Domo has been one of my favorite sushi spots. I love the cozy vibes in there. Service is quick and…read moreI've never had a bad waiter/waitress there. The food comes out pretty quick considering they are making the sushi by order. I love their sushi options. If I can, I'll get the otoro (fatty tuna) and it's some of the best around Columbus that I've tried so far. They also have delicious cocktails that are well balanced. The only downside is trying to find parking since it's in the Short North. If you're lucky, you can snag a street parking spot near the restaurant.

1. Ambience (4/5) This place is very cute! The décor was…read moreintentional without trying too hard. Midway through my meal, they came around to light a candle at the table, which added such an intimate touch, and gave cozy date night energy in the best way. In fact, I believe I was sitting next to a couple having their first date. 2. Plating (4.5/5) The presentation did not disappoint. Everything came out looking polished and thoughtfully arranged. The edamame stood out because they generous with the flaky salt, which I personally loved. Sometimes places hold back, but this was well seasoned. 3. Customer Service (2.5/5) This is where things started to fall apart a bit. I stood at the front for about 12 minutes before being acknowledged, and the restaurant was nearly empty. I had to make eye contact with someone in the kitchen just to be seated. Service at the table wasn't much better. It took about 15 minutes just to get my drink order taken (which I had to flag the waitress down to order), and by that time I was ready to order my whole meal. I ordered an appetizer along with a couple of sushi rolls and some sake. I'm not sure if the waitress wasn't thinking about it, but she brought my rolls out before she even brought out my appetizer or my drink. The inconsistency was noticeable and took away from the experience. 4. Overall Taste (4.5/5) The food absolutely carried! I ordered a sweet potato roll and the Hoonie Roll, which ended up being my favorite part of the meal. Both were fresh, flavorful, and really well-balanced. Paired with the edamame and sake, everything came together nicely. 5. Overall Experience (3.9/5 ) Taking everything into account, the experience lands just under a 4. The food and atmosphere were strong, but the service created a noticeable disconnect. It's definitely one of those places where you'd go back for the food, but you'd hope the service catches up next time.

I chose 698 to thank my best friend and her daughter for coming down to help me make my apartment a…read morehome and it was a great choice. We were there around noon on a Sunday so they were not very busy but that was okay with us. I had made a Resy reservation because they recommended it. The interior is decorated very well and the light is slightly dimmed for a nice ambiance! They have really nice, and solid, dinnerware and glassware. We started with the crab rangoon tarts, 3 in an order, and the edamame. The tart shells were so buttery and the filling was the usual luscious crab mix. The edamame comes with salt or spicy, we chose salt. There was enough for all 3 of us. The drinks we chose were the Gin & Tea and the Lychee Martini. Both were delicious and the foam on both were handshaken and so creamy. The Gin & Tea was a surprise winner and I highly recommend it. We ordered 5 rolls. The Naruto, Center, Fantastic, Tiger and Dancing Salmon. I love Naruto rolls without the rice and nori, instead wrapped in thinly sliced cucumber. This one was well made and stayed together when using my chopsticks. It allows the fish to shine! The Center Roll had spicy tuna and a topping of avocado, masago and spicy mayo. It's what you would expect and well done. The Tiger Roll has a mix inside and on top. Each bite was a little different and delicious. The Fantastic Roll was just that! It had a lobster salad inside and slightly scorched Japanese scallops on top. The smokiness of the scallop was surprising and delicate and complemented the sweeter lobster salad. The Dancing Salmon roll had eel inside and salmon outside. I'm not a huge eel fan but this roll I ate and enjoyed. I hadn't had good restaurant sushi since NYC and this was up there with it. The quality of the fish, the server, the host and the overall atmosphere will bring go me back!!

