Best Unagi Restaurant Saint Louis Near Me

josh nok: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Sashimi Moriawasi, SushiMore

Tyler Wildermuth: This restaurant used to exist in the same location as Nobu's Japanese Restaurant, and any review from before 2022 is in reference to a different place and concept, although run by the same Chef Nobu. Nobu's, in its current state, is an incredibly intimate omakase dining experience with superb flavor combinations and rare Japanese ingredients served in a space made to feel like Chef Nobu's private home. It's airy and elegant, and there are roughly 8 omakase bar seats with around 10 more at tables for larger groups. Reservations are likely required, although the host expressed they would be looking into how to deliver a more casual experience in 2023. Well worth the fine-dining cost for a special occasion.Dietary restrictions: Respected a peanut allergy in our group.

Charlotte Ealick: We enjoyed an amazing dinner. The sushi was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was excellent and always gracious.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Joanna Puterbaugh: A little late in writing a review but here we are. I have been eating at Nobu's since 2007 and my husband has been dining there even longer. We were so sad when the original location was closed and looked forward to his new venture. It seemed like the time would never come. Then an update, with a soft opening! We booked almost immediately. To say that Nobu's has changed would be an understatement. It's almost like Nobu's has grown as a restaurant as we have as people. The interior design is beautiful and simple. The service was top notch. The food was phenomenal. Nobu found out that my husband's favorite item from the original restaurant was the spicy tuna, so he made one just for him. Nobu's son (I can't remember his name right now) was a great host and we had a nice chat with him. Nobu's is more upscale now so the price is also more upscale but totally worth it for a enjoyable evening out.

Bobby Shah: Mind blown and unbelievable. Food was simple, delicate, curated and well thought out. It all came from a place of love, warmth and care for the experience. One of a kind in St Louis and can’t wait toGo back.

Dina Hyde: We thoroughly enjoyed the “omikase” tasting menu. We are so glad Nobu’s is back in a smaller, more focused and intimate setting. Everything is done with great intention from the restaurant design to the dishes and service and of course the food. It was outstanding on every level. As serious “foodies” we can say with confidence this was one of the best meals we have had in a long time. We look forward to coming back!

Dan Hahn: Absolutely magnificent food. You never run out of new things to try and everything tastes great.

Courtney DesMarais: Welcome to Nobu's- may your mind and palate be transformed into a world of absolute harmony.I am in absolute awe of this place. I LOVE that Nobu works in synchronicity with his family (wife and son) to bring traditional Japanese cuisine to STL.The minimalist and clean of the space design allows for all of the focus to be on the service, the dishes, the utensils/ dishware, and of course the ingredients themselves.I have had two different tasting course experiences here. Both of which are transformative. The overall understanding and balance of the senses and tasting notes is remarkable. Some dishes warm, some cool, some are digestive, some are crisp and all are nourishing. Nobu's understanding of texture, umami, sweet, sour, salty, pungent, and bitter is heavily highlighted throughout the tasting menu.Local ingredients are utilized when possible and even items like Sake are distinctly picked from Nobu's hometown. The thought and intention is evident from beginning to end.The price point may be high for some but even though the dishes are served as chef tasting potions, I have never once left hungry. This is because of the aforementioned balancing act that allows for a completely satisfied palate and stomach.If you go in for an à la carte meal then be sure to try anything in the miso mustard sauce and the chawanmushi.Thank you for having us Nobu staff and family!Vegetarian options: Make a request prior to reservations.Parking: On street or side parking lot options available in The Loop.

Alika McGuire: Went to their new location off of Delmar. How lucky are we to have such a place serving authentic Japanese sushi, Omakase style from real experts. Not to mention how great it was to speak to the chefs as he taught us about the food they made.Highly recommend. Just be sure to make your reservations before going!

tburr: This was one of the most amazing, intimate, and well orchestrated dining experiences I have ever had. Chef Nobu and his family welcome you as if you are old friends dining in their home. Every little detail is executed with great care and precision to provide the best sushi experience you can get any where close to St. Louis. We are grateful for this opportunity to enjoy a true master in his own element and cannot wait to return. You can tell that providing this experience is what makes Chef Nobu happy! Thank you!!

Jenny Lee: Cozy and modern restaurant. We had their set menu dinner and sat at a table. We were the only table at the time but dinner picked up at the bar. The entire staff consisted of 4 people - the family; they were Japanese polite. All sushi was very fresh and I usually don’t eat raw fish. Cooked entrees were balanced in flavor. House made matcha dessert and red bean is a must!

