Neko was the perfect place for dinner The food was fantastic, Hands down the best sushi I've had in the Cincinnati area, rice was fluffy, everything was cooked to perfection and the selection of wine and sake was amazing The service was fantastic, our server poured our first round of drinks for us at our table, better service here then some 5 star steak houses! The Ambiance makes you feel like you feel like you're at home, the place is on the smaller side but doesn't lack in quality! ( we had a bottle of wine, 2 bottles of sake a dragon roll, a phila roll, and fried cheese cake! read more

This cozy spot is my absolutely favorite for ramen. I typically go for the spicy vegetable ramen and add mushrooms. It is always served piping hot and the spice level is perfect. This is great for us spicy food lovers because we can skip our requests for a side of hot oil or pepper flakes and just dive right into ramen heaven. lol. This particular visit, I added kimchee per the owner's recommendation and it totally elevated my soup. It felt good that she recognized me after several months hiatus. The service felt heartfelt. For that, Neko has a friend in me forever. Dine local. read more

Neko Sushi - Spicy Ramen with added mushrooms and kimchee. - Korean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We came to Neko when we were in the area and it was lunchtime. We're always up for trying a new-to-us restaurant! Street parking was easy but you do pay by app. We also love a bibimbap stone bowl meal. Hubby also ordered a hamachi appetizer. $4 for one piece. He was disappointed....it wasn't as fresh as our favorite sushi place and the flavor also wasn't as good. BUT...we both liked our rice stone bowls. We ordered them with chicken (they also have beef). We loved how sizzling hot the bowls were because that creates the crispy rice at the bottom! Yum! There were also greens and bean sprouts, fried egg, and carrot. A bottle of gochujang was also placed on the table to add as we liked. Overall, this was a good lunch! read more

Neko Sushi - Lunch menu - Korean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Have driven by Neko so many times and finally tried it tonight. We loved the fried rice and the sushi was great! We're pretty picky about sushi as well. Everything was very tasty. I forget all the names I know we got Bengal, Yellowtail + Scallion, Crunchy Munchy, Spicy Shrimp Tempura. The fried rice was also VERY good. One of the best in the city. read more

Neko Sushi - Korean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I went here for Restaurant Week and it was very good The service was great and it was her first day She did fantastic My meal started with a spring roll and miso soup then veggie sushi One roll was avocado cucumber and a sweet potato roll The sweet potato was absolutely delicious The next was mushroom bimbimpop It was not my favorite no broth lack of flavor Overall a success read more

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A fantastic, tucked away neighborhood sushi restaurant! Came here first a spontaneous lunch out on a Friday and got a seat right away. There aren't a ton of tables inside so I imagine they can get pretty busy at night. They have some great deals on lunch specials. My wife took advantage of the Bento box deal and I got a few rolls, some miso soup, and we split some crab rangoons. The sushi is made fresh behind the bar which was lovely! The menu is affordable, especially for fresh made sushi like this. Overall, this is a fantastic local spot to get some affordable sushi. We'll definitely be back! read more

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First time there but not the last. Yes great sushi but also a generous green salad, and lots of solid appetizers. Service was attentive even though it was very busy on a Wednesday night. Cozy inside but not cramped! read more

Delicious! We had dinner here last night and everything was very good! I ordered some hot Green Tea, Kimchi Soup and the Sushi & Sashimi Combo. My husband ordered a beer, a piece of Mackerel and the Sushi & Sashimi Combo. The Kimchi Soup is fantastic! It came to the table boiling - literally bubbling. It's rich and spicy and wonderful. The sushi and sashimi were so good! Everything tasted fresh and had a great texture. The service was good, as well. Overall - great sushi and service. read more

I've been coming here since before Covid and the service and the sushi is always amazing! One of my favorite places for takeout sushi that's inexpensive and really good. The Sunday morning roll is definitely a favor. read more

Neko Sushi - Sunday morning roll in the back and Crunch Roll - Korean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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They have such an extensive menu - so many options!! Our server Erick was extremely kind, quick about getting our drinks and food, and made sure we were happy at all points of the meal. The overall vibe/ambiance was cozy and inviting. We got both sushi and warm dishes and both were great! Excited to come back and try other items on the menu. read more

Oh wow! Been here twice now just to make sure it was as good as the first time. Sushi, amazing! The nigiri quality is so obvious, I tried the salmon and tuna. The menu is great, I'm excited to come back and try more items. The service is awesome! The staff is super friendly and attentive. The ambiance is nice, quaint and chill. I'll be back for sure! read more

