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We were taken care of by Catie and had a great experience! Food was spectacular. It was hard to be disappointed, each bite was bursting with flavor and the fish would melt in your mouth! Definitely order the dirty martini, as it serves as a great palette cleanser in between courses. My boyfriend's biggest reactions were to the: Isaan hamachi, madai nigiri, masu nigiri, and the bluefin akami! Save this spot for special occasions, it's worth the price.
Sado was one of my favorite meals while I was in St. Louis. I made a reservation and sat at the sushi bar, which was a fun experience since I got to watch the chefs prepare all of the sushi right in front of me. The service was excellent. My server took the time to explain the menu, answered all of my questions, and gave some great recommendations. I was in the mood for salmon, so I ordered the sake, sake toro, and benitoro nigiri along with the shibo maki. The salmon was fresh, buttery, and each piece was a good size. Everything was simple but really well done. I only tried the sushi this time, but the hot and cold tasting menus looked really tempting. If I'm ever back in St. Louis, that's definitely what I want to order next. If you're looking for a nicer sushi spot, I'd definitely recommend checking out Sado!
What an amazing dinner experience we had at Sado. I don't think my husband and I were ready at all for the ambiance. The hostess was able to get us seated at a table as walk-ins, even tho we would have been fine to sit at the bar. Our server was amazing but the whole team really worked together in getting our drinks and plates out. We knew we were going to have good dinner, but it was amazing especially for my husband's birthday! Here's what we got: Pork steam bun Mushroom steam bun Sake Toro Nigri Tempura Maki Hamachi Kama Yaki (yellowtail collarbone) Drinks: Hibiscus blend iced tea Black tea, lemon blend iced tea Do not expect these to be sweet teas, but so subtle and soft. They really complimented our dinner Desserts: Sado Sundae Pandan Creme Caramel Both were worth ordering! I highly recommend, aside from the actual sushi, to order anything from the Yaki menu. Something about a perfectly cooked fish really completed our night. I'm not sure when we will be back, but I hope soon!
You will only leave hungry if you hate fish. We left, uncomfortably full. Comparing Sado to Indo is not apples to apples, which my partner was trying to do. We ordered a few sashimi and we expected them to be a little fancier. That was on us. The server as with Indo, above and beyond nice, I think they are accustomed to a lot of questions. Ours was amazing, she said "we don't fork shame here" I fork shame, but she refused. Good for her! I also ordered a cocktail. I would arrive to Sado just for this cocktail, it had a coconut pillow top, that was reminiscent of a marshmallow. Delightful compliment to my savory dinner. I was very surprised at the size of Sado on the inside, we made a turn into the seating then a second turn deeper into seating. I did not get to check out the bathrooms, which disappointed me, but the ambiance was very dark and romantic, also unexpected, there were several tables of friend groups.
My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at Sado, and it was one of the finest sushi experiences we've ever had. As someone who grew up in Southern California eating excellent sushi, and who has also enjoyed outstanding sushi in San Francisco, Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, I don't hand out praise lightly when it comes to sushi. Sado exceeded every expectation. We chose to sit at the sushi bar and put ourselves entirely in the hands of the chef and our server, allowing them to select our dishes throughout the evening. Every single round was outstanding. Not only was the fish incredibly fresh, but each piece was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. Our waiter explained that the fish is never frozen, which means the menu is influenced by what can be flown in and sourced at the highest quality. That commitment to freshness was evident in every bite. The cocktails were fantastic, the sake flight was expertly curated, and both complemented the meal perfectly. Just as impressive as the food was the service. The staff was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about creating a memorable dining experience. The ambiance struck the perfect balance between upscale and comfortable, making it an ideal setting for a special occasion. Is Sado inexpensive? No. But show me a truly great sushi restaurant that is. It can't be cheap to fly in fish of this quality on a daily basis, and after experiencing the meal firsthand, the value was easy to appreciate. I've had sushi in some of the world's most respected sushi destinations, and Sado belongs in the conversation as a serious sushi restaurant. I highly recommend it, and in my opinion, you simply won't find better sushi in St. Louis.
