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Kanpai - Third Ward, Milwaukee, WI
Kanpai - Third Ward, Milwaukee, WI
Kanpai - Third Ward, Milwaukee, WI
Kanpai - Third Ward, Milwaukee, WI
Kanpai - Third Ward, Milwaukee, WI

Kanpai - Third Ward

4.7
4.7
712 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi
408 East Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Kanpai is a local family-owned restaurant that first opened in 2012 and has been maintaining its sparking reputation for serving extraordinary sushi and sake in a sensual, contemporary atmosphere. Kanpai has brought Japanese fusion cuisine to succulent levels and a sushi experience not found elsewhere in town.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Korean, Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Mon–Thu 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    Milwaukee Street
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking available surrounding the restaurant; there is also a paid parking structure on Milwaukee Street at the intersection of Chicago Street, right next to our restaurant.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 712 people are saying

Kanpai - Third Ward reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Good for groups

  • Milwaukee

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kanpai - Third Ward is celebrated for offering "the best sushi in Milwaukee." Guests appreciate its "warm ambiance" and commend the "incredibly pleasant staff" for their service. The sushi is praised for not being overly sauced, delighting patrons with its authenticity and quality. An ideal spot for sushi lovers in Milwaukee.
712 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent sushi—the best in Milwaukee, hands down

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  2. Michael VIP

    Milwaukee36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best sushi to experience in MKE. Operated by what feels like a small family with incredibly pleasant staff and timely service.

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  3. Kurt

    Milwaukee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I travel all over the world and this is one of the best sushi places that I have been to. Who would’ve thought Milwaukee would have such a gem of a restaurant

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  4. Noah

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kanpai is the best restaurant in Milwaukee. I have been there many times and it’s always the best sushi I’ve had in Milwaukee, every time.

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  5. Brian

    Milwaukee51 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Second visit. Selected the Double Tuna and Kanpai Signature Maki. Good quality at a decent price for the Third Ward. Server was inexperienced but polite and prompt. Warm ambiance. If you're needing sushi in the area, this is the place.

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  6. Jordan

    Chicago6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great sushi spot in MKE. Our go to any night of the week!!

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  7. Joe

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great sushi place in third ward, love how they don’t smother the rolls in a bunch of sauce - I’m always suspicious of sushi places that lay the sauce on heavy. Don’t think about it, just go.

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  8. Chelsea

    Milwaukee7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, and the server had excellent recommendations on both food and sake.

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  9. Matt

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience. The Sushi presentation was awesome.

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  10. J. Omar VIP

    Milwaukee62 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    So-so experience and not typical from our previous visits. Rolls were slathered in sauce v topped. Server forgot part of the appetizer order. We had to ring for service as server did not promptly follow up after entrees were delivered.

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FAQs

Kanpai - Third Ward does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Kanpai - Third Ward also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 220-1155.

Kanpai - Third Ward is rated 4.7 stars by 712 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Kanpai - Third Ward

408 East Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Milwaukee Street
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Mon–Thu 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Korean, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking available surrounding the restaurant; there is also a paid parking structure on Milwaukee Street at the intersection of Chicago Street, right next to our restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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