Kinja

I had an amazing first experience at this local gem thanks to my real estate agent next door, who suggested I try their poke bowls—and wow, she was right. I’m a big fan of Asian-inspired food, and this place delivered in every way. I ordered their puffy poke bowl and one of the appetizers—I think it was called the Heart Attack or Heart Stopper—and both were shockingly good. The quality of the fish and ingredients was outstanding, especially for the price. I honestly don’t know how they’re able to serve such high-quality, fresh poke for less than what national chain restaurants charge for smaller portions and inferior ingredients. The service was friendly, the restaurant was very clean and well-kept, and my food arrived in a respectable amount of time—no long wait at all. Everything about the experience made me want to come back. If this spot was on the other side of town, I’d be there once a week, no question. I really hope more people discover this place because we need more locally owned restaurants like this in town—places that serve great food, take pride in their service, and treat customers right. Probably not a valid critique but wish they had beer on tap options. Highly recommend to anyone craving fresh, flavorful, and affordable poke bowls or Asian-style appetizers in town!

This coconut margarita was delicious! Hot Rolls- Philadelphia too - service, I asked for one thing and he brought another, it took a while... and when I needed an attendant there was no one there.

Great neighborhood spot for lots of great Asian dishes. Good for sushi, bento boxes, Korean dishes, udon noodles and my favorite the poke bowls are absolutely delicious!!! The poke bowls are on a separate menu that you can create your own bowl. They are super fun to create and just are loaded with flavors and texture. I highly recommend the poke bowls.

This was our first time going to Kinja. The service was really good!! We ordered a couple of lunch specials. I got a hot mess and sake nigiri and my wife got a couple cooked rolls and I forget which. You get miso soup and a salad with the lunch specials. Oh yeah, we got some gyoza too and they were really good! The sushi itself was really good. My wife and I don’t really like miso soup, but I thought I would give it a try here too. I did not like it but it was the best I have had if that makes sense. So that is nothing on them. The salad looked like it was premade and sitting in a refrigerator for a while. Some of the dressing was coagulated on top of the dressing and super watery at the bottom of the bowl. Not great, but could have been better. My main gripe and the reason the rating is 2 stars is the place seemed pretty dirty. Dust in lots of corners. Low lighting on railings that looked pretty dirty… it just made me worry about the cleanliness of any kitchen/prep areas with the lack of attention to cleaning in the dining area. I liked the food a lot and would like to go back, but we probably won’t due to this.

The husband started with his usual Hot Sake. They brought out Miso Soup and Salad first. Not a big soup fan, he liked it though. Salad had a Carrot Ginger dressing which I also don't normally go for but I enjoyed this one. He ordered Gyoza, another fave, deep fried this time and Loved them! I got my Veggie Tempura, also super yummy! Next was Sushi Rolls. I got the Lobster Monster. My husband chose 2 raw rolls, the Red Dragon and Superstar. Finally 2 veggie rolls to share, the Hot Lady and Veggie Dream. The rolls were all good. We've had better, we've had way worse. None really got us excited. Onto the entrees. Here is where this place absolutely Excelled! He got the Pork Katsu Curry. Loved the Katsu, LOVED the Curry, said it was some of the best he's had. Total winner for sure! I was stoked about the Build Your Own Poke Bowl! They have a few standard options or for a couple bucks more you can just pick what you want. The tofu was great, Mango sauce fantastic, veggies were yummy. I'd order that again in a heartbeat! Lastly I went with a drink special, the Dragon Bite. She said many people think it's too strong but I thought the citrus and berry components blended well. Our server Erika was great, everyone there seemed very attentive. This place has definitely earned a spot in our regular rotation!

Loved it! The sushi was absolutely exquisite and full of flavor!

