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Kai, Springfield, MO

Kai

4.8
4.8
41 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Romantic
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
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 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:30
  • Phone number
    (417) 832-0077
  • Website
    http://www.kaiafterdark.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

Hot Appetizers

  • EdamameUS$4.00

    fresh soybeans boiled and tossed with sea salt and lime

    • Egg RollUS$4.00

      fresh and crispy pork egg rolls

      • Spring RollUS$4.00

        light crispy vegetable spring rolls

        • Shrimp TempuraUS$7.00

          tempura style shrimp and japanese vegetables

          • Grilled ScallopsUS$11.00

            Soups

            • Miso SoupUS$3.00

              miso with wakame, scallions, and tofu

              • Spicy Seafood SoupUS$6.00

                shrimp, mussels, and squid in a spicy chicken stock

                • Shrimp Asparagus SoupUS$7.00

                  sake poached shrimp and asparagus in a curry pepper soup

                  Salad

                  • Kai SaladUS$3.00

                    ice berg lettuce tossed with cucumber, tomato, and red radishes in a japanese sesame dressing

                    • Spicy Chicken KatsuUS$9.00

                      katsu style chicken served atop mixed baby greens tossed in a spicy jalapeno dressing finished with a spicy miso sauce

                      • Tri Tuna SaladUS$14.00

                        white, red, and seared tuna tossed with cucumber, avocado, tomato, and apples, finished with a spicy sesame sauce

                        • Seaweed SaladUS$5.00

                          seaweed and sesame oil in a crispy wonton basket

                          • Fried Tofu SaladUS$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 AppetizerUS$12.00

                              chef choice of 6 fresh cuts seasonal fish

                              • Nigiri AppetizerUS$12.00

                                chefs choice of 6 fresh cuts seasonal fish served atop sushi rice

                                • Sashimi Combination (special)US$32.00

                                  chefs choice of 17 fresh cuts seasonal fish

                                  • Nigiri DinnerUS$19.00

                                    chefs choice of 10 different nigiris of seasonal fish

                                    • Nigiri & Sashimi ComboUS$23.00

                                      served with 6 nigiri and 6 sashimi cuts

                                      Nigiri

                                      • CrabUS$3.50

                                        kani

                                        • Sea Urchin

                                          uni

                                          • Market Price

                                        • Snow CrabUS$5.00

                                          • ShrimpUS$3.95

                                            ebi

                                            • EelUS$4.50

                                              unagi

                                              • Shrimp TempuraUS$3.95

                                                • EggUS$3.00

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                                                  Last updated: 22 April 2023

                                                  What 41 people are saying

                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                  4.8
                                                  4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                  • 4.8Food
                                                  • 4.7Service
                                                  • 4.7Ambience
                                                  • 4.6Value

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  Loved For

                                                  • Springfield / Branson

                                                    Best Overall

                                                  • Springfield / Branson

                                                    Best Food

                                                  • Springfield / Branson

                                                    Best Service

                                                  • Springfield / Branson

                                                    Best Ambience

                                                  • Springfield / Branson

                                                    Good for groups

                                                  • Springfield / Branson

                                                    Healthy

                                                  • Springfield / Branson

                                                    Good for special occasions

                                                  • Springfield / Branson

                                                    Lively

                                                  • Springfield / Branson

                                                    Most Booked

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  Kai offers an intimate, upscale atmosphere with "excellent-quality food" and adventurous menu choices. Renowned for its sushi, including the Yum Yum and Sex and the City rolls, this spot is perfect for dates or special occasions. Guests praise the "outstanding service" and delightful happy hour offerings.

                                                  41 Reviews

                                                  1. Ian

                                                    San Francisco

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    This was our second visit to Kai. We dined here on a night when things were running slow, which was a little irritating, however they were apologetic and there was a mess up in the kitchen that delayed getting an entree and they made it right for us by offering a quick substitution and comping something for us. I am glad they recognized the error and did their best to correct it. The drinks and sushi were very good. I would come again, as I think we caught them on a night when things were abnormally behind.
                                                    KaiResponded 1 day ago
                                                    we appreciate your review and value your feedback. we are glad our staff took care of you and made thing right for you we hope to welcome you back soon.

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                                                  2. Vivian

                                                    Seattle

                                                    1 review

                                                    3.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                    2. Food 3
                                                    3. Service 3
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Went here for husbands bday dinner. Requested on here if they can sing if possible, nothing happened. Fine with it. Food was decent. Calamari was fire. I ordered the Miami Vice and let me tell you more rice than anything. Literally only a small amount of filling. Ate one and tossed the rest. Back to Kai sushi was good. Will I go back, maybe not. Thank you though for the experience.
                                                    KaiResponded 1 day ago
                                                    Hello vivan. my name is ashley we appreciate & value your feedback are very sorry to heard your disappointment with some of our items we hope you give us a second chance to make thing right & achieve that 5 star review we hope to have you back soon please give me a call at 417-813-7542 please mention this review. thank you.

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                                                  3. Braulio

                                                    Springfield

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 6 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    I love this restaurant I’m not originally from Missouri and this is by far the best restaurant I’ve had while living here

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                                                  4. Noah

                                                    Springfield

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on 2 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Thank you all, it was a wonderful night 😊 we had a blast and our service was great!!
                                                    KaiResponded 1 day ago
                                                    thank you for your review we highly appreciated your feedback we hope to welcome you back soon.

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                                                  5. Brooke

                                                    Tulsa

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 19 October 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Jaden did an outstanding job with our party if 11!

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                                                  6. Matthew

                                                    Springfield

                                                    1 review

                                                    1.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 5 October 2024

                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                    2. Food 1
                                                    3. Service 1
                                                    4. Ambience 1
                                                    Not that good of an experience, went on a date here and would prefer to go to a steakhouse. Can’t go wrong there.

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                                                  7. Marielle

                                                    Springfield

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on 24 August 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    great date spot. will come again! the sushi is great and so are the cocktails/mocktails! staff is also super friendly.

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                                                  8. OpenTable Diner

                                                    Lake of the Ozarks

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 9 August 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Kai is top notch Japanese/korean cuisine. We love their happy hour and late night happy hour menu! It’s the perfect spot to have a bite before or after the theater or a movie at the Moxie. I highly recommend!

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                                                  9. OpenTable Diner

                                                    Springfield

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 3 August 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Great place to go on a date or for a nice evening. Very quiet atmosphere, outstanding service and great sushi dishes.

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                                                  10. Ashley

                                                    Little Rock

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    Dined on 3 August 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Kai has been one of our favorite date places for years. It is our favorite sushi menu in town, and we love the intimate, upscale atmosphere. I especially enjoy the nigiri. My husband's favorite sushi rolls are Yum Yum and Sex and the City. We also like the asparagus & mozzarella tempura appetizer.

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                                                  FAQs

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

                                                  Kai is rated 4.8 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                  Make a booking

                                                  2 people
                                                  19:00
                                                  Booked 5 times today

                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                  Google Map for Kai

                                                  306 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65806-2050

                                                  Dining areas

                                                  Additional information

                                                  • Area
                                                    Springfield
                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:30
                                                  • 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, Takeaway
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