Everything was divine. When I say top tier delicious I mean it. Perfect place for a date night. It's low lit and intimate. I will definitely return sooner than later. I loved everything. Miso Ginger Salad was everything. It reads busy but everything aspect of it goes together perfectly. I loved it. Only note is that the lettuce comes in whole pieces and the no knife is provided so it's a bit difficult to eat. Especially if you're trying to be cute or mindful of the people watching you since the tables are extremely close together. But where there is a will there is a way lol. Gyoza Dumplings were beyond eye catching when they arrived. They come sitting in the sauce which is pretty good for me as a sauce lover. They were hot and fresh and very tasty. Spicy Tuna Roll I didn't try because it was my dates roll and I wanted to save room for my food but she loved it. Tiger Cry Roll was mine and it didn't disappoint. The yellowfin was perfect on top. It also had crab and scallions. I didn't take a menu picture to show all the ingredients but it was perfect. Trust me. Try it. read more

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Best time to go is during their social happy hour! I love when they have small bites to try! It can be pricey so go when you have some money to spend which is why it's so nice to go during happy hour and not break the bank. Everything is so fresh and intimate, lighting is low. Perfect date night or a treat yourself meal. Walk ins plenty so check their IG. read more

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Mind blowingly delicious. Chawanmushi, Akami maki roll. Hamachi collar. Bluefin otoro. Cocktails. Each & every dessert. All freaking delicious. It's best to be adventurous here. You are guaranteed to be pleasantly surprised. Thank you for the wonderful service & delicious eats. Will be back. read more

Came back for their new happy hour menu and again was not disappointed! Everything I had was amazing! The service and ambiance was good as well. This has be one my go to spot for some good food and drinks!! read more

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What I've said only once or twice before, I'll say about Sado. This place deserves ABOVE a 5 star rating. There is nothing even a tad subpar here. The attention to detail in everything they do is incredible. You can't help but smile walking in, knowing you're in for a high end experience. The interior is charming. Dimly lit, and feels very upscale without being pretentious. The service is a top notch experience as well. I absolutely loved the small plates, which allowed me to sample a good handful of what they had to offer. Though with the entire menu both eye catching and mouth watering, I was already planning what I'd have to try next time around. Ordering all at once which was recommend, it was very clear they are super intentional about how your plates come out and compliment each other. The first dish of the night, the wagyu tartare was my absolute favorite. I will say too that the gochujang brussel sprouts were the absolute best sprouts I've ever had. Also, the akami maki being one of, if not The best rolls I've ever had. I'm absolutely dying to get back already! Bravo Sado. read more

