Sushi Master — Restaurant in Louisville

SUSHI MASTERPIECE! Used to be that if we wanted great sushi in Louisville we had to go to Sapporo on Bardstown Rd, so my wife and I were excited to discover this charming East End equivalent tucked in the heart of Norton Commons. The flavors were as dazzling as the presentation as we enjoyed the Fried Tofu appetizer and three signature rolls; Kiss of Fire (careful, this could have been called Blistered Mouth of Fire - HOT!) Sushi Master and Super Volcano. In hindsight one starter and two of these rolls would have been more than enough as they were all generously portioned. The fish was fresh and delicate and Chef's creativity and care made each bite a complex and rewarding experience. Table service was clumsy in comparison, but it was not for a lack of effort, good intentions, or polite professionalism. In fact, it was completely satisfactory - just not the same sublime artwork that we found in the rolls. One could argue we should have been sitting at the available bar anyway to enjoy the traditional Japanese Sushi...

I stumbled upon The Sushi Master after getting some medicine from the Apothecary a few doors down. I saw the inviting red storefront and decided to check them out!

The interior dining area was clean, simple, and elegant and I was greeted warmly by the gentleman chef and who I assume is his wife. He offered the menu but I ordered my go-to which is the rainbow roll.

While he prepared my food, I noticed their adorable little daughter who was doing some activity at a little desk near the sushi bar.

The woman gave me my order and I went on my way.

The rainbow roll was excellent. The rice tasted good and was the perfect amount to not take away from the fish and other ingredients which were deliciously fresh and flavorful.

I definitely recommend The Sushi Master and I...

Not very impressed. Same quality of sushi as any other place in town but overpriced. Seating was uncomfortable both the benches and chairs option. Went in on a Friday night a little under 2 hours before they close so around 8:20ish and they said they closed at 10:00pm (although on google maps it said 10:30pm) and we were alone. What bothered me is that we finished eating got out of there by 9:15pm so a good 45 minutes before closing and we were still RUSHED through our whole meal. The people at the counter a few feet away stared at us through the whole meal and we felt unwelcome. Just go to Ginza for same/better quality at a better price, or DKD for sushi with a unique flare that's worth the same price that was...