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    SUSHI KOI

    4.4 (284 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
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    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Central West End Roll (left) Dragon Roll (middle)  Hamachi Garlic Ponzu Roll (right)
    Thao N.

    I finally got the chance to try Sushi Koi after a friend recommended it, and it did not disappoint! Just a heads up, since it's in the Central West End, parking can be tricky, so plan ahead. The sushi we ordered: Hamachi Garlic Ponzu Roll - hands down my favorite Dragon Roll - my second favorite Fujiyama Roll - third favorite Central West End Roll - still delicious The flavors were on point and everything tasted so fresh. The service was super sweet and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Also, the takoyaki was pretty good! Overall, Sushi Koi is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and craving quality sushi!

    Lychee juice
    Sheryl S.

    Everything is served quickly delicious and attentive wait staff we will return quite atmosphere soft music street parking larger than it appears

    Uni or sea urchin (most sushi places never have it)
    Harry D.

    Best sushi in STL. Maybe the best sushi I've ever had. Very impressed by the sushi chef Whitney. Seems like she makes all the sushi for the whole restaurant! 10 out of 10 would recommend!

    Gyoza  the sauce was the best?
    Ryan T.

    Lewis was excellent! Great conversation and recommendations! The RedBird was our favorite of 5! Very laid back and relaxed atmosphere.

    Seaweed Salad
    Cleo G.

    Overall, a good experience at Sushi Koi. We tried a LOT of things and most did not disappoint. You order by filling out a little sheet, and then then the waitress takes it and brings everything out pretty swiftly. Here's what we tried: -Edamame: 7.5/10 - Standard, mostly what you'd expect, except for a few of them were clearly under-steamed. -Seaweed Salad: 9/10 - A pretty perfect seaweed salad (wakame). Can't complain. Fresh and tasty. -Takoyaki: 8.5/10 - Honestly some of the best takoyaki I've had. Come's completely sauced up, and has a crispy outside but very gooey interior. The octopus is chewy, of course, but you have to expect that. -Chicken Teriyaki: 6/10 - The flavor of the sauce was good but the chicken was dry on the outside, almost like it had been pre-cooked and sitting out? -Wagyu Nigiri: 9.5/10 - UGH I just ADORE wagyu. This was such a rich bite. I think it could have used a bit more zing or flavor to accompany the rich meat and rice, but I can barely knock it. -Sunset Roll: 7/10 - Meh. It was okay. I didn't love the eel in here and I thought the flavor profile was pretty mid. -Crazy Roll: 9/10 - MMM yumm!! This was a perfect roll to order. The salmon was oh so fresh and tasty.

    Sunset Roll and Hamachi Garlic Ponzu Roll
    Lynn T.

    Thought there was happy hour because I saw it on Google review but they do not Love the decor on the walls and service was good!.l got the spicy salmon hand roll, sunset and hamachi garlic ponzu roll. Everything was so delicious and love the presentation of the plate as well! Can't wait to come back and try other rolls here!

    My appetizer's!
    Lyle M.

    Wow! What a find! Sushi Koi is absolutely delicious! I kinda pigged myself out by ordering two rolls, (Shrimp Tempura & Crunch Roll) edamame and gyoza! Everything was excellent tasting, the atmosphere was really nice and the young server was really attentive and friendly! I never had an empty cup of water! I was in the area on business, but when I return (if I don't go back before I go home) I will definitely be back!

    Linda P.

    Went for a dinner and it was really good! Our server was super nice and accommodating. Place was nice and cozy. Not super big but a good amount of seats available. The sushi and other plates we got were good as well. We got seated right away. Street parking out front.

    Mango Moscow Mule
    Sam Y.