WOW!!! This place was sooo good and I will be thinking about our meal for a long time. I am a self proclaimed sushi connoisseur and this is the best sushi I've ever had. We had reservations for 5:15 at the sushi and arrived 5 minutes early, but they wouldn't seat us until 5:15 on the dot which I thought was odd. Next time we'll be sure to get there right on time! Nonetheless, our experience was incredible. Our waitress was really nice and explained the menu to us for our first time in and gave us good recommendations. From our cocktails to the sushi and dessert, everything was extremely good and presentation was beautiful. I can't wait to come back!!
I had a great time. I've been before but this time I sat at the sushi bar. The service was great but I'd probably skip sitting there next time. I was overstimulated and food was coming at me at all directions. Nevertheless, great time and amazing place
I went for the Tuesday night vegetarian tasting menu and it was outstanding. The best meal I've had in all time. All the dishes were unique and delicious! Everything was very filling and the staff is super friendly and seemed excited about their food. Great ambiance sitting at the sushi bar getting to watch the action. Can't wait to go back.
Sado is my absolute favorite restaurant in St. Louis! The atmosphere is warm and elevated without feeling too formal, and the attention to detail in both service and presentation really stands out. It's the kind of place you want to bring people because you know they'll leave impressed. The issan hamachi was a standout from the moment it hit the table--fresh, buttery, and incredibly well-balanced. The fried rice is another must-order, the presentation is beautiful and tastes so good I wanted to order another! The sushi in general just keeps proving why Sado deserves a spot on my best dishes list. Everything we tried felt intentional and full of flavor, making it easy to see why this place stays at the top of my rotation.
I can sit up here and go on and on about how good the food it. How the thought of that little bowl of scrumptious velvety broth still makes me smile. How I only sit at the sushi bar because listening to the sushi chefs talk about their favorite and why I should try something new is one of my favorite parts. Or how we always get the same waiter and he's not just pleasant but you can tell he loves coming to work so it makes the experience better. Or I can say, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to one of the best meals you ever have in a really swank and sexy atmosphere.
The food is extraordinary. A lot of thought was put into the food and the concept. It's Japanese inspired in very unique. We enjoyed everything that we ordered. Everything on the menu is meant to be shared and it comes out as it's finished in the kitchen therefore things come to your table typically one dish at a time. It's quite expensive but very well worth it. My only issue was the room temperature. It was very cold in the dining room. So dress warm!
This was our first time at Sado, and by the yelp reviews I knew it was going to be great quality but I wasn't aware of how upscale the place would look. We were anxious that we would not get in since we were dressed VERY casual (sweat pants & gym shorts) -- we trepidatiously went up the host ELI and asked about the dress code. He greeted us with a warm smile and funnily replied "as long as you're dressed we're happy to serve you!" Haha! That put us right at ease and we were excited we would get to try the food! So I'd like to apologize because half these images are not even the full plate. We were so engrossed the experience & delicious food, many times the camera did NOT eat first, lol. Food was 10/10 High quality fresh fish Beautiful. exciting and balanced flavors Service was 10/10 We sat at the bar - Stephen & Evelyn were wonderful and very knowledgeable. We felt taken care of for sure. I've never had a dirty martini before-- I'm SO glad this was my first experience. A MUST try if you like dirty, savory martinis / cocktails. I fear they have ruined all other dirty martinis for me! Can't wait to go again! All we ate/drank: SPICY TUNA - FRESH CHOPPED YELLOWFIN, TEMPURA CRUNCHY, TOBIKO, CHILI SAUCE SHIBO MAKI - SALMON BELLY, AVOCADO, KAIWARE, LEMON ZEST, IKURA, TOGARASHI, SCALLION CHAWANMUSHI Sweet corn egg CUSTARd, Thai Bisque, shrimp, crab SAKE - KING SALMON, MILD, FATTY, TENDER ACORN SQUASH MISO CARAMEL, ROASTED PEPITAS MISO GINGER SALAD JALAPEÑO-EDAMAME PUREE, HOUSE PICKLED VEGETABLES, CANDIED CASHEWS Dirty Martini Haku Vodka, Roku Gin, house olive brine, sesame-chili oil Decadent Chocolate & red bean tart With chantilly creme & blueberry compote
In my nearly decade living here I've yet to see a place that does sushi better than Sado. Like, to the point where I wouldn't bring someone who doesn't appreciate real sushi and isn't at least a little bit open minded with trying new things. You're definitely going to pay for the quality though. Restaurant is dark inside but not egregiously so, waiters have always been very polite and on top of it. It's a go-to special occasion place for us!
