Stop Going! Quality and Quantity have changed. Ordered take out tonight and have never been so disappointed with the portion size of three orders of sashimi costing $25. The quality was well below what I was accustomed to having been to Shuhei six times over the couple years. Saba, Salmon and 4 the worst tasting slices of Hamachi I have ever had. These pieces were no larger than a quarter! When I called from home I spoke with the manager Rick. I informed him of the situation and asked if there was anything he would be willing to do. He offered that I could bring it back to the restaurant and they would redo it. But he told me that the owner gets mad if they cut the fish any larger. He also stood by the quality of the fish. Previouly the quality had been pretty good. Now it's no better than the grocery store. See the picture. Have you ever seen worse hamachi? The ramakin is small but is the largest thing in the picture. Avoid moving forward. Disappointing. read more

Shuhei - World's smallest sashimi! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Our office ordered a very large to go order, about 15 different rolls 3 apps a meal a salad and 4 soups. The woman taking the order of the phone was very lovely and put up with our mishaps of quick order edits and was able to keep it all straight and repeated it back to us twice and gave recommendations and asked if we would need extra sauces, silverware, etc. walking in for pick up the mood was very chill and quiet and seemed like a great place to dine in and eat. The gentleman checking me out then offered to help me carry our order to my car and was sure to carry the majority of it and that it was placed correctly in my car so it would not slide. besides personal preferences of foods and people trying new things they did not like, everyone loved the food and thought it was excellent and freshly prepared. I should add we were also told it would take about an hour and I got there at 45 minutes and it was ready to go.! Perfect timing! read more

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The portions are just right. The flavors are clean and crisp. It's a lovely but simple environment tucked below an office building with food that is delicious. read more

Fantastic god, exceptional service. Can't wait to come back. Will recommend to others read more

Best Japanese restaurant in town. Sushi is freshly made on site. Service team is courteous.

Locals recommended this place for good Japanese food. Overall the quality of food wasn't that impressive. The uni seemed too watery. I do recommend the mackerel/fish cheek. The rolled up steak had a very good marinade sauce and texture of the steak was solid. The octopus or squid was mediocre and just topped with a kimchi-like sauce. For the price i definitely think there are other nearby Japanese restaurants that are better quality and cheaper. read more

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This place is an experience! The food is amazing, the atmosphere is great and I've always had good meals!

If I had to sum up this review in two words they would be, fresh and seafood. Very diverse selection from the sushi bar and everything was very high quality. Traditional decor including the chabudai tables. Service was attentive and friendly. Our items from the kitchen were also very good. I had the shrimp in Japanese black bean sauce over noodles. Very savory. My wife had the scallops (perfectly seared) in a spicy garlic sauce. Her's had a nice kick and those scallops were so good. Parking and entrance are in the back. If I had one gripe I would say everything was about 20% overpriced considering the portion size and they could use a little better alcohol selection too. Definitely, a lot to try on the huge menu, I'd go back. read more

Decided to try out a new restaurant on a Saturday night with my wife. Walked in around 9:48 and asked for a table for two. After a brief moment of looking around the hostess looked back at me and said they had just closed. The hours on yelp (and their door state 10:30) they just didn't want to serve us. Will not return to an establishment that is in unwilling to accept business during their posted hours. read more

The are some wonderful reviews about Shuhei so I'll try to offer a few supplemental opinions about one of my favorite restaurants in Cleveland. Atmosphere - intimate and club like. A little on the kitschy side, but in a super cool movie scene kind of way. Kimonos and Happy Jackets worn by the staff and a really laid back vibe to the place. Service - attentive, friendly, and steady. Sushi in the Midwest - if you're here from one of the coasts, welcome to Cleveland. We don't have an ocean nearby and all things from the sea arrive here by plane. Forgive me for having to remind you that the closest large body of water is Lake Erie. It's a beautiful body of water in its own way, but it doesn't produce sea creatures that are edible in raw form. Fortunately, Shuhei will have wonderful choices for you (Uni included) and all as fresh as possible and at very reasonably prices. So, wait until you get back home to have the sushi ad sashimi you're accustomed to. Or, be quasi aware of where you're at and enjoy what Shuhei offers to those of us who choose to live here. Meatless options - this is a Japanese restaurant. The star of the show is the sushi. Other proteins are very well represented too, but if you need to steer toward veg or vegan, you'll do better elsewhere. Note there are options on the menu that those choosing to stay away from animal products will enjoy. If you head into a place looking to be offended, you'll probably wind up there. Value - the more I dine here, the more convinced I am that Shuhei is probably the best dining value in the region. They demonstrate care with food preparation and presentation and the ingredient quality is high. I'll pay $12 for a half ounce of Uni vs the same price for bruschetta every @#$* day. Try Shuhei and live life with as much awareness and gratitude as you can muster up. You'll be a happier person. read more

