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Family owned and operated traditional Japanese and sushi restaurant. Headed by husband and wife team Keiichi and Keiko Ando and their daughter and husband Chiaki and Jordan, we focus on fresh sushi and sashimi, homemade desserts, and authentic appetizers/dishes.
Family-owned destination, offering sushi, plus classic & innovative Japanese fare.
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Address: 11255 Reed Hartman Hwy Suite J, Blue Ash, OH 45241
Phone: (513) 954-0041
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Rita Loeding
Phenomenal! If you are looking for a Japanese dining experience – this is the place to try.
Delicious, fresh, beyond my expectation. A family member brought us here so he’s a regular. The service was top notch. The chef’s selection for omakase boat was lavish and deliable, fish / seafood was fresh- fresh!
Atmosphere was relaxing, small family owned restaurant with the family present. There is sushi bar seating, booths, tables, a table for 8ish is available but I recommend reservations if you are a larger group or a weekend.
Ginger dressing was delicious- light and enjoyable. Black cod – superb. Fried flounder light and flaky.
This is an authentic Japanese restaurant so don’t expect a chain / franchise type experience.
Parking was plenty, ease access.
… moreDelicious, fresh, beyond my expectation. A family member brought us here so he’s a regular. The service was top notch. The chef’s selection for omakase boat was lavish and deliable, fish / seafood was fresh- fresh!
Atmosphere was relaxing, small family owned restaurant with the family present. There is sushi bar seating, booths, tables, a table for 8ish is available but I recommend reservations if you are a larger group or a weekend.
Ginger dressing was delicious- light and enjoyable. Black cod – superb. Fried flounder light and flaky.
This is an authentic Japanese restaurant so don’t expect a chain / franchise type experience.
Parking was plenty, ease access.
Jacqueline Czekala
Best sushi I’ve had since I moved to Cincinnati 3 years ago. I can’t believe we’ve been missing out on this place. Service was excellent, food was authentic and wonderful, and everything is so fresh and delicious. We got the 3 hand rolls and then lots of nigiri and an app. So good. We’ll be back!
… moreBrian Thoren
For those who don’t want to wait for the punchline: this is the best Japanese food I have had in the US since coming back from a vacation in Japan. While my selections were limited, every single thing I had reminded me of being in Tokyo or Kyoto. The fish selections were exactly what I saw at the fish markets, and tasted on point. The rice had the right texture, and temperature, while the ginger ice cream was a unique spin on an ingredient we see in sushi restaurants, but don’t think of in a sweet role. Absolutely fantastic, and would totally recommend anyone go who wants quality, authentic Japanese food!
… moreAnna McEwen
brought my boyfriend for his birthday and i’m glad we discovered this place! service was excellent. everyone was welcoming and our server was helpful in dish recommendation and description. the atmosphere was relaxed and authentic. while the food is a bit expensive, it is well worth the price as it is fresh, quality, and delicious! while i’m not the biggest seafood fan, i really enjoyed the cod appetizer and a good amount of the sashimi in the dinner platter. as well, the katsu curry with pork was tasty and i had enough for leftovers. from appetizers to desserts, we were satisfied with the whole experience. even the matcha is a must. thank you for such a great dinner, we can’t wait to come back and try more! (we really want to try the flan )
… moreNana Sang
Best sushi in Ohio!
Every piece of sushi in the Omakase menu is phenomenal at the highest quality and freshness. It includes premium or seasonal items such as Otoro (fatty tuna), Chutoro (medium fatty tuna), Aji, Kanpachi (baby Hamachi), Sanma, Uni, Iwashi (sardine). Most items in the Omakase menu are directly from Japan. Otoro (fatty tuna) is lightly torched, which enhanced the flavor from the fish oil. The chef also generously put minced toro on top of the otoro sushi. It is so flavorful and melt in the mouth. The sea bream and saury from Japan are also light torched. We love them.
The most impressive piece is saury (sanma or 秋刀魚). It is the one with the beautiful cross-hatched knife work and is next to the king salmon. The best season for raw saury is now from September to November because of its highest fat content and flavor. It is very rare to see restaurants to serve saury sushi or sashimi when it is not in season. So, once we saw that on the menu, we immediately order it without hesitation. It is really the best sushi restaurant in Ohio.
… moreEvery piece of sushi in the Omakase menu is phenomenal at the highest quality and freshness. It includes premium or seasonal items such as Otoro (fatty tuna), Chutoro (medium fatty tuna), Aji, Kanpachi (baby Hamachi), Sanma, Uni, Iwashi (sardine). Most items in the Omakase menu are directly from Japan. Otoro (fatty tuna) is lightly torched, which enhanced the flavor from the fish oil. The chef also generously put minced toro on top of the otoro sushi. It is so flavorful and melt in the mouth. The sea bream and saury from Japan are also light torched. We love them.
The most impressive piece is saury (sanma or 秋刀魚). It is the one with the beautiful cross-hatched knife work and is next to the king salmon. The best season for raw saury is now from September to November because of its highest fat content and flavor. It is very rare to see restaurants to serve saury sushi or sashimi when it is not in season. So, once we saw that on the menu, we immediately order it without hesitation. It is really the best sushi restaurant in Ohio.
Faith Mcaninch
We were recommended to this spot from an out of town friend and it was worth it! We called and made reservations on a Saturday- got in right away. The menus were overwhelming but everyone was willing to explain and so helpful. We found Jake exceptionally helpful and he made us feel comfortable and explained/recommended each step of the way! We tried just about everything but 10/10 recommend the miso marinated cod. We will be back and we will for sure ask for Jake!
… moresea lion
It’s truly unfortunate for this place to fall down this badly in its quality.
