Best sushi experience I've personally ever had. The uni with soy caviar paired perfectly together. The duck breast with soba noodles in broth was amazing. Perfect texture on the noodles and adequate saltiness on the broth. The thing I loved the most about the whole experience is the interaction with the owners, this is what set this place apart from every other joint in town. read more

Tried the restaurant based on the 5-star reviews. Food and sake were very good. Agree with the 3-star reviewer regarding the chef - disappointing experience. read more

Deserving of a Michelin Star! Decided to go here for a special date night and also because my girlfriend and I love sushi! I was intrigued with the reservation process which made it feel very exclusive and rewarding to get in. I was very excited for my reservation and was not disappointed. From the moment you walk in you feel like you are a part of a special experience. The seating area is small an intimate which offers a great view of all the food being prepared directly in front of you. The servers were polite and timely with everything. The chefs engaged in conversation and were very funny. Now the food - it was incredible! Everything was delicately made and fresh. The sushi was some of the best I've ever had, if not the best I've had. You pay a pretty penny for the dinner, but you are paying for the experience and quality of food when you do. It is worth to at least try once if you are on the fence. You will want to come back for more. read more

Kadence - Sake bombs in back! (They were requested) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We stopped by to checked out and ohh my!! This place is low key fancy. Average prices are from $20 and up. The staff was amazing and attentive to all your needs! We ordered a Sashimi Selection and Macaroni La Dogana and it was delicious! Definitely come here for a date night and you want to splurge a little. Everything about this place is wonderful and should definitely come here at least once to experience it! read more

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I could never go this spot justice with my words. Had an Omakase dinner at this incredible sushi spot and it's one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Yes it's pricey- but you get what you pay for. The dinner is an intimate gathering, with only about 9 seats. We were served sake for a transitional start to our meal, as a group. I had their Hojicha green tea, a roasted green tea with a very similar taste to matcha except with more depth. It was so so good. Our meal consisted of, I lost count, plates of fresh nigiri with types of fish I had never had the chance to eat experience before. Their wasabi is the real deal, grated table side and it added the perfect subtle pop to the dishes. Conversation was always enjoyable, and the owners are charming and funny, happy to interact with the customers. The dessert- a mochi ice cream pairing- was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Like I said, my words do not begin to convey the one of a kind dining experience. You really do just have to try it for yourself! read more

Amazing fresh Sushi and great atmosphere. This quality of Sushi has been hard for me to find on the east coast.

Expensive? Yes? Worth it? Yes. My wife and I have been wanting to go for a while, and finally decided to take the plunge. The restaurant doesn't look like much inside, but the inside is beautiful. The service was very personalized and top notch. They treat you like a part of the family. Intimate setting 9 people max and everyone is engaged with everyone by the end of the night. Every course was a 10. Looking forward to going back again. Would highly recommend doing the sake pairing. read more

Warning: CLOSES EARLIER than listed. I drove there but didn't actually eat there because the hours say till 10pm and the door was locked at 9:30p. A nice lady did come out and explain the last seating is 8:30 but they "do close at 10p". She offered me a card to make reservations later. Appears to be reservations only. I've got no problem with any of it but they should absolutely explain their hours clearly. read more

Best sushi dining experience I've ever had to say the least. My husband and I had dinner for our 10 year anniversary. The dinner is Omakase style. The dishes were innovative, delicious and meticulously prepared. Seating is very limited as you have to book and make reservations. It's a 9 seat sushi bar, so plan accordingly! The experience was very personable! From the start of the dinner everyone in the restaurant took a shot of sake, including the chefs, servers and back of the house, as well as we actually received an email with questions, such as what our names were, the occasion, and if we wanted anything in particular on the menu selection. Such great conversation and warm, inviting atmosphere. The ambiance is clean, bright, modern and has a hip hop style. Check out their bathroom! It's freakin amazing! Their toilette is out of this world! The price is well worth it! Trust and enjoy the experience! read more

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There aren't words to describe the love I have for this group of people and the pride they take in their craft. You can tell it truly is a labor of love for them... They are artists in an artless restaurant industry. read more

If you could give more stars I would. Excellent food, service, ambiance, drinks, presentation, and experience. I've been to many great restaurants around the globe including those in Tokyo and would rank Kadence as one of the best. Can't wait to go back on my next trip to Orlando. read more

