We arrived at 550pm on a Sunday. Our server welcomed us and urged us to check out the happy hour menu that goes till 6pm. Their happy hour is every day 4-6, all day Wednesday, and Friday and Saturday 8-10. We ordered a couple rolls and apps. My fave was the Kansas City Roll. Smoked Salmon, with cream cheese, then they cut the roll, fry the pieces, then sliced in half. Perfection! I had had crab Rangoons a few hours earlier, so I didn't order them... but the table next to me did and I was slightly envious.... Most of the food rolls out from the kitchen on a robot trey. It's a very fun way as the robot livens up the room. Our server made the final delivery from Trey to Table. For entrees, we ended up with surf and Turf. The Gyu Don is a bowl of streamed rice topped with marinated slow cooked Beef Ribeye and Mushrooms. The Okimari Chirashi is chefs choice raw fish. We selected sashimi style, so it's on a Bed of sushi rice. My friend had the Lychee Martini which was delicious and potent. read more

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I was visiting Kansas City and we happen to be in the neighborhood and tried this place out. I'm not going to judge Kansas City on its Asian food because I don't know if there is a big Asian population there, but I don't think this food would fly on the West Coast where we have a huge Asian community. The lunch special and the Ramen that we got were mediocre and nothing to write home about. The server and the service were great except she forgot to bring me my beer. The prices are a little steep, but they're pretty high everywhere right now. If I was craving Asian food and there was nothing in the area I would probably go back. read more

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Had different types of nigiri and a couple simple (no sauces) rolls. The quality of the fish is good but they do not season their sushi rice. I am surprised given its been open so long. You have to season sushi rice... Service was not great but they were nice. read more

This is a go to restaurant for my family and I. Even my kiddos love it! Great sushi and very filling. Wish the menu was a little bigger though Following up my previous review - much better! read more

Ramen, dumplings, sushi, robots...need I say more?? This cute and quaint Japanese restaurant and sushi bar found in the Brookside neighborhood serves fresh and delicious entrees. Start your meal off with the tasty homemade crab Rangoons and dumplings. The wings are absolutely mouthwatering too! There is a robot inside of the restaurant that will bring your appetizers and sushi rolls to your table...how cool! For our entree, we enjoyed one sushi roll and two spicy ramens. The ramen was loaded with flavor, noodles, veggies, meat, and eggs. This is a great spot to go with family, a nicer friend's outing, or on a date. If you are looking for a top ramen and sushi spot in the Kansas City area, Sayachi is one place you do not want to miss out on! read more

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Food is 5 stars, price is 4 stars because kinda expency but what do you expect in this economy

Nice happy hour vibe on the patio or for me a midweek intimate getaway for sushi! Atmosphere was traditional and comfortable.

My mezcal drink was delicious, the margarita was ok. Highly recommend the dumplings and edamame as appetizers. The ramen was a B- and my boyfriend rated the grilled tilapia as a A- I would recommend this restaurant, especially their happy hour menu. Lastly, the service was wonderful. read more

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My $42 Shrimp Fried Rice I have never left a negative review of a restaurant, but I was *seriously* disappointed by my experience at Sayachi. I was excited to try this sushi spot when I saw their all-you-can eat special for the Chiefs game advertised on Instagram. I invited some friends to join me. I got there first and ordered a dish to snack on while I waited for them to arrive. I was planning to do the $38 tier of the deal and ordered the shrimp fried rice with plans to order a couple rolls when the rest of my party arrived. When my friends arrived and our server *finally* came back around, they tried to order the $28 tier. The server informed us that if anyone was doing all-you-can eat, everyone had to order the same tier, so they would all have to get the $38 tier since I had already ordered. I didn't want to force my friends, so I asked if I could just pay for the shrimp fried rice separately at the regular price and go down to the $28 tier. She said she had already rang it in. I asked if she could get it voided and ring the item back in at the regular price and she said no. I explained that no one had told me about the rule when I ordered, the rule was not printed on the menu, and the rule was not included in the social media promotion. The server just restated "that's the rule" and said she didn't know who seated me. I pointed out who sat me and the server told me that she is the manager. Our server did not offer any other solution or to ask the manager to find a solution, insisting that everyone in our part of 5 would have to order the $38 all-you-can-eat since I had ordered it for myself before they arrived. Rather than force all my friends to do that, I paid for my own ticket and we all left and went to Brookside Sushi for a lovely meal. After tax and a $1 tip (never before in my life have I left a bad tip), my total came to $42, and all I got was shrimp friend rice and four hangry and indignant friends. I understand that an all-you-can-eat special is difficult to regulate, but it was infuriating that NO ONE explained this rule before it was too late, it wasn't printed anywhere, and there was no attempt made by the service staff to remedy the situation. I have sympathy for a server who "doesn't make the rules" as she repeatedly pointed out, but she did not offer any solution or offer to speak to her manager about the solution I suggested. read more