I ordered online. Another 25$ down the drain. The amount of food I received was ridiculous. Do you serve the same amount of food in the restaurant? I don't think so. You would have too many unsatisfied customers! It's a shame that you think you can do whatever you want because the customer is not in front of you! read more

Everything was fabulous. The staff were kind and attentive. You could tell everything was made fresh in house. The vegetable spring rolls were light and delicious, as was the house salad. We also enjoyed the crunch munch roll and tempura spicy tuna roll. read more

The sushi was great and they had a great selection of rolls and other entrees as well. I would go back any day! read more

Neko Sushi - Korean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Love stopping by here when we want a cozy dinner out. It's a quaint corner restaurant with limited seating, so get here early because they go fast. They have a broad selection of sushi and a limited selection of Korean food which was a pleasant surprise. Our table got a mix of items and we all enjoyed what we ordered. Ended up going for the Neko Salmon Sushi roll, which is torched to perfection with spicy mayo. If you like seared salmon, definitely try this one. The other roll I got was the Spicy Shrimp Tempura, which was just okay. Lots of sauce and imitation crab which masked the flavor of the shrimp. Otherwise, service was great -- our server checked up on us regularly and promptly brought silverware to our table when he realized we didn't have any with our food. Neko is clearly a Cincinnati staple for many people, and It's clear why -- cozy restaurant, fresh fish, good service, cute cat design on everything.. read more

Neko Sushi - Neko Salmon (near) and Spicy Tempura Shrimp (far) - Korean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Really enjoyed my first time at this sushi restaurant. We were able to walk right in and sit down - didn't need a reservation for a Friday night. The sushi was delicious and was a really good size. The one roll we had had "mountain" in the name and it was HUGE. Overall great experience and we will definitely be back. read more

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Enjoyed my first time here! The inside is cozy and clean. The seating is limited but it was not busy (late lunch time) so we got sat quickly. The agedashi tofu appetizer was flavorful with a nice crust outside, soft tofu, and warm light sauce! The naruto roll did not have any rice but the fish, cucumber, and sauce was clean and refreshing. The spicy tuna had a nice spice kick with a great ratio of rice/ fish. The sashimi sampler cuts were very generous and quality was decent. Overall good sushi! The restaurant is also in a very cute neighborhood so we walked around afterward. Will definitely be back! read more

Neko Sushi - Sashimi Sampler (3 tuna, 3 yellowtail, 3 salmon) - Korean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The Rose Roll was gorgeous and tasty! The restaurant is small but cozy. It can get a bit loud if it is full. read more

Neko Sushi - Rose Roll - Korean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Original plan was to go to Parkside and then spotted Neko's Sushi. We just moved from South Florida, which has so many international cuisines. There are tons of excellent, authentic genuine tastes of global foods from Latin America - Europe to American to Japanese and Korean. Can't forget Vietnamese Eats down there. Neko's did its justice taking me back to those fine dining restaurants down in South Florida _ Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale. Neko's Sushi - fresh top 5. Why eat outdated sushi smelling too fishy? No, Not Neko's. Every sushi fish made all fresh like it was caught that day! The fried dumplings - amazing! Wow! Just like the ones they make in South Florida. Cincy - you're definitely expanding with what we're finding here and Neko's tops my 5 on my international cuisine list for Asian Fusion. Service is amazing, attentive and hospitality top with professionalism! read more

I went with a friend to get food and wasn't quite sure what to expect. We were going to order sushi rolls as we saw the menu mainly contained a lot of different types of sushi choices. The restaurant was a little small, but held enough tables and wasn't too busy at the time we went to be overloaded inside. The staff were very sweet and came to ask about how our food was many times to make sure it was to our liking. The sushi bar was open to view the sushi creations. What I really liked about the restaurant was the cat theme which was charming. There were both wire figures and paintings on the restaurant window. read more

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Has a very authentic feeling inside. Me and a few friends went here and i started off with a bottle of their Rosé. The waiter was very professional asking if i wanted a taste first then pouring all of our glasses. Next came out a appetizer of Soft shell Crab , the presentation was amazing i wish i got a picture of it because wow! The taste was amazing as well i definitely recommend that for a appetizer. Then i got the Sunday Morning Roll & The Rocky Mountain Roll, ive been to many sushi restaurants but this takes the cake. Absolutely fantastic. Finally to end the meal i had Fried Cheesecake. I had no idea what to expect but it was one of the best desserts ive ever had. The staff there was very special, always making sure we had everything we needed and checking on us regularly. My water never once was empty they constantly kept up with refilling our drinks. This place is an amazing restaurant and i definitely recommend it and will be back soon. Thank you! read more

