Tuna Tartare! WOW! You folks know how to make a man fall in love with sushi all over again! Yes, my roommate and I WILL BE BACK... multiple times! You guys have the best presentation I've EVER SEEN. I've ate all over the west coast of Washington, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, and now I'm exploring Louisville. THIS IS THE SPOT! read more

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This spot is a standard Germantown converted shotgun house. It appears to be run by a family and they are pretty attentive. The food is... what you pay for? Nothing was phenomenal. The bulgogi was way too sweet, I got no gochujang notes at all. The tempura was probably the best item we ordered, but hard to mess up. The sushi rolls were hearty and affordable, flavor was just a step above a buffet. About like a Kroger sushi roll. Growing up on the coast, I'm picky about my raw fish. The menu had an asterisk by all sushi stating it was raw (even deep fried rolls) so made it difficult to make an informed decision there. read more

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Look at those happy hour prices! And every day! We picked up simple rolls tonight but have had some of the fancier rolls dine-in once as well. The fried shrimp roll had a nice flavor with the lettuce inside. The California roll was a great Cali roll, they definitely didn't skimp on the crab. The cucumber and avocado was plentiful and fresh. Although we only picked up our food, everyone inside was really friendly. read more

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I was craving Asian cuisine and looking for someplace new near work close to the highlands. I saw Jaymar online and decided to give it a try. I was seated and my drink order was taken right away. I opted for a Modelo. I noticed the place looked spotlessly clean in every nook and cranny. I didn't see a crum anywhere. Decor was minimal with typical Japanese-esque elements. Hanging red silk lanterns and silk cherry blossom branches. Nice modern lighting gave the space an easy, inviting atmosphere. I explained to my server I was in a rush. I asked him if the hibachi menu was pretty quick. He said it could be made in under 10 minutes. I ordered hibachi chicken. True to the server's word, it arrived quick, fresh and hot. Soup and salad came first. Soup was a savory broth with scallions and mushroom slivers. It wasn't super flavorful but it was fine and I ate it all. The salad was typical, a small bowl of iceberg lettuce with a very tasty ginger dressing. The lettuce was absolutely swimming in the liquid and there was probably a 1/4 left in my bowl after I ate my salad. Too much, but I guess that is better than not enough. The entree came pleasantly presented with a generous mound of rice, nice chunks of chicken and veggie on the side. It was all pretty tasty. The rice was the best part but it was all quite good. My bill was $33 for dinner and two Modelos including tip. I thought that was pretty good for the amount of food and two beers. I have no complaints about the food or service and will likely return. read more

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It's a new neighborhood Japanese restaurant that serves sushi, hibachi, ramen, noodle dishes and more! We were thrilled to have this new restaurant pop up on Ash and Hickory in Schnitzelburg. There is plenty of street parking on Hickory and on nearby streets. When you enter it's modestly decorated - with two small dining areas with a few tables in each. At the far side of the restaurant there is a sushi bar. Service was good but a bit slow - food came out pretty quickly! We ordered the gyoza for a starter, it came with 5 pieces and was juicy and flavorful. For our main entrees we ordered the California roll, shrimp fried rice, kids hibachi chicken, spicy miso ramen and deluxe sushi platter. Sushi was done first and arrived quickly - the California roll is really big and filling. Sushi was great - we ordered simple rolls. The ramen was delicious, deep flavor and bouncy chewy noodles, along with an egg, pork, fish cakes, and dumplings! The kids hibachi and shrimp fried rice were very good - tasted just like a traditional hibachi restaurant but not cooked on the table. Overall a good meal / total was around $75 for four of us and no drinks. Stop by and check it out! read more

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I can't believe it took me this long to visit a restaurant a few blocks from my house! I went with our local neighborhood council and we had an amazing meal. Food was fresh and flavorful. Plating was lovely. Service was speedy and efficient for our larger group. We ordered many rolls and the staff made sure we all got them promptly. We ordered house salads (which was covered in the BEST ginger dressing I have ever had), spring rolls, and coconut shrimp. I loved the Crazy Roll, Jaymar Rolls, Red Phoenix Roll, and literally every other thing I tried. You can dine in or get it to go. I've already planned my next trip! read more

