Kei sushi is, in my humble opinion, the best sushi in Carson city. You can tell the chefs what you like and don't like, or if you have any food allergies. My sister in law is allergic to gluten, not only did the chef tell us that he could prepare any roll gluten free, but also told her of ingredients that they didn't have a gluten free substitute, and asked if she wanted them on the roll. We all walked out of Kei feeling very full and very satisfied, not only with our meal, but also the friendly service. I highly recommend Lei sushi! read more

Kei Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Rolls were made with good quality ingredients! Price was great. We ordered the raw roll of the Double Rainbow, Iris (chefs pick) ad Red Dragon Roll. Lots of the "guts" and less rice which is how it should be made!! Customer service was quick and friendly. Quaint ambiance and very clean. Definitely will return. read more

Kei Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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Apparently there's been a new owner since we last ate here. Let me tell you not only is the very fish fresh but the sushi is awesome! The staff is great, especially Carlos and Dahlia, they are so good at making sure you have everything you need, explaining new items, recommendations and all the while doing that for 10 other customers as well! Give Kei a try if you've never been or try it again. read more

This refurbished space in an unassuming Dairy Queen/CVS strip mall offers some of the best sushi in the area. I came for the first time on Cinco De Mayo, after hearing great word of mouth , and found a tastefully done modern decor and friendly chef's. As per what you'd expect of a AYCE place, Kei has some unique and flavorful rolls, like the macho-macho, which I highly recommend if you like spicy food. Not only is there Siracha Sauce but they dice up jalapenos to accompany the tempura battered shrimp! AYCE lunch is $16.99 and comes with miso soup. I haven't explored the menu apart from the sushi but they do offer some traditional Japanese dishes for those not interested in sushi. The only knock I had on the visit was that some of the rolls fell apart. It might have something to do with the rice not being sticky enough?? But it's a minor complaint as the fish tasted exceptional and the chef's were excellent at turning around our orders efficiently and with a smile. This is definitely my new favorite sushi joint in Carson, beating out International's Cafe by a horse-length. read more

Kei Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

I have eaten sushi all over the country and this is one of my favorite places...and it is right here in Carson City, NV!! Atmosphere: a little more hip than your usual CC establishment Wait staff: all very friendly and i have learned over the years they are all family,so they are vested in your experience Chefs: all very good and often times will recommend some specialty items that are off menu if you feeling like experimenting. Sashimi: they do offer this, but it is hard to find on their menu. I like how they offer it in multi piece options and they give you the choice of how many pieces of what fish you want. In comparing this to other places, this is nice to order what you like. For me, (Sake = Salmon), (toro=fatty part of tuna), (hamachi = Yellowtail), (ahi=yellowfin)...some soy+wasabi and a bowl of Miso and i'm golden! Sushi: now for the real stuff and what we all love and enjoy... first off there is a latin flare to this sushi establishment, rightfully so. What I mean by that is they infuse their culture in the style of sushi. It isn't just raw fish + rice + seaweed wrappers (about my skill level of what i can make at home!) You will notice the following which you may or may not like if you are not a fan of these ingrediants: cilantro, jalapeno's, lime, lemon, mint, ocassionally nuts (great white) and other spices Note if you are a traditionalist, all of the Nigiri is pretty much as you would expect it (rice+hint of wasabi (on some)+fish) Below are some of my favorites.... the ones with "*" are recommended. Here's my top list. Happy Roll lava roll Samurai roll Volcano roll dragon balls (spicy a$$ hot) Pink lady *seared ahi *ceviche tostados rooster salmon / tuna green monster *yellow tail cheeks. Ninja assisin. *Baked mussels *Great white Godzilla Highway 50. Macho macho roll Ordering tips: Solo - All you can eat at the bar: get there early, like 11:30 and know what you want to eat...best to take a friend or two so you can share. Place your order for ALL that you think you will eat, then they can pace the delivery and you can enjoy the food. Family style in dining area - I like the West corner as i have 3 kids. i can box them in there along the bench seat and order food and enjoy the service. Minor improvement: I wish they could speed up the delivery of the food from time of order. Sometimes it has taken 30 minutes to receive an order (sitting family style)... goes with the territory of a good establishment, so i can not really ding them for being successful. Cheers! read more

