I was a bit unsure about this place but the ratings were good so had to give it a try. As we walked in, we were seated but it really took a long time for someone to even come and give us water and take our order. I was a bit surprised. They were busy but there was plenty of staff around. I had to use the restroom and in notifying one of the staff members that the paper towels were out, they were a bit rude. I'm sorry if I caught them off guard but I'm just trying to be a good citizen. My friend and I shared a good chunk of sushi. Everything was just most excellent and I think the Sunday Morning roll was my favorite. However, I would choose them all again. I also had the Runyan bowl because I was craving something soupy. It was very warm and full of flavor and I would definitely get it again. After a good evening, I was very satisfied with all the food! read more

Kanji OTR - Sunday morning, reds roll, spider, and rainbow rolls from left to right. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Some of the best Korean fried wings in the area! They're Crispy with not too much heat but enough to where you feel it. Located next to Findlay market, get your grocery shopping/ farmers market fix in and then hit this delicious spot. They have amazing drinks and Fresh sushi as well. Has yet to disappoint!! read more

Kanji OTR - Korean Fried Chicken Wings! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Food is good and the service excellent for an unexpectedly busy day because of the special event at Findlay Market. We began our mean with a bowl of Kimchi Soup each. This was delightfully spicy, warming one's tummy, in expectation of the entree. Kani Salad A melange of Crab, cucumber, textured tempura was an unexpectedly delightful crunch, distinct from the matchstick cucumber. Beautifully seasoned and presented. Triple Tuna Roll exquisitely assembled. Spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, tuna, super white tuna, spicy crab, masago, eel sauce. The Seafood Dupbap is savory, steaming hot and just an explosion of flavors married in a seafood mixture of marinated mussels, shrimp, crab, and octopus atop white rice and fresh salad greens. The hot bowl crusted the rice redolent of sesame oil ...unspeakably satisfying and out of this world. Lucy our server is a sweetheart! Despite the frenetic pace and burgeoning crowd, she was a pro and was cool as a cucumber, making helpful suggestions Will definitely return! read more

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Good food and great sushi with a nice outdoor patio overlooking the market. The space they're in is cool with big windows and natural light.

On vacation and wanted sushi to celebrate! This place didn't disappoint. Small world the host went to high school down the street from where I went. The sushi was amazing and 1/2 off. Asleigh did an amazing job and kept the drinks full and was a blast to have as a server. You have to try the deep fried cheesecake! Come here you won't be disappointed!!! read more

Before coming to Kanji recently, I hadn't actually sat in at a sushi place in Cincy yet. Kanji certainly did not disappoint and I'm glad I finally stopped in! It's right next to Findlay Market, which makes it a great location from the start. They have a fun little patio area right out front, and plenty of indoor seating as well. Upon entering, the host was friendly and gave us a table in the corner near the windows. The whole space is filled with plenty of natural light, and is really colorful on the inside. Our server was great! She was attentive and informed us that it was half off all sushi when we came, which was a steal. Fairly inexpensive for the quality of sushi you receive. Almost every roll looked too good, that it was hard to choose. We ended up going for the sweet potato roll (a classic), the Crunch Munch, Red's Roll, and the Anna Marie roll. All were FANTASTIC. If I had to pick a favorite, I think the Crunch Munch was my favorite due to the spiciness, but everything was delicious. We cleared the entire plate! I'm really glad I was finally able to sit in at a sushi place in the Cincy area, and to have enjoyed such a good meal here. I will definitely be coming back to Kanji soon! read more

Kanji OTR - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I always love this restaurant. The food, the atmosphere and people are wonderful. I have nothing but good words for this place. Findlay Market is right across the street too, and the Cincinnati Connector can get you here if you decide to visit after a Reds game. read more

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The food was very delicious! My favorites were the Seoul wings and bulgogi. Staff were super friendly and hospitable and the restaurant itself was clean and spotless. It's right across the street from Findlay market and parking was not difficult. There's a garage right around the corner the restaurant and my friend parked on street (meter). read more

I have been here many times both with my larger family and with a friend for dinner and with a large group of friends for lunch. Overall, my family loves it. The dolsat and Korean wings are always a favorite. I enjoy the Tempura Udon Soup, though it is very 'seaweedy', and you either like it or you don't. They were very helpful when it came to someone in our group having a long list of allergens they had to avoid. The restaurant has large windows allowing a lot of natural light during the day and city lights in at night. They also have a creative use of live plants throughout the dining room, making it cozy and comfortable. read more

