Mei Japanese Restaurant is consistently good and actually feels authentic. I love going there…read more Been a few times and haven't had a bad meal yet.

I'm going to argue, at the risk of starting something, that Mei has the best sushi in the Cincy…read morearea, in terms of offerings and consistent preparation (which means perfect rice). Saturday lunch is my favorite - not crowded, very personal service, and the absolute best yakitori and sushi. Special fish of the day/week are on handy photo cards, and definitely worth trying. I rely here on server recommendations. I've never had a bad dish or piece of fish. Be careful not to order too much from the extensive menu!!

The best sushi! Great service!…read more We had dinner here a couple nights ago and it was fantastic. My husband ordered a beer and I ordered a cup of hot green tea. We ordered the Gyu Sashi - Sliced sashimi style raw beef, served with a raw quail egg and a garlic dipping sauce. It was amazing! I could've ordered multiple of this appetizer. We ordered the Sushi & Sashimi for 2 - the premium selection. It's served with a miso soup and salad with ginger dressing. The soup and salad were pretty good. It's the sushi that's the star, though. The sushi was fabulous! It really is the best sushi that we've had around Cincinnati. As usual, great service too. We'll be back soon.

Great food and I love the decorations. I think it was a little bit too pricey though.read more

It was an interesting experience, from trying to make reservations to actually find hidden this…read moregem of a restaurant . My husband set an alarm for 5:58am to get ready to go to the site and try to get reservations for 7pm Saturday night. However, in the couple of seconds it took him to figure out how the reservation site worked, all 8 spots for the 7pm time slot were taken. 5pm was not our preference so he got lucky to get 2 spots at 9pm. Yay. All the sashimi was very tasty and super fresh. The range of flavors varied from creamy tuna taste to some fishy sardines. My favorite, a fish I never tried before, is Jackass - very delicious. Btw it was our first Omakase experience ever, and we look forward to trying more of these places in the future. With only 8 spots per seating, I really enjoyed the intimate ambiance, of talking with the chief and hearing him explain each dish.

I've never been to Japan...but I came here with my wife who has been and she felt this was the best…read moresushi she's had outside of Japan; which is quite a testament for a landlocked midwest city! They are reservation only and it can be a challenge to get a reservation, so make sure you check their Instagram to figure out when they become available. We came here for a dinner reservation. For the vibes, they have 8 seats and sell out basically every single reservation. There were 2 people making the sushi and they were both super friendly and made great conversation. Each bite was carefully crafted and came with a thorough explanation of the individual parts and how they fit together. I don't think my words will do enough to explain each bite, but check out the pictures if you are interested. They have a few beers, cocktails, sake, and whiskey if you are interested in a drink to go with your meal. Overall, worth a visit for an excellent omakase experience!

It's rare that I take more photos of me and the family versus the food. That is a testament to how…read moremuch we enjoyed ourselves and the memories that were had. My teenage sons about burst with excitement at the challenge of an all you can eat menu. What a way to allow for customers to try a lot of the menu. We thoroughly enjoyed our food and experience. I even had my two year old with me and I loved that our neighbors went from a couple to being another family. We felt comfortable and that the restaurant was family friendly without the presence of children negatively impacting the dining experience. Food, service, and location were all great. Prices were a little higher than what I normally pay but definitely worth it! We left happy & full Definitely a fun experience that we will be enjoying again!

Always a great experience! I took my dad for the first time and he absolutely loved it. They now…read morehave Wagyu on the menu -- we had to try it, and it did not disappoint! The staff is always super helpful and friendly. We had a great time and will definitely be back!

I've ate a lot of sushi in my life. I was never exposed to it until I was in my mid 20s. I have had…read moresome of the original sushi places in Seattle and been several times to Nobu. I gotta tell you I ain't ever seen anything like this before in my life. Basically, the whole place is run by robots - if you got kids, they'll think this is the coolest thing ever. Robots send you your drink. If you order a specialty items off the menu a choo-choo train shows up with it and of course, the rotating sushi bar was solid. Have I had better sushi of course but at $3.45 a plate I'm not gonna really complain that the tuna was not fatty enough or thinly sliced. I certainly will be back again.

Super cute place with fun vibes. We loved our server and spoke with her about some k-pop groups we…read morelike. The food was great too and I'm excited to return in the future!

This is my go-to for hibachi. I could eat here everyday but that's not healthy lol highly…read morerecommended if you love sushi and hibachi. Best ginger salad I've ever had. Strawberry Margarita is always fruity and delicious! The restaurant is always clean and inviting. Service is great. Take a chance! P.S. I am a picky eater. I requested only broccoli instead of the normal veggie spread they provide. Appreciate the accommodation.

Visited Nasu for a Friday evening dinner and quickly was seated with our party of 6!…read more The team was quick, attentive and very engaging with our group. They even celebrated a birthday at our table and brought out a free dessert. I tried the steak hibachi, hello kitty sushi and shrimp tempura and all of it was very flavorful. The hello kitty is much larger therefore you only get about 5 pieces in comparison to other rolls. This is one of the best hibachi locations in the area. I will return.

We decided to try Zundo Ramen & Donburi prior to a show at Memorial Hall. We arrived at 6 pm on a…read moreFriday. All seats at the bar were open, but we hoped to sit at a regular (not high-top) table. As it turned out there were a few options in the back. That said, it wasn't long before the place was packed. Our server Tyra was fantastic. Down to earth and helpful with recommendations. She made us feel welcome and comfortable. We started with Jumbo Ebi Shumai. Tyra asked if we wanted a fourth (the dish comes with three) so we wouldn't have to rock-paper-scissors for the third dumpling. I thought they were delicious. I loved the spicy mustard that came with them. I admit they had a slight fishy flavor. I mean it was shrimp and I enjoyed it. Mark is less of a fish fan in general. The dumplings didn't really hit the mark for him. If you like seafood and you like shrimp you should enjoy the Shumai. I opted for Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen and thick creamy pork broth with roast pork, soft boiled egg, bamboo, wood ear mushroom, ginger and green onion. I added black garlic oil and did not go spicy at all. I thought it was very good and I ate literally every drop. Mark had Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen and spicy creamy soybean paste pork broth with roast pork, soft boiled egg, bamboo, wood ear mushroom, and green onion. He said it was spicy, which was perfect for him. He also enjoyed his meal and finished every drop. We still had time to kill before the show so we opted for dessert. There were two options - Green Tea or Red Bean Ice Creams. Tyra recommended Red Bean and I'm glad she did. It was sweet with just the slightest crunch from the beans. It was a good size serving, hand dipped by Tyra. The proximity of Zundo to Memorial Hall or Music Hall makes it the perfect pre-show stop for dinner. We will definitely be back.

My first taste of ramen in Cincinnati, and it was delicious! It was somewhat busy on a Sunday…read moreevening - most of the tables were full. I went with the Tonkotsu ramen - delicious! The broth was my favorite part of the dish. Service was a bit slow - server took a while between stages of the meal. Overall, however, I was very happy with my meal and will definitely come back for more ramen.

Thank you to Elaine and Sammy for such a fun night for our grandkids! We love Toki!!read more

Wow! This restaurant is incredible! I had dinner there last night. Everything was freshly made and…read moretasted phenomenal. The service there is impeccable and the prices are comparable to other Japanese restaurants. The eatery is reminiscent of being in Japan. With this location being so close to my home, there is no need to go elsewhere for Japanese cuisine! Great job!