Kai

4.3

60 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Lively

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://www.kaiafterdark.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
306 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65806-2050
Neighborhood
Springfield
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout

Kai Salad$3.00
ice berg lettuce tossed with cucumber, tomato, and red radishes in a japanese sesame dressing
Spicy Chicken Katsu$9.00
katsu style chicken served atop mixed baby greens tossed in a spicy jalapeno dressing finished with a spicy miso sauce
Tri Tuna Salad$14.00
white, red, and seared tuna tossed with cucumber, avocado, tomato, and apples, finished with a spicy sesame sauce
Seaweed Salad$5.00
seaweed and sesame oil in a crispy wonton basket
Fried Tofu Salad$8.00
a fried tofu plank on a bed of spinach with a jalapeno dressing. finished with an agedashi sauce

Combination Sashimi And Sushi

Sashimi Appetizer$12.00
chef choice of 6 fresh cuts seasonal fish
Nigiri Appetizer$12.00
chefs choice of 6 fresh cuts seasonal fish served atop sushi rice
Sashimi Combination (special)$32.00
chefs choice of 17 fresh cuts seasonal fish
Nigiri Dinner$19.00
chefs choice of 10 different nigiris of seasonal fish
Nigiri & Sashimi Combo$23.00
served with 6 nigiri and 6 sashimi cuts

Nigiri

Crab$3.50
kani
Sea Urchin
uni
- Market Price
Snow Crab$5.00
Shrimp$3.95
ebi
Eel$4.50
unagi
Shrimp Tempura$3.95
Egg$3.00
tamago

What 60 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Springfield / Branson
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kai Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with standout sushi and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "fantastic calamari" and "excellent sushi rolls." Ideal for date nights, the atmosphere is inviting, and staff are attentive and friendly. Some reviews note occasional delays, but overall, Kai impresses with its culinary offerings.

60 Reviews

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miracle
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
this place was amazing! our server was very patient with our large party and they were quick, the food was amazing, the drinks were 100% i recommend the mango tango! i will definitely be coming back here.
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Darren
Orlando
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
This place is owned by Harunos, but does not meet the high standards set by them. We waited over an hour for our appetizers. They came out cold & the avocado sauce was made incorrectly. We waited another forty minutes for our main entrees & the flavor was not good. Disappointed. Don’t waste your time. Just go to Harunos.
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Hilary
Kansas City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Kai! It’s one of our go to places! The entire team at Kai is friendly, kind, accommodating and fun. The food is always 5-star and the atmosphere is great.
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Tim
Springfield
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We started with a cocktail and the Kai Calamari. It was fantastic for two. Then we enjoyed the American Beauty sushi roll and the Lobster Monster roll. Both were excellent choices. We left full and happy on our date night. Thank you, Kai After Dark.
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David
Unspecified
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We stood out in the freezing rain waiting for them to open. It would have been nice to stand in the dry foyer. While we waited. We were the second couple through the door. Over an hour to get our food served. While others had their food. Waitress was polite, and always checked on us. Food was great. When they messed up my sushi order, the waitress corrected it immediately. More lighting. Shouldn't have to read the menu with your phone flash light.
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Antony
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
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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Ryan
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
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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Kayla
Springfield
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
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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Hilary
Kansas City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Wonderful service, great food, and fun night. Thank you!
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Hilary
Kansas City
11 reviews
5.0
11 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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FAQs

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

Kai is rated 4.3 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.kaiafterdark.com/
Phone number
(417) 832-0077

Kai

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Hot Appetizers

Edamame$4.00

Egg Roll$4.00

Spring Roll$4.00

Shrimp Tempura$7.00

Grilled Scallops$11.00

Soups

Miso Soup$3.00

Spicy Seafood Soup$6.00

Shrimp Asparagus Soup$7.00

Salad

Kai Salad$3.00

Spicy Chicken Katsu$9.00

Tri Tuna Salad$14.00

Seaweed Salad$5.00

Fried Tofu Salad$8.00

Combination Sashimi And Sushi

Sashimi Appetizer$12.00

Nigiri Appetizer$12.00

Sashimi Combination (special)$32.00

Nigiri Dinner$19.00

Nigiri & Sashimi Combo$23.00

Nigiri

Crab$3.50

Sea Urchin

Snow Crab$5.00

Shrimp$3.95

Eel$4.50

Shrimp Tempura$3.95

Egg$3.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is Kai restaurant rated?

Is Kai currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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