Extremely happy with blue sushi...I eaten here a number of times with my wife my kids and friends and other than one tiny issue with something hard a piece of plastic or something in the food I've always been very happy not only with the great service but the amazing sushi and all around great menu of delicious food! Thursday is a great day to go not only is it not to busy but they have their crunchy red roll blue roll crunchy LA for only 5.00! The crunchy red is my favorite and literally the best sushi I've ever eaten...a must go for great food and great atmosphere!
(5)
Miguel D.
The Godzilla Bomb was fantastic. A little spicy with the Serrano pepper, but very good. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and decor of this place. I was constantly taking it all in as I ate my sushi with my date.
(4)
Kevin B.
In a land of typical sushi places, this places really stands out. Both in creativity and quality. And their happy hour deals are excellent. Happy hour example: $41 total before tip...chicken lettuce wraps to start, two sashimi gems (10 pieces) and two nigiri (4 pieces) and two glasses of house wine.
This place never disappoints. Happy Hour is so great with a variety of Happy Hour prices on rolls, drinks, etc. Enjoy sitting at the sushi bar & watching the action.
(5)
Christa C.
I like the sushi here, and it's definitely my favorite sushi place in the Haymarket, but I've been to a lot of sushi restaurants and I wouldn't rank this one as outstanding. Everyone raves about Blue but there is definitely better out there. However I love their cucumber water, it has great ambiance, and I really like that you can substitute brown rice in the maki.
I come here for the happy hour all the time. Beer is cheep, and the food is good, and priced right. We come on Sundays sometimes for the all day happy hour. They have a really nice outdoor patio area. A great place to eat outside in the Hay Market. I'm not a sushi expert, but to me it tastes really good. I'm giving a 5 starts for the value of happy hour and the outdoor seating. However this place is always busy so chances are you will have to wait, but it is worth it.
(5)
Walker D.
Easily the best sushi bar in Lincoln. The location is prime and the food is great every time. Happy hour all day Sundays!
(4)
Barb B.
I picked up an order to go. The chicken lettuce wraps were tasty and the staff was exceptionally friendly. I would definitely like to go back again. The menu seems to have a good selection.
(4)
Aimee C.
5 stars, especially for sushi in NE! It tops many sushi restaurants around the US actually! The fish is fresh, the atmosphere is awesome and the service is top notch! Oh, and they're happy hour it can't be beat. Most sushi restaurants have a limited happy hour menu, but not here. They have speciality rolls, speciality maki, hot and cold plates as well as drinks for great deals! Sit at the bar, relax and unwind. It's very comfortable for a business traveler and also seems to accommodate groups quite well! Bartenders Melissa and Natalie offer great suggestions based on ones palate! They won't disappoint. I was in town on business and it was worthy of two nights in a row with a plethora of dining options within walking distance. Not normal for me. Must try!
(5)
Rodney W.
Food is always amazing here!!!! Never been let down by it. But the service is always jaw dropping weird and bad. I've been here maybe 10 times now and it always seems like it's everyone's first day..... We had a competent waitress the last time. But this time there were 3 host/hostesses at the front desk, all wondering where to seat people with 8 dirty tables. Go clean the table and then seat people..... Wow.
(3)
Mark J.
Really good sushi. The newest downtown sushi place, I think this makes 3 or 4 now. Great location and the menu is pretty complete. Lots of sushi options, both cooked and raw. I would eat here again for sure. Hiro 88 is also really good and nearby.
(4)
Will N.
Third time I've been here. Took over 30 minutes for our food to get to our table, and they forgot one roll. Manager seemed inexperienced and probably should have given us a discount or something, like other restaurants do in the Haymarket. Food is pretty good, but nothing better than Hiro 88. I had to post, cause it was a little ridiculous.
(2)
Mario B.
I wasn't impress at all with the sushi a quality. I travel for a living and find this restaurant uninviting base on the quality of their sushi. I picked several top end sushi to impress my non sushi eating co-worker and ended up having to explain myself. All three different sushi tasted the same and when you bite into them, you will find it more fishy smell and taste than usual (typically when it sat out too long). The shrimp tempura was over breaded and certainly didn't taste like tempura (this happens when the shrimp are pre-breaded and frozen prior to preparation. I seriously will be going to my grocery to get back the enjoyment of sushi. I am a true sushi lover and this experience and taste felt like it was prepared by students. Will not go there even if it's free.
(2)
Dennis K.
Had a very enjoyable late lunch during happy hour. $3 Sapporos, spicy edamame, calamari (served with deep fried veggies), and several rolls. I had the primo's fire roll - not as hot as I expected, but very good. Everything was excellent and fresh. Rice on sushi was still warm. Service was very attentive. Loved the decor and the location. My new favorite sushi joint in Lincoln.
(4)
Jen G.
By far the best sushi in town!! I originally went to Blue in Omaha and absolutely loved everything about it; food, service, atmosphere. I was ecstatic when they opened one up in Lincoln. Def recommend!
(5)
Tatiana H.
Great sushi, great drinks, good location, and a nice ambiance. This place is good for a date or a drink with friends.
(4)
Frank R.
Wow. Who knew you could get great sushi in Nebraska? This place is legit, nice clean atmosphere, friendly staff, decent prices, check it out!
(5)
Alice H.
The service was excellent with Robby taking great care of me. Nice wine selection. Enjoyed the sushi. Had a rainbow roll and two of their specialty rolls. Stick to the basic rolls. Wasn't that impressed with the Fiesta or the Snow White--made with so much riceeeee.
(4)
Eric U.
Stopped in for a bite before attending the Carlos Santana and rod Stewart concert at the pinnacle bank arena on June 7th. We tried the lump crab cakes, blue balls and tako yaki tori. The food was fun, fascinating and a food experience all it's own. The atmosphere was busy but friendly. For a first visit it was a visual that kept my eyes on the move taking in the interior design. I will definitely be back again.
(5)
Carl F.
Not so good, tried it a second time just in case I miss read it.... But no it sub par, and expensive. Don't bother, unless you don't care about $, and time.
(1)
S a.
How do I give this place 6 stars? Possibly the best restaurant food I've had in Lincoln: fresh, inventive, beautiful. EXTENSIVE selection of vegetarian rolls. A bit pricey (sushi always is) but considering the quality, absolutely and totally worth it.
(5)
A H.
I went to Blue it's first week of opening. A friend & I attended the happy hour where I ate the mango crab rangoon (basically crab rangoon plated with a spicy mango sauce) which I've had before at the Omaha location & LOVED. I also had a tan roll & the hawaiian roll. Both were delicious. The only thing I felt was a little weird which didn't happen at the location in Omaha was my friend & I kept having SEVERAL different people come to our table vs. one server taking care of us. It felt a little too much. I don't know if it's consistently supposed to be this way or if it was just because of the grand opening week. I suppose it's better than no one coming around to our table at all though. Definitely loved the atmosphere & food though. Will come back in the near future.