Minh Nguyen: One of the best experience we have ever had! The wine and sake pairing was perfect with our course. Nothing but highest compliments!

jueun moon: It was best dinner I ever had! It was my 31st bday and can’t ask for anything better than this restaurant. Please please go try. Everyone was really nice and professional.

Joshua Lillis: High quality omakaze dining experience where you let the chef decide what dishes are best served. The Kidera family has always been awesome and their new restaurant raises the bar so high. Each dish is an incredible experience, made even better as they take the time to explain its origins, ingredients, and how each is prepared. This is, hands down, the finest meal I have ever experienced. We will definitely do this again.

jeff cc: My Lord, I have never left a Google review before but I cannot neglect to express how absolutely earth-shattering this experience was. Not only is it so warm and intimate that it literally feels like a family dinner, but the food itself I can only possibly compare to the place my rich aunt took me to in Los Angeles. And it exceeds that by miles. The creativity, the attention to detail, the atmosphere; everything has been done flawlessly. In a strange way, it also is a celebration of the city itself; what they’ve managed to accomplish here could not be effectively or sustainably replicated in Chicago, New York, or any larger city. It wouldn’t be nearly as calming and personalized. I’m not even particularly attached to living in St. Louis, but truly, if I ever left, this is one place I would dearly miss.

Fred Moore: Amazing - Food, Service, Atmosphere. All perfect!!

Eugene Leong: Got there and was told they only take reservations today. Plenty of empty tables and there is no notice anywhere that says reservations was needed.

Austin: Started off 2023 with a Japanese flair.Truly remarkable dishes and a wonderful family that serves you. You feel at home. Highly recommend to anyone wanting high class sushi paired with high class service.Dietary restrictions: Will accommodate shellfish allergies.

Quentin Hendricks: Super friendly staff. All the food is great but I especially recommend the hamachi kama. Just perfectly cooked.It was a little weird that they had NASCAR on the big screen there, which felt a bit out of character for the rest of the restaurant, but hey... That's just an observation.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Miso Ramen, Fried Calamari, Sushi …More

Bejan Mahmud: Dietary restrictions: Celiac (gluten-free) safe.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5Recommended dishes Sushi, Spring Rolls …More

Kim Camper: Wonderful service! Very courteous! The food was delicious!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Sharonda Davenport: I had been wanting to try this place for a bit and it was meh at best. I ordered dumplings and a California roll. The Cali roll tasted odd. Almost as if it was old although they made it fresh. The dumplings were okay. The sauce was the saving grace. The house resiling had an odd taste. One of my friends found hair in their food, so that sort of ruined my appetite. The service was SUPER slow even though it wasn't busy. The wait staff barely let us speak before walking away from the table each time they approached with things like untensils or whatever. It was pretty rude honestly. I definitely won't be back.

Amanda Anderson-Gonzalez: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

Cieria Simmons: To be honest, this place is not worthy of being downtown, I think this would be a better fit somebody in north country. The vibe of this place is VERY BORING. I did show up right at opening but it was still borning as hell. The best entertainment was the opening game for the cardinals that was being shown on the projector. Bow for the food, Sushi I had the new california roll which is a fried roll. It lacks flavor that I was expecting. Maybe it was a poor choice of the roll but I have been to other places like sushi ai that is far more tastier. The ramen I wanted off the menu was the Mizu ramen bowl which is their signature bowl but they didn't have it which was VERY DISAPPOINTING, how can you have something on the menu and don't have the item that matches the name of the restaurant. However I did order the chicken ramen and my husband had the shrimp ramen. Ramen was mid once again I had better at other places. The broth was spicy with slight favor but enough to complement the noodles. Almost like a scrambled egg instead of the normal egg you get with ramen. The beverage menu. My husband tried to order some type of bubble margarita which once again they didn't have. So the bill after everything ended up being 40 bucks with 18 percent gratuity included. I feel like 18 percent was a reach considering my waiter said she was bring me a refill on the water several times and I never got it until I was done with my meal. Overall this place is MID. Probably wouldn't pick this place by choice again. The place isn't bad, just you can pick a better spot to eat than this place. Make this your last choice but not your worst choice.Vegetarian options: Lots of veggie optionsParking: Gotta pay for parking of course.

