Kanpai Izakaya in Milwaukee is rapidly becoming a go-to destination for sushi lovers. Patrons rave about their experience, highlighting the exceptional service and vibrant flavors. GinaG1234 commended the attentive staff, particularly Emily, and relished dishes like the fried pork gyoza and various sushi rolls, including the flaming "Oh My God" roll. Luke Nydam echoed similar sentiments, appreciating the personal touch from the chef and the fresh ingredients that made his date night memorable.
On less-than-ideal rainy days, Art3mis discovered that the restaurant's popularity remained strong, with many opting for takeout. Their meal, which included honey-warmed green tea and a variety of creative rolls, was a joy to savor amongst friendly service that made them feel welcomed. The lively atmosphere paired with unique decor adds to the overall dining experience.
Whether enjoying the chef's selection or diving deep into their imaginative menu, diners like Dan Mull and Larry Love emphasized the cleanliness, generous booth spaces, and the artful presentation of dishes. In short, Kanpai Izakaya is more than just a sushi restaurant; it’s an inviting sanctuary for anyone looking to celebrate Japanese cuisine.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has great tea selection
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves healthy options
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
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Reviews For Kanpai Izakaya
GinaG1234
May 26,2025
This was one of the best sushi experiences I’ve had! We went on a Saturday evening, and it was phenomenal. We got seated immediately, and was greeted kindly by our server, Emily. We had fried pork gyoza and the stuffed avocados which were amazing. We also had the crunch munch, rock n’ roll, a California roll, shrimp tempura maki roll, MKE roll and the flaming Oh My God roll. We also dipped on sweet pear drink. Our server was so incredibly attentive and kind. She would see about anything we need. Ultimately, this is a place that every person who loves sushi should go! This is an outstanding place for sushi.
Luke Nydam
Apr 29,2025
Absolutely amazing sushi, the Chef is welcoming and actually talked to us about our meal. Sushi is fresh sauces are vibrant and parking was easy to find. Wholeheartedly recommend and would go again. Thanks for an amazing date night. Ps the California dragon was my favorite roll.
Art3mis
Apr 18,2025
We came for lunch on a rainy Tuesday. It was not super busy (probably because of the weather), but I noticed there were a lot of pickup orders. That's usually a good sign that the food is good, especially if it's worth braving the weather. I ordered green tea because it was wet and chilly out. I am not a big green tea person, but the green tea was really good! We ordered sweet and spicy gyoza, miso soup, tamago rolls, ebi, ana ebi, and masago rolls as our appetizer. It was all excellent! After that promising start, our eyes were a little bigger than our stomachs, and we ordered several rolls. I got the rock n roll, spider, and crunch munch rolls. My boyfriend got the ninja, dancing dragon, California dragon, MKE, OMG, and Badger crunch. We shared so we could try everything. My favorites were the MKE and the rock n roll, and I liked the Badger crunch a lot too. My boyfriend's favorites were the dancing dragon and California dragon. We both loved the tamago as well. We also got green tea mochi ice cream for dessert, even though we had to take home some leftover sushi. Everything was awesome! Our server was polite and friendly, and we never felt like we needed to use the "call for service" button next to the table, although that was a reassuring touch. She gave us enough space to enjoy our date, but we never felt ignored either. Our sushi chef talked to us at the end of the meal, and we felt very welcomed. We thanked him for his skill and craftsmanship, and could tell he had a lot of pride in his work. The atmosphere and decor was fun and relaxing, and I really enjoyed looking at the mural on the wall. Thank you so much for an enjoyable date night! It was our first time here, and since we had such a nice time, I'm sure we'll be back soon!
Larry Love
Apr 11,2025
Very nice, clean, great service and perfect sushi. I got the chefs selection which came with soup, salad and one sushi roll. Great cuts and nice presentation.
Dan Mull
Mar 20,2025
Everything about this restaurant was great! The service was top notch, as well as the atmosphere. There are plenty of tables and large roomy booths. I HIGHLY recommend getting the stuffed avocado as a starter. For an entree they have a great selection of sushi rolls and other food for the non sushi crowd. Definitely get at least one roll that is served flaming.
Yuriy Zaderiy
Mar 20,2025
I travel a lot for work and it’s very hard to find such a quality restaurant! Service is excellent. Sushi are one of the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommend. I’ll definitely will be back when I’m in town again!
Andy Sutton
Mar 20,2025
The Green Bay maki’s sauces were very tasty, and the Hawaiian Volcano maki was fun to watch burn. Nice atmosphere, very glad we came
Kathryn O'Donnell
Mar 14,2025
My daughter and I love this place!!! The service is 100% hit or miss. The food however makes up for the random service. We went for my daughter’s 8th Birthday and got the “love boat”! So so much fun! We were not offered dessert which is was kinda odd considering it was her Birthday. But like I said the food and sushi are fabulous and we will be continuing to come here. They have AMAZING lunch specials for anyone looking for a lunch spot in the third ward. This place has amazing sushi. If you’re looking for sushi, check this place out!
Reviews For Kanpai Izakaya