This place is simply amazing! Voted the best restaurant in Orlando, and would have to agree 100%. Food, presentation and overall experience is a WOW! Must love sushi but they were accommodating with allergies. Only 9 seats so an intimate experience and interactive with the owners/chefs. Staff was excellent and entertaining. Expensive but worth it for a special night out. read more

Booked a month in advance for hubby's birthday for our trip out to Orlando. I was so excited and had such high expectations but was very disappointed with the chef. He was either super drunk or was on something. He was very disoriented and shaking back and forth, going for a drink every other minute. The wife was super sweet though. The entire meal experience felt so incomplete and inconsistent. The customer next to me had a gluten allergy and he kept making mistakes with her food, felt so bad for her. Each dish just took wayy too long and seemed just way too messy (sushi rice frying everywhere and he kept putting it back in the bowl to make the next sushi). We arrived a little early for our 8pm reservation. Started our meal at 8:15 and ended up leaving at 11:10. The food was mediocre at best (everything was too salty and hidden by strong sauces). The bill is paid when you make the reservation so I guess they have nothing to lose. I would pay $600 anyday for a fantastic meal but this was not it. Smh. Sadly to say we will never be returning back to this establishment when we are back in the area. Sorry chef. Please do better. read more

We moved from LA about a month ago and was having a lot of trouble finding a decent JAPANESE only focused sushi bar that wasn't Thai/Chinese food related. Had the chirashi bowl, very great value and quality. Ate it there at the stand up counter and the service was friendly and great all together. I love that the chirashi was very flavorful and no soy sauce was needed. read more

Was highly skeptical of sushi in Florida. Not sure why, maybe the hot weather? Was pleasantly surprised by those place. Absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Great service and not too overdone. I thought it was better than Kusakabe in SF. Well done! Will come back. read more

Used to be called Kappo and moved here from the Eastend Market. Although found everywhere in major cities, this is very unique to orlando. Kaiseki at its finest! There is no menu, so it's all chefs choice. If you are a food explorer and love Japanese cuisine then this is for you. Very pricey but worth it! Every dish is prepared in front of you meticulously and every dish is a new surprise both aesthetically, creatively and a new introduction to your taste buds. read more

We've been enjoying their takeout. Love the inside more and they are wonderful at entertaining. Yes it's expensive but you get a world-class experience. read more

Ok let's start from the top. Mark was our chef/entertainer/server. He was beyond amazing. The food that he prepared not only carried an abundance of different tastes but also had meaning in the way that they were prepared. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a 5 star upscale dining experience. From what I could gather from the restaurant, I could visibly see 7 people including Mark that were serving us and taking any plates out of our way immediately after finishing. This place will not disappoint! read more

The experience is unlike anything you could find in Florida. Food, presentation and service far exceed the normal sushi restaurants. Chef Lo, Mark and Jen made for a wonderful night! All I can say is sake shotguns to end the meal! read more

Kadence is the anticipated new restaurant from the team responsible for Kappo in the east end market. Mark, Jenn, and Lo are back. The food, I'm happy to say, continues to be top notch, carrying on the traditions each of the these chefs picked up during years of training at some of the highest rated restaurants in the world. Their new home is also remarkable. After several years of planning, Kadence delivers subtle and beautiful design work that compliments the creativity of its owners while respecting Japanese traditions. Sitting at the 9 seater sushi bar, with modern oak, concrete floors, minimal architecture, and curiously placed windows..one realizes the considerable reverence the cast at Kadence has for their guest and their craft. So is it still as fun as it used to be? Yup! Music plays, people laugh, chefs execute dishes in front of you, and the drinks (like always) flow. This is the best restaurant in Orlando..soon everyone will be saying so. read more

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The best sushi and experience. Well worth the money. And great people. Great conversation as well as food

Absolutely amazing, relaxed atmosphere great service and absolutely amazing food. Ankimo , CT oyster and flounder were three of my favorite pieces of food I have ever had. The sake pairing was well worth it, matching flavor profiles along the way. read more

Wow. What an experience! We had a six person reservation and it was perfectly coordinated. The staff is warm and welcoming. Loved everything about it. The food is RETARDEDLY AMAZING AND THATS NOT A REAL WORD. read more

If you are wanting a real experience this is the place! The entire staff was extremely knowledgeable and the customer service was impeccable. The freshness of every dish is worthy of a 5 Star review alone. Highly recommend! read more