I absolutely love it here! The food is amazing, food is always fresh and delicious, if you like, or love Japanese food, you can't go wrong here! The servers are very polite very pleasant always willing to go over and beyond to make their customers happy. I love the atmosphere whether I am indoors or outdoors. They always have music playing. It's not overwhelming. It's very calming and soothing. read more

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Saw this place pop on a Yelp List of places to try and I found it a little overrated. Started with sake, miso and wings and those were the best things we tasted! Our visit was 1 year into the pandemic and tables were still limited (thank you!) so it was surprising how long the sushi took. There were maybe 8 tables inside and our sushi took close to 50 minutes. The nigiri was small, the blue crab roll was so dry but we did enjoy their special scallop roll. Disappointing. Staff was great and kept the drinks coming, during the LONG wait for fish, but our bill skyrocketed and we left hungry. Glad to see they were busy though! read more

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What's there to say about an experience that was incredibly meh. From the moment we walked in we wondered why there was only one other table with people there and from the moment we sat down we begun to understand why. The server was incredibly bad. He forgot the order, did not write it down, came back 5 min later to ask about something her forgot about the order, and then when it came out we were still missing things. In addition, the nigiri was very underwhelming while also incredibly overpriced for how small and blah it tasted. read more

Sayachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Because I work just a couple of blocks away from Sayachi, I have picked up lunch from here a few times when I want some Japanese food. They have some pretty good lunch specials. I really love their karage fried chicken- it's so crispy and delicious. I have also had the bento box with fish- it comes with rice, miso soup, cucumber salad, and a sushi roll (I got the California roll). I wouldn't recommend the grilled fish- I think it was just a frozen tilapia filet, and on the pricier side. I have never been here for happy hour, but it looks like they have some good HH specials too. All in all, I'll probably be back here again sometime! read more

Stopped in this evening & enjoyed their happy hour. Our server was attentive & pleasant. The KC roll & wings were really great. We will visit again! read more

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Best sushi I have ever tried in KC! Literally every piece melts in your mouth! Prices are definitely not generous but for how fresh the fish is...its worth for a special day. The restaurant has a night patio in the back and extra parking. The server was pleasant but was managing a lot of customers so things were quite slow so ended up ordering less food sadly. If your wanting sushi, try this place. Its really good, but be prepared to open your wallet and have some extra time for your meal. read more

Sayachi - 7 piece chefs choice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I give this place an A++. Even though they were super busy this Mother's Day, the service and food were excellent!! They have the best crab rangoon I've ever tasted. Everything we tried on the menu was delicious. The spicy mayo sauce is out of this world good. Plus, the server was knowledgeable and full of charm. You can tell the server (Michael) loves his job, takes pride in his work, and is masterful at his craft. The prices may be a couple of dollars more than other sushi bars, but the food is incredibly fresh and well worth the price. This restaurant is now easily our favorite sushi place in KC. We'll definitely be back! They even have outdoor seating!!!! read more

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Food was very tasty the goyza was lovely. The Hamacha was excellent. The spicy tuna roll could have been a bit spicier and there could have been a bit more tuna in there for my taste. Love my handy sushi restaurants in brookside. Folks that took my order and during pickup they're just very pleasant. read more

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Sayachi is a relatively new spot, and I'm glad I got to try it. They have a small happy hour menu if you're into it with drinks and appetizers and a few sushi rolls! Parking is just street parking (very limited, so make enough time for that). Atmosphere wise, It is casual, without too much fuss. Unfortunately there was a very drunk customer when we were there who kept going from table to table to engage everyone who clearly did not want to talk to him - staff didn't do much to stop him from doing so. Our server also was not very knowledgeable about the menu, but it was only his second day so I don't blame him at all! Overall, they have pretty good food, but in general their portions are pretty small compared to other Japanese restaurants Their chicken karaage was deliciously seasoned and crispy, although the portion was really small. The Sayachi ceviche was also small portion (3-4 bites) with only 4 little chips, although it was very well seasoned. Their rainbow roll has very thin fish slices on top of it - not worth the price point. I would recommend sticking to the regular maki rather than the special rolls - they do run small. They have good drinks; and Japanese beer! Hear hear! I will be back, and happy to try more of the menu. read more

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Absolutely delicious! I can't stop thinking about the squid salad, it cannot be missed!

