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I heard they changed owners and renovated some parts including new paint since the last time I was there about four years ago. While the takoyaki was still delicious, the chicken wings are much smaller than it used to be since it's barely larger than a thumb now and it's a little less salty. The Vegas roll is still delicious and crispy, and so is the dragon roll. The torched salmon nigiri was spot on, and so was the rest of the rolls and nigiri. Overall, it's still decent but it's not as good as it used to be.
Kampai Sushi Bar is my go-to for sushi. Seated in Central West End, Kampai is an intimate place for sushi for lunch or dinner. I've never had a bad experience here -- the servers are all friendly, attentive, and efficient. I eat at Kampai for lunch, typically once a week. Their lunch special is unmatched. I get four nigiri, one roll, miso soup, and salad for $19.95! The sushi is always fresh and delicious. Their menu includes the basic rolls like your typical California roll, but they also have speciality rolls that are well-crafted. I highly recommend coming here!
I visited Kampala Sushi bar for dinner one day. This restaurant offers an assortment of sushi, warm entrees, and appetizers. They also have a fully stocked bar which includes domestic and non domestic beers, wines, and liquors. I ordered the shrimp tempura to start and it was hot and crispy! I also ordered the Yaki Udon which came with miso soup and a starter salad. The miso soup was warm and yummy. The Yaki Udon was a little sweet for my pallet but still good. Finally the sushi was good- I got an assortment of sushi with eel, shrimp, and salmon. The overall atmosphere was nice and staff were friendly. Parking is street parking but there are some garages around the neighborhood within walking distance of this restaurant. They do offer a Omakase (let the chef cook for you) at a fixed price which is nice. I may try that next time!
Kampai is one of my favorite sushi places in the city. My favorite role is the Sunset roll, but everything I've had from a sushi standpoint has been great. Howver, the rest of the food there is not as high quality. We've tried a few things and they are just OK. So I would definitely stick to the sushi when going. They have good service and the servers are very nice. There is a limited drink menu and they do not take online reservations, but they will take reservations if you call.
The food YES. So yummy in my tummy, I am a big sushi lady!!! The inside was very nice, and the service was good too! The waiter was kind and everyone checked on us. We had lots of sushi! I want tO try the hotpot soon, as I have not had it before/ maybe next time!!!!! I will go back and get some. GRATE place for a date!!! Kind of expensive but for a special night I'd go! Also had some good Saki hot and and cold, the cold one was coconut flavors. Pretty good and different! You should try it
ordered through Uber eats 4/3/26. no issues with speed/delivery etc....but this is the size of sushi you get - quarters and my thumb for size reference. I understand the current administration has made everything economically more difficult...but, this is insane....will make some pasta for dessert i guess, and won't be going back there, sadly.
all staff member were super sweet and smiley! my boyfriend and i got the sake flight and the lycee drink. i wouldn't recommend the sake flight unless you're familiar with sake and or getting food to go with it. (it's like shots of rubbing alcohol) cute vibes and very clean! would recommend
My friends and I went the other day (on a Monday at around 6 PM). It was quiet, and there was ample seating, charming décor, and very good service. We had a wide variety of rolls (see photo) and enjoyed each one. I highly recommend trying the "OMG Roll"--which arrives in flames--if you are in a small party.
I've been here twice now and will be back soon! The food is excellent at a very reasonable price. If you go please order the fried rice it's the best I've ever had at a sushi restaurant. The atmosphere and location are awesome and the sushi is insane! I rarely write reviews but I've been sitting thinking about how amazing this meal was and had to share. This place is a must try!
The service and ambiance was excellent and it got us excited to try this place. We're new to St. Louis from California and dying to find "our" new sushi spot near us in the CWE. The sushi was okay -- it could have been fresher with more taste. The prices are also a bit high. I would come back for a special occasion only and not a casual dinner. I would be willing to try new dishes again.
