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    Shokai Sushi

    3.6 (61 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Clara W.

    I wasn't sure what to expect when I walked into the restaurant, it was quite small with little seating available. However, I've heard that they plan on moving to a bigger location, so seating shouldn't be a problem later on. The restaurant itself, while small, was very clean and had a nice design. We were waited on in a fair amount of time after being seated. Compared to the many sushi places I've been before, this place ranks up there with the higher scale restaurants I've visited in Chicago and NYC. The rolls were well made, and the sashimi was fresh tasting. However, there was a slightly longer wait on our food, about 20 minutes, and the number of sushi pieces they give you per roll was less than what I was expecting for the price. Nonetheless, the rolls were worth the wait as they tasted great. I only wish that they would give you a couple more pieces for what you pay. This is a sushi place I wouldn't mind visiting again, hopefully in their new location!

    Godzilla roll - avocado, crab and cream cheese topped with tuna, crab, and spicy mayo.
    Rachel M.

    I came here on a Saturday night with some friends, when we arrived we were told the wait was only going to be 45 minutes. We waited over two hours to be seated. Our food took over 30 minutes to come out, and was not delivered together. Some of our orders were incorrect and our server failed to check on us once the food was delivered. From what I've heard, this is the best sushi place in Southeast Iowa, however I think it is the only sushi place in Southeast Iowa. If you are not from the area it is not worth stopping at this restaurant.

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    2 months ago

    This is my favorite restaurant in Fairfield. The food is so yummy and the staff are always so kind with amazing customer service.

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    4 years ago

    Love your sushi , favorite is firecracker roll and avocado roll , noodle dishes also fabulous !!

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    We LOVE this place! Friendly service, great owners, and outstanding Sushi! We love the "Angry Sumo", it's our favorite!

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    7 years ago

    Yes the wait is long but the sushi is the best in Iowa! Take a seat, order a drink, and wait...

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    7 years ago

    Food is very good. They handled a mob of cyclists for RAGBRAI very well. Thanks Stacy!

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    The taste is awesome and location is perfect. It is one of the best sushi i have ever tasted in my stay in the USA it feels like back home

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    Go Fish Sushi

    3.0(12 reviews)
    46.9 mi

    Let me start by saying we made a mistake not reading a sign near the front door. It would've saved…read moreus a world of confusion. We're visiting from Florida & based on opinions of others we decided Go Fish Sushi sounded delicious. And what a cute name! Love it. So darling. And I will say that for gambling on mid-west sushi, it paid off. Everything was delicious. 5/5 stars for the quality of the food. Back to my review.. Remember, we didn't see the sign (small sign about knee height.) completely missed it walking in. We were not greeted. I asked if we could sit anywhere we liked & the hostess replied "you can sit while you figure out what you want & then come to the counter to order." Okay cool. We sat to figure out the menu. Every table had a bottle of soy sauce. I ordered crab Rangoon roll, California roll, spicy tuna roll, and the Philadelphia roll. For beverages I ordered three waters & a draft Sapporo. The hostess stated she'd bring our beverages to the table. She then delivered three bottles of water (not glasses of water) & my beer in a glass. We then realized we'd paid for water. We enjoyed the simple atmosphere while we waited for the food. One customer came in to pick up a take out order. Another came in & sat down at a table nearby. (Whom proceeded to eat at his table.) Our hostess delivered our meal bundled up in take-out fashion. This was confusing (because we hadn't seen the little sign.) I then stated to the hostess that we intended to dine in & were in need of service wear. Plates, silverware, etc. She replied "we don't do that." Puzzled I said "we can't have a few plates?" while pointing at their obvious stack of small plates. This would have been a very good moment for her to kindly apologize & let us know that they were take out only for lunch. Nothing. Just a reluctant smirk while handing me three little plates & soy sauce dishes. My spouse now noticing the backside of the little sign said "why does your sign say take out & dine in?" One of the two gentlemen replied "cuz you're only looking at the back of the sign." By then we were already opened up & divvying up the sushi. So they reluctantly let us continue. We were still confused until we looked at the front if the little sign which clearly stated "take out only." There were two opportunities for kindly reminding us they were only offering takeout - at the beginning when asking about a table & then again once we asked for plates. Our hostess failed in that regard & acted very indignant & snobby. We feel bad because of our mistake, but the customer service was sub-par by the hostess.

    You're NOT important to them unless you order carry out hours ahead…read more We tried to order twice- hours before they were closing and we were told - sorry they had enough orders for the day. Also the dine in versus carry out hours are very confusing. Their food is good, but they are a mismanaged business that creates a frustrating dining experience.

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    Shokai Sushi - sushi - Updated May 2026

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