Delicious, just came for the first time today. Far better than I could have ever expected for sushi in Springfield, especially on the sketchy east side. Had an order of egg rolls and the Anger Management sushi roll. Ate every little bit of each. Major kudos to Hiro. If the rest of the menu is just half as good as what I ate, he's still a top quality chef. read more

In Illinois, you'd be hard pressed to find better sushi outside of certain Chicago establishments. The reviews don't lie. I've yet to have one bad dish here. If I have any complaints it would be that the rolls are sometimes a bit loose. However, I have found that to be a function of how busy the restaurant is- Hiro, the chef, is the only person preparing the rolls. Speaking of Hiro, you'd also be hard pressed to find a more welcoming and accomodating host who also happens to the the chef. If you are in the Springfield area, and are looking for sushi in particular this is the place to go. EDIT: After frequenting Happy Sushi for over a year, I have noticed a considerable uptick in the number of patrons during lunch and dinner hours. That said, the service barely misses a beat. Even more importantly, the quality of food has either remained top notch, or improved since I last left this review. It has gotten to the point where I generally don't order sushi if I am eating at a similar establishment in Springfield. read more

Happy Sushi is just plain a delight. Whenever we're in the mood for sushi and willing to pay a little more for the quality, we make sure we have time to hit up Hiro's little business. The service might take longer than your standard restaurant but the food is worth it, and if you eat in or are with a large group Hiro might just give you a little appetizer on the house to tide you over. Hiro takes a lot of pride in his work and it's clear from the artistry in everything he makes. Order enough sushi and he'll have it delivered to your table on a bridge or a boat garnished with carved cucumbers and even, occasionally, carrots carved into butterfly shapes. If I lived in Springfield, I'd get takeout from Happy Sushi so often that I'd be concerned for my paycheck. As it is, it's a nice treat to go for every once in a while, and though it might not look like much on the outside, on the inside it's booming with character. My personal favorites: The Anger Management roll, the Diabla roll, the French Kiss, and the Yammay roll, which I would eat every day if I could. I have a friend who swears by the spicy tuna -- Happy Sushi has made other sushi places in Springfield pale in comparison; none of them spice up their fish enough! The rolls are big and you will not leave hungry, so don't order too much food your first time (unless you're planning to take some home). We have had birthdays and other celebrations at Happy Sushi and the staff is always courteous and do their best to make our stay pleasant! read more

I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with the sushi. Excellent presentation, and the staff were fantastic! Best I've had in Springfield.

The best Sushi in town. You may have to wait for a table, but it's worth it. Try the egg rolls...they are great.

I learned a lesson. Sushi is truly best when fresh. That being said if you want fresh and very very good sushi then I advise you visit here. Great customer service. Food was 100% fresh. Healthy!!! Don't be to alarmed when you walk in as there is more seating in the back. Highly recommend this place. I'm now a repeat customer. read more

Order the sushi boat. You will not be disappointed by the quality or quantity. I make a point to visit Happy Sushi every time I visit Springfield. read more

Lets be honest, when you see the location the thought of Sushi at 9th and South Grand makes anyone apprehensive. As a matter of fact I'd driven by there several times thinking there was no way I'd buy Sushi there. Well thanks to the suggestion from a few people I stopped by for take out and it was really good. The owner Hiro has some great choices and I was pleasantly surprised with what I got. Is it the greatest Sushi ever, no. But hey if you're in Springfield and want some decent sushi take the chance and stop by Happy Sushi, you won't be disappointed. read more

I LOVE this place! I am an avid sushi fan, often making it myself at home, and this place makes some of the best I've had! I would rate Happy Sushi's sushi above even Osaka and Kiku. The owner/chef is VERY friendly and often gives us little extras to try for free. The restaurant has very limited seating, so plan to carry-out; however, if you have the time and there is open seating, I encourage you to stay and dine-in! I have tried a few different rolls there and have yet to be disappointed. I will DEFINITELY be returning many times!! read more