Kei Sushi - Hawaiian Poke - Kei Sushi style... Ernesto's twist of currants and some other ingrediants make it melt in your mouth! - Japanese Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

The food is by no means worth four stars. It's worth two. The all you can eat sushi is nothing but rice. It didn't even taste good. I honestly thought I was going to get sick from eating the food. My wife ordered a bento box, but she couldn't even eat it. The service was lacking. I'd definitely never go back to this place. read more

I've been going here for a couple years. The food is usually great but the last 2x we have been we have gotten sick.... like everyone who went with us. Also the manager has gotten VERY rude, she could care less if you are happy or come back! Makes you feel like a huge bother. It used to be our girls night out spot but not anymore unfortunately. read more

We visit family here Carson Every time we come we go it at this place Awesome service and the food super good read more

We stopped by this restaurant on our way back from Virginia City to Lake Tahoe. They had all you can eat lunch for $19.99 and the menu was huge. Very fresh and delicious food. They accommodated a party of eight no problem. Very clean establishment and the staff was very polite. Food was quick. Will visit again once in the area. read more

First time at Kei Sushi yesterday, the food was pretty good- but the service wasn't that great. About the food.... Dragon ball appetizer was out instantly, like they were premade and ready to go, we enjoyed them. Edamame was a waste, you get a little side plate with like 10 pods on edamame (for two people might I add) and it was cold because it sat in the window because there weren't enough servers. It also took over 10 minutes to get edamame- for a steamed veggie topped with a little salt, it doesn't take long and should be served piping hot. I ordered the short roll and the grasshopper, fiancé got the Lava roll and the Godzilla. I really enjoyed the grasshopper roll, loved the fried oyster and thought the roll was really tasty. The short roll was just okay, it had so much rice and nori wrap it was just really really chewy. My fiancé loved his lava roll, but we both thought the Godzilla roll was just meh. The fish was overcooked and therefore it was a very dry roll. As for the service.... We got to the restaurant around 6:30 on a Saturday night, the restaurant was pretty busy so we were excited to be seated right away. We had menus within minutes but had to wait around for 10-15 minutes before we were acknowledged again. We ordered drinks with our meals, the dragon balls were on the table before our drinks were so we are eating stuffed jalapeño bites with no drinks to soothe the burn.... After another 10 minutes edamame came out, server refilled drinks - which didn't need refilled (didn't ask, just reached over and took them)...our drinks were still 3/4 full. We didn't speak to another server or get approached until the end of the meal.... About 15-20 minutes later, our rolls came out. No worries there, we ordered rolls that had baked or fried components, it takes longer, and it was busy. Sushi chefs were busting their butts so no complaints on how long the rolls took. Our server finally came back as we were finishing up (20-30 minutes later) to offer more beverages....we didn't need any. Asked if we liked everything, which we did for the most part, and offered more sushi and/or dessert to which we declined (I wish we had known you could order half rolls to try different kinds of rolls, but now we know for next time). We were given our check and then went to go pay. We weren't told if she'd be our cashier or if we go to the front, so we just took our check to the front. We waited around for another 5-10 minutes for someone to come check us out. A man did apologize for our wait, he hadn't seen us at the counter. Would we go back? Yes, the food was pretty good, however, we won't come here when it's busy again- like a Saturday night. We thought by avoiding the main dinner hour of 5-6, it might be calming down, but a party of 7 came in right before us, you could tell that their party was the priority, having two different servers working with them constantly, while the rest of the tables were barely acknowledged by any of the servers. We were also stuck it the corner, which we don't mind- much more private and quiet, but it was like we were forgotten about as the focus was on the larger party. read more

Foods okay here. We usually get the all you can eat. One thing that bothered me was that the waitress wanted to charge my 2 old for having some of my dinner. I think my kiddo probably had two pieces of sushi( Roll of cooked) to me that's odd read more

Great sushi , wish they had an option for kids sushi that wasn't AYCE. Service is a little slow.

