If you are hunting for top-tier sushi in Columbus, look no further than Domo Sushi Kitchen & Bar…read more The vibe inside is cozy, trendy, and intimate with gorgeous lighting, exposed brick, and cool touches like koi fish lanterns hanging from the ceiling. It's a bit lively and can get energetic (especially on weekends), which makes for a fun date night or a night out with friends. The food genuinely lives up to the hype: * The Sushi: Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made-to-order. Highlights like the crispy rice with spicy tuna and fresh nigiri (like hamachi and otoro) are phenomenal. * The Kitchen Dishes: Don't sleep on their non-sushi items or appetizers--the crab rangoon and crispy rice are must-orders. * Drinks: The cocktail menu is well-balanced and creative without being overly sweet. Service has been fast and friendly every time I've been in, and the staff really knows the menu. Just keep in mind that parking in the Short North can take a little patience, so give yourself a few extra minutes to find a street spot or garage. Overall, easily one of my favorite spots in the city now.

Came here with a couple of girl friends for dinner and it was genuinely so amazing!…read more We came in with a reservation and they seated us immediately. That's always super important to me. We split the tuna crispy rice for the table and edamame. Both were so well done. I'm sometimes not a fan of crispy rice but this one kept me wanting more. I got the hamachi roll and a piece of the salmon sushi. Both were very fresh. I just loved this place. Small enough to feel exclusive, big enough to not feel crammed. Love love love.

Incredible service here from the minute we arrived. We were greeted so warmly. Server immediately…read morebrought over water and included a kids cup for our toddler. Food was delicious. Our 3 year old loved his chicken teriyaki (even brought over early without us having to request!). Sushi was incredible. Fresh, authentic, priced fairly. And delicious. We loved walking around outside after too!

Beautiful restaurant, located in a very Asian shopping venue…read more Service was very good, and the sushi was top notch. We'll definitely be back to explore some more of this (and the other surrounding shops/restaurants) Thanks to Steve Hofstetter, World Famous comedian, for the recommendation. I hope to see his photo on the wall next time we visit. :)

This was a great date spot for me and my wife. The sushi was awesome. I got a spicy salmon roll…read moreand the general tso's. My wife got a couple of other rolls, and we were both very happy. Even though they seemed a little understaffed, we got our food relatively quickly and our server was a delight. My wife said this was her new favorite sushi spot in Columbus

Believe it or not there's great sushi in Columbus.. and this one is the best…read more I take my friends every time I go to visit!

Never been here before, this is like Chinese/Japanese restaurant. For couple of times, I actually…read moregot this restaurant and the one down the street mixed up, I think the one down the street call Tokyo Buffet or something like that, that one I tried and is not good, this one here is much better, even tho is not a buffet. I tried the General Taos Chicken, it was delicious. Place is very clean, I went there around 4pm, the parking lot was empty, plenty of parking space, I bet this place get busy for dinner time. Good selection of the Japanese dishes, server that actually speak good English, not to be racist or anything, Im Asian myself, but I found that many Asian restaurants hire their relatives or their neighbors, that hardly speak English or with an attitude. But not here, will definitely go back

Large parking lot and large seating area inside. We were seated quickly and service was good! The…read morefood was delicious and we appreciated that they could adjust the spice level. Would definitely go back!

Really fun time with great service, atmosphere, food, and drinks!…read more We got one of the small booths and had Riley as our server. Riley is knowledgeable, attentive, and fun! She picked out cocktails and saki for us based on our preferences. Atmosphere was energetic and happy without being too loud. We got crispy tuna with truffle oil. The truffle oil was subtle and the appetizer was delicious. We then had a couple of rolls - they were beautiful and delicious! I would definitely come back!