Kadence dinner is worth every penny plus some! The atmosphere is amazing. The chefs are engaging and know what they are doing. I cant say enough good things about it. 10/10. read more

Undoubtedly the best place to eat anywhere near here. It was insane. Nothing else deserves to be called "sushi" unless they do it like this. Don't skip this place. read more

Oh my God! Eating here has been one of the best experiences in my life. All 20 dishes were powerful, unique and delicious. Chefs were conversational and extremely nice. This place is one of the only reasons for me to come back to Orlando. read more

This is a sushi experience that's definitely worth the price. If you like sushi, save up and go, you won't be disappointed. The saki flight adds to the experience. Since the entire restaurant seats 10, come prepared to talk to other patrons as well as the chefs: read more

No words can explain the feeling of eating here. So just go. Their fish is outstanding and their technique is beautiful. Their space is gorgeous and simple. The chefs are friendly and make you feel at home. And they remember who you are. Because once you eat there, there is no moving backwards. This is where you eat sushi. read more

I mean, wow. Just, wow. I've been to my fair share of Michelin starred restaurants across the country and even overseas and Kadence ranks alongside the best of them. It is truly a culinary experience and worth every penny. The setting is super intimate and the food is beyond words. Treat your self and go! read more

This place, the food, and the chefs are absolutely amazing! My wife took me there for my birthday and had a great experience. read more

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Best!!! Love their omasake and chirashi bowls. The deserts are good also. Everyone is friendly and super nice. Worth the money!

I remember pulling up to the place and thinking, "is this really it?" It's all black and I didn't see a sign for it, but the GPS told us we were there so we went in and the inside is so much different. You are welcomed by a beautiful art wall someone painted and the friendly staff. We ordered a to go bowl since we were heading to Universal Studios. We ended up eating the bowl there since we had to return the bowl and the cloth they wrap around the bowl. The waitress was very nice and took good care of us while we ate. I went to use the restroom and was taken by surprise when I walked towards the toilet and the seat went up on its own. I was so fascinated with it I had to take pictures. The restroom also had lotion and other moisturizing creams. Not that you should go just because the restroom was nice, but that just adds a littler extra bonus to your experience. I'll be back when I'm in Florida again. read more

Deserving of all the praise since Kappo and now with Kadence. Friendly and knowledgeable owners. I wish I could spend all my $ here, but alas. read more

I ordered chirashi here the other day and it was really good and unique. All the pieces of fish were very fresh, they have a wide variety of fish in the bowl. The only drawback is that they don't give you any wasabi to mix in the bowl with your soy. Other than that, this has to be my favorite place in orlando for chirashi. read more

Kadence - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Don't skip this place. The food was so delicious and my omakase experience was far exceeded my expectation. This resto trumps all of the other sushi restos I've been to. read more

What a great experience. This was my first visit. I went by myself because my wife will positively not eat raw fish. The owners and staff were friendly and talkative, so never felt alone. The food was just amazing. Lots of very small choices. Very fresh fish with some terrific flavorings. I had the 5 sake pairing. The choices were really excellent. The first one an unfiltered sake with a little natural carbonation. The champagne of sake. People were friendly. All in all a great evening. I will definitely be back. read more

It was one of the best meals I ever had and I had a lot of good food! Besides the basic, like very fresh ingredients, excellent taste and eye-catching presentation, what I really like about Kadence is the thought they put in to make the experience amazing! I felt like both my taste buds went through a roller coaster ride. On top of that, all three chefs are down-to-earth friendly people that joked and chatted with us. It was a cheap meal but considering what I got out of it, I think Kadence is well worth the price. read more

Worth every penny! The best, most authentic, sushi Omakase menu in Orlando. Could not say enough good things about Kadence. The food is world class. The restaurant is beautiful. The communal dining experience is always fun. Watching the chef's prepare every bite in front of you is entertaining and an education. Kandence truly has elevated the restaurant scene in Orlando. We are lucky to have them! read more

There is no word for this place. I knew what they can do visiting their previous incarnation at Kappo at the Eastern Market. These young wonderful trio know their stuff. Those people who attend this place really know what sushi is all about, plus sake and kaiseki. They've gotten cum laude before even visiting Japan. The place is minimalistic and love their omakase dinner. Am glad to know there are enough true Japanese aficionado for food here in Orlando. read more