Sayachi is a place you go for the highest quality nigiri and sashimi in KC. Fish are flown from Japan, this is the same owner as Jarocho. The authentic raw dishes are not decorative nor has tons of sauce to cover up the true freshness of the fish. This place represents what a sushi place in Japan should be. No frills, just high quality fish served in a simple presentation and traditional flavor with a hint of Mexican zest (owners are hispanic and Japanese). Service was ok, but we're just happy that they're open after what they've been through since 2020. Just be happy we have a great sushi place that cares about fish quality. read more

Sayachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Stopped in for lunch with my family and the food was incredible. My little siblings loved their robot. While the presentation was very plain, the food was fresh and flavorful. Staff are very friendly and we saw the smiles on their faces when they saw that the kids enjoyed the robots that serve the food. read more

Long day at work and in the mood for a new experience, we stopped in to Sayachi for the first time. The new ownership has made good improvements to the space. The previous monstrosity of a bar is now gone... divided into an alcohol bar and a sushi bar... much more appropriate. Great hostess, immediately greeted by our waiter. The staff was very professional and attentive. All were dressed alike with cool leather aprons. Menu was clear and easy to understand. Food was absolutely fantastic! So fresh, so clean, not "saucy", very carefully presented. Everything from edamame to the sushi was 101% on-point. Ordered a martini with dinner. Very nicely made. A touch disappointed with the pour but the drink was well made. Keeping in mind, I still give Sayachi a 5-star review, it is admittedly a bit overpriced. I was disappointed at the portion / meal size vs the bill received at the end of the meal. Overall, so happy to see this space re-opened. Delighted to have more than one sushi option in Brookside. Fingers crossed they survive, afraid they may be hard pressed to keep their head above water and their tables full with the local competition. We would recommend giving Sayachi a try at least once... just prep your pocketbook! read more

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Went during happy hour and it was a very chill atmosphere! They have a robot that will drop off the food! Crab rangoons were tasty but the dipping sauce was just not for me. It was too heavy and made the crab Rangoon to savory for my liking. The rolls were pretty tasty! Definitely a good spot for happy hour! read more

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Great experience. We went on a Wednesday, which is all-day happy hour. The service was great, multiple people touching the table and the teamwork goes a long way with the service. It's a cool spot, they have a robot bring food so I can see kids enjoying that. It could be a bit more upbeat but overall it's very comfortable. The happy hour menu isn't huge, but worth a visit if you're looking for a quick sushi bite! read more

My wife and I went here for the first time this weekend and loved it! This is the top echelon of sushi places in Kansas City! I got the KC roll and it was really good. It's with salmon and cream cheese with chili sauce on the top. The only thing it lacks is some crunch. I got the margarita which was good but a little sweet for my liking. My wife got the purple cocktail (I can't remember the name) but she loved it! My wife's favorite part was the nigiri and she said it was so fresh and delicious! We had fantastic service from Paul and we'll be back read more

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I found this place on accident when going to UPS. It has a good location but in all honesty I was disappointed. We walked in and the place was empty, we sat on the patio which is nice. The service was very slow for being empty. We started with the Tebasaki wings which were the best things we had. They were full of flavor and had a good crispy outside. The Unagi roll was good, it was a tad heavy on what tasted like hoisin sauce. The ramen was bland, and didn't have any seaweed in it. I will credit them for cooking the noodles perfectly!! The Ebi tempura was what you'd get anywhere else. I was disappointed to find no oysters on the menu after several other reviews has posted. Our server was nice. Overall, I'm not sure I'd come back. read more

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We got sushi takeout with their lunch deal and it was GREAT. One of the best sushi meals we have had in Kansas City. We got the shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, and yellow tail rolls. All were good. Also the edamame was great too. Overall yummy and pretty reasonable! read more

Went here during a weekday afternoon and we were the only ones in there. The waiter barely acknowledged us and wasn't very attentive. It was also slightly warm inside, which I don't like at a sushi restaurant. We ordered the agedashi tofu, gyoza, the lola roll and the blue crab roll. The agedashi tofu dish was delicious upon the first bites with the crispy mochi-esque coating on the outside and the soft tofu inside. The dashi broth was savory and flavorful. But after a few bites, the outside coating becomes soggy and impossible to handle. The flavors were too much and I would've been happy to stop after one piece. The gyoza was delicious. Probably some of the best I've had. The lola roll was also very good, with the creamy sauce complementing the seafood roll itself. The blue crab roll was a letdown, especially for the price. Not very flavorful and barely any crab inside and on top (as seen in the picture). Overall, with the service lacking and the prices being as high as they are, I wouldn't come back again. I wanted something to absolutely knock my socks off for the price and unfortunately I didn't get that. read more

