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Popular among Kyiv’s jet set, Kampai never disappoints. While the itamae-san (sushi chef) prepares dishes individually for one guest, others may take advantage of the mini-theatre and watch DVDs or spy on the world via the available 500 satellite channels. [...]

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Saksahans’koho 20A

tel. (+380) 44 246 74 79

Open 11:00 - 23:00 Metro station:

L’va Tolstoho

Gin-no-Taki

At first glance, Gi-no-Taki looks like any other sushi place, but look closer and it’s easy to find features that really set this establishment apart. For example, they offer European-style breakfast from 10:00-12:00. The sushi is familiar, but the grill is unique and stunning and the chef’s specials really tug at the pallet. Choose from Kobe steak and lamb chops, and the chef’s own seafood kabobs and spicy squid salad. Dinner specials are tasty and unbelievably affordable, i.e. the sushi assortment for two and a bottle Badagoni wine for 335Hr.
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Volodymyrs’ka 49A

tel. (+380) 44 569 56 40

Open 08:00 - 22:00 Metro station:

Zoloti Vorota

Murakami

The exceptional feature about Murakami is its location on the Dnipro with romantic views of the Metro Bridge and Hidropark. All the usual suspects (nigiri, maki, sashimi, etc.) are represented, and they also offer a touch of Thai and their own original dishes. We went on a Saturday and the place was packed. Don’t worry, the sushi will arrive fresh and tasty, but your order will definitely start at the back of the queue. Karaokee gets started at 22:00. (One side note about karaoke in Kyiv: Ukrainians take their singing very seriously. If you think that the audience will get a kick out of your piss-take of Barry Manilow’s “Copacabana” think again – you’re likely to get booed). Delivery is also available.
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Naberezhne Shose

tel. (+380) 44 428 72 19

Open 13:00 - 02:00,
Sat 13:00 - 06:00,
Sun 13:00 - 06:00. Metro station:

Dnipro

Planeta Sushi

A great choice for a wide variety of Japanese dishes. You can try nigiri, poppies, mariavase and tataki sushi, sashimi, yakitori, salads, and traditional Japanese hot dishes. Living up to the Japanese proverb 'the guest is God' expect personal service and attention to detail. Also at: H-4, Chervonoarmiys’ka 57/3, tel. (+380) 44 287 37 75; D-2, Sahaidachnoho 41, tel. (+380) 44 594 20 85; C-3, Velyka Zhytomyrs'ka 8/14, tel. (+380) 44 594 20 83.
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Khreschatyk 12

tel. (+380) 44 270 66 79

Open 11:00-02:00 Metro station:

Maidan Nezalezhnosti

San Tori

San Tori offers a unique fusion of Thai and Japanese cuisine in a setting that is an intriguingly comfortable mix of the two styles. The best thing on the menu are the lobsters: you can pick your own from the tank and send it off to be cooked as you wish. [...]

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Sahaidachnoho 41

tel. (+380) 44 462 49 94

Open 11:00-01:00 Metro station:

Kontraktova Ploscha

SushiYA

If I stand at the entrance to my apartment and throw a rock, it’s possible to smash the front window of no less that four sushi places. The proliferation of this culinary fad in Kyiv has been relentless. However, in spite of my idealistic prejudice, I do get an occasional craving for wasabi and ginger and usually choose SushiYa. The service is good, the atmosphere unobtrusive and the sushi invitingly more delicious than the reasonable prices might otherwise suggest. Also at I-4, Lesi Ukrainky bul‘v. 28v, C-4, Gorodets‘koho 2, A-5, Baseina 5b, G-2, Peremohy prosp. 3a.
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Moskovs’ka 29A

tel. (+380) 44 502 22 22

Open 11:00 - 24:00 Metro station:

Arsenal’na

Tampopo

Tampopo is arguably the classiest Japanese restaurant in the city, and attracts politicians, pop stars, comedians and other local celebrities. A VIP room is available for up to eight. The summer terrace is located around back in a secluded courtyard. The original cuisine, prepared by an Asian master chef, is vibrant and aromatic. Smoked eel, black cod, oriental pikeperch, veal ribs with kus kus in truffle oil and oriental recipe lamb with shiitakes are but a few of the highlights. On the sushi side of the menu, the flying fish caviar, a handsome selection of hand rolls and the colourful assortments are all alluring. Mini-catering is available. They show art house films here weekly, call for details.
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Saksahans’koho 55

tel. (+380) 44 289 29 99

Open 10:00 - 24:00,
Sat 11:00 - 24:00,
Sun 11:00 - 24:00. Metro station:

Ploscha L’va Tolstoha

Ten-Po

There are more sushi places per square kilometre in Kyiv than anywhere else in Europe, and the overwhelming majority are mediocre at best. At Ten-Po, we were pleasantly surprised to find a place with some flare. They offer a bold selection temaki and vegetarian rolls, inventive dragon rolls and scrumptious sizzling stir-fry prepared on a hibachi grill. Seating is limited, especially around the hibachi, making advanced booking on the weekend the way to go. The two VIP halls accommodate up to 10.
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Esplanadna 34/2

tel. (+380) 44 246 71 24

Open 11:00 - 22:00 Metro station:

Palats Sportu

Tokyo

This place knows a thing or two about preparing excellent food, certainly more than it knows about spelling ‘Tokyo’. The menu embraces 21 kinds of sushi, in addition to sashimi, tempura and more. Look out for lobster tail with fruit, and note that most dishes are prepared on a large tepanyaki grill in the middle of each table. There's a bar and VIP room too. [...]

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Zoolohichna 10

tel. (+380) 44 490 06 04

Open 12:00-24:00 Metro station:

Luk’yanivs’ka

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