Awesome place. Talented sushi chefs. Polite, gregarious, generous, courteous and excellent customer service. The food is great. Most of the menu tastes awesome. Ambiance is pretty relaxing too. Competitive prices. I hope they keep their pricing, standards, and open a branch in the Bay Area. read more

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service is always a bit quirky, reservations don't seem to help. The decor is pretty cheesy and the best rolls are ripped off the old Kim Lee's menu. The food is good usually but I cant justify $30 for such poor service. read more

Finally get to try this place. It's a cute little sushi restaurant and seems like they don't really have much competition being on north side of Carson. The food is pretty good and the price is not too bad. The appetizers were great. Small lemon slice with qual egg shooters is a great idea. I can't ever go without that again anywhere I go. The rice is a bit more than what I'm used to compared to Ayce up in Tahoe. The only thing bother me is no one really come by to check on us. My tea cup kept running low on water. One of the waitresses was being very attentive to what seemed to be regulars. I get it, I do the same with my regulars but they also need to pay attention to new comers. That's how you make your new guests become your regulars as well. Food and service go hand in hand, believe it or not. Overall, not too bad and I would come back. Maybe, we sit at the bar for a bit better service than table. read more

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I was glad to see that my favorite sushi place made it through the pandemic and is now thriving. I had dinner last night at the Carson City location and I have to say it's a long way off from what I know and love about Kei. The amount of rice used on nigiri was extreme and the fish was warm. Also, the presentation left a lot to be desired. I didn't recognize any of the chefs so it looks like it's a whole new staff. The service from our waitress was great and the person who took my reservation request was professional. When I go to a sushi place it's for the experience and attention to detail. This time it fell short. I will still give them my business and try the Reno location the next time I'm feeling like sushi. Hopefully that will live up to my expectations that I've come to know from Kei. read more

I really enjoy this place for the food. However they are short staffed, which had this poor server running around(literally) trying to handle all the tables. The service is not the best the last couple times, but the food is extremely good. We have had most of their different varieties of sushi. I won't lie, I definitely adore that they do mor variety with dessert rolls than most places. Makes it interesting. Plus their sake selection is something I also enjoy. If the service were just a LITTLE better I'd say 5/5 read more

Kei Sushi - Sake Flight Raspberry White Peach Fuji Apple - Japanese Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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We ordered take out and they gave us the wrong order. We drove all the way back just to be handed our sushi that had been sitting way too long. Our cooked rolls were cold and very unappetizing. I was shocked they weren't more apologetic and appalled that they let us leave with sushi that had been sitting there because of their mistake. My husband and I were very unhappy with the service and quality of food, VERY DISAPPOINTING read more

FYI if you eat there and you don't finish all your rolls they charge you extra! Had dinner tonight we had 4 people, no drinks only water and when we were done the waitress advised us that because we had left some part of a few rolls were we're going to be charged extra. WTF! May be this is the new way, but I know other sushi places that don't do that. Our total was $118.79 with out tip. Sorry not going back! Read all the fine print before you eat!!! read more

We were seated pretty quickly at the bar for all you can eat. When we finally had a chance to order, the wait was just so long to finally receive a portion of what we had ordered. We were exhausted from sitting so long and could not wait to leave after 2 hours! So disappointed and will not return. read more

Bomb ass sushi. Never disappointed in this place. Sushi chefs are always quick and consistent, as well as friendly. Bar and dining area are always kept clean, giving you a feeing of a truly upscale sushi joint, even tho we got a hood just around the corner! Music is always changing here. Sometimes its jazzy and modern, other times its classic rock or something that doesn't fit the setting. They gotta work on that but I could care less because the food is excellent. read more

Really tasty sushi. Nice ambiance. Went here for lunch on a Saturday. Fairly busy but had great service and still got 2 seats at the bar. read more

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One of the best sushi places in the Reno Sparks area. Even during these awful Covid times we are in, the staff made us feel welcomed and not rushed. Being at 35% capacity is stressful for many business owners and they handle it very well. Every roll was fresh, unique and delicious. read more

Kei sushi is the best in town. I always get the muscles and egg rolls to start off with Tempura upside shrimp. I then have the Nigiri rooster and kei tuna. The roll are amazing to. Such fresh fish. Best in Carson city for sure. read more