This afternoon, a friend introduced me to a new sushi and Japanese restaurant called Kinja. We arrived shortly after they opened, and we were seated right away. The staff asked if I preferred a physical menu or to use my phone to scan the code. Once we sat down, they immediately brought us waters and a menu. The interior of the restaurant was cozy and charming, decorated with beautiful Japanese accents. I decided to have a bento box, they have three to chose from. Each bento box came with white rice and House Salad or Miso Soup. I had bento box A chicken Teriyaki and California rolls. I loved how their gyoza were flavorful and crispy. The presentation of the bento box was gorgeous, and the taste did not disappoint! My friend she had the Eden roll and she also enjoyed her rolls. The Eden roll is vegetable roll with asparagus tempura, cucumber, top tofu skin, spicy mayo, goma sauce.

We were seated in one of the booth which was so cute, I love it. The Food was great, I had to try the OMG sushi and she got the bento box which was a lot, value for your buck. Our server was the absolute best and very knowledgeable of the menu. We will be back

We parked right in front; it shares a parking lot with other stores We were seated immediately There is a variety of seating it's good for groups. Noticed that they have long tables for big groups. Place decorated with pictures of geisha- pretty authentic in the decoration department Food and drinks arrived promptly. I ordered a blackberry blossom I think - it was too sweet for my liking. A touch heavy on the syrup. After the ice melted, it was still a little too sweet. Didn't finish it. I did enjoy our appetiser since I love avocado - and essentially the kinja bomb is avocado with mixed crabmeat in the hole where the pit used to be- dunked in Panko and deep fried. It tastes good. But hubby felt that it had too much avocado. He ordered the jjampong. And I ordered a for god's sake roll together with a stone pot bibimbap. For God's sake roll is fantastic. The unagi was well deboned. Taste is on point. The stone pot bibimbap is not 100 % authentic. Possibly due to us being in nebraska. There is not a lot of meat in there- mix of sea weed, zuchinni, cabbage, mushroom, and cabbage. There is also a fried egg in there. Gochujang was a bit on the sweet side. Taste is good - w the edges of the rice crisped by the stone pot. I did enjoy this Hubby did not really enjoy his jjampong. - menu stated ramen but came with udon. His preference is ramen. We will be sure to make sure we ask next time we are at an Asian restaurant. Overall, decent service. Pretty good food I'd come back.

We went for dinner. Restaurant was quaint but nicely set up. After being seated it took a bit for staff to acknowledge us and ask to take an order. We both ordered a drink and we shared the Kinja bombs. Those were really good. I ordered the Jjamppong (spicy seafood ramen) and I shared a forgodssake roll. That was good as well. My ramen wasn't ramen. It was Udon noodle. But described as ramen in menu. If it had been described as udon I wouldn't have ordered. The seafood was nice. But hated the noodles.

Service is a hit or miss here, but food quality has remained a 10/10 in the past 10+ years. Nostalgic vibes since it has not changed at all

Kinja is one of our favorite go to places. We recently grabbed our granddaughter for a spontaneous lunch. I actually went online to check the lunch prices of some of the favorite fast food, chicken, places and a couple other sitdown restaurants. Affordable price. Healthy, delicious, and eye appealing - ours included soup and salad.

Nice local sushi spot in Lincoln. Our server was great and quickly helped us when we noticed our napkins had missing utensils inside. There is a nice variety of sushi rolls and other Japanese menu items as well. They also have happy hour!

Kinja never disappoints when it's girls night and Happy Hour! We ordered a LOT of appetizers, at least three rounds of drinks, lots of sushi, and one of their new build-your-own bowls. Service was great and she was pretty attentive despite how busy they were. We had a great time, stayed for a while, ate too much, and felt welcome. Food: Coconut Shrimp $6 - delicious, wish it was a little crispier Gyoza (Pan Fried) $5 - they didn't hold the heat well, mushy Gyoza (Deep Fried) $5 - preferred the hot, deep fried version Lobster & Crab Rangoon $7 - yummy!! especially with the mango sauce Harumaki $5 - delicious little egg rolls Our friend also made her own poke bowl. She liked it but it took a while to nail a flavor she liked. She added three flavors and eventually built heat with watery wasabi. Rolls: Sex and the City Roll $10 - Spicy ball of goodness! Golden California Roll $8.50 - Very yummy, has lots of cream cheese, fried Paradise Roll - this is a fresh roll with white tuna and cilantro. I loved it! Mango Tango - wow, so good! Mango on any roll is delicious. I also took a Miami Vice roll to my sister and didn't try it but she said it was the best she's ever had! :)

