Cleveland, OHSushi

Ginko is a sushi bar tucked beneath Dante in a former Tremont bank building, with a colorful mosaic wall, a lively counter, and dim booths. Beyond rolls like the spicy tuna, the kitchen offers a chef's omakase built around seasonal catches. Cleveland Magazine features Ginko among the city's sushi spots, an intimate room that rewards sitting at the bar.

Goma sits on East Fourth Street, where Chef Lee sources fish from Tokyo, Spain, Scotland, and Norway under a philosophy of authenticity and innovation. The dark room is lit by custom glass fixtures shaped like jellyfish and octopuses. A signature is the Goma sake tataki, sesame-crusted seared salmon in ponzu. Cleveland Magazine includes it among the city's sushi destinations.

OISHI Cafe is a quiet, intimate sushi spot inside AsiaTown Plaza on East 38th Street, where soft music sets the tone. Rolls are made to order and generously filled, among them the Oishi roll of spicy crab and cucumber topped with avocado, spicy mayo, and sesame seeds. Entrees come with miso soup. Cleveland Magazine lists it among the city's sushi spots.

Sora is a downtown Japanese room on the Flats West Bank centered on a striking tree installation, with soft lighting, pink hues and floral touches. The team aims to stay close to traditional sushi craft, from nigiri to rolls like the vegetable futo. Cleveland Magazine includes Sora in both Japanese and sushi dining coverage.

MASU is a modern Japanese restaurant at Valor Acres in Brecksville from chef Dante Boccuzzi and executive chef Jake McDaniel. The kitchen leans on sustainable sourcing and dry aged fish across nigiri, maki, pressed sushi and customizable poke bowls, with traceability certifications behind the seafood. Cleveland Magazine includes the newer restaurant in its local sushi coverage.