GANBEI Japanese Restaurant & Bar
5580 F Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC, 29072
GANBEI Japanese Restaurant & Bar Menu
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Address :
5580 F Sunset Blvd
Lexington, SC, 29072 - Phone (803) 808-1618
- Website https://ganbeirestaurants.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Ben P.
Nom nom nom! My girlfriend and I went here, it's a pretty nice place overall. We enjoyed our sushi, and the service was excellent. The decor is also impressive.
(4)Angie M.
Just dined here with my family for the first time, on my 11 year old baby brother's recommendation. It was a great choice on his part. The service was spectacular, and friendly. The had a big menu with a nice selection of apps, entrees, hibachi, & all kinds of sushi/sashimi. The three of us each had a soup, salad, appetizer, and entree course, plus beverages (I had some sake) for only like.. $60. And the food was way better than I expected (sorry, but I'm an LA transplant and don't know what to expect from Lexington dining sometimes). Personally, I think that's a great deal--and my dad agreed. Next time I'll bring some friends and sit at the lovely bar and have some sushi. Can't wait!
(4)Joe M.
Enjoyed a nice dinner out with my wife at Ganbei. The place has food much like the dinner and show japanese restaurants... without the show. So you can have a conversation and enjoy your company. The service was good and the food was tasty! I recommend it!
(5)Lindsey B.
Ate tonight there for first time. Very personable manager, I highly recommend the place. Food was outstanding, salad cold and crisp, had to ask for extra ginger dressing, it was good dressing, better than other such places. Rice was the best I have had in an area restaurant. Fried rice. Perfectly fixed. Vegetables that come with hamachi grilled chicken were great. Chicken was good, sauces to dip in in were excellent. Miso soup was free with entree as well. Biggest down side was noise, I think some of the competition is a bit more quiet. Decor was very good. I would say the sound level and the sort of average chicken pulled it back from 5 stars to about 4.5 stars. A plus was half price wine, the best Merlo I have had in several years. But regular price for it would have been totally out of reach for me. But I am glad I had it, and half price special made it possible to have it. You must try this place, it's perhaps Lexington's finest food.
(4)B D.
NOT Wagyu beef, or "Kobe style" it's a food service delivered usda select/ choice grade piece of steak! The owner told us himself even though it's on the menu as "Kobe style". Early bird sushi special was good, not great. Otherwise I would not buy their way overpriced food.
(2)Nicky D.
What a lovely find! My husband and I decided to try this restaurant and boy are we glad we did!!! The Kobe beef appetizer was tender and quite flavorful. The salad was cold, crisp and obviously fresh...the ranch dressing was yummy and they give you plenty! I had the hibachi shrimp. Though the shrimp were smaller than the shrimp served at places like Yamatos or Miyabis, they were cooked perfectly! The rice and veggies were quite good. My husband ordered the Ganbei roll. It was to die for!!!! The cream cheese makes the roll extra rich yet it's beyond pleasing to the palette. For dessert we had a yummy white chocolate mousse! Not to sweet but oh so good! We will definitely put this restaurant in our date night rotation!!!
(5)Greg B.
Food was amazing. I live in Japan for 4 years and this was the closest to real Japanese I have since I've been back. Almost like being back in Japan. If u love Japanese food this is the spot
(5)Cecilia C.
This is absolutely the best sushi place I have been to. The service was splendid and the manager was very welcoming. Their "ganbei" section rolls are the best with many different flavors. Their gamecock roll has cilantro and jalapeño which was a great combination. My boyfriend doesn't eat raw fish but Ganbei had the Kobe beef roll!!! It was all delicious. Even the hibachi teriyaki chicken was perfect. We will definitely be back very soon and this will be our new spot to get sushi.
(5)Lindsay E.
My husband and I love this place! Great food, service, and atmosphere. We love our sushi and Ganbei has the best quality and variety!!! We go once a week usually :)
(5)Ashley P.
This was the first time visiting the restaurant and it want be the last. The wait staff was great even though two called out sick. We ordered the Ganbei Boat for two which had plenty of food for us. Will revisit this establishment and try some of the speciality sushi.
(4)Elisha B.
