Good for casual Japanese dining. The restaurant is nicely designed (you can tell when you walk in it's a sushi restaurant) and I was seated in a cool semi-private booth. I thought the country music threw off the vibe a little. The staff were very polite. I would say the pace of service was leisurely but not nearly as slow as I had feared given some of the reviews. If anything, I had to wait a while to order after I was seated, but my food came out in a totally reasonable amount of time after that. I had the unaju and tempura ice cream. The salad that came with the meal was very basic, but the unaju was good. The eel was very flaky. The daikon tasted a little funny to me though. The presentation in the box was very nice. I really liked the tempura ice cream too. I've only had tempura ice cream once before, and this was a little different with a coating that was less crispy and more cakey. It was big, with two very generous scoops of ice cream. Good size for sharing. I felt like everything was worth the price and I would eat here again. read more

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We loveeeeee sushi bar. We eat sushi in major cities all over the US and consider ourselves major sushi fans! We think sushi bar is the best sushi in Bloomington and their prices are amazing. I bring my family from Chicago here every time they visit and it's always a hit. Excellent lunch menu as well. The sweet potato roll is one of my favorites for a crunchy roll. read more

Sushi Bar - Christmas roll on the top, sweet potato on the bottom - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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We waited 20 minutes in our booth before a server even noticed we were there. The host who seated us didn't inform anyone else, leaving us completely ignored. My boyfriend wanted to leave, but I was curious to see just how bad things could get. Unfortunately, it didn't get much better. After finally placing our order, we waited another 30-40 minutes for our food and then an additional 10-15 minutes just to get our check. In total, we spent over an hour there--most of it just waiting. The menu was disorganized and lacked clear descriptions. The menu should either be alphabetized or categorized more effectively--separating raw, cooked, and specialty rolls more clearly. While the order sheet had some structure, many specialty rolls can also be raw or cook, making it difficult to know exactly what we were getting. When the food finally arrived, it was underwhelming. We ordered three rolls and a chirashi bowl. The chirashi bowl listed "crab meat," but it turned out to be imitation crab--something that should have been disclosed. The other rolls were forgettable, and my fried roll was poorly executed; it lacked enough batter, so instead of a crispy texture, the rice became soggy with oil. Overall, this was a disappointing experience. The excessive wait times, poor menu organization, and mediocre food make it a place I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again. If you're looking for quality sushi, I'd recommend finding another spot. read more

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We've visited Sushi Bar many times and it's typically our go to spot. Just a heads up there's usually a wait after placing your order. It's not the place to go if you're in a rush. Please be patient and kind to the staff. Usually they have just one server handling the entire dining room. With that said the food is absolutely worth the wait. The sushi is always fresh, beautifully presented, and delicious. If you have a little extra time, stop in and treat yourself to an amazing meal! read more

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I was there with a group of friends, so I didn't mind the wait. It was also a shorter wait than expected given the reviews. Overall, not mindblowing but not bad! Very standard sushi. Chirashi had a nice assortment of the usual fish, and they all tasted reasonably fresh and "like fish, not fishy." Octopus in particular was cooked perfectly, and rice was seasoned well. One of my dining companions said it's the most acceptable sushi in town, and I believe her. Appetizers were of mixed quality. Edamame and gyoza were standard, about average. Grilled squid had a nice flavor but seemed a little bit overcooked (gummy). read more

We went here for a birthday celebration since we were in the mood for sushi. It's located at the end of 10th street by the bypass and has its own small parking lot. I'd like to start off by saying the service was fine. The food was just meh. We had appetizers, bento boxes and ramen. My salad was kind of limp. The tempura vegetables were great though. The gyoza were deep fried which I wasn't expecting and kind of flavorless. The ramen was kind of overdone for my liking but the beef on top was tasty. The shrimp tempura rolls were not very flavorful, a little mushy and the seaweed wraps were chewy. My chicken teriyaki had an odd texture, it was kind of crunchy and dry, not in a good way, but tender-ish. The sauce was nice...In all, it was a disappointment for my son's Birthday. I don't think we will go back. read more

