Sushi's fantastic great menu many options to choose from. Best place to sit outside and enjoy delicious sushi!

We found this sushi spot on our way back from my son's soccer game after seeing the high ratings and multiple posts advertising it as a top Yelp location. With a 4.6 rating, we were genuinely excited to try it. Walking in, first impressions were great. The inside of the restaurant was super cute, the artwork was beautifully done, and the initial greeting was welcoming. Unfortunately, things started going downhill pretty quickly after that. We had a few questions about the menu, but the hostess seemed confused and didn't really understand what we were asking, so we ultimately just gave up and ordered what sounded good. Food-wise, it was very mixed. The sushi roll was phenomenal...genuinely the best part of the experience, and my son absolutely loved his. The shrimp udon was okay, but the portion was noticeably smaller than what most sushi places serve. The salmon poke bowl was very basic and honestly underwhelming. I also asked for spicy mayo, which was never brought out. The biggest disappointment was the service. Paying $4 for a canned soda with no refills already felt excessive, but when my son accidentally spilled it, we cleaned it up immediately ourselves. No one offered extra napkins, replaced the plate, or even asked if we wanted another drink. It just felt inattentive from start to finish. To make matters worse, one staff member was sitting at the bar listening to something loudly on a laptop, which completely took away from the atmosphere and felt unprofessional. As someone who used to waitress, I understand the service industry and I'm usually a generous tipper. But I also believe tips reflect service, and unfortunately this experience missed the mark. After picking up our receipt, the hostess was visibly unhappy with the tip amount and had no issue making that clear which only reinforced the poor experience. I very rarely leave one-star reviews, but for a place with a 4.6 star reputation and "top-rated" marketing, this was incredibly disappointing. Cute atmosphere and one great sushi roll aside, the service and overall experience were just not what we expected. read more

The service from the bar tender was great. Loved him! The food is no where NEAR the same as the photo . Everything looks different. The grilled oysters are just shells . The manager/owner has no sense of respect for his paying customers . I am absolutely appalled at how I was treated by him and displeased. I literally made the decision to dine here because of these oysters. And they had the audacity to come out with a plate of shells. read more

Somo Kitchen & Sushi - Like c'mon, seriously ?! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Wow! So we almost left because parking in this area is atrocious! I'm so glad we didn't leave because it is by far the best sushi I've had in all over Rhode Island!! From the miso soup, Korean dumplings to the Philadelphia sushi roll I had! Very friendly service along with the delicious food! Such beautiful decorations inside that make you smile when you walk in! My husband had the caterpillar remix and dragon with a side of sweet eel sauce and he was in heaven! My son had a Philadelphia roll and the à la carte nagari with salmon and he was so happy and he said it's the best sushi he's ever had! My husband lived in Japan for 6 months and he was very impressed by the quality and taste of the food we had today! We got to meet the chef and he was amazing and humble and sweet! You need to stop here and try it for yourself! read more

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This place is 5 starts for atmosphere for a sushi place. It's really cute inside, girly, a fun vibe to grab a cocktail. Which leads me to my next point of why it's 3 stars. We had lychee martinis and I'm pretty sure it was just juice. Not even the slightest buzz on an empty stomach from a martini is not it. I'd rather pay more and have an actual cocktail. The tuna appetizer was fine. Not the freshest tuna I've ever had but fine. The sushi was the same. Could've been better, could've been worse. I'd put the sushi quality slightly above the less than good typical ri sushi. Might be back but likely not. read more

Not a great experience at all. We had the crab rangoons to start, which were still frozen in the middle and clearly not cooked long enough. We then split some sushi rolls. The dynamite roll was the best of the three. The others weren't great, especially the spicy scallops which was so fishy. It was overpowering in not a good way. The service was so so. The waiter was attentive but also didn't notice when drinks were empty, forgot an item we ordered, and was slow to get us a check. The restaurant looked nice but it ended there too. The floors were sticky and clearly needed a clean. It also smelled very weird when you first entered - my guess is whatever cleaning product was being used or the bathrooms. Overall, not a pleasant experience, and we would choose to go elsewhere. read more