The manager was very friendly and nice. Although very slightly pricey, I feel good supporting local businesses, rather than eating at big chains like P.F. Changs. Ganbei has a very nice ambiance while still keeping a local business feel, which I like. I only had sushi there, so that is what my review limited to. The rolls we tried were inventive, creative and delicious...apart from the quality of the fish. The tuna and the even the yellowtail (which is a very mild fish) were fishy and not fresh (but the salmon and white tuna were OK). If I had ordered tuna or yellowtail sashimi/nigiri, it would have been terrible. The palate pleasing rolls are the only thing that saved the meal. I had the Kamikaze, which if you like the acquired taste of salmon skin was very good. The Mango Tokyo was a nice combination of yellowtail, avocado, cucumber and mango. The Black Panther was made with spicy tuna, avocado, black tobiko and was pulled together very nicely with the addition of cilantro, scallions and sriracha. The cilantro really made this a nice roll tasting roll. I really really hope that it was an off-day and that the sushi quality will be adequate next time because the roll recipes were very good.
(3)Jessica W.
Delicious and well priced. The Spicy tuna roll was perfectly seasoned and the soft shell crab was yum. The sushi was so good I ordered another to take with me. We liked the classy, fun, clean interior and friendliness of the staff. The manager even walked over and introduced himself. Will come again!
(5)Jennifer F.
Really enjoyed! Hubby had the Ganbei roll and the Clemson roll. Loved both. I had the shrimp lo mein and salmon nigiri. Fab. Used the Yelp checkin for free potstickers. We are stuffed and happy!
(5)Doug G.
This was a nice little find in the area. Was here on business and desperately wanted a good sushi roll and boy did I find it. Ganbei is located in a shopping center area and features a robust menu from hibachi to sushi to salads. When you walk in you are welcomed by a modern and upscale motif consisting of ambient lighting and dark woods/marbles. We happened to be here on a Wednesday night which featured an amazing happy hour deal on sushi, sashimi and tempura priced between $1 - $3 each. I had checked in, so I was able to use my free coupon for some pot stickers (Thanks Yelp!) before diving into ordering my sushi. The pot stickers were brought out pretty quickly. They were hot, crunchy and served with a tangy dipping sauce that worked well. As for the sushi, they have a plethora of options to choose from...I mean, at least 2.5 full pages of rolls! I ended up getting a usual for me, a spicy tuna roll and went with their house roll, the Ganbei Roll for my specialty roll. Simply put, this was easily one of the best sushi rolls I have ever had. Yeah, ever. I was just as surprised when I ate it as you are reading this right now. Overall, Ganbei was an awesome find in an assuming area of South Carolina. If and when I am back in this area, I will definitely be getting my Ganbei on.
(5)Kamesha A.
I'll be visiting again VERY soon. Went last week for the first time and it was a wonderful experience. Very nice atmosphere, clean and stylish. Staff was great. manager came to check on us a few times. Food was awesome fresh and came out fast. I've never had fresh sushi and assumed I didn't like it but the crab roll was delicious. Wednesday is a great day to sample sushi. My husband has not stopped talking about this place. Perfect date night
(5)Antwon C.
Decided to check this restaurant out for dinner with some friends. The restaurant decor is nice. We started with the Crab Rangoon which was tasty. I got the Godzilla roll it was really good and quite big of a roll. I was full afterwards. I'll definitely return to check out the rest of the menu.
(4)William K.
The best Japanese restaurant in columbia area. The service, food, and atmosphere was great. Food was hot and taste great. Me and my wife have lived on the west coast and been to plenty of Japanese restarants. So far this is the only restaurant in the south we will go back. We don't really eat alot of deep fried or BBQ food. So to find a place that is good and not deep fried is great.
(5)Rae H.
Black Panther roll was spot on, and gorgeous to boot. I really enjoy the interior. I don't drink much, but they have a delicious looking drink menu. The waitstaff was quick and attentive, and it is so comfortable to enjoy a meal there away from the world a while.
(4)KeiKei B.
Love, love, love this place! It never disappoints. Being that I've lived in Asia it's like a warm blanket. Always order the Sashimi!
(5)Natalie M.