We had Grape as our waitress and she was so sweet and always on top of everything…read more For appetizers we started with the Spicy Tuna Pizza. They came as four slices and were ok, followed by Miso Soup, Edamame, Crispy Tuna with Truffle Oil and the Shrimp Tempura. All of which were satisfactory. And for rolls we selected the Dancing Salmon Roll, Salmon Family Roll, the Triple Three Roll, Dynamite Roll, Dreams Come True Roll a Spicy and Scallop Hand Roll & Spicy Tuna Roll Hand Roll All the rolls were very tasty. The atmosphere and decor of the restaurant was very beautiful and aesthetic. Overall a lovely place to visit on our last night in Columbus.

I was really surprised by the sushi here. I typically avoid sushi restaurants with such westernized…read morenames and even decor. (The inside looks like a tavern with a sushi bar) I ordered a few sashimi pieces and also a spicy scallop handroll and California handroll. I also had a Naruto and another roll that the server recommended. I honestly liked everything. I would order the exact same set again. Things I would improve are the dessert menu. I think the server said the only thing they had was mochi ice cream.

This restaurant has reopened as of September 2025…read more For those of you looking for some great sushi in the Short North district, This wonderful little restaurant has been remodeled, but is serving up some of the same great dishes as before. @the1126restaurant is a sister franchise of @songlanrestaurant in Dublin, @thebluesushi at Polaris and @698restaurant downtown. All four restaurants serve many of the popular rolls; with each location also serving their own specialties. The new remodeling of this restaurant is beautiful. The private dining room in the back is comfy and relaxing. The rest of the restaurant has a beautiful historic charm to it. I highly recommend this restaurant as the service and food are top notch!

For someone who doesn't care for sushi too much, I have eaten it twice this month at two different…read morerestaurants. I might be rethinking my stance. My partner loves it and he wanted to grab a few pieces. I can do a nice California Roll but for most people that doesn't count. I think it's raw fish that gets me so I went with the California and it was $10. I was so good and didn't disappoint. Chris went with the Sashimi Maguro (tuna) and it was $9. He lived it and it was a nice treat for him. Would recommend and neat location in German Village on Thurman Avenue. It has the main entrance and is connected thru South Village Grill. Worth checking out.

A great two-in-one restaurant right in German Village! South Village Grille knocks it out of the…read morepark with their house crafted cocktails, awesome weekly & happy hour deals, and fantastic dishes! On top of that, they host pop-up sushi bar, Jony's Sushi, right inside their restaurant. The sushi is made fresh to order, made in front of you, and their roll combinations are so tasty! This is a great place to go any day of the week no matter what you're in the mood for!

Great bar to relax at.....friendly service.... and very good sushi - fresh, tasty & well presented!read more

Oshio is a fantastic sushi spot in Grandview! The service is friendly and speedy; and the vibes are…read moregreat for a casual date night or a meal with friends! They have outdoor seating as well which is perfect in the summer! The quality of seafood used in the sushi is so incredibly fresh; every single roll feels so light and you truly feel good after eating here because of how fresh everything is! They have some delicious & unique rolls that are must tries like the Last Samurai & Sweetheart Rolls; the the crispy rice is unmatched!!

Amazing experience, loved the Pad Thai and sushi, great service, will be back many more timesread more

I was looking forward to a good fusion meal. We came into fusion without any research, just off the…read morestreet. The sign said to seat yourself and we did. 15 minutes later there was no sign still of the wait staff. Finally we got the attention of someone who told us they were having staff problems and problems with the chef. That should have been our warning sign. Our order was for the pad thai, two sushi rolls, and poppers. The poppers were undercooked. The PadThai was made without the ingredients being mixed through and it was so salty that we couldn't finish it. the sushi rolls were kind of bland and the fried portions of the rolls were soggy. The raw fish in the sushi rolls was warm which made me wonder if I was going to spend the evening in urgent care. We were comped one of the appetizers but it couldn't make up for the missteps along the way. Piece of advice: if your staff is not organized and on board, don't open. The damage that can be done to your reputation isn't worth the one night of lost revenue. I wish it had been better but it made my last night in Columbus a bit disappointing.

