Kansai probably has some of the best tasting sushi in the area. Â 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. Â 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! Â The decor is simple, classic and dynamic with elegant panel paintings that provide an air of sophistication while breaking up the vibrant orange walls. Â 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!). Â
My meal of sushi was excellent, but not as good a value as I have had elsewhere. Â 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. Â 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.
Review Source:About a third of our party ordered sushi and loved it. Â The rest of us ate from the grill with a delightful chef Niko making everything fun and delicious! Â I went back tonight for carryout. Â Portions are generous. Â This may be my new favorite restaurant. Â Definitely my new favorite Asian restaurant. Â Konichiwa!
Review Source:We have tried several different hibachi grills in the area and keep coming back to Kansai. Â While the "show" portion of sitting at the teppenyaki grills is fairly standard, the chefs make it a point to interact with the guests and remember you personally if you have been there more than once or twice. Â
The sushi is served quickly with appropriately priced portions and the rolls are always a hit. Â Best, the rest of the food from chicken to steak to seafood is prepared exactly as you like it and the hibachi rice is terrific. Â I am not sure what the "secret" is- but I have not found another that is consistently as tasty. Â
The only "down" side is that as word has spread about Kansai, it has become less appropriate for couples wishing to have a quiet evening out. Â The last several times we have gone there have been small children at the table no matter how early or late we go and that is not conducive to "date night".
If you want a good meal every time- I would recommend this place highly. Â Your best bet is if you bring a group and fill the table with family and friends. Â If you want quiet conversation- skip the grills and choose a table or the bar.
This has quickly become my favorite place to eat since moving back to Indiana last summer. After living in San Diego for the last 20yrs and visiting Hawaii often, good sushi was a given. Lucky for me that hasn't changed since moving back to the Midwest. Kansai restaurant is a fantastic place to enjoy  traditional style sushi.
The menu has most anything you could get anywhere else, and the rolls are excellent. My recommendation (if your brave) would be to sit at the bar and allow the chef to fill your plate, forget ordering off the menu, Â he knows better than you what's fresh, and he won't steer you wrong. I haven't tried the Hibachi area yet, but judging from the crowds that eat there I'm sure it's good. The service is very good and the Kirin beer is cold. Â The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is it's to far from an ocean.
Now if I could just get my GF here to enjoy it with me!
This place is just like Kobe in Jeffersonville; after all, it is owned by the same family. The atmosphere and interior design aspects are nice and put you at ease. The hibachi performances are what you would expect and the food always turns out exquisite. The staff is friendly, keeps drinks refilled, and the prices are reasonable. Whether you pick this place or Kobe, you can't go wrong.
Review Source:OK, so completely ordinary sushi is still one of the best options available. Kansai is ordinary--average--sushi, with more focus on the popular hibachi format. When we were there on May 30, 2008 there were probably 20:1 hibachi vs. sushi customers.
We started out with miso soup, edamame, and vegetable tempura--all of which were simple takes on the well-known. For our main course, we ordered the Boston roll, a California roll, salmon sashimi, and tai nigiri. The nigiri came out as sashimi (sans the rice). These were the smallest portions I've seen in the metro area.
The prices are just as high as the vastly superior Sapporo in Louisville--although they were broken into easier to handle chunks ($7 for three wee slices of salmon; versus Sapporo's $15 (for the freshest catch) for six.
This place is good in a pinch if you're in southern Indiana and need reasonably good full-priced sushi, but otherwise make the trip across the river for special occasions.
Have to agree with the first review. Â Kansai is a great place for sushi. Â We've also eaten at the hibachi grill here, but prefer the sushi. Â Sushi chefs are extremely friendly. Â On more than one occasion, when the restaurant was not busy, the sushi chef made up special plates for us for free (maybe that was just because it had just opened and they wanted us to come back???). Â We have our own box of chopsticks behind the bar. Â Definitely would recommend it.
Review Source:This has to be the best Japanese Habachi in the area. Â Coming from San Francisco, I admit being spoiled by all the good food here. Â But when we go back home to Indiana this place has quickly become a staple. Â The cooks are entertaining and the prices are pretty reasonable. Â If you were ever afraid to try Japanese but are intrigued enough to venture out there then this place is for you!
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