Absolutely lovely solo dinner at the bar tonight. James (and all staff I interacted with) were so friendly and informative. The vibe is relaxed yet polished . The nigiri, steamed bun w/ mushroom and Tiger Cry roll were fresh and bursting with flavor! My cocktail was scented with orange blossom water- like an intoxicating perfume. Magical . I chose the tempura acorn squash with miso caramel for dessert. Well, just perfection. Think of a squash begniet w/ a complex, rich caramel sauce. I can't wait to return- it was sublime. read more

Sado - Tiger Cry roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Quite obviously the best sushi in Saint Louis. Don't go if you're not expecting to spend a little bit, though.

Reserved for a birthday celebration approx two months before. Five days before date they cancelled saying they were closed for Easter, which is fine but then why allow booking and why wait til five days before to cancel? Now it's going to be impossible to find somewhere else to go at the last minute with a group of 6. WTF? I've been here before and thought their level of service was better. After talking to the manager and asking to be booked in the walk in section, they found a spot the following Sunday at a time that was convenient for us. But I had to ask! So hopefully the experience will be as excellent as we remembered it. read more

Atmosphere is very chic and elegant, while still being lively and inviting. Our server gave us a full run down of the menu with some great suggestions! She also brought out 2-3 extra things as gifts for the table to try through out the night that were absolutely to die for! I'm not normally a nigiri guy but when she brought us some Hamachi Nigiri it melted in my mouth and may have been the best fish I've ever eaten! Our favorite dish was the Issan Hamachi it was mouthwateringly delicious. Every bite was better than the last especially with the candied garlic! The wife and I came to the conclusion that it was the best quality food we've ever eaten and we'll definitely be back! read more

If you love this place then I love that for you. The following is based on my ONE experience and is only an opinion. The prices do not align with the quality of food which is mid. Seaweed salad: gooey and sat in puddle of liquid. It's supposed to be slimy but not gooey. Vegan fried rice: Rock hard. Some of the veggies were warm others cold. Salmon and tuna nigiri: Again rice was too hard and dense to be sushi rice. Flavor of fish hidden by weird sauces. Old Yoki Maki roll: Roll was fine. The tempura shrimp was crunchy on outside but a little slimy inside which was not pleasant. The flavor was fine. Tuna roll (can't remember name): Gross. Once again rice way too hard to be sushi rice. The chili flakes in the roll clashed with the cilantro and basil sauce on the plate. Again fish was over powered by bizarre sauces. Non food related comments. Staff is nice. Be prepared to sit elbow to elbow with other tables. Mixed drinks were ICONIC. Give your bartenders raises because they stole the show. read more

phenomenal experience! Absolutely delish and fresh food, fun atmosphere, great service. Would highly recommend to anyone and everyone. Will most definitely be back. read more

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Amazing food, as expected. They basically moved Indo's sashimi menu and old nigiri menu over to Sado and added Nippon Tei's make menu and then added a few other things. Overall the food and drink were excellent as expected but I was not quite as blown away as my first time at Indo. One star off for ambiance - it's VERY loud inside and they pack in the tables. We were about 3ft away from our neighbors, which is too tight. No privacy. Much prefer Indo's ambiance. One last thought - I very much dislike that there is not a sign out front. It's pretentious. This is STL, not NYC. There is no need to be too cool for school. read more

We were so thrilled this restaurant was coming to the Hill but once was enough for us. We were served maguro sashimi that smelled bad and tasted worse. It was sent back and instead I ordered ocean trout sashimi that was delicious. Problem was that when you have to send tuna back at a sushi restaurant and then not have the replacement dish comped or a manager come by, that's not acceptable. With high end prices we except the fish to be exceptional. read more

4 stars for food. 0 star for the service. We brought a small child with us. When we asked for a chair from an empty table immediately next to us, we were told no. No other accommodations were made or suggestion of an alternative arrangement. There were plenty of chairs from other empty tables that weren't being used. We didn't ask for it to be put in a fire hazard area, literally in front of a planter. Sushi is good but the lack of service will make me very unlikely to return. Go to Nobu on Delmar instead. read more

Great spot on the Hill for Japanese inspired food. Fish is fresh and soo delicious. Definitely recommend "family style" with friends and family. Service was so great and helpful. Would definitely recommend--a reservation is helpful! read more

