Unassuming from the outside, you can never judge a book by its cover - and that's exactly what you get from from Tenji. Located inside an old Wendy's, Tenji transformed the inside into an intimate dining area perfect for date nights, dinners, or nights out with friends complemented by great service. Hands down one of, if not the best, sushi spots in the Cincinnati area. Definitely recommend the King Salmon and Bluefin O-Toro Nigiri, both are super buttery and melt in your mouth when you eat them! I put all of my friends on to Tenji a few years back and we refuse to go to any other spot. read more

Tenji Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Atmosphere - SO cozy, I don't know why this place wasn't more packed than it was. I truly loved how much low-lighting was in there. Service - Such sweet and intentional service, our waiter was so kind. And the sushi chef even came out afterward to check in on tables and see if they were enjoying their food. Food - 10/10, this very easily became one of my favorite sushi restaurant in the area. Each piece of fish would just melt in your mouth. The chicken fried rice was phenomenal, they even accommodated the soy sauce with us being gluten free, which I thought was so kind! read more

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Everything was really good here. The hamachi jalapeño was really good and fresh. Sashimi and nigiri were good -- king salmon nigiri All the rolls we got were also good - rainbow, black dragon, salmon skin, and spider. Sashimi and nigiri prices on menu was a little confusing...it says 50% off but the price listed is the 50% off price. Will definitely be back to try other rolls. read more

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I cannot express how amazing Tenji is! An old Wendy's on the outside, but nice renovations inside. The fish is fresh and delicious. Their rolls are pretty big and are so tasty. I have gone twice in a span of one week! First time, I went with my family and when I took all these pictures. The second time was on Valentine's Day. The staff are amazing and so kind. Even with a packed house, they still provide great service. You can tell how loved this place is by how many people were waiting to get in on Valentine's Day! I will definitely be coming back to try out more! read more

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I ordered takeout and only tried the sushi. My thoughts: not horrible, but not good. I got the Kings Island Roll ($14.95), Hana Roll ($15.95), and Salmon Roll ($7.45). All three tasted fishy and the salmon wasn't fresh. Prices are similar to other spots in the area, but the quality is worse. Side note: the online menu prices are outdated, everything I ordered was $1 more than listed. Even if it were cheaper, I wouldn't come back for the sushi. Not worth it. read more

Tenji Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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Tuesday night and feeling rather lazy, we ordered sushi from Tenji. We've ordered from them many times and have never been disappointed. King salmon hand roll was so fresh and tasty, bluefin tuna sashimi - fatty and good, and Cherry blossom roll is now my favorite. read more

It was hard to wrap our heads around the fact that this was obviously, previously a Wendy's. They tried to make the inside inviting, but it's just bizarre. However, we read the food was great, so we met our friends there. Our server was very soft spoken and didn't exude confidence, but she did a very good job. The sushi IS very good. We had the Hana Roll and our companion had the Mexican Roll with no sauce. Both were very fresh. The yellowtail nigiri was also perfectly fresh and lovely. The vegetable tempura was just okay. We didn't love the sauce, and it was the last dish served at our table? There was one piece of onion ring, broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, and two pieces of sweet potato. Our friend was confused by her Bento Box as the fried rice she asked for was odd, and the shrimp came one fried, and three in a sauce. The Tonkatsu Ramen was good, but not great. The broth was flavorful, but the noodles were all in a solid clump, and the egg was whole instead of cut in two, so I had to take it out and cut it with a knife. The pork was tender but didn't stand out. I ordered miso cod as it is one of my favorite dishes, but they just re-did their menu and took that off. Bummer. read more

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This neighborhood gem is closing May 29th They are moving downtown. Will miss the fresh, healthy & delicious meals.

First time here and by far the best sushi I've had in Cincinnati! I ordered the chirashi and the fish was so fresh and flavorful. My boyfriend got two rolls and they were tasty and filling. The server was very attentive and all the plating details were so cute. The restaurant was quiet and clean, a good choice for a casual dinner. read more

Tenji Sushi - Chirashi, Godzilla Roll, Hana Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mason, Ohio

My Korean friend (so am I) and I discovered this place about three months ago after I read a review from Keith Pandolfi. At first, the Sushi and Hibachi (made in the kitchen) were amazing! We have a Sushi "date" weekly and decided the drive to Mason was worth it. My brother was in town visiting and I decided to treat him to our favorite Sushi place. The owner's wife is Japanese and was okay with us until she was not. We always spent over $150 between the two of us and tip generously. They are never busy regardless of the time of day. 5/14/26 was the last time we visited. They were out of small bottles of Sapporo, Nigori (the green bottle) and some of our favorite sushi. (I learned from a friend that when a business is going under they begin to run out of food and beverages). When the Tuna Sushi came out it was a light pink, not a robust almost red color that it had always been. The owner's wife was almost rude to us, and left while we were still dining and did not say goodbye to us. It made me very sad as I love to support local business owners. I realize that nothing is 100%; however, each time we visited she was less cordial, and I believe it is because we both are Korean. Her wait staff and husband were alway friendly and sweet to us, but we decided we will not be returning ever again. I wish them well and hope their business picks up. read more