Kampai has become my go-to sushi spot in CWE thanks to its consistently efficient service and reliable quality of rolls. The staff is really sweet and the food comes out quite quickly. There's plenty of seating available, so even though it gets pretty filled, I've never experienced a wait. The space is clean, warm, and comfortable. It's nice for a casual meal or even for a slightly more intimate date. I've tried the uni nigiri, which I honestly didn't love because it tasted like the uni had been soaked in sake. Their spicy tuna rolls were also a miss on me (maybe I had them on a bad day). However, the rolls that keep me coming back are the West Pine Roll and the Joy Roll. They're simple and similar in flavor, but well-done seared salmon rolls overall. Another honorable mention is the OMG Roll, which is really flavorful and has great presentation. Their takoyaki is also solid. I also really appreciate that they give you the option of complimentary miso soup or salad while you wait. The miso soup's got great umami with its inclusion of pieces of mushroom in it. Is it sushi that is going to blow your mind? No, but it's a great spot to come back to every time for consistently decent food and nice service.
One of my favorite neighborhood spots! Great service and amazing sushi. Have not found a roll we haven't liked.
My boyfriend recommended Kampai as it is in his neighborhood. Wonderful experience for the both of us. It was raining the night we went and so their having an umbrella stand in the "mud room" was nice. I thought it a good layout how you walk into a small area where you can wipe your feet then proceed further into the restaurant at the hostess stand. As we were walked to our table, we passed a "bar" where you can sit for your meal while watching the sushi master make everything. We were promontory seated and served water. When I asked for a hot sake, and he showed interest, the woman taking care of us said she could bring a larger serving and two cups. The wait staff were very patient with us as there was just so much mouthwatering options on the menu, it was hard for us to arrive down to what we knew we could finish. We ordered four rolls and shared all equally. It was a perfect way to try a lot of different t fishes - especially with one of the rolls being the Rainbow roll. The restaurant was quiet and intimate, a perfect date night. The lighting was enough so we could read the menus and see our food but dim enough to be romantic. I'll be honest I didn't notice the decor as a few of the tables had gotten some other interesting dishes that I ogled. I'll definitely be back! read more
13 days ago
Appetizers, handmade rolls, all exquisite. Everything is fresh. The service is fantastic, with very friendly and cordial staff. I was in Japan for three years and this is my go-to place for when I want to reminisce about my time overseas in the land of the rising sun. The ambiance is on point. read more
I heard they changed owners and renovated some parts including new paint since the last time I was there about four years ago. While the takoyaki was still delicious, the chicken wings are much smaller than it used to be since it's barely larger than a thumb now and it's a little less salty. The Vegas roll is still delicious and crispy, and so is the dragon roll. The torched salmon nigiri was spot on, and so was the rest of the rolls and nigiri. Overall, it's still decent but it's not as good as it used to be. read more
Kampai Sushi Bar is my go-to for sushi. Seated in Central West End, Kampai is an intimate place for sushi for lunch or dinner. I've never had a bad experience here -- the servers are all friendly, attentive, and efficient. I eat at Kampai for lunch, typically once a week. Their lunch special is unmatched. I get four nigiri, one roll, miso soup, and salad for $19.95! The sushi is always fresh and delicious. Their menu includes the basic rolls like your typical California roll, but they also have speciality rolls that are well-crafted. I highly recommend coming here! read more
4 days ago
I visited Kampala Sushi bar for dinner one day. This restaurant offers an assortment of sushi, warm entrees, and appetizers. They also have a fully stocked bar which includes domestic and non domestic beers, wines, and liquors. I ordered the shrimp tempura to start and it was hot and crispy! I also ordered the Yaki Udon which came with miso soup and a starter salad. The miso soup was warm and yummy. The Yaki Udon was a little sweet for my pallet but still good. Finally the sushi was good- I got an assortment of sushi with eel, shrimp, and salmon. The overall atmosphere was nice and staff were friendly. Parking is street parking but there are some garages around the neighborhood within walking distance of this restaurant. They do offer a Omakase (let the chef cook for you) at a fixed price which is nice. I may try that next time! read more
