Upscale Japanese cuisine in a 23-seat space with a sushi bar reserved for chef’s tasting meals.
Suresh Sahani
Awesome atmosphere and staff, the food was really good as well. Highly recommend but they don’t take reservations so you’d have to wait for a few minutes before you could get in.
… moreAlex Taylor
We made a reservation for the Omakase and we were not disappointed! I have had sushi from all over the country and multiple times in different trips to Japan, and this experience and sushi ranks with the best of them! I made the trip down from Michigan to eat here after a colleague suggested it and I believe this could be one of the top sushi places within a 3 hr radius. It is expensive but it is worth it!
… moreDeb Huston
Truly one of the best sushi spots I have ever encountered and it was totally a lucky guess as a last-minute decision to find a place to eat on route from Dallas to Detroit. We did a Google map search for anything open near Toledo after 9 pm and arrived 30 mins before closing. Many other places we have been close-ish to kitchen closing time have given us bad service and attitude, but we were warmly greeted and did not feel hurried in the least. The sushi was unique, nicely presented, and delicious, and all the servers were beyond friendly. The only reasons for 4 stars on atmosphere- too brightly lit for the evening (one of my pet peeves for any restaurant serving food and alcohol at night) and the music was a bit loud for such a small space. Regardless – I will be back and hope you go too!
… moremyodn
Absolutely amazing food, perhaps the best sushi I’ve ever had despite the numerous places I’ve been to! Incredibly fresh and popular with those who know about it, which is problematic with the incredibly small stew that the place inhabits. Prepare to wait 2-3 hours on average for a table, with no reservations in advanced so you must be waiting by the door.
… moreTaylor Martinek
Best meal and experience that we have had!! Everything was perfect for my boyfriend’s birthday! Food was phenomenal and the service was the best we have ever received. We will definitely be back!
… moreIvonne Vogel
In Toledo, Ohio there is the restaurant Kengo Sushi & Yakitori. A small Japanese restaurant. There are no reservations, but there is a waiting list. After a relaxed 30-minute wait, 3 seats were free for us at the bar. The staff are super friendly and attentive. The food couldn’t be fresher. It was very, very tasty and we were always able to order more to try many of the dishes on offer. It may be a high-priced restaurant, but the food is unique.
… moreMike Stram
Honestly, I don’t know how this ended up in Toledo of all places, but this is the best sushi you’re going to get in the Midwest.
The quality of the fish and the technique of the chefs are impeccable, making Kengo a true gem. That being said, you’re going to be dropping quite a bit of cash, but you can rest easy knowing that it’s going to be worth it. Omakase aside, expect to spend at least 80+ dollars on a meal. Of course this all depends on what you get, but why would you go to a nice sushi place and not buy the nice sushi?
Side note: get there early and be prepared to wait on weekends. You’re not the only one who wants good sushi and it is a small restaurant.
… moreJosie Yatskiv
Best flavor profile of a dinner we had in weeks. With our travels around food, this is such a treat having in Toledo. Book early or join the wait-list. Excited to bring our friends next time.
… moreAlek Brasington
Went for the first time on my birthday and one of the waitresses left the restaurant went to the sister restaurant and got me dessert for my birthday and brought it back with a candle pretty sweet come check them out.
… morePatrick Wang
Even though this place may be the best Japanese restaurant in Toledo, the price is way too high, it’s really easy for anyone to pay over $50, $70, or even $100 but is not full at all.
The overall taste is acceptable, the sushi and yakitori are high quality in the US, but only average or a bit below average in Japan. If anyone wants to experience a descent Japanese yakitori bar but doesn’t have a chance to take a trip to Japan in a short term, this place could be a good option.
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