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Since 1995, my family and I have been looking for quality Japanese restaurants in St. Louis. Being immigrants from Japan, we have high standards for authenticity. Most decent ones closed down and the rest have been mediocre quality of raw fish to some places serving borderline rotten ika nigiri (squid). For the past 4 years, I have moved out of state but come back to St. Louis at least twice a year. Knowing full well that this was a Japanese-fusion restaurant, and owned by Chef Nick Bognar, my husband and I were excited to try their Omakase. The server asked what our budget was, any preferences or dislikes, and let the chef create our menu. Full disclosure-- our budget was $150 per person (total of $300) because we wanted to see what all this restaurant had to offer. Guava Matsuri (non-alcoholic): Refreshing, good guava flavor. Perfect for hot evenings. Would recommend. Miso Ginger Salad: Unlike most other miso ginger dressing, this was not overly sweet or overly "ginger" flavored. Good balance of umami and variety of vegetables, including thinly sliced and fried renkon. I personally could have used less dressing but I am a minimalist when it comes to flavoring. Shrimp tempura: 5 stars for having togarashi and salt. In traditional tempura restaurants in Japan, they often will not even have tsuyu (the dipping broth) and offer just salt. This is because in Japanese culture, we are all about enjoying the flavors of the natural ingredient so we traditionally avoid condiments and alternations to ingredients. When possible, we use the most subtle ways of flavoring our foods. Obviously, with Westernization, more recent Japanese cuisines will have increased flavorings. The tempura breading was a little too heavy for my preference but better than majority of the tempuras in the midwest. Salmon aguachile: Salmon sashimi with slices of chile, and apple pieces. I honestly could not tell you all the ingredients that went into making this dish but great creativity in the flavoring profile. Umami, sweetness, and an ever-so subtle kick of spice. If you like salmon sashimi, this is worth a try. Gochujang brussel sprouts: Objectively, it's a good dish. I think people who like gochujang or a little bit of spice will like this dish. Subjectively, I was not a fan for couple reasons. 1) It was too heavy and vegetables should not be heavy. 2) The flavoring was so overpowering that when the nigiri came out, I had to stop eating for a while to cleanse my palate so that I could enjoy the lighter flavors of sushi. When doing any sort of omakase or course menu, it is never a good idea to have customers eat a strong flavored dish before a light flavored dish. Because of this, I could not finish this dish. Kinmedai, scallop, and uni nigiri: The raw seafood was probably one of the best (if not the best) I have had in St. Louis. I don't think I have had uni this delicious in a non-costal state. Obviously, California has better and cheaper ones but for St. Louis to have this quality?? We were both very happy. One BIG downside to their nigiri, and one of the biggest reasons for taking a star off, was the sushi rice. Although making sushi rice seems pretty simple, the ratio of the ingredients really make or break the entire nigiri and maki. Majority of the St. Louis sushi are overly salted and simply disgusting. I often will order sashimi to avoid putting the sushi rice in my body. Sado did not have the salt issue. However, the vinegar permeated a little too much that I was not able to enjoy the seafood and its natural flavors to its fullest. I started taking off half the rice in order to enjoy the actual seafood. This may have been an off day for them--who knows. But if a place is going to serve sushi, I do expect the basics to be solid. The freshness of the seafood and the flavoring of the rice are CRUCIAL. Also, if I am being super picky, the tightness of the rice could be improved. Sushi was originally created to be eaten in one bite with three fingers. The rice is not supposed to fall apart at any point. But I have yet to go to a restaurant outside of the west coast that make sushi rice to perfection. Branzino Yaki: A little strong on the flavoring once again, but overall great. What blew me away and one of my favorite dishes of the night was the side of papaya salad. It had just enough of a Japanese fusion twist -- I could have ordered this by itself and eaten the whole thing. Great idea on the chef to combine the papaya salad with the heavy flavoring of the fish. Side note: the rice was hard and felt like it had been sitting out for some time. Was not able to finish the rice. Satsumaimo Custard (Dessert): It was an autumn flavor with the apple pieces, kurozato (black sugar, more molasses than brown sugar), and pudding like satsumaimo (Japanese sweet potato). Would 100% get again. Overall: Would recommend. This place has great potential. Service was 10/10. Our server even surprised us with a gift of uni nigiri!! read more

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We had the most incredible experience at Sado on our anniversary. The staff was professional and attentive. They answered all of our questions and guided us through the menu. The most delicious was the beni toro which we continue to think about every day and talk about any chance we get. Since it was our first time there the chefs at the bar gave us two complimentary pieces of nigiri which we were very grateful for. The energy in the restaurant was moody, warm and minimalist. I highly recommend as a date night spot or if you're in the market for some incredible sushi read more

Sado - Beni toro - Sushi Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I would give Nick and Sado 10 out of 10 stars!!! Sado has the freshest fish in town and great service. I tell everyone I meet to try Sado if you love nigiri!! Make sure to snag a reservation for the weekend or pop in during the week around 5-6 to sit at the bar or open tables around the bar. I cannot stress enough that this is the best place in town for fresh fish!! read more

