Sure, maybe it was the soy sauce-addiction talking, but maybe — just maybe — we were motivated by a universal, undeniable love for an irresistible delicacy that dates all the way back to the eighth century. Luckily for us, you don’t have to travel far to get some pretty great sushi. So what will it be? Sashimi? A Dragon Roll? Maybe a lil’ sake on the side? Whatever your go-to order is, here are the best places to get sushi in Cincinnati as voted by CityBeat readers in our 2019 Best of Cincinnati issue.
1. Green Papaya 2942 Wasson Road, Oakley; 4002 Plainville Road, Mariemont Photo via Green Papaya Facebook
2. Cloud 9 Sushi 1018 Delta Ave., Mt. Lookout Photo via Facebook.com/Cloud9Sushi
4. Mr. Sushi 580 Walnut St., Downtown; 138 W. McMillan St., Clifton Photo via Facebook.com/MrSushiUC
5. Wabi Sabi 508 Madison Ave., Covington Photo via Facebook.com/WabiSabiCovington
6. Kaze 1400 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine Photo via Facebook.com/KazeOTR
7. Fusian Multiple locations including 600 Vine St., Downtown; 3780 Paxton Ave., Hyde Park Photo via Facebook.com/EatFusian
8. Wild Ginger 3655 Edwards Road, Hyde Park Photo via Wild Ginger Facebook
9. Izen’s Drunken Bento 212 W. McMillan St., Clifton Photo via Izen’s Drunken Bento Facebook
10. E+O Kitchen 3520 Edwards Road, Hyde Park Photo via Facebook.com/Earth.Ocean.Kitchen