(4)
Tina L.
Pretty good Western-style sushi! All the rolls my friends and I tried were good, especially the crunchy red shrimp. The sashimi was also decent, considering how far Lincoln is from the coasts. Overall, I'll definitely be coming back here. It took a good while before we were given our menus but since they just opened and were pretty busy it didn't bother me too much. If you're a large group consider making reservations- it might be because it's so new but there were a lot of people for a weekday night.
(4)
Tammy H.
A couple co-workers and i went here back in May and it was delicious!! For two of us it was the first time having sushi. The waitress was very helpful and fun! She gave suggestions and pointed out rolls that were cooked.The atmosphere was upbeat and trendy. The food came out fast and portions were good sized. We went during happy hour and had A lot of great food (we were stuffed). The prices were very reasonable!! I look forward to eating here again!!
(5)
L T.
We kept hearing rave review about this place but it never worked out with kids or a group. So my husband and I went alone the other night. We were greeted by 3 or 4 young hostesses at stand. They kept asking if we had resv yet half the place looked empty. So they looked around and offered eating in the bar. We said ok but was put in last table by kitchen and bar pickup. We werent sure if they even had hot food but found a few on the menu. I had the miso soup had big chunks and not a pleasing broth. Then I ordered chicken and my husband had tuna steak. Mine seemed grilled and reheated, very dry. No sauce or much flavor. It was on top of vegs which were on top of a cold salad of a grain. I asked waitress about it, she said thats how its suppose to be. I asked about rice. She said doesnt come with it unless its listed. My husbands tuna was ok but he said he didnt feel like we would come back. So many waitresses and others hung out by our table and bar talking so loud what they were going to do that night or plans. Seemed more like a college party. Very unprofessional. The manager did seem to come by our table and ask if all ok. We didnt think big enough problem to tell him about food. Then when he left the staff seemed to talk and joke around with him so much too very distracting. On the plus side, the sushi was good and fresh and the deco was new and modern and clean. We just wont return for a meal. Which we were hoping would be good since such a great spot by arena and outdoor seating looks nice.
(2)
Maggie O.
Better-than-average fish, inventive rolls and other goodies and top-notch service makes Blue one of Lincoln's better sushi bars. Major downside? No Hawaiian Poke salad! Oh, the humanity!
(4)
Taylor R.
Let me say first that I have been very impressed with Blue Sushi's customer service. They reached out to me after my review to further discuss my experience and convince me to give it another try. I'm very glad I did--my second experience was much better. My server was very attentive, and I had no problems getting my food in a timely manner. The food itself was good--I had a Cali roll to compare to last time, and got a new roll, the Seattle maki. My grad student budget especially liked the Happy Hour deals! I think my first visit was an unfortunate combination of flukes, and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to try it again. I will be back!
(4)
Lianna N.
My first time trying the Flagship franchise outside of it's Omaha origins! Blue remains one of my favorites in Omaha, so I definitely knew I had to try the Lincoln locale sooner than later to compare. On first look- the BLUE side of the restaurant is quite a bit smaller than the 2 locations in Omaha, but the Sake Bombers Lounge is about the same size. The Blue dining room has less general dining tables but also has the sushi bar to dine at. The decor is a little bit more funky and comic-like than either of the Omaha locations, but I think it matches the younger college town feel that Lincoln and the Haymarket exudes. Service wise-about the same. Still slow when they are slammed and the hostess are pretty consistent. It can get a little patchy during the happy hour times. Food wise, I am happy to report they are still doing great in Lincoln! They have a variety of rolls that are both cooked and raw, and I enjoyed everything that we tried. I compared by ordering all the same rolls I typically order in Omaha. Crunchy LA and Crunchy Blue remain 2 of my cooked favorites, and I love the Spicy tekka and sake to keep it simple for the raw rolls. Those are the best ones to get a deal on in lunch or the happy hour menu. There are a few other more expensive fancy rolls I like to order if I am not there on happy hour. Good job, Flagship!
(4)
Jill S.
Loved the Omaha location and besides joe crabs shack and pf changs it was my dream to have one here and it didn't disappoint. Service wasn't great but the manager apologized for our server who stood at the next table to us talking to friends for a half hour while we sat and angrily shook our empty glasses. Great food though, highest quality and a great date night location
A couple weeks ago I ordered take out and got home to find it wasn't what I ordered. I called them back hand they said their manager would email me a coupon for the money spent and inconvenience. I never received anything. So I went to their website and contacted someone else and they sent me a very gracious gift card AND a hand written apology for the situation. Blue is my favorite place to eat sushi and they kept my business because of their appreciation of me as a customer.
(5)
Elisabeth E.
Update: it's been added to my 5- star review collection, it's become a local haunt of mine! With all day happy hour on Sunday's, it's inspired me to add SSS (solo sushi Sunday's) to my weekend routine. Original review below: So I've heard the rage about this place and I have to say... I wasn't disappointed! We were here last weekend for the late night happy hour that starts at 10:30pm on Saturday. I've heard there is frequently a wait to get in for dinner, last weekend I don't know if it was the hour or the blizzard raging outside but we were seated right away at one of the cozy booths in the bar. The atmosphere is really interesting. There is an outside that was currently covered in snow, the restaurant is split by a double sided bar that reaches the ceiling and has a huge plasma tv. The left is more tables and dining and the right more of a lounge. We were on the right and it was really cozy and a fun place to have drinks and a snack. We were seated immediately and our server took our order promptly. Food came out really quickly and everything was delicious. We had the edamame and chicken satay for appetizers. Both were good but the best part for me was the rolls. I really enjoyed my avocado roll and negi hama rolls. My friend had the itchy salmon and ahi tuna which he said were both really good. Not bad prices on their happy hour menu. Many rolls are just 5.00 and many appetizers around 5.00. There gluten free menu has several things to choose from. I'll definitely be back to devour more noms
(5)
Leah B.
Better sushi at Target. Sometimes I get really desperate and eat sushi at Target. I would choose it over this. I don't want to be biased but its never a good sign when none of the sushi chefs are Japanese. Quick tip- when making rolls the fish extends and wraps from one side to the other. It shouldn't be a piece only on the top and rice on the sides. This is sushi 101. My seaweed salad was delivered after my roll and my itchy salmon came about 20 minutes after everything. Wouldn't come back when passing through.
(2)
Sarah K.
