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    Kei Sushi

    3.9 (474 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Katrina P.

    While in Reno this past Mother's Day and decided to treat my daughters to their favorite and while searching Yelp, I stumbled across this great AYCE sushi restaurant located on McCarran in the Trader Joe's shopping plaza. The restaurant is large but spacious! When we arrived around 5:30ish we were told there would be a 25 minute wait which was fine considering it was Mother's Day. The servers were friendly and very attentive and the many diners appeared to all be very happy so we were excited when our number was called to be seated. The fish was fresh and they have a large variety of rolls to choose from. We started with the baked mussels, cucumber salad and miso soup. All of which were yummy! Sadly it went downhill from there. Granted it was Mother's Day so I only deducted 1 star but the wait for sushi was beyond ridiculous. In total we were there for 3 hours and when our rolls finally came out, they were great but we had lost most of our appetite and were eager the leave so we left feeling a bit unsatisfied. The servers were aware and very apologetic and offered us a free strawberry mochi of which we appreciated. I will be back to give them a second go, definitely not on a holiday though.

    Quail egg shooters
    Paige L.

    This place is okay. I think one of my favorite things is they have a huge selection of rolls. Service was also just okay. Rolls took a long time and our sushi chef didn't speak very good English so we had to repeat what we wanted a lot. This place is huge and nicely decorated inside and in a good location just not sure I would come back.

    Red Dragon
    Sarina G.

    Long story short this has been my favorite Sushi spot the last 10 years. I compare every sushi place to this spot and this roll. I come here for almost all my birthdays and showing new people. This place has a special place in my heart and I will keep coming here as long as i'm alive. This place is by far the best sushi in town. GET THE RED DRAGON ROLL ITS THE BEST ROLL EVER!!! Not to mention the service is so on point and solid. Most other sushi spots always have ass service and by the end you're barely full and don't feel like all you can eat was worth it. Vs here I'm fully and happy money well spent everytime.

    Serena L.

    We went during an off hour when nobody else was here. All rolls can be made as long rolls or hand rolls. Nigiri is great! They have their "specialty" nigiris which is yum! The pieces are larger compared to other sushi joints so you'll fill up quick. The inside was nice. I recommend updating/changing their menus because their menus are starting to fade and they're kind of sticky to touch. Sushi price is a bit higher compared to other places, but worth it because they have many sushi creations that others don't have and makes you inclined to always try something different.

    Back-Fuji Mountain roll
 Front-CiCi roll Spicy delicious
    Lori S.

    Giving 4 stars as I have only picked up and have never eaten inside. Ambience is really quaint. A smaller restaurant but is busy allot. Have never gone beyond the entrance/register but you can clearly see inside. Service is always pleasant whether it is the wait, host staff, or the owner herself. She is a super sweet lady that loves her place. The food has always been quite delicious. Have had sushi as well as rolls and kitchen plates. 1 was a grilled teriyaki salmon. That was quite yummy too. I really do not have any complaints on this establishment.

    Dragon ball
    Joanna B.

    Came to kei sushi for the first time for my friends birthday dinner and it was delicious! One thing that is super interesting and unique to kei is that they don't give you papers to fill out for AYCE. Instead they have a server come by to take your order. At first I thought this was going to be annoying and that rolls would be forgotten but it was actually great! Our server came by our table more often than other sushi restaurants and I think a big part of that is because of the ordering system. I only order cooked rolls and every roll I ordered was good. There wasn't anything I was disappointed in. They have an appetizer called the dragon balls and I was obsessed. Basically a jalapeno popper. I think i ordered it 6 times. I would come here just for those. SO GOOD. Our service was great and our server was super nice and fast. We will definitely be back

    Kei Sushi in Reno. Beautiful inside. Julie A
    Julie A.