First let me start by saying I signed up for Yelp just to that I could write a review for this place. When I found that only 6 reviews exist for it, I was shocked. Given the place has not been open a year yet if even but I feel like there should be 100 reviews if not more. My experience here was so good that I knew I had to tell others about it. I was visiting Springfield two days ago and myself and associates decided we needed sushi. We decided to get it Sunday because Saturday night was going to involve adult beverages of the carbonated kind and you can imagine that fish as the meal before beer is unpleasant. This is besides the point. We arrived at 1pm as a group of 5. The door was open but Happy Sushi was not. They actually did not officially open until 4 pm. We walked in and the kind man behind the counter advised they opened at 4. Completely normal reponse. Hey we are still closed come back later. Ofcourse he said this the nicest way possible, however, you could tell he was hesitant. Like he didn't want to disappoint us. As we turned to leave he said no please come in and welcomes us in. Again, this was 3 hours before his normal opening. First note this man comes to work 3 hours early. Second, note this man could have turned us away but it seemed like he just could not. Like it was against every fiber in his body to say no. It was instinctual to advise when someone walks in Oh sorry we are closed but he could have just left it at that. He didn't. He sat us down and asked us to be patient with him as NOTHING was set up at all. It was 3 hours before opening time afterall. He quickly prepared us Miso soup and a cucumber roll that was very tastey. I want to stop in this story and let you know that from this point forward, when I say he brought us food, it is an understatement. What this man creates is art. The fact that it happens to be food is secondary. The fact that it tastes as good as it looks is tertiary. The combined experience is unordinary and by that I mean superior to any sushi establishment I have ever been to. And I have been to many. This man's work belongs in a major city, Vegas, New York, Chicago. Why he is in the ghetto of Springfield escapes me. Once he was completely prepared to create his masterpieces, he came over to take our order. Each of us ordered one staple and one new roll to try from his specialty menu. The special of the day was the "Man on Fire" Roll which was a very flavorful roll brought out on a plate that was literally on fire. The showmanship and presentation was great. As each new plate came, so did the works of art. Instead of plastic dividers between rolls, there was edible cucumber painstakingly carved. No detail was spared on these plates. Placement, color, usage of additional edible items (i.e. seaweed, sauces, roe) all combined to make sushi platters that belong in real 5 star restaurants. As he was preparing all the rolls, he asked us ways to taylor-make our rolls. How spicy would we like our spicy salmon and tuna? Hot Hot? We answered yes! Happy Sushi is a diamond in the rough and I do mean rough. However, the location should NOT discourage you from experiencing this kind and gentle man's mastery of craft, attention to detail, warm manner, and superior sushi. I have never ate at a place that inspired me to run to Yelp and post something to share with everyone. I have ate at hundreds of restaurants in my years. One has compelled me to write about it. Its really that good. read more

The best sushi in Central Illinois!! Chef is awesome. Outstanding customer service and never have to wait long for our carry out. They make me Happy Happy Happy!! :-) read more

I was pleasantly surprised to find this little sushi joint. High quality sushi - especially for the Springfield area. I chose to dine in, but take-out seemed to be the popular choice here. As mentioned by other reviewers, the owner/staff are extremely pleasant. In my case, they forgot to bring out a portion of my meal. They quickly realized it, and didn't end up charging me for those items. It's always a good feeling to sit down at a restaurant to get good food AND good service. Happy Sushi should not be overlooked! read more

The best sushi you will ever find in Springfield, IL. I am originally from chicago, and this puts any chicago sushi place to shame :)

A small restaurant with 7 tables and does mostly take out business. EXCELLENT food and I am now a repeat customer! Do not waste your time looking for another Sushi Bar in Springfield as you will be very disappointed. Happy Sushi is fair priced and excellent food. If you are in a hurry you will want to order ahead and pick it up. This restaurant is not fast food, it is fresh food made to order. Make sure you try the Udon soup and the egg rolls. If you want other tips the 10:10, anger management, diablo, man on fire, mexican crunch & Red dragon will not disappoint! You have got to try this place! read more

I was here today, had the Sake Nigiri! The chick behind the desk refered to me as the spider guy cause I usually get the spider crab roll. Funny she remembered me considering I haven't been there in 10 months cause I was out of town awhile. My warm heart, such a nice place. I could go once a week read more

Okay so this place used to be my favorite. They have amazing food. But lately, this restaurant just thinks that they can decide when they want to work and when they don't. They forget to let you know when they need a day off online. So if you're anything like me, you drive miles to get there because you think you're going to enjoy some mouthwatering sushi, but no. The dreams over. You're not. Why not you ask? Because they think it's okay to just put a piece of white paper on their door that says "temporary closed. Maybe open July 10th." Yes, I said maybe open. What kind of business is this. Seriously, you can't pick and chose when you want to be open. I love their sushi, but I have lost all respect for this restaurant. read more

I have had sushi and sashimi on 4 continents. Japan, Hawaii, Thailand ,Europe and Us to name a few.This tinny hole in the wall is at the top of the heap. I searched the web and decided with all the raves to try Happy. They had an 8 PC and 12 PC sashimi on the menu. I told the cashier I wanted 18 pieces. Well the sushi king made a masterpiece with about 22 pieces. They were all Hugh, fresh and unbelievably flavorful .The three rolls I ordered were equally a real treat. Don't miss the 10-10 roll named for the price. It had cream cheese, spicy crab,shrimp tempura deep fried. One of the best rolls I've erect had. It could hardly fit the 10" box. Who would think in the Midwest? A real gem. Loving it but upset that coming here on business for 40 years I never discovered Happy SUSHI before. read more

As good as springfield sushi will get, I think. I had the spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, and red dragon rolls. Ingredients were fresh although the tempura was a bit different that I'm used to. There isn't much seating, but the chef is really nice and fairly quick if you want take out. I hope this place lasts! read more

Dont' be fooled by the location, the ambiance or the fact it's a one man show. The menu is long, the food is great, the portion are huge.

