Kai Susi is a fabulous restaurant located at the Water Street District. You'll find them on Pacific Avenue and Water Street, next to Pacific Diner. There's plenty of free street parking. Inside is dimly lit with a cozy atmosphere and plenty of seating for a table and bench seat. There's soft EDM music playing in the background. Lunch Specials are Monday to Thursday from 11:30am to 2:30pm, which includes miso soup and house salad. Menu offers a nice selection of appetizers, tempura and crispy starters, carpaccio, signature seafood salad, donburi rice bowl, as well as a variety of rolls including vegetarian, premium, Kai combo specials, sashimi platters, tempura filled and baked rolls, fried roll specialties, everyday favorites and pure rolls (less rice), Kai hot kitchen, sides, and desserts. There's also a list of nigiri (2 pcs) and sashimi (3 pcs), where you simply write the quanty you'd like to order in the box provided. It includes maguro, hamachi, white fish, salmon, shellfish, classics, and roe. I ordered a House Salad ($5), it's a small side dish with fresh mixed greens lightly tossed in a zesty ginger and lovely sweet citrus dressing, and has ripe cherry tomatoes, it's light and very tasty! Fried Gyoza (6 pieces, $7) is good too! These crispy dumplings are filled with ground pork and chicken, and comes with a spicy dipping sauce. It's so nice that John came by my table to check in and asked how everything was. I let him know the gyoza dipping sauce was a little too spicy, and he kindly brought a side of ponzu sauce, which I greatly appreciate! I also tried one of their classic rolls and ordered Spam Roll ($9), which has baked spam, avocado, and spicy mayo. This kind of reminds me of a California Roll but without the cucumber and crab, and has tasty spam, the sauce drizzle is not too spicy, and good! For drinks, they have non-alcoholic, beer, soju, sake, and wine. I went with Yuzu Black Tea ($5.50), which is very cooling and super refreshing! They add yuzu jam in black tea, and it gives an appealing sweetness and terrific flavor! For desserts, they have Japanese cheesecake, and a selection of ice cream like Häagen-Dazs, mochi, tempura, and ice cream sashimi. I opted for Affogato ($8), which has Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream, served in a lovely glass cup and a shot of hot espresso, so amazingly yummy and splendid! It's such an excellent treat after a light meal, not too sweet and quite delightful! Service from Angel, John, the owner and chef Sam is very kind, welcoming, courteous, attentive, efficient, and friendly! I had a pleasant dining experience, and really appreciate the courtesy check in with John and Angel. They were polite and very patient with me, everything was great! I highly recommend Kai Sushi. This is a fantastic spot for a date night, with friends, or a special celebration. They offer a variety of delicious food and drinks, plus the atmosphere is inviting, laid back, and very relaxing! read more

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A new hidden gem for date night! Couple notes from my perspective the aesthetic is a highlight, this is not a budget friendly place, not AYCE, but definitely getting what you pay for premium fresh fish and flavors! I got an SW roll and Shrimp fried rice Also they have AFOGATTO FOR DESSERT read more

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Came here with my abg thicc baddie for our anniversary. Very lowkey and charming environment with great fresh seafood. Our host Sean added to the experience with service and delicious recommendations like the SW roll and dry aged fish. We decided to try Kai based on the uni selection but unfortunately they were out. Id suggest to call ahead ensuring the items you want are in stock. Definitely recommend read more

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My bestie and I had a moms night out dinner on a Monday night (5/25/26) and this was the perfect spot. The restaurant is moderately sized - best for small groups, but could accommodate one large group (maybe 10 people or so). The ambiance is best described as "dark" and "modern." The service was wonderful - at the time we went, only a couple people were working (basically one server and one chef) and the restaurant was about half full. Despite the amount of customers, they were still quick and friendly. The food was amazing! This was some of the most delicious sushi I've ever had. The menu was pretty expansive and offered some more creative items. We tried the seaweed salad, Kai Hotdog Rice Roll (friend gave this 5+ stars), Japanese Lasagna (I gave this 5 stars), and a couple other dishes that I can't currently recall. Everything we had was amazing and we finished it all. This is truly a hidden gem right off Water Street - believe all the 5-star reviews on here. Highly recommend for the food - They also offer take out orders. This place is best for date night, a friend date, and small groups. Probably not a good spot for littles that need a high chair - I don't recall seeing any, but I could be wrong because I didn't ask for one, as I didn't have my little guy with me. read more