The sushi here is quite good and the fish is full of umami :) The soba is also decent. It is a little pricey but it's understandable since it's probably hard to get good quality fish in Cleveland. Overall, it's a nice place to grab pretty good sushi. The owners also seem very nice! read more

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Food is good but man the service is shit. Don't know how to turn tables and don't know how to speak to people. Wouldn't recommend.

I've only gotten the sushi and it's great. I would definitely be going back again for the sushi. It is an assuming place and not what you expect from the outside. Everyone was nice and kind. read more

I'm so glad i didn't have high expectations before coming here last night for dinner. Service is ok. Our waitress is very friendly. The fish isnt that fresh. read more

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I visited Shuheu for the first time on a business trip that brought me to Cleveland. I had heard good things from many coworkers so I was excited to check it out. The menu is fairly extensive and includes many Japanese dishes. I was there for the sushi, so I skipped straight to that part. There were many common and specialty rolls to choose from and I was pleased with the menu. The atmosphere is pretty cool and they were able to accommodate our large party. They offer Japanese beers and traditional American wines, as well. Our server was attentive and friendly. So why 3 stars? I thought the sushi was good, but nothing to write home about. I live in Florida and am somewhat spoiled by the abundance of fresh seafood and sushi here, so I just wasn't overly impressed. All in all, we had a nice dining experience but I may not be rushing back. read more

Great atmosphere and service. Sushi was very very good. Enjoyed the whole dinner. I would recommend if you are a sushi lover. Take out business was nuts. read more

We had a party of 11, and they accommodated to us! They had our table set up as we arrived and the service was amazing! All 11 were overly satisfied with their food and service! Large portions and great presentation! It was great! read more

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One of the worst sushi places I've ever been too, and so overpriced for what you get. I got the anniversary roll; it's supposed to come with tempura shrimp and spicy mayo, but mine came with plain flaccid shrimp and huge globs of regular mayonnaise on the top. I couldn't eat it. I don't like mayo. I like small amounts of spicy mayo because there's enough heat in it to mask the mayonnaise taste, and I had asked that there be only a little put on it. There wasn't a little, and it was so gross. It was $18 for flaccid shrimp and globs of mayo that I would not eat. I will never go back there. read more

I have been coming to this resauant for ovet 20 years. When I think about that... it's crazy. I have seen the same servers there for equally as long. We have all aged together :). Exterior/Location: In the back of an office building on Chagrin Blvd. Interior: Could be a little nicer. They just painted recently Vibe/Ambiance: It's a great place for dates and families, as long as the kids arent too young. Staff: Wonderful. Some have been there 20+ years. Clientele: Mostly middle aged business professionals. Price: Moderate-high Must get items: Any sushi. Why I love or hate it: Love it. As I said, I have been going for over 20 years. Always a good meal. Final thoughts: Try it. It's one of the few GOOD sushi places on the east side. read more

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I love this place. My prior review was 5 star, but this week it was so disappointing. I asked for tea, by the time we were done with our appetizer it hadn't come. I asked again. The gyoza was greasy and the dough wasnt the same, I couldn't pick the dumpling up without it crumbling. My dragon roll was good. But then before my companion had finished eating the waitress brought the bill. What??? Trying to rush us out at lunch? It wasn't busy at all. Just disappointing service, and not the good quality I'm used to here. read more

This is the place in Cleveland to get excellent COOKED Japanese food. It's very easy to miss, because it's tucked away in the back of an office building. Really, to get here you drive down Chagrin past a lot of wide open space and quiet office buildings, and turn into what looks like yet another quiet office building with an empty parking lot in the front. In the back, you'll find another parking lot, full of cars. It's worth it once you find it. The menu looks bit pricey at first, but their portion size is very large, providing for easy sharing (and therefore a cheaper meal). One appetizer, one roll and one entree is way more than enough for two people (and I'm a pretty big eater myself). I've tried their sukiyaki, their nabeyaki and their bento box - all three are full of flavor and very delicious. Their raw sushi and sashimi... unfortunately does not taste fresh. I had sashimi from this place a couple of times and each time the salmon and tuna tasted sort of... frozen. Pacific East on Coventry has fresher fish. However, Shuhei's cooked sushi is quite good and prepared well. In particular, I'm a big fan of their gomoku futomaki (eel, smoked salmon, cucumber, egg, mushroom!). Their service is a bit slow, but that's because they are always packed with people. I would definitely recommend coming here and trying out their sukiyaki! read more

Been dining at Shuhei for many years. Good food, good service, good ambiance. Top 3 for sushi in Cleveland for me.