8 months ago
Went here for my birthday and not only was it a wonderful meal, it was an experience. We gave our server, James a dollar amount we were wanting to spend and he curated an 8 course meal for us. The people and service were great and we will definitely be back! read more
2 years ago
Sado presents an inviting and refreshing experience from start to finish. I came here with my girlfriend for a date night, and we decided to go for the omakase menu option. What a splendid thing!! Our server Isaac was attentive, personable and very helpful in helping us guide our journey through the kitchen's offerings. And what delicious dishes do they have! oh my godddds bro everything was so layered and complex from drinks to tempura to nigiri to maki to the freaking SALAD it was banger after banger after banger it's not a cheap place but I don't care!! You get what you pay for!! Holy moly please try this out if you want life-changing sushi read more
I wish I could put half stars on yelp! I don't live in St. Louis, but visit fairly often because of family. Everyone wanted to try Sado as it can be harder to find great Japanese food in St. Louis. Parking can be hard around this area but Sado is worth it! We had reservations for a Saturday evening- the restaurant is much bigger than you would think from the outside. Its a dark low light vibe, which I enjoyed along with the modern sleek decor. Other reviews mentioned how loud it was- it seemed fine to me? We opted to get many dishes for the table just to share. I wasn't able to get pictures of everything, but most things. I didn't get Salmon Yaki, Gyoza, Saki or the pear custard dessert. For the amount of food ordered for the table the check was actually decently priced- about $270 for 4 people. Everything tasted fresh and was presented in an upscale way. The service was also excellent. Our server brought out an incorrect dish and let us keep it for free. My favorite dish of all time was the brussel sprouts! Highly recommend- the amount of flavor packed into the veggies plus the crunchy exterior. Salmon Yaki with the crispy skin and teriyaki sauce was a second favorite. The tempura acorn had a unique caramel miso sauce which was excellent. The sushi was good, but you have to ask for soy sauce which they will happily provide. We also got the pear custard dessert, which was very interesting. Lots of unique flavors here. I would go back and overall experience is 4.5/5. read more
We went here for dinner tonight. This place was busy so it was good that my boyfriend made reservation. This place located in the hill. Service was fast and friendly. The sushi taste fresh. The uchi I like the hokkaido uni more than the Santa Barbara uni. The chuwanmushi was great, it has seafood custard and uni mixed inside the soup. It was warm. When comparing this restaurant to Indo, I liked this restaurant sushi more since less or no citrus in the flavor of the sushi that we ordered, however Sado is much more noisier than Indo. Indo is more intimate and has a more fine dining feel. We sat at the sushi counter today. read more
We waited for a while before we were seated - seemed like they were definitely reservation forward, and they were busy so it made sense. Eventually we were sat at the bar. Typically bar seating feels tight and small but this had plenty of space to move, and didn't feel crowded at all. We were served by Evelyn and Natasha, they were amazing! They gave recommendations and were attentive and friendly. They explained everything in detail. The food was absolutely amazing, this is my new favorite overall restaurant. We loved that the food runners described each dish in detail again as they laid the food down. It was pricey but very well worth it in our eyes. Will be back and bring friends! Can't wait to share this place with others. read more
For such a highly anticipated restaurant, I just wasn't all that impressed. From the moment you walk in, you are hit with such a high noise level it's cringe-worthy. I could barely hear the hostess. Luckily, we were seated in the back on the outskirts of the dining room. It was the ONLY table in the back that was lucky to have a little bit of light. The rest of the dining area was so dark it's like they're trying to hide something... Then, the tables are so jam packed together it's quite Uncomfortable, getting in and out of your seat if you are seated next to strangers. I guess we got so used to social distancing with Covid? Anyways, The menu is SO extremely large. I always frown upon a restaurant with a large menu because it doesn't perfect the really good items and you're more likely to get "just okay" food. I would have at least appreciated a tasting menu option to decrease the ordering "intimidation". Thank goodness I looked at Yelp before visiting! Now the food was good, don't get me wrong. The Japanese pumpkin and black sesame semifreddo dessert have very intriguing and exciting flavor profiles. These two are a must order! The fish seemed fresh and presentation was beautiful. The green papaya and mango in the Nikkei maki roll were a delightful change. I remember more flavor from the "fish in sauce" at Indo when comparing the hamachi and kanpachi. And last but not least, The cocktail list could use some love. None of us really liked our drinks enough(or the others of course we tried each others) to order another one. read more
