157 Lounge

uniquely hand crafted rolls, it’ll be almost impossible to choose just one. Make sure you try them all– as well as the shrimp dumplings. While you’re waiting there is a lengthy list of martinis made by a great staff– my personal favorites are the «Dirty Lala» which is a spicy take on a dirty martini and Bloody Mary and the «Almond joy» as a desert beverage! Don’t forget kamikaze thursdays are also half off select sushi rolls until midnight with the purchase of a drink :)

Hip and trendy, overpriced, douchey atmosphere, look for fights outside, not bad for young college kids looking for a good time, and a place to meet people

The sushi was surpisingly really good as my husband and I have not found anything that compares to Otani’s. Although the prices were very reasonable, they’re not the same as there online menu states. Also we ordered appetizers that we thought were ½ off but didn’t read the fine print. So pay close attention to their advertisements and what they end up charging you. We really enjoyed the sushi so will be back!

The sushi here is gross. I got the spicy salmon roll and it was warm and tasted like mayo ewww. Some of the other rolls were warm and falling apart. It’s too expensive to drink here. I used to just come to dance but I feel like I’m getting too old for that. The last time I came all the music was top 20 crap remixed eww. Bad DJ I guess

Anyone who thinks this place has good sushi clearly has never had good sushi. The fishy smell is the first indication that the sushi probably isn’t the freshest. Just okay, but since it’s in Kent, sometimes you settle with what you got.

The best place in Kent for sushi. Affordable, clean, nice waitresses, well prepared martinis at a great price.

Incredibly poor service, even on a slow night. I had to wait 10 minutes for the bartender to even acknowledge our existence. After we finished our drinks, no one bothered to ask if we wanted another. Completely overrated.

I love 157 Lounge. By far the best place to go to in Kent. Best Music, Best Drinks, Best Service.

Okay so I was a little nervous to eat sushi here just because I have been there when it first opened just to drink. When I arrived it was pretty quite and the service was quick. I ordered 4 sushi rolls and the grilled mussels (which I have never had mussels previous to this) which I did a carry out order. The mussels were great and whatever sauce they put on top of it was amazing (garlic?)! The sushi rolls were very interesting, one had apple in it and my favorite was sweet potato, red pepper, cream cheese and salmon. I would for sure come back and let people know about this gem! Price for the sushi is great as well.

The service for sushi is a bit slow and awkward. I hope that with this new addition to the menu will become a smoother process. It’s a fun place to go dancing at night, and their drinks are tasty!

Excellent sushi. If you enjoy sashimi, I highly recommend the Chirashi bowls for a healthy and filling meal. I’ve also tried most of the appetizers and have yet to be disappointed.
I’m not a huge fan of special rolls in general, but the 157 roll, Crumble Shrimp and Nina rolls were all great.
Service can be a bit slow at times, but the staff have always made it up to me, often times offering a free drink or miso soup to alleviate any wait time. And, the delicious food and appealing presentation have always been worth it in my opinion. Prices have always seemed fair for the amount and quality. The most expensive roll is a behemoth Dragon roll at $ 9, which I was incapable of finishing.

I have gone a few times for their Sushi night, as on Thursday they have ½ price sushi. The sushi is fresh and pretty good (especially at half price). However, the biggest flaw with this restaurant is the service.
The service moves at a snails pace. We’ve all had to put up with slow service on occasion, but the service here is consistently slow. Furthermore, it seems that tables get their food at random and it is not related to when their order was taken (e.g., we’ve waited an hour only to have people come in, order after us, get served, eat, pay, and leave before we even receive our food).
I hate to say it, but I think the slow service stems from the fact that the waitresses are hired based on physical appearance and not on their ability to wait tables. My wife and I consistently get paired with one server who, as cute as she may be, is a little bit on the slow side. On one occasion, she brought wine randomly to our table as if we had ordered more (we hadn’t). We also highly suspected that our long wait was related to some kind of mistake she had made when punching in our order (as other tables kept getting served ahead of us).
All in all, if you can bear the wait and bear the slow service, it’s not a bad place to go. I just prefer to go somewhere else without such a long wait.

Fun to visit on Thirsty Thursdays after midnight when there’s a large crowd. Sometimes is dead empty since Panini’s has opened down the street. Ordered the same drink twice and was charged more $ depending on the bartender

Was not very happy with my sushi! So small when I pay less than half that at other locations… bummer.

Amazing Sushi and drinks! Great atmosphere… Can’t wait to go back!

This update is written regarding 157’s latest addition: Sushi.
I know what you are thinking, sushi?! In Kent?! In the martini bar in Kent?!
I know, I had the same reaction.
But I met a friend… I gave it a shot and ordered 2 rolls. And then we ordered more. And then we ordered more. Well done 157! After the disappointment that was Dancing Beta in Kent — I didn’t think decent sushi could be found in the area — but you did it!
I had some great rolls (I can’t remember their names and their website isn’t updated yet, but I’m pretty sure I had a shrimp crumble, spicy tuna, a tiger, and some other animal name). Plus accompanied with the same great wine and martini service.
Proud of you 157, I’m still not sure how the sushi bar will mesh with the late night crowd — but it was delicious and I am glad I came by to try!

Bouncers are outrageous bounced for lookin at him wrong and puched in the face… drinks were ok… ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ your glass is clean. down town kent has much better to offer.

157 Lounge is by far the classiest place in downtown Kent. The inside is very modern and simplistic, but stunning compared to other bars in the area. There’s plenty of seating both at the bar and around the walls, if you so choose. The major perk of 157 is that it’s one of the only bars in Kent to have a dance floor, and a good one at that.
Drink prices here are a bit steeper than at other bars, but that’s probably because you’re paying for the environment. They only have a few beers on tap, but that’s because they specialize in cocktails and martinis. And they don’t skimp on the booze in the mixed drinks. On a random note, one of my favorite things about this place is that they serve moscato by the glass. That’s VERY rare in a restaurant, nevermind in a bar.
The crowd here is mixed. While it is a classy place, a few slobs manage to get through the front door, which ruins the vibe a bit (Really? Do you need to wear your Batman shirt to the bar? That’s a great way to get the ladies). Unfortunately, the higher-​class atmosphere attracts a fair share of students who look like they belong on the Jersey Shore. As such, I don’t really find myself here late night on Fridays or Saturdays. Just not my scene. If you go earlier in the evening, it is a nice place to grab a fairly made drink.
The fish tank is very pretty, too.