We did sushi takeout for a special celebration and LOVED EVERYTHING! So fresh! Well done, Kinja! We have never tried a scallop roll and we're surprised by how delightful it was. Highly recommend!

Excellent, well-prepared food. Service is friendly and prompt. Had stayed great over last three years.

No longer serves poke bowls. Was going to eat here b/c the pictures showed poke bowls and this populated as an option for poke bowls on yelp, but I called and they said they no longer serve poke bowls.

The sushi here was delicious. I didn't have the opportunity to experience the bbq. I wish they would have o where you could order it for carry out. Sushi was fresh and flavor. Well prepared, with many options to choose from EVEN DEEP FRIED

Waited 25 minutes with only water getting brought to the table. People who came in after us had entrees by this time. Waitresses walked by and never noticed we were just sitting there that long without being helped. Walked out with a waitress saying thank you....for what??

This place is my family favorite their bento boxes for lunch is AMAZING! It's so much food for 12$! I take my parents who do not like sushi at all and they are a huge fan! The staff are SO FRIENDLY! So accommodating, it's been my favorite place for years!

If you crave Sushi or Japanese dishes, Kinja Sushi & Japanese Cuisine offers a tasty variety of dishes that will satisfy you desire. An excellent "Date Night" venue and great for groups (although I have only eaten there with my spouse).

I like Kinja, but last time my boyfriend and i went there they didnt give me any wasabi or ginger with my sushi. Who does that ??? And i always want a paper menu. The foods good

We order Gyoza, and the crab Rangoon to start. They were delicious especially with the mango sauce

Ok so I've been here a couple times and the first time wasn't that impressed and the second time was recently with a group for a birthday. The atmosphere is nice, it's rather small inside with just one main dining area. Sushi bar in the back and attractive decorating. Since the main dining room is so open there aren't really intimate areas to sit if you're wanting to quietly talk. Service isn't bad. Both times I came in for a really late dinner so I didn't have to wait long. Food usually comes out pretty quickly as well. The server I've had both times is nice but can take a while to get orders. Gluten free is really challenging here. They do have gf soy sauce which is nice, but there really isn't a lot of food choices. No gf distinctions on the menu so you have to completely rely on the server for information. The server seems somewhat aware but it's mostly a lot of - I think you can have this or um just stay away from that. Really not a ton of options aside from straight sashimi. It was difficult to find things I could eat here. I settled on the edamame, avocado roll and rainbow roll with real crab in the California roll since imitation krab has gluten. The real crab they use was very dry and super fishy tasting. Another girl ordered it as well and didn't eat it. I had to drench mine in sauce to get it down. Avocado roll was ok, but not the best I've had. The edamame was undercooked and undersalted. Prices are about the same as most competitors, but I just find the quality of food to not be great and trying to navigate the menu with a food allergy is challenging. I won't be returning.

Took my girlfriend out to Kinja for her Birthday and it turned out to be exquisite and very filling for a sushi bar. And the service was excellent from our waitress.

Really good sushi even for takeout. We tried several rolls and all of them were good. Quickly made and delicious.

love the free soup and salad!!! great waitress- she was very attentive and cute restaurant!!

