School Sushi

Name: School Sushi
Address: 163 W. Short St., Lexington, KY, United States, 40507
Telephone: (859) 368-0660
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

192 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals
Charming

School Sushi offers authentic Japanese cuisine, featuring tapas, traditional Izakaya style dishes and fresh sashimi and sushi.
Available 2 private dining rooms with Karaoke system and old bank vault room.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Asian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
(859) 368-0660
Website
http://www.schoolsushilex.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Kenjiro Sakamoto
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (859) 368-0660

Location
163 W. Short St., Lexington, KY 40507
Area
Lexington
Cross Street
Upper St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

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Popular dishes

Fatty TunaUSD 9.00
- Sushi (1pc)USD 9.00
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 40.00
Bluefin TunaUSD 7.00
- Sushi (1pc)USD 7.00
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 30.00
TunaUSD 3.75
- Sushi (1pc)USD 3.75
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 17.00
White TunaUSD 4.00
- Sushi (1pc)USD 4.00
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 18.50
FlukeUSD 4.00
- Sushi (1pc)USD 4.00
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 18.50
Fatty YellowtailUSD 5.25
- Sushi (1pc)USD 5.25
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 25.00
YellowtailUSD 4.50
- Sushi (1pc)USD 4.50
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 21.00
Fatty SalmonUSD 4.50
- Sushi (1pc)USD 4.50
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 21.00
SalmonUSD 3.75
- Sushi (1pc)USD 3.75
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 17.00
Fatty AmberjackUSD 5.50
- Sushi (1pc)USD 5.50
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 26.00
AmberjackUSD 4.50
- Sushi (1pc)USD 4.50
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 21.00
Sweet ShrimpUSD 5.50
- Sushi (1pc)USD 5.50
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 26.00
ShrimpUSD 3.50
- Sushi (1pc)USD 3.50
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 16.00
MackerelUSD 4.25
- Sushi (1pc)USD 4.25
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 20.00
OctopusUSD 4.00
- Sushi (1pc)USD 4.00
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 18.50
SquidUSD 4.00
- Sushi (1pc)USD 4.00
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 18.50
Surf ClamUSD 4.00
- Sushi (1pc)USD 4.00
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 18.50
ScallopUSD 5.50
- Sushi (1pc)USD 5.50
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 26.00
SnapperUSD 4.50
- Sushi (1pc)USD 4.50
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 21.00
EelUSD 5.75
- Sushi (1pc)USD 5.75
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 27.00
Conger EelUSD 5.25
- Sushi (1pc)USD 5.25
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 25.00
Gizzard ShadUSD 4.00
- Sushi (1pc)USD 4.00
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 19.00
Chashu Pork BellyUSD 4.00
- Sushi (1pc)USD 4.00
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 19.00
Crab StickUSD 3.00
- Sushi (1pc)USD 3.00
OmeletUSD 3.00
- Sushi (1pc)USD 3.00
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 14.00
Salmon RoeUSD 5.50
- Sushi (1pc)USD 5.50
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 26.00
Flying Fish RoeUSD 5.50
- Sushi (1pc)USD 5.50
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 26.00
Sea UrchinUSD 10.00
- Sushi (1pc)USD 10.00
Inari SushiUSD 3.00
- Sushi (1pc)USD 3.00
- Sashimi (5pcs)USD 14.00

Basic Rolls

CaliforniaUSD 8.00
Crab stick, avocado, and cucumber roll
Spicy CaliforniaUSD 8.25
Crab stick, avocado, and cucumber roll drizzled with spicy mayo
Spicy Crunch CaliforniaUSD 8.50
Spicy California topped with tempura crunch
Spicy SalmonUSD 9.25
Salmon and avocado drizzled with spicy mayo
Spicy TunaUSD 9.75
A tuna roll drizzled with spicy mayo
Spicy YellowtailUSD 9.75
Yellowtail, green onion, and avocado roll drizzled with spicy mayo
Sweet PotatoUSD 7.50
Tempura fried sweet potato roll drizzled with sweet eel sauce
PhillyUSD 10.50
Salmon, avocado, and cream cheese roll
AACUSD 8.50
Avocado, asparagus, and cucumber roll
Salmon AvocadoUSD 9.00
Eel AvocadoUSD 13.00
Eel CucumberUSD 12.50
Eel OmeletUSD 13.00
Asparagus TempuraUSD 7.75
Shrimp TempuraUSD 9.00
Tempura fried shrimp and avocado roll drizzled with sweet eel sauce
SpiderUSD 16.50
Tempura fried softshell crab, avocado, and cucumber roll topped with sweet eel sauce
BatteraUSD 16.50
Mackerel and konbu boxed sushi
FutomakiUSD 10.50
Kanpyo, omelet, crab stick, and cucumber sushi with sweet pink sakura denpu

