Coventry's Pacific East might give it a run for its money, but other than that, this is the best sushi (or the best I've had) in Cleveland. The sushi staff are very friendly and will recommend the freshest stuff to you. The wait-staff are responsive and friendly as well. The restaurant is quaint, and often pretty crowded even though it's pretty well hidden. the decor is nice at the door but a little quirky inside-- there's a collection of foreign money on the wall behind the counter. Really, though, it's just cause the restaurant focuses on what's really important, which is great food. The sushi is proportioned very well-- nigiri is nicely balanced without the giant pieces of fish you get at some places. It's hard to go wrong with the sushi-- I've had just about everything on their menu and never been disappointed. They don't overdo it with the sauce, and if it's still too much for you you can order it on the side. their miso soup is just like it should be, light and unassuming. Their cooked appetizers are great as well-- I recommend the negimaki! Shuhei is a little pricey but well worth the money. A great place to try if you're in the area.
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Kokn B.
I've been here a few times for sushi or bento style box and its good, just a bit overpriced. Also, the bar is depressing so I would not plan on doing that here.
(4)
G F.
For rolls, Japanese East was much better in Eton village. They were also more pricer. I can't understand all the rave reviews.
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Clay C.
This is a relatively inexpensive sushi restaurant that I've been going to for over seven years. In these 7+ years, I've NEVER had a less than satisfactory dish. Every single dish I've had is unique in its own way. My favorite dishes include: Hokai Maki (Grilled Salmon Sushi) Ebi Ten Maki (Avocado and Tempura Shrimp Sushi) California Roll (Avocado and Crab Stick Sushi) Tempura Shrimp and Tempura Vegetables Chicken Yakitori New York-Style Cheesecake For those of you who haven't give Shuhei 5 Stars, just because some of the waiters/waitresses weren't Japanese, I don't see how that should take away from its friendly and quick service. If you're looking for a delicious, healthy, restaurant with quick and great service, Shuhei is a phenomenal choice. ZAGAT Survey "Extraordinary" ... "Best sushi outside of Tokyo! - 1998 to 2008" Northern Ohio Live "Best Japanese Restaurant - 2000 to 2007" Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon "Best Japanese Restaurant - 1996-2008 City Search "Best Sushi" Scene Magazine "Best Sushi" Sushi's Best Southwest Airlines™ Continental Airlines™ Here's the website link: shuheirestaurant.com/Def…
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John D.
This is a great Japanese restaurant, if you can find it. There is a small sign (easy to miss - for me at least!) on the highway in front of an office building. To get to the restaurant drive around back and enter the basement! But that's the hard part. Once you've entered the place, the ambiance is quite nice. The service was also excellent, although our waitress was clearly Chinese. Oh, and the food? It was great. We went for lunch on a Friday and the bento meal and nabe yaki udon were both good. If you feel you can locate this place (we finally did, and many others did as well) give it a try!
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Christine H.
The cooked sushi appetizers were pretty good, but the rest of the sushi not so good, some of the servers did not understand what I was talking about. The hot pot YAY, I do not like the mayo on dishes though definitely too Americanized, and the sushi is expensive for what is given, we only be back during winter for hot pot, but only a few times maybe, hot pot at home is better get food from chinese market and sauces much cheaper anyhow.
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Patricia C.
I truly liked Shuhei. So happy that I had someone tell me about this place. I loved the food here! The sashimi was good and our tuna rolls were fantastic. I was a little nervous eating sushi in Cleveland but Shuhei has won me over.
(5)
Michael L.
Food below average, service was totally lacking, and atmosphere dated. I was dumbfounded that this place had a four star rating
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Tonnia M.
I selected this restaurant based in the stellar reviews, and could not have been more disappointed. The sushi chef was fairly rude to us (we sat at the sushi bar), when we asked for Toro (which is listed on the printed menu) we were rudely told 'No Toro', and when we decided to settle on rolls we received tasteless blobs that were far too large to easily eat. The fish is far from fresh and the sauces were anything but exceptional.
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Samuel S.
All you can really ask for from a sushi restaurant is good sushi. This place has it. The prices are decent as well. My experience was definitely better than any chain sushi restaurant that tries to compensate the quality and authenticity of their food with showy ambience.
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Ferdinand H.
3.5 Stars. Well, I'm not sure whether to cross Shuhei off of my Japanese run restaurant list. The servers and two sushi chefs that I met on my two visits were not Japanese... but the owner, Hiroshi, is. At least one of the hostesses is also Japanese. Compared to Sushi Rock and Pacific East, this is a much more traditional joint. On both occasions, we went for Moriawase nigiri combinations, with some Morimoto beers. The second visit, I tried the Ramen (no options, only ramen), a seared Yellowtail platter, Agedashi tofu, oshinko, squid, tataki and ... something else that eludes me. All preparations were "more" japanese, but the Ramen included peppers and a number of flavour elements that were more suggestive of the continent, or south east asia. Agedashi tofu used a dilute Ponzu sauce, without the usual garnishes. Still, the crisp skin was reasonably managed. Sushi quality wasn't too bad... Better than Pacific East, and a little worse than Sushi Rock in terms of freshness. I did not inquire as to their ship dates, so I don't know whether the Sushi represented the fresh end or old end of their stock. The rice bed was a tad soggy for my taste, but held together well. Not a lot tartness. Wasabi was from the tube, I think... given the consistency. Decor is a bit low key, reminiscent of the slew of Japanese restaurants built in the late 80's. Will I be back? Probably. But I still haven't found that one nihonshoku-ya that will be getting my regular patronage.
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Justin L.
The food is a 5. The atmosphere, less important, is a 3. I'd give it 4.5 stars if we could do half stars. As others have pointed out, it's tough to find, and yes, very little of the staff is actually Japanese. But, we're going for the sushi, right? And oh, what great sushi it is. The sashimi is great. I have yet to have a piece of sashimi at Shuhei that was less than a great representation of the fish. Fresh, the right temperature, generous cuts, well-presented. Shuhei's futomaki is really wonderful, and I have not found anything better anywhere in the country. As good, yes... in Chicago and NY. Better? I really and truly don't think so. The anniversary roll is, to me, their signature roll, and is overwhelming, but in a good way. I am a big guy and I have a big mouth (ask my colleagues), so most rolls, even the futomaki, I can do in one bite per piece. However, with the anniversary roll, I will only do this when I'm with people who will not judge me for the squirrel-cheeked display of gluttony that occurs. I will say that I'm not a big sake fan, so I can't pass judgment there. To me, the perfect match to a platter of sushi is a Sapporo or Kirin. Unlike Sushi Rock, this is not a place where you go to be seen. Nor is it a place where you go to consume as much rice and fish as possible for the money. This is a place where you go to appreciate absolutely top quality fish, perfectly cooked and seasoned rice (the foundation of a great roll or nigiri), and expert craftsmanship and presentation. On those counts, Shuhei is a winner. There is no better sushi in Cleveland. Pacific East is an honorable second place. I feel dirty even having mentioned Sushi Rock in this review. We are talking about the difference between Lopez and the microwave burritos from the freezer section at the grocery store.
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Scott G.
With the plethora of sushi restaurants opening in the area, Shuhei's dominance has diminished greatly. I used to lunch here quite often and would always leave with a fishy taste in my mouth after eating the sushi. Additionally, it is an older restaurant and the age shows when you go there. The furniture and walls definitely have battle scars and just seem a little dated. I would check out Wasabi or Pacific East before stopping in a Shuhei. They are all in the same neighborhood, so why not?
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John C.
Good sushi. Reasonable prices.
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Sara K.
I heard from several people how good this place was, but it was just meh. We got there later at night and the hostess looked annoyed to see us. The first thing that should have alarmed me is that nobody around us just ordered sushi. We did, and when it came, I was underwhelmed. We usually order two regular rolls and a special roll, and none of them were overly special. The commonality was that the rice to fish ratio was heavily skued towards the rice, which made it so we could barely taste the fish. Furthermore, there was too much sauce or extras in the roll, which again took away from the taste of the fish. For example, we ordered a yellow-tail and green onion roll. There was so much green onion that it left my mouth burning. I decided to give a roll with some hot sauce in it a try, but again, there was so much hot sauce that it overpowered everything else. Last, the rolls were literally falling apart. What really bumped this review down was the service. I was there with a vegetarian friend. She ordered an appetizer with tofu, immediately tasted fish, and stopped eating. Nearly twenty minutes later, when we finally saw the waitress again, she asked and was told that it was a fish breading. This hadn't been on the menu, and I think that my friend rightfully assumed that a tofu dish would be vegetarian, or otherwise, it would be marked on the menu as a non-vegetarian dish. Another restaurant would have comped the dish due to the mix up, especially since my friend didn't eat her appetizer. Instead, it was left on the bill and she paid for it, because we decided it wasn't worth the hassle. Overall, the combination of merely ok sushi and poor service means I likely won't go back. As a New Englander, I am spoiled by superior fresh-fish sushi, and I still haven't found a restaurant in Cleveland that comes anywhere close to what I'm looking for -- guess I will continue to look.