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Stopped by after work for a quick sushi fix. Ordered the fiesta roll and enjoyed it. The restaurant was pretty quiet, no issues with the food or the service. read more

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I love the decor inside. Seating was acceptable. Our service was ok. It took forever for someone to come by and keep up on service. The busboy was the most attentive person there. As far as the food, presentation was lovely. Freshness was not so much. I wouldn't ever go back for sushi. The taste of a few of our rolls was just completely off. I expect fresh fish when eating sushi and sashimi. That's definitely not what we got. The dumplings were fried nicely but seriously lacking in flavor. The only flavor came from the dipping sauce. I'm more impressed by frozen supermarket dumplings. RI is full of amazing food and amazing restaurants. Sadly, this is not one of them. I'm not returning. Not even to try the cooked food. Disappointed to say the least. read more

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Went here on a whim. Looking for "outstanding sushi"...nah. It was ok good. Lunch Special $18 . Guys behind sushi bar trying to work it out. Couple of glitches. Pricey...(I think they are exploring their pricing too.) 2 small hot sake...$24 ridiculous. Yellowtail scallion role (they had NO scallions--used chives instead!) $12... (eg Haruki $8) Lunch $65...nah read more

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TLDR: Has potential, but a few improvements needed to bring it to the next level. I hate to say it, but Somo did not hit the mark I was expecting... the fish was notably fishy in taste and smell and was not as cold as I wanted (which made me question the freshness). While the flavors and ingredients in the signature rolls have a lot of potential, it was missing that zhush... The rolls were too thick, with the rice overpowering the other ingredients. Signature rolls were also pricey ($20/roll)! We also had the grilled oysters, but were slightly too salty for us. A little goes a long way! Service was a bit slow, and there was a slight language barrier with our server, which made ordering a challenge. Only street parking is available. read more

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Stopped in for sushi. after a bit of hurricane barrier fishing, and walked into a culture fusion of Asian and modern Rhody Gorgeous decor, feels like you're under water and walking through the Japanese cherry blossom gardens...the menu is diverse and creative; chef taking risks that paid off with exploding flavors and delicious drinks. Perfect place for a business or family celebration, corporate dinner, and special event. The owner gave us a warm welcome and was gracious thanking us for noticing the bar purse hooks and phone charging outlets under the bar counter. The bathrooms are clean and have a pleasant scent, nothing intrusive or intense. Definitely will be back! read more

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Came here for a quick bite and definitely not what I was expected. Food okay, service okay, but fruit flies killed it. We ordered: Korean dumplings Crab Rangoons Momiji volcano Dynamite roll Dancing crab Caterpillar remix Unagi roll Fiesta roll Yellowtail jalapeño Overall the sushi was okay. Usually a fan of soft shell crab rolls and was told it's their most popular but it was disappointing. Not enough crab in each bite. Unagi roll was also disappointing, which is usually an easy roll but was mushy. Crab Rangoons felt pasty, but outer shell had good crunch. Could have been cooked longer cause the center was a bit cold. Yellowtail jalapeño, Momiji volcano, and Korean dumplings were great. Overall the seafood felt like a hit or miss. Some things were fishier than others. Service was decent. Asked about hot teas. Didn't have green tea, was told there was oolong but was given regular black tea... Loved the decorations and space of the restaurant, when we went around 5/6pm it was pretty empty. The biggest issue we had though was there was SOOOO many fruit flies. The whole time we were battling them near our food. Killed 3 while we waited for food. Eventually we asked to move to a different table and told the server about the fruit flies everywhere and when we got to one of the booths there were even more. The fruit flies were hanging out on top of the soy sauce containers and table. We just asked to get a to go box and leave. There really shouldn't be this many fruit flies and if so there is a problem. Likely to not come again. read more

