We always have a good time at Sushi Ai, especially the downtown location. It was a little busy so there was a slight wait time. We went around the block to just walk around and eventually went to the Schnucks across the street to grab a few things. Even though there were probably 4 parties waiting ahead of us, our total wait time was maybe 15-20 mins. Our server was soooooo funny and thoughtful. 10/10 made our night. I accidentally got glutened (my mistake not theirs). Just know if you have any dietary restrictions, they actually will do everything they can to prevent it. I just forgot to tell them and I accidentally ordered something I didn't know had tempura flakes in it (it is marked with a little triangle). I did not get charged for it, but in this day and age with restaurant margins being so thin, please don't waste food. Anyways, the food was delicious. My friend got the sexy girl roll on top of our dinner. It's a "cooked" roll with torch glazed/fired steak on top of a tempura shrimp roll. Come for dinner just to have the option for white tuna nigiri. They just added new roll options, too for the AYCE sushi, since the last time we came here (about 4 months ago). It was a little chaotic, but in a fun way, that only happens in Saint Louis lol. I think there were a lot of families around touring SLU or something. read more

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I'm a regular at the Clayton location so this was my first time checking out the downtown spot. The space is a bit smaller in terms of seating but they make great use of it by going two stories which is pretty cool. The sushi kitchen is in the middle of the restaurant so you can watch everything happening. The menu looked the same as Clayton from what I could tell. The waitress was friendly and quick, perfect for all you can eat. They also honor a student discount and I believe Sundays they do a BOGO deal on the AYCE which is such a great value if you can time it right. The roll selection is solid and there's really nothing to complain about. Would definitely come back, if I'm already in the downtown area. read more

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You can definitely get a bang for your buck here! Whether you opt for AYCE or Dinner Takeout special, you can get so much food for under $35! To be totally honest with you, the quality of the sushi wasn't super high compared to other sushi I've had across the country. The shrimp tempura roll was probably my favorite - great flavor and texture. read more

Sushi Ai - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Love ordering carry out from Sushi Ai. We order for pick up via Uber Eats and get the dinner combos which include 3 rolls, 4 pieces of nigiri, and your choice of appetizer. It's so filling and priced very reasonably. Plenty of options as a vegan or vegetarian too! read more

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Can't believe I've never reviewed Sushi AI!! My friends and I always come here for all you can eat sushi since the price is just phenomenal ($20 for lunch & $25 for dinner). The menus are slightly different but service is usually pretty quick unless they are slammed so come ready to eat!! read more

Sushi Ai - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

It was so good with many different flavors and choices 5 star definitely coming back to this place

Best sushi I ever had and I have had tons of sushi. The rice doesn't overwhelm the sushi and sauce since they don't put a lot. The caterpillar roll is absolutely incredible, flavorful and juicy. Honestly every roll we had was a winner!! We did the all you can eat dinner and we are coming back for more!!! read more

Sushi Ai - Caterpillar Roll is heavenly!! - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This is the go to when getting sushi in stl. The downtown location has a downstairs and upstairs seating area. The wait is never long occasionally it'll be 10mins or so. The service is fantastic, they are nice and efficient, helpful, and attentive. The sushi is outstanding- I mean the appetizers, every sushi roll has been good. The price is right for all you can eat, this is really the go to! read more

Sushi Ai - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Sushi Ai in Downtown St. Louis is an excellent spot for Japanese cuisine. The $16.99 lunch all-you-can-eat (available if you arrive by 3:00 p.m.) offers a wide variety of fresh, made-to-order dishes, while the $24.99 dinner all-you-can-eat offers an even broader selection. The sushi is well-prepared and neatly presented. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. Sushi Ai is located on the ground level of the Frisco Building--a historic office building constructed in 1903-1904 as the headquarters of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway. The mix of historic architecture, including the historic Old Post Office, and the Citygarden sculpture park makes this part of Downtown St. Louis a delightful setting for dining and a leisurely walk. read more

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I didn't dine in at Sushi Ai, so I can't speak for the dining experience, but I had the pleasure of ordering delivery from Sushi Ai, and I am overall very pleased. I was extra pleased when a neighbor of mine saw the bag and mentioned that Sushi Ai is really good. I ordered the Nigiri Deluxe, and you can see from my pictures that this was an excellent deal for close to $25. So much food! The taste was great too. Surprisingly the fish was fresh. I will most definitely try dining in next time! read more