Kampai is one of my favorite sushi places in the city. My favorite role is the Sunset roll, but everything I've had from a sushi standpoint has been great. Howver, the rest of the food there is not as high quality. We've tried a few things and they are just OK. So I would definitely stick to the sushi when going. They have good service and the servers are very nice. There is a limited drink menu and they do not take online reservations, but they will take reservations if you call. read more
4 months ago
5 months ago
The food YES. So yummy in my tummy, I am a big sushi lady!!! The inside was very nice, and the service was good too! The waiter was kind and everyone checked on us. We had lots of sushi! I want tO try the hotpot soon, as I have not had it before/ maybe next time!!!!! I will go back and get some. GRATE place for a date!!! Kind of expensive but for a special night I'd go! Also had some good Saki hot and and cold, the cold one was coconut flavors. Pretty good and different! You should try it read more
6 months ago
ordered through Uber eats 4/3/26. no issues with speed/delivery etc....but this is the size of sushi you get - quarters and my thumb for size reference. I understand the current administration has made everything economically more difficult...but, this is insane....will make some pasta for dessert i guess, and won't be going back there, sadly. read more
3 months ago
all staff member were super sweet and smiley! my boyfriend and i got the sake flight and the lycee drink. i wouldn't recommend the sake flight unless you're familiar with sake and or getting food to go with it. (it's like shots of rubbing alcohol) cute vibes and very clean! would recommend read more
4 months ago
My friends and I went the other day (on a Monday at around 6 PM). It was quiet, and there was ample seating, charming décor, and very good service. We had a wide variety of rolls (see photo) and enjoyed each one. I highly recommend trying the "OMG Roll"--which arrives in flames--if you are in a small party. read more
6 months ago
Always amazing! I come here often and have had sushi all over the world including Japan. This place is always solid, they deserve better reviews. The miso soup is always hot and comforting, the house salad is fresh, and I always get the shumai. My favorite rolls are the OMG and Vegas. 10/10 read more
1 year ago
I've been here twice now and will be back soon! The food is excellent at a very reasonable price. If you go please order the fried rice it's the best I've ever had at a sushi restaurant. The atmosphere and location are awesome and the sushi is insane! I rarely write reviews but I've been sitting thinking about how amazing this meal was and had to share. This place is a must try! read more
1 year ago
The service and ambiance was excellent and it got us excited to try this place. We're new to St. Louis from California and dying to find "our" new sushi spot near us in the CWE. The sushi was okay -- it could have been fresher with more taste. The prices are also a bit high. I would come back for a special occasion only and not a casual dinner. I would be willing to try new dishes again. read more
Kampai has become my go-to sushi spot in CWE thanks to its consistently efficient service and reliable quality of rolls. The staff is really sweet and the food comes out quite quickly. There's plenty of seating available, so even though it gets pretty filled, I've never experienced a wait. The space is clean, warm, and comfortable. It's nice for a casual meal or even for a slightly more intimate date. I've tried the uni nigiri, which I honestly didn't love because it tasted like the uni had been soaked in sake. Their spicy tuna rolls were also a miss on me (maybe I had them on a bad day). However, the rolls that keep me coming back are the West Pine Roll and the Joy Roll. They're simple and similar in flavor, but well-done seared salmon rolls overall. Another honorable mention is the OMG Roll, which is really flavorful and has great presentation. Their takoyaki is also solid. I also really appreciate that they give you the option of complimentary miso soup or salad while you wait. The miso soup's got great umami with its inclusion of pieces of mushroom in it. Is it sushi that is going to blow your mind? No, but it's a great spot to come back to every time for consistently decent food and nice service. read more
1 year ago
One of my favorite neighborhood spots! Great service and amazing sushi. Have not found a roll we haven't liked. read more
3 years ago