We had dinner at 5 pm with this new location. My wife came first with 2 kids because I got off work at 5. She came in 15 mins late because she did not familiar with the location, no parking spots in front of the restaurant, and took time with kids. we still got the table, but after ordering the problem began. The waitress told my wife that we only have 1hr 15 mins to eat because we were late. I came in at 5:45pm and food was already out on the table, my wife told me that our waitress just came and asked her where I was, and we had 1 hr. left to eat and wondered that we had enough time to finish our dinner. I was so shocked. After got 1 piece of sashimi, this rude waitress came to our table for 3rd time and told us we got 45 mins to finish our diner and we needed to pack up any food. My wife was so angry and asked her why you kept telling us how much time left, she explained that the restaurant was full, they had another appointment at 7 bla bla. I asked to talk to the manager. The manager said sorry to us and offered 50% off on our bill. I told her that we did not feel good to finish our dinner and wanted to box up everything. I really did not want to give any tip to this waitress but the 20% tip already charged on our bill. They need to train their servers more, because with 20% gratuity included on bill, we never expect the situation like this. We will skip Sado for a while, but we're gonna come back and hope they will improve their service. Food: 5* always Service: 1* this time Atmosphere: 3* tables close to each other, no private, loud music read more

My first visit. I will definitely return. Had a delightful birthday dinner with my friend. We loved everything from the edamame to brussels sprouts to the sashimi and sushi rolls -- all fabulous! Really interesting cocktails! read more

Great service and amazing food. You can truly choose your own adventure and really splurge or enjoy a few smaller items and a cocktail for an affordable price. One of my favorite new places in STL. read more

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Sado was a great experience and meal. We tried a number of dishes because as the waiter suggested it's kind of a small plate experience. The highlights were the pork bun, the hamachi nigiri and the yufuku maki. Sitting at the sushi bar is extra cool. For desert we tried the olive oil cake which was excellent. Service was fantastic as well. read more

Sado - Olive oil cake - Sushi Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

One of the most delicious food I've had. Sushi rolls were fulfilling. Although the appetizer was small they were decadent and flavorful. Evelyn at the bar gave us great suggestions. This was overall a beautiful, comfy and warm spot. Definitely returning. read more

I am impressed with Sado. I was hesitant at first because I was served a very light wine pour, but the food made up for it. I still think of the crab rangoon and edamame to this day. I got two sushi rolls to split with a friend and they tasted very fresh and flavorful. I also tried one of the Bluefin Toro which was good, but not worth $16 for one piece. Overall, I was impressed but wish the service could've been a little better. read more

This place is top notch and the best sushi place we have been to in St. Louis! The ambiance is on point and the servers have always been so knowledgeable and helpful when deciding what to try! Sit at the at sushi bar and they serve you extra pieces of fish and plates that you can tell they are proud to be serving! Ready to go back! read more

Food is amazingly good and different. The tables are way too close together and the noise is deafening at times. Drinks are superb especially the The Higashi Tini martini . read more

Service was outstanding from our waiter Andrew to our bus boy Steven William to the many servers who brought out our plates in such a well timed manner. Four of us started with Hamchi Isaan. Fresh clean Hamachi served with candied garlic in a savory chili broth that was too good to waste so we drank the broth! Then came the Tempura shrimp cooked to tender perfection served with an umami aoili that was so delicious and delicate. A mix of mayo, mirin, miso and likely fish sauce. Not a drop left to waste. The calamari salad was good but the Tiger Cry roll was a big highlight with spicy crab and Hamachi with Thai relish and Thai chili for a kicker on the back-end. The Akani Maki was ok but overshadowed by the hot cooked Salmon Yaki which was a perfect finisher cooked with crispy skin and tender juicy meat. Was so good I could not snap a photo quick enough before the plate was empty. You will love the experience at Sado. A well orchestrated event at every table. And the space is beautiful. read more

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Best sushi and nigiri spot in the Lou. The bar was excellent and the crew was welcoming and open. I've tried to get to this place since it opened almost two years ago and finally made it on my last trip to STL. Can't wait to go back. read more

Literally just got back to our hotel from eating here and had to say how amazing Sado is. We sat at the bar and ordered dinner. Harrison and another nice gentleman helped us. Their vibe was super friendly, kind, and genuinely informative. 10+ Stars for the following things we had: Gyoza (awesome presentation and so flavorful), chawanmushi (Harrison said this is like the ocean giving you a little a hug and he's so right. such good ocean flavors here), akami maki (fresh clean tuna and that cilantro sauce has this thai chili mixed into it where it gets your mouth up perfectly without burning everything out!), tempura maki (classic crunch roll but way cleaner and tasty), brussell sprouts (that gochujang sauce mixed in it, damn!), bluefin toro nigiri (fish butter, so perfect), saba (stronger ocean flavor but fantastic for those who like this, still super clean but it's a heavier flavor for those who may not want that), and finished strong with a few rounds of the "Ito" it's the A5 wagyu nirgiri (this was chared perfectly on the top, cool rare on the bottom and mouthwatering salty, meat and rice all day!). AMAZING Japanese spot in the middle of all the Italian restaurants. I'd be shocked if you truly left disappointed in this place. You could lie and say you've had way better, but you'd be lying to yourself. Come support this great new spot. read more