Sigi Ung: Waiting for 2h. no food, just miso soop. Finally THIS IS ORDER FOR 4 PEOPLE! arrived. At the end restaurant charged for the vine that was not delivered at all! Owner told she like sushi WITHOUT rice! What???Do not go there! DO NOT GO There!Food: 2/5|Atmosphere: 1/5 …More

Ronda Davenport: Came with a group for girl's night out and the service was extremely slow. Although I'm fairly certain there was only one server. The food was okay. I ordered gyoza, California roll and spring rolls. The spring rolls were the best part of the meal. Very crispy and well made. The sweet dipping sauce was a perfect pairing. The dumplings were good as well. The sushi was okay. The imitation crab was not great. Not to mention one person at my table had hair in her food. A couple of orders were wrong. If you're looking for a place with fast, dependable service, this is definitely not the place to go. And hopefully your dish doesn't have hair 🤷🏿‍♀️

Janice Z: We were forced to pay unauthorized 20% tip as gratuity and the tip was still listed on the receipt. On top of that, the waiting time was insane and the service was extremely bad. We waited for almost an hour and a half to get our food. We waited more than 30 min to get sprite. The roll was very salty. There was so little rice in my poke bowl that it took a while for me to find the rice in it. JUST AVOID. This is the first time I ever left a review for a restaurant.

Luka Brown: The wait staff was fantastic and the atmosphere was delightful, with plenty of space and a very attentive waitress. Great choice for a meal!!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

lark: Staff was so kind and helpful, always checking in on us. Suggested very good drinks and sushi from the menu when we weren’t sure what to order. We took shot glasses home and the extra soju bottles. On top of all that, the food was super yummy. 110/10 we will be coming back :)Recommended dishes Bulgogi, Edamame, Sushi …More

Vanessa Sherman: This place is highly overpriced. Tried to order 2 items and they said they were out which makes me question how fresh their products are. Our waiter was impatient and asked for an additional tip after charging an automatic 18% for just 2 people. Should have went toFood: 3/5|Service: 2/5|Atmosphere: 2/5 …More

Heath Christian: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Mizu Fried RiceMore

Lauren Crockett: Best sushi, ramen, service and experience each and every time!We love our date nights to Mizu!

Matthew Weld: Arrived right at 5 as they opened. The server was very knowledgeable and made excellent recommendations. Recommend the Fusion Bowl with Bulgogi. Comes in a hot bowl that continues to cook the contents - including an egg - and spicy sauce on the side.Dietary restrictions: My wife is GF and was overwhelmed by the options. GF soy sauce available.

Charles Parker: I used to work there and the food is delicious... Heads up... The ramen soup is instant noodles that comes in a package like in the grocery store... You've gotta ask yourself if it's worth the price that they're asking

Fred Maurer: Should've waited out the line at Sushi Ai, live & learn...Food: 1/5|Service: 1/5|Atmosphere: 1/5 …More

jamarr jordan: The worst racist spot in st.louis!!! Me an my wife love to try new spots in st.louis unfortunately this resulted in the typical whites before black people situation. Absolutely terrible service anyone that was other than a darker shade was treated better than us.

Christina: My daughter and I went here tonight. Very nice people and really delicious food.

Rehman Khan: Avoid this place, fake reviews!

Steven Frankel: Food: 3/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 3/5More

Candace Williams: This was one of the worst sushi establishments that I've ever tried. The cream cheese on the roll tastes as if it were sitting out all day, and the portion size of meat in the rolls were scarce. The only okay thing I had was the Gyoza, and they don't tell you that the sauce accompanied with it is super spicy, which is a first. I will never return here.

Missy Cates: They don’t have a happy hour but they do have a great lunch special

Jessica Taylor: Amazing food. Service could use some work. The waitress kept forgetting what we ordered. But my friends and I had a good time there.Food: 5/5|Service: 3/5|Atmosphere: 3/5 …More

Tori_iz a_turtle: Planning on spending our anniversary here since my boyfriend and I had our second date here and it's only the best sushi that we've ever had so far. Well worth the little splurge for the amount of quality in the food and the general atmosphere. We love this place. ❤️ Highly recommend the soft shell crab, spider roll and takoyakiFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Spider Roll, Shrimp Tempura, Sushi, Miso Soup …More

Ctina M: Great sushi and my hubs LOVES the shumai. They evidently were busier than expected with a prom party but apologized and all was good. We'll be back!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Sushi, Shumai …More

Leo MacDonald: Great local sushi barFood: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

john bae: 최고의 맛이에요.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Uber Bike: Go here for sushi. Go to the drunken fish if you hate your organs.

