My first time trying Omakese-style dining & it was super memorable! This feels like a place rare to find in Louisville's food market. We were served 3 appetizers, 10 nagiri pieces, 1 handroll, and 1 dessert. Excellent food quality, and I tried several seafood items that I'm inexperienced in: uni, caviar, and raw oysters. Each tasted good and was presented nicely on unique plates. The A5 Wagyu, Fluk (?) and Snapper nagiri, and Cod appetizer were standouts. Overall, this was a neat experience that I feel was fairly priced at $108/person. Good pacing and great service, too! Lastly, kudos to the cozy and modern materials-based interior. Great vibes and a fun place to celebrate an occasion! read more

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One of my kids was out of town this past weekend, so I decided to take my son somewhere new and special. I made the reservation and attempted to dress up accordingly because it felt warranted. I was disappointed that we were sat right next to the open door on a rainy evening so every effort I'd made was quickly ruined, and halfway into our meal it was uncomfortably cold. We couldn't see anything except the host stand and a handful of other tables. I'm hoping the rest of the interior is nicer than what we were exposed to. Our server informed us that it was her first night on the floor, but had she kept that a secret, I don't think I would've known. She seemed knowledgeable and was attentive without being overbearing. The food itself was very good. My teenage son was excited to try an omakase style meal and was impressed by everything he was given. The 'Sashimi Set' that I had was as expected and everything tasted fresh. The fatty tuna was the favorite by far. I honestly don't know if I would return, there's a lot of fantastic sushi restaurants in the city. read more

Yi Sushi Omakase - Sashimi Set - Sushi Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at Yi Sushi Omakase. The fish was incredibly fresh, which is a rare find in land-locked Kentucky, and the service was top tier!! I arrived late afternoon, coming from the salon across the street, and I was the only person in the restaurant. I really have to reiterate how kind everyone was! I was given complementary edamame and it made me feel so welcome! The price point is VERY high. The cheapest signature role is about $22, and the appetizers are almost all $10+. But after dining here, I have to say the food was worth the money. Come give it a try if you're looking for upscale Japanese dining in Bardstown. It's the perfect spot to impress someone or treat yourself! read more

Yi Sushi Omakase - Trip-Toro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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In only a couple of visits Yi Sushi Omakase has made it look too easy to claim my heart as my favorite sushi place, certainly in Louisville, but also at this point I'd put it ahead of even the best places in other cities I've been. But I recognize it is a lot of hard work that just makes it look easy. This is the sort of place I almost don't want to post a public review to keep a personal "secret". My brother was talking about Yi Sushi Omakase for weeks before I tried it the first time. His advice (and now mine), trust the restaurant that put "omakase" (a Japanese term for "prixe fixe" or "chef's special", perhaps most literally "i'll leave it up to you") in its name to do what it does best and deliver whatever the chef is most proud of and thinks is freshest. I trust the chef, here, and I think you should too. The long and narrow "shotgun" design of the Highlands building provides a cozy and intimate setting that almost feels like the proper form for this sort of sushi place. In both my trips the bar has felt comfortable and welcoming, like a trip home or to a regular spot, even when not yet recognizably a regular. One of the reasons I feel like keeping Yi Sushi Omakase almost a secret, keeps coming back to the incredible quality of the fish. When ordering the omakase, I have been truly spoiled every time. Fish is fresh in ways that are hard to describe. Fish is fatty in ways that I know sushi places in other cities would charge me three and four times the price for. So far I keep paying the bill and wondering if they missed a digit, and that's an incredibly good feeling to have. I want to be spoiled. I can only hope that that stays this way as more people discover this gem. From what I've heard the chef claims there's no deeper secret than this city's unique relationship with UPS and the fresh fish markets that enable. In general, I agree, Louisville seems spoiled with fresh seafood of all sorts other cities can only dream of having easy and regular access to. I still think there's some magic that Yi Sushi Omakase has even beyond that. I'm willing to bet it is an understanding of the market other chefs don't quite have, and it probably involves a lot of hard work that the restaurant makes seems quite easy when you sit comfortably in the bar and have it served to you as a series of incredibly delicious courses. I said it before, and it probably bears repeating; I trust the chef, here, and I think you should too, I think the chef wants to spoil us and keep us happy, and as long as that is the case I'm going to keep returning. I love feeling spoiled. I've paid a lot more for sushi half as good. I want this place to thrive and I'm willing to risk its "secret" to know this place is half as well appreciated as it deserves to be. This is, from everything my travels have taught me, a world-class place, and I love it. read more

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I know they have omakase, which I really need to go back for but their rolls were soooo delicious & refreshing honestly the best sushi I've ever had in Lou with just nigiri! read more