I suggested 698 for a dinner with friends since it was such a good experience last time. Not to be…read moretonight. It took 30 minutes for our waitress to come to the table after being reminded we were seated. She didn't introduced herself all evening and looking at the receipt at least I know it now. Also, it appeared that they were understaffed for as full as the restaurant was with at least 3 conferences nearby. There were only 2 bartenders so even drinks took a while after our order was placed. Once the drinks finally arrived about 20 minutes later, everything started coming out as well. Japanese 75 was a little sweet but flavorful! The Kyushiki was very nice, like a Japanese old fashioned. The Gin & Tea was delicious again. A dirty martini did not taste right, had no dirty in it and the green olives were soft. The Age Tofu had a nice coating on it and was silky and creamy inside. The beans were very good and had a nice spicy heat to them although over salted. The Veggie roll was huge! Never seen such a big roll! The pickled radish added a nice crunch and overall very flavorful. It does fall apart easily unless you put the whole slice in your mouth at once. The Naruto roll was phenomenal as always. I love the contrasting texture of the crispy cucumber and the soft fish. The Pink Lady roll stayed together nicely with the soy paper and again had nice flavor. The White Dragon was creamy and subtle with the pop of tobiko on top. If I was eating just the food it would be 5 stars again. The service this time, had much to be desired. The entire meal was around $175 for 4 people with drinks.

The first Oishii is far off my usual routes, so I haven't gotten there though I heard it's good…read more This one opened up near campus last week, much closer to me. And after that soft opening with a regular menu, this week they introduced an all-you-can-eat menu as well. So of course I got there as soon as I could. Quite an extensive menu for AYCE too, though not as big as their standard one. And full of interesting stuff. Nigiri, raw rolls, cooked rolls, deep-fried rolls, specialty rolls, apps, ramen, hibachi, and more. I wanted to try everything, but even though I arrived hungry I just couldn't. Maybe 25 years ago I could have eaten twice as much, and when the students hear about this they will clean them out. It's just down from where Japanese Oriental Restaurant used to be, and I used to save up and pig out there with my friends. Now I eat a bit less, but I still figure I had about $60 worth of sushi for $30. I started with seaweed salad- big portion, and very tasty. Fresh and a little spicy. Then unagi- two big pieces, excellent, tender and flavorful. Then maguro- good, melt in your mouth. Next I tried their "dragon eggs"- deep fried avocado with kani and tuna. OMG. Again, a big portion (two whole avocados, halved and stuffed. Finally, two big rolls: the High Street roll with spicy tuna, and the Seashore roll with salmon, kani, and more. Wow. Big, and tasty. Best sushi in town? No, but up there. Really good. Service was great. They open at noon, at least on weekdays, and I was the first one in. The decor is cool- it's an old house, and they have made it modern but with vintage touches. The bathrooms and waiting area are super cool. There's a bar off to one side, a sushi bar in back, and lots of sleek but comfy seating. Also a huge patio and courtyard out front. Free street parking out front (except during rush hour.) Also a small lot in back. Get here. If you like sushi, or other Japanese food, you'll like it. If you like a bargain, you'll love it. $27, yes, not cheap; but for sushi it's not bad, and for AYCE sushi it is a steal. A cool place to hang out, not far from campus, and drink, and eat good food till you're stuffed.

The AYCE is a good deal and pretty yummy! The menu is actually surprisingly varied, you can get all…read morekinds of things. Service was friendly and pretty quick considering. Atmosphere was modern and soothing. You can get ramen, cooked dishes like tempura, salads, all kinds of things. There's a full bar as well, and areas with cozy or romantic seating. The design was actually pretty cool, you could eat with a group or sit up at a bar by yourself and feel very comfortable either way. The sushi menu itself includes more traditional Japanese sushi, which honestly is what I'd recommend from the AYCE menu. They even have sashimi, which is cut thinly- which is fine, if you want more you can just order more, that prevents excessive waste. Most AYCE places wouldn't offer sashimi anyway. But the traditional sushi, sashimi and rolls were the ones we liked best. The more Americanized rolls with the alternative (non-nori) wraps were not as delicious, in our opinion. We couldn't figure out what it was, whether it was the wraps or an ingredient in the chopped sushi roll fillings. But there's a ton on this menu that was good. Will eat here again. Oh and a short note on large groups- maybe this is not the spot to go with a massive group? It's more of an intimate dining experience, although they do seem to allow big groups. I only mention this because I saw a negative review about slow service for large groups before we went and then the evening we went a group of maybe 10-12 college students impatiently waited by the door to be seated, even though the servers were polite and had to wait for multiple tables to clear at the same time to push together seat such a large group in a smallish restaurant- the patrons kept coming in and trying to sit at random tables before it was their turn. If you have a massive group I'd say split into multiple tables or maybe choose a different, larger or chain restaurant, like El Vaquero or Buffalo Wild Wings? Anyway I hope they left a good tip because the workers were very professional and the group was very large and very impatient.