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Being in a college town, you would not expect amazing sushi. I was absolutely blown away by the amazing flavors, quick service, and overall affordable prices when dining at sushi bar. The employees are amazingly respectful and kind, and the ambiance is very calm and friendly. I enjoy my date nights and quick lunches at sushi bar. read more

Sushi Bar - California Roll, Sushibar Roll, Dynamite Roll - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

So glad my good friend Introduced me to sushi bar this week! I had very affordable Sashimi and the Hamachi and yellowtail were delicious. Looking forward to bringing my sushi addicted 10 year old back here soon. I liked the chill nice vibe. I don't like that it's close to the busy IU part of 10th St., but they do have ample parking. The service was a bit slow but a giant party got there right before us. I had the green tea and Sashimi & a tuna roll & my bill is still under $20. #sushilover read more

Sushi Bar - Affordable sashimi (chef's choice) & Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Let's start with the fact that only MAYBE 2/3 of their lights are in proper working order. This SCREAMS that they take no pride in what they do. It was a Friday evening, around 6 pm when my 9 year old and I went in for dinner. The restaurant was not even close to being at capacity. It took 15 minutes for a server to come and take our order, which I had already selected for them on the paper to make it nice and easy. An hour later, NOBODY came to check if we needed refills on our drinks or to say "hey I'm sorry, it's going to be a while before the whole 5 rolls you ordered will come to your table." 1.5 hours in, I had to go and ask what is going on with our order and if this is normal service because if so, I would not be coming back. She was apologetic, but offered nothing but a response of your order is up next. 20 minutes later, our 5 rolls finally came. The food itself was decent. But the service and ambiance of the place was terrible. I would steer clear of this place and take your business elsewhere. ESPECIALLY provided there was no offer to compensate us for the TERRIBLE service. read more

favorite place ever. super cute uncrowded restaurant, cheap prices too. took an HOUR for my water to get refilled though, still had to ask. super great food, i love this place sm still read more

Great service! Food was good and fresh! They have a karaoke rooms on the side!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Sushi Bar - Lunch Menu - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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This was by far the best sushi I have had since moving to Bloomington! We came on a Saturday night around 7:30 - the service was a bit slow, but all food was absolutely worth the wait. It is a hole-in-the-wall type place and it is about to become one of my staples. I hope to try a lunch special soon! read more

It's just okay. Nothing special. We ordered four rolls to go. They were not terrible but again, just nothing outstanding. They looked good, but the flavor was just lacking. Midwest sushi seems to always have too much sauce poured over it. Our least favorite was the shrimp tempura roll. The shrimp was tough and over breaded, it was chewy. Glad to have tried a different sushi place in Bloomington, but would not go out of my way to try it again. read more

We started with the salad and finished with what they said was the spiciest of their menu. The quality of everything was outstanding. There were flavors and textures that gave us a full range of enjoyment. Everything was fresh. The artistry of the rolls were illustrated on the smoothness of each fish within the roll. The roe on the Rainbow roll was phenomenal with such a variety. Service was good. We will definitely be back! read more

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My Japanese husband says this is the best sushi in Bloomington! $3.50 beer can't be beat too. Service is a little slow though.

Best shrimp tempura I've ever had! It was still warm in the sushi. Delicious delicious delicious. The wasabi is fresh too! Parking is a bit slim. I recommend coming on a Thursday before 5pm. Service was punctual and polite. They have a good menu. The atmosphere is very cultural. Strongly recommend! read more

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Convenience is the main reason I come here. I thoroughly believe you can find better sushi in Bloomington. However, it's easy to call in my order and pick it up in 15 minutes. They offer a wide variety of rolls, but there's not any photos or descriptions. Personally, I'm not going to spend money on a roll when I'm not sure what I'm getting. You can google things, yes, but that's not guaranteed to be how they make it. I'm gonna be honest, I think I like Kroger sushi better. I have only ever ordered to go, never sat down. And I don't really feel the desire to. The inside of the restaurant has probably not been updated in many years. side note- I recommended sushibar to my friend and she was underwhelmed. read more

