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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
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
Menu
Kanpai - Third Ward's menu was last updated 2024-11-18.
Lunch Specials
serve with soup or salad - no changes or substitutions
9 pc chef’s selection of nigiri, California or spicy tuna or spicy crab roll
Chef’s Selection SashimiUSD 37.00
9 pc chef’s selection of sashimi, California or spicy tuna or spicy crab roll
Chef’s Selection Nigiri & Sashimi SetUSD 39.00
chef’s selection of 5 pc sashimi and 5 pc nigiri, California or spicy tuna or spicy crab roll
Spicy ComboUSD 38.00
kamikaze, red dragon, spicy negi hamachi roll
Love Boat (for 2 people)USD 79.00
chef’s selection 9 pc nigiri, 7 pc sashimi. Choose 2 rolls: California sunrise, badger crunch, kamikaze, crunch munch, Hawaiian volcano, dragon’s den
Party Boat (for 4 people)USD 159.00
chef’s selection 14 pc nigiri, 14 pc sashimi. Kanpai, o my god, red dragon, trio roll
Kitchen Entree
Ton KatsuUSD 22.00
crispy panko crusted pork, served with Japanese coleslaw and katsu sauce / add fried egg +$1.5
Spicy Crispy ChickenUSD 21.00
lightly battered fried chicken thigh tossed in sweet and spicy sauce, crushed peanuts/ add fried egg +$1.5
BulgogiUSD 22.00
thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet say sauce, onion, carrot, scallion / spicy +$2, add fried egg +$1.5
ShogayakiUSD 22.00
thinly sliced pork with ginger soy reduced sauce served with a side of cabbage / add fried egg +$1.5
KaarageUSD 21.00
marinated chicken thigh in sake, mirin, soy, ginger and garlic / add fried egg +$1.5
Stone Pot Bibimbop [GFA]USD 20.00
white rice topped with cooked vegetable medley with your choice of beef or tofu in sizzling hot stone pot
Fried Rice [GFA]USD 22.00
fried rice with vegetable melody, scallion, choice of beef or chicken or shrimp
add fried eggUSD 1.50
Tempura UdonUSD 23.00
noodle in tsuyu, soy sauce broth with vegetables, served with vege and shrimp tempura, no rice
Yaki UdonUSD 22.00
stir fry udon noodles with vegetables and choice of beef, chicken, seafood, tofu
add fried eggUSD 1.50
Tofu Teriyaki [GFA]USD 20.00
deep fried battered tofu with vegetables tossed in teriyaki sauce
Grilled Salmon [GF]USD 27.00
pan seared salmon (6 oz) with gochujang beurre blanco served with asparagus salad
Side
Side Salad [GFA]USD 4.00
with ginger dressing (sesame dressing available for GF)
Miso SoupUSD 4.00
Japanese miso, seaweed, tofu, scallion
House Salad [GFA]USD 9.00
with avocado and ginger dressing (sesame dressing available for CF)
Black Rice [GF]USD 5.00
Sushi Rice [GF]USD 4.00
Dessert
MochiUSD 6.00
Choose 2: mango, strawberry, green tea, chocolate with weep cream, cherry
Crepe CakeUSD 8.00
Choose: strawberry, vanilla, matcha
Green Tea Cheese CakeUSD 12.00
Carrot CakeUSD 13.00
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
Noise • Moderate
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
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Andrew
Milwaukee3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Always excellent sushi—the best in Milwaukee, hands down
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Michael VIP
Milwaukee36 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 April 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
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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Kurt
Milwaukee5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Noah
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Brian
Milwaukee51 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 3
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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Jordan
Chicago6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Always a great sushi spot in MKE. Our go to any night of the week!!
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Joe
Orlando1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 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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Chelsea
Milwaukee7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was great, and the server had excellent recommendations on both food and sake.
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Matt
Chicago1 review
4.0
Dined on 8 December 2024
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
We had a great experience. The Sushi presentation was awesome.
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J. Omar VIP
Milwaukee62 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 December 2024
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 3
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.
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