This is THE BEST Japanese restaurant in Cleveland. It has a wide selection of sushi. Made with love and care the ramen is AMAZING and flavorful. I come here every 1 and a half weeks and I am glad. A little pricey but totally worth it. The staff is so nice and friendly. I definitely would recommend this place! SO GOOD!!! Perfect for the munchies. Bye for now! read more

Best Sushi in the Cleveland area!! Hard to find if you're not paying attention, but this place is nice. This is my 3rd visit and have not been disappointed yet!! read more

Lovely environment with amazing waitstaff. Truly a great atmosphere and very quiet place to enjoy time together. Ginger salad is very good. However, we ordered three different futomaki rolls and were left entirely underwhelmed. David's special was like chewing on gum and the fish was somehow gummy too. The 4.5 was extremely salty. The fresh salmon wrap was almost all rice. There may be other items on the menu that are wonderful, but unfortunately in my opinion the sushi misses the mark entirely. read more

Shuhei will alway hold a special place in my heart. I worked here in my early 20s and they gave me so much. i learned great food can not be compromised, quality and consistency are supreme, and how to appreciate culturally diverse gastromomics. Without Shuhei i would have never lived in Mexico nor beem married or divorced. Hiroshi and Sonya were like parents at times calling me put on my bullshit and rewarding for a job well done. So when ever i come back it is super emotional. I can not just take anyone there. It is usually with family, a best friend, and or a significant other. I even proposed here. The food quality is just as amazing as it was when I was a server there more than 20 uears ago. Its cool many of the same people that worked here when i did are still there. That says a lot about quality, consistancy and overall amazing ownership. There are so many amazing things in the menu I can not even begin. My favoritei item is what recommended to the Israeli consulate 20 years ago, literaly out of 20 people 17 took my recommendation, knowing the jews do not eat shellfish, and i even said: well its not kosher but the scampi black bean is amazing. It is truly a transcendental dish that i loved 20 years ago and i still have not found one that is comparable. This is one amazing restaurant, that has been here for a long time and will be here for a long time. These folks make everything from scratch, like the newest trends, have been doing thos for over 20 years. read more

Always our go to for high end sushi. Very fresh and large creative rolls. Love the soft shelled crab appetizer as well!

Yelp directed me here for a Saturday lunch. Our server guided us to select sushi based on what my daughter and I both liked. I started with the seaweed salad which was a generous portion and tasty. Sushi was fresh and average size servings. $40 for two rolls each, salad, no beverage so definitely pricier than other local places. read more

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Hidden gem restaurant in an office park building . I went here upon recommendation from a Cleveland native and I was not disappointed ...sushi was fresh , servers are dressed in their traditional outfits and were very pleasant. Nice find in Beachwood section read more

I rate 4 stars because I compare Shuhei to all Japanese resturants I had before when I lived in New York and Seattle. For Cleveland area, I'd love to give 5 stars for its excellent service and various of foods. I would say it is the best Japanese resturant around this area. Plenty of choices on the menu. Sashimi is pretty decent and fresh. Panko Chicken(鶏かつ）is a bit dry but taste good. My friend had Tofu Udon, and she likes it. The service and the resturant's decoration is definately give a bonus. Waitresses wear Kimono, which makes me cant help but speaking Japanese to them when I order my food. Really good envrionment. read more

This is a relatively inexpensive sushi restaurant that I've been going to for over seven years. In these 7+ years, I've NEVER had a less than satisfactory dish. Every single dish I've had is unique in its own way. My favorite dishes include: Hokai Maki (Grilled Salmon Sushi) Ebi Ten Maki (Avocado and Tempura Shrimp Sushi) California Roll (Avocado and Crab Stick Sushi) Tempura Shrimp and Tempura Vegetables Chicken Yakitori New York-Style Cheesecake For those of you who haven't give Shuhei 5 Stars, just because some of the waiters/waitresses weren't Japanese, I don't see how that should take away from its friendly and quick service. If you're looking for a delicious, healthy, restaurant with quick and great service, Shuhei is a phenomenal choice. ZAGAT Survey "Extraordinary" ... "Best sushi outside of Tokyo! - 1998 to 2008" Northern Ohio Live "Best Japanese Restaurant - 2000 to 2007" Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon "Best Japanese Restaurant - 1996-2008 City Search "Best Sushi" Scene Magazine "Best Sushi" Sushi's Best Southwest Airlines™ Continental Airlines™ Here's the website link: http://www.shuheirestaurant.com/Default.asp read more