Would've love to give a better review, but I went in 50 minutes before they close, and they refused to seat us... Just shows that they're probably slow at service because that's the amount of time I would've taken to eat anyway maybe even less. Don't be open late if you can't serve late #lostacusty read more

Hands down the absolute best sushi in Bloomington, no contest! DO NOT order in unless you really have time to wait/like the people you're sitting down with - the wait for the food is absolutely worth it, but especially when it's busy the wait times can really be excessive. read more

Great man. I just wish they had pictures on their menus. This was wonderful though. Definitely recommend. For Americanized sushi lol read more

Sushi Bar - 2007 roll. 2 of them I ordered. - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I'm a basic B when it comes to sushi. I am obsessed with spicy crab roll. I've tried it everywhere and this place makes it so dang good!!! They mix it up themselves and add some little green onions and spicy sauce. The rice and seaweed is never not on point. Some places rice is too hard and this rice always tastes super fresh and done perfect. They give you a good amount of crab. And their ginger dressing for the salads is excellent. My favorite sushi spot read more

Sushi Bar - a tray of sushi rolls - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Gave me food poisoning, within minutes of eating the Chirashi bowl I was throwing up. The fish smelled and tasted bad.

When I say I LOVE sushi, I mean it. I thought it was reasonably priced for what I got and the rolls were minimalist, which I prefer. I got the spicy scallop roll and the spicy salmon roll, you can't really go wrong there. The only qualm I had was the under staffing. Maybe it was just because IU's year had ended, but 1 person serving an entire restaurant and a large reservation is difficult and I've been serving for 3 years. Other than that, I enjoyed my time and food at Sushi Bar read more

Sushi bar is delish. Go there for the great food, awesome service, and wonderful vibe.

Sushi bar is my go to for sushi. The staff is very friendly they are very efficient and I have felt very comfortable ordering from them during Covid! Super excited to sit down and have a Kiernan when everything goes back to normal! read more

Sushi Bar - spicy California Roll and the 2009 Roll - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

We don't play when it comes to eating sushi. We order,at least, double portions for 2 people. I must say, I'm SO thrilled to have found this place! I'm very much a "stick-to-what's-familiar" type. Sushi bar is my new favorite spot for my sea cravings. I always appreciate a big dollop of wasabi and bunch of ginger. The sushi is phenomenal and relatively cheap! My only complaint is service is often slow. read more

Sushi Bar - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Amazing lunch specials, they offer great combo options for lunch. We do takeout there all the time for dinner and it's always delicious. I love their Angel roll and Narudo roll, and their raw maki is always amazing! Definitely one of my go-to sushi spots, I like the Sushi Bar Special 1 option because it gives you a little Nigiri along with the tuna roll, both delicious! read more

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Updated review : I haven't even gone back since I last wrote the review for sushi bar but I have to take off another star just because I received rude messages from the owners son. Everyone is entitled to their opinions especially when it comes to food. I'm not going to lie about what I thought of the place, food, or service. I should not have received messages like "who do you think you are", "I gave them 5 stars and you only give them 3 stars, are you out of your mind?!" That's insulting to paying customers and looks bad for the business. You don't do that. That being said, I definitely will not give this place a second chance. Ever. read more

This place is simply amazing. The ambiance is perfect for any sushi fan. Their prices are comparable to most sushi places, and the quality is high. I had the chicken katsu, which was cooked perfectly. It was also a nice size portion. The bento boxes are put together very well and come with a lot of food. We also ordered a few rolls is sushi, one of those being the 2007 roll, which was my favorite. Very polite and helpful service and we didn't wait long for our food. We will DEFINITELY be going back for more! read more

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The reman soup base is great, however the meat (tonkotsu) was not tonkotsu. It was just regular slice of pork. Kind of sad about that. BTW, I really like their tempura shrimp and tempura season vegetable. Overall, the noodle didn't reach my expectation, but the tempura were great. read more

We love this place. It is our go to for Sushi in Bloomington. The selection is vast and is always fresh.