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Krystal D.
Moving to Cleveland, I was almost certain I'd have to give up good sushi. Coming from the east coast, almost all sushi was good...it was just a matter of finding the best. In Cleveland, i found most sushi was mediocre...until we discovered Shuhei. This is, hands down, the best sashimi I have ever had. I can't speak to the sushi rolls that other reviewers comment on. I'm all about enjoying the actual fish...I find it to be wasteful to mask the flavors of something so delicious with rice and sauces. The pieces of sashimi are pretty big and very fresh. I ordered the sashimi dinner which came with a wide-sampling of their offerings. Every single piece was fresh and flavorful. My boyfriend ordered one of their hot pots and it was big enough to feed probably three people. He also raved about his dinner. The prices are typical of such restaurants so don't expect to get any bargains. However, you will definitely get what you pay for in the amazing quality!
(5)
Jason C.
This and Pacific East in Coventry are the best sushi restaurants in Cleveland. The quality is the same at both, but Shuhei is more upscale, and more formal. They don't like kids. Shuhei is more expensive than Pacific East. Bottom line: the sushi is good.
(5)
Joe G.
Arguably the best sushi restaurant in Cleveland. I didn't give it 5 stars though because there was a stretch where I was not very impressed with the food, and I've only gotten back there twice since then and don't feel thats enough of an experience to give it a full five stars. But since those last two times they revamped their menu completely, it is much larger than it was especially on the sushi end. They have more sushi rolls than you can imagine. I love it however, it might be a little much since it just makes decided that much more difficult. But I will say anyone who is a sushi fan needs to try the Anniversary Roll. I have yet to find a better roll at any restaurant that incorporates so many different flavors perfectly. I don't remember everything that is in it so I won't try to explain it exactly. But I know it has Unagi (eel), three types of fish roe, and avocado. There is more to it however. What makes this place fun is all the servers where traditional japanese garb (Kimonos) and they even have some areas of the floor seating where you sit on cushions at a table inches from the ground. A nice traditional twist to the experience. It is difficult to locate though so be sure to google it.
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Cori E.
I'm no sushi expert but this was by far the best sushi I've ever had. I ordered a Bento Box which included miso soup (or salad), tempura shrimp and veggies, a bowl of rice, a California roll, and one sushi each of tuna, shrimp, salmon, and yellowtail. The sushi was oh-so-fresh fresh, the tempura warm and crispy and the staff was extremely friendly in their lovely kimonos. My only complaint was that it was a little pricey for lunch ($20 for the bento box) but I would certainly return here if I wanted to treat myself to some amazing sushi!
(4)
Mickey M.
Have been here twice now, both times for dinner. First time was better than the second. I have two main issues with Shuhei, namely: (1) price-for-value; and (2) service standards. This place is extraordinarily expensive for the quality of food and the ambience of the restaurant. We spent about $40 per head here, and the food is a B- at best (usually C+). There isn't much ambience to speak of, as the restaurant is located in the basement of a Beachwood office building. Another issue, again with respect to value, is that their alcohol selection is pitiful and exorbitantly-priced. I am not one to complain about paying "restaurant prices" for alcohol, but expect a varied selection of beer and wine. Shuhei does not have any such selection, and was an utter disappointment in this regard. Service is also hit-or-miss, and averages at about a B-. It is hard to get a server's attention, and on one occasion we were seated near their kitchen. It was loud and passing servers/busboys kept knocking into my chair and not one offered an "excuse me." NOT RECOMMENDED.
(1)
Clayton C.
I've been coming to Shuhei regularly for 17 years and I've never had anything less than a fantastic experience from start to finish.
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Brian M.
I have eaten at Shuhei a few times in the last year both with family and business colleagues. The sushi and sashimi are very, very good. I travel a lot, eat a lot of Sushi, and Shuhei's food compares with the best. Everyone I have dined with has been very impressed. The atmosphere is middling and it gets crowded/noisy on the weekends. Correspondingly, the service declines on the weekend as well. If your focus is the food, you will love Shuhei!
(4)
Carol T.
I would probably eat here if I was closer, but I won't be making the trip up from Akron to specifically go here. I ordered the Chirashi (Edomac) dinner, which was supposed to have included both raw and cooked fish on a bed of sushi rice. I ended up receiving only raw fish (Korean Style). The tuna was the freshest tuna I have had. However, I thought the portion was very small for the price. There was only 10 pieces (including the egg tamagoyaki), which is less than what I receive at a local sushi joint (Sakura) for their lunch portion with comparable quality seafood and at a third of the price. I also found the sushi rice to be underseasoned; it could have used more rice vinegar. Atmosphere was nice. Manager was very inviting and the waitresses were dressed in kimonos. Waitresses were prompt with clearing dishes and refilling water. The restaurant is located in the basement of an office building.
(3)
Randy T.
Great sushi, average noodles, awesome ambiance, and a very pleasant and accommodating waitstaff. I ordered the Firecracker roll, which is a roll with salmon, roe, avocado, and jalapeno peppers. The quality of the fish was great. And, they also did an excellent job with the rice - moist and the right texture. The fish roe were plump and popped in your mouth and the jalapeno peppers added a nice kick to the roll. The beef yakisoba was decent. There were a lot of vegetables and not too much meat. I also ordered a side salad. The waitress brought three different choices of dressings - a sesame dressing, a creamy garlic dressing, and an orange ginger dressing. My favorite was the orange ginger dressing, although the creamy garlic dressing was good too. The sesame dressing was a little salty for my taste. The dining area is really nice. It feels really cozy and the waitstaff is sociable and attentive. Tip for getting to the restaurant - if you're turning in from Chagrin, the restaurant is in the back of the building.
(4)
Nivedita B.
I had high hopes for this place given all the positive reviews, but this place is extremely overrated. Not only did my boyfriend and I wait over an hour for our sushi (4 rolls), but when we (politely) asked the owner about the wait he was very rude. And the sushi was not good, either. Disappointing, won't be coming back unfortunately.
(1)
Julie A.
This is consistently the best sushi I've had in Cleveland! Everyone is always friendly and the service is quick. We usually have a seaweed salad, a few sashimi orders and some rolls. We haven't tried the other dishes yet, but we plan to on our return visits.
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VJ V.
This goes for any sushi joint in the Midwest during the cold season -- the sashimi won't be as fresh. I tend to look for brighter color, a more translucent appearance, and a gelatinous rather than soggy texture. It wasn't the case. Unagi Don (Eel on rice) is usually one of my favorite dishes -- but the one I had a freezer-burn aftertaste. Ew. I didn't finish it, again, not fresh. I should've gone for the hand rolls drowned in sauce or the deep fried stuff. I've had better from this establishment, they just didn't have it that night.
(3)
Nancy K.
Food was so-so and very pricy. On top of that, we saw the owner several times walking about the restaurant and asked to meet him. After spending almost $90 on food, our waitress informed us he would not be coming to our table. If you're a big fan of good customer service, avoid this place. The waitress complained to us about a nearby table that wanted separate checks and how that was so ridiculous. It was odd and pretty unprofessional. Such a disappointing experience!
(1)
Jennifer L.
We stopped by Shuhei because we were in the area and craving some yummy sushi. When we first arrived, the location of the restaurant was a bit confusing to find from the front parking lot. But once we realized it was in the basement, it was easy to locate. The inside of the restaurant was lovely and decorated tastefully. We enjoyed the dark blue walls and dark wood touches. Plus, the female staff is dressed in traditional kimonos which is a nice touch. We ordered the fried Gyoza as an appetizer which came out with a spicy red pepper soy sauce and it was delicious. Nicely fried on the outside and tasty beef in the inside. For our main entree we shared the Anniversary roll, David's special and spicy crunchy tuna. By far, the Anniversary roll was most delicious. The service was fine and our server was very friendly. Although we went during lunchtime which wasn't as busy, so we cannot say for sure how service would be during busy dinner rush. We tried leaving a tip for the sushi chef but didn't find a tip jar, so we left it on the counter. Kinda awkward, but the chefs appreciated it nonetheless. We will return if we are ever in the area.