Stopped for a late lunch & was pleasantly surprised with menu selections & pricing. Food was delicious, attentive service & casual atmosphere. Would recommend & we'll be returning! read more

Tenji Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Wow!!! So impressed by my first meal here. Tenji was not on my radar at all, and then I saw a post on Chowhound that said something about a chef Jiro here. Idk if that's his real name or not but I never pass up the opportunity to support a Japanese owned business and I'm so glad I gave them a try!! I ordered just basic rolls - tuna, hamachi, toro (uncommon on menus around here and it was so good), eel & avocado and splurged on the dragon. All were fantastic and the fish was so fresh, even on a Monday. Anthony Bourdain says not to eat in restaurants on Mondays but the rules don't seem to apply here! The rice was seasoned beautifully and everything tasted perfect. The dragon roll in particular smacked me in the face with flavor and creaminess; a special roll actually worth spending the money on. Something about the sushi here tasted so familiar to me, a native Californian who has also lived in Hiroshima. It has a very casual and homey taste while also demonstrating mastery and great flavor. It really reminded me of my favorite sushi restaurant, Wakamatsu in Hayward which is the highest compliment I can give. It tastes like the sushi of a chef who has been making sushi for a very long time. I could be totally wrong on this assessment, and if I am then that's even more props to an amazing chef! Reading the reviews here it seems like they have gone through changes in management and menu. To me it's clear that Tenji is in very good hands. I would be happy to try some kitchen items here especially the okonomiyaki which I don't see on menus super often. I'm so looking forward to my next experience here!! read more

We've been here twice now and I can say it is one of my favorite places to get sushi in the area. The sushi and sashimi is 50% off and taste amazingly fresh. Service is fast and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

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Staying at the Hotel next door. Should've skipped this place. Service was terrible and my order took forever, Food is average. Will not return read more

Stepped into Tenji on a Monday evening and had the entire dining hall to ourselves. The waitress is very sweet and friendly. We tried their otoro nirigi, aburi salmon nigiri, Valentine Roll and sashimi truffle appetizer. They all were delicious! Their sashimi is 50%, so definitely take advantage of that deal! read more

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This is hands down the best sushi in the area. Fresh, beautiful presentation, great preparation with details and flavors you don't see elsewhere. The outside didn't do this place justice. Friendly staff And sushi chef comes over to table often. read more

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Everything was fresh and tasted great! Service was great too! I definitely recommend Tenji! read more

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Updating my review since they have changed ownership recently. Sushi is on par and they really have some interesting choices. The bluefin tuna, salmon and shima aji (recommended by the chef) were amazing. And right now, all sushi is 50% off. Rolls were good but I have to admit, with the sushi being so great, I'd just go get some of the special fish they have not seen everywhere. They were out of the sweet shrimp, so looking forward to trying that again next time. Service was great. Servers were attentive and friendly. read more

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Simply amazing. What more can I say?? Excellent service and vibes and delicious sushi! Has easily become my favorite place to go for eating with my partner. read more

Tenji Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mason, Ohio

I loved everything about this restaurant! The decor was clean and understated, and the waitress was pleasant and helpful. But it was the food that completely blew me away. I started with a spicy kani salad, which had a perfect ratio of crab and veggies (heavily favoring the crab) and was flavorful and perfectly spiced. The hibachi salmon was well-grilled (though a little dry), and I loved the vegetables and miso soup that accompanied it. And of course I had to order two hand-rolls with it: the California roll and the spicy shrimp roll. They were both fresh and well-constructed, though I thought the spicy shrimp roll was exemplary -- a real taste explosion with each bite!! I ended with the mango crepe cake for dessert. This was a real treat, as most Japanese restaurants don't offer dessert options. And this dessert was exemplary. It was a combination of gelatin, whipped cream, mango flavoring, and thin layers of crepe -- and was sweet, light, and refreshing at the same time. This, my first visit here, was a real gastronomic adventure -- I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

I'm sorry y'all I don't understand all the hype and 4+ reviews. The sushi rice was way over cooked and chewy. First rule of sushi cook the rice correctly, you failed and I will not be going back. Nice way over the top presentation though but the food should have made the statement. Disappointing. read more

Another great experience, premium cuts that we haven't found anywhere else in greater cincinnati area, highly recommended read more

Tenji Sushi - Salmon belly, blue fin tuna, sweet shrimps - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mason, Ohio

The food, drinks and service was great! We'll definitely be coming back soon. The ambiance was also fantastic. read more

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The fish was not fresh. I got carryout. Discolored. Malodorous. I was afraid to eat it.

