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Haiku Poetic Food And Art in Columbus is a four star Asian restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its sushi. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features catering. This place is good for groups.
1.0 of 5 stars.
Being a lover of sushi, I was looking forward to trying out this restaurant. I had an 8 o'clock reservation for a party of three to celebrate a coworker's new job. When we arrived, the hostess claimed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there this past weekend. Too bad I didn't get to experience the outside patio since it was raining. Interior inside is ok, overall food is ok. The sushi is not great but not bad. I do love the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My beloved and I visited Haiku last night in order to celebrate our nine-year anniversary. Marriage of that length for relatively young whippersnappers is something of importance, and I thought (due...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
From the tempura,To the sushi offering,Haiku is horrid.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not worth the money you're going to spend here. Really.I mean, it's okay for a sushi place in the Midwest. And I'll admit to being wary of such establishments, especially since I grew up on the west...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
In a word, underwhelming. I'll admit that I have that possibly irrational suspicion of seafood establishments in the midwest that comes from growing up on a coast. Now, with that in mind, listen...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haiku is the sushi favorite of mine for the Columbus area. I have been to many of the other sushi joints but I always find myself talking up Haiku to others.I have been there on many occasion and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food tastes good, yes, but this place is a little yuppie for this Asian. Too pricey too! I like no frills sushi made the traditional way. this place comes close but no cigar.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for lunch today for the first time. I was served a complimentary soup and salad. The soup was cold and the waitress looked like the tattooed lady at the state fair. Not a good sign. My...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Haiku just this past weekend for the third or fourth time. It was mid-evening on a Friday night, so my friend and I had to wait about an hour for a table. They don't take reservations for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haiku is just OK imo, but they do offer a full menu that makes it easier to eat with a group of people. The concept and general decorations are good. The food is not the best. It is by no means bad,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Haiku is the urban posh sushi bar extraordinaire in Columbus. The atmosphere is slick, but to me the high prices are not warranted, because --from what i've tasted--the sushi is standard issue. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Haiku three times now and have had a similar experience each time. While the atmosphere is definitely the focus (and worth checking out), it's difficult to enjoy when overly crowded -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am pretty open-minded about Japanese cuisine and, while I really enjoy traditional settings, I am a huge fan of Haiku. This is one of the trendier sushi restaurants in town offering the more urban,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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Pleasant atmosphere. Pleasant staff. Walk up an appetite by visiting art...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience at Haiku was laughable because of my own naivetA�.I had just gotten into sushi and dragged Greg there to expand my repertoire. It was late afternoon, and we had missed the lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Haiku has the most amazing sushi. The High Street Roll is a favorite of mine...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not one for stylish pseudo-trendy sushi places, as I prefer places that focus on sushi and don't worry about glamor. That being said, Haiku is the best of that lot. The food is rather good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crunching Buckeye roll. That's all I have to say. It is one of my favorite rolls at Haiku, and I can't find anything like it at the various sushi restaurants I have visited across the country...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi definitely beat out the crappy service, so lucky for them they have good food! The tres amigos roll is good but enormous, think futo maki style enormous. I liked the grilled spicy scallop...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I've grown to love this Short North "Asian-Fusion Bistro" over a few visits, my first impressions of Haiku were not of the highest order. It's impossible to imagine a place filled with dudes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been here several times and the sushi just isnt that great. I dont remember ever trying a non sushi dish tho. I think I could overlook the not-so-amazing sushi if the wait staff was attentive....
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
An entirely mediocre sushi establishment with an excellent patio during the summer.Dark, dank, and full of wannabe sushi fans, there is little to love at Haiku. Fishy in smell and overly expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to school an hour outside of Columbus (aside from growing up there), and on rare occasions when we decided to get fancy, Haiku was the destination. The atmosphere is pleasant and feels like an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
October 2007Despite the overwhelmingly strong scent of seafood when you first enter, Haiku is perhaps my new favorite restaurant in the Short North. The restaurant is not new, but it was new to me on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People say this is the best sushi in Columbus and I would agree, but the sad thing is there simply isn't any really fantastic Sushi in Columbus.The decor inside the restaurant is great - I love going...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pros: It's convenient place to get together with friends for sushi when you have no idea at the last minute. The food & the ambiance are great. The cons: Service sucks there at least most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always had a great experience at Haiku and am surprised by the number of people saying they disliked the service. Perhaps I've always visited earlier than most, but we've always received great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rated Best Sushi in Columbus by The Other Paper in July 2007. Contemporary decor and excellent service make this asian fusion bistro a must-visit when stopping in The Short North.Try the Philly Roll,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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It's been at least a half dozen or more years since I've been to Haiku, and the sushi is still top notch. I selected Haiku as a place to dine with a date over other highly recommended sushi establishments in...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about three times in the past couple of years. When in town on business I keep giving it a try. This was my first time sitting outside. The food is only marginal. The edimame was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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absolutly love haiku. want an appetizer? try the lettuce wraps and don't forget the edamamae....never really crowded whenever I go there, but they do accept reservations. they have a website if you want to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love sushi, and I've gone to many places in search of the good stuff. This is very good sushi, and if you want to eat outside their patio is wonderful for atmosphere. They have some great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's good about Haiku is the outdoor patio in the short north. It's a great place to relax and catch up with friends. And you'll have plenty of time for that because the service is slow. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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I love the decor, and the food is always phenomenal. My favorite is the Crunching Buckeye roll, a signature of the restaurant. I have never had a substandard meal here, and I would recommend it for any...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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The food here is very good, especially the sushi, although there are less expensive sushi places in Columbus that are just as good. I've had ...
