We decided to try Ami tonight based on the high rating it has recieved. We were DEFINITELY not disappointed. We tried the yakitori which was absolutely delicious. I ordered the chef's special rolls the mountain and the 007. The mountain was literally to die for and the roll itself was HUGE. My husband ordered the curry with the fried pork cutlet which honestly lacked in flavor. If your trying this place I'd recommend ordering sushi. The service was excellent and the food made it to our table in no time. I will definitely frequent Ami for really awesome sushi! read more

Ami - The mountain and 007 rolls - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Once upon a Tuesday, I walked out of Ballantine at 5:30 sharp and decided that I was craving some sushi. I'd been to Ami once before this, but WOW was this an experience. After my long trek up 3rd, I sauntered into the restaurant ready to get food and get out...BOY was I in for a treat. I snagged myself a "007" and lobster roll at an excellent 30% discount(Tuesday's for discounted sashimi and chef rolls)!! I scarfed my soup and salad, which were delivered promptly and prepared ever so deliciously. As I peered up from my last bite of salad, I was immediately gifted with the main show! The 007 had the delicacy of a Russian gymnast with the swagger of James Bond to match. In simpletons terms, it was very delicious and definitely a great introduction to sushi if you're new to the sushi world! Next, the lobster roll hit me with something REAL smooth as I sunk into some scrumptious lobster...only to then be kicked back by a perfect balance of jalapeño to let my spicy side show! It was like watching Jackie Chan and Frank Sinatra play tetherball at your local elementary school. BEAUTIFUL! If you're looking for some controlled heat, the lobster roll is the way to go! I left content, full, and surprisingly quick. Ami had somehow got me in and out their doors in under 20 minutes. Woah. Go to Ami and put some respect on the name! Yours truly, CJ Duffey. PEACE! read more

So it's good, I got the ebi tempura and California roll, avocado and cucumber were not rotten so I was impressed. Also tried a few other things that don't remember the names but I got pictures! They were pretty good. Service was great. The place could use a dusting though. read more

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I haven't been here in a few years, but was in town the other day and thought I would stop in. The service was fast and friendly, plus they have a good selection. Rolls were 30% off which was a nice surprise. This would have been a 4 star review but they went way heavy on the rice. It was like an all you can eat sushi place where they wanted to fill you up fast. With that exception the rolls were well prepared and had a good portion of fish. read more

Not much on the menu in the way of vegetarian sushi. They are willing to work with you to make something. Fish eating friends have been disappointed in the quality of the fish. The tempura is pretty good. read more

I have been going to Ami for more than 10 years and their food and service has always been great

I've been here twice, unfortunately, and experienced both abysmal service and food both times. Knowing that this is the midwest and expecting fresh fish is really out of the question at this point, but does everything have to be covered in mayo and fried? I was too skeptical to attempt the nigiri and sashimi that was offered, so I stuck with the rolls. Suffice it to say I was sick after the first visit and couldn't finish my meal on the second. Will not be letting my roommates drag me back here again! (P.s even if it doesn't look busy, don't expect anyone to seat/greet you when walk in. First server was a sweet girl who seemed overwhelmed and exhausted, second visit we had a guy who just seemed too good to be working there and didn't really care that we are paying customers.) read more

Ok I went back for a lunch date with a friend. We both ordered a stir fried noodle dish, something like yaki soba. When our food came out, they gave us something COMPLETELY DIFFERENT without asking our permission or telling that what we ordered was not available. This was highly inconsiderate and inappropriate. As a vegetarian, naturally I would order a dish without meat/chicken/seafood, etc. However they gave me a dish with all the above! Also the dish that they gave us was more expensive than what we originally ordered. So that's my latest experience at Ami's. Again I used to love this place and its sad to experience this recently on multiple occasions. Which is why I have to give it one star. Here's what happened last time: I normally love going to Ami. But today they had nothing I wanted to order on the menu. And my table was told that they weren't serving salads as their freezer broke. The food we ended up ordering was decent but Ami should either really invest in updating their menu or stock up on supplies more so. A restaurant should never be low or exhaust any menu item. read more

The $24.95 all you can eat option is quite simply what I need in my life. Only the specialty rolls are off limits (I.e. Chef's special rolls) - you can even get sashimi. And the cuts are healthy sized! Will definitely be back again to stuff my face. read more

Ami is a great sushi spot, though I personally go for the chicken teriyaki which is amazing here.

