It is a typical Americanized Japanese restaurant. All menu items are modified from original…read moreJapanese versions to fit American palette. Food is decent, service is great. You can easily tell it is a family run restaurant- father at the kitchen, mother and teenage son work the front of the house. The restaurant is nicely decorated and pretty quiet. Next table had a birthday and they gave them a free dessert to celebrate. Parking is plenty and right out front.

When we want sushi in Ballwin area, this is our go to. Small, comfortable space very inviting. Our…read moreservice is prompt and attentive. Prices for great rolls and ingredients have us coming back again and again. Even the chef comes out to greet us and politely thank us for enjoying our visit. Try the sweet potato roll. Don't forget fried green tea ice cream for dessert.

The sushi is always fresh and well made! The restaurant looks very nice and it's always relaxing to…read morebe in there. The service is fast, although I will say that you are asked very often if you are ordering anything else, and it would be nice to sit there while talking for a little and not be asked if you're done eating or need the check. I also included the picture of the new cups because they're fabulous.

Sushi AI is one of my favorite all you can eat sushi restaurants. They have a ton of appetizers,…read morenigiri, and rolls on the menu. The staff is friendly and work very quickly. They are typically very busy so I recommend getting on the waitlist online.

My first time here. I arrived after they opened so it was just me before a few others trickled in…read morefor lunch. The menu is diverse with a variety of rolls with several that seem similar to rolls from other locations. I went with the rock and roll and the queen roll. Starting with the positives is the attentiveness of service. Staff is friendly and inviting and read my mind with the recommendation of the rock and roll as I was considering that one! The rolls came out and they are packed with fresh ingredients and presented well. The exterior of the rock and roll was fried just enough to give nice crunchy texture with modest filling so you arent hunting around the roll figuring out where something is. The rolls were all cut evenly. The rock and roll was delicious, however sliced a little bigger than what I like but it comes with a lot so I get why its larger. The negatives - I thought the Queen roll was OK. I felt the white fish could've been crispier as it was rather soft. Everything felt more one note as the white fish had no real discernible flavor, paired with shrimp and avocado and it was mostly bland. Perhaps add another element and texture or make the white fish bigger and stand out more. Lastly, the soft drink had an unpleasant after taste. I ordered Dr Pepper and it tasted either like diet or the carbonation was going out on it. I'd be willing to return and try more of what you have to offer!

Sushi was good and fresh. Service was good, as it started getting more busy we noticed the service…read morehad gotten less frequent BUT that's business. We will be back. I do recommend checking this out if you're in the area and want fresh sushi!

Amazing Service and GREAT food !!! Everything we have tried we have loved. Quick fresh and hot…read moreevery time !!

Place doesn't have any seating nearby and the wait for food is anywhere from 10-25 mins. Prices are…read morea bit high and the food isn't very tasteful. Hibachi seems cooked in mass and on a dirty flat grille. Most of the menu is for sushi and it all doesn't look that appetizing. Service sometimes takes a while and you're just outside and exposed to the elements. Not really worth a return trip.

Hidden gem, amazing sashimi and nigiri under the new ownership. I did one of the sashimi plates,…read moreexcellent garnishes and huge slices of fish. Will be my new go to for date night options when I'm craving raw fish.

So this is my second visit here since the new ownership and I've got to say I'm very happy with…read morethis place as my go to for sushi. You can still also get the Tuna Tower off menu which the previous proprietors carried on their menu. Still the same quiet place but updated decor. Service is quick and friendly wait staff.

Very nice staff and the food was delicious. It was very exciting and will definitely be coming back.read more

Work hard, play harder…read more Made an accomplishment I'm super proud of and treated my husband out for sushi. Ordered the lobster roll and I think it was shrimp tempura, miso soup, chicken katsu and green tea. We were delighted with a warm towel at the start and they even packed us a fresh batch of green tea to take home. There were a lot of options for adventurous folks who enjoy sushi. Not a lot of the basic traditional ones for more picky eaters or those just wanting to start trying sushi. It was pretty early so there were only a few parties inside but it started to pick up a little when we were leaving.

I've been wanting to check this place out for awhile, so we finally came in tonight…read more We were greeted immediately, and shown to a lovely booth. The decor was delightful. We were given water and menus immediately. I ordered some plum soju and my partner ordered a glass of Chardonnay. Both lovely. I went with beef bibimbap (which came with miso soup) and an adorable, delicious caterpillar roll. My partner ordered an Alaska roll and beef bulgogi (which came with ban chan). Everything was beautiful and tasty. We both had leftovers to enjoy tomorrow.

I went with the intention to get some Sushi to go and ended up ordering the Tempura Shrimp Dinner…read more Comes with steamed veggies, rice miso soup and salad. Great deal for $17. It didn't take long for my order to come out. Server was friendly and helpful answering my questions about the menu items. Lots of tables inside and warm homey feel. I just wish they would open the patio. My husband and I used to love that patio when the space was 026. I will be back for sushi next time!

This has always been my favorite local spot to eat. The service is always great. The food is…read moreexcellent. A little pricey but I'm willing to pay because it's just that good!

Overall, really pleasantly surprised by Yamato. The food was excellent. The filet hibachi was…read morereally flavorful and tender. And the two rolls we ordered were great, especially the Sakura (the other was Sunset Blvd -- still good). The only knock on this place is the service. Our waitress worked hard, but we saw four other employees doing basically nothing. So, it was kind of slow. And the shrimp tempura we ordered came out as veggie tempura. They rectified the problem promptly. Nevertheless, I have to deduct a star.

Eassily one of my favorite sushi spots in STL. The sashimi here is some of the freshest I've had in…read morethe saint louis. consistently clean and high quality, and the prices are very reasonable for what you get. The Caliente roll was really good and full of flavor. The service made the experience even better. The server was attentive, friendly, and quick without feeling rushed. The ambience is relaxed and comfortable, making it a great spot to actually enjoy your meal. For the price and quality, this place really stands out. Definitely a go-to for sushi in STL.

Stopped in for takeout and was promptly met with, "how many"?…read more Taken aback I replied, "just myself, but this will be taken away". Then she asked if I needed a menu....sigh... While I stood at the bar to peruse the lengthy menu the lady walked near me several times in haste with a notepad prompting my order. It wasn't busy but I felt rushed. I placed the order and watched the order be prepared within a few minutes. When the lady brought the receipt I noticed 15% gratuity was added. Appalling, especially since I wasn't offered water, a seat while I waited, nor was I greeted with a hello, a smile or thanked for coming in. Maybe the automatic gratuity is the very reason for the lack of hospitality here. The lack of hostility is the very reason I will never return. P.S. the sushi was decent. There are 100 alternatives I'd rather frequent for a pleasant experience. ~Christy

This has always been an excellent sushi spot, especially for the area! I usually get the Karai roll…read moreand Mary Nina roll. The bento boxes are terrific, too.

Surprisingly, good sushi for the location! It is not priced badly either... I do think it's weird…read morethat they only do to go orders... But if that works for them, then great!