Excellent service even on a busy weekend night. Great selection of appetizers, and cooked entrees if you aren't into sushi. However, their sushi and sashimi is top notch and they have a nice wine, beer, and a fun cocktails menu. Really enjoyed their Sauvignon Blanc, it went great with salmon sashimi ! Definitely would recommend the Salmon Lover Roll (salmon, avocado, & crab topped with salmon and sliced lemon) as well as For God's Sake roll (grilled freshwater eel, crab, avocado topped with seared albacore tuna, deep fried garlic, green onion, eel sauce and ponzu sauce) . Great place for a date night or a birthday party with the fam. Thank you for the excellent service and food. My two favorite rolls are in my photos!! Yum.

Disclaimer: Yes, I know I cannot expect good sushi in Nebraska. Kinja ranks near the top of my list for worst tasting sushi. Kinja also ranks near the top of my list for most creative ingredients & impressive presentation. There are two things a Japanese restaurant should have 1) Good sushi 2) Complimentary green tea. Kinja does not fulfill either criteria. I ordered an array of sushi rolls, but every single one of them did not highlight the fish. It actually seemed like they were trying to hide the fish by throwing on leaps and mounds of other ingredients. None of which complimented the main ingredient (well...except for the rice & nori). Another aspect I did not like was the fact that I was charged for hot tea. I feel like serving hot tea at a Japanese restaurant is a staple, just like serving guests water anywhere else. I felt like such a dork, when the waitress told me they had to boil water to make tea for me. I am grateful that I received an entire teapot & their choice was spot on (genmaicha - green tea with toasted brown rice). On a positive note, Kinja did have a wide variety of sushi roll - arranged on the menu by type (vegetable, raw, fire, deep fried). I ordered the Nebraska Volcano roll and it came out completely ablaze. Pretty cool I must say. I gave 2 stars because I did come to Kinja looking for good sushi. I would not go back if I get a craving, but would consider a re-visit if a friend wanted to see flaming rice.

DO NOT ORDER ONLINE FROM KINJA!!! I placed an order and waited over two hours, the staff was unhelpful and kept saying it was almost ready as I continued to wait. Once we got the food it was cold and had been sitting around.

I really enjoy eating here. The wait staff is always friendly and attentive. I'm not the sushi eater in the family - so I can only speak to the other things on the menu. However, my fiancé has never had a complaint on any of his rolls he has ordered. I also found a delicious veggie roll that I absolutely love. Appetizers and drinks are great, reasonably priced.

Absolutely love this place. Only restaurant I will get sushi from. I've had their poke bowls, along with many different rolls, and everything is always great! Definitely recommend

The food is always very good. It seems like they are slow but it's because anytime i have ate there a lot of people are there. I would for sure tell People to goto Kinja to eat. It's a nice place to visit

My wife and I drive across town for this sushi. Not only do they have great sushi, they also have a really good salad. I have enjoyed several items from their expansive menu knowing that I will be happy with whatever they bring out.

Just finished a nice happy hour. Rolls, appetizers. Good stuff. Good service. I'd like to back for entrees next time.

Most of the signature rolls are cooked or have tempura or crunch toppings. Not much for raw lovers for specialty rolls :( The udon is AMAZING my husband got it. I tried it, will come back again specifically for that. Flavorful and full of noodles, veges, and deliciousness! Won't come back here for sushi ever but will totally comeback for the soup!

Holy HELL it is HOT , but thankfully I was quickly refreshed by some of the most crisp water I have ever drank in my life. Conversations were abundant and ranged anywhere from buttcracks to slaproachtricosis. From the first bite, I had excellent vibes, the salad made me wet, the miso was a drunk 7/10 and if I do it again I'll get two salads. The waitress, Anna, was pleasant, friendly and extremely considerate of that bitch 'Rona. My sushi rolls made me smack my lips with joy, but I also smacked my fiancé as he muffled his burp, which was a massive fail. That shit was loud. And deep. The bathroom was like a fish market, but only because the aesthetic made me comfortable enough to let out a juicy 10 second fart that switched gears. Sorry to whoever was in there, this booty-do if you know what I mean. I'll poké your sushi and bowl again ;).