Fried Rolls

Fried CaliforniaUSD 10.00
Deep-fried California roll topped with tempura crunch drizzled with sweet eel sauce
Fried Spicy CaliforniaUSD 10.50
Spicy California roll topped with tempura crunch, jalapeño, sweet eel sauce, and spicy mayo
Fried Spicy TunaUSD 10.25
Deep-fried Spicy Tuna roll topped with tempura crunch, sweet eel sauce, and spicy mayo
Lazy TunaUSD 18.00
Panko crusted fried tuna and cheese roll, topped with tonkatsu sauce, mayo, and red ginger - served with garlic aoili
PorcupineUSD 18.00
Teriyaki chicken roll encrusted with fried shredded potatoes, topped with sweet eel sauce and chili garlic oil
Salmon FireUSD 15.00
Deep-fried salmon and cream cheese roll topped with torched crab and covered in 3 different sauces

Add-Ons

Eel SauceUSD 0.50
Spicy MayoUSD 0.50
Sweet Chili MayoUSD 0.50
SrirachaUSD 0.50
WasabiUSD 0.50
Chili Garlic OilUSD 1.00
GingerUSD 1.00
PonzuUSD 1.00
Tempura CrunchUSD 1.00

House Specialty Rolls

Super RainbowUSD 17.50
California roll topped with assorted sashimi, avocado, and sweet chili mayo
DragonUSD 18.00
California roll topped with eel, avocado, and sweet eel sauce
AhiUSD 16.50
Tuna roll topped with tuna, white tuna, avocado, tobiko, sriracha, and spicy mayo
Spicy CrunchUSD 17.00
Shrimp tempura and crab roll topped with tuna, tempura crunch, jalapeño, spicy mayo, and sweet eel sauce
Chee GUSD 10.00
Cream cheese and ginger roll dressed with honey mayo
Honey BeeUSD 16.00
Shrimp and tempura crunch roll topped with tuna and salmon dressed with honey mayo
Honey BearUSD 15.50
Cream Cheese and tempura crunch roll topped with salmon and white tuna dressed with honey mayo
CanadianUSD 15.50
Salmon and avocado roll topped with salmon, white tuna, sweet eel sauce, and spicy mayo
DynamiteUSD 16.00
Tuna, crab stick, and avocado roll topped with tobiko, jalapeño, sriracha, and spicy mayo
Crunch & MunchUSD 14.00
Crab stick roll topped with shrimp, tempura crunch, and spicy mayo
Mozie RollUSD 18.50
Fried mozzarella stick roll topped with salmon, avocado, tomato, marinara sauce, and basil sauce
Lobster FashionUSD 28.00
(Soy Paper) Tempura fried lobster, cream cheese, avocado, and seaweed salad roll topped with tobiko, sweet chili mayo, and sriracha
School BeautyUSD 20.00
(Soy Paper) Tuna, salmon, white tuna, avocado, and cream cheese roll topped with tobiko and 3 kinds of sauce
VolcanoUSD 20.00
(Soy Paper) Scallop, shrimp, and cucumber roll topped with fish roe, jalapeño, shredded crab stick, tempura crunch, and 3 kinds of sauce

What 192 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Best Value
Central Kentucky
Healthy
Central Kentucky
Neighbourhood gem
Lexington
Best Value
Lexington
Great for brunch
Lexington
Innovative
Lexington
Healthy
Lexington
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

School Sushi delights with "outstanding" dumplings and uniquely delicious sushi, like the Queen roll. Guests praise the "high-quality" sushi and "attentive" service in this inviting spot. Despite occasional wait times, diners appreciate the extensive menu and friendly staff. A must-visit for sushi enthusiasts seeking fresh flavors and varied options.

