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

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

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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

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

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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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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Kai Sushi in Henderson was great! The fish was super fresh and the rolls were tasty. They were also really generous with the amount of fish in the rolls, which I appreciated. The owners were very kind and the service was attentive and helpful. The outside does not seem the nicest, but the inside of the restaurant is very elegant and has a nice ambiance to it. Definitely coming back! read more

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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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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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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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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

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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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

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

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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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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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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

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

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We had dinner tonight at Kai Sushi in the Water Street District. The food was great, the service was awesome and the owner even came over to ensure we had a great experience. We will definitely be back! The food was so good we ate without taking photos but this was a delicious palate cleanser they offered. So darling and amazingly refreshing. read more

Kai Sushi - The food was so good we ate without taking photos but this was a delicious palate cleanser. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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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Every Friday night is a date night to go eat Sushi. Recently we noticed a new Sushi restaurant called Kai Sushi near our home. We are so happy to find this restaurant. When our plates were served at our table we were pleasantly impressed about the presentation. Not only that, it was the best sushi ever tasted. We met Sam and Chera, the owners. We can't wait to go back. read more

After trying this place, I can honestly say it's just as good -- if not better -- than what my wife and I had in Japan. The sushi is exceptional: impeccably fresh, perfectly balanced, and prepared with real respect for the ingredients. The atmosphere is dark and cozy, like a rainy evening in Kyoto -- calm, intimate, and inviting. Add in warm, attentive service and you have an experience that feels thoughtful from start to finish. This is a standout not just for Henderson, but anywhere. If you love truly great sushi, this place belongs at the top of your list. We'll absolutely be back. read more

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Definitely pleasantly surprised! I wasn't sure how good this place was going to be, however I'm so glad we gave it a chance. The staff is very nice and are trying their best. We had the Mixed Fish Ceviche and Kai Combo 1 which was shared between two people and we left with our stomachs full. I enjoy the vibe and so glad a good sushi place is on this side of town! As someone who loves to support local business--I'll happily be back and recommend to others. read more

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Went to Kai for the first time. Food was fantastic and came out very quick. Would highly recommend!

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

Amazing fish here! I've had halibut all over and this is by far the best I've ever had! Everything was spectacular! read more

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Great local sushi spot. Been to many in Henderson & this far surpasses anything locally. Fresh fish, large selection of creative rolls & a friendly owner & staff. Do yourselves a favor & support this venue read more

Fantastic! Incredible sushi, best I have ever had! Employees were attentive and kind. The outside looked a little shady, but we went in and it's clean, modern, and well designed. The owner came out and asked how we liked our meal. Will definitely come back!! read more

What can I say, this place is new, they already know what needs to be fixed and how growing pains feel. Felt really fun to be in a new place that didn't have the system together, like being in The Bear show. Felt like going to someone's home to eat. Took a while to get food, but we were fine! We had beer and sake and enjoyed eachother. When the food arrived, banger, just so nummy. Wife and daughter sang a song on the Kareoke. Staff were fun and real. Space was tight. We loved it, fun family dinner! 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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Soooo happy to have an amazing sushi spot near us! The fish was fresh, flavorful, and clearly high quality. The service was warm and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. We'll definitely be regulars! read more

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Henderson finally has a top-tier sushi destination. From the freshness of the fish to the precision in preparation, the quality here is undeniably premium. This restaurant easily ranks among the best sushi I've had in all of Vegas. An exceptional experience from start to finish. read more

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My wife and I had wanted stop in but something always got in the way. So glad we went to day. John was our sever and was great. Really informative and made some outstanding suggestions. The fish was delicious and the interior was comfortable. It's right off Water Street in downtown Henderson and can' wait to go back. read more

Food and service were excellent! John (I think was his name) checked in several times to make sure everything came out how we wanted it, if we needed more drinks, etc. Also very funny and great service :) read more

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What a fantastic experience at Kai Sushi's soft opening! From the moment we arrived, we knew we were in for a treat. The baked mussels were absolutely delicious, and the Kia combo 1 paired perfectly with the spicy tuna roll--every bite was incredible. The staff went above and beyond with their warm hospitality, making us feel right at home. As a fun bonus, we were entertained by some adorable kids having a blast on the karaoke machine, which added to the lively, welcoming atmosphere. We can't wait to return and explore more of the menu! read more

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This family run restaurant is everything we were looking for. The food quality is high end. The servers are great and most of all they care. We are so excited that Kai Sushi was recommended to us. read more

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We came in for lunch and had a wonderful experience. Isaiah was our server and he was very attentive and kind. We were the only people in there, but I'm sure that once more people find this spot - that'll change! This is by far the best sushi we have had in Henderson. Everything tasted very fresh and the rolls were a good size for the price. We got 5 rolls and they were all great, but our favorite was the SW roll. The sashimi ice cream was also very good. We will definitely be back! read more

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