    If you have never been to Kai Sushi in South Reno in the Smithridge Shopping center, this is a fabulous Five Star sushi restaurant choice. The ambiance is beautiful, Sushi is Fresh and Food Presentation is Five Star. Owner Silvia who has owned this fantastic Kai Sushi location for 7 years, gave us the most outstanding service and the best hand roll I have ever tasted. Emily and I love how you created 2 little cups with lemons for our chilled Plum Wine in the Hot Saki pitcher. Thank you to Sushi Chef's Marvin & Merlino for torching the Red Dragon and giving us a firey show at the same time. The TORCHED Red Dragon hand roll is the BEST hand roll I have ever tasted! We also ordered a 2nd Torched Red Dragon hand roll, baked muscles, seaweed salad, edamame and Salmon. Not only did we try the all you can eat lunch with my daughter, but then 2 days later I brought my friend Lelia in to also try this fantastic restaurant and Torched Red Dragon Roll. She loved it too! I can't wait to try your Bento Box next. Thank you Silvya for a Five Star dining experience for my daughter and my friend. A big shout out to server Kyra for a wonderful lunch and your Sushi Chefs. This is a wonderful Restaurant and dining experience. Truly Five Star. Julie A

    Gyozas
    Melissa H.

    First outing of the New Year and the food is still amazing. This was the first time I've done a lunch outing and the only difference is the number of people. Our server was new and in training, but she was very organized. The fish was firm and flavorful. Not at all rubbery and didn't have a strong fishy odor or foul taste. Maybe next time I'll be brave and order outside my comfort zone.

    Mussels were tender
    Leanh E.

    Such a chill place to have sushi. Sushi is a Zen experience for me. I love going to have sushi at spots that are relaxing. It gives you a chance to slow down and really savor the flavors. I really enjoyed the nigiri, especially the escolar, which I consider to be like butter. Super tasty and such a rich flavor. I am not a big fan of the rolls, I tried one roll and it seemed that the sauces and everything overpowers the fish. I would return to Kei just for the escolar and the ambience.

    Cheryl C.

    Once again enjoyed a great meal! Birthday lunch for my friend, Did all you can eat as 2-3 rolls each would have been about the same cost and this way we each got an appetizer and my friend got ice cream with his meal. Drinks are not included but we each opted for ice water with lemon which is great with the salty sushi. We went about 1230 Saturday and got seated right away without a reservation. They did start to fill up after we got there. Our server was prompt and I was able to get the gluten free soy sauce as well as my crystal shrimp sushi which was divine! I love the crab strips on top of the Lily and this was my favorite! The Godzilla was good with the little bit of heat from the Siracha. My friend ordered the macho macho which is on the spicy side with Siracha and pickled Jalapeños. The Volcano came as two rolls and was very filling! We managed to eat most with my friend helping with mine. They do charge extra if you're unable to eat what you order but we didn't leave too much!! Stuffed but happy.

    Vegetarian roll section of the menu
    Heather G.

    Great veggie roll selection!! There were 20 veggie rolls and even 4 vegetarian nigiri options. We were able to get a seat at the bar on a Saturday afternoon with no issue.

    Chicken Teriyaki Bento plate was delicious. Miso soup was also served with this entree.
    Ruby B.

    It's so fun and rewarding going to a restaurant for the first time and discovering a great place to eat. We had a late dinner at Kei Sushi close to their closing time but we still received such kind service and wonderfully prepared food. I ordered their chicken teriyaki Bento dish and my hubby ordered the shrimp udon noodle bowl. Our friend who brought us there, ordered the AYCE sushi. When her sushi choices arrived it was beautifully plated and each sushi element looked delicious. This is her favorite sushi place which is why she brought us there! I loved my savory chicken teriyaki and the accompanying miso soup, California roll pieces and salad were perfect with wonderful flavors. I had a taste of my hubby's udon noodles and it was amazing too. Ordering that next time to have my own bowl! And then I also want to order the ACYE sushi to try their variety of offerings! The restaurant is comfortable with a pretty decor and calm ambiance. It was very quiet when we were there, but reading other reviews it can get busy. Can't wait to go back for lunch or dinner! It was wonderful to meet you Lucy!!

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    Is this business gluten-free or celiac friendly?

    Hi Sarah, yes we are. We have GF soy sauce, teriyaki, ponzu, and GF tempura batter, unfortunately we do not separate the oil.

    Hi is your tempura vegan?

    Hi, Yes it is, but we do fry everything in the same oil.

    Do you get free sushi on your birthday?

    Hi Amber, with a party of five or more you will get a $25 gift card to use on your birthday or a later date if desired. I hope this answers your question. Thank you.

