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    Jina Yoo's Asian Bistro

    3.9 (130 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Crabby basket
    Jazzy S.

    We've been here a couple times now. The food is good, the service is fine, but it did take quite some time from being seated, to taking our order, to getting the food. We didn't order our food until we had been sitting there for 45-50 minutes. We were in bigger group of about 6 people, but still that is a while. The waitress was friendly but everything just took a while. The biggest issue was that the menu prices via the QR code menu were different than what we were charged. Most menu items were $2-4 more expensive than advertised, which we were not notified about. We saw on the check, and when we talked to the manager about it, they said the waitress should have warned us, and that it's expensive to get a new QR code. If we were told in advance that would have been fine, but being charged something different was not appropriate. Also, we were celebrating a birthday, and they said we could either get a dessert or a shot. They ended up charging us for the dessert without warning us beforehand, when we were expecting it would be complimentary. Either way, we got mainly sushi which was pretty good overall. Most sushi rolls had cream cheese, which is typical it seems like for sushi places around the Midwest. - Crabby basket (4/5): the crab rangoon was super tasty, like one of the best I've had. I think it had lobster in it or something. The egg roll was pretty good but about average. Sauce was tangy and a perfect pairing. - Just fish roll (4.5/5): We added avocado which was extra but worth it. Very tasty, fish tasted fresh. Good portion sizes. - Lemon drop roll (4/5): I love salmon, and this fish was pretty good. Tasted fresh. Don't like the cream cheese in there though, I feel as though it takes away the flavor of the fresh salmon and lemon. - Baked salmon roll (3/5): This had a bit too much going on, with the crawfish on top, and what just seemed like a California roll. Tasted good but not as good as the other rolls.

    Tofu Pad Thai
    Sydney H.

    I have mixed feelings about this place. I have only been once, but it was not a great experience. We were able to walk in without a reservation no problem, that was great. However, we were only a group of 4 and our meal took wayyy too long. I think we waited 40-50 minutes for our food and overall the service was not great. One thing I really loved about Jina Yoo's was the sushi - it was fantastic. I would be willing to come back just for some more sushi. My pad thai was honestly not good at all. I tried very hard to like it, but I really couldn't take more than a few bites. This is going to sound weird, but it smelled and tasted like farm animals or a petting zoo. I don't know why, but the second it came out my friend and I noticed the same gross smell. I thought maybe it would taste okay, but I was wrong. I wouldn't recommended getting anything other than sushi here. My boyfriend got a chicken entree and it had a similar taste/smell. He didn't mind it and ending up eating mine and his, but I was not a fan at all.

    Noodles and chicken
    Stephanie W.

    Visiting in town and got to try dinner here! Absolutely loved everything! The Cherry Bomb sushi roll is fabulous! My daughter had the noodles with chicken and they were amazing! We tried the Sin City and Double Crunch Scallops rolls and liked those as well! Dessert was great! The Gorilla in the Kitchen didn't disappoint! I will be back! Great service, quaint atmosphere and friendly servers!

    Sushi rolls
    Diane G.

    I live in Saint Louis and would drive the 2 hours again soon for this delicious sushi. We went for my granddaughters 11th birthday with 3 kids 11, 8 and 3. Since everything is made to order, typically you have to wait. Great as a couple- wait with some good wine and beer choices. We looked at the menu ahead and got there when they opened at 5 and placed our order. First- edamame-the best ever. Our 3 year old was eating the skins they were so well flavored with salt, garlic and rosemary ( I think). So so yummy. So get them. All the rolls were fresh and delicious. I go out for sushi a lot but this was bar none the best. The decor was elegant with chintz upholstery and dim lighting unlike some open no ambience you typically get with a sushi restaurant. Our waitress was amazing and when we said kids were tired, she got us in and out in a little over an hour. I strongly recommend!!!!!

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    Fantastic food with great service! A friend and I tried it on a whim and now have to try the sister place!

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    7 months ago

    Best sushi in town since it has unique menu items Jina alone comes up with -- and a great atmosphere.

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    Great atmosphere, food and service. Highly recommend for a night out in Columbia or just hanging out with friends.

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    The servers are super nice and the food is amazing!!! Grilled edamame is a must and can't go wrong with any of their specialty rolls!

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    One of my fave places for sushi. Love The Rock roll, HM roll. Wife likes Sin City roll. We both like the Rainbow roll.

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    This place is a find! Great food and service. They were packed when we were there but the staff rise to the challenge.

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    There is nothing but good things here. The food is constantly excellent. Service is great. The ambiance very nice. I love Jina Yoo's.

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