Shuhei - The Sushi Bar at 'Shuhei' - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Shuhei is my go-to when I'm in Cleveland. The sushi is very good, rolled right, and incredibly fresh. They have everything from standard rolls, to specialty rolls, to sashimi. They also serve noodle bowls, ramen and other main dishes with meat and seafood. It's definitely on the pricey side but it's good. The decor is traditional and they even have two tables where you can sit on pillows on the ground. Definitely make a reservation on a weekend. They have a small bar but it's often full. Best sushi in the east side suburbs for sure. read more

Staff was very friendly. Everything appeared clean. The food was good but nothing extraordinary. Lots of sushi options.

I'm a sushi connoisseur. I eat sushi probably five days a week. All over the country since I travel for a living. This place is hands down one of my favorite. The menu is large and has many options for Japanese dishes as well as sushi. The sushi is so good here. Every time. It's a small restaurants and is nothing overly fancy....but it's good food and the service is good. The fish is always super fresh..and I've never had to wait very long for a table. They always manage to get me in. read more

Shuhei - Salmon Roe with quail egg and a traditional roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

I always enjoy lunch here. Service is a bit slow so if you are in a hurry it may be tough to get in and out on a compressed schedule. The food is delicious and beautifully plated. Service staff is very friendly. read more

Shuhei - Sushi Bars Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

this establishment was very thick with the Asian flair! Accommodating all different eating habits. The salt was very different it's was good it was very define not sure how to explain it was not the best salt but it was not in a packet so it was good the salt did not come out the the slacker not sure if the salt was to thick or the holes were to small. Over all the food was good ok I've had better! The water was so good! I give this 3/5 stars read more

Very pleasant atmosphere and array of menu options. Got a sashimi salad $17 and buri kama $13. The "salad" was just shredded radish with small cuts of three types of sashimi. Incredibly laughable for the cost. The kama was acceptable, though i've had much better at Pacific East for less cost. Others at my table got rolls-they are fairly tiny. Several of us remained hungry at the end of the meal. read more

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Excellent sushi good service we love personal attention quite Solomon grilled very good. We visit there once week

Ok, I get it. Here's why Shuhei is awesome, but only if you dine in. 1) The food and the service is a visceral experience. Everything is above average here. Everything, even the salad dressing. 2) It's hidden under and behind an office building, completely unassuming. Therefore, anyone coming here (you, cool person) is in the KNOW. 3) There are actual kimono-wearing, Japanese servers who speak both Japanese and excellent, poetic English. They are very professional and pleasant. 4) Hot, moist, white cotton hand cloths (Oshibori). Brought to the table rolled and stacked and infused with the smell of cleanliness. (for your hands!) 5) You will feel under-dressed unless you came in at least business casual attire. Whatever you have on is also fine. No judgement here. 6) Great sushi chefs who respect their art, and work with diligence on every dish. 7) Great sushi bar to see the masters work and see their great selection of sake. House sake, room temp always. I know the California roll is usually a joke, but theirs was really the best I've ever had. Same with the miso soup. If you can't decide, just get the Hand Roll Heaven or splurge for the Bento Box and you'll get whatever the chef knows is currently in it's prime. read more

We stopped by Shuhei because we were in the area and craving some yummy sushi. When we first arrived, the location of the restaurant was a bit confusing to find from the front parking lot. But once we realized it was in the basement, it was easy to locate. The inside of the restaurant was lovely and decorated tastefully. We enjoyed the dark blue walls and dark wood touches. Plus, the female staff is dressed in traditional kimonos which is a nice touch. We ordered the fried Gyoza as an appetizer which came out with a spicy red pepper soy sauce and it was delicious. Nicely fried on the outside and tasty beef in the inside. For our main entree we shared the Anniversary roll, David's special and spicy crunchy tuna. By far, the Anniversary roll was most delicious. The service was fine and our server was very friendly. Although we went during lunchtime which wasn't as busy, so we cannot say for sure how service would be during busy dinner rush. We tried leaving a tip for the sushi chef but didn't find a tip jar, so we left it on the counter. Kinda awkward, but the chefs appreciated it nonetheless. We will return if we are ever in the area. read more

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