Baru

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   Allen

   Cincinnati

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dining at Baru was an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The ambiance was welcoming and set the tone for a delightful evening. Our server, Jordan, was phenomenal—attentive, friendly, and highly knowledgeable about the menu. Jordan’s communication and suggestions elevated our dining experience, ensuring everything was perfect. The starof the night, however, was the incredible food crafted by Chef Jon and his team. Every dish was a testament to the chef’s skill and creativity. The Baru fried rice was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The lobster and yellowtail sushi was fresh and beautifully presented, while the dynamite roll was an explosion of bold, delicious flavors. The chicken Katsu was crispy, tender, and comforting, while the crispy Brussels were a standout—perfectly seasoned and addictively crunchy. And we can’t forget the lobster toast—a rich, decadent treat that left us craving more. Baru is a must-visit for anyone seeking extraordinary Japanese cuisine. Chef Jon and the team have created a menu that is both innovative and satisfying, and with Jordan’s exceptional service, the experience was flawless. We can’t wait to return.
   

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   angela

   Cincinnati

   59 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   59 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Chris, gave perfect service and recommendations, and fierce fashion i might add. Agree with all other teco of corn ribs and lobster shots. I could have 5 of those shots. Corn was perfectly seasoned. We had 3 sushi rolls all delish. Tuna crunch #1, then the lobster tuna sriracha, then rainbow roll. All still delish and very fresh. Higher priced than some sushi around but worth it. I would highly recommend.
   

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   Tom

   Cincinnati

   78 reviews

   5.0

   78 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Very good foodie experience. Conner our server was prompt, attentive, and cordial. Cocktails were nice and creative. Corn rib appetizers were tasty but a little messy. Sushi was outstanding. Poke tacos were interesting twist. Can be very noisy when crowd arrives. We would definitely come back when downtown.
   

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   Jenna

   Washington DC

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   THE BEST PLACE TO GO!! We can not rave more about this place!
   

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   Teresa

   Cincinnati

   55 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   55 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was top-notch, especially the Shabu roll and the Brussels. My husband had the tofu fried rice; delicious! Service was perfect. Only question I had: we ordered the tempura special that I thought was veggies & seaweed, but it seemed to be all fish or crabmeat strips. ? Floors are concrete so sound is way too loud, but overall a good experience. Thanks!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Louisville

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server, I think his name was Cody, was very attentive and polite. He made recommendations and they were spot on! The drinks were also very delicious! Next time we’re in Cincy, we’ll definitely be back!
   

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   BaruResponded on November 12, 2024

   We are excited to hear you had a great experience! We look forward to having you back soon at Baru
   

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   Hayden

   Louisville

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was so slow, food was yum. Had to remind waitress of drink and food order several times.
   

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   somi

   New Orleans

   1 review

   vip
   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 6, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was burned, server informed us food did not have shrimp and it did/ despite notifying her of allergy. She forgot items and dinner items were served 30 min apart. Manager notified of life threatening allergy situation and all of the other issues and did nothing.
   

   BaruResponded on November 12, 2024

   Hi Somi, thank you for your Yelp and Open Table review. We can assure this does not align with our venue's standards for service and we will bye correcting this to ensure this does not happen in the future. We hope you give us another chance in the future
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Baru was excellent. Our server, Conner, was absolutely fantastic. Very attentive and made great recommendations. The food quality was amazing and I will definitely be back! Get a lobster shot. You will not regret it!
   

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   BaruResponded on November 12, 2024

   Thank you for the great review! We will be sure to share this with Conner
   

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    Carolyn

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    First time dining at Baru and we had a wonderful time. It was my husband’s birthday and both the hostess and our server made him feel very special. Our server (I think his name was Jordan) was amazing and we’ll definitely go back just for him but also because the food was delicious!
    

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