Went here on a Sunday night with DD and DH. We sat outside in the beautiful evening weather. Miso soup was delicious. We got the 4 rolls: Cha Cha, Playboy, Triple Tuna and Dragon. All were excellent. Our favorite was the triple tuna. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

Stopped in on Christmas Eve for dinner - first time we had been here, and were not sure what to expect. Such a cool place! It sits across the street from Findlay Market, so easy access to the streetcar. My wife and I both had the pork katsu - delicious, and a HUGE serving. You will not leave hungry. My daughter and I each tried some of their sushi rolls. Nicely sized, and very tasty! My wife ordered some of their gyoza dumplings, and those were good also. Service was top notch, and the place was very clean and tastefully decorated. Totally recommend. Would be a great place to stop in after an FCC game. read more

Kanji OTR - Pork Katsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Food was good and the service was awesome. Great place to get lunch and dinner. Will come here again some day. read more

Kanji OTR - Chicken katsu was good and tasty and the service was great!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My husband and I usually go to Kanji once or twice a month, and it's normally a great experience. Tonight was a letdown. We came in for dinner and service was really slow. The food was okay, but not as hot as it usually is. My soup is usually boiling when it arrives but not today. Maybe they changed it. The flavor was still good though! My husband ordered a drink and would have ordered a second had anyone asked. The waitresses seemed a bit lost or distracted, and the manager usually stops by to say hi but no one did. We looked around, but none of the staff noticed us or ask how things were. We'll probably skip dining in next time and just DoorDash or get our food to go. Maybe it was just an off night. I did give them one star because the hostess was nice when we arrived. read more

Hands down my favorite Asian food spot in the city. Recently I had a chance to introduce 3 friends to this place, during a get together. Now Kanji has 3 new fans lol. Also there are only a few places across the city to get sake and Kanji has a decent selection. My current obsession is the sticky fried chicken. Just absolutely phenomenal. Now I work near Kanji, I don't live by there, I say this bc I have ABSOLUTELY made special trips to Kanji for the chicken. read more

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This place is owned by the people who own Drunken Bento. Nothing really wrong with the food, but it is a little pricier than bento while the quality is the same. Ambiance is great, good vibes in the restaurant. I appreciate their menu items outside of sushi- namely their wings, and different soups. The Korean food there is great. The sushi is mid tier though. Service has always been great. Fun seasonal cocktails, and good vibes in there. Again, if you go there.. get the wings. You won't regret read more

If you're in the Findlay Market area or OTR in general - Kanji is a great place to grab a quick and tasty lunch with an Asian theme - I had plenty to see from my booth situated at the front of the restaurant - a panoramic view of Findlay Market's foot traffic - I like the idea of 1/2 price - just - sushi is a luxury, even in countries known for it - this type of marketing - see what I did there - diminishes the allure of an item consumer's feel is extravagant - be honest, would you go to a three star restaurant and order 1/2 price caviar? I enjoyed the shrimp shumai appetizer - great zing on the dipping sauce - the kimchi soup was bland - if that is even possible. I did mention to the server that I didn't care for the soup - but she seemed a little confused - as you can see the soup looks pretty skimpy on the typical veggies, tofu, etc. to be expected in a hearty bowl of kimchi soup - I'm guessing my server was heading for home - because I didn't see much of her - I did feel welcomed and appreciated by the staff - the overall experience was good - the sushi was good - you get great value and leave full - one thing I shouldn't see in any restaurant regardless of star rating - is patrons waiting for servers who are on their phones - as my dad used to say in our restaurant - "if you have time to lean, you have time to clean!" read more

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The food was delicious the service was on point our waitress was very attentive. The ambience was ok the cleanliness was lacking. The floors needed to be swept and the condiment jars were dirty and the menus need to be sanitized. Otherwise I would recommend this restaurant and would go back but bring some sanitizing wipes read more

This place is the best sushi spot in OTR! The sushi is half off of the menu pricing, and my favorite rolls are the reds roll, Sunday morning, and any veggie maki. I also got the house salad and miso soup. This place is so trendy, beautiful, and honestly spotless! I love all the decor and our server was so friendly. The bar is absolutely GORGEOUS, and I love all of the plants and greenery! I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Cincy! 10/10 for food, service, and gorgeous interior. read more

