I remember coming into this place Jan of 2025. They were new, friendly, but frankly half empty on…read morea Friday night. I sensed something exciting was going to happen -- but relying entirely on word of mouth. Flash-forward to early 2026, where readers of the local weekly paper named this the Best Sushi of Redlands. I was so excited, and as my visit last week demonstrates -- things have only improved. KYO SUSHI was packed at 5PM on a Tuesday. Not only slammed, but standing room only. I don't know what happened but I'm so happy for them. Two subtle changes have happened and I'm all for them. A LOCAL NEWS channel sharing dreadful stories on the TV has been swapped for hi-def reels of lovely Asian spots, making our escape from the crazy world we live in complete. As an extra touch, we are now treated to soothing jazz, which helps in a room with so many happy customers. A special shout out to Sia, who greets regulars like family and will help you get exactly what you need. Hi to Wendy and the new young lady, all keeping a close eye on customer happiness. I believe KYO is on the brink of having outgrown this location, but a lease is likely keeping them there for a while. It's a shame they can't move next door into the old Von's location -- lol -- because what a place that would be. Enough room in their to farm the fish. Pro Tip -- try the Megan Fox roll!

Kyo Sushi was okay. I may have gone in with higher expectations because of the 4.7 rating on Yelp,…read morebut overall it felt a little overhyped. The roll presentation was very good, and visually the food looked great. The plates came out clean, colorful, and nicely arranged. Flavor-wise though, the rolls were fairly bland. The house mayo tasted like regular mayo, which isn't necessarily bad, but I guess I was expecting something with a little more going on, maybe closer to a spicy mayo or some kind of signature sauce. We also ordered a Philly roll, but were brought the Philly "Pro" instead. The Pro is deep fried, which I wasn't expecting, and I took a bite without realizing how hot it was and almost burned my mouth. I did mention that "Philly roll" and "Philly Pro" are close enough in name that I could see wrong orders happening pretty easily. Service was direct and decent. Nothing bad, just more to-the-point than warm or memorable. I'd probably give this place another shot, because it seemed like we may have gotten caught in a rush all at once. Not terrible by any means, and the presentation was definitely a strong point, but it wasn't quite the standout experience I was expecting.

Small but cozy sushi bar with a few tables during limited hours. I called in for takeout and the…read morelady who greeted me was kind both on the phone and in person. I loved the casual and intimate feel of patrons being served by the chef at the bar. Fish was fresh, flavors/ prices on point, and will be my sushi fix when I'm in the area!

Kiyora Sushi offers fresh and delicious Japanese food to the Redlands community. My family ordered…read moremultiple items as takeaway: Las Palmas sushi sets, a variety of lunch combos featuring mixed tempura and Crunch and California rolls, with a Yellowtail Kama dish. I suggest checking availability of Yellowtail Kama in advance due to supplies being limited. My order filled quickly over the phone and hot when I came to pick it up. The ambiance in the small restaurant was warm and inviting. The food was delicious and I will come back to bring family and friends.

104/2026 An all you…read morecan eat Japanese restaurant which is the to-go-to of my family !!! Serving fresh rolls, seared rolls, tempura rolls, baked rolls , kids menu available, sashimi platters, sushi, udon, and dessert as well as salad!!

Great service and sushi was good quality. Definitely would come back here again…read more We loved the chill/casual atmosphere that was provided for a AYCE.

Good food and good service a bit pricey but worth it definitely recommend trying everything they…read morehave you will for sure enjoy

The family and I booked a table while my dad was visiting, and we had a really good time. We sat…read morefor hibachi, and the whole experience was fun, lively, and memorable. The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked right in front of us, which made it even better for the kids and the whole table. The hibachi chef kept everyone entertained, and the energy at the table was great. We ended up splitting the table with six other people, and by the end of the meal my dad was doing sake bombs with them like they had all known each other for years. That honestly made the night. It felt less like just going out to eat and more like a fun little dinner event. Good food, good service, good atmosphere, and a random shared table moment that turned into a great memory. Definitely a spot I'd recommend for family dinner, hibachi, or when you want something more fun than a regular sit-down meal.