Just delicious. Loved my experience at Neko. We stopped her unexpectedly for lunch. Our stop at a business nearby brought us to the area. I am so glad it did or I would have not discovered it. My meal began with a serving of the house salad. I ordered a small size salad for $3. The ginger dressing was fresh and the salad was crisp. It included carrots and cucumbers. I definitely saw the carrots but no cucumbers. For my main meal I had their vegi roll. It was good but left me hungry for more food. To satisfy my hunger I got their fried rice minus the egg and seasoned Witt salt & pepper. It was very good but I could taste the oil used to fry it or season it. I would recommend it but perhaps request that they lessen the oil in the prep. I will return! read more

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Sushi here is usually very good and convenient (always a fan of 50% off). I've been able to dine in and grab a few rolls for take out. Recently I came and ordered a few things off menu- the tofu appetizer and beef bulgogi- and they were just fine (tofu was a very dense texture and needed more of the sauce). I will continue to hit up neko when my sushi craving peaks, and focus mainly on their rolls. read more

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Such a great little gem in Cincinnati! Food was so good and fresh! The cat theme just makes it so much better! read more

Neko Sushi - Korean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Good food. Good price. And attentive service. I have enjoyed my meals on several occasions and it has always been good.

Awesome food and service! Love the Sushi Napoleon and the Otoro Nigiri...yum yum yum!

I had a taste for sashimi and tempura. This place certainly filled the bill. The tempura was hot, crispy and airy. The sashimi and raw veggies were very fresh. Most importantly, I had all the condiments a girl needs. Oh, staff also gave me a warm, miso soup and a nice, cool sake on the house as I waited. Both were light and refreshing. I also found my server to be friendly and attentive. I will be back! read more

Had the Neko salmon roll, and the Unagi roll as recommend by the head chef, Francisco. The restaurant owner Kim brought me over a complimentary scallop and yellowtail sashimi after we briefly spoke about the different qualities of sushi that can be purchased from local fish markets and how the sushi she serves her customers meet a higher level of quality. The sushi had a great presentation, smelled/looked fresh and was prepared with care. The store was clean with casual aesthetic ambiance. The service was prompt despite it being a busy Saturday night. The Neko salmon was easily the best of the bunch I had that night. Compared to other 50% off sushi places such as KanjiOTR, Wabisabi and places like Asiana, Neko sushi excels in its quality of sushi and their attention to detail read more

Neko Sushi - scallop and yellowtail sashimi - Korean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Food was delicious and affordable. Great atmosphere with attentive staff. The sushi was my fave part because it is affordable! I ordered sushi and bulgogi. 10/10 would recommend. The bulgogi came out sizzling. It's near Hyde Park square which makes it a nice place to stop by and take a walk around after your meal. read more

Neko Sushi - Shrimp tempura and octopus sashimi - Korean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This sushi spot is a literal hidden gem, right off of Hyde Park Square! The rolls are SO fresh and creative, the service is great, and the location is so easy to get to. My fiancé and I wandered in for an early Saturday dinner, around 5 p.m. We parked right across the street at a meter, and there were plenty of open spots when we arrived and when we left. We'd been once before and it had been packed, so we were surprised to see that we were the only ones in the restaurant. We quickly learned that we just beat the dinner rush ... because by the time we left, the little restaurant was nearly full. Our server was so friendly and personable, and when we asked about Sake, she recommended we do a Sake flight. We got to try four different flavors for $10 per person. I preferred the peach, while my fiancé loved the strawberry. Of course, we can't go out for sushi without a bowl of miso soup and an order of crab rangoons. The soup was warm and salty - exactly what you want on a chilly March evening. The crab rangoons were crispy on the outside, and creamy on the inside, with enough imitation crab that you can taste it, but not enough to overwhelm your palate. The sushi is certainly the main event ... and we loved every roll we ordered. The Kiss of Fire was my favorite - spicy tuna topped with sriracha. The Sweet Potato roll is also a fun way to mix up your order ... it's essentially just tempura fried sweet potato without any fish. We went out on a limb and ordered the Naruto roll (no rice), and loved how refreshing it was! The Black Dragon roll was probably the wildest thing we ordered ... it's topped with a whole BBQ Eel. We liked it more than we thought we would, and would definitely recommend it to any adventurous sushi lovers. For five rolls, Sake flights, and appetizers, we made it out for around $130 including tip. You can't beat the prices, freshness and flavor! Plus ... the whole restaurant is cat-themed, which makes the experience that much better. read more