We always drove past because of outside looks but I saw someone else's review and decided to try since my husband had been wanting sushi. We were not disappointed. The sushi was excellent. The soy sauce was very salty so I did not use it which made the sushi flavors more fresh. The interior was very nice and clean. It was not busy but I hope this review helps some. I do think they do more takeout than indoor dining since the waitress gave us a togo menu. Prices seem reasonable for as much as we ordered. read more

It's relatively inexpensive for a sushi restaurant. Portions are decent too. The do serve everything in a small boat for your table which is cute! read more

The food quality and taste are very good, the service is also very good, it is a Japanese restaurant worth visiting read more

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This is some of the best sushi in town. You would never guess based on the outside but this place is the real deal. Most sushi in Cincinnati is pretty bad but these guys deliver and have ridiculously low prices. I'm talking real sushi not deep fried trash. Fish is good. Rice is good. Rolls are good. Sashimi is perfect. Don't judge a book by its cover. Get here now. read more

Had an excellent meal here tonight!! Started with seaweed salad, edamame and crab rangoon. We both got different rolls. I'm vegetarian so I got the avocado & cucumber rolls...dipped in soy sauce...delicious! I got hot tea which was a nice mild tea, perfect for our meal. The presentation for our meal was 10 out of 10!!!!! There was dry ice floating out of a small vase, lights, and the food was partly on a bamboo boat and partly on a thick dark green leaf. They have cut their menu down; no more General Taos for example. But their focus now is sushi. We love this local gem. read more

Tenji Sushi - Three kinds of rolls beautifully presented! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Still the best sushi in the Mason area. If you've never had chu-toro or o-toro, you're missing out on high quality cuts of tuna that very few shops in the US offer. This is the good stuff - easy to find in Japan, very hard to find in Midwest USA. read more

Tenji Sushi - Chu-toro, aburi salmon, fatty yellowtail - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Best sushi in town. Authentic and taste so good, super friendly staff and chef, perfect for family and friends , will definitely come back again, love it read more

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Went back a second time with my partner and this time it was even better. The sushi was fresh, the presentation was so cute, and the atmosphere is so quaint. The service there is top notch easily my new favorite place. Bonus if you bring cash you get a 8% discount!! read more

Got the tuna bone marrow special today! Great taste as always! Definite will come back! read more

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I would normally go to Hi Sushi which is much closer, but Tenji has ramen and it sounded good. This was a DoorDash order and when it arrived one of two entrees was missing. Strike one. The ramen was mediocre. Not bad exactly but there are much better places. The Alaska Roll was tasteless. Even the soy sauce was flavorless. I'll pass in the future. read more

My bf saw this place on his way to work and we decided to give it a shot. The place is pretty cozy inside, everything seems spotless clean and well put together. Very comfortable. Now the service was just okay, the waitress was nice , however, it's not super welcoming nor very attentive. Additionally, we only ordered 3 rolls of sushi and it took more than a half hour to come out. We had the sunday morning, out of control and the double taste roll. The Sunday morning was very bland more like just cream cheese, but the other 2 were delicious. Overall, not a bad experience, we don plan to go back to try other entrees. read more

Tenji Sushi - Left- Sunday morning, right- out of control - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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Best sushi South of Columbus! My wife and I looked for years and couldn't find a spot worth revisiting. Now we go to Tenji at least once a week! Chef always introduces us to new things and keeps is up to date on the freshly flown-in fish that is available as a special. The quality of the food is amazing and its not "smothered in sauces and filler" like many other restaurants do. I highly recommend Tenji! read more

Tenji Sushi - Sushi and sashimi with French oysters - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mason, Ohio

My sushi was delicious and tasted fresh. The prices were very impressive. Lots of choices. Two others I was with ordered off the grill and I had the tempura banana for dessert. The service was friendly, and the dining room looks much nicer than the outside might lead you to believe. read more

We now stop here every time we're in the area, and every time has been a 5/5 just like our first visit. Really excellent.

Best sushi I've ever had! This place is phenomenal. During a two week work trip, I frequented this place as often as I could because every single dish was amazing read more

Tenji Sushi - Fried Jalapeno Tenji Volcano Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Hidden gem! Not much to look at on the outside, but the inside is adorable. Service great, food great, experience great!