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Sado provides a refined take on Japanese cuisine in St. Louis, with an emphasis on quality and presentation. The sushi and sashimi are fresh and beautifully prepared, showcasing the chef's attention to detail. The menu also offers a variety of hot dishes, giving diners plenty of options to explore. The ambiance is calm and sophisticated, making it an ideal location for a quiet dinner or special occasion. While the pricing reflects the high quality, the experience is worth it for those who appreciate fine Japanese dining. The wagyu hot rock was my favorite, it was 3oz A5 Wagyu beef seared with Ishiyaki stone. Hands down my favorite restaurant in St. Louis!! read more

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Atmosphere and service are 5/5. I've never had sushi in St Louis, so wasn't sure what to expect. The quality of the fish is definitely high. I wasn't blown away by the flavoring, but the fish itself was definitely top notch, you could tell. I came during happy hour and enjoyed some the "bites" that were more reasonably priced and really enjoyed the spicy avocado and hamachi. Spicy tuna was good also! Get the Brussel sprouts and crispy rice veggie bowl as an appetizer. Staff is great! read more

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The food was delicious!!! Highly recommend anything on this menu! We tried a little bit of everything and we cannot wait to come back. Only downside is that the tables are very close together. The staffs butts would touch our water glasses when they were tending to the other tables. read more

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Visited Sado for the first time with my girlfriend who had been there once before and overall I enjoyed myself and the food, and would likely return in the future. We ordered the tasting menu. Roughly 10 plates priced at $120 (small plates but make sure you come with an appetite because it will fill you up and for that alone I think the price is very reasonable). The first plate was probably my favorite of them all. Himachi with the Coconut Naam Pla, a sauce that I should've kept to pour over everything else (it was that good). Others pros: the design and ambience of the restaurant (modern but warm and cozy), freshness of the fish, heavy rotation of tuna (my favorite sushi fish), gyoza (pork & chicken mixture seemed weird but really worked + the ginger and scallion sauce was also delish, although the rice crunch on top did not add anything IMO), and the play on PB&J with the dessert (only hang up is that the ice cream was served too cold so unable to cut through it with the spoon at first so once it broke I thought my spoon was going to crack the plate!). Finally, the cocktail called Pillow Talk is to die for. Honestly it should be listed as a digestif or dessert drink as well because the coconut vanilla whip on top is luscious (Think of that crack vanilla cold foam you can't live without from Starbucks). However there were a few cons: the timing of the plates were very random. Sometimes they would drop off 3 dishes at once and other times you'd sit without a dish for 5 minutes, both scenarios off-putting. There are multiple food runners and sometimes they would not provide an explanation of what the dish was unless you stopped them and pressed them on it (remember it's a tasting menu so you don't know ahead of time what you are getting which makes the explanation important). I thought the fried prawns were a bit salty so serving them with a salty sauce and literal white salt to dip in was overpowering. I also had some shell leftover in one small bite that was unpleasant. The tuna roll was topped with scallion and ginger and unfortunately I could not taste any of the ginger. Finally, the last dish was a big, beautiful salmon filet with crispy skin and a great sauce (remember what I said about filling?!). However you are given just 1 large spoon and chopsticks when seated so how do they expect you to chop up and eat it? You will need a knife and fork to make bite sized pieces but can then use your chopsticks after that I guess? Also given it's a tasting menu, this large dish didn't make a ton of sense (again I took home a whole salmon filet so not entirely upset by this, just felt out of place is all). read more

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We made reservations for dinner on a Saturday night at Sado and it was packed! Our server, Freddie, was patient enough to walk through the menu with us and highlight different things to try. He recommended trying different things from different parts of the menu and that helped us easily navigate the menu. We started with the Salmon aguachile. It was light and refreshing. I recommend using the spoon to scoop up the sauce. This was probably our favorite dish of the night. Then we had the gyoza, the crispy lace was crunchy and delicious. We tried some of the specials like Itoyoridal and the grilled scallop lettuce wrap. Both of them were delicious! We had the black tiger prawn tempura, which was crisped to perfection. For the rolls, we had the akami maki and Tiger cry. The akami maki came with an interesting tamarind cilantro sauce. The Tiger cry was very good at well. We had a few cocktails for dinner - dragon of echigo and cake oka. Both drinks were good. If you are looking for good sushi in St. Louis, this definitely the place to visit. Parking can be a bit difficult since only street parking is available. read more

