20 Best Japanese Restaurants near Ballwin

“Great“

“this is one of my favorite restaurants that I often get takeout from, but rarely dine in - for my birthday i convinced my parents (who aren't very familiar with east asian cuisine) to accompany me to dine in. They were a bit hesitant but the staff were very helpful and patient with them, and helped explain what they ordered. The food was delicious, and my picky parents were extremely impressed and eager to come back to try more unfamiliar dishes. I wish I could have properly thanked the staff. KS&T never disappoints, PLEASE give them your business, you won't regret it.

We ordered chicken katsu (kabuki's chicken katsu is my absolute comfort food), general tsao's chicken, a mixed appetizer plate (as a main dish), edamame, and crab rangoon. all were devoured eagerly. The two main dishes came with tasty vegies and wonderful miso.“

“This neighborhood restaurant is a hidden gem! While the atmosphere is simple, it’s clear their focus is on delivering high-quality, delicious food. Every dish we tried was fresh and flavorful, showcasing their dedication to quality. The menu offers a great variety, so there’s something for everyone, and the prices are very reasonable, making it an excellent value. The staff was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall experience. If you’re looking for a place that prioritizes great food over unnecessary frills, this is it! Highly recommend for a casual and satisfying dining experience.

Kid-friendliness: Should be a great spot for kids.“

“We celebrated a birthday 🥳 and everything was perfect! They were friendly, fun and the food was delicious. Great job to all~can’t wait to return!“

“Best sushi in Chesterfield hands down. Their gyoza is the best I’ve had in STL and their fish is fresh. They are reasonably priced for the good quality and have a diverse menu. Never had a bad experience or bad menu item here. Their staff is friendly and fast. Highly recommend Fin!“

“Great service and great food“

“This place is delicious!! Our favorite is the sushi. The fish is very fresh and we are picky, just moved to STL from California. Highly recommend“

“Hands down my favorite sushi place in St. Louis. Incredible food and friendly staff. I am always glad to introduce friends to the magic of Ocha's sushi!“

“Amazing and Affordable! Their spicy tuna roll is so good and cheaper than many other places by 30%! Also their Chicken teriyaki had me craving it for days after! My only complaint is they need more independent restaurants because sometimes I don't feel like getting an Uber or fighting the mall! This place is so good tho ✨“

“Great food and fast service!“

“food, staff, outdoor dining :)“

“Great place to have events!!! Staff was helpful and nice!“

“The best all around staff in Kirkwood. Thank you for helping to make a wonderful birthday dinner for my daughter! Can’t wait to see you all again!“

“I was pleasantly surprised to find such fresh sashimi, especially since it’s not an expensive omakase spot. We had salmon, toro, eel, all incredibly fresh and impressive. They also offer uni from Hokkaido and California sometimes, which sell out fast because they’re so fresh. The scallop sashimi was a delightful first for me—so sweet! The rolls are amazing too; the lobster roll had an entire lobster in it. The chef is top-notch, and they have a great selection of Japanese sake to complement the food. This place truly exceeded my expectations for an affordable sushi restaurant.“

“Dear ichiban, you are truly the most amazing Japanese restaurant in St. Louis. One time, we came here four nights in a row and the owners didn’t even judge us. They are always nice to us. It is so good I love the udon and yellowtail sashimi.“

“Wonderful food. Elegantly presented sashimi, sushi, takoyaki, gyoza, udon, don buri (bowls of food), and other Japanese options. Many many types of sushi rolls. In total, there is not only more than standard Japanese fare, but it is also delicious, high quality, and beautifully presented. Many different sakes, mixed drinks, and Japanese beers along with international Gin, bourbon, tequila, rum options. They even have Japanese soda pop. Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely decor with exquisite hand painted scenes. I had been there once before and couldn’t wait to go back for seconds to show my adult son who also, this day enjoyed his food immensely.“

“Great Pad Thai and sushi. Clean dining room. Attentive staff.On one occasion,, I was there near closing and they started cleaning the restrooms and the chemicals reached our table through the air as they were spraying the tables down (terrible practice I frequently notice in restaurants - you should spray the rag directly instead while patrons are present for this exact reason). Now I just make sure I'm not there on the later side of dinner service.

Parking: Practically empty lot as most (all?) of the other businesses in the same strip mall have closed.“

“Ordered takeout from them on NYE and it was so great!!! Not only was everything we ordered from them delicious, but they threw in TWO free appetizers!! Went back a couple weeks later and they threw in a free app again! Highly recommend!“

“Our visit was just perfect for lunch. Pricing was very reasonable for the quality of food, which was delicious. The staff were incredibly nice and kept quality and service top notch. The time for food was very quick but in good time for freshly prepared dishes. This is a great sushi place and I'd go back anytime. The shrimp tempura was our top pick, but out of every dish we didn't have any bad.“

“The Service Was INCREDIBLE!“