Went to Blue for the first time and found it to be a good experience. The atmosphere was inviting and the noise level was probably moderate. The waitress was friendly, prompt, and helpful with recommendations. The cucumber water was a nice touch. The lunch specials are a good deal and we were able to choose from a variety of cooked or raw sushi rolls. My friend and I both received two sushi rolls and soup for $11 each. The rolls were pretty good overall, but there was nothing spectacular about them (thus 4 instead of 5 stars). The fish in one of the rolls tasted, well, fishy so I'm not sure how fresh that particular fish was. Otherwise, we were pretty satisfied with our meal. In sum, the experience was good and I'd come here again, particularly for the lunch special.
(4)
Michelle N.
No patios wait service??? And a 45 minute wait on a Sunday? This isn't the same management as Omaha. One of my absolute favorites but Jeez!
(1)
Cyndy P.
Wow! Delicious!! I had the citrus salmon the hubby had 2 different sushi rolls and the inlaws had chicken, mother in law had coconut chicken and I'm not sure what the father in laws was. Everyone was super happy... I'm coming back here.... Repeatedly
(4)
Ly Michelle N.
Came here for happy hour and was done eating at 11. Our waiter got our cards and didn't bother giving us our receipts to sign. Instead they sat down and talk to other customers and gave other customers their receipts. Very irresponsible. Never will I go here again. Terrible service. You guys need to work on it. Literally been sitting here for 2 hours. Terrible.
(1)
Jeff M.
I've eaten here three times now with consistently excellent food and service! Love the Rainbow Roll and the Spanish Fly! The Dirty Blue is the go to drink! Taking the kids back tonight for my fourth visit!
(5)
Sam K.
For someone who doesn't particularly enjoy sushi, I was halfway fond of the Thriller Roll. I didn't care for the sake bomb, and the cherry limeade martini was decent. When the bill came, I was expecting to pay a little more than I actually did so that's a plus.
(2)
Jill S.
Great Sushi, excellent atmosphere, friendly service and tasty wine selection!
(5)
Jessica B.
YUMMMMY! My boyfriend and I love sushi and usually go to Hiro88 but we decided to try this place! Sorry hiro /: Right when we came in we noticed it was sooooo busy. The only seats left were bar seats and we were really reluctant but decided to sit there anyway. We realized that we actually liked sitting at the bar because the World Cup was on the huge screen in front of us. The server was very nice and wasn't annoyed by the many questions I had! I loved watching the people make sushi too. It was so cool! We ordered the octopus for appetizer just to try, and it was okay! It was an acquired taste haha. He had the caterpillar roll and I had the thriller roll. BOTH AMAZING! I will come back :)
(5)
Sharon N.
This place is definitely overhyped. When I sat down and looked at the dishes and a couple had crumbs and spots all over them. Either someone overlooked it or just didn't care. The sushi itself was plated pretty nicely, and it was decent, but not amazing.
(2)
David N.
I found this place by accident. It was one of those good finds, while walking around the rail yard. I ate at the one in Omaha, and was impressed, so I am glad we have one here now. Great atmosphere, beautiful people, great food, cold beer, almost like nirvana.
(4)
Sandy G.
I give four out of five stars. The sushi is usually good but I can't say that I have been blown away by the food. They have a pretty stellar watermelon martini though.
(4)
M M.
Soooo good! Craving their hotel Cali rolls as I type this! Can't beat their lunch special...soup or salad and 2 rolls. Only downside is their lunch special is good for dine in only :-( Get in their mailing list and you'll get some good deals too.
(5)
Andrea A.
I guess my sushi expectations are too high. A low carb addition to the menu would be great. But the first thing to fix is definitely service; both times I have been here the service has left much to be desired. The place wasn't that packed either to justify the bad service.
(2)
John R.
Been to Dozo been to Hiro 88. Blue remains my go to place for sushi in Lincoln. A friend of mine and I have been coming here for lunch almost every Friday for several months. We are always seated promptly and courteously and a waiter/waitress is very timely about bringing us drinks and menus. We start with the (non-spicy) edamame. Never been a big soy bean fan until I started coming to Blue. It's served warm and salted and a little soy sauce is about all you need. It's a nice, light appetizer. As far as sushi, you can't really go wrong. I've had several of the rolls here. My favorites are a lunch combo of the Crunchy Blue and the Unagi Maki. The rice is always perfectly cooked and the unagi maki always tastes so...fresh. Now, the eel sauce at other places tastes terribly fishy to me but not at Blue. I'm not sure exactly what their recipe is, but it doesn't taste or smell like cat food to me-which it does at most places. I could eat Blue's unagi maki rolls all day long. We also generally get the salads with the wasabi ranch dressing; which has a nice heat to it without being overwhelming. There have been some occasions where the service was a bit off but I chalk that up to, 'It happens sometimes.' I love it here and will continue to come back.
(5)
S P.
Great place! Great location!!!!!! More options as far as non-alcoholic beverages are needed, but its a wonderful place.
(4)
Kevin G.
Stopped by for a quick lunch and it was well worth the time. Service was exceptional, food was good, Philly Bomb was the Bomb. Great location and we sat on the patio.
(4)
J C.
I've only been during happy hour . not a huge sushi fan but like it every once in a while and this would be the place e I will go cause my wife and daughter like it and that's that. Nice location
(4)
Natalie J.
Great place!! This is one of the three sushi places within a couple blocks of each other and this one is by far the best! They have infused vodka for their martinis and have great lettuce wraps!
(5)
Cliff D.
Pretty good lunch specials. My wife and I had the $12 special which included a choice of rolls or sashimi. The lunch came with a choice of salad or miso...wasn't too happy with that as many places will do both salad and miso. I had the spicy tuna roll and octopus sashimi. First bite of octopus was off...had a slightly fishy smell. 2nd and 3rd pieces were fine. Spicy tuna roll was good, but small. Overall, good but not great. Nice location and good service.
(3)
Lindsay M.
Great sushi, we sat outside and the service wasn't great...but not horrible. We had the Cali roll, unagi, Seattle, and spider rolls. All were great! We started with edemame hummus and this was not great but also not what we expected from the menu. I had a key lime martini that was great and we finished with green tea ice cream which was good as well!
(4)
Ken H.
