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Sake Japanese Bistro and Bar - Columbia, MO Japanese Restaurants
Sake Japanese Bistro and Bar - Columbia, MO Japanese Restaurants
Sake Japanese Bistro and Bar - Columbia, MO Japanese Restaurants
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SAKE JAPANESE BISTRO AND BAR

(5.0 Score)
16 South 10th Street,
Columbia, MO 65201 Directions

Since 2003

Specialty:

✓ Beef Tataki ✓ Edamame ✓ Fried Brussel Sprouts ✓ Gyoza ✓ House Salad ✓ Ika Salad ✓ Miso Soup ✓ Shu Mai ✓ Seaweed Salad ✓ Tempura Appetizer ✓ Sashimi App ✓ Calimari ✓ Saketoro/Salmon Belly ✓ Tamago - Sweet Egg ✓ Shiromaguro Escolar ✓ Tako Octopus ✓ Unagi Freshwater Eel ✓ Hotate Scallop ✓ Ebi Shrimp ✓ Sumokusamon Smoked Salmon ✓ Magurotataki Seared Tuna ✓ Maguro Tuna ✓ Hamachi Yellowtail ✓ Tobiko Flying Fish Roe ✓ Masago Smelt Roe ✓ Hamachi Belly ✓ Toro Tuna Belly ✓ Big O Roll ✓ Brave ✓ Baked Salmon Roll ✓ California ✓ Caterpillar ✓ Crunchy Veggie ✓ Dragon ✓ Futomaki ✓ Lemon Drop ✓ Maki ✓ Mega Maki ✓ Mizzou ✓ Philly ✓ Rainbow ✓ Salmon Skin ✓ Shrimp Tempura ✓ Spicy Salmon ✓ Spicy Tuna

"Sake Japanese Bistro and Bar is a Japanese Restaurant with Indoor Dining presented with flair in a stylish black-and-white setting in a bright lighting atmosphere. The chef's choice is Chirashi, sushi dishes for the guests at the dining table, and a variety of the menu for kids to taste, as well as numerous vegetarian options. This restaurant has outdoor seating and catering services for different events, parties, meetings, and team reunion lunches. Sake Japanese Bistro and Bar accepts credit cards and serves happy hour food to customers. High chairs are available for the kids. The restaurant has great cocktails with vegan dishes on their menu.

2026 Update: Sake Japanese Bistro and Bar provides delivery, takeout and online order options. They provide a healthy menu with the source of fresh ingredients."

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License #4398767

Price:

Small Plates
Beef Tataki $15.00
Edamame $7.00
Fried Brussel Sprouts $9.00
Gyoza $9.00
House Salad $8.00
Ika Salad $8.00
Miso Soup $5.00
Shu Mai $9.00
Seaweed Salad $8.00
Tempura Appetizer $15.00
Sashimi App $15.00
Calimari $15.00
Nigiri
Saketorosalmon Belly $4.00
Tamago - Sweet Egg $2.50
Shiromaguro- Escolar $3.00
Tako - Octopus $3.00
Unagi - Freshwater Eel $3.50
Hotate - Scallop $3.50
Ebi - Shrimp $3.00
Sumokusamon - Smoked Salmon $2.95
Magurotataki - Seared Tuna $3.00
Maguro - Tuna $3.50
Hamachi - Yellowtail $3.00
Tobiko - Flying Fish Roe $3.50
Masago - Smelt Roe $3.00
Tai - Red Snapper $3.00
Saba - Brined Mackerel $3.00
Hamachi Belly $3.50
Toro - Tuna Belly $6.50
Sushi Rolls
Big O Roll $14.00
Brave $16.00
Baked Salmon Roll $10.00

Contact:

(573) 443-7253

Mon-Sat: 12pm - 10pm
Sun: 3pm - 9pm

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Osaka Japanese Restaurant - Columbia, MO Japanese Restaurants
Osaka Japanese Restaurant - Columbia, MO Japanese Restaurants
Osaka Japanese Restaurant - Columbia, MO Japanese Restaurants
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OSAKA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

(4.9 Score)
120 East Nifong Boulevard,
Columbia, MO 65203 Directions

Since 1997

Specialty:

