Kengo Sushi & Yakitori

"My wife and I did the $125 each omakase experience and were absolutely blown away by how amazing it was! We both are originally from west coast states and have had great sushi in many states around the country, but we both agreed this literally was the best sushi we have ever had! Who would have thought that it would be in Toledo, OH! We drove down from Detroit just for this and it was totally worth it for a special meal! The staff were very friendly and the sushi chefs were right in front of us the whole time, describing the dishes and answering questions. Chef Kengo seemed to have many regulars that he would say hello to too. One thing to note, this isn’t a “fancy” restaurant, it is pretty casual inside. I’d much rather pay for quality food though than a fancy restaurant interior."

"The food tasted good. Nothing bad, but definitely not worth what I paid or the 2 1/2 hour drive I made. Omakase is $125, not the $95 listed on google maps. For that price I'd expect the best but some of the pieces I got were basic and all were small. Then, at the end, I finally started getting some sushi, and it wasn't packed, so it fell apart as soon as I picked it up. If you're in Cleveland, try Ginko. I kept comparing them and, in the end, wished I'd gone there again."

"This is a true gem, never would have guessed Toledo would be home to one of the best Japanese dining experiences in the Midwest but here we are. Truly exceptional in all facets. Service, dishes, attention to detail, the omakase style just puts it on another level. Add this on your bucket list, it's a must. Fine folks of Toledo, you have no idea how lucky you are to have such an experience. Or perhaps you do! Can't wait to go back."

"I've dined at this restaurant twice - once as a regular customer and once for the omakase course. The food here is undeniably excellent, deserving of five stars. However, I must address the service, which leaves much to be desired. During my first visit, I encountered significant delays in receiving our dishes. What made this experience even more frustrating was that the table next to us appeared to be friends with the owner-chef, resulting in prompt and friendly service for them. Meanwhile, our table, along with others, languished in waiting. Hoping for a better experience, I returned as an omakase customer. Unfortunately, my second visit reinforced the initial negative impression. While the omakase service was reasonably paced, it became apparent that the restaurant prioritizes omakase customers (or the owner's friends) over other diners. While this isn't inherently problematic, it does imply that regular patrons, or ichigen-san, may not receive the same level of attention or service. In summary, the food here is exceptional and deserves five stars. However, prospective regular customers should be prepared for potentially uneven treatment compared to omakase, or their favorite, patrons. Also, the music is too loud."

"Solo diner visiting Toledo, and just called if Kengo had a vacant seat in their Omakase bar. Thrilled that they did. The reviews were spot on. Excellent and friendly service. The atmosphere is busy and fast paced as it is a small restaurant. The Omakase that night was a combination of new things I have never had before, plus some yakitoris and nigiris. Pricey but well worth it. Great area in downtown Toledo and right beside the Mudhen’s stadium. The owner also owns a Ramen place next door as well as another restaurant in Toledo’s casino. Definitely will do all of them!"