The Most Flavorful Sushi Bars in Louisville

Kyushu Japanese Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 3.7 (179) • $$

"Okay, listen. I *wish* that I could tell you more about this experience but they had this drink special called a "Mistletoe Margarita" and I had like four of them, maybe five...so...That all started because they made us wait until our entire party of ten people was in the building before they would seat us. So, because I had to sit in the very cold vestibule, I had to imbibe to warm myself. Tequila makes me wanna fight so the bartender and I agreed that substituting vodka was the smartest play for all concerned. A solid decision. The drink was delicious and nobody got hurt. The company was fantastic and the food was good. There was a lot of activity going on and it was difficult to keep up with the conversation in that seating format. I'm pretty sure that I was supposed to be paying attention to the chef, anyway. Either way, it was fun and I enjoyed the experience."

Tarouya

★★★★☆ 4.1 (41) • $$

"We met an out-of-state friend for dinner and landed here at the half way point. The town is super cute, but save the sightseeing for after dinner, you will want to get here early. The location is Teeny tiny, with only a handful of booths but does not feel cramped once seated. It seems to be a family business as their sweet little children were playing in the booth closest to the kitchen and helped deliver sodas at times. The ambiance was laid back and comfortable. I've never been to a Japanese restaurant and was excited to try something new. We got crab Rangoon appetizers and they were consistent with any other I've ordered. We ended up trying the hibachi meal that comes with soup and salad. We tried Miso Soup and our friend substituted clear soup. I've never had Miso soup so don't have anything to compare it to but it was DELICIOUS! And the salad was a small portion with a delicious dressing. No idea what it was but I loved it. I was worried I'd be full from the soup and salad but the food took a LONG time to come out. We were not in a hurry and had plenty of time to catch up. When the food came out there was so much!!!! And it was SO good!!!! I got the filet, my fiancé got the strip steak and our friend got chicken. All were equally delicious. If it would've been proper I would've licked the plate! Even thought this place is two hours from home, I would make the trip again. When we left they were packed in line with people waiting. I can't wait to try something new."

Oishii Sushi

★★★★☆ 4 (354) • $$

"Our neighborhood Sushi bar is the bees!!We do miss the sushi bsr being open. Since Covid, togo is the highest rate its ever been and the sushi bar is gone. The sushi is felicious and their daily deals are a steal!For someone short with extra love on their bottom like me, sitting at the sushi bar was more comfortable than the tiny but tall uncomfortable chairs and higher tables."

Blue Bay Seafood & Sushi Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (16)

"Ordered a shrimp and crawfish boil for Fat Tuesday. The value was there, $41 after I added 2 eggs and 4 pieces of corn for my kids, their favorite part The highlight was the sauce. Cajun garlic butter was thick and just slightly spicy, and thickened as it cooled. It wasn't too oily.My only complaint would be that the crawfish and shrimp were definitely imported. It is to be expected as that's cheaper for the restaurant, but if there was a gulf option I would take it, even with a hefty upcharge. I could have used some sausage too, but that's probably just me being greedy.Overall, the seafood boil was good and not amazing. It's on par with Joes Crab Shack, but couldn't compete with gulf shore boils. I'll return and try something else off the menu next visit."

Brady's Sushi And Hibachi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (86) • $

"Drove by this place when leaving the Center for Performing Arts at EKU on our way back to Lexington. Pleasantly surprised!My son and I had the Steak Bento box. The steak hibachi was awesome. The dumplings were cold and the California roll was marginal. My daughter ordered crab Rangoon roll, which was pretty awesome. And the wife went with the steak sushi bowl, which was equally awesome.So, overall, this place is a definite hit. We'll be back any time we're in Richmond."

Kansai Japanese Steakhouse

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (114) • $$

"Having a dinner and movie type of night, this was my roomies choice for dinner. If you get there early enough before the dinner rush you are promptly seated. For starters, my roomie and I ordered the volcano as our alcoholic beverage of choice. One is plenty, and has tons of alcohol. For appetizers, we split a spicy tuna roll. For entrees, we both opted for the filet mignon and chicken. All entrees come with soup, salad, veggies, and fried rice. Our chef was spectacular! Cooked our meal to perfection and did an amazing job with entertaining us. The food is plenty, even though prices may seem steep. I highly recommend dining in and coming in for the experience. This place is fantastic and you will definitely be going home with a happy belly!"