My partner and I visited Sado on their second night open. As fans of Chef Bognar's other restaurants, we were excited to try something new! Sado is fairly small, with a cute aesthetic but a seating arrangement that will bring you very close to your dining neighbors. It was definitely busy on this night, which did contribute to the overall noise in the restaurant--not unbearable, but also not a place to enjoy a lot of intimate conversation. Our service was good but not great; I'm going to chalk that one up to again this being the second night of opening and general business of the place. At this point, you may be going "well this is a five star review, but so far there have been some small complaints--what gives?" Sado's food and drinks truly are excellent, and absolutely make me willing to overlook other aspects that may have bothered me more at a restaurant with less successful dishes. My partner and I had the Wagyu tartare, chawanmushi, acorn squash tempura, pork belly bun, shibo maki and tiger cry maki rolls, and uni, bluefin otoro, and hamachi nigiri. I also enjoyed the Seoulful cocktail, which was delicious and even my partner who does not really enjoy cocktails loved it. Literally every dish we had was delicious and I would order any of them again, but my particular favorites were the chawanmushi and bluefin otoro. Be prepared to spend some money if you're wanting to try multiple dishes; even for a place that serves sushi, we found Sado to be expensive. Check out Sado next time you're in the mood for some incredible seafood! read more

Excellent food - the recommendations by our waiter were great We tried a few vegetarian sushi and rice. Will go back and try other items of the menu. Service can be a bit faster, but they were overbooked for the night and hence it might've felt slow. The place is cozy - decorated with pale yellow lights. Feels homely. read more

What can I say about Sado that hasn't already been said? Incredible food, incredible ambiance. Best sushi in St. Louis by leaps and bounds.

Some of the best food I've ever had. The cocktails were not the best, however. I'd suggest sticking to wine or Sapporo. Get the salad.

Get the nippon tartare !! My waitor recommended one or two from each category and my boyfriend and I started with this dish and were blown away. Good white wine pairings too. Great 23rd birthday here read more

Sado - Sushi Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Sado is located on The Hill, parking is street parking. We had a 5pm reservation on a Friday. We were greeted at the door and seated immediately, the lighting is intimate, but when the place fills up it can start to get a bit loud. We started with the Brussels Sprouts (incredibly flavorful, they use gochujang for flavoring, so tasty!) and the Japanese Pumpkin. (Served in a curry with chili oil, an absolute delight!) Service is super fast, they're really on top of their service chain! Our mains were the Bluefin Sushi and the Wagyu Yaki. The sushi was served with a chimichurri sauce, which I thought was great, but it took away from the flavor of the tuna itself a bit, which was very flavorful! The Wagyu Yaki was insanely tasty. Like morsels of meat butter melting in your mouth. The garlic and seasoning made these bites absolutely incredible. For dessert we tried the coffee pavlova. This dessert has so much flavor, it would be worth coming back just for that! Overall an amazing experience and would recommend. Be sure to book early, reservations fill fast! read more

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The food was absolutely amazing. The flavors were so complementary with unique twists. The drink program is just as great. It is definitely our new favorite spot. read more

Wonderful experience at Sado! Small complaint would be that the dining room was a bit over crowded for my girlfriend and mines liking, felt like we were on top of the two groups seated beside us. Other than that the experience was amazing, our waiter was extremely knowledgeable of the menu which helped a lot as it is slightly overwhelming. We got a few rolls, nigiri, edamame and crab rangoon all of which were incredibly delicious. After ordering, our waiter said they would have the food brought out in the order they thought was best and we didn't argue. The pace at which it was brought out was great, it seemed like as soon as we were done with one item the next was being brought over. Having one dish served at a time really allowed us to experience each dish fully instead of being served an entire table of food at once and not knowing what to eat next! Will be back for sure. read more