In my years of enjoying Japanese cuisine all around the U.S., I find there are really three types: the uber premium blow your mind place of which there are very few, the rock solid traditional places and then the places that are riding the Asian food fad and usually feature "fusion". More on this in a moment. Located in a strip mall with good parking availability, we had high hopes. A high ceilinged space in red, 8 seat sushi bar at the back and no sit down bar, although lots of table seating. Quickly seated at the sushi bar as is our usual custom - best chance to see what's really fresh and engage the guys behind the sushi bar. The case revealed the staple fish you'd expect although much of it is likely brought in frozen, not fresh. Unfortunately, our server (we were told not to order with the bar), who was trying really hard, knew nothing aobut Japanese food or its preparation. As other reviewers have noted, careful review of your order is wise advice that we should have followed. For instance, he didn't know wht Nori is. I get that they might not be familiar with some esoteric or unusual items (say, ankemo), but Nori? That's like not knowing what rice is. Meals over $10 come with a green salad - pale white really as it's the baggaged food service iceberg lettuce with a light creamy/seasame dressing. Followed by miso soup that sure seemed to be instant given the tiny uniformly cubic pieces of tofu. While good in a pinch, not what I epxect at a Japanese restaurant, but it was hot and tasted fairly good on a snowy night. I ordered Agedashi Tofu as a starter as well - its a staple in Japan and very simple to prepare. Tofu is coated lightly in corn starch and quickly deep fried and served with a small amount of tentsuyu broth grated daikon, sliced scallions and bonito flakes. They had the tofu right, but it went downhill from there with a sticky and super sweet sauce drizzled on it making it taste more like fried tofu french toast than Agedashi Tofu We ordered a mix of sushi nigiri, Hamachi sashimi and a roll. Restaurant was about 75% full and it took quite a long time for the sushi to come across from the bar. The fish itself was, overall, fair. Nothing was bad, but really, nothing was at all memorable. With the exception of the salmon, they fish was all relatively bland and the special request we had made for the one roll was ignored (we wanted to ensure the unknown Nori was on the outside, not inside out). Portions were large and the rolls are really big. We tried the lobster roll as a follow up and found pieces of shell. So in terms of categories, this is a place riding the wave of Asian fusion food, and frankly doing a mediocre job of it. So if you're measuring your sushi satisfaction by portion size, unique rolls that don't follow traditions of Japan, you'll like Kinja. If you're looking for a more traditional experience, or to enjoy the subtle and sublime flavors that sushi really can offer, this may not be the place. Or better yet, go to your fish monger, have them order in some bluefin tuna for you, make your own sushi rice and do your own.

The husband and I went to Kinja on Saturday night. The location is convenient, next to Venue and Carmela's at 70th and Pioneers. The restaurant was tastefully decorated and comfortable - and not crowded at all. We ordered nigori sake, edamame as an appetizer, chicken yaki udon, salmon sashimi, and a crunchy spicy tuna roll (special request). Both dinner entrees come with soup and salad. The food itself was very nice - edamame was fresh and lightly salted, salad was pleasant and not overpowering and the miso soup was above average. The udon noodles were very nice - the balance of sweet and salty with gingery goodness was delightful. Both the salmon sashimi and the spicy tuna roll were was nice and fresh - and the portions were larger than we had initially expected (a pleasant surprise). And in the end the price was more than reasonable. Overall I only have 2 points of constructive criticism... 1) The food all arrived at one time. One minute you're ordering and the next minute, there is a storm of plates being laid all around you - it was overwhelming and unpleasant, and really could be improved. 2) I assume that the majority of Lincoln-ites either don't know or aren't fond of Sushi. And as a result they need a guide - having a server who understands and enjoys sushi could really help this place rise above the rest - mine could only recommend the chicken teriyaki. :( Kinja, as a fledging place, still has a few obstacles to overcome (i.e. food delivery and timing, and decent staff). But it is BY FAR superior to any other sushi/sashimi that I have had elsewhere in Nebraska. I will definitely go again, and I would absolutely recommend it.