Getting out to eat when there's a 1 year old at home and no family nearby it a real chore. After 3 reservation cancelations we finally made it out to Sado. And per usual, my made-in-St Louis husband had all the stories of all the different women he took on dates over the years to this location when it was Giovanni's. The building is beautiful, an Italian deco look. The interior is also done quite well but my god they smash you in like sushi sardines in a can. I was closer to the neighbor stranger than my partner across from me. I heard their entire conversation but had to ask my partner "what?" over and over again. I literally had to do a squat shimmy (with my butt under the table top) to squeeze out when we finished (for ref. 5'8" 160 lb). It was very uncomfortable. The gin martini was nice but bam the flavor impact was huge. If you're not adventurous, skip it. The cafe oka drink was amazing. Nippon Tartare was a hit. Tempura broccolini was good but way more tempura and hardly any broccoli. The lemon creme with it had a nice citrus smash. I'm a fan of mackerel nigiri but prefer it with lemon almost every time. Their was good but not the best ever. Nikkei Maki had a fresh feel with the mango and papaya - recommended. The hamachi crunch was also a solid choice but you can't go wrong with all those ingredients. The semi freddo was pretty good. Service was good, but they are a restaurant that automatically tacks on a 20% service charge then asks for additional gratuity. JUST RAISE YOUR DAMN PRICES if you're going to make a gratuity mandatory, then say no tips please. I can't stand this practice. It's not a gratuity, it's just increased prices by 20%. That drives me nuts. It's like the gym that has a $50/year "maintenance fee". We spent about $300 on the two of us. Well, more like $520 for the four of us if you count the table next to us that participated in our dinner and I saw their bill. read more
2 years ago
Sado is a very intimate restaurant with an upbeat, yet relaxing vibe. My friend and I tried a number of dishes to share including the miso ginger salad, crab Rangoon, gyoza, mushroom steam bun, and the Akami Maki. The miso ginger salad is not to be missed! I loved all of the different textures and the acidity. The crab Rangoon were also very good and I always love a crab Rangoon. If it's on the menu, I'm going to order it! The gyoza were another highlight and I'd highly recommend ordering them. The lace on them is something special. The mushroom steam bun was nice and the Akami Maki was good as well. Our service was good as we actually ordered too much, but they bring the dishes out as they are ready so we were able to cancel our last dish because we were so full! I'd highly recommend Sado for a unique night out with amazing food! read more
I came here knowing I would be very satisfied and of course, they delivered. When the owners had Nippon Tei in Ballwin, the sushi and non-sushi dishes were as good. I am writing this review a couple weeks after our visit so I dont remember the exact name of the rolls. Here's what we ordered: 1)seaweed salad/calamari salad-both were great, refreshing and a good portion, despite it being salads 2)Japanese eggplant tempura-perfectly crispy 3)Japanese pumpkin hot tasting in green curry sauce-OMG! This dish was outstanding and tasted almost like meat 4)Shibo maki(salmon belly)-delicious 5)Honomono maki (blue crab meat)-also good 6)Akami maki(fatty tuna)-this was our favorite roll. It had a really spicy kick at the end 7)Chop shop-hibiscus infused rum... I think this was my cocktail. Also, it was not supposed to be too sweet, I did find it a little bit sweet. Everything tasted sooooo good. I will be coming back again to try the sashimi read more
Booked a reservation a few weeks in advance for 4 for a birthday dinner. This was all of our first time to a sushi restaurant as authentic as this. Firstly, our occasion was made special upon checking in and being sat, everyone wished a Happy Birthday. Our waitress was very helpful in explaining the menu and making us feel more confident in ordering. We all had cocktails which were unique and delicious. The Brussel Sprout and Gyoza Hot Tasting did not disappoint and the several sushi roll were some of the best any of us have ever had. They treated the birthday girl to a complementary dessert of her choice from the dessert menu. Definitely a fun treat for a special occasion, will be back for more! read more