Miguel de Faria e Castro: Great sushi sit-down place! It is one of the few sushi spots in St. Louis that attains a happy medium between being too casual and excessively fancy. It's a nice spot where you can go for a diner date without spending too much money. The food is great.

Jessica Larson: We enjoyed the food they had here, will recommend to friendsRecommended dishes Sushi …More

Sarah: The Kampai combo is the way to go. I love the shumai.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

The Watcher Wallace: Yummy Yummy for your tummy! Great sushi spot in the Central West End!!!

Deep Chatterjee: Their lunch special is a pretty good deal. We got six rolls.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Bryan Hadley: Hands down the highest quality and most authentic sushi bar in town. Reminds me of all the good sushi places in California.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian choicesParking: On the street or nearby in a garage. Park in whole foods garage if you must.Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible

Denny Webb: Great value for money and amazing food. Can't wait to go back.

Christopher Owens: Great food, fun atmosphere.Recommended dishes Roll, Miso Soup, Salad, Sushi, California Roll …More

Austin Van: Get the Tokyo Tower

Khangal Ulziibat: Recommended dishes Roll, Fancy, Tempura, Sushi, OMG Roll, California RollMore

Kyle Kratky (BraveAsABear): My favorite sushi place in st. Louis, and the shrimp shumai will change your life!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

Gail Aquino: Super nice placd. Cozy atmosphere. Not a huge space. Food was awesome! Loved it. Will go again.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

M N: Incredible sushi. Slightly more expensive than other options and completely worth it.

Miles Larson: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes RollMore

Tyler Parsons: The most consistent sushi in St. Louis. Always fresh and always good!Food: 5/5 …More

E. S.: Have been eating here for more than a decade and this tiny place gets an A+ for quality, consistency, and presentation.

Lauren Ladd: Quiet little place with great customer service! Sushi was delicious and quick. Def try this place. Peter our server was very helpful.

Nathan Bivens: Amazing! Best Sushi we’ve ever had. The place was very clean. Food was fresh and delicious. Great service and atmosphere too!

Ilya Tsuprun: Great sushi place! We had to wait for the sushi longer than expected.. but it was worth it 🍣 👌Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Miso Soup …More

Vernita Molina: Small but nice food & atmospherFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Grilled Chicken Teriyaki, Assorted Sushi …More

Daniel Schudel: Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Ted Fritz: The best sushi in saint Louis! Intended for take-out but good to go inside because the staff is super friendly.

boi tran: This place is really nice. High quality fish for the price. Will definitely come back!

Brian Abbott: While passing through St. Louis, we wanted to eat some lighter food, so sushi sounded good. A few places showed up via a Google search and this place had great ratings and seemed to have a nice variety of food. We found parking nearby and walked over to the restaurant.Right when we entered there was a weird atmosphere. Immediately we were told to scan a QR code and use their website to order our food, which was really weird to me. It didn't even allow Google Pay or PayPal, requiring me to enter all of my credit card info. Plus you have to pay and give a tip BEFORE you even get your food, which is also weird for a sit down, especially when some of the plates are pretty expensive (~$18 for a sushi roll).The miso soup and appetizer (takoyaki) came pretty quickly and hot - tasted good as well... And the sushi came soon after and tasted pretty good. But everything came in and on to-go plastic containers and plates. And it seems like they don't even recycle them, as the single waiter/host just threw away our empty and used plates and containers in a nearby trashcan throughout the time we were there.Overall it seems like a good takeout spot, but the weird atmosphere and overuse of disposable cutlery and to-go containers makes me not want to recommend it as a sit-down place.

Sam Lang: Super wasteful. Dined in on a Tuesday night. Was told to order online with our phone. There were definitely people having technical problems with that system. I guess it keeps costs down if you don't have wait staff.Food was fine, the sushi wrapped in cucumber was not my favorite... But what really bothered me was the fact that literally everything came out in or on plastic disposable to-go containers that just got thrown right in the garbage when we finished. Not even an attempt to recycle anything.Honestly I couldn't recommend dining in here.