Hokkaido Ramen And Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

"My fiancé and I have been here twice so far. Service is definitely a 10/10. The food came out quick and all of the ingredients tasted very fresh! Our server was very kind and waited for us to finish praying which means so much to us! And the zombie sushi roll is to die for!! This is definitely a must try if you are looking for something new, or a new go to spot!"

Mt Fuji

★★★★☆ 3.7 (165) • $$

"Ft. Fuji is a favorite spot for many near UofL's campus. The hibachi is probably the most popular, but they also have some sushi rolls and a variety of other dishes. You can order online, call ahead, and just order in store for carry-out or dine-in. Regardless, they move pretty quickly, and you'll get to eating before you know it. I personally always get two yum yum sauces, and if I'm treating myself, I'll get a bubble tea as well (it's not my favorite, but I like it)! Parking can be a little limited over that way, and definitely don't park at the strip mall across the street. There are meters around though! It's a nice place to grab a casual but tasty lunch or dinner from!"

Michikusa

★★★★☆ 4.2 (51)

"Michikusa was an exceptional experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor was traditional yet modern, and the soft lighting created a cozy and intimate setting.But the real star of the show was the food. The spicy miso katsu ramen was out of this world. The spider roll was better than expected. The tempura sabo was just as expected. There were two shrimp and three vegatables, very perfectly battered. The sabo noodles came in a miso soup and was very hot when served. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious.The service was impeccable as well. Fast and accurate.Overall, I would highly recommend. 5 stars"

Dragon King's Daughter

★★★★☆ 4.3 (332) • $$

"I'm updating my previous review due to the fact that DKD has exceeded my expectations in recent years. This is absolutely one of the first places that comes to mind when visitors from out of town ask for dining recommendations. Food is a unique mix of flavors and textures. The sushi is unlike what you'll find anywhere else. The cocktail menu is on point! Watermelon kimono and the 3:10 to Yuma are especially refreshing.Service is always top notch!If you can, grab a booth on the bar side. That's the darker, more private portion. The general seating side is fine, but much brighter and open. It's great! Go!"

Sumo Hibachi & Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (72)

"Fantastic lunch experience! Every was the best version of everything, best ramen, best rice, best noodles, best dessert, etc. So delicious! Try the Yum Yum roll! You will not be disappointed!The staff were very friendly and kind. It was definitely a fun experience and environment, especially for my kids, they have a robot waiter bring you your food. They thought it was the coolest thing!"

Sushi Master

★★★★☆ 4.3 (71)

"3.5 stars but will round up because they seem to be a family business with friendly staff. On a recent Friday night, I decided that the kitchen was closed at our house and that sushi sounded tempting. I wanted to try somewhere new and was thrilled to see Sushi Master just down the street from us. We placed our online order and watched eagerly until it was ready for pickup. We tried a few rolls: Norton Roll, Kentucky Roll, and No 1 Roll. They all looked exquisite and fresh as we unboxed them. Across the board, we found the flavor to be underwhelming on all of the rolls. If we ordered again, we would only get the Norton Roll. It was a bit disappointing, but I would give it another try and order some spicier rolls on my own (I was limited this time since I split with my husband, who likes a spicy level negative on anything). All in all, fresh sushi in a convenient location - if a bit bland - and worth another try with some different options."

Buddha Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.3 (168) • $$

"Great food, great people, amazing service. So kind and attentive!Sushi rolls were fresh and filling. The kids loved the miso soup and chicken teriyaki."

Hokkaido Ramen and Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (18)

"Service was quick and easy. Our server was friendly and helpful but didn't hover. The vibe was chill, verging on hip. The menu is pretty straightforward. Standard Ramen Shop fare done exceptionally well. You can get sushi. You can get the usual appetizers. But, this Chashu Don? It's comfort food made by someone who might actually care about me. It's a friend who loves you enough to toss something green on top but remains judgement free of the consequences of all that pork and rice in that bowl. It's the crispy charred bits and the salty, seasoned absolution you get when you're spilling out your soul while filling your belly with family that makes this dish perfect. Funny how food can make you feel like you're going to be okay. You can get that here."