First time here. We tried to make a reservation through their website and the site was showing all booked til 1 month from the day. So we picked a day with a late dinner time, bc that was only option available. While we were waiting for a month, I saw availability & walk-ins welcome ads popping on their Instagram. So their website is misleading. I already lost my trust because they are trying to make them look like they are so good and they make you think it is impossible that they give you a seat. Setting all the expectations higher.. Then I heard from people that they are getting a table whenever they want because their friends work there. Good to know! :) I have been their sister restaurant Indo a year ago and it was a mind blowing experience. Sado is definetly cheaper - price and overall quality-wise. Since we learned that walk-ins are welcomed, came here with 2 of my friends before our reservation time. They immediately gave us seats by the bar, but drink bar not sushi bar. This place is already loud, sitting by the bartenders, hearing them making drinks.. it was hard to hold a convo with my friends. I was looking for a peaceful dinner like I had at Indo sitting by their sushi bar, watching chefs prepping food.. Food: Ordered octopus was a little chewy but still good meat and came with spicy sauce made me cough, it goes well with seafood. Side dish -steamed rice- helps eating it. My friend's order Fish custard was tasty, came with fish eggs. So soft, just like custard, no fish chunks, no chewyness.. I highly recommend. Also friends ordered 5 plates of different nigiri and makis, they like them all. Whiskey cocktail came with a huge ice cube with laser printed flower on it. Cool looking drink! They serve carbonated tap water and tastes like chlorine. We didn't like. Their big sushi bar area inside looking cool and quiet. We wish we were sitting there. Some of the bartenders are newbies, they also help with food orders and checks. They definitely don't want you to sit there for hours. They poked my friend with the check to remind us "it is time to go home!" :) Haven't been for months but I prefer "Indo". Hopefully they are the same good quality. read more
5 months ago
3 years ago
Yummy yummy yummy! Was super excited to try this place and it did not disappoint! The place is bigger than I expected but pretty tight inside. Menu is large and honestly was a bit overwhelming at first. Our waitress was super helpful with navigating it. We started the evening with drinks. Drinks were yummy and the ice was cool; Sado was engraved on it! I had the lollipop drink, kimboshi, which was good! My husband had the dragon of echigo, which was super tasty. Also tried the cafe oka, which I also recommend. I cannot tell you what we had to eat except that it was yummy and looks beautiful. Food came out pretty quickly so I didn't take all the pictures of it I should have, but posted some. Tip is included and it was pricy, but that's what I expected! Would love to go back again! read more
2 years ago
The food was great! Definitely expensive but the quality is very nice and you can tell the ingredients are super fresh. The drink is amazing as well, definitely is a good place to treat yourself or friends. It would be a good option if everyone share the meal and the bill, wouldn't be that much after. A lot of options on the menu and the location is very nice. Will come back again read more
We had to reserve a month in advance to get a table here for 2 and the only time available was 9pm. I'm not much of a sushi snob but I know enough not to expect good things from sushi one has in the evening; in my experience the fish is freshest and best tasting earlier in the day. I decided to hold off my judgement and give it a try. Service was quick, we were seated immediately on arrival and our server did not rush us into placing any orders allowing us to settle down comfortably. They made different suggestions and were quite knowledgeable about the fish (note the suggestions were about flavor and they weren't just recommending the most expensive items on the menu). In addition, this place has an omakase experience that is catered to your budget (that experience will have to wait for a future visit). For 2 people without drinks we ordered a starter of crab rangoon, 2 makimono rolls, and 6 pieces of nigiri for a bill of $120. Not bad compared to other high end sushi places I've been to. I would have preferred a quieter