Stopped in to grab some pastries on a snowy morning. These ruled. Ube croissaint lives up to the…read morehype, the cream is not too sweet. The everything bagel croissant was also fantastic. Strong corn flavor on the corn pastry, bold. Not pictured is the bbq bao which was also great. Wish it had some bit of heat though to counter the sweet. Great service. Super friendly. Street parking but grabbed a spot right out front.

I'm told the rotating ramen offerings means you have to come back a few times to find your…read morefavorite. While my visit didn't top my ramen preference, a savory mochi appetizer was a unique and wonderful introduction to this busy little place. Bar service seating can be a bit cramped when the restaurant is full but the friendly service and tasty food makes up for it. Interesting experiments like the Cincinnati Style Ramen, I'll let you decide for yourself if that's worth pursuing more than once.

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.

Great place. Had a party of 8 for a Birthday celebration and everything was great. Atmosphere,…read morefood, service, all top notch. Highly recommend

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

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.

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!

Went to Roji for their lunch with a friend. The space is very intimate and cozy. We arrived 3 min…read morelate to our reservation. The servers had already given the other customers a warm towel to clean their hands. We only knew this because the hand towels were still on the table next to the customers. We didn't receive the towels and instead used our own hand sanitizer after they mentioned we'd be eating with our hands. The hand towels remained on the table and were never taken away. The green tea was perfect on a cold snowy day. The fatty tuna was excellent in both the nigiri and hand roll. Presentation was 10/10 and flavor was there for each piece. However, when the food was given out the chef presented the food like he was reading off a menu. There was no additional information on what went into it and what he was doing. The food was delicious and fresh! The overall experience was sub par. I would think if we're paying this much that it would be more of an experience. Especially in Cincinnati when people crave culture and are going there for a cultural experience, I would expect for knowledge given and information. Rather than having to ask for information

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!

Ava 2 is the best…read more Service was great, Food was fast, drinks prompt We will certainly be back

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.

OK ladies and gentlemen! Toki is AWESOME! We recently ate at Benihana and it was dirty and not…read morethat good. Came here tonight with my wife, daughter and grandson and it was EPIC. Didn't do the show but did order gyoza, Ebi then hibachi combo the girls shared the NY steak salmon and shrimp. I had the NY steak and lobster. We had Elaine loving on our grandson the whole time we were there! The appetizers were awesome. The soup and salad were great. Then the entree's come with fried rice included and were PHENOMENAL! Cooked perfectly and this was one of the best meals we have had in Southern Ohio! It's about a 20 minute drive for us, but we all agreed we will be coming here OFTEN from now on. Next time we will have my son-in-law and get the WHOLE SHOW! And this place is SPOTLESS clean and service is GREAT! This is in my top 3 restaurants we have tried in the past year since we moved here. And #1 and #2 are owned by Jeff Ruby. :)

We've visited twice the past couple months. I've tried the chicken teriyaki and hibachi, while…read morehusband had beef teriyaki. He said the beef was a really good cut and tender, while my chicken was good quality as well. He had the dinner, while I had the lunch and there wasn't much difference in quantity, so he said he'll be going with the lunch in the future. Service is always friendly and attentive. Interior very clean and cozy.

If you think you love sushi, but you have not been to Tokyo,…read moresave yourself $9,000 and a 22 hour flight, and just come to Nagomi. Besides superb sushi, the agedashi tofu and soups are divine. Serene ambiance, attentive service. It is a cultural experience of the highest order.

Thought this place was going to be a gem but it took them 45 minutes to bring out our food and…read morethere was only 2 tables. Their selection is very small and the rolls can fit in your hand . Half of my dragon roll didn't even have fish . Sushi places should not be in this state period