    The service was amazing. Very attentive and made sure to pay attention my bosses severe MSG allergy and gluten allergy. Knowledgeable about what products she carries. Food was fresh and tasted amazing. And it's a unique little shop but very homey and inviting. We will definitely be back

    Red Bird Roll Hamachi Garlic Ponzu Roll

    Takeaway: The sushi was exploding with fish. I'd say this is probably the best spot in town for sushi. Pros: the value of what you pay for what you get is extremely good. The rolls I got were creative with the ingredients (like those roasted garlic pieces in the hamachi garlic ponzu roll) and as I said prior they do not skimp you on the amount of fish you get with each roll. Cons: management please take notice of this review. The music is comically bad. It has the production value of my 2007 GarageBand beats. Please consider playing something else in your restaurant or playing the music a lot softer. I don't think it does your food much service to have such bizarre stock music, that lacks character or sense of place.

    Dragon roll
    Fontaine C.

    Food 4/5 Sushi rolls are pretty good for St Louis. We love the dragon roll the best. We also enjoyed the green tea we ordered. Service 4/5 We enjoyed the service. Our water refilling was frequent. When we have 4 pieces of sushi left, the server has been checking on us more often -- trying to hint they need the table back for other customers. Okay! Ambience 4/5 Central location at Central West End. It's nice and cozy within the restaurant. We love the booth seating.

    Salmon Skin Roll, Spicy Salmon Skin Roll, Salmon Avocado Roll (2x)
    Jade H.

    Ended up eating here for the first time during the Red Lantern Night Market the other evening. For the price and quality of the sushi, I'd say the classic rolls are a great deal! It was nice sitting outdoors on their patio as the inside would have been crowded and loud. Servers were kind, checked in on us during the rush, and managed the busy evening splendidly.

    Nice sushi restaurant
    Brian W.

    Tonight, we decided on sushi in St Louis. The high reviews steered us to Sushi Koi. So glad they did! This restaurant is small, with some indoor and outdoor seating, or you can sit at the sushi bar. We were immediately greeted by a friendly hostess/server. She offered us seats at the bar until a table opened. We elected to sit at the bar for the meal. The sushi chef was so friendly. She talked to us throughout the meal, wish one of our group a happy birthday when she overheard the conversation. The server was so nice at explaining favorites, the menu, etc. We went with several meals (check out my photos). We all loved our dishes!! First off, they are very generous on sizes and don't overstuff the sushi with rice. 2 rolls can easily fill you up! The only dish I didn't care for was the garlic roll. Check the menu or photo out for the name (I forgot lol!). I can tell how many would like it, just not my thing. For drinks, we tried the apple and peaches Saki! WOW were they smooth and delicious. Overall, the food is amazing here, only outdone but the staff's friendliness and amazing service. If you want sushi near St Louis... you have to check out this place!!!

    Salmon Avocado Roll, Spicy salmon hand roll, and scallop hand roll

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    Got the hamachi ponzu roll and the tuna avocado roll and got terrible food poisoning.

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    food and service were great. I loved how fresh the salmon nigiri tasted. The spicy tuna too

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    Drunken Fish - Central West End - Black Panther Roll (Vegan)

    Drunken Fish - Central West End

    3.7(946 reviews)
    0.3 miCentral West End
    $$

    I like coming here for the Sake & the vegan rolls…read more I noticed this newer vegan friendly menu item (pictured), and decided to have that instead. I'm usually skeptical about restaurants and their cauliflower recipes because they aren't always a hit, BUT this was amazing! I'm glad I found another Vegan option for me in the CWE when I don't feel like cooking. The ambiance is always amazing anywhere for this location. You can sit upstairs at or near the bar, inside/downstairs overlooking outside, or sit outside (weather permitting) and still enjoy the environment.

    II ordered the torched Salmon Roll, the Tataki, and the Yellowtail, and those three totally made my…read morenight and were absolutely delicious! I will say, parking in CWE can be a little tricky. I also should mention that I came with a big party, and we had called ahead about splitting checks to make it easier. Our server said it would be possible, but the communication was lacking. In the end, we had to write down all our items ourselves, which was a bit of a hassle. Then, when we thought one of the checks was already paid, we returned and were met with some disrespect. I do understand it was a large group, and I give grace to the new server, but I really think they needed a better team effort that night. Overall, the food was amazing, but the service really brought the experience down.