ambiance and there was a group of loud patrons that was disturbing. Without them I think this place gives intimate enough vibes for a date or even a high end business meeting. On to the food. Crab rangoon is absolutely my least favorite starter, but my partner wanted it and I tend to humor others.... it was a slam dunk! Crisped to perfection with a sweet creamy filling, it didn't feel overpowering at all (a usual complaint of mine). Tuna and salmon are always my go to for comparing between different restaurants. I am also a fan of more basic sushi; let the fish flavor come through and stop adding shit like mayo, sriracha, sugar or cream cheese! If you are like me, Sado will not disappoint. For the rolls we went with the Shibo Maki and Akami Maki. The cilantro dressing was just what the tuna needed and the pieces have a hefty helping of fish. The salmon had a citrusy sauce that was delectable with a nice pop from the tobiko. We were already full from the rolls but really wanted to try the nigiri so we went with Sake, Maguro and Aburi Toro. My impression after those is... whatever you order here, it will be good! Partner is not a fan of raw fish but loved the nigiri! Perhaps because my expectations were low for 9pm sushi, but I could not find anything to fault this restaurant on. I'm guilty of avoiding 5 star reviews but I really could not give this place anything less than 5/5 read more
As frequent fliers at Indo, we were thrilled to hear that a sister restaurant was opening at a similar caliber. We went in with high expectations and looking to celebrate an anniversary. Environment/Service: If you're looking for aesthetics but still in an approachable setting then this is the place. A small bar area opens into a larger dining area and chef's counter. Our server was wonderful and took the time to answer our questions and recommend their favorite menu items. They also took the initiative to course our meal perfectly as we ordered everything at the start. We were slightly rushed through some portions of our meal as people were trying to clear away plates we were still working on. The music was quite loud at times and took away from the atmosphere. Also be aware that there is an automatic 20% gratuity added to all checks. Food/Drinks: We started with the kinboshi and dragon of echigo cocktails, both of which were unique and flavorful. The stamped ice cube was a nice touch as well. We found the vegan crispy rice in the hot tastings to be unmemorable and at that price point, expected more. It was heavy handed on the teriyaki/soy sauce. We were between the nippon tartare and black tea kanpachi so we asked our server to surprise us and they picked the kanpachi. While the combination of the citrus and light fish was refreshing, neither of us were thrilled with the black tea ponzu sauce. The Tiger cry roll was divine and was easily the favorite dish of the night. We finished our meal with the madai nigiri and hamachi tataki (one of the best preps of hamachi we've ever had!!!). Rating: 3.5 but rounding to a 4 for the high points of the experience including interior decor, our server, cocktails, and the Tiger cry roll. If given the choice between Indo and Sado, we will choose Indo every time. This place is fine to try once but if you want stellar food without the frills we would recommend skipping Sado and going to Indo. read more
4 years ago
So glad I got to try @sado.stl Sado, one of Stl's newest restautants, on opening day!!!! The food, cocktails, and service is CHEF'S KISS!!!! 10/10, highly recommend. We ordered a dish from every section in the menu and there are NO regrets. You pay for quality cuts of fish, the freshest ingredients, and I love that an auto 20% is added for the staff but you can tip extra. They were so busy opening night, which was to be expected, and overdelivered on the experience. If you have to try one thing, GET THE NIGIRI. Everything is bomb but I will be dreaming about that buttery nigiri melting in my mouth, for DAYS! They even offer valet parking (bring cash) because parking in the hill can be tough. Do NOT wait! GET A RESY ASAP!! read more
3 years ago
My friends and I went to SADO as our 2nd dinner! LOL! We weren't able to make reservations, so we did a walk-in and the wait was about 2 hours, so we ate lightly somewhere else while waiting.... Time worked out perfectly! After we drove back to the Hill, our table was ready! For those who did not know.... SADO and INDO is owned by the same owner. Formerly also owned Nippon Tei before opening SADO. We ordered: - Isaan Hamachi (My fave at INDO) - Pork Belly Steam Bun - Mushroom Steam Bun - Brussel Sprouts (the best ones you'll ever have) - Hirame - Masu - Benitoro (3) - (My fave at SADO) - Hokkaido Uni (2) - Fried Twinkie Everything was delicious! I was only sad they didn't have the Santa Barbara uni. I feel it has a bit of a cleaner taste than the Hokkaido uni... even though Hokkaido is supposed to be better. Just my preference! Prices are a bit high so can't go as often, but can't wait to go back! Great ambiance! Clean restrooms! Great service! read more
