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Kai, Springfield, MO

Kai

4.3
4.3
60 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
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.



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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 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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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
7:00 PM
Booked 17 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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