Yi Sushi Omakase - Sushi platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Incredible. Devine. Magnificent. Exquisite. Heavenly. Remarkable. Gorgeous. Superior.

fantastic! best sushi in Louisville! Went for a birthday and they were so accommodating. Service was amazing. Let us bring our birthday cake in and brought it out with THEIR cute candles . Such a great experience! Cannot wait to return read more

Once we figured out the door was on the side of the building, we entered to find a mostly empty restaurant. We decided to sit at the bar where we were greeted quickly. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. They have a nice drink selection. And I compliment them on using paper straws. Our drinks and food arrived quickly. We were given complimentary edamame, which was tasty. Miso soup was good. California roll (maki) was pretty good (and the smaller size made them much easier to eat). They have beautiful decor. There was a sushi bar in the back (in case other reviewers haven't mentioned that). It was easy to have a conversation due to there not being many people and no loud music playing. Temperature inside was comfortable (I usually get cold inside during summer months because places like to crank up the air conditioning). They have a very nice outside patio that faces Bardstown Rd. Since we walked, I cannot comment about parking (but Bardstown Rd is usually a challenge on weekend evenings, just as a heads up). Didn't use the restroom but would guess it's very nice and clean since the restaurant is new. Just out of curiosity, we decided to ask what a Makers Mark on the rocks would cost. The answer was $14. Personally, I think the prices were a bit too high considering the competition they have within two to three blocks. Overall, I would recommend giving this place a try. It would be great for a first date or romantic dinner. read more

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Love the aesthetic of the restaurant definitely an upscale chic but comfortable. The service was attentive and nice. I really enjoyed the host. Now the food was spectacular! Of the starters the calamari was my fave! The sauce was fantastic definitely not your ordinary sweet chili! The sushi was star absolutely. You ca taste the quality of the tuna in the texture and taste. Also don't skip dessert the Japanese cheesecake was quite tasty! Overall, it's definitely a place to return to again! read more

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What an experience! Great food/staff. The cheese cake is the best cheese cake I've ever had! The only problem was that I didn't have 4 more slices of it ! The environment is great too! read more

We had an amazing date night at this Japanese restaurant in Louisville, KY The selection of fish and courses curated by chef- I think the best sushi place in a town to be honest I also loved their hose made warm sake read more

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Best Sushi in Louisville, but I dare say better than I have ever had! I think, even better than Nobu, and my bucket list was to eat at every Nobu in the world. Scratched that off the list I'll just stay home and eat I had the Omakase and must say every piece was a new, even more impressive than the next, mouth watering delicious!!! read more

Had a great meal here. We started with edamame and oyster shooters that were kind of cool - really zesty foam served in small oyster shells. Table had a mix of omakase, traditional rolls like spicy tuna, etc. The sushi was high quality and tasty. We also tried the spicy cocktail of the day, which was also a nice compliment to the meal. The overall price point is a bit high, but you'll get high quality, good service, and a trendy, clean spot. I'd likely go back for a special occasion, but probably not an every day kind of place. read more

Small, chic sushi omakase. Divine. Great service. Great food and cocktails. I did a mocktail today, and it was delish, I got the lychee sunrise. It is not noted on the menus but they do offer mocktails. For apps I did the calamari, and tuna rice and it was phenomenal. My friend let me try her waygu gyoza and it blew my socks off. We also ordered the wagyu fried rice to share and it was up to par. For rolls I wanted to try two different types so I did the dragon fire roll and the rolls Royce and everything was so fresh and tasted amazing. But for next time I would do without the spicy mayo and eel sauce on top. I feel like it can take away from the roll and how good it already is. We shared some dessert and called it a night. Definitely a fun spot to hang with friends, family or have a fancy date. read more

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To start, the interior of this building is absolutely stunning. The minute you walk in, it feels like an elevated experience. Our server seemed new, there were a few mildly awkward moments, but I appreciated the attentive service. The warm towels and complimentary edamame for the table was a nice touch that really elevated the mood. We came in wanting to try some of the appetizers and specialty rolls. The crispy tuna rice was delicious, I thought the flavors of the tuna and crunch of the rice was amazing. I only wish the menu had a little more detail explaining the other elements of this dish! We also tried the wagyu fried rice, my boyfriend loved it. The meat was tender and flavors were great. The specialty rolls were also unique and worth trying. My only comment here is that while the dishware was beautiful, I wish all the rolls had come out together and on one plate to make more space on the table. The volcano shrimp was good and we liked that the Cajun shrimp was something we hadn't seen before in a sushi roll, although it didn't end up being our favorite. The fiesta heat was our next try, and was also good but not as spicy as we had expected. I think a fresh jalapeño would have been more refreshing and spicy than the pickled. Finally, we had the dragon fire roll which was an easy favorite. The tobiko was appealing to the eye but the flavors were nothing beyond the classics. At this point, we were absolutely stuffed. We had a nice to-go box given to us and left satisfied. Another recommendation would be that to keep up with the elevated experience, they could consider boxing your meal for you or providing a bag. read more

