Sensei Asian Bistro

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   AnneM

   Jacksonville

   13 reviews

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   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent Great service friendly staff. Helped with menu selection

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   HienB

   Tampa

   1 review

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 9, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Then food and drinks were amazing! We can’t wait to go back soon.

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   BionicBack

   Charlotte

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on March 6, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Excellent food and attentive but not overbearing service.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orlando

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 5, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always amazing vibes and the flavors are unbeatable. Extremely friendly staff, one of my favorite restaurants in Gainesville.

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   NatalieD

   Orlando

   12 reviews

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   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on March 2, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food and wonderful service!!

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   AlyW

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Really good food, good cocktails, and great service for an overall fine dining experience. We sat on the patio on a Friday night and really enjoyed people watching and faintly hearing the band playing in the courtyard. I will definitely recommend this place to friends!

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Naples

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   All around great place, food is amazing and the staff matches.

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   JenniferT

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 5, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a reservation for our wedding anniversary and the overall dining experience was incredible. The food was delicious, the drinks were refreshing and the ambiance was perfect for a special celebration dinner. I ordered the Kalbi and my husband ordered the sea bass and the wagyu friend rice as well. We shared a few appetizers that were also prepared very well. The chef clearly makes a great effort for your meal and we will definitely be dining here again! They made our anniversary very special and the service was top notch.

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   AliciaB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 4, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was my daughters Birthday we had a wonderful time they really made her feel special on this day excellent service , food was awesome a great experience for anyone to try

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    2 reviews

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    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4

    Food and service were very good. We just missed more basic options in the menu, like regular sushis and rolls. But price was TOO high for the dinner, we were really surprised, specially for Gainesville.

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    ChristineY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I took my husband out for his birthday to Sensai and must say, it was great! My husband is a connoisseur of Japanese food and he thought it was wonderful. We will definitely go there again for dinner!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

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    The food is very good. Good quality ingredients, great presentation. But the service feels rush and not welcoming even though the place was empty. The food is great but for the price that you pay for it, the service should match that.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time there and it was for my birthday. The food was delicious and the service was great. Highly Recommend!

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    Catopaty

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sensei Asian Bistro is classy enough to enjoy an inmate dinner, whether for a birthday, anniversary, or girl’s night out. The food is exceptional, seasoned to perfection! The Lobster Soup, spicy but stock with seafood goodness, but well worth it. The main entrees; beef ribs, fresh vegetables and fried rice were delicious and plentiful. Our attendant was friendly, attentive, and made sure the meals were served in a timely manner. Thank you Kiki. Highly Recommend!

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    PBCfoodlover

    West Palm Beach

    130 reviews

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    4.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Small spot in celebration pointe. Relatively small menu but great offerings. This is food I wouldn’t expect to see in gainesville…excellent presentations, creative, flavorful and fresh. We ordered almost 1/2 the menu and sampled. Portions are relatively small for the price point but everything but the duck dumplings was very good. Recommendation would be to order one more plate than you think you need…Highlights: duck and egg, wok ribs, lobster fried rice, otoro roll, wagyu (stone cooked on table). My biggest negative comments would be on the lighting and music. It’s too bright and music was soft and sleepy. Would love the overheads dimmer and better placed spots on tables w/ a more upbeat music choice. Lastly, chairs are odd and uncomfortable which would also be better if swapped for more reasonable seating. Overall this place is a real gem for this town and the best Asian offering we’ve tried. The food could stand up in most major metro environments to discerning Asian enthusiasts. We’ll be back!

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    Cindi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing 😞 Food and Service.My family and I were very happy

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    Foodie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a nice small intimate place to get away to. We ate inside but outside would have been better if not so cold, although they did have heaters. Both service and food was amazing and quick to cook. My beverages never got to empty which is one of my biggest pet peeves in a sit down establishment. Would definitely recommend!!

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    A bit pricy for what it was but the wagyu was great. No house sake sadly.

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    KathleenA

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Meal was very good and presented artistically. The service was fine. Atmosphere was decent for Gainesville and the noise level was very pleasant. We enjoyed our meal. Only drawback was when we attempted to use a MasterCard gift card that we had received, the restaurant had some trouble running it. The prices are high but, having a meal in Gainesville that is good, with good service, it was worth it to us. We do not go out to eat very often.

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Good ambience, warm and classy yet unpretentious space and service. The menu is just the right size yet has plenty of variety. Creative entrees and deserts,high quality fish. Perfect place for a foodie.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Presentation and quality I did not expect from such a small place. Dont let the fake plants outside in the cold fool you. This place is solid!