192 Reviews

M
Michael
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The fish was fresh, service was great and well worth the money.
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Larissa
Louisville
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The service was very nice but with the food there wasn’t any flavor at all unfortunately. Maybe it’ll be better next time.
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Sara
VIP
Louisville
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was amazing (long hair)! Food was great but sushi quality not the greatest but other foods were so yummy
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Dani
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing experience and even better food!
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Cathy
VIP
Indiana
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were there on a quiet Sunday evening and had excellent sushi. The appetizers and rolls were perfect, fresh with good flavor. The menu is extensive and offers a lot of options. Our waiter was personable, maybe a little personally TMI, but he checked on us frequently and was very helpful. There was a group in the adjacent room doing karaoke and they were NOT good singers. Fortunately that didn't last long. The restaurant is in an old bank building and the decor was a little drab, not as upscale as the pictures on the website would indicate. Would definitely recommend to sushi lovers.
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Kenneth
VIP
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was terrific. Great variety on the menu. Joe is an awesome waiter.
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PamC
Indiana
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 26 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The dumplings were out standing!. I forget the name of the sushi I ordered…Queen something, it was like nothing I’ve ever had before. Delicious. Highly recommend!
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Foodie
Tampa
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 20 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent . Sushi was fresh . We enjoyed every course of the restaurant week menu. Our waiter was excellent even though service was quite slow due to the kitchen & sushi bar with only 1 chef working . Will come back for sure for the food.
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JacquelineB
VIP
Louisville
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 13 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
High-quality sushi dinner with attentive service in an inviting spot
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Austin
Louisville
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was great with pleasing presentation. Decent and friendly service. Fast meal prep. Please clean your menus before handing them out. Nasty splatters and greasy spots make for an un-appetizing start. Wish a sushi restaurant around here would get real with their Wasabi instead of the green paste everyone serves.
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FAQs

School Sushi does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. School Sushi also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 368-0660.

School Sushi is rated 4.7 stars by 192 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Order delivery or takeout

163 W. Short St., Lexington, KY 40507

Additional information

Cross Street
Upper St.
Area
Lexington
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kenjiro Sakamoto
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

Website
http://www.schoolsushilex.com/
Phone number
(859) 368-0660
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (859) 368-0660

Featured in

79 Louisville Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

School Sushi

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

79 Louisville Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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Sushi & Sashimi

Fatty TunaUSD 9.00

Bluefin TunaUSD 7.00

TunaUSD 3.75

White TunaUSD 4.00

FlukeUSD 4.00

Fatty YellowtailUSD 5.25

YellowtailUSD 4.50

Fatty SalmonUSD 4.50

SalmonUSD 3.75

Fatty AmberjackUSD 5.50

AmberjackUSD 4.50

Sweet ShrimpUSD 5.50

ShrimpUSD 3.50

MackerelUSD 4.25

OctopusUSD 4.00

SquidUSD 4.00

Surf ClamUSD 4.00

ScallopUSD 5.50

SnapperUSD 4.50

EelUSD 5.75

Conger EelUSD 5.25

Gizzard ShadUSD 4.00

Chashu Pork BellyUSD 4.00

Crab StickUSD 3.00

OmeletUSD 3.00

Salmon RoeUSD 5.50

Flying Fish RoeUSD 5.50

Sea UrchinUSD 10.00

Inari SushiUSD 3.00

Basic Rolls

CaliforniaUSD 8.00

Spicy CaliforniaUSD 8.25

Spicy Crunch CaliforniaUSD 8.50

Spicy SalmonUSD 9.25

Spicy TunaUSD 9.75

Spicy YellowtailUSD 9.75

Sweet PotatoUSD 7.50

PhillyUSD 10.50

AACUSD 8.50

Salmon AvocadoUSD 9.00

Eel AvocadoUSD 13.00

Eel CucumberUSD 12.50

Eel OmeletUSD 13.00

Asparagus TempuraUSD 7.75

Shrimp TempuraUSD 9.00

SpiderUSD 16.50

BatteraUSD 16.50

FutomakiUSD 10.50

Featured Items

Sushi PizzaUSD 16.00

Sushi CakeUSD 21.00

Fried Rolls

Fried CaliforniaUSD 10.00

Fried Spicy CaliforniaUSD 10.50

Fried Spicy TunaUSD 10.25

Lazy TunaUSD 18.00

PorcupineUSD 18.00

Salmon FireUSD 15.00

Add-Ons

Eel SauceUSD 0.50

Spicy MayoUSD 0.50

Sweet Chili MayoUSD 0.50

SrirachaUSD 0.50

WasabiUSD 0.50

Chili Garlic OilUSD 1.00

GingerUSD 1.00

PonzuUSD 1.00

Tempura CrunchUSD 1.00

House Specialty Rolls

Super RainbowUSD 17.50