I've gone here for their happy hour several times and really enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and food. Their happy hour menu is pretty extensive, however the sushi roll selection is a straight up list and all their rolls have silly names which is more of a pet peev of mine with sushi restaurants because I like to know what's on my roll. This makes selecting your happy hour rolls tedious because you have to constantly look back and forth between the happy hour menu the regular menu for the item descriptions. If you find one you like on regular menu you have you check this disorganized list to see if it's on the happy hour menu. However, all the happy hour rolls are $5 and there are a couple of their pricey rolls you can get for half off which is nice. The Snow White for example is great. Like most sushi places I've found the beer selection here limited. Your typical light Asian beers and several domestics. Lincoln has an amazing local beer scene and your losing money if you're not taking advantage of it. Sometimes I want a great heavy, bitter beer, even if it doesn't go with sushi, who cares? Don't forget this is a bar too. But maybe the lack of beer selection is to encourage customers to try the sake? However during happy hour they have $2 Coors light, and even a beer snob like myself has a hard time turning down beer that cheap. My favorite goto sushi roll at any place is spicy tuna and this is where I'm taking off one star. Their spicy tuna roll is about the width of a nickel, maybe a quarter. I really wanted a full size roll but you get this tiny little roll. My final drawback for this place is that they're only open until 10pm during the first part of the week. Hiro 88 down the street is open late and there are plenty of nights I'd like to go here instead for the bar like atmosphere instead of the nice sit down place like Hiro. This has become one of the most popular places on Lincoln, I think you guys can afford to stay open later during the week.
(4)
Kayla L.
I am relatively new to Lincoln and hadn't had anyone to get sushi with for the longest time, but last night, am old friend and I went together. We had a 40 minute wait, but it wasn't bad as we weren't in a hurry and it was a Friday night. Once we were sat down and checking out menus, the waitress was very helpful in helping us narrow down our options. When we got our sushi, it looked good and tasted even better! This was my first sushi experience in Lincoln and I was more than satisfied!
(5)
Concerned C.
Good service, not amazing. The college student we had was possibly new and didn't know much about the menu. Normal sushi on the menu nothing that special. Try the Maine & Knuckle Roll or the Shirito Peppers. Overall good place.
(4)
Tee S.
We just moved to Lincoln. We went during happy hours. The Drink special was cheap. The place looked promising because it was busy. Sushi was really bad. The squid on stick was tiny and tough, which tasted like burnt chewing gum. The yellowtail with jalapenos was paperthin. The slices got butchered during the cutting process because pieces were jagged and inconsistent in width. It was not worth the price even for happy hour. I wanted it to taste good after a beer...but all I wanted to do was leave. Sorry we will not coming back for food here.
(2)
Kristine N.
For Lincoln, Nebraska, this place is pretty good. They always have specials going on and it's such a good deal. I think you can get two rolls of $10 and 3 for $15 or something relatively cheap like that. The rolls aren't the most unique and they're small untight rolls, but for NE, it's pretty good. Service is always quick and friendly. Their spicy edamame is really good and has a nice kick. The salad has this ginger dressing which is really light and fresh. Yum.
(4)
Stacey D.
They have the best sushi happy hour! Chicken lettuce wraps are the best and beats Pf Chang's!
(5)
Seth M.
Lincoln can now experience a truly great sushi place. Happy hour is great for poor college students like myself looking for a quality meal with friends. Hero 88 is satisfying as well but just not quite blue. *hint for you vegans lettuce wraps are killer.
(5)
Stefan K.
They have a great lunch special and the atmosphere is nice. The lunch special offers you a choice of miso soup or a nice house salad. You then get to choose two sushi rolls or a combo of sushi rolls and sashimi/nigiri. I had the Maui roll and the crunchy blue, both were excellent.
(4)
Kayla W.
I've stopped in for happy hour a few times and really enjoyed it. The last time I stopped in it was for dinner and although the wait was about 20 minutes or so, we were instantly able to be seated at the bar. We have some drinks which were tasty, and tried a number of rolls. I don't remember what all of them were, but I really enjoyed the blue crunch, and we got the Maui roll which I was less enthused with. I love the atmosphere, despite how busy it usually is I usually don't have a problem with being seated, and the food has been really good. Great happy hour, great food.
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Joshua H.
Extremely happy with blue sushi...I eaten here a number of times with my wife my kids and friends and other than one tiny issue with something hard a piece of plastic or something in the food I've always been very happy not only with the great service but the amazing sushi and all around great menu of delicious food! Thursday is a great day to go not only is it not to busy but they have their crunchy red roll blue roll crunchy LA for only 5.00! The crunchy red is my favorite and literally the best sushi I've ever eaten...a must go for great food and great atmosphere!
(5)Miguel D.
The Godzilla Bomb was fantastic. A little spicy with the Serrano pepper, but very good. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and decor of this place. I was constantly taking it all in as I ate my sushi with my date.
(4)Kevin B.
In a land of typical sushi places, this places really stands out. Both in creativity and quality. And their happy hour deals are excellent. Happy hour example: $41 total before tip...chicken lettuce wraps to start, two sashimi gems (10 pieces) and two nigiri (4 pieces) and two glasses of house wine.
(5)Kelly W.
After being a long-time fan of the Omaha Blue locations, we checked out what the new Lincoln restaurant had to offer yesterday. The generous happy hour offerings are the same, but the staff might be even friendlier! Blue is renowned for being a sparkling clean facility with high quality food- you can always feel comfortable eating raw meat here folks! In honor of our inaugural trip to the Lincoln location, we finally tried the Tuna Tower (sadly not on HH). This thing is the BOMB, and I cannot wait to go back and have it again! The ahi tuna is so tasty, and the sesame seeds just send it over the top. You'll love everything about this entrée, down to the outstanding variety of dipping sauces artfully displayed on the plate, that you can dredge your helping thru. We also sampled the usual suspects, and they didn't let us down! We took our sushi-novice family, and for the first timer's experience I'd recommend- Super Asparagus, Philadelphia, Crunchy LA, Maui, and perhaps the Cowgirl. As a definate fan of this place, I would like to make one recommendation for the already-generous HH menu. Some of the other Flagship spots offer $1.00 off cocktails as well, it would be great if Blue would consider this! Thanks for another great Sunday-Fun-day Blue!
(5)Mary F.
This place never disappoints. Happy Hour is so great with a variety of Happy Hour prices on rolls, drinks, etc. Enjoy sitting at the sushi bar & watching the action.
(5)Christa C.
I like the sushi here, and it's definitely my favorite sushi place in the Haymarket, but I've been to a lot of sushi restaurants and I wouldn't rank this one as outstanding. Everyone raves about Blue but there is definitely better out there. However I love their cucumber water, it has great ambiance, and I really like that you can substitute brown rice in the maki.
(3)Jessica H.