✓ Beef Noodles ✓ Vegetable Noodles ✓ Shrimp Tempura Udon ✓ Nabeyaki Udon ✓ Stir Fried ✓ Zaru Soba ✓ Oyakodon ✓ Katsudon ✓ Gyudon ✓ Tendon ✓ Deluxe Stir Fried Vegetables ✓ Unaju ✓ Chicken and Beef and Pork Tonkatsu ✓ Chicken and Beef and Tempura ✓ Chicken and Beef and sushi or sashimi ✓ Salmon and Beef ✓ Chicken and Salmon ✓ Tempura and Salmon ✓ Sukiyaki ✓ Tuna Sushi ✓ White Tuna Sushi ✓ Yellow tail Sushi ✓ Salmon Sushi ✓ Shrimp Sushi ✓ King Crab Sushi ✓ White Fish Sushi ✓ Squid Sushi ✓ Mackerel Sushi ✓ Octopus Sushi ✓ Eel Sushi ✓ Sea Eel Sushi ✓ Red Clam Sushi ✓ Egg Sushi ✓ Sea Urchin Sushi ✓ Salmon Roe Sushi ✓ Sweet Shrimp Sushi ✓ Scallop Sushi ✓ Crab Sushi ✓ Inari Sushi

"Osaka Japanese Restaurant is a family-owned business with authentic Japanese entree dishes made with fresh ingredients. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor dining, with a variety of dishes on dinner plates. Donburi, Noodles, Miso Soup, and California Rolls are highly recommended for their flavors and high quality. Staff are friendly and guide the guests to food allergic dishes and serve them on time. This Restaurant has party access for events like Meetings, birthdays, and Family Functions at a reasonable price with a customizable menu. Osaka Japanese Restaurant has vegan dishes with a kids' menu and cocktails. Wheelchair accessibility for a disabled person can use the sidewalk space allotted for them. Osaka Japanese Restaurant has free Wi-Fi and free parking Lots allotted to the customers.

2026 Update: Osaka Japanese Restaurant accept payment options are Debit cards, NFC mobile payments and Credit cards."

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License #X00294256

Price:

Noodle Dishes
Beef Noodles $14.95
Vegetable Noodles $11.45
Shrimp Tempura Udon $15.45
Nabeyaki Udon $16.45
Stir Fried $16.45
Zaru Soba $9.00
Don Buri
Oyakodon $11.85
Katsudon $14.95
Gyudon $13.95
Tendon $13.95
Dinners
Shrimp Tempura(D) $22.65
Combination Tempura(D) $22.65
Vegetable Tempura(D) $18.50
Chicken Teriyaki(D) $15.55
Beef Teriyaki(D) $21.55
Salmon Teriyaki(D) $20.45
Seafood Combination Teriyaki(D) $24.75
Deluxe Stir Fried Vegetables(D) $16.55
Unaju $24.95
Chicken And Beef And Pork Tonkatsu $26.95
Chicken And Beef And Tempura $27.95
Chicken And Beef And Sushi Or Sashimi $25.85
Salmon And Beef & Sushi Or Sashimi $27.95
Chicken And Salmon& Sushi Or Sashimi $27.95
Tempura And Salmon &Sushi Or Sashimi $27.95
Pot Dinners
Sukiyaki $19.55
Sushi
Tuna Sushi $7.25

Discount:

Spend $50+ and enjoy a free Crab Rangoon

Contact:

(573) 875-8588

Mon-Sun: 11:30am - 9:30pm

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Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Columbia, MO Japanese Restaurants
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Columbia, MO Japanese Restaurants
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Columbia, MO Japanese Restaurants
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KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

(4.9 Score)
2531 Broadway Bluffs Drive,
Columbia, MO 65201 Directions

Since 2009

Specialty:

✓ Edamame ✓ Seaweed Salad ✓ Sunomono ✓ Nigiri App. ✓ Sashimi App. ✓ Baked Mussels ✓ Maguro Tuna ✓ Sake Salmon ✓ Smoke Sake Smoke Salmon ✓ Hamachi Yellow Tail ✓ Tai Red Snapper ✓ Shiro Maguro White Tuna ✓ Hotate Scallop ✓ Ebi Shrimp ✓ Ika Squid ✓ Kani Crab ✓ Saba Mackerel ✓ Masago Smelt Roe ✓ Ikura Salmon Roe ✓ Unagi Eel ✓ Tamago ✓ Inari Sweet Tofu Skin ✓ Amaebi Sweet Shrimp ✓ Jurassic Park ✓ Columbia Roll ✓ Crunch Roll ✓ Tiger Roll ✓ Seared Tuna Salad ✓ 911 Roll ✓ Crab Tempura Roll ✓ Hand Roll Trio ✓ Sushi and Sashimi Combo ✓ Sashimi Regular ✓ Sashimi Deluxe ✓ Sushi Regular ✓ Sushi Deluxe

"Kobe Japanese Steakhouse has a chef who performs various tricks on the hibachi table with unique seasonal flavoring dishes. World Famous Kobe Beef and Hibachi Chicken are highly recommended, and a variety of menus for kids with gluten-free dishes. The menu consists of Kobe hibachi dinner, combination dishes, and steaks. Choose two of your favourite dishes and restaurants with a good ambiance with many plants on it. The restaurant has a party hall for all events, table reservations, takeaway, free parking lots, indoor dining, hibachi table service, and premium bar facilities for wines and speciality drinks. Kobe Japanese Steakhouse has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park, seating, and restroom facilities. They also accept card payments and reservations in advance.

