Love Boat Combo
Unaju
a bowl of sushi
a plate of sushi
The wasabi bunny is looking for more to eat!
Love Boat Combo
a plate of sushi
food
Sushi Deluxe x 2
Soup and salad - nice starter for my meal.
food, sushi and sashimi, sushi, sashimi
BBQ Eel
food
Usaji BBQ eel
Appetizers
Sashimi dinner
Love boat
Menu
Chirashi Sushi - sorry that I didn't take a picture before I started -
Spicy Miso Ramen
Grilled squid
chowder, soups and chowder, food, soup
Beni Toro Sashimi
Matthew S.
Sep 1, 2024
Went here to celebrate a special occasion with family and it was an excellent experience. The decore, furnishings, utensils, and staff were all very nice. It was more fancy than I had anticipated but the prices were still very reasonable for a more upscale experience. Portions on appetizers are small, but the main dinner dishes we got were a great value for the price, coming with healthy sizable amounts of rice, miso soup, and salad. The bbq eel was super flavorful and tender. Definitely the best miso soup I've ever had. My only minor complaint is that the soup and teriyaki and katsu sauces are a bit salty. A great place for authentic Japanese food at good prices. I cant wait to try the sushi next time!
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Michelle D.
Nov 8, 2024
Again - always good sushi and excellent service. Our dinner here a couple of evenings ago was delicious, as usual.I had the Sushi Deluxe and my husband had the Sashimi Dinner. Both dinners come with miso soup - it's salty and rich and our favorite miso soup. We also had two pieces of their special fish and enjoyed it quite a bit. We're 'regulars'- so we'll be back soon.
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Daniel K.
Nov 5, 2024
From start to finish a great experience - the hostess welcomed me and left me at the sushi bar with plenty of reading material- four separate menus! They had some nice looking cocktails and epic special appetizers - they also have a nice selection of cold and warm sake - Mei reminds me of a place we went to when I lived in Japan - tatami rooms, and chabudai if you're able to sit on the floor - great for large groups and parties. I hope you enjoy the experience as much as I did!
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Julie W.
Mar 24, 2024
Have eaten here a few times and decoys time to review it Mei consistently has very good Japanese food. They have amazing sushi and appetizers and yummy main dishes. They have a full bar also. The waitstaff is attentive and the ambiance is peaceful.
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Amy E.
Dec 27, 2023
Updating my old review. I hadn't thought of this restaurant in a long time, but it was still good. Even though they were very busy, we still got our order fairly quickly. Considering we ordered the Love Boat, which as you can see from the photo has many components, I'm glad it didn't take forever. There were things my kids liked as well- shrimp tempura, gyoza, siu mai, shrimp nigiri. I like how they have the various seating options as well. Overall I was pleased with my meal.
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Ann S.
Jan 4, 2023
We really liked Mei Japanese Restaurant! The food was great, the interior was very well done and the staff were excellent! My daughter and I were craving ramen one afternoon, and decided to try Mei. I had a great miso ramen and my daughter had curry katsu udon. She loved her and mine was excellent! Great portions served piping hot. The friendly server suggested a hot lemon citrus drink for me which was outstanding . The menu is quite broad - lots of sushi and many other Japanese dishes that we would like to try in a future visit.We were the only customers in the restaurant but that was not surprising since we were there on New Year's Eve day, at an odd time in between lunch and dinner. The interior space is very well done, with lots of seating.The location was the strange part - sort of behind a car dealer in an odd little "neighborhood" of businesses in what look like ranch style houses? Definitely the landlord should invest a few bucks in sprucing up the exterior commercial spaces (Mei looks fine but some of the other buildings could use some TLC), but none of that impact Mei - Mei shines once you get inside. Lots of parking, welcoming staff and great food. We'll be back!
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Jennifer V.
Nov 6, 2023
Mei Japanese is one of my favorite restaurants in not only Cincy, but also in all of Ohio. Their sushi is always fresh and they have a great variety of appetizers and noodle dishes. I have been coming to Mei for over 5 years. The staff is so kind and know their regulars well. They often play soft instrumental music that gives the restaurant a relaxing ambiance. I like that there are various seating options between booths, chairs, and traditional Japanese tatami. It's a nice place to visit with friends, a date, or coworkers.
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David D.
Feb 20, 2025
Best Japanese restaurant in Cincinnati. I always go for the hot tea with ginger. It's great on a cold day.
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Cheryl W.
Feb 22, 2025
Absolutely wonderful place. Everything about Mei Japanese is fabulous - the food, the service, the ambience - everything. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Pitchayanin U.
Oct 2, 2024
This is one of the best sushi place in Cincinnati. Service always top notch. Everything seems super clean and even offer warm towels for hand wash before meals. At first I thought it too pricey but after I live in Cincinnati for 10 years. I tried pretty much every sushi places and quality wasn't even close to this place. Now I always come here when I want sushi or Japanese cuisine
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