Eric Haake: Good clean ingredients that were quality. Server interaction is based on ordering with just scan menu. I dont love this but others may be attracted to it. Prices for what you get are reasonable.Food: 5/5|Service: 3/5|Atmosphere: 3/5 …More

Nine Breaker: I ordered 3 rolls (35$) of sushi for carryout. The lady made it in under 10mins! I was impressed and thanked her. Everything taste amazing and the service was great!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

J D: Very generously sized rolls. A little more limited in options than most but everything I tried was great. Pretty small and plain interior without much of an ambience though.Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

dennis kane: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Sushi, White Tiger RollMore

Cyndie Roche: It was a little dirty. The waitress was amazing, but the host and seating process was a bit of a mess. We waited 30 minutes only to be told they never put us on the list and then needed us to scan a code to do it ourselves. We were seated right away when we scanned because they had about 30 tables open.

Vikas Trivedi: Food: 4/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 3/5More

Marisa Merritt: The food is always wonderful- I usually go to Westport but tried this one. The staff is friendly to the customers but leave much to be desired to their own coworkers. Me and several customers stood and watched how the staff treated the host who is on the spectrum (mentally disabled) they were mean to him, ignored him when he asked them questions, made annoyed faces at him and more! They made me feel so angry and 2 different diners left because they didn't want to be seated in the areas of the rude staff. I did reach out to the manager and I pray he fixes this.

Eduardo Otero: Really bad foodFood: 1/5|Service: 3/5|Atmosphere: 1/5 …More

Mark Flolo: Great service and food!!

JaNae Williams: I love everything about the Seafood rice and the fried Philly sushi roll is my favorite. The presentation is always so Beautiful! Every-time I order, it gets better and better :)

deepak agarwal: We went for dinner on a Sunday night and we’re finally able to be seated at a table after more than an hour of waiting. We were excited about the food since we were starving and the wait time and high prices had our hopes up for a good meal. We were in for an unpleasant surprise. First they didn’t have enough clean silverware so the server finally brought us a fork each by cleaning it himself( kudos to him for that!). The rolls were below average and you could tell they were just rushing to make them to meet demand. We had one of their most popular entrees as well which also was a 5/10 at best. My wife and I get Japanese in every city we visit. This was a great disappointment.Only plus is that they open late and that’s probably how they get business.

Rishabh Bajpai: Food: 3/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

Mary Baldwin: I really don’t recommend dining here. We sat for well over an hour and waited 45 minutes for our food. Our server barely came out to the table we couldn’t even get his attention to order more drinks. When our food finally came out our orders were wrong and the staff gave us attitude. It’s extremely overpriced for the service we received I really don’t recommend it at all. The restaurant was barely packed.

Bobby Kaye: Dragon roll was good - little bit on the overpriced side compared to other sushi places of similar quality like sushi ai. Edamame was good. Good spot for a leisurely lunch.Recommended dishes Sushi …More

Laverne McFadden: Food: 1/5|Service: 1/5|Atmosphere: 3/5More

Alexis Little: Everyone was so nice and the food was INCREDIBLE!! They also have a great drink menu

Cody Cummings: I dropped by Drunken Fish to grab some lunch with my wife while walking around the neighborhood, and it was pretty good. The presentation of the dishes was what you would expect from a sushi restaurant in the Central West End, and the prices follow suit. Not overly expensive, but some of the more basic rolls are a little pricey for what you get. That being said, I wouldn’t go to Drunken Fish for cheap sushi, I would go for nicer more unique rolls and dishes. The service was really nice, and the ambiance was casual but classy. I’ll be happy to come back by for dinner some time.

Sherry Sun: I came here with my fiance on a Sunday evening about 2 hours before closing. We didn't have a reservation so the hostess quoted us about a 40 min wait. Upon requesting to sit at the bar, she confirmed with the bar, and promptly lead us upstairs to the bar.After wiping down the bar table, she sat us down. We were greeted warmly by the bartender. We ordered the sushi combo and contemplated on sake. The bartender gave us samples of sake, which were all delicious. The sushi was fresh and delicious and service was spectacular.I would definitely come back here again. It's a bit pricey, but I think well worth it.

Bryon Rich: Food: 4/5|Service: 3/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes SushiMore

Benjamin Barmaan: Rebecca (manager) and staff are extremely nice with great service. Sushi is great.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Rhoda Pruitt: Food was deliciousFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Salmon Teriyaki, Philly Roll, Fried Philly Roll, Chicken Fried Rice …More

Ariah Davis: Food is GREAT !!! Customer service is GREAT!!! I love it here. Definitely recommend coming here !!!Recommended dishes Sushi …More