Sushi Ai - Nigiri Deluxe - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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They are NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY and need to adjust their policy on serving food with children at the table. Date 6/26/26 5:00pm dinner time. Dad (me) and 5 yr old son. My first meal of the day and I just picked up my son from Summer Camp at the Zoo, so we both were super hungry. I asked for child menu, they do not have one. So I order from the menu for him per the servers instruction and the buffet for me. The server sees my request on the form and says, you made a mistake with your large order, it's too big . I said no it's not, it's what i want. We go to the restroom and when we return there are two of the miso soups on the table. No other items. My son gets excited so i offer him a few spoonfuls until his item is served. They next bring the veggie gyoza, and my son is still excited about what he sees. And I ask him if he wants to try a bite. He does and OUT OF NOWHERE the server states," You can't share your buffet with your child," I stated that's fine but where is his plate and as a parent, Im not gonna eat in front of my children, when he is hungry. I gonna share from my plate. And they were very aggressive and insensitive to this situation. I did not like the way, they handled that, so I requested to speak to the manager and i told her, that her policy is insensitive to families. I also asked why didn't she serve the item I ordered for the my son early with the appetizers if she has a problem of him taking less than 4 bits of soup and gyoza. I also stated that i can afford to pay for whatever we choose to do. She literally questions my ability to govern my child and my parenting method, indicating that he should just wait until his food gets here and for me not share what they served first. As if i do not have control of my son. I got internally mad at her insinuations. I then told her that you obviously thought i was attemping to cheat them out of few dollars because you first said my order was too big and then you overly scrutinize my table and swoop down like a hawk because i shared 4 bites of food with my son. While she and I are speaking my son grabs a piece of sushi from my plate to eat and the manager throws a fit. I said, he is a child and you are gonna scorn us for sharing a bite or two, then I do not want to stay here to eat and to give me a check for me to finish our meal at home. I also stated, I followed their pathway and ordered a dish for my son separate from my order. I stated this is a child not another adult, I had zero intentions of stealing from them. They made me feel like i was deliberately attemtping to cheat them out of a few sushi bites because i shared with a 5 yr old kid who weighs just under 40lbs. Did i violate their buffet policy, possibly but with good reason. One, they served the adult items before the children meal. Most parents understand. Two, they wanna give me fire and brimstone about a policy that literally costs less than $10 that i can afford to pay out of my pocket. So what my son takes a few bites, in your policy i have to pay $.50 a piece of leftover units that are uneaten. Three, i've patronized this company for over 12 years and Im very aware of their policies regarding the buffet. But they used a very poor use of judgement and forced me into an impossible position of addressing a hungry child, without serving their plate, to making me feel like a low life because I gave a few bites to my son. Very insensitive to families and the solution would be to simply serve the childrens items first and stop expecting children to understand your policy. Or putting other parents in my position to feel ashamed about what happened. My son expressed confusion as to why were leaving and why the staff in dictating what he (my son) can eat off of whoevers plate. Long are the days when common sense is applied before gnashing of teeth about $0.50 policy. Not worth the argument, serve the children first and this will probably never have to be addressed again. I will never spend a dime there again after that humilation caused by them and my son's bewilderment to what we did wrong and why they were disturbing us. My appetite for Friday not was ruined and this situation was boiled down to me sharing 4 bites of food with my son. Not a good look Sushi AI, do better with families and handle them with respect. Kick Rocks Sushi AI! read more

Nine of us one from California and Houston visited this restaurant on August 27 and we ate at this place. The food was excellent and the service was awesome. Special mention to Mr Ralfy. He was very attentive to our requests. Overall, excellent experience. read more

Sushi Ai - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The food was phenomenal! Got sushi rolls, sashimi, soup, appetizers, General Tso chicken box, etc. Loved all of it! My only issue was the service. Our waitress, rushed us at the end of our meal and didn't offer an opportunity to order desserts before bringing out the check. Asked for her assistance with the dessert menu but she seemed bothered so we decided to just end our meal. We will try again but will avoid this waitress. read more

Sushi Ai - Sushi bar - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Came for all you can eat lunch sushi for a weekday lunch. It was pretty empty inside & I was sat immediately. My server was friendly and attentive constantly checking in to see if I needed anything. Ordered the Miso soup, shumai, and crab rangoons for appetizers. I ordered the St. Louis roll (fried), yamasa, and americandream. I also got a side of spicy mayo The miso soup was great. I haven't had a lot of soups with actual seaweed in them so it was a pleasant surprise. I would skip the shumai, they were small with a slimy consistency and no real shrimp taste which was disappointing. The crab rangoons were yummy! I enjoyed both the yamasa and American dream rolls, they had good flavor and were well balanced. The St. Louis roll was too cream cheese heavy and overpowered everything. The idea is good because the balance of crab and cream cheese pair well but there was little crab/crab flavor and overwhelming warm cream cheese coming out of the roll. Overall for the price this is a great option for lunch, will definitely be back to try more options! read more