Best Chirashi bowl in the city, by far. It was an absolute steal at 14.50, once they figured out that I was abusing this awesome deal, they hiked the price up to 19.50. (Which is still good value for the amount and variety of fish they give you). Their prepped rolls are kind of commercialized and the fire rolls, while kind of neat, presentation wise, are not all that tasty. Overall I feel the quality of the fish here is the strongest point to Kinja, the seem to have the freshest, best portions of fish for the sushi/sashimi orders in town. I agree with others about the atmosphere, it does have a cold feel to it. However the staff is friendly, even the sushi chefs do not mind chatting a little if you sit up at the bar. It can get expensive quickly (like any sushi restaurant) but the quality of the fish is worth it, to me. Not my everyday sushi place, but my pick for the most flavorful sushi experience in town. Stick to the simple rolls and sushi/sashimi and the place is highly recommended.

So far this is the best sushi I've had in Nebraska. I've had the best that San Diego and San Fran had to offer so I think of myself as more than a novice. I go for the crystal beach roll as my usual. The sashimi is fresh considering where we are. Don't go for the toro at market price. It's not worth it. Not fresh enough for one piece. The wait staff can be hit or miss but for the most part super super friendly. Most of my staff loves this place and we eat here as a treat. It's my go to when the wife and kids are out of town as she can't stand sushi. Remember it closes at 2 PM and reopens so don't come for a late lunch.

Considering this is a sushi place in the couldn't-be-more-landlocked state of Nebraska, Kinja does a great job. They have specials daily, fresh new fish and are reasonably priced. I think they have a great selection to keep the die-hard sushi fan happy as well as newbies. There are several yummy rolls and the sushi is good too. Have had the calamari and it was pretty tender and the soft-shell crab tempura is yummo. They also offer some grill items, that I have not tried. But they offer a good variety and you don't have to sit in front of the hot grill with people you don't know and pretend to laugh at the tired jokes the chefs make. Sorry, I have seen a few too many "onion volcanoes". I have to take a star away because the first time I went I ordered Teka Don-rice bowl with tuna. It was delicious! A few different kinds of tuna and a few pieces of each. BUT the second time I ordered it, I only got maguro and only 4 pieces. What....a let down.

We dined here on a Friday night around 8 PM. There were about 5 tables seated in this fairly small strip mall location (though they pack a lot in). Three sushi chefs and a bunch of servers were mostly standing around the whole time we were there. It looked like some staff needed to be cut for the night. While they were very attentive in refilling our beverages, removal of plates from the table could have been more efficient. Waiter gangs notwithstanding, service was above-average for a Lincoln restaurant. We ordered the sushi combo "B," which was a pretty good deal. On all of our sushi, the fish was fresh and the platter attractive, though the rice was a bit gummy. Both fish and rice were at just the right temperature for full flavor enjoyment. The fish was fresh, too, and there was a good variety in the chef's selections as well (yellowtail, white tuna, eel, shrimp, salmon, snapper, and two cuts of red tuna). Timing of our meal was unfortunate, however. We had all of our food within 10 minutes of ordering, and 90% within 5 minutes. The Kiss of Fire roll we ordered a la carte came even before our soup and salad! Literally, it arrived two minutes after ordering. The entire combo "B" showed up 5 minutes in - just after our soup and salad. The last thing we ordered - two-piece scallop sushi - came by the 10-minute mark. Besides seeming like an overwhelming amount of food, we would have appreciated the chance to enjoy our soup and salad first. Man, these sushi chefs are quick; that's probably a selling point at lunch, but they might want to tone it down at dinner time. I have never been served sushi this fast anywhere. The strangest moment in our meal came when another server or manager approached our table and asked if we needed anything else, such as condiments for our sushi. I asked for more soup and he said he couldn't do that. Really? At least offer me the chance to pay for another bowl! The menu had a few typos ("Poor Katsu," anyone?), but was rather extensive. There were several items outside of the sushi that I would return to try. There are Udon noodle soups, noodle stir-fries, traditional teriyaki stir-fry dishes, and some contemporary appetizers - not to mention several of the creative twists on sushi that everyone both expects and feels a need to try. Overall, a good addition to Lincoln's dining scene, and a decent experience considering they've only been open for about a month or so. The attractive decor and convenient location are pluses as well.