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Stephanie W.
This is my favorite Japanese restaurant in the United States. I've been going there since it opened -- I grew up at Shuhei and I've been a very loyal customer for more than two decades. Every special occasion was enjoyed at Shuhei. They even catered my wedding. So, I can't say enough good things about the food and the service. Unfortunately, I have to give it only three stars for something that is extremely upsetting to my family: Over the past couple years I've noticed that the male host who greets us when we walk in (owner/manager) is always very irritated by the presence of children. Whether it's my own kids or my friends' kids, he acts very put out when we show up with them. We aren't parents who let our child run wild in a restaurant. We sit at our table, bring small activities to keep them busy, stay as quiet as any other table and clean up after ourselves. We're usually done eating and out the door in less than an hour. We tip at least 25% and usually closer to 30% simply to show them we appreciate their food and great service. Therefore, I don't understand why he should be irritated when we bring in our kids. No one else in the restaurant ever seems to mind our presence -- this includes customers, the female hostess (owner?) and waitresses. But, it always seems like we've done something to upset him from the moment he sees our children are with us and it's uncomfortable and frustrating. When we go without our children it's a different experience. I understand if someone's children are causing a scene -- making a mess, making too much noise, being unruly, etc... But that's not our family. Perhaps, he's had a bad experience with other people and their children, and I certainly empathize with that. But, so long as our kids are behaving themselves, then we just ask that we receive the same treatment as customers without kids. Anyway, it breaks my heart to mention it because I truly LOVE Shuhei, but it's been going on for more than a year and we don't want to stop going to a place we love simply because we have kids. And as I said, the food and the service in general are phenomenal.
(3)
Lin H.
I'm just going to say this place was sheer disappointment after it was so highly spoken of to me. When I think of my beloved Japanese food and sushi, I think of fresh ingredients, clean taste palate, and beautiful presentation. It's hard to mess up presentation, so I will give them that. However the other two factors.... swing and a miss. The calamari roll was chewy and the squid batter made up half of the portion. Seriously, it was a side of calamari with all the breading. Then there was the jalapeno roll. That roll is essentially why I give this place two stars. A jalapeno roll is my absolute favorite. I love the crunch of raw jalapeno and the slight spice it gives to fish. So simplistic and perfect!! Shuhei though, they used pickled jalapenos. Like the ones they put on nachos at a sports bar. There is a time and place to used pickled jalapenos, and it is not in my sushi roll. Plus, there was the usual slow service that everyone else pointed out. I thought maybe they have increased their tempo over the months/years, but the answer is no. No they have not. Still expect slow service when you go here!
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Taylor P.
I've only been here once. It was a slight disappointment. It seemed more like an authentic Japanese restaurant to me so I felt like I had to look up a majority of the menu items. I ordered the teriyaki chicken to avoid not knowing what was on my plate. It was just okay. Maybe something to try again, but it's hard to want to go back when there is a Benihana across the street.
(3)
Elissa W.
Came here with a group 4 after searching for a place that would be open on Christmas night. Apparently many other people had the same idea, because it was packed! We got there around 7:45 and were told it'd be a 20 minute wait, but it was actually only about 10 minutes. The overall atmosphere is very nice. They brought us complimentary tea right away, and all the waitresses wear kimonos. Maybe it's cheesy, but I'm a sucker for kimonos. They're so pretty! Menu is quite large, but I wasn't super hungry so I just a vegetable futomaki and miso soup. It was your pretty typical veggie sushi - I get that it's hard to make vegetarian sushi really stand out (though it is possible!). Someone at my table got the Handroll Heaven and it was gorgeous! Shuhei is a nice place, my only complain would be that it's a little expensive. I think Pacific East still holds the place of my favorite sushi spot in Cleveland, but I'd definitely return to Shuhei!
(4)
Jon O.
IMHO, this is the best sushi restaurant in the Cleveland suburbs and the second best in Greater Cleveland, second only to Ginko in Tremont. Great, fresh sushi and yesterday I had the yakisoba which was excellent. Their ramen noodles are also very good. They have a very good, interesting hot sauce as well that you have to ask for. It's not sriracha or sambal. I think it's house made. The service is always good, they have a good sake list and they usually have the glbc seasonal beer in a bottle.
(4)
David B.
Good, but quality and service has declined after Eugene Em's departure for Table 45.
(4)
Kara D.
Construction going on when I went for lunch. Waitstaff was super disorganized. No lunch specials. Sushi tasted fishy to me. Not at all impressed and must likely won't be back.
(2)
Alex P.
A good sushi spot. Just as many places in Cleveland, the location is very odd in the basement of an old office building. For me, kinda kills the ambiance. Most importantly, the fish were fresh. I would consider a return visit.
(3)
Nikoline L.
I've probably eaten at Shuhei 10 times in the past year, and I think it's a great place! I never experienced bad service, and I never had a bad meal. They have a selection of really authentic dishes, as well as entrees for non-sushi lovers. This place served sushi before anyone else in Cleveland did, and I love that the waitresses wear Japanese clothing!
(5)
Jeff B.
This is one of my favorite places for sushi that is not named Ginko. The sushi is always very good. What I believe sets Shuhei apart is the kitchen fair. noodle dishes like scampi black bean is to die for. Steaks are pretty fab for not being a steak house. they have a small smattering of Korean apps that are quite tasty as well. The salad dressing are amazing, you can tell they are made from scratch. this place is solid, one thing they can do better is to make some of the fu fu tempura rolls to order. the shrimp are pre made so they are not hot when served. Very good service every time I visit. This place has definitely stood the test of time and is aging well!
(5)
Lori P.
We have eaten at Shuhei twice and my first evaluation was correct that Pacific East both in Coventry and especially Eaton were far superior in freshness, staff, and creativity. Don't waste your time and taste buds, this is only fair not consistent.
(2)
Alice S.
This is good , the food is good but not the best , it is a good place for friends to hangout had have a good time , I like the dedication and the tatami there... But I would love to try other places before I make a final decision The most important thing of Japanese food is sashimi , which is 4 star for this one
(3)
Jessica M.
This is one of the first times I have left an Asian restaurant feeling genuinely full! I ordered the Vegetarian Hand-Rolled Heaven and it lived up to its name! Each portion of my meal was fresh, full of flavor and beautifully presented. Our server was efficient and friendly. It is a bit pricey, but worth it in my opinion!
(4)
Ken K.
There are much better choices for Sushi in Cleveland. Very pricey here. Inconsistent quality. Unreliable hours. Try Pacific East instead.
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Kenny Y.
This is the place in Cleveland to get excellent COOKED Japanese food. It's very easy to miss, because it's tucked away in the back of an office building. Really, to get here you drive down Chagrin past a lot of wide open space and quiet office buildings, and turn into what looks like yet another quiet office building with an empty parking lot in the front. In the back, you'll find another parking lot, full of cars. It's worth it once you find it. The menu looks bit pricey at first, but their portion size is very large, providing for easy sharing (and therefore a cheaper meal). One appetizer, one roll and one entree is way more than enough for two people (and I'm a pretty big eater myself). I've tried their sukiyaki, their nabeyaki and their bento box - all three are full of flavor and very delicious. Their raw sushi and sashimi... unfortunately does not taste fresh. I had sashimi from this place a couple of times and each time the salmon and tuna tasted sort of... frozen. Pacific East on Coventry has fresher fish. However, Shuhei's cooked sushi is quite good and prepared well. In particular, I'm a big fan of their gomoku futomaki (eel, smoked salmon, cucumber, egg, mushroom!). Their service is a bit slow, but that's because they are always packed with people. I would definitely recommend coming here and trying out their sukiyaki!
(4)
Me M.
I haven't been there for quite a a while. It used to be my go-to place for sushi. So glad to see that it has maintained a great quality and super service. I need to make sure I visit this place more often.
(4)
Adam G.
I know this is hard to believe, but Shuhei has the best sushi in all of America. It doesn't make sense, but it's the truth. I've had sushi all over the country (Florida, SF, chicago, all over East coast, etc) and I've never tasted Sushi that compares to Shuhei's. The best, plain and simple. Everthing else on the menu happens to be amazing also.
(5)
Lizi C.