Delicious sushi and great service but it smells very strange inside restaurant also very loud!

The sushi here is really good and it is 30% off. Outdoor seating is available and the servers are great.

Sushi was delicious and excellent service. The chef Christian is amazing. A great place and sublime experience for our wedding anniversary. We will definitely be back. read more

Don't do the all u eat sushi, complete waste of money. The selections are very few, and it takes them forever! And I'm pretty sure most of reviews for this restaurant are fake read more

As far as Bloomington sushi spots go, especially around the Indiana University campus, Ami is the best that I have tried so far. Much like some other restaurants in Bloomington, Ami's exterior is nothing to admire, but once you enter the building it actually turns out to be a nice place. The decor is nice and adds to the atmosphere, and doesn't stray away from the fact that sushi is a Japanese food (I have seen some quite poorly decorated places before, even having Chinese decor in a sushi restaurant). The staff is friendly and respectful, and it took no time at all during lunch hours for me to be seated once I entered the restaurant. The staff came by frequently to refill my drink and to check if I needed anything else. The menu sticks primarily to sushi but they have other entrées and noodle bowl type items as well. Their sushi menu is extensive, there is definitely a roll for everyone on their menu. I have tried most of their rolls myself and have enjoyed eating all of them, including simple rolls like the cucumber roll. I have not tried other entrées beside sushi. The specialty sushi rolls come with soup and salad, which for me is a must while I wait for the main course. Ami is more expensive than other places in Bloomington for the most part such as Sushibar and Kiku sushi, but in my opinion you get what you pay for and Ami is higher quality than than these other places. Overall I really enjoyed the entirety of the Ami experience. read more

I ordered shrimp tempura but they gave me like few veggie tempura without calling me or checking me. It is third time they gave me random tempura. I did not even get one shrimp read more

I'm a frequent sushi eater, and I never get the same rolls over and over again. I've been to Japonee, Sushi Haru (which I don't believe is here anymore), that one Sushi place next to the old costume store, almost everywhere. That's why I chose to go to Ami. I've heard good things, and never pass down sushi, so when I got the invitation to go I didn't hesitate to accept. Ami has plenty of sushi rolls to choose from and the best part is that the Special Rolls (Chef's Special Rolls) are 30% off on Tuesdays! Naturally, being the broke college student that I am, I mentioned that we should go on a Tuesday to get that deal and save some money. We had a larger group of about 5 and my friends were still waiting for a table by the time I got there (30 minutes after the planned time). I was slightly worried we wouldn't make it out before their closing time, which is 10pm. I'm really big on leaving a restaurant before it closes. It's just rude to inconvenience people. We were sat at a table in the basement and were immediately greeted by our server. Although he was waiting on 4 other tables, he still managed to make our experience personal. He was funny, charming, and always knew when we needed something. One of my favorite things from the night was when I mentioned needing a few more minutes to decide my order and he jokingly said, "You have 20 seconds." It made me relax because I could see he was busy and I didn't want to make him wait longer than necessary. When the food came out, I was drooling. Of course, my phone was dead so I wasn't able to take a few pictures for Instagram, but the mental image is still there. I had ordered 3 rolls because I couldn't decide: Ultimate Shrimp, Spicy Salmon, and Salmon Avalanche. I've had plenty of Spicy Salmon rolls (they're my favorite) but I've never had a roll with cream cheese in it. I decided to change that. The Salmon Avalanche had everything I loved, and one thing I was unsure about (cream cheese). My final verdict? DELICIOUS. It was just the right amount of cream cheese that made me contemplate ordering another one. Yes, that would have been 4 sushi rolls. Please don't judge me. They forgot the spicy sauce on my Spicy Salmon roll, making it just a plain Salmon Roll, but it was delicious, and I didn't have room for complaints. The Ultimate Shrimp Roll was equally as delicious. Each piece was topped with shrimp and multiple sauces. It's a very dense roll, and I wouldn't recommend getting three sushi rolls like I did, if you don't want to overeat. I would go back in a heartbeat. If I had the same server of course. He was great! Everything was quick, our food came out perfect, and even with a group of people, we were in and out in less than 2 hours. Job well done! read more