One of my favourite places to eat for sushi! The quality of the dishes are high, the fish is fresh and the esthetic of the dishes make every bite all the more savory. I've been here several times in the last few months and have yet to be disappointed. Dishes are on the pricier side but so worth it. read more
5 months ago
Quality of food was excellent. We went there at 5:30pm on a Sunday to celebrate our 15th anniversary. The restaurant wasn't fully booked which we really enjoyed the more mellow vibe. The staffs were friendly and taking time to explain the menu. Wagyu and sashimis (both fatty ones and lean ones) melt in your mouth style! They were so wonderful and felt like omakase quality. My first time trying uni and it was fine. Wasn't like omg wow what is this type of feeling. Overall I would prefer to have the custard be more like steamed egg prep instead. Tiger cry and lollipop cocktail were just ok. I loved akami maki and next time would try other makimonos. Looking forward to try other items on the menu in the future. Even though the restaurant did ask for special comment and I did mention anniversary. The staff didn't seem to be aware of it so nothing special for us was done and that was fine. We didn't expect anything :) I'm happy to support Sado's owner to thrive in St. Louis! read more
2 years ago
This is an excellent place for a really cute date night definitely for special occasions unless you got money you know spend that it's very high quality sushi very fresh. It's just delicious. It has lots of flavors with every bite. The different sauces in the dips the miso paste like everything about the food here is high-quality and delicious. The customer serve the weight staff and the sushi chefs. Excellent the hostess love them. They're very knowledgeable and helpful and oh my God I just love the ambience in the environment and the music is definitely a nice vibe. Very chill. Nice it's it's a nice up class type of spot. read more
Incredible new sushi place (same owners as indo / nippon tei) opened Sado down in the hill. We got to try a small portion of their menu, but everything we ordered was an absolute banger. Didn't order and Nagiri / sashimi but we did get the sashimi on the side on some of their rolls Flavors of their sauces definitely stand out; great, delicious, variety, and unique. Service was excellent, great place for date night, but we also saw some kids in here so appeals to a more casual dinner as well! Will definitely be back to try more! read more
2 years ago
My parents were in town and we wanted to go to a nicer dinner somewhere. I had heard great things about Sado, so we decided to check it out. My mother is Japanese, and she LOVED it. That says a lot. We went for Social Hour (happy hour) during the week, and everything was delicious. We never really eat vegetable rolls, but we took a chance on the spicy avocado maki and it was maybe our favorite thing we ordered. My mom ordered another lol. Another very delicious dish was the poke nachos. So good!! We tried dishes that were unique, knowing that the place isn't going for traditional Japanese fair, but more of a contemporary/fusion place. Honorable mention to the salmon maki - the fish was very fresh and the flavor was rich. Seems like a great date night spot. I'll be back for sure! read more
I have been waiting for this place to open for months and OMG was I impressed! A sushi-focused restaurant on the Hill from the same chef as Indo (perhaps my favorite restaurant in STL!) Count me in! What we ordered: Cocktails Wabi Sabi Kinboshi (so so yummy!!) Food Hamachi Tataki (nigiri) from the Fish Market menu Madai (nigiri) Masu (nigiri) Miso Ginger Salad Old Yokai Maki (sushi roll) Pork Belly Steam Bun Black Tiger Prawn Tempura Wagyu Hot Rock... mouthwatering And a Fried Twinkie for dessert! So thankful I was able to snag a table during opening week! The hype is definitely worth it. Each item we ordered was better than the next! I couldn't get enough. Food and cocktails were delicious as expected and the service was top notch. Make a reservation ASAP! They're booking up super quick! Cant wait to go back again to try out the rest of the menu! read more
3 years ago
This is one of my favorite restaurants in St. Louis. Everything was so good. Everyone there was so friendly and the service was so fast. The ambience was very welcoming and relaxing. The music was not too loud, but was present. parking could be a challenge on a busy day, but definitely worth the stop. This is not a cheap dinner spot, but the quality of food is very good and definitely worth it. This is the best meal I've had in a while! read more