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    JacksonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The staff and food are superb…this is the best restaurant in Gainesville!

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    Rnteacher

    Atlanta Metro

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    This was a great foodie experience. We sampled numerous items from the appetizer list and one entrée. our server, Kiki, was very patient and was very knowledgeable about the menu. It is not strictly a sushi and sashimi menu.

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    Lola2003

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

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    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, from start to finish, our dining experience was superb. Love the new additions to the menu! The staff is so welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu. This is one of our favorite restaurants.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service2ambience5

    The service seemed a bit slow,understaffed? Those big white chairs are awful! Not comfortable!

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    By far the best Asian food in Gainesville

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    Jacksgrammy

    Naples

    102 reviews

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    4.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    The food was great—snow crab roll, lobster fried rice and smoked Kalbi short ribs. As interesting as this menu is, it’s pricey.

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    Milomia

    Washington DC

    87 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

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    What a disappointment. We had a reservation. The host said she was checking that table was ready. Then, manager came and said we had to sit outside bc that’s what we asked for. Nope, didn’t ask. She lied. The food took 45 minutes. Why? They said they were busy. It’s a small restaurant. The food was very overpriced. They were more expensive than Miami. The only worthy dish was the hot dish. The only bright star was our server who was new. There’s gotta be a better place to go.

    Sensei Asian BistroResponded on November 12, 2022Hi Milomia, we sincerely apologize for the experience you had. We were fully booked for indoor seatings 2 weeks ahead. When you made the reservation this Tuesday Nov 8 on Open Table, outdoor patio was the only open availability you can get in. We’re more than happy to assist you to reserve a table in advance for next visit. As our courtesy for the wait time, all your drinks and dessert had been taken care. Please do not hesitate to contact us back, if there anything else we could do even better.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    My friends and I got together for my birthday. Food was good but the menu changed quite a bit. Far fewer sushi options

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Wife and I read reviews before a trip to Gainesville for medical treatments. This was a ‘we might as well treat dinner like a date’ if we can get a reservation at this hilghly-rated eatery only a couple of days out. It turned out to be a really slow Sunday night across Gainesville (?), but Sensei Asian Bistro, in the new, nearby Celebration Pointe, did not disappoint. We ate at an outdoor table, which we recommend if weather is cooperating. Inside, cozy tables in a well-lit, contemporary dining room was distinguished by tall, cream-colored captain chairs. Service was fantastic: prompt, well informed, friendly, and her recommendations on the menu were all great, as were our drinks and wine. Pricing was reasonable for chef-prepared, unique dining. We shared 3 ‘bites’ and one entree’, all unusual and delicious. My Mongolian Angus Tips was so fantastic I dreamed about how to duplicate at home-HA! If interested, check out their fantastic, though modest menu online. When you have a selection of very tasty and unusual dishes to offer, you don’t need the 8 page menu of boring dim sum and egg rolls. Give it a try. We now travel 4 hrs from Bonita Springs to Shans and will keep Sensei at the top of our local restaurants well-above the plethora of national chain drive-throughs. This is real dining, Asian fusion.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place never disappoints.

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    ElenaD

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The taste of the food overall was good but the entree portions were small. The pictures were deceiving. I think the sea bass was probably a 3-3.5 ounce portion, way too small for the price. Delicious taste but not sure worth going back, left feeling hungry.

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    sand

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Great food in this unassuming location. Will definitely go back again. The sashimi was very fresh and well prepared.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious as usual. Nice presentation of food.

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    staceyj

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2022

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    Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and served very quickly. The restaurant was beautiful, simple, modern, and wonderfully quiet even as it started to get busy.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really delicious vegan options and desserts!

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    RichardW

    Atlanta Metro

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience4

    The food was very good, and our service was attentive. But there was some sort of issue with the kitchen staffing. Our experience from first sitting down to paying our check and leaving was two and a half hours!

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    RDes

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Overall, the food was really good and the service was fine, not exceptional. It would help to have a bit of cleaning of the table between entrees and dessert. Dealing with soy sauce is never easy. Being served dessert on a dirty table is not too appetizing. Otherwise, the ambiance is very good.

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    PatriciaM

    West Palm Beach

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great choice of apps and entrees. Server was well versed with the dishes and accurately answered all of our questions. Lobster wontons were awesome!

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    JeanelleB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The flavors were just amazing! Give it a try. I look forward to going again.

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