Kansai

Kansai probably has some of the best tasting sushi in the area.  I was particularly impressed with the simple salmon roll and the way the Yum-Yum roll was bursting with flavor.

I've also eaten at the Hibachi grill and was less impressed, but I think that it had more to do with the chef having a bad day than anything else.  He was still totally into it, but the onion choo choo kept collapsing, the volcano wouldn't light and little things like that caused a few hiccups that did not detract from the tastiness of the teriyaki chicken or the fried rice.

The environment is great!  The decor is simple, classic and dynamic with elegant panel paintings that provide an air of sophistication while breaking up the vibrant orange walls.  The lighting is subdued and intimate with the occasional burst of lumenessence from one of the grills flaring up (it is contained, don't run for the exits!).  

My meal of sushi was excellent, but not as good a value as I have had elsewhere.  the rolls were smaller and marginally more expensive so where my lady and I've left other restaurants after 3 rolls and $25, we weren't satisfied at Kansai until after 5 rolls and $45.  On the plus side, it gave us a chance to try out more rolls!

The first thing I noticed when I walked in the door is that the floor near the hostess stand was dirty. It was in serious need of a vacuum. Then I had to go to the restroom and the floor was filled with paper towels and it was sticky. My shoes were sticking to the floor. I don't like sushi, so I ordered teriyaki chicken. It came with soup and a salad. My soup was nothing but broth and had a small piece of mushroom floating in it. The salad was straight out of the bag and floating in some sort of dressing. We ordered an appetizer of crab claws, and egg rolls. My husband loved his crab claws, and I ate one small egg roll and decided I wouldn't waste my calories on a greasy egg roll that taste like something you could buy in the frozen food section. My chicken had gristle all in the bite size chunks. I was very disappointed. I would have enjoyed a Healthy Choice dinner more. Next time it's Famous Daves.

Fairly good sushi. Can get a little pricey for a So. Indiana restaurant.  Pretty good rolls. Nice bar area too.