Somo Kitchen & Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Walked in here randomly one day and found the ambiance of the place to be very nice and large. Service was a bit slow at times but it wasn't too bad. I ordered a lychee martini it was good but wish they added the actual lychee to the martini but that is personal preference. Overall the food was good, the sushi tasted fresh and the serving size of the sushi was good as well read more

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I visited Somo with a friend and we ordered the Unagi Nigiri, Paradise Roll, Salmon Shashimi, and Jumbo Shrimp Udon Noodle. The food overall was okay. The roll was not too special for ~$20/roll. The salmon shashimi did taste great; it was fresh and buttery. The nigiri was also flavorful with the eel sauce! However, the udon noodle was somewhat of a disappointment; it lacked the traditional Japanese noodle taste and came with a creamy, cheesy base which was a little off-setting. However, the service was great. The waiter was really nice and checked in on us to make sure everything was going well. Additionally, the decorations in the restaurant added charm to the establishment, which was enjoyable. read more

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The place is very nice and welcoming. The staff greeted us right when we entered. We ordered edamame and tuna sushi. The tuna was so fresh we ended up ordering around round. Our waitress was so sweet and kind she even gave us a free salad and soups. The soup was delicious the salad was too vinegary. We ordered a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc they don't list the kind of the menu and we should've known better. It wasn't bad but definitely not a brand we recognized. We would definitely go back! read more

Had a very nice dinner. The menu is limited, with only a handful of options for simple sushi. We ordered an app and several sushi rolls. I had a question about the sake and the server let us know she would check with the owner since she wasn't too knowledgeable, which I appreciated. The owner came over quickly and walked me through the options. Service was very prompt and thorough. The sushi was good but I would have liked a few more options. I really enjoyed the decor, and they had the dining room decorated for Christmas. Side note: some of the rolls say crispy rice on the menu. I was anticipating deep fried rice as the base...but in actuality it was just some crispy pieces of rice sprinkled over the top of the roll. I got so excited thinking it was crispy fried rice! read more

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Rhode Island isn't a great place for sushi... but Somo is the worst sushi I've had in the state. The rolls taste pre-made. The sushi rice tasted day old. The fish was, well, not at all tasty. Just avoid the place. read more

Friendly staff! Have to start with a compliment. I would really rate it 2-3 stars. The Rice was hard and I like my sushi rice to be soft, warm and fresh. They had great presentation but really disappointed read more

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The staff at Somo are so kind! We were running late to our reservation so I gave them a call and they assured me they would have a table for us. Everything we ate was great. The udon noodles were amazing. Spicy, flavorful sauce. Great selection of both sushi and cooked entrees. Fun cocktail list as well. The lychee martini was perfect. We will definitely be back! read more

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I would come back simply for the phenomenal service, which I rarely say ever. The owner's professionalism and charm is amazing! We ordered the grilled oysters, which was heavily overly salty in our opinion and he said he totally understood and offered to make it right. I also enjoyed our conversation about his cooking and the history of the restaurant. The quality and the portion sizes of the fish is excellent. I would say that some of the sushi items are a little bit 'frilly' / americanized, which wasn't bad, wasn't amazing. It just reminded me of something you might see in the show 'Kitchen Nightmares'. For example, the flower tower and the other colorful rice. If I go again, I would order the classic sashimi and nigiri read more

We absolutely love this place. They have an amazing patio that's in a really awesome place around downtown Providence with many different restaurants and bars near by. Their sushi is always fresh and the service is even better. One of our faves to keep coming back to. read more

Best crab ragoons I've ever had! Very authentic sushi and well prepared. The atmosphere is very nice. Service in not English so Bring Google Translate. Parking is difficult and you will probably have to pay to park in a brown lot. read more

I really enjoyed this place because the food was great and the service was super friendly. I was impressed by how attentive and nice people there. All the sushi was fresh and delicious. The chicken teriyaki was amazing!! If you want something warm and tasty the chicken teriyaki will be a good choice. I really want to try more things on the menu. We arrived a bit early for lunch and it got busy later on. It seems like a popular place for lunch as well. The restaurant looked small from outside but inside is beautiful and well decorated. I will definitely go back again and I hope you will try this place. It will not disappoint you. read more