The first Oishii is far off my usual routes, so I haven't gotten there though I heard it's good…read more This one opened up near campus last week, much closer to me. And after that soft opening with a regular menu, this week they introduced an all-you-can-eat menu as well. So of course I got there as soon as I could. Quite an extensive menu for AYCE too, though not as big as their standard one. And full of interesting stuff. Nigiri, raw rolls, cooked rolls, deep-fried rolls, specialty rolls, apps, ramen, hibachi, and more. I wanted to try everything, but even though I arrived hungry I just couldn't. Maybe 25 years ago I could have eaten twice as much, and when the students hear about this they will clean them out. It's just down from where Japanese Oriental Restaurant used to be, and I used to save up and pig out there with my friends. Now I eat a bit less, but I still figure I had about $60 worth of sushi for $30. I started with seaweed salad- big portion, and very tasty. Fresh and a little spicy. Then unagi- two big pieces, excellent, tender and flavorful. Then maguro- good, melt in your mouth. Next I tried their "dragon eggs"- deep fried avocado with kani and tuna. OMG. Again, a big portion (two whole avocados, halved and stuffed. Finally, two big rolls: the High Street roll with spicy tuna, and the Seashore roll with salmon, kani, and more. Wow. Big, and tasty. Best sushi in town? No, but up there. Really good. Service was great. They open at noon, at least on weekdays, and I was the first one in. The decor is cool- it's an old house, and they have made it modern but with vintage touches. The bathrooms and waiting area are super cool. There's a bar off to one side, a sushi bar in back, and lots of sleek but comfy seating. Also a huge patio and courtyard out front. Free street parking out front (except during rush hour.) Also a small lot in back. Get here. If you like sushi, or other Japanese food, you'll like it. If you like a bargain, you'll love it. $27, yes, not cheap; but for sushi it's not bad, and for AYCE sushi it is a steal. A cool place to hang out, not far from campus, and drink, and eat good food till you're stuffed.

The AYCE is a good deal and pretty yummy! The menu is actually surprisingly varied, you can get all…read morekinds of things. Service was friendly and pretty quick considering. Atmosphere was modern and soothing. You can get ramen, cooked dishes like tempura, salads, all kinds of things. There's a full bar as well, and areas with cozy or romantic seating. The design was actually pretty cool, you could eat with a group or sit up at a bar by yourself and feel very comfortable either way. The sushi menu itself includes more traditional Japanese sushi, which honestly is what I'd recommend from the AYCE menu. They even have sashimi, which is cut thinly- which is fine, if you want more you can just order more, that prevents excessive waste. Most AYCE places wouldn't offer sashimi anyway. But the traditional sushi, sashimi and rolls were the ones we liked best. The more Americanized rolls with the alternative (non-nori) wraps were not as delicious, in our opinion. We couldn't figure out what it was, whether it was the wraps or an ingredient in the chopped sushi roll fillings. But there's a ton on this menu that was good. Will eat here again. Oh and a short note on large groups- maybe this is not the spot to go with a massive group? It's more of an intimate dining experience, although they do seem to allow big groups. I only mention this because I saw a negative review about slow service for large groups before we went and then the evening we went a group of maybe 10-12 college students impatiently waited by the door to be seated, even though the servers were polite and had to wait for multiple tables to clear at the same time to push together seat such a large group in a smallish restaurant- the patrons kept coming in and trying to sit at random tables before it was their turn. If you have a massive group I'd say split into multiple tables or maybe choose a different, larger or chain restaurant, like El Vaquero or Buffalo Wild Wings? Anyway I hope they left a good tip because the workers were very professional and the group was very large and very impatient.