Arata Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.7 (67) • $$

"Don't let the small footprint in a strip mall fool you. This place is so good. And the staff was super friendly and helpful.The spicy tuna nachos were amazing and very filling. My husband and I ordered 4 rolls between the two of us, which is our typical practice. But we barely made a dent after finishing the spicy tuna nachos app. In the future, I will probably just get this as my entrée.They were out of my first two choices of tea. I don't remember what I ended up getting, but it was good. Hopefully next time they will have but firs choice.It's about a 40 min drive from our house, but we will absolutely be back again and again!"

Juno Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (111) • $$

"Overall this hibachi style Japanese style restaurant was really good! The food came out quickly and all tasted great. The staff was friendly and on top of it all. And the prices were pretty reasonable for how much you get too. I started off with some yummy green vegetable gyoza which were good and came with dipping sauce! For my main course I ordered the scallop hibachi dinner. It was very filling and had plenty left over to take home. To start with they bring you a tasty salad and soup, both were really good! Then the main plate was seared scallops, mixed grilled veggies and a big pile of fried rice. Also came with yum yum sauce. All of it tasted great and there was enough for 2 ppl to be honest. The atmosphere was quiet and comfortable. Great place for a date night too! Overall everything was wonderful. The only surprise was that they don't do all the fun cooking stuff in front of you like other hibachi places I've been to in the past. But tastes great and would go again when I crave this food!"

Tachibana Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (184) • $$

"Hidden gem off new circle rd. They have the best ramen in town, insiders tip you can get any ramen spicy if you ask. They have great lunch specials and a great dinner menu. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu."

Zuki Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Lounge

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (79) • $$

"Myself and a co worker came here for lunch. The hostess tried to seat us directly next to another party in a almost empty restaurant. I understand that it would have been more convenient for the waitress, but ummm no. Stephanie was a sweetheart, very attentive and helpful. When it comes to the meal I ordered the lunch combo chicken and shrimp and crab rangoons. The highlight was the crab rangoon. They were delicious. However the hibachi was lacking the "Hibachi" flavor and had no seasoning. My vegetables were also soggy and over cooked. I tried a piece of my friends sushi and it was decent. Nothing was over the top about this visit when it came to the food but the fact that we had a great server made the experience better. I would opt to try a different hibachi spot if I were in the area."

Shogun Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (130) • $$

"I didn't check the reviews and I'm glad I didn't. I ended up here because the place across the street changed completely. At first I was skeptical, then realized we were there shortly after 4 pm. I was thinking I'd just get some sushi with the kid and go home.To my surprise, there was no sushi...just hibachi. Can we say upgrade I've been meaning to get to a place, but hadn't committed. When I open the menu, I see plum wine It was perfect for my tastebuds.If I'm out, I'm looking for an experience I won't have at home & this place delivered! I laughed, I ate, and I neutralized some stress from the work week. Thanks for a wonderful dining experience."

Drake's

★★★★☆ 3.6 (8)

"So this was first visit (duh, it just opened) Luckily got there pretty early (older folks with us) not many places for larger party's. But was able to sit us with two tables closer together. The menu had quite a few good options. It was very hard to choose. And will be back to try other options. What I did have Pretzels with cheese. Most excellent!!! Fried pickles. Very impressed. They were still crisp and very dill and the sauce was even tastier. I ordered the turkey avocado sandwich. (Ok I'm from ca and lived in an avocado grove. So I love avocado. ) the sandwich was good. My complaint was that I couldn't find the avocado. It was like you would spread butter. I also ordered sweet potato waffle fries. My complaint was they were cold. Everyone at our two tables had cold sweet potato fries. They were good just cold. Everyone who had regular fries had warm fries. Large drink menu Wish they had more diet options. Our wait staff was good. Wish I got our girls name. But also had extra staff probably still training."

Yamato Japanese Steak House

★★★★☆ 4 (44)

"Yamato is a nice little Japanese and sushi place in New Albany Plaza on State Street by Kroger. I stopped in here last night for a quick solo dinner. Inside, it's small, but nice and clean. It's not fancy, but is a step up from something like a Chinese take-out. The lighting is dim and they have both tables and booths. They have a tv hanging to occupy diners, and they were also playing contemporary country music on speakers, which although a bit out of place, didn't offend this country music fan.I ordered a dinner bento box with chicken teriyaki. It came with fried rice, soup, salad, a spring roll, and four pieces of sushi (California roll). It was a lot of food. I chose onion soup instead of miso, and it was pleasant. The spring roll and chicken teriyaki were both really good. The sushi was fresh, and I had no complaints. The California roll wouldn't have been my first choice, but since it came with the bento, I didn't mind. I had over half of my food left over to take home. It will be lunch today. The service was friendly and efficient. My food came out really quick and I was in and out in no time. I even made it out before the country station could play Luke Bryan and I might lose my appetite. The location is very convenient and the prices are really good. When the price and value is considered, this place is easily earns four stars in my opinion."

