Went there on a Friday with my husband for date night. We got a flight of the traditional sakes and they were all delicious!! We also had the fried fish cake, dumplings, and quail eggs. Everything we ate was a delight! I'm hoping I can go back soon and try some more of their food. The ambience was really nice as well and the service was very good. read more

An authentic sushi and sake house n Kentucky?! You bet your wasabi....get there now for a unique experience

Food was great,the lady was great but the man was very very RUDE!!! He should remember that NICE matters!!! read more

Omg what a hidden gem. I feel sooo blessed to even have even found this place. Everything with the sake flights was AMAZING!! This is a must stop for me every time I come to Lexington. Get everything with sake flights.!So fricking amazing. read more

This place is so cool. One of the most fun concepts I've encountered. A place to order sake and small plates. Then repeat! The food was excellent and fun and the sake selection is amazing. The bartender was super friendly as well. We had a great time and was probably the highlight of our trip to Lexington. read more

Standing Room Only - Pubs Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I instantly fell in love with this spot the second I walked in the doors. Everyone was standing around the counter being served yummy Japanese food and drinks. It was such a great time! Thank you. read more

Standing Room Only - My drink in this cool environment - Pubs Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Some of the most creative and delicious Japanese styled food I've had in USA. Soy quail eggs, horseradish beef and cheese plates were favorites. The plants around the outdoor seating area were well manicured and seating was cozy. Owners very friendly. read more

Standing Room Only - Beef with horseradish, quail eggs and delicious miso. - Pubs Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

One of the coolest gems in Lexington. Definitely one of those places in Lexington you want to take visitors/guests to. Chill, cozy, good drinks and food. A real feeling of warmth, peace, and belonging energizes this place. The owners are very hospitable and nice. Good place to meet new folks. Just make sure you buy drinks before the food (which is amazing, btw, just don't let the owners know I said so!) read more

Owners are extremely rude, especially the man. Be aware that the service will be terrible. I can't believe they treat their customers so horribly. I don't think they realize they are in the service industry. Be aware that when you go here, the owners (the two behind the counter) are the worst. read more

10/10 - We walked in and found ourselves in a Japanese delicacy. Get the hot sake and the tuna fish. It was an experience that made the night so great. Will definitely be back soon. read more

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I really struggled with whether or not to write this review, but ultimately decided I'm not fearful of too many people starting to flood this place and it losing any of the 'secret' appeal. They've been open for about three years, which is consistent with how long I've been hearing rumors of its existence. The owners used to have another place in town - Yamaguchi's on a Codell Drive - but they grew tired of the 'restaurant' atmosphere and wanted to bring a more authentic Japanese concept to Central Kentucky. Apparently in Japan one of the most treasured times of day is unwinding after work with lots of alcohol and very little food; in fact, one of the tenets of SRO is you MUST order a drink! As you would expect, they have a wide variety of sakes to choose from (including the new local sake from The Void), as well as domestic and international beers. But no seats or bar stools. Remember: SRO = standing room only! 10-12 people would comfortably fit around the bar. They also have a small menu (~8 items) of traditional Japanese 'tapas,' for lack of a better word, i.e. small plates. We tried the bottom half of the menu, and absolutely loved the stir fried mustard greens. They were unlike anything either of us of ever had before, completely savory with a moderate spice level. I also really enjoyed the pepperocini cheese tofu pouches; sounds weird, but reminded me a little of Jet's Pizza turbo crust. The cucumber with garlic miso was refreshing, but I didn't care for the quail eggs, I think it was something in the sauce that turned me off. Outside there is a quiet garden with standing tables and also more of asit down picnic type area, with great tree cover and twinkle lights. As you would expect for such a niche experience, it was expensive, but if you're in the mood for something different or entertaining out of town guests or just looking for a treat, this is the spot. read more

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Amazing. This is an amazing place to enjoy a great environment, amazing drinks, and they might (wink) have some amazing snacks. Just to make sure I am clear on this post it is not a restaurant to get a meal. This is a one of kind place that you have to come experience. Follow them on instagram to find out what they are about. read more

I generally don't give 5 stars but what a gem. Delicious small bites, top notch sake, and a nice crowd. Located off the beaten path with a beautiful outdoor area. Be prepared to spend a lot of money. read more

Walk in, say hello, order a beverage, scoot down the bar, find the menu, take a breath, try something strange sounding, it'll be delicious, greet a neighbor, have another beverage, luxuriate tastebuds with sublime flavors, soy have mercy, the shochu may revelate, whether cocktailed or straight, let the next fan enumerate read more

Awesome!!!!!! One of the best food trucks in the state finally opened a brick and mortar. Sake bar and small bites. My new favorite hangout in Lex. read more

Wonderfully eccentric place in the middle of the north-limestone area. Small apps and cool cocktails, not a place for a full-on dinner. Everything they serve is A+. read more

A gem. Extensive drink selection. The cocktails we tried were delicious and unusual. Little food plates also delicious. The garden is a calm oasis. When we went the sign outside said open Tues - Fri so presume it's closed weekends. read more

Fantastic hole in the wall Japanese bar that raises Lexington to a whole new level. Nice, easy-going and fun mixed drinks and good Japanese snacks. If you live in Lexington, you should be here every weekend. read more

A very intimate ambiance with a secluded patio that still encompasses the vibe and feel of the neighborhood. This is truly an oasis. Start with a beer or two while contemplating the what to try on your sake flight. This is a great time to order a snack to accompany your choice of beverage. The food is incredible while still being somewhat challenging. The menu is unlike any other in the area. Don't forget about the whiskey flights on your next round of beverages and snacks. This is a wonderful place to connect with friends, bury yourselves in conversation and truly experience life. read more

I've never been anywhere like this in Lexington, or elsewhere for that matter. The owners are incredibly friendly, and it's obvious that this is their passion. Although the food is *not the star here, it is made fresh to order and incorporates unique flavor profiles that compliment their cocktails, Japanese whiskey, and saki well. This is on the expensive end compared to other Lexington bars, but it is worth it. read more

Amazing cocktails and small bites. Get the Sake flight and let the owners talk you through the origins of each. Can't recommend highly enough. Between the cocktails and the food, an absolute gem in Lexington. read more