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Love love love all you can eat sushi. It's to die for. The Baked Salmon appetizer has crab meat in it and I wish they said that beforehand. Also the staff isn't friendly towards the homeless, which is understandable as a business owner, but nonetheless leaves a bad taste in my mouth. A good business has good behavior towards all people, not just the disheveled, or unhoused. Despite these detractors, Sushi AI is a STL STAPLE. Have never seen or had AYCE Sushi anywhere else. Truly a remarkable and unique place that has the BEST Sushi in the Midwest. Also they have a mezzanine! Love that. read more

Sushi Ai - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Love this place when we have a sushi craving. It's owned by the owners of China King that it's attached too. So if one of you don't want sushi, you can order Chinese and they plate it and bring to the table like they used to back in the day. read more

Visiting St Louis and wanting sushi - yes, I know, you are in a city that is landlocked and shouldn't be eating sushi when there isn't an ocean nearby. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the quality of the seafood was here. My friend and I truly enjoyed it and if we are ever back in St. Louis would eat here again. The service was attentive and very nice. The fish was super fresh. A+ experience. read more

Food was decent from what I had! Front of house staff seemed a little checked out the whole time, it was hard to get their attention to order from the AYCE menu at times. read more

Great place for lunch! Service was top notch very friendly and attentive. So many different lunch combinations you can do. Sushi was great! read more

Sushi Ai - sweet heat roll (bottom) & American Dream Roll (top) - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Sushi Ai all you can lunch?! Where have you been all my life? Have I been living under a rock? Apparently, because when a friend texted me and asked me if I wanted to get all you can eat sushi at Sushi Ai for $15 for lunch, I had no idea this was a thing. This location is located on olive, and parking can always be a bit tricky since you're downtown. I got lucky and scored a spot right outside. We had a party of 6 and the service was great. We filled out what we wanted on the table cards- tons of options that you can order for the special. I ordered shrimp tempura roll, veggie roll, and the St. Louis roll. I also ordered gyoza, which was amazing. The rolls came out freshly made and were made beautifully. The ingredients were fresh and delicious, and I was wildly full. I will absolutely come back and try more of their delicious rolls. read more

Sushi Ai - Gyoza(6) - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I love sushi AI. Usually I visit the Arnold MO location. Was excited about the downtown location when I found it. Food was as usual, great. Love the quaint downtown atmosphere. Staff was very friendly. Sushi was great. Will certainly return. read more

Today was my first time having Sushi delivered to me at work vs eating it at the restaurant and let me tell you I was impressed! Not only was the food nice and fresh, it tasted like I was eating it there. We ordered online through Doordash so we really didn't get. Too returnee customer service however they did give everything we asked for in the bag!! We had a nice size order and everything in it was accurate. I ordered the California Roll & The Fried St. Louis Roll. Both were amazing. The fried roll was still nice and crispy when it got here. The spicy Mayo was perfectly on ooh t. No complaints about this place! read more

Sushi Ai - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I was not at all impressed. Parking is difficult. Food was mediocre. I'm not familiar with any other sushi establishments in the area, but I suspect there has to be a better one than this establishment. read more

The service was a bit frustrating--our waiter kept forgetting parts of my order, so I had to follow up multiple times and keep track myself, which made the experience stressful. The food was just okay. The sushi rice didn't hold together well and felt off in texture--too much rice compared to fish. Appetizers like the shumai and crab rangoon tasted like they came from a frozen bag. If you're looking for affordable sushi and care more about quantity than quality, this place might work. Otherwise, there's not much that stands out. read more

Came on a weekday night and it was pretty popping, but still no issue to get a table! Our waitress was so friendly and welcoming. I did the AYCE dinner and this is definitely one of the better locations + more options! Torched sake roll might just be one of my fav rolls ever, lots of flavor and really filling. And you can't beat the appetizers and a fried Oreo for dessert! For $23.99, I def recommend trying it out! Great place for a meetup and the restaurant was really clean! read more

Sushi Ai - Eel, Salmon, Torched sake roll (10/10), fried Philadelphia Roll - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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OK Im vegetarian I can't judge the fish and im also from CA so a bit spoiled with regards to sushi restaurants. Miso soup - worst I had in a while Salad - just ok Teriyaki veg dish was ok but horrible sauce. Price is great compared to CA I won't come back. Cheers read more

It was pretty good sushi for a landlocked state. Moving from Cali to the Midwest we have learned to temper our expectations when it comes to sushi. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality. The sushi roll options were a little limited, but the service was super friendly and prompt read more

Sushi Ai - Exterior - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I should've known the quality of fish wasn't going to be good when I saw there was all you can eat and this place is in the Midwest. If you don't have high standards for sushi, love grocery store sushi, or have only eaten sushi in the Midwest, then maybe this place is 4 stars. However, I frequently go to California and have been to Japan so my sushi standards are higher. This place is 1 star at best for having a variety of rolls and the prices are cheap. However, quality is very low. For example, the salmon was very fatty and the cut was uneven. The fish has definitely been frozen for a while since it was a bit mushy and the rice is just OK. The tempura veggies are too greasy and the breading had a rancid taste. The place smelled fishy and the interior was a bit run down. The service was fine, but I wouldn't recommend for any sushi lover that cares about quality. read more