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We wanted to use our bento boxes so ordered an excessive amount of takeout from our neighborhood sushi place. All delicious. Diablo Roll (love the crunchiness & sprouts), Red Dragon Roll, yakisoba vegetables, vegetable tempura (the sweet potato & broccoli were especially good), salad, ginger sauce, & miso. Excited to eat them again tomorrow. read more

Jaymar Grill & Sushi - Ramen Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I really hope the team will take this feedback to heart -- I genuinely want this restaurant to succeed. It's so exciting to finally have an Asian restaurant close to home in the Germantown/Schnitzelburg area, and I'd love to become a regular here. Here are a few areas where I think there's room for improvement: - Tempura: The batter was too thick--I found myself removing a lot of it. Traditional tempura tends to be light and crisp, allowing the vegetable underneath to shine through. Not expecting authentic here, but even a slightly lighter coating would make a big difference in texture and presentation. I've included photo of how much breading I removed. - Sushi rice: The rice was quite moist and could benefit from being a little drier and more seasoned with rice vinegar (or experiment with mirin, sake, something to help the rice). The balance of texture and flavor in the rice really makes a difference in sushi rolls. - Tobiko: The tobiko had a chewy/rubbery texture, which may suggest it's not as fresh. I understand it might not be a big seller, but perhaps featuring it in a roll or running a tobiko special could help with turnover and freshness. - Salmon roe: These were saltier than usual -- maybe due to dehydration or the particular variety used? Not sure, but definitely unusual, never had this experience with salmon roe. I'm genuinely rooting for this place. Having a sushi spot in Germantown makes me so happy, and I really hope the team continues refining the food quality. read more

Jaymar Grill & Sushi - Rubbery tobiko - Ramen Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Fantastic sushi- large rolls with lots of variety. On our first visit we got had favorites that will make it hard to choose when we return! read more

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Friendly helpful staff, clean cozy interior, large portion sizes at an affordable price! Food was great, but nothing to write home about. Will be coming back. read more

I live in the neighborhood and have watched how this location has changed several times in the years I have been here. A sushi spot seemed an interesting choice, but is something that the area didn't have so I was hopeful. Some friends and I planning a Christmas meetup here after one had a meeting here and liked it so much. I take very little convincing to try a new spot so I said absolutely! We came on a wednesday early evening and there were no issues getting our group of 6 seated. Service was attentive but not overbearing, which is appreciated. I was recommended the crab rangoon roll by two of my other dinner companions, and since I had my eye on that roll already, I was easily swayed to get that for my meal. THE SIZE OF THESE SUSHI ROLLS. YOU GUYS. The serving sizes are bonkers generous for absolutely affordable prices. And they taste fantastic! I could not finish my single roll! We had a great meal and I think were all impressed. I immediately told my guy that we need to come here for a date night soon! read more

We've eaten here and gotten takeout several times now and our food is always tasty and fresh. Really great prices, especially the happy hour! The owner is really kind. read more

Jaymar Grill & Sushi - Ramen Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This place is incredible. Apparently there's a connection to Sake Blue and Sapporo. Easily just as good as both, if not better. We got the Maneater/Jordan/John You. All were absolutely superb! And more than enough for two people. We have a whole rolls worth of leftovers! What a gem this place is though. Get in there and keep these guys in business. What a shame it would be for this place to not succeed because it's tucked back in the neighborhood where you wouldn't know it was there unless you lived around here. Absolutely blown away. We carried out, and the host was so sweet and so kind. Talked with us and told us the connection to the aforementioned sushi places and helped us determine our rolls for the evening. So thankful this place exists. Ambience is super cute. Get. In. There! Favorite sushi in town now read more

Jaymar Grill & Sushi - From left to right: Maneater Jordan John You - Ramen Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Amazing food. Everything was great. The smell when you walk in isn't super pleasant but I can overlook that with the amazi

The menu had a lot of options. They have a happy hour appetizers everyday. They're garlic edamame was fantastic so much flavor. Fast friendly service, and even though I did not have the sushi I saw everybody else's orders and they were big fat rolls of sushi. I highly recommend this little Japanese restaurant. read more