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Not bad for sushi, but not great. Came here with a friend for lunch on a week day and it was empty. A bit of a red flag but we were craving sushi so we decided to might as well try it. We ordered two of the specialty rolls and shared it. Still ended up being $20+ per person after tax and tip for lunch. Nothing too noteworthy, and other places with lunch specials that are probably more worth it. Parking - ample street parking around lunch. Would probably be more crowded at night since a lot of other restaurants are around here without parking either. read more

I had the pleasure of eating dinner at Somo yesterday for a friends birthday dinner. The sushi boat was affordable filling and delicious; we split it four ways. I had a delicious cocktail. The staff were attentive and kind. I look forward to bringing friends there for other meals! read more

There are many reasons to dine here: * Pleasant outside patio * Shaded patio (on a day before the sun sets, the shade is appreciated) * Great menu choices * Excellent service * Good food! We were cheerfully welcomed and seated outside by the owner. He also stopped by to make sure we were enjoying our dinners. Our waiter promptly stopped by, took our drink orders and brought us ice water on this warm evening. We were in a hungry mood and ordered: * Korean Dumplings $10 * Chicken Teriyaki $22 * Salmon Poke Bowl $18 * Salmon Sashimi $8 We liked all of these dishes. The Korean Dumplings are steamed and were nicely prepared and tasty! I loved the Salmo Poke and the Salmon Sashimi was fresh, tender and tasty. My co-diner thought the Chicken Teriyaki was very good, tender chicken and a tasty sauce. It was interesting these came with creamy mashed potatoes instead of rice, which she enjoyed. Total cost with tip was $104, so this isn't an inexpensive place, but Sushi restaurants tend to be on the pricier side. We've been here once before and would be happy to return! read more

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All around just OK. We could've gotten the exact same food items for much cheaper at a casual sushi restaurant - the food was all overpriced. The aesthetic of the colored rice was the best thing about this place. The inside lighting was terrible which negatively impacts the overall aesthetic of the restaurant. Service could use some improvement - we were practically begging for drink refills throughout the night. Our waitress didn't seem the least bit interested in doing her job, answering questions about the menu, or making sure we were taken care of. Disappointing! read more

Somo Kitchen & Sushi - Dynamite roll, Somo samurai roll, Flower Tower - all average tasting rolls but overpriced! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Very disappointed in this place. Came in with the thought that we would have some stellar sushi due to the reviews.. sadly I was wrong. The place was very empty and the waiter did not seem too attentive. Upon receiving our appetizers which were the Korean Dumplings and Calamari. The dumplings were decent but the Calamari came out warm not even hot. The calamari was breaded in very thick bread crumbs and did not taste fresh. Tasted like frozen squid. We ordered the Caterpillar Roll & Rock N Roll. Sushi was mid, expected better quality for the rice and fish, the rice tasted just like white rice lacking that rice vinegar taste sushi rice has. read more

Great sushi, very fresh and friendly service. Perfect for a date night! We will be returning to try the other unique rolls of sushi.

Visited Somo Kitchen and Sushi for the first time a couple weeks ago and was blown away! We sat outside on their patio area area at a high top table. I did not really see the inside of the restaurant besides the host stand where you wait to be seated, but from other pictures online it looks very simple and clean! The service was great and the chef/owner was actually out making rounds at the tables himself! He was delivering orders and checking in to see how everyone's experience was! He explained that he had spent 10 years living and learning to cook in Japan and let me tell you.... his dishes and sushi reflect this! We had the udon noodles off the small plate section. They sound basic because they are cooked in a garlic butter but they were amazing and I have been craving them ever since. We also ordered a couple sushi rolls and they were inventive and fresh! read more

