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Rik Brown · 29th April 2006, 05:40 PM

Visit: April 29, 2006

Sake Japanese Bistro & Bar
16 South 10th Street
Columbia, MO 65201

Phone: 573-256-7252

We had lunch today at the "Sake Japanese Bistro & Bar" in Columbia, Missouri. Located in the old downtown just south of Broadway on 10th Street, this is an interesting Japanese restaurant with modern decor in an old building. We were told that they have been in business for 3.5 years. The restaurant consists of a decent sized sushi bar, couch and table groupings, normal tables with chairs, and high pub style tables. There was a small outdoor area with a handful of tables that I assume are used like a "beer garden" when its warm.

The "Sake Japanese Bistro & Bar" lunch menu had about 6 different "bento" (a meal served in a box) style lunches -- all priced at $6.95. I had the shrimp tempura bento and we split the "Sake Special" combination dish consisting of sushi and sashimi at $20.00. In fact, outside of the bento lunches, the rest of the menu was dedicated solely to sushi and sashimi.

We didn't notice any Japanese staff here but did hear some Korean being spoken. So we assume this is a Korean-run Japanese restaurant which is becoming more and more common. Overall, we were pleased with the meal. I would say it was slightly better than average, but really nothing special. But, so far, its our #1 pick for Japanese food in Columbia and we would probably come back. I would put the "Sake Japanese Bistro & Bar" in the 2-star category.

We visited at noon on a Saturday and had trouble finding any available street parking. However, there is a parking lot on the northeast corner of 10th Street and Broadway which charges only $1.00 per hour. If you parked on the street you would have to feed the parking meters anyway so we were happy to pay the $1.00 to be in a lot.

Website: http://www.sakebistro.net

29th April 2006, 05:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rik Brown Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA Posts: 5,228 Blog Entries: 5 No Classifed Ratings	Visit: April 29, 2006 Sake Japanese Bistro & Bar 16 South 10th Street Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: 573-256-7252 We had lunch today at the "Sake Japanese Bistro & Bar" in Columbia, Missouri. Located in the old downtown just south of Broadway on 10th Street, this is an interesting Japanese restaurant with modern decor in an old building. We were told that they have been in business for 3.5 years. The restaurant consists of a decent sized sushi bar, couch and table groupings, normal tables with chairs, and high pub style tables. There was a small outdoor area with a handful of tables that I assume are used like a "beer garden" when its warm. The "Sake Japanese Bistro & Bar" lunch menu had about 6 different "bento" (a meal served in a box) style lunches -- all priced at $6.95. I had the shrimp tempura bento and we split the "Sake Special" combination dish consisting of sushi and sashimi at $20.00. In fact, outside of the bento lunches, the rest of the menu was dedicated solely to sushi and sashimi. We didn't notice any Japanese staff here but did hear some Korean being spoken. So we assume this is a Korean-run Japanese restaurant which is becoming more and more common. Overall, we were pleased with the meal. I would say it was slightly better than average, but really nothing special. But, so far, its our #1 pick for Japanese food in Columbia and we would probably come back. I would put the "Sake Japanese Bistro & Bar" in the 2-star category. We visited at noon on a Saturday and had trouble finding any available street parking. However, there is a parking lot on the northeast corner of 10th Street and Broadway which charges only $1.00 per hour. If you parked on the street you would have to feed the parking meters anyway so we were happy to pay the $1.00 to be in a lot. Website: http://www.sakebistro.net __________________ Share your experiences in the travel forums, blogs, videos, and online community at TRAVEL.com. Last edited by Rik Brown; 25th August 2006 at 05:56 PM.