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I just recently went to Sado for social hour 5-6 Tuesday through Thursday. Visiting was perfection. The service and interaction with staff was so pleasant, they were helpful and engaging and really new the menu. The have a vast amount of option on their menu I can't wait to go back and try for a full dinner. The atmosphere is dark and modern. During social our you can get Poke Bowl, Bang Bang Shrimp Bowl for $10, Maki around $6 and Nigiri for $3!!! You can't ask for more and it's all soo fresh. The lychee martini is great! I also had the golden hour which was another great social hour choice. Highly recommend trying Sado!! read more

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Don't be fooled by the great reviews. This place is highly overpriced for sub-par seafood. The service was great, but the sushi chefs seemed uninterested and spent more time chatting about their weekend plans than focusing on the food. Portions were disappointing--$25 for a single piece of nigiri, and the tuna was smaller than minnows! They claim to be Japanese, but honestly, it doesn't feel authentic at all. read more

The food was really ok. Not great, not special or memorable. And the dining experience was lacking.

Probably one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Dropped an absolute bag here, but thoroughly enjoyed myself in its entirety. read more

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We came on a Sunday evening and we did the Omakase. You tell them your budget and they make the choices for you. This is the way to go. We haven't eaten much raw fish but we were really interested to try here and we were glad we did! Bridget was our server and she developed a great plan for us. The yellow tail in curry sauce was so good, each nigiri we tried was delicious and so fun to try. We also got the Waygu to cook on a hot rock and it was not only phenomenal, melt in your mouthy waygu but also delicious. The vegan crispy rice was also delicious! Everything was phenomenal! We got some cocktails as well momento mezcal drink and garden party were our favorites. Also some delicious sakes. Everything was coursed out great and we got to take our time, excellent service. This is an exceptional place! read more

This is the best sushi in St. Louis. Lovely atmosphere, great service. We love coming here.

I went to Sado a few months ago and I had high expectations since I've heard many good things about Indo. I left feeling quite disappointed. The sushi options felt pretty limited and also did not taste amazing (it was good but not great; it looked much better than it actually tasted). It also took a long time for us to get our food since it was very busy when we went. The waitress offered us Brussels sprouts for the long wait which actually turned out amazing and was the best thing we had all night. I would recommend the Brussels sprouts if you plan on dining here. I also think the drink options were excellent. For such a pricey establishment I just expected better. read more

Sado - Sushi Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Unique and upscale experience. Highly recommend making reservations. Very popular right now. I had the gyoza. So fancy with the crispy lace. I had two sushi rolls. One basic - California roll. And one unique- nikkei - mango, papaya, avocado and salmon. Both really good! We also got complimentary crispy fried Brussel sprouts. My drink was delicious even though it was missing the signature garnish of a sucker. My only negatives were it was really cold and the menu was confusing with how the hot and cold appetizers are layed out. read more

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I give a high rating for the great service and attentiveness of the staff. Ambiance is nice and contemporary. I would rate the food that I ate 3.5 stars. The quality is pretty much expected given the prices. For starters I had the Hirami Usuzukiro and Japanese pumpkin. The hirami was okay. It's basically flavored by ponzu and some zest but I would have like it a little fresher. I really like the Japanese pumpkin with the coconut sauce. I'm thinking it's something I can try making at home. I also had the Japanese squash tempura which I think was over battered and I couldn't really taste the squash. The rest of my meal consisted of various fish nigiri. I found it delightful to try out the variety of fishes they had and opted to not order the usual salmon or tuna. Each piece was uniquely flavored and the staff suggested that I eat everything without soy sauce. My only grip with the nigiri is the size. The size of each piece is about half the size that I'm accustomed to eating. So for the price of each piece I'm paying I feel kind of ripped off for the small portion of fish I get. I will say my favorite was the hamachi tataki. Sorry i didnt take any pics of the nigiri but theres plenty of pics from other reviewers. I would like to try the other menu items. There's not a lot of high end sushi places to pick from in town. I'll consider Sado again when I want to splurge on some sushi. read more