Went back with family in town. Skipped the sushi and tried things on the dinner menu. Teriyaki Salmon - average. I'll cut them some slack because they didn't use teriyaki sauce from a bottle, but their teriyaki sauce was not authentic. Teriyaki sauce is so easy to make (equal parts sugar, soy and a little rice wine vinegar) Theirs tasted more like soy sauce and oil only. Not sweet, very salty. They did, however, serve a large nice fillet of salmon. Udon - okay. No complaints. Tonkatsu - okay, but its hard to ruin fried breaded pork. Maybe next time I'll try the miso salmon instead of the teriyaki or just stick to the sushi.
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AJ B.
We had high hopes when we saw 4 star rating. Reviews looked good. However my experience was not great. Service was slow even at the Sushi bar with 3 chefs attending. Food didn't seem real fresh. Menu nothing fancy. The decor is dated. The soy sauce bottles are dirty. The atmosphere is dull. We had 1 beer, 1 hot saki and 12 pieces of sushi and the bill came to $100 including tip. Won't do that again.
(2)
Jennifer F.
Good stuff. Tucked away in an office building. Very unassuming but great little spot.
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Amy H.
A decent Japanese restaurant. I was here for lunch and I had the sashimi/sushi lunch box. It's about 20 dollar, kind of pricy but the fishes were very fresh. Service were good.
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Corina M.
Spending couple weeks in Cleveland, decided to explore local sushi one night. Ended up at Shusei. Sushi and service was great, a little pricier than $$ though. Shusei is a little more upscale and $$$ is probably more accurate cost rating. Great experience overall.
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Steve F.
I recently went to Shuhei for a small event and we utilized their party room. It has been several years since my last visit to the restaurant. I thought everything was very good. We had about 8 dishes that came out one after another. The grand finale was when they brought out about 8 platters of sushi and rolls for our two tables. To me, the cuts of fish were generous in size and everything seemed fresh to me. (Now understand I'm not a sushi expert). Another dish that was great was a large kettle of a beef soup- like stew that is served with a small bowl of rice on the side. It was quite tasty and per a co-worker who lived in Japan for several years was very authentic. I can see going here again in the future.
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Shelly C.
Great sushi and a third of the price of other places. It is hard to find however if you aren't looking for it.
(4)
Erika F.
This is my favorite restaurant in all the world. I travel 25 miles to eat there. They push two tables together for my friend and I because we order nothing but appetizers and sushi. The smoked salmon aemono with avocado and spicy mayo is delicious. The crab salad maki is a complete foodgasm. The negimaki is tender and comes with a rich sauce. The tempura shrimp is huge and juicy. I have never had anything at this place that was not utterly delicious. It's worth every penny!
(5)
Valerie R.
I've wanted to try Hubris since moving to Cleveland from Japan five years ago. We had nabe and sushi aji. The sushi even at 9pm was perfect. This place makes Sushi Rock taste like dog food. Definitely the place for authentic Japanese food in Cleveland.
(5)
Eve C.
I have to agree that this is the best sushi place in town!! We went there with extremely low expectations after the trying so many sushi places in Cleveland and they all ended up as disappointments. I was so glad we found the place after driving around Beachwood searching for it for 20 minutes. The food was amazing, friendly staffs and very casual ambience, the type of place you can stop by for relaxed dinner wearing scrubs on your postcall day. We ordered the chirashi (the raw fish version), ika nigiri, agedashi tofu and zaru soba with tempura. Everything on the chirashi rice was super fresh and tasty. I think they make the rice just at the perfect level of sourness, goes perfectly well with the fish on top of it. The soba and tofu tasted authentic and good as well, although not as quite comparable to the sushi. Highly recommend this place especially if you're a hardcore sushi lover!
(5)
Philip T.
The best sushi in the area from a mostly-traditional restaurant. Pluses: -Excellent sushi -Open sushi bar that is entertaining to watch -Traditionally dressed waiters who are friendly -The most perfectly cooked steamed vegetables -Traditional on-floor seating available -Items on the menu to try: -Gyoza is an excellent appetizer -Sushi is the focus and pride of the restaurant, and rightfully so -The bento box provides the opportunity for a first-time visitor to try all of the delicacies the restaurant offers, including a healthy portion of nigiri and roll sushi plus some excellent tempura -The tempura is well-cooked and not overly greasy. This is a great option for diners not interested in sushi or seafood. Negatives: -Slightly crowded -What began as some beautiful pieces of art has turned into much tchotchke -Waiters are often brief in their explanations of dishes
(5)
Benjamin A.
Had a variety of sushi rolls and sake & beers. The food was very good and priced how you would expect. The service was a little bit on the slow side, but nothing to complain about. It was a good experience. They have a large menu that could cater to most dietary restrictions.
(4)
Catherine D.
Can't review the food at this restaurant as we never got a chance to eat here. We arrived 20 minutes prior to closing only to be told (along with another couple) by the annoyed looking host that the sushi bar was closed. We went to Pacific East instead where everything and the sushi chef were great!
(2)
Rob H.
JANO, the Japanese Association of Northeast Ohio, holds it's monthly meeting here if that tells you anything.
(4)
Lina D.
Shuhei's is tucked away in the back of an office building and may be a bit hard to find. This used to be my favorite Japanese restaurant, but I believe that the quality has declined a bit over the past few years. The service at Shuhei is not bad, but also not great. Don't expect your water to be filled frequently or your server to come by and check on you that often. On my most recent visit, my parents and I shared a fried calamari appetizer. I love that they fry big pieces of the leg to give you a meaty bite. The batter itself is unique, and is similar to the batter of the chicken katsu (rather than typical calamari or tempura batter) and isn't overly greasy. But what really makes this appetizer is the dipping sauce. It's got a slightly sweet, slight spicy kick that cuts right into the heavy fried taste of the calamari. Other favorites that I would recommend are the fried oysters and the gyoza. As an entree, the three of us shared a bento box, as well as a sushi roll special. I really don't know how one person can eat an entire bento box alone, because the three of us couldn't even finish it. It came with a miso soup, salad, assorted sushi, sashimi, nigiri, negi maki, salmon, udon, and rice! I would say that everything was average to pretty good, except for the udon, which tasted distinctly like tap water. In general, most of the entrees I have gotten here, from sushi rolls, to nigiri, to fried options, have been pretty good, although I would probably stay away from the soups. Shuhei is a good option if you are in the area and looking for a solid Japanese meal!
(4)
Alessia R.
Exceptional food and service. Had dinner this past Monday and thoroughly enjoyed everything. Very authentic environment. Sushi was fresh and the mushroom with crab was amazing. It's located in the basement of a office building so I really like that it's off the beaten path
(5)
Emily D.
Shuhei is hands down the best sushi in Cleveland. I get the crab futomaki roll and I love it! They also have amazing seaweed salad - so fresh!
(5)
Jamie K.
What a find! Tucked behind an office building sits our new japanese restauarnt. We've been here four times now and I'm officially declaring it our new neighborhood fave. We had sashimi appetizer - good portions and fresh. Dinner entrees were: udon, rainbow roll, handroll platter and a steak. Everyone was pleased with their meals. Good portions amd good service. And i love, love the fact that they dont have a kids menu. Kids eat what we eat!!!!
(5)
Charles S.
If you love sushi this restaurant is the best. No other place compare. Service is always tops and for the quality this price is fair Try there salmon. It's phenomenal
(5)
J. H.
Have actually been here quite a few times over the years, but not for a while. The good news is that Shuhei hasn't changed much...it still quality food and service. Shuhei does not have the flash of Sushi Rock, but it has better food. We have done sushi more at Pacific East in Coventry as of late, but Shuhei reminded me why we were big fans for many years. Will be back soon. Definitely recommend the fried wasabi shumei. They were fantastic. The sushi rolls (spider, scorpion) were also much better than I remembered.
(4)
Katie D.
I was visiting my bf in the Cleveland area, and we were really looking for a funky sushi place, after making reservations at Sushi Rock, we went on yelp and read reviews, quickly realizing our mistake, we decided to give Shuhei a try. I couldn't be happier, while it wasn't the chic, modern place we originally looked for, the service was amazing, the ambiance was fantastic, and the food was insanely good. We both got Futomaki rolls, a larger variety of roll, he got the Rainbow, and I got the Scorpian, the food came out fast, and was super fresh and well made. After my one roll I was stuffed, but he was so thrilled with the sushi that he ordered a second roll. Highly recommend this place!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
T.J. C.