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    4.3(460 reviews)
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    I saw online that haru sold the trendy ice cream that looked like fruit and its usually hard to…read morefind. So my fiancee and I had to go and get it.. funny thing, we went but didnt end up buying that.. lol. We had never been there before and when we walked in we were surprised to see they have a little international store in the back of the restaurant. So much to look at it from snacks to spices to cold and frozen items.. they had so many different flavors of oreos and kit kats! they had fridges and freezers with drinks, coffees, ice cream , dessert items, ect.. It was all set up nicely and easy to access all the items. The restaurant looked nice and clean. We didn't eat there this time but will go back because everything sounded good. The staff was also very nice and wasnt bothered that we were there just for the store part. We ended up getting different flavored rice crackers and had to try different flavors of kit kats.. along with some cookies and tea.. Cant wait to go back for items and the restaurant.

    Overall rating: 4.5/5…read more I have been to Haru multiple times, with friends, family, ordering take-out or dining in. I finally decided to opt out of my usual Miso ramen order and try the donburi. My absolute favorite appetizers are the karaage chicken and takoyaki, it is very hard to find quality of either in town and each order has never been less than great. The menu is detailed and include vegetarian and vegan options. I had the chicken curry katsudon, the chicken was breaded and fried well, and the curry contained potatoes, carrots, and onions, yet it felt really heavy on the carrots, and I couldn't finish them all. My partner had the Kuro ramen, which he gets every time, but this time level 3 spice didn't seem spicy. Whenever we order to-go, it is visibly clear when it is level 3. The service was fast and friendly for a Thursday night, the lychee martini and draft Sapporo that we always order still tasted as good as ever.

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    4.2(423 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Out of all the sushi I've tried, this one stands out as the highest quality compared to other…read moreplaces. You can notice the quality in every detail even the presentation. The service was 10/10. We sat at the bar, and it was really enjoyable chatting with the staff there. The atmosphere is a bit noisy, but that's because it's always busy. One thing to keep in mind the wait can be long. However, if you don't mind sitting at the bar and there's space available, take it! Instead of waiting 45 minutes, you might get seated right away. Without a doubt, this has become one of my favorite spots for sushi. Thank you!

    We have been here about 3 times. Its been very inconsistent with service. The first time was super…read moreslow. The next, was with a large group, and it was super fast. The time it was just my husband and I was so slow. We also sat down as the second table. They had a full staff and it took the longest. The food is good. I rate the roles at a 3, but note. I like simple sushi. So I tried the rolls just to try and see what they taste like. Its good if you like likes of flavor. It removes what people say is the fishy taste. I love the taste of fish. So I typically lean towards nigiri. I will amdit their sashimi salad as a 5/5. I loved it. I thought we could order 1 per round, but thats not the case. Look at the menu and its once per visit. The salmon hand roll is a 1 for me. It was not very crispy and hard to power through. So I dont recommend that, but they do a roll of it. So if you share with friends it might be worth while. The Niger I rate a 3.5/5. There was a lot of rice, but they also give a good size slice of fish. What got me was it didn't have that crisp taste when I ate it. Its hard to explain. The food quality is good. Don't get me wrong. Just the service and my simple taste buds. Its very popular and many locals love it. The lady was very sweet, when we got to speak with her. So don't let my rating and my taste buds hinder you from eating here. So give them a try.

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    4.5(269 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    O'A sushi is ahhmazing! First visit here and we were lucky to get right in and seated in the main…read moredining room, as I've heard it can get quite busy. We had a late lunch so decided to just go for ala carte but wished we had done their all you can eat. We started with the calamari appetizer, cucumber salad and two orders of their potstickers. Their potstickers were the star of the show and I would go back here just to order these. Some of the best in town in my opinion! They were doughy and flavorful, still tender not too crispy and just the right size with a great potsticker slightly spicy sauce. We then ordered the Snow mountain roll, the caterpillar and rainbow. We loved the size of the rolls, not too much rice, flavorful, fresh and good. Before our order came out we were offered a sample of a new dumpling pork bun that was so good we wished we could order it; but the owner informed us it would be coming to a store next door soon - so stay tuned for a new O'A dumpling dim sum shop to open soon in the same shopping center. The service was attentive and charming and the restaurant seems very authentic - we can't wait to go back and try all you can eat and get their punch card.

    They skimp on fish in their rolls. So only go here if you like Nigiri…read more They have imitation crab in 80% of their rolls, it's almost impossible to avoid. The rolls are small and chewy. Reno does not have elite sushi in general, but you can do better elsewhere if you are seeking rolls. Their nigiri was decent. I have not tried their Chinese, so that might be what boosts their rating.

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