First, as we have been a many ,many year patron (decade??), even through Covid with routine takeouts too, etc., of the predecessor Nippon Tei (one of our absolute favorite restaurants), (and Ramen Tei too), we couldn't wait to try Sado!! We indeed were hoping it had many of the items we had always gotten at Nippon Tei religiously. The ambiance was very nice (it was crowded with patrons, every table packed with reservation, fair usual spacing), though the lighting could have definitely been just a little brighter or more lights, as it was hard to read the menus that appeared to have quite a bit of expanded choices & changed layout from original Nippon Tei. May need some time to "digest" all the information, and learn; once you do I think it'll be quicker to navigate. Waiter was attentive laying out the menu breakdown, so that was helpful. Service was great, usual expectations with this type of food prep. Variety from menu consumed, including "appetizers", in season items, and several "sushi rolls"; they were all really tasty. Disappointed our absolute all time favorite "Red Dragon", only from Nippon Tei, was not present; PLEASE PLEASE bring back !!! All the items were, as always have been, the very freshest sushi, very very good, and you can tell quality in all ways. Always have loved the 5 roll crab rangoon too; PLEASE always keep, it was absolutely perfectly wonderful along with the sweet perfect usual unique sauce as its accompaniment. Pot stickers great with the "crispy attached" extras! The pork belly buns, tasty, that we used to get two of, are now just one for the same price..so for two people to have one, you'd pay double for this item-each are similar to a mini taco size-hard item to share, but you could I suppose. Could also be adjusted to a tiny bit less dough as it was years ago, but otherwise, so very good! So as all restaurants, prices overall have gone up and for less "return" in some way. I think to make any restaurant experience a "satisfying, fairly filling meal", (and I'm briefly thinking Seinfeld episode, the nice soup at Mendi's...that's not a meal Jerry!! lol), this wonderful restaurant is just not a family buffet, all you can eat, for 3.99, kids meal, etc. place, you'll spend a few $$$ to enjoy Nick Bognar's memorable creations. I'm thankful we have him here!! Overall, I just think the price point for this superb dinner & experience, just likely makes for more of a special occasion experience for most of the general population and all of our shrinking spending reserve. I think in general everyone, both sides, with many restaurants & goods, are getting the inflation shock, so it's not just Sado. But Sado does stand out to keep in the favorites list. They do still do their 20% attached tip. Just a straightforward expectation management review overall of an absolutely wonderful high end restaurant, not maybe a weekly go-to, unless you're going to the happy hour or just having a quick one appetizer or roll treat. We may need to try to go sometime during happy hour timing, but difficult with work hours. (No chance of signing up for a birthday club award is there? Ha ha). Lastly, being on the "Hill" which we love too, for authentic Italian as well, like Cunnetto's, Zia's, etc., and close to some other favorite desserts-Ted Drewes, The Donut Drive In..it's ALL worthy of the drive from St Charles. Tip: Be prepared to search for street parking ahead of your reservation time. Enjoy! We will be happy to continue being patrons. read more

I sat at the bar alone tonight and had the most lovely experience both with food and the staff. The menu is filled with endless options and delicious pairings. The cocktails are incredible. The staff is so warm. Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Food is freakin amazing. Best seafood in St. Louis and just very well executed dishes.

Great restaurant! We picked out several nigiri, rolls, and appetizers and had the waitress choose some for us as well so would say go with an open mind and have fun with trying some of the more experimental items. Don't sleep on the Tiger Cry roll or the Dragon of Echigo drink. The space is actually bigger than I expected though be prepared the seating is somewhat close together. read more

Made reservations on a Thursday evening for my husband's birthday dinner and everything was phenomenal! Our server was Bridget and we could tell she was really knowledgeable about the menu. To start he got a Japanese whiskey and I got the lychee tequila cocktail which were both excellent. For food we got the wagyu tartare, pork steam bun, gyoza, wagyu hot rock, bluefin otoro sashimi, tiger cry roll, and wagyu yaki. Everything was very well executed as had pretty elaborate flavor profiles. It's definitely pricier than restaurants in the area but the quality of fish and meat was well worth it for a special occasion. We would definitely go back and try to sit at the sushi bar! read more

Great busy hip atmosphere. The staff were helpful in guiding through the menu and everyone seemed really happy and cohesive. Food was art. Wonderful. read more

My friend and I arrived at 5:30 on a Wednesday and scored a table easily. Everything was delicious. We shared about five or six dishes. Our server was fine but wasn't up for recommending specific dishes. Nonetheless, we loved everything we ordered. We had a yummy mushroom bun, amazing Brussels sprouts (don't miss them), a very spicy tuna roll, and something with hamachi. The space is elegant and hip. Unexpected coolness on the Hill. If you love fresh, creative Japanese food, Sado is not to be missed. read more

I'm so happy this place opened. The food is awesome and different from what you'll find in St Louis. The cocktails were just as satisfying!

Grand slam! Amazing. Best sushi in St Louis and it's not even close. Good drinks, great staff, beautiful space. My only concern is how LOUD it is inside the space. Acoustics were definitely not considered when designing. Aside from that, we are so lucky to have this place in STL. read more

The food is delicious, fresh, and creative. Service was great too! Definitely will be going back.

Great atmosphere, amazing service, and even better food!! Would make for a great date night spot, but make sure to get a reservation beforehand. Highly recommend! read more

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