Coventry's Pacific East might give it a run for its money, but other than that, this is the best sushi (or the best I've had) in Cleveland. The sushi staff are very friendly and will recommend the freshest stuff to you. The wait-staff are responsive and friendly as well. The restaurant is quaint, and often pretty crowded even though it's pretty well hidden. the decor is nice at the door but a little quirky inside-- there's a collection of foreign money on the wall behind the counter. Really, though, it's just cause the restaurant focuses on what's really important, which is great food. The sushi is proportioned very well-- nigiri is nicely balanced without the giant pieces of fish you get at some places. It's hard to go wrong with the sushi-- I've had just about everything on their menu and never been disappointed. They don't overdo it with the sauce, and if it's still too much for you you can order it on the side. their miso soup is just like it should be, light and unassuming. Their cooked appetizers are great as well-- I recommend the negimaki! Shuhei is a little pricey but well worth the money. A great place to try if you're in the area.
(5)Kokn B.
I've been here a few times for sushi or bento style box and its good, just a bit overpriced. Also, the bar is depressing so I would not plan on doing that here.
(4)G F.
For rolls, Japanese East was much better in Eton village. They were also more pricer. I can't understand all the rave reviews.
(3)Clay C.
This is a relatively inexpensive sushi restaurant that I've been going to for over seven years. In these 7+ years, I've NEVER had a less than satisfactory dish. Every single dish I've had is unique in its own way. My favorite dishes include: Hokai Maki (Grilled Salmon Sushi) Ebi Ten Maki (Avocado and Tempura Shrimp Sushi) California Roll (Avocado and Crab Stick Sushi) Tempura Shrimp and Tempura Vegetables Chicken Yakitori New York-Style Cheesecake For those of you who haven't give Shuhei 5 Stars, just because some of the waiters/waitresses weren't Japanese, I don't see how that should take away from its friendly and quick service. If you're looking for a delicious, healthy, restaurant with quick and great service, Shuhei is a phenomenal choice. ZAGAT Survey "Extraordinary" ... "Best sushi outside of Tokyo! - 1998 to 2008" Northern Ohio Live "Best Japanese Restaurant - 2000 to 2007" Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon "Best Japanese Restaurant - 1996-2008 City Search "Best Sushi" Scene Magazine "Best Sushi" Sushi's Best Southwest Airlines™ Continental Airlines™ Here's the website link: shuheirestaurant.com/Def…
(5)John D.
This is a great Japanese restaurant, if you can find it. There is a small sign (easy to miss - for me at least!) on the highway in front of an office building. To get to the restaurant drive around back and enter the basement! But that's the hard part. Once you've entered the place, the ambiance is quite nice. The service was also excellent, although our waitress was clearly Chinese. Oh, and the food? It was great. We went for lunch on a Friday and the bento meal and nabe yaki udon were both good. If you feel you can locate this place (we finally did, and many others did as well) give it a try!
(4)Christine H.
The cooked sushi appetizers were pretty good, but the rest of the sushi not so good, some of the servers did not understand what I was talking about. The hot pot YAY, I do not like the mayo on dishes though definitely too Americanized, and the sushi is expensive for what is given, we only be back during winter for hot pot, but only a few times maybe, hot pot at home is better get food from chinese market and sauces much cheaper anyhow.
(3)Patricia C.
I truly liked Shuhei. So happy that I had someone tell me about this place. I loved the food here! The sashimi was good and our tuna rolls were fantastic. I was a little nervous eating sushi in Cleveland but Shuhei has won me over.
(5)Michael L.
Food below average, service was totally lacking, and atmosphere dated. I was dumbfounded that this place had a four star rating
(1)Tonnia M.
I selected this restaurant based in the stellar reviews, and could not have been more disappointed. The sushi chef was fairly rude to us (we sat at the sushi bar), when we asked for Toro (which is listed on the printed menu) we were rudely told 'No Toro', and when we decided to settle on rolls we received tasteless blobs that were far too large to easily eat. The fish is far from fresh and the sauces were anything but exceptional.
(2)Samuel S.
All you can really ask for from a sushi restaurant is good sushi. This place has it. The prices are decent as well. My experience was definitely better than any chain sushi restaurant that tries to compensate the quality and authenticity of their food with showy ambience.
(4)Ferdinand H.
3.5 Stars. Well, I'm not sure whether to cross Shuhei off of my Japanese run restaurant list. The servers and two sushi chefs that I met on my two visits were not Japanese... but the owner, Hiroshi, is. At least one of the hostesses is also Japanese. Compared to Sushi Rock and Pacific East, this is a much more traditional joint. On both occasions, we went for Moriawase nigiri combinations, with some Morimoto beers. The second visit, I tried the Ramen (no options, only ramen), a seared Yellowtail platter, Agedashi tofu, oshinko, squid, tataki and ... something else that eludes me. All preparations were "more" japanese, but the Ramen included peppers and a number of flavour elements that were more suggestive of the continent, or south east asia. Agedashi tofu used a dilute Ponzu sauce, without the usual garnishes. Still, the crisp skin was reasonably managed. Sushi quality wasn't too bad... Better than Pacific East, and a little worse than Sushi Rock in terms of freshness. I did not inquire as to their ship dates, so I don't know whether the Sushi represented the fresh end or old end of their stock. The rice bed was a tad soggy for my taste, but held together well. Not a lot tartness. Wasabi was from the tube, I think... given the consistency. Decor is a bit low key, reminiscent of the slew of Japanese restaurants built in the late 80's. Will I be back? Probably. But I still haven't found that one nihonshoku-ya that will be getting my regular patronage.
(4)Justin L.
The food is a 5. The atmosphere, less important, is a 3. I'd give it 4.5 stars if we could do half stars. As others have pointed out, it's tough to find, and yes, very little of the staff is actually Japanese. But, we're going for the sushi, right? And oh, what great sushi it is. The sashimi is great. I have yet to have a piece of sashimi at Shuhei that was less than a great representation of the fish. Fresh, the right temperature, generous cuts, well-presented. Shuhei's futomaki is really wonderful, and I have not found anything better anywhere in the country. As good, yes... in Chicago and NY. Better? I really and truly don't think so. The anniversary roll is, to me, their signature roll, and is overwhelming, but in a good way. I am a big guy and I have a big mouth (ask my colleagues), so most rolls, even the futomaki, I can do in one bite per piece. However, with the anniversary roll, I will only do this when I'm with people who will not judge me for the squirrel-cheeked display of gluttony that occurs. I will say that I'm not a big sake fan, so I can't pass judgment there. To me, the perfect match to a platter of sushi is a Sapporo or Kirin. Unlike Sushi Rock, this is not a place where you go to be seen. Nor is it a place where you go to consume as much rice and fish as possible for the money. This is a place where you go to appreciate absolutely top quality fish, perfectly cooked and seasoned rice (the foundation of a great roll or nigiri), and expert craftsmanship and presentation. On those counts, Shuhei is a winner. There is no better sushi in Cleveland. Pacific East is an honorable second place. I feel dirty even having mentioned Sushi Rock in this review. We are talking about the difference between Lopez and the microwave burritos from the freezer section at the grocery store.
(4)Scott G.
With the plethora of sushi restaurants opening in the area, Shuhei's dominance has diminished greatly. I used to lunch here quite often and would always leave with a fishy taste in my mouth after eating the sushi. Additionally, it is an older restaurant and the age shows when you go there. The furniture and walls definitely have battle scars and just seem a little dated. I would check out Wasabi or Pacific East before stopping in a Shuhei. They are all in the same neighborhood, so why not?
(2)John C.
Good sushi. Reasonable prices.
(4)Sara K.
I heard from several people how good this place was, but it was just meh. We got there later at night and the hostess looked annoyed to see us. The first thing that should have alarmed me is that nobody around us just ordered sushi. We did, and when it came, I was underwhelmed. We usually order two regular rolls and a special roll, and none of them were overly special. The commonality was that the rice to fish ratio was heavily skued towards the rice, which made it so we could barely taste the fish. Furthermore, there was too much sauce or extras in the roll, which again took away from the taste of the fish. For example, we ordered a yellow-tail and green onion roll. There was so much green onion that it left my mouth burning. I decided to give a roll with some hot sauce in it a try, but again, there was so much hot sauce that it overpowered everything else. Last, the rolls were literally falling apart. What really bumped this review down was the service. I was there with a vegetarian friend. She ordered an appetizer with tofu, immediately tasted fish, and stopped eating. Nearly twenty minutes later, when we finally saw the waitress again, she asked and was told that it was a fish breading. This hadn't been on the menu, and I think that my friend rightfully assumed that a tofu dish would be vegetarian, or otherwise, it would be marked on the menu as a non-vegetarian dish. Another restaurant would have comped the dish due to the mix up, especially since my friend didn't eat her appetizer. Instead, it was left on the bill and she paid for it, because we decided it wasn't worth the hassle. Overall, the combination of merely ok sushi and poor service means I likely won't go back. As a New Englander, I am spoiled by superior fresh-fish sushi, and I still haven't found a restaurant in Cleveland that comes anywhere close to what I'm looking for -- guess I will continue to look.