Delicious and love their Sashimi . It's reasonable price and sashimi's huge to compare of where I came from north state . Loveeee their special ganbei fried rice and ganbei sushi roll.
(5)Mary S.
First time at Ganbei, and it will certainly not be the last. I had two starter rolls, and they were loaded with salmon and avocado. There was no skimping as there is at so many sushi restaurants. My husband had the Ganbei fried rice, and he loved it. It was loaded with steak, pork and chicken. The steak was so tender it could melt in your mouth. I had some of the best miso soup and seaweed salad, ever. My only regret is that we are traveling, and I don't know when we will be able to get back. We even had the pleasure of the manager, Paul, stopping by several times to ask if we needed anything, and to ask how everything was. Add to the terrific food, an elegant, clean, soft lit ambiance which was delightful. When you walk in, there is a gorgeous waterfall feature, which hightened the overall elegance of the restaurant. This would be a great date experience, when you want to impress without breaking your budget.
(5)Jenny Lynn K.
I am updating my review after being contacted by the manager. Since my review, I have eaten in once and had a great experience. I was with a group of co-workers and our server, Matt was very attentive and on point. As usual, the food was perfect and I decided to test take-out...on two occasions. There were no issues with the transactions and service and the food was excellent. I am hoping that these visits were not just anomalies and the improvement in the service continues.
(3)Jacob J.
I want to this place because a buddy of mine told me to try it out. I will say that this is the best sushi Lexington SC has. This restaurant is awesome, the decor and ambiance makes you feel like you are not in South Carolina anyone. Their food from the WOK as average maybe a little above average, just not a lot of items to choose from, but you can't go wrong if you order from there. However their sushi menu is the best around. i don't think you could go wrong with anything you order of their menu!!!
(5)Bruce B.
The host staff can't seem to fIgure out that you need to space tables out. Went there for lunch once was nice with jazz playing came back for dinner and was disappointed- very loud/families mixed with couples/screaming kids etc. food ok but there are better choices for a night out with your sweety !!
(1)Dave Vui A.
Very pleased with our dining experience at Ganbei. Our waitress Tabitha was excellent, the Manager, Paul was very friendly, and the interior design nicely done (and surprisingly classy compared to the building's exterior facade)... but most importantly, the food was very good. We mainly went for the nigiri sushi and good-sized signature rolls, for which they have dozens to select from. The crunchy hibachi roll was one of our favorites.
(4)Laura S.
I LOVE this restaurant! I love the food, wait staff, and the fact that the owner is helpful and friendly and always makes sure customers are kept happy. It's a treat to go here and, so far, we have only had one dish that wasn't excellent.
(5)Terri m.
Amazing Sushi!! Traveled to Lexington for business. Read Yelp reviews and decided to try this place!! Good choice! Every weekend my husband and I SERIOUSLY consider driving the 1.5 hours to get back to this restaurant. The Ganbei Roll, the Godzilla Roll and the Crab Crunch Roll were AWESOME!!! A dark, crowded, hip, delicious sushi restaurant tucked into a little strip mall. I never expected sushi bliss. Ganbei delivered!! I envy Lexington residents. I dream of returning to Ganbei soon.
(5)Dale E.
The sushi is always awesome!! Some of the best, they will make it the way you ask. Which is fun to try different combinations, sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn't but it is always an adventure to try. I like to get the Singapore noodles with the teriyaki sauce instead of the curry sauce. It's really good!! Tty the spicy mayo it is the best period!!
(4)Cyndy M.
Disappointed and let down. I had visited once before during a lunch service and couldn't stop talking about my experience. The ambiance, the food and the service were more than I expected. I live in Atlanta and so when I came back for a family visit I couldn't wait to come back for dinner- I should have waited. I wanted a nice place to dine with my husband but I got a noisy, crowed dinner. The place was not that crowed but we were seated right beside a very loud booth. To make matters worse as people left the hostesses filled up the same booths . Empty tables were every where yet the sat us all side by side. Forget talking to my husband and enjoying a night out. Fyi the food was ok not nearly as good as I had remembered.
(1)Jim N.
Lunch with 6 coworkers was good but service was slow & didn't seem that busy? Not sure if it was the server or kitchen. Went for dinner 2 nights later and things were better & it was busier. Food was very good.