Blue is impressive! Great food, great customer service, great atmosphere and great happy hour deals! We took advantage of the $5 a roll deal (happy hour special on select rolls) and TOTALLY overdid it. But I have a belly full of good sushi and a container full in my fridge and I am overall very pleased with the experience. I often avoid going out for sushi because of the cost but Blue's Happy Hour special is a way to be treat yourself on a budget. Just don't get 5 rolls and appetizers! (HH = Happy Hour) I was on a mission to celebrate the hard work my brother did for me recently so we may or may not of ordered three appetizers! The first was spicy edamame (garlic, soy, togarashi) I got FOR FREE just for checking in on Yelp. I also couldn't say no to the mango crab rangoon and calamari is one of my all-time favorites! All three appetizers were delicious. The spicy edamame (free, $5.5 originally) had just enough flavor to tickle your tastebuds while you suck the beans out. The calamari (sesame-crusted squid, vegetable tempura, miso aioli ), delicious in it's own right, but not over the top ($5 HH, $8 originally). Now, the mango crab rangoon (mango and mirin purée, fresno pepper sauce) ($4.75 HH, $8 originally)? OUT OF THIS WORLD. I loved it, loved the sauce, sweet and gingery and full of yummy rangoon deliciousness. Highly recommended! For rolls, we had a feast! I prefer my sushi kind of plain or with just a few ingredients. The crazy exotic ones with all the bells and whistles don't allow me to really mull around the flavors of the fish, which is totally the point. So I tend to order more of this type and get the fully loaded rolls when I'm treating someone. So, keep that in mind because I'm sure those that loved the overloaded rolls will like them a lot better than I: The Cabo - spicy tuna, crab, Japanese cucumber ($5 HH, $7.5 originally) A nice twist on plain old spicy tuna. Can't beat crab and crunchy cucumber! Eden - Vegan tempura sweet potato, grilled asparagus, edamame hummus, sun-dried tomato, soy paper, olive oil ($5 HH, $8 originally) Unique. It was good, one of those 'loaded' rolls with lots of flavors going on, sweet, not too sweet, hearty. I'd recommend it! Snow White - Crispy seabass, avocado, burdock root, bibb lettuce, soy paper, panca mayo ($5 HH, $10 originally) I really liked this roll. The crisp freshness of the lettuce was a unique addition. The flavors were very clean, not overdone. Philadelphia - smoked salmon, cream cheese, scallion, Japanese cucumber ($5 HH, $8 originally) I'm a sucker for salmon and cream cheese and this was one of my favorite rolls. Negi Hama - yellowtail, scallion ($5 HH, $8 orginally) Light fishy taste with the smooth texture of yellowtail. I always like to get a least one very basic, fishy roll and if you've got white tuna/yellowtail on the menu, you automatically get a star. Favorite fish! I washed down all this goodness with some Sake Sangria ($6 HH, $7 originally). Good choice! You get a cute little sake cup and container to drink it out of and the flavor is not too dry, not too sweet and ice old. Wonderful! We ordered a LOT of food and our server, Joe, was very attentive, informative, understanding when I wasn't quite sure how to properly eat the edamame and completely nonjudgmental. The manager also made this way to a few of the tables, including mine, and happily cleared away our plates while I sipped sangria and lounged around (we were seated in the awesome lounge area, not complaints. Tables are shorter to the ground but it was great for relaxing and talking). The music was nice, upbeat, not too loud, energetic, the lighting dim with lit up tables, lots of good looking people, and all the employees were very welcoming! I ended up spending $45 (not including the tip) for ALL of this, which would have been closer to $70. Again, the happy hour special is AWESOME! Lincoln Happy Hour is offered dine-in only in the entire restaurant: Monday-Saturday 3-6:30 p.m., Sunday noon-8 p.m. and Friday+Saturday 10:30 p.m.-midnight. I WILL BE BACK!
(5)Nathan F.
I come here for the happy hour all the time. Beer is cheep, and the food is good, and priced right. We come on Sundays sometimes for the all day happy hour. They have a really nice outdoor patio area. A great place to eat outside in the Hay Market. I'm not a sushi expert, but to me it tastes really good. I'm giving a 5 starts for the value of happy hour and the outdoor seating. However this place is always busy so chances are you will have to wait, but it is worth it.
(5)Walker D.
Easily the best sushi bar in Lincoln. The location is prime and the food is great every time. Happy hour all day Sundays!
(4)Barb B.
I picked up an order to go. The chicken lettuce wraps were tasty and the staff was exceptionally friendly. I would definitely like to go back again. The menu seems to have a good selection.
(4)Aimee C.
5 stars, especially for sushi in NE! It tops many sushi restaurants around the US actually! The fish is fresh, the atmosphere is awesome and the service is top notch! Oh, and they're happy hour it can't be beat. Most sushi restaurants have a limited happy hour menu, but not here. They have speciality rolls, speciality maki, hot and cold plates as well as drinks for great deals! Sit at the bar, relax and unwind. It's very comfortable for a business traveler and also seems to accommodate groups quite well! Bartenders Melissa and Natalie offer great suggestions based on ones palate! They won't disappoint. I was in town on business and it was worthy of two nights in a row with a plethora of dining options within walking distance. Not normal for me. Must try!
(5)Rodney W.
Food is always amazing here!!!! Never been let down by it. But the service is always jaw dropping weird and bad. I've been here maybe 10 times now and it always seems like it's everyone's first day..... We had a competent waitress the last time. But this time there were 3 host/hostesses at the front desk, all wondering where to seat people with 8 dirty tables. Go clean the table and then seat people..... Wow.
(3)Mark J.
Really good sushi. The newest downtown sushi place, I think this makes 3 or 4 now. Great location and the menu is pretty complete. Lots of sushi options, both cooked and raw. I would eat here again for sure. Hiro 88 is also really good and nearby.
(4)Will N.
Third time I've been here. Took over 30 minutes for our food to get to our table, and they forgot one roll. Manager seemed inexperienced and probably should have given us a discount or something, like other restaurants do in the Haymarket. Food is pretty good, but nothing better than Hiro 88. I had to post, cause it was a little ridiculous.
(2)Mario B.
I wasn't impress at all with the sushi a quality. I travel for a living and find this restaurant uninviting base on the quality of their sushi. I picked several top end sushi to impress my non sushi eating co-worker and ended up having to explain myself. All three different sushi tasted the same and when you bite into them, you will find it more fishy smell and taste than usual (typically when it sat out too long). The shrimp tempura was over breaded and certainly didn't taste like tempura (this happens when the shrimp are pre-breaded and frozen prior to preparation. I seriously will be going to my grocery to get back the enjoyment of sushi. I am a true sushi lover and this experience and taste felt like it was prepared by students. Will not go there even if it's free.
(2)Dennis K.
Had a very enjoyable late lunch during happy hour. $3 Sapporos, spicy edamame, calamari (served with deep fried veggies), and several rolls. I had the primo's fire roll - not as hot as I expected, but very good. Everything was excellent and fresh. Rice on sushi was still warm. Service was very attentive. Loved the decor and the location. My new favorite sushi joint in Lincoln.
