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Kai, Springfield, MO

Kai

4.4
4.4
54 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
SPRINGFIELD'S PREMIUM SUSHI BAR AND GRILL

Located near the heart of Downtown Springfield, Kai After Dark offers a unique Japanese dining experience.

Whether you're looking for a romantic fine-dining atmosphere or a cocktail lounge and bar environment; Kai After Dark has you covered.

No matter the occasion or mood, we have the drinks and dishes to satisfy all your Japanese-inspired cravings.
Enjoy some of our most popular rolls like the Star Wars Roll, Love Affair Roll, or the OhMyGod Roll just to name a few. Or for a fresher palate try our Premium Blue Fin Tuna and Salmon Nigiri or Sashimi style.
Our kitchen also offers a wide variety of cooked entrees such as the premium Filet Mignon or our mouth-watering Chilean Sea Bass with house-made wasabi risotto.



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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (417) 832-0077
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Springfield / Branson

    Best Overall

  • Springfield / Branson

    Best Food

  • Springfield / Branson

    Best Service

  • Springfield / Branson

    Best Ambiance

  • Springfield / Branson

    Best Value

  • Springfield / Branson

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kai offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent sushi and solid service." The restaurant is praised for its "amazing food" and "incredible handcrafted drinks." Guests appreciate the friendly and attentive staff, making it a "great date spot." Kai's happy hour menu is a must-try!

54 Reviews
  1. Antony

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointed that Kai elected to cram as many people as they could in there dining area to capitalize on valentine day. We were in a booth with a small table less than 1 foot away from us, much like the rest of the restaurant. We could hear the entire conversation of the couple next to us. This was far from a romantic dinner environment, but we made the best of it. The service by our waitstaff was very good. Hostess was a bit short with us. So much for making a reservation more than a month in advance.

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  2. Ryan

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at Kai. Enjoyed the ambience, miso soup, jalapeño and yummy roll, and the warm sake. Our waitress was friendly, helpful, and attentive. I would recommend Kai for date night.

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  3. Kayla

    Springfield

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall the service was great food was great atmosphere was great , the only complaint I have is I made reservations on open table app and I sent a message to let them know I’d be a few minutes late and apparently they didn’t get my message and gave away my table , thankfully we were still seated in the area I was wanting but I did not appreciate my table being taken especially since I did the right thing and reached to you all to let you know I was running a few minutes behind

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  4. Hilary

    Kansas City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were super impressed with our server Noah. Very friendly and kind. I have severe food allergies. Noah listened to my needs and questions, then reassured me he would check with the chef to confirm my order would be safe for me. Our food came out perfect. It was wonderful. The rest of the restaurant team came by to check on us and make sure we were doing well. Noah was attentive and a wonderful waiter.

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  5. Ryan

    Springfield

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, excellent Sushi and solid service. The food came out at a reasonable time and was well prepared.

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  6. Gary

    Kansas City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great New Year’s Eve experience. Friendly staff. Fun.

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  7. Kelsey

    Springfield

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server and food were great for a date! The atmosphere was perfect for the new year!

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  8. Antony

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Both the sushi and the appetizers. Our service was incredible. The handcrafted drinks are the way to go. 

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  9. JenniferT

    Coastal Georgia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great meal and fun time at Kai for my daughter's 21st birthday! Food was great as always.

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  10. Shana

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was amazing and attentive but it food took so so long to come out. Well over an hour and some of us didn’t get to eat at same time as food came out at different times.
    KaiResponded on December 18, 2024
    Hello shana my name is Ashley thank you for your feed back we highly value our costumers. we are sorry to hear your food took long to come out we sincerely apologize for delay please reach out to our establishment & ask to speak to Ashley we hope to make thing right & have you back for 5 star experience thank you.

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FAQs

Kai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (417) 832-0077.

Kai is rated 4.4 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kai

306 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65806-2050

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Springfield
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout
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