2 years ago
Great dining experience! Food and service were spectacular! The ambiance was so soothing! We tried: Crab Rangoon(recommend) Mushroom Steam bun(recommend) Marinated Japanese eggplants (recommend) Shibo Maki(okay,don't recommend) Tempura Maki(recommend) Vegetable maki(Don't recommend) Miso ginger salad(Recommend) Salmon Aguachile(Recommend) Gyoza(Recommend) Vegan crispy rice(Recommend) As for the desert, Nerigomma semiafredo(I don't recommend) and the toffee pudding(it was okay,wont recommend it either). Try Chocolate torte instead. Parking on the street,it's free and you should be able to find a spot. read more
Birthday dinner for mom at @sado.stl we wanted to try everything (and I think we almost did) my favorite part about this place is the opportunity to share everything with the table and try a bit of all the food. The vibes are great with nice lighting and beautiful tables and artwork. Our sever was also amazing and I wish I remembered his name because he was super helpful! I couldn't tell you everything we got, but I could tell you it was all very yummy! make sure to make a reservation because table fill fast! Thank you for making this birthday extra special @sado.stl! read more
1 year ago
A neatly decorated, deceptively large place (with rooms off the main entrance). We have a friendly, very helpful server and all the staff were quite attentive delivering food, clearing dishes immediately, replacing plates, and filling drinks. Even though it is a Japanese restaurant, the menu is really tapas style with the food coming out in similar fashion. So you basically are eating continuously once the first dish(es) arrive. This also helps explain why I said plates were replaced - so that we'd have clean ones for the various types of food we ordered. We actually didn't order any sushi/sashimi/nigiri. However our server had a little amuse bouche brought to us (even though it came while we were eating our first couple of dishes) of seared salmon nigiri. It was delicious, as a good sushi place should have. What we ordered were: miso ginger salad, gyoza, salmon yaki, octopus yaki, broccolini tempura, and prawn tempura - lordy we were stuffed at the end. And we had two hot teas - herbal for me, oolong for the wife. Teas were very smooth and great to cleanse the palate between dishes. All of the dishes were multi-level and complex. The flavors were dense and lingering. For example, the gyoza came with a cheese lace shelf topping them, and various scallions and herbs on that; all this in a shallow layer of not overly sweetish soy sauce. I assume the gyoza were fried, then finished on the cheese on a griddle. with everything turned over and garnishments applied atop the cheese. As another example, the broccolini tempura came covered in fresh, finely ground aged parmesan and an umami aioli that I couldn't get enough of. read more
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3 years ago
If you don't read this full review, read this: sit at the sushi bar!!! I've been to Sado twice, and the second time sitting at the sushi bar with my husband was hands down one of my favorite dining experiences in St. Louis. Sit at the sushi bar, order a bottle of wine, and try a bunch of small plates & nigiri while you watch these incredible chefs prep it all in front of you- It makes for the perfect date night or night out with a bestie or two! The quality of food you get at Sado is insane. The ingredients are fresh, the flavors bold, and the preparation is so well executed. On the hot apps side, we love the gyoza (it tastes just like Nippon Tai!!), crab rangoons, and the chawanmushi- a crazy unique seafood custard dish. As far as the nigiri/sashmimi, you cannot go wrong with any of them! We get the benitoro every single time we're at a Nick Bognar restaurant, and we always love anything with bluefin tuna. My husband loves the king crab, and I'm obsessed with the uni. It is expensive, but the quality of ingredients makes it well worth it. I will say I think Sado is better for small groups rather than large groups, and I think to get the best value the sushi bar is a must. read more
Delicious hot food.. waiters/bartenders .. a little too pretentious for me... ask before you take a plate or drink pls when the bill is almost $300 pls.... It's basic gd service.... Took a star off for that sorry... Overall good quality 100%.. service um yawn.. get over yourselves... food runners and front of house was perfection btw... read more
1 year ago
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