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Sushi was excellent but we had to sit at the bar(which I prefer anyway) since we didn't have a reservation even though most of the restaurant was empty at the time. Service had a couple lapses and you can find cheaper comparable sushi in town but it was good nonetheless read more

What can I say? Louisville FINALLY has a QUALITY sushi restaurant -- and hint, it's not in NuLu. Delicious with a priority on the fish quality before anything else. They are the only place in town that I'll eat otoro or blue fin tuna at after being bamboozled at Ruby's (which I still love for steak). The wait staff is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Shoutout to Maki who has taken care of my fam and friends on multiple visits. Some of my favorite raw bar apps are the crispy rice tuna, yellowtail serrano or scallops crudo. I'm not a huge roll fan, but the Triple Toro is my favorite sushi roll as it is loaded with toro and salmon belly. I will speak no ill will to other sushi spots in town, but I feel obligated to tell everyone I know that if you are looking to for a great date night or to actually impress someone from outside our city with good fish then this is the only place you can go. There are a couple of other "hip" spots, but they both lack in quality of fish. read more

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We came for an early dinner on a Wednesday and it was empty for our entire meal. Maybe it's just the day or time but we were greeted warmly and sat immediately. Very modernist design on the interior. We started with a bottle of Sake (of course) and my wife got the Omakase experience. Oh my! Just look at the pictures! I on the other hand got the Wagyu Gyoza and three rolls. I got the Triple Toro, Spider, and White Dragon rolls. Then the brought us half prices of Match and Yuzu cheesecake. So good! We will absolutely be back!!! We were both so satisfied with what we got! read more

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Definitely worth the price! Super cozy restaurant, very cute scenery. The food was amazing and the servers and hosts were super sweet and accommodating read more

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Great service. Beautiful decor. Fresh sushi. Nice upscale spot for girls night or date night. read more

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I moved away from Louisville last year, and when I came back for a visit my friend said I had to get a meal at this new sushi place. I ordered the scallop crudo and the emperor roll. I highly enjoyed both, though I was a bit surprised at the high prices. I live on the west coast now and this menu is more expensive than some of the higher-end sushi places out there. Service was just average. It was fairly empty when I was there so service should have been more attentive. My friend finished her drink and it sat empty for around 10 minutes before she was offered another. The other thing that is a concern is the C health rating they had. Hopefully they fixed whatever the issue was that earned them that rating. All that being said, it was a good meal and I may go back on a future visit. read more

Sat at the sushi bar and watched the magic happen! This is some of the best sushi I've ever had. The king crab and all of the fish are so fresh, the omakase is a perfect meal, and the chefs are super attentive! Such a fun place to eat. read more

Yi Sushi Omakase - Ocean king roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Overall experience was great! They bring complimentary warm towels and edamame to the table to begin. We ordered the wagyu friend rice as an appetizer which was delicious and both of our rolls I would recommend! I don't think the scallop inferno was very spicy! Sushi rolls were on the pricier side but I would definitely go back! read more

Yi Sushi Omakase - Scallop inferno signature roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Sorry Sapporo. Yi Sushi Omakase is Louisville's sushi king now. I got the $107 Omakase menu. It started with an oyster shooter followed by a small sashimi plate. Miso cod finished the appetizers. Then the nigiri came out as three different courses, 5, 3, and 2 pieces. The wagyu and uni that came on the last dish were the best, but everything was amazing including the yuzu cheesecake dessert. One of the best sushi meals I've had. Louisville is lucky to have this place. read more

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Louisville's Sushi Scene Just Leveled Up! Stopped in for a few bites at this brand-new sushi spot and wow--what an experience. Even without doing the full omakase, every dish we tried was beautifully prepared and packed with flavor. The Yellowtail Serrano appetizer was the star of the show: delicate slices of fish with the perfect kick of heat and citrus. Truly unforgettable. The drinks were just as impressive--creative, well-balanced, and totally unique. The ambiance is elegant yet relaxed, with an outdoor patio that's perfect for warmer nights. It looks like there's a rooftop as well, which we didn't explore, but it adds even more promise to an already exciting space. Located in a prime area surrounded by great bars, it's the perfect spot to start (or end) your night. So excited to see this place grow--it's exactly what Louisville needed. read more

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We did the Full Omakase experience and it was well worth the money. The service was amazing and the ambiance was very zen. I am happy that my partner and I were able to experience it to celebrate a birthday. Will definitely return to try the other items on the menu. read more

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is 100% one of the best restaurants I've ever had in Louisville, Kentucky! This is the perfect date night spot business meeting you name it this place has the occasion! The food is absolutely phenomenal. If you enjoyed this content, please comment down below. My favorite thing was the miso cod it blew me away, but I did the omakase where the chef prepares your meal for you and picks what you eat! I absolutely love my experience and highly recommend everyone check this place out. The service is great. The food was phenomenal and the place is very nice! read more

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It was perfect. Already looking forward to going back. Did the omakase. Next time will choose my own. Five stars.