This is my first ever review on yelp.. I feel like this place is worth the time to take to right a review. I have been coming here for 5 plus years.. Always consistent and fresh. I have been to every local place and have Never had a better all you can eat experience. You absolutely cannot beat the value for the quality that you get! It even rivals some high end a LA carte places I have been. This comparison includes California, Hawaii and other East Coast places I have been to. There are certainly better high end sushi experiences out there, but these guys do an awsome job for what they are aiming to accomplish! read more

Kei Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Delicious sushi and a great staff. I've been here many times, but today I was truly impressed. The place was packed with a huge party. Seeing that I expected poor service and a lack of attention. It was completely opposite. The guys at the bar worked fast and efficient without compromising the food. Everything was amazing. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Kei Sushi - Front side of all you can eat - Japanese Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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We usually love kei but tonight they were terrible, it took a whole hour to get just our appetizers, then another 20 to get 2 rolls. During that time we noticed tables that came in after us getting served. Or waitress Janyse had a huge attitude whenever we asked her for something. When our rolls came the crystal shrimp in it tasted like it was done in old oil and done for too long, the rolls weren't all the way cut through, and just sloppily put together. When we asked to talk to the manager Raul, we were asked so many questions back and forth between the waitress before he eventually just had her tell us to basically leave and we didn't have to pay, SO unprofessional to not even give us the time or day. She did mention that they were short staffed but that's probably because they added more tables in the place, if they can't accommodate that many people it shouldn't be available. read more

Surprisingly good sushi for a place in the middle of no where. Coming from Cali I tried to lower my expectations for sushi but this place was good! Small space that gets pretty busy. I don't recommend sitting at the bar as they chefs were noticeability frustrated and behind. Rolls were taking about 20-30 minutes to get. But other than that I'm sure I'll try this place again. read more

Always tasty and fresh! The staff is always friendly and awesome!! Always clean!Spicy Tuna Roll

Best sushi in town. Great service ! Jasmine tea with Red Locus is my recommendation for a light healthy lunch. I was recommended 3 different times to this gem, happy I finally listened. I will forever be recommending my loved ones here for sushi ! read more

Kei Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Our go to for sushi!!! We are super picky about sushi coming from SO CAL and this place is 100% our favorite. Haven't been in since covid and can't wait to go back! read more

My first time getting lunch here today. I did get take out. Got two rolls to go for lunch. They were excellent. Staff was very polite and efficient. I will definitely be going back again. It is great to have a new "go to" spot. read more

Best Sushi in town!! By far! Hands down! No comparison! Fresh, delicious, incredible rolls.

Great place...until I went in the men's bathroom and saw behind a thin curtain where they store their soysauce...about 5 feet from the toilet read more

Kei Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Giving this place a shot...not disappointed at all! 18 bucks for AYCE, and the sushi chefs are on top of their game today! I've had about five long rolls...and that's my limit. All were good too. The facility is clean, the food good and not too expensive for the AYCE, and I'd recommend stopping in here! read more

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Yum. Covid curbside. I was warned of the wait but everything was efficient. Thanks!!!

Happy that their open during this Stay-at-Home time. Sushi craving Satisfied! Although there was a 2 and half hour wait, it was worth it! Will surely order on earlier time next time. Staff was nice, called us when the order was ready. They finished all the orders even the time was pass their posted hours. Curbside pick up was convenient. Glad to support our local businesses! read more

Kei Sushi - Appetizer and Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would. I moved to the area from LA, and was real snobby with my sushi. This place beat out every joint I've been to. There are no words to describe the service. Carlos, our waiter, I looooooove you! The CiCi roll is a must have! The Rooster Salmon is a must have! The Ceviche is a must have! If you are in the area, this place is a must. If you aren't in the area, make the drive! This is my new spot from here on out. read more

Kei Sushi - CiCi roll and Red Dragon roll. Both to die for! - Japanese Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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Lack of training for the waitress. They got wrong order every time whenever we ordered. Also, if you want to provide "All you can eat" menu for the customer, you should hire more chef. We had to wait more than 1 hour to get our order. read more

My favorite place in Carson for sushi. Call and make reservation or you could be waiting for a bit. Silvia is a great owner and Matt is their best Itamae. Check it out read more