(4)Jen G.
By far the best sushi in town!! I originally went to Blue in Omaha and absolutely loved everything about it; food, service, atmosphere. I was ecstatic when they opened one up in Lincoln. Def recommend!
(5)Tatiana H.
Great sushi, great drinks, good location, and a nice ambiance. This place is good for a date or a drink with friends.
(4)Frank R.
Wow. Who knew you could get great sushi in Nebraska? This place is legit, nice clean atmosphere, friendly staff, decent prices, check it out!
(5)Alice H.
The service was excellent with Robby taking great care of me. Nice wine selection. Enjoyed the sushi. Had a rainbow roll and two of their specialty rolls. Stick to the basic rolls. Wasn't that impressed with the Fiesta or the Snow White--made with so much riceeeee.
(4)Eric U.
Stopped in for a bite before attending the Carlos Santana and rod Stewart concert at the pinnacle bank arena on June 7th. We tried the lump crab cakes, blue balls and tako yaki tori. The food was fun, fascinating and a food experience all it's own. The atmosphere was busy but friendly. For a first visit it was a visual that kept my eyes on the move taking in the interior design. I will definitely be back again.
(5)Carl F.
Not so good, tried it a second time just in case I miss read it.... But no it sub par, and expensive. Don't bother, unless you don't care about $, and time.
(1)S a.
How do I give this place 6 stars? Possibly the best restaurant food I've had in Lincoln: fresh, inventive, beautiful. EXTENSIVE selection of vegetarian rolls. A bit pricey (sushi always is) but considering the quality, absolutely and totally worth it.
(5)A H.
I went to Blue it's first week of opening. A friend & I attended the happy hour where I ate the mango crab rangoon (basically crab rangoon plated with a spicy mango sauce) which I've had before at the Omaha location & LOVED. I also had a tan roll & the hawaiian roll. Both were delicious. The only thing I felt was a little weird which didn't happen at the location in Omaha was my friend & I kept having SEVERAL different people come to our table vs. one server taking care of us. It felt a little too much. I don't know if it's consistently supposed to be this way or if it was just because of the grand opening week. I suppose it's better than no one coming around to our table at all though. Definitely loved the atmosphere & food though. Will come back in the near future.
(4)Tina L.
Pretty good Western-style sushi! All the rolls my friends and I tried were good, especially the crunchy red shrimp. The sashimi was also decent, considering how far Lincoln is from the coasts. Overall, I'll definitely be coming back here. It took a good while before we were given our menus but since they just opened and were pretty busy it didn't bother me too much. If you're a large group consider making reservations- it might be because it's so new but there were a lot of people for a weekday night.
(4)Tammy H.
A couple co-workers and i went here back in May and it was delicious!! For two of us it was the first time having sushi. The waitress was very helpful and fun! She gave suggestions and pointed out rolls that were cooked.The atmosphere was upbeat and trendy. The food came out fast and portions were good sized. We went during happy hour and had A lot of great food (we were stuffed). The prices were very reasonable!! I look forward to eating here again!!
(5)L T.
We kept hearing rave review about this place but it never worked out with kids or a group. So my husband and I went alone the other night. We were greeted by 3 or 4 young hostesses at stand. They kept asking if we had resv yet half the place looked empty. So they looked around and offered eating in the bar. We said ok but was put in last table by kitchen and bar pickup. We werent sure if they even had hot food but found a few on the menu. I had the miso soup had big chunks and not a pleasing broth. Then I ordered chicken and my husband had tuna steak. Mine seemed grilled and reheated, very dry. No sauce or much flavor. It was on top of vegs which were on top of a cold salad of a grain. I asked waitress about it, she said thats how its suppose to be. I asked about rice. She said doesnt come with it unless its listed. My husbands tuna was ok but he said he didnt feel like we would come back. So many waitresses and others hung out by our table and bar talking so loud what they were going to do that night or plans. Seemed more like a college party. Very unprofessional. The manager did seem to come by our table and ask if all ok. We didnt think big enough problem to tell him about food. Then when he left the staff seemed to talk and joke around with him so much too very distracting. On the plus side, the sushi was good and fresh and the deco was new and modern and clean. We just wont return for a meal. Which we were hoping would be good since such a great spot by arena and outdoor seating looks nice.
(2)Maggie O.
Better-than-average fish, inventive rolls and other goodies and top-notch service makes Blue one of Lincoln's better sushi bars. Major downside? No Hawaiian Poke salad! Oh, the humanity!
(4)Taylor R.
Let me say first that I have been very impressed with Blue Sushi's customer service. They reached out to me after my review to further discuss my experience and convince me to give it another try. I'm very glad I did--my second experience was much better. My server was very attentive, and I had no problems getting my food in a timely manner. The food itself was good--I had a Cali roll to compare to last time, and got a new roll, the Seattle maki. My grad student budget especially liked the Happy Hour deals! I think my first visit was an unfortunate combination of flukes, and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to try it again. I will be back!
(4)Lianna N.
My first time trying the Flagship franchise outside of it's Omaha origins! Blue remains one of my favorites in Omaha, so I definitely knew I had to try the Lincoln locale sooner than later to compare. On first look- the BLUE side of the restaurant is quite a bit smaller than the 2 locations in Omaha, but the Sake Bombers Lounge is about the same size. The Blue dining room has less general dining tables but also has the sushi bar to dine at. The decor is a little bit more funky and comic-like than either of the Omaha locations, but I think it matches the younger college town feel that Lincoln and the Haymarket exudes. Service wise-about the same. Still slow when they are slammed and the hostess are pretty consistent. It can get a little patchy during the happy hour times. Food wise, I am happy to report they are still doing great in Lincoln! They have a variety of rolls that are both cooked and raw, and I enjoyed everything that we tried. I compared by ordering all the same rolls I typically order in Omaha. Crunchy LA and Crunchy Blue remain 2 of my cooked favorites, and I love the Spicy tekka and sake to keep it simple for the raw rolls. Those are the best ones to get a deal on in lunch or the happy hour menu. There are a few other more expensive fancy rolls I like to order if I am not there on happy hour. Good job, Flagship!
(4)Jill S.
Loved the Omaha location and besides joe crabs shack and pf changs it was my dream to have one here and it didn't disappoint. Service wasn't great but the manager apologized for our server who stood at the next table to us talking to friends for a half hour while we sat and angrily shook our empty glasses. Great food though, highest quality and a great date night location
(4)Jason Z.