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5 stars without a doubt! This has become one of our favorite sushi spots and every time we go, the food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. The triple garlic is mouthwatering, baked muscles *chefs kiss*, the service was great, and the atmosphere made for such an amazing dinner. The best part? My little food critic said, "This is the best sushi place ever," and honestly... we agree! We'll definitely keep coming back. read more

Kai Sushi - Miso soup and house sake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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My husband and I were hanging out in the area and we stopped in for a late dinner. The staff here were super nice. We were seated inside right away. The place is small and it was cozy and intimate inside. I liked it! There is a mix of tables and chairs and the table that we were seated at had booth style seating on one side. There is a wide variety of items on the menu that had mix of appetizers, sushi roll, and more! We ordered a few rolls off the menu and they had a smaller menu that had a selection of nigiri and sashimi. I did see Escolar on the menu which is one of my favorites so I ordered two orders of that! It was very good! I would definitely come back to try more items off the menu! read more

Came here with my beloved to celebrate our anniversary. So glad we found this hidden gem, as it's right down the street from us (usually prefer going to Chinatown but that was 30 mins away). This actually might be our new favorite spot!! Unfortunately they were out of uni & said it's best to call in for it b/c they usually run out of stock for it beginning of the month. A lot of the items I actually wanted to try were OOS too (such as the bluefin tuna uni carpaccio, Hokkaido scallop carpaccio, o-toro, & Japanese sea bream), which was a bit disappointing, but our server Sean was amazing, it made up for our experience! He suggested for us to try their dry aged fish special & it was actually pretty good! We got the Sima Aji which was surprisingly buttery. The miso seared Hokkaido scallop was good just as well. Ankimo was actually okay in my opinion, & tasted more on the fishier side. Overall was definitely a pleasant experience & highly recommend calling to check which items in stock before coming in. The tako wasabi was my favorite and the fact that they had an "award winning soju" at 23% alcohol was such a steal! Will definitely be coming back. read more

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John, one of the Managers, assisted us for dinner. He was easy to talk to and friendly. He explained the menu options very well. I enjoyed the spicy edamame, sashimi, egg fried rice and a salmon hand roll. The fish was fresh and all items tasted delightful. The fried rice was so nostalgic. I'd come back just for that!!! I enjoyed the Japanese cheesecake desert. It had just the right amount of sweetness and wasn't too dense. Street parking was available. This was my first time in this area and it was dinner time. I will return to Kai Sushi and explore the downtown area. read more

We found a hidden Gem in Henderson NV near Water St!!! Absolutely loved the food at Kai. The service was great and atmosphere was a vibe as well. We had the cherry blossom roll, California roll, SW roll, vegetable tempura and miso soup. if you're in the area or live in Henderson, definitely check out Kai read more

Kai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

The owner made the spicy mayo which he put in every roll and it was so hot it was practically inedible. I tried to return the roll and he had a fit and wouldn't take it back until his manager stepped in and returned it! I'll never go back now that I know the owner is such a mean bad businessman ! Update: Every roll and dish was way way way too spicy read more

Everything is fresh & everything is delicious. My new sushi spot in Henderson. I definitely think everyone should try their dry aged fish selections. read more

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Yesterday was the second time eating here. Love it: Great food, great service. It's right around the corner from the Water Street. read more

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This is a do not rush restaurant. Enjoy the ambiance and company that you are with so, place your phones down and chat with one another. This is the place to enjoy friendship and delicious food. I think the pictures speak for themselves. Don't miss this place if you're hungry and wanting Japanese food!! The owner/chef is amazing!! Let's make sure to support his business as we need more family owned business like his. Seriously get the crispy spicy tune rice and let me know if you enjoyed it as much as I did read more

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Nice and Clean friendly staff Food was good and no smells recommend this place Fish was top notch read more