Food I ordered through ubereats was cold upon arrival like it had been sitting at the rest unheated before getting sent. I ordered the bulgolgi and it was entirely flavorless. My gyoza were super mushy and honestly when ordering with them its been like this every time. Whenever you eat in the food is great, but they do not care about the quality of food they decide to send out on deliveries. Im really disappointed with my order again. read more

This one is a hidden gem in Bloomington! We love sushi and were in search of a good place that serves it, when a friend recommended Ami's. They serve THE BEST SUSHI, at least in Indiana. Its a small, cozy place with good service and great variety of sushi. I haven't tried anything other than sushi from their menu. Seriously, Ami has spoilt me for sushi. I can never like any other sushi place in Columbus/Indy like I did before, and now we HAVE to drive to B'ton every time we crave sushi. Don't mind it though ;) read more

The crunch roll is the best cooked roll on the menu -- but it is so big you can't eat it in one bite! The quality of the fish is definitely better than Sushi Bar and Japanee. I love the vegetable udon soup too. Great service, great selection. read more

Sushi deals on Tuesdays are amazing. Great specialty rolls, good service, great saki bomb spot! By far my favorite sushi place in Bloomington. read more

Hands down the best sushi place for a broke college student. All rolls come with soup and salad so you can get a lot of bang for your buck! Their party rooms are really spacious and fun (you can plug in your phone and play music off the aux chord). Service is nice and quick too. The only down side is that there is limited parking. read more

We went back recently on a Monday and could not resist visiting Domo/Ami again. This time we tried the Monday special, 50% off sashimi rice. We also wanted to try a different chef's special since Mountain was so good. It was bittersweet our second time around. The hamachi nigiri was again very tasty and the service was great, we had the same Japanese waiter again. The sashimi rice was also very good. It was well worth the $6 and is a great fresh and light meal. It is comprised of a bed of vegetables, carrot shreds, cubes of random sashimi, masago roe, and nori strips. It comes with a bowl of rice and a squeeze bottle of bibimbap sauce that you mix together. The lettuce comes already coated in a light sesame seed oil dressing that we really loved. Personally, we felt that the meal tasted better without the bibimbap sauce due to the strong flavor of the sauce. The Spicy Scallop Roll was a good beginners roll. There wasn't anything raw or "scary." K didn't really like it because it was very similar to a California Roll but J didn't mind. read more

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MY wife and I have been to all the sushi places in town, and this is probably the best of them. Not all the rolls are great --- you have to come a few times to know what to get and what to avoid, but once you figure that out, there are some really tasty selections. The tuna crunch roll is probably the best specialty one available, and the spider and negi hamachi are great maki standbys. Be sure to go on Tuesday for 30% off all rolls --- hard to beat that deal. read more

The best sushi in Bloomington! Prices are great for the amount of food you receive! The staff is very nice. Our go to for sushi in Bloomington read more

I really liked Ami when I went there Friday for lunch. Pretty much everything you could ask for- miso soup, salad, and fantastic sushi. The only downside was the fact we were pretty much ignored for the first 20 minutes we were there. read more

Awful service. Took an hour and a half - 90 minutes - for two of us, and we ordered standard plain rolls with no extra cooking or detail needed. Waitress was annoyed to give us water and didn't attend to us at all. Made for a dreadfully long 90 mins. Never going back. read more

Ami makes very nice dolsot bibimbap and sushi rolls. However, they often overcharge customers. Take the receipt with you and check you credit card bill. read more

I really love sushi and honestly it was disappointing. The black dragon roll in the pictures looked nothing like what I got. As for taste it's mediocre...the only thing that saved it was the eel sauce which you really can't mess that up. The rice to fish ratio is off, way too much rice for not nearly enough fish. Also the seaweed is so chewy! Bottom line if you want ok sushi for a lot of money this is the place to go. However if you're a real sushi lover this is NOT the place for you. We only came because it just happened to be a Tuesday and they have a special menu with sushi rolls for 30% off. read more

I call myself a "sushi connoisseur" and can tell you this is the worst sushi place in Bloomington. It's cheap and good for non-sushi eaters, but that's because they use a lot of imitation fish and way too much rice. The rolls are loaded with sauces and fillers to taste good.. If you don't want to taste fish and a true sushi palette. Leave this place for the amateurs. read more