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    Chicken Teriyaki Nachos

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    Sado - kinoko and nasu

    Sado

    4.5(323 reviews)
    1.6 miThe Hill

    WOW!!! This place was sooo good and I will be thinking about our meal for a long time. I am a self…read moreproclaimed 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!!

    Sado is my absolute favorite restaurant in St. Louis! The atmosphere is warm and elevated without…read morefeeling 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.

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    Sado - Nadai (snapper), masu (ocean trout), shima aji (striped horse mackerel)

    Nadai (snapper), masu (ocean trout), shima aji (striped horse mackerel)

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    Nobu's

    Nobu's

    4.8(32 reviews)
    2.4 miThe Loop

    Amazing dinner experience!! The atmosphere was intimate, especially when we were their only guests…read morewhen we dined here. The waiter was warm and knowledgeable, telling us stories and background on the food and beverage we had. His father is the chef and his mom does all the flower arrangements at the restaurant. It's beautifully decorated and sophisticated. There were two of us and we went with the 4-course $100 Omakase, which had 2 options and we did one of each: Omakase Nigiri and Chirashi. The food here was delicious and I can't remember all the items I had, but it started with a Tsukidashi tasting followed by a soup. Between the two options, I would opt for Omakase Nigiri next time. The wine and sake pairing was terrific, which introduced us to so many new beverages. Dessert is a must, especially at $5. The matcha mousse was airy and fantastic. You can dine by reservation only, and it's easy to make reservations on Tock, but need to plan ahead. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026

    This was a very unique experience. It's a very small space, so the service was excellent. Nobu's…read moreson, George, gave us little origin stories of the fish/dishes which was nice. They were also out of the wine I wanted, so they gave me a pour of something else for free which was really kind. It's also very cute inside. The food was very high quality. The fish tasted fresh. The dishes were really unique and had flavor combos that surprised me (Japanese potato with beet stem and peppercorn, cucumber with cooked seaweed). A couple things to note: they played no music so it was very quiet inside, they're fairly heavy handed with wasabi, and it's quite expensive. Overall, a good STL experience with the cutest little fam running it.

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    The Maryland House

    The Maryland House

    4.2(42 reviews)
    0.3 miCentral West End

    I had been wanting to come here forever and finally made it here with a big group of about 7…read morepeople. First thing I noticed was that it's way more spacious than I expected. The inside is dark and dimly lit which sets a nice mood. The vibe is a cool mix of modern, classy, and a little grungy all at once and it really well. I walked by a private area that had a wedding shower going on, so they have good event space too. We were seated on the patio area which is covered with shade, so it was comfortable and still felt like part of the whole atmosphere. The cocktail menu is so fun, they all have hilarious names and I love that. We ordered a bunch to share around the table. The toasted marshmallow cocktail is an absolute must. So good. For food we got a bunch of shareables. The charcuterie platter is great for a big group, easy to grab as you please. The salmon dish was so yummy and the flatbread was simple but really solid. Our waitress was sweet and friendly throughout the whole night. I also heard they do events here pretty regularly, like weekly or monthly, and I really want to come back for one of those. Definitely a spot I'll be returning to!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Very underwhelming experience!…read more We made a reservation for the sushi pop-up at 8:30. When we arrived, most of their pop-up stuff was already gone on a 7-item menu. They gave us a menu with food and drinks, so we tried to order and was told none of the food items were available for the pop-up either. Drinks were pretty decent, but the food wasn't. We waited quite a while for it. Ended up ordering two carpaccios (because they said they were out of almost everything else), 1 No. 2 maki, and one sushi board. The food came out all mixed up or just we had no idea what we got, and no one explained it to us. Sushi rice was uncooked and fish was not fresh :( portions were small and confusing (?) I understand that they are more of a cocktail bar but since we made a "dining" reservation, I was expected to have food to eat. Service was super mid. Our waiter seemed really unhappy to be there. We left after 10 mins of having food to find real food :) Overall, just a bad experience.