Hana Sushi and Ramen

★★★★★ 4.8 (28)

"There aren't many great restaurants in Shelbyville, but Hana Sushi and Ramen is always great and one of my favorites. I've tried quite a few dishes there, and they have all been delicious. When we go, we like to start out with the crab rangoons and shumai. Their rangoons are some of the best I've had. They have crab in them and have a sweet taste. You can't go wrong with shumai either. It's always good. Their hibachi bento boxes and teriyaki dishes are a great choice if you don't like sushi. The Lo Mein, fried rice, and ramen are excellent choices as well. As far as sushi goes, I'm kind of picky. I like to stick to the rolls that are not raw. The ones that I've had at Hana have been amazing. My personal favorites are the angry bird roll, caterpillar roll, and the Hana roll. They have a variety of different choices, even if you're not a sushi eater. I always have a pleasant experience at Hana Sushi and Ramen. The staff is excellent and very attentive. The restaurant is also very clean. I definitely suggest giving this restaurant a try if you haven't already."

World Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.6 (12) • $$

"This restaurant is an example of why I love Yelp so much. On the outside this restaurant is easy to pass by. Even if you venture in to the market you may not consider dining there. However a 5 star review encouraged us to give it a try. I am beyond thrilled that we did! Everyone orders their food at the register in the small market. They do a tremendous amount of take out business. The phone was ringing off the hook for take out orders. We ordered a few items to see what all of the fuss is about. They have a lot of pictures on the wall of the sushi they serve. We decided on a volcano roll. It was made to order and it was delicious. We ordered 6 pork dumplings. They were light and crispy on the outside and the pork on the inside was very flavorful. As one of the entrees we chose Pancit. We learned later that it is there #1 item ordered. It is a nice portion of rice noodles, cabbage, carrots, green beans, in a very light sauce. You can choose Chicken or shrimp. We chose chicken. It is in small pieces and fits perfectly with the julienned veggies and the thin rice noodles. We also ordered the special of the day which was Marinated Beef. It came in a bowl with a dark beef broth and onions. There was a side office to go with it. The beef felt like it was melting in your mouth. Absolutely delicious! We poured some of the rice into the bowl to soak up some of the broth. You didn't want to miss a drop. Here we thought we had ordered a lot of food and would have leftovers but we cleaned every plate. It was that good. I wish I lived closer because I would eat here a lot. Yum!"

Tokyo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (70) • $$

"Some of the best food in the area. We had typically gotten it to go but dining in was a fun experience. Had some hot green tea which was nice. Sushi was a new experience for me and it was really delicious. We got the temptation rolls with spicy crab and fried shrimp. Big portions. Check this place out"

Umami Sushi

★★★★☆ 4 (81) • $$

"Food was good, service was fast. I figured I'd update the menu on this review for everyone!"

Sakura 17

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (26)

"I love the food. I always order to go so I don't have to deal with the waitresses. I see in the reviews they're rough here. But, it is in Radcliff, so no surprise.The bento boxes are the best."

Osaka Sushi & Japanese Cusine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (256) • $$

"I picked up takeout from Osaka for dinner, and the sushi was prepared with care and tasted very good. While there are many sushi options in Louisville, some other locations offer a better ambiance for dining in. However, since I was getting my food to go, the rundown exterior and interior did not bother me.I called in my order, and the employee who took it was kind and efficient. It took about 20 minutes for my order to be ready, which was perfectly fine. Parking was a bit tricky on a Friday night; I had to park four blocks away, but that's to be expected on a weekend. Osaka is a solid neighborhood staple."

Drake's - St. Matthews

★★★★☆ 3.5 (233) • $$

"Always reliable good food, service and surroundings. Had a nice dinner with friends. Enjoyed my favorite healthy meal there -- seared chicken breast with steamed broccoli. My friend's rainbow roll was also delicious with shrimp tempura in it. Will be back again soon."