Is it a risk to eat sushi in Lincoln, Nebraska - the heart of a city with a limited palate? Absolutely. The sushi is mediocre. I have eaten at some of the finest sushi restaurants in the U.S. I have also eaten at several (what would be considered) "lower end" sushi restaurants all over the country. The biggest issue I had with this place -- they toss every raw sushi roll (fish, not the vegetarian rolls) and every piece of sushi in ponzu sauce. You have to expressly ask them NOT to do this when you order. I have found that the LEAST sophisticated sushi bars pull stunts like this. They think they are being inventive when, in fact, they are being totally naive. Great fish should not be hindered by sauce. Beyond that, as a customer, I should be allowed to choose if I want sauce on my sushi or not. I do not want that choice made for me. The rolls have far too much rice and not enough fish. Very disappointing given how much they charge for rolls. California rolls are on the inside of many of their special rolls. Not exciting. The chef definitely did not reach very far into his imagination to create this menu. I have no plans to return. It simply isn't worth the price and the amount of instruction I have to give. If you are dying for sushi while you are in Lincoln, you can get a fix here. But don't expect any miracles. They clearly have to appeal to the lack of palate that exists in this (mainly) beef-loving, corn-fed population.

We went to the Kinja as that's where my son wanted to eat to celebrate his graduation. We only had to wait a few minutes for a table. We had an order of edamane while we pored over the menu. We decided to order the Sashimi Concourse A platter and several different rolls. After much debate, we settled on the Oh My God roll, Touchdown Roll, Miami Vice roll, Avocado roll, and eel mango deep fried. I preferred the Touchdown roll as my favorite. OMG was OK, although presentation better than rest. I liked the choices for sashimi. I did notice that even though they offered mixed drinks, it was the waiters who actually made the drinks, no bartender. By time we left, there was quite a crowd waiting for a table.

My husband and I ordered the Kinga medium sushi / sashimi combo, a shrimp tempura roll, a salmon skin roll, the saketini and a Manhattan. We were disappointed by each item we ordered. The nigiri had tiny, thin slices of fish on them. The rice was dry and lacked the slightly sweetened vinegared flavor sushi rice should have. The rolls had a sweet flavorless goo all over them (not eel sauce or the other sauce that sounded good in the description). There was no artistic flare or thoughtfulness of any kind on our plates which is often a nice addition to ordering a $45 sashimi combo. Some of the nigiri looked like they had been sitting out too long. The crab in the shrimp tempura roll was imitation crab and the nori surrounding the rolls was soggy. Our service was actually good but our server made the drinks and my husband's Manhattan was half the size of my saketini. And my saketini was missing the ginger and the simple syrup. We were so excited for this date night. My in laws watched the kids so we could have a night out. We spent $120 on this pretty disappointing food and will definitely not be returning.