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Food: 4.5/5 We got the gyoza for an appetizer, green tea and the ginjo sake to drink, and the tiger roll, spicy tuna roll, and tempura spicy tuna roll for sushi. I love coming to this place and trying the different rolls. Gyoza was a bit on the crispy side but had great flavor. I like dry sake, so the ginjo was perfect. The tempura spicy tuna is one I order every time, but if you don't like cream cheese in sushi, it's not for you. Service: 4/5 Service is fast for a sushi restaurant with attentive staff. The owner is usually there to greet and seat you. Atmosphere: 4.5/5 Neko is the Japanese word for cat. The restaurant is true to its name and has cats everywhere. The space is small but clean and organized. The decor includes highlights of adorable kitties. read more

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Food: 4 stars Service: 3.5 stars My friend and I came here for dinner on a Thursday night and sat outside on the little patio to enjoy the nice weather. We ordered a good amount of things: edamame, side salads, crab rangoon, and three different sushi rolls. The side salad was not our favorite. The greens were a bit different than what we were used to for an Asian side salad and mine could have used more ginger dressing, but the taste was still great. The crab rangoon is a similar story: it was good, but there are definitely better options nearby. All of the other food was great. We loved the edamame and our sushi rolls. My friend got some raw fish rolls and was a fan. I got the Baked Salmon Roll and really loved it! I loved the combination of the asparagus, cream cheese, and crab that was topped with salmon that was baked to perfection. Plus the perfect sauces on top, too. I would definitely return for this roll! There was only one server for the entire place. This was fine at first, but as it got busier it became an issue. There were three tables seated outside and at least 3 others seated inside and it was too much for this young man to keep up with. I would guess he is part of the family business and maybe they can't find another staff member or possibly do not want to, but I would recommend a second server on busier nights. We got our food and had to wait awhile on chopsticks/silverware. We sat with empty water glasses for half our meal and then sat with them empty a second time. Another solution could be leaving pitchers of water on the table if you don't have enough staff. I would have been happy with that because I would have at least had water. We did not get any dessert but I would like to try their mochi ice cream. I would come back just to get the Baked Salmon Roll. Highly recommend it! read more

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Great service from the minute we walked in. The food was amazing and the bluefin was to die for! Very cozy atmosphere. If you're in the mood for Sushi this is where you want to eat it! read more

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This is one of my favorite sushi place in Cincinnati. I had ordered bunch of rolls and nigiri for a party and loved that they put it into a party plate. Everyone at the party loved the rolls and the nigiri. The owners are super nice and the food is always amazing! I highly recommend their labokki as well! read more

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A cute little small business. The service and staff are friendly and polite. Coming to the food, the sushi and nigiri was very good. The quality of the fish is awesome. The fried cheesecake was good. The batter was light and the cheesecake was delicious. But the spicy ramen was really poor and lacked any flavor. I would not get that again. There is street parking and outdoor seating. read more

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This place is just too good for my heart (and my cold body). What an amazing hidden gem. I didn't have one bad thing. Everything was delicious, service was friendly and quick, prices are super reasonable, overall a great experience. Rarely I experience a restaurant that is good in two types of cuisines (Japanese and Korean), but they are. read more

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Cincinnati's best sushi. We took our grandson to Nobu in NYC. He said their sushi rolls don't match up to Neko. We agree. Family owned. Wonderful service! read more

Lately I have been on a sushi-craving roll. I have been testing different sushi places in Cincinnati to decide which one is my favorite. Last night I tried Neko Sushi and truly, I was surprised. I've always driven by the place in Hyde Park but didn't quite notice it. The establishment was pretty clean, and it was quiet for a Monday night. I ordered a classic spicy tuna roll, kiss of fire, crunchy munchy, and spicy shrimp tempura. They were all really good, tasty, and it was a fun presentation. My least favorite was the crunchy munchy. I don't know what it was, but something about the flavor didn't sit quite right with me. Overall, I would give this place a solid 4 star review. I really enjoyed it and would certainly come back. read more

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Fresh, delicious food!! Good quality and good quantity! Service is amazing. Probably the best sushi restaurant in Hyde Park Square and adjacent neighborhoods. Noise level is average. It's not too loud. At least, there weren't any obnoxious folks getting drunk by Sapporo when we were there. You're lucky if you live near Neko Sushi. This place has good sushi!! No teppanyaki-style sit down dinner here. Did you know that teppanyaki is the correct term for the Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook food? You know, the Benihana-like restaurants with chefs that cook in front of you and they put on a show. It's not called hibachi-style. Hibachi, on the other hand, are small portable BBQ grills. Another useless trivia. read more

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Freshest sushi in Cincinnati at an affordable price and lots of other authentic and delicious Korean and Japanese dishes (kimchi jigae, soft shell crab and tempura udon are among our faves). Kim (owner) and all of the staff are always warm and welcoming. Service is consistently efficient. This place is a true gem! read more