Sakura Blue

★★★★☆ 3.9 (209) • $$

"They've remodeled and upped their offerings. Highly recommend the new style sashimi special. 9 pieces and you pick three different fish. We had tuna, white tuna and salmon. All super fresh and delicious. No rice. A bed of high quality lettuces with sesame ponzu dressing. Good ginger house salad. Another of my favorites is the Love Wrap also without rice so great if you prefer low carb. Chic atmosphere and friendly, quick service. Conveniently located next to Trader Joe's."

Hokkaido Rame And Sushi House

★★★★★ 4.6 (8)

"We have been to Hokkaido many times now and have tried several of the dishes. I will say it has all been extremely tasty and of good quality! Also, the portion sizes are generous and the staff are so very friendly and welcoming and the ambiance is perfect.Do yourself a favor and try some ramen, Japanese curry or sushi. If you've never tried ramen and are on the fence about it, order the "chicken rich". It might just be the best chicken soup you'll ever taste and the chicken is thick slices of juicy chicken breast. Now my mouth is watering just thinking about it."

Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (25)

"The setting was great for us in the south end. A nice warm winter evening with friendly staff and lots of light. However, as the west sun set we had to move to another table. I welcome the sunshine though. Now on to the food. My wife and I had a fried oyster appetizer and they were great. Fresh tasting and hot. The sauce was very complementary and I'll have to ask next time what it is.My wife got Bang Bang shrimp and loved the batter they were dipped in. I had the Spicy Ramen. The broth is made at the restaurant according to the server. The Ramen, bean sprouts, bok choy, soft boiled egg and pork all complimented each other. You can order it with regular heat, spicy or fire. I went with regular and the chili paste was garnished along the edge of the bowl. I enjoyed it, but wonder about the other heat as this was all I could take - and I love spicy."

Oshimi Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.6 (55) • $$

"Oshimi is somewhat close to my house, so I was excited to try it out based on the reviews. I was feeling lazy, so ordered take out rather than dining in.The parking situation is a little bit tricky, with parking in the back. If I hadn't known this ahead of time, I would've been very frustrated trying to figure out where to park, particularly because Broadway is always packed with traffic around dinner time.Had I decided to dine in, I think it would've been a tranquil experience. The restaurant is small, but they've used the space wisely to optimize the seating availability. The employees I interacted with as I paid and picked up my take out were friendly and prompt as well.The sushi was pretty good, which I was super excited about. I am a big spicy tuna fan, so was a little disappointed because it seemed to just be tuna with spicy sauce on top, rather than all mixed together in the roll. The crunchy Alaskan roll was AMAZING, and I thought the Kentucky Signature roll was fine - the chicken was a bit dry but the flavor overall was good. The California roll was fine - nothing extraordinary at all.I will absolutely be back - there was TONS of rolls that sounded delicious and the prices were so, so reasonable. They have a lot of specials too (we got buy 3 get one roll free and the California roll for only $3 for our order), plus a Yelp coupon - check those out before you go!"

Wasabi

★★★★★ 4.5 (69) • $$

"Best sushi I've had in a while. All their rolls were fresh and made to order. The ambiance is super cute and the service is amazing. Highly recommend!"

Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (79) • $$

"Love kanpai and will continue to. When I tell people about it, they give mixed responses. Personally, I've never had a bad experience there. It's always delicious and filling and I am always craving it.I get beef fried rice, spicy tuna, and an order of egg rolls and crab Rangoon. Wonderful, if you try this order leave a review!"

Sumo Sushi All You Can Eat

★★★★☆ 4.2 (39)

"SO LET ME START OFF THAT THE FOOD IS PHENOMENAL BUT THERE RULES AND SERVICE IS UNACCEPTABLE 1. I dont like how they dictate that if you dont eat all your food you will be charged for each item ALL YOU CAN EAT SHOULD BE JUST THAT2. I COULDNT PARTICIPATE IN THE ALL YOU CAN EAT BECAUSE IM A BARIATRIC PATIENT SO NOT FAIR BECAUSE I MAY NOT EAT ALL MY FOOD!!! I would have loved to experience it. So i got soup and a Roll uggh3. They treat blacks differently Ive sit here and observed how the treatment is different 4. Also i see on there little picture wall no black customers pics at all.. Well we changed that today actually long story how it happened. To sum this up the food is wonderful and i guess thats all tht matters"