Amazing sushi, the best I've had in the area. Very friendly staff and it's fun to see the sushi get made right in front of you. Cant go wrong with any roll on the menu but the dragon is top notch. read more

AMAZING!! I'm from Chicago and have high standards for sushi and I must say this place blew me away with their service and sushi!! I found Happy Sushi by following the reviews and they were spot on. The sunny roll was unique and so delicious! I've never had anything like it. Every time I visit Springfield I will be paying a visit to this place. read more

Happy Sushi is located in an almost empty parking lot. When we first pulled up, I wasn't sure we were at the right place. It definitely was not what I expected. The place is small with four tables in the front and three in the back. The server was friendly and so was Hiro. We loved seeing how excited he was to greet every customer. Within 10 - 15 minutes our food was ready. The presentation was great and the sushi was pretty good as well. I prefer a little sauce on my dragon rolls but I really liked the spider roll. My one complaint is that it was hard to eat the rolls since they kept on falling apart. I do think that this a nice place but it's a little overpriced. read more

simply amazing. Wish they had their location on the west side of springfield as it would be closer and i could see them becoming even more successful as they would be in the heart of the commercial space in springfield. I also have a feeling its where most of their guest come from!! Keep it up and hopefully you move or open a 2nd location on the west side!! read more

Sushi is great, has a big-city feel to establishment. A diamond in the rough, Happy Sushi will leave a BIG BIG smile on your little facy-wacy. read more

I'm in love with this little gem of a place. The sushi itself is without a doubt the BEST in the area -- consistently fresh and flavorful, expertly prepared by a chef who looks and acts like takes pride in what he's doing, and presented like art. I also love that the restaurant is so tiny, it doesn't have the anonymous feel the bigger restaurants; they know me there now, and treat me like a guest rather than a customer. It really is lovely, and I highly recommend it for sushi lovers in town. read more

Always friendly & delicious! The spicy tuna is the best I've ever had, with nice chunks of tuna in the mix. There are a few tables available, but the service is quick enough to take back to the office & eat. The hand rolls are not to be missed! read more

Best sushi around. Price is worth it for fresh and amazing sushi. Friendly stuff and atmosphere

Fantastic sushi! What more do you want? They can get a little busy so you might want to call ahead or get takeout.

This has become one of my favorite places to eat in Springfield. The sushi is as good or better than you can find in major metropolitan areas. The chef is a joy to watch, he loves what he is doing and it shows in the sushi. The fish is extrodinarily fresh and excellent quality. Try this place. You will be glad you did. See you there! read more

Don't be fooled by the location or worn appearance. I have had high quality sushi all over the country and this ranks among the best. A really pleasant surprise. read more

Don't let Springfield Il fool you! This is some of the best sushi you will eat anywhere! While you wait (and its worth it), try the "heart attack" appetizer! Hiro will treat you great and you will leave planning your next trip back! read more

Best sushi in town... hands down. The fish is always fresh, Hiro always makes delicious combos and we've never had a bad meal there. The price is comparable to other places in town, and while the atmosphere is not high end, the quality of the food is. Easily our favorite place to eat out. read more

Don't let a small building or lack of cosmetic appeal fool you ... Best sushi in Springfield! The amount of fish, avocado, and other fresh ingredients used in these rolls would make me feel like a fool for going anywhere else. For the same (or better pricing) you get so much more, prepared beautifully with attention to detail, and with very friendly service. Can't beat it. A favorite for takeout. read more

Crappy little strip mall sushi place with about six tables. But, it is very, very good sushi. Some of the best I have had outside of Japan. Cheap prices, fantastic food, wonderful Gyoza. read more

The best sushi in town and, I suspect, the freshest. You really can't go wrong with anything you order here, but you may want to get it as take out since there are only a handful of tables inside. As sushi goes, the prices are quite reasonable and the staff is exceedingly friendly. read more

By far the best sushi I have ever had. Hiro is always in a great mood and remembers his customers. His presentation of sushi is second to none and the taste matches the presentation. Absolutely eat here. Just know that there is not a lot of dining room and drinks are only in bottles not fountain this is just a small price to pay for the best sushi you will ever have. If not sure what to order try the anger management and the eggrolls! read more

There is more seating in the back. I see some reviews about the seating. I personally love this place. I was one of his first customers when he opened. From day one he has greeted every customer with a big smile. The food is good and I like that I can run in and get sushi on the go. read more

best sushi I have had in a while, the place is small, but there is great atmosphere. definitely going back

By far best sushi in town.. I have tried about half the menu and loved everything.. Plus the staff is super friendly.

Seriously, the best sushi in Springfield. Osaka is so overrated compared to this place. HS doesn't have much variety for vegetarians but I'm not a vegetarian. Everything always tastes fresh, delicious and I never thought I would like fruit in my sushi but the Hawaiian and Sunny roll have changed me. Also, since there isn't much seating, you should just get it to go. read more