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I had a bestie date at Sado and we were so impressed. The menu was explained very well by our server, Jeff. We were able to split the salmon yaki, the Masu sashimi, and the Tiger cry roll. We also both got the Tiger Kai NA cocktail. I absolutely loved the cocktail and being able to get a fun drink as someone who is sober. The Masu Sashimi was my very favorite with the wasabi jelly and melt in your mouth fish. The salmon Yaki had a super crispy skin that was delish and also came with rice. The Tiger cry roll was not overwhelming spicy but did have a little kick. Over all the atmosphere was so beautiful and intentional in the colors of the outside tying into the inside, the artwork and lighting. It was pretty dimly lit just as a heads up. The tables are also very close together, but understandably so with the popularity of the restaurant and read more

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I can't say enough about my experience at Sado! Top notch service and exquisite food. My friend and I split 5 orders/plates. The waitress said that 6 orders/plates is about the average amount people get. I'd say they serve them in a way that you can split them with anyone or have a small amount yourself and move to the next dish. The specialty cocktails are a must. The ambience was amazing but also a tad dark. I didn't want to be rude and whip my phone out for pictures but I did it as discreetly as possible. This is a great place for a fancy date night or fancy dinner with anyone you want to bring. The wait wasn't long and the waitress was very informative about the sushi and drinks. Next time I'm going to try the wagyu. read more

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I can say that I had the best experience today. We can start with the welcoming service, I was 30 min late and was worried that i missed my table but host was calm, re assuring welcoming and professional. He got us a table and he made our night. Service was 5 star waiters are on top, they have many runners. Waiters know menu pretty well. The atmosphere is romantic, and can also be good for business meetings. Its just lovely, everything is neat and clean. Utensils are modern, minimalistic and sturdy. And one thing that I wanted to shed light on, they have linen-feel napkins . - Nippon Tartare: we enjoyed this plate, mix between tuna nuts and herbs. Great quality tuna tartare and the bread added to the flavor - Madai Yaki: eventhough it is a grilled filet, it had a special flavor. Grilled flavor was apparent and the other flavors were subtle and didn't overcome it. Great plate - wagyu Yaki: A5 wagyu, plate was medium well cooked, the downside it was room temp by the time it was served but we still enjoyed the rich flavor. -Shibo maki: fresh fresh fresh, it is great. -Neri goma semifreddo: earthy yet rich in flavor. Just yumm This was a very nice high dining culinary experience. We enjoy having small plates each with a story, rich in flavor and presentation. You made our night. See you again. Keep it up read more

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I've been looking for a decent sushi place in STL for the last year and I think Sado is it! On entering, you can tell by the decor and dim lighting that they are going for a high end vibe which you wouldn't get from the exterior. We primarily ordered off the social menu: various nigiri, the vegan crispy rice, and several maki. For context, Sado has social hours Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5-6 PM. Social hour items are affordable vs. the regular menu which had some high pricings. We also tried the Shibo Maki off the regular menu. My favorites were the Shibo Maki (which had a very nice lemon zest to it) and the hamachi nigiri. The fish tasted fresh enough for me and while not quite as "melt in your mouth" or soft as I would've liked, I was still happy. The staff is very kind and was able to fit us in without a reservation and was patient while explaining the menu for our first time eating here. read more