Quick date night on a Monday. Service was excellent. I believe his name was Ty. The specialty rolls were so good and do not skip on the Wagyu fried rice. Ordered more than we could handle so we took the rice home in the cute little to-go box. We'll definitely go back soon. I'm sure the atmosphere is a little more lively on the weekends if that's something you prefer. Perfect evening and quick! read more

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This is a perfect date night spot. The vibe/interior is awesome. The sushi was delicious. The only thing that I will say is that it is pricey for what you get. For example, I ordered the $25 black miso cod appetizer and it was about the size of two half-dollar coins. Maybe 3oz of meat total. This is a bit ridiculous. Was it delicious? Yes. It's still too expensive. With that being said, if you're down to drop a little more cash than if you were to go up the road to Sapporo, go for it. I probably won't come back strictly because of the prices. read more

Hands down the best sushi we've had in Louisville--period. From the moment we walked in, we were struck by how clean and modern the space felt without being cold or overdone. It's sleek but still incredibly comfortable, the kind of place you want to linger. The staff made us feel genuinely welcomed--attentive without hovering, kind without being scripted. And the sushi? Next-level. Every bite was fresh, beautifully prepared. The sashimi sampler (I forgot the name) was not only beautifully presented, but also exquisite. And the sushi roll was perfection. It does come with a price tag, but it was so good that we will back again soon! read more

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My new favorite sushi place in town. The atmosphere is great, the service was over the top, and the sushi was fantastic. I'm mad for not knowing about this place sooner and can't wait to go back. read more

Yi Sushi Omakase - Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The food, service and ambiance are all great. This is for sure the best sushi restaurant in Louisville. The wagyu fried rice is a must. I don't have a picture because I ate it so fast. All the sushi is comparable to those in NYC, which makes sense since the chefs came from there. Special shoutout to the Scallop Inferno roll. It's so good and reminds me of Sapps in NYC, but BETTER. Yi has really elevated the bar. Highly recommend. read more

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Extremely fresh and delicious. Great atmosphere for date night. Our server was attentive and knowledgable. Really enjoyed getting to try such a variety of fish. read more

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Serious omakase style sushi restaurant. Extremely fresh and wide selection of fish that I've never had elsewhere outside of NYC/Miami. Wasabi / ginger is super high quality as well. On par with my favorite sushi spots in NYC. Service was also fantastic -- very attentive and welcoming. read more

You can always tell if the sushi passes a certain standard when there is no fishiness at all in smell and taste. This place is good, but honestly the omakase is more worth it compared to just ordering whatever nigiri separately. The service was good, waitress was nice and polite and explained what sushi was what. But best of all was the actual omakase itself, quality which was comparable to the West Coast which was honestly surprising to find out here in Louisville. The Miso Cod was especially good, perfect glazing and cooking throughout. Also tried the Yuzu cheesecake, which was also good. The mouthwash in the restroom was a nice touch for those who need it on date nights. Owner was very thoughtful. read more

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The wagyu fried rice.... that's it, that's the review. But seriously, it was so good, the wagyu melted it my mouth! A life changing experience. The sushi, of course, was good as well, tasted very fresh. A little pricey, but it's 2025, so let's get real. The establishment itself is beautiful, and the staff were attentive. 10/10 would come here again, especially for the wagyu fried rice. read more

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A beautiful Placed tucked in The highlands , great ambiance , very nice server . I inquired about the lobster roll whether made from real lobster or imitation ? I was assured that it is real . I sat at the bar so I could see em being made instead they made in the Kitchen . The two end pieces had a real small piece of lobster with a fragment of the tail , but the rest were all imitation . They managed to fool my eyes , but the taste of lobster was not there ; all imitation crap . I have been up all night with stomach cramps . Avoid this place it is horrible . There is only authentic place in Louisville to get real sushi and it is Jeff Ruby's read more

Everything was delicious! Wonderful service and drinks were top notch. We made a reservation so it was so nice to be seated right away. read more

Yi Sushi Omakase - Lobster lady - Sushi Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Came for my partners birthday and had a great time. The ambiance was great, amazing omakase, and even better drink menu!! Will be back again!! read more

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