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    The Maryland House - S T A Y A T B A R M O M  butterfly pea flower gin, lavender honey syrup, egg white, lemon juice, concord hibiscus shrub

    S T A Y A T B A R M O M butterfly pea flower gin, lavender honey syrup, egg white, lemon juice, concord hibiscus shrub

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    Pavilion

    Pavilion

    5.0(5 reviews)
    1.6 miThe Hill

    I normally make a point to comment on every photo to state what I'm eating/ate but honestly, you…read morejust need to experience this for yourself. Sado is always top notch, but the 18 course tasting menu at Pavilion is an experience unlike other tasting menus in the area. The attentiveness of the staff, their kind demeanor and consistent use of "friends" when speaking to you translates the high end sophistication into a welcoming and comfortable environment from the first course. Knowledgeable and educational and passion radiates from the chefs as you sit at the bar and watch them in their element. You do not get to see the menu until after the meal, which honestly, is best. Each course was delicate and flavorful and the pairings we had were fantastic. If you're into tasting menus. I absolutely recommend sitting at the bar for this experience. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

    Pavilion absolutely exceeded expectations. From the welcome drink to the final bite, everything…read morefelt intentional and well thought out. We sat at the sushi bar (highly recommend), and watching each course come together while hearing the details behind it made the experience feel personal and elevated. Every dish was balanced, creative, and genuinely delicious. The vibe is spot on--upscale but still comfortable. You can tell the team behind this concept has something special. If Michelin rated St. Louis, Pavilion would be on the list. One of the best dining experiences I've had in STL.

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    Menya Rui

    Menya Rui

    4.6(327 reviews)
    3.3 miLindenwood Park
    $$

    Hands down the best ramen in St. Louis. I've tried a lot of spots around the city, and nothing hits…read morelike this place. The broth is rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The noodles are perfectly cooked, the toppings are fresh, and the portions are generous without feeling overdone. It's a small, cozy restaurant, so expect a wait during peak hours -- but trust me, it's worth it. The space feels intimate and authentic, which honestly adds to the charm. Once you're seated and that bowl hits the table, you forget you even waited. If you're in St. Louis and craving real ramen, this is the spot. No question.

    I feel like I've been waiting forever to try this place and I finally got the chance last night. My…read moreboyfriend suggested we come here and I was hesitant because I figured there'd be a line and we probably wouldn't get in. When we pulled up, there was a line but it moved quicker than we thought. Once we got inside, we were both surprised at how small it was. While I've yet to go to Japan, it def gives off the vibe strictly from ambiance and the decor. It's small but intimate and offers seats at the "bar", as well as communal seating. We didn't get a choice and were sat at the bar. Ordering is done through the QR code and water is offered self-serve. We split an order of the appetizers: house cucumbers and karaage. I'm not a huge cucumber fan but I tried it. I preferred the one with miso as I found it to be more subtle in taste. The chicken was average and didn't wow me. We each got the chicken shoyu with no pork, no scallions and an extra egg. It felt like it took a long time to get our food. We were both surprised once we got it as we were expecting actual chicken pieces but after rereading the menu description, it was chicken oil. He was a bit disappointed as both our dishes were covered in scallions. I suggested we not send it back since it took quite a while to get our food and they were close to closing. Nevertheless, I found the broth to be tasty and full of flavor despite there being no meat. Overall, it was a solid first visit.

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    Menya Rui - Japanese fried chicken

    Japanese fried chicken

    Menya Rui - Get in where you fit in, after the waitlist, of course

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