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Amazing !!!! We are such fans of sado and can't help but keep coming back. Nice ambience, really nice low light very romantic for an anniversary dinner. Service has always been good but we see a different person every 5 minutes which is fine but sometimes gets confusing! As for the food, you really can't beat this place. The chawanmushi is perhaps one of the most divine things to ever grace my palate- well balanced and beautifully smooth steamed egg with chunks of fresh lobster and crab topped with a fragrant crab bisque and what i think was truffle oil? Sublime. The sushi rolls had a lovely fresh flavor, again super well balanced with fish that tastes fresh every time. My favorite is the old yokai maki but I'm a sucker for a shrimp tempura roll- tiger cry is a much more subtle and almost sweet experience topped with some yuzu marinated tobiko to give it a nice punch ! Nikkei maki has a more subtle flavor profile with some cooling avocado and salty popping salmon roe- a lovely combination. All in all 10/10. Drinks here are tough cause I've had some really great cocktails and also some big misses. I think sometimes they may be going for a more niche audience with some of their cocktails and i respect that but lately I just stick to sake. read more

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The food was really great, lovely presentation and intimate atmosphere. You don't feel squished into the space, it's a lot larger on the inside than you'd expect, we sat in the back of the restaurant...They have quite a few vegetarian options, we might have tried almost all of them. Our waitress was friendly, and knowledgeable- gave great recommendations and was interested in our POV on the dishes. Parking is atrocious in this area of the Hill, but did not deter from our experience. read more

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Incredible taste, fresh ingredients, depth of flavor - what more could you want!! Sado was amazing - I went here with a group of girlfriends and we had such a blast! They have wonderful cocktails, mocktails, and a great wine selection! We had crab rangoon (looks like eggrolls, so warm and flavorful - soft on the inside, crispy on the outside). The gyoza was fantastic with a crispy lace. We enjoyed fresh nigiri - the benitoro had a wonderful lemon zest flavor. We had 6 different maki rolls - all fantastic! Our favorites were: spicy tuna (had a wonderful chili oil), yufuku maki, tiger cry, and akami maki (yummy and spicy green Thai chili sauce) Would absolutely go again! We also got the chocolate torte with passionfruit sorbet and some candied pretzel crispies - it was soooo good!!! The perfect end to a wonderful dinner! The passionfruit sorbet was to die for! Loved this for a fancy night out and our waitress was so patient with us and all of our choices! Thanks Sado! read more

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The food was very very good. Among the best in STL. We went on a Saturday night. It was quite crowded and loud inside. Parking was street parking near by. That all being said, this was among some of the best food I have had in the area, and I would highly recommend this place. Service was fast and informative. We had a lot of questions and our server was excellent and gave us highlights of the whole menu when we asked. The hamachi was our favorite dish, followed by the scallop lettuce wraps but everything was so good. Definitely going to return in the future. read more

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Absolutely loved my experience here, would absolutely come back for any birthday or event that calls for it. Great setting for less rowdy get togethers and upscale dates. I recommend making a reservation, but it's well worth the wait. The chawanmushi is so good and every dish I had was superb. Service was amazing and so friendly. The prices are on par for the service and food, so I can't quite go once a week, but I jump at any opportunity I get to eat here. 10/10 read more

Excellent. Definitely a treat. Service was amazing. Drinks were fun and creative. Food was outstanding. It's, for sure, pricey. You want to try everything and if you don't pay attention, you can really run up your bill. read more

This establishment is reminiscent of my favorite sushi spot of all time, Uchiko in Austin. I have lived in Illinois for a little over 2 years and am constantly driving to STL to try new restaurants and can't believe it has taken me to long to try this spot!! I decided to treat myself to dinner last minute and was able to reserve a spot through Resy. I was seated at the sushi bar and the experience was absolutely amazing! There are so many delicious options for vegetarians, the vegan crispy rice and avocado nigiri were my favorites. Not many sushi restaurants offer Madai and its the only sushi I will eat so I was excited to see it offered. IT WAS AMAZING!!! The chefs at the bar also offered me Kinmedai, explaining to me how similar it was to Madai and I have to say, I enjoyed it even more! They were very knowledgeable and even offered me advice on how to ask for it on my upcoming trip to Japan. Sado has surpassed Uchiko at being my favorite Sushi spot for sure. I think I spent a solid 2 hours here between all food and drinks I got. The quality of service, excellent vibes, and quality food all justify the price! Hands down the best dining experience I have experienced in the midwest. read more