I'm not typically a sushi guy. As a fisherman, I've seen my fair share of raw fish, and usually the texture and the smell are enough for me to batter and fry it, or at least, grill it over and open fire. However, I really enjoyed the sushi at Blue. I ordered the HAWAIIAN ROLL which is tempura fried, salmon, crab, mango, mirin mango purée. I think the mango was the best part of the dish. It was so good I wanted to order another round. My wife swiped a piece after I was raving about it, and she's not a sushi person, usually wants it cooked and in a bowl, but after she tried it, I had to move to a different table just to keep her from stealing more from me. She ordered the Tempura Shrimp, which she's dubbed "the best ever," and I believe her, because she's a very picky eater. She doesn't hand out "the best ever" title lightly. I'm planning on making it back anytime I have a sushi craving or a special occasion, because I was so impressed with it. Also a side note: I love spicy things, but I don't think I'll ever understand wasabi. So my helpful tip, make a happy wasabi snowman to brighten up everyone's day!
(5)Brooke S.
A couple weeks ago I ordered take out and got home to find it wasn't what I ordered. I called them back hand they said their manager would email me a coupon for the money spent and inconvenience. I never received anything. So I went to their website and contacted someone else and they sent me a very gracious gift card AND a hand written apology for the situation. Blue is my favorite place to eat sushi and they kept my business because of their appreciation of me as a customer.
(5)Elisabeth E.
Update: it's been added to my 5- star review collection, it's become a local haunt of mine! With all day happy hour on Sunday's, it's inspired me to add SSS (solo sushi Sunday's) to my weekend routine. Original review below: So I've heard the rage about this place and I have to say... I wasn't disappointed! We were here last weekend for the late night happy hour that starts at 10:30pm on Saturday. I've heard there is frequently a wait to get in for dinner, last weekend I don't know if it was the hour or the blizzard raging outside but we were seated right away at one of the cozy booths in the bar. The atmosphere is really interesting. There is an outside that was currently covered in snow, the restaurant is split by a double sided bar that reaches the ceiling and has a huge plasma tv. The left is more tables and dining and the right more of a lounge. We were on the right and it was really cozy and a fun place to have drinks and a snack. We were seated immediately and our server took our order promptly. Food came out really quickly and everything was delicious. We had the edamame and chicken satay for appetizers. Both were good but the best part for me was the rolls. I really enjoyed my avocado roll and negi hama rolls. My friend had the itchy salmon and ahi tuna which he said were both really good. Not bad prices on their happy hour menu. Many rolls are just 5.00 and many appetizers around 5.00. There gluten free menu has several things to choose from. I'll definitely be back to devour more noms
(5)Leah B.
Better sushi at Target. Sometimes I get really desperate and eat sushi at Target. I would choose it over this. I don't want to be biased but its never a good sign when none of the sushi chefs are Japanese. Quick tip- when making rolls the fish extends and wraps from one side to the other. It shouldn't be a piece only on the top and rice on the sides. This is sushi 101. My seaweed salad was delivered after my roll and my itchy salmon came about 20 minutes after everything. Wouldn't come back when passing through.
(2)Sarah K.
Went to Blue for the first time and found it to be a good experience. The atmosphere was inviting and the noise level was probably moderate. The waitress was friendly, prompt, and helpful with recommendations. The cucumber water was a nice touch. The lunch specials are a good deal and we were able to choose from a variety of cooked or raw sushi rolls. My friend and I both received two sushi rolls and soup for $11 each. The rolls were pretty good overall, but there was nothing spectacular about them (thus 4 instead of 5 stars). The fish in one of the rolls tasted, well, fishy so I'm not sure how fresh that particular fish was. Otherwise, we were pretty satisfied with our meal. In sum, the experience was good and I'd come here again, particularly for the lunch special.
(4)Michelle N.
No patios wait service??? And a 45 minute wait on a Sunday? This isn't the same management as Omaha. One of my absolute favorites but Jeez!
(1)Cyndy P.
Wow! Delicious!! I had the citrus salmon the hubby had 2 different sushi rolls and the inlaws had chicken, mother in law had coconut chicken and I'm not sure what the father in laws was. Everyone was super happy... I'm coming back here.... Repeatedly
(4)Ly Michelle N.
Came here for happy hour and was done eating at 11. Our waiter got our cards and didn't bother giving us our receipts to sign. Instead they sat down and talk to other customers and gave other customers their receipts. Very irresponsible. Never will I go here again. Terrible service. You guys need to work on it. Literally been sitting here for 2 hours. Terrible.
(1)Jeff M.
I've eaten here three times now with consistently excellent food and service! Love the Rainbow Roll and the Spanish Fly! The Dirty Blue is the go to drink! Taking the kids back tonight for my fourth visit!
(5)Sam K.
For someone who doesn't particularly enjoy sushi, I was halfway fond of the Thriller Roll. I didn't care for the sake bomb, and the cherry limeade martini was decent. When the bill came, I was expecting to pay a little more than I actually did so that's a plus.
(2)Jill S.
Great Sushi, excellent atmosphere, friendly service and tasty wine selection!
(5)Jessica B.
YUMMMMY! My boyfriend and I love sushi and usually go to Hiro88 but we decided to try this place! Sorry hiro /: Right when we came in we noticed it was sooooo busy. The only seats left were bar seats and we were really reluctant but decided to sit there anyway. We realized that we actually liked sitting at the bar because the World Cup was on the huge screen in front of us. The server was very nice and wasn't annoyed by the many questions I had! I loved watching the people make sushi too. It was so cool! We ordered the octopus for appetizer just to try, and it was okay! It was an acquired taste haha. He had the caterpillar roll and I had the thriller roll. BOTH AMAZING! I will come back :)
(5)Sharon N.
This place is definitely overhyped. When I sat down and looked at the dishes and a couple had crumbs and spots all over them. Either someone overlooked it or just didn't care. The sushi itself was plated pretty nicely, and it was decent, but not amazing.
(2)David N.
I found this place by accident. It was one of those good finds, while walking around the rail yard. I ate at the one in Omaha, and was impressed, so I am glad we have one here now. Great atmosphere, beautiful people, great food, cold beer, almost like nirvana.
(4)Sandy G.
I give four out of five stars. The sushi is usually good but I can't say that I have been blown away by the food. They have a pretty stellar watermelon martini though.
(4)M M.
Soooo good! Craving their hotel Cali rolls as I type this! Can't beat their lunch special...soup or salad and 2 rolls. Only downside is their lunch special is good for dine in only :-( Get in their mailing list and you'll get some good deals too.
(5)Andrea A.
I guess my sushi expectations are too high. A low carb addition to the menu would be great. But the first thing to fix is definitely service; both times I have been here the service has left much to be desired. The place wasn't that packed either to justify the bad service.
(2)John R.