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Very tasty and creative sushi rolls! I tried Somo Sushi recently with a group of colleagues and we had a delightful evening. I enjoyed the Korean dumplings along with one of the firecracker roll. Would definitely recommend. One of my coworkers orders takeout from Somo almost weekly, so I am not surprised it was such a winner when I finally tried it myself. Would happily return. read more

Somo never disappoints! Came here for lunch and was so satisfied. The server was very friendly and accommodating. We ordered the chicken karaage and for sushi rolls: Caterpillar Remix and the Richmond St. The sushi rolls took a really time to arrive, but the chef (the owner) came by our table to apologize and check in on us which was very kind! He was the only chef during this time, which is why it took so long. The food was a 10/10; some of the best sushi in the area! It was so fresh and delicious. The price is reasonable and serving sizes are filling. Such a delicious meal. The fish is very fresh and goes so well with the sauces and other ingredients. read more

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Great service and sushi. They handled a sudden surge of customers and still delivered service with a smile and great food! Enjoy! read more

Somo Kitchen & Sushi - Richmond, Dragon, kamikaze, caterpillar, & one more - Sushi Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This place is worth ordering from. I've passed by this place multiple times and was curious about the food. Everything here is worth ordering, including the udon noodles, the firecracker, the sweet potato roll, honesty everything. I 100% recommend take out and this place as your sushi spot. read more

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I was very impressed by the unique options, the fish was excellent, and the sushi chef (owner?) took such pride in his work. The flower tower was exceptional. The added natural colors and flavors made the food experience something extraordinary. This is not a place to have lunch with a deadline- one sushi chef so for two of our eight had to get meals to go as the last roll and a combo plate were not ready prior to everyone else finishing their meals. The waitress was new and she didn't know the menu- I think knowing the items would be in the first day of training, but the owner/sushi chef came to us and happily answered questions. All in all, excellent food, we walked 20 minutes from the convention area which was its own adventure, and is likely worth the trip if you are not in a rush at all. Plenty of seating and no wait for a table. read more

They don't use sushi rice (with the vinegar and sugar). They just use regular unseasoned white rice. I appreciate the effort but the rolls here are sort of like, if you asked someone to make rolls based on never having had them before but following a recipe. It's not terrible but it's very different from what I would expect from a sushi and roll restaurant. Also no one working there was Asian and it really shows with the outdated sort of uncomfortable oriental decor read more

Somo Kitchen & Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Came here late on a Friday night, it's nice that this place has late night hours. The miso soup (not pictured) was so good. We were surprised the edamame was without shells but still tasted good. I thought the sweet potato in the roll was uncooked and bland. However the Richmond St roll was amazing. Service was fast and friendly. read more

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Somo is a nice place with upbeat music, but the sushi was as good as the sushi you find at the cheap Chinese AYCE buffets. Soda was overpriced and no refills. We were charged twice. read more

Somo Kitchen & Sushi - Dining area & bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I am giving this place a low score not for the food; the food was ok, it wasn't bad at all. but the customer service was terrible. I ordered my food and lady helping would not even look at me. she kept looking down, while speaking to me, and proceeded to remove everything from the hostess stand in front of me. read more

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Our first visit after an article in the latest RI Monthly. A nice spot - well designed - but very small crowd on a weekday night (hopefully not the norm). You certainly can find free street parking after 6 PM nearby. Friendly and good service and Nino (sushi chef/ owner?) tries to please. We started with the "sake berry smash" cocktails that were outstanding. Split chicken karaage (best dish of the night!) and "buratta peaches" (only dish we suggested they change; as peaches are out of season - they used Asian pear; should skip the toast and use pears, apples, whatever and it would be a swell dish). And of course we came for "sushi" - not a strong spot in the RI dining scene. Sashimi was strong and the "somo samaurai" roll was huge. However, on the latter we don't like rolls with all the toppings - that is just us. We'd order much more sashimi next visit. So RECOMMENDED! Damages with tip was $110. Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Value 4/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 4/5 (a quiet evening) Decor 4/5 read more

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