I'm very picky and sensitive with seafood, but Kai Sushi truly impressed me with its freshness. If you want premium, fresh dry-aged sushi, this place is a must. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and trying dry-aged sushi for the first time--I loved the texture. And you have to get the uni here! So fresh ~ Every bite was heavenly and delicious. The spicy tuna roll was amazing, and the udon had a rich broth with perfectly chewy (쫀득) noodles. The karaage was crispy outside and juicy inside. You have to try their beer--the blue bottle pilsner (see photo). Easily the best pilsner I've ever had, and I heard it's ranked #1 in Japan. The house Sauvignon Blanc was also excellent. The service was great, and the atmosphere was lovely. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes. read more

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Fresh and generous fish in the signature rolls! We ordered the salmon lover roll, tuna special roll, tuna lover roll, and 3-piece o-toro sashimi! Thick cut tender salmon and tuna chunks with generously topped fresh wasabi. I'm very impressed with the freshness. It's a clean and romantic vibe inside. Service was kind and frequently visited the table with dishes coming out in a timely manner. read more

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Service was great. Attentive staff gave the right amount of attention and timing was good. Food was excellent. Great quality sushi. Flavors were very bright and crisp. We had a fried rice, rainbow, volcano, shrimp tempura crunch roll- I added asparagus- they asked if I wanted steamed or tempura- also a crunch cali roll, edamame. Sam, the owner introduced himself. Will definitely be back! read more

This place is an absolute gem! Vast menu, something for everyone & the very highest quality! The owner, Sam, is a sweetheart who is very passionate about the quality & attention to detail that go into the art of sushi making. In a city that is drowning in all you can eat culture, Kai is a rare masterclass in creating something elevated & worth indulging in. Truly, on part with some of the best sushi restaurants I've ever been to in both Las Vegas and Los Angeles! Highly recommend read more

The restaurant is in the water street area in Henderson downtown. The food was average. The nigiri and salmon roll that came as part of the combo was ordinary at best, and did not justify the price. The chicken teriyaki was a little salty and did not have the usual teriyaki taste. The seafood ramen was good and nothing special. The service was very good. The ambience was good as well. I am not sure if I will try this place again. read more

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I've driven by Kai Sushi many times, not realizing it was there until about two weeks ago, and noted that my wife and I should try it, since my favorite sushi place is a bit of a drive, and Kai Sushi is less than 2 miles, door to door. It's just off of Water Street, and easy to miss because it's nestled in a nondescript building with a few other businesses. No flashy signs, nothing to draw attention to it. I read the reviews here, which are all glowing! That convinced me even more to give it a try. We were not disappointed. As another reviewer stated, this place is a gem. The ambiance was excellent. Lighting was subdued but not so dark that you could barely see. It was just right and gave the place a bit of an upscale vibe. The only thing that "ruined" the mood was a couple of people talking loudly and a screaming child. Kids are going to be that way in public sometimes. It's the parents that make you go hmmm, allowing their kids to act that way in public. The staff was attentive, even going so far as to suggest that we might be ordering more than we could eat. What restaurant does that, encouraging you to rethink how much food you're ordering, suggesting that you order less?! We appreciated the gesture, but reassured our waiter that we were good, and that if it turned out to be more than we could eat, we could take the rest home for later. The large menu has something for everyone, even if they don't care for sushi. They had my favorites, Dragon, Spider, and Philadelphia rolls, but also had a Golden Philadelphia roll (fried tempura Philadelphia roll). I ordered the Dragon, Spider, and Golden Philadelphia rolls. My wife ordered a California Roll. We also ordered the vegetable tempura. The vegetable tempura included broccoli, sweet potato, onions, and asparagus. The asparagus was a nice surprise. It's the first sushi restaurant I've been to that had it. It came out hot to the table. The sushi tasted extremely fresh and flavorful. And, as our waiter "predicted," it was more than we could eat. We ended up taking some of the sushi home. Kai Sushi is my newest favorite sushi restaurant. We highly recommend this gem in the heart of the Water Street District. read more

Heard they finally opened so we came in for lunch! No AYCE options but that's ok! The have quite a few no rice rolls for me!! It's a little dark inside but cute simple decor. We were greeted right away and told we could pick where to sit. It was fairly busy but we found a great spot. There are no menus as they are in "soft" opening. QR code is at the table the server explained as she took our drink order. We order 3 rolls and an iced tea. Food was just as everyone said fresh and delicious! The owner/chef checked on us. The server recommended a roll 777 per the mister's request. He said it was delicious! My roll was so flavorful! And the sauce it came with magnificent!! I can't wait to go back and try some more rolls. It's a little higher priced but the quality is worth it! Especially as we don't have a lot of sushi out this way. read more

