— Best Sushi
- And the winner is...
- Anko
The Basics
Opened: 2024
Neighborhood: Beechmont (inside the StrEatery)
Self-description: “One man’s sushi bar, doing what he loves.”Best of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 1
Total wins: 1The Voting Academy Says
“The best sushi in town is now made at Anko, in a corner of the family-friendly StrEatery dining hall.”
- And the other nominees are...
- Asahi
The Basics
Opened: 2008
Neighborhood: St. Matthews
Self-description: “Flavors of Japan.”
Website: asahijapanesesushirestaurant.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 1
A Nice Internet Review!
“Everything is always fresh and prepared exquisitely.”
- Dragon King’s Daughter
The Basics
Opened: 2009
Neighborhood: Highlands and New Albany, Indiana
Self-description: “Named in honor of the first woman to reach enlightenment, Dragon King’s Daughter strives for a transcendent dining experience.”
Website: dragonkingsdaughter.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 1
The Voting Academy Says
“DKD has become our comfort food. I appreciate that the menu can accommodate carnivores, pescatarians, vegetarians, vegans. And the privacy booths in the bar are just fun!”
- Hiko-A-Mon
The Basics
Opened: 2008
Neighborhood: Westport Village
Self-description: “Flavors will have your taste buds saying arigato, meaning thank you.”
Website: hikoamon-louisville.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 3
First nomination: 2011, Best SushiThe Voting Academy Says
“Great with a big group.”
- Oishii
The Basics
Opened: 2008
Neighborhood: Across from Bowman Field
Self-description: “Creative combinations of fruits, spices and sauces.”
Website: oishiisushiky.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 3
First nomination: 2011, Best SushiThe Voting Academy Says
“Price, quality and service all the way.”
- Osaka
The Basics
Opened: 2002
Neighborhood: Clifton
Self-description: “Long-standing neighborhood favorite.”Best of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 2
Total wins: 1 (2004, Tak Yong Bong, Best Sushi Chef)The Voting Academy Says
“Highly underrated.”
- Sapporo
The Basics
Opened: 2001
Neighborhood: Highlands
Self-description: “One of Louisville’s original sushi restaurants.”
Website: sapporolouisville.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 11
Total wins: 8
First nomination: 2001, Best Sushi
First win: 2002, Best Restaurant Design
Also won: Best Sushi four times, more than any other place (2006, 2008, 2011, 2016)The Voting Academy Says
“They roll the rolls tight, and their creations are delicious. I especially prefer sitting at the bar, where I can watch the sushi be made.”