20 Best Japanese Restaurants near Ballwin

“Great“

“Came here for lunch today. This place is right by my house and I had not tried it yet. Immediately, I noticed that the service was fantastic. My waiter was very friendly and went above and beyond to give good service. I got the lunch special, it was only $15 for three rolls and an appetizer. My food was great too. I will be back.“

“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.“

“Once worked at this restaurant. Not only is it clean, friendly, the food is amazing. Service is always very knowledgeable about whole menu. The Chefs at the table provide an amazing show, creating a wonderful buzz around everyone involed. The sushi chefs are true artist creating amazing flavors.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“Great service and great food“

“Still the same chicken teriyaki experience from years ago from the food court and that's a good thing! Crisp steamed vegetables with fried rice and good chicken made right in front of you. They always ask if you want sauce and ask for a second ladle of it.“

“Great food and fast service!“

“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!“

“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.“

“food, staff, outdoor dining :)“

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

“Eating here is a must if you visit St Louis. My boyfriend and I went two days in a row. The service was amazing, the sushi is very high quality, it comes out quickly, and the cheesecake tempura is divine. 10/10“

“Stop what you’re doing right now, and give this place a try. I’m not even joking, this was the best sushi restaurant I have tried in quite some time. Let me give you the run down on our experience:

My Dad and I have been looking for a good sushi spot for quite some time now. Tokyo Sushi is about a 10 minute drive for both of us, so we decided to stop in for dinner last night. This is a lovely restaurant inside, very clean and lots of comfortable seating.

Our server was phenomenal. He was prompt, attentive, and very friendly. We got started with some Gyoza, and also split a Philly Roll. We also decided to add on some Chicken Fried Rice incase those 2 weren’t sufficient in filling us up. Everything was bursting with flavor and tasted extremely fresh.

The Gyoza were soft and flavorful and the Philly Roll was super light and fresh, but the best item by a long shot was the Chicken Fried Rice. It tasted like something a luxury hibachi restaurant would whip up. The chicken was nice and crispy and the rice was browned and salty like it should be.

We will be back SOON to try more delicious menu items. Can’t believe this place has been flying under our radar for so long!“

“The sushi is delicious. I got the sushi and sashimi chef special. Unexpectedly, there is wasabi in the sushi. The rolls were great! Was definitely enough food for two people, and the piece is about $70 after tax. Not too bad. I always wanted to come since I’ve heard good things from family. Now that I have, I will come back, just maybe not anytime soon. But overall the quality of the fish is fresh and good. I would’ve liked a little bit more rice on the sushi but it was good!“

“This place is great! I'm from the Pacific Northwest where we have delicious Thai restaurants all over the place, and Thai Nivas is right up there in quality. Don't miss it! My favorite is yellow curry with extra vegetables. We're going to bring the rest of our family here.“

“Great sushi performance, this location is unlike all the other Sushi AI locations where the rice is a more vinegar, warm fermented style sushi which is closer to the style I have seen in Tokyo but might not be to the tastes of most people and will sit harder on the stomach. The location is nicely decorated but harder to have intimate moments in than other Sushi Ai this has a large communal vibe. The service is attentive and quick and if anything might hover a bit much but means well.

The roll selection is vast and good, Sushi AI as a chain is an excellent choice for that fine line between all you can eat and real quality which is very hard to find anymore.“

“From out of state while my mother was in the hospital, I ordered online and went to pick up my order. I mistakenly placed the order at the wrong location. Rebecca, the manager, was so helpful and understanding. She was very professional, as was Ana, the hostess. I will be back. Thank you.“