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Kanji offers solid sushi in a convenient location. My daughter and I were interested in something different from our usual standbys and decided to give Kanji a try. Both our rolls tasted fresh and delicious. I especially liked the Thai basil featured in the Thai tanic roll- it offered a different flavor profile than usual. Kanji is a little pricier than other half- priced sushi places in the city, so I wouldn't necessarily make a special trip, but combined with an outing to Findlay market, it was perfect. read more

Kanji OTR - Spider Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Very tasty drinks and Sushi ... glad I found a decent sushi place closer to home!! We had the Dancing scallop... Thai Tanic... Cha Cha Roll... Crunch n Munch ... Joe Burrow ..... all of them delicious... Thai tanic was a little sweet but good read more

Kanji OTR - Left to right ... Dancing scallop... Thai Tanic... Cha Cha Roll... Crunch n Munch ... Joe Burrow ..... none of them dissapointed - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Always have a solid experience at Kanji. My most recent visit was 3:30PM on a Saturday and there were more people inside than I expected, but was happy to see that there were patrons here supporting the business! The menu is marked with food allergens which is super helpful, and they have Gluten Free Soy Sauce if you need to ask for it. Our server was super helpful in confirming things allergens in the food which was greatly appreciated! We opted for the Spicy Tuna and Spicy Salmon rolls as they were both Gluten Free. We started with Edamame, that without the Chili sauce is also gluten free. The staff did a great job in spacing our food items and making sure everything came out fresh. The only reason I am giving 4 stars is because the sushi rolls were falling a part a little bit, and the rice was not as sticky as I would have expected, but everything had great flavor and our service experience was great. read more

Sorry, I'll will just come out and say it. joh-eun eumsig! Yep I had to look it up! You will too. This is another of the must goes in the food great food world of Cincinnati and NKY! I have been there a more than a few times. Today in a hail storm I decided to order carry out. (I was desperate don't judge) Not a step was missed in the order, it was as ordered and as beautiful on a styrofoam container can be. The staff is always very nice and can help with the large menu of delightful tasty..sorry its hard to eat and type.. where was I oh, you have to try it. Watch out for peak times, check out the website It will help you along if you need reservations, their hours are great open everyday. oh and the inside is very spacey so not elbowing other folks. last thing, they have a VERY NICE bar! read more

Very impressed with kanji. When for my birthday celebration with 13 girlfriends and they were able to accommodate us after I called ahead. They don't take reservations but we're super kind about me bringing a large group. All of the sushi rolls were creative and fresh. The korean fried chicken wings were probably my favorite appetizer and I have to go back and get some of the beef Bulgogi. It was perfection! read more

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Amazing food! Amazing drinks! Amazing service! The only flaw is that the sashimi was quite large and I do wish it would have been cut into 4 smaller slices rather than 2 large pieces. We had the yellowtail, tuna, and salmon; all tasted fresh and were rather buttery and delicious. As for sushi, we tried the rainbow roll and Juanito roll. Again, super fresh. For the drinks, we tried Kuri 75, Smokey cherry margarita, and ginger bae - again, we rave! So good and the flavors...who came up with this cause OMG read more

Kanji OTR - Kuri 75 and Smokey Cherry Margarita - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Great price, great atmosphere, and great sushi (for the midwest). Would definitely eat at it again. The sushi is half the price of what is on the menu making it super affordable. read more

One of my favorite sushi spots- go to order are bulgogi, cha cha roll, playbill roll, spicy lobster, BTS roll. Clean and great service.

Service was good, ambiance beautiful, but quality of sushi roll, freshness and flavor, were not ok. After dinner I looked up reviews and saw that this place was fined for poor handling of food- as in the health department had to get involved. I hate to say you can taste 'it' in the sushi- but perhaps you can.... After seeing the numerous attempts of correction by the health department, in addition to my own experience, I can't say I'll go back. read more

Well prepared, fresh, balanced food makes this worth visiting; but service is mediocre. I had an ika salad followed by a Korean-style rice roll made with spicy pork. The food was attractively prepared and well balanced. We didn't arrive till after 1 pm on Friday, so the lunch crowd was mostly gone. Despite this, we had to keep calling for, or walking to find, the server after waiting for several minutes each time. The main server, who seemed to double as hostess, seemed to be sitting in conversation with another employee much of the time. Also, we were seated up against an original building column with badly worn paint. I understand OTR buildings are very old; but the appearance of worn, peeled paint right next to food (see photo) arouses fears of lead poisoning, even if there is no danger. read more