Kampai Sushi Bar is a sushi restaurant that offers a wide menu from nigri, noodle soups to sushi rolls. It is at a central location at Central West End. Street parking is plentiful. Service is attentive and the sitting space is comfortable. I only ordered sushi rolls at my visit. I feel the rolls are below average for mine, apart from the long wait time. The udon noodles dish my friend ordered looks so much better. Will I come back again? Perhaps not for the sushi, but for the convenient location. read more
Sushi was fresh and delicious. We got the crazy roll, tornado roll, sunset roll, toro nigiri and salmon nigiri. Different textures and flavors really complemented each other in each roll. We also got chocolate lava cake for dessert which was warm, gooey, rich and amazing. Service was 10/10. Staff was nice, helpful and let us stay a bit past closing to finish up our food and drinks! Ambiance was calm and cozy. They dim the lights a bit at night and play calming music. I would definitely come back and get the same order plus a few more things! read more
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Kampai sushi bar is a really cool place to bring friends! I'm addition to their beautiful sushi they have a wide drink selection and various different dishes you can try besides sushi. My friend and I ordered a TON of rolls and loved every one of them. The fish there was fresh and flavorful and the server we had was super sweet! They serve soju and sake here which was a treat, and offer sake flights if you and your friends are feelin a bit crazy. Additionally their Ice cream Sandwich there (look for pic at the bottom of my review) was surprisingly one of the best desserts I've had in a while! The sushi and food there looked and tasted awesome and the experience I had here was great! I will definetly be coming back for a sake flight read more
Dimmed lights; contemporary piano music in the background; and neatly folded napkins placed upright on each plate. I came in with my group of 5 on a Thursday evening, and we were seated immediately. Service was great, always checking if we needed anything! We decided to share a 15-piece sashimi combo, two rolls, and two bowls of udon. A little bit of everything! We ended up all getting complimentary miso soup and salad that really hit the spot. The only downside is the price. However, the fish was fresh, and flavor did not disappoint. There might be better value and fare for sushi elsewhere, but this restaurant is perfect for a fancier get-together or date night! read more
7 months ago
Great service, very attentive and kind. The food was ready very quickly though I didn't feel rushed. Excellent seaweed salad and possibly the best spicy tuna mix I've ever had! Unfortunately I didn't care for the miso soup, it was lacking flavor. Small salad and miso soup comes with purchase of meal. Prices are average, $12-14 for the specialty rolls which were a good size. There's also plenty of non-sushi entrees to choose from. I got there right at opening at 5p and the place started to fill up pretty quickly on a Friday night. Would return. read more
1 year ago
Wonderful service and delicious sushi!! Our server, Song, made our birthday girl feel so special and appreciated with a birthday treat. read more
Street parking available depending on the time. We were greeted upon entry. The food took a little long to come out for us to be the only people in the restaurant at the time but the taste and service made up for that. Recommended. read more
2 years ago
I have recently moved into the neighborhood, and this sushi restaurant is my go-to place to enjoy tasty sushi or sashimi with drinks. The ambiance is inviting, the staff is super friendly, and the location is perfect if you live in CWE, located close to BJH. The small patio area that they have is pet-friendly, so you can bring your fur baby with you if you decide to come and try this place! I highly recommend this place if you are a foodie and love Japanese food. read more
4 years ago
Great sushi spot! I loved the OMG roll which is set on fire as they bring it to the table which gives it a nice smoky flavor. They also give complimentary miso soup and salad which I enjoyed. My boyfriend loved the tuna sashimi and we split the spicy tuna roll which was good but nothing special. Would definitely order the omg roll next time and try a new roll as well. read more
I've recently decided that kampai is my favorite sushi restaurant in St. Louis. I eat sushi pretty frequently (we're talking at least once a week) and kampai perfectly balances quality fish, good menu selection, continence, and price point. I order take out from here very often and have always had great experiences and they also have a great restaurant atmosphere for dine in! I'm a big fan of their rolls and nigiri. Fried rice is also a very frequent side of mine. I just recently learned they have an omakase option which I can't wait to try soon! read more
4 years ago
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