Instagram. Since I'm a sushi lover, I'm always looking for…read morenew places to try sushi, but the extra bonus was seeing the Tempura Asparagus on the menu. I definitely had to try that. The restaurant is very stylish and I love how it is split into two sections. Service was great - no complaints there at all. On my first visit I got the $12.99 Lunch Special, which came with 1 Tako + 1 Roll and a side salad. I got the Baha Fish Tako and Triple Tango Roll which were both very good. The Tempura Asparagus was the highlight though because of the seasoning and its crispiness.

    Date: March 14, 2025 Time: 5:44pm…read moreEnvironment/Ambiance: Good music and setup Drinks: Water Staff: Friendly Food: Crispy Chicken & Pork Belly Pimento Loco Taco, California Roll, Quesadillas Hi everyone, We came when it's not fully booked or busy. Very reasonable prices and the food was so good. I had the Crispy Chicken & Pork Belly Pimento Loco Taco, and California Roll. The California roll was balanced and nice. One of the best California rolls I have had so far in South Carolina. The Crispy Chicken & Pork Belly Pimento Loco Taco officially became my favorite taco that I have ever tasted based on restaurants in South Carolina. Quesadillas were nice as well. The staff were friendly and the environment had good music and very nice setup. Perfect for Solo adventures, Romantic vibes, and with a small group of friends. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Follow me on Instagram @ladyisreal

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    Tako Sushi
    Tako Sushi - Mocktail

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    Red Sake - japanese - Updated May 2026

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