There isn't much great Sushi in this city of ours. Kinja might be the best of them. I had Kinja twice and both experiences were decent, and better than my previous favorite-Tokyo. The first time I tried Kinja it was delivered to a girlfriend of mine and I from Metro Dining Delivery. We loved it. It was wonderful to have indulgent sushi delivered right to your door, and we gobbled it up. We had a Play Girl Roll, a Sex and The City Roll (which was infinitely better than the Sex and The City 2 movie we watched later), and a tempura California type roll. I personally enjoyed the Play Girl roll the most, but all of them were great. The second time I actually went to the restaurant and had a slightly less positive experience. We had some rolls and also some sashimi. The red snapper sashimi was excellent, but the rolls were a bit sloppy this time around. They also took a really, really long time to arrive at the table, and the service was friendly but not incredibly attentive. The atmosphere in here is okay. This might just be a personal preference but I don't enjoy the atmosphere in most of the restaurants in this part of town. They are too sterile, too manufactured, and boring. They lack the character you find in other neighborhoods. Bottom line-Best sushi you'll find in Lincoln, this very land locked city of ours.

Went for dinner for my first time there, service was very polite and on point. I had the Kinja Soup full of fresh seafood and spicy broth, not for the faint of heart but very tasty. The fresh scallops still had a tiny crunch from the sand in them so that's a positive sign of freshness. The soup was served so hot that you had to eat the muscles and scallops quickly or they became over cooked. I guess this is just the way Japanese soups are served. For the main course I had the Salmon Teriyaki which was cooked perfectly. Slighty crunchy and crispy on the outer edges and soft and hot in the middle. The Teriyaki sauce was light and fragrant, not over powering and sickly sweet like others I had tried. The rice was sticky and plentiful, just what I had expected and the assorted fresh vegetables were neatly shaved and served under the fish. My wife had the Shrimp and Scollop Terijaki and came with over 6 pieces of each meat, it was a feast of fresh food. After the meal I left very satisfied but amazingly did not feel bloated. I will definitely be returning to this eating establishment to explore their menu further. I know nothing of sushi but the other diners around me had some mouthwatering dishes. I'm sure it's not the quality of some of the coastal restaurants, but for Lincoln it certainly is impressive.

Kinja is my favorite place to eat sushi in Lincoln. Everything I've ever eaten has been delicious. Sometimes it takes a while to get the food, but it's busy and they do their best. Some may say that it's crappy food because this is the Midwest, but I had sushi at some restaurants in NYC a few weeks ago and it tasted the same as Kinja to me.

Our family comes here almost once a week. The sushi is delicious and the service is always very friendly.

Good sushi and great box lunches! For the price this is a great place to go.

Best sushi in Lincoln. I absolutely love sushi and have been having a hard time finding a good place in Lincoln to enjoy it. This is, by far, the best I've had in this city. The fish tasted fresh, they have a good variety, and we enjoyed our dinner. I can't give it five stars because it isn't the BEST sushi I've ever had. That's hard when you are in the Midwest.

My boyfriend and I split the Combination B, which was the perfect amount of food for two people. I started to order a starter salad with it, but we had a helpful server who stopped me & told me that we would both get miso & a salad with our meal. You really can't go wrong with California Rolls, so I was happy with my meal. I don't know much about how sushi is *supposed* to be served, but I'm used to having it chilled, and -although it was fresh- this seemed room temperature. The inside of this place is bright red & geometric. Am I the only one who thinks it looks like a bento box?? :)

HUGE SELECTION of Japanese food options! Great lunch menu and amount of food for value! Loved the spicy chicken & chef selection of sushi. Service was attentive, flexible, and upbeat. Can't wait to go back!

This place is the closest sushi to our house so we've become regulars the staff is always great and we really enjoy that we can call in our order and pick it up on our way home.

Ordered the bento box lunch special with teriyaki tofu and tempura shrimp and vegetable. It also came with salad, miso soup, a little rice and some fruit slices. Tasty meal, decent price, friendly service and fun decor. Not bad Kinja!

Hits and misses. For years Kinja was our go to for Sushi/Sashimi but lately there have been issues. Typically the Nigiri and Sashimi are our thing although we have several rolls we like too. On our last couple visits the Miso has only been luke warm and on our last visit the Crab Sashimi was just a piece of imitation Crab cut diagonally. Probably won't order that again and next time we get substandard food it's going back.