Really good for a very reasonable price. Great assortment of rolls. A little warm/stale inside but server was attentive and food was prepared quickly and attractively. read more

Sushi Ai - All you can eat! - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Ordered sushi to-go! Convenient sushi spot in downtown. From outside, it doenst look like the spot to try but the sushi was actually delicious. I walked in to pick up my order and it was packed!! read more

Went to dinner here Saturday Night on Saturday. The restaurant is medium size and we had to wait about 15 minutes to get seated which was fine. Our server was friendly and our food came out promptly. The food was delicious and not too pricey. I highly recommend this place for Sushi! read more

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Sushi AI is 100% my go-to spot for lunch. It honestly is the best bang-for-your-buck in St. Louis. Lunch AYCE is 15, and dinner is 25 (if I remember correctly). The dinner AYCE has extra rolls/sushi available, but I always go for lunch and I personally find it has everything I need when craving sushi. Regardless of the price point, the sushi is all very high quality and delicious. I added photos of my personal favorites. The staff is always incredibly welcoming and kind, and the food always comes quickly even though it can be quite busy. I have been coming here for years, and as long as I live in St. Louis, I will continue to. Edit: I forgot to add that my girlfriend is vegetarian, and she ALSO loves this place. There are very creative nigiri/roles available that are vegetarian so she isn't stuck just getting avocado rolls every time. Grace approved! read more

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If you are really hungry and want to get your fill of sushi, the all-you-can-eat deal here is hard to beat. The price is reasonable, and the menu has plenty of options. That said, the sushi itself is pretty mediocre. The fish does not taste particularly fresh, and the rolls are just okay--nothing that stands out. If you are looking for high-quality sushi, this is not the place. But if your priority is getting a lot of food for a good price, it does the job. Would I come back? Maybe, but only when quantity matters more than quality. read more

This one's my fault. I went to a sushi place in downtown St Louis, I should have known better. Was the sushi terrible? No, it was passable. Some of the fish tasted fresh. But most of the rolls were drowned in sauce, so much of my meal tasted like a salt lick as a result. And the squid appetizer/side I got? I didn't expect it to be so literal. It's a plate of chopped up pieces of tough, overcooked squid. Yikes. Service was bad. Sorry, but there's no sugarcoating this one. You're made to feel like you're inconveniencing the staff by existing. I almost felt like I should apologize for daring to come to a restaurant expecting food. Maybe some folks love the all-you-can-eat dinner option, but I didn't come here to gorge myself. I was just hoping for a decent meal, and did not have a good experience. read more

Sushi Ai - Squid. Quite literally, squid. - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Sushi was alright, the all you can eat deal is nice. Our party was hit with a large party fee without warning even though our group was split between two different tables. read more

So great! Where else can you get ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI for under $25?!? It's fresh, you can see the fish through the window. They're fast, servers bring it out to you in a jiffy! And menu options are great-- even for those that aren't sushi lovers, they have several vegetarian and chicken dishes. This location is bigger than the other one we tried and we love the restaurant's set up. read more

Sushi Ai - Chicken teriyaki dinner bento - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Great fresh food. Prompt service. Nice staff. Good neighborhood.i just love it. ......

Oh goodness i honestly feel a little embarrassed i haven't already been here. I've been to the other location for the AYCE which was a good experience but i really loved this one! Their decorations were subtle but very cute and cozy and I loved that there's a second floor- felt very homey. Sushi was GREAT. Split a Bento box and Paul's roll with a friend so i could try more things. The salmon in the bento bowl was delciouiiuuussss. Service was great, she was very quick with water refills and kindly offered to split our groups check. can't wait to go back read more

Sushi Ai - salmon bento - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I went to this place for lunch on a Friday, pretty busy. There was a twenty minute wait, not too bad. They had great service, very attentive staff. You check off which items you'd like on the paper menu, super easy to order. I enjoyed everything I got. They do have an all you can eat, be careful though you pay extra for whatever you don't eat. The food came out super fast, even during the rush. It was very clean and a nice vibe. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

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This was our first stop in St. Louis. Sushi was great, I especially loved the one with the steak on top. I enjoyed all of the rolls we had. Miso soup was alright, not my favorite, tasted off to me. I loved the ginger salad dressing, I believe it is house made, very different from any other ginger salad dressing I have had. Service was great, everyone was very nice and quick. The waitress missed one of the rolls we ordered, but we weren't charged so it wasn't a problem, plus the 3 rolls were very filling. The firebowl drink we ordered was perfect for 2, the description implies that it might be a strong drink but it was just right, had great flavor and presentation. read more

Sushi Ai - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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