My party of 10 was very grateful to have gotten a reservation the day of for a birthday…read morecelebration. The hostess noted that reservations could be made at least three hours in advance. For a Saturday at 4:30pm, we were seated and waited on immediately. The menu was expansive and I was surprised with the amount of vegetarian options for a Chinese restaurant. Our server was helpful in suggesting various fish options and knew their wait times. Some notable dishes were the sizzling beef with black pepper, beef scallion rolls, honey walnut chicken, mapo tofu, and fried chicken. The dishes that could be improved for flavor were the vegetarian steamed dumplings, steamed whole fish, and beef chow fun. We probably ordered around 8-10 plates (all dishes came with rice) and many arrived at the same time. The prices were very reasonable for the portions and it was just enough for everyone. Since we had a birthday celebrant, they were able to put our personal cake in the fridge. Our server provided a complimentary matcha cheesecake and candle towards the end of our meal. His robot server sidekick also sang happy birthday! I did feel like they were understaffed because the lobby hostess had to find the server for me several times when I asked for our cake and the check. Overall, it's a great place for large groups and celebrations.

Today, I visited this restaurant with a party of five and wanted to share my experience…read more Unfortunately, our first interaction set a negative tone for the visit. When we arrived, the hostess attempted to seat us at a table that would not have comfortably accommodated our group. I politely asked if we could be seated at a nearby table that had more space. In response, she rolled her eyes and let out an audible sigh, which felt unprofessional and dismissive. When we were eventually seated at the requested table, she placed the menus down abruptly and did not hand one to me directly, instead leaving it at the end of the table. The interaction came across as unnecessarily rude and, frankly, not in line with the level of service I would expect from a hostess. That said, I want to note that the rest of our experience was positive. Our server was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout our meal. The food itself was also very good (I would not recommend the orange chicken though) and something I would return for. I hope management takes the opportunity to address the front-of-house experience, as first impressions matter and can significantly impact a guest's overall perception. (She was white and had unique, colorful, round glasses)

This place changed to a Japanese restaurant back in 2001. I was working nearby at the time and…read moreremember coming here. It's been years since I came back and glad I did. First thing I noticed were 2 Japanese ladies eating inside. Good sign! Was clean, plenty of seating, liked the solid granite tables. The "new" owner is this young guy who bought the place 3 years ago when the previous owner retired. He was working hard as the only waiter and 2 chefs in the back and bar. For lunch, i had the 12-pc sashimi (all fish) for $20...did I say 11 pieces?!? Man it was totemo Oishikatta!!! Probably some of the best sashimi I've had outside of Tokyo. Even my Japanese Nihonjin partner agreed it was very good (and she's a picky Japanese eater!). I liked that it was all fish cuts so I didn't have to sub or ask for sub for seafood I don't eat (bottom-dwellers, scavenger seafood). Shihoko-san had the salmon bento box and it was also very tasty. Of course we had to have the edamame appetizer. Overall excellent and we plan to be back! Glad it's nice and local here in Redlands.

The appearance is a tad underwhelming however I am a regular sushi eater and very particular about…read moresushi and since moving to the IE this is our go to place! The staff is always on point. Remembers my family, our orders and always so hospitable. Please keep it up Tokyo! I love my local sushi spot :)

My family loves coming here to this quiet restaurant. We usually get sushi rolls as my parents are…read morenew to eating raw fish. However, what keeps us coming back is the staff. They are extremely friendly and completely elevate the experience. For consistent rolls and excellent service, we will be back.

I thought it was closed. Nope! Its very much open and impressive inside…read more The prices and flavor are so good, getting sushi at the Stater Bros in this plaza feels like ordering vending machine Pepsi when you have a MacDonalds Coke machine a door down. Unbeatable value no matter what you're in the mood for. Gems like Super Sushi are remnants from a kinder age.

Food is great, service was good as well! The ambiance is not great as it is a little run down…read moreinside but the food makes up for it. We were a little bummed we never got our miso soup but by the time the server remembered it, we were stuffed. Overall a good meal.

The way the owner/manager treats his staff is despicable. And he does it in front of the customers…read more(ME) no less. He also refuses to speak with customers when there's any issue whatsoever. Also the fish in my rolls tasted old; rubbery texture and smelled fishy... (if you eat fish you know what I'm talking about). I read a couple reviews on Hello Sushi before writing my own now, and I do agree that the ambiance is giving rundown China shop. The looks match the food, straight sloppy. Also I viewed one of the sushi chefs basically coughing up a lung while preparing some food. I actually hope it wasn't my roll. Do not come here.