Jaymar Grill & Sushi - Miso soup and gyozo - Ramen Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Food was amazing and the service was so quick and so nice I recommend for sushi lovers read more

Jaymar Grill & Sushi - Ramen Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

A sushi spot was needed in the Schnitzelburg/Germantown area and this filled the void perfectly. Happy hour deals are great and the rolls are big. The California roll and John You roll are my favorites. I have been probably 10+ times and will continue to support. Quick service and very friendly staff. read more

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Great fresh food, beautifully presented. Best sushi I've have for a long time. Had spring rolls for an appetizer and they were good as well. It's definitely worth a visit. They have great happy hour prices on their sushi. read more

Amazing! Happened to stumble upon this place, feels like a hidden gem. They have a sushi happy hour on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, not sure what the time frame is for happy hour pricing, but we really enjoyed the sushi! The space is nothing fancy but the rolls are INCREDIBLE! read more

Jaymar Grill & Sushi - Ramen Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

If you want some cheap sushi - I fear there may be better options. Service is usually quick and delivers. Food is a little below average quality for a Japanese restaurant. I'd recommend it only if you're in the area and on a budget. The ambiance is... interesting? It's clearly a converted house with a wheelchair ramp, locked door to block an entrance and mismatched decorations. It's alright, not worth a drive. read more

I liked this place! It was casual and fast. The sushi was good! Service was quick as well. Definitely a little bare inside but we enjoyed the sushi rolls! read more

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The food is fantastic and the staff is kind. It's kind of nondescript from the outside but the?3 recently put up some decorations, and the inside is quite nice. I usually go to Osaka for good sushi in Louisville, but this is a fantastic choice if you don't want to cross the city. Portions are huge and the prices make sense. 10/10. read more

Ambiance: I would have given this place 5/5 if not for the loud, obnoxious music. For instance, Pit Bull "Take me to the hotel room". Place was modest but not an issue. Service: staff was a bit overwhelmed but working hard. Management should add more staff. Food: Based on observing other tables and our own plates, presentation was fantastic and everything coming out of kitchen looked delicious. Kudos to the kitchen staff. We had the salmon avocado rolls, the fried shrimp rolls, and edamame. Tasted great. We will be back. read more

Food was delish, prices were AMAZING. Perfect take out sushi kind of spot. We had three rolls and an order of dumplings and the total was 36$. Can't beat that for super delicious food. read more

Germantown formerly had just a handful of dining establishments. Now there are several and the newest may be the best! We went to 6 Forks because it was a neighborhood restaurant and found the food was very good. Alas, they closed up and a new restaurant opened - Jaymar. Wanting to support local businesses we ventured in. Met at the door by the owner(?) and shown to a table. He was very helpful and appreciative of our visit. My wife got the Hibachi chicken with fried rice. It was hot and delicious. She also ordered a salad with the ginger dressing. Again, it was very good and she made sure to eat every bit of the dressing! I got a few sushi appetizers (salmon, tuna, eel) and they were very nice and very fresh. We have now visited there half a dozen times and each time I like to try new things. The prices are extremely reasonable and the quality of the food is as good as (or better than) Sapporo or Shogun. It is easy to get a table and service is prompt and efficient. read more

I live in the neighborhood and I was really excited to try this place. I got the ginger salad, crab rangoon roll and shrimp hibachi and the sushi roll and salad were delicious. The hibachi tasted great but it made me sick, unfortunately. I really would love to try their other menu items but I'd have to work up the nerve to come back. read more

The food is seriously some of the tastiest Asian food and sushi I've ever had. Best in Louisville, as far as we are concerned.

Great place to go eat!! I live right down the road from here and I walk to get a roll of sushi often.. they never disappoint! The people who work here are always very nice. Definitely go try! read more

Central American sushi? That's new to me but it was pretty tasty. We just got some maki sushi and stuck to the more traditional style (not all the sauces) and a couple of beers but it was very tasty and fresh with good portions and ice cold beer. I'll be back to check out some of the other items. read more