I was a little apprehensive since this was "carryout only," but heard you can dine at the South…read moreVillage Grille which is a great place on its own. Figured it'd be busy and I'd sit at the bar. But the place was only half full, and they sat me on the side with the sushi chef (not a sushi bar since you can't sit there, but you can watch.) Great service all the way through, a table to myself, and great music playing (okay, they had me when I walked in and the Dead were playing; I also heard the Pixies and loads of other good stuff.) Plus, the menu was bigger than the ones I'd seen online. You can get nigiri and sashimi, and apps, plus regular and special rolls. I went with the yuzu tobiko nigiri, and a JV roll. The nigiri was luscious, flavorful, and overflowing with tobiko. The roll was over the top, deep fried with salmon, scallions, and tons of toppings. Plated nicely, tasted great, and a large portion. Eating good food in a relaxing atmosphere, with great service, is always a delight. I'll be back for both menus, grille and sushi. And the service. A German Village classic.

For someone who doesn't care for sushi too much, I have eaten it twice this month at two different…read morerestaurants. I might be rethinking my stance. My partner loves it and he wanted to grab a few pieces. I can do a nice California Roll but for most people that doesn't count. I think it's raw fish that gets me so I went with the California and it was $10. I was so good and didn't disappoint. Chris went with the Sashimi Maguro (tuna) and it was $9. He lived it and it was a nice treat for him. Would recommend and neat location in German Village on Thurman Avenue. It has the main entrance and is connected thru South Village Grill. Worth checking out.

So good! It's a must visit whenever in Columbus…read more Food is so good. Ramen was great. Sushi was fresh. Save room for mochi! Create service Plenty of seating. Will always come back!

High energy atmosphere on entry. Greeted immediately and seated as requested (small singular table…read moreout of the way). Server (Jade) was prompt and gave the most basic of introductions (Sushi is raw fish and Ramen is awesome!) Kiss of fire on the Salmon was the perfect complement of smoke/char adding to the proper "cook" of the nigiri. The miso vinaigrette and micro greens are a nice touch. Soy was not needed. Half Heart of Romaine and Mesclun Salad- Smack you in the tastebuds bright vinaigrette, carrots and sesame, pickled veggies, greens!! Full of bright wake you up flavors! Ta Tan Men- Rich ramen broth, pork meatballs were a little soft for my liking. The pork was just the right tenderness and offered a slight pull as you tear it into bite size pieces. The flavor of the pork was standalone and delicious in a bite by itself but added lift to a twist of noodle. Noodle cook was ideal just the right texture. The broth was full bodied (steeped all day flavor) and took about 3/4 of the spice bomb to hit the right spot for me. I did add a hearty shake of the S&B Ramen Pepper provided on the table (nice added touch).

Food is always great! A little pricey, but after you factor in the gigantic portions it's totally…read moreworth it. Oh! & they sell their house salad dressing to go.

This restaurant is beautiful. Walking in you see a bar and the sushi making counter. We were…read moreseated in a booth. The waitress was very prompt, friendly and explained a few items. The menu is large. I had the appetizer Dinosaur Egg for my main, and it was delicious. It's a half avocado filled with crab, tuna, cheese, wasabi and soy sauce. Then it's wrapped in a thin dough and deep fried, or so it seemed. So good! It comes on a bed of lettuce and is not easily shareable. Recommend! The seven vegetable dumplings came a dark green color. They were good. Others tried a shrimp/pork dish on vegetables and a General Tso's. We will definitely return here as everything, food, service and ambiance was nice.