Looking to sample the best sushi around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top sushi hot spots in Columbia, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Kome Sushi
Topping the list is Kome Sushi. On the menu, you'll find a long list of standard rolls (spicy shrimp, eel and avocado, California, to name a few), plus signature options like a roll with shrimp tempura, avocado, mango, eel and spicy aioli. Sashimi, noodle entrees and fried rice are also on offer. Dine in, order takeout or get it delivered. Located at 7106 Minstrel Way, Suite G, Kome Sushi is the highest rated sushi spot in Columbia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 153 reviews on Yelp.
2. Sushi Sono
Next up is Sushi Sono, situated at 10215 Wincopin Circle. The authentic atmosphere includes warm hand wipes to start, shoe removal and waitstaff in traditional dress. Sushi and sashimi are here, as are the traditional nabe mono hot pot dishes cooked at your table. Private tatami rooms are available for groups. With four stars out of 379 reviews on Yelp, Sushi Sono has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Sushi King
Sushi King, located at 6490 Dobbin Road, is another top choice. The sushi bar is serving up nigiri, sushi rolls and sashimi along with a long list of appetizers like gyoza, tempura and broiled eel. Consider the chirashi bowl with a variety of sliced raw fish, egg and vegetables over rice. Yelpers give the sushi bar and Japanese spot four stars out of 353 reviews.
4. Sushi Nari
Sushi Nari is another go-to, with four stars out of 154 Yelp reviews. Sample appetizers like baked mussels with cream sauce, grilled octopus with bonito flakes or the fried silken tofu. Specialty rolls include the Hot Night (shrimp tempura, spicy salmon, cucumber, jalapeño and wasabi aioli) and Let it Snow (spicy tuna, masago and avocado). Numerous rice, noodle and tempura options round out the menu. Head over to 8640 Guilford Road to see for yourself.
5. Katana Sushi of Lakeside
Finally, check out Katana Sushi of Lakeside, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews on Yelp. Here you've got all the usual sushi roll, nigiri, sashimi and tempura options you'd expect, along with bento boxes and bamboo steamers. There are also Thai options, like basil fried rice, pad Thai and a number of curries. You can find Katana Sushi of Lakeside at 8865 Stanford Blvd.