(3)Michael D.
Definately the best sushi in the Lexington area. The location is great and the staff is always friendly. The atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable.
(5)Michael Y.
I am updating my review. After receiving a message from the manager I decided to give this place one more shot. Walking in the place was packed. I ordered the sashimi plate which contained no imitation crab meat. Fish tasted fresh and the rolls my wife ordered were pretty tasty. It definately seems like they made some changes in the kitchen which is a good thing. Service was so so but this is what I have come to expect from restaurants in Lexington so I am not gong to rate this place on service. Will come again.
(4)Marc B.
Seaweed salad and sushi were surprisingly good for SC, went mostly with nigiri as the majority of the rolls had something tempura added which isn't my thing. I did enjoy the black panther roll which had spicy tuna and avocado, all around good experience.
(4)Jane H.
The food is always excellent. It is always worth the money. Taste and Quality in one, is hard to find, but this restaurant exhibits both. I have enjoyed this restaurant with girlfriends for girls night out. I have also enjoy this restaurant for date night with my husband. They meet the atmosphere for both. The owner is always friendly and helpful. Godzilla, and clemson rolls are amazing.
(5)Matthew M.
Great food. Last time service was pretty awful but management took care of it and will look forward to next visit.
(4)Oli M.
Best sushi place in town. Had the ganbei roll. It was good. The Arnold Palmer was as good as they come.
(3)Jamie B.
Excellent. Stopped here on a business trip. Will be back. Nice atmosphere. Great rolls.
(4)John G.
We're very happy to have found this place. Good service & good food. Interesting decor. Repeat customers - looking forward to our next visit.
(5)Mike T.
Our experience at this restaurant has been outstanding!!! Paul the owner came outside to chat with us that was very nice that he showed the concern and care to engage his customers. The food was top-quality the service was excellent, Aaron was our server was very thorough and courteous. They have a nice drink selection as well as the sushi was very high-quality and fresh. I would definitely come back again.
(5)Michael M.
I happened to be at a meeting just five minutes from the restaurant. Yelpers liked this place so I figured I'd take a chance and I'm glad I did. This place is fantastic! The service was very good and so is the food. I knew it was a good sign when it didn't smell fishy. I started with the potstickers and forgot to ask for the steamed. They were excellent any way. They were fried and crispy but still light. The sushi menu is pretty extensive and looked very flavorful so it was difficult to settle on two rolls. Black Pearl and Eel Delight were excellent choices for me on this night. Everything was fresh, and had just enough kick to really enjoy without overpowering the taste buds. I would like to try some of the Chinese and Japanese dishes. Someone at a neighboring table seemed to really enjoy his chicken. Definitely will return!
(4)Joel W.
A nice find in Lexington. Good menu: lots of options, varying prices, and clear descriptions. The property is very nice: clean, comfy tables and a romantic fountain. We had sushi and pot stickers, and they were very tasty (Ganbei sushi was quite spectacular). For non-sushi eaters, they have tempura shrimp (breaded and lightly fried), orange chicken, pad Thai and quite a few other choices. We celebrated our anniversary dinner there and were dressed nicely while other guests had shorts on. There is a bar area, with a tv, and it has an open kitchen where you can watch them make sushi. I recommend it.
(5)Nat C.
Loved this place. Cool decor and pretty good service. The food was great. Definitely get the ganbei roll! Lobster roll was great, too. As a matter of fact, just try all the unique rolls they have. We didn't like the fried octopus balls, odd texture. Everything else was awesome. It's not cheap, but if you're going to spend hard earned money putting yourself in a sushi induced coma, give this place a shot.
(4)Jessica B.
Love my Friday date nights..with myself with the takeout sushi and salad! Godzilla is my favorite cut thinly with extra ginger!
(5)Ashley H.