(3)Krystal D.
Moving to Cleveland, I was almost certain I'd have to give up good sushi. Coming from the east coast, almost all sushi was good...it was just a matter of finding the best. In Cleveland, i found most sushi was mediocre...until we discovered Shuhei. This is, hands down, the best sashimi I have ever had. I can't speak to the sushi rolls that other reviewers comment on. I'm all about enjoying the actual fish...I find it to be wasteful to mask the flavors of something so delicious with rice and sauces. The pieces of sashimi are pretty big and very fresh. I ordered the sashimi dinner which came with a wide-sampling of their offerings. Every single piece was fresh and flavorful. My boyfriend ordered one of their hot pots and it was big enough to feed probably three people. He also raved about his dinner. The prices are typical of such restaurants so don't expect to get any bargains. However, you will definitely get what you pay for in the amazing quality!
(5)Jason C.
This and Pacific East in Coventry are the best sushi restaurants in Cleveland. The quality is the same at both, but Shuhei is more upscale, and more formal. They don't like kids. Shuhei is more expensive than Pacific East. Bottom line: the sushi is good.
(5)Joe G.
Arguably the best sushi restaurant in Cleveland. I didn't give it 5 stars though because there was a stretch where I was not very impressed with the food, and I've only gotten back there twice since then and don't feel thats enough of an experience to give it a full five stars. But since those last two times they revamped their menu completely, it is much larger than it was especially on the sushi end. They have more sushi rolls than you can imagine. I love it however, it might be a little much since it just makes decided that much more difficult. But I will say anyone who is a sushi fan needs to try the Anniversary Roll. I have yet to find a better roll at any restaurant that incorporates so many different flavors perfectly. I don't remember everything that is in it so I won't try to explain it exactly. But I know it has Unagi (eel), three types of fish roe, and avocado. There is more to it however. What makes this place fun is all the servers where traditional japanese garb (Kimonos) and they even have some areas of the floor seating where you sit on cushions at a table inches from the ground. A nice traditional twist to the experience. It is difficult to locate though so be sure to google it.
(4)Cori E.
I'm no sushi expert but this was by far the best sushi I've ever had. I ordered a Bento Box which included miso soup (or salad), tempura shrimp and veggies, a bowl of rice, a California roll, and one sushi each of tuna, shrimp, salmon, and yellowtail. The sushi was oh-so-fresh fresh, the tempura warm and crispy and the staff was extremely friendly in their lovely kimonos. My only complaint was that it was a little pricey for lunch ($20 for the bento box) but I would certainly return here if I wanted to treat myself to some amazing sushi!
(4)Mickey M.
Have been here twice now, both times for dinner. First time was better than the second. I have two main issues with Shuhei, namely: (1) price-for-value; and (2) service standards. This place is extraordinarily expensive for the quality of food and the ambience of the restaurant. We spent about $40 per head here, and the food is a B- at best (usually C+). There isn't much ambience to speak of, as the restaurant is located in the basement of a Beachwood office building. Another issue, again with respect to value, is that their alcohol selection is pitiful and exorbitantly-priced. I am not one to complain about paying "restaurant prices" for alcohol, but expect a varied selection of beer and wine. Shuhei does not have any such selection, and was an utter disappointment in this regard. Service is also hit-or-miss, and averages at about a B-. It is hard to get a server's attention, and on one occasion we were seated near their kitchen. It was loud and passing servers/busboys kept knocking into my chair and not one offered an "excuse me." NOT RECOMMENDED.
(1)Clayton C.
I've been coming to Shuhei regularly for 17 years and I've never had anything less than a fantastic experience from start to finish.
(5)Brian M.
I have eaten at Shuhei a few times in the last year both with family and business colleagues. The sushi and sashimi are very, very good. I travel a lot, eat a lot of Sushi, and Shuhei's food compares with the best. Everyone I have dined with has been very impressed. The atmosphere is middling and it gets crowded/noisy on the weekends. Correspondingly, the service declines on the weekend as well. If your focus is the food, you will love Shuhei!
(4)Carol T.
I would probably eat here if I was closer, but I won't be making the trip up from Akron to specifically go here. I ordered the Chirashi (Edomac) dinner, which was supposed to have included both raw and cooked fish on a bed of sushi rice. I ended up receiving only raw fish (Korean Style). The tuna was the freshest tuna I have had. However, I thought the portion was very small for the price. There was only 10 pieces (including the egg tamagoyaki), which is less than what I receive at a local sushi joint (Sakura) for their lunch portion with comparable quality seafood and at a third of the price. I also found the sushi rice to be underseasoned; it could have used more rice vinegar. Atmosphere was nice. Manager was very inviting and the waitresses were dressed in kimonos. Waitresses were prompt with clearing dishes and refilling water. The restaurant is located in the basement of an office building.
(3)Randy T.
Great sushi, average noodles, awesome ambiance, and a very pleasant and accommodating waitstaff. I ordered the Firecracker roll, which is a roll with salmon, roe, avocado, and jalapeno peppers. The quality of the fish was great. And, they also did an excellent job with the rice - moist and the right texture. The fish roe were plump and popped in your mouth and the jalapeno peppers added a nice kick to the roll. The beef yakisoba was decent. There were a lot of vegetables and not too much meat. I also ordered a side salad. The waitress brought three different choices of dressings - a sesame dressing, a creamy garlic dressing, and an orange ginger dressing. My favorite was the orange ginger dressing, although the creamy garlic dressing was good too. The sesame dressing was a little salty for my taste. The dining area is really nice. It feels really cozy and the waitstaff is sociable and attentive. Tip for getting to the restaurant - if you're turning in from Chagrin, the restaurant is in the back of the building.
(4)Nivedita B.
I had high hopes for this place given all the positive reviews, but this place is extremely overrated. Not only did my boyfriend and I wait over an hour for our sushi (4 rolls), but when we (politely) asked the owner about the wait he was very rude. And the sushi was not good, either. Disappointing, won't be coming back unfortunately.
(1)Julie A.
This is consistently the best sushi I've had in Cleveland! Everyone is always friendly and the service is quick. We usually have a seaweed salad, a few sashimi orders and some rolls. We haven't tried the other dishes yet, but we plan to on our return visits.
(5)VJ V.
This goes for any sushi joint in the Midwest during the cold season -- the sashimi won't be as fresh. I tend to look for brighter color, a more translucent appearance, and a gelatinous rather than soggy texture. It wasn't the case. Unagi Don (Eel on rice) is usually one of my favorite dishes -- but the one I had a freezer-burn aftertaste. Ew. I didn't finish it, again, not fresh. I should've gone for the hand rolls drowned in sauce or the deep fried stuff. I've had better from this establishment, they just didn't have it that night.
(3)Nancy K.
Food was so-so and very pricy. On top of that, we saw the owner several times walking about the restaurant and asked to meet him. After spending almost $90 on food, our waitress informed us he would not be coming to our table. If you're a big fan of good customer service, avoid this place. The waitress complained to us about a nearby table that wanted separate checks and how that was so ridiculous. It was odd and pretty unprofessional. Such a disappointing experience!
(1)Jennifer L.
We stopped by Shuhei because we were in the area and craving some yummy sushi. When we first arrived, the location of the restaurant was a bit confusing to find from the front parking lot. But once we realized it was in the basement, it was easy to locate. The inside of the restaurant was lovely and decorated tastefully. We enjoyed the dark blue walls and dark wood touches. Plus, the female staff is dressed in traditional kimonos which is a nice touch. We ordered the fried Gyoza as an appetizer which came out with a spicy red pepper soy sauce and it was delicious. Nicely fried on the outside and tasty beef in the inside. For our main entree we shared the Anniversary roll, David's special and spicy crunchy tuna. By far, the Anniversary roll was most delicious. The service was fine and our server was very friendly. Although we went during lunchtime which wasn't as busy, so we cannot say for sure how service would be during busy dinner rush. We tried leaving a tip for the sushi chef but didn't find a tip jar, so we left it on the counter. Kinda awkward, but the chefs appreciated it nonetheless. We will return if we are ever in the area.