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Fabulous is how I would describe my first visit to Kanji. We came for a weekday lunch and we arrived as soon as they opened at 11:00. First off, I loved the ambiance of the restaurant, it had tons of natural light, lots of plants, and we were seated at a table that faced Findlay Market so we were able to people watch the hustle and bustle. We tried three different sushi rolls- a rainbow roll, Cha-cha, and Reds. We loved all three rolls, and I especially enjoyed how fresh the sushi topping the rainbow roll was. Our waiter was so friendly, and he checked up on us to make sure that we had everything we needed. I'm so happy to have another sushi restaurant that I love in the area. read more

Kanji OTR - Lots of natural light, plants, and views of Findlay Market - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great food. The staff is always helpful and knowledgeable. I enjoy the wasabi dumpling appetizer. The dishes are all satisfying and large portions. read more

Came here in a party of 4 on a Friday night and had no wait! The sushi is always half priced which was a fun surprise. We ordered the house cocktails, elm street (gin based), old fashioned, and the holiday espresso martini with coconut! We really enjoyed the cocktails. The atmosphere was so fun and the server was really nice. We really enjoyed our rolls! A great spot for a date or dinner with friends! Prices with the rolls and cocktails came out to a great price. read more

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Came in on a Friday night and didn't even have to wait! We got our drinks and rolls very quickly. Service was fast and staff was very friendly. Rolls are always half off! read more

Kanji OTR - Santa Monica, Thai tanic, and dancing scallops rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Always great sushi! This is our go-to birthday dinner location and we are always treated very well, and the sushi is always delicious! read more

Kanji OTR - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great food, I've been here a few times and it's always fantastic. Service is a hit or miss. Definitely took longer to order this last time compared to normal. read more

Kanji OTR - Jab Chae with Bulgogi Beef - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

One of my favorite lunches. Sushi is high quality and delicious, and wine list is very good. I'm usually at the bar, and service is great. One of these days I'll move from the sushi and try some other Entrees. But I love my lite lunches. read more

Kanji OTR - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We stopped in on a whim and were certainly not disappointed. The waitress told us her favorites and we ordered them. The shrimp dumplings were beautiful and tasted even better. My husband and I split the snapper, it was excellent and we had plenty to eat. Findlay Market is one of our favorite places and we will definitely be back. read more

Kanji OTR - Shrimp dumplings - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Visited Kanji in OTR with the family today and it was a great little lunch spot! Right by Findlay Market, well-lit inside and lovely staff. The service was great and the food was delish. Got the Sunday Morning Roll and the Sweet Potato Roll. Would recommend both, as well as the Miso Soup! read more

Kanji OTR - sweet potato roll and sunday morning roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Love, love, love KANJI OTR. One of the few places we actually frequent. The bar manager, Frankie is wonderful. His service is a 20/10, and the food never misses. The prices are stellar, and it's such a cute little spot to come have a meal. One of our favorite restaurants in Cincy. read more

The food was amazing! We got the miso soup, shrimp shumai, the double shrimp roll, and the Bulgogi! Everything was delicious and the service was amazing! The inside of the building is also very pretty and is a good space! read more

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The food was so good but the service was actually laughable. It was two of us dining. We decided to sit outside to enjoy the live music that was playing at Findlay market. I ordered the Bulgogi and my friend ordered two sushi rolls. My food came out pretty quick, which was which was surprising, considering it was a hot entrée, but they did not bring out any silverware or utensils with my food. After 5 minutes of not seeing our server and my food sitting there getting cold, I decided to go in and get silverware to which I was met with attitude by the hostess. We get the silverware, and total of 10 minutes go by, my friend's sushi rolls had not been brought out. I don't know about everybody else but in my culture it's extremely rude to eat when your guests doesn't have their food so I sat and waited for almost 15 minutes with my food getting cold and her food still not out before we started getting irritated and staring down any staff that walked by (which was basically no one) . probably about total 20 minutes after my food came out, her food FINALLY came out and all we got was a "sorry about that". The server was rude, the hostess was rude and the sushi was extremely slow. I saw probably 10 carry out orders come out before her food even came to the table. The food was awesome, but imagine how great this experience would be if our server and hostess were, I don't know, good at their jobs. Next time I'll just go to one of the many other sushi joints in the area bc for the $30 i spent on food for one and tip, i felt like i was dining in at a mcdonald's. read more