Been to Dozo been to Hiro 88. Blue remains my go to place for sushi in Lincoln. A friend of mine and I have been coming here for lunch almost every Friday for several months. We are always seated promptly and courteously and a waiter/waitress is very timely about bringing us drinks and menus. We start with the (non-spicy) edamame. Never been a big soy bean fan until I started coming to Blue. It's served warm and salted and a little soy sauce is about all you need. It's a nice, light appetizer. As far as sushi, you can't really go wrong. I've had several of the rolls here. My favorites are a lunch combo of the Crunchy Blue and the Unagi Maki. The rice is always perfectly cooked and the unagi maki always tastes so...fresh. Now, the eel sauce at other places tastes terribly fishy to me but not at Blue. I'm not sure exactly what their recipe is, but it doesn't taste or smell like cat food to me-which it does at most places. I could eat Blue's unagi maki rolls all day long. We also generally get the salads with the wasabi ranch dressing; which has a nice heat to it without being overwhelming. There have been some occasions where the service was a bit off but I chalk that up to, 'It happens sometimes.' I love it here and will continue to come back.
(5)S P.
Great place! Great location!!!!!! More options as far as non-alcoholic beverages are needed, but its a wonderful place.
(4)Kevin G.
Stopped by for a quick lunch and it was well worth the time. Service was exceptional, food was good, Philly Bomb was the Bomb. Great location and we sat on the patio.
(4)J C.
I've only been during happy hour . not a huge sushi fan but like it every once in a while and this would be the place e I will go cause my wife and daughter like it and that's that. Nice location
(4)Natalie J.
Great place!! This is one of the three sushi places within a couple blocks of each other and this one is by far the best! They have infused vodka for their martinis and have great lettuce wraps!
(5)Cliff D.
Pretty good lunch specials. My wife and I had the $12 special which included a choice of rolls or sashimi. The lunch came with a choice of salad or miso...wasn't too happy with that as many places will do both salad and miso. I had the spicy tuna roll and octopus sashimi. First bite of octopus was off...had a slightly fishy smell. 2nd and 3rd pieces were fine. Spicy tuna roll was good, but small. Overall, good but not great. Nice location and good service.
(3)Lindsay M.
Great sushi, we sat outside and the service wasn't great...but not horrible. We had the Cali roll, unagi, Seattle, and spider rolls. All were great! We started with edemame hummus and this was not great but also not what we expected from the menu. I had a key lime martini that was great and we finished with green tea ice cream which was good as well!
(4)Ken H.
I've gone here for their happy hour several times and really enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and food. Their happy hour menu is pretty extensive, however the sushi roll selection is a straight up list and all their rolls have silly names which is more of a pet peev of mine with sushi restaurants because I like to know what's on my roll. This makes selecting your happy hour rolls tedious because you have to constantly look back and forth between the happy hour menu the regular menu for the item descriptions. If you find one you like on regular menu you have you check this disorganized list to see if it's on the happy hour menu. However, all the happy hour rolls are $5 and there are a couple of their pricey rolls you can get for half off which is nice. The Snow White for example is great. Like most sushi places I've found the beer selection here limited. Your typical light Asian beers and several domestics. Lincoln has an amazing local beer scene and your losing money if you're not taking advantage of it. Sometimes I want a great heavy, bitter beer, even if it doesn't go with sushi, who cares? Don't forget this is a bar too. But maybe the lack of beer selection is to encourage customers to try the sake? However during happy hour they have $2 Coors light, and even a beer snob like myself has a hard time turning down beer that cheap. My favorite goto sushi roll at any place is spicy tuna and this is where I'm taking off one star. Their spicy tuna roll is about the width of a nickel, maybe a quarter. I really wanted a full size roll but you get this tiny little roll. My final drawback for this place is that they're only open until 10pm during the first part of the week. Hiro 88 down the street is open late and there are plenty of nights I'd like to go here instead for the bar like atmosphere instead of the nice sit down place like Hiro. This has become one of the most popular places on Lincoln, I think you guys can afford to stay open later during the week.
(4)Kayla L.
I am relatively new to Lincoln and hadn't had anyone to get sushi with for the longest time, but last night, am old friend and I went together. We had a 40 minute wait, but it wasn't bad as we weren't in a hurry and it was a Friday night. Once we were sat down and checking out menus, the waitress was very helpful in helping us narrow down our options. When we got our sushi, it looked good and tasted even better! This was my first sushi experience in Lincoln and I was more than satisfied!
(5)Concerned C.
Good service, not amazing. The college student we had was possibly new and didn't know much about the menu. Normal sushi on the menu nothing that special. Try the Maine & Knuckle Roll or the Shirito Peppers. Overall good place.
(4)Tee S.
We just moved to Lincoln. We went during happy hours. The Drink special was cheap. The place looked promising because it was busy. Sushi was really bad. The squid on stick was tiny and tough, which tasted like burnt chewing gum. The yellowtail with jalapenos was paperthin. The slices got butchered during the cutting process because pieces were jagged and inconsistent in width. It was not worth the price even for happy hour. I wanted it to taste good after a beer...but all I wanted to do was leave. Sorry we will not coming back for food here.
(2)Kristine N.
For Lincoln, Nebraska, this place is pretty good. They always have specials going on and it's such a good deal. I think you can get two rolls of $10 and 3 for $15 or something relatively cheap like that. The rolls aren't the most unique and they're small untight rolls, but for NE, it's pretty good. Service is always quick and friendly. Their spicy edamame is really good and has a nice kick. The salad has this ginger dressing which is really light and fresh. Yum.
(4)Stacey D.
They have the best sushi happy hour! Chicken lettuce wraps are the best and beats Pf Chang's!
(5)Seth M.
Lincoln can now experience a truly great sushi place. Happy hour is great for poor college students like myself looking for a quality meal with friends. Hero 88 is satisfying as well but just not quite blue. *hint for you vegans lettuce wraps are killer.
(5)Stefan K.
They have a great lunch special and the atmosphere is nice. The lunch special offers you a choice of miso soup or a nice house salad. You then get to choose two sushi rolls or a combo of sushi rolls and sashimi/nigiri. I had the Maui roll and the crunchy blue, both were excellent.
(4)Kayla W.
I've stopped in for happy hour a few times and really enjoyed it. The last time I stopped in it was for dinner and although the wait was about 20 minutes or so, we were instantly able to be seated at the bar. We have some drinks which were tasty, and tried a number of rolls. I don't remember what all of them were, but I really enjoyed the blue crunch, and we got the Maui roll which I was less enthused with. I love the atmosphere, despite how busy it usually is I usually don't have a problem with being seated, and the food has been really good. Great happy hour, great food.
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