2026 Update: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse offers happy hour food, gluten-free, allergy and Vegetarian menu choices."

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License #X001856422

Price:

Appetizer
Edamame $5.99
Seaweed Salad $6.99
Sunomono $10.99
Nigiri App. $14.99
Sashimi App. $17.99
Baked Mussels $10.99
Nigiri
Maguro (Tuna) $6.99
Sake (Salmon) $6.49
Smoke Sake (Smoke Salmon) $7.49
Hamachi (Yellow Tail) $7.99
Tai (Red Snapper) $4.99
Shiro Maguro (White Tuna) $6.99
Hotate (Scallop) $6.99
Ebi (Shrimp) $5.99
Ika (Squid) $4.99
Kani (Crab) $3.99
Saba (Mackerel) $5.99
Masago (Smelt Roe) $6.99
Ikura (Salmon Roe) $11.99
Unagi (Eel) $7.99
Tamago (Egg) $3.99
Inari (Sweet Tofu Skin) $5.99
Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) $9.99
Kobe Favorites
Jurassic Park $14.99
Columbia Roll $14.99
Crunch Roll $12.99
Tiger Roll $16.99
Seared Tuna Salad $18.99
911 Roll $12.99
Crab Tempura Roll $8.99
Hand Roll Trio $20.99
Combos
Sushi & Sashimi Combo $45.99

Contact:

(573) 441-2341

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11am - 2pm|4pm - 9pm
Fri-Sat: 11am - 2pm|4pm - 9:30pm

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SAKE JAPANESE BISTRO AND BAR REVIEWS

What a lovely little place! This was our first sushi in Missouri. The server/host was an absolutely delightful person. He was kind and helpful and gave us plenty of space and time to decide. We were disappointed in the lack of options when it came to raw fish in the rolls. There were great nigiri and sashimi Options, but the rolls were mostly cooked fish or crab/shrimp based. What we ordered though - it was incredible. Hamachi sashimi, rainbow roll, unagi roll, and spider roll. The rainbow roll did have raw salmon and tuna on it, so that was the favorite! But all rolls were incredible.

Good service experience for lunch. Grabbed Tiger Roll & River Water Martini 10/10, both extremely flavorful. I saw $6 Martini Monday's, more incentive to go back.

I went here for a special occasion and we both got the same sushi bowl. It was so delicious. This was something that we splurged on and all the sashimi was so good. I would go back for this many times over. Definitely try it out.

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OSAKA JAPANESE RESTAURANT REVIEWS

We went to Osaka last night for my birthday and it was FANTASTIC. We’d never been here before, but decided to try it on a whim. The food was great, we loved the Sake sampler, and the service was phenomenal. Our server told us he had a birthday surprise for me, and after our meal, he came out with deep fried ice cream with a candle in it! I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday dinner. We’ll definitely be back.

Best place for BBQ! The meat is incredibly fresh and perfectly marinated. The side dishes come in generous portions, making the meal even more satisfying. We ordered one set for two and were completely full. The atmosphere is great, making it a perfect spot for gatherings with friends. Highly recommended.

Had an amazing experience. Our server was an older gentleman who was extremely polite and answered my wife's question about the menu. The food came out, and it was absolutely beautiful. The food was hot and delicious. At no time were we rushed, the server did an absolutely amazing job.

KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE REVIEWS

We came in about 40 minutes before closing but they were still more than happy to sit us for hibachi. Dan gave us a great hibachi experience, super friendly and interactive. Corey was the BEST server, very attentive and happy that even though we came in late and stayed past close appreciated our business. They topped it off by bringing us free dessert. We almost ordered in but so glad we went to Kobe instead for a great dinner and experience.

The hostess was welcoming. The chef was personable, good cook and seasoned food well. The noodles are not my favorite, the vetables were phenomenal, the shrimp was fresh and big, and I liked the fried rice. I would return to this restaurant.

Came with my group of 4 around 5 pm. The place wasn't too busy. We waited maybe 5 minutes to be seated. Our chief was so fun and the food was so so so tasty! Food quantity was so plentiful as well. My birthday boy even got his slice of cheesecake!

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SAKE JAPANESE BISTRO AND BAR Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

OSAKA JAPANESE RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Table Reservation: 10