gusto.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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must try the crunching buckeye roll and fried tao tofu. they are seriously trendy. but dont be put off because your food will be fabulous! it's both casual and formal.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With our two friends from Tokyo, we were four for lunch.Every lunch comes with a small salad and miso soup. Spider roll was as expected, I didn't really go out on a limb. Others were happy with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here for sushi, my favorite food, and I was quite dissapointed. I like the ambience, but the sushi made me sick to my stomach. If I was someone who did not live and breathe sushi, I would...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Haiku is sort of hard to describe. While their food is good, I personally find the ambience abhorrant. It's like they WANT to be hipsters but fail miserably. The music is awful - it's mostly ancient...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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This was my first major sushi experience in Columbus since moving from California. The quality of the fish was better than I expected being land-locked. Our server was either too cool to be there and too busy...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd never imagine in a thousand years that I would find a great Japanese (let alone Asian) restaurant in Columbus, but my hopes were gladly dashed when I first ate here. The weekend nights can be a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Columbus FinestTasty Sake and SushiHappy Belly TimeIt seems only fitting that my review for Haiku be in the same format as its name.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at Haiku 4-5 times in the past 3 years. I have never been that impressed. Not that the food is bad, just not great. Not good enough to warrant the wait that this place often has on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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The food is very good at Haiku. The only problem is parking. They have a few spaces out front, but they fill up fast. Street parking is scarce.
judysbook.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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great ambiance, paper and pencils at every table so that you can compose haikus over drinks, so that ges interesting. outdoor seating area is unique and well-landscaped. attended a 25-guest party and it went...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice atmosphere combined with great fusion make for a consistent dining experience. Every meal I've had here was delicious and always made me wanting more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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We have been to lots of fine sushi restaurants in Chicago and NY and the sushi here is on par with the best. During our 6 or 7 trips to Haiku, we have found the maki to be generous, creative, and super fresh....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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We visited Haiku last night for the first time for my husband's birthday. We really enjoyed our visit, I called ahead to reserve seating, which they encouraged, but when we arrived at 6 on a Wednesday...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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I will recommend the Hiku to friends for their Sushi. I enjoy Sushi a few times a week and finally went to Hiku for an early dinner. Hiku Sushi was very enjoyable and fresh which is key to great Sushi. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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It was very romantic...for 2 or a group...u will love it...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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I have eaten here many times and I keep coming back for the awesome food! I admit, I'm not much of a sushi eater, being a vegetarian, but their noodle dishes are wonderful! And they have THE BEST tofu dish I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Haiku is a fun place to go with excellent sushi. It's a bit more on the expensive side, but very good and well worth it.My favorite of the sushi is the Crunching Buckeye roll. All of their sushi i...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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We have been to Haiku several times and love it! My husband especially loves the sushi, but I am not a sushi fan myself so I usually get one of the noodle dishes. Everything I have ever ordered ther...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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Recently went to this restaurant as my fiancee and I were visiting from out of town. We heard that this was the place to go for sushi, but we found thier food doesn't compare to other trendy sushi places we...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2004
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Haiku is a great place for sushi but I fear its way to "trendy" and not enough reality. The sake is warm, the sushi is cool and the music is daytime Techno. (Which I love) I wouldn't bring a child or baby to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2004
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Haiku is all about atmosphere and its location in the artsy Short North. The sushi is quite good, but the style of the place is what's really the main attraction. I was there last Friday night and there was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2003
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I have gone to every sushi restaraunt in Cols and by far Haiku is the best around. You may pay a little more than some other places, but I tell you what, you get what you pay for. The quality is unsurpassed....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2003
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Haiku has a fun atomsphere in the artsy short north area of columbus. It's a great place for anyone who wants good sushi, although it has great dinner entrees such as the mango chicken... awesome! With a mod...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2003
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Everything about this restaurant is snooty! The host eyed my husband and I disapprovingly and then ignored us for about 3 minutes without even a hello. The server was nice, but she didn't seem to know much...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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I like Haiku not only because it is across from my apartment, but because they make the best martinis in Columbus. Also, the staff doesn't rush you; you are permitted to lounge, and if one of the smarmy staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2002
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I understand where some of the bad reviews are coming from (even though most seem to share suspiciously similar broken english - how well are they communicating their needs to the waitstaff?). I've been a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2002
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Very dissapointed on food they served. I will never go back there again. I was dissapointed first because it wasn't authentic Japanese, but secondly and most importantly, the food was not eatable. I was not be...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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I recently went to Haiku for my first sushi experience and thought it was a great place overall. Although I'm sure service from different servers varies, the woman who waited on my date and I was extremely...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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The worst service in Columbus. Nobody deserves to be treated this way. While I was in the rest room, my wife, who uses a wheelchair, was asked to move to another table so that they could use ours for a larger...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2002
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wonderful everything...
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asian (and brain) fuel for thought...
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