33 Best Japanese Restaurants near University City

“Absolutely the best katsu place in the Midwest. I even liked here better than average donkatsu places in South Korea.

Food are awsome, atmosphere is warm and calm. We’ve been visiting this place 1-2 times a month. Various side dishes are also the one I really love.“

“The best omakase and the most beautiful restaurant!!“

“i got the spicy pork katsu ramen happy hour combo with the spring rolls and sprite. i also ordered the takoyaki

i ordered it to go and everything was phenomenal and hot when i got home. my only gripe was the noodles in the ramen, but that's a personal preference as i like my noodles thick. these noodles were more like what you'd see in Maruchan packs. the broth had a good spice to it, though i would have liked it up another level“

“We went a couple hours before they closed so it was not crowded at all but the service was really good. The server was patient with it being my first time there. The food was plentiful; well worth the price. They have many options for sauce so you can make your own flavor boosters and it was really clean. Would go again.“

“AMAZING food and incredible service. Jeff, our server, was very friendly and welcoming. He took his time walking us through the menu and answering all of our questions. The sushi here is next level and unlike anything I’ve experienced anywhere else. My wife and I cannot stop talking about our experience here!“

“I’m usually a shogun foodie but this north county Kasabi definitely can stand up against their yum yum sauce and hibachi chicken !!!“

“Was looking for a good sushi spot while I was visiting St Louis and this was top contender when I started looking in my area. It was delicious, Chef was on top of itand the chirashi was 🤌🏽. Wish I would've went on more of an empty stomach to try more of their rolls.“

“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“

“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!“

“The Eggplant Katsu and Strawberry Sandos we had were great, but the Peach Boi was FANTASTIC. Amazingly tender and flavorful peaches with a bold cinnamon note, perfectly soothed by the generous portion of whipped cream. Thank you for the fun food IZUMI!“

“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“

“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 service and great food“

“Delicious Pad Thai! Love this place. 10/10“

“We were in town visiting our son and found Sushi Koi in a Google search and decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. John, our server, was great! The food was AMAZING! We had several rolls, sashimi soup, and fried tofu. The fish portions were very generous and the appearance of the plates was top notch! We will definitely go back home we are In town!“

“Love the food and the management but the servers not all but some are confrontational and rude. Made my daughter cry 😢 all because they gave us the wrong food and confronted us. I respect the management team because they stepped in right away and apologized. I love the food but they definitely need better professional servers.“

“Lovvvvvve the sushi here!! Dining experience is a total vibe!“

“Would recommend it’s very good“

“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“

“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“

“Great food and fast service!“

“I have been a loyal customer for over a year and a half.. The food is always fresh and delicious! My go-to foods are the volcano rolls and the teriyaki chicken. They have other variations of teriyaki, like the shrimp and beef that will not disappoint either. The staff is friendly and welcoming, too. I would definitely recommend this place. 🤩“

“My husband and I have been dining here for 13 years and it has always been a wonderful experience. Carrie is a new server that we had the other night and she made sure that we had another positive experience dining in. The food, atmosphere, and service is always phenomenal!“

“great food and fast and friendly staff“

“I have been coming to this restaurant since I was a little kid, over a decade at this point, and the quality of their meals have not changed. The hospitality alone is enough to make me want to come back regularly, but the fact that the food has stayed consistently amazing for my whole life is incredible. Thai Nivas will forever be one of my favorite local places to grab a bite to eat!“

“food, staff, outdoor dining :)“

“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!“

“Try the Ocean Pyramid it’s amazing!“

“With excellent flavor, great sushi, but with a very slow service!“

“The food was delicious and the atmosphere was inviting. Loved it �“

“Literally the best chicken fried rice I've ever had in my life. I would eat here every day if I could, but we're a drives out. Regardless, its absolutely worth eating here. Its better than going to a hibachi restaurant, and far cheaper, too. The only downside is that I don't have a bigger spoon to scope more rice into my mouth at once.“

“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.“

“This is one of my favorite restaurants. It has a wonderful Mongolian barbecue along with an incredible assortment of Asian foods. Their hot and sour soup is one of the best I’ve ever had. The sushi is very good and the service is always been polite and very attentive to clear plates. I have never been rushed as I enjoy talking endlessly to friends while eating here. The bathrooms are elegant and very clean however, I think the bathroom doors are very heavy. I believe that is why they are usually blocked open. They also have very quiet hand dryers. The lobby is also elegant , the doors are hard to open because there is a very strong air handling system that keeps fresh air circulated I enjoy bringing friends here For a relaxing meal and conversation. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good place to eat.“