Sayachi - Assorted nigiri, lola roll, and blue crab roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Always down to try a new sushi spot (especially with Nara closing). Sayachi had one of the best drink menus I've seen at a sushi restaurant with a wide variety of specialty cocktails that were very unique. The crab rangoons had real crab and way more flavor than most. We split a specialty and two classic rolls and it was a perfect amount for two people. Definitely recommend Sayachi (and I'd also recommend making a reservation on the weekends)! read more

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It's everything for me! Great drinks, great food, and great service. They have a wonderful happy hour menu. From the chicken wings to the sushi, it's divine. read more

The fish quality is very good! Everything tasted fresh. The robot server with the loud Elmo voice definitely had me confused and a little incredulous... It's maybe the first one I've ever seen, and not something I expected to see in KC of all places. The human server was, however, a total pro. Fun art murals on the walls. The menu is not extensive, which is kind of nice. Some of the prices don't match between the menu and the table top menu... The ikura is $7 on one and $9 on the other, and it's the exact same serving. I had the seaweed salad, yellowtail hand roll, then my own a la cart assortment of nigiri: Eel, scallop and mackerel, all tasty. read more

This has to be my top three sushi spots purely for the quality. I have been here several times now so that I can slowly try everything on the menu. The environment is cozy since it's a smaller space. The mixed drinks are fair. They do have a sushi robot that delivers your sushi. It was confusing my first time though because I was unsure if I or my server was supposed to grab it . I had my birthday party here and we were able to reserve seats to accommodate the large crowd which is also great to know. The sushi can be slightly on the pricier side depending on where you go but the quality is outstanding and well worth the price. Service has always been great as well and the sushi comes out in a fair amount of time. l definitely come back as it is a rare place for quality sushi. Melt in your mouth umami flavors. read more

The sushi was ok. The atmosphere is nice but doesn't make up for the mediocre food. The fried tofu was the best indicator that their tempura skills have not been perfected. Tofu has to be dry and low moisture before it can be fried. read more

The food is always fresh, the service is great and personable. Thoroughly enjoyable atmosphere! Too read more

Sayachi - Carp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This place took me by surprise, they have an authentic food selection, everything was unique and fresh, I was impressed (especially the butter oysters.) I enjoyed the atmosphere a lot. They have a lovely setting in the back patio with tons of perfect live plants, which was where we were seated. Overall this was a refreshing brunch place. read more

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Delicious, fun, clean, and convenient! We went here before Locked Zoo (a Kansas City zoo event). They have happy hour on Saturday until 6 and an great list of options to chose from. We ordered the crab Rangoon, wings, a couple drinks from the happy hour, and a few sushi rolls from the happy hour menu and regular menu. It was delicious! The wings were an unexpected favorite! I've never had wings like they cook them! Try these!!! All of the rolls we ordered were spectacular. I don't think you can go wrong with any. Cool bonus, a robot delivers your food! That was just neat and unexpected. read more

Food very flavorful. Had wings, fried rice and crab Rangoon. The fried rice was super delicious with extra glaze from the chicken on top! A Robot even brings the food to you! Will visit here again! read more

Sayachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Very disappointed in this place. I sent the tofu back, it was super slimy and squishy. Our server, Anthony was awful. He did not care. He charged us for the food I sent back and did not eat because it was so bad. Most restaurants don't charge for food that was not consumed. read more

First time at this place and it's delicious! I love the robot server and also their real human, Ms. Dulce! The service was great the food is wonderful and the music is the perfect volume. I did not give it 5-stars because they have the premix crab with mayonnaise, and I do not eat mayonnaise. Unfortunately, they would not make me a roll without it. I would 100% still go back, and order again: 1. Ready aim fire was delicious (cocktail) 2. Gyoza 3. Ensenada roll (this came mayonnaise free because it's a shrimp tempura inside). 4. Chefs choice 7 piece nigiri Overall, delicioso! read more

Sayachi - Chef choice nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Came here for lunch with my family and everything was fantastic! The pricing and portion of the food was good and everything came out super yummy! The staffing was friendly and helpful and everything came out fast and fresh! The lunch menu is also a must have! read more