The atmosophere is awesome and the staff very friendly. It's got a really hip feel to it and it's a very clean establishment. The group I was with kind of pigged out... as starters we all were fighting over the tuna tartar which is hands down, the best I've ever had. It's quality sashimi grade tuna with avocado, cilantro, and some sort of soy ponzo sauce. It's served over crispy wonton chips. Typing it out makes me want to go back for more. The pork potstickers were crispy and delicious. We also had the baked mussels which had crabmeat and fishroe baked into a spicy mayo. It was killer too! For my entree I had eclipse roll which was tempura shrimp, avocado, cucumber (DELISH!) and the monster which is essentially the same ingredients reimagined. Hey, I like what I like. A friend of mine had the singapore rice noodle dish with a substitution of tofu (I would have done the same) that had a spicy curry sauce. It wasn't spicy at all to me so I'd have them kick it up a notch if you like it hot. Overall great experience, will be back for sure.
(4)Kevin S.
The best Chinese food in town hands down!!! I had the orange chicken (which may sound so typical but was incredibly executed)!!! It left me craving for more!
(5)Keegan C.
Excellent food, best Sushi I have ever had, great atmosphere and very friendly staff. I find myself craving the Ganbei Roll weekly.
(5)Lourie G.
I'm in Love with this place. The prices, quality, & atmosphere. Wishing I lived closer but this gives me a go to place when I'm in Lexington. The potstickers were exceptional. Shout out to my server Matt G. Well done with all my questions!
(5)Lori L.
Great sushi at good prices. Service always fantastic, food fresh. I love this place and the service is great. Been to Ganbei several times and its always the same. Way to go guys!
(4)Anna L.
I love this place!! People are really friendly, food is great, and the atmosphere is awesome. I also loved how they played mellow songs instead of noisy pop music that ruins the mood of the restaurant. Love!
(5)WanderLustinDani P.
Great Japanese food, atmosphere and has the best Sushi thus far in Lexington. The flavors were exceptional and remarkable in depth. Presentation of the food was great. A host of items on the menu, offering something for the whole family. The shop is both clean and tidy, having plenty seating space and a nice bar. The hostess/ waitress was attentive at all times. Staff members there greeted us in/ out when we left. The food is was more than filling, loved all the dishes thus far. I know I'll certainly be returning soon and would recommend this facility. Food is always fresh and very tasty!!! The only issue I had was everyone doesn't eat mayonnaise. I have to ask waiter to leave off, when I order Sushi dish. Other Sushi restaurants have this info on there menu.
(4)Coye J.
This was our second time getting sushi here. We figured we'd give it another shot. I have to say we're spoiled from going to Inakaya all the time. It wasn't bad but I did notice the rice on the rolls and nigiri was very cold. With really good sushi the rice is not cold, it's more room temp or a little warm. If you like sub standard sushi, this is your place.
(3)Andrea R.
Been here a few times for dinner, this is our go-to sushi restaurant! We haven't had anything other then what's on the sushi menu. We discovered this place (based on Yelp reviews!) and fell in love with it. We love the sushi menu. It is so unique and delicious. We have been 4 times and have tried new rolls every time. You really can't go wrong with anything from the sushi menu. I have had to branch out and try new rolls and have been very happy with the unique combinations I have found here. We will definitely be back time and time again. We are very excited to bring our out of town guests here. I would have given it 5 stars but I have a few qualms. The spicy mayo is not spicy; you can really taste the mayo. I order extra sriracha on the side but can't quite get the perfect mixture of the 2. Makes me miss home along those same lines, the spicy tuna is not spicy at all. These were my 2 favorite sushi items to order but I do not like them here and therefore don't order them anymore. The service is touch and go. The first time we went we waited 10 minutes at the (not full) bar to get one drink. The bartender was disinterested and didn't even make eye contact with us. On our third visit we watched two couples sit down after us and receive their sushi orders FIFTEEN minutes before we did. Hard do believe since you're sitting directly in front of the sushi chefs. Somewhere I read this is a "hibachi" restaurant. Although they provide food prepared hibachi style this is not a hibachi restaurant. The food is prepared in the back and brought out to you like any other restaurant.
(4)Patricia H.
Sad!! Not very happy!! Went there hoping that I could get great sushi an rolls. I have severe gluten allergy. Wait staff gave me 3 suggestions at least 1 out if the 3 were fried which usually means dredged with wheat flour. To bad they couldn't accommodate. Don't go if you have wheat allergy!!!
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