Welcome to Kampai
Kampai, nestled on Alley A in Columbia, MO, is a culinary gem celebrated for its exquisite sushi and vibrant dining atmosphere. This beloved spot combines skilled craftsmanship with a rotating menu, offering fresh, innovative rolls and standout dishes like the tuna and goat cheese appetizer. Guests rave about the attentive service, inviting decor, and fun cocktail options, including popular sake bombs. With both a formal downstairs and a cozy lounge upstairs, Kampai is ideal for a romantic evening or a festive meal with friends. Experience exceptional flavors and a welcoming ambiance at this top-rated sushi destination.
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907 Alley A, Columbia, MO 65201, United States Hotline: +1 573-442-2239
If you're in Columbia, MO, and have a craving for exquisite sushi and vibrant atmosphere, look no further than Kampai. Tucked away at 907 Alley A, this gem is a beloved local destination hailed for its creative rolls and delightful dining experience. With every bite, Kampai reveals a dedication to quality and flavor that leaves diners dreaming long after their meal.
From the moment you step inside, the elegance of the space captivates you. The interiors offer a blend of formal dining on the lower level and a charming lounge upstairs. On pleasant days, the spacious second-story patio invites guests to indulge in the warm sunshine while savoring refreshing cocktails and tasty dishes. Many visitors have noted the warm welcome from the staff, including touchpoints like prompt service and attentive waitstaff who ensure your dining experience is nothing short of excellent.
The menu speaks volumes about Kampai's culinary mission. Diners rave about the sushi, often declaring it the best in town. Rolls like the Dragon Roll, Volcano Roll, and Rainbow Roll are celebrated for their stunning presentation and incredible flavors. For those adventurous at heart, the spicy mayo sauce is a must-try, adding an exhilarating twist to every piece of sushi. And let’s not forget the highly praised Brussels sprouts—cooked to perfection, they have garnered their own fan club among delighted guests.
For those looking for something beyond sushi, Kampai's rotating specials offer tantalizing options, including flavorful ramen with luxurious pork belly or unique appetizers like tuna and goat cheese that capture the essence of the restaurant's commitment to innovation and quality.
Famed in reviews by satisfied patrons, it's clear that Kampai truly excels in providing not just food, but an unforgettable experience—a place for celebrations, a romantic date night, or simply a gratifying meal with friends. Many, like food aficionado Jenny Fine, proclaim it as the pinnacle of culinary adventures in Columbia, a hidden treasure that transcends expectations.
Whether you're a seasoned sushi lover or a curious newcomer, Kampai promises a delightful journey of flavors that will keep you coming back for more. With every visit, you can look forward to something new on the menu as they continually strive for excellence and creativity in a relaxed, inviting environment.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit Kampai; give them a call at +1 573-442-2239 to secure your table, or simply stroll down the alley to experience the best sushi in Columbia yourself!
Art and Wuttisak are so lovely, their food absolutely delicious. What a treat! The cocktails were tasty too. Will be back!
Best sushi in town!!! The servers always made sure my friend and I were doing good and had plenty of sake bombs. I recommend doing the sake bombs they are fun with friends if you are of age. The sushi comes with soy sauce and I recommend asking about their spicy mayo sauce. The pairing with the spicy mayo sauce and the sushi is too good. You really cannot go wrong with any roll you pick. Best place for a dating spot if your significant other likes sushi.
I’ve lived in Chicago for ten years and I STILL dream about Kampai. The quality, variety, and sophistication of their dishes are beyond. If you are having trouble locating it, just park by Sake (a decent backup) and walk down the alley and you’ll find it on the right. Beautiful inside with a more formal downstairs and lounge upstairs (bars on both floors) and a spacious second story patio when the weather is nice. Their menu rotates often as all good restaurants’ do, but if you can find the tuna and goat cheese appetizer or the specials like hamachi collar, don’t miss out on those.
Took my Daughter there for her graduation dinner, as it’s her favorite place to eat. We arrived a little after 5, and was seated the minute we walked in. Our waitress was prompt and friendly, she had our drinks to us within a couple minutes after being sat. I can’t remember exactly which rolls we ordered, but they were all excellent, as were the brussel sprouts. I couldn’t eat enough of those. We’ve been coming here for 11 or 12 years, and we’ve never had a bad experience, but if I had to say one thing- the fountain sodas are always a little flat. That’s about the worst thing I could think of. I recommend this place very much.
Amazing! The Brussels sprouts and Ramen!! (chefs kiss!!!) the pork belly in the Ramen was Smokey, and added some hot chili oil, wow! Haven’t had good Ramen in a while..It was wonderful!!
My husband and I are a bit of “foodies” and not easily impressed and this place was amazing and exceeded every one of our expectations. I am completing all 100 things to do in the book “100 things to do in Columbia, MO before you die”. Alley A is stop 100 and mentions Kampai. So I guess they saved the best for last. We came right at 5 (yesterday) on a Saturday, right when they opened. It was just us and another table shortly after. We thought it would be packed on a Saturday. Everything was absolutely perfect. It wasn’t freezing in there and the music wasn’t too loud. Our server Olivia was so nice and attentive. Our drinks came fast. Our miso soup was so delicious and not so hot that you couldn’t eat it right away; and only 3. Our sushi was so fresh. We ordered the dragon roll, volcano roll and rainbow roll. We liked them best in that order. I ordered the Brussel sprouts too and they were simply incredible. It was one of the best dinners in Columbia we have had in a long time, if not honestly ever in our 4 years here in COMO. We’re from Kansas City where we have incredible food, especially Asian and sushi and Thai and have had a hard time finding good restaurants in Columbia. We will most definitely be back. We parked in the garage at 10th and Cherry for free and was just a short walk from there. Thank you for providing such amazing service, atmosphere and quality food at an all around reasonable price.
Kampai Alley is the top sushi restaurant in downtown Columbia. They have by far the most variety of rolls and entrees, and every dish I’ve had is fantastic. They also change up the menu regularly so there’s gonna be something new every time you go
Food was excellent. Sake was excellent. We loved the atmosphere and our waitress gave us great service.