(4)Stephanie W.
This is my favorite Japanese restaurant in the United States. I've been going there since it opened -- I grew up at Shuhei and I've been a very loyal customer for more than two decades. Every special occasion was enjoyed at Shuhei. They even catered my wedding. So, I can't say enough good things about the food and the service. Unfortunately, I have to give it only three stars for something that is extremely upsetting to my family: Over the past couple years I've noticed that the male host who greets us when we walk in (owner/manager) is always very irritated by the presence of children. Whether it's my own kids or my friends' kids, he acts very put out when we show up with them. We aren't parents who let our child run wild in a restaurant. We sit at our table, bring small activities to keep them busy, stay as quiet as any other table and clean up after ourselves. We're usually done eating and out the door in less than an hour. We tip at least 25% and usually closer to 30% simply to show them we appreciate their food and great service. Therefore, I don't understand why he should be irritated when we bring in our kids. No one else in the restaurant ever seems to mind our presence -- this includes customers, the female hostess (owner?) and waitresses. But, it always seems like we've done something to upset him from the moment he sees our children are with us and it's uncomfortable and frustrating. When we go without our children it's a different experience. I understand if someone's children are causing a scene -- making a mess, making too much noise, being unruly, etc... But that's not our family. Perhaps, he's had a bad experience with other people and their children, and I certainly empathize with that. But, so long as our kids are behaving themselves, then we just ask that we receive the same treatment as customers without kids. Anyway, it breaks my heart to mention it because I truly LOVE Shuhei, but it's been going on for more than a year and we don't want to stop going to a place we love simply because we have kids. And as I said, the food and the service in general are phenomenal.
(3)Lin H.
I'm just going to say this place was sheer disappointment after it was so highly spoken of to me. When I think of my beloved Japanese food and sushi, I think of fresh ingredients, clean taste palate, and beautiful presentation. It's hard to mess up presentation, so I will give them that. However the other two factors.... swing and a miss. The calamari roll was chewy and the squid batter made up half of the portion. Seriously, it was a side of calamari with all the breading. Then there was the jalapeno roll. That roll is essentially why I give this place two stars. A jalapeno roll is my absolute favorite. I love the crunch of raw jalapeno and the slight spice it gives to fish. So simplistic and perfect!! Shuhei though, they used pickled jalapenos. Like the ones they put on nachos at a sports bar. There is a time and place to used pickled jalapenos, and it is not in my sushi roll. Plus, there was the usual slow service that everyone else pointed out. I thought maybe they have increased their tempo over the months/years, but the answer is no. No they have not. Still expect slow service when you go here!
(2)Taylor P.
I've only been here once. It was a slight disappointment. It seemed more like an authentic Japanese restaurant to me so I felt like I had to look up a majority of the menu items. I ordered the teriyaki chicken to avoid not knowing what was on my plate. It was just okay. Maybe something to try again, but it's hard to want to go back when there is a Benihana across the street.
(3)Elissa W.
Came here with a group 4 after searching for a place that would be open on Christmas night. Apparently many other people had the same idea, because it was packed! We got there around 7:45 and were told it'd be a 20 minute wait, but it was actually only about 10 minutes. The overall atmosphere is very nice. They brought us complimentary tea right away, and all the waitresses wear kimonos. Maybe it's cheesy, but I'm a sucker for kimonos. They're so pretty! Menu is quite large, but I wasn't super hungry so I just a vegetable futomaki and miso soup. It was your pretty typical veggie sushi - I get that it's hard to make vegetarian sushi really stand out (though it is possible!). Someone at my table got the Handroll Heaven and it was gorgeous! Shuhei is a nice place, my only complain would be that it's a little expensive. I think Pacific East still holds the place of my favorite sushi spot in Cleveland, but I'd definitely return to Shuhei!
(4)Jon O.
IMHO, this is the best sushi restaurant in the Cleveland suburbs and the second best in Greater Cleveland, second only to Ginko in Tremont. Great, fresh sushi and yesterday I had the yakisoba which was excellent. Their ramen noodles are also very good. They have a very good, interesting hot sauce as well that you have to ask for. It's not sriracha or sambal. I think it's house made. The service is always good, they have a good sake list and they usually have the glbc seasonal beer in a bottle.
(4)David B.
Good, but quality and service has declined after Eugene Em's departure for Table 45.
(4)Kara D.
Construction going on when I went for lunch. Waitstaff was super disorganized. No lunch specials. Sushi tasted fishy to me. Not at all impressed and must likely won't be back.
(2)Alex P.
A good sushi spot. Just as many places in Cleveland, the location is very odd in the basement of an old office building. For me, kinda kills the ambiance. Most importantly, the fish were fresh. I would consider a return visit.
(3)Nikoline L.
I've probably eaten at Shuhei 10 times in the past year, and I think it's a great place! I never experienced bad service, and I never had a bad meal. They have a selection of really authentic dishes, as well as entrees for non-sushi lovers. This place served sushi before anyone else in Cleveland did, and I love that the waitresses wear Japanese clothing!
(5)Jeff B.
This is one of my favorite places for sushi that is not named Ginko. The sushi is always very good. What I believe sets Shuhei apart is the kitchen fair. noodle dishes like scampi black bean is to die for. Steaks are pretty fab for not being a steak house. they have a small smattering of Korean apps that are quite tasty as well. The salad dressing are amazing, you can tell they are made from scratch. this place is solid, one thing they can do better is to make some of the fu fu tempura rolls to order. the shrimp are pre made so they are not hot when served. Very good service every time I visit. This place has definitely stood the test of time and is aging well!
(5)Lori P.
We have eaten at Shuhei twice and my first evaluation was correct that Pacific East both in Coventry and especially Eaton were far superior in freshness, staff, and creativity. Don't waste your time and taste buds, this is only fair not consistent.
(2)Alice S.
This is good , the food is good but not the best , it is a good place for friends to hangout had have a good time , I like the dedication and the tatami there... But I would love to try other places before I make a final decision The most important thing of Japanese food is sashimi , which is 4 star for this one
(3)Jessica M.
This is one of the first times I have left an Asian restaurant feeling genuinely full! I ordered the Vegetarian Hand-Rolled Heaven and it lived up to its name! Each portion of my meal was fresh, full of flavor and beautifully presented. Our server was efficient and friendly. It is a bit pricey, but worth it in my opinion!
(4)Ken K.
There are much better choices for Sushi in Cleveland. Very pricey here. Inconsistent quality. Unreliable hours. Try Pacific East instead.
(2)Kenny Y.
This is the place in Cleveland to get excellent COOKED Japanese food. It's very easy to miss, because it's tucked away in the back of an office building. Really, to get here you drive down Chagrin past a lot of wide open space and quiet office buildings, and turn into what looks like yet another quiet office building with an empty parking lot in the front. In the back, you'll find another parking lot, full of cars. It's worth it once you find it. The menu looks bit pricey at first, but their portion size is very large, providing for easy sharing (and therefore a cheaper meal). One appetizer, one roll and one entree is way more than enough for two people (and I'm a pretty big eater myself). I've tried their sukiyaki, their nabeyaki and their bento box - all three are full of flavor and very delicious. Their raw sushi and sashimi... unfortunately does not taste fresh. I had sashimi from this place a couple of times and each time the salmon and tuna tasted sort of... frozen. Pacific East on Coventry has fresher fish. However, Shuhei's cooked sushi is quite good and prepared well. In particular, I'm a big fan of their gomoku futomaki (eel, smoked salmon, cucumber, egg, mushroom!). Their service is a bit slow, but that's because they are always packed with people. I would definitely recommend coming here and trying out their sukiyaki!
(4)Me M.
I haven't been there for quite a a while. It used to be my go-to place for sushi. So glad to see that it has maintained a great quality and super service. I need to make sure I visit this place more often.
(4)Adam G.
I know this is hard to believe, but Shuhei has the best sushi in all of America. It doesn't make sense, but it's the truth. I've had sushi all over the country (Florida, SF, chicago, all over East coast, etc) and I've never tasted Sushi that compares to Shuhei's. The best, plain and simple. Everthing else on the menu happens to be amazing also.
(5)Lizi C.
