Very traditional Japanese ambience, but not a overly done…read more Service was impeccable and they checked on us regularly. The hot and sour and egg drop soup were great and very filling I like how they separate the sushi into raw and cooked because some people don't like raw and honestly can't eat raw... Great experience and will definitely go back

A group of us dropped in, and honestly, the vibes started out strong. The hostess was actually…read morepleasant and the place looked clean--which, in this city, is usually a win. Then we sat down at the teppanyaki table, and things went south faster than a dropped egg. Our server was solid, but the "chef" was a total trainwreck. It felt like we were an inconvenience to his schedule. He just rushed through the motions with zero engagement, like he was checking off a grocery list instead of actually cooking for people. The "Highlights" (and I use that term loosely): The Timing: I ordered the steak and scallops. He finished my steak before the rice even hit the grill. My cow just sat there getting cold while we watched him "work." The Culinary Wisdom: When one of us asked if the beef was a strip or a ribeye, he literally just said, "It's steak." Cool. Glad we cleared that up. The Cross-Contamination Special: We had a vegetarian in the group. He proceeded to cook her tofu directly in the steak juice. Truly a "chef's kiss" moment if you hate your customers. The Doneness (or lack thereof): The salmon was basically still swimming (raw), and the scallops were charred and tasted like fire and brimstone. The Mussels: I grabbed a side of green mussels. They were... fine? I've had much better elsewhere in town, but they were the Olympic gold medalists of my meal by default. The Silver Lining? The Sake. It came in a take-home glass, was incredibly easy to drink, and was 100% necessary to get through the rest of the experience. I can't speak for the sushi, but if it's handled with the same "I don't want to be here" energy as the teppanyaki, I'd stay far, far away. Two stars only because the hostess was nice and the Sake did its job.

Pretty good lunch specials, which is why I ventured over here!…read more Once again, I feel like this is a decent spot for sushi. The only think I didn't particularly like was the spicy tuna roll. Some places now days are not using red tuna for these rolls and subbing it out for cheaper tuna. Bleh. Partner enjoyed the fried rice. Kind of hard to mess up. The both we sat was tucked away in an elevated area, and I did enjoy the privacy, until another table joined us in that area and it got very loud. I won't say it was the worst thing, but for the restaurant being empty... Server was fine, but overall experience was not special/super. Also, it seemed like the chefs were not willing to accommodate to allergies, but they came around when I told them we needed a separate plate for any shellfish.

So I'll start by saying the food was a 10/10 flavor wise. The chef performance wise seemed a little…read moredistracted and nervous as if he didn't know what he was doing. He was making our hibachi and not really interacting with us. The server didn't mention that the fried rice was not included in the hibachi price. The chef did end up messing up our order, however the server was apologetic and fixed the issue right away when it can time for the bill. We did go on a Sunday so it was loud as it was packed !

The happy hour menu is the way to go! You can try a variety of options (both food and drink) for a…read morevery reasonable price. The service was great: quick and polite. The atmosphere is alright. It's nothing to write home about but there's nothing wrong with it either. I thought the food was good!

We sat in the dinning area where we had to take off our shoes. It was such a cozy fun experience…read more I'd also like to add that we had the sweetest server! The staff was so nice and accommodating to everyone! The food was equally amazing. Very comforting and delicious. Everything I had was amazing, my favorite roll was the one with the avocado topping.! That one was *chefs kiss* I'll be coming back specifically for that!!

I've never had a bad experience here! They have a beautiful restaurant and always deliver high…read morequality food and service! I love their rainbow rolls and sharing a big platter with my family. They always make it a beautiful plate and have made many memories here. This is also the first place I ever tried sushi!!! Amazing in and out!

As always, the food at the Sake Lounge is artfully crafted, and tastes amazing. Service was…read morefriendly and efficient. The loss of a star is due to the fact that we sat in a space where we were continually experiencing the smell of a room air freshener. While we ate, I thought perhaps it was throughout the restaurant, but when I went to the ladies restroom, I realized that the strong oder was coming from within (our table was the closest to the hall leading to the restroom). If this has been our first experience at Sake Lounge, we probably wouldn't return-however we hope the management might address this, and if seated elsewhere, it would not be a problem.

I love this place and it's an excellent choice after a long hard day. The family is always friendly…read moreand welcoming. I am a huge fan of their rainbow rolls! I'd highly recommend this place if you want to support local and receive excellent service and tasty food.

Why aren't you here yet? This restaurant is ran by a small family who truly bust their butts to…read moreprovide amazing food and service. It's a husband and wife up front, someone in the back and their children sitting at a booth being good. We go almost every Friday and truly value the family atmosphere. The food is always great! My husband and I always order the sushi rolls and our kids get calamari, fried rice, and katsu chicken. Now in full transparency it is only the wife working the front so although surface may not be at the speed of lightening it is worth the wait. So go support a local family who is working hard, showing up every day, and bringing us amazing food.

very good place very original and in cases Kansas city's spirit! However due to popularity one flaw…read morethey have is that it's always very packed and busy. This means that the staff sometimes tries to get you out quickly wich makes you feel rushed other than that the food is very good and the ambiance is special!

Come here regularly for their pop ups- food is delicious, service is amazing - there's something…read morefor everyone here. Clean interior with beautiful decor - anytime I have friends in town, I bring them here!

Wow! What a treat!…read more We've lived here for 4 years and have FINALLY found our sushi spot. My party of 3 ordered various rolls and they were all superb. Everything was fresh and delicious. It was a fairly busy Saturday afternoon but we were seated quickly. Space is a bit tight in the main dining area, but it's not a bother at all. Our service was superb. Ananya was incredible and very attentive to us. She answered all of our menu questions with ease and exuberance. We will for sure ask for her when we come back, which will no doubt be very soon.

As someone who's gluten intolerant, finding sushi spots with safe options can be a challenge and…read moreSushi Uni made the experience easy and enjoyable. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and confident about what I could and couldn't have. They offer an impressive number of gluten-free options, which immediately earned major points. What I ordered: *Honey wasabi on the side: definitely a rare find at most sushi spots. * 87th Street Roll: was really good * KC Chiefs Roll: wasn't for me; it had a lot going on flavor-wise and didn't come together well. *Salmon Katsu Fantasy Roll (no eel sauce, added jalapeños + spicy mayo), and that one was absolutely delicious. Cocktail options are somewhat limited options I didn't care for but they make up for it with a wide variety of sake to explore. Overall, a great experience and definitely a spot I'll be returning to.

This little sushi & teppanyaki place is very easy to get to and has pretty good food. I went in…read morefor lunch with a friend and he got a salmon poke which he said was fantastic and I got the sushi lunch with crab rangoon and as you'll see in the photo a ton of wasabi and ginger! I also got a Tsing Tao (which is hard to find and one of my favorite lagers) For the sushi, I got a spicy crunchy salmon roll and a yellowtail scallion roll. Both rolls refresh and tasted great. The wasabi could have used a little more pep to its step (But I like stuff a little on the spicier side). The crab rangoon was perfect and our server was very attentive and the restaurant was very clean.

Came here because we live nearby. Got in pretty quick for…read morethe hibachi. Didn't have a reservation. So normally I'm used to the chef talking and giving a little show. Here they were all pretty quiet. The food was fine, but didn't seem to have much flavor. Price was within reason. We did also order sushi. That was very tasty and probably the best item. Not a place I'd go back to unless someone else wanted to go there.