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Wasn't too impressed, sadly. The space was small, tight, and awkward if you were seated in the front (2 person tables). We were so close to our neighbors that I am sure it colored my experience. It also was very dark. People used phone lights to read the menu. The drinks were just okay (I was given a very watery Old-Fashioned). The food wasn't bad, but nothing stuck out that I'd want to come back anytime soon to order again. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, a few nigiri, the nikkei maki (tasty!), and the pork belly steam bun. The presentation and plating were impeccable. I would go to back Indo before I returned to Sado. read more

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Sado is an island of Japanese fusion in the middle of the Italian Hill neighborhood. Definitely make reservations because it was packed even on a rainy weeknight. Sado offers a lot of small plates, so it's fun to order a bunch of things to try. Started with the brussel sprouts, which had the sweetest glaze. The acorn squash tempura was perfectly fried and paired with a miso caramel. The Japanese pumpkin had a Thai green curry flavor paired with a pistachio crunch. A salmon nigiri in yuzu sauce had a sweetness that brought out the buttery fish flavor. My favorite was the veggie maki, as a fan of futomaki this was a modern take with avocado, apple and asparagus. This dish was so creative and took that roll to a new level. Lastly, you can't leave Sado without trying the dessert creations by acclaimed pastry chef Sarah Osborn. A chocolate mochi cake with raspberry sorbet was the perfect finish to a meal that I didn't want to end. read more

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Listen, Sado is a phenomenal restaurant. The food, the vibe, and the service was second to none. My wife cannot stop talking bout how much she enjoyed our date night. read more

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The inside of Sado is very inviting. It's a little dark, so if you have a stigmatism, bring your reading glasses. We were greeted pleasantly and taken to our table. Our waiter took the time to explain the menu and how much food is usually ordered since they are considered small plates. We started with the Tempura Tiger shrimp. It was battered perfectly and was just plain delicious. Our order came with two. Second was the scallop lettuce wraps. It's hard to describe the wrap other than delicious as well. There were two per order. Next came the dumplings and shrimp tempura roll. The sauce the dumplings came in was a sweet and thicker than usual. There were pretty many in the order, but that didn't stop from eating every last one. The shrimp tempura roll was one of the best I've had. To top it all off, we had the peach and something else cake. There were a lot of flavors that really complimented each other. What can I say... Do it!!! read more

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Food was really good but I won't go back to this restaurant. I am hard of hearing and this space was just way too loud. I like being able to actually talk to my wife during meals. Service was friendly. Wasn't a fan of my cocktail unfortunately. read more

Sado - Black tea kanpachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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My friends and I came for dinner, 7PM on a weeknight. The overall experience today was OK, nothing to rave over. I've been patiently waiting for Sado to open and had much higher expectations. We ordered something from each section of the menu based on the servers recommendation. read more

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This place is wonderful! Unsure what to get? Try these suggestions: Start with the dragon of echico cocktail. The kinboshi is great but it comes with a lollipop so maybe you could save that for dessert. The Giyoza & crab Rangoon are great starters (both not pictured). Cold plates, get the Isaan Hamachi (not pictured). It has a bit of a Thai flavor and you will not be disappointed. For a roll, I highly recommend the tiger cry! Finally, the sashimi. I think you should end with this one. The Bluefin Toro! It melts in your mouth! (Also not pictured, but I was too absorbed in the food to snap pics. Sorry) As far as the ambiance, they have a great vibe going on with the art and overall color palette. However, the one negative about this place is the acoustics. It's borderline deafening. My watch thought I was vacuuming, haha. If you feel underneath your table you'll notice sound deadening foam. Perhaps they should consider these for the corners and sharp angles that are reflecting sound. Still, this isn't enough to take a star away, in my opinion, and I'm sure they'll get it all sorted out. Definitely try this place! read more

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