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The sushi was so fresh and so tender it melted in our mouths. The service was great, and the owner and chef both visited our table to ensure our experience was wonderful. We will definitely be back to "our new sushi spot"! read more

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1000000/10 love this place! Brand new sushi place in Henderson and it is now one of my favorite spots! The entire staff and even the owner were beyond nice and very attentive. The sushi was SO FREAKING GOOD! And the spicy edamame... IS SO YUMMY! read more

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I ordered a couple rolls to go and the sushi was average. For the price and rating(4.5+) at the time I was expecting better quality. read more

If you're looking for true made-to-order sushi, Kai Sushi is in a league of its own. The owner is a master sushi chef with over 14 years of experience, and it absolutely shows in the quality and attention to detail. This is not an all-you-can-eat spot--but that's exactly why it's so good. The focus here is on craftsmanship and premium ingredients, not volume. Kai Sushi is the only local sushi restaurant that dry-ages their fish, which results in a noticeably more flavorful, buttery, and refined bite you just don't get elsewhere. Every piece tastes intentional, balanced, and fresh in a way that sets it apart from typical sushi restaurants. If you appreciate high-quality fish, traditional technique, and supporting a local business that takes real pride in their craft, this place is a must. Centrally located on Water Street in Henderson, Kai Sushi is a hidden gem that deserves the support. read more

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Wow! Can't say enough fantastic things about this new sushi bar in downtown Henderson on Pacific Avenue just off Water Street. The atmosphere is lovely, the service is excellent, and the Sushi is top notch with an extensive menu. Too busy eating to take pictures . Highly recommend Kai Sushi. read more

Stopped by here on my birthday a few weeks ago. I always love checking out the new places on/around Water Street and Kai Sushi did not disappoint. The service was wonderful, the sushi was amazing (best Yellowtail belly I have ever had), and the owner came out and chatted with us and comped us a dessert afterwards. 5/5 experience and can't wait to come back again. read more

Wow. Kai Sushi seriously impressed me. The fish was extremely fresh -- the sashimi was next level, especially the sea bream. They also had dry-aged sashimi, which was such a pleasant surprise and absolutely delicious. The rolls were bomb, everything tasted clean and high quality, and you can tell real care goes into the food. On top of that, the service was amazing -- warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Love supporting a great new small business, and Kai Sushi is doing it right. Already looking forward to coming back. read more

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All I have to say is WOW! The quality of the fish is incredible, and the staff is super friendly! Easily one of the best sushi experiences I've ever had I would easily put this on par with the likes of Nobu and Sushi Den. read more

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Food is HIGH QUALITY! I heard they have the same sushi as resorts world and I believe it. The chef was kind enough to make my favorite roll, The Monica Roll and I dare to say it was better than the OG! They also do a dry aging of sashimi and wow was it delicious. So grateful it's so close to our house and in the water street district which my husband and I love. Owner was so sweet to stop by the table and thank us for coming. Ambiance is really enjoyable as well! This will for sure be our new spot! read more

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Best sushi spot in the Vegas valley!! The decor is intimate along with the freshness of each roll makes this place special. read more

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Our first visit and a huge success. It was DH's turn to select restaurant. He suggested trying Kai - a new to us restaurant. (It occupies the old Rose Garden on Pacific.) I am so glad we did! We entered a completely revamped restaurant. Edgy dark walls, sleek yet inviting tables and chairs. Subdued but adequate lighting. Spotlessly clean. We were greeted by Sean who would be our server for the evening. We selected some all-time favorite dishes so we could compare them to other similar restaurants. DH had the Fire Roll and I had the Crunch Special Roll (a jazzed up Cali Roll). We shared Gyoza to start and I added a salad so I could sample their ginger dressing. Not a single misstep the entire meal. Sean was attentive but not intrusive. The food! OH MY. The food! Perfect. Gyoza served fresh from the fryer. The dipping sauce spicey - DH said he just wanted a spoon to get every drop. The salad dressing was made from fresh grated ginger. Served over fresh mixed greens. DH loved his Fire Roll. He said the spice was the right level of heat and he devoured every morsel. I really enjoyed my Crunch Roll. Delicious! Crunchy bits topping. Creamy avocado and cream cheese inside soft but not mushy sushi rice. Tender bits of shrimp and crab meat mixed in. Our entire experience was great. Sean helped make it so. The manager even stopped by to chat at the end of our meal and we discussed food preparation techniques and flavor profiles. A most enjoyable evening indeed. Now the top of our list for Sushi restaurants. read more