Went back with family in town. Skipped the sushi and tried things on the dinner menu. Teriyaki Salmon - average. I'll cut them some slack because they didn't use teriyaki sauce from a bottle, but their teriyaki sauce was not authentic. Teriyaki sauce is so easy to make (equal parts sugar, soy and a little rice wine vinegar) Theirs tasted more like soy sauce and oil only. Not sweet, very salty. They did, however, serve a large nice fillet of salmon. Udon - okay. No complaints. Tonkatsu - okay, but its hard to ruin fried breaded pork. Maybe next time I'll try the miso salmon instead of the teriyaki or just stick to the sushi.
(3)AJ B.
We had high hopes when we saw 4 star rating. Reviews looked good. However my experience was not great. Service was slow even at the Sushi bar with 3 chefs attending. Food didn't seem real fresh. Menu nothing fancy. The decor is dated. The soy sauce bottles are dirty. The atmosphere is dull. We had 1 beer, 1 hot saki and 12 pieces of sushi and the bill came to $100 including tip. Won't do that again.
(2)Jennifer F.
Good stuff. Tucked away in an office building. Very unassuming but great little spot.
(4)Amy H.
A decent Japanese restaurant. I was here for lunch and I had the sashimi/sushi lunch box. It's about 20 dollar, kind of pricy but the fishes were very fresh. Service were good.
(4)Corina M.
Spending couple weeks in Cleveland, decided to explore local sushi one night. Ended up at Shusei. Sushi and service was great, a little pricier than $$ though. Shusei is a little more upscale and $$$ is probably more accurate cost rating. Great experience overall.
(4)Steve F.
I recently went to Shuhei for a small event and we utilized their party room. It has been several years since my last visit to the restaurant. I thought everything was very good. We had about 8 dishes that came out one after another. The grand finale was when they brought out about 8 platters of sushi and rolls for our two tables. To me, the cuts of fish were generous in size and everything seemed fresh to me. (Now understand I'm not a sushi expert). Another dish that was great was a large kettle of a beef soup- like stew that is served with a small bowl of rice on the side. It was quite tasty and per a co-worker who lived in Japan for several years was very authentic. I can see going here again in the future.
(4)Shelly C.
Great sushi and a third of the price of other places. It is hard to find however if you aren't looking for it.
(4)Erika F.
This is my favorite restaurant in all the world. I travel 25 miles to eat there. They push two tables together for my friend and I because we order nothing but appetizers and sushi. The smoked salmon aemono with avocado and spicy mayo is delicious. The crab salad maki is a complete foodgasm. The negimaki is tender and comes with a rich sauce. The tempura shrimp is huge and juicy. I have never had anything at this place that was not utterly delicious. It's worth every penny!
(5)Valerie R.
I've wanted to try Hubris since moving to Cleveland from Japan five years ago. We had nabe and sushi aji. The sushi even at 9pm was perfect. This place makes Sushi Rock taste like dog food. Definitely the place for authentic Japanese food in Cleveland.
(5)Eve C.
I have to agree that this is the best sushi place in town!! We went there with extremely low expectations after the trying so many sushi places in Cleveland and they all ended up as disappointments. I was so glad we found the place after driving around Beachwood searching for it for 20 minutes. The food was amazing, friendly staffs and very casual ambience, the type of place you can stop by for relaxed dinner wearing scrubs on your postcall day. We ordered the chirashi (the raw fish version), ika nigiri, agedashi tofu and zaru soba with tempura. Everything on the chirashi rice was super fresh and tasty. I think they make the rice just at the perfect level of sourness, goes perfectly well with the fish on top of it. The soba and tofu tasted authentic and good as well, although not as quite comparable to the sushi. Highly recommend this place especially if you're a hardcore sushi lover!
(5)Philip T.
The best sushi in the area from a mostly-traditional restaurant. Pluses: -Excellent sushi -Open sushi bar that is entertaining to watch -Traditionally dressed waiters who are friendly -The most perfectly cooked steamed vegetables -Traditional on-floor seating available -Items on the menu to try: -Gyoza is an excellent appetizer -Sushi is the focus and pride of the restaurant, and rightfully so -The bento box provides the opportunity for a first-time visitor to try all of the delicacies the restaurant offers, including a healthy portion of nigiri and roll sushi plus some excellent tempura -The tempura is well-cooked and not overly greasy. This is a great option for diners not interested in sushi or seafood. Negatives: -Slightly crowded -What began as some beautiful pieces of art has turned into much tchotchke -Waiters are often brief in their explanations of dishes
(5)Benjamin A.
Had a variety of sushi rolls and sake & beers. The food was very good and priced how you would expect. The service was a little bit on the slow side, but nothing to complain about. It was a good experience. They have a large menu that could cater to most dietary restrictions.
(4)Catherine D.
Can't review the food at this restaurant as we never got a chance to eat here. We arrived 20 minutes prior to closing only to be told (along with another couple) by the annoyed looking host that the sushi bar was closed. We went to Pacific East instead where everything and the sushi chef were great!
(2)Rob H.
JANO, the Japanese Association of Northeast Ohio, holds it's monthly meeting here if that tells you anything.
(4)Lina D.
Shuhei's is tucked away in the back of an office building and may be a bit hard to find. This used to be my favorite Japanese restaurant, but I believe that the quality has declined a bit over the past few years. The service at Shuhei is not bad, but also not great. Don't expect your water to be filled frequently or your server to come by and check on you that often. On my most recent visit, my parents and I shared a fried calamari appetizer. I love that they fry big pieces of the leg to give you a meaty bite. The batter itself is unique, and is similar to the batter of the chicken katsu (rather than typical calamari or tempura batter) and isn't overly greasy. But what really makes this appetizer is the dipping sauce. It's got a slightly sweet, slight spicy kick that cuts right into the heavy fried taste of the calamari. Other favorites that I would recommend are the fried oysters and the gyoza. As an entree, the three of us shared a bento box, as well as a sushi roll special. I really don't know how one person can eat an entire bento box alone, because the three of us couldn't even finish it. It came with a miso soup, salad, assorted sushi, sashimi, nigiri, negi maki, salmon, udon, and rice! I would say that everything was average to pretty good, except for the udon, which tasted distinctly like tap water. In general, most of the entrees I have gotten here, from sushi rolls, to nigiri, to fried options, have been pretty good, although I would probably stay away from the soups. Shuhei is a good option if you are in the area and looking for a solid Japanese meal!
(4)Alessia R.
Exceptional food and service. Had dinner this past Monday and thoroughly enjoyed everything. Very authentic environment. Sushi was fresh and the mushroom with crab was amazing. It's located in the basement of a office building so I really like that it's off the beaten path
(5)Emily D.
Shuhei is hands down the best sushi in Cleveland. I get the crab futomaki roll and I love it! They also have amazing seaweed salad - so fresh!
(5)Jamie K.
What a find! Tucked behind an office building sits our new japanese restauarnt. We've been here four times now and I'm officially declaring it our new neighborhood fave. We had sashimi appetizer - good portions and fresh. Dinner entrees were: udon, rainbow roll, handroll platter and a steak. Everyone was pleased with their meals. Good portions amd good service. And i love, love the fact that they dont have a kids menu. Kids eat what we eat!!!!
(5)Charles S.
If you love sushi this restaurant is the best. No other place compare. Service is always tops and for the quality this price is fair Try there salmon. It's phenomenal
(5)J. H.
Have actually been here quite a few times over the years, but not for a while. The good news is that Shuhei hasn't changed much...it still quality food and service. Shuhei does not have the flash of Sushi Rock, but it has better food. We have done sushi more at Pacific East in Coventry as of late, but Shuhei reminded me why we were big fans for many years. Will be back soon. Definitely recommend the fried wasabi shumei. They were fantastic. The sushi rolls (spider, scorpion) were also much better than I remembered.
(4)Katie D.
I was visiting my bf in the Cleveland area, and we were really looking for a funky sushi place, after making reservations at Sushi Rock, we went on yelp and read reviews, quickly realizing our mistake, we decided to give Shuhei a try. I couldn't be happier, while it wasn't the chic, modern place we originally looked for, the service was amazing, the ambiance was fantastic, and the food was insanely good. We both got Futomaki rolls, a larger variety of roll, he got the Rainbow, and I got the Scorpian, the food came out fast, and was super fresh and well made. After my one roll I was stuffed, but he was so thrilled with the sushi that he ordered a second roll. Highly recommend this place!
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