Have been to Ami several times, tried a variety of food there, and have always been pleased with the items I've ordered (the people I've gone with have always enjoyed their food too). They also offer some pretty nice weekly specials! Overall, it's worth visiting - I have genuinely enjoyed the food I've had there and the servers have always been nice. With parking - depending on where you're headed there from consider taking the bus, biking, or walking (they're in an excellent location for all of these options)! They do offer a parking lot for customers but it is very small. There are some nearby streets you could park along and walk though! One specific experience is ultimately why I'm landing on around a 3/3.5 stars instead of a 4. (Will gladly update once I visit again and have a positive experience!) On one of our visits they seated us downstairs and most of the room was a large event that reserved multiple tables - the group was playing music pretty loudly and I couldn't really converse with anyone at my table which was unfortunate. (It was also a little awkward since we weren't part of the event going on but were in the space.) Oh well, we managed with the noise and still enjoyed all of our tasty food! :) read more

They're not bad! If you get the all you can eat rolls, it seems like they give you a lot of rice to fill you up. Their tempura is good. I also like their meat entrees. Usually good service. Good place for a decent Korean/Japanese fusion fix. read more

Based on previous reviews, we were expecting a pretty nice meal. Unfortunately, our experience was not great. Starting out, the miso soup was not good. I cannot think of the overpowering flavor, but the soup was off. We tried a roll, and two different combination boxes. The California roll was OK. A little too much rice for my liking. The Shumai was not flavorful. The dipping sauce was good, however. The chicken teriyaki was excellent, although the ratio of mushrooms to chicken was about 10 to 1. The kalbi beef was inedible. There was a strong, unpleasant, flavor and odor associated with this dish. Garlic maybe. I do not believe the cooks tried this dish before serving it. At least I hope they didn't. Salad with the combinations was lettuce with a very weak dressing. Uninspired. Service was good, and prices were ok. The quality and flavors of too many items were lacking. read more

Domo is a typical Japanese steakhouse. The food was good, and they get props for severing noodles along with the typical hibachi fried rice. However, they earned an extra star when the hibachi cook asked my friend Jake if he was "a little girl" when he said he was full after only eating half of his meal. read more

I ordered chashu ramen for my 3 year old daughter. It came with jalapeños in it. So I asked the server why the menu doesn't state that chashu ramen is spicy, yes, they put jalapeños in the Japanese style ramen ?????? What the server answered was, oh that's how we made it. It's always spicy. Fine, I said why doesn't it state on the menu that it's spicy, so I wouldn't order it for my daughter. She said what do you want me to do with a dirty look. She looked at me like it's my fault for not knowing that their Japanese style ramen is different than others. She's so rude and gives me bad attitude. Please update ur menu, so ppl know it's spicy. N plz train ur servers to be nice to ur customers. read more

Used to be one of my favorites! After spending $40 on dinner for a friend and myself, I went to work and was immediately sick! Threw up several times and had to miss the rest of my shift. AVOID the shellfish at all costs! Thanks Ami, for charging me $40 for bad sushi and costing me another $40 for missing my shift. Go to Mr. Hibachi, lunch is $8 without a drink, AND the sushi is less expensive and fresher. read more

Great quality for an affordable price! We ordered the agedashi tofu, 007 roll, and udon. Absolutely loved all 3! Great place for a more casual date or outing with friends. read more

If this place was on the east or west coast, I would give it 3 stars but since it's located in the Midwest and the food has to travel a distance, I'll be nicer. Ami can get very busy, especially on Tuesdays (30% off rolls!!!!) The sushi falls somewhere between mediocre and average but there are alot of interesting rolls that make up for the quality of sushi. Honestly, not that bad of a place food wise and they have a variety of Korean food that you can try out if you're not feeling sushi as well. Students and locals should definitely try this place out as it is the best sushi you're gonna be able to find in the Bloomington area. read more

Great outdoor patio across from IU's campus and lots of sushi options even for those who don't like fish or are vegan/vegetarian. Lots of happy hour specials during the summertime when the town quiets down due to the university. Recommend skipping breakfast and lunch and then ordering the sushi train... all you can eat sushi (except for some specialty rolls) for ~$20.00. read more

If you want good sushi in b-town, this is your place. I've tried a couple different restaurants like Haru and Japonee and this place is by far my favorite. The Bond girl & 007 rolls are a muuuuust. :) read more