Exactly what is needed in downtown Henderson. Fish was severed perfectly. Service was attentive and polite. We will be back

This new sushi restaurant in downtown Henderson is a winner. The sushi is very, very good and beautifully prepared/presented. As a nice bonus the service was as good as the sushi. The ambiance is....everything new and clean but is still only just above basic. The only negative thing I can say is it is a little pricy for the location and ambience but in the end, the quality of the sushi/meal is worth it. The bottom line, even though I have a few criticisms (it is a review) the sushi was awesome and we will put it into our regular rotation of favorites. read more

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What a hidden gem!!! I had myself and 4 teenagers who I always joke have champagne taste and cavier dreams. They loved it. I loved it. The crispy rice bits were full of fish and flavor. The hand rolls stuffed with the good stuff. Personally I got the salmon lovers roll and it was so fresh. Even the girls kept saying this is so good! The spicy is spicy, it's not a kick, it is spicy. Bonus was the VGK was on so while they were ignoring me, I could eat h the game and enjoy my sushi! We can't wait to go back!! read more

I highly recommend this place. The fish is very fresh and the portions are generous! My server was very kind and knowledgeable as well read more

Kai Sushi - Loved this place! The fish is really fresh and portions are big. Highly recommend! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

We went to Kai Sushi for dinner last night and we're very happy with the experience. The service was excellent and so was the food. We had a combo plate that included a roll and 6 pieces of nigiri it was just enough to satisfy without stuffing us to bursting. Would definitely recommend to friends read more

Kai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Finally a 5 star Japanese//sushi eats has arrived at Water Street! We went for lunch and had a small sashimi combo and a beef teriyaki combo lunch. The combo lunch had gyozas, spiny tuna hand roll, vegetable and shrimp tempura, salad, soup, rice and beef teriyaki all for $25. The combo lunch could've been for 2! The sashimi combo was served with 9 pieces, including fresh wasabi and toro! The owner and waiter were so accommodating. My gf wasn't a fan of one of the sauces and the owner brought over 2 different sauces and even sent us home with extra sauce. We'll definitely be back and an awesome addition to Water Street! read more

When you walk in it's definitely a kind of place for a date. I went by myself and I'm still pretty new to sushi but the kind staff helped me decide on what roll to get and sashimi was delicious. I think I ordered the three garlic or triple garlic....anyways it was delicious. I'd come back. read more

Kai Sushi - Green Chili Tempura Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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Can't tell you how excited I was to hear about a new Sushi spot in Henderson. Water street has grown so much since I was in high school and I have been hoping to get a premium sushi location so close to home. Kai sushi is just that! My sister and I, alone with my 2 month old went right at open on a Saturday morning. The venue was empty and we were greeted right away and promptly seated. Light music was on and a large screen in the back had nice visuals playing, I specifically remember the music playing because it was not too loud where we could have conversation without feeling like I had to speak up over it and I appreciated that. We started with miso soup, I will say the soup was piping hot, had to let it cool down a bit, but delicious as most miso soups are. We started with the Paradise 2 roll and the Green Chili Tempura roll. I immediately noticed how FRESH the roll was, it was delightful, I love ponzu and ordered a side of spicy ponzu sauce and it went great with the roll, the sauce itself was delicious as well. The green chili tempura roll had jalapeño tempura, not spicy for me but the flavor was perfect. I would order both of these rolls again. I think in Vegas where you have AYCE so readily available, you make think the prices are a bit high, however you will not be disappointed, the rolls were large, fresh and worth the price. We also ordered the yellowtail carpaccio with yuzu and baked mussels. To drink we had hot sake accompanied by a Kirin beer, (beer was b1g1 btw). We ate everything so fast I didn't get photos, however next time I will be sure to take a picture of everything since I will certainly be back! read more