After photographing an inspiring Women's History event, I found the perfect way to unwind--with…read morethis standout meatballs appetizer from South Village Grill. These meatballs were incredibly tender, sitting in a rich pomodoro sauce that brought a beautiful balance of brightness and depth. Finished with a sprinkle of pecorino Romano, each bite had that savory, slightly salty kick that elevates the entire dish. The toasted ciabatta crostinis were crisp and golden--perfect for soaking up every bit of that sauce. And that fresh basil leaf on top? A simple touch that added just the right amount of freshness to bring it all together. After a day of capturing powerful stories, it was refreshing to experience that same level of care and intention on the plate. This appetizer didn't just hit, it lingered

I remember when this place used to be Easy Street - I was a regular before I moved in…read more Then this place switched to South Village - felt weird and took a long while to get used to. It was definitely not the same place. However, this place warmed up to me pretty quickly. It looked a lot different when it first opened, has theough a few changes with one being a Hallway to the sushi restaurant next door - Great sushi by the way!! My friend and I were equally impressed. We got the giant meatballs from South Village and 3 different types of sushi from next door. Quite the spread but all of it was good!! I come a lot here - for months I used to come every Sunday night get the wings and hummus. Whatever the old wing sauce was - it was sooo good. They have now switched to buffalo and to be honest other places make it better. Still try the hummus. It's delicious. So is the incredible meatball. Drinks here have always been really good. Quality. Pizza really goood - get the Hot Honey pepperoni. They also used to have one of the best calamari plates in the city - and I have Italian parents who ALWAYS order Calamari. So if you ever see it - get it. Small tv in the corner by the bar - enough to be seen, small enough not to kill the vibe but definitely don't come if your goal is to watch a game. This past time I went I had the Braised short rib, with a Martini and the cookie with ice cream for dessert. I hardly ever get dessert but some broad yelled at me for getting stuck in the great snowmageddon snow on the way here so cookie it was!

Not bad, the delivery failed, GrubHub delivered our food to someone else, and then went back and…read moredelivered it back to us, but they gave us a credit, so so we got it late last night. Had it for lunch, had for lunch. The wings were excellent. They come a garlic on them and they were just really good even reheated. The was OK. I liked the role with the salmon on top of the best. It's in my pictures I recommend that one.ttfn

From the owner: the passion that we have to cook this fresh and incredible dishes.read more

Unexpectedly had a little extra time today, so swung by here. I've been to the Yoshi downtown, and…read moregot the sushi, which was prepackaged and uninspiring. I came here figuring I would get one of their hot dishes, on a cold day. They have a much bigger menu than the downtown one. I did not see pad Thai on the menu board behind the counter at all; after I ordered I did see a flyer about it. And maybe it's on the paper menu. But, I still wanted something hot, and was unimpressed by the sushi in the case in front of me or the descriptions on the board, so I went with hibachi. I assumed that meant they would make it fresh. Nope, this is premade too; maybe put together at the last minute, but all ingredients are premade. I don't know if I'd really call it hibachi; I would at least call it a hibachi bowl to distinguish it from something fresh. But anyway, I got steak and chicken. The price is a little lower than what you would get at hibachi places and the portion is a little smaller. It's rice and a few vegetables and some protein. It was actually not bad. Big chunks of meat, nicely cooked. Sauce of your choice on top. Carb of your choice underneath. It was up super quick, which was my first tip that it wasn't made right then. Service was great. Prices are OK. Bottled and canned drinks. I think they have some of their own lemonades and things. A few tables. Probably crazy at peak. Street parking but it's campus, so kind of limited. If I lived on campus, I'd probably come once in a while. But since I don't, when I want hibachi or sushi I will go farther afield. Looks like "Yoshi's" is not part of the same company as the "Yoshi" locations, so here's hoping that that is a lot better.

Great late night spot for some relatively healthy food. On our visit we grabbed a couple of bento…read more boxes - my wife had the chicken and I had steak. Both had substantial amount of quality food in them. Loaded with fresh veggies, noodles, a few pieces of sushi and some meat strips, their bentos really can't be beat. They have several types of drinks available - soft drinks, different types of tea - but we just went with bottled water. The guy operating the register was really friendly and he gave us a heads up that our food was going to take some time due to a large backlog. We were fine with that. It's great that this place is so close to Gateway Cinema. It's nice getting out of a late movie and having options other than typical bar food. I'll definitely be back.