About a decade ago, I happily recommended this place as the best Japanese restaurant in Ohio, even telling people that it’s worth the long drive. Now, I will never speak of this place after a recent experience.
Upon entering, we were seated immediately and given 10 separate pages of unorganized menu. As we scramble through the menu, the waitress consistently walked and told us that we must try the seasonal special every minute. We ended up ordering seasonal fish tempura, few pieces of sushi, and tempura dinner.
The seasonal fish tempura was alright, but tasted muddy and also seasoning salt that came with was clearly a kobucha powder. Then sushis came out, which some of them were fantastic, until I ate yellowtail- it had huge bone that it almost choked me. I really should have complained to whoever prepared it at that moment.
Then, we waited additional 40 minutes for tempura dinner. We almost thought that they forgot about our order. When they finally came out, tempura was improperly drained and very much a soggy mess. The tempura dipping sauce was a hot water and basically forgot any seasoning.
Seriously, the food was so inconsistent with its quality that I thought they were doing it on purpose.
What happened to the chief chef? I remember about a decade ago, he was there making sushi behind the counter, checking the quality of food, and talking to long time customers. As the year went on by, he continuously looked exhausted and overworked which correlated with the quality of food. Now, after the relocation, he is no longer to be seen. The price have raised significantly while the food quality have plummeted down.
Unless you have a way to connect to the chief chef and be able to guarantee the quality, I highly DO NOT recommend using this restaurant for any important business dinner. It leaves such a negative impact on your guest.
As a long time fan of this place- I left with a huge disappointment and sadness. I’m never coming back to this place.
… moreAbout a decade ago, I happily recommended this place as the best Japanese restaurant in Ohio, even telling people that it’s worth the long drive. Now, I will never speak of this place after a recent experience.
Upon entering, we were seated immediately and given 10 separate pages of unorganized menu. As we scramble through the menu, the waitress consistently walked and told us that we must try the seasonal special every minute. We ended up ordering seasonal fish tempura, few pieces of sushi, and tempura dinner.
The seasonal fish tempura was alright, but tasted muddy and also seasoning salt that came with was clearly a kobucha powder. Then sushis came out, which some of them were fantastic, until I ate yellowtail- it had huge bone that it almost choked me. I really should have complained to whoever prepared it at that moment.
Then, we waited additional 40 minutes for tempura dinner. We almost thought that they forgot about our order. When they finally came out, tempura was improperly drained and very much a soggy mess. The tempura dipping sauce was a hot water and basically forgot any seasoning.
Seriously, the food was so inconsistent with its quality that I thought they were doing it on purpose.
What happened to the chief chef? I remember about a decade ago, he was there making sushi behind the counter, checking the quality of food, and talking to long time customers. As the year went on by, he continuously looked exhausted and overworked which correlated with the quality of food. Now, after the relocation, he is no longer to be seen. The price have raised significantly while the food quality have plummeted down.
Unless you have a way to connect to the chief chef and be able to guarantee the quality, I highly DO NOT recommend using this restaurant for any important business dinner. It leaves such a negative impact on your guest.
As a long time fan of this place- I left with a huge disappointment and sadness. I’m never coming back to this place.
Aidan Schram
Great food, but this place is overrated with the reviews, overpriced as well. If you’re looking to eat sushi, Tenji sushi in Mason is same level of quality, if not better, and it’s much cheaper. Service at Ando was lacking when me and my wife went. Our waitress in the beginning basically disappeared forever after she gave us our menus, and then some other lady came by eventually and asked if we had ordered yet. We had like 5 different waiters/waitresses the whole time each coming and going, and when we were ready to pay we had to wait quite a while for somebody to finally take my credit card.
… morePeter Griffin
The prices are crazy… absolute sticker shock. The food is good and the service is just OK, which is typical for an asian spot in a suburban strip mall. Spent $168 for 2 people not incl. tip.
Great selection, incredible offerings that set them apart from the competition, and food is good. Not mind-blowing by any means. However, If the food was priced appropriately I’d for sure come back. The pricing is just not sustainable and in fact absurd for Cincinnati, OH. Spent $168 for two people. Just crazy. I’d rather go to Boca where the food is actually insane and the ambience and service is equally as impressive.
… moreGreat selection, incredible offerings that set them apart from the competition, and food is good. Not mind-blowing by any means. However, If the food was priced appropriately I’d for sure come back. The pricing is just not sustainable and in fact absurd for Cincinnati, OH. Spent $168 for two people. Just crazy. I’d rather go to Boca where the food is actually insane and the ambience and service is equally as impressive.
Jason park
Ando might be the closest thing to real Japanese cuisine you’ll find in the Midwest.
Run by an older Japanese couple who are as charming as they are dedicated, this place quietly delivers the kind of food you don’t expect to find in Ohio—like an actual Omakase menu that doesn’t just cater to crunchy rolls and cream cheese cravings.
I wish the menu were tighter—more focused, less sprawling. But hey, I get it. You’ve got to keep the locals happy. Let’s just say it caters to… Midwestern sensibilities.
Still, if you’re looking for the real thing—not fried, not smothered, not sweet—Ando is a rare gem in a land of imitation crab.
… moreRun by an older Japanese couple who are as charming as they are dedicated, this place quietly delivers the kind of food you don’t expect to find in Ohio—like an actual Omakase menu that doesn’t just cater to crunchy rolls and cream cheese cravings.
I wish the menu were tighter—more focused, less sprawling. But hey, I get it. You’ve got to keep the locals happy. Let’s just say it caters to… Midwestern sensibilities.
Still, if you’re looking for the real thing—not fried, not smothered, not sweet—Ando is a rare gem in a land of imitation crab.