Consistent good sushi. A little pricey but totally worth it! This is our go to place in Bloomington.

First trip to SushiBar - and I was pleasantly surprised. This is an old gas station and/or convenience store. Normally this would give me pause, but it's been a restaurant forever and, frankly, I'm becoming addicted to sushi. Let's start with the obvious - this is the Midwest. Bloomington, Indiana. Not Nobu. So I'm not comparing to 'real' sushi places near water with fish that flies out of the ocean onto some rice. I'm a realist. So I'm comparing to what I have around me, hence the 4-star rating. It's probably a 3.5 but what the heck, I was happy with my meal. Large menu, and everything is (at least now) 40% off the menu price which makes it very affordable even for Bloomington. Inside is nicely decorated, has some Karaoke booths (4) which I assume get more business at night. I was at lunch. No singing for me. All the basics - rolls, specialty rolls, plenty of appetizers, didn't have crab (thought was odd, it's one of my faves) and a variety of hot dishes (think teriyaki). - I had special #1 which was 6 pieces of sushi and a tuna roll. I'm new, not adventurous. Portion size was right, food was good (comparable to anything else I've had in Bloomington) and service was prompt. It was relatively crowded. With the 40%, my grand total was $12.83 plus tip. Same meal at my normal place in town would have been approaching $20. So I left happy. I'll be back. Since I work nearby I'll probably be back tomorrow LOL. read more

We order carry out from Sushi Bar at least twice a month. All the rolls we've tried have been really good. It's my go to for sushi in Bloomington. read more

I really couldn't leave Bloomington without giving Sushi bar (better known as Sushi Ba because the R in the sign is charmingly always out) the recognition it deserves. At this restaurant, friends are made and beautiful memories are shared. I'm serious. Sushi Ba, you have been the go to restaurant for me and my friends over the four years I have attended IU. I still remember the first time I took a bite of a celebration roll and the utter bliss that washed over my body. It's mine and my friends favorite sushi roll we've ever eaten. Topped with five kinds of fish, seaweed salad, and BOTH spicy mayo and eel sauce--this roll has all the goods. Although COVID has prevented me from dining in this restaurant my final weeks at IU, I will continue to order the food and support a business that has brought so much joy into my life. Best of all this place has seriously the best deals in town. If you want phenomenal sushi at unbelievable prices you must try it. I want to finish with a short story. Every week I'd go in and ask if they were selling Uni. After regrettably saying they didn't have it a couple times they put it on the menu as a special! I really appreciated a business that is so attentive and caring to its customer's requests... even if that means ordering a whole new seafood from across the country. read more

Looked sus on the outside but food was yummy. I would recommend to people around this area. read more

Great sushi, great prices, need I say more. The spicy scallop and spicy girl rolls were the best. Will return for more. read more

Sushi Bar - Menu Lunch special - Japanese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

My wife and I went there to celebrate her birthday. We got the shumai and fried eggplant appetizers and the sushi and sashimi deluxe, which was just right for us. We were delighted with the quality and the service was excellent. read more

All I can say is 40% off menu. You can't beat that for sushi and Japanese food. I will say the service is on the slow side, but the sushi is pretty on-par for sushi considering the price discount. They have a really wide variety of sushi combinations, and where on occasion I've gotten take-out sushi from there and the rolls seemed a little loose, I can't complain for the price and the taste is all there. I recommend this place for those who need their sushi fix, but please allow for enough wait time in case you're on a schedule. Quality, selection, and price I would give 4 stars, but service I would give it a 3. Overall I would give it a 31/2 but clearly yelp doesn't allow half stars in ratings. Just a side note that their parking lot is a little tricky to get into, and I haven't figured out the best way to pull in since the entrance is on a one-way side on 10th going east. read more

The food was really good, we really enjoyed our meal. The service however was not good. There was one server who took care of every table in the restaurant, and our wait time to get our food was near an hour when the restaurant was not even that busy. I recommend their sushi but you're better off ordering for pick up! read more